Outright Vermont Youth Summit Visits Capital
By Naoise Lantery
6/3/16
On May 14, teenagers and young adults from all around Vermont paraded down the streets of Montpelier in support of LGBTQA rights. The occasion? The tenth annual Queer and Allied Youth Summit, hosted by Outright Vermont. About 150 kids crowded into the U-32 High School atrium on the bright Saturday morning to register for entrance to the 24-hour extravaganza. After registration, they then separated into various Harry Potter-themed workshops to talk about LGBTQA rights and various mental health issues and stigmas against the community.
After each guest of the event completed two workshop sessions each of their choice, such as Legilimency (learning coping techniques to help with anxiety) and Quidditch (an active game where guests played the popular game from the book series, using themselves as the props and game accessories!) a large discussion and lunch were held in the school’s cafeteria. Guests sorted themselves into the four “houses from the Harry Potter series (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw) and discussed the poor quality of LGBT treatment and extreme amounts of homophobia in their individual schools.
The teens were then shuttled off to Montpelier High School, the other school agreeing to co-host the Youth Summit, departing on foot soon after to march down the streets of the state capital. Chanting various slogans to make their presence known (“Black, white, gay, straight, love does not discriminate!”) they marched down State Street and looped back through Elm Street to ascend the steps of the Vermont Statehouse.
After climbing to the top of the steps, members of the event lined up, passing a megaphone down the line as they finished the prompt “I envision a world where…”. The group of teenagers spoke for well over an hour about how they wanted the world to be more accepting of everyone.
After walking back to Montpelier High School, the last part of the event began: the Queer Prom. Lasting well into the night with plenty of glow sticks, rainbow stickers, and candy to go around, it’s probably safe to say the end of the night was a massive hit.
6/3/16
On May 14, teenagers and young adults from all around Vermont paraded down the streets of Montpelier in support of LGBTQA rights. The occasion? The tenth annual Queer and Allied Youth Summit, hosted by Outright Vermont. About 150 kids crowded into the U-32 High School atrium on the bright Saturday morning to register for entrance to the 24-hour extravaganza. After registration, they then separated into various Harry Potter-themed workshops to talk about LGBTQA rights and various mental health issues and stigmas against the community.
After each guest of the event completed two workshop sessions each of their choice, such as Legilimency (learning coping techniques to help with anxiety) and Quidditch (an active game where guests played the popular game from the book series, using themselves as the props and game accessories!) a large discussion and lunch were held in the school’s cafeteria. Guests sorted themselves into the four “houses from the Harry Potter series (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw) and discussed the poor quality of LGBT treatment and extreme amounts of homophobia in their individual schools.
The teens were then shuttled off to Montpelier High School, the other school agreeing to co-host the Youth Summit, departing on foot soon after to march down the streets of the state capital. Chanting various slogans to make their presence known (“Black, white, gay, straight, love does not discriminate!”) they marched down State Street and looped back through Elm Street to ascend the steps of the Vermont Statehouse.
After climbing to the top of the steps, members of the event lined up, passing a megaphone down the line as they finished the prompt “I envision a world where…”. The group of teenagers spoke for well over an hour about how they wanted the world to be more accepting of everyone.
After walking back to Montpelier High School, the last part of the event began: the Queer Prom. Lasting well into the night with plenty of glow sticks, rainbow stickers, and candy to go around, it’s probably safe to say the end of the night was a massive hit.
Excitement Mounts as Pageant Nears
Contestants from the 2015 Dairy Pageant pictured above
By Esperanza Orduno
5/31/16
With June just around the corner, Enosburg Falls has been buzzing about our annual Dairy Days festival. And just like every other year, with the festival comes the Dairy Pageant. The Dairy Pageant allows local senior girls to flaunt their talents and intelligence in order to win scholarship money. It is an Opera House event that almost always has a large crowd turnout.
This year, five girls from Enosburg will be competing in the pageant, including Meghan Draper, Megan Rose, Taylor Bathalon, Allison Gervais, and Amy Kane. There is also one additional girl competing who has been homeschooled. For months, these girls have been preparing both physically and mentally in order to have the greatest chance to win this year. The dairy pageant crown is highly coveted, with girls all across the county watching these pageants as they grow up. One of the contestants, Taylor Bathalon, reminisces about when she first knew she would be a part of the pageant. Bathalon states, "My freshman year, when I first came here, I watched the Dairy Pageant. I decided then that I wanted to be a part of it". For many of these girls, it has been a dream to take part in the Pageant.
Perhaps the worst part about this pageant, for the contestants at least, is the chance that they could embarrass themselves in front of an audience of roughly 200 people. When asked about their biggest fear concerning the pageant, many of the girls confessed their fears about falling or tripping while onstage. Megan Rose elaborates on her worries by explaining, "I've never done anything like this before. It's very strange, especially being judged. I usually am part of performances and musicals, but this is very different. They're judging me based on who I am, based on myself. It's definitely strange". She's not the only one feeling the pressure, either. In such a small town, you're bound to know most everyone out in the audience and all of the judges, which only makes it all the more nerve-raking. One thing is for sure, these girls have guts to be standing on stage and performing for their home town.
5/31/16
With June just around the corner, Enosburg Falls has been buzzing about our annual Dairy Days festival. And just like every other year, with the festival comes the Dairy Pageant. The Dairy Pageant allows local senior girls to flaunt their talents and intelligence in order to win scholarship money. It is an Opera House event that almost always has a large crowd turnout.
This year, five girls from Enosburg will be competing in the pageant, including Meghan Draper, Megan Rose, Taylor Bathalon, Allison Gervais, and Amy Kane. There is also one additional girl competing who has been homeschooled. For months, these girls have been preparing both physically and mentally in order to have the greatest chance to win this year. The dairy pageant crown is highly coveted, with girls all across the county watching these pageants as they grow up. One of the contestants, Taylor Bathalon, reminisces about when she first knew she would be a part of the pageant. Bathalon states, "My freshman year, when I first came here, I watched the Dairy Pageant. I decided then that I wanted to be a part of it". For many of these girls, it has been a dream to take part in the Pageant.
Perhaps the worst part about this pageant, for the contestants at least, is the chance that they could embarrass themselves in front of an audience of roughly 200 people. When asked about their biggest fear concerning the pageant, many of the girls confessed their fears about falling or tripping while onstage. Megan Rose elaborates on her worries by explaining, "I've never done anything like this before. It's very strange, especially being judged. I usually am part of performances and musicals, but this is very different. They're judging me based on who I am, based on myself. It's definitely strange". She's not the only one feeling the pressure, either. In such a small town, you're bound to know most everyone out in the audience and all of the judges, which only makes it all the more nerve-raking. One thing is for sure, these girls have guts to be standing on stage and performing for their home town.
A Historical Mistake: Miss Universe Pageant
By Emee Lourie
5/31/16
Have you ever been embarrassed in front of a group of people? So has Steve Harvey when he was the guest speaker for the Miss Universe pageant. One of the biggest pageants in pageant history. Mr. Harvey, the talk show host of the Steve Harvey show, announced the wrong Miss Universe winner. He announced Miss Colombia instead of Miss Philippines. Steve publicly took full responsibility for his actions. He apologized on Twitter saying “I'd like to apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible.” He felt horrible about what he had done and in the moment blamed it on human error. But the question is, was it really human error? People claim that the tele-prompter said Miss Colombia. Harvey said “The tele-prompter said Miss Universe-Colombia…someone in production is fired….” This shows how embarrassed he was and his big national mistake. But have you ever thought about Miss Colombia? However, Miss Colombia being classy and very mature about the matter wished the new Miss Universe well and thanked everyone for their support.
5/31/16
Have you ever been embarrassed in front of a group of people? So has Steve Harvey when he was the guest speaker for the Miss Universe pageant. One of the biggest pageants in pageant history. Mr. Harvey, the talk show host of the Steve Harvey show, announced the wrong Miss Universe winner. He announced Miss Colombia instead of Miss Philippines. Steve publicly took full responsibility for his actions. He apologized on Twitter saying “I'd like to apologize wholeheartedly to Miss Colombia & Miss Philippines for my huge mistake. I feel terrible.” He felt horrible about what he had done and in the moment blamed it on human error. But the question is, was it really human error? People claim that the tele-prompter said Miss Colombia. Harvey said “The tele-prompter said Miss Universe-Colombia…someone in production is fired….” This shows how embarrassed he was and his big national mistake. But have you ever thought about Miss Colombia? However, Miss Colombia being classy and very mature about the matter wished the new Miss Universe well and thanked everyone for their support.
Enosburg Welcomes New Inductees to NHS
By Jenyssa Yates
5/31/16
On May 3rd, the Enosburg Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 18 new inductees. The new inductees consisted of 11 current sophomores and 6 juniors at Enosburg Falls High school. The induction ceremony took place in the Enosburg Falls High school auditorium and was run by the current members of the committee, including the president Megan Rose and EFHS’ principal Erik Remmers and directed by the advisor, Nicola Cribb. The National Honors Society which was founded nearly 100 years ago as an organization throughout the United States that recognizes high school students for their character, service, leadership, and scholarship. The Enosburg Falls High school chapter like others is involved in many community service activities both in the community and the school. Members are involved in tutoring throughout the middle and high school and the Enosburg trunk or treat. Congratulations to all of the members included in this special ceremony!
5/31/16
On May 3rd, the Enosburg Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 18 new inductees. The new inductees consisted of 11 current sophomores and 6 juniors at Enosburg Falls High school. The induction ceremony took place in the Enosburg Falls High school auditorium and was run by the current members of the committee, including the president Megan Rose and EFHS’ principal Erik Remmers and directed by the advisor, Nicola Cribb. The National Honors Society which was founded nearly 100 years ago as an organization throughout the United States that recognizes high school students for their character, service, leadership, and scholarship. The Enosburg Falls High school chapter like others is involved in many community service activities both in the community and the school. Members are involved in tutoring throughout the middle and high school and the Enosburg trunk or treat. Congratulations to all of the members included in this special ceremony!
Pie Your Favorite Teacher to Benefit Softball
By Jenyssa Yates
5/27/16
During EFHS’ most favored assembly; the quarterly recap, the JV girls softball team put on an unusual fundraiser, called a “Pie in the Face” fundraiser. How it worked was a couple of weeks before the quarterly recap the players of the softball team set up a table with jars on it. Each jar had a teacher’s name on it that volunteered to take part in the fundraiser. The five teacher’s jars that raised the most money would get pied at the assembly. The players raised money during AT and both lunch periods. The top five teachers that raised the most money consisted of Scott, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Hart, Mr. Gagne, Mrs. Besso, however Mrs. Besso decided to not take part so Mr. Brigham, who ranked sixth gladly took her place. Coming into the event Mr. Remmers and Mr. Skurdall decided to take part in the festivities to support the team no matter where they ranked on the list. The players on the team pied the teachers in front of the entire school. Enosburg students loved the event and continue to talk about it weeks after. Enosburg sophomore Emily Gervais said “It was a great experience and a fun way to spice up the quarterly recap”. The fundraiser raised a total of $165.55 to support the girls softball team.
5/27/16
During EFHS’ most favored assembly; the quarterly recap, the JV girls softball team put on an unusual fundraiser, called a “Pie in the Face” fundraiser. How it worked was a couple of weeks before the quarterly recap the players of the softball team set up a table with jars on it. Each jar had a teacher’s name on it that volunteered to take part in the fundraiser. The five teacher’s jars that raised the most money would get pied at the assembly. The players raised money during AT and both lunch periods. The top five teachers that raised the most money consisted of Scott, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Hart, Mr. Gagne, Mrs. Besso, however Mrs. Besso decided to not take part so Mr. Brigham, who ranked sixth gladly took her place. Coming into the event Mr. Remmers and Mr. Skurdall decided to take part in the festivities to support the team no matter where they ranked on the list. The players on the team pied the teachers in front of the entire school. Enosburg students loved the event and continue to talk about it weeks after. Enosburg sophomore Emily Gervais said “It was a great experience and a fun way to spice up the quarterly recap”. The fundraiser raised a total of $165.55 to support the girls softball team.
Graduating Seniors
By Emily Gervais & Brayden Howrigan
5/26/16
As the year comes to a finish, seniors at Enosburg Falls High School are getting ready to graduate. Graduation is planned for June 11th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is followed by the senior banquet, and the senior class trip. After talking to some seniors at EFHS it is clear that they are eager to graduate, and admit to having senioritis as their four years of highschool come to an end.
Many seniors plan on attending college, trade school, or have a job lined up ready to work. Allison Gervais, a senior at EFHS is attending college in Maine at the University of New England to become a physician's assistant. When asked if she was ready to graduate, she said, "It's been a fun time in highschool, but I'm excited to move onto the next chapter of my life." After four years of being at EFHS, each senior has knowledge and advice that would benefit an underclassman. Ally said that her biggest piece of advice for upcoming high schoolers was to make sure to challenge themselves, but have fun doing it.
Another Enosburg senior ready to graduate is Khayli Martin. Her plans after high school are to work at a local restaurant called the Dairy Center. Unlike other seniors in the school, Khayli is very motivated to keep on top of her school work until the end of the year. She said, "When you have made it this far into your schooling, you should work hard until the year is done." The biggest thing Khayli learned from high school is that you really do find out who your friends are. She said that it's important to know who your real friendships are with, because not everyone will stick by your side. Yet another senior ready to graduate is Connor Howrigan. Connor will be attending Paul Smith's College in New York this fall. Connor said that he is ready to graduate, and he says he definitely has senioritis. Also, when asked what his advice for upcoming high schoolers would be, he answered, “Do your work, or it will come back to haunt you.” Lastly Connor said that the biggest thing he learned in highschool was to keep focused. He said, "Stay away from the drama, and focus on other things.”
Soon these seniors, along with the their classmates, will be wearing their cap and gowns, and receiving their diplomas. New freshman will replace them in the hallways this fall. We wish them the best of luck as they start their new future.
5/26/16
As the year comes to a finish, seniors at Enosburg Falls High School are getting ready to graduate. Graduation is planned for June 11th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is followed by the senior banquet, and the senior class trip. After talking to some seniors at EFHS it is clear that they are eager to graduate, and admit to having senioritis as their four years of highschool come to an end.
Many seniors plan on attending college, trade school, or have a job lined up ready to work. Allison Gervais, a senior at EFHS is attending college in Maine at the University of New England to become a physician's assistant. When asked if she was ready to graduate, she said, "It's been a fun time in highschool, but I'm excited to move onto the next chapter of my life." After four years of being at EFHS, each senior has knowledge and advice that would benefit an underclassman. Ally said that her biggest piece of advice for upcoming high schoolers was to make sure to challenge themselves, but have fun doing it.
Another Enosburg senior ready to graduate is Khayli Martin. Her plans after high school are to work at a local restaurant called the Dairy Center. Unlike other seniors in the school, Khayli is very motivated to keep on top of her school work until the end of the year. She said, "When you have made it this far into your schooling, you should work hard until the year is done." The biggest thing Khayli learned from high school is that you really do find out who your friends are. She said that it's important to know who your real friendships are with, because not everyone will stick by your side. Yet another senior ready to graduate is Connor Howrigan. Connor will be attending Paul Smith's College in New York this fall. Connor said that he is ready to graduate, and he says he definitely has senioritis. Also, when asked what his advice for upcoming high schoolers would be, he answered, “Do your work, or it will come back to haunt you.” Lastly Connor said that the biggest thing he learned in highschool was to keep focused. He said, "Stay away from the drama, and focus on other things.”
Soon these seniors, along with the their classmates, will be wearing their cap and gowns, and receiving their diplomas. New freshman will replace them in the hallways this fall. We wish them the best of luck as they start their new future.
Team Visits Camp Ta Kum Ta
By: Noah Swainbank
5/24/16
The athletic leadership group here at EFHS known as T-E-A-M did a community service project on Friday May 20. The students went to "Camp Ta Kum Ta". The camp is for kids who have, or have had cancer between the ages of 7-17 years old. The camp is located in South Hero, Vermont. "Camp Ta Kum Ta" is a place for kids with cancer to just be able to be kids. Once they enter the camp they no longer have to worry about any of that. They are just kids at camp. They play, have fun, and are normal kids. There is a medical staff on site and the kids get the medication they need. Jim Gannaway the facilities manager said, "The staff on site can do everything from a band aid to chemotherapy."
The EFHS leadership team went to help prepare the grounds for the kids just as so many people do. Jim the facilities manager gives people jobs and people come from all over to do these jobs and prepare the camp so it looks great when the kids get there. The EFHS kids helped out in multiple ways. They helped get the pumpkin patch ready by weeding, mulching, and fencing in the area. Along with turning soil over by the chapel to add lawn to the area.
At the camp there is a brick walkway that leads to a chapel. Along the walkway there are names in squares. The names are of kids who have passed away at the camp or of kids who attended the camp and lost the fight against cancer. Among the names sits Thomas Cook Jr. Thomas Cook Jr was a kid who attended the camp as well as attending Enosburg Elementary school. He is the son of Thomas Cook who owns and runs the funeral home across from our school. This camp is held close to many people's hearts for what they do here. They give kids a chance to be kids again. Worry free. The camp is a beautiful facility and the kids have options to do a number of things on the camp. The T-E-A-M was able to help a great cause.
5/24/16
The athletic leadership group here at EFHS known as T-E-A-M did a community service project on Friday May 20. The students went to "Camp Ta Kum Ta". The camp is for kids who have, or have had cancer between the ages of 7-17 years old. The camp is located in South Hero, Vermont. "Camp Ta Kum Ta" is a place for kids with cancer to just be able to be kids. Once they enter the camp they no longer have to worry about any of that. They are just kids at camp. They play, have fun, and are normal kids. There is a medical staff on site and the kids get the medication they need. Jim Gannaway the facilities manager said, "The staff on site can do everything from a band aid to chemotherapy."
The EFHS leadership team went to help prepare the grounds for the kids just as so many people do. Jim the facilities manager gives people jobs and people come from all over to do these jobs and prepare the camp so it looks great when the kids get there. The EFHS kids helped out in multiple ways. They helped get the pumpkin patch ready by weeding, mulching, and fencing in the area. Along with turning soil over by the chapel to add lawn to the area.
At the camp there is a brick walkway that leads to a chapel. Along the walkway there are names in squares. The names are of kids who have passed away at the camp or of kids who attended the camp and lost the fight against cancer. Among the names sits Thomas Cook Jr. Thomas Cook Jr was a kid who attended the camp as well as attending Enosburg Elementary school. He is the son of Thomas Cook who owns and runs the funeral home across from our school. This camp is held close to many people's hearts for what they do here. They give kids a chance to be kids again. Worry free. The camp is a beautiful facility and the kids have options to do a number of things on the camp. The T-E-A-M was able to help a great cause.
The Details on Enosburg's Best Promposals
By Esperanza Orduno
5/13/16
Elaborate plans unfold throughout all of EFHS this past month as students spare no expense promposing to their hopeful dates. Promposing, a recent trend, is when a student proposes to go to prom with someone else. Though there have been plenty of amazing promposals among EFHS students, we'll be focusing on our favorite five.
5/13/16
Elaborate plans unfold throughout all of EFHS this past month as students spare no expense promposing to their hopeful dates. Promposing, a recent trend, is when a student proposes to go to prom with someone else. Though there have been plenty of amazing promposals among EFHS students, we'll be focusing on our favorite five.
Layla Tessier & Wade Mcallister
For their promposal, Wade planned something a bit... cheeky. Holding roses and left in only his underwear, he waited for Layla while holding a sign that read, "I'm not putting my clothes on until you say yes to PROM?". One look at Wade's mischievous grin, and we can only guess that he knows exactly how hilarious this promposal is. Layla accepted Wade's promposal- after she stopped laughing, of course.
For their promposal, Wade planned something a bit... cheeky. Holding roses and left in only his underwear, he waited for Layla while holding a sign that read, "I'm not putting my clothes on until you say yes to PROM?". One look at Wade's mischievous grin, and we can only guess that he knows exactly how hilarious this promposal is. Layla accepted Wade's promposal- after she stopped laughing, of course.
Matt Stanley & Hanna Godin
Involving your date's interests and hobbies is always a great plan when promposing. Matt orchestrated a word scramble using a dozen roses. Each rose was labeled with a letter, and when descrambled, spelled out the words, "Prom with". When Hanna went to her next class, Matt was waiting with a tag around his neck saying "Me?". If that's not a perfect mystery promposal, then we don't know what is!
Involving your date's interests and hobbies is always a great plan when promposing. Matt orchestrated a word scramble using a dozen roses. Each rose was labeled with a letter, and when descrambled, spelled out the words, "Prom with". When Hanna went to her next class, Matt was waiting with a tag around his neck saying "Me?". If that's not a perfect mystery promposal, then we don't know what is!
Alexis Benoit & Gerald Domina
Everyone knows that a birthday is supposed to be one of the best days of the year, so why not make it even better? While Alexis was most likely expecting a birthday cake to celebrate her day, what she wasn't expecting was a promposal written on top! Gerald ordered a special birthday cake that was topped with the words, "I know it's your birthday but... Prom?" in elegant blue frosting. Could you think of a sweeter way to prompose?
Everyone knows that a birthday is supposed to be one of the best days of the year, so why not make it even better? While Alexis was most likely expecting a birthday cake to celebrate her day, what she wasn't expecting was a promposal written on top! Gerald ordered a special birthday cake that was topped with the words, "I know it's your birthday but... Prom?" in elegant blue frosting. Could you think of a sweeter way to prompose?
Allison Parent & Ben Russell
What's a better way to show your dedication then by meticulously placing 250 candles to spell out the word "Prom"? According to Ben Russell, there isn't a better way. That's why Ben spent hours on Alison's lawn, setting up his grand promposal, while a friend distracted Allison inside. As soon as it got dark enough, Allison was directed to look out her window, where both Ben and the candle-light message were waiting. She said yes, of course. With a display like that, how could you not?
What's a better way to show your dedication then by meticulously placing 250 candles to spell out the word "Prom"? According to Ben Russell, there isn't a better way. That's why Ben spent hours on Alison's lawn, setting up his grand promposal, while a friend distracted Allison inside. As soon as it got dark enough, Allison was directed to look out her window, where both Ben and the candle-light message were waiting. She said yes, of course. With a display like that, how could you not?
Taylor Bathalon and Evan Doe
For Evan's promposal to Taylor, he decided to really drive the question home, by covering Taylor's car in sticky notes! The prankster hid inside her car, waiting for the perfect moment to scare her. When she reached her car, Evan blared the car's horn! After recovering from her initial scare, Taylor said yes to Evan's promposal. Needless to say, this promposal left us all happily surprised!
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Finally, we caught up with a few of these students to ask them about their promposals. Keep reading to see what they had to say about it!
HOW DID YOU THINK OF YOUR PROMPOSAL?
Wade: The Internet!
Matt: I knew that Hanna liked flowers, because she owns the flower shop. I kind of just wanted to do something creative that would keep her holding on throughout the rest of the day- I made [the promposal] stretch over two periods.
Gerald: I knew it was her birthday soon, and I knew I had to get her a cake. I still hadn't asked her to prom yet, so I figured that I might as well throw in another surprise!
Ben: Pinterest. I found it on the Internet, and then I elaborated on the idea and made it into my own thing.
Evan: I didn't even plan on doing it the day that I did it, but some friends came up with the idea and I went along with it.
WAS YOUR DATE SURPRISED/WERE YOU SUPRISED?
Wade: Of course- I was naked!
Matt: Yeah, she was. We told her that I was promposing to Natalie, so when I promposed to her, she didn't understand what was going on.
Alexis: I had no idea. I knew it would happen soon, but I didn't know it was going to be on my birthday.
Ben: Yeah. I did it right outside her window at 9 o'clock at night. It took about two hours to set up.
Allison: I knew that he was planning something, but I had no idea how he was going to do it or when. I was very, very surprised when it happened.
Evan: She was surprised. She didn't know who it was, because I hid in her car. When she got close I honked her horn, and she flipped out.
HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR YOU TO THINK OF YOUR PROMPOSAL?
Wade: About half an hour, after going on Pinterest.
Matt: Like fifteen minutes while I was working, actually.
Gerald: Probably a couple of hours. I was at work, doing nothing, just thinking around. Then I thought of my promposal. I asked a couple people if they thought it was a good idea, then went through with it.
Ben: I don't know, probably like a week or two.
Evan: I mean I didn't really think of it, so zero time.
WERE THERE ANY MISHAPS?
Wade: Nah, my underwear stayed on so it was all good.
Matt: No, not really. Everything went well!
Gerald: No, I don't think so.
Ben: I ran out of candles half way through, and had to go and try and find more.
Evan: Nope, everything went smoothly.
FINALLY, ARE YOU EXCITED FOR PROM?
Wade: Heck yeah!
Matt: Super excited, because I'm the one who's decorating it!
Gerald: Very!
Emilee Bose, for Ben: Yes, he gets to finally wear his dress.
Evan: I'm so excited, it's my first time going!
For Evan's promposal to Taylor, he decided to really drive the question home, by covering Taylor's car in sticky notes! The prankster hid inside her car, waiting for the perfect moment to scare her. When she reached her car, Evan blared the car's horn! After recovering from her initial scare, Taylor said yes to Evan's promposal. Needless to say, this promposal left us all happily surprised!
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Finally, we caught up with a few of these students to ask them about their promposals. Keep reading to see what they had to say about it!
HOW DID YOU THINK OF YOUR PROMPOSAL?
Wade: The Internet!
Matt: I knew that Hanna liked flowers, because she owns the flower shop. I kind of just wanted to do something creative that would keep her holding on throughout the rest of the day- I made [the promposal] stretch over two periods.
Gerald: I knew it was her birthday soon, and I knew I had to get her a cake. I still hadn't asked her to prom yet, so I figured that I might as well throw in another surprise!
Ben: Pinterest. I found it on the Internet, and then I elaborated on the idea and made it into my own thing.
Evan: I didn't even plan on doing it the day that I did it, but some friends came up with the idea and I went along with it.
WAS YOUR DATE SURPRISED/WERE YOU SUPRISED?
Wade: Of course- I was naked!
Matt: Yeah, she was. We told her that I was promposing to Natalie, so when I promposed to her, she didn't understand what was going on.
Alexis: I had no idea. I knew it would happen soon, but I didn't know it was going to be on my birthday.
Ben: Yeah. I did it right outside her window at 9 o'clock at night. It took about two hours to set up.
Allison: I knew that he was planning something, but I had no idea how he was going to do it or when. I was very, very surprised when it happened.
Evan: She was surprised. She didn't know who it was, because I hid in her car. When she got close I honked her horn, and she flipped out.
HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR YOU TO THINK OF YOUR PROMPOSAL?
Wade: About half an hour, after going on Pinterest.
Matt: Like fifteen minutes while I was working, actually.
Gerald: Probably a couple of hours. I was at work, doing nothing, just thinking around. Then I thought of my promposal. I asked a couple people if they thought it was a good idea, then went through with it.
Ben: I don't know, probably like a week or two.
Evan: I mean I didn't really think of it, so zero time.
WERE THERE ANY MISHAPS?
Wade: Nah, my underwear stayed on so it was all good.
Matt: No, not really. Everything went well!
Gerald: No, I don't think so.
Ben: I ran out of candles half way through, and had to go and try and find more.
Evan: Nope, everything went smoothly.
FINALLY, ARE YOU EXCITED FOR PROM?
Wade: Heck yeah!
Matt: Super excited, because I'm the one who's decorating it!
Gerald: Very!
Emilee Bose, for Ben: Yes, he gets to finally wear his dress.
Evan: I'm so excited, it's my first time going!
Annual Blood Drive at Enosburg Falls Includes More Students
By Jenyssa Yates
3/29/16
On Thursday March 31st Enosburg Falls High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program will be hosting their annual blood drive, which has been occurring for well over10 years. The drive takes place in the high school gymnasium and is a way of incorporating of age students into the donation process. Anybody 16 years of age and older who is healthy is eligible for donation. Enosburg’s blood drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross and their goal for the drive is to collect 100 units total. In the past the drive has tallied close to this number, but has never fully reached it. Although donating blood can make some people a bit uncomfortable, there are many reasons to consider it! Some of this reasons are that in the United States, every two seconds someone needs blood and only 3 out of every 100 Americans are actively donating. Another reason is that you get a health screening so it is also self beneficial, but most of all this simple action could be life changing for someone in need. Some tips for people who have never donated blood are make sure you are hydrated! Some recommend to drink an extra glass of water prior to you donation. Also, have a good healthy meal before donating and try to incorporate iron rich foods, such as red meats, beans. Last, be sure to have a form of identification present when going to donate blood. Again, the blood drive is Thursday March 31st, 12:00pm to 5:30pm in the Enosburg Falls High School gymnasium.
3/29/16
On Thursday March 31st Enosburg Falls High School’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program will be hosting their annual blood drive, which has been occurring for well over10 years. The drive takes place in the high school gymnasium and is a way of incorporating of age students into the donation process. Anybody 16 years of age and older who is healthy is eligible for donation. Enosburg’s blood drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross and their goal for the drive is to collect 100 units total. In the past the drive has tallied close to this number, but has never fully reached it. Although donating blood can make some people a bit uncomfortable, there are many reasons to consider it! Some of this reasons are that in the United States, every two seconds someone needs blood and only 3 out of every 100 Americans are actively donating. Another reason is that you get a health screening so it is also self beneficial, but most of all this simple action could be life changing for someone in need. Some tips for people who have never donated blood are make sure you are hydrated! Some recommend to drink an extra glass of water prior to you donation. Also, have a good healthy meal before donating and try to incorporate iron rich foods, such as red meats, beans. Last, be sure to have a form of identification present when going to donate blood. Again, the blood drive is Thursday March 31st, 12:00pm to 5:30pm in the Enosburg Falls High School gymnasium.
Enosburg Still Has Space for Change
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By Esperanza Orduno
3/15/16
3/15/16
Here at EFHS, we provide a plethora of extracurriculars for our students. From the 13 different sports provided throughout the school year, to the 26 clubs that meet after school and throughout the school day, there are few students who don't participate in an extracurricular. With all of this commotion going on, it can be extremely hard to find space, especially during the winter months. When walking through our school past 2:47 in the afternoon, one will most likely find 3 or more practices taking place in just the gym and cafeteria area alone. Some sports are forced into the auditorium, which is an unrealistic option during the winter- our school has rehearsals for the spring musical nearly every day. Not to mention the amount of practices that can be found throughout the hallways of our school, different groups spilling out of overflowing rooms in a desperate attempt to find their own space.
It is not just the High School that is out of room, though. Throughout Enosburg there are adult sports leagues and middle school teams alike who are struggling with finding space to use. Principal Erik Remmers weighs in on the issue, stating that, "[Space-wise] We're pretty tapped out... Over the last several years, there have been petitions to build another gym that could be public access... The reality is, yeah, we could use more space for sure. Our gym is booked all winter long, the elementary school gym is booked all winter long, we've got groups doing Zumba and all of that other stuff out in the hallways and in the cafeteria. We could always use more space." And while it is tremendously generous for our town's fire department to offer to share their space with us, the Fire department is far away from the center of town; it is difficult and dangerous for middle schoolers to walk all of the way there. It is also a hinderance for parents who have to drop their children off at the station directly after school. The fire station also doesn't provide much in terms of a town recreational center; the fields are wonderful to use, but indoors there is very little equipment and an aura of unwelcome.
So what's the solution to all of this? There is certainly no room to build a new building in town, especially if it were to be in-town and easily accessible. There is, however, a building located nearby that is currently out-of-use. The old and historic Spavin Cure factory would be a perfect location for a new recreational center in Enosburg. Located on route 105 across from Enosburg's Country Club, the in-town location would cut the distance to walk for students coming from EFHS in half. It is also a very large building, one with tons of historical importance. Turning it into a rec center means that denizens of Enosburg would regularly visit the landmark; one could even dedicate parts of the building to a memorial to the history of the building, or a history of Enosburg Falls in general. With enough funds, we could add an additional building onto the lot and build an indoor swimming pool for the town. With a pool, Enosburg HS could possibly start up their own swim team! In addition to the possibility of teams, having a rec center in Enosburg means an increase of activity in the town, which means more revenue for Enosburg Falls. It's a project that would surely pay itself off in no time, especially if there was a small ($5-10) fee to get in. It would popularize EFHS as a school choice, which would lead to better sports teams and academics. If we are looking to improve our town as a whole, then there is only one clear way to go. After all, when we provide for our people, our people can do amazing things.
EFHS Weighs in on Upcoming Presidential Elections
By Esperanza Orduno
3/10/16
A recent poll amongst Enosburg students asked who their first choice for president would be. Out of those who answered, 60% agreed that Bernie Sanders should be the next president, 27% believed in Donald Trump, 3% were rooting for Hillary Clinton, and 10% of responses were for the "other" category. The follow-up question, asking how involved with elections our students were, showed that a majority of people were "interested" (41%). 31% of students claimed they were "VERY interested", 3% said they were "somewhat interested", 10% were "not very interested", and 15% were "not interested at all". Despite how our students at EFHS may feel, only time will tell who will become our next U.S. president.
3/10/16
A recent poll amongst Enosburg students asked who their first choice for president would be. Out of those who answered, 60% agreed that Bernie Sanders should be the next president, 27% believed in Donald Trump, 3% were rooting for Hillary Clinton, and 10% of responses were for the "other" category. The follow-up question, asking how involved with elections our students were, showed that a majority of people were "interested" (41%). 31% of students claimed they were "VERY interested", 3% said they were "somewhat interested", 10% were "not very interested", and 15% were "not interested at all". Despite how our students at EFHS may feel, only time will tell who will become our next U.S. president.
To Eat or Not to Eat
By: Khayli Martin
3/2/16
Many of us have heard of the Enosburg Falls High School Foods Program; I mean how could you not?! The Foods Program is an awesome school wide program to take! It shows that you can both learn and have fun in the kitchen. In the foods program, students go from making the simplest little dishes such as macaroni and cheese to making a great meal from the heart! Knowing these basic skills will get you so far in life and may open up some very interesting doors for you in your after school career! This program just so happens to take place in Enosburg Falls, VT with long time teacher, Kaye Mehaffey. Mrs. Mehaffey enjoys taking the time to show students how to cook, bake and prepare meals. Taking interest in this program can lead to some good effects, like college, or a culinary program. Students that go in this direction could have a great career in food service! Although, some students that take foods are not Seniors but they could probably start thinking about it!
I took some time to interview a young man by the name of Hunter Boylan Robinson who is in the 10th Grade. Though he has not spent much time in this class, I asked him if he would like to further his knowledge into the culinary profession and he told me he would be happy to do this. The only problem was that he was just unsure of the college he would like to attend. Students opinions matter a lot, Hunter Boylan Robinson said, “I love being in advanced foods, every year we start out the year with creating a menu for the first semester! We come up with our own ideas, and always try to create something new.” The students in food class out on a lunch every Friday for the teachers. Hunter and the other foods students are definitely risk takers and make sure to offer a lot of options on their menu! In order to be a student in the class, you definitely have to do what it takes. Being in foods class can bring you together with people you don't know, and it gives you chances to meet new people and try new things! Why not join? Or go and check it out.
3/2/16
Many of us have heard of the Enosburg Falls High School Foods Program; I mean how could you not?! The Foods Program is an awesome school wide program to take! It shows that you can both learn and have fun in the kitchen. In the foods program, students go from making the simplest little dishes such as macaroni and cheese to making a great meal from the heart! Knowing these basic skills will get you so far in life and may open up some very interesting doors for you in your after school career! This program just so happens to take place in Enosburg Falls, VT with long time teacher, Kaye Mehaffey. Mrs. Mehaffey enjoys taking the time to show students how to cook, bake and prepare meals. Taking interest in this program can lead to some good effects, like college, or a culinary program. Students that go in this direction could have a great career in food service! Although, some students that take foods are not Seniors but they could probably start thinking about it!
I took some time to interview a young man by the name of Hunter Boylan Robinson who is in the 10th Grade. Though he has not spent much time in this class, I asked him if he would like to further his knowledge into the culinary profession and he told me he would be happy to do this. The only problem was that he was just unsure of the college he would like to attend. Students opinions matter a lot, Hunter Boylan Robinson said, “I love being in advanced foods, every year we start out the year with creating a menu for the first semester! We come up with our own ideas, and always try to create something new.” The students in food class out on a lunch every Friday for the teachers. Hunter and the other foods students are definitely risk takers and make sure to offer a lot of options on their menu! In order to be a student in the class, you definitely have to do what it takes. Being in foods class can bring you together with people you don't know, and it gives you chances to meet new people and try new things! Why not join? Or go and check it out.
Freshman Composting Project
By Emily Brunton
2/20/16
This year, Enosburg High school has started a new composting project to abide by the new recycling law in Vermont. Vermont has come up with a new universal recycling law known as, Act 148. Act 148 was put into place in 2012. The act “bans dispels of recyclables (metal, glass, plastics #1 & #2, paper/cardboard) by July 1, 2015, leaf and yard debris and clean wood by July 1, 2016; and food scraps by July 1, 2020. It also requires solid waste haulers and facilities to collect these same materials.” This requires all residents, haulers, businesses, facilities, schools, municipalities to abide.
So, here at EFHS in order to obey the law, we started the Composting project with this year's freshman class. So far we have split the class into different groups to pitch in, these groups include as P.R (Public Relations), P.M. (Project Management) also Project Development/Proposal and Resource Management. The project is run by the 9th grade history teachers Marianne Hunkin and Nicola Cribb.
The students have started a green up day idea, each group was given a paper that we had to fit fifty ideas on. We all had similar ideas, such as having a motivational speaker come to our school and talk about how important it is to take care of our planet. Another idea was to start a garden in the courtyard to put it to some use. We could also have an after school activity to take care of the planets and or make the garden bigger. We've decided to take on some of the ideas to make the community a better place and clean things up.
This event is taking place in April right before Spring break. It will be interesting to see what ideas students come up with. For more information on this Vermont law: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/solid/Act148.htm
2/20/16
This year, Enosburg High school has started a new composting project to abide by the new recycling law in Vermont. Vermont has come up with a new universal recycling law known as, Act 148. Act 148 was put into place in 2012. The act “bans dispels of recyclables (metal, glass, plastics #1 & #2, paper/cardboard) by July 1, 2015, leaf and yard debris and clean wood by July 1, 2016; and food scraps by July 1, 2020. It also requires solid waste haulers and facilities to collect these same materials.” This requires all residents, haulers, businesses, facilities, schools, municipalities to abide.
So, here at EFHS in order to obey the law, we started the Composting project with this year's freshman class. So far we have split the class into different groups to pitch in, these groups include as P.R (Public Relations), P.M. (Project Management) also Project Development/Proposal and Resource Management. The project is run by the 9th grade history teachers Marianne Hunkin and Nicola Cribb.
The students have started a green up day idea, each group was given a paper that we had to fit fifty ideas on. We all had similar ideas, such as having a motivational speaker come to our school and talk about how important it is to take care of our planet. Another idea was to start a garden in the courtyard to put it to some use. We could also have an after school activity to take care of the planets and or make the garden bigger. We've decided to take on some of the ideas to make the community a better place and clean things up.
This event is taking place in April right before Spring break. It will be interesting to see what ideas students come up with. For more information on this Vermont law: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/solid/Act148.htm