June 6, 2004 Sunday LOCAL; Pg. 1B

Mich. to pay up to $1.4M for 'trap trees' Statewide effort meant to contain ash borer spread

By Sally Trout and Delhi and Meridian town- cut the trees, chip them and Lansing State Journal ships, where infested ash burn the chips. trees will be cut down starting In an unprecedented move, this week. The tree trapping will occur in will spend up to $1.4 three stages: million to trap emerald ash It's a crucial time in the control borer bugs throughout most program because adult borers * The first stage is under way of the state. are emerging and will be lay- with selection of trap trees, ing eggs on the tree bark. removal of bark sections and The state departments of Ag- Larvae tunnel into the tree, application of sticky material. riculture and Natural Re- cutting off the flow of food sources will convert some ash and killing the tree within * These trees will be moni- trees into trap trees by re- three years. tored in July and August for moving sections of bark and beetle evidence. applying a sticky material Michigan is at the center of called tanglefoot. the beetle problem, but other * All trap trees will be cut, outbreaks are present in chipped and disposed of this The number of trees used in Ohio, Virginia, Maryland and, fall and winter. each area will vary based on most recently, Indiana. Wind- the likelihood of the beetle's sor, Ontario, also is experi- State survey crews will locate presence. encing a borer outbreak. trap tree sites primarily along road rights-of-way. "Trap trees are great, because In Michigan, the beetle has they are simple, effective and spread in a westerly arc to DNR staff and students from don't spread the pest," said Michigan Technological Brad Wurfel, DNR spokes- 13 quarantined counties, in- University will work on the 4 man. "The trees will tell us cluding Ingham, Shiawassee million acres of state lands and there's a problem before it's and Livingston, plus about 12 97 state parks. too late." isolated areas statewide, such as Delta Township and Pot- In some cases, trees on pri- While the state has used trap terville. vate land will be used as trap trees to fight other tree pests, trees, with the it has never before done it State agriculture department owner's.permission. statewide, Wurfel said. No trap Director Dan Wyant said in a trees will be used in the core press release the trap trees Contact Sally Trout at 377- area, because the in- are critical. 1040 or [email protected]. festation is established there. "Creating and monitoring Ash borer facts The $1.4 million cost will come these detection trees will pro- out of about $17 million the vide us a series of sentinels, Experts believe the small, me- federal government is giving an early warning system, of tallic-colored beetle hitch- the state to help contain the outlying pocket infestations," hiked to Michigan in packag- ash borer. Wyant said. ing materials from Asia. Beetle facts: That money also will pay for If trap trees show a new infes- work in areas in south Lansing tation, the state will most likely

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June 15, 2004, Tuesday

Visteon Promotes Engineering Excellence Through Fu- tureTruck Competition DEARBORN, Mich., June 15

Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) is proud to be a major sponsor of FutureTruck 2004, a program that challenges teams of engineering students from 15 top North American universities to re-engineer 2002 Ford Explorers to reduce emissions and achieve at least a 25 percent improvement in fuel economy.

Managed by the Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Transportation Research and led by Ford Motor Co. and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, FutureTruck helps develop hundreds of highly skilled engineers. The competition builds the students' awareness of fuel-saving technologies and prepares them to lead the auto industry in the 21st Century.

The teams must achieve the fuel-economy and emission goals without sacrificing the performance, utility, safety and affordability of the sport- utility vehicles they are modifying. The competing students are employing a variety of technologies, including advanced propulsion systems, lightweight materials, hybrid-electric designs and such alternative fuels as hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel.

After months of work, teams will take their vehicles to Ford's Michigan Proving Ground in Romeo, Michigan, on June 15 and 16 for a comprehensive safety evaluation, and a battery of static and dynamic testing.

An overall winner will be selected based on those tests.

The overall winner will be named at an awards dinner on the evening of June 16. In ad- dition, Visteon will give its own award to the team whose vehicle represents the most innovative use of electronics.

The participating universities are:

-- California Polytechnic State University

-- Cornell University

-- Georgia Institute of Technology

-- Michigan Technological University

-- Ohio State University

-- Penn State University

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-- University of Alberta

-- University of California - Davis

-- University of Idaho

-- University of Maryland

-- University of Tennessee

-- University of Wisconsin

-- Virginia Tech

-- West Virginia University

Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25 countries.

SOURCE Visteon Corporation

CONTACT: Robin Pannecouk, +1-313-755-9121, [email protected] , or Greg Gardner, +1-313-755-0927, [email protected] , both of Visteon Corporation

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June 14, 2004, Monday, BC cycle

Upper Peninsula Briefs HOUGHTON, Mich.

Shortly before his trial was to begin, a Michigan Tech University student reached a plea bargain in the hit-and-run death of a fellow student.

Christopher Lee Haddix, of Midland, pleaded guilty Monday to two felony counts of failing to stop at an accident scene where a death and serious injury occurred. They carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Haddix also pleaded guilty to operating under the influence of alcohol, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison. Sentencing was scheduled for July 8.

Police and prosecutors said Haddix was drunk when he struck Jeremy Larsen, 20, of Scottville, with his pickup truck before dawn on Sept. 28, 2003. The truck also ran into Dominic J. Longhini, 23 of Marquette, whose leg was injured. Both were crossing a street near campus.

Court documents said Haddix's blood-alcohol content was 0.22 percent the morning after the incident, nearly three times the legal driving limit. Larsen and Longhini also had been drinking, the documents said.

Haddix's attorney contended that the victims' drinking and the dark, rainy conditions were bigger factors than his client's intoxication.

Haddix is being held in the Houghton County Jail, accused of violating bail conditions by drinking and assaulting a police officer April 2. He has been charged with assault and resisting arrest.

MARENISCO, Mich. (AP) - A 61-year-old man died in an apparent boating accident on Lake Gogebic, police said.

Andrew Peter Ballone, 61, of Marenisco, was found in the water by two anglers Saturday afternoon as his unoccupied boat circled nearby.

No injuries were apparent except two small cuts, said Bruce Mahler of the Marenisco Township Police Department.

An autopsy was planned.

Relatives told police Ballone was alone when he took the newly acquired craft for a test run. The boat was undamaged.

ONTONAGON, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has granted $7.37 million in loan assistance to Ontonagon to refinance bonds for a regional water project.

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"The end result will hopefully be lower rates for our Ontonagon water customers," vil- lage council member David Schmidt told The Daily Mining Gazette of Houghton for a story Monday.

Voters in April agreed to refinance the water project bonds for 30 years at 2.125 per- cent. The new bonds will replace older ones that would have run for 40 years at 4.5 percent.

Water system users will pay off the new bond about eight years earlier than the original bonds.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) - The inaugural running of the Sault Ste. Marie and K e - wadin Casinos River Rampage boat race is scheduled for this weekend.

Up to 60 teams are expected to participate, said Angela Nebel, executive director of the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce. Races in three divisions will take place Saturday and Sunday on the St. Mary's River.

The event is part of the 2004 Champ Boat Series, which features watercraft capable of accelerating from zero to 100 mph in as little as three seconds.

Three classes of boat - Champ, SST-120 and Formula Lights - will compete in the event as spectators watch from Aune-Osborn Boat Launch and Campground.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) - Two women in Chocolay Township have started a no-kill shelter for dogs.

At the Angel Paws shelter, animals will be euthanized only if suffering from painful, terminal illnesses.

Operators Sherri Adair and Carrie Knudson will take in dogs that are abused, neglected or simply relinquished by their owners.

They promise to keep the dogs as long as it takes to find them good homes.

A network of foster homes, where the dogs can live until permanent homes are found, i s being organized.

"This is just going to be a small project to start with," Knudson told The Mining Journal for a story Monday.

Presently, the women have enough foster homes for only six or seven dogs. But they aren't discouraged.

"Even if it's just six dogs coming and going to new homes, that's enough to make a dif- ference," Knudson said.

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June 12, 2004 Saturday 0 EDITION

AREA SPORTS IN BRIEF: Lions release Ricks, gain salary-cap room

Tight end Mikhael Ricks, who caught 6 4 passes for 773 yards and five touchdowns Basketball: Michigan State junior Maurice in the past two seasons, was released Fri- Ager and sophomore Shannon Brown are day by the Lions. among 24 players who have accepted invi- tations to the USA Basketball men's team The move was not a surprise. The Lions had trials. Participants will compete for posi- given Ricks permission to seek a trade last tions on the world championship qualifying week after reaching a contract agreement team for men 20 and under at training with his likely successor, six-year vet- camp July 16-23 in East Rutherford, N.J. eran Stephen Alexander. Hockey: Hancock native Pat Mikesch, who A trade was highly unlikely because NFL starred as a forward for Michigan Tech teams were unwilling to trade a player o r in 1992-96, will return as an assistant draft pick for a player they knew eventu- head coach. Mikesch spent the last eight ally would be available as a free agent. years playing pro hockey in various Rather than prolong the procedure, the leagues, most recently with the Metro Lions released Ricks and gained an esti- Stars in Duesseldorf, Germany. mated $1 million in salary-cap room. Tennis: The U.S. Tennis Association of Ricks, 29, caught the ball well but was not Southeast Michigan and the Detroit Rec- an effective blocker. Alexander is expected reation Department will host a free Rock & to start at tight end, with Casey FitzSim- Rally event at noon-2 p.m. today at Palmer mons and John Owens backing him up. By Park. Instruction will be provided, and Curt Sylvester WJLB radio will provide music and givea- ways. An instructional program also will Baseball:Zach Putnam, a right-handed run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays through pitcher and shortstop at Ann Arbor Pio- Thursdays June 21 through Aug. 12. The neer High, was selected for the AFLAC All- fee is $25. The program will be offered at American Classic high school game. He will several Detroit parks, including Farwell, play in the East-West matchup Aug. 6 at Palmer, Stoepel and Heilmann. For infor- Aberdeen, Md. mation, call 734-421-1025.

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June 12, 2004 Saturday Wisconsin :LIFE; Pg. 8C

College news

Spring graduates University of Minnesota Col- lege of Pharmacy on May 14. He is the son of John and Su- MADISON - Emily Robida of She has been accepted in the san Harrington of Marshfield. Stetsonville graduated May residency program at Gun- 15 from the University of Wis- derson Lutheran Hospital in KENOSHA - Melissa Lynn consin-Madison with high La Crosse and will begin there Fellenz, daughter of Donald academic distinction, receiv- on July 1. Schindhelm is a and Sandra Fellenz of ing a degree in piano per- 1997 graduate of Marshfield Marshfield, graduated May 2 3 formance. Honors garnered High School. She attended from Carthage College, during her college years in- UW-La Crosse for three years Kenosha, with a bachelor's cluded presenting projects as a chemistry major before degree in elementary educa- two consecutive years at the applying to the University of tion. Music Teachers National As- Minnesota School of Phar- sociation conventions, being macy. She is the daughter of GREEN BAY - Area students the first UW-Madison under- Charles and Barbara who graduated May 15 from graduate music student to be Schindhelm of Marshfield. UW-Green Bay were: Lia Rev- accepted at level. ling of Marshfield, communica- She helped develop the MADISON - Scott Harrington tion processes and Spanish; Madison Chapter of MTNA of Marshfield graduated from Ryan Krug of Vesper, summa and served as president and UW-Madison with honors May cum laude, computer science; was a member of Sigma Alpha 16 with a degree in material and Alyssa Barnes of Iota Music Sorority. She re- science engineering. Marshfield, cum laude, human ceived the Brittingham Viking biology. International Scholarship as a This spring he received a Wis- junior, and as UW-Madison's consin/Hilldale Undergradu- HOUGHTON, Mich. - Aaron ambassador, she toured Ice- ate/Faculty Research Fellow- Hackett of Pittsville graduated land, Greenland, France, ship for $4,000 for continuing cum laude May 8 from Michi- Sweden, Finland and Den- research in the creation and gan Technological Univer- mark, culminating with six characterization of a new sity with a bachelor's degree weeks of study at the Interna- gadolinium zirconium alloy for in civil engineering. tional Summer School in Oslo, nuclear fuel tubes. Norway. Leadership awards Harrington has had several Robida has accepted a full unique educational experi- GREEN BAY - Brian Jicinsky scholarship to Florida State ences. Last summer he at- of Spencer and Krystle Lange University in Tallahassee in tended an intensive Spanish of Abbotsford received Uni- the graduate program of piano Language School in Oaxaca, versity Leadership Awards performance and pedogogy. Mexico. His junior year in- May 14 at ceremonies held at She is the daughter of Robert cluded a six-month internship UW-Green Bay. and Judy Robida of Stet- at IBM in Rochester, Minn., sonville and a 2000 graduate and a semester of study at Scholarship recipients of Medford Area Senior High Global University in South Ko- School. rea. This summer, he will be MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin employed by the federal gov- Dental Foundation has MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Jenni- ernment at Los Alamos Na- awarded $8,500 in scholar- fer M. Schindhelm received tional Laboratory in New Mex- ships to 17 outstanding Wis- her pharmacy degree from the ico as a research intern. consin dental hygiene stu-

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June 10, 2004 Thursday NEIGHBORS; Pg. 3C

CAMPUS NOTES

Staff Commencement ceremonies, chko; Heritage Hills Christian held May 8. graduate Jennifer Droll, Stefani Kathleen Harris of Bat- daughter of William Droll and tle Creek and Robert Douglas The following area students Nancy Droll; Marshall High Schwartz of Richland earned graduated: Battle Creek: Mi- School graduate Andrew their bachelor degrees in May chael J Kalisz, Timothy L Lap- Lake, son of Terry Lake and from Bethel College in Indi- ham, Robert P Mank, Ryan B Cynthia Lake; Harper Creek ana. Schwartz graduated cum Rizor; Hastings: Robert H High School graduate Jocelyn laude. Dixon, Kevin R Gerlinger; Manby, daughter of Jon Vermontville: Benjamin T Car- Manby and Elaine Manby; Del- Benjamin C. Davis of Battle rigan, Sonya K Parshall. ton-Kellogg High School Creek graduated in May from graduate Joseph Nielsen, son Central Methodist College in Several local students were of Michael Nielsen and Missouri. He earned a bache- named to the Albion College Charlene Nielsen; Climax lor's of arts degree in English. Dean's List at the completion Scotts High School graduate of the spring 2004 semester. Sarah Simmons, daughter of Tyler McCracken of Battle Scott Simmons and Cindy Creek and Joshua Rice of Students named to the Simmons of Scotts; Battle Nashville were accepted to Dean's List must achieve a Creek Central High School the Universal Technical Insti- grade point average of 3.5 or graduate Kristin Slamer, tute, which trains students to above at the completion of daughter of Allen Slamer and be professional automotive / the semester. Maureen Slamer; Battle Creek diesel technicians. Central High School graduate McCracken will attend the Local students were: Melinda Sloma, daughter of campus in Phoenix and Rice Pennfield High School gradu- Ronald Sloma and Barbara will attend the campus in ate Patricia Bannister, daugh- Sloma; Athens High School Glendale Heights. ter of Thomas Bannister and graduate Amanda Stanton, Celia Bannister; Lakeview daughter of Dennis Stanton Rachael Clark, daughter of High School graduate Cath- and Kyle Stanton of Athens; Thomas and Mary Clark, has erine Bizon, daughter of John Lakeview High School gradu- been selected by the principal Bizon and Deborah Bizon; ate Kathleen Sutton, daugh- of Riverside Elementary Battle Creek Central High ter of Kevin Sutton and Kath- School to receive "The Prin- School graduate William leen Sutton; and Pennfield cipal's Award" for her aca- Blakeslee, son of William High School graduate Molly demic achievement and out- Blakeslee and Carolyn Tenney, daughter of Thomas standing citizenship. Blakeslee; Climax Scotts High Tenney and Christine Ten- School graduate Sallie Bow- ney. Michigan Technological man, daughter of Frank Bow- University honored the man and Susan Bowman; Murray State University stu- achievements of more than Lakeview High School gradu- dent Allison Hunt was named 900 graduates at Spring ate Erin Buchko, daughter of to the dean's list for the 2004 Alan Buchko and Pamela Bu- spring semester.

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June 9, 2004 Wednesday Alexandria, LA: FEATURES; Pg. 2D

Pineville resident receives honorary citation for lifelong philanthropic commitment to music

Virginia Martin Howard * Charter member of the * Providing initial funding to Town Talk staff Friends of the Stearnes Col- establish the Sonneck Soci- lection -- one of the largest ety's annual prize for the best Pineville resident Virginia Mar- collections of musical instru- American music dissertation, tin Howard recently received a ments in the world stored at national honor. the University of Michigan. * Sponsoring concerts for She personally bought and budding musicians through Delta Omicron International paid for restoration of some of the Piatigorsky Foundation Music Fraternity presented a the instruments, and the Virginia Martin Howard Certificate of Honor Citation to Foundation, Howard at her home May 15. * Endowment of the Virginia Martin Howard Lecture Series * Financial support to endow a The citation was presented to at the University of Michigan, chair at Carnegie Hall through Howard in recognition of her the Delta Omicron Founda- lifelong commitment to music * Establishment of the Mark tion. through philanthropic support Eugene Howard Arts and of musicians and musical per- Technology Seminar Fund at Howard has been a member formance, state and national Michigan Tech University of Delta Omicron, a collegiate musical institutions and pro- and the Mark Eugene Howard professional music fraternity, jects, and musical research. Endowed Professorship in since 1937. She served as Liberal Arts at Louisiana State Louisiana State Alumni Chair Howard's local and national University at Alexandria, for the Fraternity in the 1950s philanthropic contributions and 1960s. include: * Funding of teaching posi- tions, scholarships, and She assisted with the organi- * Assisting with the establish- school improvements at Lou- zation of five collegiate chap- ment of the Rapides Sym- isiana State University at Alex- ters in Louisiana, Texas, and phony Orchestra, andria, North Carolina, and served as Chapter Adviser for Omicron * Charter member of the * Commissioning the con- Mu Chapter at Louisiana Col- Board of Directors and honor- struction of a harpsichord for lege (now inactive) for many ary life member of the Northeastern Louisiana Uni- years. Moravian Music Foundation, versity in 1978, GRAPHIC: Howard

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June 9, 2004 Wednesday Appleton, WI: CURRENT; Pg. 1A

These seniors were a class act

By Kara Patterson "The kids call me 'Jesus,'" he and alleviate crippling headaches Current staff writer said, adding that the comment -- prompted Schuh to reevaluate about his physical resemblance her priorities. Continuing an annual tradition, to such a respected teacher is a today's Current cover story pro- compliment he takes seriously. "It was a big thing," she said, files 10 outstanding Heart of the "and you realize the little things Valley high school graduates who "They look to me for inspiration don't really matter. I learned not reflect on the memories they've because I'm a pretty decent stu- to stress so much about the little made and the lessons they've dent and have words of wisdom things that happen between learned. and advice to give to people," Mix friends, not to dramatize stuff. said. "I lead by example. It puts a When you come to graduate you They include Adam Mix and Am- smile on my face." realize none of that was a really ber Schuh, Freedom High School; big deal." Isaiah Behnke and Ashley Mix, who plans to major in chemi- Sturdivant, Kaukauna High cal engineering at Michigan Schuh is headed to St. Norbert School; Melinda Chen and Ben Technological University, College as a biochemistry major. Phelan, Kimberly High School; urges upcoming seniors to enjoy Libby Vanden Heuvel and Nick their last year without sacrificing "Make sure to take advantage of Giordana, Little Chute High excellence -- their personal best. all the activities you can with School, and Adam Van Dera and your class," she advises up- Rebecca Liebergen, Wrightstown "Do your best at what you're do- coming seniors. "Those are all High School. ing 'at the moment' and every- the ones you remember." thing else will fall into place," he The students encourage return- said. "I live my life with no re- Isaiah Behnke: son of Kevin and ing high school students, espe- grets. That's my key to happi- Laura Behnke; Kaukauna High cially next year's high school ness." School. seniors, to get involved on cam- pus and in the community. Plan Amber Schuh: daughter of David Behnke, who says his high for the future, they say, but live and Kay Schuh; Freedom High school teachers were inspiring, each day to the fullest. School. followed in their footsteps when he team-taught Sunday school at Adam Mix: son of Terry Mix and School spirit and service are very Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Julie VerCauteren; Freedom High important to Schuh. Church in Kaukauna with his fa- School. ther. She filled her mornings, after- Mix, always the individual, half- noons and eve-nings with prac- "It was nice because I had sixth, jokingly says he's proud of his tices that led up to national com- seventh and eighth graders and hair -- grown since sophomore petitions on Freedom High my brother Micah was in there as year from a crew cut to past School's cheer and stunt team, well," Behnke said. "We did a shoulder length. but also found time this year to lesson where we brought in do- serve as student council presi- nuts and tried to get across to His real crowning glory, however, dent. them how just because you think he says, is the chance he's had you deserve something doesn't to be a role model for younger "You really get to know (people) mean you should be first -- the students in the Freedom Area personally," she said, referring to first shall be last and the last School District, where he was the cheer and stunt team's family shall be first." most active in academics and the feel. "That's probably where I arts, including jazz, pep and developed the closest friend- A People to People Student Am- marching bands; a rock band ships that I have." bassador alumnus and a past "Fog," and National Honor Soci- vice president of Kaukauna High ety. Undergoing brain surgery as a School's student council, junior -- to remove excess fluid Behnke said high school has

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping helped him gain patience and Phelan, who will be one of 30 keep focus. A flautist and pianist, Chen com- first-year students in UW-La bined her love of volunteerism Crosse's athletic training pro- "Take the most out of whatever with her passion for music to give gram, said he wishes he'd taken situation comes your way," he holiday concerts at local nursing advantage of more social oppor- tells his peers. "Don't just let it homes and hospitals. tunities during his years at Kim- pass or hate it. Deal with what berly High School. you have." It's a tradition her friend, senior Lexi Verstegen, began when the "It really went fast, is my biggest Behnke is preparing to enter two were in seventh grade. The surprise," he said. "It's gone be- Richmond, The American Interna- student ensemble -- including fore you know it. I really missed tional University in London, flutes, a clarinet, a trombone, out because of gymnastics and where he will study history and trumpets, a French horn and a cheerleading." political science through a pro- baritone -- almost annually per- gram that's accredited in both the forms Christmas carols at Hall- One highlight Phelan remembers U.S. and the U.K. mark Place in Kimberly. is the music department's trip to New York City and Washington, Ashley Sturdivant: daughter of "Hallmark Place has a choir," D.C. Tom and Ginger Sturdivant; Kau- Chen said, "and while we were kauna High School. playing they just started singing. "Probably the coolest was we Then they started requesting played on the steps of the Lin- Sturdivant's accelerated chemis- songs. I was excited -- that had coln Memorial and at the U.S. try teacher and cross-country never happened before." Capitol building," he said. "It was coach, Bryan Gritt, taught her to a once in a lifetime thing." work her hardest and "give every- Music also led Chen -- who plans thing," on and off the playing to study biology at UW-Madison - Libby Vanden Heuvel: daughter field. - down the path to pre-medicine. of Bob and Reyne Vanden Heu- vel; Little Chute High School. "I maintained high honors "Because of playing at the hospi- throughout high school, so that's tal I decided I liked volunteering Memories came flooding back to something I'll be proud of," said at the hospital," she said. "It was Libby Vanden Heuvel as she Sturdivant, who also played bas- a funny way to get interested in thought about her upcoming ketball and soccer. "Almost that career, but it got me there." graduation. every day after school I had ... a practice or a game, never a dull Chen encourages this year's "I remember the big rush getting moment there." juniors to keep their chins up, as to the parking lot," she said. "It senior year at times may entail was the big thing, watching peo- She also relished the camarade- lots of stress and little sleep. ple rush out to their cars for the rie of competitive athletics, tail- last time." gating before Kaukauna High "Take time off once in a while School home games in the park- because you're definitely going Vanden Heuvel, senior class ing lot by the football field. to need it," she said. "Academics salutatorian and a peer mentor is about half the whole high through Teens Listening and "Make the most of the year," school experience." Caring, learned to budget her Sturdivant urges upcoming sen- expenses during off-campus iors. "You can't go back and take Ben Phelan: son of Ken and Kim lunch, held every day of the week back and relive. Get involved as Phelan; Kimberly High School. for students at Little Chute High much as you can, too." School. Gymnastics taught Phelan about Bound for the University of Wis- teamwork, endurance and lead- "For my birthday this year ... my consin-Madison, Sturdivant ership. mom had tacos ready for us at plans to major in marketing. my house," she said, "and a big In classes since age 3 and on the cookie cake." "I can still remember walking the competition circuit since age 10, (Kaukauna High School) halls as Phelan said his coaches im- Vanden Heuvel credits her par- a freshman and being unfamiliar pressed upon him that it's best to ents with ushering her through a with classes," she said. "Now I give "100 percent" in life. time when, she said, young peo- think I've formed strong relation- ple are tempted to change them- ships with teachers and that's "Live every day as your best, as selves for others. something I'll miss." your last," he says. "There are a lot of opportunities that will pass "They're supportive," she said. Melinda Chen: daughter of Shan you by." "They made their values known and Shirley Chen; Kimberly High but then made me choose what School. was right."

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping Adam Van Dera: son of Gary and Vanden Heuvel, who plans to Geneva Van Dera; Wrightstown Liebergen, a conservation en- study business at Marquette High School. thusiast, helped create an out- University, Milwaukee, encour- door classroom with Wrightstown ages students to build friend- Van Dera, a three-sport athlete High School's environmental ships with open minds. for four years, often stopped by club. Subway for a bite to eat after "You can make friends so fast games or practices. "It's got a whole bunch of plants and it's the people you least ex- and trees around it, a place peo- pect," she said. Then he and a few of his team- ple can go in spring or fall and mates would head to the Wright- sit," she said. "We have benches Nick Giordana: son of John and stown branch of the Brown out there now so it's not muddy Bonnie Giordana; Little Chute County Public Library. when you sit down in the grass." High School. "I'd color with kids or play on the She said she valued her high Giordana, the senior class vale- computers, do 'Where's Waldo' school's sense of community, dictorian, balanced his Little books," he said. "One day I went especially in the Spanish club Chute High School schedule with up there to get research informa- and classes. second-year calculus at UW-Fox tion and got along with the kids, Valley. kids I knew through coaching (a "Our Spanish teacher (Jennifer youth) basketball program." Barnes) made everyone a birth- "You just mature a lot and realize day cake on their birthday. You you have to make decisions on Van Dera says he's proud of got to pick what kind you your own," he said. "When I en- playing well in football, basketball wanted," Liebergen said. "For her tered high school I didn't know and track, and also earning first- birthday, then, we all pitched in anything, really, just going with place honors in computer pro- some money and bought her the flow. But you realize what gramming during the Skills Olym- some flowers and a cake." you're going to do -- go to college pics at Fox Valley Technical Col- -- and realize what's important." lege. On a trip to the Mexico City area, she and her classmates rode Giordana, who is headed to UW- Headed to UW-Milwaukee for horses on the beach, sat for hair- Madison to study business, says computer sciences, Van Dera braiding and tested their lan- he's glad he won't yet have to bid said it was his English teacher guage skills at local eating farewell to all that's familiar. whose life lessons he'll remember places. most. A basketball and football player Before Liebergen heads to during the school year, Giordana "We were going through mythol- Viterbo University in La Crosse to plays softball through a local ogy," he said, "and (teacher Jim study elementary education, she summer league. Last) said the Odyssey was like plans to return to Mexico, this school because you go for so time on a school tour of Cancun. "You gotta know when to stop long. Then you come back and going out with your friends and everyone else has changed, but "Get involved and make the most when to start focusing on you don't think you have." of it," she said, offering her ad- school," he advises upcoming vice to incoming high school stu- seniors. "Try to get as much done Rebecca Liebergen: daughter of dents. "Just be yourself." ahead of time." Conrad and Lisa Liebergen; Wrightstown High School.

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West graduates ready for next step

By Nathan Phelps Roman, who begins cosme- 30 scholarships to West stu- nphelps@ tology school in just under dents this year. In terms of greenbaypressgazette.com two weeks, said her first money, this school garnered thought probably will be much the most. It's a mix of future lawyers, simpler than answering, "What mechanical engineers and do you want to do with your One of the key selection fac- salon owners. life?" tors is community service and leadership. Angeli said West However, before the Green "I'm glad I'm out," she said. students have given back to Bay West High School Class their own community. of 2004 realizes those It's pretty much a similar story dreams, they're going to wake for the 260 graduates whose Debbie Stein's daughter, up today to a new chapter in new chapter of their lives Jessica, had more than 200 their lives. started one day early thanks hours of community service to a country singer. during her high school career. "Now you're going out into that world and you don't know Graduation had initially been She also graduated at the top where to begin," Jennifer set for today, but that date for of the class. Roman said Wednesday at graduation was taken by Sha- the graduation ceremony at nia Twain, who performs to- "You have to give back to the the Resch Center in Ash- night at the Resch Center. community, it's part of your waubenon. "You're sort of education, part of your com- scared, yet happy that you The solution: hold graduation mitment to society," Debbie made it." Wednesday. Stein said. "It's part of growing up." Jacob Noll feels that same Asked about moving the sense of nervous excitement. graduation date up, Ashley That next step in growing up -- Shuck and Kenny Butterfield and the reality of post-high "It'll be a relief because there's high-fived each other. school life -- starts today for no school to go back to. But it Vang Choua Yang and his will be different," he said. "That rules," Butterfield said. classmates. "That whole part of my life that was there, won't be there As the Class of 2004, takes "When I wake up, I'm looking anymore." their final bow and moves on, for a job," the aspiring video there is one legacy that game designer said. Noll is heading off to Michi- stands out to those that gan Technological Univer- worked with them -- giving More photos sity in the fall where he plans back to the community. on becoming a mechanical %graduationgalleries% from engineer. Joanne Angeli, director of Green Bay West High Scholarships Inc. in Green School's graduation. Bay, said they awarded about

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