Teen Visits Germany for Christmas
Ken Franzen recounts a New Year trip to Germany describing cross cultural observances. He notes English teaching in schools, Saturday classes, and the autobahn driving speeds. He observes German family life farming layouts and nightlife limited to discos on weekends while praising American cultural influence through television and music.
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Nebraska
Waltons
Germany
Ostfreisland
America
Mothers Behind the Game Share Sports Family Strains
A reflection on how mothers juggle practice schedules, dinners, laundry, and transportation for athletes. The piece notes moms often sacrifice meals, gas runs, shopping, and chores to support children in sports, urging kids to help out and acknowledge their efforts.
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Shaui Kelley
Athletes praise fans and cheer squads for support
Athletes share that they notice crowds mainly on the bench or during time outs and close games. They value spirit and on feet crowds, noting appreciation even if thanks are rare. Cheerleaders and pep clubs are crucial to morale and excitement at matches.
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Kathy O’helleran
Pep Club
Raider
Students Produce TV Shows at Sidney Public School
Journalism I students used Project HELP equipment to write rehearse and produce their own half hour TV shows. Dividing into groups they aired last week focusing on SHS news weather and sports with original student made commercials.
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Sidney Public School
SHS
Rock and Roll Over and Foghat Night Shift reviews
A student review notes Kiss Rock and Roll Over remains solid with tighter cohesion and standout tracks like See You In Your Dreams and Hard Luck Woman. Foghat Night Shift earns praise for consistent hard rock energy, with Drivin Wheel and Take Me to the River highlighted, and one missing track noted as an odd omission.
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SHS
Kiss
Destroyer
Beth
Carole King
Rod Stewart
Foghat
Night Shift
Rod Price
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