Shishmaref School

The Wrestlers and Cheerleaders return home today with some hardware from Unalakleet where they participated in the 27th Annual BSSD Wrestling and Cheerleading Tournament.  Each of the participants are to be praised for performing well and representing Shishmaref School and the community well.

Corey Ningeulook came home with a gold medal in the ELEM 97 Pound weight-class going undefeated in three matches.  This is the first champion that Shishmaref has produced in a very long time.  Great job Corey!!!  Also placing was Sam Tocktoo who placed third in the ELEM 72 Pound weight-class.  This was Sam’s first time traveling so it was exciting seeing him compete.

The cheerleaders also had a strong showing.  Nellie Okpowruk was recognized as an All-Star Cheerleader and she and Mamie Iyatunguk placed 2nd and 3rd places repectively in the large school All American Cheerleader competition.  Mamie Iyatunguk and Renee Kuzuguk won first place in the large school Partner Stunt Competition.  As a team, the girls took 2nd place in the Outstanding Cheer-Dance Routine competition, just behind Unalakleet by .75 of a point.

Elementary Wrestling Team
Weight Class/Name

72# Sam Tocktoo
78# Edgar Ningeulook
97# Corey Ningeulook
97# Edgar Kuzuguk

Junior High Wrestling Team
Weight Class/Name

125# Merwin Eutuk

Cheerleaders

Denise Fernandez
Mamie Iyatunguk
Tammy Iyatunguk
Jessica Kuzuguk
Renee Kuzuguk
Nellie Okpowruk
Emma Weyiouanna

Alaska’s US Representative Don Young will be visiting the community and the school Thursday, March 27th. After arriving Representative Young will meet with village leaders and the community, then come over to the school to eat lunch with students and staff. Following lunch he will me with the AEC, student leadership, SOS, and 6th grade class. We are excited to host the State’s only US Representative in Washington D.C.

The Imaginarium will be coming to Shishmaref Wednesday, March 26th to do 2 science presentations. In the afternoon students and the community are invited to attend an assembly titled Rockin’ Reptiles and in the evening “A Community Science Festival”. The Imaginarium will have hands on activities as well as the upper level Science students will be presenting their projects and competing to go to the regional science fair. This should make for a fun and exciting day at Shishmaref School.

Shishmaref School will be holding it’s 3rd Annual Inupiaq Days Wednesday, April 9-11. There are many great activities lined up for students to participate and be involved with. The school is looking for community volunteers and subsistence food donations. If you are interested in being involved, call the school at 649-3021.

The Shishmaref Spring Carnival Basketball Tournament will begin Tuesday, April 8th with the first game’s tip off at 4:00 PM and will run through championships on Saturday, April 12th. There are 16 slots open for this year’s tournament, 8 for both the Men’s and Ladies’ brackets.

The Men’s bracket is nearly full with the following captains having signed up: Donald Weyanna (TLA), Tim Henry (KTS), Sherman Richard (WAA), Byron (Deering), Brian Muktoyuk (OME), Silas Panipchuk (SKK), and Verne Iyatunguk (SHH).

There are still plenty of slots in the Ladies’ bracket but if there are not enough teams, some of the ladies’ slots may be given to the Men’s bracket.

This tournament looks to be highly competitive and we look forward to hosting each of the teams.

For more information, call the school at 649-3021.

The Alaska HSGQE and SBA’s will be given to students April 1-4, although most students will complete the Reading, Writing, and Math portions of the test on the 3rd; 4th, 8th, and 10th graders will also take the new Science SBA on Friday the 4th.

It is very important for our students to attend each day of the test as well as do the best that they can on each part of the test so that our school can meet AYP requirements. We know we can do it, but we need to show it. Be here and do your best!

Thursday

Match 1 WBB def SKK
25-18, 22-25, 14-25, 25-18, 15-10

Match 2 TLA def KTS
23-25, 24-26, 25-13, 25-18, 15-7

Match 3 KKA def MCG
25-16, 25-13, 25-14

Friday

Match 4 SHH def WMO
25-21, 25-15, 25-9

Match 5 WBB def GAL (forfeit)
2-0, 2-0, 2-0
Match 6 UNK def TLA
25-14, 25-14, 25-14

Match 7 GLV def KKA
25-18, 25-8, 25-18

Match 8 WMO def MCG
25-14, 25-11, 25-13

Match 12 SKK def TLA
30-28, 25-19, 25-20

Match 10 SHH def WBB
25-5, 25-20, 25-16

Match 11 GLV def UNK
23-25, 25-19, 15-25, 26-24, 15-4

Saturday
Match 14 SKK def KKA
15-25, 25-20, 25-15, 23-25, 15-8

Match 9 GAL def KTS
25-17, 25-15, 26-24

Match 13 GAL def WMO
25-7, 25-23, 25-23

Match 16 SKK def WBB
25-21, 22-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-13

Match 15 UNK def GAL
26-24, 25-16, 14-25, 25-22

Match 17 GLV def SHH
25-17, 25-17, 25-15
Golovin Lynx Qualify for State Champions

Match 18 UNK def SKK
25-15, 26-24, 25-11

Match 19 True Second UNK def SHH
25-18, 25-19, 25-18
Unalakleet Wolfpack Qualify for State 2nd Place

Awards Received by Shishmaref Individuals
Region’s Top Setter Victoria Sinnok
All Tourney Team Victoria Sinnok
Great Job Northern Lights You’re #1 in our hearts!

From October 9-11, Shishmaref School students and staff are learning First Aid and CPR. Tom Vaden from NSHC is here conducting the training to students grade levels 5-12. When students complete all three days of the training, they will be certified in First Aid and CPR. This will allow students to pass Life Skills standards that require training and/or certification in those two areas. Staff members are learning right along with the students and will also become certified, which is mandatory for coaches to remain current in their certifications.

Cheerleading practice will begin on Monday, October 1st at 3:45 p.m. in Mary’s room. Practice is open to any student interested. (Only students who were 10-14 years old on August 1st will be eligible to travel with the squad to Unalakleet in November.) Practices will take place from 3:45-4:45 on Monday-Friday each week with coaches Mary Huntington and Colleen Deighton.

A wonderful meeting was held on Tuesday, September 25th. Special guests were Randy Fleharty and Damon Hargraves. The junior high and high school teachers learned about copyright laws, blogging, and technology standards. A good time was had by all.