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Two NHD groups advance to Nationals

Two NHD groups advance to Nationals

Sharon Chumlea, Reporter
May 24, 2024

Juniors Rachael Winker and Michelle Glynn will be the first students in school history to have their National History Day project on display in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington,...

Juniors Olivia Kresnak and Regan Wagner competed in DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) over spring break.

Business students compete at State, International events

Samantha du Vergey, Reporter
May 24, 2024

Juniors Regan Wagner and Olivia Kresnak competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), which was held in Anaheim, Calif. over spring break. Wagner and Kresnak competed in the...

Junior Keaton Blake, senior Allison Springer, senior Katelyn Davis and junior Ishan Patil were the first team invited from our school to participate in the Wisconsin Civics Game in Madison.

Social Studies Club competes in Madison

Ellie Lisiecki, copy editor
May 24, 2024

Four members of the Social Studies Club competed in the Wisconsin Civics Game in Madison May 10. The team consisted of seniors Katelyn Davis and Allison Springer and juniors Keaton Blake and Ishan Patil. This...

The Fashion Club collected over 1,000 items of clothing which they donated to the outreach group Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge.


Photo courtesy of Fashion Club.

New club focuses on fashion and outreach

Josie Krygiel, reporter
Feb 23, 2024

The idea to start a Fashion Club grew from one student sharing his idea with another student during math class. Junior Bennett Haasch had an idea, and as president of the club junior Ryan Severson...

Forensics advances to District competition

Forensics advances to District competition

Delicia Fernandes, reporter
Feb 23, 2024

After a few years of competing virtually, the Forensics team has returned to competing in-person for their public speaking competitions. On Monday, the team traveled to Germantown High School to compete...

Social studies teacher Kayla Young

Young begins teaching career

Josie Krygiel, reporter
Feb 23, 2024

Social studies teacher Kayla Young moved from her role as a student teacher to a  part-time teaching position this semester.  During her student teaching first quarter, Young was at Webster Middle...

Small Engines II and Pro Start 2 are new course options.     

Juniors Sophie Lewis and Michelle Glynn cook broth in Pro Start 1.

Two new courses will be offered next year

Next year, students will have one additional AP course option and two new options for courses which offer industry-recognized certifications. Pro Start 2 is a continuation of a course that was new this...

Freshmen Julianna Harris, Elizabeth Bowers, Aubrey Verdegan and Isabella Crowley are among the students who have adjusted to being in high school.

Freshmen adjust to high school expectations

Maisie Burkart, reporter
Dec 21, 2023

Transitioning into a new school is different for everyone. Some people can change schools easily while others take a little longer to adjust.  “Eighth grade doesn’t really prepare you for freshman...

Junior Ellie Lisiecki (left) and Writing Center teacher Deb Krygiel (second from right) were among the winning writers.                                    
     
Cedarburg Public Library photo

One student, one teacher write award-winning short stories

Josie Krygiel, reporter
Dec 21, 2023

Two members of the school community wrote winning entries for a local writing contest offered by the Cedarburg Public Library.  Junior Ellie Lisiecki won in the high school category, and Writing Center...

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Summer 2024: Spanish immersion trip to Costa Rica

Sharon Chumlea, reporter
Dec 21, 2023

With only six more months until departure, a group of 13 girls and World Language teachers Taylor Schroeder and Chris Casey are preparing to spend two weeks in Costa Rica. The trip was announced in the...

The ChatGTP logo by Sabina Luzney is licensed under CC BY 4.0 DEED

Teachers, students contend with AI technology

Jasmin La Grossa, Reporter
Dec 21, 2023

Since the launch of ChatGPT just over a year ago, the use of artificial intelligence in schools has become a discussion point. According to a report published by ACT earlier this month, approximately...

Freshman Fridays inform students of extracurricular opportunities

Jasmin LaGrossa, Reporter
Nov 20, 2023

Freshmen were introduced to nearly 30 clubs and activities during a special “Freshman Friday” Advisory last week. Advisers created slides to promote their clubs for this special Advisory, which...

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