Senior Spotlight

Tony Domeyer  
BY NIKKI NEMMERS

What do you plan on doing after high school?  Going to UNI for computer science.

Why do you want to do that? Always found it interesting after my first programming class.

What made you choose this college? It’s close to home and has a good computer science program.

What is your favorite class? Foods, because I get to eat.

What do you do in your free time? Play video games and hang out with friends.

What is your favorite memory that you’ve had with your friends? “The Lord of the Rings” marathon with Nikki and Jack.

If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Cheesecake!

What is your ideal first date? With Emma Stone. The rest doesn’t matter.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?  Mr. Kuhle, because he has funny stories and he is an amusing guy.

Uncommon talents

BY NIKKI CUPPS

While there are many obviously talented students at Western Dubuque High Schol, there are a few whose talents are quite different than singing, acting or sports. Some students have abilities that are not what you’d expect, as they may be hidden, uncommon or even slightly unusual at times. Mady Knipper, currently a freshman, has the ability to stack multiple golf balls atop one another. After seeing this be done on the show “Minute to Win It,” she had attempted to complete this task. Although it did take a few tries to be successful, Mady is now able to stack at least three golf balls. This may seem easy, although it is more difficult than it seems, and many fail while making an attempt. Another freshman, Drew DeSollar, has the ability to beat-box, which astounds many other students. Drew was included in a special feature on “WDTV,” Western Dubuque’s video announcement show, during the first semester for his talent. Both of these skills had required practice, and yet they are not something every person is able to do. The students’ talents at this school range from common to astounding, to so strange no one wants to admit they can do it. Yet no matter if they want to admit it or not, everyone has their own talent.

Mock trial

BY LINDSEY RUSSELL

When students at Western Dubuque High School think of Sociology class, they often think of the mock trial, which usually takes place anywhere from the middle to the end of the semester. It is a way for the entire class to work together and overall is a very fun experience. Ms. Rogers, the Sociology teacher, has answered a few questions regarding the mock trial:

What are the main parts of the trial? The beginning is mainly vocabulary and establishing everyone’s role. The middle is where the crime takes place. The preparations and the actual trial are the last parts.

How long does the mock trial take? The mock trial usually takes about one month or 10 to 11 block days.

Are the crimes always murder? Yes, because other things, like kidnapping, are harder for the students to investigate.

Have there been any past trials that have stood out to you? Each trial is unique because of the different students and faculty involved, but last semester stood out the most because everyone really got into the trial.

What is your favorite part of the mock trial? Getting more people involved from outside of the class and the overall involvement of the students.

The most important part of the mock trial is the unification of the class as they all come together to make the mock trial whole. Everyone involved, plays a key role in the mock trial. From the investigators, the lawyers and even the jury—which often consists of underclassmen—everyone participating is important to the overall quality and experience of the mock trial.

Kick off to the season

BY SARAH WALSH

The soccer team is getting ready for their next season, hoping they will finally beat their record of games won. Their Coach Cece Zangara gives us an interview about their upcoming season.

What sport do you coach? I coach soccer.

What is the team doing to improve in the offseason? We have open gyms, Clarke League, and off season weightlifting.

What were your stats last year? Our stats last year were 7 loses and 6 wins.

When does your season start? The soccer season starts on March 27.

Who are the returning players? Our returning players are Mikaela Armstrong, Kim Barlett, Melissa Burds, Sarah Errthum, Claudia Greenwood, Katrina Hoffman, Kasi Berg, Lydia Smith, Molly Waller, Sarah Walsh, Racheal Leibold, Jenna Prier, Lindsey Russell, Madison Simon, Gretchen Gaul, Madison Schabillion.

Are you excited about any new players? I am always excited about new players. They bring new talent to the team and help push the returning players.

Who are you playing in your first game? Our first game is a scrimmage against Maquoketa, and on April 8 we have our first real game against Williamsburg at Williamsburg.

Katie Wolter

BY SYDNEY LUNDGREN

Where are you headed off to in the fall? University of Iowa.

What are you planning on doing on the future? I would like to be a dentist.

What’s your biggest pet peeve? When that one classmate reminds the teacher that you had homework.

What advice would you give freshman? To not waste your senior year taking easy classes. College courses in high school are free, in college they aren’t.

 What’s your favorite school lunch? Spaghetti with cheese…oh wait.

What’s your favorite class? Anatomy.

What are you most looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and going to sporting events as a Hawkeye.

If you won a million dollars what would you do? Buy a new car and sell my 1993 Honda Accord.

Explain being a senior in one word? STRESSFUL.

What is senioritis? It’s when you push everything off to the last minute and start to not care about anything.

Where is your favorite place to hang out? Sk8 Country (Skate Country).

What’s your favorite hashtag on twitter? #dontcare #sorrynotsorry