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A. Sen ior Amanda Woelfel and her brother fre shman jimmy
Woelfel play socce r together in th eir front ya rd. Both play for
Ares nal, a se lect socce r club in Omaha. B. Seniors Ka itlyn an d
Kelsey Ferdig re lax after band pra cti ce. Marching band prac-
tice d outside every morning at 6:45. photos by Anna Davidson companions &

A.
c assmates

Family members shared an unique bond that enhanced educatio n.

Homework help, tea cher had with advice about the teach-
advice, running buddies, band ers that she used to have, like
partn ers, and family. Students Mrs. Tredway,"fres hman Curtis
lea rned to apprec iate the ad- Frei sa id of siste r, se ni or Natalie
vantages and disadvantages of Frei .
going to sc hool with siblings and As siblings aimed to lea rn from
cousin s. eac h other, they also ca me to
As members of the 4x1 00 better appreciate the extra time
meter relay team, se ni or Kylee spe nt together. Th ey oftentimes
Higginson and sister Kellie Hig- excell ed beca use of each other's
ginson brought not onl y speed, past ex peri ences .
but a unique family dynamic. "When you're one of four,
"If I need a running buddy, I it's that whole best friend-best
kn ow she's always there for me, " enemy thing," so phomore Kathy
Higgin so n sa id. Longley, who is a quadruplet,
Family members have a unique sa id.
bond when it comes to helping From running together, to
each other cope with everyday making music together, to study-
life. This cohesion ca me in handy in g together, students used their
when lea rning how to deal with extraordinary family bonds to
homework and difficult classes. create an experi ence worth go in g
"S he helps with cl asses that she to school for.

Freshman Christop her
Davidson hangs out with
his co usin s senior jasmine
Gatso n and soph o-
more Mariah Gatson.
Christopher's mom an d
the Gatson's mom are
cousins, so the three
up see ing eac h other at
fami ly reunions regu larl y.
photo by Anna Davidson

8 Student Life