the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Vol. XX Issue III Online scheduling offers independence By Megha Uberoi The coursebook will be online The switch to Infinite Cam- and the prerequisites to classes pus and the one-to-one technol- so students will be able to check ogy referendum has made the what classes they want. This prospect of online class sched- makes students take ownership uling for next year a viable op- and become advocates for their tion. “Scheduling is a year long future,” said Mr.Pynenberg. process; it never really ends, According to Mrs. Prudom, it just slows down and speeds last year, the school counselors up,” said Mr. Pynenberg. meticulously entered the se- “The change to online niors’ classes to make sure they scheduling will be a gradual meet graduation requirements. process,” said Mr. Pynenberg, “I believe with the gradual “I talked to three other high switch to online scheduling the schools [Kaukauna, Neenah, clerical work will be greatly and DePere] who already have reduced for the school secretar- used Infinite Campus for online ies and counselors,” said Mrs. scheduling and they said for the Prudom. first couple years they took it as Many students understand a slower process.” the benefits of online schedul- Due to the gradual switch Using a Chromebook and FlexiSched, Mrs. Amber Evey Schmidt helps junior ing too. to online scheduling students Noreen Alam in homeroom to schedule her I/E time for the week. Next year, North “I think online scheduling will still be required to fill out students should also be able to use another new program, Infinite Campus, to through Infinite Campus will the course request sheets that schedule their classes for the year. Photo by Paige Beckum be much easier to use for the will be due Dec. 12 according students of Appleton North to Mrs. Julie Prudom, school through the online scheduling front of them and they already into the computer and then because with the new Chrome- counselor. In January, after the process or bring classes down will be signed off by the coun- parents will be able to go into books students will be able to sheets are turned in, the plan to to the LGI and go through the selors and parents. the portal and make sure that check and set their schedule be executed by the guidance de- process with them. “Now with online schedul- is what they want. So it is defi- anywhere in the school, not to partment will be to either go to During the process the stu- ing the students can take own- nitely not a process the students mention at home,” said Brad classrooms and walk students dents will have their sheets in ership of getting that schedule will have to go through alone. Pennings, junior. Standardized testing provides opportunity to grow By Erik Bakken year, most notably with the Standardized tests have “That’s really a ACT Aspire for freshman. Mr. always been held at North, Chad Behnke, the school’s whether the Wisconsin Knowl- theme with Technology Integrator ex- edge and Concepts Exam standardized plains: I helped set up what’s (WKCE) or the Measures of testing this year; we known as a kiosk app on the Academic Progress (MAP) want everyone to... Chromebooks. In general, tests. Both have been in place have the same Chromebooks in kiosk mode only allow one application to at North to provide admin- opportunities.” istration and teachers with a be open at a time; this is need- snapshot of where students -Mr. Dave ed to maintain the integrity of are in learning, but there have Pynenberg, associate questions posed in an online been concerns in the last few principal at environment,” Mr. Behnke year as to whether these tests Appleton North said. can accurately portray stu- He, along with many oth- dents abilities. Thus, several ers, believes that the future of new tests are being offered by prove and how teachers can standardized testing will be North this year. help them in that improvement North’s school report card reflects on several as- affected by changes in tech- The ACT Aspire and the process,” Mr. Pynenberg said. pects of scholastics, including standardized test- nology. But what about the entire ACT will be given, so And not only that, but stan- ing. Both standardized test performance and atten- response from the school com- students will be testing more dardized tests can reflect to the dance are taken into account. View the full report on munity? How do students feel than ever; but there is a posi- state how a school is achiev- the AASD website. Graphic by Erik Bakken about the increased testing in tive side to the hours of stan- ing. Each year, Appleton the 2014-15 school year? dardized tests, said Mr. Dave North receives a report card, ACT participation and per- “It’s a lot of paperwork, but “The general sentiment has Pynenberg, associate principal or a comprehensive analysis formance. Wisconsin seeks we want to make sure that all been good, and we’ve gotten a and testing coordinator at Ap- of how students are doing in to improve ACT performance of our students with disabili- lot of positive feedback about pleton North. school. North currently ranks numbers in high schools by re- ties have the same opportuni- the changes this year,” said “The standardized tests to in the ‘Significantly Exceeds quiring the ACT for all juniors. ties. That’s really a theme with Mr. Pynenberg. North sopho- be offered at North this year Expectations’ category, with Since the state is covering standardized testing this year; more Skye Iwanski agrees. are crucial, because they paint Appleton West and East fall- the nearly $100 cost, students we want everyone to be in the “Although it can be te- a more accurate picture of ing into the ‘Exceeds Expecta- will not have to pay for the same situation and to have the dious to take standardized where a student is for teach- tions’ category. Categories that test. Also, students with dis- same opportunities,” said Mr. tests, I think that the increased ers, parents and for the student factor in to the overall percent- abilities needing special test Pynenberg. amount of testing this year themselves. They will be used age grade are graduation rate, circumstances will be eligible Technology has also been will actually be a good thing.” to find where a student can im- post-secondary readiness, and for testing. integrated into testing this NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Volume XX Issue III Page 2 The Referendum Showcase: Informing the public By Ally Price meaning each student got their their money was going. The Appleton North participat- own. Students in grades 3 second was to visit any of the ed in the AASD Referendum through 8 were given Chrome- schools in the district on No- Showcase on Wednesday, books on a 4:1 ratio, meaning vember 19th and take a tour. Nov. 19. This district-wide that they would have to share; These tours went on through- event aimed to inform the their Chromebooks were to be out the day and was avail- public about the many con- kept on carts at the schools. able to anyone who called the struction projects and tech- The second referendum school and reserved a spot. nological additions to our question asked if voters would The third option was to take schools since this past year. give the district $5 million per the citywide tour, which ran These new additions can be year for “recurring purpos- the morning of the 19th and seen in both our school and es”, which includes “ongoing featured a bus ride to schools schools around the Appleton school building maintenance around the city. This was the Area School District. projects; replacement of in- most extensive option; it al- The AASD paid for these operable technology; and staff lowed guests to visit four improvements using money positions to support technol- schools (East High, Johnston from a referendum voted on ogy training.” This money can Elementary, Madison Middle, earlier this year. On Feb. 18 be used to fix Chromebooks, and West High School) to see of this year, voters were asked PA systems, playgrounds, a variety of projects. to vote on two questions. The building infrastructure, and The Referendum Showcase first asked to give the district more. was a positive event for the district, according to Apple- up to $25 million to pay for In 1995, the Appleton North Student Council led tours While many citizens voted “reconfiguring building en- to pass the referendum, most ton North principal Mr. James of North for community members. In 2014, the refer- trances and classroom spaces don’t know what their money Huggins who said, “There are to improve building security endum showcase allowed for taxpayers to experience is going towards. The district a significant number of capi- and function; updating science the referendum’s firsthand by touring schools in the was hoping to change that by tal improvement projects, as and industrial use; replacing AASD. Archive photo holding a Referendum Show- well as technology upgrades school building windows, Also included in part one are necessary in today’s soci- case. This event showed off and purchases, that occurred generators, and electrical ser- of the referendum was money ety. Personal technology re- the new additions made. across the District as a result vice to improve function and for the Chromebooks. $4 mil- fers to student Chromebooks. There were three ways that of the referendum’s success. energy efficiency; and con- lion of the total budget was The referendum allowed the taxpayers could access the The showcase is one way to struction of additional space set aside for technology. Base school district to purchase Showcase. One way was by invite the community into to meet school operational level technology includes ceil- these for every school in the going online to www.aasdref- schools to see firsthand the needs,” according to the vot- ing projectors, keyboards, and district. High school students erendumprojects.com to get changes and improvements ing ballot. other pieces of technology that received them in a 1:1 ratio, more information about where accomplished.” Obituary: Mike Bond Craft Fair involves students Michael G. “Fuzzy” Bond, black belt in Tae Kwon Do one age 48, passed away on Sun- month before he was diagnosed By Katharine Hackney day, November 16, 2014 sur- with the cancer that eventually The Artisan Faire brings a rounded by his loving family took his life and our hearts. whole spectrum of students and close friends. He was born Mike Bond was a man of together to help raise money on April 18, 1966 in Joplin, honor, loyalty and integrity. to improve Appleton North Missouri, the son of Julie and He was famous for the forlorn athletics. Sharon Bond. Michael gradu- ‘Awwwwww’ that he moaned Student volunteers set up ated from the University of whenever his revered Mizzou the night before and early Missouri with a BS in Educa- Tigers or Kansas City Chiefs in the morning and at 9 a.m. tion in 1989 and MS in Educa- made a mistake. Mike never on Nov. 8 before the doors tion in 1991 and along hurt or judged and he opened. Members from Na- the way met people always forgave. He tional Honor Society, pep who became his clos- dedicated his life to band, and twenty-two dif- est lifelong friends. He his family and mar- ferent Appleton North sport Parents and students volunteer at the artisan fair to was united in marriage riage to Shelly Mi- teams made up the majority raise money North’s athletic teams. It took place on on June 24, 1995 to chalski. He leaves of the student volunteers. Nov. 8. Photo by Julie Bargholtz Michelle “Shelly” Mi- behind a devastated It is fitting that a good ple come up to the stand and and field improvements. This chalski in Festus, Mis- family and a devoted chunk of the volunteers were say, ‘Hey I’ve heard about money was raised from the souri; their marriage group of friends who sport participants since they these before,” she said. $3 entry fee, the concessions, was blessed with two beautiful know that the world was not so receive the brunt of the ben- During the event, Sylvia and the raffle. The raffle prize children. Mike was a middle rich that it could afford the loss efits from this day. Valk walked around and sold from this year’s Craft Fair school and high school instruc- of our beloved ‘Foo’. These different students cookies, all while keeping an was an accumulation of dif- tor of Technology Education in Michael is survived by his worked throughout this bus- eye on the whole event. ferent items from the vendors Missouri for 12 years and upon loving wife of 19 years Shelly, tling day. “It was a lot of work, but that attended. moving to Wisconsin was a two children: Sophia Miranda Isaac Murphy helped set a lot of fun, and it was worth Kayla Berceau appreciated high school instructor of Tech- and Martin John Bond, his fa- up for the craft fair, “I had a it. There was a lot of fun stuff all the work the volunteers put nology Education for Appleton ther, Julie Bond of Bolivar, really good time setting up, to buy!” Mrs. Valk, the co- in because the craft fair was a School District for another 12 MO; two beloved corgis: Jacks and although where the mon- chair of this event, said, “We huge success in her opinion. years. He enjoyed every min- and Murray Bond; grandmoth- ey goes doesn’t affect me, I’m couldn’t do this event without “I had a wonderful time at the ute of teaching and interacting er, Julia Bond of Frontenac, KS; glad I could help my school.” the student support and that of craft fair, and I’m really excit- with his students. parents-in-law, Jerry and Bar- Lauren Hoyer worked on their parents.” ed to see how the money will Mike was a family man who bara Michalski of Beach Park, concessions for swim team This money from the Craft be spent this year,” she said. enjoyed going to his children’s IL, brother-in-law, Michael as well as for National Honor Fair will be used some way activities, fishing with his dad Michalski of Brown Deer, WI; Society. in relation to athletics. This and working in the yard. He and is further survived by many Claire Van Handel sold an money has the potential to Related article was a handyman who excelled amazing friends who enriched assortment of Cheery Cara- touch anywhere from equip- The Craft Fair: a true at carpentry. Mike truly en- his life beyond measure. He mels with her grandmother. ment in the weight room and team effort, pg. 11 joyed watching football with was preceded in death by his “It’s cool when you see peo- uniform purchases to court friends and proudly rocked a mother, Sharon Bond. OPINIONSAppleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Volume XX Issue III Page 3 Noctiluca Editorial Columbus Day is merely recognizing a rapist The national recognition of devastating effects on the in- by announcing it, but he can’t Christopher Columbus through digenous populations of the speak to what happens in the a federal holiday in his name is Americas. In addition to the classrooms. disingenuous and a misinter- diseases introduced, Columbus Some teachers at North do pretation of American ideals. altered the social universe of address Columbus Day, wheth- On the second Monday in the New World by introducing er it be just acknowledging the October we honor a man who slavery.” day, or having a class discus- supposedly discovered the Not only did Columbus and sion, but do teachers and stu- Americas, but with great cost his men bring disease but they dents understand what they are to the indigenous population. also raped women and chil- recognizing? Upon arriving in the Baha- dren and overworked the gen- From the beginning of their mas on Oct. 12, 1492, Colum- eral populous — women had to schooling career, students have bus and his men were greeted drown their children due to lack been taught that Christopher with gifts and hospitality by the of milk, according to Zinn. Columbus is the heroic man indigenous population, the Ar- Harvard historian, Samuel who discovered the Americas. awak. Columbus later wrote in Eliot Morison, wrote in his Even in high school, students his log: book entitled Christopher Co- either don’t discuss the topic, “They would make great Columbus Day occurs on the second Monday in Oc- lumbus Mariner, “The cruel or, if they do, they don’t al- servants… With fifty men we tober. This year it was on Oct. 13. Photo by Nora Ptacek policy initiated by Columbus ways understand the capacity could subjugate them all and and pursued by his successors to which Christopher Colum- make them do whatever we resulted in complete genocide.” bus affected the indigenous want.” That is what Columbus to death. Among the Arawaks, Haiti were dead.” A man like this should not population. and his men proceeded to do. mass suicides began with cas- AP World History teacher, be recognized with a federal If teachers speak on the According to Howard sava poison. Infants were killed Mr. Hermansen, speaks on the holiday, despite the feat he may subject of Columbus day, they Zinn’s A People’s History of to save them from the Span- subject of Columbus, “His un- have accomplished. Principal shouldn’t whitewash the topic the United States, “When the iards. In two years, through knowing transmission of dis- Mr. Huggins expressed that, to and make a rapist out to be a Spaniards took prisoners they murder, mutilation, or suicide, eases to the New World through his knowledge, the school does hero. hanged them and burned them half of the 250,000 Indians on the Columbian Exchange had not recognize Columbus Day Cross Country has always had a chance to be seen By Alex Henwood and Ethan recognition in ev- nothing to keep you on the Danz ery season, from edge of your seat. The innate almost every sport. predictability of running has “Real athletes run miles Jake Iotte, a swim- lost the interest of society. It’s not yards;” a funny quote for mer who gradu- the same thing in mile one as it a sport that measures its dis- ated in 2012, holds is in mile three, and other than tance in kilometers. Every day, numerous records, the occasional pass, the high- whether it’s in the halls, or on won state back-to- light of the race is the four sec- social media, you hear inces- back years, and per onds it takes for the runner to sant complaints about how the the fault of soci- reach the end, cross the finish JV Girls Cross Country team ety, finds himself line, and come to a stop. Not never finds themselves in the with less recogni- very exhilarating. presence of a student section. tion than deserved. That’s not to say anything Now, let it be known that Liam Peebles, who bad about the runners, what this in no way puts cross followed David they do is incredible; constant- country in a negative light, Granatelli, who ly one-upping themselves and as we have the utmost re- followed Bryant reaching new times even they spect for what these runners Becher, who fol- Appleton North students support the football team at their didn’t know possible. They do and the hard work they lowed a long list of game in Bayport on Nov. 7. The theme is ski apparel. Photo by run miles, I run yards, and put in. Nevertheless, the atti- previous wrestlers, Alex Neumann that doesn’t make me any less tude within certain individuals made a state appear- of an athlete than them. They has reached a point where it ance last year. Again, never crying out runners, it’s just the sport they run, and they’re very good at needs to be brought to atten- Yet how many of us showed for attention, or begging to be have chosen to be passionate it. But I, along with the other tion. There’s no reason and no up at their meets, and more im- seen, they play their game with about isn’t what most care to sports out there, run, catch, right for these athletes to put portantly, how many of those just as much pride as the play- watch. throw, jump, push, and go into other sports down or promote athletes pleaded for the spot- ers of the school’s most popu- Thinking in a larger per- physical war with other ath- themselves in a way we don’t light to find them. The Apple- lar sports. You don’t need peo- spective, the American society letes head to head that takes so see fit. ton North Baseball team, a ple to appreciate what you’re as a whole tends to know more much more than just one step There has been a claim that squad who plays America’s doing, as long as you’re doing names of players who play, after another. cross-country is the “most pastime, finds themselves in what you love. or who have played football, The athletes we aspire to notoriously unappreciated front of a crowd who struggles Stemming from the rich rather than those who have be find themselves filled with sport” at Appleton North High to cover the bleachers. athletic history we have at Ap- spent their athletic careers run- integrity; doing what’s right School, but many beg to differ. To say they’re talented is an pleton North, the Cross Coun- ning. when nobody is watching. It To say they are the only sport understatement, graduating at try team seems to bring light to The fact of the matter is doesn’t matter who’s there to go unrecognized is ignorant least one division one athlete their “problem” in manner that that running is not the best to see it happen, all that mat- and oblivious when there’s a per year for the last six straight suggests a changing culture. spectator sport. People would ters is that you’re there, doing student body as talented as the years, with two more division Cross Country has never rather see the big hit, or a time- what you want to do. So I’m one we have. one prospects this year, and been of magnificent popular- ly home run, rather than a run- sorry, but your incessant plea Appleton North has ath- high hopes for the underclass- ity, that’s not to say we have ner who “gets spiked.” There for attention has not changed letes who bring statewide men. not produced some incredible are no big plays, no overtimes, my mind. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Volume XX Issue III Page 4

Noctiluca Mission Statement Point vs. Counterpoint: Published nine times per year, the student newspaper of The Pledge of Allegiance Appleton North High School is a public forum in which its student editorial board makes decisions regarding its con- Every day, say the pledge like we mean it tents. Its mission is to publish By George Kunesh in a country first colonized by news, information, entertain- pilgrims searching for reli- Kelly Bolitho ment and opinion articles gious freedom. The reality is, (left) and Amelia about our community. “With liberty and justice however, that the vast major- Correll (right) Our goal is to maintain high for all,” end the students. ity of Americans do belong to pledging their ethical standards and provide Most of them anyways. Those a religious faith, and the ad- allegiance to the a public forum for free and re- that choose to say nothing are dition of the phrase was not sponsible expression of views. definitely the outliers. That’s added on a whim. United States of The newspaper strives for a not to say that they should be America. Ev- high level of competency and If the pledge of allegiance welcomes diversity of scope, judged poorly of or ridiculed, and its addition were unim- eryday students depth and breadth of coverage but their choice to not partici- portant, then they would not recite the pledge in order to heighten mutual pate in an important national have been recited hundreds during IE time. understanding and awareness tradition does indeed create a of millions of times through- Photo illustration by through our entire school com- sense of disunity. out the history of the United Paige Beckum munity. A great debate has surfaced States. over the past several years Allegiance means the com- Contact Information about whether the reciting of mitment of an individual to a Appleton North High School the pledge of allegiance in greater cause, and as such the 5000 N. Ballard Road school should be mandatory. non-participation in the stat- Appleton, WI 54913 thing in their life that may let’s all just take one simple Phone: (920) 832-4300 After all, it does contain ing of our national belief is have been difficult in order step of altruism and say the Mr. Ramponi, staff advisor, the phrase “under God” which simply unacceptable. at: [email protected]. can be seen as discriminatory Everyone has done some- to attain something better, so pledge like we mean it. wi.us. Editorial Staff The mumble of allegiance at 9:20 a.m. Senior Editor-In-Chief Maya Murzello By Abigail Davies ing themselves to the country, discriminated against every government and them saying Junior Editor-In-Chief pledging their allegiance no day, some cannot even marry the heil and pledging their al- Megha Uberoi At about 9:20 a.m. every matter what the government is in the states that they live in. legiance to their leader Hitler? News Editor day, North’s student body about or wants to do. In addition, some people If the students of North, Erik Bakken rises in unison and murmurs The next part of the phrase may be peer pressured or as American citizens, do not Opinions Editor is “one nation under God.” “shamed” into saying the really believe in, or have not Nora Ptacek the pledge of allegiance. They This part of the pledge was not pledge in class. Junior Katha- pondered the meaning of the Features Editor are joined by thousands of Elise Painton children nationwide rang- even added until the cold war rine Hackney says, “I don’t pledge of allegiance, and are Culture Editor ing from ages 5 to 18. But era. Americans were afraid of truly believe in saying the just saying it because they feel Caroline Augustine the pledge of allegiance is communist Russia and wanted pledge of allegiance, but I compelled by peers or govern- Managing Editor/ not something that today’s to reiterate the fact that they do so anyway because there ment, then we are just saying Centerspread Editor students should be forced to were a Godly nation. But this seems to be an underlying words mechanically, or like Julia Lammers listen to and mumble every phrase may offend people who pressure to say it, and if you sheep who follow, with no Sports Editor school day. do not believe in a God. Every don’t you’re a terrible person. minds of our own. And if this Becca Finger Many students assume that day, they call the U.S. a nation I’m a U.S. citizen, but my is the case, then why should Photography Editor under a God that they don’t mother country will always we have to say the pledge at Paige Beckum Thomas Jefferson, Francis even believe exists. be England, and it shouldn’t all? What is the purpose of a Photography Editor Scott Key, or another patriot Sofia Voet from revolution times wrote Lastly, the pledge states make me the devil to not want pledge that is only supported Copy Editor the pledge, but the pledge did that in the U.S. there is liberty to devote myself to a country superficially by the masses, Abby Davies not actually come about until and justice for all, but this is I’m not fully invested in.” but really has no personal Advertising/Social Media 1892. The pledge was meant clearly not true. America and American youth should not meaning? Rachel Brosman to be something that the stu- the world are not just or fair have to be shamed into saying Since the pledge of alle- Social Media dents of a single school said towards many people groups the pledge, especially if they giance is recited every day on AJ Floodstrand during a patriotic assembly, and over the ages, America has don’t agree with it. the announcements, I encour- Advisor not the phrase that is forcibly not been just for all. African When the original pledge age people to truly listen to Mr. Ramponi said every day. Americans and women did not of allegiance was written it and understand the words of Contributors While they mumble the even get the right to vote when was said with a hand raised in the pledge, and only those that Caroline Augustine pledge to the spoken track, do the nation began. the sky like the Nazi Germans truly believe and agree should Rachel Brosman people ever really listen to or Even today, injustice reigns would when they said “heil say it. Overall, today’s youth Erik Bakken understand the words? Every in America. We still do not Hitler.” It was later changed should not be forced through Ethan Danz day, America’s youth pledge have equality in marriage, after World War II for obvious peer or teacher pressure to say Abigail Davies their allegiance to a country people of the lesbian gay reasons. But what is the differ- the pledge of allegiance every Leah Dreyer that they cannot even vote in. bisexual transgender question- ence between us pledging our day. Katharine Hackney ing (LGBTQ) community are allegiance to and “heil”ing our Alex Henwood Students are basically promis- Sam Holton George Kunesh Julia Lammers Becca Finger WISCONSIN STATE STATUTE 118.06 Rachel Flom (2) Every public school shall offer the pledge of allegiance or the national anthem in grades one to 12 AJ Floodstrand Ashley Pierson each school day. Every private school shall offer the pledge of allegiance or the national anthem in grades Ally Price one to 12 each school day unless the governing body of the private school determines that the require- Nora Ptacek ment conflicts with the school’s religious doctrines. No pupil may be compelled, against the pupil’s Lauren Sassi objections or those of the pupil’s parents or guardian, to recite the pledge or to sing the anthem. Megha Uberoi Lue Yang FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Vol. XX Issue III Page 5 FitBit trend hits Appleton North By AJ Floodstrand The FitBit comes in dif- way the FitBit battery charges. ferent varieties that each offer “ It’s so easy to forget that it A new wireless device, different amenities to the con- needs to be charged. Once I called the FitBit, is out, which sumer. forgot about it, and when I no- may help students here at Convenience, such as water ticed, it had been dead for sev- North keep up with their exer- resistance and wireless com- eral days,” she said. cise over the winter. patibility, are a few of the Davies agreed saying,“It’s The FitBit is a highly ac- many amenities that make the really hard to notice how claimed wireless device that FitBit the new way of tracking much the FitBit is actually tracks fitness levels and as- health. Junior Abigail Davies charged. Plus the FitBit has a sists with reaching exercise has the Flex Wireless Fit mod- USB charger, so it’s more of a goals. The FitBit was invented el of FitBit. hassle to charge than if it had in 2007 by Eric Friedman and Davies really enjoys the a charger that plugged into the Junior Morgan Stuedemann uses the FitBit in a James Park. technology aspect of the Fit- wall.” classroom environment. It is not a distraction, and is The FitBit tracks step in- Bit. “I think the technology is The FitBit mission state- easy to wear. Photo by Sofia Voet take, distance, calories burned, really nice, I’m not a huge fan ment is to empower and in- active minutes of exercise, and of how it charges, but I really spire consumers to live a ing a few thousand steps from “If I had a fitbit it would quality and duration of sleep. like the way it monitors your healthier, more active life. my goal and then I will just go make exercising and having It can be connected to a steps and health,” said Davies. Davies finds that she is mo- out and take a long walk and healthy goals more achiev- smartphone, so that all of the Junior Morgan Stuede- tivated by the FitBit. fill it in,” Davies said. able, because you will have health intake from the day is mann also has the Flex Wire- “It usually inspires me to Junior Rachel Flom does recorded progress of what you easily accessible at the touch less wristband type of Fitbit. be more physically active, not have a FitBit, but admires have done,” Flom said. of a button. Stuedemann isn’t fond of the sometimes I will see I’m miss- them. Stand Up club addresses domestic violence in the community By Lue Yang this [Stand Up] in the Appleton North Community, and we re- Stand up is a club that sup- ally felt a void that we needed Facts and Statistics on ports the end of abuse within to address, so Ke Shawn [Hen- Domestic Violence the home amongst people of all ning], Adam [Larson], and I put ages, sexes, and ethnic back- our heads together and founded grounds. Through the aid of Stand Up,” Ebben said. 1. Domestic/dating violence is a pattern of control- keynote speakers, powerful Even though the club was ling behaviors that one partner uses to get pow- demonstrations, and communi- founded by seniors, they want ty involvement, Stand Up plans to encourage underclassmen er over the other. Including: physical violence or to help end home harassment to join the club to carry on its threat of physical violence to get control, emotion- in all areas and in the lives of al or mental abuse and sexual abuse. Senior Blake Ebben is purpose. students. The club has founded a one of the creators of Many students in the Apple- council that is comprised of 2. 85% of domestic violence victims are women. ton North community are not Stand Up club. Stand seniors, and junior represen- even aware of the domestic vi- Up focuses on spread- tatives will be elected in the 3. 1/3 of American women and 1/4 of women olence that is occurring to their ing awareness of do- spring to replace the leaving worldwide will experience domestic/dating vio- schoolmates. mestic abuse. Photo by seniors. Ebben also hopes the lence in their lifetime. Due to Appleton’s expand- Paige Beckum club idea can be spread to other ing size, it is difficult for the schools in the community and 4. An estimated 1.3 million women are victims of community to help the younger spired to make a difference. bring awareness to domestic students in the area understand The three seniors created violence. physical assault by an intimate partner each year. domestic violence issues with- this club to help show aware- The club also hopes that 1/3 of American women and 1/4 of women world- in the Appleton community. ness and to assist those who are with the use of social media, wide will experience domestic/dating violence in The club’s advisor, Curt in need in the school and com- it can help students see that do- their lifetime. Salm, wants to help those who munity. mestic violence is not okay. are in need of support in our They also want to show The club’s slogan is “To- 5. Only 25% of all physical assaults perpetrated by school. people that domestic violence gether we will,” and together intimate partners are reported to the police. The creators of the club, really is a problem in the high they hope to help more people Blake Ebben, Ke Shawn Hen- school age group. dealing with domestic violence ning, and Adam Larson, hope “The statistics for high in our local community and Facts and Statistics courtesy of DoSomething.org. to connect people and try to school age students are incred- school. change and unite teens to be in- ible and there is nothing like

LK SASSI’S FUNHOUSE COMICS By Lauren Sassi Chromebook “They’re not used as much as I thought they would be. They’re kind of a hassle to bring to class.” reactions -Claire Christopher, junior It’s been almost three months since the students of Appleton North received Google Chromebooks as a result of the technology referendum. Now, Noctiluca gauges students’ responses.

“They’re good. You can access homework and do it anywhere. A lot of my teachers use it.” -Matthew Griesbach, sophomore

Chromebooks evoke various responses By Julia Lammers

op your head into any classroom or P said senior Adam ers would more walk down any hallway at Appleton North and students everywhere can be seen uti- Larson. “But I also effectively use lizing their school issued Google Chrome- do homework on it, the devices. books. Almost every student was issued a they’re kinda use- “I think more Chromebook in late September and many ful.” teachers should aspects of education at North have changed Joey Krohlow, a put things like because of the machines. Opinions regard- senior has a high- study guides ing the now three-month old devices vary er opinion of the on the Chrome- greatly, but there is no doubt that Chrome- Chromebooks. book instead books can be seen everywhere. “I think they’re of using copi- Senior Mason Lankey complains about great. They’re an ous amounts of his Chromebook, but he uses it often. economical choice paper to print “Chromebooks suck,” said Lankey as he for the school dis- them out,” she Zoey Lee wishes her completed his AP Literature and Composi- trict. Additionally, said. tion home- Mason Lankey complains the Chromebooks teachers would utilize Teacher use work with about his Chromebook, but are sufficient for any the Chromebooks more of the Chrome- school task neces- books varies his school- uses it to complete assign- often. sary.” from class to issued de- ments. vice. Not all students class. For many share Krohlow’s “Some of my teachers use it, some of them students, how- opinion that the laptops were a good invest- don’t,” said freshman Nicole Lorenzoni. “I ever, home- ment. don’t like to carry it around but I think they’re work is not “I think if they’re going to go through the sometimes useful.” the only task trouble of providing 1,600 students with lap- Ron Parker, a drama and English teacher, being done on tops, online resources should be more readily lets students use Chromebooks in class. the Chrome- available. There was a period of time where I “I’ve allowed them [the students] to start re- Joey Krohlow thinks the books. went an entire week without using my Chrome- search on a project in class and kids share as- book, because I just didn’t need it,” said Zoey signments with me [via Google Drive] rather laptops were a good in- “They’re pretty useful Lee, a senior. than print me a copy. I’ve also seen kids take vestment. Photos by Julia Lee also expressed her wish that her teach- notes on the Chromebooks. Kids don’t like Lammers. for games,” “I think they’re really useful. We all “They’re a huge waste of mon- might think they’re a hassle to carry “They’re not used as much as I thought ey. You can’t do anything with around but they’re really handy to they would be. They’re kind of a hassle them. You can’t play Halo on them, have. Most, if not all my teachers use to bring to class.” so what’s the point?” them.”-Carmen Danz, sophomore -Claire Christopher, junior - Rob Hackett, senior

“They’re good. You can access homework and do it anywhere. A “I use it sometimes but not as of- “They’re fun. You lot of my teachers use it.” ten as I thought I would. I feel like they’re kind of unnecessary, it’s just get to play games and -Matthew Griesbach, sophomore something else to carry around.” charge your phone.” -Carrie Jandourek, senior -Fred Karck, freshman Chromebooks evoke various responses

that you can’t print from them though,” said Student Help Desk in the LMC where students that the implementation of the Chromebooks Mr. Parker. “I don’t have one. It would be nice can take their devices if they have trouble with is a learning process for everyone; this is just if teachers got them so we could use them them. the beginning. with the students. I put a Chromebook on my “It’s a learning curve for both the staff and Christmas wish list for my family.” “They’re students. They [the students] have to monitor Mrs. Jamie Sadogerski, a science teacher [the Chromebooks] also good for themselves in thinks that the Chromebooks have been a terms of what “helpful tool in the classroom.” research in the moment to enhance they’re doing. “I have incorporated them by using online learning.” I think the per- surveys, polls and quizzes. They’re also good -Jamie Sadogerski centage of time for research that students in the mo- will spend ment to en- “We have seen forty or so damage incidents doing more hance learn- and most of them have been cracked screens, school-related ing. I hope and most of those cracked screens have been work will obvi- to find more caused by students leaving earbuds in their ously go up the ways to in- machines while closing the case up. That isn’t more teachers fuse them,” actually a lot of damage given that there are integrate differ- said Ms. Sa- around 1,650 machines issued to students at Zack Lamers watches ent lessons and dogerski. North alone. Given the total number of de- Youtube videos during take into ac- Although vices, the damage rate is pretty low,” said Mr. I/E time. count the possi- the students Benhke. bilities of what Nicole Lorenzoni says have varied Mrs. Patricia Milheiser, the school librarian they can do on a Chromebook. We’re still in the devices are “some- opinions on has seen changes in the way the library is used. the early stages of integrating Chromebooks times useful.” the new de- “The LMC is not used as a computer lab into instruction right now,” said Mr. Benhke. vices and not station anymore. I think they’re [the Chrome- Mrs. Milheiser said, “I look at them as an- all teachers use them, the student body has books] a great opportunity for students and other tool to make education more accessible. not had many problems with damage to the staff to look up teachable moments as they oc- It’s new for students and staff so that’s a shift Chromebooks. One of Appleton North’s Tech- cur,” said Mrs. Milheiser. in the way we do business. We need to fix the nology Integrators, Mr. Chad Benhke runs the Mrs. Milheiser and Mr. Behnke are adamant glitches along the way.” FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin Novmeber 2014 Vol. XX Issue III Page 8 Credit Union opens up job opportunities for students By Rachel Flom One of the student em- Many students are looking ployees this year is Ka Vang, for jobs, whether they need a junior. She sent in an ap- spending money at the mall, plication, completed two in- or just something to do on the terviews (at school and at the weekends. Oneida branch) and attended At Appleton North, there worker training all before the is an opportunity to work and end of September. earn money during the school Vang is a strong supporter day. Located inside the school of having a Community First store is a Community First branch located at school. Credit Union (CFCU) branch. “It’s a good experience Not only are students and for the students that want to teachers able to make trans- major in the financial field or actions on their account, but accounting. The students also students are also able to work learn more about how every- there during their lunch hours. thing works and it’s really in- The credit union is open teresting,” she said. three days a week, so stu- Any student who wants to Community First Credit Union offers employment to students at Appleton North. dents have a fair chance to learn more about the financial Appleton North student and CFCU teller Katie Vang handles a transaction with work and still be able to have world or simply wants to fig- lunch with their friends, finish ure out how to better manage Millie Rayne. Photo by Sofia Voet. homework or meet up with a their money would likely be credit union is a fun job and it by answering the Question teacher. For the 2014-2015 interested in what Communi- has been a super great experi- of the Week on Wednesdays, school year, the credit union ty First has to offer at North, ence for me,” he said. reaching their savings goal, or has seven student employees. she said. Even for those who don’t knowing the balance in their Interested in The students are super- For students who work at prefer to work at the school account. vised by Colleen Snider, who the school branch, it’s usually credit union, or those who feel Student AJ Floodstrand writing for the has been a CFCU employee their very first job. It’s easy like they don’t have the time, likes the atmosphere of the features for many years and enjoys to maintain with a normal students can always stop by credit union. “It’s a great way helping student tellers. She student’s schedule since they and make transactions. to manage your finances. The section of the appreciates the opportunities don’t work daily. The credit union can’t employees are really good given to students through the Although the work itself give out debit cards, but the with helping my finances.” Noctiluca? credit union, stating, “It pro- isn’t the easiest to pick up students are able to do many Mrs. Salm, a teacher at North, vides the student tellers with right off the bat, many stu- of the same transactions that said, “I like that I feel like I Contact Elise a job experience and a refer- dents love the job and end up they could do at a regular am not just a number there.” ence for the future.” working there for the rest of branch. If students are interested in Painton via References and experience their high school career. One unique opportunity seeing how the credit union Facebook. can open doors for students Vang plans on staying at for students is being able works, they should stop by, to have financial jobs later in Community First for the re- to earn rewards by getting the employees are always life. mainder of high school. “The points, which can be acquired willing to help. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 9 Holiday Gift Guide By Rachel Brosman Fashion The ever-stressful holiday season is among us. Wheth- Spotlight er your lights and tree are already up, or you’re just realizing what these freez- Name: Benji Backer ing temperatures signify, Grade: Junior gift-giving is an essential Noctiluca: How do you holiday tradition. describe your style? If you’re making your Backer: I think my style own wish-list, or in need of is fashionable, but most a gift to give to a friend or of all classy. sibling, here are a few ideas: The Noctiluca: Favor- ite clothing item in your For techy friends: closet? • Quirky Phone Cases Backer: I love any of my • Jam Portable Bluetooth comfortable and stylin’ Wireless Speaker button down shirts. • Texting Gloves The Noctiluca: Best clothing stores? For the Indie Friend Backer: Brooks Brothers • Concert Tickets and Banana Republic. • Coffee & Tea Gift Bas- The Noctiluca: Where ket do you get inspiration • Smartphone Fisheye from? Lens Backer: Anybody who is fashionable and cares For the Trendy Friend about how they look. • Emoji Earrings The Noctiluca: Fashion Junior Benji Backer • Nail Art tips for guys? sports a business casual • Magazine Subscriptions Backer: Looking classy outfit.Photo by Rachel Bros- not only feels good, but man Photos from MCT Campus it generates a better ap- pearance.

What’s on your playlist? By George Kunesh and Caroline Augustine

Janna Peterson Kate Bennet Freddie Xu George Kunesh Mr. Abraham Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Technical Advisor

• “Left Hand Free” • “Ballad of The • “I Got” • “Sing Sing Sing” • “Yellow” -Alt-J Mona Lisa” -Young the Giant -Benny Goodman -Coldplay • “Last Raindrop” -Panic at The Disco • “Bridge Burn” • “Fire and Rain” • “Icarus” -Fitz and the Tantrums • “Famous Last Words” -Little Comets -James Taylor -Bastille • “Cigarette Daydreams” -My Chemical Romance • “Matthew” • “Take it Easy” • “The Girl” -Cage the Elephant • “Misery Business” -Bombadil -The Eagles -City and Colour • “Jenny” -Paramore • “Truce” • “One Dark Night” • “Light a Roman -Walk the Moon • “Return the Favor” -Twenty One Pilots -Unknown Artist Candle With Me” • “From Eden” -All Time Low • “Arrow” • “Danger Zone” -Fun. -Hozier • “Crying Lightning” -Polite Fiction -Kenny Loggins • “Budapest” -The Arctic Monkeys -George Ezra CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Vol. XX Issue III Page 10 North stages two shows at State Theatre Festival

By Leah Dreyer way to meet new people and You might see them after strengthen friendships al- school diligently rehearsing ready made,” both in our own scenes in the main stairwell, theatre department as well as the commons, or indeed the those they meet at State. auditorium, all preparing for The competition took the annual One Act Competi- place from Thursday Nov. tion. 20 through Saturday Nov. 22 Typically, the chosen pro- at Viterbo University in La duction is a shortened (but Crosse. always complete) script of Following North’s ad- the previous year’s spring vancement from the Sectional straight show; however, this level of the competition, both year it is different. Not only Journey to the West, as well are these patrons of the arts as their actual competitive Rachel Charniak, Alex reprising the Summer Shake- piece, Romeo and Juliet, must Hasse, and Jack Russel speare production of Romeo be polished to perfection. “A (from left to right) plan a small group of people work- and Juliet, but a far larger pro- Seniors Austin Solheim, Alex Hasse, Caroline Au- way to get rid of a piggish gram is also unfolding. gustine, and Joey Krohlow play the roles of four ing towards a common goal,” said Junior, Rachel Charniak, son-in-law in the scene. Each year at the State The- pilgrims who travel to the western heaven to find Photo by Appleton North High describing One Act, a com- atre Festival, the highest of redemption. Photo by Appleton North High School Theatre School Theatre the three levels of the One mon goal they hope to reach Act Competition, both a full at State. length musical as well as a Commentary This meant of course that straight show are performed preparations had to be made by two of the schools at is the first time in the fifteen in light of this choice and so the competition in the State years of participation that di- at the beginning of the new Showcase, so that the young rector Ron Parker has felt the school year, the old cast and thespians can both witness desire to bring the spring’s crew (or at least those that and enjoy a full production straight show to the festival; remained) were brought back put on by their peers. however, after witnessing together to painstakingly re- “It’s an experience that pro- the outstanding success and build the old masterpiece. vides the greatest sense of ap- beauty of Mary Zimmerman’s The set grew once more, preciation and feedback we staged interpretation of the and actors found they sud- get during the year because Asian epic, Journey to the denly had a multitude of new we’re surrounded by people West, he felt it only seemed roles to fill, while many of who do what we do and have right, with unanimous sup- them struggled to perform the same interests as us,” said port from the cast and crew, their best for the One Act senior David Fisher. to bring the wondrous world Competition as well. Chorus members take the shape of a carriage that While Appleton North has of this Buddhist play to previ- Senior Alyssa Rogoff carries Romeo. The scene involves the incorpora- ously unenlightened western says she participates in One previously performed mu- tion of Shakespeare’s sonnets into the performance. teens. Act, “because it’s a good sicals at the Showcase, this Photo by Appleton North High School Theatre

Temples debut album is greeted with success By Caroline Augustine English rock band Tem- ples released their debut album Sun Structures in February of this year, and has been greeted with great success. Since then, they have developed a great deal of recognition from entertain- Debut Temples Album, Sun ment sources such as “The Structures, includes 12 Tonight Show” with Jimmy original songs. Fallon as well as interviews on National Public Radio. Their music gives a nod songs often contain glis- to the past with their psy- sandos and vivid instru- chedelic rock sounds simi- mentals, which stand out lar to that of The Beatles in among other indie rock 1966 with songs such as bands. “Shelter Song”. Other notable songs are These unique songs pro- “Colours to Life” and “Keep vide a refreshing addition in the Dark”. to alternative music. Their SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Vol. XX Issue III Page 11 The Artisan Fair: a true team effort By Becca Finger dent athletes and different or- concessions at the craft fair, ganizations,” Mrs. Bargholtz and they have also set up a vol- The North athletics pro- said. unteering event on their own. gram relies heavily on student Teams who volunteer at the The swimmers decided to volunteering and community event perform various tasks label October “Socktober” and action to obtain necessary to ensure that the fair runs created an event which would equipment for athletics. smoothly. Varsity cross coun- donate socks to the local home- The Booster Club is respon- try runner Kaitlin Squier said, less shelter. The idea spawned sible for handling most of the “Every year the cross country from a Kid President youtube money that goes to the ath- team has helped with the clean- video in which this event was letic program. The purpose of up of the craft fair. It is an extra first created. The girls took Booster Club is to raise funds chance for the team to bond, sock donations during lunch for various school sports and and it brings the community hours from Oct. 1 through Oct. other organizations based on together.” 31. the administration’s vision of The girls’ basketball team Every team gets involved in what equipment is needed. is in charge of morning con- one or two volunteer events Mr. Shawn Blessing is the cessions this year. Claire Van through Booster Club each sea- president of the Booster Club. The varsity girls soccer team helped work conces- Handel, a varsity basketball son, and those organizations “The North community is a sions. Junior Kiana Van Fossen, right, serves a player, said “We saw it ben- are appreciative of the ben- special thing,” Mr. Blessing water while working concessions with senior Paige Photo by Sophia Voet efit the community by not only efits that volunteering provides said. “The school always needs Palomaki, left. helping get the word out about them. “It definitely helps our people to step up, and that’s on Saturday, Nov. 8 this year. without the student support many home-businesses, but team dynamic by helping us to one of the reasons why I got in- The co-chairs of that event and that of their parents,” Mrs. also by the smiles provided to learn and work together better, volved. I am passionate about were Mrs. Carol Valk and Mrs. Valk said. Twenty-two different the buyers and the donations by and come together as a team to trying to give future students Julie Bargholtz. The Artisan school organizations are asked sellers to help raise money for help others,” Van Handel said. the best possible facilities.” Fair typically generates around to help out at the Artisan Fair Booster Club.” “That is what a team is built The largest fundraiser that $25,000 for the Booster Club including cross country, swim- The girls’ swim team also around helping one another the Booster Club holds is the and is populated by over 140 ming, pep-band, basketball, stays involved with volunteer- and working together.” Artisan Fair which was held vendors. and all other sport teams. “The “We couldn’t do this event whole purpose is to support stu- ing. This year, the team worked Reflecting on boys soccer season By Sam Holton and offs this year and won their The team focused on bon- to keep driving forward,” and, only play for fun. Becca Finger first game against De Pere. ing this season “The younger “the team is only going to get Kotek is the only senior They then lost in the second students would step up and better.” on the team this year. He has With a 5-2-1 standing for round of games to Kimberly be leaders,” Kotek said. The Koleske commented on his played on varsity for two the overall season the North in a game going into over- team has been working since favorite moment of the sea- years. boys’ soccer team had a re- time with an end score of 2-3. early June and the season son and said, “We were losing As a final goodbye to the cord breaking year. Kimberly was ranked high started in August. “It’s a great against Oshkosh North but at team, Kotek said,“I had so Jon Kotek, a senior, is the in the state, so the boys are way to work on leadership, halftime the team really came much fun playing with this captain of the team. “Even proud that they took the game teamwork and studies,” said together and we ended up team and getting to know all if the team would be a little to a close ending. goalie Joshua Koleske. winning the game.” the guys. I wouldn’t trade it shaky at the beginning of the The loss of the game “I met people and made Both players said they will for anything and I am so glad game,” said Kotek, “we could however, meant the end of great friends,” Kotek said. continue to play after their to know that next year and be- always come back with a new the season for the Lightning When asked what goals the high school careers. Koleske yond Appleton North Soccer energy at halftime.” team. “It was a heartbreaker,” team has for next year’s sea- said he plans to play in col- will stay at a high level.” The team went to the play- Kotek said. son, Kotek said, “We just have lege while Kotek plans to Meet the athletes of the month: Cross Country Zach Gasick, Senior Lauren Farina, Junior This is Farina’s 1. What is your PR time? 1. What is your PR time? third year 16:47 for 5.25 miles. 18.21 for a 5k at the Manito- running cross 2. What do you like most woc invitational. country at about running? 2. What do you like most North. Farina The freedom and ability to about running? qualified for go where I want to. Plus be- What I love most about run- state this year ing outside is awesome. ning is that anyone can do it and overall the 3. How did it feel to run but that it all comes down girls took 8th at state? to how hard you train, what place. Photo Amazing. There were a ton you want to achieve, your from Kim Kolbe of people there, both run- mental toughness and guts. Ritzow ners and fans and it was 3. How did it feel to run at particularly cool when I state? heard the team cheering me Gasick represented State this year was another over the din. North boys’ cross coun- great experience. Though 4. Anything you would try at state this year. He my race didn’t turn out as like to say to your team? placed in the top 50 per- well as I had hoped due to 4. Anything you would like to say to your team? Fantastic work this year centile out of 189 run- some leg cramping, it felt so They are the best group of girls I know and even family and I’ll see two ners. This is his 4th and good to get back there with though we had some rocky moments this season teams at state next year! final year running cross my team and look forward everyone is always there for each other. Also I’m country at North. Photo to next year’s state meet and really proud of how we did at state and throughout from Kim Kolbe Ritzow what we can achieve. the season and I know next year we will be even more successful. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin November 2014 Vol. XX Issue III Page 12 Girls’ volleyball reflects on final playoff game By Becca Finger ed off doing so well, which was The varsity girls’ volleyball unexpected. We were seeded team capped off a 31-13 sea- 4th in the state and were play- son with a hard-fought match ing very well as a team; nobody Oct. 25, lost in 5 games against was worried about having to do Hortonville. The final score of well. Once everybody realized the 5th game was 7-15. we were doing so well it kind This match concluded the of made us play a little bit more team’s playoff season and nervous.” was a hard loss for the team The team is already look- to accept. Sophomore captain ing ahead to next season. “To Callie Pohlman said, “After be honest I am very excited for you lose any game it’s a little next season,” said Scheurell. frustrating, but after you lose a “We had no seniors so next game that ends your season, it year when we start there will be feels like a punch in the gut be- a lot of familiarity. Everybody cause you know that you won’t will know what it’s about. The be playing with the team again whole idea of the program is until next season.” to build a family; next year we Even though the team lost will have our family back and against Hortonville, the girls Sophomore Callie Pohlman spikes a ball set to her by junior Emily Rohloff as will be able to jump right into are still proud of their season. sophomore Jenna Miller helps to cover the block. The girls made it to the sec- playing good volleyball.” “That game definitely wasn’t ond round of playoffs. Photo by Alex Neumann Pohlman said, “I am very the best game we ever played, obviously not fun to lose and frontrunner in conference.” The ‘hey, we have each other so excited for next season. We and Hortonville played very have your season come to an team strived to maintain a high let’s go out and prove ourselves have such great team chem- well. Its just how the game end, but we still fought hard level of play during the season. and have some fun playing vol- istry which is very beneficial. works,” Pohlman said. “I’m and had a great season.” Pohlman said, “Our team leyball.’” We also had a young team this proud to say though, that we Coach Steve Scheurell led goals this season were to work The girls dealt with a bit of year, so next year we will start went out finishing hard as a the team along with captains hard and always improve, to a unique situation this season; where we left off. We plan to family.” Pohlman, Christopher, and ‘play the plateau’ meaning play they had no senior members play great volleyball and have Junior captain Clare Chris- Emily Rohloff. with consistency, and to always on the team. “We didn’t feel as a great season next year.” topher said, “Playoffs are al- Christopher said, “Going play in the present-- never wor- much pressure to have to win Christopher said, “we are all ways really intense and close into the season, we weren’t ex- ry about the past or the future.” because we didn’t have a sin- really excited for next season games. We were definitely pected to be a strong team due Scheuruell said “Our main gle senior on the roster,” said already. I think we will have ready and excited to play. We to the amount of seniors we goal was to prove ourselves. Christopher. a really strong team again and knew that no matter the out- lost. However, we immediately We had a good run at state last Towards the end of the sea- are hoping to possibly get a come, we accomplished so realized we had the potential year and we lost a lot of girls. son, the girls faced a bit of a set- conference title and make a run much during the season. It’s to be a great team and to be a We wanted to go out and say, back. Scheruell said “We start- to state.” Girls’ swim team dives into regionals By Ashley Pierson at 4 in the morning and go- ing to morning practice and The girls’ varsity swim then also going to after school team competed on Nov. 1, at practice the same day.” conference taking 2nd place The team had a very spe- overall. cific goal for the season. “We The swimmers that went are constantly wanting to to sectionals on Nov. 8 are challenge Neenah since they Brittany Horn, Brianna Ar- are conference champions. nold, Abbey Larsen, Abbey We want to swim as fast as we Greeneway, Lexi Monty, Ele- can in sectionals, giving us a na Leiva, Leah Armstrong, great chance to continue to Anna Jones, and Jordan state in Madison,” said Horn. Campbell. Spaghetti dinners are held The team had faced some every Monday before meets challenges over the course of for the team. Litwin said, the season. senior. “We have “There has been a ton of team had a lot of injuries this year, bonding, we had a minute to and we had to come togeth- win it bracket competition, er to push past all of them,” several movie nights, and we Kayla Litwin said. are having an end of the sea- Brittany Horn, is a sopho- son team sleepover.” more and has been on var- The girls got involved in The girls swim sity since her freshman year. volunteering with the craft team participat- She qualified for sectionals fair and their independent ed in a confer- this year, and said “I believe fundraiser Socktober, which ence meet on North will do absolutely was a campaign to receive Saturday, Nov. amazing. Even though we had socks to donate to the home- 1. The section- a great conference, I know we less shelter al meet was can achieve so much more at Senior Lauren Hoyer com- Saturday Nov. sectionals. It’s just the begin- mented on the team chemistry 8. Photos by Alex ning.” by saying, “The team is re- Neumann Horn said, “We prepare ally well bonded, we are all by working hard every day, friends this year, we have su- which includes waking up per close relationships.”