BEST and WORST CHristmas Gifts

Top 10 Christmas Gifts of 2011

1. Amazon Kindle
2. Foot Massager
3. Golf Clubs
4. Sports Tickets
5. Espresso Coffee Maker
6. 3-d LCD LED television
7. Xbox 360 with kinect
8. Apple Ipad 2
9. Ugg Boots
10. Footed Pajamas

Stupidest Holiday Gifts of 2011
1. Giant Christmas tree hat
2. Reindeer Sweater
3. Bacon Candy Canes
4. Remote Control Air Swimming Shark
5. A gift card to weight watchers
6. rabid zhu zhu pet
7. a keychain
8. Hilary Clinton Nut Cracker
9. a Leg Lamp
10. Talking Toilet paper dispenser


By: Molly Stoffel and Brooke Penrod

Ms. Miller about Southern Wells

Mrs. Miller is new this year at Southern Wells. So I asked her some questions about her impressions and teaching here. Her first statement was that she likes working here. The first impression she had, that she noticed that Southern Wells is a lot like the school system that she grew up in. So she felt very familiar in our school. She likes the small-school atmosphere where you know everyone.
I asked what her favorite part of teaching here was. She answered the same as Mrs. Shoaf; that the students here are really great! Students are a lot of fun for her and she loves teaching.
Which grade does she like teaching the most? She likes both of the grades that she actually teaches, which are 8th grade and juniors. Both have things to like about them.
I then asked why she chose Southern Wells to work at. She chose to work at Southern Wells because it seemed like gift for her. The school and the people seemed really great, and she would be able to teach both high school and junior high classes, which she enjoys.

Thank you to Ms. Miller for answering questions and involving yourself with the Media Class.




By: Helke Sundmacher

Ms. Miller about Southern Wells

Mrs. Miller is new this year at Southern Wells. So I asked her some questions about her impressions and teaching here. Her first statement was that she likes working here. The first impression she had, that she noticed that Southern Wells is a lot like the school system that she grew up in. So she felt very familiar in our school. She likes the small-school atmosphere where you know everyone.
I asked what her favorite part of teaching here was. She answered the same as Mrs. Shoaf; that the students here are really great! Students are a lot of fun for her and she loves teaching.
Which grade does she like teaching the most? She likes both of the grades that she actually teaches, which are 8th grade and juniors. Both have things to like about them.
I then asked why she chose Southern Wells to work at. She chose to work at Southern Wells because it seemed like gift for her. The school and the people seemed really great, and she would be able to teach both high school and junior high classes, which she enjoys.

Thank you to Ms. Miller for answering questions and involving yourself with the Media Class.




By: Helke Sundmacher

Leo vs. Southern Wells

This Saturday, the Lady Raiders will face the Leo Lions in a battle for the lead in the ACAC. The games will start off at 12, beginning with the freshman girls, who beat Leo in the championship game last year to become the conference champs. Following the freshman game, the JV game will begin, with the Varsity game to close it all up, hopefully with a win! So we hope to see you all there to cheer on our Varsity team to a victory! Go Lady Raiders!


By: Brooke Penrod

Raiders!

The freshman girl’s basketball team destroyed Jay County last night leaving Jay County devastated. The score was 26 to 14 Lady Raiders. Some may say the game was more of a wrestling match but that’s not what the refs thought. After the girls game was the boys. They played Garret. The boys were down the entire game until the very end of the game. With two minutes to go in the 4th quarter the boys were only down by 4. The game went into overtime. With only tree minutes to win the boys won by 2! For the freshman teams of Southern Wells, it was a very successful night.




By: Molly Stoffel

Christmas Week!!!

Well, it’s that time of year again. The temperatures plummet, basketball games every other day, the only thing that is missing is the snow on the ground! It’s Christmas week here at Southern Wells High School and we are having some crazy dress up days and to top it all off, a pep rally on Thursday.

Tuesday – Christmas Socks or Pajama Day.
“Sock ‘em”

Wednesday – Christmas Hat Day
“Top the Tigers”

Thursday – Hula Day
“Mele Kalikimaka”
*Wear Grass Skirts or Flower Leis*

Friday – SPIRIT DAY!
“Go Raiders”



By: Megan Lefebvre

What’s up this weekend? 12/9/11

This weekend, there are two games going to be played at the Raider Dome. Friday night at 6:00 p.m. the J.V. girls will open the game up against Heritage and around 7:30 p.m. the Varsity Game will begin.
Saturday, there is a ful schedule for our Raiders! There are JH, freshman and Varsity Basketball games. At 6: 00 p.m. the J.V. boys will open up the game against the Norwell Knights and at 7:30 p.m. the Varsity Boys will be playing.
Also, the J.V. Wrestling team will be wrestling Team will be wrestling at Adams Central Invitational. The Varsity will be having a ^ way at Lapel.

Good Luck to all of our Raider Athletes this weekend!

The Painting

You may have noticed all of the paintings above the lockers around the circle. There are many empty spaces in between some of the paintings. Lillian Hartely and Kaitlyn Bonewit are planning to fill one of those spots on the wall. The masterpiece is still in the making, but they do have what they want drawn lightly with pencil onto the eggshell white paint. They were given this opportunity because they have taken four years of art. Both have done well and worked hard, and are now taking advanced art. I have seen them working on their painting a few times in the hallway when I have passed them. I have a feeling that this painting is going to turn out great and add an important addition to the culture of our school. There will be more information on Lillian and Kaitlyn’s painting and maybe even a picture once it’s complete!

By: Brooke Penrod

National Honor Society

On December 5th, new members were inducted into the National Honor society. The National Honor society is about service, leadership, and academics. To get inducted as a member into the National Honor society you have to have a GPA of 3.3, to write an essay, get an application and also a teacher has to approve you. This year we have eighteen new NHS Inductees candidates.
Senior Inductees are:
Maria Zigl, Clayton Hamilton, Chelsea Clifton and Trevor Furnish. Junior Candidates:
Samantha Rhodes, Kayona Benefiel, Benjammin Fiechter, Taylor Estes, Colton Kellam, Olivia Miller, Jackson Johnson, Kora Grossman, Katie Early, Kevin Stout, Megan Stoffer, Taylor Beetz, Kaylie McCammon and Amy Boxell.
Congratulations to all of the new NHS members!

By: Helke Sundmacher

Southern Wells Community Chritmas Sing

On December 14th at 6:30 p.m. there will be a Southern Wells Community Christmas Sing hosted by the Southern Wells choir and the Jazz Band. If you would like to hear some good music come on out! There will be refreshments varying from Christmas treats to Hot Cider! So if you’d like some good company in celebrating the Holiday season, come out and have a good time with your family and friends.

By: Kendra Mounsey

Baby Girl

On November 26, 2011 a bouncing baby girl was born. Her name is Cailyn Adele Smekens. Although she was three weeks early she still weighed 9lb’s 3oz. and was 22in. in length. She was born with a full head of black hair. Her parents Amy and Chad Smekens are happy she’s here safe and sound.





By Molly Stoffel

Southern Wells Snowball
Date: December 17, 2011
Time: Jr. High- 5-7 High School- 8-11
Details: Semi-formal
Price: $6 if pre ordered. $8 at the door.

High school students may go to the Jr. High dance only if asked. Jr. high students are not permitted to go to the High school dance. Concessions will be sold at the dance. Pictures will be taken at the dance for those who want them.