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SPRINGVILLE GIRLS PLACE 2ND IN CASCADE TOURNAMENT The Springville, 5th grade youth team is creating a legacy of their own. They added to their hardware collection last Saturday when they placed 2nd at a tournament held in Cascade. Coached by the trio of Russ Wagaman and Jeff & Robin Menster, the girls played 3 games, defeating Cascade and Monticello before falling to Center Point in the Championship game. All in all, eight teams played in the tournament and the Springville Future O’s came away with 2nd, great job ladies.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011, Volume 1>>Issue 26>> An Independent newspaper serving Springville, Iowa

ORIOLE PRIDE “The best thing about the future is

that it only comes one day at a time” Abraham Lincoln

WEEKLY PICKS: This weeks basketball matchups include the following for this Saturday:

Nebraska vs Iowa State Iowa vs Illinois UNI vs Creighton Drake vs Bradley Here’s what you do, choose your winners AND choose the point total in the Iowa game. Tie-breaker goes to the individual closest to the point total. Send your picks and name to oriolepride@gmail.com with “Weekly Picks” as your subject, and catch next weeks issue to see who won bragging rights.

Congratulations to Cavanaugh Riley of Springville for winning last weeks contest.

SOCCER SEASON IS NEAR… Soccer registrations for the Springville Youth Sports League are being accepted through February 24th—the season begins March 28th. Contact Robin Menster with questions; 854-6226 or jrmenster@netins.net

Madi Wagaman stops the ball on the perimeter. In the background, #31, Alyssa Jaeger, #20, Sami Johnson and #21 Rylee Menster all match up on defense. (photo by Angie Gloeckner)

MORE HARDWARE FOR 5TH GRADE GIRLS: Front Row, Kylie Hanshaw, Madi Wagaman, Sami Johnson and Robin Menster. Back Row, Russ Wagaman, Alyssa Jaeger, Rylee Menster, Mikayla Nachazel, Katelyn Gloeckner, Megan Stockman and Jeff Menster. (photo by Angie Gloeckner)

DID YOU KNOW??? These girls finished with

an overall record of 25-10 this winter!

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS FINISH THE SEASON AT 500

Springville 7th and 8th grade boys both finished up their season at Monticello last Thursday. Both the 7th grade team and the 8th grade team, wrapped up the year with an even 4-4 record. Head Coach Mike Moran credits the guys on a solid, hard played season. And have no fear—there are approximately 263 days until the start of the 2011-12 basketball season! Pictured left, 8th Grader Cody Blake puts up a shot inside the lane. Pictured right, 7th Grader Andy Hagensick about to snag a loose ball

SENIOR “O” Oriole Pride feature’s Springville Seniors in hopes of learning a little beyond their jersey number, the position they play or the activity they pursue. Our profile this week is Senior Alec Jamison. Where were you born? Cedar Rapids, St. Lukes Hospital How many brothers/sisters, and are you the oldest/youngest? 1 Brother, 1 Sister, I am the youngest. I also have 3 nieces. Parents names; Renee and Brett Jamison. Springville activities you have participated in; Choir, band and baseball. Favorite movie; Forrest Gump Favorite food; Chinese Who do you text the most? My girlfriend, Hope. If you could meet one famous person who would you choose? Kenny Chesney What do you like to do in your free time? Fishing, spending time outside when it’s warm, playing games. If you could choose a week's vacation anywhere in the world, where would you want to go? Bahamas or anywhere warm. What are your plans after high school? Go to Kirkwood for two years and then transfer to a four year University to study business. Xbox or Playstation? Xbox Name the make, model, year and color of your dream car; 1966 Flame Red Pontiac GTO. If you auditioned for American Idol, what song would you sing? Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. In the year 2021, you will celebrate your 10 year high school reunion, what will you be doing? I will be well on my way into my career and settled down with a family.

Thanks Alec

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SPRINGVILLE YOUTH SPORT TEAMS WRAP UP A TRAVEL SEASON All youth teams were in action again last Saturday. Besides the girls in Cascade, the boys were spread out between Mt. Vernon and Lisbon, as all teams grade 2 through 6 finished up a winter season that helped them learn what it takes to compete as they prepare to take their skills to the next level. Great job to all teams and coaches on representing Springville so well in area communities.

Pictured above, left; Brian Sindelar in action at Lisbon. Pictured above, center; Nick Janachek in action at Lisbon.

Pictured above, Cavanaugh Riley in action last Saturday at Lisbon.

Pictured in Mt. Vernon action; Left, Nick Hagensick; Above, center, Grant Gloeckner ; and Above, right, Jack Hoogland

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ORIOLE LEGENDS Oriole Pride features Springville alumni who still have ties to the community. This week we feature Springville graduate, and Mother of this weeks Senior “O” Alec— Renee Jamison; Maiden name… Fehlhafer Class of ;1980 Name of husband and how long you’ve been married? Brett, 20 years. Activities participated in while in high school; Swing Choir, Concert Choir, Girls Glee, Golf, Class Officer and Drama. What is one of the craziest things you did while in high school? Cruise 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids on the weekends and talk to everyone. (You don’t dare do that these days!) Did you have a nickname? Nay Nay or Flip Flop Most influential teacher in high school and the subject they taught; Ms. Janet Ireland (English). She was strict, but was a great teacher and she taught me a lot. How many students were in your senior class? 51 What was the theme of your Senior Prom? Don’t remember the theme, but I do remember we had music by the “Silver Dollar Band”. Who was featured on the posters hanging in your bedroom during high school? Donny Osmond, Michael Jackson & The Jackson Five and David Cassidy. What did you want to be when you were 12 years old? A nurse and a mom. If you were to write an autobiography - what would the title be? The Life of Raising Children, Mine and Yours (I’ve done childcare for 18 years). If you could have one superpower, what would it be? To be able to transport myself anywhere I want. If they were to make a movie about you, who would play you? Probably Julia Roberts. Not because she looks like me, but because she’s always been my favorite actress. A quick word of wisdom for Springville students; Respect yourself and others, Love God, and do your best at everything you do.

Thanks Renee

In the year 1980; Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State John Lennon is shot to death The fax machine became available in Japan CNN became the first 24 hour news station The Academy Awards gave best picture honors to Kramer vs Kramer Song of the year was “What a Fool Believes” by the Doobie Brothers

1980 in sports; Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 31-19 in the Super Bowl Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals in the World Series Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Championship In the NCAA football championship, Georgia beat Notre Dame In the NCAA basketball championship, Louisville beat UCLA

The one and only Donny Osmond

1980 Song of the year winners, The Doobie Brothers

Mount St. Helen erupting on May 18, 1980—57 people perished, 250 homes were lost, 15 miles of railway and 185 miles of highway were destroyed.

The Cable News Network (CNN) was launched on Sunday June 1, 1980. After an introduction by Ted Turner, the husband and wife team of David Walker & Lois Hart anchored the first newscast.

Guess who else was in the 1980, NCAA final four? You got it—Lute Olson and the Hawks!

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On Monday, February 28, Springville High School will host an Open House from 6—8pm. Come and see the remodeling that has occurred as well as the new practice gymnasium.

FOOTBALL BANQUET HELD MONDAY NIGHT

The Springville Oriole football program held its banquet Monday evening as players and families gathered to honor one another. Awards were given as follows:

JV Defensive MVP— Jesse Robertson JV Special Teams MVP—Brian

Allsup JV Offensive MVP—Sam Scriver

Varsity Special Teams MVP—Drake Coonrod

Varsity Defensive MVP—Adam Lentz

Varsity Offensive MVP—Joel Lam

ORIOLE AWARD RECIPIENTS; Joel Lam & Jake Hulett Joel Lam Jake Hulett