Maddock

The seniors had a wonderful time on the class trip to Minneapolis. The class would like to thank Greg Maddock, Miss Sears, and Mr. Wald for being our advisors on the trip and making it a fun time. When we arrived in Minneapolis Wednesday night we relaxed at the hotel (Embassy Suites) and ordered Domino’s Pizza. Thursday we went to the Science Museum then after that we took got a little icy on the ice skating rink downtown. After ice skating we then went to Charlie’s Grill to eat a nice supper. I was not impressed with the place for what we ended up paying for, a little too much money for the quality of the food and quantity we got.

Friday we left our hotel at 12:30 and went to a waterpark at the Radisson Inn. We spent about 3 hours swimming and relaxing on the water. After the waterpark we decided to go to back to the hotel and get ready for the night. We then went to Gameworks, which was about 5 blocks away from the hotel, so we got some exercise and saved fuel. We ate at Gameworks and had alot of fun playing games which gave many of us tickets to cash in for fun prizes such as colorful lamps, toys, candy, and other fun things. Saturday we went to the Minnesota Zoo and saw many different kinds of animals we have never seen before. If you get a chance to go to the Minnesota Zoo I would suggest for you to take it and see all the interesting animals that are there. After going to the zoo we then went bowling and had a very fun time. Mr. Wald and Trina were the best bowlers out of the whole group. Everyone thinks Trina should now become a professional bowler.

Overall the trip was fun and exciting. The class got to spend quality time together and have time to ourselves. The trip was most likely the last time alot of us will be able to be together and have a fun time like this. Unfortunatley two of our class mates were not able to come on the trip which we feel a little bummed about. It was alot of fun and no of us will ever forget it.

In June, the Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA Chapter will be participating in a Relay For Life at Harvey. They will be teaming up with the Harvey Relay for Life Chapter to sell raffle tickets. This Saturday at the annual Alumni Tournament in Maddock the Maddock FFA chapter will be selling popcorn and will use the proceeds towards the Relay for Life.

Cheers and applause filled the Maddock School auditorium today as grades 7-12 listened to the 5 foot 4 inch, Canadian, motivational speaker named David Major.  He made everyone laugh and think and gave an overall positive message to better our lives.

Well over the past couple of days it sure has been getting warm around these parts. For instance, on Monday, March 10th, the temperature was a staggering 45 degrees on the fahrenheit side. The day right after Monday, Tuesday for the laymen, March 11th, the temperature was a staggering follow up of 38 degrees fahrenheit. Let’s all just hope that it stays this way and melts all of that nasty white stuff that’s still hanging around like a bad hangnail. Maybe all the snow will melt and summer will come early.

Friday February 29 was the first track practice for the Maddock High School. The Maddock track team co-ops with Minnewauken and Leeds to form the Benson County Wildcats. The Wildcats first meet is an indoor meet on March 25 in Bismarck. They will also be having their first co-op practices on March 17th and 18th. The Wildcats first outdoor meet is not until April, that is when track season really starts to take-off. For the practices Maddock has been running indoor and some stuff outdoor now that it has become warm enough.

The annual Maddock Alumni Tournament will be held on March 22, in the Maddock Gymnasium. It will be a day of fun to catch up with your old friends and play some good basketball! Hope to see you there!