February 2020

VOLUME 52, ISSUE 6 222 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

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A BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OPEN FORUM SINCE 1924 Newsbriefs Kalynn Wilson

Tech and Engineering department introduces Skills USA

Reporter

Sophomore class fundraises for prom, graduation

Natalie Ceman Editor-in-Chief

The class of 2022 will be fundraising for their prom and graduation by hosting a flower bulb sale. The sale will begin on March 2 and end on April 6.

“The flowers will be ordered from the company Flower Power from Milwaukee,” sophomore fundraising adviser Lori Rademann said.

The fundraiser’s main focus is flower bulbs, but they are not the only item available.

“Besides flower bulbs, you can also order other flowers and seeds,” Rademann said.

While the company makes a profit for hosting the fundraiser, BHS gets a commission as well.

“We get 50% on every sale,” Rademann said.

Towards the beginning of April the orders will arrive from Flower Power.

“The orders will come to school, then I will give them to the students during a CIA on a Wednesday,” Rademann said.

With the flower bulb sale beginning soon, the class needs to sell a significant number of bulbs to reach their goal.

“The funds are for prom and graduation, as well as homecoming. Only 10 percent of the class has participated. We have made only half of the money so far,” Rademann said. “We have made a little over $2,000, and we need to get to $5,000.”

According to its website, Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, and this year, tech and engineering teacher Eric Willhite is bringing it to BHS. “Skills USA is basically a group of teachers and students trying to fill the training gap left in jobs,” Willhite said.

Meetings are held every two weeks during CIA in tech and engineering teacher Aidan Olkowski’s room with the goal to educate and expose students to vocational training and careers.

“We want to prepare students for future jobs and open up different opportunities for them,” Willhite said.

If there is one thing Willhite wants students to know, it is that there is much more to the club than engines and welding. The club focuses on a wide range of careers to suit its members, such as woodworking, automotives and cosmetology.

“We have a good mixture of students,” Willhite said. “A lot of them are in shop and computer classes.”

During the organized meetings, once a student board is chosen, the club will pick a

U.S. History Through Music is a new class, introduced to the curriculum by history teacher Andrew Sotter and band director Ben Ruetten.

“I introduced this class with the goal to have students look at American history by analyzing various artists and pieces of music,” Sotter said. “Students will gain a more rounded understanding of what was happening in the 1940s.”

Currently, the class is taught during second hour, and will run first hour next trimester.

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certain project to pursue. This project, according to Willhite, will likely bring in some form of profit.

One of the club’s members, freshman Alex Jordan saw the opportunities that it offers, and joined right away.

“Skills USA taught me how many possibilities having these

skills can give someone,” Jordan said. “Once I heard about the scholarships it offers, I knew I had to join.”

On the other hand, junior Sydney Radtke became involved in the club to help kickstart a future in the computer technology field.

“I’ve taken Advanced Digital

Media and Media Production in the past, and Mr. Olkowski invited me to join,” Radtke said.

Radtke also credits the club for teaching her teamwork and how to effectively work with a range of skill sets.

Willhite invites all students interested in joining to stop by their next meeting.

Flu spreads through Berlin schools Deacon Eberhardy

For first time U.S. History Through Music taught

Photo: L. Sonnentag Tech and engineering teachers Eric Willhite and Aiden Olkowski have brought Skills USA to the high school. Junior Braden Milne works on a lawnmower engine during Advaned Engine Tech for Skils USA.

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Flu swept through Berlin schools in late January and early February.

In an attempt to combat the spread of the flu, the school district has upped cleaning measures.

“For cleaning we use multiple strategies. We disinfect with a spray and wipe method, we use a disinfectant sprayer and we have also recently been using a UV light at night for disinfecting as well,” Director of Buildings and Grounds Josh Youngbauer said.

While custodians work to disinfect the schools, it can be difficult for them to make sure the schools stay clean.

“There are no real difficulties for disinfecting; however, once the area is disinfected and a student or staff member sneezes or doesn’t wash their hands and touches a surface, that area is reinfected. So it is a constant nightly battle to continue to disinfect,” Youngbauer said.

The flu is especially bad for

students to get sick with as they will likely miss multiple school days. “(Students can be sick for) 2-6 days with an average of 3-4,” District Nurse Terri Mauel said.

Clay Lamberton Elementary was hit praticularly hard by the flu, so much so that they even sent a letter to parents to inform them on the flu and what they are doing to prevent it.

The letter stated that “temperatures will be checked on students following absences,” and that “non-contact thermometers will be used when conducting classroom temperature screenings. These screenings will take place based on concentrations of reported student illness.”

The elementary school has been conducting classroom fever screenings and sending home any student with a temp of over 100F and students are to remain out of school until they are fever free without any fever reducers (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) for over 24 hours.

“Stay home if you have a fever.

The flu is very active and can be spread quickly when you have a fever,” Mauel said.

According to Student Services, 278 students were excused ill in January and February as of Feb 21.

The flu can be tested for, but there is not much to do about the flu if it is diagnosed.

“Sometimes, the medical provider orders an antiviral medication that can shorten the flu length. Otherwise, fluids and rest are most important for shortening the illness,” Mauel said.

Students are recommended to follow basic hygiene procedures to help stop the spread of the flu.

“WASH YOUR HANDS. Cough and/or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands. Get the flu vaccine,” Mauel said.

The flu has hit Wisconsin seemingly earlier than it did last year, though it is still too early to tell just how bad the flu will get.

The Center for Disease Con-

trol ranked Wisconsin in the high catagory for Influenzalike illness activity (based on numbers of hospital patients with flu-like symptoms) in late December and flu activity is yet to go back down to moderate levels.

Last year Wisconsin did not reach the high level of activity until early March and was quickly back down to moderate activity by the end of the month.

Flu By the Numbers

278 Excused Illnesses 3-4 days absent on average

3,300 confirmed flu cases this year in Wisconsin

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Opinion

Friday, February 28, 2020

The Red ‘n’ Green

Editorial

Berlin High School 222 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.2000

Preserve, respect school grounds It cost money to build our school, and money to maintain it each year, but taking even just small steps in showing respect to our building and keeping it clean is completely free.

The building we are in now was built in 1996, just 24 years ago. Although our building is still in impressive shape for its age in many areas, there is still room for improvement in certain aspects of how we treat our building.

Helping to keep the school clean can often be an afterthought for most students, but keeping in mind the hard work put into maintaining our school can go a long way.

Our school also has a full time janitorial staff that works countless hours to keep the building in good condition for us. To appreciate all their hard work, we all can pitch in to make their job a bit easier.

By working together as a

school and choosing to do the right thing for our school, we all can make huge strides in maintaining the condition of our building.

With taking steps to stop and prevent vandalism and taking care of trash or other messes around school, a little can go a long way in preserving the dignity, condition and longevity of our school for years to come.

Like most matters in life, although not everyone is part of the issue, each and every student can take measures to be part of the solution.

So, be the better person.

Pick up the piece of trash, or throw away the paper towels that did not quite make it to the garbage can. It is as easy as that.

We want our building to last for students to enjoy for years to come. With this goal in mind, as students, it is our responsibility to be the change we wish to see in our school.

Face Off: Is Wednesday ACT prep beneficial?

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N O Reporter Junior Helena Buttke

Reporter Junior Deacon Eberhardy

“I feel like I learn more tips and tricks to achieve a better score for the ACT because of the Wednesday CIAs.”

“Excessive ACT testing/prep tires students out, and they may try less on tests because of it.”

“It also puts it into perspective on how much time we actually have to take the test.”

“The ACT prep takes up more time than it needs and is just repeating the same few things that students already know.”

“It’s more productive since usually on Wednesday CIA students sit around in class talking to others or sitting on their phones.”

“Students would rather use their CIA time to study or work on homework to improve their grades.”

“It gives you something to do, and you can never do too much when it comes to studying and preparing for a big test.”

“Lots of students don’t plan on going to college and feel like this is a waste of time.”

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A Word with Dr. Cartwright It is said that a person never stops learning. Sometimes this takes place in a classroom, and other times it takes place through life experience.

Being a native Floridian, I have never had the opportunity to live in a place that had snow and the cold temperatures that accompany the white fluffy stuff. This year, I have learned a lot about cold temperatures and snow due to my move to Berlin.

And yes, a special “thank you” to Mr. Mork for teaching me what a snow drift was before I found out the hard way. To those students who were expecting more school closures due to my lack of experience with snow, I offer my sincerest apologies. The information that I used to keep school open came from a team of great teachers and advisers who continue to help me with this transition.

This year, I have had the opportunity to listen to both community members and student representatives from Berlin Area School District at every grade level.

There were new ideas

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Natalie Ceman natalie.ceman@berlin.k12. wi.us Carlie Streck carlie.streck@berlin.k12. wi.us

Business Manager: shared that included many points of pride about the Berlin Area School District as well as areas of opportunity for growth. On March 17 our BASD School Board will meet to review all of your feedback and use this to refresh the BASD Mission and Vision statements.

These statements will be used as the foundation for the new BASD Strategic Plan which will serve as the roadmap for the district’s future.

As we continue our school year, I want to thank all of the students who have connected with me and those who stopped to say hello and welcome me to BASD. If you ever need anything, please know that I, and the rest of your BASD family, are always here and ready to support you.

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Wiegel, Paskey chosen as February Students of the Month Helena Buttke

Reporter

Due to her involvement in musicals, forensics, Rube Goldberg and National Honors Society, senior Laura Wiegel has made her mark. Impacting many students and staff, Wiegel has been chosen as February’s female Student of the Month.

Wiegel’s involvement in extracurricular activities has made it easy for her to find life long best friend senior Gracie Brownlow. Wiegel and Brownlow met in eighth grade and the two have been inseparable since.

“She is one that has always worked hard.

She inspired me to better myself because I want to be equal to her,” Brownlow said.

“She has really helped me with studying and realizing the importance of school.”

Wiegel has especially influenced English teacher Amy Wenig. Wenig knows that Wiegel will succeed in furthering her education at UW-LaCrosse next fall, majoring in education. ”Laura is hands down one of the best writers I’ve ever had in class. She is a very gifted writer. She’s quiet in nature, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have something to say,” Wenig said. ”She has made me want to be a better teacher. She is so high achieving that I want to make sure I’m reaching students like Laura.”

Not only does Wiegel help her friends

Photo: Catrina’s Creations inside of school, but outside of Berlin at a once a year service group called Love Begins Here.

At Love Begins Here, high school students do service work at the homes of eldery people who may not be able to.

Service work includes washing windows, picking weeds, painting and other house hold chores. ”I think it’s great to be with so many of your peers and help people,” Wiegel said.

Within her final months at BHS, Wiegel continues to keep her humble, yet upbeat personality as she advances on to the next chapter of her life at UW-LaCrosse.

Known for his ability to crack a good joke and his profound passion for music, senior Joel Paskey has been chosen as February’s male Student of the Month.

With his strong interest in music, Paskey has made a true connection to band director Ben Ruetten. Their combined enthusiasm for music has led them to bond over different styles and types of music. ”He has a raw passion for what we do in the music department. His versatility as a musician is what’s going to be missed,” Ruetten said.

Paskey’s love for music will continue as he will attend either UW-Madison or Lawrence University to study music education. His dedication to music will lead him to achieve his goals as he continues his study.

Paskey has been involved in National Honors Society, Respect Club, and his favorite, jazz band. ”He’s a student that has been able to work on a lot of advanced material and to be able to have conversations about advanced subjects and materials. It’s refreshing because it’s not common. His versatility has made my life easier in a lot of ways with what he’s been involved in,” Ruetten said.

During the busy musical and past swim seasons, Paskey became close to

Photo: Heaven’s Touch senior Isaiah Taylor. Both sharing a common interest in music and swimming, the two became good friends. ”Joel is a good friend because there’s nothing you can’t talk to him about. He always keeps me laughing and is a big part of my life,” Taylor said.

Paskey reflects on the past four years of high school and prepares for his future in music.

“High school is allegedly supposed to be the best years of your life. It certainly is not going to be as good as it could be if you wear a mask. Be who you want to be in high school,” Paskey said.

Illustration and Design students create tape art murals Kalynn Wilson

Reporter

From drawing to painting, to sculpting, to creating music or poetry, art is shown in many different ways.

Students from first hour Illustration and Design used walls near the stairs going to the history and science hallways near Ms. Leahy’s room as a canvas to create images with only one type of material, tape.

“Mrs. Rademann saw a tape mural, so she thought it would be fun to do. She then presented it to us as our next project,” sophomore Heather McCormick said.

The students had full creative control over what the tape art would be, but there was one objective they had to follow.

“We had to create the life Berlin has despite the fact it’s a small community. We included different styles of clothing to depict Berlin’s differences,” senior Emily Ellison said.

Berlin has many different fac-

Photos: M. Ponto For five days, students created their own grocery store, including what people would find inside. To the left is Makenna Ponto, and Samantha Nigbor creating a customer. “I made the gumballs for a gumball machine. I created a dog, and a cashier with with a mullet who is stealing money,” Ponto said.

ets that could have been included in the mural.

The students included the small town businesses that make up the community.

“It was a grocery store to represent Berlin. We used cheese to represent how Wisconsin loves cheese,” senior Mackenna Ponto said.

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Using tape with its straight edge caused a few minor bumps in the road, but the class managed to find a way around it.

“When we started it was hard to figure out the curves, but then it was really easy media,” McCormick said.

The project became one co-

hesive mural. When one person worked on something one day, they had to go somewhere else the next day.

“I was worried we wouldn’t talk to each other, and the walls would look bare and absolutely horrible,” Ellison said.

Through the use of creativity and design, the class was able

to turn a blank white wall into a representation of Berlin life.

“It was mixture of creativity.

We were told to represent Berlin, but we used our imagination to create images and people,” Ponto said.

Having full creativity, students thought of many different ideas to contribute to the community of the mural.

“I helped make the bakery and the flower shop. I made some baked goods, the counter and sign for the flower shop. I also made a few of the cacti,” McCormick said.

The mural took awhile to finish, but as each person created an object, the walls quickly filled. For some, they enjoyed seeing the creation come together.

“All the business of it, the walls weren’t as bare as we worried about. Coming up with all the little knick knacks was fun,” Ellison said.

Rademann plans to leave the mural up for the forseeable future.

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In-Depth Series

Friday, February 28, 2020

A Red ‘n’ Green survey looks into

Employment at BHS

3 out of 5 students are currently employed this school year

exploring

EMPLOYMENT

37% of employed

students work customer service jobs.

75% of students say they work with another BHS student

Piper joins Air National Guard Isabelle Willett

27% of BHS students

say they work 40+ hours a week in the summertime

80% of students say they make above minimum wage

20% of employed stu-

dents rate their jobs an eight out of ten, with ten being the highest 57 students surveyed

Created by N. Ceman

Reporter

The booming sounds of battle are only possible with the proper training of the soldiers behind the weaponry. One of those faces is currently walking the BHS hallways.

Unconditional devotion to our country has prompted senior Sam Piper to sign a sixyear contract with the Air National Guard.

“It’s a subcategory of the Air Force between active duty and reserve,” Piper said.

His passion for the military stemmed from his older sister, Paulina Piper '17, who is currently serving as a member of the U.S. Navy.

“I’m a Navy Corpsman, which is basically a medic. Currently I’m stationed in San Diego, California at Marine boot camp and I tend to the recruits who get sick during their time here,” Paulina said.

Sam knew that he wanted to pursue his passion while still getting an education.

“I am enlisted, but I wasn’t ready to go into active duty like my sister yet, so I go to drill

Photo Submitted Senior Sam Piper stands in front of the Air Control Squadron at Camp Douglas in Chicago, Illinois. Piper is currently enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. camps once a month at Camp Douglas,” Sam said. “This way I can continue my schooling and get the benefits of the GI bill.”

For Sam's time and effort, he is paid for his days spent on base. This salary is also set to increase after he receives his high school diploma.

“I make $100 a month when I

go through training right now, and that’s the starting rate,” Sam said.

Sam is currently in battle management operations and after a year of training he plans to be a weapons director.

“I go to boot camp on June 9, and that’s when most of my training will begin,” Sam said.

BHS Songwriting Contest sponsored by the Wordsmiths of Berlin and the BHS music department

Students submit an original song of their own creation, either individually or with a partner.

Submitions must include: 1. Song lyrics 2. Recording of the song 3. Description of songwriting process

See the school website for guidelines.

Entries must be submitted to Mr. Reise or Mr. C.Willhite by Friday, March 13.

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Student employee benefits from Youth Apprenticeship Grace Hoffman

Reporter

From snow removal to working to protect students from illness, the Building and Grounds staff plays an integral role in the function of the school. The staff typically consists of full time adult employees, but junior Jacob Neubauer is an exception.

Neubauer is one of the three students that have been employed by Director of Buildings and Grounds Josh Youngbauer over the last three years. He is the first of these students to do the job through Youth Apprenticeship.

“It is a win win for both of us. I get help on different jobs, while Jacob gets experience as well as pay,” Youngbauer said.

Neubauer went through a formal interview process with an application and resume before getting the summer job, which has now continued into the school year. He works around his school schedule, working in the morning as well as in the afternoon.

“I decided to do it because I was looking for a job and it seemed like a good opportu-

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With Work Based Learning student, Senior Travis Servis

Photo: Submitted Junior Jacob Neubauer works as a part of the Building and Grounds staff. Neubauer has been working as part of the Youth Apprenticeship program in which students work towards earning a state certificate. “It benefits me by teaching me skills that I can use in the future.” Neubauer said, “And, I like that I can make money to support my hobbies.” that is related to a career path, requirements. nity,” Neubauer said.

“The Youth Apprenticeship they need to get 450 hours of The job is recorded though certificate is a state certificate. employment, be enrolled in Youth Apprenticeship, a pro- It indicates a student has good related classroom instruction gram that allows high school employment skills, and has and meet a checklist of skills,” students to work as an appren- mastered work skills in that DeRuyter said. tice to a local business, while area. This can go on their adult The program has 11 career continuing to take classes re- resume, college application, fields ranging from marketing lated to their field. scholarships and some hours to agriculture, with 12 current Youth Apprenticeship coordi- may go towards an adult ap- BHS students participating. nator Joni DeRuyter is respon- prenticeship,” DeRuyter said.

Students interested in this sible for seeking opportunities Interested students have opportunity can contact Jodi and helping students from BHS, many requirements to meet be- Becker or Joni DeRuyter at jdeas well as eight other schools, fore receiving their certificate. ruyter@cesa6.org. complete their apprenticeship “They need to have a job

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Reporter Deacon Eberhardy Where do you work?

Servis: "Currently, I work at Walmart. I plan to possibly get an industrial job for welding, so I can work out of a nice shop.

Also, pushing carts hurts my back."

Q: What’s the hardest part of Work Based Learning?

A: "The only part I dislike about it is always being on a computer."

Q: What’s your favorite part of Work Based Learning?

A: "There are a lot of things I hate, and a lot of things I like.

A few (lessons) they actually have nice videos to explain stuff, some of them they don’t.

It’s just annoying sometimes when they are talking so fast that you can’t really write down the notes, but then there are some that are nice and slow and actually put words on the screen."

Q: Are there actual lectures for Work Based Learning?

A: "You go to Powerschool Learning. There are all these different tabs, and there are a bunch of different lessons.

Some are easy, and some are just annoying to do."

Sophomores Marissa Kwidzinski & Kaylee Olson

Seniors Aidan Schilling & Jack Konen

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Place of Employment: Farmers & Merchants Bank Years working together: 1 Drawing & online shopping is their go to time waster.

“I like to work with Kaylee because we can talk about our day and have fun while working,” Kwidzinski said.

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Q: Do you think you learn a lot in Work Based Learning?

A: "Of course, you learn a lot about work-ethic and common sense."

Q: Is there anything you wish was different about Work Based Learning?

A: "I wish that it was actually properly lectured by a teacher.

I do better in that format."

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Friday, February 28, 2020

By the numbers: Spring play ‘Twelve Angry Men’

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students are in the cast of 'Twelve Angry Men'

8 Juror

has the most lines in the play

5 hours of practice a week

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‘P.S. I Still Love You’ may disappoint book fans Isabelle Willett Reporter The cheesy, unrealistic plot line of ‘‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,’’ a Netflix original, based off of best selling author Jenny Han’s novel was the perfect way to spend a Friday night in sweatpants.

The beloved book trilogy was turned into its first movie in 2018, and the sequel launched on Netflix on Feb. 12. Expectations were high, especially for readers who had invested their hearts in the characters after reading the book so many years prior.

The characters did not disappoint by stealing hearts the

second time around.

The love connection between old flames, Peter and Laura Jean, was still strong and swoon worthy. Fans once again got a dose of the strong sister relationship between Laura Jean, Kitty and Margo. These old relationships lead the way for the new ones that came into play in ‘‘P.S. I Still Love You." The first flaw was the actor change. In the first movie, movie goers saw a teaser at the end featuring character, John Ambros McClaren. They later recast his role to actor, Jordan Fisher, which left fans confused.

The plot did however follow along with the book, but it felt

Behind the Name What’s the meaning of your name?

Junior Vincent Evans Origin: Latin

Junior Chenoa Peterson Origin: Native American

“My parents wanted a Christian name. It was something my mom thought would be unique because you don’t hear Vincent that much,” Evans said.

Sophomore Genevieve Stemler Origin: French

Rating out of 5:

MESS ON THE DESK Featuring English Teacher Alexander Trinkner What is the weirdest thing on your desk?

“It means ‘White Dove.’ I like my name. My parents wanted me to have a more unique name. They talked about it for hours,” Peterson said.

Junior Lael Binder Origin: Hebrew

What is the grossest thing on your desk?

“I have a nail clipper and some used deodorant,” Trinkner said.

What is the least expensive thing on your desk?

“This piece of pottery that someone foundinthegirlslockerroom,”Trinkner said.

What is your favorite thing on your desk?

“It’s my great grandmother’s name, so people call me that,” Stemler said. Genevieve means ‘woman of the race’.”

Created by L. Sonnentag

“My mom wanted me to have a unique name. My name means ‘belonging to God’.

She got it from a baby book,” Binder said.

Text and photos by K. Wilson

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movie watching experience, the second movie in the series would not disappoint.

The question does still remain if the third book will be portrayed as a movie, but there was no teaser at the end of the second movie, which will keep fans guessing a bit longer.

“This little thing was the first thing a student gave me at my old school. The drivers ed teacher knocked it off my desk, and I super glued its head back on,” Trinkner said.

times a week the cast runs through the entire play

Source: junior Nick Chier and Director Alecia Starks

much less thought out than the first movie did. There was not a main problem like in the first movie, when Kitty sent out all of main character, Lara Jean’s, love letters. The second movie’s conflict was much less clear.

In the book, John Ambrose’s character was related to Stormi, a spunky nursing home resident where Laura Jean volunteered. This connection is what brought Laura Jean and John Ambrose together, so that was something major missing from the movie.

Overall, die hard fans would be disappointed with how much ‘‘P.S. I Still Love You’’ strayed from the book, but for teens looking for another easy

March 12 — International Fanny Pack Day March 13 — World Sleep Day March 14 — DriBBle to Work Day March 15 — NCAA MBB Selection Sunday March 16 — National No-Selfie Day March 17 — Teenaged (St.) Patrick is captured

by Irish pirates from his home in Great Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland (432) March 18 — National Forgive Mom and Dad Day March 19 — World Storytelling Day March 20 — Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day

March 21 — National Single Parent Day March 22 — Tuskegee Airmen Day March 23 — National Puppy Day March 24 — National Agriculture Day March 25 — World Waffle Day March 26 — Live Long and Prosper (Spock) Day March 27 — World Shoe Lace Day March 28 — Earth Hour 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM March 29 — National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 30 — International Folding Laundry Day March 31 — National Crayon Day

Every day matters.

“This mug my mom made for me when I got my first teaching job and it has my favorite song lyrics on it. She lives in New York so it is nice to have something she gave me,” Trinkner said. “And this sunflower I kept from a student’s memorial.”

Text and photos by G. Hoffman

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Artwork by Lael Binder

Hershey’s Chocolate crowned best boxed chocolates Carlie Streck Business Manager Valentine’s Day, February 14. It comes around every year, a day dedicated to love, affection and the best part of it all...chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.

Many things represent the day of love, whether it is candy conversation hearts, roses, dinner reservations or a card from a significant other, it is safe to say boxed chocolates will always come to mind.

Everyone has seen them, the little red and pink boxes that line the grocery store candy shelves every February, taking over the clearance aisle come March. Boxed chocolates are a V-Day staple.

This year the Red ‘n’ Green Staff decided to rate a variety of boxed chocolate brands in an attempt to crown the best box of chocolates.

All chocolates, purchased at Walmart, were sampled in a blind taste test by all 10 staff members.

Prices ranged from $3-$10 a box for the most expensive box in our testing.

The first contender was a classic: Russell Stover assorted chocolate mix wrapped in red celophane.

Across the board, the initial thoughts were that the chocolates were basic. The chocolate had a sweet taste, but was not anything to get overly excited about. Overall the chocolate had very neutral ratings. It was not bad, but it was not exactly great either.

Second up was Elmer Chocolate assorted chocolates, a brand not many are familiar with. Elmer Chocolate was our cheapest sample, at just $3.

With the mentality that more expensive does not always mean better quality, it was important that the chocolates sampled came from different price points. Yet with these chocolates it was evident as

soon as the first bite was taken they were the cheapest.

These chocolates had a very odd cardboard taste from the start, they did not even taste like chocolate and over half of the chocolates in the box were orange and strawberry creme filled ones.

The chocolates did not impress whatsoever with their “cardboardy” taste. Several staff members even spit out the Elmer’s, causing it to be ranked an average of 1.5/5.

The third and overall best competitor in our Valentine’s Day chocolate taste testing was Hershey’s Pot of Gold Premium Collection.

The Hershey’s brand boxed chocolates had a very rich taste along with a variety of types of chocolates. It seemed like there was a type of chocolate for everyone in the mix. From caramel, to truffle to nuts, every chocolate was different and each one had a pleasant taste.

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The last of the four brands that were sampled was Lindt Lindor classic assortment truffles, yet another brand many are familiar with.

Although the Lindor truffles are not exactly boxed chocolates, as they are each individually wrapped, they made the cut for having cute packaging. The truffles came in a nice heart shaped bag instead of their usual rectangular packaging, which was a nice touch for Valentine’s Day. Overall the truffles were a hit with their smooth and sweet taste, but it was agreed that they were not anything special as they are available year round.

It was unanimous the winner was Hershey’s Pot of Gold Premium Collection. These chocolates outweighed all other competitors in taste, packaging and variety.

On the hunt for next year’s Valentine’s Day chocolates for a signifi-

cant other? Hershey’s Pot of Gold Premium Collection will be a guaranteed shot to their heart and their sweet tooth.

Overall Ratings:

Russell Stover assorted chocolate mix: Elmer Chocolate assorted chocolates: Hershey’s Pot of Gold Premium Collection: Lindt Lindor classic assortment:

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Sports

Friday, February 28, 2020

Sportsbriefs

Joey Femali

Reporter

Campbellsport looks to leave ECC

The WIAA has started its annual hearings for teams trying to gain athletic relief from their conference. Campbellsport has inquired about this and has been granted the ability to leave the East Central Conference by an 11-0 vote by the board of directors on February 12. They will look to join the Flyway Conference.

“The conference realignment process is brand new this year. Football conference relief will happen on even years alongside other sports realignment,” WIAA Assistant Director Stephanie Hausner said.

This means Berlin will be part of a seven-team conference in the 2021-2022 season. Although, the conference will try to find an eighth team, in fear more teams will begin applying to leave and possibly disband the ECC. “We currently are playing this situation as it comes out.

With Campbellsport leaving we believe that Winneconne will look to apply to leave and join a bigger conference,” Athletic Director Joe Brandl said.

BHS hires new baseball coach

Baseball has found themselves a new head coach after a long search process as former head coach Cole Boge stepped down after a 1-24 season. He left Berlin with an all time record of 1260.

Mike Webb will step into the new head coaching job in the high school. Although he is the new high school head coach he is not a new coach in Berlin. Webb coached the Berlin Red Legs Legion team for 13 years and won seven league titles since coaching the Berlin Red Legs.

“I started coaching 13 years ago because it looked like the legion team would be coming to an end. Now it’s just become the same story, but for high school ball,” Webb said. “I don’t feel like it’s fair to end a program for the boys who want to play. That’s why I interviewed. It’s for the boys who want to enjoy the sport.”

Dance “My favorite performance was Leah’s dance because it was fun and challenging. It looked really cool,” senior Karisa Wiese said.

Senior wrestlers win conference titles Lily Sonnentag

Reporter

The varsity wrestling team competed at their conference meet held in Campbellsport on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Seniors CJ Kurczek, Preston Morgan and Brady Wagner earned conference titles in their individual weight classes. The team placed fifth overall.

“Our team placed fifth out of seven teams, but our team’s score was 143 points and the second place team had 153.5 points, so there was a small gap between the fifth and the second place teams,” Morgan said. “We just needed to win a few more matches.”

For senior Brady Wagner, being a conference champ did not come easy. Moving up a weight class meant working hard at practice.

“I try to work harder and have fun with it,” Wagner said. “Preston always works with me and he’s a really good practice partner, so I owe a lot of this to him.”

What winning a conference title meant for Kurczek was a feeling of accomplishment.

“This meant for me that I have it in me to accomplish my goals.

I just need to stay on track and keep working,” Kurczek said.

Photo Submitted Seniors CJ Kurczek, Preston Morgan and Brady Wagner win conference titles at the ECC meet in Campbellsport on Saturday, Feb. 8. Kurczek and Morgan are repeating conference champs from last year.

After conference, regionals took place the following weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 15, the team competed at North Fond Du Lac for their regional meet.

According to Wagner, preparing for regionals was no different than any other meet.

“I was just practicing like any other week,” Wagner said.

Now, deep into the season,

some are beginning to reach their goals.

“My goals for this season were first to a win conference title and I did that. To be a four time regional champ and I did that. Then to be a sectional champ,” Morgan said.

“Finally to be on the top of the podium at state.”

All placing first in their weight classes at regionals, Kurczek, Mor-

gan and Wagner prepared for sectionals.

On Feb. 22 Lomira hosted sectionals where Kurczek, Morgan and Wagner all placed high enough to move on to state. Kurczek was hoping to place first and he did, while Morgan and Wagner both took second.

The three of them will compete at state this weekend in Madison.

Bartol, Moriarty to play in All-Star game Carlie Streck Business Manager Seniors Ryan Bartol and Alec Moriarty were chosen on Feb. 6 to represent Berlin High School in the Wisconsin All-Star football game, as a part of the North team in the Small Division.

The game will take place on Saturday, July 18 at the UW-Oshkosh Titan Stadium.

Selected by All-Star coaches after watching and studying film, the boys will now raise at least $750 for the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the charity the game is played for.

At practice Bartol and Moriarty will learn a new playbook in just one short week in comparison to the playbook they have used the last four years.

Photos Submitted “I’m not sure how that’s going Over the course of senior Ryan Bartol’s football to pan out. I’m sure it won’t be too Senior Alec Moriarty has led the team over the career, he has had over 748 receiving yards complex because we’ll still have past four years with his record setting 4,063 along with 12 career touchdowns in his 18 vara week to learn it, but it’ll still be rushing yards and 55 touchdowns. sity games as an Indian. tough,” Bartol said.

Although Head Coach Joe Stell- and speed, but what makes them “To be in the All-Star game you of their football careers. macher does not have a say in what truly special on the football field is need to work hard throughout your “I always tell our guys, ‘If your best seniors go onto represent BHS as their moxie and football I.Q.,” Stellm- high school career to have a good players are not your hardest workAll-Stars, he says that Bartol and acher said. chance at being good enough for ers, the team will never achieve its Moriarty were chosen because of In order to advance to play as coaches to notice you,” Moriarty highest potential.’ Bart and Mort, their talents, as well as their charac- an All-Star, athletes must excel at said. along with a few other seniors, were ter on the field. their position and stand out to the Their hard work has been evi- always our best practice players," “Both guys have very good size coaches. dent to Stellmacher since the start Stellmacher said.

season highlights Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

“Beating KML because a Berlin girls team has never beaten them before,” senior Olivia Bartol said.

“My first points were off of a buzzer beater against KML,” freshman Jackson Bartol said.

Boys swim “The dive team came this year and Mr. Brandl was able to pay for us to get into Ripon College to practice,” senior Cameron Peterson said.

Wrestling “I had a big win against Campbellsport at the conference tournament,” sophomore Chase Kurczek said.

Text and photos by H. Buttke