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Volume II - Issue 1 - October 12, 2014
Reptiles Crawl and
Slither into PILC
lithers, hisses, and gasps
from Herpetophobiacs (
those that fear reptiles)
filled the new gym on
September 16th. 2014. Mr.
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Scott Shupe brought in several
different snakes, two lizards
and a tortoise. After a few
quick instructions on what to
do if the reptiles got "nervous"
he brought out his boa constrictor. He told us it was a
young snake from South
America and would grow
much larger than the 4 feet or
so that it was now.
The next snake he
brought out was a python
from south-east Asia that will
grow to 25 feet in length.
Along with the Boa, the
python is a constrictor and
kills its victims by squeezing
them. He said one of his
favorite snakes is a king snake
because it kills and eats all
types of snakes including ven-
-By: Regina Roszelle and Birdina Foxomous because of
and bite him so we had to be
their immunity to the venom.
quiet, and one that is a legless
He says he will stop and pick
lizard that looks very much
them up and take them home
like a snake. The difference is
to his yard to keep other
that it has eardrums, eyelids
snakes out. Another useful
and part of its tail will come
snake he brought is the rat or
off if a predator gets ahold of
corn snake, it's main diet is
it, and regrow..
rats and mice. He also said
The last animal he
they make good pets.
brought was a tortoise, she
was brown in color and he
said she was very young, only
looking red when the snake
25 years old. Tortoises can
started crawling up his arm.
live to be over 100 years old.
Mr. Moran was a little red
He let her down to crawl on
faced and looking very nervthe gym floor but she did not
move very fast on the slippery ous when he was holding the
snake. I think they were both
surface.
I think, one of the best relieved when it was over.
The other great part
parts of the presentation where
was when he took questions
when the teachers had to take
from the audience and told us
a "snake test." Mr. Newsom
and Mr. Moran had to hold the what to do if we run into a
snake in the wild.
corn snake for 10 seconds out
He also brought two
Thank you Dr. Pietz
in
front
of
them,
no
matter
types of lizards, one that
for
bringing
Mr. Shupe and his
what
it
did.
Mr.
Newsom
would grow huge and was
creatures
to
the
school.
went first and his face was
very likely to get "nervous"
HUGE - Students Gain
Access to Electronics and
Cell Phones on Campus
By: Trinity Defender and
Demitri Condon
huge breakthrough in
PILC history occured
this year. For the first
time ever PILC students are
permitted to enjoy electronic
devices, including cell phones,
on campus, on a limited and
structured basis.
The big girls are
allowed to have their electronics for an hour each afternoon
after school and an hour in the
morning and an hour in the
evening on weekends if there
is not a rec activity going on.
The big boys are
allowed to have their electronics on weekends, and can have
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the players out longer than the
phones, which are only
checked out for an hour or
two at a time and must stay in
the commons area. The players are allowed in their bedrooms and outside.
Little boys and little
girls have similar rules. They
may have checkouts for an
hour after school and 45 minutes in the evening MondayThursday, on Friday they can
have the equipment for an
hour after school and two
hours in the evening, and on
weekends they are allowed
two hours in the afternoon and
again in the evening. They
are also responsible for checking them back in by the sched-
uled time and not following
the rules can result in loss of
the privilege.
When it is checked
out it is itemized as to what
went out, like chargers, headphones etc so that if something is broken or missing it is
caught right away. All equipment is signed out by the staff.
Students are strongly advised
not to loan out any equipment,
and renting equipment is not
allowed.
According to Shannon
Monson, supervisor of the big
girls wing, she likes the idea.
It gives them something to
look forward to, and an incentive to stay in line so they can
talk to family and friends on a
regular basis.
Annie B.H., a student
at PILC says " it is pretty
good because you can talk to
friends and brothers and can
actually check your Facebook
and emails. Plus you can use
up your data without getting
in trouble. It's a great opportunity to stay connected with
family."
Ron Bouvette says
that the "system is going
good. The boys need to be
reminded of the rules everytime." Even though free
access is not allowed, the students are able to stay in touch
with family and friends and
enjoy the music they like.
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Opinions and Perspectives
In My Opinion
By: Kent Lyons
eing a student at PILC the
changes and decisions
made this year to allow us
to have phones and music players
is a welcome one. It allows us to
be able to keep in touch with family and friends on a regular basis
and being able to listen to music
we like is great.
The rules do seem a little
strict to many of us. But it is
something altogether new here a
PILC. Since it is a new thing I
realize that limits have to be set.
So, while it would be nice if the
rules were a little more easy, I
think we should be thankful for
the opportunity to prove ourselves
as responsible young people.
Also, to make this happen we need
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to know that those that cannot play
by the rules should either see a
decrease in the available time or
lose the privilege completely,
without affecting the privilege for
those who can.
Note: As opinions editor I invite you
to participate in our column this
school year. I challenge you to write
letters to the editor regarding your
concerns, questions, and suggestions
and praises. Please keep in mind we
reserve the right to edit for length and
grammar and libel. It is your chance
to let your opinion be known. All letters to the editor should be submitted
in the library in the box marked letters
to the editor. We will provide
envelopes so that they can remain
confidential until they are published.
How the Sun Came to Be
From Crazy Horse lighting ceremony - Retold by:Donovan Red Cloud
ong ago there were
only animals roaming the plains.
There was just darkness
upon the animals. There
was fighting between the
buffalo, the small creatures, and even the ones
who roamed upon the sky.
Then a god came out in all
glory full of light. He said
to the animals, "why are
you always fighting each
other." Then the animals
of the plains said we are as
blind as bats. We can't see
where to go, so when we
bump into each other we
fight each other. Then the
god said, if I give you light
there would be no fighting,
no arguing, this land will
be filled with peace and
quiet. Then the animals
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said "yes", that is all we
ever wanted. The god
said, under one condition,
and the animals said, what
is the condition? He said
you have to come and get
it.
The sun was
behind these powerful
clouds. The animals on
land could not do it, so the
flying animals are the only
ones that could do the
powerful big job. The flying crane couldn't even do
it, even the mighty eagle
couldn't do it, so the animals argued who was
gonna do it. So the brave
little hummingbird came
out of nowhere and said
"I'll do it." Then all the
animals laughed at the
hummingbird. Then the
hummingbird said "I'll
show you I can do the
job!" Then the hummingbird started his long journey. It took him thirty
days and thirty nights to
get up there, finally at last
he got up to the clouds and
made 1,000 holes in the
cloud and the sun came out
and shined down from the
sky. He flew back down
from the sky. Then the
animals all said, I never
should have doubted you.
They all cheered for the
brave little hummingbird.
And that is why there is
sunlight for 24 hours a day.
Teaches the lesson:
No matter how small or
big you are you can
accomplish anything you
want to do.
Tashia’s Poetry Column
If You Love Something
The Road Not Taken
If you love something let it go
If it comes back it is yours,
If it doesn't , it never was
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
By Richard Bach
A Tunny’s Boot is lood guck
The huck dad lood guck said the dunny funny
buck
(translation: A bunny's foot is good luck. The
duck had good luck said the bunny, funny
duck.)
By: Tashia - influenced by Shel Silverstien
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and II took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
by Robert Frost
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
D o n o v a n ’s W o r l d
Native News
Published monthly as an extra-curricular activity by the newspaper staff of Pierre Indian Learning Center 3001 E Sully
Pierre, South Dakota 57501 Telephone(605) 224-8661.
Editorial Credits
Managing Editors:
Bill Brown & Hobert Blue Bird
Staff Editors:
Demitri Condon: News and Features
Maliyah Clements & Tyrese Thomas: Sports
Kent Lyons: Opinions
Tashia Two Bear: Expressions
Donovan Red Cloud & Daemen Marshall: Photographers
Advisor: Michelle Hopper
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The staff of Native News makes every effort to report the news
accurately and objectively and to provide a forum for the expression of its readers' views. Views expressed in the editorials are not
necessarily those of individual staff, faculty, or administration.
The staff encourages signed letters to the editor but reserves the
right to accept or reject letters and to edit for length, grammar and
libel.
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Sports & Athletics
Volleyball Set for an Outstanding Season
By: Maliyah Clements
s. Wellman and Mr. Newsom are this
year's volleyball coaches. This volleyball season has eleven sixth graders, five
seventh graders, and six eighth graders. This season total has twenty-two volleyball girls. Both of
the coaches and most of the girls think that the
volleyball season is going really good so far.
Mr. Newsom has always like volleyball. He
played a little bit in high school and ever since he
has always just liked it. He says he likes coaching
volleyball so far and has a great group of girls. He
also feels that the season is going really well.
Mrs. Wellman says she always thought volleyball would be fun so
when there was coaching spots open she thought she would give it a try.
So far she thinks coaching volleyball is fun because she likes getting to
know the girls and spending time with them during the practices. Her
most favorite part is getting to watch the girls play in the games and watching them grow as players.
Ms. Wellman hopes to influence the volleyball players by being a positive role model and showing them that they can
have fun while learning and improving skills. She likes having home games because she gets to watch the staff and students support them when they win or lose. So far she thinks the season is going good and has high hopes for it.
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Comments from the team include
Andria J's that it is sometimes hard to run, and that
your sides start to hurt but it is fun to be a part of the
team and ride on the bus. It is always fun to get to eat
out at places like Zesto and Dairy Queen and we are
able to get Nike socks and sweat shirts with our
names on them.
Racquel W. says it is really fun but hard to
keep running and keep your pace, but we keep trying.
It is fun to be on the bus, sleeping, talking and messing around.
Yolanda L. commented that it is fun to get out of school
early, meet new people, and also running makes your body
healthy.
Tyrese T. says that it is fun and teaches leadership. I
think it is fun because we always try our best to keep pace and
sprint at the end.
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ry our best and never give up. Mrs. Marsh
and Ms. Wannebo are coaching this year and always say
"great job, keep up the good work." Of our six meets,
some are here in Pierre and some are on the road. We enjoy
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By: Tyrece Thomas
his year’s football season is off to a good start. Coach Moran says he expects to have a good year and has a good
bunch of boys to work with. He says the most important part of any team is teamwork and when the boys work
together they get the job done. Comments from the boys include that they like tackling, and hitting people. They
are not so concerned with the wins, losses or ties, but enjoy playing the game and having the opportunity to learn more
about football.
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Campus Community
Creative Fun - Ms. Theisen’s Art Club
By: Maliyah Clements
iss Theisen’s 4th
grade art club has
been working on
mosaic coloring sheets and
key chains. She says if things
go well she would like to add
another grade or do the big
kids. Miss Theisen says that it
would be nice for them to take
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their projects back to the
dorms and keep them so
whenever they go home they
can show their family.
The impact that she
thinks it will make on them is
the fact that they are enjoying
the art club. She hopes that
coming to the art club will
give them a reason to have
good behavior. Miss Theisen
says that the only thing that's
hard about doing the art club
is that if they have homework
they have to finish it before
they can get into any activities
involving art.
Miss Theisen says the
reasons she is doing the art
club is because she does like
art in general, most of the kids
at this school are very good
artists, and we don't have art
class anymore. She says they
don't really have time in the
dorms to do stuff like that
because of all the activities so
it's giving them a reason to be
artistic in school. She also
says that because the little
kids don't get to do leather it's
also letting them be artistic.
Miss Theisen says that
their meetings are Monday at
3:30- 4:30 and sometimes
have more meetings. As there
are more meetings there will
be more difficult projects like
using paint or clay. Her goal
is to do an art show before
Christmas break.
Every Passion Has a Destiny
The Story of Billy Mills
By: Tyrece Thomas
illiam Mervin Mills
or better known as
Billy Mills was
born June 30th, 1938 on the
Pine Ridge Reservation in
South Dakota.
His mother died when
he was seven years old and his
father passed away when he
was twelve. After being
orphaned he was sent to
Haskell Indian School in
Kansas. There he became
active and sports and with his
father's words to "live his life
like a warrior" he knew he had
to become physically, mentally tough and assume responsibility for his own actions. He
also wanted to be like his
father who was a boxer so he
tried out for the boxing team
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and played football.
He was only
5'2" and 104
pounds but he
liked the discipline involved in
sports. Even
though his first
impression of
track was that is a "sissie"
sport he found he was better
suited for running and graduated in 1958 with a full athletic scholarship to Kansas
University.
While in Kansas he
lost touch with his siblings
that were scattered after the
death of his parents and felt
lonely and rejected because to
the Native people he was a
half breed, and to whites he
was and Indian. He struggled
with identity and used his running to keep himself focused.
His abilities and determination
helped him set several state
records and while in college
he joined and became an officer in the Marine Corps.
In 1964 he qualified
for the Tokyo Olympics in the
10,000 meter event. An
unknown he used his belief in
"imagery" or visualization and
never let a negative thought
enter his head, he started seeing a young Native American
boy winning the event, and
recreated that picture over and
up his pace and continued to
increase it until the last home
stretch where he burst front of
the two favorites and won by
three yards, and broke the
record by seconds. After his
win in Tokyo the Lakota
Nation honored him with a
Billy Mills at home
over.
On October 14th, for
most of the race he stayed
toward the back with the
expected winners at the front,
all of a sudden Mills picked
warrior name 'Makata Taka
Helga' which means "love
your country, and respects the
earth."
In 1962, at the end of
his senior year in college he
married his college girlfriend
Pat and became an officer in
the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in
San Diego California. After
his tour of duty was over he
went to work for the
Department of the Interior,
and later was very successful
as an insurance salesman.
In 1984 he was elected to the Olympic Hall of
Fame, is still living in
California and spends his time
speaking to Native American
Youth and bringing in money
for charities.
He helped create the
Running Strong for American
Indian Youth organization,
which works on things like
Putting Youth First, The
American Indian Led, which
helps to keep the traditions,
languages and sacredness of
American Indian communities
going and they help where
needed most, bringing food
and clothing to those in need.
To find out more about the
Running Strong program you
can go to
www.indianyouth.org.
PILC Teachers Play Musical Chairs
Same Faces Different Places
Part I
By: Tika Looking Horse
f you just can't seem to
place him, it is because
Mr. Ramon LaRoque Jr.
has been in many places at
PILC.
Most recently, he
was a 5th student teacher with
Mrs. Knipp. In previous years
he worked in and later managed boys dorm, and taught
wrestling.
This year he has a
classroom of his own, Group
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B or also known as 2nd and
3rd grade. He says he loves
being around kids, and meeting new kids every year.
Best of luck this year
Mr. LaRoque and we hope
you stay around for many
years to come.
Part II
By: Jennifer Big Crow
f Ms.Christine Andrade
seems familiar it is no
wonder, she used to work
in the big girls wing, and has
now rejoined us, only on the
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academic side of PILC.
Her job has many different responsibilities, she
goes to classrooms and helps
when needed, conducts several
study halls, helps out in computers and library and subs for
teachers when needed.
She says she enjoys
working with all grades but
says it is especially fun with
the little kids because they
keep her on her toes. Although
her days are busy and her
duties are varied, she is excited to be working with all
grades and getting to know
everyone.
Mrs. Lori
Mullen has left the
building….well
sort of, she
changed buildings
anyway. She is now a third
grade teacher with a full classroom of her own. She has
taught for a number of years
and says third grade is her
favorite age to teach.
Her favorite subject
in school was math and science, and being a classroom
teacher she puts those subjects
to work everyday. We hope
you enjoy your third grade
class and plan on being a part
of the PILC family for a long
time.
(Have a good year Boys and Girls!)