Question of the Week: Have you ever slipped on a banana peel?
By Tessa Weiler
This week I had the pleasure of asking people if they have ever slipped on a banana peel? Noah Hart (Sr.) said, “No, I have never slipped on one.” Mr. Derrick Marra (Business Teacher) said, “Yes I have, it was very embarrassing!” Mr. Alex Wimmer (History Teacher) said, “No, I don’t think I have.” Ms. Brenda Bird (Spanish Teacher) thought that it was a good question, but said, “No, I have not.” Beckey Geerdes said, “I have not slipped on a banana peel, but my grandson has!” Finally Mr. Mark Schuttler (High School SPED) said, “Nope, never!”
Senior Spotlight
By Brody Jackson
Kylie Harpenau is a senior at MMCRU High School. Her favorite class is World Wars which is taught by her favorite teacher, Mr. Wimmer. When asked what her favorite part about her senior year is, she replied “Having an open campus.” Harpenau’s plan is to attend Northwestern where she will major in nursing.
Senior Spotlight
By Patience Nissen-Teepe
Ashley Hurtado is a senior at MMCRU High School. After high school Hurtado plans to attend a four-year university where she will major in nursing. Hurtado’s favorite memory from high school is when she made it to All-State Speech for Musical Theater. During her high school career, Hurtado was involved in Jazz Choir, Jazz Band, Drumline, Speech, FCCLA, Student Council, NHS, Wrestling Cheerleading, and Track. Hurtado’s advice for underclassmen is, “Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, don’t procrastinate, and get your work done.”
Senior Spotlight
By MMCRU Communications
Izzy Richardson is a senior this year at MMCRU High School. Richardson’s favorite subject is History because she loves learning about the past, and Mr. Wimmer is her favorite teacher. Throughout her high school career she has been involved in Softball, Football Cheerleading, Competitive Cheerleading, Dance, Speech, NHS, and SkillsUSA. Richardson’s plan is to attend the University of Iowa where she plans to major in Psychology and pursue a career as a Therapist. When asked to share advice for underclassmen, she replied “Don’t take things for granted, and in order to change things you yourself have to change them, don’t let little things get to you.”
Senior Spotlight
By Grant Prescott
Jace Colling is a senior this year at MMCRU High School. Colling’s favorite class throughout high school is CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) which is a collaboration between business, the community, and education. His favorite teacher is Mr. Long, the shop teacher at MMCRU. Colling is most excited about graduating, meeting new people, and living on his own. Colling’s plan is to attend Wayne State, where he will major in Business Administration, and play football. His dream job is coaching a high level college football team.
Question of the Week
By Tessa Weiler
This week’s question is “Have you ever done rock-climbing?” The first person that I asked was Grant Prescott (Sr.) replied, “I have, only once, with the National Guard. It was pretty fun!” Kaden Steffen (Jr.) said, “Yea! It was hard.” When I asked Kylie Harpenau (Sr.) she said she did rock climbing at the pool. Cassie Weiler (Sr.) said, “Yes and I wasn’t bad at it, but my friend was.” Olivia Spenner (Sr.) explained that when she was younger she was good at it, but if she did it now she wouldn’t be. Peyton Busch (Fr.) was happy to say she would love to try it sometime. Finally when I asked Mr. Weisert, (Principal) he said, “Not on real rocks, but just the plastic ones!”
Teacher Interview
By Christian Lowden
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Kyle Oswald. Oswald teaches and coaches at MMCRU High School. He teaches Social Studies and CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) and he coaches Football and Boys Track. Some of his hobbies include hunting, sports, and gardening. Oswald has been teaching since January of 2007, but he has been teaching at MMCRU since the fall of 2011. After asking if he always wanted to be a teacher, he replied, “No, I tried a few other majors but didn’t stick with them long-term.” We are thankful to have you teach here at MMCRU High School.
Senior Spotlight
By Grant Prescott
Hayden Moos is a senior at MMCRU High School. In the future, Moos wants to achieve his dream of becoming a software developer. To achieve this goal, he plans to attend DMACC where he will major in computer information systems. His favorite teacher at MMCRU is Mr. Wimmer because he is funny and a great teacher, which leads to his favorite class being Global Society because it is taught by Mr. Wimmer.
Senior Spotlight
By MMCRU Communications
Bree Richardson is a senior at MMCRU High School. During high school, Richardson has been involved in Football Cheer, Competitive Cheer, Studio Dance, Speech, Student Council, and CYO. Richardson is excited to soak up all the memories of her last year of high school, and just enjoy school. Richardson’s favorite class is Western Civ with Mr. Wimmer. When asked what her favorite high school memory is, Richardson replied, “Riding hoverboards around school all day my junior year.” Richardson’s plan after high school is to attend the University of Iowa where she will major in Psychology.
Senior Spotlight
By MMCRU Communications
Michael Petersen is currently a senior at MMCRU High School. Petersen has been involved in Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track. During his sophomore year, Petersen was inducted into the National Honor Society. When asked who the most inspiring teacher is, Petersen replied, “Mr. Marra!” His favorite high school memory is starting varsity in basketball as a freshman. Petersen’s plan after high school is to attend a college and major in Business.
Senior Spotlight
By Tessa Weiler
Cassie Weiler is a senior at MMCRU High School. Weiler enjoys golfing and hanging out with her friends in her free time. Her favorite class is World Wars with Mr. Wimmer. If she could give advice to underclassmen, she would say, “Be yourself.” Weiler would describe MMCRU as caring, a family, and a community. Weiler’s plan for next year is to attend the University of South Dakota and major in Business.
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