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CIA replaces Primetime by

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Hannah Trochinski

Connect, inspire, acheive, also known as CIA, is the program that has been adopted to replace the former Primetime system. This is a more organized way to help students within the 25 minute period, by allowing teachers to focus on one subject when they help students.

“It is a time for students to receive extra help in classes,” RtI Director Carissa Fritz said.

Students may also sign up for other classes on topics that are not covered in classes throughout the typical school day.

Each student is assigned a CIA advisor who will help them and a few other students for the rest of their high school career. Freshmen will be with the same advisors for the next four years, and other grades accordingly.

“We are there to help out students and help them talk with other teachers that they might be struggling to connect with,” history teacher Jennifer Leahy said.

While with the former Primetime system it was hard for students to get the attention they needed to be sucsessful in class, this new way should be able to sort out any confusion.

“Students can make up a science lab, or work with a teacher on preparing for a test,” Fritz said.

There are also classes that are geared toward daily homework support. For instance, if a student does not understand a lesson, they will be able to see someone for help.

Freshmen and Sophomores -Are required to be in a class of some type -Will be assigned a class if not registered

Juniors and Seniors Principal Lynn Mork (right) and history teacher Matt Marquis (left) help sophomores sign up online for their CIA classes. Classes begin sixth hour today.

Students may not receive help from their assigned teacher, but there may be a teacher in that department who is offering support that day.

All students are able to sign up for the classes they want. Freshmen and sophomores must be in a class during the period. Either they can sign up for other courses or they will be assigned to one.

“If a junior or senior is receiving a D or F in a class, they will be assigned to CIA,” Fritz said.

This might be a shock to many

upperclassmen. Seniors were already used to the fact that they could hang out in the commons. Juniors have also been waiting for that kind of freedom.

While CIA is meant to help students, several of the upperclassmen are not yet on board.

“I do not see the point in it,” senior Scarlett Thompson said.

This seems to be a popular opinion among the upperclassmen.

“Many students see this as an attack on their rights, but really it gives them so much opportunity,” Leahy

Two schools to possibly combine by

Payton DeMaster

The middle school and high school may combine into one school. These changes all depend on a referendum within our community taking place on Oct. 15.

If this referendum passes, a new middle school would be built connected to the high school. The middle school students would have a separate gym, but would share the cafeteria, and auditorium with the high school.

“All students would share the cafeteria, but the schools would have different lunch periods,” exploratory committee member Bob Eidahl said.

The exploratory committee had to address many questions about how middle school and high school students would share classes in the building.

“The seventh and eighth grade might have an elective in the high

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school, but that would be minimal,” Eidahl said. “Also, their hall passing time would be different than the high school’s.”

Another committee member, Martin Wenig is not in favor of combining the buildings, but knows it is the best decision because of the financial cost.

“I think there will be more additions happening than expected if we combine the schools,” Wenig said. “There will probably be a lot of changes, but it is in our best interest to combine the schools due to the cost of the project.”

Architect Catherine Cruickshank plans on making many improvements for sports, music and other departments within the school.

“There will be a wrestling room, fitness room, an extra music room and multiple other additions,” Cruickshank said.

Cruickshank is excited for what will happen if the referendum passes.

“Once the Board authorizes us to proceed, we will start to flesh out our initial concepts and start designing,” Cruickshank said.

“Once the board signs the contracts, we can begin the project in 2015.”

For more information and answers look on the school website, and search for the referendum.

Yes 6%

said. “The juniors and seniors might willingly go to CIA.” At the same time, there are other students who may not quite like it, but they appreciate it.

“I think it is worth it because I need help in school,” sophomore Alicia Brownlow said. “Now I can get the help I need.”

As time goes on and students see their options, opinions might change.

“I think it is too early to tell if the new system will really work,” Leahy said.

-Must be off campus if not in a CIA classroom -Will be assigned a class if earning a D or F

Everyone -Is encouraged to join a class and have fun -Can sign up online for classes

Newsbriefs Mascot change final

This summer the Mukwanago School District was ordered to change their Indian mascot by Aug 15. Since BASD is in the same appellate district, Green Lake County judge Mark Slate has ruled that BASD has until July 1, 2014 to change their Indian mascot.

“The next step on our end is to wait for the referendum,” Athletic Director Joe Brandl said. “We will then move forward looking for community input.”

Voting on the referendum will take place Oct 15.

Google Drive in use for entire district

I don’t care 26% No 68%

100 high school students were surveyed on whether they want the middle school and high school combined.

This summer the school district updated the computer systems to Windows 7. Google Apps is also being used over Microsoft Office for various reasons. The number one reason is to give students email to communicate with teachers and other students.

“With Google Drive students can access their work at home and other places,” District Technology Specialist Dave Wojtowicz said.

Some students believe Google Drive has benefits over Microsoft Office.

“I like that it automatically saves my papers,” senior Bianka Wilkins said. “It also means that people cannot make excuses that they saved their homework at home. We can also share documents with our teachers.”

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Leave CIA alone!

Some students are outraged by the way CIA is being forced upon them. The seniors are especially upset because they already had the freedom to be in the commons for that time.

Although, the seniors’ anger may have been mistaken for confusion.

The letter students received in the mail this summer was fairly unclear.

For those who still are unclear about the new system, if they just give it a try, CIA may be fun.

No, upperclassmen do not have to go to sixth hour unless they are getting a D or F in a class. Students may choose to go to these classes, some of which are for fun or enrichment.

Freshmen and sophomores have to be in a class, which really is not that different from the way Primetime was handled. They may also be in these classes with their upperclassmen friends. But, remember to sign up or else risk being in a class that does not appeal to one’s preferences.

Really, what is the big deal? Why is everyone so ready to be bitter

about this change? When done right, CIA could be something to which upperclassmen look forward.

There are all different kinds of classes so students may be certain that there is one for them.

Teachers will also offer different classes all year. Classes will be based on students’ wants and needs. This allows teachers to eliminate support groups if they are not needed for a class and instead offer an enrichment.

While CIA may seem bad to some students, they must remember how much commitment and planning is on the other end. Teachers now have to plan out schedules for upcoming weeks. If they are offering something other than support or a quiet room to study, they have to find out how time will be spent and prepare for that class, like any other subject.

As students, it would be nice to give our teachers the benefit of the doubt. They are not out to ruin our lives and they are not punishing us.

CIA is a huge change, but it really might be for the best.

CIA Wheel of Fortune

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terrible reputation for someone.

Danielle Fralish If a bad reputation is built early

For most freshmen it is very scary starting high school. They may feel they have to look extra nice the first day of school and care what the upper classmen think. In reality, they have nothing to freak out about.

While it is normal to be nervous about things like where classes are located, here are some tips on how to get through high school smoothly.

There is no need to run to class. There are five minutes between each class, which gives a student enough time to run around the school almost three times before being late. The other day I almost got taken out by a freshman that had a huge backpack who felt the need to power-walk to class.

The transformation from middle school to high school can be a huge change, but one thing that will never change is the drama. However, most drama can be avoided.

Starting drama can create a

on in high school, it is more than likely it will stick with a person until he graduates.

Freshmen do not want seniors to look at them poorly. To prevent that from happening all they have to do is be nice and keep their nose out of where it does not belong.

On a more serious note, underclassmen need to pass their classes and work hard to prepare themselves for their futures.

Freshmen and sophomores should get in all their manditory classes early on because it will free them up later to take fun electives.

It really sucks for a student to go to a junior meeting and learn they still have required classes to take from freshman and sophomore year.

There are tons of details to being successful in high school, but these are the deal breakers.

When senior year rolls around, be ready to look back and laugh at how intimidated we all were as freshmen.

Whats up with... Miley CYRUS? by

Payton DeMaster

Miley Cyrus is no longer just an actress and artist, she has become worldwide news. Her sudden outburst of twerking and partying has created much attention, and that is exactly what she wants.

Cyrus grew up famous from the Disney show “Hannah Montana,” which she started when she was 14. She is now 21 and fans still expect her to act like the 14-year-old Hannah Montana.

We now just have to let her create a new image of herself, and start looking at her as a young, hot celebrity.

Some of her actions are a little overwhelming and inappropriate for the public eye, yet she will be the main story on tomorrow’s news. By making news, it gets us to read about her, watch her music videos and buy her songs. While we give

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her this attention by talking trash and complaing about her lifestyle it helps make her a whole lotta money!

The public judges Cyrus for trying new things and enjoying the young life. Honestly, what celebrity has not gone through this phase? It is crazy to see the way some people respond negatively to her music videos and the songs she writes, especially because 70 percent of those people probably have her new songs on their iPod. After thinking about this, I realize that there are many other young stars that became wild, and after awhile no one really cared about their drama: Brittney Spears, Hillary Duff, Lindsey Lohan, Amanda Bynes, and the list goes on.

Overall, Cyrus needs to take it down a notch and come back to reality. I get that she no longer wants to be looked at as a Disney star, but she is still talented and could have a lot ahead of her.

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Japan to Wisconsin, Sumimoto travels world by

Melanie Haedt

After a 12-hour flight from Tokyo, Japan to Berlin, Wisconsin, foreign exchange student Hiroki Sumimoto arrived in the United States for the first time. “(I came to America) to see another part of the world and to learn to speak English,” Sumimoto said.

This is not the first time Sumimoto has been to an English speaking country. “(I went to) Australia last year to sight see with my family,” Sumimoto said.

Sumimoto is staying with host mom Linda Warner of Berlin.

“Hiroki understands more than he speaks,” Warner said. “School has been hard for him.”

Sumimoto is registered as a senior, but he will receieve a certificate of participation instead of a diploma.

Hiroki said the transition to the American life is going well, but he is still trying to get the hang of things.

“America is very big, everything is big!”

Sumimoto said.

During the fall, he is participating in cross country, attending football games and Homecoming.

“He went to his first football game ever when he came to Berlin,” Warner said.

At lunch, Sumimoto sits with seniors Cassandra Gonzalez, Linda Vang, Lori Vang, and juniors Traci Vang and Lind-

sey Vang.

“He is really shy,” Gonzalez said. “He thinks we speak fast.”

Outside of school, Sumimoto and Warner play games and watch movies.

Warner said they watched the original “Godzilla” together and Sumimoto translated some of the Japanese. “(We have also watched) ‘National Treasure,’ ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘X-Men,’” Sumimoto said. “(We play) UNO and the Wii.” Along with watching movies and playing games, Sumimoto also embraces his Japanese culture.

“Hiroki also brought a couple of Japanese cookbooks that we are going to try out,” Warner said.

Sumimoto misses Japanese food but also enjoys some American food. “(I miss) the food, especially noodles,” Sumimoto said. “(My favorite American food is) the hamburger.”

Warner also has some trips planned for Sumimoto to travel and get more American experiences.

“We are going to Minnesota,” Warner said. “We will go to the Renaissance Faire and Mall of America. We are also going to the Madison Farmer’s Market and to The Little Farmer to pick apples and pumpkins.”

Warner is excited to learn about JapaPhoto: EDGE Photography nese culture, but also excited for Sumimoto to experience the American life- Foreign exchange student Hiroki Sumimoto supports his cross country team at the home meet on Sept. 17. “He is really good at cross country,” senior Cassandra Gonzalez said. style.

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While most students find going away from home for a weekend a little extreme, Lada Hasanova has braved a year-long visit to improve her education.

“I am in a program where I experience leaving home, meeting new people and learning about different cultures,” Hasanova said. “It also helps improve my English language.”

Hasanova, who is orginally from Turkmenistan, a country near Iran, is staying with the Marks family.

“It was exciting,” freshman Allison Marks said. “We got to talk to her ahead of time so she was not really a stranger.”

While it may have been exciting for the family, they were not the ones traveling halfway across the world.

“I was a little nervous, and also a little confused about coming here,” Hasanova said.

Hasanova has been stuyding English since she was in fifth grade, roughly seven years.

“I’m looking forward to taking Spanish while I am here,” Hasanova said. “I like learning new languages.”

Not only is she learning, but she is also teaching her host family.

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Photo: H. Trochinski Senior Lada Hasanova speaks several languages and enjoys learning about other cultures. Hasanova currently has Freshman English with Margaret Guertler.

“She has been teaching me Russian,” Marks said.

There are also several differences in schooling between Turkmenistan and the United States.

“Berlin is bigger than my other school,” Hasanova said. “We also go to school Monday through Saturday and have six or seven subjects a day.

We do not have sports teams either, only physical education.”

Students also used to graduate after the tenth grade, until this year when they will now have to have twelve years of schooling.

Expectations among the family and

Hasanova also varied.

“I did not know what to expect,” Marks said. “This is our first time having a forgein exchange student.”

The Marks family has done several things with Hasanova, but sometimes it is the little things that make a trip special.

“We took her for a ride one night during a thunderstorm,” host momBrenda Marks said. “She has only experienced one thunderstorm in her life,” Hasanova knew there would be a big difference but was ready to pursue her education in America.

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“I’m looking forward to Technology and Engineering with Mr. O’Kon,” freshman Willie Trochinski said.

“Graduation,” senior Hannah Voeltner said.

“All the wonderful history classes with all the wonderful history teachers,” sophomore Alicia Brownlow said. “cough cough, Mr. Kush.”

“I’m only looking forward to the end of the school year,” junior Conor Masak said.

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Where did you go to school?

- “UW-Oshkosh.”

If you could live anywhere, where would you go?

- “I always say Florida because it is a warm state and I am always cold.”

What is one thing that no one knows about you?

- “I play computer games with my husband, such as‘Planet Side, WOW, Diablo 1, 2 and 3, and Fallout,’ to name a few.”

Has it been difficult transitioning to BHS? - “So far the staff, students and parents have been great. Everyone is always willing to help.”

How did you know you wanted to be a teacher?

- “I enjoy helping people, and my hope is to inspire students to enjoy learning.”

Alecia Starks Special Education

What is your favorite high school memory?

- “Working on the ‘Grease’ musical senior year with Mrs. Utecht.”

Where did you go to school?

- “I got an undergrad in Psychology from North Central University, and I received a dual Master’s in Elementary and Special Education from Liberty University.”

What is your favorite go-to movie?

- “My all-time favorite movie is‘The Sound of Music’because it’s awesome.”

How long have you been teaching?

- “This is my first year teaching.”

Has it been difficult transitioning to BHS? - “The transition has been great! I’ve subbed in Berlin while finishingmydegreesoIknewmanyoftheteachersandstudentsalready.”

Kimberly Forrester Agriculture

If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

- “I’m not sure I would want to move out of the Midwest. There are many places I would like to visit, but I like life here in Wisconsin.”

How long have you been teaching?

- “This is my second year teaching Agriculture Education.”

What is one random thing that no one knows about you?

- “I took a year off from college to serve as a Wisconsin State FFA Officer.”

Where did you go to school?

- “UW-Platteville.”

What is your favorite go-to movie?

- “I love the movie ‘Pure Country.’ It is one of those feel good movies, and I love country music and country life, so that movie brings me back down to earth.”

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Shinedown tops charts, confronts bullies by

Sierra Klawitter

One band that is being talked about throughout the music world is contemporary rock band, Shinedown.

Shinedown started in 2001 with lead singer Brent Smith and drummer Barry Kerch.

Every album released in the past years has quickly made it to the top of listener’s playlists and music charts in the United States.

The band released their new album “Amaryllis” in March of 2012, making this their fourth album in nine years.

For this album, the band decided to align themselves with a cause that has gained some much needed attention this past year: bullying.

Shinedown’s hit single “Bully,” was inspired by Smith’s early childhood.

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taking back your self respect.”

In the song “Amaryllis,” Smith sings about not being afraid to be oneself.

It is important to support a cause that addresses problems worldwide and also appeals to heavy metal listeners.

My personal favorite on the album would be the song “Through the Ghost.”

The track is about looking back on life and realizing how we may have lost ourselves along the way.

“Through the Ghost” is also one of the slowest songs on the album, and the most melodious.

I would fully recommend this album or just this band in general to anyone who loves rock music, or enjoys listening to Shinedown.

Songs on my playlist: “Through the Ghost” “For My Sake” “Amaryllis” “Bully”

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Lauren Schmidt

Living in such a small town, news travels quickly, especially news about a new restaurant. Let’s face it, we all like to eat.

I had heard some positive and negative things about The Bearded Bison and was ready to try it,.

The first thing I noticed were the strange hours printed on the main door. The Bearded Bison is closed Mondays, but open for lunch the rest of the week. However, they do stop serving lunch at 2 p.m.

The woodwork and antiques lining the walls of The Bearded Bison gave the place an old western feel, however the pop music playing in the backround threw me off.

After we seated ourselves, the waitress brought over menus and I was shocked at how small the selection was. One would expect a new restau-

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Now for the best part: the food. I ordered the Pepperoni Flatbread, which looked and tasted exactly like a pepperoni pizza. There really was not anything special, nor terrible about it.

Our waitress was kind, but I was left sitting with an empty water glass for almost a full five minutes.

Although The Bearded Bison is open for lunch, students do not have

enough time to have lunch there and make it back to school without having to do push-ups for being late to Mr. Kush’s class.

At the end of the day, I realized my expectations for The Bearded Bison were just too high.

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Like most high school students, Thill obtained the car about four years ago from a family member, her great-grandma. Although her Grand Am is a compact car, it gets about the same gas mileage as an SUV at 23 miles per gallon.

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“I would want to be Angelina Jolie for a day,” senior Lexi Carlson said. “She is pretty, famous and has a lot of kids.”

“I would love to be Cam Newton,” sophomore Dillon Milner said. “He is awesome, a stud athlete and my man crush.”

“I would like to reincarnate as a sloth,” junior Emma Krueger said. “I could sleep all day, that would be the best life.”

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Melanie Haedt

Having a whole summer to myself, I caught up on some romantic movies. I rented “One Day,” based on the book “One Day” by David Nicholls. Renting this movie turned out to be one of the greatest decisions of my life.

The structure of the film covers 20 years, showing where Dex (Jim Sturgess) and Em (Anne Hathaway) are each year on July 15, after they graduate college in 1988.

I enjoyed this structure because it covered such a long time period.

Within a year so many things can change, and what starts out as an odd friendship soon turns into a secret passion for each other, even though Dex still sees many other women.

I was heartbroken at moments of the movie when Dex would see other women and Em was stuck with a man she truly does not love.

Each year brought new events between Dex and Em, which made their relationship stronger, but weaker at one point.

Dex hit a low point when he lost

himself and did not know how to handle obstacles life threw at him.

He turned to drinking and partying in clubs.

In the beginning of the movie, I automatically loved Em. She is sweet, innocent and her personality is unforgettable.

I was not too fond of Dex because he was the guy who says he loves a girl, but dates many other girls. Surprisingly, at the end of the movie, even I professed my love for him.

The end of this movie left me crying. But to be fair, I cry at most movies.

This film taught me about how fate has the power to bring two people together even if it takes 20 years. It also showed how love can bring out the best and worst in people, but true love makes su accept another’s faults.

I recommend this movie to girls who feel like eating endless tubs of ice cream and crying their hearts out, jealous of the beautiful onscreen romance.

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In Honors Chemistry after talking about the recent lottery winner, “What would you even do with that money?” science teacher Tim Cox said.

“I’d buy a gold toilet!” junior Erich Mueller said.

“And use strings of $100 bills as toilet paper?” Cox said.

On the first day of school after third hour, “Only 179 1/2 days more to go,” junior Alex Konen said.

During the Code Red lockdown, “Mr. Kasuboski, can I go to the bathroom?” junior Stacie Klika asked.

During Intro. to Communications class, sophomore Haley Polakowski looks at sophomore Rachel Brooks insulin pump and asks, “12:32. What’s that mean?”

“The time,” Brooks said.

Sports Returning players improve record by

Monday, September 30, 2013

Danielle Fralish

With a record of 2-3, the football team has already made an improvement from last year. Head Coach Joe Stellmacher credits their success to the number of their strong returning players.

“I have not changed anything,” Stellmacher said. “There are a lot of players carried over from last season to this season so they had the experience of varsity already.”

Last year the football team had some younger talent but this year those sophomores are really shinning.

“Mitchell Kramer, only being a sophomore, has made a number of touchdowns,” Stellmacher said.

The sophomores have worked very hard to earn their spot on varsity, they were not just handed to them.

“I hustled and worked in the off

season to get to where I am,” sophomore Lucas Gravunder said.

Gravunder does not take the honor of being on varsity lightly.

“It is a good feeling to be on varsity because not many sophomores get this chance,” Gravunder said.

“It is a big accomplishment for me.”

For these underclassmen there is a great deal of challenges they have to face to be on varsity.

“It is hard keeping my spot and playing with such bigger guys,” Gravunder said.

Another challenge is figuring out the team dynamic among upper and lower grades.

“It is a good environment,” Kramer said. “If they give me a hard time I give it right back.”

Stellmacher said with the number of strong returning players he hopes for more wins than last year.

Their next chance to improve their record will be this Friday at Clintonville at 7p.m.

Cross Country

Kinsey Harmon

Key Players

Celia Mueller

Girls Swimming

“She is so much fun and has a bubbly personality,” Coach Matt Willet said.

“The key to our success is a total team effort, but if I had to pick someone it would be Celia. She is a great leader,” Coach Bill Clewien said.

Volleyball

Stacie Klika Trever Dawson

Football

“She is such a sweet girl, fun, and great to be around,” Coach Eydie Reiser said.

“He is one of my four captains. He makes the defensive calls and is the leading tackler,” Coach Joe Stellmacher said.

Gravunder takes his position as wide receiver as the Indians set a play against Waupaca on Sep. 20.

Sportsbriefs Boys soccer competes with fresh start, new faces

The boys soccer team is competing with new players and a fresh outlook on each game. Instead of focusing just on their season record, currently 6-10, senior Collin Rodgers is looking to improve the team overall. “Our passing and controlling the ball has definitely gotten better, along with our communication skills,” Rodgers said. The team is dedicated to adding some more wins to their record. “As a captain, I have to keep the team under control and pumped during a game, and lead them to become better soccer players,” Rodgers said. Their next game is tomorrow against Clintonville.

Volleyball continues to build legacy

With six games left in their 4-13 season, coach Eydie Reiser is focusing on playing to her team’s strengths. “We are focusing on playing as a team and continuing to build on the legacy of great volleyball in Berlin,” Reiser said. The girl’s next game is Thursday away at Clintonville.

Berlin Sports Quiz 1. What is the most recent year that girls swimming were sectional champions? a) 2012 b) 2002 c) 2009 d) 1999 2. What year was the football team conference and sectional champs with an 11-1 record? a) 1970 b) 1985 c) 1992 d) 1989 3. Which boys sport was state champions in 1978? a) cross country b) football c) soccer d) swimming 4. What was the first year volleyball was conference champions? a) 1993 b) 1984 c) 2012 d) 1988

Cross girls break records

For the first time in ten years, the girls cross country team has placed first in both the Norski and Mike Hurlbert Invitationals.

Although the team feels confident going into the rest of the season, they plan to stay motivated and focused. “To keep motivated, we have fun by doing team games,” Coach Matt Willett said.

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Girls swim past Oshkosh West by

Lauren Schmidt

Girls swimming begins their season with a splash, literally, with a win against Oshkosh West on Tuesday, Sept. 17, a team they had not beaten in 11 years.

Collin Rogers, Kayden “After beating Oshkosh West, I felt McGregor, Alec Huggins, like eating a whole pail of ice cream!”

Alex Vang, Rafael Pizano Captain Celia Mueller said. “It was so (no picture available) exciting to beat a Divison 1 school.”

“I never promote some players over The girls have been very successful others, but I have a great group of thus far, already showing great imseniors. All these boys are four-year players and great leaders,” Coach Don provements.

“This season has started very Demick said.

Text and photos by Danielle Fralish smoothly,” Coach Bill Clewien said.

Boys Soccer

Photo: EDGE Photography

Answers: 1 (c), 2 (d), 3 (a), 4 (b)

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“We have some swimmers with times now that they were finishing the season with last year, and that’s great.”

The entire team plans to keep the wins coming.

“Our goals for the rest of the season are to just keep improving and practicing hard,” Clewien said. “It’s fun to win!”

Part of practicing hard is having two practices a day. The team meets for a workout before school and then again for three hours after school.

“It is a lot to keep up with and I’m proud of my swim girls for sticking through it so far,” Mueller said.

The swim team has a meet tomorrow at Fond du Lac.

Photo: EDGE Photography “Some of my personal goals for the season are to improve my free style time and hopefully take a couple of relays to state,” Captain Celia Mueller said.