Paetyn Reicks

A little bit about me! I'm part of the Yearbook & Communication class, I love giving Positive criticism, and taking photos at our school events! On this blog, I'll be sharing stories about student interests, and activities in and out of school!

Outside of class, I enjoy listening to music, and watching Bailey Sarien and her Murder Mystery And Makeup Mondays! I’m excited to update you on what’s happening in our school and community!

"What genre of music do you listen to and from school?"

1/21/25

Responses reflect 33 out of 98 10th, 11th, and 12th graders surveyed!

25% of the 33 responses listen to country music to and from school! The results matched my critical thinking because I did expect the majority of the students at RRMR listen to country music. My preference for music is other because I listen to a variety of music!

What's your favorite ice cream flavor?

1/30/25

I interviewed five random students from RRMR about their favorite flavors of ice cream. My reaction to three of the five responses was surprising because of their different answers. My favorite flavor of ice cream is Oreo Chocolate Chip ice cream.

Austin Schriever, 12th

Chocolate

Daniella Havranek, 12th

Coffee

Mathew Peterson, 12th

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Mattie Borchardt,

7th

Vanilla

James Dorn,

9th

Cookie Dough

Fossil & Prairie Park

2/7/25

The Fossil & Prairie park is a childhood memory for me because getting to experience the scenery of the reserve and the fossils beneath your feet that you can easily find. It's a very core memory I remember as a child.

The Fossil and Prairie Preserve is a county park located on the outskirts of Rockford, Iowa. Before it became a fossil park, it was a clay company that closed business in 1976 due to the finding of fossils from the Devonian period which was 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. In 1990, Floyd County bought the historical land and they created the land as a park preserve. Presently, the operating hours are from sunrise to sunset. Approximately thousands of people visit this reserve per year and explore the two remaining kilns that are left. Many people find fossils and take the fossils home. This preserve is unique because being able to walk around in the preserve where millions of fossils lie and being able to take a piece of history home.

“The first time I was ever there was when my daughter was on a field trip from her elementary school and I was called because she got sick. That was my first experience, but I've been there since and have actually enjoyed my time there. It's a lovely place."

- Osmonson

Senior Reflecting on High School

Aubrey Mahlstedt

2/24/25

I interviewed Aubrey Mahlstedt, Rockford Senior that's been a part of Rockford through K-12 about their experience at the Rockford school.

How have you changed since freshman year?

“Yes, I've grown as a person.”

What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in highschool?

“You won’t be friends with everyone, take your chances to find your small friend group of friends.”

What will you miss the most after graduation?

“Seeing everyone, everyday.”

Talking to Aubrey makes me realize how precious high school is and making memories and learning to grow as a person is a crucial part of high school, especially your senior year.

Spring Break Plans

3/6/25

I Paetyn Reicks and Maggie Buseman interviewed three Rockford students about their plans for spring break.

Payton Malchow

12th Grader

what are your plans over spring break?

"Renovation on a grain silo."

What are you most looking forward to during break?

"Weather should be nice."

Why did you choose to spend your break this way?

"I like being productive."

How does this compare to past spring breaks?

"Biggest project yet, and being prodective."

"Will you sleep in, if so what time?

"Definitely, till 9 am."

Lilly Steiner

10th Grader

what are your plans over spring break?

"Seeing my family."

What are you most looking forward to during break?

"Im exited to spend time with family."

Why did you choose to spend your break this way?

"I haven't seen my family in a while."

How does this compare to past spring breaks?

"I get to spend quality time with my family. "

"Will you sleep in, if so what time?"

"Yes, till 11 am."

MaKynlee Mahlstedt

9th grader

what are your plans over spring break?

"Going to Texas."

What are you most looking forward to during break?

"Getting away from school."

Why did you choose to spend your break this way?

"Parents wanted to, so i have no problem with it."

How does this compare to past spring breaks?

"Normally we dont go anywhere."

Will you sleep in, if so what time?

"No i usually wake up at 7 am."

After talking to three Rockford students about their plans for spring break. We were not surprised that the majority of the three Rockford students said they would be sleeping in during this spring break.

After Spring Break Reflection

3/17/25

I interviewed three Rockford students after coming back from spring break.

Maggie Buseman

The place I liked most was…

Grandma's house.

The best meal I ate was…

Chicken Alfredo.

Every single day I…

Slept in more than usual.

The best time was when…

I went to Dolly Parton's Stampede.

The funniest moment was…

Took funny pictures of my mother.

I was exhausted after I…

Driving 8 hours.

What I miss most about spring break is…

Missed doing what I wanted on my own.

Eva Litterer

The place I liked most was...

The gym.

The best meal I ate was…

Orange chicken.

Every single day I…

I went to the gym.

The best time was when…

Going to work.

The funniest moment was…

When i had funny work moments.

I was exhausted after I…

Worked a 8 hour shift.

What I miss most about spring break is…

No Homework.

Nicole Arndt

The place I liked most was…

My room.

The best meal I ate was…

Tacos

Every single day I…

I was in bed

The best time was when…

Hanging out with friends

The funniest moment was…

When i made funny moments with friends

I was exhausted after I…

Staying up really late

What I miss most about spring break is…

Not being in school

After interview Rockford students i was surprised with their best time when... responses. And my response to the best time was when... I went to Mall of America.

Contrasting Prom

4/8/25

I interviewed three Rockford past and present students about prom. And in my opinion, I'm most excited about after prom and getting a free massage.

Student Not Attending Student Attending Past Attendee

Kyler Eskildsen

Why are you not attending?

"I choose not to go because i'd rather work."

"It's ridiculous to spend a lot of money for one night."

Chloe Miller

"What are you most looking forward to?"

"Taking photos."

Haleigh Reicks

What do you remember most about your prom experience?

"My favorite memory was at after prom when my friends, my mom, and I took photos using funny props. Such as mustaches and capes, at the photo booth."

Prom Facts

Prom took effect during the pre-war period around WWI.

The average cost per child from prom is 919$.

The idea of Prom can help kids get out of their shells and put themselves out there.

In my opinion, Prom has a lot of history that shows how important this universal event truly is to high schoolers.

"The History of Prom in America" - Article https://thesciencesurvey.com/spotlight/2022/07/21/the-history-of-prom-in-america/

Follow up from after prom

Aubrey Mahlstedt

4/15/25

what did you expect prom was going to be for your senior year?

"I thought prom was going to be amazing and fun."

My response to Aubrey's experience with prom is not surprising because prom is a fun event where everyone gets to dress up and have fun dancing. And my experience at prom was fun because I got a henna tattoo.

Semester Testing

This week, we had to create our own blog post, and I chose Semester Testing. Because it is one of the most dreaded tests in high school. And its coming round the corner on May 21st to the 22nd.

Abby Muller

4/28/25

What is your thought about semester testing?

" I don't really like it, but it's necessary."

How are you going to study for semester testing?

" Wing it, or glance at notes."

What semester test are you not prepared for?

" World History."

My comment is on how you are going to study for semester testing. I would organize times to study each semester test not burning myself out, and not cramming on all the tests in one night. And I am not surprised by Abby's answer to what semester test are you not prepared for? World History.

Summer Plan For Class of 26'

This week, we created a summer break blog post, and I did a survey with five questions to ask the upcoming seniors summer questions about their final summer, and how will they make this summer count for their last year of high school.

How will you prepare for your senior year this summer?

When responding to this question some people are going to work on investing in supplies, organizing, scholarships, and having a better mindset in the final stretch.

What is one fun thing you are doing this summer?

The fun actives ranged from :

Staying around home,

Visiting family,

School trip to Spain,

And school sports.

Responses reflect 13 out of 40 11th graders. My reaction to college visits was not surprising because the majority of the students work on farms. And my response to college visits is I already have a college I am committed to and the college I am going to is NIACC.

RRMR is...

RRMR to me is; an experience

Abby Muller

One word to describe RRMR ; is helpful

Chloe Miller

One word to describe RRMR ; its a life lesson

My reaction to the two responses was unsurprising because everyone has different points of view on school.

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