Pioneer Times - Newsletter of the Sevastopol School District

Pioneer Times Newsletter of Sevastopol School District

Volume 34 Issue 1

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Fifth Grade Students learn survival skills during their Trees For Tomorrow Field Trip.

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BY LISA BIERI, SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT

First, a special thank you to the members of the Sevastopol School Board’s Communication Committee.

A pet project of board member Karen Bauer, the committee has been revived from a period of absence to address a variety of topics related to the school’s communication, internally and externally. The first charge of the committee, co-chaired by teacher Justin Skiba and comprised of community members, staff, and others, has been to bring back the “Pioneer Times”. This newsletter is proof of their commitment to bring a timely and pertinent district newsletter, showcasing the work of our students and staff, to your home every season four times a year.

School Board Meeting Videos As always, we encourage you to attend one of the monthly school board meetings to keep abreast of the current topics being discussed. If you cannot attend, you will find a video recording of our monthly meetings on the school website ( www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us ). Look under the School Board tab titled meeting videos.

Citizens Facility Advisory Committee From time to time in our homes and businesses we find it necessary to evaluate the condition of our structures and related systems. The efficiency of our mechanical systems, for example, decreases over time due to the development of new technologies and obsolescence of others.

Add normal wear and tear over the course of several decades, and real decisions need to be made in regards to whether it makes more sense (financially and productively) to replace structures and/or systems rather than continue to fix and repair over the course of several years.

The buildings that comprise Sevastopol School have been well-maintained over the years, but the school board sees the need to evaluate the various components as they relate to how education is delivered to our students, how repairs and revisions are funded, and what repairs or revisions are feasible.

The newly formed CFAC (Sevastopol Citizens Facility Advisory Committee) Committee is comprised of a cross section our school district’s community members. The CFAC Committee will meet monthly starting this October and will continue until June of 2018. The purpose of the meetings is to evaluate our immediate, emerging, and future facility needs. The CFAC is charged with identifying and confirming needs and exploring potential solutions for our district’s facility and site. The comCONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Sevastopol School District Residents, It is a privilege to serve as the superintendent of our school district. Since beginning in July, I have been impressed with the community support for the district. Also impressive is the dedicated staff we have at Sevastopol. Everyone from the custodians, teachers, cooks, aides, bus drivers and secretaries work hard and are committed to our students.

So far I have met many wonderful people within the Sevastopol community and have enjoyed being introduced to many families.

Originally I am from Union Grove, Wisconsin and grew up where my grandfather and uncle ran the family dairy farm while my dad worked in the SC Johnson factory. Being the oldest of the next generation came with expectations and responsibilities of farm chores and the work associated with farm life.

That experience is one that I wouldn’t Dixie and Kyle Luedtke attend open house change for anything. with their children (left to right) Caroline, I received my undergraduate degree Everett, Norman, and Jolene from UW-Whitewater, my master’s degree from UW-Madison and my superintendent license from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. This is my 25th year in education. The first thirteen years I was in Richmond, Illinois where I taught physical education, coached 5 different sports, advised student council, managed the outdoor education program and served as a dean of students and assistant principal.

Next I accepted a 6-12 principal position with Royall School District for four years. The past seven years I served the Benton School District with the last six years as their superintendent.

What drew our family to Sevastopol at this time, were the excellent report cards and opportunities offered for the students. My wife and I have four children and, like all parents, we want the best educational experience for them.

Again, it is a privilege to serve our school district. If ever you have a question or concern please contact me. You can reach me at kluedtke@sevastopol.k12.wi.us or call (608) 9206080.

Yours in Education, KYLE LUEDTKE, SUPERINTENDENT

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New Faculty at Sevastopol

Tricia Dufeck

HS Special Education Teacher

BY CADEN KACMARYNSKI, SOPHOMORE Graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Trisha Dufeck joins the Pioneer staff after teaching in Green Bay for 17 years and at Southern Door for 4.

Outside of school, Dufeck enjoys cooking and reading non-fiction books, especially books about neuroscience.

She recently became a certified life coach with the job description being similar to that of a special education teacher.

“Being a life coach is talking with people about what their potential could be, helping them realize they have that potential, and empowering them to achieve their dreams,” Dufeck said.

Staff members at Sevastopol helped convince Dufeck to make the transition to the new school.

“Talking with Mr. Baier and Mrs. Marggraf inspired me. It sounded like a good team I wanted to be a part of. It’s been a great experience [so far],” Dufeck said.

She looks forward to working with kids and creating a positive atmosphere for learning.

“I love to learn and strongly believe in helping others realize their potential,” Dufeck said.

Andrew Hall

Elementary Special Education Teacher

BY WILL ALBERTSON, JUNIOR Andrew Hall joins the elementary special education team this year, where he enjoys

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dealing with new situations every day.

“I like the chaos, it’s something new every day,” Hall said.

“There are kids that really need that extra help, and I feel like I can make a difference.”

Hall attended Butler University in Indiana majoring in elementary education and minoring in music. Although he still plays the trumpet and continues his musical hobbies, music wasn’t a career he wanted to pursue. Instead he became a teacher where he finds value in working with children.

“There are kids that really need that extra help, and I feel like I can make a difference,” Hall said.

Outside of teaching, Hall enjoys spending time with his family, including his two children who attend Southern Door where his wife works.

Hall is excited to be a pioneer.

“I’m happy to be joining Sevastopol School, and look forward to meeting and spending time with each student,” Hall said.

Rawlins has also studied in Peru at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.

Prior to being hired at Sevastopol, Rawlins taught English to elementary, middle, and high school students at Na’atik Language and Culture Institute in Mexico.

Other than reading and writing, outside of school Rawlins enjoys the outdoors, camping, foraging for food, blogging, hiking, and speaking Spanish.

He is excited about the upcoming year and his future at Sevastopol.

“I am looking forward to teaching at Sevastopol because of its reputation as a highly academic and esteemed school and the very friendly, communal, and welcoming culture,” Rawlins said.

Stacey Schroeder

Third Grade Teacher

BY DALLAS NICHOLS, FRESHMAN

Andrew Rawlins

ELL Teacher

BY ZACHARY CHRISTIANSEN, SENIOR New to the English Language Learner (ELL) department is Andrew Rawlins who is no stranger to Door County.

“As a kid I always cameto Door County in the summer. Although I hated my parents for dragging me up her in the beginning, I slowly fell in love with it. Now my whole family has moved up here from Illinois,” Rawlins said.

Rawlins attended the University of Denver for 4 years where he was also a Pioneer.

While attending DU, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and International Studies. He later attended Loyola University Chicago for one year and earned his master’s degree in secondary education of foreign language (Spanish) and English as a second language.

New third grade teacher Stacey Schroeder knows first hand the impact a teacher can have on a student.

“I was going into third grade and could not read,” Schroeder said.

But after her third grade teacher pushed her to work harder than the rest of her classmates by pulling her out of recess and keeeping her after school, she caught up with her peers. After seeing the dedication and commitment in the eyes of her teachers, she was inspired to become one herself with hopes of having the same impact.

“At the time I didn’t appreciate him, but now that I’m an adult, I look back and realize how much he really cared about me,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder recieved her bachelor’s degree from Martin Luther College and is in her tenth year of teaching. Prior to being a Pioneer, she taught at Sturgeon Bay for one year and before that in Wisconsin Dells.

Outside of school, Schroeder enjoys taking road trips with her family, getting pedicures, and relaxing with a Starbucks coffee.

Schroeder is enjoying her time at Sevastopol thus far.

“I feel very blessed to be working with and along side talented educators who are really focused on student growth,” Schroeder said.

Shannon Sheehan

General Music Teacher

BY KIANA SARGENT, FRESHMAN Shannon Sheehan made the move from Minnesota to Wisconsin to take on the role of music and choir teacher at Sevastopol.

Sheehan can remember singing with her grandma and at church as a child. Wanting to share her love of music is what inspired her to teach in the first place.

“I grew up with a lot of musical influences. As I continued to grow, music became something I was good at and that I loved.

It made me happy, so I knew I wanted to share that knowledge and love with kids,” Sheehan said.

Growing up in Janesville, Minnesota Sheehan attended a K12 school much like Sevastopol. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus with a bachelor’s degree in music performance, and University of Minnesota in education.

Students, staff, and the community has already made an impression on Sheehan.

“I am impressed by the professionalism of everyone; they are all kind and respectful and work very hard,” Sheehan said.

When she isn’t in the choir room, she loves to do yoga, hike and jog at Peninsula State Park, hang out with friends, and facetime her two kids.

Sheehan is most looking forward to immersing herself in the culture of the school including seeing the musicals, attending sporting events, meeting new people, watching the DI teams, and forming great relationships with all of her students.

Sevastopol Education Foundation, Inc.

Volume 34 Issue 1 The Pioneer Times is brought to you by the Sevastopol Communication Committee: Susan Anschutz, Lisa Bieri, Karen Brauer, Laddie Chapman, Katie Grooters, Jon Jarosh, Tara LeClair, Kyle Luedtke, David Phillips, Beth Rikkola, Justin Skiba, Jennifer Wiesner, Mindi Vanderhoof Contributors: Dallas Nichols, Kiana Sargent, Will Albertson, Zach Christiansen, Caden Kacmarynski Sponsored by: Peninsula Pulse Total Copies: 4,250 Mailed Copies: 3,730

SEVASTOPOL SCHOOL DISTRICT 4550 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-742-6282 sevastopol.k12.wi.us

Separate from the school, the Sevastopol Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation and has been collecting money and distributing it to enrich students experiences for over a decade. SEF offers the opportunity for donors to make tax deductible gifts and to designate which focus areas receive those funds. Gifts can include monetary donations, memorial contributions, stocks or mutual funds.

Since June 2016, the Sevastopol Education Foundation (SEF) has donated $5,700 to the students of Sevastopol Schools through SEF grants and donations.

Funds were contributed to: • 5th grade Trees for Tomorrow overnight camp experience focusing on a natural resources education impacting all

5th grade students.

• Digital camera and accessories for the high school Journalism and Yearbook classes, benefitting all high school students.

• Destination Imagination Global Finals trip, impacting 14 students.

• Money for middle school technology, benefiting all middle school students.

• Money to purchase canning equipment for high school foods program, impacting all Foods/FACE students.

• Learning in Movement equipment for elementary Special Education classes.

Over the past 16 years, SEF has provided funding for or overseen projects including: elementary playground equipment and rubber base; wide format printer for Technology; microscopes for high school sci-

ence; high end calculators for high school math students; cement picnic table and lettering for outside the school; Music, Arts and Theater activities and contributions.

SEF Board of Directors: Steve Rabch Julie Haen Gidget Schauske Karen Gosser David Kacmarynski

Sevastopol Education Foundation, Inc. PO Box 316, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 www.sevastopoledfoundation.org Enriching Children’s Experiences for a Stronger Community.

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Sevastopol Scores Well On State Tests

Dirks See Life Through the Eyes of First-Graders

BY SUSAN ANSCHUTZ, PUPIL SERVICES & SPECIAL EDUCATION SECRETARY

One day in 2001, Rich and Sandra Dirks saw a small advertisement in the local newspaper asking for volunteers. Several months prior, the couple had moved to Door County after retiring from their jobs in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

“We live in the district and have been blessed with a good education,” Rich said.

“We believe strongly in giving back to our community, and volunteering at the school was one way we could do this.”

Because they love young minds, the Dirks agreed to help with first graders.

Soon the two connected with first grade teacher Lisa Bley, and henceforth began a 15-year commitment to children -- and an invaluable relationship with the school.

Once a week, every Wednesday morning, Rich and Sandra give of their time to work with first grade classes. Learning activities have included counting money, teaching children to tell time, and reinforcing math and reading skills.

Sandra loves working with words, while Rich has settled into helping more with math.

“I’m impressed with the skill level of the students,” Sandra said. “Their comprehension of facts that support statements is impressive. This is the basis of being a good citizen of our future.”

According to Lisa Bley, every child in the classroom benefits from the quality time and expertise provided by the Dirks.

Sharing their talents and spending individual time enhances the education these youngsters receive through collective learning. Effective use of time and resources also takes organization and planning on the part of the teachers.

“We sincerely appreciate the commitment of all the volunteers and parents who

work together with teachers and school staff for the children’s benefit,” Lisa said.

Flexibility is also important when it comes to sharing non-academic interests.

Rich recalls a number of years where winter conditions were ideal for snowshoeing. Thanks to the generosity of the Parent-Teacher Organization for creating the availability of snowshoes, Rich and Sandra spend some Wednesday mornings lacing up boots and trekking around the woods with the kids, augmenting the lessons of the day with their appreciation for nature.

In addition to volunteering at the school, Rich is on the board of directors for the Friends of Whitefish Dunes, and the couple regularly volunteers at Maifest, Pumpkin Patch, and at the water and food stations at spring half-marathon with other Friends of Peninsula Park.

Beginning in the mid-1970s, a love of sailing originally brought Sandra and Rich to Door County every summer. From late June through August, one will still find the Dirks enjoying the lakes and bays of the area. The opportunity to help out during the school year was a great fit for their already busy schedule and active lifestyle.

Knowing that first graders will soon be the next generation responsible for making decisions about the future, the Dirks believe there is no better place to volunteer.

“We get so much joy out of working with children. We tell friends that we are still getting to know Door County one first grader at a time,” Sandra said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to see our community through their eyes and families. This has been a humbling and rewarding experience.”

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Summer Read Discussions

By HS English Teacher Carrie Mulrain On September 28th, 2017, Sevastopol 6th12 grade students gathered for first hour in multi-aged groups to discuss the all-school summer reads or read a book of their choice.

This year’s summer reading titles included: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, The Boys in The Boat by Daniel Brown, The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and Unbroken by Linda Hillenbrand. The Advanced En-

glish juniors and seniors led all the discussion groups. The discussion groups were an excellent way for students from various grade levels to interact and get to know each other while building relationships around reading. Participating teachers, Tim Newton and Chad Retzlaff praised the discussion, saying, “The students in our group had amazing things to say. It was interesting to hear Max McHugh’s insight about Olympic competition as he prepares for Olympic trials himself.” Jo Surfus said, “The kids did a great job discussing, and

I really enjoyed being part of it and hearing their insights.”

Students, teachers, and community members are encouraged to suggest reading titles they think students would enjoy next summer.

Please make title suggestions to any member of the English department: Dawn Chier, Carrie Mulrain, Heather Spetz, or Mindi Vanderhoof. The summer read books were financed through the English and Science budgets and a gracious gift from the PTO.

Sevastopol Music, Art and Theater Guild Hosting Arts and Craft Fair Raising funds for scholarships and grants.

The Sevastopol Music, Art and Theater Guild is organizing the 3rd Annual Sevastopol Arts and Craft Fair to be held at Sevastopol School on Sunday, November 19, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

We invite the community to save the date and join us for this wonderful shopping opportunity. Lunch concessions and a bake sale will also be available throughout the day.

Free admission for all in attendance.

The event is organized by the Sevasto-

pol Music, Art and Theater Guild which is a sub-committee under the Sevastopol Education Foundation a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. The Sevastopol M.A.T. Guild supports, enhances and promotes music, art and theater activities for children. All money raised is given back to the students of Sevastopol school through grants and scholarships.

For more information or to request a vendor application please email sevastopol.mat@gmail. com or call 920-333-0418.

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Fall Musical Preview

BY MAGGIE HARTMAN, JUNIOR

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown takes the stage with a new generation of musical talent.

Eighth grader Manav Jandu will play the lead role of Charlie Brown. Other principal cast members include sophomore Lizzy Fiscus as Lucy, sophomore Gavin Andersson as Schroeder, eighth grader Owen Ensign-Folds as Leinus, freshman Lexie Henkel as Sally, and junior Natalie Meikel as Snoopy.

The musical is a series of vignettes based

off the Peanuts cartoon by Charles Schulz.

It spans from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day and follows Charlie Brown, the protagonist, who wants to become a “good man.”

By doing so he learns his fair share of life lessons along the way.

“This musical is full of fun characters and great songs! It also shares a nice message with the audience: be kind to people around you,” Director Amy Ensign said.

For Jandu, this is his first leading role in

a school production, an opportunity he is both looking forward to and nervous for.

“I’m excited and scared at the same time.

There is a lot that I have to memorize. It is so much different than anything I’ve done before,” Jandu said.

Musical Director Shannon Sheehan guarantees you will be laughing by the end whether it be Ensign-Foulds sucking his thumb and standing up for his right to keep his blankie or Mielke’s portrayal of the sing-

ing and dancing man’s best friend, Snoopy.

“Come enjoy an evening of nostalgia and laughs as the Sevastopol Music and Drama Department presents You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” Sheehan said.

Show times are November 3rd and 4th at 7:00 p.m. and November 5th at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and children.

Elementary Pioneers Exploring Near and Far Highlighting Elementary Field Trips for the 2017-18 School Year

BY JUSTIN SKIBA, THIRD GRADE TEACHER

The young Pioneers of Sevastopol Elementary will have the opportunity to experience Door County’s scenic nature, rich history, and unique way of life this school year by attending various field trips as a way to offer students a glimpse of what the Peninsula holds.

Sevastopol Elementary Principal, Kathy Hoppe, aims to provide opportunities for students at each grade level to experience field trips, both local and statewide, as a way to enhance student learning and also expose students to life around Wisconsin.

“Field trips are about getting kids beyond the walls of this school,” Hoppe said. “It’s about allowing them to be out and about, interacting with each other in real environments to see things that perhaps they would otherwise not have the chance to enjoy.”

A longstanding tradition at Sevastopol is

to provide all elementary students with the opportunity to attend field trips with their respective classes. While the majority of field trips taken do not require admission fees, the district does budget for all student costs to be covered.

“With the diversity in family structures and our ability to fund field trips, it’s important for us as a district to provide them at no cost to our families,” Hoppe said. “Since we have our own bus system, it allows us to be more flexible in offering field trips to our students.”

Sevastopol Elementary students in grades 4k through fifth grade attend two to four field trips throughout the school year. In the current school year, students are scheduled to explore local destinations such as The Farm, Crossroads at Big Creek, Schartner’s Farm Market, Whitefish Dunes, The Ridges Sanc-

tuary, Horseshoe Bay, Door County Medical Center, and Community First Credit Union.

Hoppe notes that although we live in a tourist hot spot, not all families have the opportunities to see what Door County offers.

“Sometimes we take for granted what is in our backyard and by spending some time here in the county as part of a field trip, it might give students a different perspective on a given area,” she said.

The field trips also allow students to venture beyond Door County to the Green Bay area. Kindergarteners make the trip to the Children’s Museum of Green Bay for hands on learning and exploration while the second graders are set to visit the Weidner Center to experience the arts and entertainment.

Third graders will tour the N.E.W. Zoo in Suamico to enhance student understanding of animal science and the fourth-graders will

head to Heritage Hill State Park for a day to witness life in the past.

As students progress through the elementary grades, they develop an understanding of their local communities and surroundings, both through experiences in school and with their families. Older elementary grades have the privilege of traveling outside of northeastern Wisconsin to the bustling city of Madison, where the fourth graders visit the state capital and to the north woods, where the fifth graders attend their annual Trees for Tomorrow multi-day field trip in Eagle River, WI. As our Pioneers reach the end of their elementary years, they are sure to take with them a wealth of memories and unique experiences.

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Community Courses Interest Survey

BY DAVID PHILLIPS, HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS TEACHER Help us plan this Winter’s Community Courses. The response to the community courses has been outstanding, but we want to make sure that we are attempting to meet the needs of our entire Sevastopol Community by giving you the opportunity to make suggestions on what types of courses we offer. Our hope is to include a couple of new and unique courses every season. There will always be demand for technology, fitness, and quilting, but what would be interesting to dabble in for one winter that you haven’t tried before?

You can offer suggestions in a variety of ways: complete this paper form/survey and return it to the Sevastopol High School Office, email suggestions to David Phillips at dphillips@sevastopol.k12.wi.us, or complete an online version of the form located on the school district homepage. www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us We are planning to have courses take place over the Winter Season and be completed by Spring. We look forward to learning with you.

Community Courses Interest Survey Name: __________________________________

Contact number: ____________________________ Email: ___________________________________ From the following options, please circle which courses you or a family member would be most likely to participate in.

Fitness: Insanity PiYo Open Gym/Weight Room Beginners Yoga Zumba

Technology:

Abs & Buns

Microsoft Office

Outdoor Activities

Google Docs Photoshop Technology Club (open format) Social Media for Adults 101: • Facebook

Other: Woodworking/shop Basic Upholstering Freezer Meals

• Twitter

Babysitting Course for Teens

• Snap Chat

Quilting

• Instagram

Self Defense

Digital Scrapbooking Write-In Interest(s): ________________________

________________________

Return this form to the High School District Office or complete the online form on the district homepage www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mittee will work in partnership with school district leadership and Bray Architects to: 1. Identify infrastructure, building systems, site, safety/security and educational needs 2. Explore options that support safe and accessible learning environments 3. Help provide purposeful spaces that inspire innovative learning, accommodate evolving technology and promote collaboration between students, staff, parents and the community 4. Find a solution that is cost effective for the taxpayer while providing for an enduring end-product that is energy efficient and adaptable for years to come 5. Identify resources and provide key information to the community throughout the process The school board is committed to working collaboratively with the CFAC commit-

tee to ensure whatever recommendations are made truly represent the interest of our residents. We invite you to attend any of the monthly meetings. The next meeting is on November 6th, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. You will find the full meeting schedule and topics for consideration posted on the CFAC tab at www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us.

School Board Governance and Leadership The school board has identified areas that it wishes to improve on in the areas of governance and leadership. To help find these topics for improvement we self evaluated our operations and collected data from a community survey.

Discussion revolved around the following themes which will require a review of protocols and possible professional training:

• How our meetings are run and their effectiveness • How we communicate with each other • How we communicate with our administration • How we communicate with our staff The school board is working on a development program that began with a needs assessment and is followed by three stages of growth. Tim Pfleiger of the Door County Team Leadership Center is facilitating the sequence for the school board and the district administrative team.

As a school board, we are committed to the success of the Sevastopol School District. By focusing on these key areas we believe we can assist in that success: 1. To have a clear vision with high expectations for quality teaching, and learning, that supports strong student outcomes

2. Expect that the high academic standards, transparency and accountability we are working towards will assure a world-class education 3. Set policies and guidelines to transform our vision into reality 4. To share our concerns and actions with the community through public advocacy and community engagement 5. Recognize the interrelationship between the school board and superintendent as roles that are both essential and different We encourage you to attend a school board meeting or watch the videos of each meeting. Your interest and involvement will aid all of us in our combined success.

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1960 Pioneers Return for Homecoming

BY LISA BIERI, SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT

The 1960 Pioneer football team held the distinction of being the last team to win an undisputed conference football championship. Their record was 7 wins and no losses.

were a few co-championships, some highlights, but generally teams struggled against larger powerhouses. Never did Pioneer teams give up.

Ten of those 1960 boys of fall returned to Sevastopol to enjoy the homecoming festivities, including the parade and bonfire, and to be recognized for their accomplishment.

The 2017 team invited the 1960 team members to stand with them for the playing of the National Anthem and for this writer that was a special moment, to see those teams, with 57 years separating them, stand together.

Times have certainly changed. The move to 8-man has been successful for the Pioneers today and brings with it renewed Pioneer Pride.

That change comes because of the history and legacy the 1960 Pioneers left.

There have been many years of Pioneer football between 1960 and today. There

Now, 57 years later, the 2017 Pioneers share a wonderful accomplishment with their 1960 counterparts. On Friday night, October 13th, the 2017 Pioneers soundly defeated their rival, the Gibraltar Vikings and secured the conference championship.

1960 Pioneers - Front row left to right: Lenny Defere, Ken Delchambre, David Peters, George Wagner. Back row left to right: Rod Ash, Hank Gilson, Harold Tetzlaf Gary Weber, Wayne Kiehnau. Photo by Tina Gohr/Door County Advocate.

The PTO will have Sevastopol Pioneer apparel soon! Get ready to look great!

Yearbook Archive Request Our District Library Media Specialist Bridget Bowers, is looking for copies of Sevastopol Yearbooks that you would be willing to donate to the school (or allow us to scan) for the archive that is housed in the high school library.

We have many of the old yearbooks starting with 1925, but we need your help locating copies that we currently do not have.

The missing yearbooks are from the following years: 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1950, 1953, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1996.

Please contact Ms. Bowers 920-743-6282 ext. 1113; bbowers@sevastopol.k12.wi.us if you would like to donate a book (or have a book scanned) to fill in our missing gaps. They can also be dropped off at the high school office during the school day.

School Board videos are also broadcast frequently on Sevastopol’s cable TV station, channel 986, for about a week following the meeting. For a broadcast schedule link, see the www.doorbell. net/video web site. Channel 986 can be viewed by any Charter TV subscriber in Door and Kewaunee Counties at no extra charge.

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Gibraltar/Sevastopol Boys’ Soccer-Front Row: Ray Krueger, Jose Tlatempa, Will Albertson, Kiegen Sargent, Nick Voigt, Mgr. Sevastopol Varsity Volleyball Team-Front Row: Ashley Ellefson. Row 2: Mya Ploor, Allison Daubner, Karley Schram. Back Row: Erin Young. Row 2: Bryan Dominguillo, Jack Whiteman, Nick Stoeckel, Eduardo Garcia, Ben Fitzgerald, Hayden Hoffman.

Head Coach Mary Volkman, Stephanie Bemman, Asst. Coach Chad Retzlaff, Brooke Hurth, Aly Differt, Stephanie Benton, Back Row: Coach Whiteman, Cole Dvorak, Shriyans Saxena, Jackson Krause, Brady Ash, Evan Lardinois, Coach Warner.

Courtney Tebo, Mgr. Hannah Walsh. Photo by Photos by Matt/Matt Orthober.

Photo by Network Photography.

Phenomenal Fall in High School Sports The Sevastopol/Gibraltar boys’ varsity soccer team finished the regular season with a record of 5 wins, 8 losses and 4 ties. The record does not really tell the whole story of the team. Four of the team’s losses were by a one goal difference. The boys finished second in the Winneconne Invitation Tournament early in the season losing to the championship team by one goal. This co-op team is a young team, but have shown tremendous improvement and growth compared to last year. The first round of regional play will be a game against St Lawrence Seminary at Mt Calvary. The Boys Soccer coaches anticipate having several players nominated for all conference recognition. Three Sevastopol players received All Conference recognition: 2nd Team: Eduardo Garcia Midfielder Honorable Mention: Evan Lardinois Jose Tlatempa-Dominguillo The Lady Pioneer’s Volleyball team had a fantastic season, finishing third in the Packerland conference with a 6-2 conference record. The team fought hard all season and offered fans numerous thrilling victories.

This group of ladies has been fun to watch all season with every team member stepping up when they needed to. Determination and perseverance led the team to a ranking in the Regional pool, granting them home court advantage over Cedar Grove – Belgium for the first round of regional play! Five Sevastopol players received All Conference recognition:

1st Team: Alyson Differt All-Around player Stephanie Bemmann Front Row

Nathan Stenzel Defensive Back Jeremy Jorns Linebacker Ethan Krol Defensive End

2nd Team: Courtney Tebo All-Around Brooke Hurth Libero Mya Ploor Setter

2nd Team: Max Krohn Defensive Line Jeremy Jorns Offensive End Zach Christiansen Punter Arthur Hocevar Kicker

The Sevastopol / Sturgeon Bay / Southern Door co-op swim team has had an incredible season! These ladies have been making waves and leaving other teams in there wake all over Northeast Wisconsin. The girls have really found a way to make this cooperative team work like a family and have worked tirelessly to improve week after week. Swimming All Conference recognition will not be available until after the Conference Tournament which is scheduled for Thursday, October 26th at 5:00 pm.

The Friday Night Lights were definitely glowing for the Sevastopol Football team this season. The boys finished the season as the M/O, Northern Lakes, Packerland Conference 8 man Conference champions with an undefeated 8-0 conference record. This group of boys left it all on the field every week with fierce defensive plays, jaw dropping catches, fast and furious runs, and all out team play that kept the fans excited week after week.

This hard fought season led to an invitation to the 8-Player Jamboree. The Pioneers will be facing conference opponents, Wausaukee Rangers, at 1:00 pm Saturday, Ocotober 28th, at Stiehm Stadium in Schofield, Wisconsin.

Numerous Sevastopol players received All Conference recognitions.

1st Team: Ethan Kroll Running Back Charlie Carmody Offensive Line

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol/Southern Door Girls’ Swim Team-Front Row: Gale Chier, Jillian Jorns, Ellie Johnson. Row 2: Molly Banks, Katie Peterson, Josie Morgan, Maggie Hartman, Kaitlyn Schauske, Madison, Shianne Grosbrier, Addy.

Back Row: Suhani Patel, Abby Lenius, Ella Winke, Kailee Moe, Lauren Junion, Kailee Mills, Delilah Rose, Chloe Staudemier, Rachel Burkhart, Abby Hocevar, Abby Schauske, Stella Serafico. Photo by Photos by Matt/Matt Orthober.

Honorable Mention: Jacob Welsing Quarterback Caden Kacmarynski Offensive Line Jaden Sawyer Offensive Line Peyton Hurth Linebacker Charlie Carmody Defensive Line Jaden Sawyer Defensive Line

Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams had successful seasons with multiple runners claiming personal records week after week. The Boys team finished the conference schedule scoring 71 points to reach third place at the Conference Meet. Sam Abel, Jake Pflieger, Kyle Carlson, and Josh Pflieger were all named to the Boys’ All Conference Team. On the girl’s team, Zoe Kuehn, Lizzie Fiscus, and Olivia Stenzel were named to the Girls’ All Conference Team as well as Olivia also finishing the season as the individual conference champion and being awarded Conference Athlete of the Year.

Sevastopol Varsity Football Team-Front Row: Paul Lautenbach, Dalla Nichols, Spencer Evenson, Logan Beyer. Row 2: Head Coach Ron Frank, Trainer Jordan D, Zach Christiansen, Jacob Welsing, Ethan Kroll, Max Krohn, Eli Zielke, Nathan Stenzel, Peyton Hurth, Arthur Hocevar, Asst. Coach Laaksonen. Back Row: Asst. Coach Walker, Asst. Coach Jason Stenzel, Hunter Evenson, Jayden Sawyer, Alex Krause, Nelson Demmin, Jeremy Jorns, Charlie Carmody, Caden Kacmarynski, Nick West, Asst Coach Joel Schauske. Photo by Photos by Matt/Matt Orthober.

Sevastopol Cross Country Team-Front Row: Lamyra Adams, Lexie LeClair. Row 2: Kyle Carlson, Jacob Plflieger, Bennett Rabach, Josh Plflieger, Noah Tomaszewski Back Row: Coach Megan Horvat, Baby Finn Horvat, Coach Chris Horvat, Olivia Stenzel, Amber Roalkvan, Sam Abel, Lizzy Fiscus, Bailey Henrickson, Zoe-Rose Kuehn, Scott Andrea, Juanita Sandoval. Photo by Photos by Matt/Matt Orthober.