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Aaliyah Garcia
Staff Writer Bonneville students have until February 4 to apply for the Mayor's Scholarship, which awards between $250-$2,500 with no minimum GPA required. The students must obtain a copy of the packet in the college advisors offices. The packet includes a short essay that needs to be written, as well as a letter of recommendation. The mayor scholarship started in 2006 when Idaho Falls’ mayor, Jared Fuhriman, wanted to provide opportunities for local students. Jared Taylor, a college advisor at BHS, states, “students should participate in it because the pool is small, but there are a lot of awards… You’re more likely to get it because there are so many rewards.” Scholarship winners are chosen by a board of advisors who review student essays. Taylor said the board looks for diversity, focusing on “what sets you apart from other students that want this scholarship.” The scholarship amount varies by grade level. Students in grades 9–11 typically receive about $250, while seniors can earn between $1,500 and $2,500, with larger amounts available to those who have won the scholarship in the past. The funds can be used towards most educational costs associated with Idaho colleges and universities. Taylor explains an example where a winner in the past wanted to do photography classes in Utah, but she wanted to buy a camera and take a pre-requisate class in Idaho. He explained how the student used her money here in the state even though she was going to school in Utah. If a student chooses not to use the money given to them, it will stay in the funds for the next winners to receive. Taylor’s advice to students is, “Set yourself apart from the normal.” Students can do this by serving outside your normal school and job schedule. For the letter of recommendation he shares, “choose an adult that knows you well outside your family unit… Make sure it's a boss, councilor, a teacher, someone that can vouch for your character, and how hard you work.” With that being said, apply for the Mayor’s Scholarship next year as it can open doors, and help fund for education, and your future.
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Cora Garrette-Dardzinski
Podcast Manager Within the dungeon of room 204 adventure awaits for those who seek it. As the second year of the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) club rolls around, Tina Martindale and the club members set up for their first campaign. This club originated from Martindale’s students, specifically Everett Ficker, who was bored in class and proposed the idea of starting up a D&D club. She loved the idea of starting a club and accepted. Martindale’s enjoyment for Dungeons and Dragons had sprouted from when she was a kid in school; there were small groups of students who would play D&D all the time. Martindale explains that “some of [the campaigns] are very exciting; the dungeon master makes them and they are so creative.” During their campaigns the club will occasionally play music to make it more interesting. She shares that the creativity that comes with the club members making their characters and worlds is what makes it so exciting to be a part of. The club members also tend to create specific personalities and voices for the characters they create that really bring the story together. When it comes to how well the club members get along with each other, Martindale shares that “I think sometimes they get along too great…” This competitive and collaborative environment makes all members, new and old, feel welcomed when they attend. According to Martindale, Chase Kunz, a junior, has taken on the most responsibility within the club, stating, “He’s really good at responding when I send out reminders… We sold our first concessions, and he was the only one who stayed to the very end.”Kunz is “good at bossing people around without them knowing he is bossing them around.” The group plans as they go, working to gather additional campaign supplies and sell more concessions to build their inventory. Martindale encourages more students to join the club, advising them to “[j]ust show up. We are here every Monday right after school. Even if you don’t have to come on Monday you can pop over and just watch.” She also emphasizes that new members are welcome to create their own characters, and that the current club members are inclusive and eager for others to observe or join when they feel ready. Ashlyn Paredes
Staff Writer Bonneville high students are setting ambitious goals for 2026, many of them planning new skills ranging from musical instruments to life management, according to a recent student survey. There are a variety of skills that students chose during the survey. A few wanted to learn a new language in case they travelled somewhere where the locals spoke that language or just to understand anyone else who speaks the language. 32% of the students, however, wanted to learn how to play or be better at a sport because they find it enjoyable. Some students wanted to learn life skills like budgeting or just being more independent for when they graduate high school. A number of responses were from students who want to learn to play musical instruments. Ashlynn Tracy, a sophomore, said, “I want to learn to play higher notes on my trumpet.” She anticipates that it will take a year to do; with a growth mindset, she plans to “just do it.” Tracy’s band class and the support from her other peers motivate her to keep practicing. This skill will help her to learn songs, notes easier and to play her trumpet more efficiently. Not only are students interested in developing their musical abilities, however, music isn’t the only skill that students have wanted to learn this year. There are a few unpopular skills that some students chose. For example, Ashlynn Morgan, for example, said she wants to learn to crochet because, “Something new could be fun and cool.” Sophronia Hayes said she wants to learn to do more advanced dances, “I’m an intermediate/advanced tap dancer and want to get better.” Some people went for more simple yet fun skills. One of the more simple, but fun, skills, said by Maden Purcell, was “I would like to learn how to juggle.” “It sounds fun and unique. A new challenge could be entertaining.” Anticipating that it will only take four months, Purcell plans to practice whenever there is time. Twenty four different skills were mentioned by students in the survey. Many Bonneville students have decided to take on something for the new year, and you should too! |
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