Student Reporter: Ashlee Ansay
It used to be a pat on the back or a parent’s bribe was enough for students to want to excel at school, but recently Memorial Mall has extended an offer to help kids strive even more.
Memorial Mall set up a program to encourage students and schools to succeed academically, and in return students could receive a reward for their academic performance. Students can register for a chance to reward themselves and their favorite teacher for each “A” they receive on their report card (1st quarter, 1st semester, 3rd quarter, and final report periods). Each month, one student’s name will be drawn during the school year for a $25 Memorial Mall Gift Card. One teacher’s name will also be drawn each month in a separate drawing for a $25 Memorial Mall Gift Card as well.
To register for the reward, you can report to the Mall Office Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and present your report card. You then can fill out an entry form for every “A” on your report card or any grade equivalent, and also nominate your favorite teacher. The drawing is held on the first weekday of the month starting December and ending in July. The winners will be contacted by telephone.
For more information visit www.memorialmall.com or call (920)-452-2731.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Freshman 15—Truth or Myth?
Student Reporter: Rebecca Lemmermann
As high school seniors approach this coming fall, many students worry about their health once they enter college. It is a well known myth that many teenage girls gain a significant amount of weight during the start of their freshman year of college. Whether or not this is true is still unsure but has been proven that Cornell students tend to gain four pounds during their first semester of college. If this is a concern for you, there are a few ways to avoid unwanted weight gain.
Some reasons college students might gain weight is from the buffet-style dinning offered in many college dormitories. Each morning, noon, and evening students are offered an array of food choices, including unhealthy snacks which students often eat multiple times a day instead of choosing healthier foods. Students can eat healthier in their school’s cafeteria by navigating dining halls and rotating the selections to eat during each meal, skipping out on baked sweets and avoiding seconds on high calorie foods. Another way you can eat healthier while at school is by avoiding fatty snack foods and excessive snacks which are offered in vending machines. Vending machines are used to satisfy impulsive eating and are usually filled with candy, chips, soda and unhealthy snacks. Examples of expectable snack foods are crackers, baby carrots, pretzels, popcorn (minus the buttery topping), juice, milk and bottled water. By staying clear of vending machines and fast food restaurants it is easier for a college student to eat healthier.
Another factor which could attribute to weight gain is the busy lifestyles which most college students endure. College students are known to skip meals and stay up very late multiple times throughout the week to study and finish homework. When people force their body’s to stay awake for longer amounts of hours during the day, it causes your hunger level to rise and can ultimately cause someone to over eat or to choose quick fatty snacks. Skipping meals is also an unhealthy practice which causes people to over eat. When a person deprives their body of food for an extended amount of time, the person is more susceptible to over indulge when they find time to eat later during the day. By eating three meals a day and trying to get at least some sleep each night, a young adult can achieve more during the day. Sleep has been proven to improve concentration, appearance and boost the immune system.
So you’ve started college and you’re not really sure if you’re on the right track? Try checking your weight occasionally and noting any difference you’ve seen. Also try to keep track of your eating habits and try to stay consistent each day. If you have any serious concerns, do not hesitate to contact a nutritionist or a health profession. Taking good care of your body is the best way to a happy and successful future. A few helpful websites are listed below to help those who are looking for more information.
http://www.gannett.cornell.edu/top10Topics/nutrition-eating/hotTopics/freshman15.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/college/freshman_15.html
As high school seniors approach this coming fall, many students worry about their health once they enter college. It is a well known myth that many teenage girls gain a significant amount of weight during the start of their freshman year of college. Whether or not this is true is still unsure but has been proven that Cornell students tend to gain four pounds during their first semester of college. If this is a concern for you, there are a few ways to avoid unwanted weight gain.
Some reasons college students might gain weight is from the buffet-style dinning offered in many college dormitories. Each morning, noon, and evening students are offered an array of food choices, including unhealthy snacks which students often eat multiple times a day instead of choosing healthier foods. Students can eat healthier in their school’s cafeteria by navigating dining halls and rotating the selections to eat during each meal, skipping out on baked sweets and avoiding seconds on high calorie foods. Another way you can eat healthier while at school is by avoiding fatty snack foods and excessive snacks which are offered in vending machines. Vending machines are used to satisfy impulsive eating and are usually filled with candy, chips, soda and unhealthy snacks. Examples of expectable snack foods are crackers, baby carrots, pretzels, popcorn (minus the buttery topping), juice, milk and bottled water. By staying clear of vending machines and fast food restaurants it is easier for a college student to eat healthier.
Another factor which could attribute to weight gain is the busy lifestyles which most college students endure. College students are known to skip meals and stay up very late multiple times throughout the week to study and finish homework. When people force their body’s to stay awake for longer amounts of hours during the day, it causes your hunger level to rise and can ultimately cause someone to over eat or to choose quick fatty snacks. Skipping meals is also an unhealthy practice which causes people to over eat. When a person deprives their body of food for an extended amount of time, the person is more susceptible to over indulge when they find time to eat later during the day. By eating three meals a day and trying to get at least some sleep each night, a young adult can achieve more during the day. Sleep has been proven to improve concentration, appearance and boost the immune system.
So you’ve started college and you’re not really sure if you’re on the right track? Try checking your weight occasionally and noting any difference you’ve seen. Also try to keep track of your eating habits and try to stay consistent each day. If you have any serious concerns, do not hesitate to contact a nutritionist or a health profession. Taking good care of your body is the best way to a happy and successful future. A few helpful websites are listed below to help those who are looking for more information.
http://www.gannett.cornell.edu/top10Topics/nutrition-eating/hotTopics/freshman15.html
http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/college/freshman_15.html
Music in the Air
Student Reporter: Jordan Dykstra
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but Christmas concerts are so delightful. This time of the year brings blustering winds and heavy, falling snow. It also brings Christmas music to the air. Whether it is on the radio or sung in the shower, Christmas music is everywhere. Band and choir teachers also look forward to this time of the year because they can pick out music for their students to sing and play.
This year’s winter band concert was on Monday, December 15, 2008. It started at seven o’clock and was kicked off by the 6th grade band led by Mrs. Lori MacRae. The 7th graders and 8th graders played after them. Following the middle school performances the freshmen/sophomore band took the stage. Their band was led by Mr. Tom Paulson. The songs they performed were Coast Guards March, Brookpark Overture, Theme De Noel, and The Carolers, Fanfare for Band. After the freshmen/sophomore band left, the junior/senior band gave their performance. The songs they played were Bonds of Unity March, Festive Scenario, A Christmas Trilogy, and Winter Holiday. Jackie Sopko, a senior, said “Mr. Paulson does a really good job with the band. He has a really fun time picking out holiday music for us to play.”
A week after the band concert, it was the choir’s turn to perform. This year, the concert was at First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove on Monday, December 22, 2008. There were two concerts, both of which were directed by Mrs. Linda Ruona. The first one started at 7:00 pm and was for the 5th and 6th grade choirs. The second concert started at 7:45 and the 7th, 8th, and high school choirs performed. The high school choir sang five numbers. The numbers were Great Day, Carol of the Bells, Christmas Peace Canon, With a Voice of Singing, and It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas. “A lot of preparing went into the concert, and with the snow days we had, we had to crunch our rehearsal times to make sure we got everything done,” said Jordan Dykstra, a senior.
Mrs. Linda Ruona, Mr. Tom Paulson, and all members of band and choir thank everyone who came out in the cold, snowy weather to support them.
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but Christmas concerts are so delightful. This time of the year brings blustering winds and heavy, falling snow. It also brings Christmas music to the air. Whether it is on the radio or sung in the shower, Christmas music is everywhere. Band and choir teachers also look forward to this time of the year because they can pick out music for their students to sing and play.
This year’s winter band concert was on Monday, December 15, 2008. It started at seven o’clock and was kicked off by the 6th grade band led by Mrs. Lori MacRae. The 7th graders and 8th graders played after them. Following the middle school performances the freshmen/sophomore band took the stage. Their band was led by Mr. Tom Paulson. The songs they performed were Coast Guards March, Brookpark Overture, Theme De Noel, and The Carolers, Fanfare for Band. After the freshmen/sophomore band left, the junior/senior band gave their performance. The songs they played were Bonds of Unity March, Festive Scenario, A Christmas Trilogy, and Winter Holiday. Jackie Sopko, a senior, said “Mr. Paulson does a really good job with the band. He has a really fun time picking out holiday music for us to play.”
A week after the band concert, it was the choir’s turn to perform. This year, the concert was at First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove on Monday, December 22, 2008. There were two concerts, both of which were directed by Mrs. Linda Ruona. The first one started at 7:00 pm and was for the 5th and 6th grade choirs. The second concert started at 7:45 and the 7th, 8th, and high school choirs performed. The high school choir sang five numbers. The numbers were Great Day, Carol of the Bells, Christmas Peace Canon, With a Voice of Singing, and It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas. “A lot of preparing went into the concert, and with the snow days we had, we had to crunch our rehearsal times to make sure we got everything done,” said Jordan Dykstra, a senior.
Mrs. Linda Ruona, Mr. Tom Paulson, and all members of band and choir thank everyone who came out in the cold, snowy weather to support them.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Bada Bing Student of the Month
Student Reporter: Mariah Keller
Football, basketball and National Honor Society are just a few of the many activities that Josh Peterson has been involved in throughout his high school career. Recently chosen as December’s Bada Bing Student of the Month, Josh Peterson, son of Brad and Betsy, has high expectations for life after graduation.
Josh hasn’t decided where he wants to go to school yet but plans to go wherever football leads him. He has a walk-on opportunity at Western Michigan as well as many scholarship considerations from others including; South Dakota State, University of North Dakota, Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, and many more. He has applied to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Western Michigan, South Dakota State, and has been accepted to Michigan Tech. Josh plans to go to school for Business Accounting.
Not only is Josh successful on the playing field, but he also excels academically and he’s pleased to have been chosen for this award, “It is an honor to be announced Bada Bing Student of the month! I would like to thank Bada Bing for supporting a good cause and keeping kids involved in school.” He said. He is currently taking a few advanced classes, AP Calculus being his favorite. Josh finds the class, though challenging, to be a great experience and a good reflection on his career path.
Congratulations Josh, keep up the good work and good luck in the future!
Girls Basketball Begins
Student Reporter: Mariah Keller
On Monday, November 10, the girls had their first basketball practice. The JV team consists of Aylin Birlik, Danielle Holzberger, Jessica Burant, Danielle DeHaai, Ashley DeSmidt, Brianna Weavers, Kelly Hubing, Liz Mandel, Macy Villa, and Anna Theike. The returning Varsity players from last year consist of Jordan Dykstra, Sadie Meinen, Abi VonHemburg, Rachel Slotman, Kristen Slotman, and Mariah Keller. Joining the Varsity team this year are Mallory Mentink and Kimberly Hoffmann, Stephanie Ruppel, Brittni Emperly, and Jackie Bruggink.
The teams are looking good and practicing hard to get ready despite all the fun and excitement of the football teams success. Due to the football team doing so well, the girls practiced at 6:00 AM Thursday morning before the state football game.
The Varsity is now 1-1 beating Oakfield 47-38 but losing to Howards Grove in overtime 51-46. They’re traveling to Elkhart Lake Thursday, December 4, hoping for a win. Next week’s games consist of Oostburg and Ozaukee, come cheer them on!
“This year’s team is playing together well and ready to make some noise in conference this year.” Says senior Jordan Dykstra.
Monday, December 01, 2008
School Play
Student Reporter: Joe Dettmann
When a nerdy nephew, an irritating ex-wife, a stuck up daughter, a ditzy mistress, and a sleazy old mobster are invited by eccentric millionaire Albert Doornale to join him in his mansion one evening, a night filled with mischief and mayhem ensues. When they arrive, Albert is nowhere to be seen. Confused and bewildered, the group proceeds to search for their host, only to find blood all over the upstairs bathroom. Now they must identify a killer and a motive with the help of a washed up police inspector who shows up. Who murdered Al? How? And what was the motive behind the murder?
All of these questions will be answered on December 12th and 13th during the high school drama department’s production of Lee Mueller’s “The Death of a Doornail”. Directed by Mr. Nonhof and Ms. Casarez, the plays cast includes Alex Isken, Amanda Isken, Alex Beutel, Ariel Beutel, Al Murphy, Jackie Sopko, Jim Burton, Jordan Vrubley, Mary Asma, Laura Rushford, Mike O’Donnel and your’s truly, Joe Dettmann. This production is filled with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat, but also includes an endless amount of witty banter that is sure to have you on the floor laughing. So come support your friends and buy your tickets in the high school office.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Bada Bing Student of the Month
Student Reporter: Megan Villa
Another month has passed, and it has once again become the time to pick another Bada Bing Student of the month. The student of the month is picked based on academic achievement. Every teacher can nominate any student they think fits the criteria. Not only do the teachers look at academic achievements, but they also look at the student’s involvement in other extracurricular activities and school functions. So if you see Jeremy Green in the hall way or at other various school functions say congratulations to him for being November’s Bada Bing Student of the Month.
Jeremy, son of Terry and Lisa Green, is a very active student as a senior in Cedar Grove-Belgium. You may catch him in the spring on the golf team, but will also see him at all the numerous sporting events taking pictures for Webmasters, and contributes a lot of time to channel 20 cause of being a member of the media club. His favorite classes include Web masters, band, and advanced Chemistry. His favorite things about school are the teachers and students along with all the sporting events.
When asked how he felt to be Bada Bing Student of the Month Jeremy responded with, “It’s cool to be the one chosen by the teachers as the student of the month.”
Jeremy’s future plans consist of attending Lakeland College and majoring in computer science. Congratulations, Jeremy, and good luck with all your future plans.
Josh Mulloy
Student Reporter: Jordan Dykstra
The number 13 is the sixth prime number. It is the number of wins the football team had as they continued on to state. It is the age at which children become teenagers. Most importantly, it is the number of times Josh Mulloy has crossed the finish line before anyone else in a race.
Last season, Josh Mulloy was playing Friday night football. This year, Josh decided to come out for cross country. When asked why he decided to come out for cross country, Josh answered, "I just love running. But just making it to state for track gave me the idea of cross country. I realized I was supposed to run more than 100 yards at a time." As it turns out, Josh was meant to run 5000 yards and win.
Throughout the season, Josh faced tough competition. At Kiel, many division 1 and 2 runners were there, but Josh ran towards the front of the pack during the race. When he disappeared before the final stretch, he was in sixth place. When he came over the hill towards the finish line, Josh was in first place. His hard work and training during the season helped him in all of his races.
Josh Mulloy continued his winning streak all the way to the state meet. Here was Josh's biggest test. "I felt pretty relaxed, not too nervous," was Josh's statement about how he felt before the state meet. It was true. Josh started off strong and led the way along with Jujuan Tyler from Racine St. Catherine's. With about 100 yards left, Josh Mulloy took off. He emerged from hiding, in the lead and racing towards the end. Josh Mulloy crossed the finish line with his hands in the air. It was over; Josh Mulloy was the new Division 3 state champion.
Josh plans to run during the off season and also go out for track in the spring. Congratulations, Josh!
Veterans Day Program
Student Reporter: Lyndsey Weyker
On Thursday, November 11th, our high school held a program for our fellow veterans. The program showed how much we appreciate the veterans that live in the Cedar Grove and Belgium area.
The program began with an introduction by Joe Sopko, who was one of the few who spoke at this event. He introduced the main speaker, Glen Grothman. Joe set the mood for the program; emphasizing all that our military does for us and inspiring us to reevaluate our priorities. Both Glen Grothman and Joe Sopko had moving speeches that we all enjoyed.
Another person that spoke was Jackie Sopko, who is a senior and the president of the student council here at Cedar Grove-Belgium. She was honored to introduce both of the speakers for the veterans program, and she felt that the program overall was a success. Jackie Sopko said “I thought the program was touching and I’m glad I got to speak and honor the veterans.”
Another segment of our program was organized by Mrs. Mersberger, a 7th grade teacher in the middle school. She selected two of her students to read essays that described what a veteran really means to them. The two 7th graders that spoke were Greg Wenzel and Erin Bagatta.
On Thursday, November 11th, our high school held a program for our fellow veterans. The program showed how much we appreciate the veterans that live in the Cedar Grove and Belgium area.
The program began with an introduction by Joe Sopko, who was one of the few who spoke at this event. He introduced the main speaker, Glen Grothman. Joe set the mood for the program; emphasizing all that our military does for us and inspiring us to reevaluate our priorities. Both Glen Grothman and Joe Sopko had moving speeches that we all enjoyed.
Another person that spoke was Jackie Sopko, who is a senior and the president of the student council here at Cedar Grove-Belgium. She was honored to introduce both of the speakers for the veterans program, and she felt that the program overall was a success. Jackie Sopko said “I thought the program was touching and I’m glad I got to speak and honor the veterans.”
Another segment of our program was organized by Mrs. Mersberger, a 7th grade teacher in the middle school. She selected two of her students to read essays that described what a veteran really means to them. The two 7th graders that spoke were Greg Wenzel and Erin Bagatta.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Press Release
Contact: Darrell Cronkright
High School Business Education
920-668-8686 ext. 523 321 N2nd Street
Cedar Grove, WI 53013 CGB-DECA
Press Release
Students participate in competitive event at UW-Whitewater
Students take home medals and awards.
Selling Event: 1st place Alex Isken, takes home medal, 2nd place Tom Turnquist, 3rd place James Gallagher, honorable mention Amanda Isken.
Comprehensive Exam: 1st place Amanda Isken, takes home medal, 2nd place James Gallagher, 3rd place Taylor Zajac, honorable mention Alex Isken.
Team Event (case study): 1st place medals go to team #2 Tom Turnquist, James Gallagher, and Alex Isken. 2nd place winners were Leyla Birlik, Taylor Zajac, and Amanda Isken.
What did they do?
Students started the day at 6:00 a.m. which is quite a task in itself and headed to UW-Whitewater. Upon arriving at UW-Whitewater students were given a few minutes to prepare for the overall agenda for the day. The first event they competed in was the selling event. In the selling event they were given 10 minutes to prep before facing the judges who will evaluate their selling performance. Dressing up in professional clothing and facing a judge to use selling techniques does not sound like fun, but CGBS-DECA students had a great time. Besides the added stress they all went through, they agreed it was a good time with no regrets about spending a Saturday morning on a school supported event.
The next event they participated in was the comprehensive exam. Students have a choice to take the comprehensive exam or take the CLEP (College Level Exam Proficiency) test. Our students did not take an advanced marketing course so they took the comprehensive exam. Again, the only preparation students have for this exam is to take good notes during class.
The final area in the competition was the team case study problem. Here the students work together as a team to analyze a company’s needs from a marketing perspective. I believe they concentrated on branding and targeted specific marketing segments that the case study problem led them to.
High School Business Education
920-668-8686 ext. 523 321 N2nd Street
Cedar Grove, WI 53013 CGB-DECA
Press Release
Students participate in competitive event at UW-Whitewater
Students take home medals and awards.
Selling Event: 1st place Alex Isken, takes home medal, 2nd place Tom Turnquist, 3rd place James Gallagher, honorable mention Amanda Isken.
Comprehensive Exam: 1st place Amanda Isken, takes home medal, 2nd place James Gallagher, 3rd place Taylor Zajac, honorable mention Alex Isken.
Team Event (case study): 1st place medals go to team #2 Tom Turnquist, James Gallagher, and Alex Isken. 2nd place winners were Leyla Birlik, Taylor Zajac, and Amanda Isken.
What did they do?
Students started the day at 6:00 a.m. which is quite a task in itself and headed to UW-Whitewater. Upon arriving at UW-Whitewater students were given a few minutes to prepare for the overall agenda for the day. The first event they competed in was the selling event. In the selling event they were given 10 minutes to prep before facing the judges who will evaluate their selling performance. Dressing up in professional clothing and facing a judge to use selling techniques does not sound like fun, but CGBS-DECA students had a great time. Besides the added stress they all went through, they agreed it was a good time with no regrets about spending a Saturday morning on a school supported event.
The next event they participated in was the comprehensive exam. Students have a choice to take the comprehensive exam or take the CLEP (College Level Exam Proficiency) test. Our students did not take an advanced marketing course so they took the comprehensive exam. Again, the only preparation students have for this exam is to take good notes during class.
The final area in the competition was the team case study problem. Here the students work together as a team to analyze a company’s needs from a marketing perspective. I believe they concentrated on branding and targeted specific marketing segments that the case study problem led them to.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Go Mighty Rockets!
Student Reporter: Jordan Dykstra
Orange and black stormed the bleachers on Friday, October 10, as students, parents, family, and friends gathered in the gym for the annual pep rally. The pep rally is run by the student council, and this year’s announcers were Kayla Eernisse, Jackie Sopko, Jordan Dykstra, and Jake Shanahan. The pep rally started off with the junior/senior band playing “Paint It Black,” “You’ve Said It All,” and “Hawaii 5-0.”
Next, the Homecoming court was introduced. The 2008 Homecoming representatives were freshman Rebecca Stemwell escorted by Brandon Garcia, sophomore Marina Paul escorted by Jared Lucas, sophomore Jackie Bruggink escorted by Tanner Peiffer, junior Mariah Keller escorted by Josh Peterson, junior Stephanie Norman escorted by Joe Bednarek, senior Lauren Otte escorted by Chris Peterson, and senior Ariel Beutel escorted by Randy Zuelsdorf. After a long pause, freshman Rebecca Stemwell crowned King Chris Peterson. Chris then crowned Mariah Keller as this year’s homecoming queen. Following coronation, there was the annual tug of war competition, which was won by the seniors. Throughout their four high school years, the seniors have remained undefeated.
Next, the coaches for each fall sports team came down to introduce their teams and to speak about the season to date. Each individual class then came down for the class dances. Following that, there was a slideshow displaying pictures from the homecoming festivities of the week. After the slideshow, the band played our school song and everyone was dismissed for the parade.
Power Buff
Student Reporter: Mariah Keller
Monday night brought many people to the gym to watch the boys play volleyball. It was the first of the events for the 2008 Homecoming week. There were 10 teams total that participated in the tournament. The senior team consisting of Jarred Lucas, Jason Croatt, Randy Zuelsdorf, and Brandon Garcia won beating the other senior team “Black Lightning” 27-25. Third place was Team Olympia and fourth place was Team Lamb.
At power buff, the boys participating dress up in either costumes or something that they would not normally wear on a daily basis. There were two pools of five teams each and the winner of each pool played for the championship. The second place team played for third and fourth place. This year’s power buff was very intense and fun to watch, and made for a great start to the week.
Monday night brought many people to the gym to watch the boys play volleyball. It was the first of the events for the 2008 Homecoming week. There were 10 teams total that participated in the tournament. The senior team consisting of Jarred Lucas, Jason Croatt, Randy Zuelsdorf, and Brandon Garcia won beating the other senior team “Black Lightning” 27-25. Third place was Team Olympia and fourth place was Team Lamb.
At power buff, the boys participating dress up in either costumes or something that they would not normally wear on a daily basis. There were two pools of five teams each and the winner of each pool played for the championship. The second place team played for third and fourth place. This year’s power buff was very intense and fun to watch, and made for a great start to the week.
Sheboygan County Fair
Student reporter: Lyndsey Weyker
Every year students from grades 2 through 8 have the opportunity to send their art work to the Sheboygan County Fair. Of the 188 pieces that were entered this year, 70 took 1st place, 50 placed 2nd, 45 placed 3rd, and 23 placed 4th. The students did an amazing job this year. We even had four merit winners. They were Joe Schueller, who made a sculpture of a snow boarder. Montana Zajac won a merit for her landscape pen/ink watercolor. Another student was Sabrina Depies who won for her animal scratch artwork. Lastly, Erin Bagatta won a merit for her colored pencil duck stamp. Montana Zajac, a freshman this year, said “I feel honored, and I’m glad I won.”
Every year students from grades 2 through 8 have the opportunity to send their art work to the Sheboygan County Fair. Of the 188 pieces that were entered this year, 70 took 1st place, 50 placed 2nd, 45 placed 3rd, and 23 placed 4th. The students did an amazing job this year. We even had four merit winners. They were Joe Schueller, who made a sculpture of a snow boarder. Montana Zajac won a merit for her landscape pen/ink watercolor. Another student was Sabrina Depies who won for her animal scratch artwork. Lastly, Erin Bagatta won a merit for her colored pencil duck stamp. Montana Zajac, a freshman this year, said “I feel honored, and I’m glad I won.”
International Walk to School Day
Student Reporter: Brittany Anzia
On Friday, October 10, 2008, the elementary and middle school students participated in an international walk to school day, which in countries around the world, encouraged students to walk to school. Since some students who live in Belgium and Cedar Grove take to bus to school, they took time during their school day to walk a mile throughout the village of Cedar Grove. They started at the middle school at 7:45 a.m. and walked a loop that was a mile long and returned to the middle school at 8:10 a.m. Research shows that young children don’t receive the right amount of exercise, and this is one way to help children get it. The purpose of this day is to encourage both old and young to walk to school. The students thoroughly enjoyed this experience and asked if they could walk to school every day. In April, there will be another walk to school day that the school is going to participate in.
On Friday, October 10, 2008, the elementary and middle school students participated in an international walk to school day, which in countries around the world, encouraged students to walk to school. Since some students who live in Belgium and Cedar Grove take to bus to school, they took time during their school day to walk a mile throughout the village of Cedar Grove. They started at the middle school at 7:45 a.m. and walked a loop that was a mile long and returned to the middle school at 8:10 a.m. Research shows that young children don’t receive the right amount of exercise, and this is one way to help children get it. The purpose of this day is to encourage both old and young to walk to school. The students thoroughly enjoyed this experience and asked if they could walk to school every day. In April, there will be another walk to school day that the school is going to participate in.
Bada Bing's Student of the Month
Student Reporter: Becky Lemmermann
Congratulations, Jackie Sopko as being chosen for Bada Bing’s Student of the month for October! Jackie, the daughter of Joseph and Julie Sopko, is a senior at Cedar-Grove Belgium High School.
Jackie participates in our schools cross country team and forensics. Jackie is also in the play being presented at our high school in December. She is the president of the High School Student counsel, the secretary for the senior class. She is also the secretary for National Honors Society, which is an organization that recognizes students who have outstanding achievements. Outside of school, Jackie is an avid volunteer at nursing homes in Sheboygan. Horseback riding, pet therapy and 4-H are other activities that she participates in outside of school and in her free time.
History is Jackie’s favorite school subject. Her future goals are to attend either UW-Madison or the University of Minnesota to study political science. When asked why she wanted to study political science, Jackie replied,” I want to major in political science, because I have strong passion/interest in how the law works. I also want to be a lawyer and this major will hopefully help.” Jackie’s advice for underclassmen who also wish to succeed is to do your homework and stay on top of your classes.
Once again, congratulations Jackie and keep up the good work!
Congratulations, Jackie Sopko as being chosen for Bada Bing’s Student of the month for October! Jackie, the daughter of Joseph and Julie Sopko, is a senior at Cedar-Grove Belgium High School.
Jackie participates in our schools cross country team and forensics. Jackie is also in the play being presented at our high school in December. She is the president of the High School Student counsel, the secretary for the senior class. She is also the secretary for National Honors Society, which is an organization that recognizes students who have outstanding achievements. Outside of school, Jackie is an avid volunteer at nursing homes in Sheboygan. Horseback riding, pet therapy and 4-H are other activities that she participates in outside of school and in her free time.
History is Jackie’s favorite school subject. Her future goals are to attend either UW-Madison or the University of Minnesota to study political science. When asked why she wanted to study political science, Jackie replied,” I want to major in political science, because I have strong passion/interest in how the law works. I also want to be a lawyer and this major will hopefully help.” Jackie’s advice for underclassmen who also wish to succeed is to do your homework and stay on top of your classes.
Once again, congratulations Jackie and keep up the good work!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Masters of Disguise
Student Reporter: Nick Bornheimer
It was quite the occurrence as Batman and the Joker strolled into the commons and partook in an epic battle, the likes of which this school has never seen, last Wednesday. It was the second day of spirit week, which also meant that it was costume day. There were a number of school spirited students who dressed up and enjoyed the festivities, and some who simply admired the work that some of the students actually put into their costumes. Joe Dettmann, who dressed as the Joker from The Dark Knight, put a considerable amount of time into his costume. “It took me an hour to put on my make-up, get dressed, and get into the roll,” said Joe. He also explained that he had to search through numerous stores and buy many things separately on eBay to get as close as possible to the attire Heath Ledger wore in the movie. Joe figured he spent around $200 on the whole outfit, which is expensive for something he may break out of the closet a few times a year.
Most students found humor in the costumes and gave the day a positive response. “Although I didn’t dress up, I still liked laughing at everyone’s costumes,” said Jason Croatt. It was a day where students could have a little fun and express themselves through the art of costume. It is anticipated that the day will be reiterated next year and hopefully the underclassmen who did not participate this year will decide to join in the fun.
Volleyball
Student Reporter: Heather Hoffmann
The Rocket volleyball program has three coaches for the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams. All of the coaches have had experience playing volleyball in the past. Varsity coach Vanessa Navis played volleyball in high school as well as in college. She lives in Cedar Grove and teaches 3rd grade in the elementary school. This is her first year of coaching for the varsity level, but she has coached the eighth grade and freshman levels before. Junior varsity coach Bethany Swart is from Michigan and has recently moved to the area. She will be leaving next year to travel with her husband. The freshmen coach is Brad Mayer. Brad Mayer is one of the two high school gym teachers at Cedar Grove-Belgium High School.
Coach Navis tells the girls that “Encouragement is the key to our success.” Now the varsity team has not gotten off to the best start, but they are quickly improving. They have only won four matches. They just recently played Elkhart Lake and won. The team hopes to do well in their next upcoming tournament at Howards. Coach Navis tells the girls that “Encouragement is the key to our success.”
The team that in the end still comes together is the junior varsity team. They have a great group of girls working hard together to succeed. Junior Varsity has two foreign exchange students, Anna-Sophie Thieke and Iwona Czochra. Anna, who is from Germany, has played for the last two years. Iwona, who is from Poland, has played for the last three years. Both girls are excited to be part of team.
The freshmen are off to a rough start considering the fact that they had to switch coaches in the beginning of the season. They hope the new coach will lead them to success. They have so far won four of their matches.
Even through the many struggles and changes each team has faced they hope to continue to grow as individuals as well as a team as a whole and conquer their future opponents.
Homecoming Half Time
Student Reporter: Alana Loman
This year for the half time performance, there were absolutely no problems. The practices throughout the week went very well and all worked out in the end for the final product. Mr. Paulson was very strict during each practice because things needed to be perfect since the entire band only had three days to practice with each other.
In the past years Mr. Paulson has accidently forgotten his whistle and told us to go to the other side of the field when we were supposed to play another song, but this year went perfectly. The band had an amazing sound to it when they played towards the stands during the halftime show, and the formation was perfect too. When the High School Band went to the Stockbridge side that went perfectly, the Stockbridge fans had liked the “S” we made on the field and that our band had a very big and full sound. Playing the school song when they went back to the other side for the ending performance was the cherry to the top of the ice cream because it ended our performance and everyone sang along to the school song.
“The half-time show he said that everything went the way it was planned,” Mr. Paulson had said when it was all over. The half-time show ended up being a great start to a good year and brought confidence to the band for this year.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
How We Help
Student Reporter: Samantha Lamers
Every year, the Cedar Grove – Belgium High School publication class creates the yearbook, but not many know how much time, dedication, hard work, and fundraising goes into it. But, not only does the publication class help with the layout design and photographs for the yearbook, but they fundraise outside of school in order to make our yearbook more within your means of price. Through the selling of ads and popcorn, the publication class helps bring the cost down from approximately $80 to $55.
One of our first steps in creating the yearbooks is finalizing the ladder. For those who are not familiar with this term, the ladder is how the year book will be set up. Secondly, as a class we must decide on whether or not we would like to have a theme throughout our yearbook. Next, we have to pick our pages that we would like to design for the yearbook.
While many businesses are aware that their aid helps lower the cost of the yearbook, many are not aware that popcorn sales from home games also help with t he cost of the yearbook.
Every year, the Cedar Grove – Belgium High School publication class creates the yearbook, but not many know how much time, dedication, hard work, and fundraising goes into it. But, not only does the publication class help with the layout design and photographs for the yearbook, but they fundraise outside of school in order to make our yearbook more within your means of price. Through the selling of ads and popcorn, the publication class helps bring the cost down from approximately $80 to $55.
One of our first steps in creating the yearbooks is finalizing the ladder. For those who are not familiar with this term, the ladder is how the year book will be set up. Secondly, as a class we must decide on whether or not we would like to have a theme throughout our yearbook. Next, we have to pick our pages that we would like to design for the yearbook.
While many businesses are aware that their aid helps lower the cost of the yearbook, many are not aware that popcorn sales from home games also help with t he cost of the yearbook.
Monday, October 13, 2008
A New Face to our School
Student Reporter: Megan Villa
This new school year at Cedar Grove-Belgium School District we have the privilege of having many new different faces, students and teachers. One new teacher in the high school is Miss. VanDeLoo, the new Special Education Teacher.
Miss. VanDeLoo always knew she wanted to be some kind of teacher but it was not until high school when she realized that she wanted to specialize in Special Education. She helped out in a lot of organizations such as Special Olympics, or helping out in the special education classrooms at her school where she saw how much of an impact these teachers truly have. Along with that she also helped her brother a lot through school because he suffers from a seizure disorder.
When asked how she likes it here at Cedar Grove-Belgium she responded by saying, “I love it here! The students and staff are so friendly and helpful. It’s a great place for a new teacher.”
When Miss. VanDeLoo is not in school one of her favorite things to do is to read all day long, and has recently started playing tennis. She also loves to watch the Brewer’s and packers play. You also might see her drive around exploring the new community because she is new to it.
Miss VanDeLoo graduated this past spring in May of 2008 with a degree in Exceptional Education. Within her degree she has certificates in cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional behavior disabilities. Before coming here to Cedar Grove-Belgium she was a day care teacher for four years at Kimberly, Wisconsin. She also was a special education teacher in Bowler, Wisconsin for one semester.
So if you see her in the hall or around town make sure to welcome her into the community, we are glad that she is here!
This new school year at Cedar Grove-Belgium School District we have the privilege of having many new different faces, students and teachers. One new teacher in the high school is Miss. VanDeLoo, the new Special Education Teacher.
Miss. VanDeLoo always knew she wanted to be some kind of teacher but it was not until high school when she realized that she wanted to specialize in Special Education. She helped out in a lot of organizations such as Special Olympics, or helping out in the special education classrooms at her school where she saw how much of an impact these teachers truly have. Along with that she also helped her brother a lot through school because he suffers from a seizure disorder.
When asked how she likes it here at Cedar Grove-Belgium she responded by saying, “I love it here! The students and staff are so friendly and helpful. It’s a great place for a new teacher.”
When Miss. VanDeLoo is not in school one of her favorite things to do is to read all day long, and has recently started playing tennis. She also loves to watch the Brewer’s and packers play. You also might see her drive around exploring the new community because she is new to it.
Miss VanDeLoo graduated this past spring in May of 2008 with a degree in Exceptional Education. Within her degree she has certificates in cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional behavior disabilities. Before coming here to Cedar Grove-Belgium she was a day care teacher for four years at Kimberly, Wisconsin. She also was a special education teacher in Bowler, Wisconsin for one semester.
So if you see her in the hall or around town make sure to welcome her into the community, we are glad that she is here!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Child Development Project
Student Reporter: Lyndsey Weyker
Students who are currently enrolled in Child Development have developed a newfound appreciation for parenthood. Autumn Santarius, said “I was excited to get a baby but after a week of enduring motherhood, and lack of sleep, I have learned what it takes to be a mother. I am definitely not ready to have children for awhile. It was a great learning experience, though.” You might have seen them walking the halls with baby dolls or you might have even heard the dolls cry. Well they are not just carrying it for fun; they are actually getting graded on how well they take care of their baby. They get to keep their children for a week, and then someone else in the class is in charge of being a parent since there are only four dolls.
A monitor inside the baby goes off randomly at any time of the day and night. If students do not tend to their crying baby within a minute or two, the monitor records the neglect. The students have a key to make their baby stop crying. If they put the baby in the wrong position, like setting it on its stomachs then the baby cries. The monitor also records how many times the students snap the baby’s head back, which teaches them to support their babies head since real life babies have such weak and sensitive necks.
Students who are currently enrolled in Child Development have developed a newfound appreciation for parenthood. Autumn Santarius, said “I was excited to get a baby but after a week of enduring motherhood, and lack of sleep, I have learned what it takes to be a mother. I am definitely not ready to have children for awhile. It was a great learning experience, though.” You might have seen them walking the halls with baby dolls or you might have even heard the dolls cry. Well they are not just carrying it for fun; they are actually getting graded on how well they take care of their baby. They get to keep their children for a week, and then someone else in the class is in charge of being a parent since there are only four dolls.
A monitor inside the baby goes off randomly at any time of the day and night. If students do not tend to their crying baby within a minute or two, the monitor records the neglect. The students have a key to make their baby stop crying. If they put the baby in the wrong position, like setting it on its stomachs then the baby cries. The monitor also records how many times the students snap the baby’s head back, which teaches them to support their babies head since real life babies have such weak and sensitive necks.
Mr. Coopman
Student Reporter: Mariah Keller
When people attend sporting events, they only realize who they are playing and where they have to travel to attend the game. It’s the person behind the scenes who is in charge of when and where the teams play, the athletic director.
Our new athletic director Mr. Coopman received his bachelor’s degree at UW-LaCrosse in physical education and health. He went to UW-Oshkosh to get his master’s degree in guidance and counseling. He taught at Kiel for 23 years and Sheboygan South for eleven years before he came here. He is married with three grown kids. His wife works at Lakeland College as a graphic designer, his oldest son works as a financial planner, his daughter is a photo stylist who worked with Brett Favre and Lance Armstrong , and his youngest son is a technical education teacher.
Mr. Coopman chose this profession because he enjoys high school athletics. Athletes and coaches are his favorite people to be around. Some of his hobbies outside of school include golf, exercising, watching sports, and hanging out with his grandsons. He said that he really likes CG-B, the staff and students he has met are awesome. He enjoys being back at a smaller school.
When people attend sporting events, they only realize who they are playing and where they have to travel to attend the game. It’s the person behind the scenes who is in charge of when and where the teams play, the athletic director.
Our new athletic director Mr. Coopman received his bachelor’s degree at UW-LaCrosse in physical education and health. He went to UW-Oshkosh to get his master’s degree in guidance and counseling. He taught at Kiel for 23 years and Sheboygan South for eleven years before he came here. He is married with three grown kids. His wife works at Lakeland College as a graphic designer, his oldest son works as a financial planner, his daughter is a photo stylist who worked with Brett Favre and Lance Armstrong , and his youngest son is a technical education teacher.
Mr. Coopman chose this profession because he enjoys high school athletics. Athletes and coaches are his favorite people to be around. Some of his hobbies outside of school include golf, exercising, watching sports, and hanging out with his grandsons. He said that he really likes CG-B, the staff and students he has met are awesome. He enjoys being back at a smaller school.
Football Update
Student Reporter: Anthony Wilcox
There are high expectations for the football team this year. The team returned the majority of letter winners on each side of the ball and many of the players had been working hard through the off season to get ready for the season ahead. So far the Rockets have gone 6-0 this season. The Rockets started the season with two non-conference games against teams they lost against last year, and then the team started our CLC conference play against Sheboygan Lutheran/ Kohler and Oostburg.
At the beginning of the year the team was looking for some redemption against a Cambridge team who won off a punt return late in the game. The Rockets worked hard throughout minicamp and practice before the game and pulled off a nice victory 28-13. A week later they faced a Laconia team who had beat the Rockets 41-0 in the previous year. This did not sit well with the Rockets. They worked extra hard to make sure this didn’t happen again, and come Friday night the Rockets beat Laconia 28-12.
After the non-conference games the Rockets started their CLC conference play against Sheboygan Lutheran/ Kohler. Coach Z did not have a good feeling about this game. He was worried that the week of bad practice might carry into the game and the team would not play well. Friday night came along and the Rockets were ready to play. The Rockets pulled off a triumphant win, 62-0. The fourth game of the season was against a team rival, The Oostburg Flying Dutchmen. This game was big for the Rockets. The previous year Oostburg beat the Rockets here in Cedar Grove and took home the traveling spike. This year the Rockets were traveling to Oostburg to take back the spike and try to extend their record to 4-0. Everyone was excited for the game, and a tough week of practice paid off when the Rockets were victorious and beat the Dutchmen 34-14.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
New Second Grade Teacher Mrs. Augustiniak
Student Reporter: Ariel Beutel
This year we are privileged to have a new second grade teacher, Tammi Augustiniak. She previously taught first grade in a small school in Manitowac, as well as a combined first and second grade for nine years in Green Bay. When her family moved to Belgium she taught part time preschool for three and four year olds. This past year she substituted in both the middle and elementary school and, “fell in love with the district.” She likes the variety of students as well as the small school atmosphere that the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District presents.
Along with enjoying the district and loving the students, Mrs. Augustiniak also enjoys the challenges and joy that teaching brings on a daily basis. She said that it can sometimes be stressful as well as very rewarding when a student grasps a new concept, “I do not know of too many other jobs where you can continue to learn, have an impact on someone’s life, and have fun at the same time.”
This year we are privileged to have a new second grade teacher, Tammi Augustiniak. She previously taught first grade in a small school in Manitowac, as well as a combined first and second grade for nine years in Green Bay. When her family moved to Belgium she taught part time preschool for three and four year olds. This past year she substituted in both the middle and elementary school and, “fell in love with the district.” She likes the variety of students as well as the small school atmosphere that the Cedar Grove-Belgium School District presents.
Along with enjoying the district and loving the students, Mrs. Augustiniak also enjoys the challenges and joy that teaching brings on a daily basis. She said that it can sometimes be stressful as well as very rewarding when a student grasps a new concept, “I do not know of too many other jobs where you can continue to learn, have an impact on someone’s life, and have fun at the same time.”
Pin Wheels For Peace
Student Report: Becky Lemmermann
On September 21, 2008 Pin Wheels for Peace is celebrated worldwide, and our school was no exception. Don Urness was responsible for organizing the second annual celebration, which was held on Friday, September 19th. Elementary and middle school classes were invited to participate by allowing students to design their own pin wheels and have them displayed in the area in front of the district office.
The history of Pin Wheels for Peace begins with the idea of peace. Each day people are faced with violent ideas and images on TV, in magazines, and on the news. This project is a way for children to reach the next generation and show them what they are thinking. Pin Wheels for Peace is not a political movement, it is a project that reflects that peace is not an absence of war or violence. People can find peace each day in their lives. “To each of us, peace can take on a different meaning, but, in the end, it all comes down to a simple definition: a state of calm and serenity, with no anxiety, the absence of violence, freedom from conflict or disagreement among people or groups of people” explains the Pinwheels for Peace official webpage.
Pinwheels were chosen for the symbol of the project because pinwheels reflect childhood. Many people think of how things were simple, peaceful, and stress free during their childhood which is the message the entire project is trying to send. Everyone involved with the project was instructed to “plant” their pinwheels outside in a public area on September 21, 2008, International Day of Peace, to spread the idea of peace throughout the nation.
For more information visit: http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Dance Team 2008/ Elementary and Middle School Kiddie Clinic
Student Reporter: Ashlee AnsayToe-touches, leaps, and pregames are all signs that the 2008-2009 dance team have once again begun. This summer tryouts were held for the football and basketball season. There are eleven girls on the football and about sixteen girls on the basketball squad. Practices began a few weeks before school started, and the girls are still working extremely hard. Their first performance will be homecoming on October 10th. They are performing a funk routine choreographed by their coaches Stacy Arndt and Sara Staton to a remix of the songs They Both Reached For The Gun from the movie Chicago, Damaged by Danity Kane, and Disturbia by Rhiana.
The dance team is also holding a Kiddie Clinic (dance clinic) for kids in grades 1-8. The clinic will be held Monday, October 20th through Wednesday, October 22nd. On Thursday, October 23rd, the girls will perform at halftime of the high school boys football game against Random Lake. The girls will meet after school in their commons and practice will run from 3:30 to 5:00 each day. The clinic costs 15 dollars, which includes the cost of the T-shirt that they will receive and wear for the performance. Permission slips will be sent home the week before the performance and will also be available in the elementary and middle school offices. The team is hoping for a great turnout to help the dance team fundraise for a hopeful state appearance!
Racing to Victory
Student Reporter: Jordan DykstraHistory is in the making as Cedar Grove-Belgium cross country kicks off another season. This year’s team is made up of eleven girls and ten boys, which is the largest team that the school has had in a long time. Returning runners from last season include seniors Jordan Dykstra and Jackie Sopko, juniors Jessica Meinen, Liz Pritzl, Taylor Ansay, and Kelly DelPonte, and sophomores Joel Merritt, Erika Meinen, Marina Paul, Mary Asma, Joe Sopko and Richard Beabout. With many runners returning from last season, there are also many cross country newcomers. Joining the squad this year is senior Joe Bednarek, junior Josh Mulloy, sophomores Al Murphy and freshmen Kiera Depies, Alex Holle, Montana Zajac, Connor Novack, Joe Schuller and Brandon Krauska.
Already just a few meets into the season, both the girls and boys team have brought home hardware. At Kiel, the girls team finished first out of 14 teams. For the boys varsity race, Josh Mulloy took first place while Joel Merritt followed in second. Next at the Rocket Invite, the girls finished second and the boys took home the gold. At Sheboygan Lutheran Invite the boys team made a surprise attack and was second place out of 25 teams. The girls finished fourth at Lutheran. At Valders both the girls and boys team took home first place trophies. This was the first time in 31 years that both boys and girls teams took first at Valders. With only a few meets in and many more to go, Cedar Grove-Belgium Cross Country is improving every week, and their future looks promising.
When asked about the season, Jackie Sopko answered, “I don’t think there ever was a closer team than our cross country team is this year. I am truly enjoying this season and have a blast with the team.” Coach Wood added to this by saying, “Great cast of characters doing a great job of capitalizing on their talent. From famine to feast for the guys. Maintaining prominence for the gals.” This year’s race to state should be interesting with very talented boys and girls teams, so get out to a race this year to cheer on your Cedar Grove-Belgium Rockets Cross Country Team!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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