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Senior SpotlightKobe DostalParents: Tom & Car i DostalSiblings: Br endon, Devin, SethNickname: Ber tFavorite:Sport: Football, RoboticsFood: Mac n cheese with hambur ger meatColor: Gr eenQuote: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”If you had one wish, what would you wish for? I wish for mor e fr ee time to dothings before joining the work force.If you could have one person travel with you to anywhere in the world, whowould it be and where would you go? I’d go to Mexico with Kaeden to fish andcatch all kinds of cool fish.What one word best describes your personality? Quiet.What was your most embarrassing moment in high school? When I stomped onmy juice cup at breakfast and it was so loud everyone quit talking to look at me.What is your favorite thing to do with your free time? Ride ATV, fish, play videogames.What is one memory you’ll always remember from Badger School? Slipping on abanana peel in the hall in 9th grade.What is one thing that you are proud of that happened to you in high school?Meeting the people I am friends with to this day.Student OpinionBy: Hallie HietalaShould the school day start at a later time?Tanner Davy: No, because if it star ted later , itwould have to end later. It would also make it laterfor people in sports because sports would end latertoo. Finally, you wouldn’t be able to do as much afterschool, such as work, if school went later.Tessa Blumer: How much later should schoolstart? If school was to start any later, everyone’sschedules would be off. Badger school starts laterthan most schools.Brooke VonEnde: No, I don’t think the school dayshould start any later. The day or the year would haveto go longer to make up for the lost time. By startingat 8:00 a.m., you start the day with a new mindset andaren’t distracted by things you have already done thatday.Levi Lego: Yes, because you would be mor e awakeso you would be able to get more work done and paymore attention in your classes. Your grades wouldimprove and your relationship with your friends andteachers would too. So overall, it would be a goodchoice. School should start at 9:25 a.m. You would beable to get more sleep and have more energy for theday to do the work the teachers give. School shouldend at 4:10 p.m.

Campus CommentBy: Dalton ShirleyWhat was your favorite childhood toy?Ray Haugen (7th grade): My favor ite toy was a toy Spider -Man. I used to play with it a lot. It was my favorite toy because SpiderMan was my favorite super hero.Dylan VonEnde (8th grade): My favor ite childhood toy was a BB gun. My gr andpa got it for me when I was four . That is myfavorite childhood toy.Hannah Wilt (9th grade): My favor ite childhood toys wer e Br atz dolls. My sister and I would cut their hair and would changetheir outfits all the time. I’m pretty sure we had 30 different Bratz dolls.Lexi Rud (10th grade): My favor ite childhood toy is my electr onic J eep. I would dr ive ar ound ever y day. It was fun being ableto drive my friends around. I felt like the coolest kid.Emma Gust (11th grade): My favor ite childhood toy was my Doodle Bear . I think I had a pink Doodle Bear , and I r ememberhating having to wait for it to dry when it was washed. I imagine my parents were happy about this present so I could draw on thatinstead of the furniture.Tim Kjelland (12th grade): My favor ite toy as a kid was a Ben 10 watch. I would wear it to school and to bed. I liked it somuch because when I was little I would watch the show all the time and I started to idolize Ben. He was my hero and his watch wasan amazing toy until it broke.Mr. Johnson (Social Studies Teacher): The line up of my Teenage Mutant Ninja Tur tles action figur es. Michelangelo was apersonal favorite. Cowabunga Dude!Choir Musician of the MonthLandon FrislieGrade: 8thWhat section are you in? I’m a Tenor 1.How long have you been in choir? One year .What kind of music do you like to sing and why? Any kind.What is your favorite part about being in choir? Singing.What are you looking forward to this year? Lar ge gr oup contest.What advice would you give other vocalists in choir? Sing loud and pr oud.What is your favorite choir memory? Going to Concor dia for the Men’s Choir Festival.

FCCLA Shadow DaySubmitted by: Kennedy Truscinski, FCCLA MemberWhat better way to learn about our government than to have a hands-on experience with it! The objectives of MinnesotaFCCLA’s Shadow Day are to increase a member’s awareness of state government and the political process, see first-hand theelected officials work, develop an awareness of current issues (especially those relating to families), explore career options in publicservice, and educate local chapters, schools, and communities about the impact of the shadowing experience. This event also relatesto four of our national programs: Career Connections, FACTS, Families First, and Power of One. This year was my fourth timeattending this wonderful event and it has been amazingevery year!This year we had the opportunity to meetGovernor Tim Walz and his wife Gwen. Governor Walzaddressed our group of FCCLA members and advisorsbriefly stressing the value of leadership opportunities. FirstLady Walz was an FCCLA State Officer and shared herexperiences of being a chapter member, a teacher, andmoving into the Governor’s mansion. She emphasized theimportance of having options – a plan B, in case thingsdon’t go as planned. Leading is about being flexible andadapting, and truly demonstrates your true character andabilities.In order to attend the event, FCCLA membersneeded to complete the FCCLA State Shadow Dayapplication. Attending from the Badger FCCLA Chapterwere Alex Ylitalo, Hailey VonEnde, Kennedy Truscinski,and Emma VonEnde.Shout Out To .VEX Robotics Derrick Corneliusen, Brandon Pries, Colten Gust, Kaeden Hietala who brought the robot to show thepreschoolers. It was the highlight of their week!Mrs. Lee’s Family Studies class for helping the 2nd Graders make ice cream in a bag on Valentine’s Day.Mrs. Warne & Mrs. Langaas for helping out with the roller skating unit.Badger Knowledge Bowl Team Alex Ylitalo, Gavin Davy, Morgan Praska, Noah Warne, Talon Hilligas for advancing to theregional competition.Parker Stuebgen, Gavin Davy, Amelia Stainbrook, CeCe Yeager, & Abby Pratt for popping all the popcorn for the whole schoolwhile watching the Gators at the State Wrestling tournament.Grade 8 students for also popping popcorn and delivering it the students while watching the Gators at the State Wrestlingtournament.Ivan Olafson for going out of his way to be kind to people.Val Truscinski for helping the 5th graders with the technology piece of their “Energy Projects.”5th and 6th grade chaperones Amber Meyer, Derrick Gust, Valerie Kukowski, Joni Burkel, Mackenzie Jenson, Jedd VonEnde,Naomi Rybakowski who accompanied the students and helped on the field trip to Buena Vista and the Science Museum. Yourhelp was greatly appreciated!Casey Pearson & Marsha Boroos for taking time to read to the 2nd Graders on Green Eggs and Ham Day for Dr. Seuss’ birthdaycelebration.All the 2nd grade parents who joined us for our special day.Elementary Basketball TournamentKasen Swenson, Alyssa Rinde, Kiah Olafson, Erika Howell, Noah Warne, Gabe Warne, Ada Lee, and Jordan Lee CoachingJohn Lee, Stacy Warne, Kasen Swenson, Alyssa Rinde, Erika Howell, and Noah Warne ReffingIsaac Lorenson ScoreboardDeanna Rybakowski AnnouncingTarget Team Front door ticketsFCCLA ConcessionsSara Olson ProgramsAdministration and Janitors Supervision and setupCoaches and Teacher Support and flexibilityRead Across American WeekEveryone who participated in all the activities.Kitchen staff for the amazing green eggs and ham and birthday cake.NHS members for their helping to organize the week.Val Truscinski & Lorraine Kukowski for helping with Dr. Seuss Day.

Random RiddlesRandom RiddlesAnswersWhat goes up when rain comes down?Do you want to hear a question? What is 1 1? What is the last question I said?Forwards I am heavy, backwards I am not. What am I?I stand when I’m sitting and I jump when I’m walking. What am I?What’s the difference between a booger and broccoli?What has four faces, but is not a square or a rectangle?When does yesterday come after today?An umbrella.What is the last question I said?Ton.A kangaroo.Kids won’t eat broccoli.Mt. Rushmore.When it is in the .comBy: Dillon FossRamp-Up Topics for MarchSubmitted by: Stacey Warne, Dean of StudentsGRADE 6: Students will be experiencing the Personal Readiness Evaluation for Postsecondary inventory for the first time intheir Ramp-Up careers. After completion, students will explore their personal results. Sixth graders will also be exposed to theconcept of a constantly changing world and that careers of the past might not necessarily exist in the future.Workshop: Car eer Cluster & Inter est Sur veyGRADE 7: Seventh graders will be preparing for a panel of college students to ask questions of what college has been like forthem. This has proven valuable for students who may have lots of questions about what it’s really like to go to college. Students willalso be looking at financial awareness as going to college may require going into some debt. “Good debt” and “bad debt” will bediscussed.Workshop: Guest Speaker s on CollegeGRADE 8: Advisory sessions in March will focus on the costs of college, whether it is a two-year or four-year school, private orpublic. A good link for parents to investigate is s to find out more about collegesand financial aid packages. Different colleges offer different financial aid packages, and sometimes the more expensive collegeoffers the best financial aid package. The “sticker price” is not always the final price. Students will also work on ways to pay forcollege including savings, work study, scholarships, grants, and loans. There are multiple ways to pay for college without incurringexcessive loans, so students should not decide they can’t go because of costs.GRADE 9: During March, students will be introduced to 21 st century skills. Special attention will be given to Career and TechnicalEducation class opportunities within our school and in the postsecondary field. Students will also learn about opportunities availableto them for earning college credits while still in high school through concurrent enrollment.GRADE 10: Sophomores will be instructed on the relevant sections of a resume and how to begin building one for their own use.In addition, students will be asked to think about what interests them, so they can consider what career and postsecondary experiencewould be best for them.GRADE 11: J uniors will address the factors students should consider when applying to colleges. In one activity, students willunderstand the purpose of making a college campus visit. Another activity introduces the idea of safe, match, and reach colleges.Juniors will also study the importance of being a lifelong learning and its impact on employability, which is relevant to summer jobs,internships, and their long-term career goals.GRADE 12: Seniors will prepare for a panel of current college students to find out what the reality of college is like. Students willlook at an interesting survey of first year college students that reveals aspects of the college experience that may not have beenanticipated and the challenges they face. Seniors will also learn more about study groups and how they can benefit the collegeexperience.Workshop: College Panel on Postsecondar y Exper ienceBadger School Chess ClubEvery Friday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the LibraryEveryone in grades 5-12 is welcome!Become a member or just drop in for a game and/or some instruction!

Gator SportsDates to RememberBy: Talon HilligasBy: Jory BronsonSpring Sport Reminder: Due to weather, games change quickly.For updates go to www.badger.k12.mn.usand click on “Gator Athletic 1818191919212122222225262627-30Read Across America DayPlay PracticeComm Ed Open Gym 3:30–5:00 pmComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmECFE “Swim Night” 6:00 pmRobotics @ DuluthNHS Blood Drive, Badger Community CenterDaylight Savings Time turn clocks aheadComm Ed Open Gym 3:30–5:00 pmPlay PracticeSchool Board 7:30 pmComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmECFE “St. Patrick’s Day” 6:00 pmLarge Group Choir Contest @ Tri-CountyKnowledge Bowl Regional @ Thief River FallsRobotics @ Grand ForksPlay PracticeLarge Group Band Contest @ GMRPlay PracticeComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmECFE “Here Comes the Circus!” 6:00 pmPlay PracticeSpecial Olympics Swimming @ Thief River FallsBadger School Play Public Performance 7:00 pmBadger School Play Public Performance 7:00 pmEnd of Quarter 3Spring Preschool Screening @ NWCANo School Staff DevelopmentComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmECFE “Nuts for Nutrition” 6:00 pmFCCLA State ConventionApril2244-688-1291316192223242530ECFE “Spring Has Sprung” 6:00 pmComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmInstrumental Ensemble @ Lake of the WoodsNational VEX Robotics @ IowaSchool Board 7:30 pmGrade 7 @ Wolf Ridge Environmental CenterECFE “Graduation” 6:00pmPromComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmNo School Spring BreakNo School Spring BreakComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmEnvirothon @ Lake Bronson4th Quarter MidtermComm Ed Adult Yoga 6:00 pmMarch1-225813-161479111520-2326WrestlingState Tournament @ Excel CenterGirls BasketballSection Quarters @ Thief River Falls (REA)Section Semis @ Thief River Falls (REA)Section Finals @ Thief River Falls (REA)State TournamentBoys Basketball@ RoseauSection PigtailSection Play-in RoundSection Quarters @ Thief River Falls (REA)Section Semis @ Thief River Falls (REA)Section Finals @ Thief River Falls (REA)State TournamentTrack & Field@ Bemidji 61823252630Softball@ NCE/UH (Twin Valley)@ Thief River Falls vs Moorhead@ Thief River Falls vs West FargoRoseau @ BGMRWarroad @ BGMR@ Red Lake County Central (Oklee)@ Red Lake Falls@ East Grand ForksTournament @ BGMRRed Lake Falls @ BGMRBaseballRoseau @ BGMRFosston @ BGMRWin-E-Mac @ BGMRNorthern Freeze @ BGMR@ West Marshall (Argyle)@ Kittson County Central (Kennedy)@ Fertile-Beltrami (Fertile)Red Lake County Coop @ BGMR@ NCE/UH (Ulen)@ St. Thomas PublicNorthern Freeze @ BGMRTrack & Field@ Bemidji (indoor)@ Mahnomen@ Bagley@ Thief River Falls@ Warroad@ East Grand Forks@ Crookston

Non-ProfitBadger Public School110 Carpenter AvenueBadger, MN 56714U.S. PostagePAIDBadger, MNPermit No. 10ECRWSSPostal CustomerKindergarten KornerBy: Jasmyn RudPaigeGustAre you enjoyingkindergarten? Yesbecause I love doing alot of math. And towin Gator Day.What is yourfavorite color?Purple because I likethe ‘P’ in the front. Ilike how it’s spelled.What is yourfavorite song?Valentine’s Daybecause I love it! Andyou can watch it onYouTube.What vegetablewould you like to get rid of? Or anges because if you leave ittoo long it will rot and be yucky.If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be? Acat because I love petting them. I like when they jump up to me. Ilike their fur. They are soft.Do you like swimming or sledding better? Swimming becauseI love going under the water. I like holding my breath. You cankick your feet up and down when swimming.RaeleenaFriesnerAre you enjoyingkindergarten? Yesbecause there are a lotof toys.What is yourfavorite color?Green because Gekkofrom PJ Masks isgreen and the Gatorsare green.What is yourfavorite song? WhatDoes the Fox Saybecause it has a fox init. It moves and singsand talks.What vegetablewould you like to get rid of? Potatoes and one of those sourvegetables because I’m allergic to those.If you could be any animal for a day, what would you be? Afox because of W hat Does the Fox Say. A lion too like Simbabecause I like the movie The Lion King.Do you like swimming or sledding better? Swimming with mycousins Blake and Emma. And I go in the hot tub with Blake andEmma. We play minnows and sharks.

Talon Hilligas, Emma VonEnde, Tatum Rinde, Emerson Jenson, Charlotte Lane, Josephine Curry-Schram, Steele Marquis, Easton Buley, Kasen Swenson Front: Kaden Randall, Raeleena Friesner, Ezra Monsrud, Eli Washington, Paige Gust, Tayleigh Stoppelman, Jaryn Kuko