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Sabre Splash welcomes new students to SHS

Angie Heckman by Angie Heckman
September 10, 2015
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by Angie Heckman

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New students and ninth-graders feel a lot more welcome and confident after taking part in the 13th annual Sabre Splash orientation event Sept. 8 at Sartell High School.

The first day of school is dedicated to ninth-graders and new students to give them a welcoming introduction to the high school. The day is primarily organized and facilitated by more than 100 junior and senior student mentors. Students applied for the mentor role last spring and attended several training sessions during the summer.

Sartell High School Principal Brenda Steve said the school would not be able to host this event without the support of the Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation and Sartell residents and businesses.

“Our teachers and students are great at welcoming the new students to the building,” Steve said. “I think it’s important for new students to realize we are all one community. It isn’t us versus them. We are all here to support each other.”

Students new to SHS are guided through the day by the mentors. Some of the things they learn during Sabre Splash include information on school policies, digital citizenship and activities that are available at SHS. They go on a building tour and a walk-through of their schedule and meet all of their teachers. The students learn and perform the school song in a large group contest, which adds to the fun of the day. A motivational speaker, Scott Greenberg, concluded the activities for the day.

photo by Angie Heckman Ninth-graders Carlie Hansen and Nathan Stoebe jump in the air during the rendition of the school fight song. Nathan says the best part of the day was feeling welcomed by the juniors.
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Ninth-graders Carlie Hansen and Nathan Stoebe jump in the air during the rendition of the school fight song. Nathan says the best part of the day was feeling welcomed by the juniors.
photo by Angie Heckman Freshmen Chloe Spoden, Megan Mechelke and Kaylee Hughes chat with friends before the first activities begin. Megan and Kaylee agree they are excited for the high school experience. They said “everyone says these are the best four years of your life” and they are looking forward to learning that for themselves.
photo by Angie Heckman
Freshmen Chloe Spoden, Megan Mechelke and Kaylee Hughes chat with friends before the first activities begin. Megan and Kaylee agree they are excited for the high school experience. They said “everyone says these are the best four years of your life” and they are looking forward to learning that for themselves.
photo by Angie Heckman Freshmen Zachary Ittel, Jake Schelonka, Thomas Connolly and Macrae Perry all reach for a T-shirt thrown into the crowd. Noel Meyer, SHS counselor, said many Sartell and St. Cloud businesses donated items to be given out during Sabre Splash. These donations are very much appreciated. Items that were donated include the following: T-shirts, hats, gift cards, coupons, water bottles and more. The students love getting these prizes throughout the day.
photo by Angie Heckman
Freshmen Zachary Ittel, Jake Schelonka, Thomas Connolly and Macrae Perry all reach for a T-shirt thrown into the crowd. Noel Meyer, SHS counselor, said many Sartell and St. Cloud businesses donated items to be given out during Sabre Splash. These donations are very much appreciated. Items that were donated include the following: T-shirts, hats, gift cards, coupons, water bottles and more. The students love getting these prizes throughout the day.

 

 

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Heckman grew up in Cambridge. She earned her bachelors degree in teaching from St. Cloud State University in 1995. Heckman has been teaching art in the Sartell schools since 1996. She earned her masters degree in education from Southwest State University in 2003. She currently teaches photography, yearbook and drawing at SHS. Heckman also owns a photography studio in Rice, AJHeckman Photography. She lives in Sartell with her husband, Josh, and three children. Heckman started as a freelance photographer for the Newsleaders in 2015.

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