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Triad Welcomes New Leadership

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By Sarah Estabrook Journalist

Fall Sports Up-and-coming Runners Back to School New Teachers Student Spotlight Pup Page Coloring Contest Alumni Spotlight Homecoming Elementary Happenings Upcoming Events

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Timberwolf Times Staff:

Senior Editor: Josh DeFord Junior Editor, Copy & Content: Carolyn Waite Photo Editor: Carolyn Waite Sports Editor: Sarah Estabrook Circulation Manager: Kayli Hankins Advertising Coordinator: Amanda Borror Pup Page Coordinator: Kayli Hankins Photographers: Carolyn Waite Shelby Stiller Journalist: Amanda Borror Sarah Estabrook Cody McNerney Ryan Pauls Shelby Stiller Carolyn Waite Calendar & Events Coordinator: Cody McNerney Advisor: Lisa DeFord

and the direction he is taking the school. It seems that After over a year of everyone in the Triad Nation searching, extensive interis responding with exciteviews and lots of prayer, ment to Triads new headTriad School has found master and Monk is equally their new headmaster! excited. I absolutely love my Kevin Monk accepted the new position! I love the position this past summer, students and getting to know ending the nation wide Headmaster Kevin Monk with Triads Oregonian Cups each personality, everyone search for the perfect prinfrom the little preschoolers to the seniors, cipal. Monk grew up just 75 miles from Klamath Monk said about his new job, I also love the Falls in Medford, Oregon. He attended Eastern staff and feel extremely blessed to have the opOregon University where he planned on majorportunity to lead them. ing in Pre-Medicine. In college I met a doctor High expectations have been set for Mr. Monk, that worked 90 hours a week and never got to but he is ready to meet them head on. I really see his family, it was then I realized thats not want to build on what has been done here. I really what I wanted, Monk explained. He soon want to continue the success this school has had after started pursuing teaching, realizing that it with academics, its sports team and the fine arts. was something he was very passionate about, I am also open to new ideas and even have some Most of my teachers throughout Jr. High and of my own, Monk explained. The senior boys High School had a huge impact on my life and have already been inspired by Kevin Monks who I became and thats ultimately why I beopenness to new ideas and have started an came a teacher. I hope to impact students lives intramural Dodge Ball team. I love that he unthe same way my teachers impacted mine. derstands where we as a school have come from Triad has Submitted Photo and isnt coming in and trying to change everyaccepted thing, Student Body President Josh DeFord their new commented, but I also really appreciate he is principal open to some of our new ideas as a student with open body. It seems as if the year of searching and arms, expraying has paid off, and Triad will continue to cited to see excel and grow under new leadership. Most of what this all I want to focus on putting God first in everyMr. Monk and Family year will thing this school does because if we arent doing hold. Our Triad families are very excited to that then nothing else really matters. Monk have Mr. Monk lead our school, stated Triads concluded. It is evident that under the new leadregistrar and guidance counselor, Shayla Brown, ership of Kevin Monk, Triads future is bright. families have been very positive about his ideas
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Triad Sports Teams Begin Seasons Successfully

By Josh DeFord Senior Editor

The fall sports season at Triad is off to a great start, beginning with our football team, which currently stands at a 5-2 overall record. The team recently took on one of the top teams in the state, Camas Valley and until late in the game, held the lead. If not for a few key injuries, the end result might have been different. The Timberwolf football team faced the Powers Cruisers on September 13th, which ended with a 42-28 victory and since then have soundly defeated all of their opponents by at least 30 points. The Wolves are currently ranked 4th in the State. Bumping over to the volleyball spectrum, the girls record is currently 7-7. This is the girls winningest season they have experienced in a while. Senior Brittany Eskildson attributes how well the team is doing to their learning to work as Submitted Photo a team like never before. The team has qualified Josh Hutchison runs the ball down the field

for districts and will go into post season play as the third seed from the south side of the Mountain Valley League. Our two-person cross country Submitted Photo team spearheaded by the Estabrook duo, is off and running to a season full of success. The elder Estabrook, Sarah, began her season with a second place finish at the 26th Annual Crusader Invitational with a 20 minute, 28 second time. Estabrook number two, Erin, completed her race in 14th place with a time of 24 Volleyball team poses after winning the Gilchrist tournament minutes and 2 seconds. Sarah went on to finish with a first place victory at the Lakeview Invitational. Our cheerleading squad is under new leadership this year: Jodi Orlando and Shelly Johnson graciously stepped up and filled the open cheer coach positions. Fall sports never fail to disappoint our mighty fans, and the 2013 fall season has been no exception.

Future Triad Runners Prepare For District Race

By Sarah Estabrook Sports Editor

Unknown to most of the Triad Nation there are three distance runners in the Triad Junior High building hope for the future of Triads distance running. Sixth graders Ben Carringer and Gavin Conaughty have been competing this past fall for Ponderosa Middle Schools cross country team. Being in the SOMSAC League the boys have traveled all around Southern Oregon racing a distance a little under two miles (3,000m). Carringers time of 14 minutes and 1 second, at the league meet in Talent where he placed 51st out of a field of nearly 80 runners remains his personal best so far this season. Conaughtys personal best was ran in McLaughlin where he placed 65th out of over 100 runners with a time of 14 minutes and 41 seconds. When I run I really try and

focus on everything besides running laughed Gavin Caunoghty when asked what his running strategy was. The boys have their district championship meet on Tuesday, October 22nd at the Valley of the Rouge State Park where they will compete against runners from 15 other schools within the SOMSAC district. Although Marina Conaughty does not run cross country, she does compete for Ponderosas track and field team in the spring. Her main event is the longest race on the track covering almost 8 laps: the 3,000. Marina placed fourth last May at the SOMSAC district meet finishing with a time of 13 minutes and 39 seconds, a time that would have put the seventh grader in the top five at the high school 1A Mountain Valley District meet. I love the feeling that running gives me, states the elder Conaughty its fun sprinting in the end and giving everything I have.

10 things you might not know about Mr. Monk

1. He loves gluten free pepperoni pizza 2. He loves just about every single sport 3. His favorite singer is Neil Diamond 4. One of his dreams is to visit Israel 5. His favorite actor is Harrison Ford
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6. Star Wars is his favorite movie 7. He is a second degree black belt 8. He isnt a coffee drinker but he loves strawberry smoothies 9. He has crossed the entire United States by train 10. He can play any instrument with strings
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Another Exciting Year for Triad Students Begins

By Ryan Pauls Journalist

I also interviewed Joy Kim, who said her summer was good because she got to see her family in Korea. She is glad that school is back, because she can be involved in music and enjoy her favorite class, which is band. Joy hopes to find out what college she wants to go to and have a great senior year. Joy and Brittany both want to get into the colleges that are best for them In other exciting news, Triad has won the esteemed Oregonian Cup for the 8th straight year. The Oregonian Cup distinguishes total school merit in academics, activities, athletics and sportsmanship. The leading influence behind these scoring rundowns is that every school that has a team or single person be eligible for our state championships is worthy to have point acknowledgement.
Joy Kim with Brittany Eskildson at the 9/11 memorial.

Welcome back to our families who are returning for another great year at Triad as well as all the new families who are joining Triad for the first time. We hope everyone had a great and restful summer. I got the chance to ask a few questions to a couple of the seniors about how their summer was and what they hope to gain from this year. Brittany Eskildson says she had a great summer. She went on a family vacation to the east coast for ten days. She also got to attend a Taylor Swift concert with her sister and friend. Brittany likes to be back at school because of the routine she has to follow. Brittanys favorite teacher is Mr. Hoffman because he makes her day so much better. She loves choir class because it is always fun. Brittany hopes to be accepted into University of Nevada Reno and get a diploma.

Triad Staff Grows in Numbers

By Shelby Stiller Journalist

Mr. Louis Idrogo is our new first grade teacher this year. Mr. Idrogo was born in Alturas and grew up in Tulelake. He went to Eastern University for his undergraduate degree in multidisciplinary studies and then attended Southern Oregon University for his Masters in Education. He is most looking forward to just having a great year at Triad. He said hes heard great thing about the school and is looking forward to see what its like. Mr. Idrogo wasnt looking for this specific job, but with the push from his wife, he is ready to get that love of teaching back.

Mr. Jacob Franklin teaches a senior Bible class, freshman health, high school P.E., as well as a cross fit class. Mr. Franklin has his Bachelors degree in ministry and is working on mastering in education. He has owned a few businesses, worked for four years as a police officer, worked at a youth facility in Washington and now he joins us. He is most excited to teach the Bible this year in his senior class and is glad that God opened the door for him to have the opportunity to teach here.

Mr. Josh Brumfield comes to us and teaches our elementary and junior high music programs here at Triad. He also has taken on a high school drama class. Mr. Brumfield graduated from Corban University with a degree in musical education. He was brought here by his old teacher, Mr. Monk. They recently got reacquainted and subsequently got offered a job here. He is looking forward to our spring play this year, and he is happy to be with us.

Mrs. Shannon Moritz is our four year old preschool teacher this year. She attended George Fox University and got her bachelors degree in education. After she graduated she came here and actually taught at Triad for six years. When she became a mother she decided to be a stay-at-home-mom but has been a regular substitute teacher at Triad. She loves getting to know her students and how excited they are to learn. She came back to teach at Triad because all of her kids came of school age, and she hated not being in the classroom on a regular basis.
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Elementary Students Show Off Hard Work

Getting to Know You unit. Tynan had fun making it all by himself using pencil It is only a couple weeks into the and crayons. school year and there are already The third graders made creative book beautiful pictures and neat projects on reports on a book they choose to read the walls of the elementary hallway and over the summer. Delaney had fun makclassrooms. The students have done ing her story quilt book report on some great work so far and we would Sarah, Plain and Tall with the help of her like to share it. parents. A kindergartener, Grace, was excited to Preston Sale, 1st grader, shows off his puff-mobile To have some fun before they start reading show the rocket ship she made with her name on it. Her Mr. Poppers Penguins the fifth graders have made little penfavorite part of the picture was the star stickers she got to guins to decorate the room. Austin is already enjoying the use and the sparkles. She says she might give it to her book and says the penguins were fun and easy to make. grandma or put it on her door. Owen was happy to finish and made his penguin special by For a first grade science project, Preston and Luke got to making the beak open like its yelling with excitement! make puff mobiles. Preston wanted his to be an airplane and Our students really enjoy sharing their creations, so come Luke designed his to be a sailboat with wheels. Preston says down and see all the fun projects Triad students have been it was fun to make and rip apart and put back together. working on! Tynan, a second grader, made a hunting stick figure for his
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Staff and Students Share Their Versions of Success

By Amanada Borror Journalist

1. Eat an apple a day-Kelsie 1st grade 2. Do all your homework-Kody 1st grade 3. Be confident-Lana 2nd grade 4. Do better in science-Kelsey 3rd grade 5. Do better in drawing-LB 3rd grade 6. Pay attention-Jacob 4th grade 7. Check over work-Brynn 4th grade 8. Have good grades-Dakota 5th grade 9. Do better in math-Allison 5th grade and Thomas 2nd grade 10. Show your work-Mr. Combs

We were curious as to what the 10 keys to success are. And of course, we thought it would be fun to see what some of the elementary kids and teachers had to say. Here are their words of wisdom:

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COLORING COMPETITION:
Color this picture in your own creative way and turn it into the Triad Office to win a PRIZE! All ages of elementary can participate! Deadline: November 15th.

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Triad Spotlights Alumni Endeavors

By Cody McNerney Journalist

Charcy Stiller 12 Charcy is having a great time at OSU. She is getting a degree in Physical Therapy (PT) and hoping to do something that involves sports. Her plans for after college is to attend PT school which helps her learn more directly associated with Physical Therapy. Some fun activities she has been involved in includes go to almost every sporting event including football, basketball and baseball. When asked what she likes most about college she replied, You really get to find yourself at college, you learn who you are. She said this about whats better about college, You dont go to the same classes everyday which makes it a lot better. Kirsten Hankins 12 Kirsten attended Utah State University her freshman year, and just recently transferred to OIT. She isnt quite sure what her plans are going to be after college but she is excited for the future. She plans to get a nursing degree. Some fun activities she has done include running on the Utah State Cross Country team, hanging out with friends and making memories. She likes college because she gets to study something that she is actually interested in.

Jake Ovgard 10 Jake recently transferred schools from Portland State to OIT. He is running track for OIT and ready for the season to start. Jake is excited for this new change of schools and likes being in Klamath Falls again. He likes that you can be more independent in college and likes being able to study what he wants. Jake was an amazing athlete in high school and is going to be great at OIT as well. Good luck Jake!

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volleyball, football and cheerleader seniors were all recognized during the halftime of the football game where the School spirit was at an all time Wolves dominated the Gilchrist Grizzlies with a 66-14 win. high October 11th-18th as The volleyball team also dominated; sweeping the Grizzlies in Triads second ever fall homethree sets. coming week took place. The next week homecoming festivities continTriad school kicked off their ued with dress up days where students were week of homecoming festiviencouraged to dress up according to the ties on Friday, October 11th theme and show off their school spirit. With The bonfire burning brightly with a powder-puff football the theme being hunting or Open Season game, bonfire and car smash. Triad students, parents and the Triad halls were filled with fake pine trees, alumni gathered on the football practice fields on Friday night leaves, pine needles, antlers and camping gear to cheer on high school girls as they competed in a game of to help students really get into the theme. On flag football. It was an intense match up between the fresh- Tuesday, October 15 during the middle of jr. men and senior versus the sophomores and juniors, with sen- high and high school lunch the student union ior football players coaching each team. It was fun to show was filled with music and the five Triad cheereveryone that even though leaders emerged from their tables and perwe are underclassmen we formed a choreographed dance. This stunt could still win, stated intended to sophomore Maddie McCuisheighten ton I loved having the opschool spirit portunity to play a sport I is now the dont usually play and just first flash The aftermath of the Car Smash hang out with my friends. mob ever in Following the game everyone went around to the back of Senior football players and cheerleader show off for the camera Triad the school where they were met with chili, warm drinks history. We really wanted to get the student supplied by Dutch Bros, and a 20 foot high bonfire. Near the body involved and show support for our athend of the night a mini van pulled from a junk yard was letes and their success, summed up senior smashed by students and parents as a senior fundraiser. I captain of the cheerleaders Carolyn Waite. A was dared to hit it, so I hit final pep assembly took place on Friday getting the car for 30 seconds. It was everyone excited about the upcoming home really fun! laughed sixth football game. On Saturday homecoming grader Courtlyn Lam. The week officially wrapped up as the Timbercar smash proved to be a wolves annihilated the Elkton Elks 75-24 at huge success raising nearly Klamath Union High School. Following the $200 for the class of 2014. football game the Triad homecoming dance I just think the bonfire The freshman/senior Powder Buff team after the game capped off a week of fun and festivities. was such a good kick off to homecoming! It seemed like eve- Based on the student bodys reaction to this Seniors and their families ryone was really enjoying themselves, commented Senior years fall homecoming week, it certainly seems as if the volleyball captain Shelby Stiller. cheerleaders met their goal and put on one of the most sucThe next day was senior day for the Triad sports teams. The cessful homecoming weeks Triad school has ever seen.

By Sarah Estabrook Journalist

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