Our Editorial
As the school year begins, many changes and new faces fill the halls. Although Principal Tim Wernentin is returning for his fourth consecutive year, he is surrounded here by a new group of administrators. In addition, nine new teachers are joining the Blue Devil family.

The student council will be led in a new direction. Lynnell Edwards, twelve year advisor, passed the torch to our librarian, Karen Hosmer. They look to continue the great success Edwards brought to the council and are excited for the new ideas Hosmer brings to the table. With this change in advisor and the wellness policy put into stricter effect, the council will no longer be able to sell drinks each morning before and after second block.

The sports program looks to be up from last year in nearly every sport. Gone are the days of being the bottom of the conference sport after sport. The Blue Devils have regained the respect of the other competitors and figure to be top of the MAC in many sports.

The athletic year is off to a great start under new athletic director Chris Cartee. The boys golf team won the Muscatine Invite setting a school record with a score of 292. Earlier this month, the team also won the first round of the MAC conference meet. Both football and volleyball teams look to improve on last years season and make a run at a conference title. However, the boy’s basketball team may be the team with the most potential with the return of three starters from last season’s conference champions, along with the healthy return of star center LA Pomlee. The team looks to make a very serious run at both conference and state championships. Hopefully the “Marshall Maniacs” will be very supportive by cheering on the red and blue in all sporting events throughout the year.

Former Activities Director, Rob Scott, has been promoted to assistant principal Sarah Gott, the new activities director and former Blue Devil graduate, was involved in student council, music and sports in addition to being homecoming queen. Her track record shows her ability to organize well and she will benefit all.

The band will be led this year by new directors, Corey Hanson and Tim Hatcher, who look to continue the success we have had over the years. The show choir also looks to build on the high-quality year they had last year, with new members filling the shoes of the graduating seniors.

With all the changes and new faces this year, it promises to be filled with excitement as students and staff gear up to make the 103 year the best we have ever had!