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The Great Dodgeball Debate: One Student's Published Opinion

While some schools around the country have chosen to ban the game of dodgeball from gym, one Bismarck student has picked it first for a national topic to debate.

There's a lot of "back and forth" in dodgeball.
6th Grade student, Chloe Lambrecht, is sharing her feelings through the power of the written word.

 "I was interested in the sport because dodgeball is one of my favorite sports in physical education, I kind of wanted to put my opinion out there." says Lambrecht.

 "I think it's really powerful, and really important for kids to learn that they have a voice and they need to use that voice, in a way that's respectful." says 6th Grade teacher, Dayna Zins.

The 6th Grade class reads about current events in Time Magazine for kids every other week.
The now- published author wrote this piece and registered it all on her own.

"I was so proud of her, and it was such a great learning opportunity for all of us in our building, Chloe and I went from classroom to classroom and shared with K through 5 what she did." says Mrs. Zins.

"I think it helps kids learn to see what other people's opinions are instead of just their own." says Lambrecht.

At Chloe's school, Roosevelt Elementary, they play a modified version of dodgeball, with beach balls.

 "I know that some students really enjoy dodgeball, some don't as you can see what's going on behind me right now, nobody ever gets eliminated, there's a lot of smiles, a lot of laughing going on, it's a great activity that gets them warmed up for class." says Physical Education teacher, Jason Frase.
For one student, it serves as a possible game-changer in her future career.

 "I still want to be a teacher, but may publish some kid books." says Lambrecht.


 Mandan Parks and Recreation has an adult dodgeball league starting Wednesday night.