spring 2011 m.a.s.c. - masc-mahs
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M.A.S.C.Spring 2011
AND ANOTHER YEAR CLOSES...It has been a very
fun and exciting school year, but it will soon be coming to a close. As many of you are frantically !nishing homework, studying for !nals, or perhaps preparing for your graduation, we would like to re"ect on this year. This edition of the
MASC Newsletter will wrap the year up with an overview of Jammin’ to Leadership 2011 in Walker, state projects, introduction to the next years of!cers, and good byes from this year’s of!cers. Hope you enjoy!
Jammin’ to Leadership State
Convention Walker, MN
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•We were welcomed to Walker with an opening presentation that consisted of a concert by the “Bogus Brothers” and a glow stick flash mob!
•During the First General Session, we were introduced to our Platform guests and the convention’s theme. Additionally the officers made their dramatic entrance by dropping out of the ceiling dressed as Kiss.
•We also met all the candidates that were running for offices at this time!
•At the Second General Session we were graced by Monte Selby, who sang and played songs on his guitar of inspiration and motivation.
•Delegates later returned to the school for a night of dancing, laughter, and the division dodgeball tournament, where Central Division won the MASC Dodgeball Championship!
For more information on Monte Selby please visit: www.monteselby.com
DAY 1
Top: Bogus Brothersperform the opening act!
Middle: Singer/Song Writer Monte Selby entertained and inspired MASC delegates
Bottom: Delegates flash their “All Access Passes”
Left: Callie, Lauren, and Lydia pose with newly elected state secretary Megan!
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• Upon returning to Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School, delegates attended various Round Table sessions for idea and project sharing.
• Alvin Law spoke to the delegation during the Third General Session. Born without arms, he shared his stories and the adversity that he experienced. He showed us that obstacles that stand in our way only make us stronger if we overcome them.
• For the Fourth General Session, Division Presidents reported on the events and goals of their respective divisions.
• Delegates then attended two HOT TOPIC sessions where
they discussed issues that are present in Minnesota schools.
• After reporting on the HOT TOPIC issues, students then made care packages for the Red Bulls Infantry that will soon be deployed.
• The Sixth General Session continued at Moon Dance Jam, where the MASC banquet was held. Here Travis Rinkenberger & Samantha Asper recieved the Ardis A. Kyker Scholarship and Katie McLaughlin & Alennah Westlund received the MASC Scholarship.
• Following the banquet, the MASC delegates enjoyed a dance and fireworks finale accompanied by Katie Perry’s “Firework.”
Top: Alvin Law spoke of his hardships and how adversity made him stronger
Middle: Students wrote letters to the Red Bulls Infantry
Bottom: Sophia, Jon, and Emma smile from the head table at the banquet
Right: South Eastern Divisions smiles for a group picture!
DAY 2
S.E.D.
Jammin’ to Leadership 2011
For more information about Alvin Law please visit: www.alvinlaw.com
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•Delegates were welcomed back to WHS by a delicious and high flying breakfast. Chris Cakes tossed pancakes into the air while delegates tried to catch them on their plate!
•During the Seventh and final General Session, award recipients were honored as well of plenty of thanks you’s and good byes.
The awards are listed below.
Administrator of the Year:Marian Boyd
Student Council Officer of the Year:Amanda Kamalapuri, Miiko Taylor, & Travis Rinkenberger
Advisors of the Year (Divisions):Michael Coty, Rad Royer, Melissa Wilhelm, Nicole Schneider, Brent Hoffner, Sheri Lee, Kim Breamer, Jerome Johannes, Travis Michelson, Peg Rinkenberger
MASC 2010 Outstanding Student Councils:Detroit Lakes High School, Mounds View High School, Orono High School, Prior Lake High School, South High School, St. Francis High School, White Bear Lake High School-South Campus
MASCA 2010 Student Councils of the Year:Cherry High School, Hibbing High School, Morris Area High School, Roosevelt Senior High School
Division Presidents AwardsMax Bohrer, Lamide Gazal, Claire Habel, Drew Donlin, Macey Etter, Kyle Fodness, Andrew Theis, Grady Nelson, Jonna Brat, Lydia Kotschevar
Dale Hawley AwardEmma Hellevik, Jonathan Melgaard, Sophia Sodhi, Megan Parks, Jana Stewart
Warren E. Schull AwardSue Brenden
DAY 3
Above: Andy friends anxiously await he banquet to start
Middle: Pancakes fly across the cafeteria for breakfast
Bottom: Divisions group together for pictures with their matching t-shirts.
MASC AWARDS
Jammin’ to Leadership 2011
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Top (left to right): Courtney Stevens, Sophia Sodhi, Jon Melgaard, Emma Hellevik, Megan Klapperich, & Nick Neuman Bottom (left to right): Jana Stewart, Megan Parks, & Kirk BuscheNot Pictured: Trisha DeWeerdt
It is hard to believe that just last year ago we were heading to our first MASC meeting, not really know what we were getting ourselves into. Since then we have had experiences that we will cherish for life. Being a part of the the MASC Executive Committee involved quite a bit of traveling. In June we headed off to Indianapolis for the NASC convention and were quickly introduced to some of the most committed MASC delegates. It was an amazing experience that allowed us to bond with our fellow Minnesota friends, and meet people from across the country. We were also involved in the President’s Forum in Alexandria, and then the Region Four meeting in February where we met the Executive Committees from across the midwest. A big part of
being an officer has been networking and meeting new people. Being elected into these offices have given us so many opportunities, for which we are very thankful. Thanks should be given to our wonderful
advisors who transport us safely to everywhere we need to be and for giving all their support and advice. Additionally, we would like to thank Ann Postlewaite and Sue Iverson for all the hard work that they put in. Everything
they do is appreciated by everyone involved with MASC. Also, thank you to the students of
MASC. This organization is for you, and wouldn’t exist without you. So thank you for giving us this opportunity to serve you. It has truly been a memorable year. Thanks again and best of luck to next year’s Executive Committee!
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Hello &
Goodbye
THE NEW AND THE OLD
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RIVALS TEAM UP TO RAISE MONEY FOR FALLEN ATHLETE
Zach Gabbard is a 17 year old junior at Perham High School. His life changed in January when he
collapsed during a thursday night basketball game against Dilworth-Glendon-Felton. He
was rushed to Fargo, as his family and school tried to comprehend what
happened. After arriving in Fargo, Gabbard underwent open heart surgery. After multiple
procedures and two months of recovery, Zach is doing better and got to watch his team play at the
State basketball tournament, which they won. During this trying time, Gabbard has received an
outpouring of support. The Detroit Lakes Lakers and Perham Yellowjackets teamed up during their
boys and girls double header to raise money for
Zach and his medical expenses. The normally rivalrous teams ended up raising over $5000. Over
1500 people filled the Laker gymnasium in support of Zach. Silent auctions along with
food and a paper air plane contest helped support Zach. Additionally, “One Clap for
Zach” t-shirts were sold and filled the bleachers. This was undoubtedly a tragedy,
but it definitely united two communities behind one cause.
If you would like to follow Zach’s progress
please visit his CaringBridge page.http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/zachgabbard
One Clap
for
Zach
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS
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This years state service project was YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT! Our goal was to raise money for struggling music programs across the state of Minnesota. Many schools participated, and came up with great ways of raising money. Some schools raised money by Stopping the Bop, where they played the Hanson Brothers “Mmmm Bop” until a set monetary goal was reached. Other schools did money drives, and one school even hosted donkey
basketball! YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT turned out to be a great success! Overall, MASC schools raised over $5000 for local programs and the Minnesota Beatle Project! Great Job MASC!
YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT!
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Don’t forget to send in your stories and photos from your council! We will included them in the next newsletter! Sophia Sodhi will be assembling the newsletter next year and will appreciate any information you give her!
MASC NEWSLETTERJonathan Melgaard, Editor
At the state convention, we assembled care packages for the local Red Bulls Infantry. We !lled them with snacks, chapsticks, and decks of cards. We also included personal letters from each of the delegates and encouraged them to keep in contact with the school that mailed them their package. These packages will be mailed to the troops when they will be deployed to Kuwait next month.
RED BULLS INFANTRY CONVENTION PROJECT
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