May 2015

A BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OPEN FORUM SINCE 1924

The

Red‘n’Green

222 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923

VOLUME 47, ISSUE 9

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015

Butterfly Effect expands by

Tyler Ostrowski

While the overall concept of the Butterfly Effect is to affect life on the other side of the planet, it is making itself useful here in Berlin first.

To spread awareness of the Butterfly Effect at BHS, teachers were each given $50 to start a project that would help others.

Guidance counselor Ann Ragus said it is remarkable that students are taking it upon themselves to improve conditions in the community.

There has been a tremendous amount of support for all of BHS’s Butterfly Effect projects.

“There was a total of 23 projects submitted by first hour teachers,” Ragus said. “They were all funded, either by clubs or from the community.”

Spanish teacher Jairo Granados’s class used the $50 to sponsor the education of a student in the Dominican Republic.

“My students set out to provide a sponsorship for a five-yearold, which would cost $38 per month,” Granados said. “To raise the money, I ordered chocolate bars, which the students sold. We raised $270, which pays for one year of sponsorship.”

Not only have teachers been motivated to pass on kindness,

Photo Submitted Spanish teacher Jairo Granados’s class took their Butterfly Effect grant beyond the original $50. They sold candybars to raise enough money to sponsor the education of a child in the Dominican Republic. The student on the far right holds the República Dominicana flag. but students have, too.

“Just by word of mouth, we had over a hundred people stop by,” junior Elizabeth Krueger said.

Krueger set up a brat fry Saturday, May 16 to raise awareness for the Butterfly Effect. In addition to brats, the exhibition featured door prizes and music provided by WVBO, The Bug. “It wasn’t so much about getting peoples’ money out of their pockets,” Krueger said. “It was about getting them to take the initiative to help others.”

Overall, the Butterfly Effect has

been regarded as a success.

“The school district up in Neenah heard of our efforts,” Ragus said. “They want to do just like we’ve done.”

Many participants have said that they could do much more.

“We would like to be able to continue sponsoring this child,” Granados said. “Even if it has to be done through Spanish Club next year.”

Krueger would also like to see efforts continue.

“I had fun setting up and running the booth on Saturday,”

Krueger said. “What made it even better was the fact that it was all for the happiness of others.”

Follow the effect at...

#bhsbutterflyeffect

14th annual CHN 5K supports local families battling cancer by

Natalie Speers

Members of the Berlin community and the surrounding areas came together to for the fourteenth annual CHN 5K run/walk, held at the Berlin Memorial Hospital on May 16.

The 5K began in 2003 to benefit Helping Hands for Cancer (created in 2002) to support Kayla Smith, an 11-year-old girl who was battling leukemia. Since then, the run/walk has become an event that benefits area families who struggle with a cancer diagnosis.

“100% of the proceeds raised from the 5K go to the Berlin Area Health Foundation’s cancer fund,” CHN Community Relations Manager, Heather Steffen said. “People who are diagnosed with cancer can apply for money from this fund to help them out.”

Participants in the 5K come for a variety of reasons, some of which are to honor loved ones they have lost to cancer or to support those living with cancer.

Photo: N. Speers Community members get a running start at the CHN 5K run/walk to support local famlies with cancer.

“I’ve been doing the 5K with my family for 14 years,” senior Allison Hempel said. “I do it for my grandpa and other family members with cancer.”

For others, like Bruce Grossman from Redgranite, the 5K is a chance to partcipate in the community and

get in shape.

“The run/walk is a good cause, plus I can see old friends and see how in shape I am,” Grossman said.

Because of the generous funding from Helping Hands for Cancer and its assistance to families dealing with cancer, more and more people come

to participate in the 5k year after year.

“There are so many inspiring stories of people who have been helped by the money raised from this event,” Steffen said. “We see many of these people come each year to honor and memorialize their loved ones.”

in This

Issue

• The Game of Life • Soundwave upcoming performance • Do you know golf?

Newsbriefs Arrive Alive Tour comes to BHS Students and staff were dismissed from classes throughout the day to attend an outdoor presentation for the Arrive Alive Tour campaign.

For this event, students were invited to get in a car and take part in a simulation that re-enacted what it feels like to text and drive or to drink and drive.

The mission of Arrive Alive is to educate as many people as possible on the dangers of texting while driving and of drunk driving. Since the organization began, they have brought the Arrive Alive Tour to thousands of campuses and communities nationwide.

Patrick DeGrasse, founder of Arrive Alive, believes that it is important to educate the nation’s younger generation.

“You think it won’t ever happen to you,” DeGrasse said. “But, thousands of other students have thought that before and then their lives were changed forever, irreparably. For every alcohol-related accident, there are four texting-related accidents. In this tech savvy world, it’s important to spread awareness.”

Plant sale meets goal Science teacher Patrick Arndt and special education teacher Michelle Gregor’s Horticulture class hosted a plant sale for the public on May 7, 8 and 14. In addtion to these days, community members were able to place orders and arrange for special times to pick up plants.

“We sell Heirloom vegetable plants,” Gregor said. “The kind of great tasting plants your grandparents and great grandparents would have planted.”

As of May 15, the total number of plants sold this year equaled the same amount from last year.

“Money earned through the sale goes back into buying seeds for planting and our seed rack,” Gregor said.

“The rest of the funds also goes into our ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ fund and is used throughout the year for events such as the Polar Plunge, The Butterfly Effect and other things to help give back.”

2 News Students drive tractors to school

3

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

by

Brittney Meyer

Students had a unique experience May 15 witnessing their peers drive tractors to school.

“We decided to host this event because it is a fun way to show the agricultural impact our small town has,” FFA advisor Kimberly Dehn said. It also gives students the ability to showcase tractors that may have rich family history.”

FFA provided students a chance to step out of their comfort zones and have a fun event at the end of the school year.

“It gave them an opportunity to do something they enjoy and a chance to show pride in something that is very important to our community,” Dehn said.

Although this was the first time Dehn had organized this event, BHS has hosted a Drive Your Tractor to School Day event before.

Students who participated in this day said they were pleased that Dehn took the time to make this day happen.

“I enjoyed this occasion,” senior Jordan Cassidy said. “I have a short time until I am done with school, and I felt like doing something out of the ordinary.”

It was not just the students who got the chance to participate, but

students who watched the tractors pull in who enjoyed this event.

“I enjoyed seeing all of the big tractors,” sophomore Jesse Viars said. “It gives an opportunity for farmers to express themselves and their love for farming.”

Some students whose families may not own a tractor or who may not have had the time to drive their tractor to school, wish that they could have had the opportunity to participate in this event.

“I wish I could have participated in this because I would like to show off my big tractor if I owned one,” Viars said.

Students did have to meet requirements to participate.

“Students were required to fill out a permission slip, and have their driver’s license or their tractor safety certification,” Dehn said.

Some students who drove to school may have also had rules to follow from their families. For Cassidy, his parents were very encouraging.

“My parents were totally supportive of me doing this,” Cassidy said. “They also thought it was a really cool and fun idea.”

The FFA group is planning to host the tractor drive-in again next year.

“We will definitely do this event again next year with the hopes of more participation,” Dehn said.

Photo: B. Meyer Berlin FFA gave students a chance to drive their tractors to school on Friday, May 15. Students arrived early on Friday morning and parked their tractors in the church parking lot for the day. While most of the tractors brought to school were either John Deers or Internationals, senior Jordan Cassidy brought his bright blue Ford 7700, which first came out around the 1980’s, pictured bottom left.

Photo: B. Meyer

Human Spirit class assists school board, learns from past decades by

Lindsey Vang

Volunteers of the Human Spirit class took on the task to interview the past graduates of each previous decade.

“The school board members asked the class if we were willing to put a video together with interviews of past graduates from each decade, starting from the 1930’s,” Human Spirit teacher Gary Knoke said.

The interviews were done by Knoke and 11 other student volunteers from the class.

“The students asked around six or seven questions, but in the video you will only hear their voices and not see their faces,” Knoke said.

Junior Alyssa Rohde, a student volunteer interviewer, took great interest in the project.

“I wanted to help because I was interested in the history of our town,” Rohde said.

With the interviewing process there were few challenges.

“There was really no special approach on the interview subject,” Knoke said. “We approached people we knew. Some were willing to do the interview while others declined, and it was difficult to get someone from the 30’s.”

AV coordinator Adam Umbreit was also a contributor in creating the video.

“Mr. Umbreit did all the recording,” Knoke said. “He made himself available whenever the interviewee’s were available.”

The video was shown continuously throughout the Middle School open house.

“The video was around an hour long and played on May 23,” Knoke said.

Rohde found she learned more from the interviews than expected.

“I got to know about Berlin’s past and saw the differences of time periods,” Rohde said.

“There have been obvious technology advances, but also differences in discipline. I realized how lucky we are.”

Fast Facts - Two people from each decade were interviewed, 18 in total - 11 student volunteers -Eldest graduate to be interviewd was a 95-year-old male who graduated with the class of 1938 -Video was shown at the Middle School open house on May 23

Voices From the Past

Coffee shop to open in BHS by

Melanie Haedt

After a lot of buzz around BHS about a coffee shop opening, special education teacher Nicole LeDioyt has confirmed that she and her students will open a coffee shop, School Grounds, next year.

“My goal is to be open right away, but sometimes it is hard to get a business going, so we will try our hardest to get it open as soon as possible,” LeDioyt said.

School Grounds will partner with Black Waters Coffee in Beaver Dam. Twenty-two of LeDioyt’s students visited Black Waters Coffee to see the way a coffee shop works.

“Students were able to see the ins and outs of the business. We were able to watch coffee being roasted, see their marketing ideas and even sample the delicious coffee and non-coffee drinks,” LeDioyt said.

LeDioyt’s right-hand business partner is paraprofessional Nancy

Zuhlke.

“I will learn every aspect of the coffee shop and then teach the students,” Zuhlke said. “Learning and teaching is our goal.”

To start off, the coffee shop will be open the first two hours of the day and delivery will be available to teachers and students. Teachers do have the right to deny coffee and delivery in their classrooms.

“Mrs. Tuinstra-Blunck and I are working together to make the school store and coffee shop the best they can be,” LeDioyt said.

“Both my students and Mrs. Tuinstra-Blunck’s will work in the shop.”

School Grounds will offer gift cards and also punch cards to receive discounts. LeDioyt’s goal is that the profit will eventually go toward scholarships.

“I just know the school will support this and I am excited to get it together this summer,” Zuhlke said.

“I remember visiting my brother at the University of Michigan and hearing this victory song,” graduate of 1954 Ann Dehn said. “I was so impressed that with the help of my band director I created the words to this victory song and now it’s the song we use today.”

“I remember a lot more high school teachers than college professors or law professors, so I think that tells you something about the impression those teachers made,” graduate of 1993 Tom McCarthy said.

“Berlin is fortunate to have a lot of great teachers here.”

Berlin High School 222 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923 920.361.2000 redandgreen@berlin. k12.wi.us The Red ‘n’ Green is printed monthly by Berlin High School and circulated free to students.

The purpose of the Red ‘n’ Green is to be an open public forum for our staff, students and readers. We want to create close ties between the administration, faculty, students and the Berlin community. We will give readers the opportunity to voice opinions. The Red ‘n’ Green will accept only signed letters to the editor, although names will be withheld upon request. We reserve the right to return letters for corrections before publishing. The staff will not print any material that is libelous, obscene or malicious.

Editorials are unsigned as they reflect the majority opinion of the staff. Editorial topics will be covered in a fair manner. However, controversial topics will be covered.

Subscriptions are available.

Please contact the business manager at the above email address or phone number.

Kindness needs to continue expanding at BHS There is a storm of caring sweeping through BHS, brought upon by one man from North Carolina and a simple notion: a single act of kindness can make a world of difference.

The Butterfly Effect is creating a buzz in BHS students, who are actively looking for ways to support causes that they believe in.

There have been donations of school supplies, mental health support grants and an effort to help homeless teens get clothes.

There has even been a fundraising effort created by BHS students in South America.

What this means is that we are making a difference, here from our modest town in rural Wisconsin to across the globe in the Peruvian mountains.

Let us strive to go further.

Now that we have traveled south and brought happiness with us, we should spread nationally.

All it would take is some helping hands here at home. See what local opportunities are available.

If we make a change for the better here in Berlin, eventually we could be making a difference worldwide.

In three years, we could be in Milwaukee organizing clean-up crews for city streets.

In another two, we could be a coast-to-coast force for good, cleaning up debris, protesting animal hoarding and petitioning for less corporate lobbying.

Imagine all the change we could bring if we all had each others’ backs and cared for everyone like we care for ourselves.

When we have the option to join a group that promotes the well-being of others, it is highly suggested that we do so.

If students are unable to give their time, the greatest alternative is to donate to a cause.

One such cause is recent tornado outbreaks in Oklahoma. With a lot of clean-up to do, donations to the Red Cross can contribute to the efforts.

One person can make a difference at home and in the world.

Editor-in-Chief: Alyssa Thiel

Business Manager: Tyler Ostrowski

Reporters:

Emily Beltran Taylor Greening Melanie Haedt Sierra Klawitter Brittney Meyer Bria Osterberg Emily Schmidt Natalie Speers Hannah Trochinski Lindsey Vang Kiersten Williams

Shannon Kuehmichel

Created by Brittney Meyer

Mel’s Memoir: My last day of high school by

Photo: S. Klawitter

Advisor: Photo: M. Haedt Coffee shop owner Nicole LeDioyt and her student employees wear uniforms created by students in technology education teacher Joel Johansen’s Graphic Communications class.

Editorial

The Red ‘n’ Green

“I was involved with Madrigals. My freshmen year was actually the first year it started, and I was involved with Latin Club, Future Teachers of America and chorus,” graduate of 1965 Bonnie Hermanson said.

Opinion

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Confessions of a l l e geek w e r a F

by

Hannah Trochinski

This is hard for me to do. I do not want to admit this quite yet, but fellow seniors, the day that we have spent the past 13 years working for is a mere three days away. And what do we get for it? A piece of paper and a handshake.

While that may be what it seems like on the outside, we really received a lot more. Now, the rest of this is going to be uncharacteristically cheesy.

School is a literal learning experience where we do not just learn book smarts. We actually learn life skills.

During the time students spend at school, they learn about social interactions, such as how to make friends, how to communitcate with different types of people and most importantly, how to deal with people who do not get along.

Going into high school, I looked to Hollywood to give me an idea of what it would be like. I came in my freshman year thinking that the seniors would be super stylish and smoking in the bathroom, that the nerds would

end up eating lunch in the bathroom after they just got their head dunked in the toilet and that the appropriate way to communicate was through song.

Needless to say, that was not what high school was like.

I found that mostly everyone was ready to help, especially on the first day when I ended up late because I did not know where my next class was.

Of course, there were the upperclassmen who I had to watch leave. There will be underclassmen to whom I will be doing the same, but there are also my fellow classmates whom I will be leaving with, many of whom I will probably never see again.

Well, I guess the point to this is do not spend so much time worrying about leaving, because before you know it, you are a senior on your last day saying goodbye to all of your friends and you will not even recognize the person you were as a freshman.

So, thank the people who helped you and the friends you made. They changed you, more than you know.

Melanie Haedt

Today is the last day that seniors will walk the halls of BHS. These are the halls, classrooms and teachers that helped build us and lead us to where we are today. In these classrooms we learned what we are interested in and have made pathways to our futures.

It seems like just yesterday we were memorizing poems for Poetry Live, packing for sixth grade camp and picking out fancy outfits for eighth grade graduation. Now, here we are getting ready to put on our caps and gowns and leave BHS. The past four years of high school have introduced us to many things like responsibility and adulthood.

While we matured, we also had great times like Homecoming, Winterfest and Prom. These are events that do not happen in college or the real world, and should be thoroughly enjoyed in these four years.

A hard thought to grasp is that in four months I will be in my first month of college and a year from now I will have finished my first year of college. It is crazy how much things change in one year.

Graduation is extremely bittersweet. We will no longer be able to see our childhood friends every day and be able to study two hours for tests (soon it will be more like two weeks of studying for tests). At the same time, it will be so exciting to experience life out of high school. To think that there is actually life beyond high school, I cannot wait to see where it takes the

Photo: E. Schmidt class of 2015.

One of the things that makes me so sad about leaving BHS is leaving the wonderful staff and teachers. So many have helped guide me to where I am today. Some have even taught me life lessons, especially Mrs. Roubidoux by teaching me how to knit. The teachers do not get enough appreciation and I would like to genuinely thank all of them for teaching and inspiring me.

High school is a great time in life, but it will not be the best time of our lives. There is so much ahead such as college, marriage, the start of families, careers, buying a house and much more that we have to look forward to.

This Saturday, the senior class will be together for the last time ever, which is a mind-blowing thought. Some of us will go off to a four-year university, some to a two-year technical college, a few to the military and others to the work force. Wherever life takes us, a little piece of us will always belong to BHS. Best wishes class of 2015.

Feature Student of the

Month

Photo Submitted

Melanie Haedt

What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“I have enjoyed being on the swim team, Red ‘n’ Green and participating in dress up days.”

What subjects are you most interested in?

“I am most interested in science, English and art.”

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

“I will be attending Bellin College for radiologic sciences.”

Tips for high school students:

“Stay true to yourself because at the end of the day, your happiness is what matters.”

Photo Submitted

Bryce Dretske

What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“I have enjoyed being involved in sports.”

What subjects are you most interested in?

“I am most interested in math and science.”

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

“I will be attending Viterbo for premedicine.”

Tips for high school students:

“Get involved with the school and go support the sports teams.”

5

4

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Seniors of the Red ‘n’ Green...

Farewell

New Boys and Girls Club offers programs to entire community by

Alyssa Thiel

Construction of the new Boys and Girls club is near completion, after almost a year.

“The building itself is complete, but the parking lot, grass, playground and signage will be going in over the next few weeks and months,” Branch Director Jason Presto said.

The club will be open on June 8, the first Monday of summer vacation. Staff members look forward to the grand opening.

“It will be a welcome time, but also a busy one,” Presto said. “We, as a staff, have a lot to accomplish in a short time.”

The new facility has many new features that were not included in the previous one, such as an art room, computer labs and a Teen Center.

“We are the first club to offer a art room for the kids,” Program Director Lynn Potratz said.

New programs will be offered to kids. Some programs are welcome

to everyone, while others are targeted to a specific age group.

One of the programs that is offered for everyone is gardening.

“Kids can come learn about plants, how they grow and best of all how to make them into a delicious treat!” Potratz said.

A program offered just for middle school kids, called Torch Club, can help teach kids decision making skills.

“Kids get to decide what events we should host and what kind of fundraising we should do,” Potratz said. “They’ll become involved in the community and help the club!”

There will also be a club aimed at just high school students.

“Keystone Club will be helping with dances, fundraising and community involvement,” Potratz said.

“Not only is it fun, but it looks great on a college application.”

Senior Stacie Klika is looking forward to beginning work at the new facility for the summer.

“I’m really looking forward to working with the kids this summer,” Klika said. “And getting them involved in lots of fun things!”

Features included in the new Boys and Girls Club - Playstation 4s - Xbox Ones - Ipads - Wifi throughout - Flatscreen TVs - Cable and Netflix - Screen projector

Melanie Haedt

- Pool tables - Air hockey tables - Foosball table - Carpetball tables - Football/soccer field - Baseball field - Garden

Photo Submitted

“My favorite part has been talking to so many new people and sharing news with BHS in our own newspaper.”

Hannah Trochinski

Photo Submitted

“I have learned that nothing is ever done, you can always improve.”

Photo: A. Thiel The new tri-county Boys and Girls Club, which is on the corner of Washington and Broadway, is in the final stages of its construction and is set to open to the public on June 8.

Lindsey Vang

Homelessness video to provide awareness by

Kiersten Williams

As kindness has been spreading throughout BHS, seniors Corey Viars and Kayla Klapper have continued the trend, creating a video to raise awareness about the homeless.

“The video was to create awareness for the homeless and really show the raw side of their stories,” Klapper said.

Their video not only brings the issue of homelessness to the surface, but it also shows people what life is like for many around them.

“It is not just about one particular person, it is about everyone around us,” Viars said. “It is about people from Madison, Chicago, Milwaukee. Even those in the surrounding communities.”

Making a video with such an important message can take a lot of hard work, but for Viars, it is what he loves to do.

“I loved making the video,” Viars said. “It provided me with a good perspective and it was good to see how other people live.”

As a film producer, Viars wanted to make an impact with what

he loves to do.

“I want to make videos that have real meaning to them,” Viars said. “This video was something that is very important to me and can affect others.”

Klapper also gained perspective and insight on the issue.

“We were trying to make the video show that there is so much more to life than what people see,” Klapper said.

As Klapper and Viars were making the video, they had the opportunity to meet some people that are homeless.

“I prayed, sang, ate and shared stories with some of the homeless,” Klapper said. “Even the smallest conversations I had with them impacted my life so much.”

Visiting the homeless helped Klapper realize that there is more to life.

“They really touched my heart and made me have a new outlook on life,” Klapper said. “The whole experience was amazing!

It was a great way to see a new part of society.”

If one wishes to watch the video, Viars will have the video on a website.

“It will be on calibratedproduction.net,” Viars said.

Photo: K. Williams

What defines a child as homeless: 1) Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons 2) Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camp grounds

“I will miss the people I have been able to learn more about, but I will not miss the deadlines...”

Sierra Klawitter

Photo Submitted

5) Awaiting foster-care placement 6) Living in a primary night-time residence not used as a regular sleeping accommodation 7) Living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned build ings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or simi lar settings

“I have enjoyed building friendships with those on staff; I never would have been outgoing enough to talk to people if not for the paper.”

Taylor Greening

8) Migratory children living in any of the circumstances described above

Within the Berlin school district, grades 4K-12, approximately 75 students have been considered homeless this year.

Source: 6-12 Director of Instruction Jodi Becker

Created by Taylor Greening

Photo Submitted

“I will miss Ms. Kuehmichel (K money) because she is so funny.”

Natalie Speers

920-361-2171 Photo Submitted

Burgers Shakes

Fries

238 Ripon Rd, Berlin, WI 54923

Soundwave preps for upcoming performance by

“I have learned to procrastinate less. The Red ‘n’ Green taught me to get things done when you have the time!”

Emily Schmidt

Soundwave students take it back to a simpler time by singing and dancing to songs from “The King of Rock” as well as other artists from that time.

“We have a set of Elvis, 50’s, 80’s and some British artist songs that we will be dancing and singing to,” music director Lisa Utecht said.

With students singing solos, duets and in small groups, it gives their performances a wide variety of songs from the 50’s and 80’s.

“Our performances bring energy to the stage,” Utecht said. “It’s enjoyable for the audience because they recognize a bunch of the songs we perform, and it just becomes pure entertainment for everyone who’s watching.”

Putting in practice hours at the end of the school year is mandatory for the students.

“I handed out the calendar before April and I worked around sporting events so students have very few excuses to not show up,” Utecht said.

Soundwave is constantly looking for practice time on and off stage to get used to performing it all together.

“We have to strictly learn our music and dances in practice and work with the time we have,” Utecht said. “We practice on Monday nights for two and a half hours at the High School.”

Photo: Heaven’s Touch Photography Elvis Presley, “The King of Rock,” joins Soundwave students in front of Shepard’s Drive-In for their 20142015 group picture to show the theme of their 50’s rock music genre.

CIA is rush hour for Soundwave students to practice with their small groups that they are performing with.

“Most students try to practice during CIA about three times a week because at this point you can’t have too much practice,” senior Makena Betler said.

Betler stepped up and helped out with the choreography for Show Choir this year.

“I’ve learned these dances from my past dance experience,” Betler said. “I teach them different parts of the dance and at the end we put it all together.”

Soundwave practices consist of warmups for both singing and

dancing.

“When everyone is together at practice, we usually start our warm ups by singing through our songs and then sing and dance to the songs we know best,” Betler said.

At the end of the year, Utecht says she is always proud of her students and all of the hard work they put into it.

“I hope the audience notices how much work and effort we put into our performances,” senior Austin Johnson said. “We have a lot of fun learning the dances and meeting new people.”

Soundwave’s show is at 7 p.m.

June 3 in the High School theater.

Performance Songs •

The Elvis set with “Jailhouse Rock,” “Little Less Conversation,” “Viva Las Vegas,” “Hound Dog,” “Burnin’ Love,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and “C’mon Everybody.”

•

The 80’s set will include a tribute to Bon Jovi, “It’s Raining Men,” “Anyway You Want It” and a number of solos and small groups in that one.

•

The other set of songs by British artists includes “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Your Song” and a short Beatles medley along with a few duets.

Willhite reflects on first year of teaching by

3) Living in emergency or transitional shelters 4) Abandoned in hospitals

Feature

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Taylor Greening Reise said. “Teaching takes some

Finishing up his first year at BHS, English teacher Cory Willhite has enjoyed becoming a new member of the faculty.

“Personally, this school year went very well for me,” Willhite said. “It was a very educational year and I learned a lot.”

With BHS being his first fulltime teaching position, Willhite was new to teaching, but adapted quickly.

“I really like the trimester set-up here,” Willhite said. “I also liked meeting the different students and their learning styles, along with the exposure to different classes.”

Being right next door, Willhite formed a close bond with English teacher Andrew Reise.

“I think that Mr.Willhite has done very well for his first year,”

Photo: T. Ostrowski getting used to, and as you teach you learn. He’s already improving and doing a great job.”

Along with the teaching side of things, Willhite also provides some extra company to Reise in the English department.

“It’s been nice having Mr. Willhite in the English department because it adds another male,” Reise said. “I enjoy everyone in the English department, but it’s been nice to have a little more gender balance.”

British Literature is Willhite’s favorite class to teach and junior Britney Robinson says that it is also her favorite to be in.

“I think Mr.Willhite is a great teacher,” Robinson said. “I like that he is okay with abstract ideas and he’s always super enthusiastic.

I also like that he’s not against be- English teacher Cory Willhite grades projects made by students in ing corrected.”

British Literature.

BLOOD DRIVE August 7 from 2-6 p.m. in the BHS commons

Contact Erich Mueller or Stacie Klika for more information!

Picture your AD here…

Advertise with the Red ‘n’ Green

Email for information: alyssa.thiel@berlin.k12.wi.us

E

IT

m Date Pro ces a spa ed gg ead 2 a Sn o ah G

What is your favorite high school memory?

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

7

6

In-depth series

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The Game of L I F E

Pic ked Go as b ah es ea

Got rejected from top school Lose a turn to mourn

ss re td 3 d

Fi

LE A

Go aheadeld trip 1& ! hav e

ed

LO V

In-depth series

fun

RN

“My favorite was going to the Redgranite Prison for Law and Criminal Justice,” senior Ally Hempel said.

“Moving to Berlin freshman year,” senior Izabella Turner said. “It’s been amazing getting to know everyone.”

ER H T R A

E

ST

“When I built my first computer,” senior Bryce Paul said. “I call her Debra.”

“This football season when we won against Clintonville,” senior Justin Shruck said.

Text and photos by Sierra Klawitter

Uh-oh!

“When Ashlee Erickson set off the fire alarm during Homecoming freshman year,” senior Mariah Peterson said.

Locker got Go bac searched k2

M i G

ip rsh a l o rt sch Sta l ca to lo ack ed ss o b

N

As those who have begun their college endeavors know, it is not cheap to attain higher education. Thankfully for the graduating seniors, the Berlin community deeply cares about students’ success post high school.

Over the course of the night on May 20, just the graduating class alone received over $130,000 through donations made by members of the community, plus more money was donated to give scholarships to past graduates as well.

Even though the majority of the scholarships came from the community, the biggest one of the night came from the Navy Special Forces.

Senior Brayden McGinnis walked away with a scholarship for $180,000 to the college of his choice, which was not included in the total from before.

“Right now, I’m commited for six years, but I can choose to re-enlist.

Right now, I’m undeceided where I would like to go to college,” McGinnis said.

The last award of the night, the $12,000 Dale and Marion Norstrant Trust went to senior Megan Sondalle, who will attend UW-La Crosse to major in education.

“I’ve always loved children and having Asspiring Education really helped me choose to go into education,” Sondalle said.

“I really liked the campus at La Crosse and they have a really nice education program, too.”

For McGinnis, he knew that he wanted to join the special forces at a young age.

“I’ve always wanted to help people and to achieve beyond what I thought I could,” McGinnis said.

With this money, both will be able to fufill their desires to further their education.

“I hadn’t received any scholarships before scholarship night so it was really nice to get them,” Sondalle said.

With today being their last day, both will leave the halls of BHS, as well as their daily routine.

“I’m sad that my brothers and I won’t all be going to the same school,” Sondalle said. Senior Megan Sondalle won the Dale “We’ve done everything together our en- and Marion Norstrant Trust for $12,000 to help further her education. tire lives, but I’m excited for college.”

Won a $1,500 Scholarship Go ahead 3 spaces to collect

College orientation Go back 2

even with the scholarship, it still isn’t cheap.”

Another option the Bartmans may use to save money on tuition is moving.

“My parents may potentially move to Colorado,” Bartman said. “That way I could get in-state tuition for the first three years that I am at CSM.” Although Bartman’s parents have not made a solid decision about moving, they have considered it.

“We have thought about it,” Jennie said. “It would be helpful for Joe’s instate tuition and his dad’s traveling as well.”

After touring CSM twice, its environmental factors further convinced Bartman that it was the school for him.

“The weather in Colorado is great,” Bartman said. It isn’t too cold, and CSM is right next to the mountains, which gives a beautiful view.”

An added bonus for Bartman to the mountainous landscape of Colorado are the many outdoor activities that he will be able to enjoy in his free time.

“The mountains are so close by that going for hikes would be easy to do, plus the scenery is amazing,” Bartman said. “I also look forward to possibly snowboarding, too.”

Choosing to continue his education in Colorado was not an easy decision for Bartman, but he is sure that he made the right choice.

“I want to be able to do something to help people and pursue my passion at the same time,” Bartman said.

Senior Joe Bartman hold his acceptance letter to the Colorado School of Mines, which he received in February.

Graduation day! Roll again

Basic training starts soon Run ahead 2

Class of 2015: Where are they going?

University of Wisconsin Colleges: UW-Eau Claire Connor Hutchinson Megan Werch UW-Fond du Lac Kayla Klapper Kerygma Rogers Hayley Werch Kayla Werch UW-Fox Valley Codi Behm Alexander Konen UW-Green Bay Anastasia Lundquist UW-La Crosse Makena Betler Melanie Brooks Andrea Chier Taylor Greening Natalie Speers Megan Sondalle Ryan Sondalle UW-Madison Haide Barraza Madeleine Blazel Anna Falk Emma Krueger Samantha Olson Cody Sondalle UW-Milwaukee Lindsey Vang

UW-Oshkosh Amber Anzivino Stefani Danzeisen Brandon Dunn Bridget Freimark Dakota Ross Anthony Schallock Leigha Schmid Anna Stertz

Marquette Univeristy Emily Draves Northland College David Miracle

UW-Stevens Point Jackson Aton Faith Klawitter Joshua Mack Conor Masak Erich Mueller Nicholas Reinsbach

Virterbo Bryce Dretske

UW-Whitewater Hayden Larschied Private Wisconsin Colleges: Bellin College Melanie Haedt Carrol University David Meza Concordia University Alyssa Nitzke Edgewood College Arietta Zenku Madison Media Institute Corey Viars Marian University Briann Eagen Alyssa Trampf

Ripon College Stacie Klika Owen Mashuda Bailee Thill

Specialty Schools: Cordon Bleu Culinary School Shayley Ceman Paul Mitchell School Jenna Anderson Technical Colleges: Fox Valley Technical College Richard Block Kaitlin Coats Daniel DeHoyos Hugo Galindo Allison Hempel Hannah Hunt Logan Jenkins Jasmine Lopez Brandon Maynard Alexander Maze Evan Moriarty Jennifer Nelsen Mariah Peterson Makayla Pues Ryan Schramer Amber Schwersenka

Got accepted to college Roll again to rub it in everyone’s face

Brody Stelmach Marissa Thoma Brittani Tiffany Austin Tokarski Traci Vang Timothy Weisensel

Madison Area Technical College Jordan Gies Moraine Park Bridger Arndt Justice Keller Destiny Martoglio Haylie Mirr Jacob Schmidt Breanna Staranowicz Kayla Werch Northeast Wisconsin Steven Warwick Institute of Beauty and Wellness Mikhayla Luttropp Out of State: Ball State University Garrett Steinbrink Colorado School of Mines Joseph Bartman Columbia College of Chicago Sierra Klawitter Drake University Hannah Trochinski Inver Hills Community College Bryce Paul

Northeastern University Kiernan Nos Pensacola State Justin Schruck St. Olaf College Austin Krentz Military: Army Adam Hopp Army Rangers Hunter Boeck Air Force Gracie Cruz Maximilian Gillhouse Marine Corps Shahn Gilgenbach Navy Brayden McGinnis Workforce: Samantha Haase Bryn Featherston Kenneth Johnson Alejandra Rivera-Lopez Dane Osterberg Gavin Marreck Undecided Amanda Burkert Jordan Cassidy Austin Johnson ang yV e Alexandra Krasavage s d Lin Kristin Marks by d e Jeanette Ostrander eat Cr Tiffany Pribnow

L I V E

IT

Hannah Trochinski

5 1 20

Not many students take the chance of traveling far for higher education.

Senior Joseph Bartman is taking that chance all the way to the mountains of Golden, Colorado, to attend the Colorado School of Mines for mechanical engineering in the fall.

Bartman heard about CSM from his dad, who was working in Colorado, and Bartman decided to apply to the school.

“I didn’t expect to get in since it is a very prestigious school for engineering--one of the best in the country,” Bartman said. “When I was accepted, I had to go for sure.”

Bartman plans on attending CSM for five

years to get a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

“I’m hoping to intern during the summers as well because that would put me at an advantage in my area of study,” Bartman said.

Jennie Bartman, Joseph’s mother, thinks that CSM has a lot of benefits that will fit Joe’s preferences.

“CSM has a smaller student body and the classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants,” Jennie said. “CSM also will offer many new experiences.”

Annual out-of-state tuition for CSM is approximately $48,000, which is expensive even for a prestigious state university.

“Thankfully, I will receive a $13,000 scholarship every year for four years,” Bartman said. “But,

time positioanre r fullprep ew fon to properly r er vi Int se a tu Lo

by

Students reap benefits of scholarship night

s n o i t a l u t a r g n Co f o s s cla

Natalie Speers

IT

by

IT

Bartman seeks higher education in Colorado

E A R

8

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Roving ‘Besiege’ gives glimpse into what could be Reporter: by

It’s Woman Crush Wednesday: Who is your crush?

“Typhoid Mary. You have to respect a woman who spread a disease by fecal matter,” sophomore James Hinton said.

The way I find out about games is purely based on money and discounts. That is how I bought “Besiege.”

When the game promised virtual death and destruction for 75% off, I could not pass up the offer, and boy, does “Besiege” deliver.

The object of the game is very simple: destroy a building or a set of buildings by creating a deadly contraption. The player is given a range of construction tools, such as hinges and pulleys, and is set loose.

Every level brings a new challenge to overcome like wind, steel

ber of knights or just getting to the other end of the level.

This requires the player to constantly adapt their construction to whatever the circumstances are.

Often, it requires the player to build from scratch every time.

The game keeps itself fresh by never giving the player the same setbacks. If anything, the game would culminate in bringing together all previous tests in one level as the ultimate challenge.

Note the word “would” in the previous paragraph. One of the reasons the game was so cheap is because it is not done. It is playable, although there is no end.

Which type of Sleeper are you?

Swimmer

“Melanie Iglesias. She is so beautiful,” freshman Evan Ceman said.

People who: - Drool in their sleep - Have dried drool on their face - Roll around in their wetness - Have wet hair in the morning before taking a shower People who: - Sleep walk - Go get a midnight snack without knowing - Talk in their sleep - Run into walls and doors

mummy

People who: - Never move in their sleep - Sleep on their back with their arms crossed - Can never be woken - Keep their body as stiff as a board

The fighter

“Jenna Krause. She is such a babe,” junior Mackenzie Schroeder said.

People who: - Punch others in their sleep - Have their feet on a pillow - shove sheets on the floor - Move nonstop

Created by Brittney Meyer

Photo: Spiderling Games A typical snapshot of “Besiege” in action, explosion included. There’s even a nice catapult.

Rating out of 5:

‘n’ G’s R Top Ten picks: Summer check list

Night Lurker

“Jennifer Lawrence. She is amazing and really funny,” sophomore Rachel Bertzyk said.

This is the world we live in today.

A developer can sell their unfinished game and fund the rest of development. It is remarkable, but maybe a bit unprofessional.

One world with a set of 15 levels is all that is available now, but this is all that is needed to see what the potential of “Besiege” is.

Rather than promoting points or excessive brutality, “Besiege” promotes ingenuity and allows players to bend physics to their will.

In today’s market, finding such a game is rare.

Luckily, “Besiege” is here to save the day by blowing up just a few castles, and for dirt cheap, too.

“Besiege” is available for download only on computers.

The

castles or a completely different

Tyler Ostrowski objective, such as killing a num-

Created by Brittney Meyer

Go swimming at the quarry Visit the Milwaukee zoo Camp at Riverside Go on a road trip Go kayaking on Green Lake Play beach volleyball with friends Go fishing

9

T R I V I A

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

1. Who orginally performed the song “Hotel California”? a. Eagles b. Bob Seger c. Steve Miller Band d. Chicago 4. In what year was Nelson Mandela released from prison? a. 1995 b. 1990 c. 1992 d. 1989 Answers: 1.a 2.d 3.d 4.b 5.c 6.a

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment 2. What medium did Vincent Van Gogh use in his art? a. conte b. pencil c. watercolor d. oil 5. How many miles does a honeybee travel to collect enough nectar to make one pound of honey? a. 38,000 b. 5,000 c. 43,000 d. 21,000

Go to the county fair with friends Visit Wisconsin Dells Created by Emily Schmidt

RAJ Sports Outlet

275 June Street - Berlin, WI (920) 361-7297

by

Bria Osterberg

“Pathfinder” is the beginning of a thrilling series by Orson Scott Card.

The first of three books, “Pathfinder,” starts off with an amazing twist right in the first chapter.

In the beginning, there is a lot of foreshadowing as to what will come next. Card did a wonderful job keeping the characters plotting and scheming throughout the entire book.

The main character, Rigg, grew up with his father teaching him many things about life. He was being prepared for what his father

had planned for him before he was even born.

This story would not be fun if there was not something odd going on. Thirteen-year-old Rigg has an unusual gift -- he can see the paths of people and animals and where they had been throughout all of history. His friend, Umbo, has the power to send people, including himself, back into the past.

When they go back in time together they have to be really careful because they could completely change the course of history if they do not think things through.

Card brought these two boys together as if it were meant to be.

They headed off on a journey together to find Rigg’s sister because

his father told him to. That was just the beginning of what his father had planned for him.

Card did a fantastic job to make Rigg seem very clever and to manipulate people on his journey to the city where his sister lived.

However, two young boys can only go so far without an adult.

The story would not have had the same outcome if they had not met an ex-soldier named Loaf who had offered to take them to find Rigg’s sister.

Card made the story more interesting by throwing in a lot of confusing obstacles not just in the present, but also in the past.

One has to read it to find out how it ends.

Now Booking Class of 2016 Senior Sessions

July Special: 10% off any session and 8 bonus wallets

Mention this ad when booking your session Heaven’s Touch Photography 920-361-4270 mandy@heavenstouchphotography.com Find us on Facebook!

Hometown source for: Berlin Letter Jackets, Athletic wear, Fleece Wear, Hoodies, T-shirts & more!

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 7 p.m.

Berlin High School Theatre Admission is free.

Donations collected at the door.

Store Hours:

R

Monday - Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday: By Appointment Only

Our products are proudly made in Berlin, WI - U.S.A

6. Which city is the second largest in the U.S.? a. Los Angeles b. Philadelphia c. New York d. Chicago Created by Alyssa Thiel

Pathfinder starts incredibly mind-blowing series

June Special: 20% off any session and 16 bonus wallets

Pick strawberries at Prellwitz Produce

3. Who holds the record for the most no-hitters in major league baseball? a. Yogi Bera b. Sandy Koufax c. Jason Varitek d. Nolan Ryan

June 4 is the last Soulfood. Don’t miss it!

You said it, We write it During lunch, senior Ana Lundquist said, “I’m so hungry I could eat a whole roller coaster.”

Advanced Composition teacher Amy Wenig asked her students, “Why do women live longer than men?”

“Because women are late for everything,” senior Erich Mueller answered.

“Ms. Kuehmichel, I think my bruise is coming back” sophomore Angie Evans said.

“Have you been poking it?” English teacher Kuehmichel said.

“No! I don’t poke anything on my body,” Evans said.

Photo: B Osterberg In first hour Algebra II, junior Noah Wachs was telling jokes that he had found online.

“Where does the king keep his armies?” Wachs asked.

“In his sleevies,” he said.

Rating out of 5:

In Marine Biology, seniors Mariah Peterson and Kery Rogers were talking about removing mascara.

Peterson recommended baby oil.

“Smell my eyelashes,” Rogers said.

“They smell like babies!” Peterson said.

Arts & Entertainment Food-lover undercover:

Ground Round sizzles with burger glory by

Natalie Speers

Burgers are like many of the best things in life because even when they are bad, they are still pretty good and when they are good, they are nothing short of spectacular.

One might guess that I have sampled just about every burger in Northeast Wisconsin (food reviews, duh), but sadly that is not true. My most recent burger crittiquing took place at the Ground Round in Oshkosh and raised my expectations of burgers forevermore.

Hot, sparkling with grease and adorned with fresh, melted American cheese, my quarter-pound Ground Rounder was a feast even for the eyes.

The only word to describe the taste of the Ground Rounder is “juicy.” It was not dripping with grease, but was so good that there was no need for ketchup. Although the cheese was processed, it tasted like pure Wisconsin heritage versus a slab of neon orange rubber.

I ordered tomato, lettuce and pickles on my burger as well because that is how professional burger-eating is done. Along with a soft, square wheat bun, the Ground Rounder was beefy perfection.

The side of fries that accompanied the burger was the deciding factor that convinced me to rate

the Ground Round at a five out of five.

The closer a fry is to its ancestor, the potato, the better it is. A great fry should also not be too thick, or else one finds themselves with a mouthful of bland, hot potato.

The best fry should also have a noticable hint of salt, because that is just basic junk food etiquette.

Lastly, an award-winning fry should be crispy and soft at the same time and hot and tasty enough to want to order another serving.

Congrats to the Ground Round for meeting all blue-ribbon french fry expectations.

Aside from the extraordinary burger and fries that the Ground Round offers, the restaurant itself also has some appeal beyond the food.

Although cozy, the entry way and dining hall are very small. On a particularily busy day, such as Mother’s day, the atmosphere is almost claustrophobic.

As for seating, a large group of people in poofy dresses would not fare well in Ground Round, so it is a no for large, formal dining occassions.

I would recommend Ground Round to anyone who is craving scrumptious, quality food and has one or possibly a few companions to dine with in a casual setting.

Ground Round is also a fantastic place to eat if one desires a burger so delicious that they want to hug the chef.

Although, I did not do that.

Know Before You Go

Appropriate occasions

for dining at Ground Round: -Small dinner gathering with friends or family - Small formal dinner (Winterfest) -Date night (for 6 months+ old relationships--grill and bar food can be messy)

Sierra Klawitter

With the school year coming to a close and seniors donning their graduation caps, it is time to focus on fun and the summer months ahead. One band that knows how to have fun is indie rock band, Walk the Moon.

Walk the Moon’s vibe is easygoing, colorful and spontaneous. At a recent concert in their Cincinnati, Ohio hometown, the band showed up with their faces painted in florescent colors and wearing glowin-the-dark, neon clothing.

But, their wardrobe is only part of what makes them stand out com-

pared to other indie bands.

Another of Walk the Moon’s defining characteristics is their energy. Even when just listening to them with headphones on, one can envision them performing live in the living room.

While Walk the Moon has been releasing albums since 2010, they only recently gained popularity this year with their song “Shut Up and Dance.”

This song is absolutely infectious.

No matter how bad or embarassing one’s dance moves are, they will want to jam out to this hit single.

With quirky rhythms that are reminiscent of the 80’s, this will undoubtedly be played on the ra-

You are now part of the

Butterfly Effect Butterfly Effect Butterfly Effect

Berlin High School challenges you to pass on a kind deed. Take a photo of your kind act and post it on Instagram #bhsbutterflyeffect Remember, a person can affect eternity!

King of the lot

Least appropriate clothing: -Pajamas -Crocs -Dirty camo and blaze orange straight from the hunting shack

Mop Shop LB Hair & Tootsies

$5 a ff off o re hi 5 ghli $ icu g ped107 S. Wisconsin Street hts Berlin, WI 1(920)-361-4401

Girls soccer improves strategies, defense by

Goalie Jen Nelson dives for the ball in a save against the Winneconne Wolves.

Dance team forms 2015-16 squad Though 24 girls tried out only 16 made it. For the 2015-2016 dance team on Saturday, May 9, many girls from last year kept their spots on the team.

“I feel sad making cuts,” Coach Laura Sobieski said. “I wish all the girls could be on the team.”

Senior Hugo Galindo takes pride in his new Nissan 350z.

If one would like to listen to songs not listed on their newest album that are completely unique, I would recommend the song “Anna Sun.” To ensure that one has the best summer playlist possible, mix this band with Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Passion Pit and Fitz and the Tantrums.

Seniors Abby Mamerow Dayna Schmidt Emily Vlachina

Juniors Jasmine Boe Jeanae Gimenez Ashley Haase Brianna Hameister Megan Sobieski

Photo: www.galleryhip.com

Sophomores Kelsi Cravillion Jacklyn Jorgensen Alex McClelland Rebecca Mularski Mercedes Zabel

Rating out of 5:

Also listen to: • Young Giant • Vance Joy • Two Door Cinema Club

H C Monthly Memberships: $30

Created by Bria Osterberg

Instagram

RELENTLESS 104 W. Huron Street Berlin, WI 54923 (920) 361-1140

Freshman Ashlyn Ballard Abbey Freimark Ashlynn Thrasher

Follow us on

Walk-In: $5

Achieve your fitness goal today!!

Sports

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Photo: EDGE Photography

Text and photo by Kiersten Williams

dio for years to come.

While the band’s 2014 album title is called “Talking is Hard,” creating popular, catchy music seems to come easily for them.

My second favorite song on this album would have to be “Sidekick.”

With a repetitive chorus and a background rhythm that sounds like a David Bowie creation, it is undoubtedly one of the most fun songs on my playlist.

While I love the easygoing vibe that Walk the Moon has, too many of their songs sound the same.

Every time I listen to their full album, I can never tell when the song changes due to the same upbeat, peppy rhythms.

11

Senior Hugo Galindo wins King of the Lot for May with his Nissan 350z sports car. He bought his car about five weeks ago.

“I got a loan on it,” Galindo said. “So, I guess you could say my parents got it for me.”

Galindo likes his car because it is fun to drive.

“It only has two seats,” Galindo said. “That makes it pretty cool.”

Most appropriate clothing: -Clean clothing -Jeans -Sweatshirt

Funky vibes create unique summer playlists by

10

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

and Twitter

@bhsrng

Bria Osterberg

The girls soccer team is improving steadily throughout the season.

However, they do not yet know who they are going to play for their conference game.

“It depends on your record,” sophomore Brianna Hameister said. “Whoever wins more games has an easier conference match.”

Usually they play tough teams at the confererence game. Because of this, they have been upping their game against better teams.

“We held off Xavier for the first forty minutes of the game on May 18,” senior goalie Jen Nelson said.

“We have been doing a lot better against tougher teams like Xavier.”

When the girls know they are going to face a really good team they have to figure out a different strat-

egy than usual.

“Sometimes we keep our best players in,” sophomore Gabby Naparala said. “Or put in JV players to let them have the experience of facing a good team.”

The team also has to focus on the positions on the field and not just who gets more playing time.

“When we face tougher teams we use more defensive strategies,” Nelson said. “Low pressure games are what we try for.”

One factor in the team’s play is that multiple players have been out due to injuries.

“There have been a lot of injuries this season,” Hameister said. “Our goalie, Jen Nelson, had a concussion early in the season and had to sit out two games.”

The girls have also had a couple of sprained ankles and other concussions, but they have been able

to manage despite the injuries.

“We bring up a lot of JV players so that helps balance the team,” Nelson said.

Even with the injuries, the team has still seen improvements.

“There has been a lot of team bonding,” Hameister said. “Every time we play, we get better.”

The team has been working harder on the field to improve for the conference game.

“On offense we have been learning to pass really well,” Nelson said.

“Our defensive side has been improving a lot as well. We are a better defensive team all together.”

With all the improvements they still have a conference game to get ready for.

“We will hopfully score and do well when it counts,” Naparala said.

The next game before regionals is away on May 29 against Omro.

Indians deal with tough loss to Comets by

Emily Schmidt

Pitcher David Miracle steps on the mound to throw the first pitch on Monday, May 18, with the Waupaca Comets up to bat.

“We are hoping for a “W” of course,” Miracle said before the game.

Though Berlin gave up one run during the first inning, left fielder Alex Brunke helped Berlin go into the bottom of the first inning by catching two pop flies hit out to him.

“That’s the thing about baseball, you never have an idea of what the team can play like until the game starts,” Head Coach Bryant Bednarek said.

With Berlin at bat at the bottom of the first inning, Ryan Wenig hits the ball into right field and it drops, giving Mitchell Kramer the opportunity to run home, scoring the one run that Berlin had for the night.

With the score at 1-1 during the top of the third inning with one out, catcher Justice Keller and Miracle call a time out to take a moment on the mound.

Miracle sets his grip on the ball

and throws the next pitch over home plate. Waupaca hits a pop up to center fielder Codi Behm, for the second out.

With two outs and a runner on base, Miracle strikes out the last batter and Berlin hustles into dugout for the bottom of the third inning with junior Carter Jodarski up to bat.

Waupaca pitches to Jodarski for a hit right up the middle, almost drilling Waupaca’s pitcher. Jodarski cannot make it on to third base, as Berlin hits to Waupaca’s third baseman and Jodarski is tagged out.

Berlin gave Waupaca eight runs, ending the cold, windy night with a score of 1-8.

“It’s disappointing,” Bednarek said. “I’m always proud of my boys though when they play. We don’t lose because of a lack of effort.”

The Indians had many opportunities to gain a lead at the beginning of the game, but the boys could not manage a win against the Waupaca Comets.

“Errors killed us the most,” Keller said. “We need to work on getting the ball in play.”

Their next game is at home on Friday against Green Lake/Princeton.

Photo: E. Schmidt Pitcher David Miracle throws a strike, while first baseman Ryan Wenig and third baseman Parker LaBuda crash in for the bunt.

Photo: E. Schmidt Junior Mitchell Kramer dives back to first base after taking a risky lead off for Waupaca’s pitch.

Sports Schubert excels in motocross racing 12

by

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Taylor Greening

Driving at high speeds on a dirt track with other competitors zipping around is exactly the way sophomore Tyler Schubert likes to spend his weekends.

“I got into riding in fifth grade, but didn’t start to actually compete until around eighth grade,” Schubert said.

It took a few years before Schubert made the decision to race, but ever since, his family has always looked forward to the races.

“I love everything about us going to races,” Schubert’s mother Tara Schubert said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s also an activity that our whole family can enjoy together.”

Having his whole family on board with his racing career has benefited Schubert in many ways.

“After I started racing, my fam-

Sports Briefs

ily was always there and supported me a lot both mentally and financially,” Schubert said.

Schubert’s family supports his racing, but they also get nervous watching him.

“I do get worried about Tyler’s safety, but with everything that he has tackled in his life, I have to let him do this because it wouldn’t be fair for me to hold him back from something he loves,” Tara said.

Motocross racing can be an extremely difficult sport to compete in and it can also be very time consuming.

“Since Tyler has started getting interested in racing, it has been basically all he does when he’s not in school,” Tara said. “He is either out in the garage working on his bike or practicing at the track. Even at home, Tyler is always researching techniques or e-mailing companies about sponsorships.”

Golfers prepare for post season by

The team now has 8 total wins before they head into the playoffs, compared to their season total of two last year.

“We are doing a lot better than last season,” Fallon Geotsch said.

The girls will play Omro for their regional game on Tuesday, June 2.

“We lost to Omro at the beginning of the season,” Geotsch said. “But, since we have improved throughout the season, we have a better chance at beating them now.”

Girls track handles new position in conference

The girls track team took second place at the final EVC meet on May 16.

“It’s a bummer to take second after taking first the last two years,” senior Megan Werch said. “We all performed our best so there’s nothing more we could have done, except stay positive.”

Boys track clinches third at conference, sets records

With a third place team finish, the highest the team has ever placed in the EVC, the 1600 relay team consisting of Bryce Dretzke, Josh Mack, Jacob Caswell and Austin Johnson broke the school record.

Caswell also reset his record in the 800.

“I’m excited that we took third as a team,” Mack said.

“And, it’s a great feeling to break a school record.”

Emily Beltran

The golf team competed in the regional golf tournament yesterday. The team has been doing much to prepare for the post season.

“Our team’s goal this year would be to make it out of our regional and place somewhere in the top half for sectionals,” junior Jordan Konrath said.

The team competed with nine other teams at regionals yesterday. Four teams move onto sectionals and three individuals.

“Our biggest competition as a team will be Xavier and the indivudual returning state champion Chris Cola,” junior Sam Marks said.

The team, consisting now of three juniors and two sophomores, will play against much older teams during the post season.

“Having a young team, we need to be more consistent to compete with teams that have more experience,” junior Eric Roehl said.

In order to make up for the age difference the team has been working on refining their skills as much as possible at practice.

“We have been working a lot on our short game and playing an extra nine holes after practice,” Konrath said.

The team’s road to state will not be any easy one as they will take on many strong teams from surrounding areas.

“Our team’s biggest weakness will be being able to play 18 holes consistently well,” Marks said.

Each player on the team hopes to advance to state, but knows that he must shoot extremely well.

“I hope to shoot in the high 80s and to contribute with my good score to the team,” Roehl said.

The team hopes to be one of

Photo Submitted Junior Eric Roehl swings through his drive during the golf team’s tournament Monday, May 18 at Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Fond du Lac. He and his partner, junior Mitchell Yonke, tied for second. three teams moving on from yesterday’s meet at Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Fond du Lac. “Making it to sectionals and then to state would be a huge accomplishment for our young team,” Konrath said.

Sectionals will take place on Tuesday, June 2 at Irish Waters Golf Course in Freedom.

“We want to compete with the other teams, but yet want to just have fun golfing and enjoy it,” Roehl said.

How much do you know about golf?

1) What do you call a score one above par?

a) Bogey b) Bunker

c) Flag d) Eagle

4) What is the best score you can have on any hole?

a) One b) Three

c) Two d) Ten

2) What is a caddy?

a) An item to measure the length of a club

b) A golden golf ball

c) A hazard you will find on a golf course

d) A person who hands a golfer their clubs

5) What is another name for a sand trap?

a) Teebox b) Green

c) Bunker d) Goose

3) How many clubs can a golfer carry?

a) 10 b) 12

c) 14 d) 18

7) A round of golf consists of how many holes?

a) 12 b) 16

c) 10 d) 18

Answers: 1. a; 2. d; 3. c; 4. a; 5. c; 6. b; 7. d

Softball team happy with improved season

Currently, Schubert has multiple sponsors, one of which is FLY Racing.

FLY Racing makes sure that all of Schubert’s orders are placed, that he has all of the items needed to succeed in his racing career and that they are there to answer any questions about his sponsorship or about the FLY products that he gets.

Photo Submitted “We sponsor many different riders here at FLY,” Sponsor Amanda Wintrode said. “Every month we ask them to send us a race update to keep us in the loop, and at the end of the season we review them to determine their continued sponsorship.”

Sponsorships can assist the riders, but it is still up to the racer to compete well and perform to the best of their ability.

“I really like racing just because Photo Submitted it’s so competitive, and I like the Sophomore Tyler Schubert races all across Wisconsin against differadrenaline rush that you get from ent drivers and has the opportunity to win either money or trophies it,” Schubert said. at each race.

6) There are no penalties in golf.

a) True b) False

Created by Emily Beltran