Author: MIA BRANDENBURG

Volume 19, Issue 1

02/14/2019

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History of Valentines Day
By Paige Barnes

Valentine’s Day is usually spent with one's significant other celebrating their love for one another. The origin of this loving holiday is actually pretty dark. Though there are no solid facts as to how this day came about, one place people looked was ancient Rome where men would hit on women by actually hitting them. For some odd reason the men that hit the women thought that it would make the women fertile. The Romans may have also been responsible for the name of this holiday. Emperor Claudius II executed two men both named Valentine, on February 14. Their deaths were honored by the Catholic Church, and the celebration was named St. Valentine's Day. So, although the history of this day is not the happiest, make sure to spend this day with your loved one or some of your closest friends, Happy Valentine’s Day!

Inside this issue:

History of Valentines	1
CGB Girls Basketball	2
CGB Cheerleading	2
FYI	3
Mystery Word	4
Valentines Poll	5
Valentines Ads	6

Scholastic Bowl
By Justin West

Do you like trivia? Well, if you do then you should go and cheer on our scholastic bowl team at their next meet. Cheer on our seniors: Jacob Hayes, Vanessa Gower, Braden Wright, and LJ Allen while they show off their knowledge against other schools. With those 4 seniors and some juniors, the varsity scholastic bowl team is looking pretty good this year. There are also some sophomores and freshmen who are working hard to make the JV team succeed this year. The freshman and Sophomores are also working hard to be prepared for their junior and senior years. Everybody on the scholastic bowl team is working hard so that they can have a fun year trying to outsmart the other teams.

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CGB Girls Basketball
By Baylie Zientara

The Cerro Gordo-Bement Girls Basketball team finished off the year with a 8-22 season. Erin Reed made the most of her Senior Night by scoring 22 points for the Broncos in their 61-41 win. I hope the girls continue to have positive attitudes in practice and work hard. I hope that they push forward to win the Walsh tourney, and I hope they enjoy next season and make the best of it. I hope their party don’t stop. Good luck girls!

CGB Cheerleading
By Paige Barnes

It has been a wonderful season for all the girls on the team. The girls season started in June when they took place in UCA cheer camp. They recently attended the IHSA Sectionals. The team placed twelfth overall and did very well. Senior, Mia Brandenburg, says they will perform their competition routine at halftime on Senior Night, February 15th. Mia’s final words to her team are, “Keep fighting to improve each year. The cheer team can have a bright future. You all have made my last year as a cheerleader so great and I can’t wait to see what you guys do in the seasons to come.” Keep an eye out for tryout dates to come soon. Congratulations on a great season CGB Cheerleaders.

CGB Boys Basketball
By Adam Suter

As the season comes to an end, the Cerro Gordo Bement boys are taking it all in as they get ready for their last game and Regionals. They have come a long way from the beginning and the seniors are getting ready for senior night. All are sad about this being their last year to play high school basketball but they are ready. I asked Coach Willard what his final thought on the season was and he said “I am pleased that we have shown improvement from year to year and I am excited for the next years kids.” I wanted to know what he would like to say to this years seniors and he responded with “I wish them nothing but the best and that just because we are done with basketball I will always be there as a coach and I will be there if you ever need me.” It has been a great year for the team so come support them at Senior Night tomorrow night on February 15th.

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FYI
By Justin West

Every year, more than 36 million heart shaped boxes of chocolate are sold across the country.
The average man spends $130 on Valentines Day, while women spend about $70.
Every year, around 9 million people buy their pets a Valentine's Day gift.
February 14th is the second largest card giving day of the year just after Christmas. This year it is expected that 1 billion cards will be exchanged around the world.
Teachers receive the most Valentine’s Day cards, followed by kids, mothers, wives, and girlfriends.
Hallmark was one of the first to mass produce a Valentine’s Day card, all the way back in 1913.
More than one-third of men are comfortable not receiving anything from a lover on Valentine’s Day.
It’s estimated that the U.S. alone is going to spend $3.3 billion on flowers for loved ones.
The only other day that beats Valentine’s Day in floral sales is mother’s day.
Of the 124.6 million households in the U.S. it’s predicted that 43 million of them will purchase flowers.
The most likely flower to be purchased is red roses.
Ordering a bouquet? Have it tied in lace. The word “lace” comes from the latin laques, meaning “to snare or net,” as in to catch a person’s heart.

Mystery Word
By Adam Suter

Last month the mystery word was ortanique which is a citrus fruit which is a cross between an orange and a tangerine. This month the mystery word is Guddle, this was what people think that guddle means.
Freshman
Cameron Edwards: “ To punch someone in the gut.”
Mattie Jacobs: “A really obnoxious laugh.”
Connor Brown: “Opposite of a gutter.”
Logan Miller: To eat or drink annoyingly.”
Sophmores
Hunter Rincker: “To catch and preserve”
Jacob Fogerson: “To grab something”
Taylor Bunch: “ A fight or something”
Kyra Mosbach: “Shampoo your carpets.”
Juniors
Tyler Joplin: “I literally have no clue.”
Isaiah E.: “Laughing from the gut.”
Joy Smith: “To get something out of your gut.”
Seniors
John Connor: “ Grab a fish with two hands.”
Sean Carter: “Guy Cuddle”
Cheyenne Dye: “When you get hit in the gut and yuddle.”
Erin Reed: “Like huddle but for geese like it’s their highlights and stats.”
Teachers
Mrs. Moore: “A fight of some sort.”
Mr. Colgrove: “ Give somebody a good smack.”
Miss Jones: “To be confused.”

Favorite Part of Valentines Day
By Jacob Rogers

Seniors-
Braden Wright- Favorite part is eating half priced candy.
Josh Blomgren- Favorite part is the candy.
Sarah Hoving- Favorite part is the candy.
Halli Hyde- Favorite part is the gifts.
Katy Ghere- Favorite part is the candy.
Juniors-
Mason Walker- Favorite part is showing people love and care.
Isaiah Eckstein- Favorite part is having a stable Girlfriend.
Thaddious Roberts- Favorite part is spending money.
Rebecca Mapple- Favorite part is the candy.
Savanah webber- Favorite part is the candy.
Sophomores-
Keegan Waterhouse- Favorite part is sharing the love with family.
Braden Weaver- Favorite part is seeing how happy your present makes your valentine.
Hannah Hayes- Favorite part is the candy.
Ella Mann- Favorite part is the candy.
Freshman-
Spencer Sterling- Favorite part is how people are nicer on valentines day.
Trent Cooper- Favorite part is the candy.
Ella Walker- Favorite part is the candy.
Makenzie Meinders- Favorite part is the candy.
Staff-
Kristin- Favorite part is the chocolate.
Mr. Colgrove-Favorite part making very Cheesy notes to random people.
Ms. Mac-Favorite part is half off candy the next day.

Valentines Day Ads

For: Lena
From: Your boo
HMU bby
For: Allena
From:Your Crush
Allene, I’ve been in love with you since 7th grade, you are so beautiful on the inside and out. I really want to date you before I graduate. Sometimes I drive past your house and wish I could be with you again.
For: Rebecca
From: anonymous
Thanks for being a great friend.
For: Kyra Mosbach
From: Ella Stewart
Your Phat, Love you 4ever.
For: Sean Carter
From: Your secret admirer
Marx your calendar for a special date. Quit stalin, and be my valentine. Zedong says we belong, and even Trotsky thinks you’re hotsky. In conclusion: roses are red. So is the state. Let us be comrades because you are great.
For: Connor
From: anonymous
You're cute.
For: Allena
From: anonymous
I love you.

For: Mean Jeane
From: Lance Muirheid
I Love You Happy Valentine’s Day
For: Mrs. Henricks
From: Lance Muirheid
“Escalabadando”
For: J- Nav
From: Lance Muirheid
Party on wayne!
For: Mrs. Morrisey
From: Lance Muirheid
I’m sorry this is the “End of the Road” for you but, I know you’ll be “Doing Just Fine.” - Boys II Men
For: Emily Pierceall
From: anonymous
You're Pretty
For: Shianne
From: Your Lover
Hey baby boo. I’ve been thinking about your smile recently. Are You a parking ticket because you’ve gotten fine written alllll over you.

Student of the Month
By Baylie Zientara

This month’s student of the month is Jake Hayes. Jake’s favorite part of high school has been all the memories that he has made from various activities either with his friends or with other students he doesn’t know as well. Throughout his four years at CGHS Jake has participated in Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Choir, Band, Scholastic Bowl, FCCLA, High School Musicals, and The Company. After Jake graduates high school he will attend Richland for the fall semester to receive his associates degree, then he will attend a university in the fall of 2020. He has not decided a career path yet, he can’t seem to choose one thing that he will be happy doing for the rest of his life. In his free time he enjoys going to friends’ houses, playing video games, or just being on his phone. Jake’s favorite class is French. He says, “it comes so easily to me and I get along with that teacher the most”. Congratulations Jake!

Mindful Mia

It is crazy to think that I am about to put my cheer uniform on one last time as a CGB cheerleader in just three short days. Some of my best memories from high school have been as a cheerleader and I am so glad that I chose to get involved my freshman year. These last few months have flown by quickly, not only has my final season been wrapping up, but I also got to compete in the state pageant last month. I ended up walking off the state stage as a Top 15 Finalist and I can say that I accomplished something that I have been dreaming of since I was seven years old. I also have been accepted to both of my top choices for college next year. I am so blessed to have been given so many amazing opportunities, but the best is yet to come.