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Babes in Arms: Curtains Up! Memories Made at Mini Courses
By: Conner Kneip
Mini Courses were back at
EPJMS on Friday, November 4.
On this unique day, middle school
students got hands on experiences in many new hobbies and skills
outside of the regular classroom.
During Mini Courses, students are organized into small
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chaert, Noeland Cloud, Angelica Perez, Charlie Nearman, Simone Bernard, Patricia
or skills of their choice. Sixth,
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Lawler, Gabi Perez, Brianna Perez, Seth Cloud, William VanSteenwyk, Hannah seventh, and eighth graders par.OHLQEHUJ7RQ\0HW]JDU7D\ORU'RQQHOO\5HEHFFD6PLWK&RUH\&KLFRLQH-DOLVVD ticipated in this event. Students
Connors, Justin Boulware, Denielle Minor, Chelsea Weidner, Seth Petra.
were allowed to choose three
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drama department presented its Kirsten Colt, the show made use
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the 1930s which was updated sang ten classic tunes includfor modern audiences. Directed ing “My Funny Valentine” and
by vocal instructor Mr. Dustin “Johnny One Note.”
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By: Amy Zeller
Senior Spotlights
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in length and took place both in
This week our spotlights shine on Justine Tori Brandt and Coothe school and around Elk Point. per Erickson Muller. Justine and Cooper are two of the 56 talented
The yearly event included seniors who will graduate this May. EPJ wishes both Justine and
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and leisure activities. These acFood: any form of potatoes
tivities ran from 8:30 to 11:30.
HS Classes: Psychology and
After the conclusion of Mini
Ms. Ahmann’s classes
Courses, the Great Plains Zoo
Artists: Foo Fighters and Maput on a show for the students.
roon 5
Favorite Thing About EPJ: the
Justine Brandt
teachers and how they encourage you
Parents: Cathy Brandt and
Excited For: being on my own,
Darin Brandt
meeting new people, starting the
Sibling: Tara Brandt
next part of my life
Birthday: June 28, 1994
Favorite Quote³,¶OOHLWKHU¿QG Scared For: getting lost at a
college campus (they’re huge)
a way or make one.”- Hannibal
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men: Don’t say anything you
Future Plans: attend USD to
wouldn’t want everyone to hear.
study nursing
Also, use good hygiene.
dan VonSeggern. Vocal teacher
Mrs. Cheryl Tatro said that except for Hannah VanKirk, it was
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Favorite Quote: “A real good
On October 29, the contesteam and the real great teams
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tants spent the entire day at honor
Future Plans: go to SDSU for
choir preparing for their recital.
On Monday, October 17, and Monday, October 24, girls
4 years
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a total of six songs in English as kies Volleyball Camp. The camp gave the girls an opportunity to
dad
well as in Latin and Greek. For
work as a team, learn the baMovie: 3 SeFonds or /ess and
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ceedingly well. The contestants
while getting some exercise.
TV Shows: Two and Half Men
are each anxiously awaiting their
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and 5oE '\rdeN¶s )anWas\ )aFnext opportunity to try out for
Camp was organized by senior
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another honor choir in the spring.
volleyball players Lexie Branson
Food: pizza
and Jessica Minor. Branson and
HS Class: gym
Minor organized the camp as a
Artist: Lil Wayne
The week of November 1, Elk Point-Jefferson Spanish I and
senior project to give back to the
Favorite Thing About EPJ:
Spanish II students celebrated El Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day
community and inspire upcoming
being with my friends
of the Dead. The students in Spanish I learned about the festival and
generations to be better athletes.
Excited For: going to college
Cooper Muller
celebrated it on November 1, while the Spanish II students got to
“It was great to see all of the girls
and making friends
make their own altars honoring a famous person of Spanish origin
with so much energy and dedica- Parents: Tom Muller and Kari
Scared For: being on my own
who has passed away. Each Spanish II class spent a week working
tion to learn the sport,” said Minor. Mau and stepfather Tony Mau
and getting used to doing everyon their altars, which had to be very traditional. After completion,
The camp was made possible Siblings: Hayden Muller and
thing without help
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Advice for Underclassmen:
with the help of Tracy Kollbaum, Jared Mau
Work hard in school. Don’t give
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high school varsity volleyball Birthday: December 1, 1993
up.
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coach, and Activities Director Jeff
taste of Mexican culture.
Zeller.
The Staff: Morgan Hueser, Ellie Dailey, Taylor Donnelly, Connor Kneip, Camille Fowler, Cheyenne Steemken, Amy Zeller, Jessica Minor
Nearly 300 students tried
out for the South Dakota Elementary Honor Choir, but
only approximately 160 were
selected. Elk Point-Jefferson
was honored to have 6 students
chosen to perform this year.
Contestants auditioned by
submitting a recording of their
voice. The 6 students chosen
included fourth graders Matthew Giorgio and Kacie Stepp,
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and Aubrie Franken, and sixth
graders James Miller and Jor-
Something to Remember
Volleyball Teaches Next Generation