The CHIEF May 2023

Interview with Mr. Bohm By: Lauren Russow

Mr. Bohm is our principal at PTHS. He went to high school in Cornell and college at Heartland and ISU. Mr. Bohm decided to work at PTHS because he knew a few teachers at the school and thought the building seemed like a great place to work. Before coming to PTHS, he worked in Flanagan as a Social Studies teacher. He was involved in coaching Girls golf for three years. The thing he finds most enjoyable about being the principal is having the ability to watch students excel during their time at our school. I asked Mr. Bohm about some of his favorite things, and he explained that outside of school, his favorite hobbies are spending time with his family and being a cyclist. His favorite song is “Where I Find God,” by Larry Fleet. His favorite quote, by John F. Kennedy is, “Only when the winds of adversity blow can you tell whether an individual or a country has steadfastness.” His favorite book is Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy. Finally, his advice for freshmen is to build positive relationships, ask questions, be respectful and be involved.

Mental Health Counselors By Lauren Russow

May is National Mental Health Month! Mental health is a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health affects the way students think, handle stress, and act on a daily basis. Throughout their teenage years almost 50% of the population reports having a mental illness by 14 years old. There are many ways to keep the brain healthy without the use of medication. However, talking through frustrations with trusted adults is great to help strengthen a student's mental health. Whether this be parents or a counselor, it is good to let a trusted adult know about frustrations a student may be facing. Our school offers free counselors, and the Guidance Department will call students in on a semester basis, and students can come in any time they need for extra assistance on whatever they may be facing. Whether it is an academic or personal issue, the Guidance Department, as well as the counselors are here to help! They will help students by listening to their concerns and will find a solution while working with the student to best help them. So if you have any concerns about your mental health, make sure to let your counselor know, they will be happy to help you.