the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Ally week: From awareness to acceptance By David Fisher “Although Joseph Krohlow, an officer of Appleton North North’s Alliance, defines Ally Week as “a week where the LG- continues to make BTQ community takes the time progress towards to appreciate the people that we the acceptance of need in order to achieve equal rights – straight and cisgendered all its students, the allies.” GSA is proud to be Appleton North’s Alliance the group taking is a club dedicated to support- on this challenge.” ing the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Questioning - Joseph Krohlow, community. The Alliance aims junior to advocate for not only those who identify as LGBTQ, but the tolerance and acceptance of also their supporters, by pro- all ideologies. While they don’t viding opportunities to make a expect everyone to necessarily positive impact in the commu- agree with the statements made nity. Each year with the help of by members of the LGBTQ their advisor Mrs. Strick, the Al- community, they ask for others liance provides the school with to respect their humanity. a special opportunity to openly “Although Appleton North display support through Ally continues to make progress to- Week. During Ally Week, students wear different colors of the rainbow each day to show wards the acceptance of all its Throughout the week of Oct. support for the LGBTQ community. From left to right: Elise Edwards, Ally Spring- students, the GSA is proud to be 28 to Nov. 1 there were rainbow stroh, Abby Davies, Zaynab Brown, Delaney Keshena, Leah Dreyer, and Michae- the group taking on this chal- wristbands sold for supporters la Drengler. Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Floodstrand lenge. As accepting as North is, of the LGBTQ community to the LGBTQ community’s work wear. The silicone wrist bands, The goal of selling the wrist- that awareness is the first step open-minded straight, cisgen- toward equal rights is incom- at a cost $1.75, displayed the bands, Mrs. Strick said, was “to to optimize the acceptance in a dered friends, the strive for gay plete,” Krohlow said. message “Love Knows No show support for our LGBTQ community. They ask that the and transgendered rights would “It’s so rewarding to see our Gender.” teens by encouraging students school take a week to realize the be in vain,” Krohlow said. Cis- energetic GSA grow and also “This statement emphasizes to be allies against anti-LGBTQ differences of the lives of those gendered is a term relating to to be in a location where every one of our main mission points remarks and harassment.” who identify as LGBTQ. an individual whose self iden- student is accepted for who they [for this] year which is gender ALLY Week is also used as a ALLY Week also recognizes tity conforms with the gender of are, regardless of their sexual identity awareness,” said an- time to spread awareness about the issues faced by people who their biological sex. orientation or gender identity. other Alliance officer Elizabeth the LGBTQ community. The fight for the rights of others. Beyond awareness, the next Everyone is Welcome,” said Floodstrand. members of Alliance believe “Without the support of our goal of the Alliance is to spread Mrs. Strick. North Nine initiative evolves to recognize students By Caroline Duncombe What’s North students who exem- “It is great that I got ac- Acceptance plify the trait of the month. cepted for the award, and I These six students were North Nine is now more This school year, students feel accomplished for being recognized for demonstrat- than words on teachers’ T- have the chance to be nomi- recognized,” Larsen said. ing September’s trait: Accep- tance. shirts or pillars in the com- nated by teachers and other When asked about the mons; the initiative has staff members. In the future, monthly awards, she said, grown into a monthly pro- it is likely that students will “This is new, so we kind of gram to recognize individual at North? start choosing among them want to see what it will turn students. who best demonstrates the out to be.” The North Nine “has its of words, nine words were trait of the month. The North Nine is still an roots in our school’s ongo- chosen to become the North Every month will repre- evolving idea, Mr. Huggins Christy Brady Breuer Seeliger ing campus improvement Nine: Acceptance, Respon- sent a different word from said. These characteristics and beautification efforts,” sibility, Respect, Character, the North Nine. The words provide an anchor point to Mr. Huggins said. The goal Achievement, Excellence, will occur each month in provide a focus on what is of North Nine is to represent Compassion, Integrity, and alphabetical order. A per- valuable to North students character traits an Appleton Perseverance. son from each grade level is and staff. North student should exhibit. After deciding on the nec- nominated if they noticeably The nine core traits can be Abbey Colin Mr. Huggins helped direct essary traits that students display the trait. found on posters throughout Larsen Jackson the project by surveying and should exhibit, the next step Abbey Larsen, a junior, the school and on the pillars consulting about traits with was to form a plan on how was recently nominated by in the cafeteria. Award re- the Principal’s Cabinet, ad- to communicate them, Mr. a staff member as one of cipients will receive a North ministrators, and staff to Huggins said. the students to represent the Nine T-shirt and will have form a list of characteristics. The idea led to a monthly North Nine trait of Accep- their photograph displayed Deion Dimitri After reviewing hundreds nomination of Appleton tance. across from student services. Chambers Taoko NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Volume XIX Issue III Page 2 In Brief North gives blood to give back Literary magazine By Katherine Hackney club restarted and Megha Uberoi Since 2009 there has not Blood drives happen year been a literary magazine round at Appleton North, at North. However, that and they are one of many changes this year. opportunities to give back to Advised by Mr. Her- the community. rmann, this club aims to Every day people need resurrect the magazine blood transfusions at hos- which was run consecu- pitals. Local volunteers, tively at North for many including high school stu- years. dents, provide the blood Seeking literary and ar- used in medical operations. tistic work from students The most recent blood drive both inside and outside the was on Wednesday, Oct. 16 club, they hope to have the and the next blood drive is magazine released by the scheduled for Dec. 18. end of the year as a collec- To be applicable to give tion of students’ published blood you have to be 16 work. Submissions will be years old with parental con- accepted now and until ear- ly spring. sent to donate or 17 years Lauren Keenan and others fill out forms to participate in the blood drive. Donors If interested in taking of age. The blood donated must be 16 with parental consent to give blood. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand at local drives goes to lo- part in this up-and-coming cal hospitals such as Apple- “I know if I were ever in a situation where activity, contact Mr. Her- rmann or Mrs. Milheiser in ton Medical Center, Theda I would need blood, I would feel grateful Clark Medical Center, and the library. St. Elizabeth’s hospital. there were people willing to help without even knowing me personally.” At the donation, a vol- Noctiluca receives unteer will give one pint -Elizabeth Floodstrand, senior of blood. Senior Elizabeth journalism award Floodstrand donated her first need blood, I would feel Achievement. On Oct. 18, the Noctilu- pint of blood during the win- grateful there were people Even though Elizabeth was Steven Logemann do- ca received the All-KEM- ter of her junior year when willing to help without even concerned about the needle nates blood inside the PA award from the Kettle she was eligible. Since it was knowing me personally, and needed to draw blood, she blood mobile. The blood Moraine Press Association, the holidays, she thought it the option to become a gal- continued with all the prepa- goes to local hospitals in the top award at the KEM- would help her community. lon grad doesn’t hurt either,” ration and paperwork for her Appleton. Photo by Eliza- PA journalism conference. beth Floodstrand After every donation, said Floodstrand. first donation. Her mindset A majority of the news- Floodstrand feels better The gallon grad is a spe- was that if she didn’t like paper’s editors and con- about herself and what she cial award program given to it the first time or couldn’t To give blood tributors attended the con- has selflessly done. students who donate eight handle it, then she would not The next blood drive is ference at UW-Whitewater Students may give back to times prior to their gradu- have to do it again. Dec. 18. If you are inter- where they not only re- their community by volun- ation. If a student donates “The needle hasn’t had ested, contact Mrs. Baker ceived the award, but at- teering to donate blood eight pints of his or her too much of an effect on me or Mrs. Vandenheuvel, tended classes and sessions “I donate to help my com- blood, he or she would re- after that first time,” said and listen for announce- led by leaders in the jour- munity. I know if I were ever ceive a One Gallon Pin and Floodstrand. “It definitely ments regarding the nalism field. in a situation where I would a Gallon Grad Certificate of gets easier.” blood drive in December. - Noctiluca Staff Correction Key Club donations help children in need In the October article about Homecoming on By Nora Ptacek organization; therefore, tive and actually set up the Page 1, Noctiluca incor- Every year around Hal- Appleton North’s chapter whole process.” rectly reported that profits loween, Key Club uses trick isn’t alone in the effort to When asked about how from the dunk tank would or treating as a fundraising raise money for UNICEF. they organize the trick or be donated to charity. Stu- opportunity. However, Key In fact, Key Clubs across treating Mrs. Pynenberg dent Council said profits Club isn’t asking for candy. the country have made fun- said, “There’s so much more from the dunk tank were to Instead, they ask for dona- draising a competition in to it than just going around help support the club. tions to a nationwide char- which Appleton North has and go around; it’s just like to houses. It is making sure Additionally in the article, ity called UNICEF. earned various badges rec- trick-or-treating but instead that every neighborhood is Mr. Huggins, not Gabby UNICEF’s (United Na- ognizing their efforts. of getting candy you either covered and not overlap- Kiefer, commented about tions International Chil- Last year Appleton ask for coins or ask for a do- ping other neighborhoods how there was no specific dren’s Emergency Fund) North’s Key Club raised nation to UNICEF,” Bryson and just the structure and dress code at the dance, mission is to ensure special over $600. Key Club Presi- said. organization and knowing but students needed to be protection for the most dis- dent Andrea Bryson de- Mrs. Pynenberg, the that there’s so much more careful with their choice of advantaged children, vic- scribed her experience trick- Key Club advisor, shared that goes on behind the attire, and that chaperones tims of war, disasters, ex- or-treating for UNICEF. her thoughts on the trick- scenes that make it success- would turn people away for treme poverty, all forms of “We have about four or-treating for UNICEF as ful. And to see kids stepping inappropriate dress. violence and exploitation, groups of kids and they are well. “I think it’s great to up and doing that is pretty and those with disabilities. in groups of about four to see kids get involved. I like awesome,” Mrs. Pynenberg Key Club is a national six and they get a little box to see them take the initia- said. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Volume XIX Issue III Page 3 Noctiluca Editorial Upcoming Kwik Trip brings opportunities to North students

Since day one of school, know that a competition many of which would be heads have turned to watch number of will invari- available to North students. ground breaking beneath people ap- ably benefit “The family that owns the heavy machinery, a roof proached consumers, company doesn’t keep the raised over incomplete gas them about especially money; 40 percent of all the wells, and the unmistakable it,” Zietlow students at profits are given back to the sign, “Kwik Trip” set in place said. “They Appleton co-workers as bonuses at the near North’s JJ entrance. were not in- North. end of the year,” said Zietlow. Although standing mere terested in Kwik According to WorkplaceDy- yards away from the CITGO selling it.” Trip’s em- namics, Kwik Trip is the 21st convenience store often vis- The cur- phasis on best company to work for in ited by North students during rent loca- making its the United States, and pro- free periods, the contrasting tion was own food vides shares in property own- venues and practices of the eventually from scratch ership to employees of five upcoming Kwik Trip bring settled upon The upcoming Kwik Trip will employ about 30 individu- could prove years or more. forth an entirely new menu of because of als, possibly including North students. Photo by Sam Allen useful to Debating the merits of the options. its ease of those look- new Kwik Trip against those “It’ll be here towards the frontal access, and is part of a field, Zietlow said of the de- ing to explore lunch options of the existing convenience end of the year,” said Kwik 20-acre “mini-development” velopment that “there will besides the school’s “hot or store is not important to Trip Director of Real Estate bordering North along JJ. certainly be a number of ad- cold.” “We have our own dis- North students. As during the Hans Zietlow. According to Although currently an empty ditional retail stores and offer- tribution center, and so most appearance of any new busi- Zietlow, plans for the Kwik ings in there.” of the products that you pur- ness, changes are bound to Trip had been in the works “40 percent of all the To some, it may seem ex- chase in our store were pro- come. But if they come in the since about 1999, and had cessive to have two gas sta- duced at Kwik Trip and deliv- form of jobs, meals, or what- included the possibility of profits are given back to tions with no distance in be- ered fresh every day,” Zietlow ever else may spring from the buying the adjacent CITGO. the co-workers.” tween. But the nature of the said. remaining development, it is “As far as the purchase of - Hans Zietlow project is about much more Moreover, each new Kwik difficult to argue that giving the CITGO, I’m sure that we than gasoline. Trip location opens up about more options to North stu- approached them about it. I To Zietlow, this kind of 30 jobs with good benefits, dents is a bad thing.

Point Versus: Counterpoint By Anne Marie Medema By Kiya Govek sions in Congress would run People not much more smoothly, but ar- First let me state this: I am Say you sit down in class and guments, rather than universal not a people person, at all, in worth the the teacher is ready to begin the agreement, stimulate ideas and any form. I have never been bother lesson, but this one kid in the creative thinking. Moderate one and never will be. I don’t back corner just won't shut up. conflict between groups is vital hate people, I just sometimes What do you do? Are you the for productive society. get fed up with people and that People are automatic fol- one talking to them? Do you sit One might argue that these often leads to dislike. lowers without identity. quietly in your seat because you identities create the group men- Let’s face it, we the people Photo from usa.gov were planning to nap anyway? tality that ensnares humans to can be annoying. Every single swim in the opposite direction. Do you whip around and yell, mindlessly go with the flow. one of us can be annoying at People have the spectacu- “Will you shut the [heck] up?” This is something that I believe one point in life, although be- lar ability of being annoying There are probably multiple we must work to overcome, ing annoying definitely hap- and inconsiderate to others. people for each of those options both individually and as a soci- pens more than once. I just It seems it is built into human smiling and thinking, “Yep, ety. However, every functional don’t like being around people. nature. For example, when I’m that's totally right.” Me, I'm group must have followers as I prefer to avoid human con- sitting unassumingly in class, the sit-quietly-and-wait type. well as a leader, as they are in- tact and curl up in a corner of a there is always another group There are so many different terdependent. A leader without room with a book. of people talking really loud. types of people in one school, followers is an outcast, but fol- There are many reasons for People are trying to get home- let alone the world, that there lowers without a leader create this. People have this group work done and they can’t, be- are bound to be conflicts. Yet chaos. The problem with group mentality thinking; they follow cause not matter how far they amongst these conflicts humans the leads that other people set try to sit away from them they Photos from usa.gov still manage to maintain a rela- for them. People can hear that group tively functioning society and follow others “People can get so of people. I’m befriend others. even though not saying The clashing identities of dif- some of those caught up in following that the people ferent groups will inevitably actions really others that they lose have to stop lead each group to look down aren’t the best their sense of identity.” talking but upon the others as annoying, examples to please, for the antisocial, shallow, or mis- People are interdepen- follow. People can sake of others, just guided. However, without these dent, and society requires get so caught up in following quiet down. If I am the one that differing perspectives society followers and leaders. others that they lose their sense is being loud, please tell me - I would be much worse. Imag- Photo from usa.gov of identity. They become au- won’t be offended at all. ine, for example, that every tomatic followers of whatever Also, people laughing at oth- single person on earth wore the mentality rises when individu- everyone else is doing. No one ers when they make mistakes is same clothing, listened to the als neglect their responsibility branches out and forms their rude and terrible. We all make same music, or liked the same to act as the conscience of the own opinions. No one seems mistakes. When someone says subject. We could end up with group and start to blindly fol- to stand out and do something billions of authors and not one different. People don’t seem to See Medema, page 4 single doctor. Granted, deci- See Govek, page 4 OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Volume XIX Issue III Page 4 Let your voice Medema, People not worth Govek, People worth the bother, be heard the bother, from page 3 from page 3 The Noctiluca staff gra- something and it doesn’t come day, five days a week, for nine low. When that happens, people progressive ideas. By idolizing ciously accepts any letters to out right, why do people laugh? months. Even if someone is one such as Rosa Parks or Mahatma the leaders in society, we ignore the editor which will be pub- To them it might make sense of the nicest people I will ever Gandhi must break from the the importance of the followers lished as space allows. Please or they might have just said meet, they can still grate my throng of followers to instigate who support those leaders. We limit submissions to no more it wrong. It can hurt people’s nerves. change. lament the depravity of terror- than 250 words. Anonymous feelings when others laugh at Can we all have a little more By focusing on a pessimis- ists who bomb a marathon or submissions will not be them. respect for each other, maybe tic view of human society, we the Twin Towers, but forget the printed and all writing is sub- One last way in which being take into consideration what often fail to see the good in altruism of those who rush in to ject to editing via our policy around others can be exhaust- other people ask? To me, peo- people. We fail to see that the help. Humans have an almost statement below. All letters to the editor can be dropped ing: all the prejudice and judg- ple are not the best thing to same conflicts which cause surprisingly large capacity to off in the designated folder ing in school can get to a per- be around all the time. I guess mild irritation in school or in care for others, even if alarm- on the door of the Publica- son. We have to go to school that’s why people say “every- the government are the foun- ist news stories may try to per- tions Lab at the south end of with each other eight hours a thing in moderation.” dations of diverse culture and suade you otherwise. the LMC, or e-mailed to Mr. Ramponi, the staff advisor, at: [email protected]. Common bicyclists in constant danger wi.us. By Alek Combs Cars are required by law to slow people in life, but you down that much. Yes it can Noctiluca Mission give bicycles three feet of can’t run someone over with be annoying, but it is just Statement A few weeks ago, as a clearance while passing. Yes, your cart in a grocery store something that has to be dealt To publish news, informa- friend and I were riding south this can be annoying, but just because they are in your way. with. tion, entertainment and opin- on Ballard a driver passed us because someone is going Why should driving be any The city of Appleton is ion articles about students, in the same lane, mere inches slow in front of you does not different? home to many bicyclists, in- faculty and administration separating us from the car. As give you the How long cluding the students here at activities, interests and poli- the car passed us the woman right to run “You can’t run someone does it actu- Appleton North. Bicyclists cies. Our goal is to main- riding in the passenger seat them over. ally take to are humans too, and fel- tain high ethical standards over with your cart in a and provide a public forum yelled at us, telling us that we There are grocery store because pass a bicy- low students. You would not for free and responsible ex- should be riding on the side- plenty of oth- clist? Three want to kill someone or, even pression of student views. walk. er times when they are in your way.” seconds? That worse, damage your car just The newspaper strives for This act was not only very you have to -Alek Combs is not going because you wanted to get a high level of competency rude, but it was also illegal. deal with to slow you somewhere quickly. and welcomes diversity of scope, depth and breadth of coverage in order to heighten Cheers and Jeers mutual understanding and By Sam Allen Editorial Staff awareness through our entire Monica Stoeger...... Senior Editor-In-Chief school community. Maya Murzello...... Junior Editor-In-Chief

Megha Uberoi...... News Editor Noctiluca Sam Allen...... Opinions Editor Policy Statement Alek Combs...... Features Editor Published nine times per Cheers Jeers year, the student newspa- Caroline Augustine...... Culture Editor per of Appleton North High The Noctiluca- For win- National Sleep Comfort Julia Lammers...... Centerspread Editor School is a public forum in ning something. Again. Month- For having nothing Miller Jozwiak...... Sports Editor which its student editorial Tryhards. to do with the “lives” of av- Elizabeth Floodstrand...... Photography Editor board makes decisions re- Arpita Wahal...... Copy Editor erage students. garding its contents. Mr. Ramponi...... Advisor Unsigned editorials ex- Christmas ads already- press the views of the ma- People weren’t even this The unkemptness of the jority of the editorial board. eager for Christ’s birth the Pub Lab- There is a bag Contributors Letters to the editor are wel- first time around. of trail mix there rumored comed and will be published Sam Allen Elizabeth Floodstrand as space allows. to have been around since Letters must be signed, No-shave November- before the school was even Caroline Augustine Kiya Govek although the staff may with- Feel as Wisconsin’s first built. Colton Bennett Miller Jozwiak hold the name in certain cir- settlers felt, braving the Kate Bennett Julia Lammers cumstances. winter months with little The weather that is nor- Payton Blessing Anne Marie Medema The paper reserves the Rachel Brosman Maya Murzello right to edit letters for gram- more than their wits and a mal in every way- Nothing mar and clarity, and all letters healthful beard. to read here, carry on. Zaynab Brown Justus Oesterreich are subject to laws governing Alek Combs Elise Painton obscenity, libel, privacy, and People tripping on Stipulations on free Caroline Duncombe Lauren Sassi disruption of the school pro- things that aren’t there- apps- Sadly I do not yet Elise Edwards Megha Uberoi cess, as are all contents of the Becca Finger Arpita Wahal paper. It’s the little things in life have a firstborn to offer the Opinions in letters are that make it worthwhile. Or newest DJ mix board. David Fisher not necessarily those of the the big things, depending The Noctiluca is also available online. staff, nor should any opinion on the fall. Bugs invading your expressed in a public forum house to escape their inev- Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north. be construed as the opinion or policy of the Appleton Neat water conservation itable frost-laden demise- North High School adminis- techniques- Coordinate It’s more sad than anything. tration, unless so attributed. group showers and teeth- The Noctiluca reserves brushings. Baby carrots- Nobody the right to publish content in should have a confused look both print and online format. Terrible stand-up co- on their face when confront- Contact Information medians- What’s up with ed with big boy carrots. Appleton North High School them, am I right or am I 5000 N. Ballard Road right? How about that air- Appleton, WI 54913 line food? Phone: (920) 832-4300 FEATURES Appleton , Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Page 5 Student Spotlights By Colton Bennett Two students inspired to write, publish own comedic novel By Colton Bennett

Tye Swokowski and Chris Cudnowski, Appleton North juniors, became published authors of their debut novel ,The Annals of Holden Se- cretbees. The book was sent through the final steps of the publish- ing process last August. Photo by Colton Bennett Photo by Colton Bennett Their first piece of pub- Name: David Fisher Name: Maddie Schilling lished work covers the story Grade: Junior of young Holden as he tries Grade: Freshman Hobbies: Writing and per- Hobbies: Listening to music, to beat the odds and come up forming music, theatre, draw- with the cash to pay for his tennis, blogging on Tumblr ing, Pintrest, dancing, being Favorite Class: English mother’s vital cancer treat- Alex Hasse’s twin ment procedure. Quote: “The geek shall Favorite Artists/Bands: Cho- inherit the Earth.” –David This book is not a tragedy, pin and The Irrepressibles however, and displays many Tennant Quote: “We may profess to Chris Cudnowski and Tye Swokowski wrote their What we should know about aspects of a great comedic book, The Annals of Holden Secretbees, in 30 days. know the heart, but in essence piece. her: “I’m not THAT BAD of is beyond our reach. We’re The book can be checked out at the library. Photo by a freshman.” The original inspiration both ignorant- as oblivious as for this book, as it is stated in Colton Bennett when we began.” –Ansem the the cover, was Mr. Edmonds, to write a 25,000 word novel “We gave the next chapter’s Wise to Xehanort: Kingdom their ninth grade English for the project,” explained writer a five to seven word Hearts II teacher. Cudnowski, “and eventually summary, and we had to go They became interested in Tye and I decided to partici- off of what we gave each fiction writing after a project pate again, just without the other in this summary.” that involved writing a novel NaNoWriMo website.” This style of writing is through the NaNoWriMo Not only is the accomplish- very unique and gives the (National Novel Writing ment of this publication sig- novel a very interesting feel. Month) program, a program nificant, but also the manner For those who wish to ex- in November where an indi- in which it was written. perience the epic of The An- vidual writes a novel in 30 “I wrote the first chapter, nals of Holden Secretbees, it Photo by Colton Bennett days. Chris wrote the second chap- can either be checked out in the school library or bought Name: Michael Lammers “This all started when Mr. ter, I wrote the third chapter, Edmonds lovingly forced us and so on,” explained Tye. on Amazon for $9. Grade: Sophomore Photo by Colton Bennett Hobbies: Playing guitar, Name: Ally Springstroh drums, alto sax, photoshop Grade: Senior editing, snowboarding, gam- Hobbies: Tech for theatre Homecoming Mishaps ing Favorite Class: Science Favorite Class: Graphic Arts Favorite Songs: “Demons” Favorite Bands: Blink 182, by Imagine Dragons, “Count- Angels and Airwaves, May- ing Stars” by One Republic, day Parade, All Time Low “Closer to Love” by Matt Quote: “Be yourself.” Kearney –Unknown Quote: “Do or do not. There Also: He is in a band called is no try.” –Yoda “Punch Bunny”, in which he TV Show: “The Walking plays the drums. Dead”

By Kate Bennett By Lauren Sassi Where did powderpuff come from anyway? By Payton Blessing

The origin of powderpuff dates back to World War II. The first girls’ football game was played on October 20th, 1945. During this time many school events were eliminated due to the war. Students lost such traditions as boys’ football games and school dances so they decided to do something about it. Due to the fact that the prime age for young men to be drafted into the war was during their high school years, there were no longer football games because every able young man was drafted. In an attempt to try to save some of the traditions high school students have always held dear, the girls decided to have their own event. They chose to take the boys’ places on the field and, with anyone who was willing, had their own homecoming football game as close to the original as possible. The event got its name from the powder puff, which is used to apply face powder. -Wikipedia

Kimberly powderpuff an all-school event By Zaynab Brown

While powderpuff may not this year. tackle. Halftime is included, this year, including a chipped be affiliated with the adminis- Kimberly powderpuff games and each team gets the oppor- tooth. Although not in the tration at North, in neighbor- take place on the practice field tunity for two timeouts. Fresh- same realm as broken bones, ing districts such as Kimberly at the high school. Some of the man play sophomores first, it serves as reminder that the it is very much a school wide male football players volun- followed by juniors versus se- event carries a fair amount of event. Students welcome it as teer to be the coaches for each niors. risk for those choosing to par- a time for peer bonding and team and even the principal Practices are held the Sun- take. spirit building. gets involved. The staff is there day before the official game. Each grade is allowed the Here at North, only juniors to keep everyone in order be- Teams get together to learn opportunity to purchase a and seniors play girls football, cause it is a school-sanctioned the rules and plays from their T-shirt made by the student or powderpuff. At Kimberly, event, unlike North’s games. coaches. council. The T-shirts are then all grades are allowed to par- “A few teachers helped Powderpuff games do not approved by the administra- ticipate in the event. monitor the game and the prin- come without the risk of in- tion, just like at North. “Everybody is allowed to cipal was there as a coach and jury. Despite practices, the out- play and freshman play soph- called some penalties for fun,” “If they are in a fall sport, come is not a surprise, accord- omores and juniors play se- said Lucy Zeihen, a junior at sometimes coaches ban them ing to Rachel Van Handel. niors,” said Kimberly junior Kimberly, in an e-mail. from going,” said Avalon Wa- “Generally the refs allow the Rachel Van Handel in an e- The games are run with two vernuk, at student at Kimberly seniors to win because it is a mail. Van Handel participated quarters and played with flags, High School. tradition.” in powderpuff at Kimberly making it less dangerous than Two minor injuries occurred

Senior and junior girls face off at this year’s annual powderpuff game on Oct. 13. Seniors wear rainbow tye-dye and juniors are wearing blue. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand Editor’s Note: Homecoming is in fact over, but some questions remain regarding traditions such as powderpuff, an annual event that is not officially endorsed by the school. In this Centerspread, Noctiluca looks at this yearly event at North and at a neighboring school. Share your opinion regarding the future of powderpuff at North by taking an online poll at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3L8L9HT

The powderpuff game was played on Oct. 13 at an off-campus site. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand Powderpuff not a school-sanctioned event By Julia Lammers one of the reasons that injuries only the girls were involved in police came to Roosevelt and Girl’s football, or powder- occur when girls play powder- the game, but the police were broke up the party.” puff, has never been a school puff. Unlike boy’s football, present at one point as well. Mr. Thaldorf said that he re- sanctioned event at Appleton there are no helmets, some- It set a precedent for the ad- members parents being upset North. The violence of the times resulting in concussions. ministration’s involvement in [over the rough play], but the game and lack of protective Shoulder pads are also absent powderpuff. Terrence Witt- school could not do anything gear are reasons that the ad- at games. man, a math teacher at North about it because the game was ministration does not sponsor This year, there were two was present at the first game. not on school grounds. the activity. James Huggins, injuries as a result of the pow- “Some of the boys, who Mr. Wittman also said that principal of Appleton North derpuff game. Becca Finger, were coaching the girls, asked the issue of making powder- High School, does not want a junior, dislocated her finger. me if they could use line mark- puff a school-sanctioned event to be liable for injuries or pro- Claire VanHandel, also a ju- ers for the game because I was comes up often. mote the rough tackle football nior, broke her collarbone, re- a football coach at Roosevelt. “If it was flag football, that is a part of the homecom- sulting in surgery. I went to the game and I didn’t something like this might be ing tradition each year. The None of the senior girls sus- enjoy it at all. It was very approved. But because it gets first game played with North tained serious injuries. rough, the girls were tackling, rough and there’s no equip- students set the precedent for obviously. I don’t remember if ment, the school can’t be li- the administration’s decision Scrambled or sunny side up? anyone got hurt, but I didn’t able.” not to endorse the event. A look at the first powder- like it. I said ‘I’m never go- “There have been students puff game played at North ing to any of these again’, in the past who have gotten The first girl’s football game and I haven’t. There was an injured and have gotten hurt played by North students was egg fight after, and the police when they played in a tackle played at Roosevelt. Accord- came, but I was gone then. I football game between girls. ing to Jim Thaldorf, the band got my line markers and got It’s just not something that we teacher at Appleton North, the out of there, but I heard about want to promote. Girls do get tradition of powderpuff was the egg fight after. And it hap- injured,” said Mr. Huggins. brought over from East or West pened, there was definitely A lack of protective gear is when the school opened. Not proof that it happened. So the Photo illustration by Julia Lammers.

Senior and junior girls face off at this year’s annual powderpuff game on Oct. 13. Seniors wear rainbow tye-dye and juniors are wearing blue. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Page 8 Horoscopes Teacher Feature: Ms. Haskell By Kate Bennett By Zaynab Brown Capricorn Taurus December 23-January 19 April 21-May 21 Ms. Hilary Haskell, a Law- Virgo Take a step back and smell Keep your eyes peeled, a rence graduate, has joined August 22-September 22 the roses. Life is flying by, but new friend is coming your way. the North staff this year as an You’re a sociable person. that doesn’t mean you can’t Open your mind to the new English Language Learners When you’re not doing home- slow down every once in a possibilities. teacher. work, spend time with friends while. Take the initiative to For her first year teaching, instead of hanging out at notice the small things in life. Gemini Ms. Haskell hopes to leave home. May 22-June 21 her students with the idea that Aquarius There’s a creative spark in “they can grow their own com- Libra January 20-Februrary 19 you this month. Put your talent munity.” She wants them to September 23-October 23 The people around you might to good use and pick up the pen believe in themselves and to An old friend will make a have hidden motives. Don’t or the paintbrush and get start- know that “they can do any- comeback this month, so make hesitate to give the benefit of ed. You might be surprised with thing they put their mind to.” sure to be there for them. the doubt but stay alert. the results. As a native of Oconomowoc, ate about her work. She strong- Ms. Haskell had a very differ- ly believes that “language is Scorpio Pisces Cancer ent high school experience the foundation for growth.” October 24-November 22 February 20-March 20 June 22-July 22 from the one offered at North. She enjoys being in the class- The alignment of the stars Think before you speak Daydreaming really isn’t all “For one thing, my school room and “loves helping stu- suggests that this a lucky or you just might regret it. that bad. Zone out for a few didn’t offer ELL at all,” she dents grow inside and outside month. Don’t walk by that There’s power in words but minutes in class and give your said. She was first exposed to of the classroom.” penny on the ground, take also danger. brain a break. You’ll feel better the subject when she began By working here this year, some risks. They very well afterwards. college. She worked in the Ms. Haskell hopes that she can might work out in your favor. Aries ELL community, volunteering help her students make con- March 21-April 20 Leo and teaching its members. nections, as well as discover Sagittarius School is in full swing. Don’t July 23-August 21 Her full love for the subject connections on their own. She November 23-December 22 be afraid to step out of your Don’t overthink things. was developed while studying wants to see her kids make im- Love is in the air! Tell your comfort zone and try a new Sometimes acting on instinct abroad in Ecuador and Guate- provement this year, both in crush how you feel or maybe club or activity. You might be is the best way to go. Look in mala. academic studies, and in self- drop some hints. surprised. your heart for the answers. Ms. Haskell is very passion- confidence. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Page 9 Staff and students share fall fashion tips be content with jeans and a By Rachel Brosman Mrs. Camber: “I love sweatshirt.” jeans, hoodies, football, N: What summer pieces This month, I inter- Halloween decorating.” do you still find yourself viewed people around Ap- Uslabar: “My favorite wearing? pleton North to get a feel thing about fall is the Mrs. Camber: “I’ll wear for everyone’s own weather. It’s pretty my Tee shirts and tank opinions, consid- much perfect for ev- tops, but under sweaters, of ering fashion is so erything.” course, since it’s always so individualistic in Sina: “My favor- cold at school.” nature. ite thing about fall Uslabar: “There’s this We want you These interview- Do you have fashion Ethan would have to be white and red striped tee ees included Mrs. Uslabar questions or want to be how beautiful every- “My favorite thing about that I still like to wear.” Camber, the fash- interviewed for the next thing is outside. The fall would have to be Sina: “I definitely still ion and interior de- article? Contact Rachel weather is perfect for how beautiful everything wear tank tops, under sign teacher here at Brosman via facebook. walking around and is outside. The weather sweaters or sweatshirts of school, Ethan Usla- the changing leaves is perfect for walking course.” bar, a sophomore, are impossible to ig- around and the chang- N: If you had no price ably purchase my clothes at and Rachel Sina, a nore.” ing leaves are impos- limit, where would you buy Urban Outfitters and Amer- freshman. Mrs. N: What do you sible to ignore.”- Rachel your clothes, and is there ican Apparel. I’d probably Luckily, they all Camber wear to school when Sina anything specific from buy some button-ups and have a good sense you have barely any there that you would buy? sweaters.” of style and were time to get ready? FamilyFun Magazine/MCT Mrs. Camber: “Defi- Sina: “If I didn’t have willing to answer Mrs. Camber: time to get ready, I usually nitely, I would go shopping a price limit, I would re- some questions “I still have to look wear whatever is clean.” on 5th Avenue in Manhat- ally like to include more about themselves professional because Sina: “If I’m short on tan. I would have to get details and accessories in and their personal Rachel Sina I’m teaching, so time in the morning, I’ll one karat diamond earrings my wardrobe. I don’t know style. I’ll wear nice jeans with a wear whatever I can find. from Tiffany’s and a real if there’s a specific place I The Noctiluca: What is sweater, ballet flats, and a Usually I’m indecisive if Louis Vuitton bag.” would shop, but I’d defi- your favorite thing about headband.” time permits, but if I wake Uslabar: “If I had no nitely be more creative and fall? Uslabar: “If I have little up late or something, I’ll price limit, I would prob- outgoing.”

What’s on your playlist?

By Rachel Brosman

Connor Zilisch Carlos Cardoza Kristen Steinike Caitlin VanHaren Mrs. Dechant Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Teacher

• “ Wild for the Night” • “N.I.B.” • “Counting Stars” • “Breezeblocks” • “Roar” - A$AP Rocky - Black Sabbath - One Republic - Alt-J - • “Lose Yourself” • “Hallowed Be • “Where it Goes” • “Flightless Bird, • “Angel” - Eminem Thy Name” - The Gray Havens American Mouth” -Jack Johnson • “Holy Grail” - Iron Maiden • “Silver” -Iron & Wine • “Lose Yourself” - Jay-Z and Justin Tim- • “Master of the Puppets” - The Gray Havens • “Pompeii” -Eminem berlake -Metallica • “Gray Flowers” - Bastille • “Holland Road” • “Bugatti” • “The Sentinel” - The Gray Haven • “Q.U.E.E.N.” -Mumford & Sons - Ace Hood - Judas Priest • “Fallout” - Janelle Monde • “Hotel California” • “Berzerk” • “The Ocean” - Marianas Trench • “Million Dollar Bills” -The Eagles - Eminem - Led Zepplin • “Autumn Leaves” - • “Somewhere Over • “Love Me” • “Raining Blood” -Ed Sheeran • “ Blue Jeans” the Rainbow” - Lil Wayne - Slayer - Lana Del Rey -Israel CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Page 10 One Act competitors perform in Neverland By Elise Edwards It’s One Act season. Have Commentary you ever wanted to see an elaborate show (set, sound, ily, the One Act cast and crew lights, and costumes included) consider themselves a team whisked on and off stage in and work together to get the only forty minutes? Look no job done. further. Many high school students Students in this year’s aren’t too knowledgeable One Act edition of Peter Pan about the competitive nature worked to trim the two hour of One Act, so here is a great show down to the forty minute chance to learn and possibly requirement, and to construct decide to get involved in next a set that could easily appear year’s production. and dissolve in less than five The three levels of competi- minutes. tion are district, sectionals, and Though most people believe state. Judges at each level de- that the story of Peter Pan aims termine whether a group pro- solely to entertain children, ceeds to the next, and awards this theatrical rendition of the are given at the state level to book also provides bone-chill- recognize exceptional produc- ingly truthful portrayals of the tions. minds of children and adults Hook and Pan engage in a fight to the death. Which will win? Impressively, North’s teams alike. Each person viewing the Photo by Kris and Bruce Danz have won Critic’s Choice (one show can take something dif- Hook. Lost Boys, Indians, and adventure in no time at all. while the show is in progress. of the highest One Act honors) ferent away from it, from the Pirates take part in a wild hunt The technical aspects that go The level of intensity and fo- for the past fourteen consecu- desire to fly to a greater ap- around the island—some for into the One Act design are of- cus backstage is stunning. tive years. Tony Dix, senior, preciation of the roles mothers fear, some for protection, and ten elaborate and painstaking, Joey Krohlow, junior, who feels that “carrying this honor play. some for vengeance. but make for a stunning back- plays Captain Hook, describes is very stressful. Dealing with It also provides viewpoints Alyssa Rogoff, junior, plays drop for an equally stunning his experience backstage, “The everything that goes on, your from multiple character groups Michael, the youngest of the show. In past One Act produc- backstage atmosphere is really senior class does not want to through the use of a central Darling children. Rogoff ex- tions, schools were required to intense. It’s like a chill down be the one to fail.” storyteller. Peter leads the chil- plains, “Michael’s overall set up and take the set down in your spine--you just take a All stress aside, however, dren (Wendy, John, and Mi- objective is to believe. Pe- ten minutes or less, and per- deep breath, and go.” this is an honor unique to chael) to the Neverland, where ter Pan is all about the way a form in less than thirty min- Several scene changes re- Appleton North Theatre. This flying is the main means of child’s mind works—it’s much utes. quire several separate set group of actors and technicians transportation, killing a pirate more complex than you would This year, schools are given pieces as well, which, as one have successfully made it past entails spilling real blood, and think.” forty minutes to use however could imagine, becomes a lot the district level and hopes to no one is spared of the trickery A beautifully spun tale, Peter they desire. Uniquely, the set to transport from one competi- advance through to State. Wish and treachery of Captain James Pan will have you ready for an of Peter Pan is actually built tion location to another. Luck- them all luck, or “break a leg!” Lorde releases ‘’ Recipe of the month: By Elise Painton Through er it be the ability to escape it, If you’ve bothered tuning witty lyrics or be proud of where she comes Pumpkin Bread into the radio recently, chances and hip-hop from. She references the lack are you’ve heard a song that inspired beats, of luxury in “Royals”, “White By Payton Blessing seems to stick out from the rest. Lorde chroni- Teeth Teens”, and “400 Lux” to Everyone knows the tran- The song is: “Royals.” cals the joys, name a few. sition between gorgeous Not only does the song have a upsets, and Not only does she exhibit warm summer days and striking quality, but the story of iconic piec- Ella Yelich- many memories, but she shows the artist might come as a sur- es of being O’Connor is talent through many different brisk cozy fall weather is prise. Ella Yelich-O’Connor, a teen. She the singer of styles—her dreamy pop can a bit difficult this time of also known as Lorde, comes pays tribute Lorde. range from intensity of “Glory year. With this pumpkin Photo by Jessica J. Trevino/ from Auckland, New Zealand, to her friends, and Gore” (“Took a shiner from bread recipe you will be Detroit Free Press/MCT and seems to dominate the crushes, and inspirations, but the fist of your best friend/ It’s snuggling into fall with baking soda, baking powder, charts—at the age of 16. mostly applauds the quickly clear that someone’s got to go,” ease. and salt together. In a sepa- O’Connor began writing at approaching future. “ go hand in Ingredients: rate bowl, mix sugar, vegeta- the age of 13 or 14, and claims In “Ribs,” a dreamy and sen- hand/ that’s why we’re making 2 cups all-purpose flour ble oil, eggs, and vanilla. that her love of reading put her timental track, she mentions the headlines/ you can try and take 2 teaspoons cinnamon Combine mixtures and fold in the place to begin her career expectations that she has being us/ but victory’s contagious”) 1 teaspoon baking soda in the shredded pumpkin and as a /singer. Her a teenager, and the expectations to the simple and loving re- 1/4 teaspoon baking seeds. Once the ingredients powder stunning debut album, “Pure put on her: “This dream isn’t marks in “400 Lux” (“We’re are mixed, pour into a non- 1/2 teaspoon salt Heroine,” was released on feeling sweet/ We’re reeling never done with killing time/ stick 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. 1 1/2 cups sugar If your pan is not non- stick Sept. 27, and received strong through the midnight streets / Can I kill it with you/ “Til the 3/4 cup vegetable oil coat it with butter and flour. support on many social media And I’ve never felt more alone veins run red and blue”, “We 3 large eggs Bake for 1 hour and 15 min- platforms. / It feels so scary getting old.” might be hollow/ But we’re 1 teaspoon vanilla extract utes. A knife should come out Social media has played a Elements of love are cer- brave”). 3 cups shredded fresh clean when inserted into the strong role in the still-growing tainly not left out, either, as she After a beautiful and unique pumpkin bread. success of this songstress. Her recounts the desire to “live in a debut, Lorde seems to hold a 1 cup toasted pumpkin Cool for 15 minutes and November 2012 release, The hologram,” with a former flame promising future and career. seeds turn out onto a cooling rack. Love Club EP, was showcased in “.” Follow- Her contributions are already Directions: Cool completely. For muffins Preheat oven to 325 degrees on Spotify, and by summer, ing this is a nod to her friends breathtaking, and hopefully, at temperature should also be F. Lorde’s music, especially tunes back home in “Team.” such a young age, she can only 325 degrees F., but bake for Sift the flour, cinnamon, 30 minutes. like “Royals,” and “The Love A recurring theme in her mu- bring more to the table in future Club,” had gone viral. sic is the idea of home—wheth- releases. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Page 11 Boys basketball: The chosen ones? By Justus Oesterreich Commentary Appleton North returns many Radtke of Oshkosh North, the This speed in transition is The Appleton North basket- key players from last season All-Conference center is re- where the team will be able to ball season is just around the eventually went on to the including Mike Lukashewich, turning as well. Lukashewich make up for the height. corner. The Lightning went state semifinal game, losing Jared Dudley, Max Johansen, is the only player with height The seniors on this squad 13-10 overall last season, and to Germantown. Ian Gerrity, Kenny Cyracus, to guard these giants. have been waiting for this 10-8 in the tough FVA confer- Unfortunately, the team and Austin Nelson. The Lightning lost the lux- moment since their days in ence. They look to improve can only be described in one Rotation of those seniors ury of dumping the ball into NBBC. They have been re- on both of those records in the word, inconsistent. will most likely be fairly Connor Gross or Frank Van- garded as the class that would upcoming season. Frankly, they played down heavy, but do not be surprised Handel this year on the low turn around Appleton North It will be tough to do so, to their competition last sea- to see junior Liam Mahoney block. They will need to be basketball forever. considering they lost the twin son. They always came ready or sophomore Tony “Matty able to score from the perime- They have this reputation towers of Frank VanHandel to play when facing the class Ice” Mattioli crack the rota- ter this year as a result of that because of the way they tore and Connor Gross. The Light- of the FVA, but that wasn’t tion. loss and their height; that is through the club circuit in ning are also losing great pe- always the case when playing The squad lacks size but the job of Dudley and Gerrity. seventh and eighth grade. rimeter play by Ryan Albers middle of the road teams. hopes to make up for it with They need to space the floor They also play with extreme and Clark Eagan. The Lightning were their speed. This could be a by shooting the three if they confidence and swagger. Last Appleton North showed bounced by Appleton East in concern because of the nu- want any success this season. year’s class mocked them in flashes of brilliance last year the first round of the playoffs, merous big and talented men Expect a frenetic pace on calling them “The Chosen when they took out the num- a team they had beaten twice in the FVA. the offensive side of the ball Ones.” ber three ranked team at the in the regular season. Neenah’s Matt Heldt is gar- this year, much to the delight This year is their last oppor- time, Appleton West, on the If Appleton North wants to nering scholarship looks from of point guard Johansen. The tunity to live up to that expec- Terrors’ home court. improve on their record from all over the country because deceptively quick Johansen tation. Mediocrity does not They also defeated the Os- last year, they must come pre- of his 6’10” frame and touch started most games last year, satisfy them, for they want hkosh North Spartans who pared every night. around the basket. Cooper and loves the fast break. more, much more. Girls swimming: A united team caps a great season By Becca Finger “You really work as a team enjoyment of the sport itself the Michael Phelps once said “I but still work hard on your girls wouldn’t be so dedicated. feel most at home in the water. own,” said Larson. “I love the team and the rush I disappear, that’s where I be- “I wouldn’t have kept swim- you get before every race,” said long.” ming this long without a team Anna Gammons, a first year ju- Evidently the girls on the to share the memories [with],” nior on the team. swim team feel the same way; said Andrea Bryson, a senior “It’s a time where I can think all of them have developed a captain who has been on varsi- because underwater you can’t love for the pool and dedication ty her entire high school career hear anything,” said Bryson. to their team. The team loves to but swimming competitively Being in the water is a time support one another and work The senior swimmers line up for a picture after a her whole life. for the girls to focus and push their hardest to earn personal great season. Photo from Andrea Bryson The girls on the swim team themselves, and their hard victories while moving the team since she was a freshman, a huge role in my success and all agree that it’s who you go work has definitely paid off. team forward. said, “Even though we swim do the same for each other.” to practice with every day and The girls will finish their sea- Mallory Goggans, a senior by ourselves, it’s very much a Junior Abbey Larson loves meets every Tuesday that make son this year with a 2nd place captain who has been on the team sport. The other girls play the unity of the team as well. it fun, but if it weren’t for pure ranking in conference.

Meet the athletes of the month: Volleyball Mackenzie Greisch, Senior Austin Nelson, Senior 1. When did you begin 1. When did you begin playing volleyball? Fresh- playing volleyball? I went man year the sport of vol- out freshman year. leyball intrigued me. I 2. What’s your favorite couldn’t pass up the chance part of the sport? to wear spandex. I really like the laid back en- 2. What’s your favorite vironment and the camara- part of the sport? Scream- derie amongst the team. ing while going through the 3. What’s your best mem- line before games. Not only ory of the sport? Walking do I get jacked, it’s a crowd into the gym before our first pleaser. game at the state tournament 3. What’s your best mem- last year. We had the largest ory of the sport? Launch- crowd of all the teams play- ing the ball from a beautiful ing and the atmosphere was set down to the ground at a Greisch celebrates a regional victory electric. frightening speed then see- with her team. Photo from Halle Giaimo 4. What advice would you ing it hit a girl in the face. give to freshman who have After Nelson’s best volleyball memo- 4. What advice would your lives. their entire career ahead ry. Photo from Austin Nelson you give to freshmen who 5. Who is better you or Austin? Is that of them? They really should have their entire career even a question? Whether we are talk- not be afraid to get out of 5. Who is better Mackenzie ahead of them? Don’t be ing about his “superior lifting prowess,” their comfort zone and try or you? Me. I get to stay in afraid to put yourself out his subpar jumping ability, or speed, I’m something new. You might shape doing what I love every there. Do something with undoubtedly better and always will be. really like it. day! SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2013 Vol. XIX Issue III Page 12 Three brothers. Two dogs. One team. By Miller Jozwiak have to block for him since he isn’t fast enough to beat the Legendary Green Bay defenders by himself. Packers coach Vince Lombar- Hayden: It’s a gift and a di once said “Think of only curse. It’s a gift because I three things: your God, your know more people than a nor- family and the Green Bay mal freshman, but a curse be- Packers-in that order.” cause I get teased a lot. For three young Illinois na- N: Who is the best? tive players on North’s foot- Keegan: Keegan ball team, this comes in a Chase: Chase of course. more literal sense. Hayden: Me because I am Keegan, Chase, and Hayden the only one who touches the Kreul are not only three great ball every play. Plus I’ve been contributors to the program, playing longer and I have they also come from the great joke telling abilities. same bloodline. Keegan, a Senior running back Keegan (Left), junior tight- Favorites Daryl and N: Hayden, how did you get senior, and Chase, a junior, the nickname “Opossum”? end Chase (Middle), and freshman center Hayden Lloyd. Photo by Kerri Kreul both receive playing time at Hayden: It was probably (Right) line up for a homecoming photo. Photo by Kerri the varsity level. The young- my looks or the fact I eat from Kreul est, Hayden, or better known the garbage from time to time. as “Opossum”, is the starting center for North’s freshman cently agreed to an interview. Hayden: Center. Wisconsin. Chase is a ginger When asked which of the team. Noctiluca: When did each of N: What’s it like having two and I have to clock the peo- boys is her favorite, mother Hayden was recently you start playing football? brothers at practice? ple he missed on the line of Mrs. Kerri Kreul said, “Daryl moved up to the varsity prac- Keegan: 4th grade scrimmage. and Lloyd, our family dogs, tice squad for the playoffs, Chase: 3rd grade Keegan: I love playing Chase: It is really nice hav- hands down.” uniting the three brothers Hayden: 1st grade with my brothers. Opossum ing two brothers on the foot- Only time will tell if the onto one team. N: What position do you play? [Hayden] is a rising star at the ball team. I enjoy having competition manifested with- Having three brothers play Keegan: Fullback and slot center position. He is a five Hayden, the number one cen- in this urban Midwest family on the same team is truly a receiver. star athlete with potential to ter on the freshman football will aid North in its mission rare event, so the three re- Chase: Tight end. become a play of the year in team, and Keegan, though I to Camp Randall this season. October sports in review By Miller Jozwiak Would you like to see your photos of Novem- ber sporting events in the next issue? Send them to Miller Jozwiak at miller. allen.jozwiak@gmail. com. You can also submit them on twitter @Nocti- lucaStaff or facebook on the “Noctiluca” page.

Cross Country runners after a meet. Photo from Amy Tegtmeier Senior Mike Lukashewich and junior Kody Fiorito block against Kaukauna at @Noctiluca the triple. Photo from Mike Lukashewich The senior volleyball players gather for a memorable senior night. Photo from Ian Gerrity Staff Three seniors, Samantha Junior girls support the breast cancer awarness pink- Muench, Emily Faster and Lexi out football game. Photo from Talia McLiesh Schwalbach make “S”s with their hands to show their “senior swag.” Photo from Lexi Schwalbach