![Game, set, and match. Corbin Atchley, sophomore, high fives Sanam Sidhu, freshman, after a rally with other club members. “I just joined [the club],” Sidhu said. “[I heard about it] on Instagram, they always post about it, I’ve been wanting to come. My parents used to play [net sports] too and they taught us, and then I learned from my brother.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_7715-2-1200x800.jpg)
![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![The teams prepare to start another play with just a few minutes left in the first half. The Lions were in the lead at halftime with a score of 27-0. At half time, the team went back to the locker rooms. “[We ate] orange slices,” Malos said. “[Then] our team came out and got the win.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2385-1200x800.jpg)
Peppermint Bark, a sweet way to start off the holidays
With a whirlwind of holiday parties taking place before Christmas, there is always a need for something sweet, and this peppermint bark does the trick! It is super easy and quick to make.
To begin, gather your ingredients, semi sweet chocolate (this can be either chips or in bar form), canola oil, peppermint extract, white chocolate and most importantly, candy canes. Lightly grease a 9×9 pan and line it with wax paper.
Next turn on your stove to medium heat and place the semisweet chocolate and one teaspoon of canola oil in the top of a double boiler, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted. When it is melted, stir in the peppermint extract and then pour the chocolate mixture into the pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes onto the chocolate and refrigerate until hardened or for one hour.
Once the chocolate has hardened, place the white chocolate and remaining canola oil in the top of the double boiler. When the chocolate has melted, add the peppermint extract and stir. Pour the white chocolate mixture over the pan and sprinkle remaining candy cane pieces on top. Refrigerate the bark until hardened, and break into pieces to serve. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate
- 2 teaspoons of canola oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract, divided
- 8 ounces of white chocolate
- 12 crushed candy canes
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