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November 2009 Webster School District Issue 2 Automatic Winter Webster: A School of Promise Phone System Sports Christina Becker WHS Senior Preview Although there have page 15 been several modifications to the Webster schooling system this year, one that may have a large impact towards convenience is Holiday the new automatic phone system that has been Survival installed. This device has several uses: notifying Tips! parents/guardians within the page 7 Webster school district of school closings and specific grades can be informed of important events, such Overflowing as sophomores getting Schedule? class rings, or seniors with graduation information. Get Help! Only administration page 12 staff members can use this device. Also, depending Inclement Weather on the code that is entered, School may be closed due to only one group of students inclement weather. If such a and guardians will be closing should occur it will be announced over the following notified of an event, instead radio and TV stations: of the whole school. This • WCCO-TV (4) device is also programmed • KSTP-TV (5) to redial phone numbers • KBJR-TV (6) SUPERIOR- DULUTH that receive a busy signal • FOX 9-TV (9) twice.This helps to ensure • KARE 11-TV (11) that students and families • WCCO-RADIO (830 AM) Top: Laurie Kriegel and Martha Anderson receiving the Wisconsin School of Promise get the message that is • WCMP-RADIO (1350 AM- Award from State Superintendent Tony Evers on behalf of the Webster Middle School. trying to be conveyed. We 100.9 FM) Bottom: Terri Skifstad, Terry Day, and Martha Anderson receiving the Wisconsin • WJMC-RADIO (1240 AM- shall look forward to the School of Promise Award from State Superintendent Tony Evers on behalf of the 96.1 FM) results sure to follow from Webster Elementary School. More on page 4. (Photos compliments of Martha Anderson) • WGMO-RADIO (95.3 FM) installing this device. The vision statement of The Bridge is to have an ongoing positive communication NHS Holds Induction Ceremony between the community Siiri Larsen and school by using school, WHS Junior community, and business partnerships to develop Monday, November 2, the Webster High School greater learning opportunities Chapter of the National Honor Society held its Induction for students in the Webster Ceremony at Voyager Village with dinner and a candlelight Schools. ceremony. The honored inductees were senior, Nicholas Koelz, junior, Callan Brown, and senior, Phillip Preston. In this issue: Webster’s Chapter of NHS is in its second year of existence, so the new inductees are joining only eight School News 1 - 1 0 members from last year. Selected on character, leadership, service and scholarship, these students model well- Calendar and Menu 3 rounded, community oriented citizens. Fun Stuff 11 Now that membership is complete for the year, Webster’s NHS will be doing the Adopt-A-Highway Pictured are the new NHS inductees from left to right: Editorials 12 - 13 program as one of its group service projects. Individuals Phillip Preston, Callan Brown, and Nicholas Koelz. (Photo must also continue service on their own as part of their by Carl Heidel) Arts and Entertainment 14 membership obligation. Sports 15-16 At the ceremony, inductees took a pledge to continue representing themselves, their school and their community Continued on page 4... Page 2 The Bridge November 2009

Business of the Webster & Siren Community Education Communities United in Education Month December Alison Becvar THE PEACE TO BE FOUND IN SILENCE WHS Sophomore Instructor: Janice Metelak ComEd Class, Fee: $30 Who supports Webster school events and helps our WEBSTER ELEM., 4-Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, 12/02-12/23 community? U.S. Bank. “Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace may be found in silence,” begins The banks branch manager, Katie Smith, took time the poem by Max Ehrman. Deepen your meditation experience this holiday season, relax and out of her schedule to tell the Bridge a little about what increase your awareness. Have less stress and more joy as you let go of the old to bring in the new, it is the bank does besides handling money. The U.S. enriching your very personal experience this season! Bring 2 or more blankets (and a pillow if you Bank supports Webster High School in many ways. They need it). This is NOT an introductory class. For information and to register call ComEd: 715-349- purchase an advertisement in the Bridge, they have signs 7070. to support sports, and they hand out school calendars. The MOSAIC GLASS MIRROR employees even dress up during homecoming week! Smith Instructor: Peggy Ingles loves her job because she, “Likes to work with people and WITC #64942, Cat.#42-815-408, Fee: $19.21/$4 Sr. WEBSTER HS, 2-Thursdays, 6-9:00pm, 12/03-12/10 help our community.” Do you have some wall space that is crying out for attention? In this class you will design a Thank you for your good charities for the Webster mosaic wall hanging that will include a mirror, either centered for a traditional look or off center Schools and community! for that funky feel, which is surrounded by a colorful glass mosaic pattern that you design and make. The wall hanging is approximately 14 inches in diameter with a 6 inch diameter mirror. On the second session, please bring old towels and wear old clothes. MATERIALS FEE OF $15 PAID TO INSTRUCTOR. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: 715.349.7070. SCANDINAVIAN BAKING Instructor: Kathryn Jones WITC #67524, Cat.#60-308-601, Fee: $22.75/$22.75 Sr. SIREN HS, 2-Mondays, 6-9:00pm, 12/14-12/21 Would you like to learn about making the Scandinavian favorites your grandma made? We will make lefse, krumkake, sandbakkels, and rosettes. A fun time to see and experience how they are made! Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: US Bank (Photo by Billie Ingalls) 715.349.7070. Kick off the Holidays with “Christmas in a BAAG” Hattie Landers Kick off the holiday season off with a works at the holiday bake sake. The open festive outing to “Christmas in a BAAG” bar at the Lakeview Event Center will serve on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to hot and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic 5 p.m. at the North Wind Arts & Gallery drinks. in Siren. The “BAAG” is the Burnett Area “We always have a free ‘Kids’ Make Arts Group, made up of artists, crafters, & Take’ art project at our BAAG events, and arts patrons of all ages from all walks and this one is no exception,” says Rice. of life who believe the arts are vital to “Children can design and make tree quality of life in Burnett County. ornaments with pine cones and clear “Everyone knows there’s hunting, glass balls. We provide the materials, fishing, boating, canoeing and camping supervision, and instruction at no charge in in Burnett County, and those are great the classroom area of the North Wind Arts seasonal activities,” says Harriet Rice, shop.” BAAG president. “But we recognize that There will be a prize drawing in the This is the bear sculpture that will be given there are people who enjoy the arts as afternoon to give away a 3-foot high away at “Christmas in a BAAG” (Photo compliments of Hattie Landers) hobbies, spectators, and participants. We chainsaw bear sculpture by Bronson saw the proof of that by the nearly 2,000 Fischer. The bear holds a “Welcome” sign, visitors to our August Burnett Arts Festival. which, when reversed, reads “Go Away”! The arts are very important to the economy For a donation to BAAG, tickets are of our community, and there’s a lot of talent available at North Wind Arts. Small Town in these woods!” North Wind Arts is located on State A lot of that talent will be on display Road 35/70, between Ben Franklin and Veterinary Practice as “Christmas in a BAAG” features live adjacent to the Lakeview Event Center. Thomas E. Harstad DVM music, handcrafted ornaments, local artists The Burnett Area Arts Group meets (715) 866 - 4275 selling their work and demonstrating their monthly and welcomes new members. For skills in jewelry-making, pottery, and additional information, call 349-8448. painting. Other regional artists’ work is for sale in the gallery, and there will be edible

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December Events MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 J.H. Boys Basketball Girls Hockey Boys Hockey at Unity 4:30 vs. Moose Lake at Wausau East Basketball vsTurtle Lake at Siren 7:00 Girls 6:00 Boys 7:30 Boys Hockey Moose Lake 7:00 7 8 9 10 11 Food Drive Begins Boys Basketball J.H. Boys Early Release J.H. Boys Basketball Siren Basketball Basketball at Frederic 4:30 7:30 Siren 4:30 Luck Honors Choir Boys Hockey Girls 6:00 Boys 7:30 Girls Basketball at Menomonie Clear Lake 7:30 14 15 16 17 18 7th-12th Grade SchoolJ.H. Boys Full Moon J.H. Boys Basketball Christmas Dinner/Concert Basketball Webster Athletic Basketball at Grantsburg Dinner 5:00 at St. Croix Falls 4:30 Association Meeting at Luck 4:30 Girls 6:00 Boys 7:30 Concert 7:00 Boys Hockey High School Lounge 5th-6th Grade Pine City 7:00 6:00 Christmas Concert 7:00 21 22 J.H. Boys Basketball 23 24 25 Food Drive Ends Frederic 4:30 Half Day NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL J.H. Girls Basketball Girls Hockey at Moose Lake 7:00 Release 1:00 Boys Hockey vs Somerset 7:00 First Day of Practice Boys Basketball vs Baby Pictures CHRISTMAS MERRY School Board Meeting 7:00 Birchwood 7:30 Senoir Pictures EVE CHRISTMAS Fair Board Meeting Girls Basketball at Senoir Quotes EventsCumberland 7:30 Due to Yearbook 28 29 NO SCHOOL 30 NO SCHOOL 31 NO SCHOOL Girls Hockey Girls Hockey NO SCHOOL Girls Hockey Siren Tournament Siren Tournament Siren Tournament Boys Hockey Boys Hockey NEW YEARS EVE Boys Hockey Tournament Tournament Tournament Girls basketball at Girls Basketball at Glenwood City Tournament Glenwood City Tournament Page 4 The Bridge November 2009 Wisconsin Promise School of Recognition Violet Wilkie Jim Erickson WHS Senior District Superintendent For a third consecutive year Webster Wisconsin Promise School, schools must Middle School and has been selected have eligibility to receive federal Title I as a receiver for the Wisconsin Promise funding and also be among the highest of School of Recognition Award, and Webster poverty schools in the state based on free Elementary School has been selected for and reduced-price lunch data. Not only This past summer our data analysis team took on an the second year in a row. Most people must student achievement on statewide additional challenge. It was the creation of a new version don’t recognize how much effort it takes to reading and mathematics assessments be of our mission statement. It had been around 10 years create a learning climate that benefits every higher than the state average for schools since we last wrote a mission statement, and although student. Parents, teachers, administrators, with similar poverty rates and grade the main goal of educating our youth stays the same, we and other staff contribute to fulfilling our configurations, but they also must have wanted our statement to acknowledge that change takes New Wisconsin Promise of providing a made adequate yearly progress for the past place in schools as well. quality education for every child as well two years as defined under the federal No After creating the first draft, we asked all of the district as closing the achievement gap between Child Left behind Act. employees to weigh in and share their thoughts. From economically disadvantaged students and there, the analysis team took another look at it, did a little their peers. tweaking, and presented it to the staff for final approval. I In order to be recognized as a am very proud of the team for the work they put into this and proud of all the district staff for providing feedback NHS Holds Induction Ceremony continued from page 1 and advice. with the highest of standards and then they employment. Our new mission statement, which is printed below, lit candles to represent the four standards This formal event had everyone reflects our commitment to providing a great education for of National Honor Society. At the end of looking their best. The dinner was every student. After looking it over, I hope you will agree the ceremony, Tom Koelz, grandfather wonderful and to complete the night, Karl that if we can accomplish these goals, we have given them of both inductee Nick Koelz and first Heidel took photos of the new members a great chance to succeed. year member Annie Kelby, addressed the and their families. A wonderful evening Mission Statement students telling them of the honor that goes was experienced by all. Congratulations Webster School District is dedicated to empowering all with being an NHS member and how this inductees. individuals to reach their potential. We will be accountable honor can be valuable for life in seeking and work together to: scholarships, college admittance and future �- Establish a safe, healthy, and trusting environment. What does Veterans Day mean to you? �- Provide a challenging, engaging, and progressive Jesse Janssen curriculum WHS Senior Veterans Day should be a very �- Encourage life-long learning and a strong work important day for everyone. The day that ethic we celebrate all of those Veteran lives �- Build school, family, and community relationships whether they are alive now or if they were killed in action. If it was not for the lives �- Celebrate diversity, talents, and strengths that were lost or for the people who made �- Empower students to take an active role in their it out of the war we would be a completely education different country. We should love this country and do whatever it takes to keep it �- Promote effective citizenship in a global society going. If the service men and women did not love their country they would not serve �- Model what is expected it. That is why we should celebrate it. We should celebrate their courage, and their Jesse’s Body & Paint loyalty to their country. For someone to be loyal to his or her country is a very special thing. There are 715-866-4578 people in this country or in other countries Trevor Fontaine reading an that could care less what happened to their article written by Jesse Janssen on country. If people did not have loyalty to Veteran’s Day. (Photo by Scott Hoefs) their country they would not serve. If it 7387 Industrial Avenue was not for the service men’s or women’s American Legion Flag. The band honored Webster, WI 54893 loyalty this country would be very each branch of the military by playing the different. hymns “Army goes Rolling Along” for Along with loyalty comes courage. If Army, “Into the Wild Blue Yonder” for Air Pick Up Some Quality someone who joins the Military does not Force, “Anchors Away” for Navy, “Marines have courage, they may have a hard time. Hymn” for Marine Corps and “Eternal For Change There are so many things that need to be Father, Lord of the Host” for Coast Guard For a little change, make a big change to Napa Filters. Clean oil is done that not just the ordinary person can and the students and staff honored these vital for long engine life. Even small amounts of dirt can rob your do. When a person joins the Military he car, truck, or van of performance and reliability. Give your light truck by standing when a friend and or relative or van the protection it needs with genuine NAPA oil and air filters. basically is signing his life away to do that served or was currently serving. Do it today. whatever the person in charge tells him to Speeches written about Veterans Day by do. If someone has enough courage to let Mr. Tim Widiker, Siiri Larsen, and Jesse someone tell them what to do every single Janssen were also read. At the elementary second of their life they should have the school students watched a DVD about the world remember him or her as special. meaning of Veterans Day, enjoyed a skit Veterans Day is honored at Webster about what our flag has endured, and sang Schools by having the American Legion the Star Spangled Banner, led by Mrs. Napa Double M Auto Parts 7377 Industrial Av. Webster Otis Taylor Post 96 coming into the school Skifstad’s first grade class. 715-866-8520 Filters with the flag of the United Sates and the November 2009 The Bridge Page 5 Addicted to Oxygen Zach Holmstrom WHS Junior Red Ribbon week was celebrated each day for students who numbers were Tim Widiker October 25 through October 30. This year’s selected. The numbers were on bracelets High School Principal slogan was Addicted to Oxygen. that the AODA students passed out to each Red Ribbon week is a when the school student. The bracelets signifi ed the student celebrates students and staff being drug and being drug and alcohol free. alcohol free. Students also get to participate The week ended with a fun night for RTI Implementation in dress-up days. This year’s dress-up days the middle school students on Friday night. This year marks the fi rst year of Response to were Monday- Red Day, Tuesday- Black Over 70 middle school students took part in Intervention, or RTI. RTI is a data-based initiative to help and Orange Day, Wednesday- Crazy Sock the fun night. struggling learners. It is not a special education initiative. Day, Thursday- Jersey Day, and Friday- In fact, it is a totally separate process and program. The Hat Day. There was also a prize drawing RTI program strives to identify students that are behind in their math and reading skills and come up with intervention plans to remediate those skills. The goals of RTI are: • To make data-based decisions to improve student outcomes • To provide high-quality interventions to match student needs • Create a system that is a shared responsibility with educators. The fi rst step in the RTI process is to use a universal screener (MAP tests) to identify students in need of intervention. We have done that by identifying any student in 7th through 10th grades that have been below the 25th percentile on two of their last three MAP tests. We have recently identifi ed the students that met this criteria in Reading and in Math. On May 2009, Unit 96 A.L.A sponsored our poppy poster contest for the 3rd grade The second step is to design an individual intervention plan class at Webster Elementary. All students made posters; then we were judged. Winners for each student. There is an entire menu of interventions were (from left to right) 1st Jasmine Mangelsen, 2nd Macy Rice, 3rd Andy Moritz. The that can be used. Some examples are Brainstorming, 1st runner up was Crystal Breeden, 2nd runner up Megan Crosby. Our little poppy Cooperative Learning, Demonstrations, Guided Practice, poster princess is in the center, (McKenzie Trazee form our A.L.A, and is one of our Inquiry, Instructional Technology, Lecture, Memorization, junior members.) Back row members of Unit 96 include June Dopkins, Marian B. Note-Taking, Graphic Organizers, Presentations/ Johnson, Judee Rother, Ann McCarthy, Rudy Radkee and Delores Lion. We thank Exhibitions, Problem-based Learning, Project Design, teachers and staff for assisting in making this possible. And to all students that Research, Simulation/Role Playing, Socratic Seminar, participated. All students that did not win were Gionena Ticket for a free cone at north Teacher Questions, Work-based Learning. view drive inn. They have been a part of our yearly contest. Thanks to you all. (Photo After six weeks of intervention, the student is assessed compliments of June Hopkins) again to see if they made progress. If they did, then they will continue with the tier 1 interventions . If not, then they will be elevated to tier 1. Tier 2 interventions includes 2-3 30-minute interventions per week done outside the classroom. This will typically be enrichment/ remedial activities that take place in study halls. The tier 2 interventions do not take place in the regular classroom. If a student makes progress on tier 2, then they can go back to tier 1. If progress continues to be made after tier 1, and the MAP tests show student progress, then the student may be removed from the RTI plan. In summary, RTI is a process to help our struggling learners. It is a new initiative and we hope to have all the bugs worked out after the fi rst year of implementation.

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Martha Anderson The Daily Five Deb Pawlak Elementary School Principal WHS Staff What’s new at Webster • Listen to Reading Elementary? Lots!! This summer the • Word Work elementary staff have been deeply There are very specific behavior “Meet the Parents” engrossed in discovering what expectations that go with each Daily research says most benefits students Five component. Students spent I was recently at a conference where a national speaker named Neil as they become readers, writers and the first weeks working intensely on Howe talked about “Generations and K-12 Education.” He highlighted lifelong learners. As a result, the building their reading and writing the differences between Baby Boomer parents and Generation X parents. structure of the literacy block may stamina, learning the behaviors It caught my attention because it explained some things that I had been look and sound a little different than of the Daily Five and fostering a noticing. Baby Boomers were born before 1965. Their children are mostly high school age and older. The Generation X’ers were born from 1965- in the past! classroom community. Teachers are 1985. Their children would be 5-12 years old. “Millennials” were born It won’t be long until you hear also spending time learning about the after 1985. Their children will soon begin to enter kindergarten. Each children talking about “The Daily child’s strengths and greatest needs as generation has different characteristics because of the cultural demographics Five.” The purpose of this article is a reader in order to best plan for each that ruled the road during their childhood. to fill you in on what The Daily Five student’s instruction. Baby Boomers’ approach to parenting relies on institutions that they is all about, so you don’t have to nod One thing that is a change is a trusted, including the school, church and older generations. If a child got in your head while wondering what in direct decrease in the number of trouble at school, they were in trouble at home too, because he/she probably the world the students and staff are worksheets children bring home. deserved whatever the teacher handed out as a consequence. Their kids referring to. While worksheets keep students busy, didn’t need constant supervision, because the Boomer parents figured they The Daily Five is a way of they don’t really result in the high could work it out themselves. They didn’t wear helmets and seat belts structuring the reading block so level of learning the staff want for and antibacterial soap hadn’t been invented yet. Nor had the Internet, cell phones, texting, Facebook, and Twitter. every student is independently their students. Instead, children will Many Generation X parents were raised with two income or single engaged in meaningful literacy tasks. be taught to select “Good Fit Books” parent families, or at least it was common practice. Marriage and families These research based tasks are ones or books they can read, understand got redefined in their era. They are technologically adept and are hungry that will have the biggest impact and are interested in, which they for knowledge. This knowledge isn’t always going to come from Boomers, on student reading and writing will read during Daily Five. They but from fellow Gen X’ers via blogs, mother groups and personal trainers. achievement, as well as help create will be spending most of their time They are more individualistic, less trusting of institutions and want tailor children who love to read and write. actually reading, which research made programs for themselves and their child. Their respect for authority Students receive explicit whole supports as the number one way may be tainted by negative portrayals of politicians, religious leaders and group instruction and then are given to improve reading. We anticipate school officials throughout the media. They may ferociously advocate for independent practice time to read the motivation and enjoyment of their child, perhaps in response to their own Boomer parents who might and write independently while the reading will skyrocket when this have been a little too detached when it came to helping them work through social situations. Baby Boomers were raised on shows like “The Waltons” teacher is providing focused, intense gift of choosing their own books is and cartoons like “The Flintstones.” X’ers were raised on “The Simpsons,” instruction to individuals and small accompanied by extended practice “Family Guy,” and “South Park.” That means that there is a differing groups of students. and specific reading instruction for standard when it comes to socially acceptable behaviors. Our current When it is up and running each individual child. commercial culture tends to glorify negative behaviors, being blunt, rude and smoothly, students will be engaged in As you can see we are excited violent. Boomers’ rules may seem archaic and stiff. the Daily Five, which are comprised about giving the children of our Generation X’ers tend to swing toward “attachment parenting.” They of: district the opportunity to be involved may focus on ensuring the safety and emotional well being of their children • Read to Self in a structure that will have a positive almost to an extreme. Sometimes it may be hard to separate their own • Work on Writing effect on their education. feelings from their child’s feelings. Jim Faye’s “Love and Logic” principles, • Read to Someone spoken by a true Baby Boomer, states that if a child learns from natural consequences related to the choices he makes. That means that if a boy goes outside without a jacket and is cold, despite reminders to don the jacket, Webster After 3 – The Place To Be! he could go put on a jacket and then return to the playground. Attachment parenting would read that situation differently, and would say that the system Julie Merle failed the child. We should be held accountable for denying someone of a WHS Staff jacket. The After 3 Program is in full others to enjoy. Those participating How does this impact life at Webster Elementary School? swing and off to a great start. We in the Video and Computer Clubs Identifying the cultural filters might help explain some differences in currently have over 120 students are working on a special project for opinion. Generation X parents might not be so prone to trust us, not because we’ve done anything wrong, but because of their own past in grades K-8 registered for the the Middle School parent’s night experience with schools and authority. While we might think we’re rather program. Students have been scheduled in December. trustworthy, some of you might need us to prove that trust. Take heart. engaged in many enriching and fun The teachers and aides have done We have your child’s best interests in mind, along with the best interests activities. The Elementary students a fantastic job helping out with the of everyone in the school and community. That involves making tough have been working on Marvelous program. They have dedicated their decisions regarding how to make sure that equality and individuality plays Math, Rockin’ Reading and Super time and talents unselfishly to help out. Science activities. In addition, make the program as successful as it To use the previous example of love and logic, we may have asked a once a week a different grade from is. student to wear a jacket outside when it’s cold. The child may resist and go the Elementary School visits the Just a reminder, the program is out without a coat. We aren’t being mean. We’re trying to help foster self Cedarwood Manor in Webster to play open to all students in grades K-8 responsibility. Perhaps the next recess she will be sure to put her coat on. games, read, do crafts, and spend and they can come as often as they If a child forgets his cold lunch, we may have him eat hot lunch rather than calling home and having the lunch shuttled to school. We may not referee time with the residents. like. Registrations are given out each every soccer game on the playground, attempting to help our students gain The Middle Schoolers have been month and extras are available in the necessary skills of working things out on their own. Our rules are pretty busy participating in the various the Elementary and Middle School much the same as most school’s rules. They revolve around safety and clubs that are offered. New this Offices. If you have a talent that respect. month are the Drama, Creative you would like to share with the Each generation brings a lot to the table. Because “We’re All in This Writing and Science Clubs which students, please contact the After 3 Together” we want to respect and appreciate the differences of opinion and have drawn much attention from the Coordinator, Julie Merle, at 566-2756 approaches. We’re concerned about making sure students are learning in students. Each week the Cooking or email [email protected]. a safe and respectful environment. And could someone teach me how to Club is cooking up something new tweet? and helping to prepare the snacks for November 2009 The Bridge Page 7 How to survive “Black Friday” Alison Becvar Paula Zelinski WHS Sophomore For some, Black Friday is a dream clothing so you stay comfortable all day. District Autism Information come true. The opportunity to get vicious 2: Travel light! You don’t want to haul a and Support Specialist and score deals on items will soon be here! bunch of extra baggage that you don’t need. The term ‘Black Friday’ came about 3: Leave the little ones at home. because of the financial boom that large 4: Make a shopping list ahead of time; less Autism 101 – The basic facts retailers go through, which often bumps time, less chaos. What is Autism? them up out of the red and into profit the 5: Save time by forgetting the credit card Over the last 10-15 years, the media has flooded us with day after Thanksgiving. and use cash. headlines and information regarding a complex disorder It seems that every year you see 4: For those of you who don’t want to get known as autism. But what exactly IS autism? Autism is a vehicles leaving their driveways earlier on trampled, shop online. You’ll still get great developmental disorder that impairs an individual’s ability the night before this lovely shopping event. deals and free shipping! to interact socially, communicate clearly and effectively, and With this year’s rising prices on everything, 5: Make friends with people in line. behave appropriately. Autism is one of five disorders in a group known as autism spectrum disorders or pervasive developmental a lot of people will be out early on 6: Coupons! You think you have sales disorders. November 27, 2009. there? Make things even more reasonable! What Are Some Signs/Symptoms of Autism? Black Friday did not get its name 7: Pack a lunch. You’ll be burning calories Several factors can lead to a diagnosis of autism. Social for being a walk in the park. Deception, anyways. interaction impairments can include: difficulty using nonverbal delusion, sore feet and crazy crowds are all 8: Go with friends. The company will be behaviors such as eye-gaze, facial expressions, body postures, a huge part of it. So here are some tips to great. and gestures; difficulty forming peer relationships; difficulty make it through the day without a black eye 9: Park close to exits if possible. seeking out others for the purpose of sharing enjoyment, or an empty wallet! 10: Enjoy yourself. interests or achievements; and difficulty with the “back 1: Definitely wear sneakers and comfy and forth” nature of relationships for social or emotional purposes. Communication impairments can include: delay or lack of development of spoken language; difficulty starting or Early Snow maintaining a conversation; using repetitive, nonfunctional, or Ciara Stadick odd language; and lacking variety and spontaneity in make- WHS Sophomore believe play or social imitative play. Behavior impairments can include: being preoccupied with an interest – intensity or focus What is one thing unusual you saw in snow in October was October 21, 2002. We is abnormal; being inflexible and sticking to specific routines October? Did you wake up one morning had six inches of snow that day! or rituals that may not be “purposeful”; using stereotyped or and find a blanket of white stuff over your Even though the flakes that fell from repetitive movements such as hand or finger flapping or twisting grass? You’re not the only one who thought the sky in early October didn’t last, it was or whole-body movements; or a preoccupation with parts or that was weird. Mother Nature does many still a shock. Now the holidays are coming objects. crazy things with our weather, as we all and snow is what we wish for during that Whom Does Autism Affect? know. But snow in October? Looks like time. Hopefully Mother Nature does not Autism affects individuals of all races and ethnicities. It affects boys three to four times more often than girls. Autism Mother Nature has something different in have any more surprises up her sleeve. seems to run in families, indicating a possible genetic link to store for us this year. The last time we had the disorder. This disorder occurs in about one out of every 150 births (Autism Society of America, 2008). Ideas on having a reasonable enjoyable Prom When Does Autism Occur? Symptoms of autism are often most noticeable before Billie Ingalls age three. There is no known cure for autism. It continues WHS Junior throughout an individual’s life. Its almost that time of year to start thinking about prom; going shopping for Where Does Autism Occur? dresses, looking at hair up do’s, and where you want to eat. Instead of blowing all Autism occurs all over the world. It occurs in any your money on expensive things, here are a few ideas to have a reasonable prom but socioeconomic background. still enjoy your night. Why Does Autism Occur? 1) When it comes to finding a dress it can be rough. Not only burning a hole in There is no known cause of autism. Many specialists believe your wallet but the stress of searching for the perfect one. Save the stress and money autism is a brain disorder. by barrowing a dress from a friend or previous student. Don’t be afraid to ask around, This is just a brief overview of autism…new information you’ll be surprised by what you can find. is being researched and discovered as I write this. So much 2) The hair is one of the biggest parts of prom for a girl. It’s hard to find information! Try to google the word “autism” and you will see someone around in a small town who does prom up dos. If you do find someone it’s what I mean! usually expensive. Have your mom or a friend do your hair. You don’t need anything I am looking forward to starting my new role as the spectacular just something cute and simple. Curl your hair and add a cute hair district’s autism information and support specialist. I am a accessory; a headband, flower, or clip. Practice doing your hair a few times before it speech/language pathologist that has been working for the comes to the real date. It will look like you just walked out of the salon. Webster School District for the past four years. I obtained my 3) Every girl wants their nails done. But what guy is really going to pay Bachelor of Applied Science Degree as well as a Master of Arts attention to your nails when he’s staring into your beautiful eyes? Buy fake French degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in the area manicure tips. They’re about five dollars and take about ten minutes to put on. Your of communication disorders. I have always had an interest in nails will look professionally done! the area of autism and have taken many courses dealing with 4) Shoes. Girls love shopping for shoes. But who sees them when they are this subject. Some of the most recent courses have included: covered by your gorgeous dress? Half the time you kick them off when you get to the Asperger’s Syndrome Assessment and Intervention Strategies dance anyway because your feet are so sore. for Preschool to Adulthood, Transition and Teaching Strategies Suggestions: for Students on the Autism Spectrum, Social Communication • Take a pair of sandals and decorate them with some glitter or beads. Intervention for Young Children, and Understanding Autism • Barrow a pair of shoes from your mom, sister, or friend. Spectrum Disorders. I have worked with many students on the • Just wear a pair of heals you already have. autism spectrum since starting my career in the public schools. I 5) Dinner can always run up the bill. Make a homemade meal with fancy plates, am excited to share my resources and experiences with teachers napkins and utensils you already have at home. Everyone could pitch in a few dollars and families of students with autism in the district. Please for the grocery list. contact me at the elementary school at 866-8211 or e-mail me 6) How are you getting to the dance? A limo, horses and carriage, party bus? at [email protected] and I would be happy to help How about just taking your car or pooling with your friends. Even though it may not answer questions or provide you with additional information on always be romantic or noticeable driving through the town, you’re still with your the topic. friends and having a good time. Resources: So have fun this year for prom and don’t worry about having enough money. Autism Society of America. About Autism. Retrieved April 7, Make the best out of it; take a lot of photos and make some good memories. 2009, from http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer? Page 8 The Bridge November 2009 Halloween in Webster Mary Conroy Tiny Tiger Tidbits WHS Staff Each year the third grade staff and parents sponsor an afternoon Fall Festival for the kids in the third grade. All the prizes and treats are donated and all the help is volunteered. Activites include “Pin the Nose on Sponge Bob”, bean bag toss, clothes pin drop, ring toss, Hallow- een Bingo, make your own snack, Halloween crafts, and the ever popular doughnut dangle. The kids and adults all seem to have a great time.

Julie Yezek from the Burnett County Nutrition Educa- tor came to teach us how to make a healthy drink/snack James Fornengo enjoyed called “fruit soup”. It was yummy! The Tiny Tigers all eating the pizza he made looked adorable in the chef’s hat and aprons her offi ce during our Pp week/Pizza made for the children to wear while they are “cooking”. Party. (Photo compliments of Lori (Photo compliments of Lori Ward) Ward)

Jack Washburn and Maiya Fuller enjoy Dangling Doughnuts at the Fall Festival. (Photo compliments of Mary Conroy)

Payton, Nolan, Hayden, Jackson and John show off the pumpkins they decorated with their Mom or Dad at our October Friday Play Day. (Photo compliments of Lori Ward)

Take It Easy This Holiday Ciara Stadick WHS Sophomore Every holiday you’re most likely to enjoy. Holidays are your time to relax and fi nd yourself busy running errands. You share laughs with the family, instead of also notice that your town is more busy running around trying to fi nd last minute than normal. Wouldn’t you rather relax and things needed for the big dinner. When Colton Stuart pins the nose on Sponge Bob. (Photo take a breather from it all? Holidays are stores are extremely busy, try getting compliments of Mary Conroy) not meant to be spent running around or everything together a week before. This fretting over how you forgot to get stuffi ng way, during the week of Thanksgiving, you CARDS 4 TROOPS for the bird. Try relaxing this holiday. can be sure you hang out with family. Open to students and community members!!! Make this Thanksgiving one you can

Create holiday cards to send to our troops serving overseas When: Tuesday, November 24th from 4-6 pm Top Halloween Costumes for 09 Where: Webster High School Cafetorium Alyce DeBlase Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any extra WHS Sophomore materials you want. October 31, 2009, was a fabulous Halloween with a variety of top ten costumes Sponsored by the Webster After 3 Program from men-boys and women-girls. The chart below shows the top ten costumes for 09 categorizing in: boys, girls, men, and women from one being the most voted to ten being the least voted. See if you wore a top ten costume this year!

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The Green Lantern 10. Little Red Riding ��������������������������������������������� Cheerleader Hood http://www.extremehalloween.com/tophalloween.htm November 2009 The Bridge Page 9 Featured Staff Caring With Blood Sharon Zabel Alyce DeBlase WHS Sophomore WHS Sophomore If you want to see this The students this year were to have a healthy breakfast month’s featured staff, go on and lots of water to get ready to give one pint of blood down to Mr. Olson and Mr. to cancer patients, and car crash victims and many other Ward’s room. They seem to hospitalized people. Blood is needed every second, so why have captivated the students’ not donate blood. The Webster Blood Drive took place on hearts; after all, they were October 28, 2009. nominated for this month’s Webster High School’s Student Council have been featured staff! holding blood drives in Webster for four years now. Each Mr. Olson has been year has been successful. Webster had 32 people donate blood this fall. Each donation is given by a volunteering working at Webster for Roy Ward and Jerry Olson. (Photo by Sharon Zabel) nineteen years now. Mr. citizen; the donator does not get paid with money, but with gratitude. Olson says that he loves excellent support for programs by the Mrs. Avery is the advisor for Student Council which working at Webster, “I like the constant school board and administration. We made the blood drive possible for Webster. “This year change, and it’s never the same, it’s have the best kids in the area!” Mr. Ward was diffi cult,” Mrs. Avery said, “since there were so many always changing.” He likes the students enjoys fl ying, hunting, fi shing, camping, people who could not donate due to H1N1, Cross County, and the administration; they are all a and anything to do with sports. and Football.” There were still 40 people who signed up to good team. Mr. Olson’s hobbies include Mr. Ward says that his job somewhat donate this fall. “It was not our best showing and we did playing and teaching guitar, being in a chose him. He says, “I wasn’t done with not meet our goal of 55 people, but we at least were still band, and hunting and fi shing. Here’s my student teaching when I was asked able to hold our blood drive unlike some other schools in a little something Mr. Olson has to say for an interview, so I did the interview the area.” Avery stated. about Mr. Ward, “He is wonderful, and I liked it, so I took the job”. We’re In order to donate a person must be 16 years old and Mr. Ward is a good guy. He loves glad you did Mr. Ward! Mr. Ward also be at least 110 pounds. If people have piercings or tattoos working with the community like I do, has something to add about Mr. Olson, they must wait at least one year from the day they got we are a good team. Together, we are “I couldn’t do it without him. We’re like them to be able to donate. If people donated previously, unbeatable!” two peas in a pod. We’re two different they have to wait 56 days to donate again so their blood is Mr. Ward has been working at people, but we complement each other replenished. We hope to see you at the next blood drive on Webster for twelve years, this January. well. It takes both of us to reach all March 26, 2009. He says that he likes working at Webster kids.” because, “we have a great staff, and Past Alumni from WHS Billie Ingalls WHS Junior Student of the Month Webster Highs past alumni are still out there, but where Sharon Zabel are they now? The Bridge went to fi nd out. WHS Sophomore Leah Beth Jacobs (Ingalls) graduated in the class of November’s student of the month 99’. She has been happily married for 5 years to John is Jenna Anderson, daughter of Linda Jacobs and has two daughters. Ella Bonny is two and a half Fiecke. Jenna has a job after school years old and Lilyanne Hazel who will be turning one on working at Subway. In her spare time she November 25. enjoys hanging out with friends. “It’s a Leah now works at the Ingalls Family Medicine Clinic nice way to get away from everything,” in Webster as an RN and is currently attending school to be she says. a nurse practitioner. “When I graduated I thought I would The reasons Anderson was awarded (Photo by Billie Ingalls) never go back to Webster. When I got married, John and I student of the month are her wonderful made the goal to come back. I’m very happy that we made attendance, her 4.0 GPA, and how she has the decision to live here.” school, she’s just not quite sure where or not been in any trouble. what she wants to do. Good luck in the “My advice for current students is, life is too short to Jenna plans to attend college after be mean, so be kind to everyone,” said Leah. future. Congratulations Jenna!

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www.austinlakegreenhouse.com Page 10 The Bridge November 2009 Bottled Up Siiri Larsen WHS Junior In today’s society the use of plastic a recycling bin in our homes and in public and non-biodegradable objects has grown areas to collect the plastic for reuse? immensely in ways that are mind-boggling. You don’t need someone in authority to Many of us don’t realize what this is get a point across and make a difference. (Photo by Christina Becker) adding up to. Landfills keep growing and It all starts with you, and what you do to are becoming more numerous. How long help others see the needs of our world and will we let this go on, allowing our world the importance of maintaining this place The Adventures Caper to become a giant dump? we call home. Little changes in your life Billions of beverages, bottled in can make a huge difference in controlling Christina Becker, WHS Senior plastic are sold every year, and eight out plastic waste. Reusing a plastic water Sharon Zabel, WHS Sophomore of every 10 of those bottles end up in the bottle the next time you are thirsty, or On October 21, I woke with a craving for good food. garbage and eventually a landfill according better yet, buying a water bottle that is not As the day progressed, that’s exactly what we did- we to Container Recycling Institute (CRI). disposable is a simple way to start. Keep went to try food. As Sharon Zabel and I left the school for Billions of discarded plastic bottles every our Earth a beautiful place for generations Adventures, our mouths were watering. year are more than our Earth can handle, to come. It’s the little things you do now Even as we ran into the restaurant to escape getting and future generations will have a huge that can make a difference in the future. drenched from the pouring rain, we were greeted by problem on their hands if we don’t change smiling faces, and menus. A waitress showed us to our our habits now. How hard can it be to put seats, and took our orders for drinks. We took our time debating over what we would choose to order: should I get a dish with pasta? Was I in the mood for meat? The B-I-N-G-O Spells Murder possibilities were numerous. Eventually, we made our Violet Wilkie selections: Shrimp Diane, and Country Fried Chicken. WHS Senior As we started eating, we were met with a few surprises. I discovered that the gravy on my chicken was delicious- If you’ve never had the privilege of the play for advice and wisdom. Joan Gill this surprised me pleasantly because, normally, I won’t sitting down to a good meal while watching was Judy Tremont, the over-organized have gravy anywhere near my food. Thank you for the a live show that didn’t occur on your bookkeeper, who is the unfortunate victim meal. television screen, you probably missed the of a homicide that takes place in the back Hello I’m Sharon Zabel and I want to comment on my Voyager Village Player’s Dinner Theatre room without witnesses. Jud Mosher meal. My meal, Shrimp Diane, was rather good but at the this year. You may not have even noticed portrayed Greg Arlington, the first orphan same time oily. It was a wonderful meal it just had a little flyers advertising for the three show to arrive at the church, and the most likely more oil on it then I prefer. Otherwise, thank you for the interactive theatre, but I can inform you suspect for the crime against Judy. Joey meal and the wonderful service keep up the good work! that not only were the shows successful, Verricione was played by Steve Rogers, Adventures is a very nice restaurant to eat at. The they were praised for quality by many and he did an awesome job of intimidating ambiance throughout the room is pleasant, the service attendees. the rest of the cast as a gangster who is good, the employees are prompt, and the food is The shows took place last week at 5:30 once dreamed of rocket science. Ken th th th reasonably priced. Overall, it’s a very good restaurant if p.m. on the 5 , 6 , and 7 of November. Olson played the spineless weasel Claude you’re looking for a convenient, away-from-home dinner. Opening night brought in a pretty full Chandam, who is the murderer of Judy and house of around 40 people, and the second husband of Bunny DeVaine. Bunny Day show was similar, but on Saturday, there was in Bunny Devaine’s shoes as Claude’s Important Upcoming Dates was a good crowd of 60 some people to dominant wife and his fellow developer November 23: Burnett County Adolescent AODA see the comedy, mystery dinner theatre. from New York, they are both interested Prevention Coalition Meeting Director Kitty Holmquist put on quite in purchasing the church and converting November 24: WITC New Richmond Representative an entertaining show with the help of it into condos. Violet Wilkie, was Jennifer Visit her assistant director, Norma Olson, the Boyleston, Greg’s fiancé who is not very December 8: ASVAB Test for Juniors cooking, and waiting staff at the Voyager bright and struggles to communicate her December 7, 8, and 9: ACT Test Prep (ITV) Village Clubhouse, and her sound crew, money issues with him. When asked what December 12: ACT Test Date Allison Leef and Steve Holmquist. 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Thanksgiving Word Find T A L D S C R A N B E R R Y S A U C E D N Riddles Zach Tranmer R H E H J K K K L O E U Y T Y T A C G F O A U A V B H M I K N J H G R A V Y R V A V WHS Staff D T V N O P M N N L K E W Q Q F E A S T E I C E C K R E I G H K B M T Y T K N G R M A very Strange Traveling Bird T D S V E S D T Y Y N U J O D F R B D F B I E R R T Y G O B B L E B A E E U E G G E Consider a road with two cars, at a O B W E R V E I V T F S D S D F T R A S R distance of 100 kilometers, driving towards N L E W R W N N V V B D F T C G E R E R S each other. The left car drives at a speed of T A Y E M M O N V I B V X S E D F Y S D E forty kilometers per hour and the right car D C F G D G B D F N N E T V D Y G S U N D at a speed of sixty kilometers per hour. A A K Y U J M H C V R H G N P L Y M O U T H bird starts at the same location as the right E F E T H T S K A S E H E L L O G E T A S car and flies at a speed of 80 kilometers per D R E I P N I K P M U P V I M S E F T E J hour. When it reaches the left car it turns its A I T E B B W Y D Y M R E E D F P P Z Z X direction, and when it reaches the right car it E A X D G S G X S N Z D H J F A L L M R Z R D Q W E R F H F T J Y M U M F S F K L W turns its direction again to the opposite, etc. B Y W D E E C Z W Z V Q U B I S I T S I I The Question: What is the total distance that N Q T C E V F I N Y Z A M Y E I R F D E S the bird has traveled at the moment that the R V I X E O V E R S T U F F L B R D N W E two cars have reached each other? O Z I N C T S G R H M T F D S I R I E Y U C I Y J F F E Z Q W S W W G D P M P I L I I F G D F E Q X M Y S D R E E I I A R K Z M R E W O L F Y A M W R F A S L P O F H W Tiger Advice Blessing Harvest Toast Carve Leftovers Feast Sharon Zabel Cranberry Sauce Friends Black Friday W.H.S. Sophomore Eat Gobble Baking November Dinner Fall This month we would like to give a shout Over Stuff Pumpkin Pie Wish Bone out to “Sainlessley Hopeless”, who wrote to Plymouth Mayflower Leaves us saying, “I like this person a lot but I don’t Thanksgiving Turkey Family know how to tell them. Help me!” Tradition Gravy Corn Bread My advice is-just start talking to them; grow a bond and if you still like them and feel comfortable with it, tell them. You never know how they feel until you tell them how you feel. Maybe they feel the same. But Thanksgiving Horoscopes don’t overdo it because you dont want to Sharon Zabel start off as annoying, so just remember to stay calm and relax. It’s not the end of the WHS Sophomore world! Good luck. This Thanksgiving can be your best or maybe you’re worst ever. Read you’re HOROSCOPE to find out!

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Feel the Burst Coping with an Eight Period Day Ciara Stadick Bethany Nutt WHS Sophomore WHS Senior Are you someone who loves The boost of energy is typically Many of us are probably feeling quite overwhelmed by this new energy drinks and can’t get enough of why people buy one. Dr. Oz, a health eight period schedule; instead of having just four classes, we now them? Maybe you should think twice specialist, says, “If you’re drinking have eight! So, to keep you from going completely insane, here are a before choosing to drink one. They more than a can a day this is simply few suggestions to help keep you on track. are not healthy for you. Each brand bad for your heart and your liver. 1. Manage you time wisely and use work time that teachers has a different mixture of ingredients, Your heart speeds up, which is why give you in class. If you are fortunate enough to have a and each ingredient can produce you feel that burst of energy. As for study hall, then take advantage of it and get things done! its own side effects. In the product your liver, all the chemicals in them 2. Make sure to plan ahead. Homework has a way of piling Energy Fizz, for example, guarana, will ruin them.” I don’t know about up and going unnoticed until the big due date comes taurine, caffeine, and ginseng are you, but this scares me. I myself have around. So stop procrastinating and get it done ahead the main ingredients that result in tried different kinds of energy drinks. of time. If you are warned about a big test coming up increased energy, a memory boost, I have gotten that boost of energy and beforehand, start studying a little bit everyday instead of and other side effects. Although now that I know what it does I will be cramming the night before. side effects are usually thought of sure to be careful. 3. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Know what negatively, as something to avoid, Next time you stop at a Holiday to your limitations are. If you can help it, don’t schedule it is important to remember that the get refreshments, try not to choose a all of your difficult classes at once. While it is good to increased energy in these drinks is a Red Bull, Monster, or a Full Throttle. be involved in extracurricular activities, it is important side effect, as well. Therefore, side Stick to water, lemonade, or tea. to limit yourself to some degree so that you have time to effects can be both negative and study and do homework sufficiently. positive. Too Much Homework? Billie Ingalls WHS Junior Everyone has a disagreement on something, • AP Psychology homework Students don’t have time to sit down and eat whether it’s abortion, religion, politics, or just a • Psychology essay a healthy meal anymore. They grab the chips, type of food. Not everyone can simply agree on the energy drink (to keep them up), throw in an one thing. My disagreement is the eight period That list is keeping on top of things. She’s not apple and call it their dinner. days. I strongly and passionately disagree with behind in any of her classes. But that list is Statistics show that the average high school the school and their idea of it. Think about why called homework overload and a headache. teen should only spend one and a half to two the school wanted the eight periods in the first Many students also have sports after hours of homework each night. How many have place. They wanted it so we would have certain school as well. When I get home from practice we been doing? At least three to four hours. classes year round and our state testing scores. around 6:00, I eat dinner with my family, So how do we know when it’s too much? The school just wants to look good, to say that then go straight back up to my room for more This is what Dr. Pajares has to say. “When the our students are advanced and smart. With our homework. My parents have gotten upset with child is a tired child. When the child is working state scores rising through the roof the school me because I don’t socialize with my family as longer then they should. They are lessening gets awards and noticed for their academics and much as I want to anymore. their activities and giving up activities just to teachers. Is the school blinded to all this happening? do homework. They become tired, frustrated, To be honest, I am horrible at math. My test Mr. Widiker, the principle of WHS even said and stressed, leaving them no time for friends or scores haven’t changed drastically since fourth himself,“This year with the eight periods, fun. When they begin to develop a lot of inner grade. So how does it help to have eight classes there is more possibility for failure.” So if the tension and inner pressure and a great deal of a day? Let me tell you, it doesn’t. It’s frustrating, principle of the school admits that, then there is anxiety, enough is enough.” annoying and complicated for most every something wrong. You know you have homework overload student in the high school. Even if you do have Many students have to cut out and or even when… study hall throughout the day, you still have stop participating or doing things they love. 1. Your back hurts from carrying all seven to eight classes with homework, tests, Example: Sporting events. The night of the your books. studying and the taking of our time. We have Boyceville/Webster football game, I had to 2. You haven’t checked your email had to learn to adjust and balance our schedule leave at half time to go home and finish my in over a week. to do homework and still have social time with homework. I now have to decide between the 3. You have notebook lines on your face when you wake up. family and friends. school play and running track. Many students going to my youth group can hardly go anymore. 4. You have to get up an hour earlier Our school first changed to the block to finish last night’s homework. scheduling to prepare us for college. The High school is supposed to be memorable, fun and exciting. Not packed full of endless 5. You get less than seven hours of reason for this is because most every college sleep. nights of homework. Yes, high school is or university goes by the block scheduling. We 6. You don’t have time to eat. have also changed so students wouldn’t be so preparing us for the future, but if all we are 7. You can’t do anything on overloaded with homework. Look at us now. doing is sitting and doing homework for five Saturday because that’s your homework My day consists of nothing but homework endless hours every night, how are you even day. and studying almost constantly. I asked a few supposed to enjoy school? 8. You hardly socialize with your students for a list of their homework they had in News, doctors, teachers, and parents all say, family and friends anymore. just one night. Here is what Jayme Mitchell’s list “Get eight to nine hours of sleep each night! 9. You take off work or skip extra events consists of. You’re a growing teenager!” How can we now? • English book report I am up till at least 11:00 each night and not 10. You down more than three cups • Civil Disobedient essay because of my cell phone or the computer. of coffee to stay awake in class. • Algebra 2 homework Eating healthy is also becoming an issue. November 2009 The Bridge Page 13 Student Voices Becker’s Bits of Oddity: Thoughts on War Do we need technology rehab? Siiri Larsen WHS Junior Christina Becker WHS Senior When I think of war, I think of tried in an Iraqi court. In 2007, Will Lee sacrifice. I think of the brave soldiers, then went to Baghdad where he worked Do we as a society need a refuge from the stresses of airmen, marines, and sailors and everything in the search pit checking vehicles and today’s technology? In our society, the entire world is run they are giving up for you and me. I am people, making sure they weren’t bringing by technology. Medical systems are now completely run by afraid people don’t realize what they go anything unauthorized into the base. This computers; businesses’ sales transitions are all done online through, and if they do, they soon forget. was a very dangerous job. In his last as well. Children play with iPods; adults are texting while To get a better view on what the airmen deployment, he was again sent to Camp driving. experience, I have interviewed a former Bucca in 2008 from May to October. Lately, seeing these actions has begun to irritate and airmen himself, Will Lee Janssen. Will Lee The military schedule was very difficult weigh on me heavily. I’m not saying that computers and is a family member of mine who means working inconvenient and long hours, not cell phones are a bad thing; their point has simply been very much to me, and I am sure many of getting weekends or holidays off, and often over- exaggerated and overused. you may know him, as he graduated from working six days on and one day off. Because of texting, and the shortened versions of Webster. Will Lee has worked in convoys, a ‘English’ being used, teens and adults alike are losing their When he was just nineteen, Will Lee line of cars bringing people and things writing abilities. For example, instead of the word ‘you’re’, made the choice to serve his country in the from place to place, protecting whatever is you will find ‘ur’ in its place. This action in and of itself is Air Force. He went through trainings and being transported. He has also done cockpit desperately annoying. hard work to prepare for his job in the war. security on C-130’s, apprehended key Al I’ve also witnessed several instances in which I could He spent days working in scorching heat Queada members, trained Iraqi correctional use to prove that people are, indeed, addicted to their media up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, all while officers and provided security for Vice- devices. For example, I went to dinner with a friend at a carrying 40 pounds of personal protective President Biden. nice, sit-down restaurant. A group entered the restaurant equipment on his back. Through hard War is a hard thing to explain unless consisting of five adults, all likely in their late 20’s or early times the packages and letters from his you have experienced it. Our view on 30’s. Throughout the entire meal, one lady was constantly family kept him going. He kept strong in war may differ to someone who has on her Blackberry, and the others consistently were faith, and trusted that God would help him experienced it face to face. Will Lee said, checking their messages. There was also a couple sitting through. “It’s not so much about how my view of next to us, and one member was texting during the whole Will Lee was in the Air Force for war changed, because we are doing good meal. To most people these days, these actions may not six years, as a Security Forces member things in the Middle East; it’s about how seem like a problem, but I consider them to be extremely (military police) stationed at Seymour my view of life changed. Don’t take things rude. The whole point of going to dinner is to eat, and Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. for granted. When you get home, don’t enjoy peoples’ company; not ignoring the one you’re with On this base there is law enforcement to take that time with your family for granted, by ‘talking’ to others. protect the assets such as planes, people especially if you know you have to leave Walking down the street, rarely do I see people that and nuclear missiles. He was deployed again.” It’s a job that most people would aren’t on their phones, doing something. Why can’t we just four times, each for a period of about be too scared to do. The men and women walk down the street and be able to enjoy the view around six months. His first deployment was who do this are very brave and they should us, instead of the view on a screen? to Kuwait in 2005. Then in 2006 he be remembered as heroes. We can never To a certain extent, media devices such as Kindle, cell was sent to Iraq where he worked as a forget them and what they have done for phones, iPods, and computers are a great way to entertain prison guard at Camp Bucca, a facility our country. ourselves. However, there comes a point where they cross where detainees are kept until they are over into being dangerous. Why do I say these devices are dangerous? These examples include, but are not limited Letter to the editor guidelines to, the following: causing hazards while driving, ‘trigger- Editors’ Note thumb’ and carpal tunnel disorders, spinal disorders, caused Letters to the editor must be submitted by looking down all the time, and an extreme decay in in writing to The Bridge advisor either by communication skills. All of these things are saddening mail at: The views and opinions expressed in The Bridge do to me. Why? Because, for the most part, they all can be 7564 Alder St. W. not represent the views and opinions of the entire Bridge Webster, WI 54893 prevented. Turn cell phones off while driving and walking. or by email at: [email protected]. staff or the students and staff of the Webster School When you’re on a computer, put the screen at a higher District. This newspaper is an example of learning by wi.us level, so that your neck is saved from the painful position All submissions must include your full doing, and the students are encouraged to practice both name and address, though you may requst investigative journalism, creative journalism, and opinion of leaning down all the time. To increase communication that your letter be published anonymously. writing. skills, parents need to be involved in teaching their kids Letters received without the sender’s full how to communicate! To reduce the risk of getting ‘trigger- name will not be published. We reserve the right to edit for length. thumb’ and carpal tunnel disorders, put the phones down- stop texting so much, and, if it can be helped, don’t hold a job where you’ll be typing so much. Or, just don’t use any The Bridge Staff of these devices- trust me, your brain and thumbs alike will thank you! Advisor Marleana Rank

Alyce DeBlase Alison Becvar Christina Becker Zach Holmstrom Natasha Blankenship Ciara Stadick Carl Lentz Sharon Zabel Laura Melzer Jesse Janssen Billie Ingalls Siiri Larsen Christian Weeks Sam Hope Violet Wilkie 26837 Industrial Avenue  Andrea Arcand Mike Bambery Felicity Bell Webster, WI 54893 Phone: (715) 866-4298  Fax: (715) 656-6354 Angel Christianson Thank-you to Mrs. Avery’s English classes for assisting in writing. Page 14 The Bridge November 2009

AlisonArt Becvar Student of the Month WHS Sophomore Lights, Camera, Action! Cheryl Sutton was chosen as the art student of the month for November. She has what Mr. Kriegel calls, “An eye for photography.” This is her first year participating in photography in Mr. Kriegel’s classroom. He enjoys her work very much and believes she has great motive for her creative Roberts’ Reads artwork. “She’s a natural,” says Kriegel. Sutton Jeff Roberts is a junior this year and wants to further her WHS Staff photography to taking pictures for magazines. She said she enjoys art because, “It’s fun. You It’s an amazing accomplishment Roberts has finally choose what you want to do.” Congratulations finished a book. It seems like it took a year to read this Cheryl! book. I believe I wrote about reading this book last spring (Photo by Billie Ingalls) but as I said I finally finished. Even though it took me awhile to read this book, I really enjoyed the book. The book is fiction but it mixes in a large amount of history. The book follows historians in their quest to find the truth about Dracula. It takes you A Cultural Christmas through many countries in the search for Dracula’s burial Christina Becker place. Since Twilight is so popular it also brings some not WHS Senior so nice vampires into the story. I won’t give away the On December 14, WHS will present its Child, a jazzy-calypso-styled piece. ending but lets just say if you’re interested in history and annual winter 7-12 band and choir concert. Also, K-4, and 5-6 will be hosting vampires you should enjoy this book. I would give this As well as the concert, a sit-down dinner Christmas festivities. K-4 will have two book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. will be served, which will be sponsored by shows: one at 10 A.M., and again at 2 P.M., My next book is a biography about Joe DiMaggio, I’m Larsen Chevrolet. on December 4. The 5-6 band will perform not a big Yankees fan but the book sounds very interesting This year, the junior and senior high on December 17, at 7 P.M. and my dad recommended it. bands will be playing Christmas music During the holiday season, it is from cultures around the world. Some of very festive here. If you’re looking for these titles include, African Bell Carol, a Christmas musical experience that is Christmas Around the World, a medley of anything but ordinary, come and watch. famous European carols, and Mary’s Boy You’re sure to not be disappointed! 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For the second year in how he thinks the team will fall in the some of Wisconsin hates him. a row, Webster has won a conference conference he replied, “hopefully we will In my opinion, Ted Thompson made the right choice. championship. Will basketball have the win conference, but if we don’t we should Favre retired and Mr. Thompson made the call that Aaron same outcome? be in the top 50%”. Some strengths and Rodgers will be the new starting QB, and being a Rodgers The teams Webster will face in the weaknesses for the Tigers are that the team fan already, I was stoked to hear that. But soon Favre West-Lakeland conference will be: the has a lot of guards who can shoot, but the decided he wanted back. So the choice was either keep the Frederic Vikings, Grantsburg Pirates, overall team will be small. old guy who has maybe two to four years at maximum left Luck Cardinals, St. Croix Falls Saints, in his career. Or take the young guy who hasn’t even hit his Siren Dragons and Unity Eagles. Coach true potential yet. You make your choice and tell me how that goes. Here come the Lady Tigers Chris Weeks Effect of Hunting Season WHS Sophomore Jesse Janssen WHS Senior The Lady Tigers basketball season quick, good shooters, strong down low November 21 through November 29 is a busy week for will start on the eighteenth of November with good chemistry between the players. the towns of Burnett County. It is filled with a lot of people and will be coached by Jeff Roberts. Last Weaknesses include: lack of post players who are coming here for nine days to attempt to get the season the ladies finished with an overall and inexperience on the varsity level. “The buck of their lives. record of 5-7. The Siren Dragons won the goal is to win conference this year, but Hunting season is one of busiest times of the year for conference and went all the way to the only time will tell,” said Coach Roberts. local business. The stores are filled with many different state championship. What will happen this Some things for Webster to work people looking for supplies for the nine days they will be season? on are recognizing opportunities and here. The traffic in Burnett County is horrible after hunting Captains for the Lady Tigers basketball not rushing the game. The Lady Tigers hours because people are driving around looking for a good team this year will be Kendra Spurgeon should be very successful this season and spot to eat or they are going to town to get some food from (WHS Senior), Chris Stoll (WHS Junior), probably will end up in the top three of the the local grocery store or gas station. Michelle Gibbs (WHS Junior), and conference. Good luck Lady Tigers! Burnett has some of the best hunting in the state and the Rachel Salas (WHS Junior). The toughest country. As of right now Wisconsin is number 3 for the top competition will be Siren and St. Croix ten whitetail Boone and Crockett entries. Iowa is first and Falls. 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This is the fi rst time that making their blocks. This is what Jake the tigers have been sole champions. Lubich said “We are the Webster tigers. The tigers came out on October 16 One thing that is taught to do is to hit and wanting to be back-to-back conference that’s what we did.” This marked the fi rst champions; they played St. Croix Falls. The time in 22 years the tiger made it past the tigers came out playing better than ever, fi rst round of playoffs. 2009 Varsity Volleyball Team celebrates a victory. (Photo by wanting the victory. The score was 33-7 the On Saturday, October 31, the tigers Josh Johnson) Webster tigers won once again conference lined up in a new formation of defense champions. with a four front against a tough Glenwood Volleyball Wrap-Up The Webster tigers went into the team. The tigers put out a great effort, but Siiri Larsen game on October 22 confi dent against the Glenwood came out with the win 26- 12. WHS Junior Boyceville bulldogs but the bulldogs were Stopping the Tigers form advancing in the hungry for a victory. The bulldogs tore the playoffs. This year, Webster’s volleyball team had a great end to Webster Tiger’s defense apart fi nding the the season with an eight game winning streak and a third place fi nish in the conference. The last game of the regular season, the Lady Tigers played the Clayton Bears. With a major upset, the Tigers took the victory in just three games, beating the second team in the conference. Coach Mindy Widiker was very happy with how her girls stepped up at the end of the season. They improved so much from the fi rst games of the year to the last game of the season. In the fi rst round of regionals, the Tigers played the Prescott Cardinals. They were a tough opponent and in the beginning they led the Tigers two games to one. The Tiger Ladies weren’t about to give up though, and they fought back to tie the match and force Prescott to go into a fi fth game. The night didn’t end in the Tiger’s favor, but they still had a lot to be proud of. It was a great season for Webster volleyball. The girls are already looking forward to next year. Senior Nikki Steiner and Senior Kendra Spurgeon will be the only 2009 Football Team (Photo compliments of Josh Johnson) two players not returning in 2010. The team celerbrated their season by taking a trip to watch the State Volleyball Competition in Green Bay on Friday, November 6. Their Cross Country Season Wrap-up banquet was held on Tuesday, November 10. Sarah M. Walsh and Ashley Robinson WHS Seniors The guns have been shot, the races have this year, besides Rice Lake. They smashed been completed, and shoes have been hung the competition when it really mattered, up after another amazing Cross Country which was at Conference and Sectionals. season. A sad time for many, but many Jack Taylor, Joey Erickson, Bryan Krause, goals were accomplished. Chaz Heinz, and Devin Greene took The girl’s team had a great season, All-Conference at the Conference meet. taking 1st place at the Northwestern meet At Sectionals, the boys raced out of to start off the season. That was a big their heads, and took 1st place as a team, deal since a Webster girls Cross Country making it on to State, and taking their two team hasn’t taken fi rst at a meet in years. alternates Cody Isaacson and Taylor Heinz They took fourth place on home turf at with them. Jack was the Sectional Champ, the Webster Conference meet, with Emma and Joey took 2nd place, Bryan took 4th, 2009 Cross Country team (Photo compliments of Sarah Walsh) Kelby, Sarah Walsh, and Kally Schiller Devin took 12th, Chaz took 32nd, Tim was making All-Conference. When Sectionals 39th, and Brad was 45th. To fi nish off the came around, these girls really showed season, the boys took 4th place as a team at what they were made of by taking 5th State out of 16 teams. Jack raced his way place out of 15 teams at Boyceville. They to 3rd place, making the podium. Joey took defeated Grantsburg after being behind 20th, Bryan took 23rd, Devin took 61st, Chaz st th Hicks Pics them all season. Hard work defi nitely paid took 91 , Tim took 112 , and Brad took off, and each girl contributed something to 121st out of 150 runners!! Nice job boys! the team. All of you girls should be proud You had a spectacular season! Congrats Josh Johnson to be tigers! Congratulations Emma, Sarah, Jack, Bryan, Chaz, Jim, Joey, Brad, Tim, Photographer Ashley, Kally, Annie, Shaina, Olivia, Tessa, Devin, Taylor, Cortland, Cody, JT, and 715-566-2688 Dani, and Tami! You had a great season! Matt! 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