Thursday, March 12, 2015 - Page 5

and painting. Another big

aspect as to why she did
pursue art was because of
her parents. They were always so encouraging and
knew she was very talented
and artistic. Once in school,
she couldnt be more eager
to take more art classes and
learn the art, and from there
on she knew that was what
she wanted to do with her
life. Art teacher Kurt Sloop
said, As a ceramics and pottery expert, she is a welcome
addition since my specialty
is drawing and painting, so
I am getting to learn from
her as well as the kids.
Now that she is student
teacher, I had to ask what
she really liked about the
job. Brianna answered that
she loves teaching kids
about her passion and loves
the feeling of community
and working with the faculty. Getting more specific, I
asked her what her favorite
thing to teach was and she
just smiled and said ceramics. Also, along with ceramics, she also enjoys teaching
the history of art and showing kids the importance of
art. For any job there is always something you might
want to change, for her it
would be the fact that she
not always a morning person and neither are the kids
so that makes it tough having them interact and keeping them productive.
After she is done being
a student teacher at Tarkio
High School, she plans on
working as a high school art
teacher in a town that is not
too small, but close enough to
a bigger city so she can take
kids to art museums. So now
that you know a little about
Mrs. Cochran, dont be shy.
Come out and say hello.

The amazing Joseph Brandenburg

By Kat DeRosier
For the past two years
there has been this unique,
booming voice heard around
the school. If the senior class
is ever asked who is the happiest, kindest senior, the answer will always be Joe! It
is never a dull day with Joe
around and you can always
count on sharing a good
laugh. In this year alone,
Joe has really come out of
his shell and has shown
everyone how awesome he
truly is.
Joe Brandenburg is the
son of Franz and Marilyn Brandenburg. Franz is
Reverend at St. Johns Lutheran Church and Marilyn
is a teacher in the specialeducation department at
Tarkio Elementary. Joe has
one sister, Hannah, who is a
student at the University of
Missouri-Columbia. Joe and
his family moved to Tarkio
from Michigan last year and
when he thinks back to his
childhood he will always remember his time spent at
Lions Beach on Lake Michigan.

Even though Joe hasnt

been here for very long, he
has done quite a lot. This
year he was really known
for his amazing transformation on the football team.
He was also a part of Musical Theater as Mr. Trevor
Graydon. Joe has been in
the high school choir for two
years and church choir. Last
spring, Joe was a golfer and
this spring he is testing out
his swing as a baseball player. He has also been a member of FCCLA.
Joe also has some working experience as a farm
hand where the work, as
he informed me, is pretty
tough. When Joe has some
relaxation time he likes to
play video games, but he informed us that he gave that
up for Lent. Instead of video
games he has gone to drawing for the time being. Joe
also loves to fish and swim.
He says he is like a manatee in the water, Im not
fast, but I love it! When he
sits down to watch TV, you
can bet he is watching The
Walking Dead, SpongeBob,

THIRTEEN TARKIO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Participated in the National History Day Contest at Northwest Missouri State University on Friday. Participants included,
from left to right, Bree Barnett, Haley Hall, Karlly Eyman, Dawson Joesting, Kris Riley,
Madelyn Quimby, Blair Broermann, Shelby McCartney, Amanda Culver, Joe Brandenburg,
Noah Brooks, Chase Henson, and Ethan Riley.
(Submitted Photo)

THS students participate in National History Day

On March 6, 2015, 13
Tarkio High School students
participated in the National
History Day Competition on
the campus of Northwest
Missouri State University
in Maryville. The theme this
year was Leadership and
Legacy. Students were required to choose a research
topic and relate it to the
theme by creating presentations from the various categories in the competition.
All 13 students were placed
in the 9-12 Senior Division
and decided to compete in
the documentary category.
Chase Henson competed
in the Individual Documentary Category and created a
documentary about anthropologist Jane Goodall. The
rest of the students competed
in the Group Documentary
Category. Joe Brandenburg
and Ethan Riley created a
documentary about cartoon

pioneer and filmmaker Walt

Disney. Amanda Culver
and Blair Broermann created a documentary about
civil rights activist Martin
Luther King, Jr. Karlly Eyman, Shelby McCartney,
and Madelyn Quimby created a documentary about
author and political activist
Helen Keller. Dawson Joesting and Kris Riley created
a documentary about President Theodore Roosevelt.
Bree Barnett, Haley Hall,

and Noah Brooks created a

documentary about hall of
fame baseball player Jackie
Robinson.
Ethan Riley and Joe
Brandenburg placed 1st,
Amanda Culver and Blair
Broermann placed 2nd, and
Bree Barnett, Haley Hall,
and Noah Brooks placed 3rd.
All three of these groups will
advance to the state competition on April 25, 2015, at
the University of Missouri
in Columbia.

You dont have to go far to find a Super Hero. Mine are

all around me. Thank you to Scott Jones, Denton Melvin,
Trent Shineman, Quint Lingerfelt, Corey Jones, Mark
Bennington, Steve Shineman, and Chad Ottmann. To
all the EMT professionals, dispatchers, hospital staff,
and every single friend, family member, and prayer warrior who played a part in my safety and recovery, thank
you so very, very much! I am grateful for all your care
and concern and will forever hold you in my heart.
With love,
Tawni Martin & Family

or his favorite movie, Disneys Hercules. When asked

about music, Joe said he literally loves everything! He
did, however, show a greater
interest in 40s music, piano,
and the Inkspots. Joe also
loves all food, but with further questioning we found
that he loves beef and more
beef and also raspberries.
During long school days,
Joe always looks forward
to his English classes, but
when asked about what he
likes to read, he had a tough
time. After some time, he
answered the Hobbit and
explained that he also does
a lot of reading in video
games. Joe also loves Christmas time!
Throughout Joes time at
Tarkio High School he has
made many memories. The
one thing that he will always remember is football
practices and musical theater. Along with the good
memories, he also has some
embarrassing ones. When
asked what his most embarrassing moment was he
said, I dont know, theres
one every day! He did narrow it down to never knowing anything about sports.
After high school, Joe
plans on attending Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, but is undecided on a major. Tarkio
will miss his booming voice
and warm smile, but it is
now time for Joe to share his
kind heart and good sense of
humor with others in this
big world!
FIVE IRRELEVANT
QUESTIONS FOR JOE
What makes your face
turn red? Why?
Too many cucumbers I
like cucumber!
We heard you started
baseball. What is your most
memorable moment so far?
Getting hit in the forehead because I am still
learning
What is your favorite
video game? Why?
Fallout 3 because it was
one of my first
Why do you wear shorts
when it is below zero?
Im a Michigander
Now that youve starred
in a musical whats the next
step in Joes singing career?
Yes (sarcastically)

On the hunt with

Matthew Hendrix
By Kaleigh Quimby
If you cant find Matthew
where he is supposed to be,
you can probably find him
out hunting with his dad
which is also his favorite
childhood memory. Matthews parents are Gina
and Jason Hendrix and his
younger siblings are Jamie
and Dixie.
Matt has participated in
football and wrestling for
one year each. If he isnt participating in sports or hunting, then you can find him
working at the hog farms.
He used to work at Subway
at Trails End in Rock Port.
Aside from working, sports,
and hunting, his favorite
hobbies are fishing and video games. His favorite TV
show is The Walking Dead.
His favorite type of music
goes along with his favorite
hobbies and that is country.
If he had to pick a food to
eat, it would be pizza every
time. His favorite movie is
The Expendables. When he
is watching football on TV
he roots for the Packers.
When Matt is in school, his
favorite subject is science.
When its cold outside and
Matt needs something to do,
he may pick up his favorite
book, Vladimir Todd.
He was quick to share his
most memorable moment
and embarrassing moment.
His most memorable mo-

ment is his first football win

and his most embarrassing is falling down the high
school stairs.
After high school, Matt
plans on getting a full-time
job and buying his own
house. Although Matt has
only been at Tarkio for a
short time, weve enjoyed
him!
FIVE IRRELEVANT
QUESTIONS FOR MATT
What would you do if
you were stranded in outer
space? Why?
Try to find a way back
home, because Id miss
home!
If you were a character

in Vladimir Todd, who would

you be and why?
Thomas - He gets lost, but
then finds a way back home
to surprise his son.
Whats your favorite
school food? Why?
Fiesta style pizza because
it actually tastes like pizza
How many times have
you gone hunting this year?
25 times
Do you like Ritz crackers or Zestas? Why?
Ritz because they are
more salty

Tarkio FFA and

Ag Department

Tarkio R-I Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Monday, March 16 - No School.

Tuesday, March 17 - Breakfast - Breakfast pizza,
cherries, juice, and milk; and Lunch - Chicken and cheese
crispito, romaine lettuce, corn, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, and milk.
Wednesday, March 18 - Breakfast - Breakfast slider,
cheese stick, peaches, juice, and milk; and Lunch - Beef
and noodles, mashed potatoes, fresh carrots, pear halves,
sliced peaches, bread and butter, and milk.
Thursday, March 19 - Breakfast - Biscuit, sausage
patty, pineapple tidbits, juice, and milk; and Lunch Chicken strips, baked beans, fresh carrots, fresh orange,
pear halves, and milk.
Friday, March 20 - Breakfast - Pancake on a stick,
mixed fruit, juice, and milk; and Lunch - Cheeseburger
on a bun, winter veggies with cheese, spinach, pineapple
tidbits, banana, and milk.
2nd entree and a chef salad available the 5th-12th each month

Community Calendar
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
6:30 p.m., Bingo at the Tarkio Nutrition Center
8 to 9 p.m., AA at First Christian Church in Rock Port
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
There IS School at Tarkio R-I
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pre-K Screenings at Tarkio Elementary
MONDAY, MARCH 16
No School at Tarkio R-I
TUESDAY, MARCH 17

St. Patricks Day

12 noon, Tarkio Rotary Club Meeting at the

Tarkio Nutrition Center
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
5 p.m., THS Scholar Bowl at North Nodaway
6:30 p.m., Bingo at the Tarkio Nutrition Center
8 to 9 p.m., AA at First Christian Church in Rock Port

Compliments Of:
FSB

Farmers State Bank

521 MAIN - TARKIO, MO 64491
(660) 736-4111

Tarkio, MO - (660) 736-4197

Fairfax, MO - (660) 686-3312
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