2016 - 2017
February 16, 2017
HDC’s wrestling season continues
District Wrestling was held here in Howells on Feb.10 and 11. Miles Kulhanek earned
1st place and Dylan Horejsi placed 3rd. Congratulation, guys, and we hope you win the
state championship. The state tourney will be Feb. 16-18 . Miles is one of the returning
medalists. We hope that a lot of fans will show up to cheer for our wrestlers at the
Centurylink Center in Omaha. Have a lot of fun and bring home some medals. Go
Jaguars!
Shooting For a Victory!
The Lady Jags started the Conference Tournament
as the first seed and they were able to get a bye the
first round. They played Jan. 30 on their home court
against the BRLD Wolverines. The Jaguars were able
to put the Wolverines away with a final score of
56-25. The next opponent the Jaguars faced was 4th
seeded Pender. The first half of the game was back
and forth, but the Jaguars were able to pull ahead in
the 4th quarter when they needed it the most. The
Jags were able to defeat the Dragons 46-40. The
ladies played at CCC on February 4th to face the
number 6 seed North Bend. The Jaguars fought hard,
but in the end the tigers ended up on top with a final
score of 48-54. The Jaguars turned around and
played North Bend Feb. 9th. Suffering from some
illness didn’t stop the Lady Jags. They were able
defeat the Tigers with a score of 47-41. Tuesday was
the beginning of sub-districts at Norfolk Catholic.
The Lady Jags faced Humphrey-Lindsay Holy
Family grabbed the win and advanced to the next
round. Come watch the girls take on Battle Creek
this Thursday. Good Luck Lady Jags!
-Emily Ritzdorf
Dribble, Pass, and Shoot For a Win
The Jaguars were seeded number 7 and took on the
Madison Dragons on their home court. The Jaguars
battled the entire 32 minutes, but the Dragons came
out with a 44-55 win. February 3rd the Jags faced off
with Wisner-Pilger the 9th seed for the second time.
The Gators snatched the win with only a 4 point
margin. February 9th the boys were back in action at
North Bend to take on the Tigers. It was a close game
until North Bend broke away and took the win of
47-62. The following night the Jaguars were back on
their home court and faced Wakefield. Another close
game for the Jaguars, but this time they were able to
snatch the win with a final score of 50-57. The next
match up for the boys will be on Feb. 17 against
Lutheran High Northeast. Good Luck!
-Emily Ritzdorf
Speech team has busy schedule
The Jaguar Speech Team had two meets this past week, starting off with the delayed
Jaguar Jabber meet on Wednesday, Feb. 8th. The team then traveled to the
Humphrey High Sweetheart Meet which took place Saturday, Feb. 11th.
During the Jabber Meet;
Oscar Hernandez won Third in Extemp
Bridget Praest won Second in Entertainment.
Katelyn Steffensmeier won Third in Informative
Jordyn Brester won Fourth in Persuasive.
Rebecca Swanda won Fourth in Poetry.
Oscar Hernandez won Fifth in Serious.
Rebecca Swanda won Second, and Ellie Sheaks won Fourth in Humorous.
Brett and Carter won Second; Ellie and Holly won Third; and Bridget and Michaela
won Sixth in Duet.
Hannah, Jordyn, and Carter won First, and Hailey, Katelyn, Ellie, and Brett won
Third in OID.
During the Humphrey High Sweetheart Meet;
Elisia Vogel won Fifth in Poetry.
Rebecca Swanda won Third, and Carter Bracht won Sixth in Humorous.
OID - Ellie, Brett, Katelyn, and Hailey won Third; Carter, Jordyn, Hannah won
Third; and Rebecca, Holly, Michaela, Jessi, and Bridget won Fifth.
Extemp - Oscar Hernandez won Fifth in Extemp.
Elisia Vogel won Sixth in Persuasive.
Emily Ritzdorf won First in Informative.
Holly Tomcak won Fourth, and Oscar Hernandez won Sixth in Serious.
Duet - Ellie and Holly won Fourth, and Brett and Carter won Fifth in Duet.
- Zav Lee
Ryan Molacek
Birthday:​ April 14, 1999
Favorite Color:​ ​Cubbie Blue
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would like to travel to Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
What are you planning to do after high school?
I plan to attend the University of Nebraska Kearney to major
in Education.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Invisibility
What is your favorite food?
Cheeseburgers
-Chelsea Bayer
Elizabeth Sindelar
Birthday:​ August 4, 1998
Favorite Color:​ ​Yellow
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would like to travel to Australia .
What are you planning to do after high school?
I plan to attend Benedictine to major in Theology and
Secondary Education.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Super Sonic Speed
What is your favorite food?
Spaghetti
-Chelsea Bayer
FCCLA chapter spreads the word
about FCCLA!
This year, FCCLA Week was February 13th through the
17th. Monday’s theme was “Family” and students filled the
halls wearing their FCCLA t-shirts. Tuesday was “Career” and
some members of the chapter delivered flowers and cookies
for Valentine’s Day. Wednesday’s theme was “Community.” The
students delivered thank yous for the staff and local
businesses. On Thursday , “Leaders” took action in serving
rolls and juice to all students and staff at Howells-Dodge
Consolidated. The chapter also hosted “Hush Day” rewarding
the most “irresistible” student. It was a very successful
FCCLA Week, and all of the members used “Unlimited
Possibilities” to promote FCCLA.
-Chelsea Bayer
Senior Tributes
Justin Horejsi
Birthday: ​May 22 1999
Favorite color: C
​ hrome
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Montana
What are you planning to do after high school?
Attend CCC
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Time Manipulation
What is your favorite food?
Steak!
-Marten Terpstra
Justin Shonka
Birthday: ​August 7 1998
What is your favorite color:​ Charcoal
If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be?
Montana
What are you planning to do after high school?
Attend Northeast Community College
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
The ability to stop time
What is your favorite food?
Chicken
-Marten Terpstra
Jaguar Jokes
A doctor tells one of his patients, "I'm sorry
sir, but you have an incurable condition and
there is nothing more I can do for you.”
"Isn't there anything you can do? Something
you can suggest?" the patient responds.
"You might go to the spa and take a daily mud
bath."
"Will that help?"
"No, but it will help you get used to dirt."
- Zav Lee