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May 22, 2013

Botany class brings sculpture garden back to life by

Caitlyn Schubert

Science teacher Pat Arndt’s first year Botany class has been having class outside. The catch? Arndt has them fixing up the sculpture garden.

“We started working on it the last week of April, when it was finally warm and dry enough,” Arndt said.

“We try to be outside every day the weather is nice and cooperative.”

With such a wide variety of plants in the sculpture garden, there are a variety of different jobs for the students.

“We have students in teams of two or three,” Arndt said. “They are assigned to certain sections, and are responsible for that section specifically.”

Senior Savannah Neubauer is a student in Arndt’s Botany class that is helping with the sculpture garden.

“I am working on a section with Bryce Pischke,” Neubauer said.

“We have been removing weed barrier, pruning and removing dead plants.”

Neubauer finds a benefit to working outside of the classroom.

“I enjoy working on the sculpture garden,” Neubauer said. “It gets everyone out of lectures.”

Sophomore Jackson Aton has similar views on fixing up the sculpture garden.

“It’s nice to be outside and doing something that feels productive,” Aton said. “I like looking back at my work and appreciating it.”

Photo: C. Schubert

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Senior Savannah Neubauer works with senior Bryce Pischke to fill parts of their section with rocks.

Photo: C. Schubert

Sophomore Jackson Aton works with group members senior Trevor Manthei and sophomore Kiernan Nos to pull up unwanted plants in their section of the sculpture garden.

Aton is working on a bigger section with senior Trevor Manthei and sophomore Kiernan Nos. “In our section we have been cleaning up edges, putting in mulch and trimming up larger plants,” Aton said. “Sometimes there is more work than I expected.”

Arndt says that his class seems to enjoy the project and that they are all hard workers.

“I’m super impressed,” Arndt said.

“We have a great class and everybody is really gung-ho. They like

being outside and are not afraid to get dirty, which has been outstanding.”

Arndt hopes that his students will come out of this experience with a greater understanding about maintenance of the environment.

“I want them to realize that anything that looks nice outside takes a lot of work, maintenance and up-keep,” Arndt said. “I also want them to go away knowing that what used to be just sterile lawn is now a very complex, mini ecosystem with a lot of biodiversity.”

Couple duet takes first place at talent show by

Hailey Prachel

There were 11 acts at the talent show hosted by Student Council, but only the top three took home prizes.

The first place winners of $200 were sophomore Corey Viars and Miranda Lors. The couple sang a duet to the song “Hands” by JJ Heller.

“We worked really hard to perfect the song,” Viars said. “I plan to save my money to get video software that costs $600. Currently, I am at $400.”

Second place went to EQ Revolution, a dance crew of four members.

Second place took home $75.

Third place went to senior Patrick Malchestske who sang “Hallelujah” a capella. He took home $25.

“I really like the song,” Malchestske said. “Plus, all of my friends wanted me to and it’s the last year for me to do it.”

Besides the top three acts there were many other different acts that

caught the eye of the judges and audience.

“We got 11 girls together, a mixture of different grades, and sang “The Cup Song” from the movie ‘Pitch Perfect’”, senior Laura Trochinski said. “We all had a lot of fun and it was a good experience.”

The show was hosted by Student Council president Drew Dretske and vice president Emily Cox.

The MC’s opened the show with the traditional humorous video illustrating them being late for the show.

Judging the performances was left up to a panel of six including Principal Lynn Mork, social studies teachers Gary Knoke and Andrew Kasuboski, English teachers Amy Wenig and Angela Femali and 2011 winner Karnpal Cheema.

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Neubauer says that she will use her knowledge from working in the sculpture garden outside of Botany class.

“I will use what I have learned in my garden and in the greenhouse at work,” Neubauer said.

Arndt hopes that the sculpture garden will be finished in time for graduation.

“Our goal is to have it looking really great by graduation so that if people want to take pictures out there, then they can do that,” Arndt said.

Sophomore Jackson Aton works with group member sophomore Kiernan Nos to redo the edges of their section.

Photo: C. Schubert

Neubauer and Pischke work on pruning one of the many bushes in their section.

Newsbriefs Students save around 156 lives

The American Red Cross held the annual blood drive at BHS on May 1, 2013. The students donated 52 pints of blood, which can save up to 156 lives.

“I was really nervous,” senior Katie Vlachina said. “I have a fear of needles and I felt really light-headed. They had to put a wet towel on my forehead. But, in the end it was all worth it because I saved three lives.”

Distance learning lab benefits from grant

All of the technology BHS has received from the $60,000 grant is here and has been installed.

“We received two large monitors and two SMART boards that can be used for telepresence meetings and teacher training,” Director of Instruction Jodi Becker said. “Providing teachers with the skills to utilize their SMART boards will help students learn by reaching the different learning styles of the students.”

Prom lights up the streets of ‘Hollywood’

The EQ Revolution took second place at the talent show on May 10.

The crew took home $75.

Prom was a night to remember from the new location for Post Prom at the Boys and Girls Club to DJ Galaxy from B104.7. The total expense for Prom was $1,013.43 and the school had a total profit of $578.57. Juniors Jake Stumpner and Kinsey Harmon were named Prom King and Queen.

“I am so grateful to have been crowned Prom King,” junior Jake Stumpner said. “I am surprised and honored I was chosen.”

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Traditional prom turned into too much glitz, money Prom is an event which almost every little girl cannot wait to attend.

Finding the perfect dress, jewelry and shoes are all part of the excitement.

Every girl wants to find the prettiest dress, rock the best hairstyle and look fabulous, which is fine to an extent. But, there is no need to over spend on something that will not be worn again, besides one night.

When the primary reason for prom becomes more about the dress rather than the date or dance, that is going a little overboard. Prom is about having fun, dancing and enjoying good times with friends.

Dresses for prom can cost anywhere from $50 to even $800. This could feed a family of four for many days. Instead, the money is spent and the dress will be hanging in a closet after the girl wears it for only one night.

Aside from the prices of dresses, there are also the expenses for make-up and hair if girls choose to get them done professionally. These two choices can also vary in cost,

but when people are spending more than a $100 to get them done that is absurd. Hair and make-up will last one day and then it washes off and is gone.

One positive response to this problem is Cinderella stores. Girls can take in their dresses and the store will re-sell them for a lower price, or even let girls rent a dress for a night, making the cost way cheaper.

Another way prom is taken too far is by the amount of money guys put into asking a girl to prom. There are the cute signs that say “Prom?” or the writing on the car, but sometimes it can be taken too far. Some guys will spend way too much money to ask the girl when in reality, they know she will say yes.

It is not wrong to buy something fancy and nice once in a while, but that nice thing will be overrated and the money will be gone.

Prom is a wonderful, fun event that lasts one night. Instead of worrying about who looks the best and how much one can spend, enjoy the night and dance like crazy.

Going to college...without the parents by

Becca Wenig

On my final day of high school, I prepare to get all of my final assignments done, spend every last minute with my class and realize I will never return to Berlin High School.

Berlin High School will always be a part of me. Many of my relationships with people in the school have grown stronger, including with students, teachers and I cannot forget my parents.

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May 22, 2013

Graduation Gratification

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Emma Hargrave

As this day draws to an end, seniors throughout the school are about to hear their last end-of-class bell ring at 2:50. We will walk through the hallways from our fifth hour class to the commons for the very last time in our lives as a high school student.

Although this is a very exciting day and the beginning of our adult lives, it is also the closing of our childhood.

We stood in the lunch line for the last time and sat at the overly-packed lunch tables for our final 40-minute lunch period. We will never experience these exact moments again.

Saying goodbye to our high school student status is a relief in many ways.

We can begin to live as adults, take care of ourselves and make our own future choices. Those of us who will be living on our own will experience making decisions and managing our money.

The group of friends that we had for four years or more will never quite be the same. Keeping in touch with friends that move to different parts of the state can be difficult, but it can also make us appreciate those friendships even more.

Some of us may continue to participate in our preferred sport throughout college, but for many of us this is

My parents have definitely helped my high school experience be a positive one. They helped me stay focused and determined to reach my goals. Sometimes they did a little too much, but they helped me become the student I am today.

As I prepare for college, I know there will be some disagreements with my mom, such as what bed sheets I buy, how often she calls and more importantly, how often she visits.

When it comes to my dad, I do not know if he will be able to go to Walmart by himself when I leave. I was always his partner-in crime because he did not like to go there alone.

The biggest transition for me as I enter college is trying to adjust to the idea that my parents will not be at my school. Throughout my four years at high school, if I ever needed anything I knew I could just go to my parents.

However, as I think of the positives of not having my parents at the school, there is one that really stands out. They will not find out everything that I am doing at school. I have

the end of competitive athletics. We can always join leagues and teams after high school, but the intimacy between high school teams cannot be replicated.

Classroom protocol for future college-bound seniors is quite a change from the relaxed and comfortable high school classrooms. In our 110 member graduating class, we are familiar with almost everyone. In college, this will most definitely not be the case.

Even though all of this may seem depressing or even daunting, seniors should not look at it like that! Graduating is a somewhat bittersweet celebration, even though it can be scary.

Our lives will not be the same, but that does not mean they will not be as good as the memories that we have already made.

Looking at it, four years is only a small part of our lives. In these four years in the halls, gym, commons and classrooms of BHS, seniors have molded themselves into the young adults that will continue to grow from experiences, both good and bad.

May 26 will announce the day that we become our own people. Let us walk out the doors with smiles on our faces, senior yearbooks under our arms and Indian pride in our hearts.

been used to teachers telling my parents about something I either said or did in class, so that will be a good change.

Reminiscing on my memories in high school makes me realize that I have definitely grown as a student and as a person. I know I would not have had the great experience in high school that I did... without my parents.

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‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ shows Berlins across world by

Hannah Trochinski

For those who do not speak German, the headline translates to “I am a Berliner.” This was the title of a speech given by John F. Kennedy on June 26, 1963 in Berlin, Germany.

This speech has inspired Jemina Wastsien, an art teacher at JFK high school in Berlin, Germany to start the “I am a Berliner” project in which BHS, along with JFK and a few other American schools are participating.

“The idea is that we show students what daily life looks like in different locations,” Wastsien said.

“We will show the similarities and differences of high school life in Germany and different places around the US.” Wastsien searched online for Berlins in America, then found school websites and emailed art teachers, including Angela Breunig, who was surprised and excited to find the email.

“I think it will be interesting to see what we have in common even though our cultures are different,” Breunig said.

Breunig assigned junior Baylee Radke to be in charge of the project.

“She is responsible and driven, so I felt that she would be more dedicated to this than most other

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The question has come up as to what type of conduct reaches the threshold of “Disorderly Conduct,” and what options does an officer have when dealing with a subject(s).

As in most situations, the officer has the discretion to either warn the subject(s), issue a citation or make a physical arrest and incarcerate the subject(s) in the county jail.

In the case of a citation being issued in the City of Berlin for an ordinance violation of “Disorderly Conduct” the fine will range from $145 to $429. As for “Disorderly Conduct on School Premises” the fine ranges from $82.50 up to $177 for students. Below is the State Statute wording.

“Whoever, in a public or private place, engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances in which the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.”

students would be,” Breunig said.

Radke has been taking pictures of the student body as part of the project, then sendsing them to Wastsien through a computer program called Dropbox.

“I want to show our Berlin the best I can in an unbiased way,” Radke said.

As of May 15, there were four states who said ‘yes’. The Berlins from Wisconsin, Germany and New Hampshire are included in the project right now. New Jersey and Connecticut also joined after some debate.

At first the pictures were to be viewed in a slide show. Wastsien and her principal have now decided the best way to show their school would be to hang the pictures on the wall in chronological order.

“On June 26 our entire school will be celebrating the anniversary of the speech and the images will be presented,” Wastsien said.

Students will be taking pictures of the same kinds of things. Even though they are taken in different places and even different countries they will look pretty similar.

“It sounded interesting,” Radke said. “I guess that you wouldn’t ever think you had somehing in common with Berlin, Germany.”

What is Disorderly Conduct?

Class “B” Misdemeanor Penalty (criminal charge) is a fine up to $1,000 and/or 9 months in the County Jail.

To be convicted of “Disorderly Conduct,” the defendant has to meet two elements: 1.) The defendant engaged in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct.

2.) The conduct of the defendant, under the circumstances as they then existed, tended to cause or provoke a disturbance.

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What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“I enjoyed being involved in all of the activities, sporting events and clubs.”

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

“I will be attending UW-La Crosse and I’m still undecided, maybe child psychology.”

Tip for high school students: “Be sure to stay involved, challenge yourself, and have fun! It goes by so quickly.”

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This school in Berlin, New York had to be closed down after 74 years due to lead deposits.

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What have you enjoyed most about high school?

“I have enjoyed all of the activities and knowledge I received from school.”

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What subjects are you most interested in?

“I liked English classes and choir was a lot of fun.”

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What subjects are you most interested in?

“Science is my favorite subject, especially environmental sciences.”

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

“I will be attending UW-Stevens Point to study fisheries biology and wildlife ecology.”

Tip for high school students: “Get involved in the extra activities, it makes school much more interesting.”

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“The best part was the laughs I shared with the staff. Also, last year with Mr. Finger; we got great laughs from him.”

“The best part was watching all of my hard work being published for everyone to see.”

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Senior Bryce Miracle has decided to do both college and millitary. Miracle will be attending UW-Oshkosh for two years to work toward getting an ROTC scholarship.

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“In order to get the scholarship, I have to take specific classes and serve in the military for a few years,” Miracle said.

When choosing to go the military route, Miracle kept in mind how much his family would appreciate him keeping the tradition.

“I think joining the military is important for me because I have always had family in the military and I want to make them proud,” Miracle said.

Miracle’s mother, Laurie Busse has been a huge supporter of continuing the tradition in the family.

“Since he comes from a long line of men who were in the military, including his dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, I couldn’t be prouder,” Busse said.

After two years, Miracle will transfer to Embry Riddle in Daytona Beach, FL. There, he hopes to fulfill his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer and a pilot.

“It is going to be hard not having any friends or family down there, but I’m excited,” Miracle said.

Even though Miracle will still be in the area for a few years, he is ready to start a new experience.

“I am looking forward to getting out of small town Berlin,” Miracle said.

“I’m ready to see what else is out there for me.”

“My favorite memory is grocery shopping with Danno and having my Cavy full of food. And the girl talks, without Peter of course!”

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As many seniors prepare for new and exciting things in state post high school, a select few prepare for out of state futures, senior Chantal Fay being one of the few.

“I’m headed to Morgantown, WV,” Fay said. “I will attend the University of West Virginia for forensic science.”

Fay had her sights set on the University of West Virginia after she chose her major. She had no doubts when finalizing her choice because the school specializes in forensic science.

“The school is credited by the AAFS, the American Academy of Forensic Science,” Fay said. “They also work with the FBI.” With the FBI connection at the University of West Virginia, students have more of a hands-on learning experience and become more aware of what jobs they may hold in the future.

“I will be able to gain experience and possibly get pulled into the FBI before I graduate,” Fay said. “If that doesn’t happen I plan to apply to a government agency or private firm.”

Fay has benefited from many science classes that have prepared her for her major. She has also benefited from teachers’ lessons, one in particular.

“Chantal always raised the bar in my class, specifically on tests,” science teacher Dave Reich said. “She is a very deep think-

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Senior Chantal Fay will be studying forensic science with a minimum of eight years to complete her major. er and always had me on my toes.”

Having an influential teacher makes classes that much more interesting and is something Fay will take with her on her journey to college.

“The best part about these past four years was the experiences I’ve gained, both in and out of the classroom,” Fay said. “I’ll miss all my friends back home, but I’m looking forward to the new things I’ll be experiencing in a new part of the country.”

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Memphis May Fire:

Brilliant musicians make their mark by

Caitlyn Schubert

As this is my last music article, I decided to write about my second favorite band of all time, Memphis May Fire. Since it is May, I also thought this would be appropriate.

Memphis May Fire is an American metal band that was formed in Dallas, TX in 2006. This band has gone through quite a few band members since then, and I believe they could not do any better than the musicians they have right now.

As I am a huge fan, I have gotten to see Memphis May Fire perform in concert twice in the past year. The first time was on the Vans Warped Tour 2012, and I will never forget the intro to their set.

They started off with my favorite song of theirs, “Without Walls,” which is only 1:42 in length, but it does not need to be any longer than that. This song is by far the most brutal and exhilarating metal song that I listen to and it never fails to get me pumped and ready to mosh.

Its powerful screams and hardcore guitar riffs sum up all of the reasons I love Memphis May Fire so much.

Another song that I have been playing non-stop lately is “Legacy.”

One of my favorite things about this track is the lyrical content of it. Lines like “Lift up your eyes discouraged one. When you feel like giving up, when they say it can’t be done, it’s up to you to show them why they’re wrong” are extremely encouraging and uplifting, while the music is still something to headbang to.

As for my concert experiences with Memphis May Fire, they were some of the best and most fun live performers that I have ever witnessed. In fact, they are one of the only reasons I am so excited to attend Warped Tour 2013.

I would highly encourage anyone looking for new music to check out Memphis May Fire. Not only are they lyrical geniuses, but Matty Mullins’ voice is to die for.

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May 22, 2013

Roving Reporter:

Where would you go for a dream summer getaway?

Annissa Haedt

A group of friends and I decided to pick up the hobby of knitting and have become addicted to it. One of our favorite parts of the hobby involves going to different stores to pick out new yarn.

My friends and I went to look for new yarn at our local craftstore in Berlin, Woolwinkle. We could not believe the selection of yarn Woolwinkle had to offer. It was as if we were kids in a candy store.

The unique part about Woolwinkle was a rack in the middle of the store that had different example patterns.

The yarn used in the example patterns also can be purchased in the store. It allowed us to see what the pattern would look like when our scarfs, mittens or socks were completed.

As we continued looking for

Photo: A. Haedt yarn, we noticed there were two women sitting at a table. One woman was learning how to knit with the help of store owner, Josie Hartzke while the other woman worked on her latest scarf.

Hartzke holds classes that can teach interested people how to knit or crochet. I thought the classes were a great way to build a relationship with her customers.

The only thing that was a little

disappointing was the small size of the store. But, despite the size, it had a wide variety of yarn, ensuring crafters do not leave the store empty-handed.

Woolwinkle is a great local place to look for yarn and learn a new hobby while taking advantage of low prices.

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“I would want to go to Florida because I have really good family and friends who live there,” sophomore Tiffany Pribnow said. “And for the beaches.”

“Australia because it is warm,” junior Lizzi Main said. “I’d also really like to learn how to surf.”

“I would want to visit Berlin, Germany for all of the federal buildings and the sausage,” junior Brett Dawson said.

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I could not have been more right.

The place was packed with people, and there were waiters and busboys rushing around cleaning, organizing and seating families.

Pictures of local sports players lined the walls, along with miscellaneous artwork. They had soft music playing in the background, ranging from Jimi Hendrix to the pop music of today, like someone had just thrown their iPod on shuffle and let it play through their shift.

After roughly a 20 minute wait, we ordered, paid and then they seated us, which I thought was a little weird.

The appetizer, cheesy garlic bread, arrived right away with our drinks, and the food came out promptly afterwards. My companions and I ordered the Roadhouse Grinder and

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a Meet the Meats Pizza, which is a five meat pizza with sausage, pepperoni, hamburger meat, Canadian bacon and actual bacon. The meats were layered upon mounds of cheese on top of pizza sauce and a thin, yet sturdy crust.

We immediately dug into our food and were pleasantly surprised at how good the quality of the food was. It was tasty and also very filling, but we could not bring ourselves to finish the food and had the server put the rest of the pizza into a doggy bag.

Overall, my experience at Roadhouse Pizza was a successful one.

The food and drinks were fantastic and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Although the service was fast, it could have been a little more friendly.

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Social Studies teacher Andrew Kasuboski was explaining to his American Government class about the Cleveland, Ohio kidnapping where three women were held hostage for a decade.

“Wouldn’t it be boring to hold the same people hostage for ten years?” senior Dylan Calabresa said. “I mean, what would you do with them?”

While freshman Melissa Edinger was in British Literature class, she started talking to her friends about books.

“Many books have themes and those themes are euthanized by moments and events that occur,” Edinger said.

During Intro to Communications class sophomore Hunter Boeck shared his feelings about Fiji water.

“I love Fiji water,” Boeck said. “If I were rich, I would fill a bathtub with it. It’s so smooth.”

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King of the Lot! Winning this month’s King of the Lot is senior Brady Hargrave with his blue 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. He found this car a few months back on Craigslist and decided to pick it up that weekend.

His Sunfire cost him $2,200 and came with a total of 115,000 miles on it.

Hargrave has made multiple modifications to his new vehicle, including cutting off the muffler, purchasing new hubcaps, installing a hood scoop and putting a custom racing pinstripe on the hood of his vehicle. He also recently added blue lights under the dash and new pedals that he had from his old truck.

“I really like the sound in my car, but the front right strut snaps whenever I turn and that kinda stinks,” Hargrave said.

“I would want to visit Great Britain because I have always wanted to go there,” junior Meronicca Reilly said.

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May 22, 2013

Soccer wins more than just games

Photo: EDGE Photography During the home game against Ripon, freshman Marlee McAllister (#10), sophomore Hannah Hunt (behind McAllister) and freshman Melissa Edinger (#6) celebrate the first goal of the game.

Pros vs. Cons of

Participating in high school sports by

Peter Schrader

High school is one of, if not the best time, in a person’s life. Parents and teachers always tells students they need to get involved and play as many sports as they possibly can in their four years. There are a lot of ups and downs to participating in high school sports, however.

Sports are a great way to meet new people and to make friends.

Coming in as a freshman, students should participate in at least one sport to help them find people who are interested in the same things that they are.

Unfortunately, sports do take up a large amount of time. Between morning practice, afternoon prac-

tice, games and team dinners, there is very little time left to do homework or work a job.

High school sports do a fantastic job to keep students physically fit.

Athletes are always in the gym, working out or playing games. Sports are a great way to build muscle in the cold winter months.

Another downside to participating in sports is that many athletes get injured. There are many serious or maybe fatal injuries that occur every year in high school sports. If participating, students need to always wear padding and be as safe as possible.

Sports help students to get out, get active and have a good time. Some people may even find they have a hidden talent they did not previously know about.

Sportsbriefs Track athletes advance

by

Melanie Haedt

A new coach for any sport may be difficult, but the girls soccer team has come together to work as one.

With a very young team, consisting of mostly freshmen and sophomores and only three seniors, the girls combine their talents to make the team better as a whole.

“We help the younger girls on the team by encouraging them and making them feel like a very important part of the team, because they are,” senior Mariah Moe said.

As a cohesive bond forms within the team, improvements begin to show.

“Some of the girls are improving by leaps and bounds when it comes to individual drills,” Coach Jairo Granados said.

Other than winning four games, the team has succeeded in other ways.

“We have different people scor-

ing goals, tremendous positive attitudes and the team has great camaraderie,” Granados said.

On April 30, sophomore Taylor LoBianco and freshman Shy Medrano scored the first two goals of the JV season to tie with Waupaca.

“I was shocked that it went in, and I was overwhelmed with everyone running at me,” LoBianco said.

JV Coach Becky Bruce-Allington has enjoyed building relationships with the girls, watching them enjoy each other and the sport itself.

“They are motivated and positive hard workers and it has been an honor to coach them,” BruceAllington said.

Bruce-Allington is looking forward to seeing the girls mature, improve and grow as a team in future seasons. Granados is also very satisfied with the season.

“We are very pleased with the players and all the support from Mr. Brandl and the system,” Granados said.

2012-2013 athletic superstars Basketball

Toby Hegner senior -Part of the all state team -Eastern Valley Conference Player of the year 2013 Points: 1213 Rebounds: 695

Callie Walker senior

-Overall school record holder for rebounds and points scored -Two year Eastern Valley Conference Player Points: 1270 Rebounds: 1032

Swimming

Golf

Track

Drew Wallace senior

Jenna Horn senior

-Set school -Impressive mile and conference record for triple times: jump: 36’8” one mile- 4:44 two mile- 10:41 -Part of the record -All three holding 4x100 events senior relay team year have resulted in personal bests

Volleyball

Payton Parman Jacob Caswell freshman freshman

Laura Trochinski Maddie Koster

-Set school record for the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:14

-2012 First Team All Conference

-Went to state for 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly

“Jacob had an excellent first year of swimming. He is very hardworking and has a chance to do big things in the future.”

senior

-2012 Eastern Valley Conference Player

senior

-Main setter and a major player this year.

-2012 First Team All Conference

-Coach Bill Clewein

Michael Falk senior

Drew Dretske senior

-Chick Evans Caddie -First Team All Scholarship Conference 2012

-Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

-First Team All Conference 2013

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Cross Country

Gavin Harmon Kinsey Harmon senior junior -Lead the boys team and set personal best records “He was setting personal records while running in sandals.”

-Coach Matt Willett

-Qualified individually for state all three years -Sectional Champion -First Team All Conference

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As the regular track season came to an end, tracksters competed at the Eastern Valley Conference meet on Sat., May 11 at Fox Valley Lutheran. The girls team became Conference Champions, while the boys team took sixth. Varsity track also competed at Regionals on Mon., May 20 at Fox Valley Lutheran, advancing several athletes to Sectionals on Thurs., May 23 at Little Chute. The team also hopes to send atheletes to compete at the state track meet in La Crosse on May 31 and June 1.

Softball makes adjustments

Baseball hopes to use experience for future

As the snowy and wet conditions delayed regular season, the softball team is now in full swing with a fast-paced season.

“The first month and a half we were stuck in the gym with limited space,” captain Summer Sternistke said. “Because of that, we had to work on the small stuff.”

Even though the weather has been a negative factor, the team has tried to overcome it.

“As soon as we got to practice outside we started working on a lot of things,” Sternistke said.

“With that it is a lot of repetition

With a young varsity baseball team, the season has been rough.

With the experience, the team looks forward to next season. “Even though we have been struggling, we can take this experience and use it for future seasons,” freshman Ryan Wenig said. The varsity team won their first game Thurs. May 16 against Winneconnie, 3-1.

Golf looks to place on top

With the golf season coming to an end, the varsity golf team has continued to compete at high levels at matches, currently conference champions. “We had high hopes to be Conference champions like last year, but our main goal now is to make it to state as a team,” junior Alec Huggins said. “Individually we all have the ability to make it there.”

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Jenna Horn

so fatigue is a major factor, especially for our pitchers.”

Also because of the weather, the team has had to replace their regular games with double headers to be able to play all of the conference teams.

“We played so many games in a row, including double-headers, that it tired us out pretty easily,” captain Maddie Koster said. “We also don’t get to practice what we need to work on as much because of all the games.”

Managing the weather and the fatigue of playing multiple games per week, the team has still had a decent season with a record of 5-11.

“We are all adjusting to the

weather and the new coach,” Sternitske said.

“It’s a big change, but it’s something we have to do.”

Photo: EDGE Photography Maddie Koster fields a hit to third base and throws to first for an out.