Meagan McDougall, Co-head editor
December 26, 2008
Filed under Packer Staff
Meagan has worked on The Packer since her freshman year. Read More →
Christmas traditions bring family together
December 22, 2008 • written by Sam Rusness, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature, Uncategorized
The holidays are near which brings the time for family traditions. Most families meet at a relative’s house and have a family get together or go enjoy the Christmas lights around town. “My holiday tradition is getting together with family at my grandpa... Read more »
Letter to the Editor
December 22, 2008
Filed under Opinion
I would like to point out that some information in the article, “Yearbook meets setback by superintendent,” in the Nov. 14, 2008 edition of “The Packer” was inaccurate. I was interviewed by the reporter, Brittany Davila, and the information that was reported attributed to me... Read more »
Sarah Bruun: rodeo star in our midst
December 22, 2008 • written by Kathryn Nekola, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
Students join activities in high school to express interest and meet new people. While some girls are trying out for the basketball team or auditioning for the winter musical, sophomore Sarah Bruun is riding horses and participating in rodeos. Bruun has been competing in... Read more »
Fire destroys home, devestates family
December 22, 2008 • written by Brittany Davila, Assistant Editor
Filed under News
The lives of sophomore Jordan Soberg and his family were changed drastically Nov. 30 with a fire that destroyed their home and killed their two dogs, Bubba and Dessie. So close to the holidays, the fire has devastated the family on a physical and emotional level. ... Read more »
Let the bodies hit the floor
December 22, 2008 • written by Megan Chistensen, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
On the mats for the first time this season, the Packer wrestling team has begun conditioning for the season. Eighth grader Luke Monson is one of the youngsters starting out the season with a positive attitude. “Being on the team is exciting,” Monson said. ... Read more »
What Philanthropy and Youth is all about
December 22, 2008 • written by Sam Rusness, Staff Writer
Filed under News
In many classes students are asked, “what would you do with a large amount of money?” Most students would rather spend the money on materialistic items. Philanthropy and Youth does the exact opposite with the money they are given. They help non-profit organizations in need. ... Read more »
Packer Play
December 22, 2008
Filed under Opinion
The winner of the November issue’s Packer Play is sophomore Wendy Sun. Congratulations on a job well done! Read More →
Celebrity influence overwhelming
December 22, 2008 • written by Taylor Blakeway, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
Celebrities are everywhere. It’s starting to feel like people are more entertained by their lives than by their movies or music. It is inevitable that famous people greatly influence trends in popular culture. From Ugg boots to leggings, every random trend started from some celebrity... Read more »
New kid on the block
December 22, 2008 • written by Kathryn Nekola, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature, Sports
Senior Jessica Woodbury has a new take on her final year of high school. For Woodbury, in fact, her recent move from New Ulm, Minn. everything is new, from her classes to playing on the varsity volleyball team. Girls basketball head coach Barbara Metcalf thinks Woodbury... Read more »
