4/22/2019 0 Comments GSA Capitol TripAvery Degerstrom On March 21st, the GSA club, standing for Gender and Sexuality Alliance, made a visit to St. Paul to attend the seventh annual Youth Summit and lobby Congress. They spent the first few hours doing various workshops aimed at healthy decision making, quality relationships, self advocacy and how culture influences how the world sees them and how they see themselves. One workshop that included panel discussion with elders from the LGBT community was impactful to these students. Mrs. Yoder, the leader of the GSA, said it was “very powerful and students learned many new insights.” The GSA ended their day marching to the capitol and meeting with Senator Rarick. Students shared their stories and urged him to support a bill that bans Conversion “Therapy”. Conversion “Therapy”is a practice that is not founded in science and causes harm to people who are gay, lesbian, gender non-conforming, and so on. The students did a great job with the Senator and should be very proud of themselves. Mrs. Yoder said that it was “an inspirational day and [they] hope to continue being able to raise the funds to attend every year.” If you are interested in learning more about GSA or becoming a member and participating in the group, they meet every other Wednesday during homeroom in room 21. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17th.
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Nathan Nelson, who was recently elected in a special election, represents district 11b. Hinckley-Finlayson High School also calls distrcit 11b home, meaning Nelson represents most of the student body at HFHS. Nathan Nelson was on legeslative break last week which allowed him to come visit the people he represents throughout the district. The HFHS Committee for Climate Action invited Nelson for a meeting on Thursday April 18th. When Nelson arrived on Thursday afternoon there were 15 CCA members present at the meeting, they started by giving him a petition they had drafted in support of the Solar on Schools bill (HF 1133). The petition had gathered over 200 signatures which is more than half the student body at the High School. The CCA members who worked on writing the petition and gathering support explained to Nelson why they believed a move towards cleaner energy is a neccessary step for a healthier environment. Then some students shared their individual stories will Nelson, telling him how climate change has impacted their lives. This led into a conversation with Nelson about how climate change has impacted his life. Nelson, a farmer who lives and works in local area, told the CCA how climate change was affecting his life and work. As Nelson and the students were discussing the impacts of climate change they gradually shifted to speak their ideas of what could be done. One of the primary reasons the Committee for Climate Action invited Nathan Nelson to meet was to lobby for the house omnibus bill (HF 1833) that was recently introduced that includes the Solar on Schools Bill. They talked with him for a long time about different portions of this omnibus bill and why they believed it was worthy of support. They vouched for the bill and explained how the contents of the bill would lead Minnesota to its goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050. House bill 1833 will be up for a vote on April 23rd. 4/22/2019 0 Comments Keepin' it ClassyBy Kenidy Cessna I’m sure you’ve all heard of Romeo and Juliet, right? Well, the freshman sure does. Over the last few weeks, they’ve been reading Shakespeare’s playwright about the two lovers. Every year the ninth grade class reads Romeo and Juliet for English and every year after they finish the play they go to the Park Square Theater for the show put on by actors and actresses. Mr. Kreft is in charge of teaching all the bright kids about this topic. On April 16th this year’s freshmen attended the play. The way the play was out on was very unique and was an exceptional performance. Along with reading the story in class, the students did their research about the time it took place. The theater was much more different than it is now, they didn’t have a wide variety of backgrounds for different scenes so they had to make do with one set. Romeo and Juliet definitely is a very confusing tragic romance f you haven't done the proper research or made sure you understood Shakespeare's way of writing. After reading and watching the play every student was expected to write an essay on Romeo and Juliet. So, if you want to understand or learn more about Romeo and Juliet, just ask a freshman. They're basically experts thanks to Mr. Kreft.
4/15/2019 0 Comments Abby's StoreBy Kenidy Cessna You may have seen some posters about a clothing drive taking place at Hinckley Finlayson, but do you know what it is actually about? Well Abby Painovich is coordinating the drive. This clothing drive is an opportunity for student to get clothes for free! This week (April 15th-19th) anyone can take clothes for themselves or for any other person. The clothing is specifically accessible to Hinckley Finlayson High School Students and anything left over will be donated to the local shelters.. Everyday the Jaguar Journal send out an email to their website, there you will find a sign-up link (access link) to schedule a time to shop or you can go to the boardroom during a study hall, or class that has been pre-approved by your teacher. This is a great chance to do well in the community and Abby thought of something to help anyone, whether it was donating to the clothing drive or helping other students get new clothing! If anyone has any questions you can contact Abby Painovich ([email protected]). Abby’s goal for the clothing drive is to get rid of all clothing donated and to help out any students who maybe wan t a new summer wardrobe.When most people think of clothing drive they probably think of old tattered clothes, but in this case it's almost completely different! There’s name brand and even some clothing with tags still on them. This is a great opportunity for all students and definitely one you should take advantage of, all of the HFHS students are encouraged to go to the clothing drive and look around for something that catches your eye!
“One day I realized that I had a ton of clothes that I wasn't wearing anymore and so I thought that there were people out there would put them to use. In addition to this, it also is a great way to reduce consumerism by wearing second-hand clothing, which also helps out the environment.” says Abby. The Jaguar Journal is excited to announce the release of their latest project. A podcast! The Jaguar Journal will be launching their new podcast Jaguar Journal Radio on Monday April 15th with the release of their first episode “The Center of a Community.” In This inogural episode Sam Bostrom and Anders Prater tell the story of the Meshkwad Commmunity center with a focus the centers impact on the community since it became open to the public in 2018. The episode features voices from the community here at HFHS, both students and staff. The Jaguar Journal will continue to produce Jaguar Journal Radio telling impactful stories from the the school and surrounding community as frequently as possible. Be on the lookout next Monday to hear the first episode of Jaguar Journal Radio.
4/12/2019 0 Comments HFHS Blood DriveBy Samantha Bostrom Wednesday, April 10th was donation day here at Hinckley-Finlayson High School, and many students and staff took time to take part in the Blood Drive. To some people, the idea of giving away their own blood has seemed scary. In order to get the facts, HFHS’s Mathematics teacher and Blood Drive coordinator, Mr. Linden, was eager to answer a few questions.
Q: Why should we donate? A: People should donate blood because this is a real, genuine way to help another person. Each donation goes into Memorial Blood Center's blood bank and is used to help local patients in Minnesota hospitals. Q: What Scared you the most when you first decided to donate blood? A: I donated blood for the first time when I was 17 and was scared of being poked with the needle. I have donated blood about 26 times and I am still scared of being poked with the needle. Q: What causes people to possibly change their minds about donating? A: Most people are scared to donate because of being stuck with a needle which I admit is not fun. I can get over this because I know my donation makes a difference and can be used to help an accident victim or cancer patient. Q: Who benefits from these donations? A: As mentioned, patients are the true beneficiaries of blood donations. Blood cannot be created artificially, blood can only be collected through donations and blood drives like what HF hosts. Q: What happens when you donate? What is the donation process like? A: The donation process takes about 45 minutes and includes a simple mini-physical (pulse, blood pressure, temperature), a simple questionnaire, then the actual donation process itself. I have found most staff are friendly and work hard to make the experience as pleasant as possible. Q: Who could we talk to for more information? A: HF hosts Memorial Blood Center for our drives. More information about Memorial Blood Center can be found at mbc.org. Donations are important, and a great way to give back to the community as well as other people who may really need it. When you give blood, you give hope. 4/11/2019 0 Comments Golf PreviewBy Kenidy Cessna While most spring sports are able to take place in one area. The space needed for a golf meet the can extend up to 150 acres in some cases, therefore making it difficult to find a playable course in the weather we’ve had to deal with in the last couple weeks. The Varsity golf team’s first scheduled meet was a scramble Wednesday and Thursday at Bulrush Golf Course but due to the weather they were cancelled. They are hoping to get out onto the course by this upcoming Monday and would like to get outdoor practice in before their first meet. Since the golf season began, indoor practices, bright and early in the mornings. But in the last few weeks they’ve been working really hard on fundamentals and learning the game of golf. It is hard to coordinate all the spring sports and since the softball and baseball fields have gotten better the golf team is now able to practice in the gym after school. Not only have they practices only in the gym but they have also traveled to the Meshakwad Center to use the golf simulator. The simulator allows all the golfers to have the experience of hitting and making good contact with an actual golf ball.
The golf team has high goals for their season and high hopes for some of their younger athletes that have joined this year such as, having some golfers make all conference, a few individuals making section finals, and maybe even some qualifying for state. This year there are no seniors so everyone has time and the ability to see their improvements. There are many different reasons to join golf. It is a very unique sport, it is something anyone can do, no matter age or skill. Golf is a very social sport too and when you play a course it doesn't always have to be competitive. It is a great way to make new friends and get outdoors during the day too! “What makes golf unique is the fact that you're playing against the course. Each hole has a designated par assigned to it, so a golfer is always striving to get par on every hole and even under par for the better golfers.” says golf coach, Steve Grimm. The next Varsity Meet for the team is Tuesday, April 16th, Bulrush Golf Course, in Rush City. Feel free to go and support them, they've been working hard and have high expectations for themselves! Golf is a tough sport to master but with practice and determination anyone can do it. Head on out to Grand National Golf course and watch the home meet April 30th. 4/10/2019 0 Comments ML Indian Museum and Trading Post.By Kenidy Cessna Different cultures on our area are often discussed but maybe not understood as well as they should be. Every year the seventh grade class takes a field trip to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and learns about either their culture or their peers’. In our area there aren't many large and different ethnic groups but one of the better known around here is the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. In Mille Lacs Minnesota there is a museum dedicated to their culture and educating everyone about their history.
While the seventh graders were there they were taught about how the tribe moved around and adapted to the different types of weather that Minnesota gave them. During the day they got to learn about their different types of languages, play with the different things that they had to keep busy, their music, powwows, and get the tour of their popular Four Seasons Room. The Four Seasons Room consists four parts, each part has a different setting in a different season, a tour guide will bring you through their way of life and how they lived their life with the good and harsh Minnesotan weather. The things that student are educated on at this trip consists of, why their ancestors did what they did, understand the history around this area and understand all the traditions and events, some of which still happen today. The tour also is a great way to see how far the culture has come and how it has brought together many different people. It benefits some students on how their ancestors lived, how they adapted and grew as a ethnic group, and how others around the have grew with them. It is an overall great learning experience for everyone and is definitely an opportunity all people should take advantage of. 4/5/2019 0 Comments Jags Run the TrackBy Samantha Bostrom The Girls Track team has taken on three meets so far this season starting at Foley High School on March 30th, First Light Wellness Center/Mora Elementary on April 2nd and another on April 4th at Braham High School.
The team took on their first meet at Foley with a short-handed crew, Hallie Rootkie and Kendyl Von Ruden being the lone representatives for the Jaguars while the rest of the athletes were on spring break trips. Hallie earned a point in the triple jump earning 5th place. Altogether the team has seven athletes this year, five of them are returning athletes from last years team. Girls Head Coach, Ben Vickstrom says, “[The strengths that the team are bringing this year are teamwork and their] willingness to try new events and stay positive.” and that some goals for the team are “[f]or the athletes to have fun, try their best, and to have no serious injuries.” Coach Vickstrom is really looking forward to practicing outside and watching all of the hard work pay off at the end of the season when the athletes perform at bigger meets. With that said, so far this season the weather has been switching it up frequently with a little snow here and there, but the forecast so far for their next meet on April 9th is looking a bit chilly. Come on out and support the Jags, but remember to stay warm in this Minnesota weather. 4/5/2019 0 Comments Washington D.C. TripBy Kenidy Cessna While you may have been on a beach in Florida, working for summer cash, or even sitting on the couch binge watching the latest season of your favorite show over spring break; the Juniors and Seniors eligible to go on this trip went to Washington District of Columbus, better known as Washington D.C. Every year Hinckley-Finlayson High School Upperclassmen travel to Washington D.C. for a fun, educational trip. All of the students able to go left the weekend before spring break began. Bright and early on Saturday morning they all awoke to board their flight to D.C. at 5:00 a.m. and arrived back home in the afternoon of that upcoming Wednesday. While they were there they had the opportunity to tour the Smithsonian Museum, the Capital, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and ate out at restaurants… a lot. Not only did they just tour the monuments and museums but the also went to go see the play “Shear Madness” many students said that was their favorite part of the entire trip. When they had the chance to go to the buildings they not only learned about our nation's history but they also got to see ancient animal fossils, earn more about the holocaust, and learn top secret information about the FBI. The first day they spent on the trip consisted of mostly touring those places by foot and on the metro traveling place to place. You may think the trip is all educational based but you spend it with your friends and you get to relax more than you think. Students interviewed said they would never forget this experience and they would recommend lower classes to work hard and do their very best to go and make memories with your classmates.
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