What’s Inside? Sports Tech & Entertainment People Community Red Hawk gymnasts See who is Check-in with former Learn how to have are anxious for interested in the MHS Social Studies a COVID-friendly another successful new iPhone 12 teacher, Mr. Crofts Thanksgiving p. 11 season p. 4 p. 7 p. 2

Finding the Dancing Turkeys Throughout this edition there are 10 hidden dancing turkeys. Find them all!

Milton High School Milton, WI Vol. 36, Issue 2 We’re online! November 2020 Donald Trumped? Joseph Biden has been pronounced the winner of the 2020 election along An electronic version with his running mate, Vice-President elect Kamala Harris. of MHS Today can be found on the school After one of the most As of November 11, Biden sits with the Trump administration, trying to issues in the US, including de- influential elections 279 electoral college votes, according say that voters were held to different bates over topics like education webpage under in the country’s his- to NBC. He is also sitting just above standards based on how they voted funding, COVID-19 response, tory, Joseph Biden has 77 million individual votes, mak- and to get the state’s votes invalidated. “News and been named the future ing him the candidate with the most “I think that he (Trump) is going immigration, healthcare, taxes, Announcements” Madison President of the United individual votes in the history of US to do a great job of making people and several other social and Manor States. The former vice- history. North Carolina, Georgia, and angry,” said Renee Steive, a MHS civil rights issues. https://www.milton.k12.wi.us/ president will remain Arizona are still left to be called. social studies teacher. “He’s going to In many ways, supporters of schools/high/ the president-elect until January 20, So far being reported, voting num- try and cause a distrust of the media both sides have also made their on Inauguration Day at the capitol bers have increased by 101%, based and of the government to benifit his MHS Today Staff: where he will be sworn into office. on ballots counted, in comparison to platform.” she continued. differences and lists of griev- Zeke Astin Vanessa Barrios This will happen alongside his run- the 2016 election, according to NBC This widespread narrative of po- ances known. Some call this Gavin Clarquist ning mate, Kamala Harris, former in collaboration with TargetSmart tential voter fraud has caused ballot one of the most “influential Aidan Conger California Democratic Senator, mak- data. In a majority of states, mail-in recount in many states, including elections in American politics.” Jade Fladhammer ing her the first woman and the first ballots are being counted as long as Wisconsin, partially because of close Ethan Grebe They continued by saying, Luke Hessenauer person of color to be elected into that they were postmarked or arrived on margins and partly because of a viral Joseph Jones office. election day (November 3.) Twitter post from Mike Coudrey that “The country is more divided Jenna Koehn The election process began on Mass numbers showed up this year later got taken down for containing than it has ever been, it’s time Emma Kruse November 3, 2020, with an almost through their mail. To make voting false election information. This post Alysse Kuglitsch for unity.” Tyler Laatsch predictable path of the states go- easier during this pandemic, this claimed that Wisconsin had a larger Where unity has been a big Nolan Larson ing towards their trending parties. method was highly encouraged, spe- number of ballots than the number of presidential issue, it even af- Madison Manor However, some key states this year cifically from the Democratic party. registered voters. Evan Martin changed the course of the election Meanwhile, the Trump administra- Since the post went viral, this claim fects the citizens of Milton. Zoe Mattox Anna Mitchell and helped give Biden the boost he tion, since August, has been commu- has been disproved by multiple This year, the referendum was Markas Mory needed to make Donald Trump’s nicating the idea that an increase of news sources, political analysts, up for its renewal on the bal- Ella Rau presidency a four-year run. mail-in voting would lead to wide- lots. Consequently, voters were Brailynn Robers States like Nevada, Arizona, Geor- spread voter fraud. and political fact checks. The Jayce Rocha number of ballots cast this year heavily divided on the propos- Kellen Ryan gia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and As lawsuit after lawsuit pile-in from Morgin Selover Wisconsin were pieces in this race. the Trump administration opposing sits at just over 3.2 million, al, passing by a narrow margin Saif Shaikh Biden’s campaign focused on these Biden’s apparent victory, nationally, while there are over 3.6 million of only 43 votes. Allison Slatter states in an attempt to gain more sub- these lawsuits are getting rebuked John Storlid registered voters in Wisconsin. Students this year and in Landon Swenson urban voters across more rural and with judges unable to find any sig- Both the Biden and Trump See “Trumped” p. 2 Lauryn Swopes suburban areas to win back the blue nificant evidence that fraud played a Meta Wescott wall after Trump took some of the part in Biden’s victory. For example, campaigns have taken drasti- Chelsea Woletz key-states during the 2016 election. a lawsuit was filed in Pennsylvania by cally different stances on major Advisor: Sarah Brechtl

Out With the Old, in with the New Congratulations Semesters are a thing of the past at Milton High Do you like the trimester schedule? School. Continuing for- ward in the 2020-2021 MHS Marching Band: 1- I don’t like it 51 school year students Jade and staff have just fin- 2- Somewhat 58 Fladhammer ished their first trimes- State Champions! ter and are adjusting to 3- It’s decent new ways of learning and teaching. 103 Not only are students having to 4- Really enjoy it 60 find different learning styles that 5- Amazing work for them during these times, 10/10 10 but so are all of the teachers working 6- Other at MHS. 10 Teachers now will have to learn how to adjust to the 77 minute class The majority of 272 students at Milton High School who responded reported at least some favorable impression of the new trimester schedule. periods in comparison to the old 47 minutes. “77 minute teaching time is fall, she has been continuing some of Some, have adjusted to the trimes- a huge adjustment, you have to adjust her practices from last Spring while ters and the obstacles that it brings, by not piling in everything in one also taking into consideration new better than others. “I have adjusted day,” said Michele Stoutenborough, a challenges this Fall. “I will be doing better than I thought I would al- mathematics teacher at MHS. what I did in the summer [providing though some concerns are still there,” Stoutenborough has been teaching links] but they will have other classes, said Evans. for 12 years. She teaches AP Calculus, and I have to keep that in mind,” Not only do they have to adjust Milton High School’s Red Hawk Marching Band won the 2020 Division 4 title: Principles of marketing, and Algebra Evans said. to their new normal, but the en- Wisconsin State Champions on October 31. The competition was held nationally 1 which leads to a vast age difference Stoutenborough is also considering tire school has to adjust to the new through the US Bands Organization. Improving week after week, the band competed in six national virtual competi- and knowledge level within each multiple aspects of the new trimester trimesters as well. Recently, students as she plans and instructs. In par- were surveyed about the trimester, tions with competitors from Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas, just class. to name a few. Even though missing their regular local competitions, competing There are definitely some interest- ticular, some students may have the and 103 out of the 272 students who nationally taught the band many new lessons through the experience. ing things that the trimester brings first half of her class first trimester filled out the survey said the trimes- The 105 member band finished their season with a score of 78.33. Milton was on, such as what students will be but then not have the second half of ter is “decent”. the only other band in their division (Division 4) from Wisconsin and competed doing if they have a trimester in the class until third trimester. In addition to the trimester sched- against much larger schools with bands almost twice their size. between classes. If students do have a trimester in ule, Milton High School has also had This was the band’s tenth year of competitive marching. The MHS band’s show Spanish teacher Elizabeth Evans between any of her classes, she will be to adapt to the Coronavirus and its this year was titled “A Digital World” composed by MHS alumn, Alexander has been teaching for 26 years and is doing lots of review. “I will be a little impact on education. Schroeder. The band would like to thank the school board, administration, high school staff, and the Milton Band Boosters for their support of the band program. currently teaching Spanish 1, 2, and more conscious of reviewing before a See “Trimesters” p. 2 3 honors in the first trimester. This new trimester,” Stoutenborough said. MHS Today People November 2020

Boys Basketball Continues 3 on 3 From “Trumped” p. 1 years to come will not only be affected by local votes but League, Includes Junior Varsity Teams also by National policies and outcomes, most significantly The Milton High in terms of gun laws, educa- School Boys Varsity Basketball Team has tion stances, working-class created an opportuni- policies, and a vast number ty for junior varsity 1 of human rights issues. Nolan Larson and junior varsity 2 in “Both sides love the coun- regards to playing the try, and we need to come to game they love during the COVID pandemic. some compromises on the Specifically, the junior varsity 1 and hot-button social issues and junior varsity 2 teams have begun a 3 then leave it alone, so we on 3 league just like the Varsity team can focus on the things that has done only consisting of players make or break the country.” and coaches involved in the program. The varsity team has set a great said MHS social studies standard for the younger kids to teacher, Patrick Jouch. the point where the Freshman (also Months may pass before known as JV2) and JV teams have US citizens have any de- followed the same format. finitive answers on what The man in charge of the younger level league is JV2 Head Coach Mark the transition between the Gavigan, or as most of the kids know Trump and Biden admin- him, “Gav”. Gavigan is currently a Junior varsity 1 and 2 players compete in the 3v3 basketball league at the Milton High School. Varsity had had istration will look like, school counselor at Edison Middle their league right before JV’s. Photo by Nolan Larson. especially with heavy push School in Janesville and has led the back from the right. How- Freshmen basketball team at Milton Milton Varsity Assisstant Coach Gavigan and other members of the most kids don’t have. “The speed of ever, while Trump enters his to two consecutive winning record and Milton English teacher, Ian Kirst basketball program have already the game is definitely faster when seasons for the last couple of years. mentioned that he is, “Not positive brainstormed possible ways to stay playing with varsity level players ver- lame-duck period and the Gav has been in charge of setting yet,” on whether or not they will be in basketball mode without an actual sus the JV level. At the varsity level number of lawsuits contin- up times and separating the players able to get that many games in but season if that was the case. “We will the skill gap is smaller because every- ues to increase, only time into teams for the open gym league at that is their plan. just have to wait and see what we are body is a threat,” Kavanaugh said. will tell. MHS. Gavigan scheduled the games Previous to the school board meet- able to do according to Rock County There is a big difference between for the 3 on 3 league every Tuesday at ing Gavigan was optimistic about the like if we can still have contact days Varsity and JV but Kavanaugh has 6:00PM, right after the varsity league Red Hawks being able to compete, or maybe we just keep the 3v3 league adjusted to the speed and skill it takes ends. “Man I hope so! I think as long as going as we have been,” Gav said. to compete with Varsity players. “It He and all other members of the we are following the Rock County The 3 on 3 league could act as a kind of makes the game move in slow program have had to adjust to the Guidelines I would hope that we have great substitute for a canceled season motion once I’m playing at that JV COVID-19 guidelines to get some some form of a season,” Gavigan said. if that is what happens because of the level just because of how quickly you From “Trimesters” p. 1 basketball in before the season just The Rock County Guidelines he is great improvements that the players need to make decisions when playing like everyone else has had to do. referring to are things such as: wear- take away from it. “Ball handling has on Varsity,” said Kavanaugh. In the COVID-19 world, finals The biggest issue for basketball ing a mask while indoors and while gotten better and decision making Along with Gav and the rest of the are up in the air and most teach- right now is that nobody knows if a playing basketball games, limiting has definitely gotten better, with Milton Basketball program, Kavana- ers will be deciding on their own season is actually certain, but there is gameplay to only three players from it being 3 on 3 it forces guys to be ugh has high hopes for the upcoming whether or not there will be finals a plan. each team on the court at a time, and involved in every play,” Gav said. season, “I think even if we have a few in their class. As of right now, the Milton School obviously social distancing when off One of those players that have im- games this season that’ll still be good, “Spanish 3 finals will still be a Board held a meeting for winter the court. proved a lot is Sophomore forward, hopefully, the worst would be that thing, students deserve something sports within the High School which Gav makes it known to his players Brady Kavanaugh. Last year as a games get delayed until January or to prepare them for midterms, but has given the green light for sports in that it is important to follow all of freshman Kavanaugh started his bas- February,” Kavanaugh said. finals will not be a thing of the the winter to take place. those things if the players want the ketball career on the freshmen team It seems like Kavanaugh’s and past,” Evans said. For teachers, they Milton Basketball specifically plans best chance at having a season. “We but midway through the season his others’ high hopes are coming to do spend a lot of time creating and on having their first scrimmage on make sure that we are staying on the skills were noticed and he got moved fruition because the closer and closer grading the finals if they aren’t on November 28. guys about wearing masks and san- up to JV. basketball season gets it is looking a scantron. The goal for the season is to get itizing after every game, and wiping So far this year Kavanaugh has been more likely each day that the Red If students are in a class Stouten- 20 games in which will be a mix of down the basketballs because we competing in the JV1/JV2 3 on 3 Hawks will be able to play the game borough will use relevant finals teams who’s counties and schools will really want a season,” Gavigan said. league and the Varsity 3 on 3 league, they love. from previous years if the math is allow them to. Before winter sports were approved, so he has a unique perspective that still applicable to what was taught. “With COVID, I am not going to have a cumulative test, but we will still have unit tests,” Stouten- borough said. At the time of the MHS Gymnastics Season is a GO! survey (Nov. ??) 185 out of 268 Just like everyone else students who filled out the 2nd the Milton-Edgerton edition survey don’t know what Gymnastics team is as teachers have planned for finals. excited as ever to hear Not only are finals an adjust- that winter sports is a ment, but so are the students go! The girls have been who chose to go to school online. Jenna Students online would go to school Koehn practicing so hard during the offseason at on a “Cohort B” day, while some club gyms in hope that students would just have an “off- they can all come back together and site day.” compete as a team. Off-site days are where students The Milton-Edgerton gymnastics do not come to school depending team is excited for a winter sports on their last name. If the student’s season, but their practice facilities last name is an A-K they are in and space are uncertain. “Cohort A” if the last name is L-Z “Our gymnastics room is a bit they would go to school on “Co- smaller this year due to renovations, hort B” days. but it will be fine for practice. As far Online can be chosen at the as hosting a home meet, we will have beginning of the trimester, they to see! The WIAA has put in place a would have to log in to class online lot of COVID requirements, which Milton Gymnastics celebrate after a great routine at the Craig invite last year. Photo by Christina Choi during “Cohort B” days no matter will take a bit of time getting used to. their last name. there are still some specifics to work seniors are losing the feeling of com- to be able to do our sport with guide- It’s just establishing a “new norm” as “You have to make the off-days out. peting for one of the last times right lines,” Heitsman said. to how practice will be run,” Head not just busywork, but worthwhile, “I am looking forward to how our here at home. Another important thing this year Coach Kristine Farnsworth said. to get things done,” Stoutenbor- meets are going to look, because I “Meets are going to have to be will be setting goals for themselves Gymnastics practice starts Monday ough said. was a manager last year. I’ve seen the looked into a little bit more. Losing and as a team to get them through November 16, so far the gymnasts Trimesters only allow for there way high school meets work without space did not help this year, but it’s the season, however long it will be. have been practicing at clubs such to be 5 classes during a school day. covid, now I am curious how it will only temporary. I’m just happy we All these girls want is to be able to as, CSA, Whitewater Warhawks, and But each class is 77 minutes long work with COVID,” said freshman are able to compete, period! We were compete with each other again and Madtown Twisters. so students have the option to take Emma Judd. very fortunate last year to be one of hopefully beat their last year record COVID has affected these gym- their 3 main full-credit cours- “Now with the approval of the the winter sports to be able to finish of taking 6th place at state in Divi- nasts in different ways, but senior es, and then the rest are chosen board to compete non-conference their season from last year. So at this sion 1.“First and foremost, my goal is Lindsey Heitsman said, electives. The 3 full-credit classes meets, we have a shorter season point, we are lucky to be in this po- for everyone to BE HEALTHY! We “Our season could end very quickly are English, math, and science and planned with no major tournaments, sition to practice and compete with have been given the opportunity so no matter where we are at in the only have to be taken 2 out of the 3 except Sectionals and State. The other schools,” Farnsworth said. we need to make sure we follow all season. We will never know when trimesters. season is starting one week later than Motivation is going to be the most precautions and keep all of our ath- the season is going to end and that is All throughout Milton High normal and will finish approximately important thing this year. letes safe and healthy. I hope we can scary because we have worked hard School, change is happening one week earlier. I’m just elated that “We plan to keep everyone motivated beat Elkhorn, as they have had our and there is always the possibility it’s rapidly and teachers and students we have been given this opportunity by practicing everyday like it could number the last couple of meets we over before we are able to finish and are doing the best they can to stay to move forward with our season, es- be our last because there are so many competed against them. Ultimately, everything we have worked for can flexible and adjust to anything that pecially for the seniors on our team!” unknowns that come with this season getting back to State whether it’s as be taken away due to reasons out of is yet to be determined. Farnsworth said. that we never know when it could be a team or at least sending individu- our control.” Our home meets are huge for our cancelled. We will also try and make als would be the icing on the cake!” Many people are interested in seniors especially our senior night. the best of the situation we have and Farnsworth said. how the season will look but 2 Without having home meets our be glad that we have the opportunity MHS Today Sports November 2020 Big Ten Football Is Back Esports Continues to Thrive Big Ten college football of Tua, the quarterback for the Miami The COVID season brings the pos- is back, but just like Dolphins. sibility of underdogs making a real most things, it is dif- Falkavage, on the other hand, is keep- run this year which could be many ferent. This year, teams ing an eye on Minnesota. Falkavage different teams in the Big Ten. “Rou- will only play other said, “I want to see if P.J. Fleck can tines are disrupted so whoever can Markas Mory teams in the Big Ten. It take the program to the next level survive it the most has a real chance,’’ will be a much shorter as it is his third season and as most said Falkavage. season than usual. The people say this is his last year to show There have already been teams seri- season started the weekend of Octo- if he can turn the program into a ously affected by COVID this year. Last years Esports team practice some league of legends with a 5v5 scrimmage against each other. ber 24 and the Big Ten Champions consistent winning program.” Knudsen is not surprised by the Photo by Sarah Brechtl games will be on December 19. Falkavage and Knudsen believe that case numbers, “The virus will run its Esports is an up and and forth for while; it had me sitting The Champions Week is a new the Big Ten will complete the full course through the teams, and it’s just coming sport with differ- at the edge of my seat.” idea for more teams to participate in. season except for teams like Wiscon- how each team can deal with it and ent gamers duking out. Lately the Milton Esports team for Teams will play against the college sin that had to cancel two games that overcome it,” he said. As Esports is rising, some Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been with the same standing but on the will not be made up, due to a COVID Falkavage believes that players highschool Esports teams taking home a Sportsmanship award opposite side of the conference. outbreak on their team. know how important it is to stay safe Joseph Jones are made, like the one we that brings joy to Watson. “It’s good For example, if Wisconsin were Falkavage said, “I think the colleges because of all the precautions that have at Milton High- to see that how well composed our at the top of the Big Ten West, they have too much money on the line to their universities and coaches have school. team had during competition that would play the top team of the Big not complete the season.” been taking. First of all Esports is competitive usually has lots of pressure,” Watson Ten East which would most likely The Big Ten decided that if some- In the NFL this season, teams have video games that tends to be team said. be Ohio State. Milton High School one has COVID they are out for 21 seen more injuries this year than any games like League of Legends or Esports has been drawing the at- science teacher David Falkavage likes days with no contact with the team. other year but Knudsen and Falkav- Rocket League. tention of some of their players being the new champions week as it is more Wisconsin has two players and three age do not think that it will transfer Justin Watson head coach of the a sport that hones their skills to a games and gives a new opportunity staff members that have COVID. over to the Big Ten conference. Esports club said,” Currently we have competition level. to compare each side of the confer- This was found out after the first They both also predict for Illinois to been playing Super Smash Bros. Current Esports member and ence. MHS senior Logan Knudsen game when players and coaches were be the worst team in the conference, Ultimate and might play Smite later senior Brett Ransom has joined since said, “I like the champions week tested. but Knudsen also thinks there is a during the spring.” he entered high school. Ransom said, because it means that there are more Falkavage and Knudsen both chance for it to be Rutgers this year. Watson’s Esports team plays any “I love video games and have watched football games I can watch.” believe that the always heavy favor- The pair are in sync on their game that the WIHSEA, The Wiscon- Esports for a while now and joined Falkavage also pointed out the fact ite, Ohio State, will win the Big Ten favorite team in the Big Ten confer- sin High School Esports Association, because it held my interest.” that this means that there is more Championship, as they have for the ence, Wisconsin. They also think that as they are the ones to run the Esports Ransom has always enjoyed gaming football to watch just like Knudsen past 3 years. Wisconsin can make it to the Big Ten rules and matches. and was happy when he joined the said. Knudsen said, “I believe that Wis- Championship but, they will ulti- “Early on the Milton Esports was Esports team alongside his friends. Knudsen is also looking forward to consin like most years is the under- mately lose to Ohio State. Knudsen part of seven other schools who com- “One of my favorite moments of watching Nebraska, particularly their dog to win the conference, but there pointed out that by then Graham peted,” Watson said, “And now there being on the Esports team is hitting a new quarterback Taulia Tagavioloas. is also Minnesota that I believe could are over 50 schools across the state hype combo on my friends in Smash Tagavioloas is the younger brother be the underdog this year.” See “Big Ten” p. 4 participating which is awesome.” Bros,” Ransom said. Combos are According to Watson Esports is con- typically a series of moves completed stantly growing and gaming is becom- back to back without taking damage ing more mainstream as sometimes in between attacks in Smash Bros. Wisconsin Unique Gameday you can catch Esports competitions on Ransom has always had interest in ESPN the sports network. the Esports community as it grows Now that college students can no longer go to Camp Randall to watch the football games, they must do some- Even though Esports is a video game more and more to mainstream media thing creative to enjoy the football games. competition COVID still had an ef- with big tournaments. “Esports will MHS graduate Sean Harvatine is currently enrolled at the University of Madison and lives across the street fect on the season.” We had to limit inevitably continue to grow as video from Camp Randall. He said “It was eerily quiet on gameday. Normally the streets are packed with fans” which the amount of students who could be games tend to do,” Ransom said. made for a unique gameday experience but UW students tried to look at the pluses of no in-person viewing on site for practices and had to pivot It is seen as a way of many players as Harvatine mentions that he and his roommates no longer have to spend $8 on a pretzel. To watch the game exclusively to online,” said Watson. to get a feeler of how they compare they set up a projector on the side of the house to watch the game which Harvintine said “It helped make me Over his time spent with the Esports themselves to the other Esports play- feel a bit more connected to the game than if I had just sat in the living room and streamed it on the tv.” and team Watson said,” A few years back ers. As Esports grows as it scratches also allowed them to play some yard games too. Living next to the stadium they heard the PA announce so they the varsity League of Legends team their competitive nature in them knew big plays happened about 30 seconds before they saw it which meant they also heard the jump around took second place at state and an in- creating quite the hype around the music two times so they had to participate in jump around two times. In the end, it wasn’t that bad as they were tense semi-finals match that was back Esports community and its players. still able to enjoy the game and members of the UW marching band that lived behind them played some classic songs on their trombones including “Varsity,” the alma mater song of UW-Madison. Markas Mory Fastest Game On Two Feet Lacrosse continues to gain popularity in the area. NBA Finishes its 74th Season in Unique Way Lacrosse is the fastest- Janesville athletes. I think it’s a really growing sport in the good balance with the different per- The NBA was the first some teams never could regain their Who is the GOAT professional sports momentum after the four-month country, and Milton sonalities and attitudes. I really enjoy league to conclude hiatus. for MHS Students? High School is an exam- working with these fellas from both its season during This was very noticeable watching ple of just how big the areas because we face challenges that COVID-19. The Los the Milwaukee Bucks. With a 53-12 sport is getting. Nearly other clubs and schools don’t face,” Jayce Rocha Angeles Lakers were record before the hiatus, an offensive twenty Milton players Combs said. About milton athletes Saifullah play on the Janesville-Milton co-op playing in the future. Shaikh crowned NBA cham- rating of 113.3 (3rd), and a defensive pions on October 11. rating of 101.7 (1st), the Bucks were “I think MJ is the GOAT. lacrosse team. These players are also For people looking into joining The NBA implemented the “bub- on track to reach the 70 win mark, I do think LeBron is all expanding their impact across the lacrosse, Janesville is a place that ac- ble” at Disney World where some which only two other teams have around the better player, state into Madison, Milwaukee, and cepts all and plans to do big things in but this is about greatness teams stayed for over 3 months. done before. Sauk Prairie for their respective club the near future. “I’m looking to really and Jordan’s greatness teams. make Janesville a tough place to play This was their only option in order For example, the 73-9 Golden State wins.” to finish this historic season. It was Warriors had an offensive rating of According to US Lacrosse, in 15 by being competitive and smart while an isolation zone that consisted of 113.5 and a scoring margin of +9.3, “LeBron is the GOAT years the sport has approximately gearing towards some huge upsets in strictly team faculty and players, CO- while the Bucks had a scoring margin because he is the best all tripled in participation and has over our very tough conference. “We have VID tests every day, and no fans. of +12.2, the league-best. around athlete. He’s won 1,000,000 players. So it is no wonder to piece and just have to focus in and It received varied reactions from But, once the bubble began, noth- championships with 3 that the sport is growing at Milton take opportunities when they present different teams and he not only the fans but also the players ing was the same. “Bucks looked ter- High School. Six returning varsity themselves and finish games all the makes everyone around players and a large group of JV up- way,” said Combs. and coaches within the bubble. rible inside the bubble. They lost all him better.” The NBA sent 22 of the 30 teams of their momentum from the regular and-comers makes for a bright future Senior Jacob Blaser is one of the down to Orlando, Florida to play season and didn’t seem to ever figure “LeBron is the GOAT, if according to coach Matt Combs of many MHS students that make up their final 8 games of the regular out how to regain what they had,” you look at accomplish- the Janesville Lacrosse Club. part of the Janesville Lacrosse team. season to determine their seeding for Robert Boden, another avid fan of ments, Jordan is nearly Milton players have a large effect Blaser is a second year player looking impossible to beat. on the team. “Milton athletes have to make an impact on the team in the the playoffs. “I thought the NBA pro- the Bucks and Spanish teacher at But if you look at most vided a safe venue to allow players to MHS, said. a huge impact on my team. They’re coming season. Since starting in only talented, it’s LeBron. He a very big part of competing at the his sophomore year, Blaser has made complete their seasons, fans to enjoy But even with how great the Bucks can do it all.” their teams, and the league to stay in played, they’ll have to forget about highest level, and they bring different huge strides in the game. “Janesville the eyes of their fans and sponsors,” the disappointing ending to this sea- “Jordan is the GOAT. opinions and outlooks on sports and is a very good place for any level of said Nic Manogue, an avid fan of son and now focus on the future. Best all around is LeB- coaching which I love. That’s what player to learn about the game and the Milwaukee Bucks and business Potential moves will need to be ron. Both dominated makes us Janesville lacrosse,” Combs become an impact player. When I their respective eras un- teacher at MHS. made in order for them to compete said. came in, teammates and coaches were like anybody we’ve ever The Janesville lacrosse team is a quick to help me get caught up to the Although the NBA finished its with teams deep in the playoffs. seen before.” season, it came with a sacrifice allow- “They need to get a better point co-op of over five schools, so getting speed of the high school game” said ing no fans. This played a pivotal role guard and replace the aging players players together and coaching can Blaser. throughout the bubble, but especially on their roster with another great free make for a struggle. Combs said, Blaser, like many, joined lacrosse day for Eric Bledsoe,” Boden said. “Going back to my first statement, it late because of people he knew play- in the playoffs, where the home-team agent,” Boden said. As well as building for the fu- advantage was very missed. The Bucks have made some ques- has its challenges, no doubt. Some- ing. “I got into lacrosse because of ture, the Bucks will have lingering times kids are excluded in conversa- my friends that played, but I quickly It did reveal the pure skill and tionable moves in recent years, one thoughts such as Giannis Antetok- determination of every team, which involving starting point guard, Eric tion at practice or out in practice grew accustomed to the game and it ounmpo leaving. Antetokounmpo is activities. But the coolest part is became a big focus of mine. Not only was something that fans might not Bledsoe. a 2x MVP, 1x Defensive Player of the see ever again. Bledsoe has been fantastic defen- seeing everyone celebrate together have I gotten better at the game but Year, 4x All-Star, and Most Improved after a goal or a win. You get to see I have friends from more than just The different conditions have sively but has been underwhelming Player in 2017, all while only being sparked a debate about whether or offensively and somewhat lackadaisi- them grow year to year. It’s definitely Milton now because of the co-op with 25 years old. different, but there is nothing we can’t the Janesville schools,” said Blaser. not this year’s championship was le- cal many would concur. Every team in the league would love gitimate. “Yes. Legit. Forever. Though Both Manogue and Boden had overcome.” Blaser also said, “It’s nice to go to to have a player like this. But with the The future of janesville lacrosse is an atmosphere to get better but also I do believe some teams were harmed similar ideas about what they wished Bucks underperforming for two con- by not having home-court advantage happened differently. “I would have strongly dependent on Milton ath- have a lot of fun in the process, that’s secutive years in the playoffs, rumors letes participating and bringing their what really drew me into the sport. I in the bubble...the Lakers were able found a way to trade (Eric) Bledsoe ignited involving Antetokounmpo to overcome that and won convinc- and would have kept (Malcolm) positive outlooks and attitudes to the encourage people who haven’t played ingly,” Manogue said. Brogdon,” Manogue said. “A realistic See “NBA” p. 4 team. “I’m going to work very hard to at least try it out and see As good as the bubble seemed, move would be to bring in Jrue Holi- to keep our Milton athletes with our where it takes them”. 3 MHS Today Technology & Enertainment November 2020 November Sing, Dance, Distance! Birthdays Milton High School hind this show was how social media show choir, a popular has such an influence in all our lives. extra-curricular for stu- I like how it kind of isn’t too serious, dents and in the Milton like it kind of pokes fun at it but at November 2nd community, faces its the same time it has the message that Partick Sensenbrenner Alysse biggest challenge yet we’re obsessed with our phones and Mason Xiong Kuglitsch with the global pandem- social media.” November 3rd ic still occurring and As for the unisex women’s group, Saige Radke competition season just around the Octave Above, the theme is “Queens Kaelyn Whitehead corner. Taking Back the Throne”. Songs November 4th In the past, MHS show choirs have include Emperor’s New Clothes by Riley Fiese traveled to competitions all over the Panic! at the Disco, Cinderella by Kyan Foster Zake Hartmann Midwest, where thousands of people Play, My Once Upon a Time from Cody Hill cram into a gym to watch, compete, Descendants 3, Kings & Queens by Natalie Malloy or judge. However, due to the rapid Ava Max, Queen of My Castle by Anna Mitchell spread of COVID-19, the outlook on Anushka Manchanda, Kingdom by November 5th that happening is minimal. Despite Downstait, and Kingdom of Cards by Morgan Cheatle the circumstances not being ideal, Bad Omens. Payton Rucker the show must go on. Wendlandt said, “This year I Emma Weis MHS show choirs have been work- wanted a show that spoke to empow- Gavin Yates Show choir students virtually learn a new dance routine. Despite techni- ing very hard to make the season as erment of women and being bold and November 6th cal difficulties, the choirs worked very hard to grasp the choreography. normal as possible, putting together being brave, wanting to go against the Trinity Czerwinski a show and finding ways to perform Photo by Erik Meinertz dainty stereotype and really putting Morgan Kersten for an audience. students were virtual, which made whole group together - when you ourselves out there.” November 7th MHS Choir teacher Jamison Wend- things more difficult, but the motiva- don’t know how it sounds with every- Despite the many uncertainties of Emma Campell landt said, “Some alternatives are tion from everyone involved ensured one, it can sound incomplete and it’s the upcoming season, choir members Alan Owens virtual competitions, competitions a successful outcome. hard to stay motivated. In response are still looking forward to being able Melysa Stutika at a later date, or recording the show MHS Choir director Erik Meinertz to that I’ve been practicing a lot at to perform their shows. November 9th on the gym floor and sending it in said, “I think the dance camps went home and making sure I do my part MHS Junior Charlie Eckert said, “I German Garcia Gomez for a panel of judges to judge us. If extremely well. I was impressed by to make the group sound as amazing think it will be fun even if we don’t Emma Judd we got to the point where we could the work ethic and the attitudes of all as possible.” have the normal amount of competi- Justin Scherdin November 10th have small groups of people together the students. With virtual learning it Along with Crandall, many of the tions this year. Mr. Meinertz and Mr. Tyler Fischer we could do performance exchanges was definitely a challenge but because choir members are maintaining an Wendlandt worked extremely hard to Quinn Williams with other schools and show what of the challenges it made everyone optimistic perspective. make sure we still had a full show to November 11th work harder to make it happen.” MHS Junior and dance captain we’ve done. We could also set aside learn. To me, learning all the dances Alyssa Fons a time to live stream shows to other On top of the season being very up Kylie Haakinson said, “I’m keeping a and songs together with my friends is November 12th s c h o o l s .” in the air, virtual learning in the high positive attitude and outlook on this one of the best parts of show choir.” Jesse Bennett As mentioned, the show choirs are school has led to A and B cohorts, year to keep this season successful in Eckert speaks for many of the show Colin Campbell still creating a show. They are also where the alphabet is split and stu- whatever way it comes about. I think choir members, as many have gone Samantha Fong holding dance camps to learn chore- dents come in every other day. these kids always manage to have fun, above and beyond with practicing to Charlotte Hawley ography. This creates challenges for the sing- no matter the circumstances.” ensure that this year is a success. Ryan Scherdin Dance camps in the past have been ers and directors, as they don’t get the The theme for the mixed group, “I think one thing that’s helping November 13th where the choreographers and the chance to sing or practice altogether Choralation, is “Social Media.” Songs overcome the challenges is just the Brendan Byers entire choir go into the dance studio during school. Students sing with include Social Media by Pet Shop attitudes of the students. It’s awesome Marilyan Antonelli and learn the routines for the show, masks while distanced six feet apart Boys, Telephone by Lady Gaga, Say It to see how excited the seniors are to John Bilorn some lasting up to eight hours long. from others. to My Face by Meghan Linsey, Online have a show even if we don’t compete. November 14th This year, students learning the MHS Senior and vocal leader by Brad Paisley, Myspace Girl by The They understand the importance of Dominic Garwell dances were spaced nine feet apart Julianna Crandall said, “I think the Afters,How Ya Doin’? by Little Mix, legacy and the program, and that’s so Hannah Bergeron in the gym and masked. In addition, biggest challenge for me is not being and Look On Up by Relient K. inspirational to me,” Meinertz said. Colten Kielszewski some of the choreographers and able to practice our songs with the Meinertz said, “The inspiration be- Chloe Lyons Emma Taormino November 15th “NBA” from p.3 Manasseh Carrillo potentially leaving elsewhere. Brecken Dutcher Apple Releases New iPhone 12 Models “Unfortunately, at some point Sydney Kanable As the release of the (leaving the Bucks) yes. I think Benjamin Keyser new Apple iPhone 12 he can add to his all-time great Alissa Maenner nears, consumers are legacy by staying and trying to win,” Issac Renn waiting in anticipation Boden said. “Since it is so popular Katelyn Zeal for new changes and to team up with other great players November 16th Chelsea better quality products. to win a championship nowadays, Kylie Haakinson Mai Tah Lee Woletz The iPhone 12 will who knows?” Boden said. Apart Shawn Sturdivant be released online for from the Bucks historic season, the November 17th pre-order on November 6, 2020, and Lakers also had a unique season. Abigail Kueng will be available in stores on Novem- They had to build chemistry as the November 18th ber 13, 2020. season went along since they had Emily Hendrickson The iPhone 12 has many new fea- several new additions to the team Nickolas Longhenry tures including two sizes of phones recently. Madie Wanless to choose from (6.1 inch or 5.4 inch), Along with building chemistry, November 19th 5G internet, dual lens camera, an A14 the Lakers faced extreme adver- Robert Alba Weisensel chip, and a new design for the phone. sity with the passing of the Laker Maxwell Krueger The price of the iPhone 12, 6.1 inch, legend, Kobe Bryant in a helicopter Colleen Mayle is $799, and the price of the 5.4 inch incident on January 26. This shock- November 20th is $699. ing news affected the whole NBA Noah Berberich Pictured above is a new Apple iPhone 12. Owner and senior Saif Shaikh While the iPhone 12 seems to be a community as well. But the Lakers Zackary Revels has been pleased with his purchase. Photo by Saif Shaikh. great phone, some are still skeptical ended their season, the only way Alex Schmeling whether it’s really worth getting or if better and the anticipation is bet- will sell better than the 11. “ It’s a Bryant would have wanted them to, November 21st they should stick with their iPhone ter,” Blake Shaver, computer science new phone and everyone wants an their 17th championship. Chance Austin 11 or XR. “I would not buy the 12 teacher at Milton Highschool, said. update,” Silveus said. David Stern, longtime league Storm Cook because Apple tends to mark down According to a survey taken by Sheryl Avery, Business and Infor- commissioner also died. The whole Ethan Kendziorski Jenna Koehn older products so you can get the Milton Highschool students, 13 out mation Technology Teacher at Milton season was unique, from the begin- November 22nd 11 for cheaper and they didn’t make of the 268 said that they plan on High School believes that the 12 will ning and all the way to the end. Brayden Budworth enough changes to the phone to war- getting the new iPhone 12, and 31 sell better than the 11. “Apple built As well as the Lakers winning their Carter Smith rant a new phone,” Jade Fladhammer, said they were not sure if they would their brand so that everyone wants first championship in 10 years, this November 23rd be getting it. the newest phone, and they tend to sophomore at Milton High School, was Lebron’s 4th finals ring. There Tyler Gilbertson said. Gavin Bartels, a sophomore at Mil- release their new products around will always be heated debate on who Jackson Kohl A few differences between the 11 ton Highschool, said that he plans on holidays so it is usually good timing the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Celeste Ontiveros and 12 are better connectivity in the getting the new phone purely because for gifts.” is. “For me Michael Jordan. I have Karalynn Pingel 12 (5G), the 12 has the night mode he needs a new one. He doesn’t think All in all, the new iPhone 12 has no doubt about that and it isn’t even Madeline Rudnitski timelapse and the ultra wide night that the iPhone 12 will sell better many new upgraded features to offer close. I have never seen a player as November 24th mode lens for the camera, and the than the 11. “Not many people need consumers. If consumers are looking dominant or clutch as him. He was Angelina Holmes 11 is 6.84 ounces while the 12 is 5.78 a new camera, and a lot of people just for faster internet and more camera a killer on the court. If you didn’t Makayla Keebler ounces. got the 11,” Bartels said. features, then this phone could be a live through it, you really can’t fully Mikhla Pinager “I think this model will probably On the other hand, junior Natalie game changer. understand it,” Boden said. Ariela Sangervasio sell better just because the reviews are Silveus thinks that the iPhone 12 Manogue’s opinion was also simi- November 25th lar. “Michael Jordan is the GOAT. 6 Carissa Choi Titles, No Championship Losses, 6 Danielle Sturgul “Big Ten” from p.3 different if they are performing well, Due to their school’s large size Title MVPs, and he also didn’t need November 26th but if they had one or two bad games and prominence in their division, to recruit other superstar players Gracie Egger Aidan Johansen those games would be magnified.” the football teams of the Big Ten to win titles. LeBron and Kobe are Mertz, Wisconsin’s quarterback, will Matthew Kirk Falkavage predicts that if a team conference season have been greatly tied for #2, but the gap between be back and meshing well with the November 27th has one bad game their chances of affected by COVID. team once again. them and MJ is very large,” said Hannah Pennycook making it to the college playoffs Their shortened season will greatly The shortened season that the Big Manogue. Alexandra Suchanek Ten conference has been confined to fall greatly. “I think the committee affect their chances of making it to Leaving that loophole aside, November 29th raises questions from fans on how will have to figure out a way to keep the college playoffs, but as of now, this season was definitely one to Ryan Grillo it could affect the chances of any the Big Ten in the loop despite the they are still allowed to play within remember. Unprecedented cir- Joseph Hergert Big Ten team even making it to the complications because the Big Ten their conference. cumstances that will forever leave November 30th playoffs. is, after all, a power 5 conference,” a mark on the league, and likely Paige Brandt Falkavage said, “It will be Knudsen said. something that fans of the NBA will Addison Graph 4 never see again. Anya Shinkay MHS Today Technology and Entertainment November 2020 Who Has the Better Console, Microsoft or Sony? Microsoft and Sony have been competing Cafe 26 Review for the best console for Reporter reviews and relishes breakfast years now, and they are both releasing new and lunch meals at local restaurant John Storlid consoles on November 10 and 12. The Xbox series X/S and the PS5. Each system has its own pros and cons; there’s really no way to tell which one is better until people can play. These consoles have made multiple people’s childhoods growing up, with endless games to play on each one. This is the new Xbox and Playstation the Xbox came out on November 10 and the playstation comes out the 12. The gaming companies try to release new games at least once a year to pre- young, and I continued to play. Then said, “I loved my Xbox One. I made vent gamers from getting bored. For each of my friends started getting some memories here with my friends example, EA releases a new updated an Xbox, and I feel like we never I don’t think I’ll ever forget.” version of their games like Madden thought about switching consoles, Burrows will be getting the new and NHL every year. but the games on Sony make it Xbox shortly after it comes out, and Each console has their own types tempting to get the PS5.” he’s super excited for 2k21 on it. of games it releases. But there has Each console has its own exclu- Burrows said “I’ve waited all year Above are the meals reviewer Vanessa Barrios ordered and enjoyed at Cafe 26. Meals are always been one big commotion sives, which are games that only go for this game to come out on next from left to right, Divorced Benedict, Nutella Crepes, and Philly Steak Sandwhich. Photo out on one console, and then there gen.” by Vanessa Barrios between the two about who has the better console. are backward compatible games that Both consoles, like the Xbox series Though it’s no longer The sauce truly surprised me by how some may not have the option to get X, will have reduced load time, stun- “new,” many people much I liked it. Even though the Gamers and friends are considering which console they want to get. Most on another console. ning visuals, 12 teraflops of process- still haven’t heard of sandwhich came with green peppers, Xbox One and the PS4 were the ing power, better quality, and then if Cafe 26, a restaurant which I dont like, it went really well people will stick to the console that they first got. For example, Chase latest consoles. possible, 4k quality. in Milton with an egg- with the meal and added more flavor Nic Manogue, a teacher at the High- The PS5 will consist of 120 fps, if cellent breakfast and than if I would have asked for no Nording, also known as “Cheese”, Vanessa started with the original Xbox and school said, “I loved my PS4. I enjoy possible, 4k quality, VR experience, Barrios delicious lunch. green peppers. has had every Xbox leading up to this competitive opportunities to play game boost, and also like the experi- Cafe 26 is located I most definitely will be buying it with my buddies.” ence of backward compatibility. on St Mary Street where the Burger again in the future, truly a chef’s kiss. new one, which he plans on getting this November. Manogue plans on getting the PS5 At the end of the day, they both King was before it went out of busi- Surprisingly, the fries that accompa- with a backward-compatible disc have their similarities and differenc- ness. The cafe is open from 6 a.m. nied it were really good. Most cafes Nording will stick to getting the Xbox series X. “Well my brother drive. es, but it comes down to a personal to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. or breakfast places don’t really serve Ethan Burrows, who has the Xbox decision. Their menu ranges from break- great of fries in my opinion. got the original when we were both fast to lunch foods, some of their I give the fries at Cafe 26 an 8/10. options for breakfast being bene- They are definitely my favorite fries Students were asked what their dicts, omlettes, skillets, steak and from a cafe or any places that are eggs, and many more. Some of their similar to a cafe, but they’re not as Madison’s Music favorite music is right now and in lunch options are salads, sandwich- good as other fries I’ve had before. return I’m going to judge them based es, burgers, paninis, and more along The fries were thin, which I liked as on their answer... good luck :) with the option of appetizers. I don’t like thick fries, but they could The day I went out to review Cafe have been more crispy which would Mayhem 26 was October 27, a sunny yet cold bump its score up. day. I arrived there at the bright and Last thing to rate are the Nutella “My favorite song “Anything Jon Pardi, “My favorite person early time of 1:46 P.M.. Now, I nor- Crepes. I give those a 10/10. I’ve had at the moment is Morgan Wallen, or to listen to is mally don’t like being one of those quite a bit of Nutella Crepes in my customers that come in 30 minutes day as I love Nutella, but these were Trainwreck by James Riley Green” probably any Bon or less before close, but that day just the best I ever had. Arthur” -Anon. -Anon. Iver”-Anon. felt like it was the day; a “calling” I At first it seemed like there was too suppose you could say. much Nutella, so I took some off and Even though I arrived within 15 placed it to the side. As I ate them So here’s the tea, either Based on my calculations, You consider yourself minutes before closing time, the however, I would dip them into what you’re sad (like actually are you’re a country boy that “indie” but really you just waitress was kind and explained I scraped off as it needed nutella. you? hugs if you are!) but intends to stay in Wiscon- like being different and the popular food options for both It turned out to be the just right hopefully you’re just on sin for a looong time and you probobly love plants, breakfast and lunch. The plan was amount of Nutella, there was just too Harry Potter tik tok. -M raise a big family. -M candles, and cats. -M to get a breakfast, lunch, and some much in the middle. sort of dessert so that I could review Overall I give Cafe 26 a 9/10. The each category and give the best staff was friendly despite me com- review possible. Quick side note: ing 20 minutes before closing. The I hadn’t eaten anything at all that interior design is modern, yet homey day so the amount of food I had is which I really liked. It was also really Real VS Fake Trees: The Yearly Debate excusable. clean and well taken care of. There The holiday season is can be put it together without wor- does. For the breakfast option I got a is also a huge machine that makes approaching fast, and rying whether it will fit or not every “Growing up we always had real Divorced Benedict which is a pop- fresh squeezed orange juice which I with the holiday season year. trees and it was a special day to get ular meal. It consists of one English didn’t try, but seemed like it would be comes the annual “I don’t plan to buy another fake our tree and we would decorate our muffin split with hollandaise, the amazing. debate of real VS fake tree, the one I have is the one I’m tree,” Metcalf said. other side with a poached egg, sau- The only thing is that Cafe 26 is Anna trees. going to keep using,” Metcalf said. Real trees bring the fresh tree sage gravy, hash browns, and your kind of pricey compared to other Mitchell There are many ben- People lose the hassle of having smell and the fresh tree feeling that choice of meat. places like Milton Family Restaurant. efits and downfalls to to get a saw, find a tree farm, go a fake tree just can not bring, which The lunch option I chose was the I ended up paying $37 for the four both. According to Lauren Metcalf, through crowds of people, and spend especially helps to keep cheer when popular Philly Steak Sandwich. items I got including the tip. How- the MHS Agriculture Teacher she hours in the cold just to find the decorating the tree. It comes on a baguette bun with ever, in my opinion the price is rea- has a fake tree. right tree. “My mom was a big ornament onions, mushrooms, green peppers, sonable as I really enjoyed the crepes Metcalf said “I want to have a real With a real tree there is also the person so we had ornaments from and provolone cheese. The Philly and sandwich. tree but my house is very small so I possibility of bugs getting into the our life and big events that would was accompanied by a side of fries. Julia Steinke, a senior at Milton have a cheap plastic tree.” house with the tree. happen so that was a special memo- Lastly, for my “dessert” I got High School, has been to Cafe 26 a Sometimes with limited space a A fake tree does not always bring ry,” Metcalf said. Nutella crepes, although crepes are few times. She has ordered Biscuits fake tree can be the best option. It the holiday cheer that a real tree a breakfast item I’m considering it and Gravy one time and has gotten a dessert for this review since it had the Denver Omelette the other times. Nutella. “I give the Denver Omelette 7/10 and Aidan Conger I rated The Divorced Benedict a Gravy 8 out of 10,” Steinke said. 6.75/10. I had never had anything Steinke thinks that Cafe 26 food like it before and the hollandaise tastes good and they give you enough sauce covering the whole meal to fill you up. really threw me off, but I actually She also thinks they have a lot of ended up liking it. However, it felt different options, and everything she’s like something was missing, it just tried has been very good. “They also didn’t seem complete. I think it was have cute dishes and stuff that the The Beatles just too dry as it had a lot of wheat food comes on,” said Steinke. This since it came with hashbrowns and little touch makes the food seem Best Song: Let It Be an English muffin. more appetizing. She overall gives The Benedict is definitely good the restaurant an 8/10. and has a great amount of food, Brenda Barra, Family and Consum- but I do not see myself ordering it er education teacher at MHS has also Aidan’s Favorite: Eleanor Rigby again. been to Cafe 26. She doesn’t remem- The Philly Steak Sandwich I rated ber much or what she got as she went a 10/10. I was mind-blown at how there a while ago and hasn’t eaten in amazing it was. I have never had restaurants since COVID-19. a Philly Steak Sandwich, so I don’t Although she hasn’t eaten there The Best Pick Me Up: Here Comes The Sun have others to compare it to, but recently she remembers she liked it the one at Cafe 26 was absolutely and Barra is a pretty picky eater. delicious. I was confused by the I highly recommend going to Cafe sauce that it came with, and it didn’t 26 as it has really good food and a Mellow Yellow: Hey Jude really look that good if I’m being variety of options to choose from. totally honest, but it tasted amaz- Cafe 26 also offers take out as well ing, definitely not what I thought it as outdoor seating so you don’t have Every edition of MHS Today, Aidan will pick an artist from the 50’s to the 90’s and pick that would taste like. to eat inside if you’re not comfortable artists best song, Aidan’s Favorite, Best pick me up song, and the best mellow song. The sauce was a beef broth, which eating in due to COVID. brought more flavor to the steak. 5 MHS SIDE DISHES Fall Fun by: Ethan Grebe MOST INTERESTING MOST COMMON RICE PUDDING MASHED POTATOES Enjoy our collection of fun facts, games, ZEBRA CAKES CHEESEY POTATOES MEATBALLS SWEET POTATOES and Thanksgiving favorites! BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP GREEN BEANS BANANA CAKE CRANBERRY DISHES MEXICO SOUP SALADS PIES

Whats On Thanksgiving Crossword Random Your Plate? 1 2 Holidays Song Edition 3 4 5

Mashed Potatoes 6 -James Brown By: Kellen Ryan Turkey Mambo November 17 - December 3 - Make a Gift Day Momma International Students Day December 4 - National Cookie Day November 18 - Mickey Mouse Day December 5 - National Blue Jeans Day -Pulp November 19 - World Tiolet Day December 6 - 7 8 November 20 - Universal Children’s National Microwave Oven Day 9 Day December 7 - Apples Peaches November 21 - World Television Day National Cotton Candy Day Pumpkin Pie 10 November 22 - Go For a Ride Day December 8 - November 23 - National Cashew Day Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day -Jay & The November 24 - December 9 - National Llama Day Techniques Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day December 10 - November 25 - National Jukebox Day Dewey Decimal System Day 11 November 26 - National Cake Day December 11 - Wild Honey Pie November 27 - Buy Nothing Day Official Lost and Found Day November 28 - Small Business Saturday December 12 - Gingerbread House Day -The Beatles 12 November 29 - December 13 - Ice Cream Day National Chocolates Day December 14 - Free Shipping Day 13 14 15 November 30 - National Personal December 15 - National Cupcake Day Biscuts ‘n’ Gravy Space Day December 16 - December 1 - National Chocolate Covered Anything Day -Kelis National Christmas Lights Day December 17 - December 2 - Play Basketball Day National Maple Syrup Day Cornbread 16 -Lee Morgan Across Down Green Beans 3. appreciative 1. warm delicious drink Potatoes 6. the first state to adopt the official 2. the first thanksgiving lasted___ Standard Sudoku -DJ Suede The annual thanksgiving holiday days 10.the mother of thanksgiving 4. when there are colorful leaves and Joseph Jones Remix God 11. colorful foilage a cool breeze 13. pumpkin, cherry, apple 5. the reason for being sleepy after Sweet ‘Tater Pie 14. passengers of the mayflower eating turkey -Mongo 16. what is the most popular food on 7. knitted clothing Santamaria thanksgiving? 8. after thanksgiving shopping event 9. spending time with______12. large quantities of food 15. ____flake

Top 5 of the Weirdest MHS STUDENTS’ AND STAFF’S FAVORITE PIE Thanksgiving Tradition By Anna Mitchell Chocolate Pie 10.5% Pumkin Pie 14% -Pardoning the Rhubbarb Pie 7% turkey >Every year the President holds an event where they an- nounce a turkey pardoned from No Pie 8.8% thankgiving so he can live Apple Pie 45.6%

The goal is to fill each box and row with numbers between -Frozen Turkey 1-9 with no repeating number in the box, column, and row. Bowling Cherry Pie 14% >A game of bowling played with a frozen turkey in the frozen foods aisle of a gro- Top 10 Thanksgiving Movies cery store -Turducken • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving >A chicken in a duck that is Emma Morehart’s 10 Essentials in a turkey. The ultimate • Planes Trains and Automobiles Thankgiving meal. (With Roach) • You’ve Got Mail 1. Phone -Crab Instead of • Mall Cop 2. Tea Turkey 3. Dogs • Mrs. Doubtfire >In San Francisco some people 4. Netflix will make a pile of crab in- • Adam’s Family stead of eating actual turkey 5. Car • Beethoven for Thanksgiving 6. Breakfast club • The Blind Side 7. Pasta -Walking Between 8. Headphones • Green Book Parts 9. Blanket • Free Birds >Some families will go as far 10. Slippers as to go on a walk after din- ner to try and make more room for dessert. Hot Seat & By Jayce Rocha : Cool throne What type of weather W/ HESS Ft. Nolan & Storlid Zoe’s Joke Corner does a turkey like? What do you call a running turkey? - Fowl weather - Fast food What is the most musical What type of music did the pilgrim part of a turkey? listen to? - The drumstick L-> Voting Fraud L-> COVID> College Football - Plymouth Rock L-> Call of Duty L-> it’s going to be a no snow winter L-> Christmas Music L-> Halloween matters for 1 day N-> Console Wars are Back What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? N-> 6ix9ine is on house arrest - A peach gobbler 6 S->The Mandalorian is Good S-> Among Us has died MHS Today People November 2020 Former MHS Social Studies Teacher Musician Staff Shape Learning According to help him improve his music. “Es- Makes Big Move to American Village Statista, 68 percent teban on Youtube has taught me a of adults in America lot. Him and a guy named Marty Former Milton High listen to music every Schwartz. Yes, distance learning School History teacher day, and at MHS can work if you actually work at it,” Mr. Crofts has decided several of those adults Boden said. to take a long trip down Ethan Grebe are actually creating “I like Randy Rhodes, Eddie Van to Alabama for a new the music too. There Halen and Darrell Abbott,” said Tyler job as the Chief Educa- are several MHS Staff members Fralick. Laatsch tion and Programs who actively create music for that Unlike these musically inclined Officer for The Ameri- 68 percent. teachers who use instruments can Village down in Montevallo, Listeners often hear about new to convey emotion and complex Alabama. albums that big artists come out thoughts, Madame Bratz, MHS He has really enjoyed it down there with every year, and they seem french Teacher, uses her body as so far, but he still does miss all of the to have huge impacts on people’s her instrument as a professional students and staff at MHS. lives. However, here at Milton ballerina. Crofts has moved to Alabama with High School some have made and “I have been dancing since I was his whole family, including his wife produced albums. 3. My primary style is classical Cathy, and their four kids. Jonathon English teacher Daniel Mayer is a ballet but I also have experience in (22) attends Columbia Southern member of a band out of Milwau- tap, jazz, modern, and a little bit University; Ellen (20) attends St Nor- kee called Band of Dust. Another of African, Scottish Highland, and bert’s University virtually; Joe (18) teacher, Brenda Barra, played Irish styles, plus some hip hop, and attends the University of Wisconsin- professionally as a drummer in a belly dance,” Bratz said. Rock County and is hoping to band. They have been making and She uses the skills she has transfer to UW-Madison; Grace producing~ music for many years, acquired from years of dance train- (16) attends an online Catholic High Senor Boden, an MHS spanish ing in her everyday life. School. The family dog, Sir Winston teacher, has just begun creating his “Although I no longer perform, Churchill Squish Crofts III, also own music, “I have recently started my dance training has provided joined the family in Alabama. Former Social Studies teacher Mr. Crofts poses in front of the recreated Mt Vernon in Ameri- to compose my own piano music, valuable skills that I use every day According to Crofts, what he can Village in Montavallo, AL. Photo Submitted which has been a very different and in the classroom, such as being absolutely misses most is, “You, the that he has really become more in- challenging experience. I have a comfortable in front of an audi- students. The students and staff. I volved in all aspects of the American new respect for those who are able ence, being able to adapt creatively miss my connections with students. Village. Where Did to create music,” Boden said. on the fly, and being able to appre- I love the students there and really “My job is to take what’s been go- Boden has been playing guitar for ciate that there are multiple solu- cared about them a lot. I had a few ing on and use what they do, maybe the last 12 years but has been play- tions to a question or problem,” staff members there I was super close tweak it and reinvent it a little bit Mr Crofts Go? ing piano for over 40 years. “My fa- Bratz said. with too,” Crofts said. and get involved in distance learn- vorite pieces on piano of music are Bratz was a professional ballet Crofts especially misses teaching ing through some lesson plans. hit songs that people actually know. dancer with the Madison Ballet the AP Government course. “It is Maybe someday I can help write a Can a classical piece by Chopin be from 1999-2005. Even though weird to not be calling Mr. Jauch and textbook or maybe set up a Discover- much harder, technically demand- she is no longer a dancer she still asking him what he’s talking about ing Democracy-type program here,” ing and more impressive? Yes, continues to share the art with the that day in AP Gov,” Crofts said. Crofts said. but who cares? People like to hear students she teaches at the Madi- “And football games it’s weird not Other areas in American Village songs that they know. On guitar, I son school of Ballet. going to stuff like that. Not having include reconstituted historical build- love flamenco pieces, once I have As Bratz builds up dancers by that is kind of bizarre,” Crofts said. ings such as a rebuilt Mt. Vernon, the entire thing memorized. The teaching them the skills they need Even though Crofts misses his job at Carpenter’s Hall from Philadelphia, fingers really get flying when you to succeed, Barra has been teach- MHS he has enjoyed his new job so Colonial Church, and Williamsburg practice over the same finger pick- ing her children how to play the far as it is all about so many different Courtroom. Some of the areas even ing patterns thousands of times,” drums. She builds her skills while events that have happened through- have people acting out scenes from Boden said. building theirs. out history in the US. history. Unlike Boden, Benjamin Fralick, Declan Boran-Ragotzy, a Special American Village is a group of re- “I work right now with a lot of the MHS Tech. Ed. teacher, enjoys Education teacher at MHS, uses his constructed historical buildings with interpreters and actors which is fun playing rock.” I bought my first voice as his instrument. interpreters acting out scenes from because I’ve done a lot of acting and Montevallo, AL guitar the day I got my driver’s He has been singing since the age history. Students and adults can walk performing - I’m kind of a kindred license,” Fralick said. of five and enjoys singing Broad- in and tour the facility and get trans- spirit,” Crofts said. He enjoys playing guitar and bass way music. ported back to the Founding Era. American Village is starting a with a band from high school as A major influence for Boran- According to Crofts, the main whole new program in July. It is a well as the homecoming band that Ragotzy and his music is Lin program is all about “Liberty”, and complete rebuild of Independence performs at MHS alongside Barra. Manuel Miranda. visitors, learn about history by be- Hall (one whole wing). Crofts is busy Like many people, the musicians These faculty have multitudes of ing immersed in it. The program planning one wing and writing the at MHS have prominent musicians musical talent and are sharing it respects our Founders so much it’s who influenced their personal style with their families. Some of them really impressive,” Crofts said. See Crofts p.8 and genre. even share it with the MHS com- Crofts is so interested in history “When I first started it was Kurt munity. Cobain, he was still alive when I MHS is thankful to have these started playing guitar, I haven’t teachers skills and abilities to assist listened to Nirvana in years but them in the education of students Coach Lundeen Returns To Milton when I was starting he was a big every day. influence on me,” Mayer said. Tom “I’m just hoping for a Petty is also an influence of Mayer good time,” returning and The Band of Dust. teacher and coach Kait- Boden has utilized the internet to lin Lundeen said about the upcoming volleyball season. Alysse Kuglitsch Lundeen, also known by her maiden name Anclam or “Clam,” is the new Milton volleyball coach, taking over after Musical Educators long-time respected coach Wayne Hansen, who retired after last season. But this isn’t Lundeen’s first experi- Mr. Boden Mrs. Barra ence in the Red Hawk gym; she was Spanish Family and Hansen’s assistant coach back in Science teacher and Volley- Teacher Consumer 2010. While it has been 5 years since ball coach Kaitlin Lundeen. Lundeen coached in a Milton gym, to Photo by Alysse Kuglitsch. Piano, Education her it feels as though she never left. Guitar Teacher, “I never really left, I stayed in touch. Drums I left because I was trying to be just kind of happened and I just really volleyball game in the main gym supportive of my husband’s career. enjoyed it. I kept coming back and while maintaining social distance and When there was an opening and met my husband through coaching is working on more team bonding my husband had a job in Beloit the and we loved coaching together. You activities for the future. Mr. Boran- Madame timing felt right. It fit and worked.” get to make different types of rela- “In terms of feeling bad because kids Ragotzy Bratz Lundeen moved from Illinois, where tionships with kids through coach- can’t get in the gym, it’s hard,” said Special French she taught at Dundee-Crown high ing.” Lundeen has continued coach- Lundeen. With the volleyball season school for 5 years. ing for the past 16 years, in addition moved to Spring, the program is Education Teacher, Lundeen, although familiar with to playing 3 years on Whitewater’s working hard to stay motivated dur- Teacher, Dance the Milton Volleyball program, is team and still playing today. ing the fall and winter, even as gym Vocal focusing on a new angle in terms of Lundeen came into this program space and time may be limited. coaching. during one of the biggest challenges Lundeen, while she often uses her “I was Wayne Hansen’s assistant they’ve had to face due to COVID-19. sarcastic sense of humor, also has a before, and although we have similar She has put in an abundant amount kindhearted and thoughtful side to Mr. Fralick Mr. Mayer philosophies, we are going in a differ- of effort to ensure the girls get as her. Technology English ent direction this year. We are saying, much practice and bonding as pos- “In the grand scheme, as long as I’m ‘Let’s get everything into practice. sible. someone kids can come to when they Education Teacher, Let’s do all the learning we possibly “In the summer we were doing vol- need to, that’s good with me. Goal Teacher, Guitar, can and develop as much as we can.’” leyball out in schiliburg park in the number one is to be there for kids Guitar Bass, Keys, Lundeen began coaching back in grass. Now we are doing open gyms and have them know they can come Drums her senior year of high school after Monday’s after school in two sessions to me.” The dedication to her students tearing her acl in the last game of the so we can get everyone in and still and players will not go unrecognized, year. keep distance. We also have tried to as her impact on kids here has only “Instead of playing club I was do some team bonding stuff.” The just begun. 7 coaching to stay involved so it program recently displayed a badger home is now a museum, but the From “Crofts” p. 7 woman whose family used to live in that home, Johanna, was so close Traveling in a COVID World cards for the museum. with Dr. King that she called him Overall, it seems that Crofts is a things like pasta would be nearly “Uncle Martin”. Who knew that one great fit for the American Village sauceless, where in America, people As he had lunch at the table in the of the strangest things and he admits that, “It’s a one in a are more likely to load their pasta house where Dr. King used to eat Americans do is burp million job for a history geek.” with sauce. Johanna asked him, “Do you know out loud? According to American Village is supposed Most teens are excited to be able to you’re sitting at a table where three Milton High School’s to have visitors being able to go drive at 16, but in Italy, that is not the Nobel prize winners sat?” This Ella Rau foreign exchange stu- through all of the different wings case. “You can’t drive in Italy until house is featured in a Civil Rights dent from Italy, Federica of the historic recreations but due you are 18,” Tiberio says. Most teens book called “The House by the Side Tiberio, burping is one to COVID they are allowing no in America think that is too old, of the Road”. And of course, when of many strange things about living visitors. In a normal year American but in Italy, it is not odd. By every- he was in Selma, Crofts walked the in Milton, Wisconsin. Village usually has thousands of thing being so close together, and bridge and called it a “moving, pow- Tiberio arrived in September from visitors and school groups. Crofts the weather being moderately nice erful experience.” I went to Selma a Italy but had to quarantine for two hopes they will be open for visi- year-round, most people bike or walk few weeks ago, went and walked the weeks until she could go to in-per- tors in maybe February or March. everywhere. bridge. son school. She began school and Crofts says “They are hoping to Tiberio says, “My favorite International Student Federica Tiberio Crofts has also enjoyed touring his said, “The first thing I noticed was open for Washington’s birthday in thing here is that there is no standard new home town, Montevallo, which that you learn every subject in one Fe br u ar y.” for women. In Italy, women are seen was part of a civil war battle. A school.” Tiberio explained that unlike with no knowledge.” The COVID pandemic has impact- to be very well dressed and put to- northern cavalry raid went through in America, Italy has schools for each Tiberio’ss international student pro- ed Crofts’s new job, but also life in gether, here women can wear lounge here. According to Crofts, there’s a type of class. gram is sponsored by the US Depart- Alabama. Currently, in Alabama, clothes out.” lot of history in Montevallo includ- “On Monday you would go to the ment of State. “Lucky for Federica, there is a mask order that is sup- Unlike most things that have ing the War of 1812 and Civil War business school, and on Tuesday you she got into the right program, and posed to be ending on Monday but been said about the U.S. handling too. Crofts also went to Montgom- would go to the science building, and that is why she was able to come here it sounds like the governor is going COVID-19, according to Tiberio, ery where downtown they have a so on,” Tiberio explained. “It is also under the COVID circumstances,” to reinstate it. Italy has handled it almost the same Rosa parks statue and MLK’s church very interesting that everything is Theis says. For Crofts and his family, it has way. Although, coming to America is there. very spread out and big.” One wouldn’t think to have foreign been slightly difficult getting used to during COVID-19 was not in her Although not as many people as Tiberio revealed that in her home- exchange students coming to the U.S. their new town amidst a pandemic. plans. “Most exchange students in my you would think have a southern town of North, Italy, the houses this year with COVID-19. With the “It’s tough to get socialized because group decided not to come, I thought accent there is quite the mix, for are very close together and there constant spread of COVID, meeting we can’t really go out to restaurants why not because who knows when I example the more southern people is always a beach nearby. Being in new people and getting more experi- or start to go to movies or find will be able to next,” Tiberio explains. use the word ‘yall’ instead of saying Wisconsin where it is pretty cold ence is more difficult than usual for things, but I wear my mask all the Tiberio also did not intend to come you all, which is definitely a lot dif- six months out of the year is a big Federica. She says overall that she time, even with only a few people to Wisconsin. MHS counselor Dan ferent than it is here. Some people change from being able to walk to a likes it here and her hopes are to start in the building or outdoors. It just Theis states, “Almost every exchange even think that Crofts has an accent beach leisurely. experiencing the U.S. as “normal” as seems commonsensical” Crofts said. “The food here is very good but so student has no idea where they are since they are all used to speaking possible. Fortunately, Crofts has nothing but fattening,” Tiberio exclaimed. In Italy, going. They are randomly placed here in their different southern accent. good things to say about his new Speaking of differences the weather neighbors and coworkers who have is way different down there, it is all been helpful and welcoming. very humid, the winters are in the Despite COVID restrictions, Crofts 70s and the winds from the tropical and his family have already expe- storms and hurricanes are unbeliev- Metcalf Returns Home rienced some of the best aspects of With many travel able since they are so powerful. their new home. experiences under her Even though Crofts and his family One of their first adventures in belt and a short period have moved away, his heart is still their new home was traveling to of residence in Texas, in Wisconsin along with his favorite Gulf Shores for Grace’s birthday, Lauren Metcalf hopes to sports teams and the MHS commu- and since then, Crofts has had even bring her “this too shall nity. Madison more amazing experiences. Manor pass” mindset to the “I spent a lot of years and great In Selma, Crofts had the opportuni- halls of Milton High. memories there, and I just appreci- ty to visit a home where Dr. Martin Metcalf is a homegrown Wisconsin- ate it. Thank you, and I miss you.” Luther King Jr. once stayed. The ite and a Milton High School alumni in addition to being the newest mem- ber of the agriculture department staff and the FFA leadership team. She attended university at A&M Tex- as and graduated with her teaching degree and a focus in agriculture. Thank You for Your Service, “I like to learn when I travel,” said Metcalf. Along with a large number of states, she has travelled to a variety Mr. Bennett of countries such as Scotland, En- Evan Martin gland, Ireland, and Costa Rica. “Keeping an open mind is really difficult profession. It requires important to me, it’s like taking a not only a strong body and travel mindset and putting it into mind, but for soldiers to learn your everyday life,” said Metcalf. many skills. Bennett said, “I was Coming into a new job during a time a tech mechanic. The most im- of such uncertainty could definite- portant skill I learned was how ly be seen as somewhat difficult. Members of Milton High School’s Journalistic Publications class, interview new teacher, Lau- to get along with people.” However, Metcalf is accepting the ren Metcalf. Metcalf is the newest agriculture teacher in the building. Photo by Sarah Brechtl To accompany the learning challenge and taking it in stride. “It’s so weird because I feel a sense “I remember the craziest thing I’ve that soldiers undergo, many “When I left for college, I always of familiarity being here but at the ever done was hike the holy moun- acquire habits that they did knew I wanted to come home,” said same times I barey know any of the tain in Peru because I was up there not have before entering the Metcalf. At the age of 15, metcalf teachers because of social distancing,” and the elevation shifted so fast that military. Bennett said, “People got a job at the local quilting shop said Metcalf. For someone who grew I started hallucinating. It was crazy,” tell me the way I walk is a habit I and still picks up the occasional shift up in a small town knowing almost exclaimed Metcalf. With a plethora picked up.” when not busy. everybody that might pass you on of experiences in her arsenal she Serving in the military can “I feel a great sense of purpose any given day, the harsh reality hits intends to spend the rest of her life in MHS Custodian and Vietnam War be difficult because of many when I’m home. Like I’m doing that your closet contents right now wisconsin. veteran, Ed Bennett different factors, but Bennett re- mains positive about the time he something important, something that are your own family. “Home has always been so import- This past November 11 was is going to make a difference,” said “My mom has always been my big- ant to me and I dont think I could served in the Marines. He said, Veteran’s Day. Not only does this “It was all fairly positive. It was a Metcalf. Teaching at the High School gest inspiration. She’s got a huge heart ever see myself leaving again,” states day commemorate the end of you went to is definitely not the most and an open mind which I admire,” Metcalf. However she intends to great learning experience.” World War One, but is a day to Being a veteran allows for common thing in the world but for said Metcalf. Her admiration for her carry with her, the mindset she had thank those who have defended Metcalf it’s what makes the most mother translates into her goals as a on the side of that mountain. a unique perspective on high our country. Almost everybody school students looking to join sense even with some challenges. teacher and what she enjoys doing “I like to always say ‘this too shall has some connection to a veter- “It’s a huge learning curve because, with her students. pass’ it’s kind of like my mantra. You the military. In his advice to stu- an. Here at Milton High School, dents who are considering join- as teachers, we are always taught to “I think my favorite part about never know what’s going to happen there are a handful of veterans teach hands-on and now it’s the exact being a teacher is getting to see my so you just have to keep looking ing the military, Bennett said, among the staff. Ed Bennett is a “It’s not for the faint of heart, but opposite, it’s like rewiring a whole students “firsts” and how they grow ahead,” said Metcalf. With an attitude former Marine Corps. member thought system,” said Metcalf. Even through those new experiences,” said like that, the newest addition to the is a great learning experience.” and current MHS custodian. Veterans Day is a day for with the most positive outlook it’s Metcalf. That love of new experiences MHS staff is certain to make a lasting Bennett entered the military hard to look past all the downfalls of clearly shines through in her personal impression within these halls. Americans to appreciate the with a close friend of his, his efforts of our service men and the education system in a corona-rid- life as well as she tells stories of her senior year of high school. Ben- den world. travels and adventures. women. Veterans likely have a net said, “It’s just something my slightly different view on the day. family always did. Out of sev- Concerning how he sees the day Time to sit back, relax, and color en,six of us were in the military.” Bennett said, “It’s a day we [vet- Bennett served in the Marines erans] all kind of get to relax.” your feelings away! from 1964 to 1968. During his service he was stationed in California, Vietnam, and North Thank you to our other Carolina. Bennett said, “Adjust- MHS Marines! ing to the climate [in Vietnam] was hard in the beginning, but became easier as I got used to it. When the monsoons came, it went below 60° and you almost froze to death. It was harder to readjust to the Wisconsin cli- mate when I returned home.” The military is undoubtedly a Officer Schneider Mr. Martin 8 MHS Today School November 2020 Virtual School Days to Possibly Replace Snow Days The Milton School Whether snow days exist as they with virtual learning days], but only MHS Construction Class District is consid- normally have this year might be after we’ve used up the max amount ering transforming dependent on how heavily the that we’re given so that we don’t go inclement weather administration feels COVID-19 any later with school than we have Repairs Old Bridge in days, or snow days, is impacting students’ learning. t o.” Evan Martin into days with virtual Looking at the coming school years, Many students may agree with work assigned to snow days might become fazed out. Eckert, but may also fail to consider Milton House students. Milton, alongside many Bilhorn said, “I think that there’s a the consequences to their educa- other school districts, has recently strong possibility that we’re going to tion if snow days become virtual increased their virtual teaching look at how learning can continue learning days. Eckert said, “No [my capabilities due to the danger pre- on inclement weather days. It’s not answer] wouldn’t [change]. I think sented by the COVID-19 pandem- to say, log into your class at 7:35 that this year, with how much ma- ic. While these improved capabili- for your first hour class, that’s not terial some teachers have to get rid ties allow for teaching to continue necessarily the way it’s going to be. of, that we should not risk losing from home, it is readily apparent That’s the part we are discussing, any more valuable time.” that a virtual classroom is not quite is what would that expectation be? Even as a senior, Eckert feels that the same as the real deal. As the It’s kind of a bummer I know, time future snow days should not be Wisconsin winter fast approaches, to go sledding and time to sleep in, changed from how they currently snow days, for the first time, do not but we could probably continue to exist unless necessary. Eckert said, mean that learning has to stop. learn.” “Once again only after we’ve used Milton High School Principal The virtual infrastructure may up the max amount given to use. Jeremy Bilhorn has the issue on not just impact snow days in the I personally feel like a kid again his radar, “It is in discussion to future, but learning following the when I hear that school has been see if we are able to do that. The end of the COVID-19 pandemic as cancelled the morning of, and I get presumption before was that, if well. Whenever school returns to a day off to just goof around. It not it’s too dangerous to get to school, normal, it may look a little different only makes me feel good to just therefore we can’t have instruc- because students and staff now have mess around but it also helps me tion. We’ve already said it’s too more virtual options to augment relieve some stress.” dangerous to come to school their learning. Bilhorn said, “There’s Snow days, as they exist now, are with COVID, yet we could still the thought that maybe you have determined by the school district have instruction. We have stu- virtual learning days on profession- superintendent. Bilhorn said, “The dents who are choosing not to al development days or inclement superintendent works to determine come to school, families making weather days, maybe those are if the roads will be safe when the the decision that it’s not safe and days students can be learning from buses need to be running. That’s the they’re more comfortable learning home, kind of like the offsite days judgement call. In regards to the virtually. So if we’re able to do that now. Teachers would be busy learn- cold, it’s not a hard and fast rule, remotely, shouldn’t we.That’s the ing themselves, but could we assign but if it is a cold morning with a question we’re discussing.” offsite days, could we just say, “Al- windchill warning, it’s not an auto- Students will likely be alarmed right, all staff, you’re teaching from matic, but that does factor into it.” Construction Tech students pose with their creation. Top photo: Travis Cunningham, Johnny Bogner, Tyler Buttchen, Garrett Daskam, Mason Havens. Bottom: Alex Schmel- that their unexpected days off are home, students you’re learning Ultimately, the fate of snow days ing, Tyler Schmidt, Payton Rucker, Justin Sanchez, Mitchell Masters. Not Pictured: Nate in jeopardy, but the administration from home.” Before we would say, and whether they are transformed Bowditch, Brayden Lee, Blake Schuh. Photos by Scott Randall is still carefully considering their “No we can’t do that.” I don’t know into virtual learning days or not if we could still say that.” lies with the administration. As options. Bilhorn said, “We haven’t Milton High School into position and started the fin- Students likely feel very differ- to whether it might be a necessity decided that yet, and I can’t give students are giving ishing touches.” The Milton House ently about snow days than the ad- or a choice, Bilhorn said, “I think you an exact date [when we will a part of the Milton Board really liked it,” Havens said. ministration. Most would probably it would be out of choice, because know].” House a helping hand. Additionally, the Bridge will be scoff at the idea of replacing snow we’re saying learning can continue. The school district’s virtual An old bridge was in honor of Rick Carroll who was days with virtual learning days. Se- So I think the question should be, capabilities are not a temporary rotting away, when a dedicated worker in helping keep expansion. The virtual infrastruc- nior Bryce Eckert weighed in con- “Should we continue the learning if Luke Hessenauer Mike Pierce a former the Milton House in pristine con- cerning just that, “Yes I do [think we can?” That’s the question. Before ture will remain for the foreseeable school board member dition. This bridge will help people that snow days should be replaced we couldn’t, now we have realized future and many years to come. and Milton House Board member, who tour our town’s proud history that we can, so shouldn’t we try?” asked MHS Construction Technolo- remember the people that have gy teacher Scott Randall for help in kept it for future generations. replacing the bridge. Throughout the years, Randall’s The project was approved by the classes have built numerous build- Oh, Where Will the History Club Go? Milton House Board, and Randall ings and projects in the community. with the help of his new batch of “We have built a wide variety of construction students started work. projects with a focus on meeting For the first time in 15 years of Mr. the objectives of our curriculum Randall teaching the construction through hands-on experiences,” class he was thrown a couple of Randall said. wrenches. Some of them were that During the decade and half of he had to split the work between work they have helped around the two teams of students due to the town, for example, some work on MHS schedule. the food pantry, library, and schools. “We split time and jobs so we This class helps give experience for could all get the overall experience.” kids going into the trades and giving senior student Mason Havens said. back to the community of Milton When construction started the and their everlasting support to the class had to follow COVID-19 high school. guidelines as this was a school func- Their next project is a storage shed tion. “The kids all wore a mask and for a citizen in the community, how- hard hat, for some of them it was ever, they will likely have to finish their first time,” Randall said. next spring when the class resumes. They first removed the bridge and Due to the change from semes- then pre-framed the bridge inside ter to trimester, the class will run of Randall’s workshop at the school. during the fall and spring trimes- Once finished they moved the frame ters. Pictured above is last year’s history club trip to Breckenridge, Colorado. This year’s annual trip has been delayed, but a possible end-of-the-year trip out east is adviser Mr. Jauch’s present plan. Photo by Sarah Brechtl The History Club Breckenridge, CO; Philadelphia, PA; from the sky. led by MHS teacher, Charleston, SC; Dallas, TX; Taos, To go on these trips students Mr. Patrick Jauch, has NM.” So many students become have to apply the summer before the postponed the trip for highly interested in these trips as they following school year. The students this year after a hard are a tradition at MHS year after year. that make up this trip is one bus decision and many One of the traditions with these trips of seniors and one bus of juniors. Mystery Teacher Allison Slatter hours of planning. Due is the very long bus rides. “Every- After all of those that are interested ? to COVID restrictions and precau- thing about the trip was so much fun, in those two grades, it moves to last ? tions, the trip has been postponed even the bus ride, and downtime. I open seats to a handful of sopho- ? ? to a potential date of Memorial Day will never forget all of the fun I had mores. ? Weekend in May 2021. In the past, with my friends on the trip!” said Last year Sara Kronberg attended, “I History Club Trips (HCT) have junior Sara Kronberg. The question learned so much about the history of been in early October with students was posed to Jauch about flying, he various places and it was exciting to ? missing a few days of school just responded with if the cost can be kept see everything in-person. I also en- ? ? due to the nature of the trips. “It is under $595 this may be an option. “I joyed being able to look around the ? totally worth missing a few days of don’t want the cost to be prohibitive different shops, try new restaurants, By: Alysse Kuglitsch school, regardless of what anybody for any student,” said Jauch. and take pictures downtown.” else thinks,” Jauch said. According to Jauch has been apart of the Histo- This year has been a little different Every edition we will interview a MHS teacher at random, asking them 5 questions. Jauch, the 2020 trip was going to take ry Club Trips for over 20 years now. for HCT’s. The trip that was sup- Think you know the answer? Go to Mr. Jauch’s room to confirm and claim a prize! Last edition’s mystery teacher: Mrs. Evans place this past August heading to first “I’ve had so many former students posed to happen was canceled. Jauch “UW-Whitewater.” Where did you go to college? Philadelphia. Then the location was tell me that these trips were their said, “It was supposed to be the first switched to New Mexico but then best high school memories,” Jauch week of August. Now, I’d like to “Chipotle...I guess:).” flipped back to the original plan of explains, “They learn a ton and have attempt to revisit possibly taking a Do you prefer Qdoba or Chipotle? going to Philly. Which resulted in great experiences on these trips. trip on Memorial Day weekend. I’ve “TIGER.- I may look cute and cuddly, but I’m fierce when I What spirit animal do you identify with? that whole plan being canceled. These trips aren’t vacations; they are briefly talked to Mr. Bilhorn about have to be:)” The organization known as the experiential learning opportunities.” it, and we will continue to revisit the “My biggest fear is losing someone I love.” History Club is a group that gets Last year the club went to Brecken- idea.” Many students are now hoping What is your biggest fear? together each fall to travel to differ- ridge, CO. During the time spent in for the spring for a trip. Fingers “Right now it’s doing yard work and landscaping around What is your favorite hobby outside of our new home. Madden 21 has been taking up some of my ent locations learning along the way Colorado, the trip goer’s toured the crossed for all the interested students school? about the history of that location. Bronco’s stadium, mined at a silver so they can have a HCT this school time as of late too:)” Jauch says, “I love our current mine, and spent hours in outdoor year’s trip at some point. 9 possibilities: Boston, MA; hot tubes with flurries coming down MHS Today Community November 2020 Run, Ms. Dye, COVID-19 Hits Colleges Hard Run! Milton Alum Shares His Quarantine Experience

As the Corona Virus surges throughout the United States, college towns have been expe- riencing large spikes in Aidan Conger positive test numbers. In Wisconsin, UW Kacie Dye, a Madison has been an teacher, mother, and epicenter for coronavirus spread. As most importantly, a it spreads through campus, colleges runner. Ms. Dye is a are looking to contain the virus while young, brave woman still keeping students on campus. Zoë Mattox who has an undeni- Wisconsin ranks third in the United able love and passion States for Corona Virus cases per for running. But capita and Dane County is second there’s more to it than just running, in Corona Virus cases in Wisconsin. it’s seeing the bigger picture. To According to the CDC. have that resilience and courage to UW Madison students and push through, even when it seems staff are experiencing big increases in impossible. It helps her apply that positive cases every day. On Novem- to her daily life, whether it’s for ber 4th, there were 53 new cases in her 3 children at home or being a UW Madison alone, 45 students and teacher for her students at school. 9 staff. Dye grew up in Janesville, Wis- MHS Alum and Freshman at UW consin, graduating from Parker Madison, Jakob Snow has been living UW Madison utilizes an isolation dorm for those who have contracted COVID-19. Snow had to stay here during the duration of his quaren- tine. The tents are used as a drop off point for incmoning food. High School. While growing up, through this while staying in Cole her younger brother was in special Hall on the UW Campus. students to make friends and pass the absence of in-person office hours Last Airbender series. education which played a pivotal Snow, unfortunately, was time in other ways. and tutoring has left a lot of students We had to order food online and role in her life. diagnosed with the Corona Virus on “Essentially, anything that involves feeling like they are left alone to suffer pick it up from a marked tent. Every Dye always wanted to be a September 23 and was sent to the a gathering of more than 10 people if they don’t understand a concept,” once in a while during trips to the teacher, whether it was in special UW Madison isolation dorm. is prohibited at UW-Madison. This said Snow The isolation dorm is a bathroom, I would run into someone education or science. “Seeing my Covid running through the means that most club meetings dorm hall that has been cleared of all in a hazmat suit cleaning. Also, younger brother in special ed, dorms along with rules set in place have been postponed indefinitely or students and only students that test nobody wore masks there and I ate made me want to teach in that have made it very difficult for incom- become virtual. Another big change positive are allowed to go into the Pizza Rolls for 10 days straight.” field.” ing students to make friends and is the lack of sporting events. A big dorm. These halls have no RA’s or Most (smart) students prefer But as she was aspiring to meet new people. part of the college experience at UW- any sort of authority so there are a lot not to end up in the isolation dorms become a teacher, Dye has been “College freshmen are in a Madison is football game day. It’s a of students unsupervised in a large so, in my trips to UW Madison, most an avid runner her whole life. She situation that nobody has ever been way for us to enjoy ourselves after college dorm. restaurants aren’t allowing dine-in recently just ended her streak of in. For sophomores and up, they a long week of studying, so going “The isolation dorm was strange, to service, only take out, masks are 174 days of running at least a mile. have already found a steady circle without it, it’s beginning to feel like a say the least. UW-Madison dorms worn almost everywhere, and most “I used to be more into soccer, but of friends and have explored most never-ending workweek,” said Snow. are divided into two neighborhoods: respect the 6 feet distancing rule, in high school I found out that I of what their college campus has On a social aspect, Corona Southeast, the downtown, party- students are really just doing their liked running more.” to offer. Freshman year is all about has really put a damper on plans and loving neighborhood, and Lakeshore, best to stay as safe as possible. Dye was involved in the 400, meeting new people and becoming activities that are usually a part of the the reclusive, connected-to-nature “I am just trying to follow the uni- 800, triple jump, and hurdles. She familiar with the campus, and we college experience. neighborhood. It’s no surprise that versity rules to the best of my ability ended up going to State 3 times in are really being deprived of this. Ask Education is always being changed literally every other person besides while still trying to have as much of a her running career. She then went anyone that is in or has graduated and tweaked to make it safe, but also myself in isolation housing came normal freshman year experience as I onto doing one year at UW-White- from college. They will tell you that easier on teachers and students, UW from the Southeast. With the lack can,” said Snow. water. “I decided to stop running the majority of their friends through- Madison is able to have some in- of supervision, people partied and Parents of college students competitively once my brother was out their four years were made dur- person classes, but to keep safe, most drank in the hallways, so I mainly also have reasons for concern and are diagnosed with cancer.” ing freshman year, especially move-in are full virtual. kept to myself. dealing with uncertainties about their But that wasn’t the end for her week. I am worried to see what long “I have no classes in person, and the I feel sorry for the poor kid who had children’s health and college experi- hobby. She continues to run till this term effects this pandemic is going to most I’ve heard anyone having in to move into the room that had been ence. When kids have to come home day whenever she can find time. “I have on the rest of my college career, person is 1-2 out of 4 classes, and a used as a beer pong stadium the and quarantine from exposure while love running because it reminds academic and personal,” said Snow. lot of those are hybrids. It is so hard previous night. I had visitors every in college really throws a wrench me to put one foot in front of the Clubs and organizations in college to focus on online school because I once in a while that I could talk to into all parent’s lives. And sometimes ot h e r.” are the best way to meet new people usually study in the same place that across from the dividing fence, but they aren’t able to see their kids for After College, Dye and her hus- that also attended the same college as I relax in (my dorm room), so it is besides that, isolation was extremely See College COVID p. 11 band moved to Chicago. They lived you, but the Corona Virus shut down really difficult to get my brain into boring. I had so much time to myself there for a few years where Dye most of these clubs and have forced “school mode, said Snow. Secondly, that I binged the entire Avatar: The would work at a YMCA. One mo- ment she won’t ever forget is when she gave a man CPR. “I got a call that someone had an emergency in District Passes Operational Referendum the residence, it was my first time ever giving someone CPR. The whole moment was surreal,” Dye On November 3, lo- said. cal voters passed the After a few years, Dye and her Milton School District’s husband moved back to Milton. referendum. The Milton “I’m grateful for my time in Chi- School District pro- cago, but I’ve always loved Milton,” Kellen Ryan posed a $12.5 million said Dye. Chicago overall was a referendum proposal good experience, but due to some in order to cover the sketchy moments and a growing general operating costs of the district family, they decided to move back as a whole. The vote passed by a nar- to Wisconsin. row margin of less than 1% of those Now for the future, Dye hopes who voted. 6,277 people voted for to run her second marathon and the referendum to pass while 6,206 also plans to stay here in Milton. people voted to deny the referendum. She mentioned that she did qualify The proposal will involve $2.5 mil- for the famous Boston Marathon, lion per year for the district. If the but due to pregnancy, she dropped proposal would have been rejected, it out. She says she will need to train could have been brought up later in to get well-conditioned in order to the spring. run it once again. Joe Martin, the Milton School Dis- But training won’t be easy, she’ll trict Board President, was a part of have to balance out her life with the 2016 referendum for the addi- Voters remain almost equally split concerning school district referendums. This past vote passed by a margin of less than 1 % of voters, leaving the district content with the results. Photo by School District of Milton work and her 3 kids, Dathan, tions to the existing schools. This Avery, and Decker. “The hardest time the price tag was a lot lower. part of my job is managing time, “The money will be used as part of Taking money out of the staff’s salary mation, but the process of budget Despite the close margin of victory, learning when to put things aside our general operating expenses, that and benefits would have been a tough development and approval has gone before election day Martin said, “We is difficult.” said Dye. is all goods, materials, and personnel decision for the district. Cutting sala- on as normal,” said Martin. He was have seen a great deal of support for Learning to be a mom isn’t easy costs for operating the school dis- ries could eventually lead to layoffs optimistic about the referendum our school district, including this either. “It’s exhausting and I think trict,” Martin said. Although this pro- and other forms of payment reduc- passing despite the pandemic’s cur- proposed referendum.” While many it’s very important to be organized,” posal was a lot cheaper than the 2016 tion. Martin also said, “Ultimately rent conditions. supported the proposal, others also said Dye. “I learned to let the little proposal, it still had to fight against we would have to reduce spending If the referendum would not have did not support it, the main reason things go,” added Dye. the opposition in order to pass. by approximately 2.5 million dollars.” passed the staff would have been not wanting the local property taxes Dye has shown that dedication If the opposition would have been The proposal was brought up in order most greatly affected by the loss of to rise. The annual cost of the refer- and her valiant efforts go a long strong enough for the proposal to be to attempt to not have to reduce money. “I am very pleased that the endum for a person with a $100,000 way, whether it’s at work, running, rejected, The district would have had spending. referendum passed. The students of house would be around $119. or her everyday life. She even has to restrict other costs. “The larg- Of course, the pandemic has also Milton should know how fortunate Now that the results are tallied, and a tattoo on her back that means est part of our budget is salary and greatly affected the process of the they are to live in a community that in favor of the referendum, the dis- bravery. “Along with being brave, I benefits for staff, so that would be a referendum compared to past years.. continually supports education,” said trict shifts its attention back to keep- think being present in the moment likely place to look for reductions,” “The pandemic has altered how we Mr. Harvatine a science teacher at ing its students and staff safe through is also important,” said Dye. said Martin. can engage people to give infor- MHS. the pandemic. 10 MHS Today Community November 20th, 2020

From “College COVID” p. 10 “I think that the quality of educa- tion from online courses depends a Black Friday’s New Look lot on the professor and the student. extended periods of time because of As far as my daughter’s courses, Black Friday is known the fear of giving it to one another. which are all hybrids, she is getting in America as the retail Are you Black Friday MHS math teacher Mrs. Bue Wells a reasonable education. It is not the sales event of the year, has an MHS Alum in college right same as sitting in a room with other but this year it may Shopping this year? now. students and she is definitely miss- look a little bit different “Atalissa is at UW EauClaire. ing that student interaction. for both shoppers and Zoë Mattox Within the first week of school, she Some believe that be- workers. Black Friday was quarantined because someone cause students aren’t getting the traditionally only takes on her floor tested positive. At same kind of education as a college place the Friday after Thanksgiving, the time, the University’s policy student would get if they were in but in recent years sales have started was that anyone on the same floor person all the time, they should pay to bleed into Thursday night. Black with a positive test would have to less because of the diminished edu- Friday typically has promotions for quarantine as well. She came home cation they are actually receiving. weeks before the actual event to No to quarantine. In her room at home, “I do think it is fair to pay the same get shoppers excited for new deals, (59.7%) she had a bathroom, refrigerator, amount for my daughter’s educa- and when the time comes shoppers and stash of food. We handed hot tion. She is still going to earn the line up in front of stores, and when meals to her through the window. same number of credits. She is still allowed in shoppers will run around Yes She really was a good sport about it. being taught by professors who finding the best deals before their (40.3%) Other than her quarantine, I haven’t need to be paid. She is still being gone. allowed Atalissa to come home. housed and fed. The cost of her This year with COVID-19 the Since I teach and am exposed to education still needs to be paid. traditional packed stores and limited lots of kids, I didn’t want to pass Now if she is sent HOME, then I do sales Black Friday will go through anything to her and I didn’t want feel that some sort of reimburse- even more changes. Most stores her bringing Eau Claire germs ment should be made for housing including Target, Dicks Sporting 273 students responded home to us. I have been up to visit and food,” said Bue Wells Goods, and Old Navy will be extend- her twice. When we are together As the pandemic rolls through the ing their sales until Sunday, calling we get carryout from a restaurant end but we do have some exclusive much lower price than any other cities and states, all colleges and it Black Friday Weekend. But the and find outside activities to do. She sales on Friday,” said Junior Hailey time of the year. universities are trying to keep their saving doesn’t stop Sunday, Cyber will come home for the first time Ferguson who works at Old Navy in Mr. Spiwak, Milton’s new students safe, ultimately, colleges Monday is still taking place with its this weekend. She has a different Janesville. athletic director, is a big Black are businesses and they can’t run traditional online exclusive deals. bathroom and we’ll try to distance Even in normal circumstances, Friday shopper and typically takes without students, but the virus is In Wisconsin, stores are addition- ourselves,” said, Bue Wells this is a stressful time for retail advantage of these deals. causing lots of problems for colleges ally limited due to Governor Tony As a teacher, Bue Wells can workers, and this year that stress is “I plan on doing my Black Friday and their students, as it continues Evers’s new mandate of only 25% ca- give a good look into how teachers heightened. Workers are responsible shopping online this year,” said Spi- to spike in large college towns here pacity in all public buildings. Luckily are feeling about online learning, for keeping customers spaced and wak. Fortunately, online deals this in Wisconsin, it remains to be seen for shoppers, stores are still making and how much of an impact it may everything sanitized, to the best of year will be just as good as in-store how the universities and state deals deals accessible and safe. or may not have on students and their abilities. deals. “Usually deals I look forward with COVID-19. “The plan to keep shoppers safe is her own children. extending the time period of how Stores can put as many new guide- to are tech items, TV’s, etc... or toys long the Black Friday deals are going lines in place as they see fit but there for my kids.” While his wife still to last. They are also going to have it is no guarantee that shoppers will plans on attending without him. more available online to get the same be 100% safe from COVID-19. With This year although the shopping deals,” said senior Camryn Jorgenson people shopping close together and itself may look slightly different for who works at Target in Janesville. touching everything the risk does most shoppers, the deals will not. Target is not the only store making rise more than average shopping, COVID-19 strikes again, taking “Your 2 an effort for their shoppers. even during a global pandemic. another traditional “holiday” down. “We are closed on Thanksgiving Hardcore shoppers, who go every But stores, workers, and shoppers day but we are opening on Black Fri- year, waking up at two or three in are all working together to make the day through Sunday, with curbside the morning to get the best deals, are new Black Friday weekend just as Cents” only purchases,” said Senior Caden having to decide if this year they take successful. Although the essential Leslie who works at Dicks Sporting the increased health risk or par- coffee and food have transitioned to Goods in Janesville. ticipate in the provided online deals a mask and hand sanitizer, the deals MHS chimes in on: Along with Target and Dicks Sport- instead. have not. With shopping looking What is your favorite ing Goods, Old Navy is creating a There are people that wake up at 5 different for shoppers, whether that similar safe environment. AM on Friday, to shop, or start shop- means staying home and getting Thanksgiving Tradition? “Our store has a limited capacity to ping at 10 pm on Thursday. Many deals from their couches or masked prevent people from being within 6ft people rely on this day of deals to get and distanced for others, it is no of each other, we will have extended Christmas presents for their families doubt these deals will bring happi- sales throughout Black Friday week- or purchase items they need for a ness in such a difficult and long year. “Not even gonna lie per- sonally the football. Both Zoomgiving is The New Thanksgiving sides of my family love to Nick Harrison People nationwide are Senior sit and watch football and undecided about their plans for Thanksgiving eat. Occasionally we will this November due to Co- vid-19 and it’s restrictions. just hangout and have fun other- Emma Kruse People are eager to see wise mainly football.” family members celebrate together and perhaps travel outside the state. The biggest uncertainty is whether these family gatherings are doing more damage “My favorite thanksgiving than good regarding the recent surge tradition is turning the tv of Covid cases within Wisconsin. According to a recent, anonymous on to the Macy’s Thanks- online survey, 64% of MHS students Lydia Miller answered that they will be getting to- Junior giving Day Parade, while gether with their family for Thanks- giving. In addition, 22% answered getting out all the food for that they were either doing a virtual my family to come over.” Thanksgiving or just having their im- mediate family there. The other 14% was undecided. Family and Consumer Education teacher Mrs. Barra is one of many “My favorite Thanksgiving who will not be seeing any extended tradition would probably family for the holiday due to Co- vid-19, was asked in regards to 64.7% Together be getting together with her Thanksgiving plans. “Well my Braeden stepdad has 40% of a lung, so no, we 23.5% Virtual/Just immedi- Borgerding my family and eating din- won’t be celebrating with our outside ate Family Sophomore family this year,” Barra said. 11.8% Don’t know/ Don’t ner with football on the tv An anonymous student commented Celebrate in the background.” on their plans for Thanksgiving: “We only are celebrating with the family that is in our house, the others we’ll There is an almost certain guarantee have 3 children in 3 different states probably skype later, I’m not sure,” of safety with doing the new “Zoom- that want very much to come home. “My favorite Thanksgiving they said. Alli Kruse also commented giving”. Zoom and Skype platforms But due to the high risk, no none on her plans for Thanksgiving. “We have skyrocketed in productivity due of my kids will be coming home for tradition is seeing all my are probably just going to stay home to the increased number of virtual Thanksgiving,” Fauci said. and watch movies, not get together family gatherings. This way, it is Despite these unfortunate circum- family and watching Christ- this year,” said Alli. ensured that there’s no spreading stances, everyone needs to continue Alli Kruse mas movies until it’s really With a predicted total of 300,000 anything to extended family. to do everything they can in order Freshman deaths by December, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who’s advised to get through COVID-19. Whether late!” the CDC, some families are taking 6 presidential global health issues, that’s smaller, shorter, outdoor meet- no chances. The CDC urges families warns that if families do indeed de- ings, or the new “Zoomgiving”, stay who are getting together to (1) either cide to get together, that the country safe, stay healthy, wear a mask. keep Thanksgiving outside if weather will see a surge in new cases by early permits, or (2) keep the gathering as December. “My Thanksgiving is go- short as possible. ing to look very different this year. I 11 MHS Today Community November 2020

Students Prefer Kwik Trip What do students prefer, Don’t forget: The two main gas prefer Casey’s and 7.1% chose Kwik Trip or Casey’s? Find us online! stations in town neither. There were a total of 266 responses are Kwik trip and 266 responses. MHS Tech Staff Caseys. Kwik trip is member, Mr. Farnsworth, said Casey’s meta wescott located on Milton “Overall, I prefer Kwik Trip avenue and Caseys between the two gas stations. is located on John Casey's pizza definitely keeps Paul Rd. Most of the students them in the running, but my and staff go to these gas sta- overall experience at Kwik Trip 7.5% tions for gas and snacks and is better.” One of his favorite drinks. A sophomore student, drinks to get is Nature's Touch Ryan Bruan says “When i go to Chocolate Milk. Farnsworth 7.1% Casey’s my favorite thing to get mainly goes to Kwik Trip on An electronic version is 2 slices of pepperoni pizza Thursdays because of the deal 85.3% and a monster”. on the spicy chicken sandwich- of MHS Today can be found on the school A survey was sent out to every es they have every Thursday. Kwik Trip Neither student at MHS asking about Another sophomore student webpage under their preference on Kwik Trip says “ I prefer to go to kwik vs Casey’s. Most of the students Trip because they have a better “News and preferred Kwik Trip over Ca- candy selection and more Announcements” sey’s. 85.3% of students prefer drink options.” https://www.milton.k12.wi.us/ schools/high/ Kwik Trip. 7.5% of students New Coffee Shop Local Businesses Fight Comes to Milton Against COVID-19 On March 13 after and small businesses have had to do A new coffee shop this so we were looking for an older The most popular drinks to get at weeks of Covid-19 things to adapt to new regulations. has come to Milton. building that we could turn into a Sharla’s Cofffee Stop are “proba- spreading throughout Most places are now requiring cus- Sharla’s Coffee Stop is coffee shop” and when they found the bly our nitro, nitro cold brew and all 50 of the United tomers and workers to wear masks a warm and invit- building in Milton, “it all fell togeth- the latte” Walker says. Walker’s States, President Trump at all times in the business. Many ing place filled with er”. personal favorite drink depends on Zeke Astin declared a national restaurants and some other types of Morgin friendly staff and is What makes Sharla’s Coffee Stop the time of day. In the morning, he emergency. While many businesses have created a new clean- Selover the perfect place to the best place to study, according to likes to drink a mocha red-eye with businesses had already ing routine that is keeping businesses go to catch up with Walker, is that “we have high-speed organic maple syrup but in the been slowing down since the start of more sanitary. “At Subway, we have friends, work on homework, or internet, we added extra seating, we afternoon he likes to drink a nitro. Covid-19, this completely shut down made many changes to our cleaning just to sit and have a cup of coffee. ran electricity so people can plug in Walker’s favorite thing about the all non-essential businesses. In later list, and it is much more frequent,” The coffee shop has been open upstairs, people have a better option coffee shop in general is, “we have months the complete shutdown was says Milton Subway worker and MHS since June 20th, 2020, and is open to come in and study if they want to”. our own blend of coffee and that lifted and many businesses were able student Amber Wurslin. Manogue Monday through Friday from 6-1 Sharla’s Coffee Stop was affected by we are family-run” says Walker. to reopen. While many online busi- said, “Restaurants might use hand- 3-6 and on Saturdays from 7-1. COVID-19 because a lot of their Kira Paitel is a sophomore at the nesses have serged due to Covid-19, free payment as a way to adapt to Dave Walker owns Sharla’s Coffee items took a long time to be shipped Milton High School and also works many small businesses in towns such Covid-19.” This is true for many plac- Stop with his wife, Sharla. Walker to them and that affected their initial at Sharla’s Coffee Stop. Her favorite as Milton have had to find ways to es, in fact it does for Subway. Keeping says his favorite thing about opening. The coffee shop opened drink is an iced chai tea latte. Pai- adapt to new regulations. stores more sanitary is a benefit that working at Sharla’s is “I like coffee during COVID-19 and a lot of people tel’s favorite thing about the coffee The leading effect Covid-19 has had can be taken away from Covid-19. and I like people so I have the best were not leaving their house at first shop is “how comfortable it is, it on businesses is the income. While Wurslin also said, “We put up plastic of both worlds”. Dave and Sharla but Walker says, “I would have to say just feels very cozy and warm”. most chain-businesses are able to barriers already on top of our glass Walker are moving to Milton from we have had a lot of support from the If you are looking for a new coffee remain stable during this pandemic, wall, to keep a divide between the Edgarton because of the success of community” so the coffee shop was shop that is warm and inviting, many small businesses in the Milton customer and us.” With this plastic Sharla’s Coffee Stop. still able to open during COVID-19. Sharla’s Coffee Stop is definitely the area and other cities are struggling divide, Wurslin explained that it is Sharla’s Coffee Stop is in an older “We love having a neighborhood cof- perfect place to go. more to stay afloat. Nic Manogue, much harder to understand what the building in Milton. Walker says fee shop where people can come even the financial literacy teacher at MHS customers are saying. With not many “we always liked old buildings like during covid” says Walker. said, “Some businesses might have events, and activities going on due to to scale down.” This is important Covid-19, many workers are trying to 80 for many businesses because, with work as much as possible to fill time. Favorite Cofffee Shop Beverages fewer customers, there is less profit, Wurslin said, “Everyone at work right which forces businesses to scale back now is trying to get as many hours the number of workers working at as they can at work, while there are a time, which has been the case for fewer hours available than usual.” 60 even bigger businesses in Milton, While Subway is no small business it such as Subway. still has had to make many big chang- Some people are worried and es to adapt to Covid-19. Not just have been worried to go into public restaurant have had to make changes, businesses for fear of getting covid or Manogue said, “Even the golf course 40 spreading it, which for many people in Milton I’ve noticed has made leads them to online businesses. changes, and is cleaning everything Most big businesses, and some small now once it is used.” businesses, in Milton, have adapted Covid-19 has negatively impacted to this and offered online options. almost every business in Milton. 20 For instance, Manogue said, “I order Whether it be a restaurant or a golf from restaurants online now, where course, businesses in Milton have had before covid I never did.” For small to make decisions on how to over- businesses, it is much harder to cre- come Covid-19 issues, and remain a 0 ate an app or website for customers strong business. Covid-19 has shown fruit regular iced cappuccino / tea latte mocha doesn’t other to use, but almost all restaurants in that through tough times these busi- smoothies coffee coffee frappuccino drink Milton can do call in orders, such as nesses are able to come out advanced, Cafe 26, Red Zone, and Subway. and stronger. coffee Workers in both big businesses

Junior MHS Student Ryker Bailey suggests the classic pep- Students Loving Local Pizzeria peroni pizza from his hometown Rockie’s Pizza. “It’s the right amount of dough and a really good texture. It’s got the Most Milton residents, She’s been in the pizza business for didn’t even realize they were eating perfect amount of cheese and pepperoni.” especially, high school- most of her life. Rockie’s pizza when attending most ers, like Rockie’s Pizza MHS Junior Ryker Bailey works at sporting events at MHS. The most and Subs, and its 4.6 Rockie’s Pizza and Subs. “My job requested pizza from students, staff, star rating on Google can be boring at times, just like any and from Milton all together, would Sophomore Deegan Riley eats Rockie’s Pizza once a week, Gavin proves it. Students of other job can be. We try to have some be pepperoni. Sausage does come in and he loves it. His favorite food item from Rockie’s is the Clarquist MHS at past football fun with it, though.” Bailey said. He at a close second, however. “I’ve never games, soccer games, makes the classic pizzas; throughs the made too crazy of a pizza at Rockie’s, calzone. “Their crunchy outside and flavorful inside and basketball games, and more have dough in the air, tosses the sauce and but some of the stuff people want cheesy saucy mess makes it the best item on the menu.” enjoyed a hot slice of pepperoni, the meat and the veggies on the pizza. on it, I could never eat,” Bailey said. sausage, or even plain cheese pizza He enjoys who he works with, and Rockie’s Pizza doesn’t just have pizza for years. Rockie’s Pizza and Subs making pizza for Milton is something either, their appetizer menu can make was rebuilt from Georgio’s in Milton he enjoys doing. “I don’t work with your stomach growl just as much as Senior MHS student Taylor Boe’s only eaten a few times at Wisconsin in 2016, and the owners any other students as far as I know, the pizza can. Mozzarella sticks, Mac Rockie’s, but she’ll always get herself the mozarella sticks. of the restaurant stayed local to mil- but most people I work with are in n’ Cheese Bites, Garlic Bread, and so “I love the crust on the outside. It tastes so good with their ton their entire lives. Rockie Webb is their early/mid 20’s, so we get along much more are much recommended marinara sauce, too. And their always super stringy.” an MHS alumni, and started serving well with each other because of our by the usuals at Rockie’s. pizzas when she was 14 years old. age,” Bailey said. Some MHS Students 12