"My good luck charm is my family. They come to all of my robotics meets and cheer me on!"
-Josh Randolph '22
"I'm not a very superstitious person. I've been known to wear a certain hoodie when the Philadelphia Eagles need to win a big game. Also, I always put my left shoe on first and receive the serve during tennis games."
-Mark Smith, History Teacher
"Something that brings me good luck is my dog. Her name is Moxie, and I've had her for years! She never fails to put a smile on my face. "
-Katherine Thaden '23
"I used to have a lucky job interview dress but when I was interviewing at BT I couldn't find it/it didn't fit because I was pregnant..and somehow that was my luckiest job interview yet!"
-Meg Harms, Science Teacher
This past year has been quite hard to get through to say the least, but I, like most of us, have been trying to truck through. I have been facing a lot of challenges this year from senioritis to being very unsure of what I want my future to look like. But the things that have been helping me get through and have motivated me are trying to improve myself and focusing on hobbies and things I really enjoy in life. Whether it be working out or treating yourself, it is so important to put yourself first, and that is what has helped me stay motivated as the last quarter of the school year nears. Keep working for yourself, have fun with your friends, and enjoy yourself so you can look back on these great memories.
by Crystal Huang
When spring arrives, I eagerly anticipate the summer months and try to combat the looming feeling of burnout. Like most diseases, prevention is key. You can try to prevent burnout by pacing yourself and keeping your mood up. For pacing, you should try to avoid procrastinating on work so that you can enjoy your free time more. Then, you can relax by going on a walk or hanging out with friends. These activities will help improve your mood so that you don’t feel as tired from your responsibilities. If you are already experiencing a burnout, you should try creating a schedule to keep you on track. As an incentive, you could let yourself indulge in food from a restaurant or another activity that you look forward to. This will help you get your work done and still have fun.
by Aishani Srikumar
Dear Susie,
How do I accommodate to new technology? I'm kinda slow at technology.
Dear Reader,
Thank you so much for sending in a question. I am sorry to hear that you are having difficulties, and this can be a tough problem to have in the current reliance on technology. However, as a community we have many resources to help with situations like these. Scheduling a meeting with the Systems Administrator, Ed Krueger, or the Technology Integration Specialist, Wade Lanum may help clarify what you cannot figure out on your own. Hope that helps!
By Mary Schinzel
As the month of March rolls in, it brings warmer weather, the arrival of Spring, and the famous Sandhill cranes! Every year, a couple of weeks into March, tens of thousands of cranes pass through central Nebraska to pause their long journey for a couple weeks of rest in the Platte River. People come from all over to see the majestic birds this time of year, but like everything else the pandemic makes doing so much more difficult.
The Audubon Center and Rowe Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that plays a major role in the conservation of birds and their habitat. The organization offers many ways to view the magnificent creatures as they begin to soar overhead and make one amazing sight to witness. However, a great way to enjoy the wonders of the crane's migration would be Audubon's crane cam. This a live feed of the sandhill and whooping cranes along with the Platte River, which has operated in different functions for over a decade.
The sound quality is great as cranes are very vocal creatures and many people find their voices soothing. The camera has wide angles and turns 180 degrees, it also zooms in on moving figures and out to see the whole landscape. Viewers can watch thousands of birds migrate overhead as they come down to the end of their journey. The cranes usually stay for about three weeks, so don't miss them! The best time to catch them is in the early morning as they are all huddled together in the water or in the evening by the sandbar as night rolls in. Lots of species of birds come to the Sandhills which makes it a popular place to stay and a marvelous sight to watch.