the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV North clubs get into holiday spirit By Nora Ptacek for the community,” said An- As the holiday season rolls drea Bryson, senior. around, many members of Ap- The Drama Club spreads pleton North’s clubs will get holiday cheer by singing into the giving spirit by donat- Christmas carols at nursing ing their time and money. homes. They also collect do- National Honor Society nations for kids at the Harbor is active in the community House. North Drama students throughout the year, and bell then deliver the toys dressed ringing for The Salvation up in costumes from previous Army is a way they get in- North shows. volved for the holiday season. “I think it feels really great NHS members are also help- seeing the smiles that you ing Santa by responding to let- make on people’s faces, espe- ters written by first and second cially during the holiday sea- grade students in elementary son,” said Drama Club Officer schools throughout the dis- Katie Hackbart. trict. The officers and advisors of some of the clubs at North that give back to the com- HOSA will also be bell They are also doing Adopt- munity. Many of the members donate time and effort to help out the community ringing, and during one of the A-Family where they buy and over the holidays. Photos by Nora Ptacek, Elizabeth Floodstrand and Megha Uberoi days Thrivent will match the wrap gifts for families recom- amount of money raised. They mended to them in the Apple- Council also has a lot on their helped start something and “I think it feels will be organizing a penny war ton district. agenda. organize something and then really great seeing where all the money raised will “We have over 200 mem- They helped out at a soup it took off so I feel accom- most likely go towards Adopt- bers so we try to put in at least kitchen, volunteered at the plished.” the smiles that you A-Family. HOSA members a couple thousand hours help- North craft fair and rang bells “I know that last year we put on people’s will be writing holiday cards ing the community a year. We for The Salvation Army. Stu- donated 75 boxes of cans so faces, especially to patients at St. Elizabeth’s have people so we’ll try and dent Council turns their big- I know that it helps them get Hospital. go out and help people,” said gest community project of the through the holiday season during the holiday “It’s rewarding to see that Mrs. Roberta Baker, the advi- month, the canned food drive, when they see the most people season”. helping out a family who isn’t sor for NHS. into a school-wide competi- in The Salvation Army,” Stu- -Katie Hackbart, in the greatest times its benefi- NHS secretary Lexi Woer- tion. dent Council Advisor Mrs. Drama Club cial, so it’s good,” said HOSA ishofer said, “It’s cool from Student council officer, Teri Berlowski said. Officer Dan Heimerl. an officer standpoint working Maddie Kordyban said, “Per- North’s Key Club is helping Officer HOSA advisor Mrs. Kelly with all the members and then sonally it always feels nice out over the holiday season by Camber said, “Of course dur- seeing how grateful everyone doing something like that, just wrapping gifts for a local radio pitals. ing the holidays everyone else is that we do the work.” benefiting others but then to station. The station collects the “It’s fun because you go wants to celebrate and enjoy NHS is not the only club see as a school to do it there’s gifts, and Key Club members with a group of people that the holidays, so since we have putting in hours to help bet- this sense of accomplishment wrap them. The gifts are then you know, and it’s also a way some extra money, why not do ter the community; Student because you know that you distributed to shelters and hos- to get to know them. It’s good something nice.” Revised nutrition policy bites into school sweets By Katharine Hackney changed to the extent of the Some students are not con- Changes to the school dis- amended version, so no drastic vinced on how helpful this new trict’s nutrition policy will changes are foreseen. policy will be on school-wide mean fewer cookies and can- Any food sold on school nutrition. dy for North students during grounds that does not meet the “This whole thing sounds school. AASD student nutrition stan- nice in theory, but just because As student nutrition is a dards is banned. This includes people are given healthy op- prime focus of the Appleton the food sold in the school tions doesn’t mean they’ll take Area School District, the nu- store, according to the policy. them,” said Molly Biskupic, trition policy was revised on “The school store can no sophomore. Oct. 7, 2013 from the original longer sell slushies or choco- On the other hand, Kayleigh policy made in 2003. late chip cookies,” said Mrs. Leach said that she is thrilled According to the student nu- Dechant. The nutrition policy about the policy since “regular trition policy set by the School does not affect anything that physical activity and a nourish- Board, the AASD promotes students themselves bring to ing diet is the key to a fulfilling Students get school lunches from the cafeteria. The healthy schools by supporting school, only what is sold at life.” wellness, good nutrition, and school functions. Many details are still being revised nutrition policy will affect what students can regular physical activity as a The standards in the policy sorted about the policy in or- buy to eat in school. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand part of a total learning environ- are as follows: per portion der for the entire school to be teacher at North, said that al- Overall, the purpose of this ment. packaged or served has to have up to the standards of the nu- though “excellence is its own policy is to provide a suitable Effects of this nutrition pol- 200 calories or less, 30 percent trition policy. Since it doesn’t reward,” instead of candy as school environment in order to icy have already been imple- of total calories from fat or less, meet the requirements, candy prizes for class activities, she develop and practice lifelong mented, but changes and addi- less than 10 percent of calories is banned. would now give stickers, small healthy habits, to encourage tions are still being discussed from saturated fats, zero trans Candy prizes for games, for toys, extra points on home- students to participate in physi- for the future. fat, 35 percent or less of calo- example in foreign language work, or healthy food from a cal activity, and to support aca- The food being sold in the ries from total sugars, and 200 classes, will have to change. Hispanic culture that meets the demic performance, according commons has already been grams or less of sodium. Mrs. Linda Meyer, a Spanish requirements of the AASD. to the policy. NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Volume XIX Issue IV Page 2 What’s new at North? A redesigned school website By Erik Bakken Appleton North has made What’s community. changes in its online presence “We’ve been getting a lot of with a newly designed web- good feedback about the new site. Instead of a blue list of website,” said Mr. Herman- links, there is clearer organi- sen, and that is exactly what zation to the site that may be the organizers wanted to get more appealing to viewers. for the new changes on the The old website had been website. in place for about four years, at North? Students have had troubles created by students at North. in the past accessing what While it was functional, the ganization made information they needed to on North’s orchestrators of the changes to hard to find, and so the of- website, such as information the website wanted something fice would get a lot of calls for senior pictures and more. with a more professional ap- from people who couldn’t Now the new website seems pearance. find what they needed,” said to be getting more positive The organizers of these Mr. Hermansen. “We wanted initial feedback from stu- changes were retired North to create a more user-friendly dents. math teacher Mr. Bob Hilles- site.” “I really like how organized tad, social studies teacher Mr. “We think the new website the site is, and how easy it Johnny Steinbeck uses the new North website. Many Joel Hermansen, and North’s has a very appealing design, was to find what I was look- people have been offering positive feedback about Principal Mr. James Huggins, and is easier to navigate,” Mr. ing for,” said freshman Sofie the new website. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand all who saw a need for a bet- Hillestad said. Druckrey. ter, professionally designed The website was also cre- According to Mr. Herman- as if the new and improved as well as the community at website because of many dif- ated to be a place where infor- sen, parents and those outside website will be a strong asset large find the North website ficulties that had arisen with mation can be easily accessed the North community have to Appleton North. a very useful and informative the old website. by a parent or student, or even been offering their positive “We hope the students and component of school commu- “The old website’s disor- someone outside of the North feedback as well, so it seems parents of North High School nication,” said Mr. Hillestad. New Kwik Trip set to open early next year SOS club offers support to students By Megha Uberoi By Caroline Duncombe Since the beginning of con- struction on the new Kwik According to the National Trip across the street from Comorbidity Survey-Adoles- Appleton North, students cent Supplement (NCS-A), have had questions on how about 11 percent of teenagers the two stations will interact have had depression by age with each other. 18. This statistic affects many The Citgo gas station hosts students at Appleton North as a Subway that many students well as teens across the na- enjoy. Before home athletic tion. events, student athletes walk However, a new support to Subway to grab a quick bite group called Students Offer- before the game. ing Support (SOS) has started With the new Kwik Trip at North to help support stu- opening in Feb. 2014, there dents with depression, anxi- will be an expanded option ety, and other mental health of food choices for North stu- issues. dents to purchase. Construction progresses on the Kwik Trip gas station across the street from North. Nycole Fassbender, the Steven Wroebel, the corpo- founder of SOS, explains that The new gas station is set to open February 2014. Photo by Elizabeth Floodstrand. rate communications director the point of SOS is to offer for Appleton Kwik Trips, said their lives. the new gas station will affect support to students under con- that Kwik Trip does not par- Freddie Xu, a sophomore, “There will al- their sales both said that the fidential and intimate settings. ticipate in cobranding. said, “I am fine with the new competition will be healthy “I just want to help people Cobranding is when a gas gas station. It makes it more ways be competition for their businesses. be happy,” Fassbender said, station collaborates with a convenient for students to go in every business, Kwik Trip store leader Jes- “and to tell them that, ‘You fast food place to have a little to, but it is still about the same but it is a good thing sica Hartjes said “There will are not alone.’” restaurant in their gas station. distance compared to the first always be competition in ev- “Intimacy is an important “Kwik Trip, however, has gas station. For competition that will benefit both ery business, but it is a good part of this club. It’s all about its own foods program that between the two, I think the our companies.” thing that will benefit both listening and asking ques- can be quicker than some fast first one at the corner will still - Jessica Hartjes, our companies.” tions, but we’re not thera- food places,” said Mr. Wroeb- do fine with respect that it is Kwik Trip Mindi Boelter, of the Citgo pists,” said Mr. Eastman, the el. There will be some seating easier to access from the in- gas station, feels the same, SOS advisor and a teacher at options in the Kwik Trip so tersection, but I think the lev- store leader and she “is looking forward to North. people may sit down and eat. el of student visits will drop. the great competition the new Students who feel de- On the other hand, Citgo However, if the new gas sta- gas station will provide.” pressed, anxious, or who have offers more energy drink op- tion does not have a fast food station, reducing its income”. any problem to talk about tions, which are popular with section, then most activities Esther Roselaar, a junior, or address should consider high schoolers, as compared that go very late will probably said that “both gas stations coming to gatherings of SOS to Kwik Trip according to still go to Subway in the first will not be able to earn their meetings are every Wednes- Mindi Boelter, manager of the gas station.” maximum profits, but now day at Copper Rock Café, Citgo gas station. Tyler Fencl, a sophomore, students have two choices on Related article across the street from North, The students at North have feels that “one or more of the where to go to get food.” Point versus Counter- at 6:30 a.m. and every other differing views on how the customers for the old gas sta- When the two gas station point: The new Kwik Trip Monday in Mr. Eastman’s two gas stations will affect tion may choose the other gas managers were asked whether across the street room. OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Volume XIX Issue IV Page 3 Noctiluca Editorial Salt is a condiment, not a criminal There was once a time when ministration tells us that only six less significant than filing off senior Brian Prestley. “And Back in the day, North stu- people could say “Those two go percent of our sodium comes an iceberg’s tip, and it has not people should have a choice.” dents were able to season even together like salt and pepper” from adding salt to food at the been without consequences. The “healthy things” that the blandest of healthy options without a hint of irony. But with table. Take a reasonably large “It’s a commonly used ingredi- Prestley later explained as now to taste with a pinch from a salt North’s removal of pepper’s section of the student body, ent that makes people want to undesirable included the side packet. Now, it is a legitimate longtime companion, individu- physically active boys (who ac- eat healthy things,” said North of corn, which contains one concern that healthy food is alized packets of finely ground, cording to the FDA solitary milligram of merely thrown away, wasting a iodized salt, we lose much more require 3,200 calo- sodium, making it as good deal nutrition more than is than old sayings. ries each day) and the unseasoned as if it made up by cutting salt. Salt is not simply a rock to salt they may have came straight from The Centers for Disease Con- chew on for sustenance. Salt is a shaken onto their a field. A serving trol and Prevention states that staple, a tradition, and as much 800 calorie school of steamed carrots “Individuals who are 51 years part of a place-setting as silver- lunches should have contain even less so- and older and those of any age, ware and napkins. Nonethe- only accounted for dium than their fresh including children, who… have less, the first seasoning known less than two percent counterparts. The high blood pressure, diabetes, to mankind has been banished of their daily intake peas fare little bet- or chronic kidney disease” are from high school cafeterias by of sodium. ter than the carrots. predisposed to have negative the USDA in the interest of car- So whatever to- “If it’s not salted, it health effects from too much diovascular health. tal effect is meant to tastes bad.” said Er- salt. Regrettably, a choice has If only salt was so simple. be had on students’ ika Brown, another been made for everyone else, Let’s begin by understanding health by eliminat- The removal of salt as a condiment option in North senior. “If it including the vast majority of how people get their daily salt ing their choice of the North cafeteria is insignificant for health, tastes bad, you’re North students below the age of intake. The Food and Drug Ad- salt is statistically but an affront to taste Graphic from usa.gov not going to eat it.” 51 with first-rate kidneys. Point Counterpoint By Anne Marie Medema the entire varsity football team By Brian Prestley the interviewer of being “anti- What is wrong with having into one classroom while they Versus: As every North student competition” and threatening two gas stations right next to are all suited up. It’s crowded, and staff member surely now to hang up. Expounding on each other? I find it to be a good very crowded. The new Kwik knows, a new Kwik Trip is this tangent, Mr. Zietlow fur- idea and I don’t see a problem The Kwik Trip could cut Trip across nearing completion adjacent ther sang the praises of the free with it. The sight of two gas lines massively once it opens to the existing CITGO station market: “…so that is what the stations right next to each other with its wide variety of food the street on County JJ. Many people free market system has to add is commonplace. If you are on to choose from. Some of its may find it rather amusing to to our culture and our society a road trip and pull off a high- choices are healthy, some not see two adjacent gas stations, that is so vitally important. The way, there will be a bunch of so much, but all the same it’s but this situation is certainly free market system is incredi- gas stations all crowed together the options that matter. Kwik not unheard of. What’s a little bly vital to our communities, to in front of you. When you come Trip also has decent coffee at healthy competition, right? business, to jobs, to everything; into a town, there are often gas decent prices. The sizes are Upon further investigation, one if there’s no free market system stations on either side of the large and the costs small, and might begin to wonder if this then the quality of everything road, flanking the entrance and it’s just as good as any other. instance really is healthy com- goes down. That’s the part marking the outskirts of that Also, CITGO and Kwik Trip petition. about the free market system.” town. can give each other some good, The term “free market” is So the free market system Remember, it’s not just vigorous competition. A little most likely not a term that the seems to be very important North students that use the ad- competition can never hurt and majority of people use fre- indeed, maybe even past the jacent gas station. It’s all the is healthy. All of us have com- quently. Those working in point of healthy competition. Is residents from the surrounding petition in our lives, so why business may use it more fre- the new Kwik Trip really about area, people passing through not add some more across the quently while discussing the business, or is it for the purpose Appleton, the surrounding street? subject to which it refers, while of proving a point? He states businesses, and FVL students Mr. Zietlow, the director of others may have never used it that “competition is extremely down the street. I can tell you real estate for Kwik Trip, said Photos from usa.gov in their entire lives. healthy.” But nowhere does he from experience that the lines that “If there is no competition, However, I think most peo- mention the importance of how at the current CITGO can get businesses can charge what- ple could agree that using the a company presents itself. long. It’s a miracle that so many ever they want, they can sell term “free market” 13 times This intense and singular fo- people can fit in the store area, whatever they want, and the over the course of a short inter- cus on the “free market” seems but sometimes the line of cus- quality wouldn’t necessarily view might indicate a concern- to take ideas of competition to tomers gets a wee bit long and have to be any good because ing level of obsession. unhealthy levels. These argu- impossible to deal with. I am you have no option.” Mr. Zi- Such free market fandom can ably unhealthy values would not being impatient or whiny, etlow believes that “the free be found in Hans Zietlow, Di- seem to run counter to two of but three hungry sports teams market is incredibly vital to rector of Real Estate of Kwik Kwik Trip’s official core val- is a force to contend with. Be- our community.” Kwik Trip Trip. When asked about the ues (even listed on their web- sides the Subway, other parts will bring us some variety, and, benefits to North students of site): respect and humility. of the store often become over- after all, sometimes our lives the new gas station, Zietlow Those bananas may not be as stuffed. Let me put it to you this need a little variety now and responded with a diatribe about cheap as you think: they come way: it can be like trying to fit then. the “free market,” accusing with ideology.

The new Kwik Trip brings healthy competition that The new Kwik Trip may not be reflective of “healthy” will benefit North students. Interview by Sam Allen competition. Interview by Sam Allen Interviewer: “And do you believe that could be beneficial to these stu- Interviewer: “Students of Appleton North High School, which is adja- dents who, say, would otherwise go to a different store for their food, or, cent to this location, make frequent trips to the existing convenience just be more accessible for them?” store across the street. So what does Kwik Trip have to offer these students that they could not find elsewhere?” Mr. Zietlow: “I wouldn’t necessarily say more accessible, just made with higher quality, but I think that in the end consumers are going to try every- Mr. Zietlow: “By the way, is this an anti-competition interview? If it is I’ll thing and pick the best... I wouldn’t want to say anything negative about a hang up right now, because I think that the world works on a free mar- competitor, but what I would say is people in a free market system should try everything and then not take anybody’s word for it, but just take a look ket system and that’s the way the state zoning law works, so it would at both and let consumers decide what they think is better than the other be illegal for somebody to say you can’t build because there’s another stuff.” existing business there...” OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Volume XIX Issue IV Page 4 Let your voice be heard LMC pass policy needs to change The Noctiluca staff gra- ciously accepts any letters to the editor which will be pub- By Miller Jozwiak and 10 percent four. lished as space allows. Please Understandably no one rat- limit submissions to no more Former Supreme Court Jus- ed a five, after all nothing is than 250 words. Anonymous tice William O. Douglas once perfect, but why was the high- submissions will not be said “The right to be let alone est a one? Perhaps it is the printed and all writing is sub- is indeed the beginning of all mockingly juvenile colored ject to editing via our policy freedoms.” The relevance of passes for lunch hours that are statement below. All letters this quote derives from the comparable to something seen to the editor can be dropped off in the designated folder fact humans thrive when giv- at Ferber Elementary. on the door of the Publica- en real personal freedom. Students were encouraged tions Lab at the south end of Those freedoms are regu- to leave comments on their the LMC, or e-mailed to Mr. larly constrained by figures surveys, if they pleased. The Ramponi, the staff advisor, of authority, for better or for comments varied from “Being at: [email protected]. worse. One of the places in able to come and go may pre- wi.us. which authority oversteps its vent stress for me” to “More bounds by not letting students leniency may get crowded, Noctiluca Mission alone is Appleton North’s and I feel safe under the cur- Statement LMC. The aim of the LMC’s rent policy.” Senior Sam To publish news, informa- policy is to keep track of stu- Moeller said “The state of tion, entertainment and opin- dents, keep noise down, and Wisconsin recognizes me as ion articles about students, keep it clean. an adult. I’ve never broken faculty and administration activities, interests and poli- Although these are positive the law, thus never have been cies. Our goal is to main- intents, the policy has adverse imprisoned, why does the li- tain high ethical standards effects on students. It is not brary have the right to lock and provide a public forum the librarians’ fault the policy me in like a felon or child in for free and responsible ex- is so firm, they inherited it, day care?” pression of student views. but they do have the power to The fourth question asked North’s LMC disallows students from leaving once The newspaper strives for amend the policy for the bet- students if the policy ever in- they enter, which can result in frustration. Photo illustra- a high level of competency ter. hibited them from completing tion by Julia Lammers and Sam Allen and welcomes diversity of The LMC’s constant pres- school work, 88.75 percent scope, depth and breadth of sure on students is analogous said yes, with 98.75 percent coverage in order to heighten mutual understanding and to the watch Kim Jong-Un of them saying a new policy keeps on his second class would help them complete Editorial Staff awareness through our entire Monica Stoeger...... Senior Editor-In-Chief citizens, although Dennis school community. Maya Murzello...... Junior Editor-In-Chief Rodman has yet to make an “When asked to rate Megha Uberoi...... News Editor Noctiluca appearance in the nonfiction the entire policy as a Sam Allen...... Opinions Editor Policy Statement section. Perhaps this is be- Alek Combs...... Features Editor Published nine times per cause when Mr. Rodman trav- whole on a scale of 1 Caroline Augustine...... Culture Editor year, the student newspa- elled to North Korea he was (worst) to five (best), 50 Julia Lammers...... Centerspread Editor per of Appleton North High allowed to leave; if he were percent answered one, Miller Jozwiak...... Sports Editor School is a public forum in to wander into North’s library Elizabeth Floodstrand...... Photography Editor which its student editorial he would be imprisoned, at 27.5 percent two, 12.5 board makes decisions re- Arpita Wahal...... Copy Editor least until the hour ends. percent three, and 10 garding its contents. Mr. Ramponi...... Advisor Unsigned editorials ex- In a recent poll 80 students, percent four.” press the views of the ma- 20 from each grade, were Contributors jority of the editorial board. asked whether they found the Sam Allen Julia Lammers Letters to the editor are wel- policy to be “restrictive and school work with ease. Caroline Augustine Jaya Madella comed and will be published overbearing for students” or Should the library ever re- Erik Bakken Anne Marie Medema as space allows. “helpful and good for stu- lease their grasp on students’ Letters must be signed, dent’s safety,” 87.5 percent freedom to be let alone, Kate Bennett Maya Murzello although the staff may with- picked the former. The num- would they be able to handle Molly Biskupic Justus Oesterreich hold the name in certain cir- bers clarify the student body’s the responsibility that would Rachel Brosman Elise Painton cumstances. disdain for such a strict pol- follow? 98.75 percent of stu- Zaynab Brown Brian Prestley The paper reserves the right to edit letters for gram- icy, but the policy included dents thought so. Alek Combs Nora Ptacek mar and clarity, and all letters more questions. When asked The student body is ask- Caroline Duncombe Esther Roselaar are subject to laws governing to rate the entire policy as ing for change through a new Elise Edwards Lauren Sassi obscenity, libel, privacy, and a whole on a scale of one policy. Becca Finger Amber Schumacher disruption of the school pro- (worst) to five (best), 50 per- As the classic idiom goes, Elizabeth Floodstrand Megha Uberoi cess, as are all contents of the cent answered one, 27.5 per- there’s no time like the pres- Katharine Hackney Alex Vechart paper. cent two, 12.5 percent three, ent. Opinions in letters are Miller Jozwiak Arpita Wahal not necessarily those of the The Noctiluca is also available online. staff, nor should any opinion expressed in a public forum Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north. be construed as the opinion or policy of the Appleton North High School adminis- tration, unless so attributed. The Noctiluca reserves the right to publish content in both print and online format.

Contact Information Appleton North High School 5000 N. Ballard Road Eighty Students were given surveys like this to voice Appleton, WI 54913 Phone: (920) 832-4300 their opinions on the LMC’s policy for lunch and off hours. Photo by Sam Allen FEATURES Appleton , Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV Page 5 Teacher feature: Mr. Eastman A teacher of biology, psychol- North student shines with his ogy, and AP psychology, Mr. Eastman thoroughly enjoys all of his courses. “I think my fa- project at world science fair vorite subject is whichever one I am teaching at that moment.” Mr. Eastman is a prominent member of the North commu- nity, not just as a teacher, but also as a coach and club spon- sor. As a past baseball coach of 12 years, Mr. Eastman current- ly coaches varsity basketball. He also sponsors a new club called Students Offering Sup- Photo by Kate Bennett port, or SOS. “We offer support to students who are dealing By Kate Bennett with mental illnesses, either Mr. Eric Eastman, a science in themselves, or in a friend teacher, is no stranger to the or family member. We try to world of education. This will be provide help and resources, as his 14th year as a teacher, and well as spread awareness on the his 10th anniversary at Apple- topic of mental illnesses.” ton North. “I just love the sub- As the end of first semester ject,” he says. “I enjoy working draws near, Mr. Eastman wants with young adults, sharing my his students to keep up their knowledge, and learning right hard work, especially seniors. along with the students.” “Don’t catch senioritis; you’ve Mr. Eastman spent his first four been working for this the last years teaching at Appleton Cen- 13 years, so don’t quit now!” Pandya with his award-winning presentation. His project focused on computer tral High School. “It was a very He also wants all of his other science and improving the performance of phones. Photo from Dhaivat Pandya different experience from teach- students to keep up with their By Maya Murzello program history and predicting for a topic. To make sure the ing at North; it really prepared studies. “If you don’t under- me for teaching in a normal stand something, ask! Be your Appleton North junior, future uses of that program. idea was feasible, he contact- school setting, especially with own advocate, and keep work- Dhaivat Pandya, won four “For example, after recogniz- ed a professor at the Univer- dealing with things like disci- ing diligently all throughout the awards and prizes worth ing the pattern, my project will sity of Wisconsin-Madison. pline and unmotivated students.” year!” about $3,000 at the Intel In- automatically open the folders “I identified a problem that ternational Science and En- when the user opens that pro- I was able to solve and then gineering Fair (Intel ISEF) gram,” said Pandya. I went ahead and solved it,” in Phoenix, Arizona in early In recognition of his project, Pandya said. May of 2013. Pandya won The Intel Grand Pandya works as a software The Intel ISEF is held ev- Award, a trip to Switzerland developer for websites such ery year and high school stu- to visit the European Center as sitepoint.com. This is also dents from around the world for Nuclear Research (CERN), what gave him motivation for display new innovations in and awards from the Associa- the project. “I wanted to have the fields of science and engi- tion of Computing Machinery an impact in the area of com- neering. Overall, there were and Go Daddy. His trip to puter science since I enjoy about 1,500 students repre- Switzerland was for two weeks it,” Pandya said. He plans to senting 70 countries. and he was able to see one of apply to top computer science Pandya focused his proj- the few particle accelerators in schools such as Massachu- ect on computer science. He the world. setts Institute of Technology wanted to “improve the per- Technology companies like and Stanford. formance of file systems on Intel and General Electric have From this experience, Pan- commodity phones.” Pan- already contacted Pandya ask- dya learned “that determina- dya’s unique concept of “pre- ing to use his project in their tion and perseverance are dictive pre-fetching” stood software. extremely important. There out from the rest. His project Pandya came up with idea were several points during helped smart phones run fast- for his project from reading the research where I wanted By Kate Bennett er by remembering the users’ research papers and searching to quit, but, I didn’t.” Students promote world languages at Highlands Elementary By Monica Stoeger a variety of activities. “The festival begins in senior AP Spanish student. Learning another language North foreign language stu- Spanish students taught kids the morning. Someone has Language students educated may also promote understand- dents recently shared a slice of the national food dish of Spain, to climb up a greasy pole to the children in a variety of dif- ing. “Through education about culture with a group of enthusi- paella, and reenacted La Toma- cut off a ham. For two hours, ferent events. The children ro- other cultures, kids learn the astic little learners. tina. people go crazy and throw to- tated through stations. importance of tolerance and On Nov. 9, AP Spanish stu- “La Tomatina is an annual matoes at each other. After the “[In the Spanish portion] love. Personally, I learned dents and German students festival in Buñol, España. In two hours, they have a lot of kids were first educated about about how something as sim- took part in International Day at the month of August, a food paella cooking contests and La Tomatina. Then they ple as knowing a language can Highlands Elementary. The pur- fight erupted a number of years concerts,” Sra. Meyer said. learned about paella through a bridge a huge gap between pose was to expose upper-level ago in which two people start- Extensive preparation was fun song. Next, we had a mini cultures,” Keenan said. elementary students to French, ed throwing tomatoes at one needed to re-create the festi- tomatina where kids threw “It was a lot of work, but it German, and Spanish, the three another. Visitors come from val. rubber tomatoes at a poster rep- was a wonderful learning ex- languages many will choose around the world to take part “[W]e had to research about resenting Buñol. Kids [made] perience. I got to meet a lot of from to take in middle school. in this tomato fight,” said Sra. the tomatina, and we created crafts and enjoyed some animal great people,” said Srta. Leah Each language put on their Linda Meyer, a Spanish teach- posters and organized activi- crackers and juice from Spain,” Zwiers, a student teacher for own cultural experience through er at North. ties,” said Lauren Keenan, a Keenan said. Sra. Meyer. Holidays around the world Not everyone at North celebrates Christmas. In fact, even using the term ‘the holidays’ does not encompass the beliefs of everyone; many religions cel- ebrate major holidays at other times of the year. To get a different perspective on what ‘holiday’ means to them, North students share their personal stories and family traditions. Editor’s note- If you don’t see your religion represented and would like to continue the conversation, contact Julia Lammers via Facebook. Opinions, stories and feedback are welcome!

Christianity By Alex Vechart

I’ve been raised in a our house. meaning, the birth of God’s Christian family my whole Decorating it is probably Son, Jesus Christ. life. My Faith in God one of the most fun parts has remained very strong because we get to spend throughout my teenage quality time with each other years with the help of my and just enjoy everyone’s family. company. When the holidays roll Christmas is one of the around, we love to celebrate few holidays where every- Christmas. My family cel- Savior and that we can put one in my family is home, ebrates this holiday because all of our trust toward God and that’s why it’s among it is the birth of Jesus Christ, and His Son, Jesus. my favorites. our Savior. We all get to- Along with celebrating, It’s also nice to have a gether with cousins and each year we go to a tree bunch of Christian friends celebrate this magnificent farm and find a Christmas who don’t celebrate Christ- Alex and his sisters pose for a picture holiday to remind ourselves tree we like. We then chop mas just for the presents, at the Christmas tree farm. Photo each year that there is a it down and bring it back to but celebrate it for the true courtesy of Alex Vechart Hinduism By Jaya Mallela

Every year Diwali, or a 14-year exile on Diwali. sweets and light firecrack- Deepavali (deep mean- The Pandavas, a group of ers. My mom makes a lot of ing “light”, -avali meaning five brothers, also returned sweets, decorates the house, “row”), is celebrated by from a 12 year exile on and lights many diyas, oil Screen reader users, click here to turn o Google Instant. WebImagesMapsShoppingMoreSearch tools many people all around the this day. A vicious demon, lamps in clay pots. SafeSearch on world, including my family Narakasura, was killed on Diwali is a lively festival and me. this day by the god Krishna. that people in the United This festival is consid- Hindus also worship the States and the world enjoy ered one of the most im- goddess Lakshmi, praying each year. portant Hindu festivals. It to her for wealth and pros- is celebrated between the perity in the year to come. I enjoy this festival be- cause of the delicious sweets, like gulab jamun Jaya and her family celebrate Diwali with sparklers. (sweet dumplings that Photo courtesy of Jaya Mallela are fried and eaten with a syrup). middle of October and the fireworks, and making, eat- Lighting and watching middle of November. Di- ing, and exchanging sweets. firecrackers is another wali was on Nov. 3 this past Diwali is celebrated in exciting part of Diwa- year. honor of several gods. li celebrations. Each People celebrate it by Rama, one of the main gods year, my family invites lighting oil lamps, lighting of Hinduism, returned from friends and relatives to eat Islam Holidays around the world By Zaynab Brown After an entire month of Not everyone at North celebrates Christmas. In fact, even using the term Ramadan, which is a month of fasting, it truly marks the completion of another ‘the holidays’ does not encompass the beliefs of everyone; many religions cel- successful year. It is also a time for everyone to just ebrate major holidays at other times of the year. To get a different perspective enjoy each other’s company and some good food while on what ‘holiday’ means to them, North students share their personal stories uniting with those who also fasted daily for the past month. and family traditions. When I was younger, Zaynab and her family celebrate by gathering with Eid al-Fitr is my favorite probably in fifth or sixth friends and family. Photo courtesy of Zaynab Brown Editor’s note- If you don’t see your religion represented and would like to continue the conversation, contact Julia holiday not only because grade, the day of Eid fell and Lammers via Facebook. Opinions, stories and feedback are welcome! you get presents but mostly we all packed up that morn- After we had prayed it was proached my mother, a man because it is a time when ing. I was excited because I time to leave, but I couldn’t that we had never seen be- everyone in the Muslim got to miss school. We went find my jacket in the huge fore nor have since and community gets together to the local establishment pile of coats. After search- gave my mom the money and enjoys the celebration. that was hosting the prayer ing for several minutes, I for a brand-new coat. Now, that year (we couldn’t fit concluded that someone we did end up finding my 300-400 people at our local must have taken it. I was jacket (things do tend to get Masjid, our place of wor- stricken. It was my brand- rather mixed up when that ship). new jacket and I wouldn’t many people are just dump- It was cold that year as Eid be able to get a new one for ing everything in one place) al-Fitr fell sometime in win- a while. I thought Eid had but when we went to give ter, so we were all bundled been ruined. the money back, he refused. up in our winter jackets. However, a man ap- “It’s Eid,” he said. Judaism By Esther Roselaar

In a school of nearly two Having lived in Appleton ed in March, celebrates a the Jewish people. thousand students, only for the majority of my life, I time when the Persian Jews Queen Esther knew of his three practice Judaism, a have never found this to be a were saved from extermina- plan, and having previously religion with roots reach- bad circumstance, but rather tion. hidden her Jewish identity, ing through many millennia. a perfect opportunity to edu- The story of Purim begins she decided to risk her life by The small representation cate others on this branch of with Haman, an arrogant and telling King Ahasuerus her within the Appleton North religion. jealous advisor to the king of true identity in an attempt to community constitutes for As one of the only Jew- Persia, who was upset that save the Jews of Persia. Her a general lack of knowledge ish holidays known to non- Mordecai, a Jew, refused to attempt was successful, and about the religion. Jews, Hanukkah is often bow down to him. Queen Esther saved the lives assumed to be of great im- Feeling vengeful, Ha- of the Jews of Persia. portance to our religion. man plotted to exterminate This holiday holds even The celebration of Hanuk- the entire Jewish popula- more relevance to me, since kah stands with relatively tion of Persia, managing to I was born around the time little importance compared convince the King that they of this holiday and my par- to most of the other holidays didn’t obey his laws. King ents chose to name me after observed by Jews. Ahasuerus gave Haman the the protagonist of the story, Purim, a holiday celebrat- right to do as he pleased with Esther. Screen reader users, click here to turn o Google Instant. WebImagesMapsShoppingMoreSearch tools SafeSearch on Agnostic By Amber Schumacher When my friends talk explain it to everyone. ing open to the idea of some about what they did at Atheism means you don’t sort of god existing but just youth group the other night believe in any religion or not being sure about any or church the past week- higher being, whereas ag- one theological idea. end, they suddenly clam up nostic means you don’t re- My whole family was when they remember that ally know if there is a higher raised either Catholic or Lu- celebrate Christmas I’m atheist. Or at least iden- power. theran. However, nobody in and Easter with everyone. tify as atheist—in actuality Agnostic individuals my immediate family prac- However, instead of focus- I’m agnostic, but the gener- don’t believe in organized tices anymore and has ad- ing on the religious aspect al public doesn’t know the religion and don’t actively opted agnostic views. of them, we use them as an difference between the two practice anything. Being Due to the Christian back- excuse to get our families and it’s easier to not have to agnostic to me means be- ground of our family we together.

FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV Page 8 December Horoscopes Pillow Fight By Kate Bennett tap into your full potential. days. Remember to keep your Capricorn hopes high, and your ears open Virgo December 22- January 19 wide. August 23- September 22 It’s your time to shine. This Taurus Be sure you’re always stay- month will be the perfect to April 20- May 20 ing true to you. Try letting your take on some new challenges A great opportunity will ar- conscience be your guide this and responsibilities. Try new rive for you in the near future month. Remember, if you fol- activities and branch out in if you are willing to take it. It low your heart, everything else different directions, and you’ll may be hard to see, but if you will fall into line. be amazed at what you can ac- can spot it, the benefits could Libra complish. be limitless. September 23- October 22 Aquarius Gemini Beware of procrastination January 20- February 18 May 21- June 20 this month. Your future shows An interesting financial Sunshine is headed your signs of missed assignments transaction is coming your way, way. The stars have aligned, and late projects if you’re not so be ready for some change. and they are in your favor this careful. Try and get things You’ll be given the opportunity month. You can expect blue done as soon as you can, for to make it or lose it, but don’t skies in your future. it’ll pay off in the end. worry, this change is “mint” to Cancer Scorpio be. June 21- July 22 October 23- November 21 Pisces Remember that things can’t Life feeling a little bland? February 19- March 20 always go your way, and com- Shake things up this month. Go Be on the lookout for a re- promise is key. Try seeing the somewhere new and try a new lationship revision this month. world from a different perspec- activity. Whether it is something old or tive. Sagittarius something new, just watch out, Leo November 22- December 21 and make sure it doesn’t get July 23- August 22 You’re a great leader, but you blue. It’s time for you to spread you’ve still got a ways to go. Aries your wings and be a social but- Try changing your dynamics, March 21- April 19 terfly. New people add new for fresh faces can bring new Stay alert for some impor- energy, so try and expand your By Lauren Sassi ideas. Really make an effort to tant information in the next few friend group.

CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV Page 9 Forever 21 expands in Fox River Mall By Rachel Brosman The new Forever 21 in the more organized as well as whelmed by the size at first, yourself or others? Fox River Mall has received multiplied, especially com- but everything is so cute! A Stratton: I don’t have that plenty of hype, and according pared to the small temporary lot of the clothes are the same much money to shop for my- to our students, rightfully so. space Forever 21 occupied from the last store, but they self, but to be honest, others. Now the largest non-de- while their renovations to the are still super cute. N: Will the Fox River Mall partment store in the mall, new store were being done. N: How many times have be a guaranteed stop for your Forever 21 has great- Overall, the new store you shopped at Forever 21 holiday shopping? ly increased in size. provides a clean, chic since the new store opened? Stratton: Yes, for sure. I This retailer was background for Forever Stratton: I’ve gone two can always find something for known for its tight 21’s famously inexpen- times. I need to go more, my friends and family there. Sophomore Elise spaces, limited sive and trendy cloth- though. Painton shops at dressing rooms, and ing. N: How do you feel our lo- Forever 21. crammed-in clothes; Isabel This can be a make cal Forever 21 compares to Stratton however, it has taken or break time for many ones in bigger cities? on a new look. retailers, although Forever 21 Stratton: It used to be Stretching from Target to should not have a problem worse, really bad actually. the Macy’s wing, including considering its popularity. For Since it’s been re-opened, it’s two spaces previously owned this new store, it will be the a better comparison to the big by Eddie Bauer and a spa, the first holiday season it experi- city Forever 21’s. I like the size has tripled. ences. old one, but it was too small The entire outline is veiled Holiday shopping has come and crowded. by glass, so that customers quickly, so don’t count out N: What are your favorite can see the merchandise from clothing as a gift option for items from Forever 21? all angles while simply walk- friends and family. Stratton: This is so hard! ing outside the store. Forever 21 shopper and Oh my God, I don’t even Upon entering, shining sophomore student, Isabel know. I really like the basics neon lights display the dif- Stratton, gave insight to her section, socks, jewelry, jack- ferent sections, clothes are thoughts on the branch. ets, sweaters, and scarves. I aligned wall to wall, acces- The Noctliluca: What was have these knee socks that say sories adorn the middle area, your first impression of the OMG on them and a pair of People stop at the new Forever 21 to get Black and a new shoe section takes new and improved Forever dinosaur earrings. Friday deals. The store, now expanded, offers a its place in the back. 21? N: During the holiday sea- wide variety of clothing and accessories. Photos by The dressing rooms are far Stratton: I was over- son, do you buy more for Gillian Payne

What’s on your playlist? By Isabel Edmonds

Jacob Wright Alyssa Gruender Katie Flood Erik Gerhardt Mr. Rudie Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Teacher

• “Marry Me” • “In Da Club” • “Broomstick” • “Hold On” • “Rebels” - Jason DeRulo - 50 cent -Draco and the Malyfoys -Wilson Phillips -Tom Petty and the • “Wake Me Up” - • “Barbie Girl” • “The Imperial March” • “I’m not Call- Heartbreakers -Avicii - Aqua -John Williams ing you a Liar” • “Play a Train Song” • “The Fox” • “Hips Don’t Lie” • “We’re All in -Florence and the -Todd Snider - Ylvis - Shakira T h i s To g e t h e r ” Machine • “Motel Cowboy Show” • “Hold on We’re • “Achy Breaky Heart” -High School Musical • “Peanut Butter” -Reckless Kelly Going Home” - Billy Ray Cyrus Cast -RuPaul ft. Big Freedia • “Let There Be Rock” - Drake • “YMCA” • “What Makes • “Acapella” -Drive by Truckers • “Counting Stars” - Village People You Beautiful” -Karmin • “Time for me to Fly” - OneRepublic • “ K i s s M e T h r u t h e P h o n e ” -One Direction • “Do What U Want” -REO Speed Wagon • “Holy Grail” - Soulja Boy Tell’Em • “Year 3000” -Lady Gaga ft. R. Kelly • “I was in the House - Jay-Z ft. Justin -Jonas Brothers • “Cat Dancer” When the House Timberlake • “Best of Both Worlds” -Leslie Hall Burned Down” -Hannah Montana -Warren Zevon CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV Page 10 ’Tis the Season for Holiday Classics By Elise Edwards As days get colder, the win- ter season brings with it Holi- Holiday Classics day Classics, a North tradition Dates: put on by the choirs. Even in • Wednesday, Dec. November, students are well 18, 7:30 pm underway in preparing full • Thursday, Dec. 19, choir pieces, ensembles, and 7:30 pm skits for the show. • Friday, Dec. 20, “We go through our songs 5:00 and 8:00 pm every day, practicing through Tickets: our classes. There are also • Adults, $10 little skits written by the choir • Seniors (62+) and members and we pick which ones will work best onstage.” students, $8 Varsity Men’s member Austin Solheim said. According to the members of the choirs, they all must work as a team to put on a good show. Students from the North Choir rehearse songs for this year’s Holiday Classics Senior Duncan Schneider, a member of the Varisty Men’s concert. Photos by Caroline Augustine choir said, “The choirs really Commentary get to come together as a team that grows strong. They prop celebrations as audience mem- with a completely new under- performance.” each other up.” bers enter the auditorium and standing of holiday music.” This gives students a chance These choirs include the find their seats. In addition, North students to share funny, serious, or Varsity Men’s and Women’s Why put on Holiday Clas- who come to celebrate and en- weird traditions or occurrences choirs, Women’s Choral Soci- sics? joy the hard work of their peers that have happened in past hol- ety, and North Choir. Schneider said, “North does largely populate the audience. iday seasons. Another music tradition is Holiday Classics to instruct Emily Vandenberg, a North Of course, the beauty and the orchestral ensemble that the people of the area about Choir senior, expresses, “My charm of the show is aided by precedes each show with clas- the various styles of music that favorite thing about this year’s a fun, wintery set and a heart- The Holiday Classics sic holiday music. Seniors have been present throughout holiday classics is that a lot of warming lighting design. from North’s symphony or- history during the winter time. the skits in between are written Overall, this festive ensem- poster is displayed in chestra conduct their peers in Parents often come to see their by choir members. This brings ble captures the charming es- North display case. carols from several holiday children sing and come away a nice personal touch to the sence of this holiday season. Lady Gaga unveils latest album Recipe of the month: By Elise Painton Molasses Cookies After much anticipation, Lady Gaga’s newest album ARTPOP has been released. By Molly Biskupic Within its first track, “Aura”, listeners can get a glimpse Now comes the time for at what the next hour will be crackling fires and warm like—intense, futuristic, ul- cookies. Here is a recipe that tra-poppy, and undoubtedly is sure to get you in the holi- day spirit. weird. Ingredients: It seems as though only Lady Gaga acknowledge her fans while performing ¾ cup butter months have passed since “Just at the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Photo by Robert 1 cup brown sugar Dance”, the iconic pop song- Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/MCT stress’s single, debuted on ra- them, whereas “G.U.Y.” and or ‘The Edge of Glory”. It’s a ¼ cup molasses dios. “Donatella” show a more in- more mature and dark side of 1 egg Kirsten Luce/Newsday/ Since then, she’s reached the tense and dark side, with the her music and it’s different. 2 cups flour MCT status of international pop star, assistance of Zedd’s produc- Not only from her older mate- 2 tsp. baking soda making a name for herself with tion. rial, but the other things played 1 tsp. cinnamon ter mixture. Mix until a not only controversial opin- The album alludes to Greek on the radio. 1 tsp. nutmeg thick dough has formed. ions, but outrageous hair and and Roman mythology is mul- Of course, “Applause” is a 1 tsp. cloves Either roll out dough makeup choices. tiple cases, as well. Contribu- lighter song, but it still has a 1 tsp. ginger into a thin sheet, and use Whether one likes her music tions from artists like T.I. and more regal tone than her prior 1 tsp. cardamom your favorite cookie cut- and wardrobe or not, she has R. Kelly are almost unexpect- releases. ter to cut it, or press small kicked off an incredible ca- ed, but seem to flow well with One thing that doesn’t Directions: balls of dough evenly on a reer. the album. change about this queen of pop Soften butter in micro- With the assistance of highly Gaga’s style and image are is her best known trait—she’s cookie sheet. Space each skilled producers like Zedd, very universal, but this does still just as weird as she was in wave, and cream it with cookie about an inch and Madeon, and others, the al- have its differences from prior her “Paparazzi” days. sugar molasses and egg. a half apart. bum has a very distinguishable albums like The Fame and Gaga’s music is catchy and Sift together dry ingre- Bake at 375 degrees sound. Born This Way. unique to many, and it’s in- dients, evenly mixing the for 8-10 minutes. Once “Venus” and “Gypsy”, both A clear transition is made ventive. Don’t go anywhere, spices. cooled, store cookies with produced by Madeon, have a compared to the brighter side because “The Queen” hasn’t Little by little, add the a piece a bread in an air- much more electro-pop feel to of “Born This Way”, “Hair”, left. dry ingredients to the but- tight container. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV Page 11 Recap of boy’s volleyball season By Justus Oesterreich Commentary had many areas to improve The WIAA Playoffs started ning demolished the Ghosts The 2012 Appleton North early in the year when play- on if they wanted to repeat a and the Lightning drew a third in the fourth and forced a fifth Lightning Boys’ Volleyball ing at Kaukauna. North was deep run in the playoffs. seed in their bracket. Apple- set. The winner would go to Team was perfect in every as- without Junior Outside Hitter Mike Maass who was Na- ton East was the second, and State, and the loser would go pect. They ran the table, and Liam Mahoney in this game tional Coach of the Year in Kaukauna received number 1. home. capped off their perfect season because of his bout with 2012, struggled to find his North made quick work of North took a 14-12 lead, at Wisconsin Lutheran Col- mono. The Lightning were best rotation. He tried out Green Bay East, and became and were one point away from lege against Burlington. This swept and showed a lack of Josh Moua, Patrick Johnston, Regional Champions. This the improbable comeback. was the first Volleyball State chemistry on the court. Ian Gerrity, and Liam Ma- set up a rematch with Ap- However, Kaukauna had oth- Championship by a team from This was expected early on honey at the Libero position pleton East. The game was er plans, as they won the next the Fox Valley Association because of the limited amount before finally settling on Jar- played at East, and the Light- four points and clinched their since Kaukauna’s 1982 vic- of time they had spent playing ed Dudley. With the return of ning won in four. Bringing state birth. The loss was ex- tory. Needless to say, the bar together. They featured a new Liam Mahoney, the Lightning them to the sectional title cruciatingly heartbreaking, was set extremely high for the setter, Kody Fiorito who re- started to hit their stride. game against Kaukauna. The but showed how far that they 2013 edition of the Lightning. placed state player of the year, They beat Kimberly, in Lightning lost the first two had come. North lost every starter Connor Gross. Gross was a thrilling five set match at sets, and it looked as if their The Lightning had been from the State Championship also a first team All-American Home, followed by a win season was coming to an end. swept by Kaukauna earlier, team to graduation, except for and earned a scholarship to against Kaukauna in the Tri- Appleton North rallied back and now were one point away middle blocker Mike Luka- play at Ball State University. angular a week later. They to win the third set, and gained from defeating them on the shewich. North also suffered a Home were obliterated earlier in momentum. They contained Ghosts home floor. The 2013 The Lightning were not fa- loss to Appleton East early the year, but proved that they the Conference player of the season was by no means a vored to make a return trip to in the year. Liam Mahoney’s could hang with the eventual year Carter Belling in the failure even though they did the state tournament. They absence was noticeable in this Conference Champions in third, and looked to do so in not accomplish everything began with a sluggish start game as well. The Lightning Kaukauna. the fourth as well. The Light- that they wanted. Connor Rolain: King of all defensive-backs By Miller Jozwiak nor Rolain won the award, the said Dr. Richard Rolain, Con- Each year the best defensive second Lightning to win it in nor’s father. back in the state is awarded the award’s five year history. Rolain said this about win- the coveted Jim Leonhard Rolain has seen varsity play- ning the award “It means a award. The award represents ing time since his freshman lot to me to win the award. I hard work, dedication, and a year. He continued improving remember watching Joe Ma- thirst for victory. through his sophomore and keever win it as a freshman so The award is named after junior year, quickly becoming I had a good idea what it took Jim Leonhard, a man who one of the best players in the to win it. I have to give all went from small division Valley Football Association- the credit to my coaches for 7, Tony, Wisconsin, host of North. This season he was pushing me hard and getting Flambeau High School, then forced to play on both sides me better and my team mates to tying the record for the of the ball, making him twice because they’re the reason I most interceptions as a walk the threat. His assiduous work love playing the game.” on for the UW-Madison Bad- ethic was fully rewarded Rolain shows his all-state ability with fellow captain, Rolain’s four years of hard gers with 21, then becoming when he additionally earned DB, and friend Evan Polce. Photo from Connor Rolain work culminated this season a starter in the NFL after not all-conference, all-region, all- North DB of the Year. even in the off season. Jim L. into the Jim Leonhard Award being drafted because of his state, VFA-North defensive “I’m a very proud par- would be impressed seeing crowning him King Connor of size. This season North’s Con- Player Of the Year and VFA- ent. Works hard all year long those bone crushing tackles,” the Defensive-backs. Meet the athletes of the month: Basketball Mike Lukashewich, Senior Jenny Woychek, Senior

1. When did you start 1. When did you start playing basketball? I playing basketball? I start- started when I was in third ed playing in the third grade grade at the YMCA. as well. 2. What’s your best bas- 2. What’s your best bas- ketball memory? I think ketball memory? My best hitting a half court buzzer memory is beating Kim- beater to force overtime berly last year. Mackenzie against the Running Rebels Greisch scored a last second back in the NBBC days. shot to win by one. We were 3. Who is your favorite the only team in conference basketball player at any to beat them. level? Aquille Carr from 3. Who is your favorite the Delaware 87ers. Just basketball player at any watch his mixtape. level? Josh Gasser. I just 4. Why should people like that he was able to come come out to the games? back after a serious injury The 2014s are here. and have a big impact on the 5. Who is better: you or team. Jenny? Well the last time Lukashewich goes up for a dunk 4. Why should people Woychek, second from the right, on we played one-on-one in last season. Photo from Mike Lukashe- come out to the games? game day. Photo from Anna Batley fifth grade she beat me wich “You get to see the beautiful Batley pretty badly. Her shooting Anna Batley ball it up from 5. Who is better: you or and the fact she can dunk clearly makes her the better player. the three point line”-Anna Mike? Obviously Mike. SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin December 2013 Vol. XIX Issue IV Page 12 Girls’ hockey anticipates new season By Becca Finger of the season and to leave conference. New coaches As winter draws near, their marks on the ice. from last year will also con- there’s one thing that the girls The new senior captains tribute to the success of the of the Appleton United Hock- Juuli Spellman (North), team. Molly Mckeever, a ju- ey team look forward to: the Emma Kohl (North) and Jen- nior at North, said “they know start of their season. ny Miller (West) will step up the game well and they really This season holds a lot of to lead the team this season. help us a lot.” new opportunities for the Spellman says that she antici- This years first line will team, which was ranked pates a great year coming up. not be too different from last fourth out of eight in total “I strongly believe we’re year, aside from the departed points scored in their division going to do great things this seniors and a minor switch by last season. This will serve as season, we have so much tal- Kohl from forward to defense. solid ground to build up from, Captains from left Emma Kohl, Jenny Miller, and ent and heart on this team,” All in all, the team looks to as the team only lost two se- Juuli Spellman. Photo by United Hockey Spellman said. stay consistent and intent on niors last year, Katie Trucco The close-knit girls this their goals and to keep mov- (North) and Laura Larabell (North). The girls on the team are excited for the beginning year have high goals set for ing up in their division. November sports in review

Senior By Hayden hockey player “Opossum” Cooper Watson Kreul plays for Team Wisconsin. Junior Liam This month Mahoney drives Watson com- to the hoop in his mitted to play first varsity game D-1 hockey at against Xavier Michigan Tech during the Big and was called Apple Classic. up to Sioux The Lightning City Stampede lost narrowly in the USHL. 56-54. Photo from Photo from Carver Liam Mahoney Watson

Girls’ vol- leyball team jumps in celebration after winning the sectional final in Ashwauben- on. Photo from Kiera Miller

@Noctiluca Head football coach Rob Salm preps his team for what would be their last game of the 2013 season against Hud- Staff son. Photo from Appleton North Football

Senior captains Dan Rothbauer, Mark Gajewski, The North student section gets rude at the girls’ volleyball sectional final Connor Rolain and Evan Polce before a game at in Ashwaubenon. The Lightning beat Appleton East in three games. the coin toss. Photo from Connor Rolain Photo by Scott Rohloff