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Rustler Hoofbeats
Volume 56 September Issue 1
NEW KID WOOT!!
1. How do you feel being here in Miller?
a. Misses home
b. Misses talking in Spanish
2. What is the difference between here and Texas?
a. There is a lot of corn here for a small town…
b. Colder
c. In Texas there were a bunch of little restaurants that sell tacos
and burgers and here there is not much of a variety
d. Mexicans have more pride so they dress more preppy.
3. What is your favorite thing to do?
a. Read..haha ..never reads.. play football
4. Do you like it here?
a. It’s alright
5. Favorite class?
a. Ha.. ugh….geometry…haha kidding.. it’s a hard one
6. Favorite Food?
a. Floured tortillas with butter
7. Who is the hottest girl or girls in the school?
a. Bill- Jordan Knippling
8. Are you brown or really, really tan?
a. Both- I was white when I was born—fully Mexican
Victor asked do I stand out here?
New kids always stand out!..Everyone is wondering about them.
Mr. Siebrecht
Q: Where did you graduate high school and college from?
A: Two year of high school in Madison and two years in Bowdle, where I graduated from. Went to Northern and got a 4 year Business Administration Degree in late ‘80s and then, went back and got in 2004 to get a teaching degree at same place…I’m an educated idiot.
Q: What made you look at the job at Miller High School?
A: Wanted to get into a larger school than the K – 12 in Selby. I also wanted to focus on more of the high school element than the little kids and location reasons
Q: Do you like your job here at Miller High School?
A: Yes, so far I’ve been really happy, have a very good staff, and have outstanding kids. I am so glad I don’t have last year’s seniors
Q: Where did you live and teach at before this job?
A: Selby.
Q: What do you like most about your job so far?
A: That’s difficult to answer; I just really enjoy the interaction with the kids and really enjoy the staff.
Q: Why did you decide to go into the job that you have now?
A: My family is/was teachers and I wanted to coach and just wanted to make a difference in kids’ lives.
Q: Did you do any sports in high school or college?
A: I was a three-sport athlete in high school and was offered scholarships in football and basketball.
Q: How are the kids at Miller High School?
A: I like all the kids.
Q: What is the least favorite thing about your job?
A: I can’t think of anything, except the speeding ticket I got last Thursday night
Q: Who is your other, most liked staff member in the school?
A: Mr. Ruth, because he hired me and he is my direct supervisor.
Miller High’s Top Ten:
Manliest Men
6. Victor Garcia
New to town and bringing a whole lot of manliness with him, the hairs in his moustache are more manly than 6 average males.
5. Patrick “the champ” Waring
What could be manlier than a 103 lb. State championship medal?
4. Jason “Showtime Spotlight the Man” Mentzer
He’s a scaly manfish
3. Johannes Gimbel
Mandoin’ is this guy’s favorite thing to do.
2. Jeffrey Zacher
Pure man in its rawest form.
1. Spencer “Brock Lesnar” Yearous
‘Nuff said
10. Christopher Dolbow
His voice alone puts most men into the fetal position.
9. Curtis Henson
Already a ladies’ man, now that the ol’ Ford is running, they don’t stand a chance.
8. Seth Greenough
Muthalickin’ stud
7. Mikey Roy
Last year’s sack champion is back for another season, and manlier than ever.
Educational Games in School
By Anthoni Johnson
Last year there was a crackdown on internet gaming sites. Students always found a new one to whittle away the 8 hours we have in school. Mostly those games were just time wasters, but some games can have educational merit. Lots of games can teach non-linear problem solving skills. In other words some games can help think of a different solution to the same problem. People can think of the solution to a problem after they leave it for a while. To play a relaxing game to get your mind off of things for a while you just might get the insight to the solution to a problem. In my opinion, we should be able to play games that incorporate the following: physics, math, science, business, hand-eye coordination, and general problem solving to promote our learning environment.
Do you know what this is? 
Curt Alert Escort Service, get lippy with him, and he will break out his sorting (‘whippin’) stick. Need a ride, meow? Give Curt a chance…
If you see a cloud of smoke rolling down the road, it just might be this kid… and if you see the bed of his pickup on fire, it might be the case of oil in the back. Yee haw!
Reserved for Wagner Farms Inc., in front of the handicapped sign, these Pontiacs make the rest of the vehicles in the parking lot look like they should be turned in for Cash For Clunkers.
September 17
- Cross Country - Chamberlain BDC – T – 2:30 PM
- HS VB - Faulkton – H – 5:15 PM
- JV VB – Faulkton – H – 6:30 PM Followed by Varsity
- VB Parents’ Nights – Commons
September 18
- HS FB - Platte/Geddes/Dakota Christian – T – 7:00 PM
September 19
- HS VB – BDC @ Stanley Co. – T – 11:00 PM
- JH FB – Platte Jamboree – T – 9:30 AM
September 21
- JH VB - Pierre JH – T – 5:15 PM
- JV FB - Stanley County – H – 6:00 PM
September 22
- HS VB - Stanley County – H – 6:30 PM
- JH VB - Stanley County – H – 5:00 PM
- JH FB - Stanley County – T – 5:30 PM
September 23
- Cross Country - Faulkton – T – 1:00 PM
- DDN - Armory – Volleyball Region
September 24
- HS VB - Hitchcock/Tulare – T – 6:30 PM
- JH VB - Hitchcock/Tulare – T – 5:15 PM
- Land & Range Judging @ Boudle – Bus leaves @ 7:00 AM
- 6th Grade Girls BB Practice – 6:15 – 7:30 PM
September 25
- HS FB - Crow Creek – T – 1:30 PM
September 26
- Cross Country - Platte – T – 10:00 AM
- HS VB - CSD @ Sully Buttes – T – 11:00 AM
September 28
- Cross Country - Miller Invitational – H – 4:30 PM
- Coronation – 8:00 PM
September 29
- HS VB - Chamberlain – T – 6:30 PM
- JH VB - Chamberlain – T – 4:30 PM
- Dig Pink Breast Cancer Awareness
October 1
- JH FB - Chamberlain – H – 4:30 PM
October 2
- HS FB - Chamberlain – H – 7:00 PM
- Homecoming Parade – 2:00 PM
October 3
- Guards – Miller
- Cross Country - Highmore/Harrold – T – 10:00 AM
Mrs. DeBoer’s Interview
By: Chad and Anson
If Miller’s mascot wasn’t a Rustler, what do you think it should be?
The Miller Monkeys.
If Miller’s name wasn’t Miller, what do you think it should be?
Podunkville.
How is the volleyball team looking this year compared to last year’s 3rd place team?
They rank right up there with them, with their defensive and offensive play.
Are there any players that we should expect to make a real impact this season?
All the players are making an impact on the team out on the court. Everyone is performing in their position.
Where do the celebrations after each good play come from?
OMG, the creativity and ingenuity of the team members usually dictate the celebratory cheer.
What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Caramel bugles and a Dew.
Mr. McGough’s Interview
By: Emily and Kristin
How is cross- country?
It is going great...working hard…continuing to build upon a base…eyeing toward the end of the season
If you could give the most valuable runner award...Who would you give it too?
Ryan Peterka… Put a lot of miles in preparation for this season... sets a good example for rest of the athletes...Ali is important and she has accomplished a great deal along with the other team members.
Do you think Ryan’s the man?
Yes I do!...not only what he has given to track and cross country but what he has given to every other athletic sport.
Name one person that is not in cross country that should be in cross country?
Kristin…haha….There are numbers of kids who could be and you wish they would have given it a shot...There is a misconception of the sport…some are too scared to take the chance.
What has been your hardest practice this year?
Haven’t had one …yet! J…the longest is 6 miles, Ryan… has biked up to six and up to twelve miles!!!! I feel each practice we expand on the previous practices… so no big deal
Do you ever wish Seth was in cross- country?
- ABSOLUTELY!!!!
Mr. Waldrop’s Interview
By: Chad and Anson
If Miller’s mascot wasn’t a Rustler, what do you think it should be?
The Bandits.
If Miller’s name wasn’t Miller, what do you think it should be?
Sizerville
How is the football team looking this year compared to last year’s team?
We both got off to a slow start, but this year’s team is more promising.
Are there any players that we should expect to make a real impact this season?
Everybody has a role on a team and if they do their job well they will get noticed.
What is your favorite part of coaching in Miller?
Building relationships with the kids.
What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Agriculture Update
What’s going on in Ag???The Ag structures class is working out at the rodeo grounds finishing the announcers stand. It is coming along nicely but there is a lot of work to be done. The FFA students painted the football bleachers, which look great!!
Upcoming FFA activities
Sept.-18th National FFA Convention Registration Due
Sept.-21st FFA Meeting 7:00p.m. (Ag Classroom)
Sept.-24th Land & Range Judging-Bowdle
Sept.-28th FFA Roster Due into Brookings (Kyle & Bailey)
Random Questions!?!?!??
Is Day Dreaming Healthy?
Having your head in the clouds is actually leading to a healthier life, the recent study shows. Research conducted by Dartmouth College showed that during daydreaming our brain is doing a very important job. During a study researchers tried to find out what exactly is happening when we are daydreaming, using brain imaging and participant's feedback technique. Dr. Avrum Geurin Weiss, a specialist in psychology with Pine River Psychotherapy Associates in Atlanta, said that while our brain is not really active during daydreaming, it processes very important tasks for us. He often uses daydreaming with his patients. Scientists say that when your mind wanders, imagining a bright future, we actually become happier and that helps us relieve stress. As it is known, too much stress can be extremely detrimental to our health, leading to serious illnesses. Thus daydreaming may aid us on a physical level too. Visualization of the future is making you good in many aspects of your life, specialists say. They claim that daydreaming can also lead to better problem Solving and those who tend to fantasize are known to be good at brainstorming. Although, scientists urge not to overindulge in daydreaming as you may totally lose a connection with present. There should be a right place and time for daydreaming to get the benefits. When you get nervous or feel stressed it is a high time to start daydreaming, experts recommend. So when you are mad at Mr. Sea for telling you should spent your time wisely just stare out to space and relieve some stress.
Do video games cause memory loss, anger and swearing?
They do not cause memory loss, anger, or even swearing. And no genuine health magazine on video games will state that it destroys parts of the brain. Those are all groundless statements based on the likely fact that the poster above probably doesn't like video games for his or her own reasons. In fact, it HAS been proven that video game IMPROVE some of your brain’s functions and destroys, in fact, NONE of them. For one, games involving constant motion and control most older side-scrolling games, flight/driving simulators, etc.) will improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Most useful skills to have when driving, as both help you avoid hitting other vehicles/objects on the road if you simply remain attentive while driving. First Person Shooters like Halo improve the brain's ability to pay attention to detail... logical, really, since you really have to pick out the little things on-screen when playing First Person Shooters. Tetris, as a classic example, improves the brain's ability to make things fit together (both literally, as in shapes, and figuratively, as in problem-solving. Other such games like Intelligent Qube have similar effects. Games that require physical movement such as Dance Dance Revolution or Wii Sports not only help the brain, but the body as well. Score another point for video games. Guitar Hero reduces the need to think about the coordination of strumming/fretting motions, and builds finger dexterity for both hands, thus actually helping to (somewhat) improve the guitar skills of beginning guitarists I speak from experience as well, since I myself am a guitarist whose skills have been improved by this game. So YES video games DO help the mind; and NO they DO NOT destroy it. Nor do they cause school shootings or any other type of violence and/or anger management related problems.
Dakota Murray
Rustlers horoscope J
A
storm maybe heading your way, so get ready. The best
thing to do is to avoid the storm all together, but if
you can't, be prepared. Tighten up as many loose ends as
you can now so you won't have to deal with them when you
may have much more pressing matters to deal with
Learn
to compromise and life will be able to offer you a wider
variety of possibilities. Opportunities may come up
today that seem a bit outside what you are normally
comfortable with. Don't be in such a rush to write new
possibilities in different areas off
Today
is a day to get up early, be first in line, and get
first pick of what you are after. Competition is steep
these days, so you have to take advantage of every asset
you have. By being at the front of the line you
demonstrate commitment and a need to beat out the
competition
Today
is the day to stop wasting your time over-questioning
everything. If you think too much, you don't leave room
for your questions to be answered. Have enough faith in
yourself that the solutions will be obvious without you
beating the subject to death
Think
small today and look toward real estate, the Internet,
or possibly local business. Stay away from the huge
manipulated monsters today, as they are almost
impossible to figure out. Go with what you know and
pursue opportunities you can study firsthand
On
this day, the right friends and relationships will
transform you in a wonderful way, so take the time to
arrange things so you can be with the right people. You
tend to forget that you are profoundly affected by those
you spend the most time with
This
is a day to focus on your dreams. The stars are going to
line up and all you have to do is be prepared. Make sure
you have done all the homework and put your resources
together in one place. Now, all you need is a little bit
of star magic
Today,
someone you love may try to control you and hold you
back with guilt. Be careful, love is a wonderful emotion
but it can also be used as a tool to control through
guilt. You have to let people you love know you have
limits and you cannot be controlled
If
you're in a rut, today's the day to get back out in the
world again. Life may be difficult, but it is the only
game in town, so pick yourself up and get back in. When
you do, you may realize that the hardest part of life is
being out of the competition
The
stars say fun is in the air tonight, so get dressed up
nice and go out and experience life. The more you are
cooped up inside the office or your home, the more you
are cooped up inside your mind. Sometimes you have to
get outside your walls be just be you
Take
the time to digest new information today. After you've
reflected upon it, make a decision and move forward.
Once you've begun to act on a plan it is more difficult
to go back and reflect, so get all the preliminary
considerations out of the way before you begin
This
is a great day to begin a new exercise program. It may
take a bit of effort, but your body will thank you for
it later. There is no better day then today to begin a
plan that will show you the results you are after, so
join a gym, take up a sport, or go ride your bike
Mrs. Bertsch
Q: Where did you graduate high school and college?
A: Miller High School in ‘98, and SDSU in ‘02 and ‘04
Q: What made you look at the job at Miller High School?
A: Worked in Highmore for two years, and I wanted
to be in same town as I live in
Q: Do you like your job at Miller High School?
A: Yes, I do.
Q: Where did you live and teach at before this job?
A: Highmore and I live in Miller.
Q: What do you like most about your job so far?
A: Just getting to know all the kids and
what they are interested in.
Q: Are there any special features about you?
A: I have an I-Dog that plays music and dances
to music, and I have sung in 3 different counties.
Q: Why did you decide to go into the job that you have now?
A: Always had a knack for understanding people and learning what they want to do.
Q: Did you do any sports in high school or college?
A: No sports. High school jazz band, contest play, oral interp, singing, and drum major.
Q: How are the kids at Miller High School so far to you?
A: So far, they are a really respectful group of kids, here to
learn and have fun with it, and very independent
Q: What is the least favorite thing about your job here?
A: All the paper and book work.
Q: Who is your other most liked staff member in the school?
A: Mrs. Iverson.
Mrs. Rembold
Q: Where did you graduate high school and college from?
A: I graduated from high school at Freeman High School
and then I graduated from college at USD.
Q: What made you look at the job at Miller High School?
A: I live here, and I think Miller has a good school system
Q: Do you like your job at Miller High School?
A: The students, they are…I don’t know…
working with the students, I just love it.
Q: Where did you live and teach at before this job?
A: I taught in Harrold, Rapid City, and Highmore, and I lived in Miller and Rapid City.
Q: What do you like most about your job so far?
A: Study hall first period, which is Will Kittelson, Dakota Murray, Jo Gimbel, and Sam Simons.
Q: Why did you decide to go into the job that you have now?
A: I love working with kids, and I love math.
Q: Did you do any sports in high school or college?
A: I did volleyball and ran track.
Q: How are the kids at Miller High School so far to you?
A: I think they are great, hard working, great personalities.
Q: What is the least favorite thing about your job here?
A: I don’t like grading all the papers.
Q: Who is your other most liked staff member in the school?
A: They all have been very kind and helpful and welcoming
Katrina Mehling
Q: How did you end up in Miller?
A: The good community and high ACT scorings here. I want a good ACT score and a fresh start for college.
Q: How is Miller for you?
A: So far, classes are good and people seem nice. It’s a really good atmosphere for education and fun.
Q: How is this school compared to your other school?
A: There is a shorter lunch and a harder curriculum.
Q: On a scale of one to ten, how are the kids at Miller? Be honest.
A: I’d say about a 10; everyone seems nice.
Q: Are you interested in joining any extracurricular activities?
A: Well, I did some sports at my old school, so I’m thinking of being in
Basketball, hopefully.
Q: Do you have any overall thoughts of this coming year?
A: Not much, just looking forward to seeing what the new school holds and graduating.
Faculty Crossword Puzzle
Across
5. Loves cheese and is on a farm
8. Taught in Highmore before
9. Daughter goes to Aberdeen Central
11. Youngest Miller graduate on staff
12. Always wears a red T-shirt with a blue and yellow stripe
14. Sells hunting dogs
Down
1. Has a white diesel pickup
2. Loves Elvis and coffee
3. Water bottle wars
4. He traveled to Paris and Japan
6. Wears at least 5 rings on her fingers
7. Leads a non sport extracurricular activity
9. Coached all sports here but wrestling
10. Drives a Toyota Camry
13. Water bottle wars
15. Has a NFL football shirt with her name on it
12 + 1 Useless Facts
1. 1. Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) was born on and died on days when Halley’s Comet can be seen.
2. 2. A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate
3. 3. The dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle.
4. 4. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp (marijuana) paper.
5. 5. Giraffes and rats can last longer without water than camels.
6. 6. All the chemicals in a human body combined are worth about 6.25 euro (if sold separately).
7. 7. Triskaidekaphobia means fear of the number 13. Paraskevidekatriaphobia means fear of Friday the 13th (which occurs one to three times a year). In Italy, 17 is considered an unlucky number. In Japan, 4 is considered an unlucky number.
8. 8. In ancient Rome, when a man testified in court he would swear on his manlyhoodness.
9. 9. 40% of McDonald’s profits come from the sales of Happy Meals.
10. 10. 315 entries in Webster’s 1996 dictionary were misspelled.
11. 11. India has a Bill of Rights for cows.
12. 12. If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die. If you keep your eyes open by force, they can pop out. (DON’T TRY IT AT HOME)
+C+ Coconuts kill about 150 people each year. That’s more than sharks.
1. 1. The first bomb the Allies dropped on Berlin in WWII killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo.