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THE CONFIDENT HUNDRED
ONE HUNDRED PORTRAITS photographed in Emmert’s room for the HHS Confidence Challenge!
That’s PROOF of ONE HUNDRED people who
went without make-up, hair products, jewelry, and brand names
and (perhaps even more impressively)
made their way up to my room to prove it,
and be photographed at their “weakest.”
Congratulations, on your strength Heritage!
OUTSTANDING IMAGES -MARCH-
From Emmert’s Photo II class this month ///
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Speech and Debate at state
Anna Tomlinson
News Editor
Heritage’s Speech and Debate team has had a record breaking number of State participants this year. With seven competitors for state and four National Qualification attendees, Debate coach, Mr. Hamann said, “I’m proud of them for qualifying.”
Because National Qualifications are not dependent on State placement, they were held prior to the State Competition. Senior Teresa Makar took her Oratory speech far as she made it through five of the six rounds at National Qualifications. Though there were no placers at State, junior Hayley Clark and senior Timothy Nakhisa became the first Heritage debaters to ever win a round at the State Competition.
Seniors Teresa Makar and Cheyanne Bare who have both competed all four of their years were proud of the team’s performances overall, as the competition was tough. “It was a great experience,” said Makar.
Knowledge Bowl takes third
Erin Roetker
Editor-n-Chief
Believe the rumors. It is true that Knowledge Bowl has recently taken third place at regional’s in Longview. The competitions consist of teams completing three rounds, two oral and one written. There are sixty total questions in the oral round and the teams have to buzz in to answer. Imagine that pressure. The team has had their ups and downs throughout the year during competitions but there is no doubt that practices have been successful.
“We are strong like a covalent bond.” Said Elizabeth Pring. The team is constantly having positive practices while enjoying each others company, displaying their knowledge but most importantly the candy the Mr. Messer provides. Mr. Messer is not forgiven when he forgets the candy. It is a big deal. Practice usually consists of (besides the candy) the students quizzing each other on facts from a packet of relevant information. Mr. Messer has done a tremendous job taking on the lead role with this group. “As a first year Knowledge Bowl advisor, it has been an honor and a pleasure to get to know and work with these students.
I admire them for their resilience and camaraderie, and for keeping it fun and positive-even at the expense of victory.” Mr. Messer stated. Congratulations Knowledge Bowl for your high achievements and keep up the hard work.
Female athlete of the issue: Hunter Armstrong
Justine Schoolfield
Circulation Manager
The female athlete of the issue is Senior Lacrosse player, Hunter Armstrong. The lacrosse team for the Evergreen School District is a combination of all four high schools.
Armstrong has been playing Lacrosse all four years of her high school career, starting as a freshman in 2009. She didn’t know what Lacrosse was when it was first introduced to her, but Armstrong to a shot and now she hopes to pursue the sport after high school. As a senior she plays starting Varsity.
This season Armstrong is looking forward to teaching all the new girls. “I’m really excited about the turnout of girls this year. It’s the most it’s ever been,” Armstrong exclaimed.
After high school she plans to study at Clark College her first two years then transfer to Michigan State. Michigan State has a girls Lacrosse team, which Armstrong hopes to join.
As an athlete, she likes how physical the sport is and enjoys the running, contact and challenge that playing Lacrosse brings.
Armstrong’s favorite moment in Lacrosse was during a game when the team was running a practice play and someone did a cartwheel on the field, caught the ball and made a goal.
Male athlete of the issue: Chris Stansberry
Justine Schoolfield
Circulation Manager
This month, varsity baseball player, Senior Christopher Stansberry was recognized as male athlete of the issue. Baseball has been a part of Stansberry’s life since he was five. “It’s my outlet in life,” he claims.
This season he is looking forward to winning league and districts then going to state. “Or new coach is from Arizona and he lead his team to state taking second, we’re hoping for a repeat up here,” said Stansberry.
After high school Stansberry plans to go to Washington State University Vancouver and study computer science. When asked if he was going to continue baseball after high school he replied with: “Only if I get offers but for now it’s the end of the road.”
Stansberry is a pitcher for the Heritage team. He likes pitching because he feels in control. But when he’s not pitching he also plays center field.
When it comes to baseball one of Stansberry’s favorite moments was a game when he was 12. In that game he pitched his first no hitter and ran his first home run- running nine more after that. All-in-all it was a
triumphant game.
As for high school baseball- he is hoping this year will be his favorite, seeing as last year was such a disappointment.
Baseball
Tyler Moulton
Reporter
Once you hear the thunder of a ball being hit, you know it’s time for baseball. It takes time and patience to hit the ball at the right moment, but it also takes accuracy and strength to throw the ball into the strike zone.
People can get really fit from baseball by the running, hitting, and pitching.
Heritage has a new head baseball coach this year named Mitchell Ratigan who has coached baseball for twenty years. The last ten were at high schools in Arizona.
Although quite a few people made the team, unfortunately a lot were cut.
This year there are a lot of juniors that made the team with very few freshmen and sophomores.
Returning players from last year are Michael Youngs, Chris Stansberry, Tyler Raskins, and Dakota Clevidence. “Our goal is to improve every day. We have set a team goal to make the playoffs and represent our school in a positive manner,” says Coach Ratigan.
The starting players are Marcus Mason, Chris Stansberry, Dakota Clevidence, Tyler Raskins, Jared Luedecker, Eric Lovingood, Hunter Lewis, Dakota Kerns, Michael Youngs, Bryce Hendy, and Tim Hergert.
On Saturday, March 24th, the Timberwolves headed to Evergreen High School to play against the Plainsmen. Heritage ended the game with a 12-3 win making it the first win of the season! All of the players were excited that their hard work had paid off.
“It was an honest team effort,” said senior Chris Stansberry. “Everyone did something right that game, and Raskin had a great game.”
Heritage has won two league titles and one district title, but has never competed in a state championship game.
“If we play disciplined baseball and make routine plays, we could make a post-season appearance,” says Coach Ratigan. “To make a good baseball team, you need a group of athletes who have the ability to work together to achieve great things. We will be a good baseball team if we work together as one unit,” continues Coach Ratigan. “It takes athletic skills but also a strong work ethic and character to make the team.”
So the baseball players have their goals set for this season and are ready to win some games and win titles.