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the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin March 2011 Vol. XVI Issue VII Inside Problem of theft persists this issue: places where students should Awareness is key always be wary. Fortunately, to keeping items Sergeant Allaback reports no cases of stolen items coming safe at school from a regular hallway lock- By Megan Van Boxtel er. and Jackie Reynders In addition, he advises all students who do have an item Although students some- stolen from them to report it times forget the risks of theft immediately. Sergeant Alla- can happen within the confines back will then be able to inves- of a place typically associated tigate the situation as soon as with safety, Appleton North is possible. He maintains that the not immune. Photo by Jensen Enz more “timely the better.” Phy. Ed teacher Mr. Maves Leaving belongings unattended in either the hall- Protecting personal be- Wisconsin bill agrees that theft is “an increas- ways or locker rooms is a recipe for disaster. longings from thievery is es- causes mixed ing problem,” stating that he pecially important, Allaback feelings sees about 15 real thefts oc- chance of recovering a stolen about his exchange program. says. If any item is not a ne- cur throughout the course of item is, unfortunately, very Fortunately, after reporting cessity to have during school pg. 3 a school year in the locker slim. Police Liaison Officer the theft to Sergeant Allaback, hours, there’s no need to bring room and about six to seven Sergeant Allaback asserts that Ellies’ wallet showed up — it. If students do need to bring locks taken on a weekly basis. theft at North is a “far too minus the cash — with the either an Ipod or cell phone to Locker rooms are particularly common problem.” He has garbage in a hallway trash re- school, keeping it hidden in a susceptible. Gym teachers found that about 100 to 125 ceptacle. car or locker will protect those often advise students to lock stolen items are reported to The best advice Sergeant items much more than a back- up all belongings, especially him annually; however, there Allaback gives is to “lock your pack or coat pocket will. valuables. Ipods, cell phones, are often many cases that go stuff up.” He warns students Theft is a serious problem and wallets are the most com- unreported. against those who go “locker that can only be prevented if monly stolen items and should Senior Jose Ellies, a for- shopping,” advising many to students continue to be active always be carefully watched. eign exchange student from avoid leaving backpacks sit- participants in protecting be- “As a staff we are addressing Chile, experienced a rude ting out in highly populated longings and keeping North a the issue to see the problem welcome to North earlier this areas. safe place for everyone. become diminished,” Maves year when his wallet was sto- Although the locker room People who know of a theft Freedom of Speech said. len from the locker room. In is the most vulnerable place for or see something suspicious pg. 6 Prevention is the great- his wallet was cash, identifica- valuables to be, classrooms, as should contact Sergeant Alla- est way to combat theft. The tion and important documents well as the commons, are other back or school administration. ‘Phantom’ comes alive on North stage been hard at work since the be- Over 150 students ginning of January building an get involved with enormous and impressive set. Consisting of many large mov- famous musical ing staircases and even a loft for the orchestra, the “Phan- By Siri Pairin tom” set allows for scenes in a ballroom, an underground The Appleton North The- lake, and a graveyard. Basketball season atre Department is taking on For the dramatic drop wraps up what has been judged as one of of the enormous chandelier, their grandest, most complex North is bringing in ZFX, pg. 9 projects yet. “The Phantom of INC. to help with flying stunts. the Opera” is said to not only A world-class provider of fly- be the “greatest musical of all Photo by Jensen Enz ing effects, ZFX, INC. has time,” but is also the longest been a part of several Broad- Students rehearse diligently for the upcoming show. ever running show on Broad- way shows including Wicked, way. Katie Bellile said. devoting time, energy, and Peter Pan, and Fiddler on the Involving a huge set, dif- Originally based off of concentration into producing Roof. ficult music, and a massive Gaston Leroux’s novel, Le a magnificent show, “Phan- With all its complexities, chandelier, North’s production Fantôme de l’Opéra, this tom” has been a great opportu- details, and difficulties, “The of “Phantom” is expected to musical tells the story of a nity for a large fraction of the Phantom of the Opera” has please crowds and uphold high masked man who lives in the school to be involved. been and will be a challenge, standards. catacombs beneath the Paris The show, which requires but one the theatre department “We were able to under- Opera House in the 1870’s and of its musicians high levels of is willing to take on. Show take this rigourous show be- causes terrible “accidents” to ability, has been a fun chal- times include March 10th-12th cause of our dedicated direc- those in the theatre who do not lenge for some. and 17th-19th at 7:30 p.m. and Spring fashion tor, our hardworking cast and abide by his wishes. The pit players aren’t the March 13th and 20th at 1 p.m. blooms crew, and our high standards With a cast, crew and or- only people facing challenges, Tickets are $12 and going pg. 12 to be upheld,” stage manager chestra of over 150 students however. The tech crew has fast. NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin March 2011 Vol. XVI Issue VII Page 2 Help yourself to health TOM’s Shoes By Katie Fleming Every day at North, hundreds of students eat meals prepared gives back for in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria provides plenty of choices for what each student can eat for either breakfast or lunch. The question remains week in April whether or not students really know how to make healthy By Angel Wigley Shoes donates shoes, they pair choices as they go through the up with a non-profit organiza- lunch line. TOM’s Shoes, an orga- tion. That means every child According to mypyramid. Photo by Jensen Enz nization that donates a pair will be guaranteed a pair of gov, a healthy diet should con- Fruit can often be overlooked despite abundant of shoes for every one that shoes that fits until they are 18 sist of fruits, vegetables, whole health benefits. is purchased, started in 2006 years of age. grains, and fat-free or low-fat to last year, and the salad bar During the week of April Fast Facts: The Noctiluca when Blake Mycoskie went milk and dairy products. There offers an excellent opportunity to Argentina and befriended 4, there will be a week just for looked at nutritional facts for are also many items in certain to eat healthy. children there with no shoes. TOM’s Shoes at North. All the foods that should be avoided, some of the cafeteria’s most “The salad bar is not so These kids had the unfortu- fundraising collected through- such as saturated fats, trans popular picks. Here’s how they popular right now,” says Joan, nate foot disease that affects out the week will be donated fats, cholesterol, large amounts fared: “We would really like to know daily life called Podoconiosis back to a non-profit organiza- of sodium, and added sugars. Calories about any ideas that students (PODO). tion through TOM’s. During Elements to consider while Most: Nachos (514) have about what they would maintaining a healthy diet are Least: Deli Wrap (218) like to see offered at the salad keeping a balance between Fat bar, as well as for the rest of food and physical activity, and Most: Nachos (26g) the cafeteria. We make 125 remaining within the suggest- Least: Deli Wrap (7g) side salads per day, and those ed calorie intake which aver- Carbohydrates sell out quickly, but not as ages at 2,000. Most: Nachos (62g) many students have a salad as To learn how to make good their main course.” Least: Side Salad (5g) lunch choices in our own The opinions and choices school’s cafeteria, Joan, one of Protein of students definitely influence the cafeteria’s staff members, Most: Breaded Chicken the sales of certain food items. suggested foods available every (36g) “They offer a good variety to day. “The most common dishes Least: Deli Wrap (7g) choose from, but when you that are ordered for lunch are *information approximate. first walk in there, you’re not www.nutritiondata.com the Nacho Grande and the deli sure what to get,” freshman Photo from toms.com wraps,” Joan said, “For me, I and a lot of the healthy foods Neha Siddiqui said about the TOM’s Shoes influences millions worldwide. think that some of the healthi- sell quickly.” cafeteria. est choices are the sandwiches, All of the milk cartons of- Making healthy choices ev- deli items, salads, and sides of fered in the cafeteria are low- ery day will lead to improve- When he came back to that week, shirts can be or- fruit. The least healthy items fat, and around 650-700 of ments in health, level of hap- America, he founded Shoes dered from the school store; would have to be the Nacho them are sold daily.

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