Articles by Vol 32 no 4
→ Journey to the past: Teacher’s past lives (p2-3)
⟶ Sports update (p4-5)
⟶ Engagement announcement! (p5)
⟶ Prism 2026 (p6-7)
⟶ Summer bucket list (p7)
⟶ Thank you Pilot seniors (p8-9)
⟶ Summer word search (P10)
⟶Prism 2026(p6-7)
JESUS, SAVIOR, PILOT ME
Editors-in-Chief
Anaya Britton Zuzanna Eft
Natalie Than
Layout Editors: Zuzanna Eft
Natalie Than Vivian Liu
Assistant Editors:
Anghely Bastardo
Nadia Alejandro
Advisors: Mrs. Becker & Ms. Grzanna
By Mariana Welsh
What was the job title?Editor/Journalist
What was the job description/what did you do?Iwastheeditorandlead political writer for a variety of news outlets before I became a teacher I coveredlocal,state,andnationalpolitics,schoolboards,andnon-profitsthat interacted with governments I also mentored journalism interns and set editorialpoliciesatthenewsoutletsIworkedfor
Rate it out of 10 -- 10 equals “Amazing” and 1 means “No, never again.” 10/10
MRS. WENZEL
What was your experience?Howdiditbringyouintoteaching?Ididteachamiddleschooljournalism classwhenIwasaneditorinNorthernWisconsin,sothebugtoteachhasbeeninmeforalongtime.
What was the job title? WaterUtilityOperator
What was the job description/what did you do? I worked for the village water department testing/repairing water valves underground, checking fire hydrants, climbing water towers, and providing general maintenanceandcaretothewatersystem
Rate it out of 10 -- 10 equals “Amazing” and 1 means “No, never again.”6/10
What was your experience? How did it bring you into teaching?Itwas ajoytoworkinthewaterdepartment,buttheworkwasratherisolating. It taught me hard work, but it showed me that the gifts God gave me involved working with people, not necessarily working with things or completingtasks.
What was the job title? Director of Education and Research - Mequon NaturePreserve
What was the job description/what did you do? I developed and lead environmental education programs for kids and adults; monitored and recorded species lists for small mammals, birds, amphibians, crustaceans, snakes, and fish; planned and carried out land restoration projects such as controlledburns,treeplanting,wetlandandprairieseeding;andsomuchmore!
Rate it out of 10--10equals“Amazing”and1means“No, never again.”8/10
What was your experience?How did it bring you into teaching?Ienjoyedmyexperienceteachingand conducting science in a non-traditional setting, but it was time to return to the classroom. I missed makinglong-termconnectionswithstudentsandwatchingthemgrowintheirknowledgeandfaith.
What was the job title? BuffetattendantatOldCountryBuffet
What was the job description/what did you do? I cleaned tables, washeddishes,andmadesurefoodwasoutonthebuffet Excitingstuff!
Rate it out of 10 -- 10 equals “Amazing” and 1 means “No, never again.” 3/10
What was your experience? How did it bring you into teaching? Working at Old Country Buffet taught me about hard work and consistency.Itwasnotglamorouswork,butitshowedmetheimportance ofshowingup,stayingbusy,anddoingyourjobwell.Iwouldnotsaythat job directly led me into teaching, but it helped build my work ethic and taught me humility.Therewillalways bepartsofajob orcompany that
noonewantstodo,butarenecessaryforitssuccessandsomeoneneedstodothem Thoselessonsstillhelp measateachertoday
MRS. LAUTZ
What was the job title? ResidentialMentalHealthSupervisor
What was the job description/what did you do? Iwasinchargeofaward of females ages 8-17 who had committed some sort of crime. The judge wouldofferthemjailtimeorresidentialrehabilitation.Iwasthesupervisor of their daily activities as well as their math teacher. The girls lived there full time and were allowed visits home only on weekends if it was deemed appropriate Theystayedthereuntiltheywerementallystabletobeletback intotheircommunity
Rate it out of 10 -- 10 equals “Amazing” and 1 means “No, never again.” 10/10
What was your experience? How did it bring you into teaching? Ilovedworkingwiththegirls.Ifeltlike I was really making a difference. They were removed from their families. So, even though I was a supervisor,Iwasalsoliketheirmom ThisiswhereIwasfirstintroducedtokidswhostrugglewithtrauma and mental health It drove me to continue to make a difference in the city of Milwaukee After there I took a call to St. Marcus where I continued to serve kids in an underserved community in the classroom setting
By Jonah Seeger
The baseball team is enjoying an excellent season, going 7–2 in conference and 9–4 overall thus far With juniors Carter Fry ( 512 AVG, 1 448 OPS) and Cooper Sievert ( 450 AVG, 4 HR) leading the way offensively, as well as solid outings on the mound from juniors Ayden Schneble and Eli Dreier (combined 2 85 ERA), and senior Brayden Abromowski (29 K’s in 23 IP), the boys are looking to potentially win the Conference Championship and make it to State “A team goal we have is to glorify God by using the gifts and talents he has given us to the best of our ability every day,” said assistant coach Mr Joe Janke “We know there will be challenges, just as in every aspect of life but we also know that God is there with all of us, giving us the strength to overcome difficulties As a team we strive to win a Conference Championship and make it to State, so every day we use the opportunities God gives us to put in the work to improve and make those goals a reality.” Should the boys make it, the WIAA State Tournament will be held at Neuroscience Group Field in Appleton on June 15–18.
The Lady Vikes are putting another strong season together, going undefeated in conference and 10–3 overall thus far. Led by dominant outings on the mound from junior Sidney Schroeder (1.83 ERA, 83 K’s in 53⅔ IP), as well as power at the plate from juniors Zhana Guenther and Reese Grudzielanek (combined 11 HR, 48 RBI’s and 27 XBH), the team is in a great position heading into the home stretch of the year. The WIAA playoffs begin with Regionals on May 26–28, followed by Sectionals on June 2–4. The State Tournament will be held at Goodman Diamond at UW-Madison on June 10–13
The Lady Vikes are stringing together a strong season, going 2–1 in conference and 4–4 overall thus far Senior Claire Paschke (6 G, 13 PTS) and sophomore Kayla Rosado (3 G, 7 PTS) have led the team offensively, with solid defense from freshman Lexie Siegel (33 SV) as the team’s goalie. With only a few games left in the season, head coach Pastor Heath Butler hopes to give some of the younger girls more playing time, as well as make sure everyone is healthy. “With just a couple weeks left in the regular season, we want to get everyone healthy and able to play so we can finish the season strong,” he said. “In addition, it will be important to try and get more playing time for some of the younger girls on the team.”
The golf team is having a solid season, placing in the top 5 at 5 of their matches along with 1st place finishes in 3 of them. Led by senior Griffin Frey as well as juniors Rudy Kehoe and Gabe Stewartson (combined average of +5 for 9 holes), the boys are in a favorable position as the Conference and Regional Championships get closer “The goal this year would be to win Conference and develop our skills in how we face and deal with adversity,” said head coach Mr Marc Shambeau “Additionally, we want to grow as Christian men ” The Conference Tournament will be held at Washington County Golf Course on May 19, with Regionals being held at Brown Deer Park on May 27.
Girls track & field is putting together a solid season so far, with 7 first place and 10 top 5 finishes in their meets Sophomore Reina Ebeling has been outstanding for the team, becoming just the 3rd girl in school history to break 5 minutes in the 1600-meter run (4:59.78). Her time also places her in the top 10 in the state for the 1600 this year. Similar to the boys, the girls have also placed 1st in both the Indoor Championship and Conference Relays, and can clinch a season triple crown with a victory at the Outdoor Championship on May 19. “We are blessed with a lot of talent this year,” said head coach Mr. Jason Goede. “The ladies have put in a lot of hard work in the first two months of the season. We expect that hard work to result in a lot of success at the ending Conference Championships and into the postseason ” The WIAA playoffs begin later this month, with Regionals being held on the 26th and Sectionals on the 29 The State Championship will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse on June 5–6
Boys track & field is having an excellent season so far, placing in the top 5 in all but one of their meets along with 1st place finishes in 7 of them Notably, junior Niyer Clayborn recently set a new state record in the 110-meter hurdles (13.69 s) at the Nathan Hale Mondo Invite. Niyer also owns the fastest time in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in the state this year (38.01 s). With victories in both the Indoor Championship and Conference Relays, the boys are one title away from a season triple crown, which could be sealed with a 1st place finish at the Outdoor Championship on May 19. “As we proceed through an undefeated season that has seen the boys win the Indoor Conference Championship and the TFA Indoor State Meet, we are so excited to head into the championship part of our outdoor season,” said coach Mr Eric Lueck “We are poised to win the Outdoor Conference Meet and make a serious run for a Division 1 WIAA State title ” The WIAA playoffs begin later this month, with Regionals being held on May 26 and Sectionals on May 29 The State Championship will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse on June 5–6
Ms. Greupink became engaged on March 27.
She and her fiance are tying the knot this June!
By Zuzu Eft
Her fiance works for Caterpillar as a heavy equipment mechanic. They are thankful that they share their faith and a strong foundation in Christ, and he just became a member of Living Word in Waukesha.
They are having a small wedding with immediate family on 6/27/26 with a larger reception during the summer of 2027.
He lives in Illinois, so they are awaiting God's plan and timing on where they will live as husband and wife.
They enjoy riding motorcycles, kayaking, and hiking together, as well as doing morning devotions and enjoying a cup of coffee
By Anaya Britton
In less than a month the entire music department managed to learn and perform all of the music for Prism 2026. It was not easy music either. Every piece of music was chosen to challenge the students; the pieces were extremely technical with surreal dynamics and choreography. All of this was prepared for our audiences to enjoy
Prism is not just a concert; it is a representation of life Between Honors Band playing a piece called Yuuki and the combined choir’s performance of Aladdin, there was much life represented. There were many songs that made the audience want to get up and dance and sing. The performers brought energy into the hearts of everyone. When students looked out into the crowd after finishing up a vivid performance, there was nothing but smiles There were people of all ages that only came to see the concert.
There could perhaps be a time machine somewhere, so that those who did not attend Prism could go back and attend it Prism not only moved people to dance and sing, but it moved the students performing it to love music even more. The absolute gut wrenching feeling produced from singing, dancing, playing pans, blasting on the trombone, or pounding the drums can not be measured. The amount of love and joy for music spread across the entire gym
The entire music department managed to steal the hearts of all. It took much effort, love, and joy.
By Christopher Coleman
a fun and affordable way to spend your summer 2026? Pilot has just the places for you!
enjoys nature and scenery? If so, take some time to Park Domes this summer! With general admission es are a beautiful and calm place to slow down your o, check your local library Several libraries have free ckout for the Domes and other places around nd the Harley Davidson Museum.
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By Mariana Welsh
w long have you been a member of Pilot? ars
ere are you going for college OR what are your future plans? going to the University of Iowa for nursing.
at was your favorite Pilot article/project and why?
bably the Prism article for the final issue last year It was really colorful, that w ewspaper at is yo
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How long have you been a member of Pilot? 2 years
Where are you going for college OR what are your future plans?
I plan to go to Savannah College of Art and Design to study film and television.
What was your favorite Pilot article/project and why?
My favorite pilot project was putting the layout together for the Prism articles. There are always so many photos of talented students. I love curating a look for the pages about big events at school.
What is your advice for the future Pilot group?
I would recommend taking the time to plan out the whole group's work It's so much easier to get work done if you have a timeline If one member of the group runs behind, everyone runs behind
ow long have you been a member of Pilot? our years (since freshman year).
here are you going for college OR what are your future plans?
am going to Marquette University majoring in Philosophy and minoring in riminology and Law Studies.
hat was your favorite Pilot article/project and why?
y favorite Pilot article was where I interviewed our past principal--Principal eyrer
hat is your advice for the future Pilot group?
y advice is to always test your creative writing skills, and write as if you ere writing for the Daily Bugle, and Spiderman was your photographer!
How long have you been a member of Pilot? 2025-2026 school year!
Wh i f ll OR hat fut plans? med (premed track) ducation).
Chicago It was my our school and the
How long have you been a member of Pilot? 1 year
Where are you going for college OR what are your future plans? Tuskegee University
What was your favorite Pilot article/project and why?
My ice skating article because I learned facts about Milwaukee I that I did not know
What is your advice for the future Pilot group? Finish rough drafts early, so that you have more time to edit.
plans?
ecause it was my first project!
What is your advice for the future Pilot group?
Keep thinking of creative ideas! It's fun to read and write articles about new topics.
By Mary Peng
