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Students tour Spain by

Anna Gravunder and Ashley Gravunder the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum.

A total of 30 students and chaperones traveled to Spain from March 30 to April 7. The group toured Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Barcelona and Costa Brava, all while enjoying Spanish food and culture.

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“I loved our guide,” senior Emily Johansen said. “She helped make the trip fun and made the boring parts better.”

While touring Spain, the group saw a mixture of old and new architecture.

“The architecture of Spain is fabulous,” Spanish teacher Jairo Granados said. “It was a treat to see structures from different time periods.”

With traveling to a different country comes many changes, including currency.

“Exchanging money was not hard because there were a lot of places we could go,” Johansen said.

The Spain travelers had many opportunities to try different foods and experience Spanish culture throughout their trip.

“Paella was my favorite food that I tried,” Johansen said. “I tried it three different times and each time it was a little different.”

During the second and third day in Spain, the group toured Madrid, which included

They also toured El Escorial, a monestary.

“El Escorial is a very unique building because of its layout,” junior Annissa Haedt said. “The Royal Palace is where the kings and queens lived so it was cool to think that we walked where they had walked.”

The group met with a local guide and toured Segovia the fourth day.

“Segovia was my favorite city; it was a small, old city,” Johansen said.

While in Segovia, home of the Roman Aqueduct, (pictured right) the group got to try the local specialty, the suckling pig.

“There was a pig specialty that we tried,” Haedt said. “It was my favorite food that I ate, it was tender and really tasty. I liked the presentation of it.”

The next day, the group was off to Toledo, but not before making a quick stop at the Valley of the Fallen including the Basilica and Abbey.

“The Valley of the Fallen, looked mysterious because it was foggy outside the day we went,” Haedt said.

While in Toledo, the Spain travelers had the opportunity to tour a sword and damasquinados (jewerly making with silver and gold) factory. After the tour, the group was able to shop in the factory’s store and some travelers bought swords.

“I purchased a sword for my brother

because you cannot find real swords in the U.S.,” Haedt said. “It is a good souvenir that brings many memories from the trip.”

To travel from Toledo to Barcelona, the group took an overnight train ride.

“The train ride made a lot of memories and was definitely a new experience,” Haedt said.

In Barcelona, the group toured the city with a local guide for half of the day, then drove to Costa Brava, where they spent the

last day and a half of their trip.

Despite a few delays, the trip went very smoothly.

“The trip was awesome,” Johansen said.

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Roller skating to Pay it Forward

After the loss of their son, senior Devlin Klein, the Buckholz/Klein family has had many other struggles to overcome, such as health problems with a few of the other family members. To pay it forward to their family, a benefit was held to raise money for the family on April 14.

There was a $5 fee to skate at the roller rink in Neenah. They were able to raise over $300.

Cross country benefits from music festival

Photo: H. Prachel Front row: (L-R) Maddie Koster, Jenna Horn, Bethany Heiptas, Mariah Moe, Emily Cox. Second Row: Laura Trochinski, Becca Wenig, Hannah Speers, Katelyn Marks. Third Row: Zachary Reinsbach, Gavin Harmon, Drew Drestke, Michael Falk. Forth Row: Peter Schrader, Brady Hargrave, Dylan Calebresa, Toby Hegner, Cody Day. Not pictured: Emma Hargrave and Favio Adame.

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The Hostak family received the call on Saturday, April 14, that there was a possible donor match for Isaiah. Isaiah’s life was changed drastically on March 30, 2011, when he was diagnosed with spontaneous volvulus, a condition that left him without his intestines, colon and bowel, leaving him unable to eat normally.

After they got the call that there was a possible donor match, Isaiah and his mother, Jolene, flew down to Pittsburgh on Sunday, April 15, for the transplant surgery.

“All day Sunday we waited. Isaiah, in typical fashion, played video games, watched movies and had the nurses waiting on him hand and foot,” Jolene posted on CaringBridge.org.

Isaiah’s surgery started at 12 a.m. on Monday, April 16. This type of surgery typically takes 12-14 hours, but Isaiah was in recovery by 9:15 a.m.

The donor was younger than Isaiah, but weighed more than Isaiah currently did. Since the organ was bigger than ideal and had swollen because of the surgery, Isaiah’s stomach had to remain open, but is now closed according to Isaiah’s site on CaringBridge.org.

Before going into surgery, Isaiah told the team of surgeons the first food he would eat will be pizza.

On April 20, five bands held a benefit to raise money for the cross country team. Berlin’s very own Hot Like Sauce was one of the acts.

The entry fee was $5 and lasted from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Around 80 people attended and the bands were able to raise $350. “This was one of the best shows we’ve ever played,” bass player Gavin Harmon said. “There were tons of people; it was a great turn out.”

NHS hosts anti-texting and driving event

Texting and driving has become an issue ever since texting was introduced. Many accidents around the Berlin area haveresulted from sending a text or looking at a cell phone while on the road. On April 26, NHS hosted an anti-texting event to inform students the dangers of texting and driving. Markesan, Green Lake and Princeton attended the presentation in the morning, while BHS students attended in the afternoon. “I hope students driving will think twice before picking up their phones,” NHS advisor Jody Ziemann said. “It affects more than just the people in the cars.”

Mascot Update

Voting for the new mascot ended on April 11. However, the community group’s hearing was held on April 12.

“The taxpayer’s attorney requested a temporary ban on the

district changing the mascot until the case is settled,” District Administrator Bob Eidahl said.

“The judge granted the temporary ban until the case is settled, which could take months.”

Opinion Editorial Community should recognize, promote local music talent Berlin is home to many talented artists and musicians. Although many artists are promoted in and out of school, it seems that local bands and other musicians are forgotten.

Berlin High School hosts a talent show each year in which musicians can showcase their talent and help promote themselves. Since this is an in-school event, the audience is more limited than it would be if there were a community talent show. With a community talent show, it would spark more interest and get community members more involved.

The school auditorium has light and sound equipment that goes unused most of the year, and therefore should be put to more use as a community forum. Since the school allows events such as the talent show, it should also allow the hosting of concerts by local bands and musicians. This would allow local talent to exhibit their music and hard work to the public.

Since Berlin hosts a Berlin Idol and Junior Idol competition, it is only fair that a local band competition should also take place. While Berlin Idol is a competition where participants sing popular songs, a local band competition would feature brand new, original music for the public to enjoy. Not to mention, neighboring cities such as Oshkosh hold similar events. Why not Berlin?

Berlin does a great job of promoting other artists in the community, such as painters, drawers and sculptors. Art shows and competitions take place and display the work of many talented artists to the public, and many make it to the state level where they can win cash prizes. Musicians should be promoted just the same.

With all of the musical talent that could come out of Berlin, the community needs to start doing a better job of promoting it. Berlin can easily accomplish this by holding a few local events each year dedicated to its local musicians.

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Well seniors, the day we walk across the stage and finally, finally receive our diplomas is almost here.

Some will be crying, others will be stunned, but face it, the majority of us will be itching for the moment we walk out the doors, jump in our cars and drive far, far away. Our own little fairy tale, right?

But, we are not quite there, yet.

First, we have to make it through our final month of school, and May 23 cannot come fast enough. In the meantime, follow these guidelines to make this last month drag by a whole lot less.

1. DO NOT Count Down As young children, we were lied to.

Counting down the days until Santa comes down the chimney or leaving for Disney World does not make the event come any faster. Instead, the event seems to take forever to arrive.

Try to not think about the number of days, just take them as they come.

Then, a quick glance at the calendar will reveal that only five days remain.

That is when the count down begins.

Photo: A. Torres 2. Snooze-Button Everything After four years of the same old show, a senior probably does not wish to spend any extra, unnecessary time in the high school, or any school for that matter. So, the senior does not have to. For example: my alarm goes off at 6:45, but I know that I can shut it off and go back to sleep until approximately 7:04 before I will be late to class. But, do not limit it to just waking up in the morning!

Instead of getting to practice or club 5-10 minutes early, arrive the minute before it is to start. Practice starts at 3:30? Change clothes at home, relax, and come back at 3:29, ready to go.

3. Goof Off How could this last month possibly go by any faster if we sit around and complain for 23 days? It is the last month, people. Have fun. Classes are so boring when no one ever laughs.

The old saying, “time flies when you’re having fun” is cheesy, but oh so true.

Stereotyping: The dumb blonde of drama

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Sadie Obrigewitch

A common and unfortunate habit of many high school students is the tendency to classify their peers into the different divisions of stereotypes. Social groups and physical appearance seem to be all one needs to know in order to completely “understand” an individual.

Stereotypes are the cause of unnecessary drama and it is time to

EducationalTravel by

Karnpal Cheema

Travel is one of the most enlightening and rewarding experiences that anyone can have. Every trip offers the chance to learn an unbelievable amount of knowledge. I urge all travelers to reap all the benefits possible out of travel, and learn all that they can.

Traveling through school sponsored trips is always a surefire way to learn while one travels. The recent Spain travelers had an itinerary jam packed with tours and excursions teaching them the history of the people, culture and language of Spain. In col-

lege, these types of opportunities multiply tenfold.

Studying abroad is a prime example of students learning through travel. My sister, Sabeena Cheema, will attend class and assist HIV/AIDS positive teens this summer in Nairobi, Kenya, all while earning valuable class credits and experience towards her Global Health major. Study abroad programs can range anywhere from a week-long excursion to a year-long adventure, and are valuable when entering into one’s field.

Even when traveling close to home, volumes upon volumes can be learned through travel. Cities like Milwaukee and Madison offer numerous free tours, museums and festivals throughout the year.

Appleton, Green Bay and even Oshkosh often host seasonal events such as art walks or historical tours.

Traveling is notoriously expensive, so travellers must get as much as they possibly can out of what they invest. Whether it is class credit or just becoming a more well-rounded person, all travelers need to learn from their travel experiences.

Good luck and safe travels.

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put an end to the Facebook fights and lunch room melodramas with a dose of common sense.

The solution is easy: people must realize no one can be completely understood by a single glance or through gossip. Students will be doing themselves a great favor by getting to know someone the old fashioned way: just talking to them.

Quick judgment, however, is only half of the problem. It seems that once a student is put into a stereotypical category, they have no problem acting to fit that stigma. Being given a reputation is never an excuse to act any differently. This is a great way to receive more negative attention and judgement.

The message is not the usual “everyone must get along,” it is that everyone is different and has the right to be.

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Dear Editor, There is too much drama in this school. I understand we’re teenagers and there will always be drama, but this is over the top. I don’t wish to make everyone look bad, but I see the most drama in this year’s sophomore class. Even the boys have drama problems. Girls in the class can be very catty and it’s usually over boys, which is stupid.

Girls in the class always say that guys are mean and they play the girls…not in this class. It’s actually the opposite. There’s no need for girls to flirt with twenty guys.

All I am saying is that high school is supposed to be fun; we can keep it that way by thinking before we flirt.

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Earthquakes rock Clintonville area Rumble... Rumble... The city of Clintonville was hit by earthquakes in the latter part of March.

The largest reported quake measured a 1.5 magnitude on the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) seismograph.

The city was hit again on March 27. Over 60 people called that night reporting loud noises and vibrations between 10:35 and 11:30 p.m.

“The majority of the callers were from the same vicinity as the previous week. However, there were more callers just to the west of that area,” City Administrator Lisa Kuss told the Waupaca County Post. “I immediately contacted the USGS to have them begin searching for any possible data.”

Earthquakes are very rare in the Midwest. The crust in the Midwest is very old and stable making earthquakes unlikely.

“In Wisconsin, we are very far from any active plate boundary,” UW-Oshkosh Professor of Geology William Mode said.

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“The closer the earthquake is to the surface, the stronger shaking people will feel,” Mode said. “The shaking decreases exponentially with distance from the quake.”

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Most of the earthquakes that were reported were barely enough to make the seismometer react, coming in at a mere 0.1 reading.

Along with the physical data from the seismometers, there was also audio proof of the small quakes that had recently shocked the city of Clintonville.

“It sounded like nothing so much as somebody whacking on a 55-gallon drum,” UW-Green Bay Geoscience Professor Steve

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Dutch told Fox 11 News. “But, I believe that it was too sharp and too distinct to be seismic activity deep in the Earth. I believe it came from somewhere closer to the surface.”

The audio is short and not very clear, but it is enough to prove that Clintonville has been hit by a series of small earthquakes very recently. This is the first time that something like this has happened in their small community.

Spain: From Madrid to Costa Brava The Royal Palace of Madrid (above) is located across the street from Hotel Principe Pio, where travelers stayed on their first night in Spain. Some of the travelers had the chance to take a tour of this marvelous building, which used to serve as the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family in Madrid.

After two failed attempts, travelers got to visit the Valley of the Fallen (below). Here lies the world’s largest cross, standing at an extraordinary 492 feet, as well as the Basilica. This monument was built in honor of all of those who died during the Spanish Civil War. About 40,000 soldiers are buried here.

The Spain travelers stopped for a group picture with this panoramic view of Segovia (above). The two buildings that stand out above the rest of the city are the Segovia Cathedral (left) and the Alcazar Castle (right).

During their stay in Santa Susanna, Costa Brava (above), travelers had the opportunity to visit the Meditteranean Sea, which was conveniently located right across the street from their hotel.

Although the water was cold, many took advantage of the warm, sunny weather and beautiful scenery.

A highlight of the trip was visiting a sword shop in Toledo (below), which is a city well-known for its extravagant swords. Travelers got to witness the making of one of these world famous swords as well as the opportunity to purchase their own.

The Aqueduct of Segovia (above) was built over 2,000 years ago by Romans who conquered the city. It is still standing and in excellent condition today, and travelers were lucky enough to get a great view right outside of their windows during their stay at the Eurostars Plaza Acueducto Hotel.

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What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“I have enjoyed playing sports and being involved in different activities.”

What subjects are you most interested in?

“I love math and history. They are my passions.”

What college do you want to attend and what will be your major?

“I will attend Concordia University and major in Secondary Education with an emphasis in math.”

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“Definitely extracurricular activities.

Sports have allowed me to make many close friends.”

What subjects are you most interested in?

“I like anatomy and medicine. They have always sparked my interest.”

What college do you want to attend and what will be your major?

“I plan on attending UW-Oshkosh for a semester, then I will transfer to a college that offers Air Force ROTC and major in biology.”

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Special Education teacher Michelle Gregor’s class has been preparing for their second year hosting a plant sale. The sale will be open to anyone at parent-teacher conferences on May 3.

“The students have done a lot of transplanting and different things to prepare,” Gregor said. “We all form an assembly line, somebody will get the soil, and then somebody else will take the transplanted pots and put them on the stations where they belong.”

Most of the plants and vegetables grown in the school greenhouse are organic, so organic soils and fertilizers are being used as well.

“Our class is mainly responsible for the vegetables. We only use organic soil and organic fertilizers for the seeds,” Gregor said.

“The seeds we use will grow the true parent back again, and last year a lot of people have said that the tomatoes we grew were delicious!”

Agriculture teacher Chuck Gallinger’s classes have also been helping grow the plants for the sale.

“It’s neat when we are in here with Mr. Gallinger’s class, the kids then have a lot of opportunities to work with the other kids too,” Gregor said. “They like the whole social aspect of it, but they realize it is hard work, too.”

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“I think the students enjoyed doing this.

We have a lot of good times in the greenhouse,” Gregor said.

When preparing, each of the kids have their favorite jobs to do. Special Education Student Wyatt Kutchenriter’s favorite job is being the “rain cloud,” which involves watering the plants on at a time.

“I like to work in the greenhouse,” Kutchenriter said. “It is fun.”

The money that is earned for the sale goes

back into purchasing more materials for the next year.

“The money helps keep our program part going,” Gregor said.

Planting and care-taking for the class does not stop there, as they will continue to tend to the gardens outside when they are finished in the greenhouse.

“When it gets closer to summer vacation, we will start going out into the gardens and they will plant the five raised garden beds out there,” Gregor said.

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1) Never waste materials. “To reuse and conserve materials we print on the back side of paper and create art out of things normally considered ‘junk’,” Chair of the Art Department Angela Breunig said. “Some of our work includes using old windows, soda cans, milk jugs and other recycled materials. We are also keeping an eye on to how much water we use, making sure we do not leave the water running when it is unnecessary.”

2) Turn off computers. “We have a computer program that automatically shuts off any computers left on after 7 p.m.,” AV Coordinator Adam Umbreit said. “We also work hard, when funding allows us, to purchase new equip-

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3) Help at home. “At home, we avoid buying beverages in plastic bottles because of the harmful chemicals that can leak into your drink,” music teacher Janet Breza said. “We also have a garden. I store the produce in reusable canning jars. This saves us from buying processed and fast foods.”

4) Stay away from styrofoam.

“Styrofoam never decomposes,” science teacher Pat Arndt said.

“Try to use cardboard or even a reusable container instead of styrofoam. Packing peanuts, take out containers and burger boxes just sit in the landfills and never biodegrade.”

5) Turn off the lights. “An easy thing for students to do is turn off or unplug electronics that are not being used,” literacy educator Jennifer Mattice said. “In my classroom, we leave one row of lights on instead of all of them and I turn off the lights when I leave the room.”

A single day attendance record is broken when over 40,000 people attend an Earth Day celebration at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo.

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The main aspect of this law was to reduce the frequency of forest fires which had ravaged much of the nation the previous year.

Misconception 1: The atmosphere is already filled up the max amount of carbon dioxide.

Truth: “No, not even remotely. It is not even saturated on the runaway greenhouse gas planet Venus, with its atmosphere made up of 92 percent carbon dioxide,” the authors of the Copenhagen Diagnosis stated.

Meaning: Adding more cardon dioxide will keep warming the Earth. In the future, carbon dioxide could warm the Earth with temperatures that the world is not used to.

Misconception 2: The climate is always changing, even without human interference.

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celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, a Climate Rally and concert was held in Washington D.C.

Truth: “Of course. But past climate changes are no cause for complacency,” the authors of the Copenhagen Diagnosis stated.

Meaning: It has been shown that both rapid and extreme climate change has happened before, and humans can easily trigger the effect.

Misconception 3: Solar activity or other natural processes explain global warming.

Truth: “No.The incoming solar radiation has been almost constant over the past 50 years, apart from the well-known, 11-year solar cycle. In fact, it has slightly decreased over this period,” the authors of the Copenhagen Diagnosis stated.

Meaning: Scientists state that natural cycles and processes are accounted for in climate models.

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As his reign over Red ‘n’ Green Music Reviews comes to a close, Caleb explores his favorite aspects of music, all of which conveniently begin with the letter “B.”

---------------------------------------------------------------1. Basement Shows - The pinnacle of live music as we know it.

Seriously, there is nothing better than a good band playing a rowdy, crowded basement show. Unlike larger venues, basements (or garages, etc.) provide the highest level of audience/performer intimacy possible and a chance to hear music as it practiced day to day.

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3. Backwoods Performances - Almost as cool as “Basement Shows,” experiencing a great acoustic performance in its natural habitat can be life-changing. Much different than sing-along campfire songs, “Backwoods Performances” compliment Mother Nature and, if executed well, are followed by long pauses perfect for introspective thought.

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While looking for a place to spend a relaxing evening with my date, a perfect solution came to mind -- a cafe.

And what cafe would be better than the famous New Moon Cafe located in downtown Oshkosh?

We walked in through the back door and were immediately blown away by a loud, obnoxious guitar solo and greeted with dirty looks by dozens of hipsters infesting all available tables and couches. The-less than-welcoming glance I received from the woman behind the counter also contributed to my discomfort.

I started to suggest we find another cafe, but realized that I could not hear my own voice over the music. I tried yelling, but it was no use. My date and I left to finish our conversation outside, and did not go back.

After a quick smart phone search of other cafes in the area, we came across Pilora’s Cafe; the name was simple and straight forward. Located just a few blocks from New Moon, we arrived quickly only to find the cute, little building empty and dark. I was disappointed, but promised I would soon return. And so, the following week, I did.

My first impression of Pilora’s? The decor is adorable.

The color scheme is a warm, inviting blend of orange, brown and yellow and the walls are decorated with Colombian coffee bags and classic cafe photos of coffee mugs and 50s models sipping coffee. Old photos and quotes on antique-looking paper are lacquered onto the tables, giving the cafe creative taste. My favorite part of the cafe is how the dining room is separated from the counter and kitchen. A half wall divides the two areas, but a sort of plant is placed inside of it, creating a make-shift wall while still maintaining an open atmosphere.

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‘The Hunger Games’ lives up to high expectations

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Like the popularity of “Harry Potter” and “Twilight,” “The Hunger Games” phenomenon has spread quickly across the country.

The book, first published in 2008, was written by American television writer and novelist, Suzanne Collins.

After the great success of the

book, filmmakers decided to make it into a movie. The movie was released on March 23 2012, and was one of the most anticipated films of the year.

When I went to see the movie, everything came to life before my eyes. All the characters and events were as I pictured them. The movie was so good, I did not even notice how long it was.

The story takes place in a dystopian future with superficial people, where the Capitol rules over the country of Panem. Every year they host The Hunger Games to restrain the twelve surrounding districts.

As part of tradition, the Capitol randomly selects one boy and girl to represent their district at the games. The twenty-four children then fight to the death until only one remains.

Katniss Everdeen, a bow and arrow hunter from district twelve, played by Jennifer Lawrence, volunteers herself to participate in the 74th games in place of her younger sister. Also chosen is

Peeta, played by Josh Hutcherson, who is the baker’s son. Together they embark on a trip to the Capitol to face off against the other district tributes.

Katniss is forced to engage with her drunken mentor, and wrestle with her feelings about Peeta.

Katniss and Peeta quickly discover that to survive the games they will need more than just fast feet and good aim. The victor’s family will be taken care of and his or her district will receive the additional food it so desperately needs to survive.

I read the book and watched the movie. I enjoyed both equally. I thought the book gave readers a better understanding of the characters rather than what they were represented as in the movie.

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April 30, 2012 Jon Krueger

With the season in full swing, the golf team has driven past conference teams with a 8-0 record. Berlin lost only one varsity golfer from last season and are once again lead by their number one golfer, senior Alex Hinz.

By returning four varsity players, Berlin’s experience can help them make a run at a conference title. Junior Drew Dretske is in charge of filling Austin Miller’s number three spot from last year.

“Alec Huggins has also stepped up from last year for us,” junior Michael Falk said. “Having a number five guy who can shoot in the low 40s has been a crucial part of our success.”

A conference championship is not the only task on the golfers minds.

“Our team goals include both winning conference and going to state,” Hinz said.

One key to the team’s success has been consistency. The top

Varsity’s Top

Experience gives team hope

Alex Hinz

Average score: 41 Best score: 37

Michael Falk

Photo: EDGE Photography

Senior Alex Hinz sets up to sink a put. Hinz has been a leader of Berlin’s squad for the last two years. His goal for this season is to make first team all-conference and make an appearance at state. four varsity members have been shooting around a 40.

“We have kept a very balanced team so far,” senior Brandon Hale said. “Everyone has been playing strong.”

Starting off 5-0 in the conference has given Berlin a mental boost over their opponents.

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However, there is still a tough road ahead.

“We need to focus on beating Xavier,” Hinz said. “If we beat Xavier in the regular season, we can take second in the conference tournament and still win conference.”

Berlin played Xavier at home

on April 24 and won 169-174.

Berlin was lead by Hale who shot a 39. On May 10, Berlin will travel to Xavier. This is a key match in determining Berlin’s play-off picture.

Berlin’s next match is tonight where they will try to continue their undefeated season.

Average score: 40.7 Best score: 38

Brandon Hale

Average score: 43.5 Best score: 39

Sportsbriefs Soccer team off to hot start Track members tying records, hoping for more

Junior Jenna Horn tied the school record for the triple jump during the Winneconne Triangular Meet on April 10. Overall, the girls placed second and the boys placed third. “We hope to continue to improve and find the right events for everyone,” Track Coach Matt Willett said. “We hope to be in the top half of conference and have many make it to state.”

Baseball looks to improve The baseball team started off the season with a record of 0-8.

While they have areas that need improving, some strategies are working. “We haven’t done a bad job of getting people on base,” Coach Bryant Bednarek said. “But, we have to be more productive at the plate to move them over and get them in.”

UW-La Crosse men’s track wins Esten Challenge The Phil Esten Challenge was held Friday, April 20, at the Roger Harring Stadium. UW-La Crosse’s men’s track and field finished with a final score of 222 points. UW-Oshkosh followed in second with a score of 170.5. A total of nine teams competed.

Five individuals from UW-La Crosse took first place.

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Jostun Pomplun

The girls soccer team is starting off on the right foot. They have a record of 6-0, all of which have been shutouts.

“We could not have started the season any better,” senior captain and forward Kelsey Gonyo said. “All the girls are working really hard in practice and in games.”

The team played in a tournament in Omro where they took first place after a shootout win against Winneconne.

With ten seniors on the roster, Berlin is one of the more experienced teams in the conference. They only lost one starter from last year and most of the team has been playing at the varsity level since they were freshmen. They also do not lack defensive power.

“Our defense is one of the strongest in the conference,” senior midfielder Maria Rhein said. “Our experienced defenders, including Megan Hess and Amaya Bruce-Allington, have given us a great deal of confidence.”

The goals the team hopes to achieve are very reachable after the strong start.

“The team’s big goal is to beat Xavier,” Gonyo said.

“We are also looking to stay at the top of the confer-

Photo: EDGE Photography Midfielder Maria Rhein takes a shot on goal in a game against Clintonville. ence.”

With the season far from over, the team has some things they would like to improve on for the second half of the season.

“Conditioning is definitely something we can always improve on,” Rhein said. “Eighty minutes is a long time, so being in shape is one of the most important aspects of soccer.”

Scoring has not been a problem, as they average more than three goals per game.

The team’s next game is tomorrow at home against Waupaca.

Greatest Games: 1985 Mets vs. Braves Slow start will Mets’ star player and manager for arguing a called third strike. by Jostun Pomplun “At three o’clock in the morning, there are no bad calls,” Tata said.

The Mets scored in the top of the next inning to take It was a rainy Fourth of July in Atlanta. It did not look like a day for baseball, but by that evening the New York a one-run lead. It was Atlanta’s turn to bat. The first two batters grounded out leaving the pitcher to hit. Pitchers Mets and Atlanta Braves took the field.

A rain delay pushed back the start time of the game, are usually the worst hitters on the team, so it looked and there was another after only the first few innings. like the Mets had this one in the bag.

The count quickly went to 0-2. On the next pitch, the The field was soaked and the ball could barely move in batter, Rick Camp, swung out of his shoes. He somethe outfield grass.

It was a sloppy game with the Mets leading 7-4 going how made contact and hit a game-tying home run. Of to the bottom of the eighth inning. Atlanta rallied to all the players, it was a pitcher to hit the most memotake an 8-7 lead before the Mets tied it in the ninth to go rable home run of the game.

Camp was so excited about his home run that he gave to extra innings. This is when the fun started.

The game stayed tied until the 13th inning when the up five runs to the Mets in the top of the next inning.

The Braves tried to rally again with two outs. They Mets hit a two-run homer to take the lead. The Braves answered with a two-run home run to tie the game yeta scored two runs and the tying run was at the plate.

Again it was Rick Camp. This time, however, Camp was again.

The game continued, and it was well past midnight. not so lucky and struck out to end the game.

The Mets went on to win 16-13 in 19 innings in a But, the game was still far from over.

In the 17th inning, umpire Terry Tata ejected the game that ended at four o’clock in the morning.

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Despite a 1-5 start to Berlin softball’s regular season, the team remains hopeful and hard working.

“Being 1-5 is a little deceiving,” Head Coach Nicholas Briski said.

“I feel we have played the top half of our conference early.”

Getting routine outs and defending bunts are key parts of the game Berlin is looking to improve. Mental errors have also had an impact on their games.

“We need to be mentally prepared to start games,” senior Captain Brianna Gunka said. “Softball

is mentally draining and it can be tough to pick yourself up after you make a mistake.”

The season has not been all negative, the players have shown flexibility in their positions, which allows the coaches to make defensive changes with ease.

“With the flexibility we have been exercising in the line-up, the team has been very open to these changes,” Briski said. “This has allowed us to try different options as a coaching staff.”

With softball being a mental sport, sometimes it does not take much to change the mentality of the team. Junior Maddie Koster’s inside-the-park home-run might have done just that.

“To me, that proved with some work we can start to win some games,” senior captain Megan Roehl said.

Berlin’s next game is tonight at home against Wautoma.