NOCTILUCA June 2017

SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin June 2017 Volume XXII

Issue VIII

Page 12

Athletes of the Year By Maddie Clark

Andre Gruber - Senior 1. What sports are you involved in? reflection of how hard you work in practice.

Callie Pohlman - Senior 1. What sports are you involved in? I am involved in volleyball, basketball, and track. 2. How did you get in- volved in these sports? ance. I’m excited to continue playing the sport I love at McKendree University for the next four years. 4. What was your favorite sports moment from this year?

4. What was your favor- ite sports moment from this year? My favorite sport moment this year was beating Fond du Lac in football. It was a close game and I ended up having the game winning pick. 5. How do you manage schoolwork and sports? I use my free time as ef- fectively as possible and I try to get my homework done as soon as I get home after sports.

I played football in the fall and now I am running track in the spring. 2. How did you get in- volved in these sports? I’ve been involved in sports my whole life, but I started both track and foot- ball in middle school. When I came to North, there was no doubt that I wanted to continue to play. 3. What is your favorite sport and why? My favorite sport is track because your results are a

I’ve played volleyball and basketball for almost my whole life. My parents played both in high school and col- lege, so they definitely got me excited about the sports. This is my first year running track. Mr. Shadick encour- aged me to try it, and I love it. 3. What is your favorite sport and why? Basketball is my favorite sport because it is so much fun to play. You have to be able to be mentally and physically tough to perform well. It’s such a long season, so it is enjoyable to be able to work hard all year and see how much you’ve grown as a player by the end. I’ve learned very important life lessons, as well: leadership, work ethic, and persever- I’m involved in cross country, basketball, track and field 2. How did you get involved in these sports? I have played basketball since 4th grade and then joined high school. For running, I followed in my older sister’s footsteps and joined cross country and track in middle school and then continued into high school. 3. What is your favorite sport and why? My favorite sport is track and field because I love will be Mr. Nate Werner. Werner has had previous experience at North as the Boys’ varsity soccer head coach from 2006 through 2013, and currently at Neenah as the activities director. Mr. Herrling wishes Mr. Werner all of the best as North’s new activities director. He would also like to thank the Appleton North community for making his time as activities director a successful one.

My favorite sports moment was being able to go to state for volleyball and winning state for basketball. It’s such a fun experience to play in the Resch Center with my teammates. Rushing the court after winning state was probably the best moment for me, and kissing the Gold Ball. 5. How do you manage schoolwork and sports? Timemanagement is super important when it comes to playing sports and excelling in school as well. Education is first priority because I am a student before I’m an athlete. I try to work on things during off hours and right away after I’m done with a practice or game. the team and to run. Also, I love the atmosphere from the coaches and athletes. 4. What was your favorite sports moment from this year? My favorite sports moment from this year was winning conference for the first time in Appleton North Track and Field history with my teammates and coaches. 5. How do you manage schoolwork and sports? I make sure to use my time wisely during the day and set aside time at night to get my homework done.

Photo used with permission by Andre Gruber

Photo used with permission by Collin Squier

Collin Squier - Senior 1. What sports are you involved in? 5 and I have created some of my best relationships through the sport.

Sydney Squier - Sophomore 1. What sports are you involved in?

Photo used with permission by Callie Pohlman

I’m involved in soccer, basketball, track, and foot- ball. 2. How did you get in- volved in these sports? I got involved in soccer and basketball because I have playing it since I was a 5. I was offered a spot to kick this year for football and [I do] track because I just wanted to be like Syd- ney Squier. 3. What is your favorite sport and why?

years ago. Most importantly, however, he said, was the growth, maturity, development, and competitiveness of all of the young men and women who have participated in all of the activities throughout his six years of being the activities director for North. “That will be the hardest part about leaving. Watching all of our students develop into leaders was something I will miss greatly,” Herrling said. “I’m retiring for a number of reasons. First, some minor health problems have caught 4. What was your fa- vorite sports moment from this year? My favorite sport moment this year was winning back to back FVA Soccer cham- pionships and winning the regional championship for soccer. 5. How do you manage schoolwork and sports? I manage schoolwork and sports by using my off hours, study halls, and free time effectively.

Photo used with permission by Sydney Squier Retiring activities director will miss working with students My favorite sport is soc- cer because I have been playing soccer since I was

up to me, the long hours have affected me greatly, and the time commitment has affected me spending time with my family greatly,” he said. While in retirement, Herrling said he will be spending a lot more time with his family, and he will be doing some of his favorite things, hunting and fishing, as well as volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, which involves building houses for those less fortunate. Filling the role of activities director for next school year

Mr. Herrling reflects on his career and the good memories By Kyle Hoffenbecker

Appleton North Activities Director Mr. Kevin Herrling is retiring after a career in education. Mr. Herrling is grateful for his time as activities director. His favorite memories were the Girls’ State Basketball Championship win a few months back, as well as the Boys’ State Volleyball Championship a couple of

Mr. Herrling has worked as the activities director at Appleton North for six years. Photo courtesy of Mr. Herrling