the appleton north NOCTILUCA Appleton, Wisconsin April 2014 Vol. XIX Issue VIII Wonder robots to be first West wondering used in the AASD if it can By Erik Bakken quirement to come to school at With the new technology all, as the HW-303 can easily referendum passed recently take your place in class. crash by the Appleton Area School Many other school districts district, many students may be world-wide are looking at uti- wondering what new technol- lizing this new technology by at North ogy will be offered to them. next year, but are waiting to see By Sam Allen It is known that other school the results of these brilliant ro- districts have employed the use bots being used in the AASD. Stating that it was “really of iPads and laptops, but the These multitasking robots may behind on a few things” and AASD will be receiving some- even be approved for usage on “kind of between places right thing very different that has standardized tests, such as the now,” on April 1 the entire stu- never been done before. ACT and SAT. This will hope- dent body of West High School The AASD will receive fully boost student participa- asked if it could crash at North HW-303 robots. These interest- tion in standardized testing. It for a while. ing technological innovations will definitely increase the na- “We could really just use a are the brainchildren of bil- tional mean scores. solid, man,” said all of West’s lionaire entrepreneur, Mr. Bill All eyes will be on the approximately 1,500 students Gates of Microsoft. AASD and its use of the won- in a phone conversation with “Essentially, these robots der robots as they are first put North’s Student Services of- will make life easier for your to use in a school setting next fice. “We’ll bring our own everyday student,” remarked year. stuff, keep the noise down – Gates in an interview with The HW-303 prototype on display at the Teacher’s “We really think this is you could just pretend we’re not even there.” CNN a few weeks ago. Society of America convention. These robots will be ground-breaking technology, These hardworking 22-inch and hope it can bring an end to During the conversation, seen everywhere in the hallways of the AASD. Olivier reported as “pretty awkward” robots have been designed to Douliery/Acaba Press/MCT the bothersome monotony of record lectures, take notes, and schoolwork,” added the tech- by North’s staff, West laid out even do nightly homework. rolling in the hallways. use. nology’s creator, Mr. Gates. a detailed plan for its accom- This is all to relieve stress of The decision was made “We still don’t know what These genius robots, pro- modations. “Look, I mean you the average student. The best amongst controversy by the the impact will be of these ma- vided by the AASD’s referen- have a nice big gymnasium thing the robots will bring to Teachers Society of America. chines. They can literally do all dum, may seem like a dream there,” said every West student. North? The AASD is the first The HW-303 project was ap- of the schoolwork that students of the far future, but in only “That could take care of at least place that these robots will be proved by an extremely slim would usually be forced to do,” five months’ time you may 600 kids – I mean, if you’re put into action. margin, with the caveat that it remarked 84 year-old Edith find yourself sitting at home on cool with us staying and all.” On the first day of school would need to be tested in a Franklesenz of the Teachers the first day of school with an The rest could figure some- next year we can expect to see small school community before Society of America. In fact, amazing Android taking your thing out, no problem,” West these high-tech innovations it could be put to widespread next year it may not be a re- place at North. continued. “Got any spare practice rooms? And with the play over, you’re not really us- ing the theater anymore, are Stairways to be replaced with slides next year you? We were just thinking By Nora Ptacek from all across Wisconsin and that, you know, helping you out The world is changing, edu- the surrounding area together with Renaissance and all…” cation is changing and Apple- to hear keynote speaker Ron After a lengthy explana- ton North is keeping up with Clark (of the Ron Clark Acad- tion of the bind it found itself these changes. Appleton North emy). in and the past favors it did for High School has volunteered to The Ron Clark Academy is North, West was relieved when be the first school in the district currently one of the most in- Mr. Huggins finally agreed to to install slides from the first novative schools in the nation. the stay, but “Just this once, all floor down to the second floor. The most noticeable innova- right?” Within a few minutes, This may seem silly and tion of this school is a giant on the evening of April 1 buses completely fake, but this is one blue slide that runs from the began arriving at North’s Bal- of the most innovative things to second to first floor. This slide lard entrance to drop off scores happen in the city of Appleton. is for students, staff, and any- of weary students armed with Administrators planned on re- one who wants to use it. hot plates, bags of ramen noo- leasing the news of this project It’s innovative, it’s new, and dles and overnight gear. in April via the reliable source it’s getting students engaged. As Spring Break was com- An example of the slide that has inspired the coming ing to an end, it became clear of news, The Noctiluca. The slide is a fun and fast way North slide. Students can expect to be able to use the The idea for the slide proj- to get to class. It adds character that West had to go. Pleas to slides during the 2015 school year. Photo from USA.gov ect actually came from an ‘in- to the school and brightens the North administration, such as novation in education’ confer- days of its users. massive spiral wrapping and 2015. If you’re struggling to “Just a couple more days” or ence hosted at the Radisson That’s exactly what the goal twirling around the main stair- get through school without “Come on, chill out Mr. H” downtown. of implementing slides is at case. falling asleep, don’t worry be- were met with stern glances The Wisconsin Innova- North. The slide is planned to Construction on this inno- cause soon you’ll be able to from Mr. Huggins, who ordered tive School Network (WISN) be navy blue with gold stripes. vative addition to our school slide through the day like an See Allen, page 2 Conference brought teachers The shape is planned to be a will begin in the summer of eel! NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin April 2014 Volume XIX Issue VIII Page 2 Senior humiliates school with worst promposal ever Allen, West By Megha Uberoi her that my boyfriend took me wondering if it Prom, one of the biggest out to the nicest restaurant in events of senior year, is fast town and serenaded me with can crash approaching. One of the most a professional singing group. important aspects of prom is Then she just started crying.” at North, the effort and creativity you When the general student put into your prom proposal. body at Appleton North heard from page 1 In the past, people have gone about Brian’s shortcomings North’s 1,500 guests to gather full out and enlisted the help with his promposal, they all their belongings and pack up. of huge groups of people to were taken aback. West was then seen calling oth- ask that special someone to One sophomore, Jerome er schools in the Appleton area prom in as big of way as pos- Fisher, said, “Brian asked for a spare couch. “What’s up sible. Lisa to prom in the worst East,” West began, “Look man, “You go big or you go way. I just can’t look at him I have kind of a favor to ask. home,” said sophomore Sarah the same way, it’s embarass- Believe me, we’ve tried every- Deltour when asked about the ing to have someone so un- body else – FVL, Central and importance of the promposal. creative at this school. I hope all – but just hear me out…” So when senior Brian Hood no sophomores are consider- School eventually resumed, ing asking someone to prom and daily life at North nearly re- asked his girlfriend to prom in A screenshot of the infamous promposal sent to Lisa a totally uncreative, insulting that way.” turned to normal. But a peace- Collins by her boyfriend Brian Hood. The uncreativ- way people were absolutely Hood was surprised by the ful walk in the halls could be shocked. ness of this text message has embarassed most of intensity of his classmates’ interrupted at any moment as “I mean I guess I thought it North’s students and staff. Photo by Megha Uberoi reactions and how upset many stragglers were found and sent was totally obvious we were was a tad bit insulted to be All of Collins’ friends gave of them were.