Kellen Linden-Hansen, Issue 13, Montrose

The past few weeks the McCook Central/ Montrose Boys' Basketball team ended the regular season with five out of the final seven games on our home court. The team went 1-6 for the final seven games of the year. They started off slow dropping games to Garretson and Croften, Ne. But the boys picked it up and beat the Howard tigers with a score of 58-51. The boys however went down hill from there dropping the rest of the games finishing the regular season 3-17. The team will play Bon Homme at Tyndal for the first round of regions. The teams meet earlier in the year at the Parkston Classic with Bon Homme coming out on top with a score of 65-52.

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture that is carved into the Black Hills region of South Dakota. It host over three million visitors a year from all over the world. It took fourteen years to carve the sculpture with the help of four-hundred men. The project was nearly one million dollars. 

Faces carved in the memorial are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The original plan was to carve the bodies down to their waist in the sculpture that is why George Washington has shoulders. The presidents on the sculpture were chosen for their significant contribution to the founding, expansion, preservation, and unification of the the country.

Semester Change

This year there was a drastic change in the way our school’s semesters were arranged. Semester did not end until January 13th. This resulted in semester tests being taken after Christmas break. Students and teachers were very rattled by the change. If you want to express your opinion about the change email  hs3034@k12.sd.us. A new article will be wrote for the next edition of Red Ferret including opinions and more details about the change.

The Homework Dilemma

What comes to mind when I say Homework? Stupid? Boring? Pointless? Or is it educational? Helpful? Instructional? If you think it is so bad for you, why in the end are you always having to do it? If you keep having to do it, there must be a point to it, right?

Of course, there are two points to this argument. We cannot determine how many issues “The Homework Perception” could possibly take. It does not matter how long it will take, we will spend as much time on it that it needs. The whole purpose of this project is to open up communication between teachers and students about homework. Look for future issues with “#homework”. We look forward to talking with you about this topic in the future!

American Military Machines

American Military Machines.

                Since World War 1, America’s military, along with other countries’, have been working on tanks and machines to help them in wars and other conflicts.

The first tank to be made for the US efforts was created by Ford in 1918. America was in a shortage of armored vehicles, small arms, and aircraft at the time, and the Ford 3-Ton M1918 model was just a small attempt to come back from the shortage. (below left) 

The 240mm caterpillar self-propelled Mark IV Howitzer was a great victory for the US, because of the self-propelled aspect of the machine. The much larger versions required another mean of transportation. This vehicle was a one pilot run machine that could shoot down aircrafts and was essential to the Military’s efforts. (below right) 

In 1935, a new tank came to light in the US, called the Light Tank T2E1. This tank was compiled of trial and error attempts on the T1 and T2 prototypes. By modern standards, this was a pretty compact and light weight tank. This was a very sound design and a good call by the American Military. (Below Left) 

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Endangered Species

Endangered Species

As most of you probably already know, endangered species have been coming more and more of a problem over the years. Most of these increases are caused by poachers or the human race over populating areas where those animals usually live. These animals are placed into three categories, Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable.  Some animals can be categorized as extinct in the wild, but are still living in some zoos or conservation areas with the help of caregivers.

The most critically endangered species is a bird, called the Ivory-Billed woodpecker. This bird is so endangered it could almost be classified extinct. This bird is the largest woodpecker in the world, and is native to the Southeastern United States. This bird has once already been declared completely extinct, but had reappeared shortly after being “extinct”. Its depleting population was caused by logging in areas that it lived, and now no more than two live in the wild or in a zoo.  (right)

The Amur Leopard, also known as the “rarest cat in existence” is among another of the critically endangered species in the world. These big cats live in southeastern Russia and the Jilin Provence of China. Extensive habitat loss and poachers have caused this creature to land on the critically endangered list. Now, 60 or less remain in the wild in any given country it’s native to. Its gorgeous fur makes it a target for poachers, and the growing human population forces it out of its natural habitat that’s replaced with homes for people. (Below Right)

The Javan Rhinoceros is among another species of critically endangered animals. Many rhino species are either endangered or critically endangered because of their valuable horn. No more than 60 of these are left. They are native to Asia, and are a swamp dwelling rhinoceros species. Poaching is a major player in this animal’s downfall. They are often killed for just the horn to make little trinkets for tourists, and the rest of the animal is left, with no other part of the animal being used. (Below Left) 

 

How YOU can help

LEARN about endangered species in your area, and make your living space wild life friendly. Many websites and organizations have a place to donate money towards saving the endangered species, or keeping them in a national park or reserve where they are safe from harm and can thrive. PROTECT HABITAT. Keep the outdoors a clean place, pick up litter and refrain from throwing garbage on the ground. Recycling also helps a great deal.

You can visit: thefundoforanimals.org to donate to these causes today!

Coping Skills When You Need Them

Many of us suffer from mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, and for some people, it’s only stress. No matter what you suffer from, we all need ways to cope with these. Here is a list of a few coping skills from Your Life Your Face from Boys Town. There is more on the website itself, but here are a few from that list.

1.      Exercise (running, walking, etc.).

2.      Put on fake tattoos.

3.      Write (poetry, stories, journal).

4.      Scribble/doodle on paper.

5.      Be with other people.

6.      Watch a favorite TV show.

7.      Post on web boards, and answer others' posts.

8.      Go see a movie.

9.      Do a word search or crossword.

10.  Do schoolwork.

11.  Play a musical instrument.

12.  Paint your nails, do your make-up or hair.

13.  Sing. Study the sky.

14.  Punch a punching bag.

There is an even larger list than this, but here are a few of them. Visit http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx for more coping methods.

The Water Bearer - Aquarius

Aquarius is known as the “Water-Bearer” sign. Referring back to the date change, you are an Aquarius if you were born anywhere between February 16 and March 11. Your element is Air, surprisingly. You would think Aquarius, the “Water-Bearer” would have Water as the element, but no, it’s Air. Your main quality is that you are fixed. Saturday and Sunday are your best days. Your best colors are blue, blue-green, grey, and black. Your ruling planet is Uranus. As an Aquarius, you have the best overall compatibility with Gemini and Libra. Your best mast for marriage and partnerships is Leo. The lucky numbers for Aquarius include, 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, and 26. Strengths you have as an Aquarius are progressive, you are original and independent, and you are a humanitarian. The weaknesses of being an Aquarius are that you run from emotional expression, and you are temperamental, uncompromising, and aloof. All of this is from Astrology Zodiac Signs. 

Issue 12!

Good morning all!

We're trying something a little different here at The Red Ferret. Living in the technology age, we're getting with the times! For each new issue that we release, we will post a link to them on this website. The individual articles will also be posted here as well. Please feel free to check around our site, there will be more to come!

Thank you for reading all of our articles! If you ever have suggestions for articles, know of some event coming up for the school, etc., please feel free to contact any of the students or myself about it!

Enjoy your week!



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