May 2020

Red ‘n’ Green

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

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VOLUME 52, ISSUE 9 222 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923

A BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OPEN FORUM SINCE 1924

Principal Mork retires after 40 years

Kalynn Wilson

Reporter

In life many things come and go, but some great achievements deserve to be recognized. For the Berlin High School community, students and staff are proud to be celebrating the accomplishments that high school principal Lynn Mork has achieved serving the Berlin Area School District for over 40 years.

“I taught elementary school at Clay Lamberton and at Washington Elementary for 14 years, and at the high school as an assistant principal/principal for 26 years,” Mork said.

Having been part of the district for so long, Mork has imparted his passion for education and his wisdom to the other members he works with.

“I learned a ton of valuable things from Mr. Mork, which I use on a daily basis as an assistant principal. I will never forget his passion for all things Berlin.

He has taught me to always stay cool under any circumstance and to always put the students first in any decision made,” assistant principal Joe Brandl said.

As Mork departs, he will be missed dearly by his students, staff and friends.

“He is a very kind and compassionate man with a clear vision of what he wants for his school. He sees our school as a family and always acts accordingly. He cares about all aspects of our lives,” math teacher Shawn Erb said. “ When my husband was sick earlier in the year, Mr. Mork walked me across the street and gave me the time to be with him and to see how he was doing as well.”

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Principal Lynn Mork will retire this July after serving the district for 40 years. "Family" has been a strong theme throughout his career.

To the right is Mork in 1993 with his children Erik and Laura.

Mork cares not only for the teachers on a professional level, but also on a personal level. His staff says Mork has always been there to support his faculty.

“As my boss, he always allowed and trusted me when I wanted to try something new or pursue something educational outside the high school itself,” science teacher Patrick Arndt said. “He truly allowed me to have wings without a cage in my career, and I am forever thankful.”

As a principal, boss and friend, Mork always wanted the

best for everyone who was under his roof.

“Mr. Mork has always been incredibly supportive of his staff and students. There has always been the sense from both staff and students that he 'has our backs', and [a sense of ] his unwavering dedication to the all-around well-being of his students,” English teacher Andrew Reise said. “He works hard to see that the students get the best possible education in their classes, but he has also always genuinely cared about their development as well-round-

ed, mentally healthy, morally sound human beings. Finally, I cannot think of Mr. Mork without thinking ‘kindness.’ ‘Above all, be kind' is a lesson he has preached in both his words and his actions for as long as I've known him.”

For all the kindness, generosity and love he has given, his school family would like to give him something in return.

“We will be sure to have a gathering to celebrate Mr. Mork and his retirement. At this point in time nothing is scheduled as we want to make sure we are

following all CDC guidelines. He deserves to have a huge bash for all he has done for everyone in the district,” Brandl said.

As Mork is ready to say goodbye to a home he has known for 40 years, he says he would like to thank the man who gave him the opportunity to do so.

“I would personally like to thank Mr. Bob Sillanpaa. 40 years ago he took a chance on a young man fresh out of college to teach in Berlin to start off a great career. It has been a privilege and an honor to be part of the Berlin family,” Mork said.

Returning Materials High School Choice Grading SENIOR DROP OFF

June 2-3 8-10 a.m. & 2-4 p.m.

Enter from commons by Oak Street and bring all class materials Bring a sign with your name to identify yourself

GRADES 9-11 DROP OFF

June 15 -16 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Bring a sign with the name of student and grade level Make sure vehicle has enough room all supplies being picked up/dropped off Created by: J. Femali

**Forms only need to be returned if your student wants to keep a letter grade for one or more course

SENIORS

-Final grades due tomorrow -Report cards go out week of June 1 with letter grades -Grade Request Forms due June 10

GRADES 9-11

-Final grades due June 5 -Report cards go out week of June 8 with letter grades -Grade Request Forms due June 16

Forms can be mailed to the high school, dropped in the high school vestibule, or photographed and emailed to Mrs. Gravunder at mgravunder@berlin.k12.wi.us

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5-6 -"Tiger King" Review pg. 7

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Staff prepares for upcoming school year Lily Sonnentag

Reporter

As the school year comes to an end, the staff begin to prepare for the upcoming school year. Cleaning, making students' schedules and preparing classes are just some of the many things that need to get done before the school year starts.

For guidance counselors, working from home to get ready for the upcoming school year has been more difficult.

“It has been different this year preparing for the fall because I have been doing the master schedule at home while not having access to our IT staff members, the students, the teachers and the administration. I have digital access to them but there is nothing better than working with someone face-to-face,” guidance counselor Ann Ragus said. “I am just really glad the students had a chance to select their classes and I had all of that completed before the Safer at Home order.”

To prepare for the new school year there is a lot to get ready. Making sure each student has a schedule that contains enough credits, and their mandatory classes is very important.

“There is a lot to get ready for the upcoming school year, but the most important thing for me, and I think the whole school, is to have a master schedule that everyone is satisfied with and works well for everyone,” Ragus said. “There is a lot that goes into it and many hours of work to make sure students can get the majority of the classes they have selected. It is like a puzzle piece that takes care and time.”

Photo Submitted The custodial staff began their summer cleaning shortly after school was announced online for the rest of the year. Custodian Sue Luscher started to clean by scrubbing the floor in the teachers' lounge. Mopping and scrubbing the floor is just one of the things they do to make sure the school is clean and sanitary when the students and staff return in the fall.

Not being in school during this time of year has really made it tricky as far as being able to communicate with students.

“The obstacle that I am facing for the prep for the fall is not having access to students and asking them about their next year's schedule, if they have a conflict in their schedule how can we resolve it and just basically being back at work,” Ragus said.

Along with making sure that schedules are made, there are also some housekeeping jobs that go along with getting ready for the upcoming school year. This is making sure the building itself stays clean over the summer and making sure

it is clean when the students come back in the fall.

This spring the maintenance team got a head start on the summer cleaning.

“After the second order was made and we knew we were not coming back to school this year, we started our usual summer cleaning. This is emptying rooms, scrubbing and waxing flooring and deep cleaning all rooms,” Building and Grounds Director Josh Youngbauer said.

“We are also able to do some painting of certain areas that have not been painted in a while, doors and door frames and other areas as well.”

Usually in the spring, teachers begin cleaning their classrooms so that they are ready

for the following year as well.

The teachers had more to do on their own this year as they did not have students there to help them.

“Normally, I would have some help. Some of the cleaning would be done by students at the end of the school year.

Some cleaning would be done with students (who volunteer) that I have come in during CIA and other times during the day. So all of the cleaning now falls on me, which is okay really. It can be pretty relaxing,” tech and engineering teacher Eric Willhite said. “I never took the work that my students did for me in the past for granted.

I was always so thankful for their help, but now I notice

how much they do even more and how much I miss them, especially all the students that help me in and out of the shop every day.”

Teachers have had to do more than just clean their classrooms. They also have to prepare their classes. With the unknown of when everyone will return to school, teachers are making sure they are prepared for both face-to-face classes and online.

“I have some classes to finish for Grading for Learning, yet.

I am also going to get things ready for Google Classroom for classes I have not taught yet, just in case,” family and consumer education teacher Whitney Keyes said.

Scholarship night goes virtual, awards seniors Kalynn Wilson

Reporter

The annual senior scholarship night, typically planned for BHS seniors on their way to college or into the workforce in the fall, has been formatted for a different program this year.

“It [is] on a virtual platform shared with the students,” Assistant Principal Joe Brandl said.

All year long the seniors have been reminded to fill out scholarship applications on the Berlin website, as well as to fill out the Local Berlin Community Scholarship.

“Scholarships that night are from the local community.

They could be from a fam-

ily or business, or others who have left money to our scholarship corporation,” Principal Lynn Mork said.

Scholarships can be donated in any way the donor chooses, and the donation of the scholarship can be given in multiple ways.

“Scholarship donors are businesses, organizations, alumni, individuals and families, and are also in the form of wills, memorials, endowments and trusts,” high school secretary Laura Sobieski said.

With a total of $190,700 from 70 different donors, the school has been able to divide the money into 150 awards for the seniors.

With there being more awards than students in the

graduating class, there is a high probability that one student may receive more than one scholarship.

The awards night was posted on Youtube on Wednesday, May 23.

The Dale and Marion Norstrant Trust awarded senior Allison Wendt with the highest scholarship of the night, $12,000.

“Receiving that final scholarship was completely unexpected and I actually started to cry,” Wendt said. “I have always loved the Berlin community and how giving it is.

It is a gift I am very thankful to have, and I hope someday I can give back to the community for all they’ve done for me.”

cholarship Night

By the Numbers

51,300

the amount given by the Berlin Community Scholarship Corporation

190,700 12,000

total amount of scholarship money awarded

largest scholarship of the night Source: Laura Sobieski

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Editorial Turn COVID-19 into motivation

Created by: I. Willett

With the 2020 spring sports season in limbo and club sports seasons being canceled, athletes need to realize that there is light at the end of the tunnel. 2020 will be the year that everyone in the sports world will talk about.

The year the NBA froze in time.

The year that sporting events are held without fans. The year that the NFL draft went virtual. But, 2020 can still be our year.

With times of uncertainty, sports has built athletes for this, to not be fazed, to stand and stare adversity straight in the eyes and not back down. COVID-19 is the adversity that will test athletes. Are we going to be the ones to sit around and wait for this to blow over and resume life, or are we going to be the ones to get to work so when our sports seasons return we are the best version we can possibly be?

Some of the best perfor-

mances from athletes come after tragic moments in life happen.

Take NBA basketball player Isaiah Thomas, 53 points after his sister's death; Michael Jordan's fourth championship after the death of his father and NFL running back James Conner being drafted after winning a battle against cancer.

All those athletes have faced adversity. So the question for us is: is COVID-19 going to be our adversity to face and battle, or is it going to be the one thing we get stuck on forever?

Let's turn this COVID-19 virus into the one thing we build after. When we are at home, we work our tails off, make goals and stride for them daily. Never lose sight of our main goal. COVID-19 will go away eventually and we have to make sure that we are prepared for the next game, match and event.

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Secretaries Huber, Piechowski named May Students of the Month Skylar Longsine still at work Helena Buttke Business Manager Reporter From her interest in science, a For his ability to try new things during Covid passion for running, to having a and his involvement in school, bright personality, senior Madsenior Joshua Piechowski is the closure die Huber has been chosen as the May male Student of the Month.

Lucy Smith

Reporter

During these tough times caused by the coronavirus, the secretaries are still working at school, but are surrounded with a different atmosphere. High school secretaries Missy Gravunder and Laura Sobieski and student services secretary Sarah Judas are faced with a variety of different challenges.

“Communication is more challenging without face-to-face interaction,” Gravunder said.

The secretarial staff play an important role in the school system.

On a normal day of school, they are interacting with many people throughout the day and taking care of the students in every way possible.

“We help distribute materials and Chromebooks as needed and support the Community Response Team,” Gravunder said.

During these times, they are converting their jobs to online just like the students and teachers. They simply communicate by email and calls; therefore it makes it difficult to get people to respond as fast as they would in person.

“We are still working the same hours, just less interaction with others/fewer interruptions,” Judas said.

Even though the staff and students are not attending school, the secretaries are still doing their jobs in the school. It is important that they are still going to the school building because they can focus easier than at home and they have all their equipment and information they need there.

“We practice social distancing, wipe our work areas down daily and continue to wash our hands,” Judas said. They are taking precautions and making sure that they are keeping themselves and those around them safe.

Although they have transitioned mostly to online communication, they are still able to keep some routines. Judas has been helping guidance counselors Matt Willett and Ann Ragus on setting up the sophomore meetings just as she would if it were a regular school year.

May female Student of the Month.

During quarantine, Huber has been able to reflect on her high school experience.

“The students and teachers at Berlin are some of the most supportive and welcoming people I have ever met, and not every school has that,” Huber said.

Huber would describe her high school experience as good due to the supportive teachers and friends that she made, including senior Olivia Bartol.

“She is always understanding and kind. She has impacted me to be a more motivated person because she always works hard for what she wants,” Bartol said.

In the fall, Huber will attend UW-Madison, which is her number one accomplishment, to study microbiology, a pre-med track.

Educators like science teacher

Photo: Tara Rudy Dave Reich have helped students like Huber accomplish their goals.

“I think Maddie will make a great contribution to whatever professional field she enters. I will miss her interest in and curiosity about human anatomy and physiology,” Reich said.

According to Huber, students should work hard for their goals because students will get recognized for hard work and determination.

“You should always work hard and never settle for less than what you want to achieve,” Huber said.

Stepping out of his comfort zone throughout his time at BHS, Piechowski has learned about his appreciation for the art of music.

“I love making music, and I love choir and band,” Piechowski said.

Choral director Lisa Utecht expressed Piechowski was an important member of the choir.

“He joined choir partway through his junior year. He became a leader and a solid example for others,” Utecht said.

Although he is passionate about music, he has chosen to take a different path in life.

“I will be attending UW-La Crosse, and majoring in biology,” Piechowski said.

Piechowski is as smart as he is humble.

“I have accomplished being salutatorian, which I never expected,” Piechowski said.

Piechowski is not only a role

Photo: Billington Photography model student, but he is also an excellent friend as well.

“He always questions my ideas to make me think deeper about subjects which has helped me learn in school and about myself,” senior Gracie Brownlow said.

Student of the Month is an award given by the Rotary Club. Students are selected by a faculty vote using the criteria of: Leadership, Service, Scholarship, and Character

Performers compete in Virtual grand march held virtual talent show tonight Natalie Ceman

Reporter

At no surprise, Prom 2020 has been added to the list of events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With a virtual prom being the only safe option, Prom 2020 was certainly one of a kind. Featuring a slideshow of videos and pictures of this year's prom participants, the virtual grand march was sent out via email on Tuesday, May 12.

“It left us in limbo because we didn't know if and when we would be able to hold large gatherings, so that meant no prom for the foreseeable future,” prom adviser Jennifer Leahy said.

According to Leahy, there were many factors in deciding how to handle these adjustments.

“We had to consider how to follow social distancing rules while still giving students an opportunity to have something similar to a prom,” Leahy said. “We also had to consider what students who would rent tuxes or hadn't bought dresses would do.”

As for prom 2020 as a whole, court member junior Owen Brey says BHS should follow suit of other schools in rescheduling the event at a later date.

“To be honest, I am far from satisfied with how the school handled the situation regarding prom. I guess I find the video idea a bit lazy and cringy,” Brey said. “I do not expect them to have prom right now or invent a cure, but I do find their decision lazy.”

Members of the court also say they appreciate being able to have their opinions heard.

“I understand it is hard for them to predict the future, but it would be nice to think we have a prom. It’s nice how they’re still trying to give us some sort of prom,” junior Josie Bartol said. “The teachers in charge contacted everyone on prom court asking for our opinions, which was very considerate.”

Gavin Batley

Reporter

The annual May talent show is tonight. Although times are a bit strange to say the least, everyone must prevail and carry out everyday lives to the best of their ability.

With that said, talent show coordinator Alecia Starks will carry on with the talent show, but instead of a live performance all participants will share their talents online to be judged.

“The talents will be put out in video format. We will share via email and then various social media outlets,”Starks said.

The talent show in years past has always been in the school auditorium for students and community members to watch and partake in.

This year's talent show; however, will not be put on from within the school but instead from the homes of those performing.

The performers are also adapting to the changes by altering their

performances so that they work in an online show.

“Quarantine has given me a lot of time to rehearse and it takes the pressure off of performing, knowing that I can redo a take if I need to, as well as submit my entry when I am ready to perform,” sophomore Allie Rosin-Borland said.

Although this year's talent show is not like ones in years past, the performers, along with anyone else involved, need the support of the student body and community.

“Although the submission period is over, students can still participate by watching, and in upcoming years, as performers. I want BHS students and staff to know that overall, the talent show is a fun way to showcase your talents, tricks or abilities,” Boreland said. “I also encourage students as well as staff to be supportive towards performers in the show. It can be scary to perform in front of people you know, and it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there.”

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Special Senior Section

The rest of our lives...

Class of 2020

Seniors seek hands-on training

Isabelle Willett

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Seniors overcome roadblock of transferring to BHS Reporter

Transfering schools can be a difficult task for any student, but as high schoolers it can be especially challenging. Berlin High School seniors, Madysen Longsine and Alysha Pischke were able to reminisce on their journey through high school after transferring.

“The hardest thing for me was trying to find new friends, but the cross country team did an awesome job helping me get through that. It was also hard learning to sit through 70-minute classes for five hours a day rather than 45-minute classes for seven hours a day,” Longsine said.

Longsine transferred from Oshkosh and Pishke transferred from Green Lake. Both girls credit their successes to the opportunities that BHS allowed them to have.

“My favorite thing about BHS is all of the opportunities there are for you to find something that you enjoy doing. I was also able to make a lot of my friends through extracurricular activities,” Pischke siad.

The life lessons that BHS taught them will help make their next move to a new school that much more manageable.

“Something that BHS has taught me is to 'Be Kind.' It may seem simple, but I think it is something that the school focuses on a lot, and it is a reminder that will stick with me,” Pischke said.

Both girls plan to attend four-year universities in the fall, and they say they can handle whatever life has in store for them.

“BHS taught me how to handle unexpected changes in my life, and I will forever be grateful for it,” Longsine said.

What has BHS taught you?

Carlie Streck

too much and did not think a four-year was right for me. It’s also a lot cheaper for me,” Markowski said.

For seniors, the month of May is typically a While some students choose to go into a month filled with many "lasts." From the last trade school, others opt to go straight into the sports game of the season, to the last day of workforce, such as senior Haley Bevers. school and then graduation.

“I am going to be working These lasts are usually filled This field will let me be at Oshkosh Truck after graduwith many goodbyes followed successful with the skills ation. I chose to go into the by moving away to, for many workforce right away because I I have and things I am seniors, a four-year university. wanted a good paying job so I good at, and also allow But, for numerous seniors in can start saving up for college,” the class of 2020, like Wyatt me to start working faster Bevers said.

Markowski, a four-year uniBevers hopes to attend a than if I went to a fourversity was not the right di- year or even a two-year,” virtual college one day for anirection. senior Wyatt Markowski mal behavior and find a career “I am going to Northeast training horses. said.

Technical College in Green As Bevers and Markowski Bay, and I chose to go into continue their post-secondary electrical power distribution because it is plans, they both hope to land fulfilling careers. something I have dreamed of doing for years.”

“I think this is the right path for me because I For Markowski, a typical day in trade school am hard-working and good with my hands. This can be anything from in-class lectures to hands- field will let me be successful with the skills I on work on power lines or underground lines. have and things I am good at, and also allow me “I decided to go to this nine-month course to start working faster than if I went to a fourover a four-year because I do not like school year or even a two-year,” Markowski said.

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"It has taught me that no matter what, I should ask for help when I need it instead of trying to figure it out by myself," senior Karisa Wiese said.

"You have to savor all of high school because life goes by so fast, so you have to enjoy it for the moment before it’s gone," senior Ben Laude said.

"It taught me that sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know," senior CJ Kurczek said.

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Seniors construct their futures Grace Hoffman Reporter For many high school students, choosing a future career path is intimidating. The pressure of finding something they are passionate about and have a promising future in can be difficult.

For others, such as senior Allison Wendt, the decision has always been clear.

“I’ve known that I wanted to teach ever since I could write. I got a whiteboard for Christmas one year and I loved to play ‘teacher’ and make my brother be the student,” Wendt said.

Students who know what they want to do after high school have benefits when it comes to making the most of their high school courses. They are able to take classes that will be specific to their future.

For Wendt the opportunity came in the career based program Aspiring Educators.

“My junior year I took Aspiring Educators with Mrs. Daubner. At that time, I hadn’t decided what subject I wanted to teach and I was leaning back and forth between math and Spanish,” Wendt said.

“It was my favorite class in high school because I got to be in a real teaching atmosphere.”

Senior Emily Klawitter knew she wanted to major in occupational therapy since her sophomore year.

Knowing this allowed for many educational opportunities in high

school.

“I took advanced biology, medical terminology and psychology,” Klawitter said. “I think it will be beneficial by helping me understand more about how the human body works and just people in general.”

For both, finding something they enjoy and are passionate about made the decision clear.

“I knew I wanted a career that helped people, and I also wanted it to be where I could help people physically and mentally,” Klawitter said.

As for Wendt, being inspired by others and wanting to pass it on has been her reason for choosing this path.

“I felt like school was a happy place for me, and teachers were people who had my back. I want to be that person for my own students someday, and hopefully make a lasting impact on them,” Wendt said.

Wendt has even set goals for after college.

“After college I would love to return to Berlin to teach. I love BHS, the community and being close to family,” Wendt said.

The task of planning a future can be overwhelming, but Klawitter says keeping your own happiness in mind is the way to go.

“Start with what will make you happy, choose something that you enjoy doing, but don’t get too stressed out about it. It seems like a lot of pressure, but you will figure it out,” Klawitter said.

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Feature: Student reflect on online learning

Lola Jecevicus

Reporter

Once the stay at home order was put into place, to many students, it felt as if the world was falling apart. Weeks turned to months and now the students of BHS will not be returning to normal classes at all this school year.

With the students having to stay home a lot of changes have been made to their daily schedules. However, Junior Molly Rozmarynoski has not found many changes in her life.

“During this time off I’m working a lot and trying to keep up with my schoolwork,” Rozmarynoski said.

Work has kept Rozmarynos-

ki busy, but freshman Ivy Lynn Hansen has a whole different story.

“There definitely has been an impact on my mental health because of the fact that I can’t see my friends. But, FaceTiming them helps somewhat,” Hansen said.

On the lighter side of things, the state being closed down has given students time to try things they never thought to try before.

“I can now pop a wheelie on a wheelchair and hold it,” junior Jaden Schubert said.

The biggest change students have gone through is switching from on campus to online schooling.

Many students struggle with learning even with a teacher

by their side, but then put a student alone at a computer and that could be an even greater struggle for some.

“Online school has become a huge challenge for me because I have found myself with no motivation to do my work, so therefore I am failing,” Rozmarynoski said.

Online school being put into place even made some students miss being at school.

“I miss being able to actually learn at school and being able to see my friends” Hansen said.

In the end, students are working hard to get through their last trimester of the year, may it be a struggle or may it be easy.

“Quarantine is killing me,” Rozmarynoski said.

Review:

'Tiger King' both tragedy and comedy Deacon Eberhardy

Reporter

Tiger King took the internet by storm late April while everyone was stuck at home. The series is a documentary following the quirky story of former zoo owner and presidential candidate Joe Exotic and some other interesting characters.

Viewers could be forgiven for thinking that it was a reality TV show with the amount of craziness that goes on.

The first few episodes slowly introduce the few main characters, and then the show quickly becomes an almost murder mystery for a few episodes focusing around animal rights activist Carole Baskin and her missing husband.

While the show steers clear of making any conclusions of its own, it definitely pushes the viewer to a certain conclusion.

Parts of the show are almost surreal with the sheer number of questionable things caught

on camera. Between angry tigers, arson and suspected murder, the show has no shortage of drama.

Tiger King is certainly very emotional with the stories of the people and animals caught up in the drama and sadness of their situations.

Though the show loses its emotional impact by almost overblowing the situation to the point that it feels less real, it’s such a crazy story that it feels like it was written as an episode of a police TV show.

With so much going on in the show, it can be hard to follow certain aspects and the tone seems to shift from episode to episode. One moment it’ll be talking about one wild conspiracy theory, the next it’ll suddenly introduce a new person and that can really kill the pacing. With that being said, the show is enthralling with new twists and turns each episode keeping the viewer on edge for the entirety of the se-

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ries.

Parts of the show can be incredibly harrowing, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer.

The series has plenty of tragedy and comedy between the crazy antics of the people on camera and the impact they have on the people around them.

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Feature: Several students deemed essential employees

Kaylee Olson

Reporter

During this scary time many people are off from work, while others are considered essential and still have to work. Many of these essential workers include students working at grocery stores, golf courses and restaurants.

Sophomore Bryce Werch works at Mascoutin Golf Club as part of the player services.

“A golf course is open because they have found ways to limit and pretty much prevent all personal contact,” Werch said. “Everything is outside. Other places you are much more likely to come in close contact with people.”

For junior Noah Jourdan who works at Piggly Wiggly in Omro bagging, stocking and cleaning, things have been a little crazy.

“When the pandemic first started, it was one of the busiest times of the year,” Jourdan said.

The Piggly Wiggly store has also taken many precautions to keep customers and employees safe.

“We sanitize everything that

the customers are touching, have plastic dividers by the cashiers to block any contact between them and the customers, and we have signs reminding people to stay six feet apart from each other,” Jourdan said.

Many people are afraid that they will get the virus while out and about, but that is not the case for sophomore Erica Jones who is an employee at Berlin Express Laundry.

“I am not worried that I will get the coronavirus through work. I wash my hands frequently and do not get close to anyone,” Jones said.

Some of the symptoms of the COVID-19 include cough, shortness of breath, fever and headache. But, people with the virus could also be asymptomatic, which means they do not show any symptoms that they have the virus.

“I do not know if anyone that came in has the virus. You hear people cough all the time. It is a part of life I do not think about.

As for other symptoms, we do not really get close enough to notice if the person may be sick,” Werch said.

Quarantine Bucket List -Finish an entire Netflix series in one day -Pick up a new hobby -Bake bread

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-Start AND finish an at-home art project -Reorganize your bedroom Created by: G. Batley