Morgan Shupe After losing their entire season last year due to the pandemic, the Apollo-Ridge Vikings Softball team had come back stronger and more determined than ever. With only four returning starters, the girls knew this year would be challenging; but with a lot of talent coming up in the younger classes, they knew a good season was possible. The team roster includes the following A-R girls:
Seniors: Adeline Baustert, Amber Earnest, Morgan Shupe, Casey Weightman Junior: Bailey Zidek; Sophomores: April Earnest, Sydney Osan, Baleigh Sherwood Freshman: Marly Koleno, Camdyn Kowalczyk, Jaden Mull, Makenna Syster, Malea Veneziani. So far the team has played eight section games with a record of 6-2. The whole team has worked together to be able to achieve some big wins. When asked about how the season has gone so far, first baseman Adeline Baustert stated, “This season is for sure one to remember because we were faced with many challenges. We all stepped up to the plate, no pun intended.” Bailey Zidek was asked what she was most excited about for next year and she responded, “Next year will be different because I will be the solo senior. It will be different knowing I’m the one who is playing their last high school season. After seeing the talent this year, I’m excited to see how next year will be.” With playoffs coming up fast, the team has been practicing a lot and preparing to face difficult teams. However, the girls work hard to keep practices fun and keep their spirits up no matter what. Outfielder/pitcher April Earnest stated, “We sing and have fun together in the outfield. I am going to miss seeing everyone and I am glad we get to spend so much time together. Even though we see each other at practice, we are all friends also off the field and hangout together outside of practice, which helps us work together as a team.” The girls can’t wait to see how the rest of their season plays out and hope to make history in playoffs!
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Morgan Shupe Every year the entire student body comes together for a day-long competition called “Battle of the Classes.” Due to the consequences of the on-going pandemic, everyone in the high school knew this would not be able to happen. However, knowing how much the senior body has lost in these past two years, Mr. Consuegra knew he had to make something happen for these students. The following events started the senior competition called “Battle of the Class.” The competition consisted of four groups of five seniors as well as a team with five teachers. The teams battled against each other for points to keep their teams in the game. After multiple rounds of competition, there was to be one team that would then battle against another finalist. One of them would be crowned victorious. The team called “The Group” battled their way through the competition and became victorious. Out of the five members of the group, Olivia Stiffy, Taylor Kuntz, Morgan Shupe, Adeline Baustert, Ashely Dunmire, and Adeline Baustert won the final solo dodgeball battle and became the overall winner.
Due to the strict guidelines of this pandemic, all of the students were grateful that they were able to have a small piece of their normal lives back. We all appreciate the lengths to which the faculty and staff and our principal go for our high school experiences. Author: Morgan Shupe As we started the second month of 2021, the holiday of Valentine’s Day was quickly approaching. Everyone deserves to feel special and thought of on this day of love. That is the reason members of the Apollo-Ridge High School Leo Club made and decorated cards to give out to veterans. To continue, the cards were sent out to veterans and their spouses that currently reside in veteran affairs hospitals or nursing homes. The high schoolers spent their mornings for the past weeks decorating and putting together cards that will be sure to put a smile on the faces of the veterans receiving them. As their imaginations and creativity ran free, the students created some wonderful handmade cards. The cards were decorated in pink and red hearts to show appreciation for the bravery and courage of these veterans. The card decorating was organized by Leo Club leader, Ms.Wenckowski. She has provided all the material needed to create such lovely gifts. The cards were sent out starting on February 9th. |