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By Melissa Gerber

Angie Evans

Math teachers BethAnn Vaubel and Kay Rossow are saying their goodbyes to Berlin High School and the math department.

Both teachers have taught at BHS for a combined 50 years.

Vaubel says she will miss the atmosphere of spreading kindness and the students that make that kindness happen.

“I will miss the Kind Committee,” Vaubel said. “The club really helped the school become a nicer place, and it is unique to Berlin.”

Vaubel has not only been teaching at BHS for 17 years, but also worked at several other schools, for a total of 31 and a half years.

“I’ve worked at Berlin as well as Sauk Praire and Fond Du Lac Goodrich High School,” Vaubel said.

After teaching for many years, Vaubel thought long and hard on how students impacted her during her teaching career.

“As teachers can make a difference in student’s lives, students can also make a difference in teachers lives,” Vaubel said.

Two students that stood out to Vaubel were seniors Julie Fleegal and Ryan Dimas.

“Mrs. Vaubel is hardworking and dedicated teacher who loves to help her students,” Fleegal said. “I will miss her bright, vibrant personality and style the most.”

Not only does her hard work stand out to her students, her teaching skills will be missed as well.

“I will miss going to her class

Jazz band plans performance at Clay

Jazz 1 will perform for the elementary school at a date to be announced. They will perform five charts, four of which they had already performed for Solo & Ensemble and the spring concert. The performance will also include a vocal chart.

The concert is for the elementary school students to introduce them to jazz earlier on in their schooling.

“We’ve been doing this for a few years now,” band director Ben Ruetten said, “It’s a good chance to show the younger kids jazz and for the jazz band to perform one last time.”

Young writers showcase talent Retring math teacher BethAnn Vaubel teaches one of her last ever second hour Algebra 1 classes. Her love of teaching for 17 years at Berlin High School will be remembered. “She stands out for how structured her class is and being ready every day,” senior Ryan Dimas said.

Photo: A.Evans for sure,” Dimas said. “I enjoyed learning in her class.”

With her retirement official, Vaubel wants to use her time for herself and the ones she loves.

“I have a bucket list,” Vaubel said. “I want to go on many adventures and learn how to cook.

I won’t have a problem filling up my schedule.”

Having a father that is 85 years old, she plans to spend time with him during her retirement.

“I want to spend more time with my father and to visit more of my family, as well,” Vaubel said.

Fleegal says she hopes Vaubel enjoys her days off of teaching.

“I hope Vaubel spends as much time with family and enjoys every day,” Fleegal said.

Working side along of Vaubel with 33 years at BHS, Rossow says she will miss the kids the most. Rossow also said she knew it was time to move on.

“It is time,” Rossow said. “You just know in your heart when it is time.”

Once retired, she will find some work here and there, but is looking forward to using her time to do fun things.

“I will be getting a fun job,” Rossow said. “There are a million fun things to do.”

Having two math teachers leaving at the end of the year means two spots open at the same time in the math department.

According to math department chair Nicole King, both positions have been filled.

Vaubel and Rossow both have many accomplishments throughout their terms of teaching.

“I cannot begin to even list all of the amazing things that they have done for our school and students,” King said.

The Wordsmiths of Berlin adviser Andrew Reise announced the winners of this year’s short story and graphic short story contests on Friday, May 12.

“This contest is a wonderful opportunity for young writers to showcase their talents,” Reise said.

“Wonder How” by sophomore Terasita Sahotsky and “The Journey to Nowhere” by junior Jon Cervantes were the two graphic short story entries.

For the short story contest there were ten entries. Senior James Hinton won with his story “Of Doors and Dust.”

“I’ve been writing my whole life and it was great to see that people liked what I am capable of. That recognition is something young writers don’t get as much as they need,” Hinton said.

Annual heirloom plant sale increases, draws in community members by

Mercedes Zabel

After over 10 years of operation, the heirloom plant sale put on by special education teacher Michelle Gregor, botany teacher Pat Arndt and their students, draws in increasing community participation year after year.

Though the cultivating process started before spring break, the organic heirloom plants ranging from vegetables to herbs to flowers were displayed in the high school greenhouse on May 18 and 19 for purchase.

“The original purpose of the green house sale was for special education,” Gregor said. “We wanted to teach how to grow plants, and it evolved from there.

It’s a great way to learn the skills of gardening and horticulture.

We also teach students and community members healthy eating practices because we tie that in along the way.”

This is a part of the year that many of the students are eager to participate in, especially when they can connect it to things they already do outside of school. All the while, they are learning more about how plants grow, and develop various life skills such as working with customers and money.

“My favorite part is selling the plants, but I also like planting and watering them because I have a big garden at home, too,” freshman Carter Rodman said.

Though there are other greenhouses in the area, members of the Berlin community still choose to purchase their plants here not only for the reasonable

Junior Austin Shady and special education aide Amy Wagner calculate plant costs during the heirloom plant sale in the high school greenhouse held May 18 and 19.

Photo: M. Zabel prices, but because it’s for a good cultivated the seeds is the reason in to help the school gardens and cause, too.

I come here,” community mem- the botany program, and that the “The fact that it supports our ber Sara Dakoske said. “Know- plants are very healthy is a big school, and our students actually ing that the money is going back thing, too.”

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FFA hosts annual Ag Day for Clay Lamberton by

Brittney Meyer

As a way to teach the younger generation about agriculture, the Berlin FFA hosted its annual Ag Day on Friday, May 19.

“This is a good way to teach the upcoming generations about agriculture when many of them do not live on or have experience with any farming,” FFA president Clinton Ottman said. “The kids also really seem to enjoy coming over and seeing all of our different stations.”

Members of the FFA say they enjoy helping host this event from year to

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year.

“I love educating the young kids on how farms work and what animals live there,” President Elect Kody Darnick said. “I like seeing their faces light up when they see the animals.”

Each year FFA changes the stations that kindergarten and first grade classes rotate through. This year, they had a wide variety of stations for the students.

“The stations are Calves, Pheasants, Sheep, Rabbits, Hay Maze, Pedal Pull and Flower Planting,” Ottman said.

“The kids will learn about different interesting facts related about these animals/activities. They will also just

be able to experience being on a farm related scene.”

There was a lot that FFA had to accomplish in order to put this on.

“It took a lot of planning and communicating with all different people,” Ottman said. “We had to talk to members and see if they could bring in their animals. We also had to talk to Tractor Supply Company to borrow gates and big tents for the day.”

Although this may be a lot of work, they still hope to host this event in the future.

“I plan on attending next year. I will be in FFA and will make sure it comes back,” Darnick said.

Students inducted into National Honor Society

Alyse Bartol Justin Bartol Austin Beuthin Allison Brasch Emily Cottello FFA president elect Kody Darnick teaching first graders about dairy Kody Darnick animals on Ag Day hosted Friday, Devin Harmon May 19.

Photo: B. Meyer Dillon Herbst Caley Huggins Cassidy Krall has made Kay a more well-rounded Alexandria McClelland person and a global citizen after Rebecca Mularski seeing the world through a differAlivia Murkley ent set of lenses.

“Visiting a third world country Owen Reich totally changed my entire frame of mind, but only if you take the time Samuel Rucks to recognize everything around Paul Van Dyke you,” Kay said.

Both Kay and Parkhurst agree Mariah Weiss this program is only one of many Christopher Werch great ways to give back.

“I would absolutely encourage Adam Wiegel others to do this type of program,” Parkhurst said. “Even if you can’t Mercedes Zabel do this specific program, there are Ethan Becker so many other ways to give back through volunteering and helping Trevor Carlson others.”

Sarah Huffman Kay plans on continuing to participate in these trips with ARCC Brady Polk throughout his high school career Emily Schmidt “They’re really fun and I really like doing them,” Kay said. “Not Whitney Wojtowicz many people get the opportunity to

Kay heads to Tanzania to install solar energy panels by

Alex McClelland

Through a program called Adventure Cross Country (ARCC), sophomore Jenner Kay is traveling to Tanzania. From July 6 to July 28 he will help assemble and place solar energy panels in homes and give families energy for the first time in their lives, as well as go on a safari.

“It isn’t a mission trip,” Kay said.

“It’s a program that exposes kids to the world outside of our own, and helping out a bit while you’re there.”

After traveling to Cuba last summer through the same program, Kay expects to experience nothing less than an eye opener. Even though in Cuba they helped out in orphanages and taught English, it’s what Kay gets out of his trips that makes them similar.

“The trips are awesome, they really do open my eyes,” Kay said. “My

Cuba experience was very powerful, and I expect the same from Tanzania. I had been exposed to small amounts of poverty in Jamaica and Mexico, but Cuba really emphasized the problems other people face and how much help there is to hand.”

In addition to having experienced eye opening moments on his Cuba trip, Kay also met many new friends he’s still in contact with today.

“I have stayed in touch with multiple kids that I went on the trip with, some from New York, some from Boston, Florida, etc. The friendships you form on these trips are awesome and it’s crazy how close you get to people you have never met before,” Kay said.

It wasn’t until Kay’s father had highly recommended him to look into the project that Kay knew anything about this opportunity. After being introduced to the project by his dad and stepmom, Kay’s curios-

ity and willingness led to him joining.

“We were fortunate that Jenner has a lot of curiosity and was drawn to help others and experience the world,” Kay’s stepmom Kelly Parkhurst said. “What’s great about it is you get to see a part of the world you may never see, help others less fortunate, meet new people, obtain community service hours and have an experience of a lifetime.”

Since Kay is going out of the country, his trip requires a yellow fever vaccine, a physical, a visa to enter Tanzania and a passport. As far as packing clothes goes, it’s similar to a backpacking/camping trip.

“You don’t want to bring any really nice clothes, since there will be a lot of manual work and hiking involved,” Parkhurst said. “You also want to pack light since you carry everything yourself.”

For Parkhurst, this program has been a life changing experience that

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Parking lot contains fixable issues

From parking issues to fender benders to clogged up exits during the lunch hour, the student parking lot of BHS is rather hectic.

First of all, there is one exit during the lunch hour. With an open campus lunch and more than half of the students leaving during the lunch hour, one exit is simply not enough.

We are impatient high schoolers and are eager to eat after sitting in class for the first three hours of the day. There is always a long line of cars. Often, students cut each other off with their vehicles in order to go first. There have even been a handful of minor car accidents this year.

We only get a 40-minute lunch break and time is pressed for many students if they have other things to do over their lunch hour such as appointments or errands to run. A second exit would be beneficial and decrease the congestion of cars. If we have another exit, why are we not using it to our advantage to eliminate all of these issues?

Another aspect that we could look to improve would be getting designated parking spots. Since the parking is limited to begin with, it would be easier for students to find a parking slot in the morning or afternoon

if we each had specific spots.

We have about 190 parking slots in the school parking lot and 215 students with parking passes, according to the high school secretaries.

If every student that had a parking pass wanted to park at school, there would simply not be enough spaces.

If we gave out parking passes with a specific number or letter codes on them, for example, we could hand out only enough passes as there are slots. The number or letter code would match their parking space in the lot.

If every student had their own spot, this would limit confusion and frustration when students are in a hurry to get in or out of the lot.

Right now, the parking spaces are first come, first serve. So if underclassmen are here before upperclassmen, they can park closer to the building. If we had assigned parking, the seniors would be able to park closest to the building.

Then, the juniors would follow, with sophomores and freshman behind.

From less confusion to a more organized system, a second exit during the lunch hour and designated parking slots would be safer and more organized for our school and would satisfy the students of our district.

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I don’t see your name on it!

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Letters to the

Senior social commentary: Editor Graduation ceremony should Students need to be more not be based on hours, money respectful and tolerant

Dear Editor,

I am writing about this problem in Berlin High School. People

are very rude and are always talking bad about others.

One example I witnessed was when this boy was passing

through and a girl said “ewww, you are disgusting, you smell bad.” I see things like that all the time and I think this shouldn’t happen. Teachers should be more aware and alert about the things that might affect their students’ education. In fact, sometimes students ask a question and another student says “Did he/she really ask that? He/she is so dumb!”

As humans, we all have the responsibility to be respectful and

tolerant of others. I strongly urge the administration to invite a college student to give a meaningful speech motivating students to be more respectful and tolerant of each other even if they disagree with others.

Moreover, the speech should encourage students not to judge each other too fast and if they do so, it must be in a very respectful way and with some evidence to support their judgement.

Teachers should stand up against rude and negative comments,

even if they think they are small. A little comment could affect the whole life of a student, who would know? I believe taking these actions would help for the better of high school and everyone in it.

Sincerely,

Sophomore Marlene Barraza

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Brittney Meyer

Imagine having only 16 days left of high school. A few days after the seniors’ final school day, they get to walk across the stage and finally get the diploma they had been dreaming about since kindergarten.

Then in a blink of an eye, participation in that ceremony gets taken away. This was the reality for some seniors just 16 days before their last day of high school.

Notices were handed out stating some students had hours to make up, or school fees to pay before they got to walk across the stage. If these fees do not get paid or hours do not get made up, there are no caps and gowns and no walking across the stage on graduation day.

On average a student will spend between 900 and 1,000 hours in school each year (centerforpubliceducation.org). Over their whole school career, this adds up to about 13,000 hours. Yet with all of these hours that the class of 2017 has dedicated, the ceremony can be taken away by five hours missed in the last trimester of their high school career.

At the beginning of the last trimester, seniors got a letter in the mail stating that they cannot miss more than 10 percent of the third trimester. Although this is a warning, many cannot help missing school due to

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If the administration wants students to make up hours or pay fees, they should tell students earlier than 16 days before graduation. Seniors should at least get a fair shot to make this up.

Students should have to make up hours they have missed at some point, but their ceremony should not be sacrificed just for this.

Most students in the senior class would like to walk with all of their peers, not just the ones who have met the requirements that were unfairly pushed at the last minute.

The graduation ceremony should not merely be based on if we paid enough money or made up all of our hours. Most students in the senior class have worked hard throughout all 13 years, and should be rewarded instead of punished.

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program complicated, In her own words: Lunch misunderstood system

As told to...

Emily Schmidt As part of a project for The Human Spirit class, on Monday, April 10, I had the opportunity to sit down with Eugenia Orawiec, an 83-year-old World War II survivor.

Genia (Eugenia) was the fourth oldest of the twelve Dobek children in her family. Her father was a successful business man, being a food distributor of sorts.

“We lived in Dziemiany, Poland, a coastal town by the Baltic Sea. My dad used to go to the Baltic Sea for business twice a week, so it was not very far from home,” Genia said.

In 1939, Germany invaded Poland when Genia was five years old. Genia said that same year, Poland surrendered, and Hitler made Poland a “nation of slaves.”

For five years, the Dobek family was often held at gunpoint during the night and threatened to become German citizens.

“They came many times at night, and put my dad face down on the ground.

We were standing in a circle around him, and the German SS was holding a gun to his head. They said ‘Dobek, if you do not become a German citizen, you will be killed and your whole family will be killed,’ and my dad said ‘I cannot become a German citizen because I was born a Polish citizen and that’s the way I am going to die,’” Genia said.

Genia said she remembers sleeping in many layers of clothes at night.

She would tuck loaves of bread inside her sleeves and pockets, always being ready to run or be taken.

In August of 1944, Genia (age 10) and her family were taken to the train station and put into fenced areas.

Two aunts of the Dobek family that were not captured were able to say goodbye to their family on the other

World War II survivor shares journey to America

Photo: M. Negus side of the fence. Two of Genia’s siblings were tossed over the fence (Zyta age two and Boline age four) to the aunts on the other side in hopes of survival.

“When I heard my dad say to my mother, ‘Genia should go, too,’ I grabbed onto my mother’s legs and I hung on to her and, in the meantime the train was already moving so I couldn’t go,” Genia said.

The family traveled in boxcars for seven days not knowing what to expect next. This was the last time Genia saw Poland.

Genia said she ended up going to a total of three displaced person camps over the years. The family was given food, clothing and work. By the time the family was reunited at the third camp, they were given the option to return to Poland. Fortunately, she said they knew a priest who was able to report that Poland was not a place to return because it was under Russian occupation.

Genia said that she and her family took the 10-day ocean ride on the General Eltinger to the United States.

As the ship was headed to Ellis Island, New York, it got rerouted to Boston, Massachusetts due to docking accessi-

bility. A man from Potosi, WI agreed to be the family’s sponsor and have the Dobek family work on his dairy farm.

“Our sponsor never showed up to the port because we were supposed to come to New York, but we wound up in Boston,” Genia said. “There were two ships coming in to Ellis Island at the same time, and we were on the second ship that got redirected to Boston.”

This meant the family arrived without a sponsor, leaving them homeless and vulnerable. However, tobacco companies found the Dobek family and put them to work under intense labor conditions, starting at 4 a.m. and ending by 10 p.m. The very little that the family was paid had to be returned to the farmers for rent and food, making it feel like slavery.

After a few years, the family moved to a different farm, with better working conditions and pay.

Shortly after their arrival to America, Genia’s brother, Jon, was drafted to the Korean War. Genia said that when Jon returned from the war, he brought home new friends and new visions for the family. Genia and Jon made their journey to Chicago, Illinois in 1954. Jon introduced Genia to her future husband, Eugene Orawiec, who she married in 1956. Together they had four children and were employed in factory jobs.

In 1976, Genia and her family decided to leave Chicago and move to Lone Rock, Wisconsin for a more peaceful life. Her husband Eugene had serious health issues and died in 1984.

Genia has seen the very best and the very worst of people. She said with her faith and love, she has remained positive, hopeful and resilient.

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James Hinton

The school lunch program is an important part of high school for many students, yet a part that many students and parents do not know much about.

The school lunch program is overseen directly by the United States Department of Agriculture. All decisions regarding school lunches are made at this level.

Because of this disjunction from the rest of the district, the school lunch program has to survive independently.

“We have to be self-sustaining.

We use lunch money to pay for the food, wages, equipment and anything else. We also get some subsidies from the federal government,” Food Service Director Peggy Seaman said.

Due to this status, what food schools have access to depends greatly on current policy, with “bonus” food provided based on agricultural surplus.

According to the USDA, lunches are currently based on the latest “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” More information on this can be found on their website.

The foods available to schools are then selected at the state level. State governments select the food they want from the list of food that the USDA has purchased.

What this food is depends on what is available, and the market prices at the time. The school lunch program may also acquire

food from local farmers, or from produce purchased by the Department of Defense.

Many students and families have misconceptions about how and when a student can be fed. Under the law, schools are not required to feed students that have not paid. The USDA considers that to be the responsibility of the parent.

“The USDA is more concerned that when students do not pay, the cost has to be picked up by families already paying their share,” Seaman said.

School districts like Berlin have to deal with a lot of regulations about how their lunch programs can operate.

“I once got 150 pages of new regulations just about food procurment,” Seaman said. “There is a lot of regulation here in hot lunch.”

Many students wonder what will happen to the money that they have in their accounts after the school year is over.

“The money will automatically transfer to a student’s account for their next year, or to younger siblings that are in school. Otherwise, students and families can request a refund of the money they have in their account,” Seaman said.

Due to all of these hard-tofollow laws and regulations, it can be easy to think of the lunch program as a uncaring entity in students’ lives. This is not the case.

“We try to do it humanely. We don’t shame students if they can’t pay. We are not here to be mean.

We want to feed every child that we can,” Seaman said.

For more information on the Lunch Program, go to: choosemyplate.gov/dietary-guidelines or fns.usda.gov/nslp/national-school-lunch-program-nslp

Seniors chosen for Student of the Month by

Bria Osterberg

For her hard work in school, senior Charley Hutchison was nominated for May’s Student of the Month.

“When I found out I had been nominated, I felt proud that all my hard work was rewarded,” Hutchison said.

Hutchison was involved in many activities throughout the school, but volleyball and swing choir have made the biggest impact on her.

“In swing choir I have learned how to be part of a group and work collectively,” Hutchison said. “Volleyball has taught me great leadership and also how to be a better team player.”

One of Hutchison’s best friends and teammates had some input about her leadership.

“Charley is one of the captains of the volleyball team, and I look up to her. She has great leadership skills and does not settle for less than her best,” junior Caley Huggins said.

Hutchison is not only driven in sports and music, but also excels academically.

“She always wants to learn and is not

Charley Hutchison

Photo: Kylie Marie Photography exhausted by the pace of school,” English teacher Shannon Kuehmichel said. “She has a worldly perspective, an open mind and is a polished writer.”

Hutchison will take her academic studies to UW-Milwaukee for nutritional science with a double minor in Spanish and Pyschology.

“I chose this major because I am interested in living an active and healthy lifestyle and in helping people learn to live healthy, too,” Hutchison said.

Ethan Becker was chosen for Student of the Month for his charisma and confidence throughout his four years at BHS. “I felt excited and accomplished at being chosen for Student of the Month,” Becker said.

Becker’s friends have seen him succeed in different ways throughout high school.

“I have seen Ethan thrive in athletics and school through hard work and dedication,” senior Sam Cason said.

Becker had help and motivation to get to where he is today from teachers and through sports.

“Sports have helped me learn what hard work is and how to work with other people,” Becker said. “Mr. Bell also helped instill my hard work ethic.”

Science teacher Paul Bell says Becker has a strong presence and confidence about himself.

“He is a mature young man with a lot of potential and is very respectable,” Bell said. “He has become a quiet leader, and will be able to accomplish anything he sets his mind to.”

Many of Becker’s friends seen his courteousness and respectfulness.

“I have been his best friend since kin-

Ethan Becker

Photo: Catrina’s Creations dergarten and he has never let me down,” Cason said.

After high school, Becker will be going to UW-LaCrosse to study excercise science and minor in nutrition.

“In my future I would like to be a personal trainer and open my own gym,” Becker said.

Since sports have helped Becker throughout high school, he is going to continue them in college.

“I am going to play football at LaCrosse and try out to be the kicker,” Becker said.

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Exchange Student plans for future, reflects on experiences by

Brittney Meyer

Imagine spending nine months living in another country, speaking another language and living with a different family.

Not many of us can picture completing this task, but for foreign exchange student Ulugbek Sadiev, this was his reality. Although he is about 6,600 miles away from Tajikistan, he still felt like he was at home while living with the Marks family in Berlin.

“It has been amazing. The students are always really friendly, and Berlin makes me feel like I’m at home and that I belong,” Sadiev said. “Even people in the community are always saying hi and are

Photo: A. Marks

always helpful.”

Berlin has left a big impact on Sadiev, but he has also left a big impact on people in Berlin.

“He has taught me that we can all call any place ‘home’ as long as we fully appreciate our surroundings,” English teacher Amy Wenig said.

Sadiev’s personality and perserverance as a student has exceeded teachers’ expectations, especially for Wenig.

“Ulugbek is very kind-hearted and respectful. He is very appreciative of the people around him and the experiences he’s had,” Wenig said. “Ulugbek is an excellent student who loves learning.

He will often stay after class to ask questions and gain more understanding about the things we are learning.”

After graduation, Sadiev plans on going back to Tajikistan for a month before taking some big steps for his future.

“After I graduate I will go home (Tajikistan) and apply for a visa, which I will hopefully get,” Sadiev said. “After I get a visa, I plan on going to Fox Valley Tech.”

There was one big factor which played into Sadiev choosing Fox Valley Technical College.

“It is a lot cheaper than going to a school in Tajikistan, and also cheaper than going to a four-year here,” Sadiev said. “I will go for two years because it’s more rea-

Foreign exchange student Ulugbek Sadiev stands with staff members after giving a presentation about Tajikistan. (L-R) Physical education teacher Michelle Walker, English teacher Amy Wenig, Ulugbek Sadiev, math teacher Kay Rossow, Officer Georgia Trochinski and history teacher Gary Knoke.

Photo submitted sonable.”

Sadiev has also figured out what he will be pursuing as a career.

“I plan on going for finance because I like working with money and doing business,” Sadiev said.

While going to college at Fox Valley Tech, Sadiev will once again be staying with the Marks

family.

“It will be a really cool experience having him in the house again. We will get to learn more about him, and he will get to learn more about us and the U.S., too,” freshman Megan Marks said.

Once Sadiev earns his degree, he plans on pursuing a career in the

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“I would tell Ulugbek to continue to pursue his dreams. Life will always have obstacles, but true character is built on how we overcome those obstacles,” Wenig said. “I know he will do great things.”

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Senior Section “I am going to Colorado State University and majoring in equine science,” senior Shelby Williams said.

“I am going to UW-Fox Valley and majoring in physical education,” senior Tim DeRuyter said.

“I am going to UW-Stevens Point and majoring in chemisty,” senior Alyssia Flores said.

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“I am going to UW-Oshkosh and double majoring in computer science and music industry,” senior Trevor Carlson said.

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“I am going to Fox Valley Technical College for welding,” senior Jacob Shapiro said.

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Throughout senior year, one of the main things on a senior’s mind is college or what she will pursue after high school. While some are going farther away, some are also staying close to home.

For senior Michaella Cudnohosky, studying at UW-Oshkosh and staying close to home is just the case.

“When I was in middle school, I wanted to be as far away from home as possible,” Cudnohosky said.

As Cudnohosky grew up, her thoughts changed.

“I realized how important it is going to be to have my family around. Obviously, there are ups and downs, but without them I wouldn’t have made it this far,” Cudnohosky said.

Cudnohosky considered some other factors before making her decision.

“I chose UW-O because it is

in such a prime place. There is a ton to do around it,” Cudnohosky said. “My grandmother (who passed away in 2011) also went there for nursing, just like I’m going to, and I kind of wanted to follow in her footsteps in that aspect.​” For many, picking what college to go to is a tough choice, but Cudnohosky knew where she wanted to go from the beginning.

“UW-O was the only college I ever really thought about, so I guess you could say I’ve always wanted to go there,” Cudnohosky said.

Cudnohosky has visited the campus and said that she loves it.

“I’m most excited about just starting this new adventure and chapter of my life,” Cudnohosky said. “But, I’m least excited about all the work that’s just ahead.”

Her parents are also excited.

“My parents are thrilled that I’m going to college. I’m the oldest, so it is kind of a bittersweet moment for them. They just want the best for me,” Cudnohosky said.

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College is a big step, especiall one moving approximately 1,100 from home. Senior Shelby Willia for that big step at Colorada State “I didn’t know I wanted to go h Williams said. “It started as a jo my parents and I, but then it just k on me.”

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“My parents are excited. I th really proud of all of my accom throughout my high school car glad I am venturing out,” William Not only is Williams moving from home, but she is also movi parents, friends and the small tow “I’m really going to miss this Fort Collins is pretty much the e Madison,” Williams said. “But, I’m to miss my friends and family a lo Although Williams is moving her parents, she does have a few

“I am going to UW-Eau Claire and majoring in elementary education,” senior Maddy Multerer said.

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What’s their next step?

UW-Fox Valley Timothy DeRuyter Mason Prindle UW-Green Bay Ethan Buttke Sophia Lehr Brittney Meyer Makenna Murkley Gabrial Naparala Brittany Tetzke UW-La Crosse Ethan Becker Julie Fleegal Nicole Kopitzke Megan Sobieski UW-Madison Amanda Gimenez Jeanae Gimenez William Weisensel Jack Werch UW-Milwaukee Charley-Anne Hutchison Hanna Nitzke Emma Rucks UW-Oshkosh Trevor Carlson Michaella Cudnohosky Benjamin Hinz Michael Koch Jordan Krentz Jacob Paulsen Isaiah Wilke

Zachary Wilson Whitney Wojtowicz UW-Platteville Bailey Stumpner UW-Stevens Point Samuel Cason Alyssia Flores Jacob Henriksen Alyssa Johnson Amber Kirchhoff Mason Luker UW-Whitewater Ashley McClelland Kaytlynne Null

Wisconsin Private Colleges:

Marian University Andrea Briese Destiny Wilson

Marquette University Bria Osterberg Milwaukee School of Engineering Kollin McGregor Ripon College Thomas Reed Silver Lake College Ravan Arenz St. Norbert College Emma Blazel Jasmine Boe Lauren Disterhaft Angeline Evans Viterbo University Brady Polk

Wisconsin Luthern College Allison Marks

Technical Colleges:

Out of State:

Colorado State University Shelby Williams

Chippewa Valley Technical College Nicholas Stueber

Michigan Technological University Clinton Ottman

Fox Valley Tech Nahdya Barron Rachel Bertzyk Craig Borst Elliot Chier Rachel Disterhaft Marissa Gies Lauren Inda Evan Kaatz Isabella Kaplinski Bryan Kirchhoff Halle Leary Teanna Lininger John Ostrander Haille Piechowski Olivia Resop Liliana Rivera Mariscal Ulugbek Sadiev Jacob Sattler Mariana Segura Jacob Shapiro Alexis Steger Jose Torres William Trochinski Jesse Viars

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Sarah Huffman

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Bradley Block Joseph Dobyns Parker LaBuda Richard Markham

University of MinnesotaTwin Cities Audrey Krueger University of Sioux FallsSouth Dakota Megan Janzen

Gap Year:

James Hinton

Military:

Marines: Kyle Krebs

Navy: Riley Matthews Paulina Piper

Other:

Gavin Bissett

Workforce:

Ryan Bolen Andrea Fish Jacob Gonzales Samantha Hill Brady Krebs Marcus Krentz Bryce Nicholas Mercedes Schallock Courtney Schmid

“What step did you take that made you feel like you belonged in high school?”

“I felt like I belonged freshman year during band because it felt like a family,” senior Sophia Lehr said.

“Freshman year during Rube Goldberg because even though it was mostly a senior club, everyone still listened to my ideas,” senior William Weisensel said.

“When I joined the high school soccer team because I felt mature enough to handle what everyone else could do,” senior Gabby Naparella said.

“I felt like I belonged at the end of sophomore year because I finally found my group of friends who wanted to be around me,” senior Makenna Murkley said.

“Probably right after eighth grade,” senior Isaiah Wilke said. “I finally felt like I was mature enough to be here.”

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While some seniors are making the most out of their last moments of high school, other seniors have already started on their own journies by graduating early. Some have set out on more schooling and others, such as ‘17 alumni Brady Krebs and Marcus Krentz, have already joined the work force.

“I decided to graduate early because I love to work. I also graduated early to make more money and to get prepared for long working hours,” Krebs said.

Both Krebs and Krentz have been working at Krentz Family Dairy since well before their early graduation, and started adding more hours after.

Kevin Krentz, Marcus Krentz’s father and owner of Krentz Family Dairy, explains that every day Marcus and Brady gain more experience and knowledge while maintaining and repairing commitment.

“Working on the farm has taught them many valuable traits that can be used in the future, from machine and hands-on experience to the value of accomplishing a task economically,” Kevin said.

The boys have a wide variety of jobs on the farm.

“I do everything from milking cows to planting crops,” Krentz said.

Krebs, on the other hand, has been busy tackling the equipment work. They both say they have been enjoying their duties on the farm and are satisfied with the pay.

However, each graduate has a different plan for the future.

“I am going to be starting a new job at CRMeyer, but I will still be helping out at Krentz Family Dairy on the side,” Krebs said.

Krentz plans to go to more schooling in the fall.

“I plan to attend a UW-Madison short course to specialize in crop science and agronomy,” Krentz said.

Early Graduates: Michaella Cudnohosky Stephine Garduza Mason Gellings Ashley Haase John Hammond-Featherston Timothy Hempel Brady Krebs Marcus Krentz Tyler Krohn Dylan Malson Trevor Mathe Kaytlynne Null Jonathan Schwersenska Cody Sheriff Isaac Smith Sara Tollaksen

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spend the majority of time there instead of integrating myself into college life,” Janzen said.

For her major, Janzen will pursue nursing with an emphasis in trauma injuries.

“I have always been interested in the medical field, but I became exposed to trauma a few years ago when my brother was involved in a motorcycling accident,” Janzen said. “This made me realize that trauma was a career I would be interested in.”

Because of the effect this experience had on Senior Megan Janzen stands at her future Janzen, she hopes to be able to help people with home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. trauma cases.

Photo submitted “I would love to be associated with a trauma day,” Janzen said. center or even an emergency room,” Janzen Janzen has a few reasons for wanting to go far said. “I just want to do the best I can do to proaway from home. vide the health care for individuals who have “I knew that if I stayed close to home, I would had trauma.”

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Seniors of the

R ‘n’ G... Farewell

Brittney Meyer

Emily Schmidt

Bria Osterberg

“I am going to miss the friends and memories I have made in sports, classes and clubs. I hope I left my mark on BHS like it has on me,” senior Emily Schmidt said.

“I am going to miss my track, cross country teams and my underclassmen friends,” senior Bria Osterberg said.

Angie Evans

“I am looking forward to new relationships in college and making new memories. I can’t wait to pursue my future career,” senior Brittney Meyer said.

James Hinton

“I’m looking forward to meeting different people and to be able to try new things. I am ready to learn new lessons on life,” senior Angie Evans said.

Allison Marks “I’m going to miss not being able to procrastinate as much and also not being able to see my dogs every day,” senior Allison Marks said.

“I will miss the friends and connections I’ve made, and the good memories I’ve had over the years,” senior James Hinton said.

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Senior retrospective: Changes to our school

Senior

CONFESSIONS “A teacher let me skip their lesson to go to McDonalds, but the deal was I had to get them ice cream or I would be marked as unverified.” -Destiny Wilson “We had the best TP job in BHS history, but it rained the next day.” -Elliot Chier “I’ve had the elevator key because of numerous injuries and surgeries for nearly my entire high school career. I don’t have it now, but I may just buy it from the office at the end of this year, as it is obviously attracted to me.” -Andrea Briese “I filled a trombone with water, then got to witness the spectacular results when the owner tried to play it.” -Trevor Carlson “I changed the time on my pink sheet for giving blood so I could miss class.”-Ethan Becker “I bought a soda from the teachers lounge after school once.”-Jesse Viars Created by Alex McClelland

CIA first began our freshman year.

The office moved to its current location our sophomore year.

Teachers that have retired during our time here: Margaret Guertler, Al Bednarek, Therese Tuinstra-Blunck and Frank Lichtfuss The Middle School was added on to the high school our sophomore year.

The School Grounds coffee shop opened our junior year.

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Arts & Entertainment How well do you know Wisconsin?

Starbuck’s secret Menu: Pink Starburst Frappuccino a must have treat Angie Evans

Starbucks is the go-to coffee shop known for their variety of choices. But, do people really know about their so-called “secret menu”?

The secret menu is basically something on the actual menu, for example, the Vanilla Bean Frappe with added fixings in it.

Originally, I wanted to try the new drink called Dragon Frappuccino that was becoming popular due to the Unicorn Frappuccino. But, it was not on the menu.

One of the employees, Lindsey, informed me that I would not want to try it because it is awful.

The Dragon Frappuccino includes some of the same ingredients as the Unicorn Frappucinno but with a kick of special hot sauce, which she does not recommend.

That is something that does not sound pleasant to drink, so Lindsey helped me out in a way that all employees should help their customers. Instead, she made something that was from the “secret menu” called Pink Starburst.

The Pink Starburst is a blended strawberry lemonade puree with added vanilla bean powder and a

cream base. It is then topped with whipped cream. It tastes exactly like a pink Starburst. Lindsey added that there is also a red Starburst option on the secret menu.

Even though the barista had her own opinion on other drinks, she sold me on the Pink Starburst.

The taste from the Pink Starburst is like an ICEE at the movies. It is super sweet and something that everyone would love to drink. If coffee is not the way to go, then the Pink Starburst is the perfect drink to try. Especially since warm weather is comnig along, it is a treat that will scream summer.

With a great experience once again at the Oshkosh Starbucks with from friendly and honest employees to the well-made drinks, the Pink Starburst drink on the “secret menu” is a highly recommended beverage that people who may not like coffee would enjoy.

1) What is the oldest city in Wisconsin?

a) Blair b) Berlin c) Green Bay d) La Crosse

2) What is Wisconsin’s state instrument?

a) stumpf fiddle b) guitar c) flute d) accordian

Answers: 1)c 2)d 3)b 4)c

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Talking about relationships and dating in The Human Spirit first hour class with history teacher Gary Knoke and English teacher Amy Wenig, “In my home town it takes years to have a relationship, but here, one week,” foreign exchange student Ulugbek Sadiev said.

3) What is Wisconsin’s nickname?

a) America’s farmland b) America’s dairyland c) Beer state d) Fried food state

In fourth hour Statistics and Probability with Shawn Erb,

4) What city is home to the first kindergarten? a) Wautoma b) Adams Friendship c) Watertown d) Brookfield

“My eyes have been fogging over. Isn’t that called cardiacs or something?” senior Brittney Meyer asked.

“Cataracts,” the class said in unison.

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“Freshmen predict in 2020...”

Rating out of 5:

“I’ll be able to dunk a basketball and the Milwaukee Bucks will win an NBA title,” freshman Kobe Krebs said.

“That our athletic department will grow and cars will be run by all solar panels or electricity,” freshman Hannah Behling said.

“Kanye West will run for president of the United States and he will win,” freshman Alex Przybyl said.

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10 Arts & Entertainment Teachers Tell Love story offers ‘Everything, Everything’ Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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History Teacher Jennifer Leahy 1) “I’ve never flown in an airplane.”

2) “I swam in the ocean.”

3) “I got food posoning the first time I ate clams.”

Truth: 1 & 3 Lie: 2

Chemistry Teacher Nick Kvam 1) “I went to Spain with my Spanish class.”

2) “My high school baseball team lost in the sectional finals.”

3)“In high school, I drove a ‘93 Chevy Lumina.”

Text and photos by Angie Evans

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Bryn Hermanson

After hearing people talk about the book and seeing the movie trailer all over social media, there was a definite need to check out “Everything, Everything” by Nicola Yoon.

In this novel, 17-year-old Maddy Whittier is allergic to the outside world, which causes her to never leave her house.

Her house is specially designed to keep her alive by filtering the air. Her over-protective mother also helps by not letting anyone into the house except Maddy’s nurse, Carla.

With her life being a continuous cycle of check ups, spending time with her mother and reading books over and over, Maddy does not experience a normal life. Every teenager would dread not experiencing a normal life and being cut off from the world.

Everything changed the moment a new family moved into the house next to her. Maddy’s life took a turn for the better, or maybe for the worse.

Maddy watches the family move in

and immediately is intrigued by the mysterious looking son, Olly. Sparks were flying when they first made eye contact with each other and could not break away. At this point of the book, it starts coming together that something may develop between Maddy and Olly.

With their rooms being across from each other, she gets his email address after he wrote it on the window with a marker. Maddy and Olly start a romantic, but complicated relationship over email.

After constant chats online, Carla sneaks Olly into Maddy’s house so they can meet in person, which triggers multiple emotions. This leads up to them meeting over and over without her mother finding out, until one day she does.

This book is different from the typical boy-next-door love story because Maddy’s health is unpredictable and the reader does not know if the relationship will last.

Her mother bans Maddy from ever

seeing or talking to Olly again. Maddy then risks her life sneaking out of her house, wanting him to run off with her to Hawaii to complete her dream.

They continue their romance without her mom’s disapproval.

With a couple predictable ideas that have showed up in other romance books, “Everything, Everything” gives the reader hope with the most complicated relationships.

Rating out of 5:

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Spend the day at Hattie Sherwood Play volleyball on the sand courts at Riverside Park Park in Green Lake Take a Zumba class Pick strawberries at Prellwitz Produce Ride your bike on the Mascoutin Valley Participate in the Bubble Run in State Trail Oshkosh (June 3) Go frisbee golfing at Riverside Park Go to Fisk for fireworks during the 4th of July Make your own slip-n-slide with a tarp, soap and water Get ice cream at Leon’s in Oshkosh Go to the Wisconsin State Fair Attend Summerfest Spend the day at the lake Visit the NEW Zoo in Green Bay Go to the Field of Scenes drive-in movie Have a picnic in the park theater Go to Bark at the Park theme night at Miller Park Learn how to paddleboard Tie dye t-shirts Watch the day shows at EAA Airventure Visit Noah’s Ark waterpark Do a DIY Pinterest project See Wicked at the PAC in Appleton Go backyard tent camping (August 30, 31) Hike at Devil’s Lake State Park Created by Mercedes Zabel

Truths: 1 & 2 Lie: 3

Thank you to all our readers at BHS and in the community. We hope you have a fantastic and safe summer!

The Red ‘n’ Green staff

Thursday, June 3. Last Soulfood of the Year!

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Softball players chosen as varsity, rookie for May by

James Hinton

For her helpfulness, positive attitude and consistent leadership on and off the field, senior Angie Evans has been chosen as May’s varsity athlete.

“Angie has been on varsity since her freshman year,” Head Coach Dave Polakowski said. “She has more than earned her chevron, and more than earned being team captain.”

Evans says she tries to serve as a role model and example for the younger players on the team.

“We have such a young team this year, so I think I have to try that much harder to set an example for them,” Evans said.

Evans has been playing softball for most of her life, beginning with watching her dad play the game.

“My dad was in softball himself, so I saw it all the time, and learned a lot from watching him,” Evans said.

Evans’ father played a great part in helping her achieve her goals as an athlete.

“I would always talk with her after her games about what she did right and help her correct things she got wrong,” Mark

Senior Angie Evans prepares to catch a softball at a game against Kettle Moraine Lutheran.

Photo: A. Marks Evans said. “It’s awesome seeing her play the game that I love. Watching her grow each year and always getting better has been great.”

Evans left a great impression on her coaches and team as a player always willing to work hard that will not be forgotten.

“I am going to cry when she leaves this year.

I am really going to miss her,” Polakowski said.

Freshman Maddy Naparalla has been selected as the rookie athlete for her talent, resourcefulness and drive to improve herself and the team.

“She’s an amazing utility player with a great attitude,” Head Coach Dave Polakowski said.

Naparalla is an impressive pitcher, who is always willing and able to play other positions when needed.

“She can throw at over fifty miles per hour.

She’s also very mature for a freshman, and knows how to fix anything that she messes up,” Polakowski said.

Naparalla has had a passion for softball throughout her life.

“I’ve been playing since about third grade.

I’ve always enjoyed the people and the game a lot. It’s a very positive sport, and it’s always fun whether you win or lose,” Naparalla said.

Naparalla is always trying to improve her playing, and has a lot of goals for herself “I want to have no walks in a game this year. Other than that, I want to keep improving my pitching and keeping the team’s spirits up.

Naparalla also owes a lot to her teammates that have helped her along the way.

“Maddy is always willing to help, and loves

Freshman Maddy Naparalla pitches against Kettle Moraine Lutheran.

Photo: A. Marks the sport. We’ve played together for more than five years and she’s never let up,” freshman Josie Reich said.

Naparalla’s coach says she is a player full of potential that her coaches look forward to playing with in the years to come.

“Maddy is going to be something special for Berlin. She’s going to be the kind of player that we can build around in the future,” Polakowski said.

Cheerleaders gear up for summer practice by

Caley Huggins

With a new head coach, Rachel Merrick ‘16, and lots of summer practice, the cheerleading team is already planning for the fall season.

“I’m excited to take the position as head coach, but also nervous.

This is a huge responsibility and I hope that I can do a good job, not only for the girls, but for their parents and the school, too,” Merrick said.

Merrick has had experience in coaching cheerleading already. She coached the Bulldogs Cheerleading Squad for a few years during high school, and that experience has taught her how to run practices and work with the girls.

“The big difference between being a head coach and an assistant coach is how much you have to do outside of practice. You need to make schedules, order uniforms, register for camps, and that’s just the start,” Merrick said.

Many girls know the new coach from previous years in the sport, and are welcoming her warmly.

“I am extremely excited for Ra-

Elite Tumbling instructor gives incoming freshman Hannah Mertens tumbling advice to improve her technique during practice, Sunday, May 21.

Photo: B. Hermanson chel to be our head coach because although she’s young, she’s a very talented and determined individual,” junior Hannah Markowski said.

The season officially begins on June 12. Right away, the summer practices are focused on getting prepared for camps and football games. The girls work on skills including jumps, stunts, and lots of tumbling.

“My favorite thing to do during summer cheer is stunt. We get to try a bunch of new stunts that we’ll be using for the season,” junior Makenzie Boening said. “We try stunts with different groups of people to see what works out best.”

While many people are relaxing on their summer days, the cheerleaders spend many hours of their summer in the gym.

“In June and July we practice twice a week and have tumbling lessons on Sunday nights. When August rolls around we add an extra hour of practice after our tumbling lesson,” Merrick said.

This season, the girls have two summer camps. One takes place in North Fond du Lac and the other is in Berlin.

“The other seniors and I made a dance which we will perform at camp and be judged on. Also, we get to learn a new dance, five chants and also learn more about stunting,” Boening said.

Elite Tumbling out of Milwaukee comes to work with the squad every Sunday night.

“I can see how much the girls have improved from working with them. The coaches that come know how to teach the girls, how to push them and how to keep them safe. I do not think there is a better company in the state when it comes to coaching tumbling at the high school level,” Merrick said.

With a new head coach and many hours put into every aspect of the sport, they have their sights set on accomplishing big things for this upcoming season.

2017-18 Cheer & Stunt Roster Julia Boe Jordan Boening Makenzie Boening Amelia Buttke Amber Chiafos Emily Goehring Bryn Hermanson Hannah Markowski Hannah Mertens Destiny Musch Katie Pitzrick Cordelia Potrykos Delaney Putzske Camryn Reck Brittany Retzlaff Bethany Thoma

Up Next in Spring Sports Thursday, May 25

Sunday, May 28

Monday, May 29

• Varsity Track Sectional @ East Troy, 3 p.m.

• Girls Varsity Soccer @ Winneconne, 7 p.m.

Graduation Ceremony Berlin High School Gym 1 p.m.

No School (Memorial Day)

Tuesday, May 30

Thursday, June 1

• Varsity Golf Sectional • Girls Varsity Soccer Regional @ TBD, TBD @ Xavier, TBD

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Track athletes set eyes on state by

Sports Briefs

Allison Marks

Track athletes have been putting effort in all year and now for a few of them, state is in sight. These athletes include senior Audrey Krueger, junior Isabelle Heinz, and sophomore Dana Hohenstein.

This would be a returning trip to state for all three of them.

Last year, Krueger went for 100 meter hurdles and 4x100 meter relay, Heinz went in the 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter relay, and Hohenstein went in the 100 meter and long jump.

“The events that I hope to go to state in are the 100-meter, 4x2 and 4x1,” Hohenstein said. “I think I have a pretty good chance for all of them if I try my hardest, and I’ve been doing all of these events since last year.”

Every athlete is doing things inside and outside of practice to try to make it to state.

“I’m training really hard in practice, staying hydrated out of practice and getting a good night’s sleep,” Krueger said.

For Heinz, she is just trying to get personal records in her events.

“I am trying to make it to state in my 4x1 and 4x2 again and also my 200 open,” Heinz said. “Coach Stellmacher threw me in the 4x4 a couple times, and it made sprinting my 200 a lot easier.”

One big accomplishment came to Heinz from this.

“I broke the school record in the 200 with 26.4 seconds,” Heinz said.

Every athlete has a motivating force to help them advance.

“My team and coaches motivate me,” Krueger said. “I really want

By Allison Marks

Baseball team keeps improving

Senior Audrey Krueger competed in the 100 meter hurdles along with teammates sophomore Rachel Petraszak and junior Cassidy Krall on Monday, May 17 at the conference meet at Winneconne. Krueger took first in triple jump and in 100 meter hurdles, second in 300 meter hurdles and third in long jump.

Photo: B. Meyer the team to succeed at meets, which motivates me to perform well so that we can all win.”

One specific coach, Coach Joe Stellmacher, is Heinz’s main motivating source.

“Stellmacher pushes me to do my best, he gives me advice to do better and he helps me reach my goals,” Heinz said.

For Hohenstein, she says she does better with people there supporting her along the way.

“My coaches and parents motivate me the most. If I wouldn’t have those people pushing me, I don’t think I would try so hard

and win,” Hohenstein said.

While all the athletes have their eyes set on state, they all have different reasons for running track in the first place.

“My dad was a runner way back in high school, and he told me to go out in fourth grade. I have been doing it ever since,” Heinz said.

For Krueger, it is somewhat for exercise, but mostly to be part of a team.

“I do track partially to stay in shape, but mainly to be on a team,” Krueger said. “I love being on a team that is so supportive and

helpful. Track also pushes me to do all of the difficult workouts that I would otherwise normally not do myself.”

For Hohenstein, it is the feeling she gets from it.

“I think it’s fun. I meet new people, get out of school and have great experiences,” Hohenstein said. “I love the feeling before the race, during the race and at the end when you’re done and you did it.”

The athletes will find out if they go to state tomorrow at East Troy.

The top four in each event will go to state.

Dance team secures new head coach by

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Bryn Hermanson

The next upcoming season for the dance team will be different, as they are getting a new head coach, members new to the experience and a new upcoming freshmen class.

Previously being an assistant coach one year and co-coach another year, Amanda Ketterhagen has taken over the head coaching position for the 2017-2018 dance team.

“I have danced since I was in eighth grade. I danced for my high school’s dance team all four years, and danced a few years in college for the UW-Oshkosh Hip Hop Team,” Ketterhagen said.

There are also a few upperclassmen that are new to the dance team, such as junior Alivia Murkley.

“I was in dance from ages three to nine,” Murkley said. “I wanted to tryout for the dance team the last few years, but I was scared to.

I thought, ‘hey why not? It’s my senior year and if I want to do it, this is the last chance I have.’”

Some tryouts took place on Sat-

urday, April 29 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., but another tryout date took place on Tuesday, May 9 after school. The tryout routine was physically demanding because it incorporated a kickline and was very fast paced.

“Tryouts went great. I was very impressed with all of the girls’ ability to jump right in and really push themselves,” Ketterhagen said. “We are setting the bar very high this year, and I am so impressed and excited about our talent.”

One thing Ketterhagen is trying to change is to only repeat choreography once this upcoming season.

“It will be a challenge because of the short time between performances, but I know with this dedicated and talented group of girls, we can accomplish this,” Ketterhagen said.

Another change is how late the season is starting compared to previous years.

“Our season is going to be starting about a month later than usual because I will be on maternity leave through the middle of November,” Ketterhagen said. “Because of this, I am looking forward to really using our time wisely during practices and setting a quick pace.”

Although the season is starting late, some of the girls are already looking ahead.

“I am most excited for the new dancers on the team. I always love meeting new girls and getting new and different ideas when it comes to choreographing routines,” junior Kelsi Cravillion said. “I’m super excited to see what not only the new girls have to offer this year, but also the returning ones.”

Past team members have an idea of what the season will bring, but for new members, they will experience the nerves and butterflies that come with performing.

“I’m mostly looking forward to getting all dolled up and getting that feeling of nervousness before we perform,” Murkley said. “I’m also excited about trying something new that’s out of my comfort zone.”

For the upcoming seniors, this is their final chance to step up and help the team.

“I’m going to be a senior next year; I want to give each dance my all, with the help of Amanda and the team. I want to make next season the best season yet,” Cravillion said.

Dance Team Roster 2017-2018

Ashlyn Ballard Brooklyn Ballard Helena Buttke Kelsi Cravillion Abbey Freimark Emily Jahnke Jacklyn Jorgensen Paige Krause Alex McClelland Madelyn McClelland Rebecca Mularski Alivia Murkley Gretchen Petraszak Jennifer Schroeder Ashlynn Thrasher Leah Vang Mercedes Zabel

The baseball team may not have the best overall record, but they are focusing on making the team better every day.

The team has a new coach, Cole Boge, who is helping them on improving their skills.

“We get better and better every game, everything is always improving, and we keep getting closer and closer to beating those big teams,” junior Carter Rhode said.

The team has gotten better with many skills throughout the season.

“I think the biggest improvement is our batting,” Rhode said. “That’s a huge part of every practice.”

All of these things together are helping them become a better team overall.

“We just have to put it together, and I know we could be one of the best teams in the conference,” Rhode said.

Trap season continues all year for Klika

For junior trap shooter Steven Klika, the season never really has an end. He is always shooting in a league or just practicing.

“I compete in many different events,” Klika said.

“My most competitive league is the Target Terminators, which starts during the end of the school year and then goes through the summer.

This one shoots every weekend, but there are also two shoots I go to where I’m gone for a week at a time.”

Parents support soccer team

The girls soccer team gets support from the community, but support from their parents is what helps a lot.

Parents are acknowledged in not only soccer, but other sports as well, during parent’s night.

“We do this to recognize them for helping us get to this point,” senior Brianna Hameister said Many times support from parents can help the most during a game.

“Parent support really helps when you hear them cheering in a game,” Hameister said. “It helps keep your morale up and lets you be the best you can be.”