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PRESS & DAKOTAN n MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016
Yankton High School Home of the Bucks and Gazelles
Volume 95, Number 4
Senior
Editor s Note
As well as welcoming a new year, I will be
welcoming a final semester of my high school
career. This semester will
offer many challenges for
me, more so than the previous ones because I will
ultimately be saying
goodbye to high school
and hello to adulthood.
Each year of school,
from elementary to where
I am now, has had many
opportunities and memories that will forever influence my life and who I
am. I know everyone says
this all the time, and I
have to say now that I m
truly starting to realize
how fast time flies. Peers
that I can still picture
running around the playground playing recess
games with me are now
getting accepted to colleges many states away.
Friends are moving toward independence, and
this last semester will
undoubtedly bring about
changes for each of us as
we step out into the world
on our own.
My goals this semester are to finish strong
and to say goodbye to
people who I've grown
accustomed to seeing,
whom I most likely won t
for much longer. Though
I m very excited that my
chance to bring my
dreams to life is finally
approaching, I am also
heavy-hearted knowing
there are many people I
will miss.
The new semester
will be an interesting time
for the average senior,
and I wish the best of
luck to everyone entering
their final months of high
school. Make it count!
-Samantha W.
Monday, January 18, 2015
Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
BY HOLLY HICKS
It seems that once the new year comes around people are content to leave the past year behind them. Yes,
some areas of 2015 can be forgotten, but let us not forget these classic moments and life lessons of the past
year.
1. In Super Bowl XLIX between the Patriots and Sea-
hawks, Left Shark (one of Katy Perry s backup dancers)
showed us not to be afraid to bust your own move, even
if it s in front of thousands of people.
2. Harper Lee followed up her classic novel, To Kill a
Mockingbird, about 50 years later with Go Set a Watchman, which included an unexpected twist with the beloved character Atticus Finch.
3. Of course, an almost unforgettable event, Star W ars:
The Force Awakens came out in theaters in December.
4. Singer Adele produced her third album, 25, and
topped Taylor Swift s 1989 as the most purchased album in a matter of a week, selling three million copies
in the first week alone wow!
5. This isn t a best moment, but it s still a big deal.
America said goodbye to The Late Show with David
Letterman.
6. Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their
second bundle of joy, Princess Charlotte!
7. A sad but uniting moment for the whole world was
the Paris attacks. It was beautiful to see the world come
together and stand as one.
8. LeBron James returned to the Cavaliers, but was
upset in the NBA Championship by the Golden State
Warriors hello Stephen Curry!
As all can see, this past year has had some unforgettable memories, along with laughs and tears.
But enough with the past a new year is upon us,
filled with a multitude of opportunities. The elections
are approaching, and this year seems to be the year for
change. As we all enter this new year, let us work to
make it a memorable one.
New Year, New You
BY SAMANTHA WENZLAFF
This time of year
means time for change.
According to statisticbrain.com, 45% of people
in the United States frequently make New Year s
resolutions. Out of those,
nearly half of them are
centered toward selfimprovement, while others
focus on money or relationships. Though only
about 8% of the resolutions
are successful, there is a lot
of promise in the beginning
of the year.
Self-improvement can
mean a lot of things. For
many people it can mean
improving oneself physically through exercise.
Myrecordjournal.com
states that during the
months from December
through January, gym
memberships increase by
20%. Gyms offer new
deals for membership prices in order to draw new
people in. Usually gyms
will offer yearly membership deals; however, most
of the new members don t
usually last the whole year.
Everyone would benefit from a little bit of extra
money here and there.
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resolution to really start
saving in order to have a
more comfortable living. A
lot of people nationwide
have a large spending
problem, so Reader s Digest has come up with a
few tips to help people
control their spending.
They say that people
should divide their money
into thirds. The first third
goes toward past debts, the
second goes to current
bills, and the final third
goes into a savings for the
future. It is very important
to save extra money due to
surprise bills that pop up,
such as medical expenses.
Of course, the New
Year can also offer a
chance to work on one s
relationships. The Huffington Post offers several
good changes to make in
order to help one s love
life. The first thing one
should make sure they re
doing right is communication. One should make sure
they are talking to their
significant other in ways
that are calm and loving
rather than resorting to
bickering. People in relationships should listen to
their partner s complaints,
avoid allowing technology
to have too much control in
their lives, and appreciate
their significant other by
showing rather than telling.
Although the percentage of resolutions that
work out is low, the best
tip is to stick with them. A
new year means a fresh
slate to work from, so it s
best not to fall into previous bad habits. Most resolutions are toward selfimprovement, so why not
use this fresh start as a
chance to really create a
new you?
The Meaning of
Valentine s Day
BY HARLIE
HACECKY
Valentine s Day is
when some people feel
obligated to do something
extra special for their
significant other. For
others it s the day where
you get candy and Valentines at school or work.
But Valentine s Day
should be about more
than just candy and
hearts.
Valentine s Day is a
day in February when a
person sends a card or
gesture to someone they
are attracted to. Valentine s Day is more than
that, though; it s about
sharing love and appreciation for those who are in
need, have done good for
you in your life, or who
are special in your heart.
For instance, show your
best friend how much he
or she means to you for
always being by your
side, helping you out
when you are in a bind,
or making you laugh
when you need it most.
Or tell your kids that you
love them and that they
mean the world to you.
Family has a very special
place in your heart and
should always be your
first and most important
Valentine. When someone is having a bad day,
show them they are appreciated; there s no better way to do that than by
giving Valentines.
On Valentine s Day,
no one should feel unloved. No one should be
forgotten. Don t just look
forward to being someone else's Valentine, be
the person to spread the
love. Let s give Valentine s Day a deeper
meaning!
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