01 October 2012 Noctiluca - Appleton North High School

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NOCTILUCA
Appleton, Wisconsin
Editor shares
newspaper’s
mission
I
believe in printing the
truth. I believe that high
school newspapers should
reflect high school students.
As Editor-in-Chief, I dedicate myself to
improving the
quality of the
paper. Editing
requires trust.
Successful
publications
Abigail
command a
Edmonds
high level
Editorof trust, on
behalf of writ- in-Chief
ers and editors
responsible for creating the
paper. Editors trust the AP
Stylebook to guide them
through corrections. Writers
trust sources to provide accurate information for articles.
Most importantly, the
readership of the paper trusts
the Noctiluca to provide real
news. Not just good news, or
watered down news, but all
the news that’s fit to print.
On a purely base level, I
believe in being honest, and
that regardless of any attempts to sugarcoat or squash
it, ultimately the truth will
come out.
Printing the truth is sweet.
I find the satisfaction that
accompanies “Abigail
Edmonds” on a byline, the
crinkles of anticipation which
sound when I eagerly tear
the paper open, the proud
feeling of a reader initiating
a conversation in response
to an article, exceptionally
rewarding, because the truth
lies on the page, in the words
I have written.
The truth can be tricky; but
never compromised.
Printing the truth is all
encompassing. Good news
and bad news. Gay and
straight students. Teams that
won, and teams that lost. The
depressed and the happy.
Living and the dead.
The truth accurately reflects our student body, and I
believe our newspaper should
too.
Abigail Edmonds is a
senior and Editor-in-Chief
of the Noctiluca. Contact
her through school e-mail or
Facebook.
October 2012
Vol. XVIII Issue I
Student Council an integral part of North
By Megha Uberoi
Looking to get involved?
Student Council is a wonderful way to start participating at
North.
Student Council represents
the student’s voice, an invaluable contribution to leading
any school. Its mission is to increase school spirit, and organize activities for the students.
Along with planning the
school’s main events, the teens
in this group contribute to the
community as well. Freshmen
class co-presidents Vidushri
Mehrotra and Zoe Tjader feel
that Student Council is the
“student administration for
Appleton North” and “is a big
part of student representation
at school.”
One of Student Council’s
busiest times of the year is
homecoming week, which
requires the hard work of all
the teen leaders on Student
Council. Everyone pitched in
to build floats, sell tickets, and
organize the pep rallies in order to make sure homecoming
week was enjoyable for everyone.
Student Council is involved
in student life all year round,
not just Homecoming week.
October, for example, is teen
reaction month, in which the
Council volunteers in our
community wherever their
Isabel Stratton buys a homecoming ticket from a Student Council volunteer in
the commons. Student Council members are involved year round in a variety of
events and activities. Photo by Nate Correia
service is needed. During November and December they
plan to promote “adopt a family,” and help make Thanksgiving and the Winter Holidays
enjoyable for all families. In
January Student Council organizes Coffee House, which is
an open mic for the students
to enjoy and relax to music.
February’s main event is Love
Struck Week, a fun week for
everyone. In March Student
Council plans to do an activity involving the Humane Society, as well as highlighting
Teacher Appreciation week in
April. The last full month of
school, May, brings Bandemonium, a battle of the bands
which is exciting for all students.
Every month’s activity requires a lot of hard work by
the Council students, and their
mentors, including their advisor, Mrs. Berlowski. These
planned events certainly bring
the school together to show
school spirit and to have a
good time. We can certainly expect a year full of fun,
thanks to Student Council.
Vaccines help prevent illness as flu season looms
By Marit Bakken
It’s that time of year again,
where Kleenex is needed in every classroom, when the sound
of a nose blowing is as common as the sound of pencils
scratching on paper. Every fall
marks the start of the flu season
at Appleton North. And not
just flu season, the season of 16
potentially harmful, sometimes
deadly, diseases, according to
the Appleton Department of
Health. If you have a fever, a
cough, fatigue, a headache or
irritated or watering eyes, it is
very possible that you may be
suffering from the influenza virus – as millions do every year.
Flu season occurs every year
from roughly October to May,
and normally coincides with
the start of the school year for
students. Since students are
all now cooped up in the same
building, opportunity for the
Decongestants and Kleenex are just a few of the
common flu supplies you’ll need. Be sure to stock up
on all your flu essentials. Photo by Marit Bakken
virus to spread has risen exponentially.
Because of this microscopic
danger, it is now officially the
time to get up to date on immunizations or vaccines also.
Although there is no new strain
of the influenza virus such as
H1N1, a vaccine is still provided for the flu that will help
protect against the common
symptoms. If interested, see
your primary health care provider and ask about getting the
flu vaccine, it’s quick, easy and
not very painful, and will help
keep you healthy throughout
the school months. Also, the
Appleton Health Department
has stated that walk-ins for the
flu vaccines are accepted at
many local pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy.
A recent study by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the
United States, annual influenza
epidemics result in about
600,000 years of life lost, 3
million days hospitalized and
30 million outpatient visits, resulting in medical costs of $10
billion annually.
According to the study, lost
earnings due to illness and loss
of life amounted to over $15
billion annually and the total
economic burden of annual
influenza epidemics amounts
to over $80 billion. Also, in the
U.S. the flu season usually accounts for 200,000 hospitalizations and 41,000 deaths. This
seemingly annoying but harmless vaccine actually may be a
lot more harmful than anyone
realizes. So, stock up on your
tissues and your Tylenol – it
looks like flu season is here to
stay.
MEET THE EDITORS
Appleton, Wisconsin
Abigail Edmonds is a senior, and is the Editor in Chief
of the Noctiluca. This year will
mark her third year on the editorial staff, having previously
been culture editor, and more
recently Co-Editor-In-Chief.
This year she is working hard
with the editorial board to
organize the paper.
Abbey is very excited
about the new perspective
and voices that the eight
new editors will bring to the
Noctiluca, which she believes is an excellent way to
get involved with the North
Community. Abbey hopes that
the Noctiluca will accurately
reflect North, and encourages
student writers, artists, and
photographers to contribute
to the paper. You can contact
Abbey on Facebook under her
given name.
October 2012
Melissa Bougie is a senior
at Appleton North this year.
She is excited to join the
Noctiluca staff for her second
year, but this time as Copy
Editor. She enjoys getting
a first-glimpse look at the
articles and helping writers’
contributions come to life. She
looks forward to an amazing year and encourages
prospective writers and loyal
readers to contribute their
talents to North’s very own
newspaper.
Nate Correia, a senior, has
been writing for the Noctiluca
for the past four years, and
has been the Photography
and Graphics Editor for the
past two. He takes photos on
various stories.
While he takes the majority
of pictures for the Noctiluca, if
you would like to contribute a
photo or graphic to the Noctiluca feel free to contact Nate
in person or by Facebook.
Nate is interested in receiving
photos and graphics, as well
as working with others to take
them.
Volume XVIII
Monica Stoeger is a junior
and the current editor for the
Noctiluca’s Features section.
This is her third year involved
with the school newspaper. In
the past, she has written articles for the News, Features,
Centerspread, and Culture
sections.
What she primarily looks
for in her features section are
contributors who like to write
horoscopes, comics, and travel articles. The Features section also includes spotlights
on students, teachers, and
clubs. If you have any ideas
or are interested in writing for
features, you can contact her
on Facebook under her given
name.
Arpita Wahal, junior, is
the Centerspread editor. In
her free time, Arpita enjoys
playing tennis and the violin.
She has always had a passion for writing. Arpita joined
the Noctiluca her freshman
year and was Features editor
her sophomore year. Centerspread is a great section for
people who like to be given a
topic to write about but want
the ability to provide their
individual perspective. The
section generally addresses
current issues that influence
the North student body. If
interested in writing for Centerspread, feel free to contact
her on Facebook.
Issue I
Trent Beilke is the Noctiluca Sports Editor. This will
be his first year as editor of
the paper and he’s excited to
begin this quest. He’s entering his fourth year at Appleton
North High School. You may
know Trent from other venues
though; he participates in soccer as the varsity goalkeeper,
in football as the varsity
kicker, in the school store as
its manager, or screaming
his lungs out in the student
section.
Academically, Trent Beilke
expects the highest level of
excellence from himself. He
and his councilor Mr. Werner
select the greatest classes
to challenge Trent but also to
entertain him. This balance
is highly important because
Trent is a character who enjoys the rigors of life but also
the fun of life.
Maya Murzello is a sophomore and the Culture Editor
for the Noctiluca. She enjoys
playing tennis and participating in forensics. This is her
first year as editor, but second
year as a contributor to the
newspaper. Maya enjoyed
writing for the newspaper as
a freshman and looks forward
to being an editor and working
with current and new contributors.
Maya is looking for writers with an interest in books,
music, movies or fashion.
She is open to suggestions
and ideas for articles. If you
wish to write a review on a
performance or movie you
have seen or have an idea for
the Culture section, you can
contact Maya via her Facebook page.
Page 2
Marit Bakken is incredibly
excited to be the News Editor
this year for the Noctiluca.
She is a senior who has
written for the newspaper for
three years, but this is her
first year on the editorial staff.
She feels that it is incredibly
important for everyone to
know the news and events
about North and the world,
and is excited to help make
this goal into a reality.
Her main focus this year
is to help spotlight the many
achievements at North, and
help connect local and world
news to the North community.
When she has free time, she
enjoys playing piano, swimming on the school swim
team, singing in North Choir
and reading anything she can
get her hands on. She hopes
that the 2012-2013 school
year is filled with news and
achievements! If you know of
or would like to write on any
deserving news stories from
North, please feel to contact
her via Facebook, she would
love to stay updated about
what’s happening at North.
Sam Allen is a junior, and
loves opinions so much that
he decided to become the
editor of them at the Noctiluca. Beginning to write for the
paper his sophomore year,
he applied for his current
position because he felt like
it. He believes that it is not
only a right but a responsibility
to voice one’s opinions and
concerns, and that even the
most subtle of observations
could resonate with the entire
student body. Sam is curious
as to why people act in the
ways they do, and knows that
behind each action there is
an explanation, and a greater
story to tell. Therefore, he
invites the good people of
Appleton North to “let it all out”
and offer their perspectives,
especially if they are voiced
by no or few others. Sam is
a busy man, but will always
find time to communicate with
those interested in the Opinions section, preferably by
Facebook.
OPINIONS
Appleton, Wisconsin October 2012
Volume XVIII
Noctiluca Editorial: Election
Issue I
Page 3
‘It’s integral to the youth of America to get involved’
W
about them. After
ith the constant em- Gabe. “That has
all, over the past few
phasis on factors been empowering.”
years Wisconsin has
such as swing-states, gas On the other hand,
experienced enough
prices, and the Middle East, it Benji states that he
election tensions to
is easy to assume that, quite “…got interested
kill a large horse. In
simply, individuals cannot in- in politics because
dealing with such
fluence presidential elections, my neighbor was
people, Benji states
much less as non-voting interested. I started
that “…we remind
teens. However, the edito- watching the presithem that this is the
rial staff of the Noctiluca was dential debates and
Benji
Backer
most important elecglad to hear that Appleton got very interested
tion of their life. If
North’s optimistic Teenage in what was go- is a member
they know they can
Republican Club and Demo- ing on. I started to of the Appleton
North
make a difference
cratic League thought dif- take sides and reby helping out and
ferently. “This election will search the issues.” Teenage Redecide our future,” said Benji It seemed as though publican Club. learning the issues,
they usually take an
Backer, of the Teenage Re- every
statement Courtesy
interest.” Gabe republican Club. “If we make a that both Gabe and of Benji Backer
minds the politicallydifference we can help deter- Benji made cenmine the outcome of the elec- tered around two themes: the fatigued that “…there’s still
tion.” A similar perspective first is that the presidential a lot of hope around us. The
was taken by Gabe
election is impor- amount of hope and opportuPeterson of the
tant to youth, and nities in politics that we have
Democratic League:
the second is that is exponentially greater than
“Even those who
each and every indi- that of the rest of the world;
can’t vote can be
vidual has their own it’s integral to the youth of
just as important by
personal reasons for America to get involved, and
facilitating the mogetting
involved. it’s essential for us to keep
mentum in the votWith so many rea- America the world leader in
ing process.” Clearsons to be an active all areas of life.”
As they also explained,
ly, these people are
member in one side
Gabe
not ones to give in
or another, especial- working with a political
Peterson is
to apathy.
ly when faced with party is not a grueling nea
member
of
Just like the rest
such an important cessity, but an enjoyable,
of us, they became the Appleton
issue at hand, would life-changing experience in
interested in poli- North Demoit not be a waste to which one can be exposed
tics in different cratic League. sit back and do noth- to interesting people, places
and ideas. “All the people
ways. “The voices Courtesy of
ing?
of America’s peo- Gabe Peterson.
Despite the best I’ve met while supporting
ple inspired me to take action, efforts of the members of this campaign have been inand to take leadership posi- North’s political clubs, many credible,” said Gabe, “and
tions, even though I haven’t people are more annoyed I’m sincerely glad that I’ve
been able to vote yet,” said with politics than apathetic had the opportunities to
From freedigitalphotos.net
How to get involved
The Appleton North Democratic League has a Facebook page which all are welcome to join, as well as the
Appleton High School Students for Obama Leadership
Council, both of which are
open to visitors. Or, contact
Gabe Peterson at school or
online, or visit the Obama for
America organization, at 502
West College, across from
Victoria’s, and meet with the
field organizers there.
meet them.” Benji enjoys the
recognition that he has gained
from working in his political
party. “Since I started, I have
been on many T.V. shows, radio shows and spoken at many
events” said Benji.
Think of the luck we all
have to be young and strong at
such a pivotal point in history.
We each have a voice, and
the reasons to use that voice
if we choose to listen to them.
Being affiliated with a political party can be difficult, and
may ask more from one than
To get involved, visit
the Victory Center at
609 W. College in Appleton to make phone calls
or go door to door. You
can also join the Fox
Valley Youth Republicans Club on Facebook
to stay in the loop for
other political events
going on.
many other extra-curricular
activities. However, the connections that are forged, the
interesting and prominent
people they are forged with,
and the leadership opportunities presented can make party
affiliation one of the most
rewarding uses of one’s time
and thoughts.
Oh, and one more thing:
you, a teenager, can have influenced the entire fate of
the Free World. Now that is
something to tell the grandkids about.
Interested in volunteering or leadership? Join Friends of Plamann Park
By Sam Allen
If you have not visited
Grand
Chute’s
Plamann
County Park, then I wonder
where your childhood went.
Located less than a mile away
from Appleton North, Plamann Park is a place for one
of any likes, dislikes, age,
or level of fitness to have a
memorable day.
Plamann has it all: swimming, disc golf, nature trails,
volleyball, and sledding hills
that are the only reason why
kids choose to experience the
winter rather than hibernate
through the thick of it. This
park is a vital part of me, as
well as a vital part of this
community.
When vital parts of us deteriorate we, well, die. Although nothing as drastic as
that happens to me when I see
parts of Plamann in disrepair
(yet), I cannot sit idly by and
watch as trails are torn up,
storm damage remains uncleared, and various improvements are delayed.
In sickness and in health,
I believe that Plamann Park
needs friends who can address such concerns speedily,
and with the ability to mobi-
This park is a vital
part of me, as well
as a vital part of this
community.
lize its surrounding community to do the same.
From the Friends of Plamann Park
These are the main reasons
why I have co-founded and
remained an active participant
in the Friends of Plamann
Park (FPP), a non-profit community organization designed
to “preserve and protect Plamann Park’s natural environments and woodland trails
and to act as a bridge between
the park’s management and
the park’s frequent users.”
Since its founding this summer, the Friends of Plamann
Park, along with numerous
volunteers, has been responsible for the laying of woodchips throughout some of the
park’s major trails, in order to
reduce deterioration.
However, FPP’s organizational committee is six people
strong, who, capable as they
are, cannot account for the
ideas of all of the park’s users.
Additionally, to have a strong,
reliable base of volunteer
support for planned improve-
Contact Us:
Contact the FPP by email to voice ideas, questions, or comments, and to
receive information about
upcoming events at
friendsofplaman
[email protected].
Or, visit the web site at
http://www.outagamie.org/
index.aspx?page=1098.
ments is critical to the FPP.
What I am trying to say is
that we want you, and for all
the students looking around
for volunteering hours or a
way to plain old get involved,
the odds are that FPP could
suit your needs as well.
This being said, I hope to
hear from people looking to
volunteer or voice their ideas
about what could be done
with Plamann Park. If nothing
else, be sure to go and have a
great time at Plamann County
Park whenever you can.
OPINIONS
Appleton, Wisconsin October 2012
Let your voice
be heard
The Noctiluca staff graciously accepts any letters to
the editor which will be published as space allows. Please
limit submissions to no more
than 250 words. Anonymous
submissions will not be
printed and all writing is subject to editing via our policy
statement below. All letters
to the editor can be dropped
off in the designated folder
on the door of the Publications Lab at the south end of
the LMC, or e-mailed to Mr.
Ramponi, the staff adviser,
at: [email protected]
.wi.us.
Noctiluca
Mission Statement
To publish news, information,
entertainment and opinion articles for and about students,
faculty and administration activities, interests and policies.
Our goal is to maintain high
ethical standards and provide
a forum for free and responsible expression of student
views. The newspaper strives
for a high level of competency and welcomes diversity of
scope, depth and breadth of
coverage in order to heighten
mutual understanding and
awareness through our entire
school community.
Noctiluca
Policy Statement
Published nine times per year,
the student newspaper of Appleton North High School is
a forum in which its student
editorial board makes decisions regarding its contents.
Unsigned editorials express the views of the majority of the editorial board.
Letters to the editor are welcomed and will be published
as space allows.
Letters must be signed,
although the staff may withhold the name in certain circumstances.
The paper reserves the
right to edit letters for grammar and clarity, and all letters
are subject to laws governing
obscenity, libel, privacy, and
disruption of the school process, as are all contents of the
paper.
Opinions in letters are
not necessarily those of the
staff, nor should any opinion
expressed in a public forum
be construed as the opinion or
policy of the Appleton North
High School administration,
unless so attributed.
The Noctiluca reserves
the right to publish content in
both print and online format.
Contact Information
Appleton North High School
5000 N. Ballard Road
Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 832-4300
Volume XVIII
Issue I
Page 4
Chicken soup for the overworked teen soul
By Morgan Liddell
Only weeks into the school
year and already the signs
and symptoms of stress and
panic have settled in: the
manic bags under the eyes,
noticeable hair loss, and most
concerning, the inability to
read cursive writing.
Other symptoms of stress
include but are not limited to:
sudden, moronic epiphanies
about life and love, hysterical
screaming, face turning purple at the discovery of some
senile simpleton stealing your
seat, an uncontrollable gossiping tongue, delusions of
grandeur, increased muscular
tension in neck, back, and
shoulders, difficulty deciding between tacos or pizza
for lunch, and a tendency to
criticize and be argumentative with students, teachers,
and Rodney.
These symptoms hint at one
thing: you’re finally slipping
into the role of the everyday
high school teenager. Whether you’re a freshman learning
Elizabeth
Floodstrand
stresses over her school
work. Photo illustration by
Nate Corriea
the ropes of the school, or a
senior juggling application
deadlines and the oncoming
surge of senioritis, the stress
is unavoidable. There’s no
escaping it; however, there
are ways to handle it and
ultimately channel that stress
for good.
Within the very halls of Appleton North roams a league
of cool, calm, and collected
students who have learned to
Write opinions, or
America gets worse
I
n the past couple
speech that we are
of weeks, the
obliged to protect and
world has become (yet
the legitimate speech
again) embroiled in
that is voiced, the
rage against the United
worse America beStates.
comes.
This time around, the
So, the point is fairly
Sam Allen
people of the Middle
obvious: for every
Opinions
East feel downright
opinion of yours that
Editor
insulted that an obis not written down for
scure, whacky bigot filmed an
the Noctiluca, America is made
obscure, whacky video clip for that much worse.
the sole purpose of insulting
Do not despair! There is
a group of people 1.7 billion
still hope out there for makstrong.
ing the world a more informed
This sort of speech is indeed and enjoyable place: 1638
protected by, although testing
students’ worth of hope, by
the limits of, the First Amend- the last count. The staff of the
ment; however, would the
Noctiluca certainly knows
right to freedom of speech be
that every student is busy all
“worth it” if its only functhe time, and life is hard. Life
tion was to allow and protect
is certainly much harder for
speech like this?
everyone, though, when deafThe answer is no. America
ness is preferable to hearing
would not preserve a right if
one more idiotic and insulting
its only purpose was to make
remark from irrelevant fanatics
the world a terrible place.
with no connection to the good
We allow non-violent and
people of Appleton North.
yet hateful speech because it
Rather than living like
is balanced by the collective
this, use the gift of writing;
weight of the rest of America’s help students realize that the
quality concerns, worldviews,
reasonable opinions of a large
and opinions.
body of people are far more
As soon as Americans,
important than the opinions of
especially Appleton North
a single fanatic. Write for the
students, fall silent, the balNoctiluca, and make America
ance of the First Amendment
proud!
turns in favor of jerks, bigots,
Sam Allen is a senior and
and fools. The larger the gap
Opinions Editor. Contact him
between the amount of useless on school e-mail or Facebook.
tame this relentless creature.
Upon pressing these
students further, many sized
up the ultimate stress-relief
experience as a veggout in
front of Netflix. The television experience that knows
no end, Netflix offers escape
in the form of cartoons, soap
operas, and seasons of reality
T.V.
A solid hour of immersing
yourself in a healthy episode
of How I Met Your Mother
(or whatever tickles your
fancy) is all it takes to return
your heart to its normal rate
before resuming work on that
essay due Monday.
In relation to other suggested stress-relief tricks,
many suggested exercise (the
everyday run receiving high
praise), cuddling up to a Rom
Com (Romantic Comedy,
know your lingo), drinking a
pick-me-up (ahem, coffee), or
simply getting your shop on.
Some have even admitted
to taking selfies, describing
the ultimate sport of catching
oneself in a freeze shot from
an obvious I’m-taking-thispicture-of-myself-by-myself
angle as “self-assurance” of
their prettiness and ability to
keep it together.
Upon further examination
of the use of media for stressrelief, a particular outlet rose
above the rest; the soothing,
powerful impact of music,
specifically YOUR music.
Whether you enjoy falling asleep to the sound of
your iPod or serenading your
showerhead with song, music
is a release that puts the
pressures in perspective and
returns you to a stable state of
mind.
As the high school year
flows on and you make your
way through the daily grind,
keep in mind that others are
floating in the same boat as
you, and try not to lose your
cool when the tide rolls in.
Have big test next Tuesday? Don’t sweat it; with the
guidance given by these pros,
you’ll shimmy off the layers of high school stress with
ease.
Editorial Staff
Abbey Edmonds................................................Editor-in-Chief
Marit Bakken..........................................................News Editor
Sam Allen..........................................................Opinions Editor
Monica Stoeger..................................................Features Editor
Arpita Wahal...............................................Centerspread Editor
Trent Beilke...........................................................Sports Editor
Maya Murzello.....................Culture and Entertainment Editor
Nate Corriea.........................Photography and Graphics Editor
Melissa Bougie.......................................................Copy Editor
Mr. Ramponi.........................................................Staff Adviser
Contributors
Abigail Edmonds
Marit Bakken
Megha Uberoi
Melissa Bougie
Nate Correia
Monica Stoeger
Arpita Wahal
Trent Beilke
Maya Murzello
Sam Allen
Morgan Liddell
Abigail Zabronsky
Kiya Govek
Amanda Lyons
Alex Larson
Whitney Shapiro
Miller Jozwiak
Max Edwards
Ani Thomas
Colton Bennett
Katie Fleming
Julia Lammers
Caroline Augustine
Elise Painton
The Noctiluca is also available online.
Visit us at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north.
FEATURES
Appleton, Wisconsin October 2012
Vol. XVIII
Issue I
Page 5
Teacher feature: Ms. Evey-Schmidt
Artwork by Abigail Zabronsky
October horoscopes
By Kiya Govek
Aries
A is for assignment notebook. You may be prone to
forgetfulness this month,
so write down your assignments to help you keep
track of them.
Taurus
T is for teacher. Be kind
to your teachers now, and
they will be nicer to you for
the rest of the year. This is
the time to make a good impression!
Gemini
G is for grades. Check
your grades on parent portal. There might be a pleasant surprise waiting for you
there.
Libra
L is for library. You have
probably only gone there to
check out textbooks so far,
but there are far more entertaining books in the library.
Why don’t you check one
out to read this month?
Scorpio
S is for supplies. Maybe
you stocked up on supplies
before school started, but
maybe you didn’t. Either
way, you will need them
this month, so make sure
you have what you need.
Sagittarius
S is for scissors. Don’t run
with them! Everyone in the
hallways will thank you.
Capricorn
C is for classes. Be careful when you hang out in
Cancer
C is for commons. Make the hallway between classsome new friends this es, this month you may be
month by sitting at a differ- prone to arriving late before
you get used to your schedent table during lunch.
ule.
Leo
L is for locker. Have some Aquarius
A is for auditorium. Get
fun and decorate your locker, but remember to keep it involved with the theater
program; you may find that
organized!
you enjoy the spotlight.
Virgo
V is for varsity. Now is a Pisces
P is for pencil. Everyone
great time to consider joining a sport; you may just loses them! Be wary of people asking for a pencil this
find a new passion.
month, because you might
not get it back.
Interested in writing for features?
Contact Monica Stoeger
on Facebook.
By Abbey Edmonds
Missing two weeks of
school due to an emergency
gall bladder surgery isn’t the
ideal way to start a school
year, but that didn’t stop Amber Evey-Schmidt, North’s
new choir teacher, from doing the next best thing.
With the help of a yearbook and class list, she
memorized every North
Choir student’s name, before meeting them for the
first time. “Particularly with
North Choir, I wanted to
make sure I learned those
names as quickly as possible, so we could get into the
music,” she explained. Her
efforts did not go unnoticed.
In a department which has
experienced
considerable
changes over the past two
years, Evey-Schmidt bravely accepted the task, directing the North, Overture,
and Varsity Men’s choirs.
Evey-Schmidt creates an entirely new atmosphere than
her predecessors: “She’s a
teacher, not a maestro,” said
James Heiks, arts coordinator.
For the past 16 years,
the Varsity men and North
Choirs have been directed
by men, but Evey-Schmidt
doesn’t mind disrupting the
long tradition of patriarchy
at all. “If a teacher truly
loves what they do, gender
isn’t an issue. A woman can
teach a men’s choir just as
well as a man could if they
truly love to teach.” When
asked if she would consider
herself a feminist, she responded: “Absolutely. I be-
New director Ms. Evey-Schmidt conducts the choir.
This is her first year at North. Photo by Nate Correia
“I am a music teacher, but first and
foremost, I am here to let students
know that who they are and what
they want to be is okay.”
lieve that if somebody works
hard at something they
should have the same opportunities as somebody else.”
Evey-Schmidt’s sense of
equality and justice shines
through in her teaching philosophy too.
“I am a music teacher,” she
said, “but first and foremost,
I am here to let students
know that who they are and
what they want to be is okay.
I hope that through the music, they can learn that.”
A love for teaching is
something
Evey-Schmidt
clearly isn’t short on. In fact,
she considers it one of her
strengths. “I have a passion
for music, and a passion for
students. Combining those
two just felt like a natural
way to teach.”
Top 10 list: October movies
By Alex Larson
1. “Sleepy Hollow” (1999) 2. “Sweeney Todd” (2007)
3. “Halloweentown” (1998) 4. “Hocus Pocus” (1993)
5. “Beetlejuice” (1988)
6. “Casper” (1995)
7. “Scream” (1996)
8. “Corpse Bride” (2005)
9. “Alvin & the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman” (2000)
10. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (2006)
CENTERSPREAD
WHAT’S NEW AT NORTH?
Appleton, Wisconsin October 2012
Changes in library only the tip of the iceberg
By Colton Bennett
Over the summer, the Appleton
North library went under many
dramatic changes, but these preliminary additions are only a part
of an ongoing project.
“The future is an open book
and what the next page holds
may not have even been invented
yet,” says Library Specialist Mrs.
Patricia Milheiser. The future is
exactly what the Library Specialists and ACA library planners are
looking to for the library renovations. Due to speedy technological advances in today’s world, it
is up to the librarians to adjust to
those changes, and allow their libraries to do so as well.
In fact, some of the library’s
changes have made the space
seem almost unrecognizable.
Serina Ludovic, junior, checks out a book at the North li- Along with the obvious rearbrary. Several changes have transformed the appearance rangement of the new computers, a giant quilt now adorns the
of the North LMC. Photo by Nate Correia
wall. This quilt is a giant replica
of the Periodic Table of Elements
in which each of Mrs. SG’s Biophysical science students made a
square representing each element.
The other drastic change made
over the summer was the complete swapping of the fiction and
nonfiction sections. This project
was made possible by the numerous hours of service volunteered
by Appleton North NHS members.
Projects for the foreseeable future include the replacing of the
“READ” posters with actual students holding their favorite books
and other decorative changes.
Some of these changes are being
assisted by the art department, as
well as other North departments.
Other changes have yet to be
fully planned and are on a more
long-term timeline (as in the
next few decades). Among these
projects is the idea that at some
point, the North LMC will be
“book free” and instead be used
as a center for eBook lending and
digital copies of books as printed
literature joins the ranks of the
typewriter and the VHS and is
swept under the mat for newer,
more efficient gadgets.
New computers bring much needed upgrade
By Arpita Wahal
The 2012/2013 school year
has brought many exciting
changes to Appleton North.
Among these changes is the replacement of computers throughout the building.
According to Mr. Hawbaker, Director of Technology for
the Appleton Area School District, upgrading our computers
was not an option, but a necessity. The old computers, built
around 2003, were unable to run
the software required for many
online tests in addition to the
electronic whiteboard software
which allows teachers to display
lessons directly onto an Interwrite board.
The brand new software is
based off of the operating system of Windows 7 Professional
and includes features such as
Windows Office 2010, Adobe
CS6, and antivirus software.
Approximately $800 per unit,
the computers contain 8 GB of
RAM—considerably more space
than the old computers, which
could hold only 1 GB RAM. Not
only are these computers faster,
but they are also more energy efficient, using only a third of the
energy required to run the old
computers. They also contain a
22” LED display screen, larger
than the old 17” CRT screen of
the old computers.
Computers here
at North are generally updated
every
5-7
years.
The
decision
to
upgrade North high school’s
technology is influenced by
multiple people. Among
them are the curriculum
personnel. They are contacted to determine whether the current curriculum can
be supported by the technology
we are currently using. Then,
technology personnel are contacted to determine whether the
current equipment can be manipulated in a way to function
to meet our needs. They are also
responsible for letting us know
whether the computers are able
to be supported by the anti-virus
system and network licensing.
Business services are contacted
to determine whether we can
afford the replacement of our
computers. When the decision is
made to purchase new computers, student services and teacher
representatives help determine
New computers at North cost the district about $800 per unit which equipment will meet our
needs.
and include upgraded software. Photo by Nate Correia
With rapidly changing techNorth students are certainly
Students can look forward to nology, we are excited as to
happier with these computers.
an increase in productivity with what the future of technology
“They’re really nice but I al- the computers loading faster, al- will bring here to North.
ways forget to remove my flash- lowing students to spend more
drive,” says Taylor Olson, ju- time working than waiting for
nior.
pages to load.
Vol. XVIII
New year brings new rules
By Katie Fleming
Nobody likes rules. However,
whether we like them or not—we
can all agree on their importance
in keeping things in order. North’s
student handbook, if you weren’t
already aware, is located at the
front of each school planner which
students are issued every year.
While many of the rules and guidelines have remained the same, several changes have been made to the
2012/ 2013 edition.
rules. Students can access the North Handbook in pages 4-26
Privilege
of their student agendas. Photo by Arpita Wahal
and Release
Every year, many MP3 players and other electronic of technology can result in losing
questions arise about devices are permitted, but only your iPod or cellphone for the rest
junior and senior privi- during passing time and off hours. of the hour. Using cell phones as
lege. To clear things up, The Appleton Area School District calculators is also prohibited and
those who have junior/senior states that they “recognize the le- will especially be enforced during
privilege may go to the LMC, gitimate safety purposes of having tests and/or quizzes.
Career Center, or commons and cell phone communication.” This
are expected to remain there for means the district recognizes the Food in class
With students lunch running as
the entire hour. However, junior necessity of cell phone possession
release gives juniors the opportu- and use, but only for certain cases late as seventh period, snacking
nity to leave the campus second and at certain times. Cell phone use during class will certainly occur.
semester. In terms of electron- during class is permitted on a per- However, students must note that
ics, the use of cell phones, iPods, teacher basis. Inappropriate use a rule was added to the handbook
regarding consumption of food and
beverage in the classroom. “Students should consume food and
beverages in a responsible manner at all times. Disciplinary action
may be taken whenever a student
consumes food or beverage irresponsibly.” In other words, students may only eat in class when
they are given permission from
their teacher. Students may not
bring food or beverages into computer labs or while in the LMC.
Unexcused absences
Many responsible students who
arrive promptly to class may find
unexcused absences on their attendance records. There are a couple
reasons this may occur. First, when
leaving for an appointment, students must remember to sign out
at Student Services. In addition,
something must be brought back
or faxed to North as proof of your
appointment. Furthermore, many
students who stray from their designated spots during class may be
marked absent by their teacher.
In the commons
This year’s handbook update
also includes guidelines to follow while in the Commons for
lunch. Among these updates are
the reestablishment of the use of
hall passes and the recommendation of “keeping it clean” and
disposing of your trash properly
after eating. Also, while enjoying
these last few rays of sun during your lunch hour on the patio
is fine, it is asked that food and
drink be consumed in doors.
Remember, the best way to
avoid unwanted trouble is to review the handbook yourself, and
note any rule changes that may
apply to you. Happy rule-following!
Mr. Lee joins North staff as associate principal
By Abbey Edmonds
Mr. Lee is a new associate principal at
Appleton North. Lee has many unique
interests he pursues outside of North.
Photo by Nate Correia
As new associate principal, Mr. Lee describes
his passion for North: “I always wanted to work
here. Eleven years ago I built a house in north
Appleton. This is my dream job.”
Before his administrative career, which spans
eleven years, including six years at De Pere
High School as associate principal, and five
years at Kaukauna High School, Lee was an
English teacher.
“I just like being in the middle of everything,”
said Lee, explaining why he decided to go into
administrative work. “Eventually, yeah, I’d like
to be a principal, but right now I’m extremely
happy just to be at North.”
It’s almost hard to imagine the seemingly softspoken and amiable Lee dealing with discipline,
especially after he described his discipline philosophy. Lee’s explanation, “Everybody hits a
bump in the road and you get through it and
move on. I don’t ever hold it against [the students].”
Lee’s “hobbies” reveal a completely different
side of him. “I like to do Tough Mudders,” he
said proudly, and described to the Noctiluca a
twelve-mile-long race, with 20 to 25 military
style obstacles. Tough Mudders are done in
teams, and Lee’s team is the Appleton SWAT
team. “You have to run through electrical cables
hooked up to car batteries, jump off 25 foot
platforms, swim underneath walls, jump in ice
pits,” he said. “It keeps me in shape.” North is
glad to have Mr. Lee as a part of our wonderful
staff at North.
WHAT’S NEW AT NORTH?
Homeroom
Homeroom, as you may remember it, has previously been more of
a free for all than a constructive
time for club meetings and administration student communication.
Thus, new rules have been imposed to help change the timespan
into more of what it was originally
intended to be. Students are now
required to be in their assigned
homeroom or club for the entire
homeroom period and no passes
will be given to go anywhere else.
You may go to
the library but
you must pick
up a colored
pass from the library.
The 2012-2013 school year has brought many changes in
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FEATURES
Appleton, Wisconsin
October 2012
Vol. XVIII
Issue I
Page 8
Student spotlight
By Alex Larson and Monica Stoeger
By Abigail Zabronsky
Travel log
• Name: Morgan Huss
• Grade: 12th
• Favorite Halloween Candy: Dots
• Favorite Halloween
Movie: Mary Kate
& Ashley Halloween
Movie
• Favorite Halloween
Theme Song: The Addams Family Theme
Song
• Favorite Halloween
Costume: Powerpuff
Girls
• Name: Brian Vanden
Hogen
• Grade: 11th
• Favorite Halloween
Candy: Hershey’s
Chocolate Bar
• Favorite Halloween
Movie: Charlie Brown
& the Great Pumpkin
• Favorite Halloween
Theme Song: The Addams Family Theme
Song
• Favorite Halloween
Costume: A Ghost
• Name: Sam Forrest
• Grade: 10th
• Favorite Halloween
Candy: Kit Kats
• Favorite Halloween
Movie: Scooby Doo
• Favorite Halloween Theme Song: The Addams Family Theme
Song
• Favorite Halloween
Costume: Darth Vader
• Name: Alexandria
(A.J.) Floodstrand
• Grade: 9th
• Favorite Halloween
Candy: Candy Corn
• Favorite Halloween
Movie: Monsters Inc.
• Favorite Halloween
Theme Song: Ghost
Busters Theme Song
• Favorite Halloween
Costume: Dog
Make delicious memories
at Lakewood Sweet Shoppe
By Amanda Lyons
Sweet Memories Sweet
Shoppe in Lakewood, Wisconsin holds true to its
iconic name as a holder of
memories for many Wisconsinites, including me.
My parents brought me
here as a child, allowing me
to explore the delicious candies all while sharing their
own memories made. They
always get their own favorite candies for themselves,
allowing them to dive even
deeper into their sweet nostalgia.
The vast selection of
candies, the warm-fuzzy
feeling the store sprouts in
their stomachs, and the indulgence of memories are
all reasons my own family
never fail to return to Sweet
Memories.
To paint a better picture, the entire first floor is
drowned in candy. Not just
one tiny room, but multiple
large rooms are filled to the
brim with delicacies. Inside
the main room, there is a
large machine where one
is able to make their own
version of the Pixie Stix.
My family loves venturing towards the back where
the old time favorites sit
patiently on the shelves.
There is a whole corridor
dedicated to salt water taffy
in every flavor imaginable.
My personal favorite is the
Ice Cubes. Once they hit
your mouth they melt into
dreamy chocolate heaven.
On the second floor is a gift
shop which varies from key
chains to arts and crafts. It
holds a large variety and
there’s always something
for everyone.
Sweet Memories Sweet
Shoppe in Lakewood, Wisconsin is one of my favorite
places to go when I visit the
“Up North” area. I recommend checking out their
homemade fudge, candies,
and even their warm cashew nuts. Go check out the
sweet shop, it’s quite a trip
down Memory Lane.
CULTURE
Appleton, Wisconsin October 2012
Vol. XVIII
Issue I
Page 9
Newest iPhone unveiled and breaks records
By Max Edwards
Keep an eye on North’s
own Kyle Knoke and Cameron Bush to both be sporting
what promises to be the most
talked-about phone of 2012.
Almost a year after the passing of their visionary CEO
Steve Jobs, Apple Computers continues to forge ahead,
further pushing the limits of
technological innovation in
consumer electronics. The latest eye-candy out of Cupertino, California is the muchanticipated iPhone 5.
Offered on the three major
cell networks in both black
and white models ranging
from 16-64 GB, the latest and
greatest iPhone boasts a 4 inch
retina display, and marks the
first screen size increase in
iPhone history.
Along with the increased
pixel count and screen height,
the iPhone aims to win the dollar of smartphone buyers with
its thinner design, faster A6
processor, improved cameras,
and 4G LTE capability. Senior
student and Improvedy member Cameron Bush has preordered the phone, and says he
will most-definitely enjoy the
iPhone 5’s snappier processor and faster mobile Internet,
Senior Cameron Bush sports his current iPhone
model while waiting for his iPhone 5 to arrive. Photo
by Max Edwards
both of which are not available on his current iPhone.
The phone ships with iOS 6,
Apple’s latest mobile operating system, yet users of previous devices dating back to the
iPhone 3G S and iPad 2 will
still be able to take advantage
of at least some of the free
software update’s features.
It includes improvements on
Apple’s “Siri” personal assistant, integrated turn-by-turn
voice navigation directions in
Apple’s own “Maps” app, and
refinement of Apple’s cloud
storage service, “iCloud.” All
in all, the update brings over
200 new features to compat-
ible devices.
As with all other Apple
products in development, the
Cupertino-based tech giant
did everything they could to
preserve the secrecy of the
device’s specifications before
it was unveiled on September
12. However, rumors spiraled
around the Internet, some
claiming to be from anonymous Apple part suppliers who
were “familiar with the matter” (of the iPhone 5). Some
rumors were spot-on, such as
the 4 inch screen and smaller
dock connector, both of which
are specs of the actual iPhone.
Others proved to be incorrect,
iPhone 5
at a Glance…
• $199-399 (1664 GB) with new
2-year contract or
upgrade
• White or Black
• Available on
Verizon, Sprint,
and AT&T starting
September 21
• Headlining features:
• Larger 4” Screen
• Improved cameras
• Faster Processor
• 4G LTE capability
like the rumor suggesting that
an NFC (Near Field Communication) chip would make its
way into Apple’s smartphone.
Among other functionalities,
Near Field Communication
capabilities most often allow
a customer to tap his or her
compatible device on merchant credit card pads for use
as a form of payment.
Similar NFC, the included
“Passbook” app on the iPhone
allows a user to keep all of
their movie tickets, concert
passes, airline boarding slips,
loyalty cards, and more, in
one convenient location,
which are then scanned right
from the phone’s screen.
Demand for the new iPhone
version has been high, with
the initial preorders selling
out within an hour on the
Apple online store. Apple’s
Web site claims that 2 million
units were preordered within
24 hours of it becoming available, doubling the previous
record of 1 million initial preorders set by the iPhone 4S.
As of now, customers looking to upgrade are stuck waiting until mid-October.
As an employee at Best Buy
Mobile, North Junior Mary
Ford has personally witnessed
the demand for the new techtoy. “We started getting tons
of preorders within the first
few hours of it being available,” she said. “The iPhone
sells a lot more than any other
phone [at Best Buy] and a big
reason for that is because it’s
an Apple product.”
As the battle for mobile
device supremacy rages on,
Apple’s attempt to regain their
dominance in the smartphone
arena with the debut of the
much-anticipated iPhone 5 is
not going unnoticed.
Performing Arts Center
celebrates 10th anniversary
By Julia Lammers
As the months grow colder,
you may find yourself with
nothing to do on those icy
winter weekends. The belowfreezing temperatures will
drive you inside faster than
you can say “frostbite”. Luckily, there’s a cure for winter
weekend boredom, and it’s
right downtown.
Whether your family always has season tickets, or
you’ve never seen a show,
now is a great time to take
advantage of the Fox Cities
Performing Arts Center. This
cultural gem is celebrating
its 10th season as one of the
premiere theaters in Wisconsin. Pick a show, grab a few
friends and head to College
Avenue for a great time.
The PAC has come a long
way since the fall of 1999,
when Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans pledged $8 million
to the project. In the spring
of 2000, The Boldt Company
broke ground. The eye-catching theater was designed by
Coming to the PAC
• Blue Man Group
• Elf The Musical
• The Nutcracker
Ballet
• Miracle on 34th
Street
• Catch Me If You
Can
• Pride and Prejudice
• Spamalot
• The Lion King
• War Horse
Zeidler Roberts Partnership,
Inc. and was built in just 31
months. On November 25th
of 2002, the PAC featured
its first Broadway musical,
Mamma Mia. Since then, the
smash hit has come to the
Center six times. The spring
of 2007 brought Disney’s The
Lion King to the PAC. More
than 88,000 people attended
the show. The one-millionth
PAC theatergoer was welcomed at a performance of
Swan Lake in the winter of
2008. When Wicked swept
onto stage in February of the
next year, it transfixed every
audience member in attendance. Even when we were in
the middle of the recession,
the show generated $18 million in economic activity for
the Greater Fox Cities. Pretty
impressive.
This year will be no exception. To celebrate its 10th
season, the PAC is bringing
the best of the bunch right
to downtown Appleton. Buy
your tickets now for the Blue
Man Group, Bill Cosby, Elf
The Musical, Pride and Prejudice, The Addams Family,
Spamalot, Disney’s the Lion
King and War Horse, just to
name a few.
The PAC also invites local talent to perform as well.
For example, the Ninth Annual Fox Cities Choral Music Festival features students
from Appleton East, St. Mary
Central and Winneconne
high schools. The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Ballet will be coming to the PAC in
December. Photo by Woodrow Leung
Ballet puts the spotlight on
talented dancers from Makaroff’s Youth Ballet. The
Center is also partnered with
the Fox Valley Symphony,
which is putting on Magical
Music of Disney.
The PAC is notorious for
its expensive tickets, but does
offer an affordable way to see
your favorite shows. Student
Rush tickets offer discounted
prices for any student presenting a valid student I.D.
Just come early to the show,
bring some cash, and you’re
good to go!
As well as supplying a great
place to see the arts come
alive, the PAC gives back
to the community in many
ways. To date, over 217,000
students have visited the Performing Arts Center for some
kind of educational performance. The Center also generates $32.3 million a year in
economic activities for the
Greater Fox Cities like the
Compassion Project in May
2011. The Performing Arts
Center hosts many events to
celebrate the projects and the
community.
The PAC has truly helped
make Appleton the cultural
phenomenon it is today, and
offers so many entertainment
options for students at Appleton North. So when those
chilly nights hit, be sure to
grab a group of friends and
head down to the PAC for a
fantastic night full of fun.
CULTURE
Appleton, Wisconsin
October 2012
Vol. XVIII
Issue I
Page 10
Curtain opens on North’s new theater season
By Caroline Augustine
Let the chaos begin! This
school year, the North Theatre department has gotten
themselves into quite the undertaking with the production
of two musicals, one play, and
a theatre competition (along
with their annual activities
such as drama day & singing telegrams). And there is
no time to waste as students
have already begun rehearsals for musical Spamalot and
One Act production of Argonautika.
Spamalot is a musical based
on the well-known comedy
Monty Python and the Holy
Grail. This hilarious plot follows King Arthur, his companion Patsy, and the Knights
of the Round Table on their
quest to find the Holy Grail.
Of course along the way they
meet some pretty interesting
characters such as a killer rabbit, a man who refuses to die,
and the knights who say “Ni!”
This is one of the few comedies North has performed, so
when the opportunity arose to
perform the show a year before the rights were released,
who could say no or should
I say “Ni?” Now one may be
wondering where the name
“Spamalot” comes from? The
British comedy troop Monty
Python’s Flying Circus did a
sketch about the mysterious
canned meat we all know and
love in 1970, which turned out
to be a big hit, so in an effort
Above:
Spamalot
dancers practice
a routine for the
show.
Left: Ally
Springstroh,
junior, focuses
while working on
the set. Photos by
Caroline Augustine
to mimic the name Camelot,
Spamalot was born!
Along with the production
of Spamalot, One Act is taking place. One Act is a theatre
competition where students
throughout Wisconsin put
together a set and perform a
play totaling in less than 45
minutes. This year’s play is
Tony Award Winning Mary
Zimmerman’s Argonautika; a
story about Jason and his Argonaut’s journey to find the
Golden Fleece.
North has taken top honors
at the state competition for
the last 14 years, and hopes
for this year to be no exception. As the record holder for
the most honors won in the
history of the program, there
is no room for error and the
bar must be raised.
“Doing two shows simultaneously requires an enormous amount of commitment,
time, energy and passion for
theatre. My week is filled entirely with rehearsals, and I
love every minute of it!” said
theatre enthusiast and junior
at North, Catherine Backer.
Countless hours are put in
Descending from the ‘Lights’:
Ellie Goulding releases new album
By Elise Painton
After the recent U.S. radio
success of her 2010 single
“Lights,” UK electro-folk
songstress Ellie Goulding is
releasing her sophomore album, Halcyon, in the U.S. on
Oct. 9th. A small sampling of
the new album was released on
YouTube in early August, leaving her fans, known as “Gould
diggers” hungry for more of
her signature sound. The trailer included five songs from
Halcyon, along with her debut
single released on August 21st,
“Anything Could Happen.”
Including collaborations with
British rap artist Tinie Tempah, and a track produced by
Calvin Harris, this album will
have something for music-lovers of all genres. According to
Goulding, the album has an unintentional “sea-theme,” bringing darker and more powerful
“It’s a bit more tribal
sounds to the music.
and anthemic; a bit
But not to worry,
soft tracks like “I
more piano and vocal than anything.
Know You Care,”
The last album was
calm the album
very electronic, but
down from more
it was tied in with
charged-up songs
such as “Only You,”
my voice; this one,
or “My Blood.” She Ellie Goulding to me, is way more
of a pop record.”
also assures fans releases her
Along with the
that her boyfriend, album in
famous DJ/Producer October.
composition of Halcyon, the pink-haired
Skrillex, does not insinger/songwriter
fluence the sound of
Halcyon. “I’ve moved on quite has plans for an upcoming UK
a bit since the first album, be- tour this winter. With accomcause I’ve discovered so much; plishments such as singing at
I’ve learned a lot more and the royal wedding, and going
I’ve grown up a lot more. I’ve triple platinum with her single,
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working on the shows from
both actors and technicians.
Of course Catherine isn’t the
only one who has been bitten
by the theatre bug.
“It’s a group effort, and we
all work as a team. Through
the process I have grown
close to so many amazing
people. We all share a love for
theatre; it’s a special bond,”
explains One Act participant,
Alyssa Rogoff.
This fall has definitely been
hectic for North Theatre with
some students rehearsing
seven days a week, but that
doesn’t mean it’s not fun.
“Just the other day we were
traipsing around the choir
room practicing the Monk’s
Chant and whacking ourselves on the head with our
scripts! The rehearsal process is very energetic and involved,” Catherine explains.
With so much to be done in
such short amount of time
some may be questioning
whether this endeavor can be
pulled off. But with the guidance of director Ron Parker,
and the constant support from
family, friends, and volunteers the show will go on!
Every performance captivates
the audience with stunning visuals and powerful ensemble
work, and this year will be no
different.
“Being part of a group of
high school students that
starts with nothing but an
empty stage and ends up with
a Broadway-caliber produc-
tion is something that marvels me every time,” exclaims
Catherine.
One Act showcases North’s
talents by performing up to
three times in front of judges throughout the state. This
unique experience shows the
unbelievable set creation,
and incredible story within
the designated time limit of
45 minutes. “We practice
the show repeatedly, so the
show doesn’t feel rushed, and
everything flows well. It’s
amazing to see what can be
accomplished in such short
amount of time,” Alyssa continues. “I was so excited to
hear about doing Spamalot as
well. I know it will be a lot of
work, but the show is hilarious and I can’t wait to see it
all come together. I can’t get
enough theatre!”
Spamalot is a must see
show if you are looking to
laugh and maybe even cry
(most likely due to hysterical
laughter.) With catchy tunes,
eye-popping visuals, and a
stellar plot, the show is bound
to keep the audience’s attention the whole way through.
Shows will be running November 1-3, and 9-10 at 7:30
pm as well as the 4th and 11th
at 1 pm, Ticket sales information will be released soon.
From sea monsters to killer
rabbits, Argonauts to Knights
of the Round Table, North
Drama Department has something for everyone! So sit
back, relax, and enjoy.
Recipe of the Month:
Halloween Rice Crispy Treats
By Julia Lammers
With Halloween just around
the corner, everyone is looking for new and creative ways
to pack even more candy into
their already sugar-filled diets. These treats take 10 minutes to make and are sure to
please!
What you need:
¼ cup butter
6 cups mini marshmallows
12 drops yellow food coloring
4 drops red food coloring
6 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups candy corn
Make it:
Microwave butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH
45 sec. or until melted. Add
marshmallows; toss to coat.
Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until
marshmallows are completely
melted and mixture is well
blended, stirring in food colorings after 45 sec.
Add cereal and candy corn;
mix well. Press onto bottom
of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with
cooking spray.
Cool completely before cutting into bars. Cut each bar
diagonally in half.
Kitchen Tips
Use your stove to melt butter
in large saucepan on low heat.
Add marshmallows; cook until
marshmallows are completely
melted and mixture is well
blended, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; continue
as directed. Press mixture
into pan using waxed paper.
SPORTS
Appleton, Wisconsin
October 2012
Vol. XVIII
Issue I
Page 11
A light-hearted look at Mr. Lightning
Q: What’s your favorite cheer?
A: Who gon’ stop me? Heh?
By Miller Jozwiak
Kyle Knoke was born on
a small rural farm in northern Wisconsin. He was naturally given the special gift of
leadership. As Kyle cruised
through his high school carrier, he cheered under great
leaders such as; Chunky,
Ryan Colligan, and Andrew
Werlein. And while rising
through the ranks of the eccentric Student Section at
Appleton North; Kyle began
building his own reputation.
Throughout his time at Appleton North, he was thought
by most to be the future of the
North Student Section.
Finally, in Kyle’s junior
year, his Mr. Lightning
dreams came true as he assumed the role to an assembly
of cheers.
His first gig, on August 24,
24 proved his talents as he led
a Student Section during Appleton North’s victory over
Q: What do you want Kimberly’s Student Section to
know?
A: My distaste for the Red and White Papermakers cannot be put into words.
Q: Favorite Lightning sport to watch?
A: Anything with a ball.
Q: How do you feel about the Powder Puff T-Shirt
fiasco?
A: I rise above the hate.
Kyle Knoke as Mr. Lightning during a recent football
game. Photo courtesy of Kyle Knoke
the Oshkosh North Spartans.
However, this job does not
come easily, for a ritual must
be followed.
Before every game, in the
Wisconsin moonlight, Kyle
transforms from normal human to Student Section leader. He bays three times at
the moon, and calls upon the
spirits of past leaders. The
stars align and his eyes turn
to a white hue.
Finally the transformation
is complete and he is ready
for a night of Student Section
leadership. I got an opportunity to sit down with the legend and here’s what he had to
say:
Filthy victory over Kimberly:
Signed, sealed, delivered
By Morgan Liddell
Ask anyone who attended
the Appleton North Varsity
soccer game on Tuesday,
September 18th, and you
will receive the retelling of a
masterful game that defined
the Varsity boys’ soccer team
of 2012 as a force to be reckoned with.
North, repping classic
navy blue, and Kimberly
debuting absurdly skin-tight
white jerseys, stormed the
field for what would result in
the ultimate tug-of-war for
glory. “Looking back,
I guess you could say
we allowed them that
small gift before
really taking it to
them in the
second half.”
- Midfielder
Alexander Liddell
With a near perfect record
under the Lightning boys’
belts, the Kimberly Papermakers proposed a challenge
unlike any North had seen
Upcoming games:
Sectionals:
TBD
Thursday, October 18
Saturday, October 20
State:
Uihlein
Thursday October 25
Friday, October 26
Saturday, October 27
before.
Possessing some rare players of talent, Kimberly was
no small undertaking, as was
proved in the first 40 minutes of game.
Despite both teams’ efforts
for possession, Kimberly
ultimately found the upperhand and closed the half
with a 2-1 lead.
“The two goals were a
fluke. Looking back, I guess
you could say we allowed
them that small gift before
really taking it to them in
the second half,” said one
of three captains, midfielder
Alexander Liddell. And “taking it to them”
they did. As the second half
unfolded, North finally fell
into their natural rhythm.
Making connections through
the midfield and distributing the ball with grace and
skill, Charles Sauve, Gunnar
Springer, Keegan Govin and
others corrupted the defense,
popping in goal after goal.
As the game came to a
close, the scoreboard glowed
with the proof of North’s 5-3
victory, sending Lightning
students into a frenzy of
roars and a mad dash for
the field.
Fellow captains Trent Beilke and Tyler Verbais made
no effort to conceal the pride
in their win, as rumors of a
wild
bus-ride-home-celebration video clip have surfaced. Though the North Varsity
boys soccer teams of the
past have been tremendous
in terms of ability and chemistry, this year’s team has
an undeniable core of determination, setting them apart
from those that came before.
With play-offs not far off,
it’s safe to say this winning
season won’t be over anytime soon and neither will
their celebrating.
Q: If your Student Section was a government, what
type would it be? And why?
A: A Monarch-Parliament-Capitalist. With Me being the Monarch, my senior peers being parliament,
and the lower classes being my economic support of
cheering.
Q: Finally, what do you want your Student Section to
know?
A: If you’re not there, we don’t win.
Pure genius. Sheer perfection. It’s clear that we as a
school have been blessed with such a learned leader.
Go Kyle. Go Lightning. Go America.
Girls’ Cross Country
finding their stride
By Whitney Shapiro
The season for the Appleton North Girls’ Cross
Country team began in midAugust. With a fresh start
to the season and a young,
talented team to work with,
Head Coach Annette Jadin
is looking forward to a year
full of potential. The goal,
as always, is to grow as a
team, create depth, and have
fun.
The number of freshmen
and sophomores on the
Girls’ Cross Country Team
this year is far greater than
the number of upperclassmen; but the freshmen and
sophomores on the team
have no lack of talent. The
eight varsity runners on the
team, though they change
on occasion, most often
consists of five sophomores
and three freshmen. As a team, the varsity and
JV girls’ teams are looking
better than ever. The Lady
Lightning won an overall
first place at the Terror Invite and continue to place
in the top two teams of each
meet consistently. The possibility of qualifying for the
State Cross Country Meet as
a team has never been more
of a possibility for these
girls than it looks to be this
year.
As the younger athletes
adjust to the high school
cross country experience,
their
abilities
become
greater and greater. Senior
Mackenzie Schmitt said, “I
have never seen such a great
group of girls. Our team is
like a family, and with the
speed our young runners
have, I know we will get far
this year.”
“I have never seen
such a great group
of girls. Our team is
like a family.”
- Senior Mackenzie
Schmitt
Coach Jadin is excited for
the rest of the season ahead
so the team can reach their
full potential. After a strong
showing in the first few
meets of the season, like the
overall victory at Terror out
of over 12 teams, Coach
Jadin and the rest of the
coaching staff have nothing
but confidence in the Girls’
Cross Country Team for the
season soon to come.
SPORTS
Appleton, Wisconsin
October 2012
Vol. XVIII
Issue I
Page 12
Boys’ Cross Country creating history
By Max Edwards
The Appleton North Boys
Cross Country team looks to
continue their previous season’s success and again qualify for the WIAA State Cross
Country
Championships,
taking place toward the end
of October.
As they make their way
through the season, it is becoming clear that the more
experienced team is preparing to not only be a conference contender, but also a
potential repeat state qualifier. Annette Jadin, the team’s
head coach, is excited for
the potential of this group.
“More than ever before we
have a large group of runners
competing for the top seven
varsity spots.”
“With three races left until the conference meet, we
have many runners keeping
that in mind! There are sev-
“They are young,
developing great
leadership skills,
and learning that
hard work and
commitment will
pay off in the end.”
- Coach Jadin
believes that North has the
potential to win their firstever team conference title at
the FVA conference meet in
October.
“With things lining up the
right way, North has as good
of a chance as anyone to take
the FVA title,” said Knapp.
Even while this year’s
group is outstanding, Coach
Jadin has great optimism for
the boys’ cross country team
in the coming years.
“The future is bright for
the Lightning,” says Jadin.
“They are young, developing
great leadership skills, and
learning that hard work and
commitment will pay off in
the end.”
Come cheer on the boys
team this fall as they pursue
their first FVA Conference
title and second straight state
meet qualification.
October 16
Girls’ Varsity and JV swimming and diving meet
Boys’ Varsity Volleyball
Triangular
October 18
Girls’ Varsity Volleyball
Regionals
Boys’ Varsity Soccer
Sectionals
October 19
Girls’ Varsity Tennis team
state.
Boys’ and Girl’s Varsity
Cross Country Sectionals
October 19
Girls’ Varsity Volleyball
Regionals
Boys’ Varsity Football
first round playoffs
October 20
Girls’ Varsity Diving
Invitational
Boys’ Varsity Volleyball
Invitational
October 20
Boys’ Varsity Soccer
sectionals
The Appleton North boys team celebrates a first place finish at the Bayport
Cross Country Invitational. Photo by Kim Ritzow
eral [runners] that are within
30 seconds of moving up into
[varsity] spots, which makes
for great depth on this team.”
So far Jordan Knapp, Tanner Daines, Conor Tarnowski, Will Shockey, Sam Allen,
Max Ritzow, Zach Gasick,
Gunnar Goeden, Andrew
Athletes of the Month
By Miller Jozwiak
Johnson, and George Dunning have experienced running varsity this year. The
team’s top runner, Jordan
Knapp, believes that part
of the team’s success stems
from the valuable racing
experience team members
gained from last season. He
Go see...
Drew “Dewie Lemonds” Eastman
Q: When did you start
playing volleyball?
A: I started playing as
a freshman at Appleton
North
Q: What is your favorite
part about volleyball?
A: I love playing and being
with all my good friends
Q: Why should I come to a
volleyball game?
A: Come to watch a volley-
ball game
because
they are
such high
energy
events and
are always a
great time.
Q: What are your goals for
the season?
A: My goal for the year is
to compete in and win the
state championship for volleyball.
Kiera Miller
Q: When did you start playing volleyball?
A: I started playing volleyball when I was 11 years
old.
Q: What is your favorite
part about volleyball?
A: My favorite part of volleyball is the intensity and
excitement of the game.
Q: Why should I come to a
volleyball game?
A: You should come to a
volleyball game because
we love
hearing
our student
section.
It pumps
us up and
influences
the games.
Q: What are your goals for
the season?
A: Our team goals this year
are to win the conference
title and to play in the sectional finals.