BASIC Training

By Aubree Palmer and Brittania Butler

On the day of September 21st, 2023, FCCLA, FFA, BPA, and HOSA  all had the amazing experience of going to basic training at ISU. Each career and technical student organization (CTSO) member who attended widened their perspectives on leadership, roles in office, dining educate, organizing a successful year, and how to make goals to achive an amazing year. When asked about her time at BASIC training, Aubree Palmer said, “I think being able to attend such a conference to help students embrace their leadership roles and responsibilities is amazing opportunity. As an officer for both FCCLA and BPA, it was extremely motivating to be surrounded by other students who aspire to further their 2023-2024 school year through career and technical student organizations.” Now with new information, the Malad CTSO’s are ready to make this year the best yet.

Volleyball

By: Emree Hanks, Tylee Wright, and Katie Coatney

Last week the Lady Dragons played Soda Springs on Thursday, September 21st. All three games ended in a win but each team battled for it. The varsity game ended with a score of 25-7. Overall a very fun game to watch! Then on Saturday the 23rd, the C-team went back to Soda for a tournament. They played five games and won the tournament overall. Their best game was against Bear Lake, score being 18-8. Tylee Wright had a great game with lots of kills including four in a row! Tylee Wright said,” Throughout the tournament we all played very well as a team!” The Lady Dragons next game is on Wednesday, September 27th against Bear Lake. 

    FFA Opening Social

By Sydnee Sorenson & Adi Schow

The Malad FFA chapter had its opening social this past week. It went very well and they had activities such as cornhole and badminton. Treats were also provided for everyone who attended. In addition to cornhole and badminton, they also played pickleball and had the opportunity to throw hatchets. Kendall Reeder, an FFA officer told us, “We just had snacks and hung out with each other.” This opening social gave the FFA members an opportunity to get to know one another better, to bond as a chapter, and to have a great time. 

Cross Country 

By: Cally Coleman 

“ Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway.”- Fitness Chat.co. Great work athletes in Boise! Way to work hard and have fun.  The women’s varsity team placed 7th out of 32 schools with 268 athletes in their race. The athletes included Cally Coleman in 22nd place with a time of 21:07, Brooke Isaacson with a time of 21:58, Hadlee Summer with a time of 22:16, KayLee Nalder with a time of 23:00, Brynlee Bastain with a time of 23:12, Jenna Talbot with a time of 24:06, and Madelyn Shaw with a time of 24:16. The JV athletes include Oaklie Hebdon in 26th place with a time of 23:59. The men’s varsity team placed 9th out of 41 schools with 316 athletes in their race. The athletes included Brycen Talbot in 42nd place with a time of 17:35, Braun Nalder with a time of 17:48, Levi Angell with a time of  17:54, Boston Burbidge with a time of 18:17, Porter Allen with a time of 18:18, and Brex Martinsen with a time of 18:48. The JV men’s athletes included Colt Coleman in 47th with a time of 19:12, Caden Jeppson with a time of 19:58, Carter Smith with a time of 19:59,  Jaxon Blasidell with a time of 20:18, and Joshua Pikett with a time of 21:25. The Malad Cross Country team will compete next at the Eagle Swoop Thursday, September 28th. Good luck athletes and keep being competitive as you compete! 

FCCLA

By: Kaitlyn Pickett

FCCLA had its opening social at Malad High School on Thursday, September 21. About 20 people showed up, and they all made cotton candy. There were various flavors like sour apple, passion fruit, and blue raspberry. “An unexpected amount of students decided to devote an hour to come to our opening social,” Aubree says. The next FCCLA meeting will be on Wednesday, September 27 during lunch in Ms. Tavoin’s room. Lunch will be provided.

Soccer Article

Bella McCullough & Kaycee Venable

9-19-23 We had a soccer game against American Falls with a score of 2-1. Which was great considering we lost our last game against them 11-3. Aubrie Shulz (Sophomore) said, “We did so much better now that we worked together.” We did so much better in connecting passes, and shooting on goal. Our defensive line was struggling in the first half causing Aubrie to have to really be there, but they worked really hard and fixed it in the second half. We did really well with passing it up top and moving forward. Everyone played their best and it was worth it with the comeback from our last game.