the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II North’s 20th anniversary highlights alumni

By Kate Bennett “These vast con- nections [with alum- Appleton North High School ¿rst opened its doors ni] help to keep part to students in August of 1995. of our history alive in Since then, over 20,000 stu- spirit of 20 years of dents have walked its halls, go- Appleton North.” ing from class to class, enjoying -North’s principal, many of the same familiarities that still e[ist today. *radu- Mr. Huggins ates from Appleton North are all over the world, and their in a similar direction. Through reach spreads to many differ- this network we could bring in ent career paths. The wealth speakers, set up presentations, of knowledge that Appleton and help our students make North has helped incubate is connections in their ¿eld of in- copious, the resources growing terest,´ Huggins said. greater every year. This year, as ¨This won’t end with home- we look back, North’s admin- coming,´ 0r. Herrling said. istration decided it was time to “We hope to have many more bring the past and the future to- events this year, both in spirit gether through our alumni. James Swetlik and others sell t-shirts in front of the alumni tent at the Homecom- of North’s 20 anniversary and Though there are still events ing football game on Sept. 26. For more on the history of North, check out the to keep our connections to our to come, North’s ¿rst plan for Centerspread section on pg. 7. Photo by Paige Beckum graduates alive. This is an on- a 20th anniversary celebration parents and alumni attending ery single yearbook laid out, so over.´ going effort, and we want to took place during the home- the game.´ that alumni could page through This, said North’s princi- tap into as much of our alumni coming game on Friday, Sept. The event was organi]ed to their high school memories.´ pal 0r. James Huggins, is the resource as possible.´ 26. The event was set up for also serve as a reunion of sorts, The administration went whole purpose of the event. “This homecoming game North parents and alumni giving alumni a Àash from the online to inform potential at- “We wanted to establish was really just the beginning before the game. 0r. .evin past and a chance to meet with tendees. connections with our graduates of the partnership we hope to Herrling, the Appleton North one another. ¨We’re really looking to so- who are in the workforce to- form with our alumni. These activities director, was one of “We had a DJ there playing cial media to inform alumni of day. Our alumni are an invalu- vast connections will help us the main organi]ers behind the music from the last 20 years,´ the event,´ 0r. Herrling said able resource. Appleton North to better provide students with pre-game event. 0r. Herrling said. “There were before the event. “We’re also graduates are everywhere and career planning resources, as “We set up a big tent out on banners set up from each grad- going to be using it to set up in every ¿eld. Their knowl- well as help to keep part of our the grass north of the stadium,´ uating year, so that our alumni connections with our gradu- edge and e[pertise could pro- history alive in the spirit of 20 he said. “We served popcorn, could take “class pictures´ in ates, so that we can keep in vide priceless information to years of Appleton North,´ said cookies, and water for those front of them. We also had ev- touch even after the event is students who are looking to go 0r. Huggins. CAPP courses are free for 2014-15 school year By Ally Price This year at Appleton dents earning college credits, leges and a few other univer- North, some students will have should be covered under sities. The only complaint stu- the opportunity to gain free Course Options. While dents have about this college credits through the this decision, which will program is the cur- CAPP program. CAPP, or Co- determine whether the riculum, which has to operative Academic Partner- cost ultimately falls on be approved by UW- ship Program, is a program in the AASD or the stu- Oshkosh. which high school students can dent, was made, the UW “The things that take a class and earn both high system stepped up to we learn can be very school and ¿ve or more college pay the tuition for one challenging,´ said Mme. Platten credits. The AASD provides year. So¿e Druckrey, a Photo by Paige sophomore at North the student with high school “This is probably a Beckum credits, and the partnering col- one-year ¿[,´ said 0r. who is currently tak- lege, which in North’s case is Dave Pynenberg, associ- ing CAPP French. “I UW-Oshkosh, provides the Frau Strom teaches a CAPP German class at North. ate principal at Appleton North. like that we can earn college college credits. This year, students enrolled in CAPP courses will not “I don’t think [UW-Oshkosh credits, though.´ The CAPP program is not have to pay a fee to take the classes; the UW system paying for the credits] this is CAPP French teacher new, but it has seen many has volunteered to pay the fee for all CAPP students. going to happen in the future.´ 0rs. (li]abeth Platten agrees. changes since last school year. Photo Ey So¿a 9oet The CAPP program, which “There is quite a bit of paper- Last year, if a student wanted student enrolled in the CAPP ¿nd the classes they want to is mainly available for world work in the beginning and the to take a CAPP class, they program. take at North or anywhere else languages at North, is very proceeding spring. Other than had to pay $600 or more out The cost coverage occurred in the AASD. They can take helpful if a student is looking that I really like being a part of pocket. This all changed in due to the bene¿ts a different up to two college classes at a to earn free college credits. of the program. I think it is a mid-June, when the Board of program at North called Youth nearby college, and the AASD All they have to do is pass the fantastic opportunity for all Regents that sits over all of the Options offers to its partici- will cover the costs. There is class with a B or better to re- involved to get credits for col- UW colleges stated that they pants. Youth Options is an op- debate as to whether or not ceive these credits, which are lege. We are so lucky to have would pay the tuition for any portunity for students who can’t CAPP, which does involve stu- accepted at all Wisconsin col- this program.´ NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Volume XX Issue II Page 2 Common Core Standards an e[planation By Colton Bennet In 2001, Congress passed For more the No Child Left Behind Act, information requiring public schools to To see the Common implement standardi]ed test- Core State Standards ing to determine federal aid and to learn more bene¿ts. In 2009 several states, in- about how they cluding Wisconsin appealed impact you, visit to the federal government, http://commoncore. hoping to do away with this dpi.wi.gov/ bill by adopting the Common Core Standards in their class- rooms. The standards were a level of understanding, and developed throughout 2009 ways that this understanding and were adopted by the state can be e[pressed by the stu- of Wisconsin in June 2010. dents. These standards are now be- The Wisconsin Standards ing fully implemented start- for Literacy in All Subjects ing this school year. Mrs. Sarah Hestres assists students during a Pre-Calculus class at Appleton North. is a part of the program that Common Core Standards Common Core Standards determine what is to be taught in classrooms across teaches students to gather in- are a set of guidelines, ac- Wisconsin, though the standards are hotly contested. Photo by Paige Beckum formation and state their case cording to the Common Core for all subjects. was originally set by e[perts are thought to be the base of dards are not all about the website, that are supposed to Related article teach students problem solv- from all over the country. any well-rounded education, subjects, though. They also Common Core State ing skills and analytical think- These standards are a list of and are standard in any class- aim to educate “good learn- ing, as well as the curriculum core ideas in each subject that room using the common core ers´ rather than “good stu- Standards: an imperfect at hand. are e[pressed as the key ideas system. dents´. solution to an incredibly This set of “guidelines´ in each area. These key ideas The Common Core Stan- The standards also teach complicated issue, pg. 3 In¿nite Campus replaces Parent Portal By Megha Uberoi the program in the future. In fact, according to 0r. In¿nite Campus is the new “Grading has Pynenberg, one big upcom- website that the Appleton Area definitely become ing change related to in¿nite School District is utili]ing to more efficient [with campus is that “*uidance and manage the grades and sched- Infinite Campus]. administration would like to go ules of all its students. The new to online scheduling ne[t year. website is signi¿cantly more Grades update This will be a big change from interactive and ef¿cient than immediately and previous years because instead the previous parent portal web- there is no need for of paper and pencil scheduling site, according to 0s. Shannon teachers to transfer students will be able to sched- Davis, a teacher who signed up grades from one ule themselves into classes to be In¿nite Campus coach to system to another. through In¿nite Campus.´ help other teachers navigate The switch to In¿nite Cam- through the program. - Mr. Dave pus is an adjustment for teach- “From a teacher’s perspec- Pynenberg, ers, administrators, and stu- tive everything is easier to ac- associate principal dents alike. Right now the big cess because everything is in at Appleton North issue with In¿nite Campus is one location,´ said 0s. Davis. simply getting used to the new Another component to ef¿- system and working out all the ciency with students is the fact pleton School District had si[ details with the website. that In¿nite Campus comes different student information A now-familiar screen greets all students when they “I feel that once teachers with its own app for smart- systems that separately housed log in to ,n¿nite Campus. This grading and scheduling start to use it [In¿nite Campus] phones. The app refreshes right scheduling, special education system replaced Parent Portal in the 2014-15 school regularly and get comfortable away and allows students to see reports, and grades, was the year. Graphic by Erik Bakken with it, it’ll work just as well their grades for every class on main reason the system switch as the old Parent Portal. At this their phones. was made to In¿nite Campus. built with in¿nite campus this 0s. Davis e[plains the big- point I would rather go back to “I ¿nd the app very use- “Now In¿nite Campus has year. The scheduler is more ro- gest feature available to teach- the old website, but that is just ful. It updates faster than par- all of those in one location in bust, and so is the grading sys- ers is the online planner. “From because I was used to it,´ said ent portal and makes looking one program,´ said 0r. Pynen- tem. I can print report cards in a teacher’s end it allows you to Chandler Crane, junior. at grades easier. The app is berg. “Last year our systems so many different ways now; put in the due date of an as- more ef¿cient and useful than were working, but we were just in alphabetical order, by class signment and when an assign- the old website,´ said Lauren putting band-aids on them. To period, by homeroom, or by ment was assigned so it shows Drankoff, junior. be more cost productive we teachers. There is more acces- a student how much time they “*rading has de¿nitely be- made the switch to the one sys- sibility to documents and it al- have to complete a certain as- If interested come more ef¿cient,´ accord- tem.´ lows me to be more ef¿cient in signment. It will be really help- ing to assistant principal 0r. Some new features of In¿- scheduling classes,´ said 0r. ful and convenient for teachers in writing for Dave Pynenberg. “*rades up- nite Campus include schedul- Pynenberg. “The teachers have once they start using it and get News, contact date immediately and there is ing capabilities, a daily planner, lots of new features available to used to the system as a whole.´ no need for teachers to transfer and the eventual ability to as- them too. In fact it’s a lot like As teachers, administrators, Erik Bakken via grades from one system to the sign qui]]es and tests through (dmodo where the system will and students get more comfort- ne[t.´ In¿nite Campus. be able to assign qui]]es and able with In¿nite Campus they Facebook. The fact that last year Ap- “The master schedule was tests and grade them.´ will be using more features of OPINIONSAppleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Volume XX Issue II Page 3 Noctiluca Editorial Common Core State Standards: an imperfect solution to an incredibly complicated issue

It is the opinion of the ma- their future. A system that allows most jority of the Noctiluca edito- It is true that many teach- states to be at similar levels is rial staff that the Common ers do feel the need to “teach encouraging. These standards Core State Standards are an to the test” but the common help ensure that students imperfect solution to an in- core state standards do not re- won’t lack quality education credibly complicated issue, quire this. The standards dic- simply because they live in but are still more bene¿cial tate what students must learn, the wrong state. than not. but not how they must be Every person in this coun- According to the Common taught. It is the responsibility try deserves quality educa- Core State Standards Initia- of the teacher to take an inno- tion, every teacher should tive Webpage: “These learn- vative, engaging approach to be held accountable and not ing goals outline what a stu- teaching while still meeting let the standards limit their dent should know and be able the Common Core State Stan- teaching, but rather enhance Textbooks with Common Core strategies can be to do at the end of each grade. dards. it. The Common Core State The standards were created to found in the Appleton North library. Teachers are The state standards also Standards are a manageable ensure that all students gradu- able to reference these when adhering to curriculum support equal education solution to the issue that is ate from high school with the standards. Photo by Nora Ptacek throughout the nation. It is quality education for all. skills and knowledge neces- known that in the southern to adopt a “teach to the test” countability, technological sary to succeed in college, states, school systems are Related article career, and life, regardless of style which seriously lacks and digital citizenship, and often not as advanced when Common Core Stan- where they live.” 21st century skills such as: many more. This “teach to the compared with other states. Initially, the standards creativity and innovation, test method” harms student’s This is mainly due to their dards: a brief explana- seemed to pressure teachers personal responsibility/ac- education, further limiting lack of funding. tion, pg. 2 Cross country deserves a chance to be seen By Isabel Edmonds If you go to games to see your team bring home “Hey are you going to the gold, with a girls var- watch the Cross Country sity ranked 3rd in the state, meet tonight?” is a phrase and their number one runner that has never been uttered Lauren Farina never failing within the walls of North to win a race, it seems you High School. are in luck. It has been said about In addition to this the boys basketball, volleyball, and varsity recently took 3rd at soccer, but as the most noto- the Bayport Invitational, riously unappreciated sport Senior Zack Gasick placing at Appleton North, cross 4th. Our JV runners compete country runners have grown at equally high levels, the JV accustomed to the absence boys also taking 3rd lead by of the student section at freshman Sydney Hesteres. every single meet; but that It is typical before any JV doesn’t mean that a change girl race to hear the cheer wouldn’t be welcome. of “Who rules the world?!” “I’d like for someone shouted by junior Claire other than my mom to see Riebau or junior Alyssa Gru- J9 Girls took ¿rst place at conference in .aukauna on 2ct. 16. Photo by .im .olbe me ¿nish a race,” Senior ender “JV girls!” as a swift Ritzow Max Ritzow said. response from the rest of the At the typical Cross For example, many peo- body is not to blame. In fact, someone does gets spiked or girls. They certainly seem to Country meet, a devoted ple attended the North men’s the lack of fans seems to trampled. be ruling the cross country boy/girlfriend or two and a volleyball games and even stem from the idea that cross If you come to sporting course, taking ¿rst at every sibling that really doesn’t were bussed to the state country is a boring sport. events for the atmosphere, meet but one, sweeping the want to be there counts as a meet. The Lightning runners beg jumping around and cheer- top ¿ve at the Irish Invita- big fan section; this seems to A little know fact is that to differ. ing, cross country provides tional, and the top four at be the downfall of playing a the Cross Country girls “No pads, short shorts, that as well. Watching cross Bayport. sport that is not football in varsity team as well as two full contact, it’s like WWE,” country requires sprinting to So if you like running Wisconsin. individual qualifying boys said graduated senior An- different parts of the course, around and screaming, win- However, other sports also competed at state, an drew Johnson, who currently and yelling at the top of your ning or just want to support have been able to garner a impressive achievement that runs cross country for UW- lungs, in fact “It’s the only the Lightning cross country fan base by doing well in did not make the morning LaCrosse. You might not see sport you can get exercise team, give XC a try. The conference or making it to announcements. a person getting full body by spectating,” said Payton theme for next week’s meet state. However, the student tackled, but once in a while Fors. will be showing up. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Volume XX Issue II Page 4

Noctiluca Mission Statement 20 years for North, advancement Published nine times per year, the student newspa- per of Appleton North High School is a public forum in made or enhancement needed? which its student editorial board makes decisions re- By Fatima Ali are acclaimed across Wiscon- are regularly devoting their need more students participat- garding its contents. sin, especially for their superb time to many activities that ing in these activities.” Its mission is to publish It has been 20 years since scenery, outstanding direc- they enjoy that perhaps other Many other students also news, information, entertain- North opened its doors in 1995. students at North don’t know agree with this statement, stat- ment and opinion articles tor, millions of helpers, and of about our community. Since then, many students have course the people who are part about. ing that North would have even Our goal is to maintain high come and gone, leaving a last- of the production in many dif- However, sophomore Ke- a better reputation if it partici- ethical standards and provide ing legacy in certain activities, ferent ways. nady Duesterhaus points out pated in even more community a public forum for free and clubs, and academics; but one There are many other exam- that, “North is just a high service activities, as a whole responsible expression of question may be lingering upon general school body and not views. The newspaper strives our minds: Has North made an just as private clubs that only for a high level of competen- impact in our community and some people at North are part cy and welcomes diversity of state? There’s obviously no of. scope, depth and breadth of right or wrong answer, but one On the contrary, Senior coverage in order to heighten thing for sure, it is not an easy Chris Cudnowski is grateful mutual understanding and awareness through our entire question to answer. for what Appleton North has school community. On a recent survey I con- done. ducted, I noticed that most of “Appleton North is giving Contact Information the student body seemed to us an education. That is very Appleton North High School agree that in some way, shape, important because an educa- 5000 N. Ballard Road or form, North has indeed tion is going to help us get a job Appleton, WI 54913 made an impact on the com- in the future and that is very Phone: (920) 832-4300 munity. important, considering the very Mr. Ramponi, staff advisor, For starters, a well-known competitive society we live in at: [email protected]. quote that North proudly ac- now,” Cudnowski said. wi.us. claims is that “North is never Based on numerous inter- asleep.” This serves as a true Results from the survey. 10 students from each grade views and surveys, which in- Editorial Staff quote for numerous clubs such were interviewed for a total of 40 students. By Fatima Ali cluded 10 students from each as Drama Club. These hard- grade, it is important to note Senior Editor-In-Chief working participants work on that North indeed has done Maya Murzello various crews, whether it’s the ples of how North is making an school. The students are only much in its 20 years of exis- Junior Editor-In-Chief actual acting or the “teaching” impact on the community. For teenagers. We’re all barely tence in Appleton. Megha Uberoi process of the theatrical act, surviving with the amount of North de¿nitely still has lots News Editor example, many clubs such as Erik Bakken as the premiere date of a cer- Key Club and Student Council homework in our classes. Be- of opportunities to improve Opinions Editor tain play starts to approach. In regularly donate their time to sides, the majority of the popu- their notability in this commu- Nora Ptacek fact, Drama Club’s “Haunted the community, whether it’s by lation doesn’t do or know about nity, but overall I think every- Features Editor House” attracts many differ- working at the Soup Kitchen on community service. Sure, there one can agree that in some way Elise Painton ent people of all ages across Saturdays or working on a fun- are lots of activities that have North has had an impact in the Culture Editor Appleton. draiser for the Animal Shelter. the students participate in ac- community. What do you think Caroline Augustine Moreover, several of Of course, there are many other tivities, such as Key Club, that North will accomplish in the Managing Editor/ North’s drama productions students out there at North who bene¿t the community. But we next 20 years? Centerspread Editor Julia Lammers Sports Editor Becca Finger Events in Ferguson demonstrate loss of Photography Editor Paige Beckom Photography Editor trust in police force throughout country So¿a Voet By Ethan Uslabar Michael Brown was shot protests very poorly. The po- strating against the wrongs Copy Editor six times by Darren Wilson. A lice were very hostile with committed by the police in the Abby Davies On Aug. 9, shortly after Advertising/Social Media noon, Michael Brown was in- private autopsy requested by protestors and demonstrators, St. Louis/Ferguson area against Rachel Brosman volved in a dispute with police the Brown family, as well as an even during peaceful periods. the black community, some of Social Media of¿cer Darren Wilson, and autopsy by the Justice Depart- Law enforcement of¿cials let which were violent, and result- AJ Floodstrand Brown was shot and killed. ment, show that Brown was heavily armed squads loose to ing in death, why would they Advisor Since August, this has become shot four times in the right arm try and contain the situations. feel any more safe or content Mr. Ramponi a large conÀict regarding po- and two times, fatally, in the The police were armed with with the law enforcement when Contributors lice and racial stereotyping. head. military grade weapons and ve- police are being militarized? The dispute began as Brown After his death, Brown’s hicles, including tear gas, rub- It was unwise for the of¿- Fatima Ali was leaning through the win- body was left in the street for ber bullets, and armored mine- cials to have reacted by send- Rachel Brosman dow of Wilson’s patrol car to four hours. This was the second resistant vehicles that were ing in these heavily armed Colton Bennett speak with him. As this was act the police in the Ferguson similar to tanks. police into such a sensitive Kate Bennett happening, Wilson’s ¿rearm area did wrong in regards to These efforts by law en- situation. Isabel Edmonds discharged inside of the car. this whole issue. forcement were probably no It’s sad to think of how of- Becca Finger After the weapon had ¿red Leaving Michael Brown’s help to the already hostile situ- ten it takes tragedy, such as the AJ Floodstrand inside of the car, Brown is said body in the street and not al- ation. When protestors were Michael Brown shooting, to Erin Gietman to have ran away from the of- lowing it to be removed was violent, which was rare, the bring a community together to Elise Painton ¿cer. As Brown was running completely insensitive to the police reacted with tear gas, put efforts forth in stopping the Ashley Pierson situation. Not only was it dis- smoke bombs, and sound can- unjust. Nora Ptacek away, Wilson ¿red at Brown. Jack Russell Several accounts of these graceful to leave Brown’s body nons. This only led to more I’d like to believe that if Lauren Sassi events say that Brown then in the street for that long, it chaos. something like this were to Conor Tarnowski turned to face Wilson, and put only added fuel to the ¿re of Protesters also complained happen in our own community Megha Uberoi his hands up and ceased to the overall protests. about police cracking down we would band together as one Ethan Uslabar move until Wilson shot him. The police in the St. Louis/ during peaceful protests. If and put an end to those who Six times. Ferguson area handled these these protesters were demon- wronged us as a community. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 5 Junior Kenna Harke crowned Miss Wisconsin Teen USA couple years, it has been at the packed schedule, and I always all your hard work will pay ¿rst step and apply. It will be By Lila Metko Atlantis in the Bahamas. love a challenge. One of my off. a decision you won’t regret. Congratulations are in or- N: What will your respon- mottos is work before play, N: How did you become Applications are accepted on- der to Kenna Mia Harke, an sibilities be as Miss Wisconsin and that will always help me to involved in Miss Wisconsin line at www.misswisconsin- Appleton North junior, who Teen USA? focus on what is most impor- Teen and how long have you teenusa.com. This pageant was recently crowned Miss KH: As Miss Wisconsin tant. This is a dream of mine, been doing this? has helped shape me into the Wisconsin Teen USA 2015. Teen USA, I will get to have and no matter what, I will KH: I was approached to girl I am today. The competition took place the opportunity to work with work hard in everything I do! do pageants by my cheerlead- N: What was the relation- on Sept. 6 and 7 at the Fond some of the program’s part- In fact, I feel like my academ- ing coach, as one of my big- ship between you and the du Lac performing arts cen- ners--such as Best Buddies ic studies and keeping those gest dreams is to walk the Miss other contestants, was it very ter. The competition involved and Project Sunshine. I will up will help me to be more USA stage. I am so proud to competitive or did you ¿nd three categories, interview, make various appearances and knowledgable and competitive say, this was my second year yourself making good friends? evening gown, and swimwear. speaking engagements around in the interview portion of the doing it, and I was the ¿rst re- KH: Oh my gosh, you can Kenna won a generous prize package which includes scholarships, gowns, jewelry and of course, a trip to the Na- tional Miss Teen USA compe- tition. The Noctiluca had an opportunity to speak with the winner herself. Noctiluca: What will you be doing to prepare for the na- tional competition and where will it be held? Kenna Harke: First of all, my preparation is an everyday Kenna Harke being Crowned Miss Wisconsin process. I work to be the best Teen USA 2015. After months of preparation I can be, and just living every and excitement, her hard work paid off at the day to the fullest. I will be get- Fond du Lac performing arts center. Photos ting out in my community and courtesy of Miss Wisconsin USA website. speaking more so I have many experiences that I will be able Wisconsin. For example, I just pageant. And, my involve- turning ¿rst runner up to win only imagine. I made so many to talk about! There are three got to work with the Donald ment with cheer will help me the following year since 1999. amazing friends at the pag- equally scored areas of com- Driver Kid’s Day at the Boys better perform by giving me N: What was the hardest eant, and made memories that petition- Interview, Swim- and Girls Club, and this week- more experience in front of an part of this competition? will last a lifetime. I am still in wear and Evening Gown. I end I am headed to the Cran- audience. KH: For some, it is a con- touch with many of the girls, will work hard with the spon- berry Festival. N: Do you have any strat- ¿dence issue. It can be hard and I plan to be for the rest of sors provided so that I show up N: Will it be dif¿cult to egies that helped you manage getting up on stage in front of my life. able to perform in those three juggle the responsibilities of your time to share with other hundreds of people. I person- You can continue to follow areas to the best of my abil- schoolwork, cheer, and your busy teens? ally think that this pageant is Kenna’s journey to the ¿nals ity. At this time they have not Miss Wisconsin Teen USA re- KH: I’m glad you asked. a con¿dence booster if any- on her facebook page Miss released the date and location sponsibilities? Again, you have to focus on thing, and I would encourage Wisconsin Teen USA and on of nationals, but for the past KH: I am totally used to a work before play! In the end, every young lady to take that Twitter @RealMissWIteen. “We have a rar to establish a lega quality athletics, a traditions. Imag beginning of the y School was a blan “The high standards we set will be the contribution to Every time we future classes. Our experi- Printed in the ¿rst issue of the Noc- tiluca: excerpt from “Top Ten List: or have a pep rally ence at North High School Reasons why North is truly the best!” on that clean sh will establish traditions and 10. Our students are physically ¿t expectations that upcoming from jogging to their lockers between We will seldom in o generations will follow for classes. the chance to many years to come” #7. Magical lights turn on when you -Class of 1996 walk into a room. but here at North #4. Our neighbors are cows...literally. of those rare #3. The school store’s sign is neon. #2. Our swimming pool is so classy, The opportunity they call it the “Natatorium” instead traditions for of just the pool. #1. PINK SOAP IN THE BATH- ROOMS - The 19 Started fro the

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•600 doors Mr. Edmonds was always the cool cat he is today. •320,00 square feet •Cost $25 million to build in- North students have always cluding new signed up to donate blood and equipment “save three lives”. North by the numbers re opportunity A sampling of senior cy of academics, quotes from the class and outstanding of 1996 ine that at the “Lunch was fun, turd burglar, mental bath- year North High rooms. JM I love you!” k sheet of paper. “Branson B Jimmy T you and me. There she go tailgating be!” “Terry Miller’s quote is the dumbest thing I we make a mark have ever seen. UWM Disc Golf!” heet of paper. “High school is like getting hit by a train... our lives be given wait, I did get hit by a train!” o start over, “Sweaty monster freak show forever.” “Live life like an oompa-loompa...always h we have one add sugar and Àour at approximate times.” e chances: “Slam watcha got!!!” y to establish “I believe that the ¿fteen word limit appro- the future.” priately reÀects the depth of most senior’s character.” “Boys, from what we remember, I think we had fun. Susan, I will remember you forev- 995 Almanac staff er. Rocks up “33”. om e bottom now we here Appleton North High School turns 20

What was old is new again...agga They made it... Floww iiss bback,ack, bbutut itit hhasas evoevolved.lved. DuckDuck lipslips andand duces were Staff that has been here/returned since North opened apparently coolco then too. • Heidi Brooks • Doug Davis • Joel Edler • Bernie Edmonds • Lisa Gill • James Huggins • Linda Meyer • Cathy Mueller • Marlyce Reed • Curt Salm • Jim Thaldorf See the Cultureure section for • Terry Wittmann more throwbackack fashion.fashion. FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 8 Dwar¿sm awareness month at North Did you know? bending to the rules of soci- By AJ Floodstrand ety, I’m doing what I want.” October is National Dwarf- At times, Nelson ¿nds ism Awareness Month. To herself at the point she wishes raise awareness about dwarf- people were more aware of ism, what better way than to dwar¿sm. “People need to be learn about it from two Ap- aware of their surroundings.” pleton North students who In the classroom it’s not al- have this genetic disorder? ways different. “Many times Junior Courtney Nel- teachers will be awkward of son and Sophomore Brooke what they should do and how Densmore have been living Brooke Densmore is a they approach it. When I have with Dwar¿sm since they sophomore at North. a problem I’ll tell them.” were born. For those who are Photo by Elise Painton For Densmore it’s very unaware of what dwar¿sm is, similar. “It gets annoying; I also known as achondropla- can do it.” Nelson is disap- sia, it is a genetic disorder that pointed in the comments she occurs at the FGFR3 gene. hears. “The offhand com- Nelson has several mixed ments like, µOh my God, feelings on her thoughts of she is so short« why is she dwar¿sm. “It’s a blessing and here?’, µOh my God, is she, a curse at the same time, you like, ¿ve?’” get all the disability perks of Overall, Nelson doesn’t handicap parking and all that Courtney Nelson is a want extra attention. “I don’t but you also get the claustro- Junior at North. Photo by want the spotlight on me, phobia and the judgment and Elise Painton but I don’t want to be in the all that stuff.” back.” At the end of the day, For Densmore, it’s not student would take,” said Nel- Nelson and Densmore want to much different. “I don’t like son. be treated the same. really see it as anything but Densmore has had her Densmore wants people to By Elise Painton time capsule buried some- a condition that makes your locker changed. “They have know. “We are just...people-- Within the Publications where on the property, and bones shorter.” moved my locker shelves just a bit shorter.” While Nel- Lab, home of the Noctiluca, apparently, inside the com- During the school day down.” For Nelson, these son wants the awareness of the ¿rst edition of the school mons there was a jukebox that Nelson and Densmore are are challenges she wished Dwar¿sm to be stronger. “I newspaper hangs on the wall. played songs from Pocahon- faced with many challenges. she could change. “I would can do anything anybody else Titled, “The ????”, it hosts tas. The time capsule is so en- “I take three steps for every- change everything about my my age can do; I just need to a series of news stories regard- capsulated that the of¿ce staff one an average high school dwar¿sm in a second. I’m not do it in a different way.” ing the upcoming and current assume it is in the cornerstone, culture of Appleton North but this has not been con- High School circa 1995. Ap- ¿rmed. See centerspread for LK SASSI’S FUNHOUSE parently, North has it’s own more throwbacks. By Lauren Sassi

Lauren Sassi illustrates “LK SASSI’S FUN- HOUSE”. Photo by Elise Painton

Lauren Sassi has been cre- ating comics and illustrations for the Noctiluca since her freshman year. Sassi has had an interest in drawing since she was in kindergarten. Make sure to look for new drawings by Lauren Sassi in upcoming issues of the Noctiluca. If you are interested in making a con- tribution to the features sec- tion, contact Elise Painton via Facebook. CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 9 20 Years of Fashion: How Styles Have Changed

By Rachel Brosman the 90’s were more about a re- Last but not least, hair- bangs were very common, laxed ¿t than a skinny shape. styles of the students at North too. It is hard to believe that our Big chunky sweaters were in 1994 were much differ- While the middle parted high school has been around another Wisconsin staple for ent from today. Middle parts hair look may not be favored for 20 years. In that time pe- guys and gals. The most pop- were the most seen look, for nowadays, it is always inter- riod, technology has become ular style was striped sweat- both guys and girls. The boys esting to take a look into the a thousand times more ef¿- ers, along with other abstract would sport a mid length past and realize that we are cient, our school has been sur- or “ugly sweater” prints. shaggy cut, parted directly in not all that different from rounded by buildings instead Currently, stores are sell- the middle. Ladies also wore those ¿rst students to attend of farmland, and the styles of ing “cold shoulder” or off the the middle part, and short Appleton North. students have evolved. How- shoulder tops for ladies. This ever, there are many parallels is a completely 90’s inspired in the dress of today to the trend that has been brought fashions of 1994. back by young adult stores The “90’s look” contains such as American Apparel various pieces that are staples and Forever 21. in the wardrobes of any on- A former student who Accessories were generally trend teen today. Whether to attended North in its ¿rst minimal during the 90’s, as add an extra layer in the nev- year follows a common casual was the common dress er-changing Wisconsin winter hair trend during that code. However, glasses are an or as a fashion statement, the time, the middle part. overlooked accessory that are Àannel is a true 90’s piece. Photo by Rachel Brosman a great reÀection of the time At the beginning of North’s period. days, Àannels were kept in Denim was an absolute es- Large, wire rimmed glass- lockers instead of sweatshirts sential of the aforesaid era. es were the common style for when students’ classes got From jeans, to skirts, to but- for glasses back then, while that same unexpected chill we ton ups, to jackets, to over- nowadays, the thicker frames have today. alls: an all denim out¿t was are more popular. For either Crewnecks were the sweat- completely the norm. gender, popular shoes dur- shirt of choice, as they are Lighter washes were more ing 1994 included big chunky popular now today. In the popular, and high rise jeans construction boots and athlet- earlier 2000’s, the crewneck and shorts were the only style ic Chuck Taylors. was overwhelmed by hoodie that any respectable student If a girl was looking to dress styles, but now are the often would wear. up, her go-to accessory would preferred choice, even includ- Nowadays, the high rise de¿nitely be a pearl necklace: Former student, Anh Hoang, measures her substi- ing 90’s inspired graphics and and light wash jeans are de¿- a perfect elegant piece that is tute solution, while wearing a plaid jacket. logos for a throwback vibe. nitely back in style; although, not worn as much today. Photo by Rachel Brosman

What’s on your playlist? By Caroline Augustine and Katherine Hackney

Olivia Hackney Skye Iwanski Kaelah Byrom Deniza Peja Mrs. Klunder Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Teacher

• “Gasoline” • “Girls/Girls/Boys” • “All About that Bass” • “Lake of Fire” • “All About that Bass” - Troye Saivan - Panic at the Disco -Meghan Trainor -Nirvana -Meghan Trainor • “Drop the Game” • “If You Leave” • “ T r a s h i n t h e C a m p ” • “ S e v e n N a t i o n A r m y ” • “Midnight Train - Flume - Orchestral Manoeuvres -Phil Collins -White Stripes to Georgia” • “Ways to Go” in the Dark • “Here I am” • “R U Mine?” -Gladys Knight - Grouplove • “I’m Only Joking” -Spirit Soundtrack -Arctic Monkeys • “Keep Me in Mind” • “1901” - Kongos • “Through Heaven’s Eyes” • “Maps” -Zac Brown Band - Phoenix • “Don’t Forget About Me” -Led Zeppelin -Maroon 5 • “Lean on Me” • “Animal” - Simple Minds • “Say Goodbye” • “Babe I’m -Bill Withers - Mike Snow • “Carry on Wayward Son” -Dave Mathews Band Gonna Leave You” • “Odds Are” - Kansas -Led Zeppelin -Barenaked Ladies CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 10 Haunted House: a night to dismember By Jack Russell Appleton North’s Drama (Top) Senior Tess Ste- Club has always been proud to venson helps out by do- present a spooky and wonderful ing some heavy li¿tng. event that only comes around The Drama Club mem- once a year - Appleton North’s bers have to put six very own Haunted House. hours of work to partici- Taking a brief hiatus during the 2012-2013 school year due pate in the house. Photo by Julia Lammers to the fall musical Spamalot!, the haunted house reopened its doors for the second time since (Bottom) Senior Alyssa its return. Rogaff and her mom This amount of room pro- work to untangle cob- vides space for almost any webs from a chandelier. thing terrifying or uncomfort- Drama students involved in haunted house pose for a The haunted house able you can think of, which scary picture. This year the haunted house opened from takes up the auditorium, makes this haunted house the Friday, October 24th to Saturday, October 25th. Photo by the music hallway, scene Appleton North Theatre biggest (and only) running shop, green room, and atrocity exhibition within the Commentary additional portions of the city limits of Appleton. This ¿ne arts wing. Photo by year’s haunted house was see- Drama Club made this year’s and other bugs in the system Julia Lammers. ing some interesting develop- exhibition (aptly named “A need to be worked out during ment taking place. With the Night To Dismember: Again!”) the creative process. Earlier success of “A Night To Dis- volved. to the West: Showcase make the even more terrifying and un- in the month, the Drama Club member: Reborn!”, North’s Gathering props, creating month of October time crunch. comfortable than before. How- of¿cers met with club advisor costumes, constructing the That being said, the major- ever, dif¿culties arose during and theatre director Mr. Parker stage layout, and putting to- ity of the cast and crew of the planning process earlier this to discuss whether or not the gether the technical aspects of North’s upcoming produc- month. haunted house would function theatre are essential in making tions are heavily involved with During the run of the haunted this year. The democracy spoke it as best it can be - the only this year’s house (with every house development, the district in favor of the house, and the administration utilized are the Drama Club of¿cer already meet for Appleton North’s One planning process began. Drama Club of¿cers, Mr. Park- involved in both One Act and Act play Romeo & Juliet and The actual building process er for advice and supervision, Showcase to begin with). ongoing preparation for the of the haunted house and its school staff/faculty for approv- However, with the abun- showcase production of last elaborate setup was what really al, and other parent or adult dance of student contribution year’s spring play Journey to showed the Drama Club’s com- volunteers that take part in the and hard work from all cor- the West are happening in tan- mitment and dedication. construction process from start ners of the theatre department, dem with the weekend chosen Not only do the Drama Club to ¿nish. the entire experience becomes to present this year’s exhibi- of¿cers spend hours mulling The dedication to getting the not only possible, but magical tion. over Àoor plans, room designs, house up and running was im- in its own special, bloody, un- With this, comes dif¿cul- and creative aspects, but stu- perative, as the paralleling runs comfortable, weeping-angel- ties in the allotted timeframe, dents from all grades are in- of Romeo & Juliet and Journey infested way.

Alt-J surges back with This is All Yours By Conor Tarnowski The English experimental rock band, Alt-J, has ¿nally released their much antici- pated second album entitled, This is All Yours. This album is the result of a year ¿lled with many dif¿- culties for the band, including the loss of their bassist Gwil New Alt-J album This is All Sainsbury, whose dynamic Yours includes 13 original bass lines proved to be the songs. foundation for the band’s pre- vious album, “An Awesome Wave”. Many fans and critics electric genre more than they alike questioned whether or have previously. not the decision to keep the Highlighted by tracks such band intact was in their best as “Left Hand Free” and interest, but questions no lon- “Hunger of the Pine”, This is ger remain. All Yours introduces us to the Alt-J has produced a tru- new and improved Alt-J, who ly spectacular collection of I’m hoping stick around for a songs that focus around the while longer. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 11 Fall sports at a glance

(Right)Sophomore Jayden Behrendt, num- ber 12, heads the ball to mid¿elder Jon Kotek, number 9, during a var- sity soccer game. (Be- low) Sophomore Collin Squier kicks the ball dur- ing a game. Photos by Mr. Herrling

Senior Maya Murzello (right) hits a backhand at a match during the JV tennis season. Murzello played singles against De Pere. Freshman Nicole Loren- zoni (left) serves a ball in a match. Photo by Mr. Herrling

The Varsity Girls Cross Country team consists of (from top left) Kaitlin Squier, Lauren Drankoff, Isabel Ed- monds, Katie Flood (from bottom left) Lauren Farina, Maggie Burneske, Dakota Holzem and Payton Fors. Photo by Mr. Herrling Bruce Schroeder, 12, clasps hands with Chase Kruel, 87, while Evan Bohman, 35, and Tyler Huggins, 89, look on. The team began their playoff season this past weekend. Photo by Mr. Herrling

Boys volleyball plans to carry on state championship legacy By Ashley Pierson a lot of these athletes have We then head into the gym been together on the team, to start stretching and getting When most people think of “I think we have our team chemistry needs to loose for the game. We joke boys volleyball, they think a pretty good shot be a focus during the season. around a lot and just keep about the state championship at going to state Junior, Ryan Driessen, libero things fun.” title of 2012. This year’s team this year. of the team, said, “Our team Mahoney also feels that as is currently honorable men- has pretty good chemistry, not a captain he has a responsi- tion and is expected to move We have a lot as much as Marquette boys bility to set a tone for his fel- in to the top ten rankings soon of work to do, volleyball, but they have been low teammates. “As an older and hopefully continue to but I think we’re playing together much longer guy on the team, I want to make their way up. Last year than we have. Appleton North keep thinking positively and the team did not even rank. very capable and up de¿nitely has the potential to make sure we’re having fun When asked if he thought to the challenge.” be as good as Marquette with- and staying loose. Especially they would be returning to -Liam Mahoney in just one year with our six when the season gets tough. state this year, senior captain seniors and nine juniors.” Our season is too short to Liam Mahoney said, “I think This is Driessen’s ¿rst year mull over losses or to not con- we have a pretty good shot at aggressive attacking, and bet- on varsity. “Varsity is a blast stantly get better,” he said. going to state this year. We ter serving. We have a ton of so far. Being able to play at Knowing that Appleton have a lot of work to do, but I athletes on this team which a higher level of competition North’s student section has a Senior Kody Fiorito to think we’re very capable and should helps us advance fast- has really helped me become good reputation, Driessen de- sets the ball up for a up to the challenge.” er.” a better player overall, and of scribed what he expected to spike to senior Dennis Although the team has only Mahoney also feels that the course, it’s super fun,” Dries- see from the student section Garvey at a tournament had a couple games, they are team will do well this season, sen said. this season. Driessen said, in Kimberly in October. starting off strong and posi- because of the coaching staff. Mahoney said the team goes “Appleton North has the best Photo by Alex Neumann tive with a lead of 15-3. “We have one of the better, through a speci¿c ritual be- student section out there, and When asked what improve- if not the best, coaching staff fore each game. “Pregame we it helps. Volleyball is a mental ments he’d like to see on the can see us improving on just in the state, so we’re pretty like to listen to some funky sport and if we can get in their court throughout the rest of about everything this season- spoiled,” he said. music in the locker rooms and heads in any way, we should the season, Mahoney said, “I from passing, blocking, more With it being the ¿rst year dance around for a little bit. do it. Keep it up rude nation.” SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin October 2014 Vol. XX Issue II Page 12 Fall sports focus on what really matters By Becca Finger not the only sports that require ner Lauren Farina said. “The A team is like a family, and team support. Bailey Bogati- majority of the upperclassmen it is crucial to have a bond and tus, a senior tennis player, said, make a good effort to welcome a leader to look up to in order “I think that even in tennis it’s and integrate the younger run- to make that team work. important to bond with your ners onto the team.” Athletes know that one teammates. It’s a sport that can Whether team leaders are of the best parts of being in- be more individual, but even chosen by the team or not, volved in a sport is team then, having your team on the the effect is still the same. Ju- dinners. Team dinners usu- sidelines cheering for you can nior volleyball player Emily ally take place before home be the difference between a Rohloff said, “I think it’s im- games/meets and are a crucial frustrating point and the point portant to have team captains, element in team bonding. Se- you win by. Plus, it makes the so there is always someone to nior soccer player Jon Kotek matches and practices more bring more energy if the team describes the effectiveness enjoyable when you have a is down.” of team dinners. “We basi- Sophomore Jenna Miller tips a ball over the net while stronger bond.” Weston Floerke comment- cally get together, eat food, junior Emily Rohloff guards her block during a var- In both individual and team ed on the importance of team and take our minds off soccer, sity volleyball game against Oshkosh North. Photo by sports, it is important to have a leadership. “We have captains which I really think helps us Alex Neumann good team dynamic in order to to set the tone for the team, focus and perform even better nect outside of practice it can er,” Senior golfer Lizzy Hidde make things work. whether it be in the weight come game time,” he said. help their performance as a said. “Hanging out and getting to room, on the practice ¿eld, or Issey Edmonds, a se- team. In sports, a team is like a know each other off the ¿eld during a game,” he said. “I nior cross country runner, “I feel like at practices we family. It’s important to have brings us together,” Kotek think it is important to have said,“You can focus more on really try to bond with all the teammates who have each said. “I think if we are strang- designated team leaders, be- your relationships with your grades, because golf can be other’s backs. Edmonds said, ers to each other off the ¿eld cause as in every organization, teammates during a pasta din- such a tough sport you really “The mental aspect of racing is there is no way we will be able family, or government ,some ner than when you are running need encouragement from ev- really important in cross coun- to work together on the ¿eld.” level of centralized leadership repeats and mostly focusing eryone and being friends is try, so running with people you Athletes also look to team is crucial to keep a focused di- on breathing.” really important, so we can know really well and having leaders and captains to help rection in mind. When times Team bonding doesn’t just all cheer for each other and your friends cheer you on re- unite the team. “It tends to be get rough, a team needs to have to take place over food, be happy about wins together ally helps you during a race.” the upperclassmen that step know who they can look up to, however. When players con- and upset about losses togeth- Cross country and golf are up,” Junior cross country run- to pull them back up.” No. 1 singles player for girl’s tennis reÀects on season By Erin Gietman and Becca Finger

The Appleton North Girls day. I’m satist¿ed with how it Tennis Team has been hard went,” she said. at work since mid-August Although the tennis team in hopes of making it to the had a lot of great aspects to it, sectional tournament. Prac- Sheu reÀects that her favor- tices have been all work and ite part is her teammates. She no play since day one, Coach said,“I love talking to every- Burt often tells the team, one during practice, it always “Water is for the weak,” to makes me happy.” keep the varsity girls focused Tennis may not be a “team on their play, not their thirst. sport”, but the team dynamics Natalie Sheu, a junior and play a huge role in everyone’s the team’s number one varsity overall performance. singles player, commented on “At games when your the season and a slight inju- teammates cheer for you, ry which she dealt with; she you just feel like you have said, “I had a hard time at ¿rst that much more energy and with my wrist, but now it’s strength to play on,” Nata- gotten a lot better so I can ac- lie said about her teammates tually hit.” watching her matches. Sheu Sheu has been playing ten- had a win at Kimberly, and the nis since 2008 and hoped to team hopes that she can keep end the year by getting to the her record going and make it state tournament. She had to to the state tournament. win her ¿rst match at section- When asked about the als to qualify for the tourna- prospective season next year, ment, but her opponent was Sheu says, “Even though last year’s state champion. “I we are losing a lot of senior got one game off of the state players, we have a lot of new champion, which was an ac- players who joined the team complishment. I didn’t think I this year. We formed a strong would get a game off of her. bond by the leadership of our I had a few nice rallies, I did seniors, and we are excited to better than I thought I would, carry the momentum over in my strokes were nice that to next year.”