Senior Video

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Boys Track Sectional

Thursday, the Boys Track team traveled to Indiana Wesleyan in Marion to compete in Sectionals. It was a pretty nice day out for a track meet. We had two Sectional Champions, for the second year in a row, Grant Harris won the Discus. Keaton Coleman won the High Jump. Jarod McIntire placed 4th in Discus and will be going to Regionals with a Callback. Grant Harris placed 4th in Shot Put, Keaton Coleman finished 5th in Shot put, and they will both be going on to Regionals with Callbacks. The 4x100 team of Bryce Bonewit, Jake Horton, Zach Biddle, and Kane Moore placed 5th. Zach Biddle placed 5th in Long Jump. The 4x800 team of Nathan Blem, Mason Stevens, Jacob Stout, and Nick Childers placed 7th. As a team, the Boys placed 7th out of 14 overall. Grant Harris, Keaton Coleman, and Jarod McIntire will be competing this Thursday at Regionals held at Indiana Wesleyan.

Student of The Week

It is the end of the school year, and this will be the final student of the week article until next year. For this week, Brooke Kratzer has been chosen as the candidate.  Brooke is a senior this year, and her favorite teacher is Mr. Lavanchy. A question that many people ask themselves or other people when they go to Southern Wells is; how do you feel about going to school in a circle? Brooke says going to school in a circle is neat, I can only agree. There are many interesting and intriguing facets to Brooke. For instance, when she grows up she would like to be a photojournalist. Another tidbit, Brooke's celebrity crush is
Chad Michael Murray. We all have many places we want to go in our lives. However for Brooke, if she could go anywhere she would go to anywhere that is warmer and prettier than Indiana. Brooke's Middle name is Nicole, so her full name is Brooke Nicole Kratzer. Everyone has a favorite meal, it just so happens to be that Brooke's favorite meal is Country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy(ironically what we are having for lunch today). Also while we are on the topic of food, with regards to the most controversial sandwich name known to man, to Brooke, it is a Cheese Toastie. If Brooke could be any animal, she would be a giraffe because they are fairly tall. Some of Brooke's favorite things to do are softball, gymnastics, photography, and writing. Brooke's favorite car is a Jeep Wrangler because she says they are hot. For the subject of music, Brooke is eclectic(she likes every kind of music), and her favorite band is Daughtry.

Senioritis: The Struggle is Real

Senioritis is so real I forgot to write this post . . .

Baseball Game

Tuesday night the Bluffton Tigers came to Southern Wells the second game between the two teams this season. Triston Niblick was on the mound pitching for the Raiders. He had a strong performance for the Raiders pitching for 7 innings.  Brad Woodward and Triston Niblick had a couple good hits throughout the game as well. The game was tied in the last inning with Evan Huffman on third but they could just not get him across for the winning run. The game went into extra innings when the score was tied 5-5. Jacey Dunnuck came in and pitched for the Raiders for the 8th and 9th inning. A couple of errors for us, and a couple good hits from Bluffton was the difference though. Bluffton scored 5 runs in the 9th inning. The final score would end up being 10-5. The Raiders will be back in action tonight, when they host Randolph Southern. The Randolph Southern game will be Senior Night, so come out and support your Raiders.

Track ACAC Tournament

Last Friday was the ACAC tournament at Bluffton. It was a great day for the last track meet before Sectionals, as it was about 75 degrees and sunny for most of the meet until it got dark. The Girls team finished 8th overall, and the Boys finished 5th overall. First place finishes and making First Team All-Conference were Juniors Grant Harris in Discus and Keaton Coleman in High Jump. Both Boys are seeded 1st in their events for Sectionals this Thursday. Sarah Kline got second in the 400 meter dash and is Second Team All-Conference. Girls Sectionals are today at Indiana Wesleyan starting around 5 o'clock. Boys will be Thursday at the same place and same time. Come support the Raiders!

Raiders Golf Falls Short To Eastbrook

Thursday night the Raiders had a match against Eastbrook. Both teams played well, but the Raiders came out with a 9 stroke loss. The Raiders kept the scores of 48(John Gearheart), 49(Tanner Thompson), 49(Cameron Lightle), 58(Tristen Hanauer). The Raiders look to bounce back from the tough loss at their next match against Blackford.

Student of The Week

Terry Culbertson is the student of the weeks this time around. He does not feel very strongly about going to school in a circle, nor does he have any specific favorite teacher. How ever vague Terry's favorite teacher and how he feels about going to school in a circle are, his celebrity crush is rather specific. It just so happens to be that Terry's celebrity crush is no other than We're The Millers' Jennifer Aniston. Terry's middle name is lane, so his full name is Terry Lane Culbertson If Terry could go anywhere, Terry would go to Hawaii to see Pearl Harbor. For terry, his favorite food consists of seasoned ground beef with toppings like salsa, lettuce, and cheese over a tortilla. By this you can probably tell that Terry's favorite food is tacos! While we are on the subject of food, with regards to the most controversial sandwich name known to man, Terry is a man of similar thinking. To terry, the sandwich will always be known as a grilled cheese. If Terry could be any animal, Terry would be a white tiger, such an exotic choice! Some of other info about Terry is that he likes to ride quads is one of his favorite things to do, and that the '68 cuda is his favorite care because they are sexy. Lastly, Terry's favorite genre of music is country, and his favorite artist for his country genre happens to be Alan Jackson

5 things boys think on prom night

Have you ever wondered what a boy is thinking during prom? Well this is the boys perspective...

1. "I look awesome in this tux"

2. "How did I accomplish to get her as a date? She looks Amazing!"

3. "I hope her dad likes me"

4. "I probably look stupid dancing, but who cares!"

5. "Are we done with pictures yet?"

Track at South Adams Invitational

On Friday, the Track team traveled to South Adams for an invitational meet. It was a beautiful day for a track meet. There were a lot personal records being broken on Friday, and even a school record. Junior Grant Harris broke his own record in Discus with a throw of 169 feet, to beat his previous record, 163 feet 10 inches. Grant placed first and remains undefeated in Discus this year. The other first place finish was Keaton Coleman winning High Jump. Keaton is also undefeated on the season. The Boys placed 5th as a team out of 10 teams, and the Girls placed 8th. ACAC is this Friday, come support your Raiders

Graduation Open Houses

Anybody graduating needs to fill out this form.

Now check out this spreadsheet for everyone's information.
https://docs.google.com/a/swraiders.com/spreadsheets/d/1RmbLdfrq5hhTypqKtg2K-hXLE3Wos1_Ubo3hyeEH8kI/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher of the Week : Mr. Lavanchy

Favorite Color and Number: Blue, Phi=1.6180339887498948482045868343656381177203091798057628621354486227052604628189024497072072041893911374 . . . (also known as the Golden Ratio)

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite TV Show: NCIS (current), Gilligan's Island (former)

Favorite Kind of Music: Contemporary Christian

Favorite Movie: Star Wars (I-VI and hopefully VII)

Favorite Book: Bible



Hobbies: Biking, Gardening

Hometown: Farrville, IN

Cool Facts: I've had my mustache since high school (trimmed, never shaved), I've ridden over 10,000 miles on my bicycle.

Education: BS from Taylor University, MA from Ball State, Driver's Education certification from Indiana State University

Jobs: Farm Worker, Construction, High School Math Teacher, Athletic Director, Structural Steel Detailer

What do you like about Southern Wells? I like the small rural atmosphere.

What is your favorite part of your job? Engaging with students that have a true desire to learn and grow.

If you were animal, what would you be? Kangaroo

Grilled Cheese or cheese toastie? Grilled Cheese (I had never even heard of a cheese toastie until last year.)

What is the craziest thing that has happened to you on the job? Needing to cancel the Boy's Sectional Basketball final game due to a barbecued raccoon.

If you stranded on an island, what 3 items would you bring with you and why? My wife (and the three things she wants to bring), food (preferably pizza - see above), toilet paper (enough said)

Student of the Week: Big Z

Meet this weeks student of the week, Jordan "Big Z" Szarenski



Which do you prefer books or movies? movies


Whats your favorite subject? math


Who is your favorite teacher and why? Penrod because he’s a good teacher and he’s a stud


How do you feel about going to school in a circle? It doesn’t mind me


Jeans or sweats? jeans


If you could go anywhere, where would it be and why? To go hang with Johnny Manziel and Lebron


Celebrity crush? Angelina Jolie


grilled cheese or cheese toastie? Grilled Cheese


Favorite memory in high school? Hanging with Evan and Heron all the time.


Apple or Android? Apple


Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi


If you could be any animal what would it be? Lion because it’s the king of the jungle

Favorite sport? basketball

The Kentucky Derby: American Pharaoh Wins It All

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is had at the end of the Kentucky Derby festival on the first day of may every year in Louisville, Kentucky. There are many different things associated with the Kentucky derby. Two of the Main things associated with the Kentucky Derby are large decorated hats, and gambling. The tradition of women wearing a large decorated hat to The Kentucky Derby has gone on for as long as some people can remember. The hats can contain anything from bows to feathers to bees and almost anything in between. Betting on the horse that you believe will win has existed since the first Kentucky Derby whether it was betting on a large scale facilitated through people, or just betting your best friend five bucks if his horse wins. This year the horse American Pharaoh came from behind in a stunning win against Firing Line in second, and Dortmund in third. Even if you are not a fan, frequent viewer, or a viewer at all of the Kentucky Derby, the final race even had me on the edge of my seat. You can watch American Pharaoh's sprint to victory in the video below.

Lady Raiders Fight the Rebels

On Wednesday, the Lady Raiders took on the Randolph Southern Rebels in their home softball game. To start the game, Senior Brooke Kratzer pitched for the Raiders. At the beginning of the third inning, Markie Price began pitching. The Raiders had a great night of hitting. Kratzer had 2 singles, Bree Penrod had 2 singles and a RBI, Savannah Ocasio had one single, Courtney Lemler had a RBI single, and Meghan Yencer had 2 singles. Despite the Raiders great defense and hitting, they fell to the Rebels 3-2. The Lady Raiders will take on the Oak Hill Eagles tonight at Oak Hill.

Raider Golf Wins Again

The Raider's golf team faced off against Wes-Del on Thursday. The Raiders picked up their 5th win on the season by beating the Warriors by 10 strokes. The Raiders kept the scores of 50 (Cameron Lightle), 54 (Tristen Hanauer and Tanner Thompson), and 57 (John Gearheart). The Raiders are back in action as they play in an 18 hole match this Saturday at Timber Ridge golf course. The match is against South Adams, Adams Central, Bellmont, Northern Wells, and Bluffton.

Coach Of The Year Candidate 

Keaton Coleman Breaks High Jump Record

Last Friday at Adams Central junior Keaton "Spank" Coleman shattered the school high jump record with a jump of 6'4.25" which broke the school record of 6'2". The jump was also the Adams Central invite meet record. The undersized Keaton Coleman standing at 5'10" plans to break his own record, in the future. Spank also hopes to make it to the State finals this year.

Baseball Boys Take the Win

Last night, the Raiders took on the Indians. Triston Niblick pitched all seven innings only giving up 3 runs. Evan Huffman hit the teams first out of the park home run, but his 5th home run of his high school career last night. Dustyn Baumgartner and Jacey Dunnick both hit a double. The Raiders played a whole game with no errors. The final score was Raiders 9 the Indians 3.

The Fight

Saturday night the most anticipated fight of the year happened. The two best boxers in the world fought at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was between the undefeated Floyd "Money" Mayweather, and Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Mayweather is still going for perfection with a record of 48-0 now. Mayweather stood out in the beginning of the fight winning the first couple rounds. Pacquiao then took his share winning a couple rounds. However the rest of the fight went Mayweather's way. He was just too much for Pacquiao winning rounds 7-12. Mayweather won the fight unanimously on the score cards. After the fight was over though the news broke out that Pacquiao hurt his shoulder before the match started. He wanted shots of pain killers but he was not allowed to have them. Now that the fight is over Mayweather is preparing for his next fight in September. While Pacquiao is waiting for his surgery on his shoulder.

Boys Golf Beats AC... Again

Tuesday night the Raiders golf team won their 4th match. The team beat Adams Central for the third time on the season. The Raiders defeated AC by over 20 strokes. The Raiders took the scores of 47 (Cameron Lightle), 54 (Tristen Hanauer), 55 (Tanner Thompson), 59 (Damion Watters and John Gearheart). The Raiders will be back in action at Wes-Del Thursday night.

Golf Review

This season of Golf has been one for the books although there is no seniors and no stand out golfers. The team is really having a good time, the coaches and players are all having a great time while making memories, next year the team will be losing no one to graduation so they should be a half way decent team next year. Coach Palmer and THE Ez Harris are great role models for the young golfers. We will have one more post at the end of the year to round things up and mention awards for best putter and so forth. Stay tuned for updates throughout the season.

Student of The Week

Our new student of the week wants to do big things with her life. Jordan Wygant, wants to be a surgical tech, or an ICU nurse when she grows up! Jordan's favorite teacher would have to be either Mr. Roush or Mr. Painter, and she likes going to school in a circle because it is easy to find your classes she says. Jordan's middle name is Ann, so her full name is Jordan Ann Wygant. Her celebrity crush is Theo James. If jordan could go anywhere, she would go to Paris, France to see the Eiffel Tower. While many people if they go to Paris, France would have their favorite meal, Jordan wouldn't because she doesn't have a particularly favorite meal. If Jordan could be any animal, she doesn't know which one she would be. That is because she hasn't really given much though about being an animal. On the subject of the most controversial sandwich name known to man, Jordan says it is definitely a Cheese Toasty. With her time, Jordan likes to play volley ball, hang out with friends, go shopping, and sing. Jordan's favorite car she says is one that gets her where she needs to go, as she doesn't have a specific favorite one. Lastly, Jordan's favorite type of music is country and rap, and she currently does not have a favorite band or artist.

Raiders' Track takes on Leo and South Adams

On Tuesday, the track team went up to Leo for an ACAC Tri meet with Leo and South Adams. It was a very nice day for a track meet. The temperature was about 65 and it was sunny. The Boys placed second in the meet, beating South Adams by a few points. The Girls finished last. First place finishes for the Boys were: 4x100 team of Bonewit, Beeks, Biddle, and Moore, Keaton Coleman in High jump, and Grant Harris in Discus. Firsts for the Girls were: Sarah Kline in both Long Jump and the 400 meter dash, and Arrianne Moore in Shot Put.