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Immigration protests spark conversation Lawrence students explain experiences during protest Recently, in Houdini Pla- za, a protest in opposition of Trump’s immigration signing took place, causing students in the community to stand up against these policies. These are interviews that took place on that day: Rachel Geiger, Lawrence University Freshman: What brings you out here to- night? “I’m out here because I think it’s important to know there are people, in this primarily red state of Wisconsin, that think these issues are impor- tant, and that there are people out there who are backing up those affected by these issues. I went to the D.C. March, and I want to continue activ- ism through grassroots move- ments, as those are very im- portant to spark change in our society. For example, the Women’s March only started with a few women upset about an idea/policy, and they started something huge out of it. It’s also important to get involved, such as calling senators as these get people ready to do things outside of protests.” Have you been affected by these policies or do you know someone who has been affect- ed? “One of my closest friends from back home, she was a green card holder, and when Trump’s immigration ban first was in order, even green-card holders were not allowed to come back. Which was diffi- cult for her as she was consid- ering visiting family outside of the country, but now couldn’t.” Has this changed your per- spective of the community? “It made me recognize that there is a large community there for you, especially at Have something to say? Continue the conversation by sending a Letter to the Editor at northnoct@gmail.com By Mariya Todorova

North shines at Pulse’s Future 15 Awards Sophomore Henry Ptacek at Future 15 award ceremony . Photo used with permission by Trove Photography Ptacek and Lucas recognized by Fox Cities for community involvement The Future 15 competition was designed to highlight various young professionals in the community and shine a light on the good work they do for the Fox Cities. It’s a fairly new program; the first Future 15 awards were seven years ago in 2010. This year’s event was held on March 2, and Appleton North had two of its own represented that night: art teacher Elyse Lucas and sophomore Henry Ptacek, owner and proprietor of Hen- ry’s Buff and Shine. “It’s extremely humbling,” Ptacek said. “The only reason I’m in the position that I’m at is because of the support the community has offered me. The Fox Cities is one of the most accepting communities and I’m glad to be a part of it.” Henry’s Buff and Shine has been up and running since Ptacek was an eighth grad- er, learning the shoe shin- ing art from his grandfather. He works out of the Zuelke building downtown on Thurs- day and Saturday afternoons and has most notably shined the shoes of John Bergstrom, owner of the Bergstrom car franchise. By Ndemazea Fonkem See Fonkem , page 2 North Stars includes staff members for nomination Sugrue honored

characteristic. Now, a second branch of the North Stars program has been created. This program works in the same way except that students nominate teach- ers who they think exhibit the month’s North Nine trait. In February, Appleton North science teacher Mr. Steve Su- grue was chosen as the first North Stars staff winner for representing integrity. “It’s a good feeling to know that my students feel that I treat them with respect and that they feel like when they need help, I am available for them,” said Mr. Sugrue about being recognized. The program, which is run by Mr. Curt Salm along with other North teachers, aims to create more awareness of the North Nine throughout the school. Each month, students will be emailed a Google

with February Integrity award

By Ally Price

Acceptance. Achievement. Character. Compassion. Ex- cellence. Integrity. Persever- ance. Respect. Responsibil- ity. These traits represent the North Nine, the set of charac- ter traits that Appleton North students are expected to ex- hibit, both at school and in all aspects of their lives. Since 2013, Appleton North has recognized stu- dents who portray these traits through the monthly North Stars nominations program. Each month is assigned to a different trait, and staff nomi- nate students who they be- lieve exemplify that month’s

Mr. Sugrue teaches physical science to Gold team freshman. Photo by Jake Zajkowski

Form that details the trait of the month and allows them to vote for a staff member who they think best represents that trait. In February, the program received 149 nominations for 40 different North teachers who show integrity. Besides being asked which teacher they think best exemplifies the trait, students are also asked to describe how that

staff member shows the trait. “Students did a very nice job of using integrity as a part of the reason why they nominated the staff member that they did,” said Mr. Salm. Students who nominated Mr. Sugrue gave reasons such as “he is always patient with his students, willing to help, and is a great teacher” and “he is always willing to help and

See Price , page 2

NEWS Appleton, Wisconsin March 2017 Volume XXII

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Fonkem, Future 15, from page 1

Congratulations for mak- ing it through the ACT and WorkKeys! These scores can be helpful in planning for the rest of the year and even past high school. But remember, they are just one aspect of the college admit- tance process, so don’t be too concerned about the score that you get. Consider taking the SAT later in the year now that you’ve been preparing for standardized tests for a while, since four free scores can be sent to colleges with each SAT or ACT retake. This is often the most cost-effective strategy if you aren’t planning to take tests too many times since you won’t need to pay to send your scores sepa- rately. Todorova, Immigration protests, from page 1 Lawrence University. In our student population, we as a community came together, have large talks, open conver- sation and was a bonding point for many of us.” Has it changed your per- spective on other social and political groups? “Not really, at least not from this. I’ve always had a fairly negative view on conserva- tives, this didn’t really change that. I feel like moderates need to step it up and make their perspectives on issues more clear, as it could highly influ- ence the state of our own poli- tics in this community and the countries, if they decide to fall on either side of the political spectrum.” What is the difference be- tween now and a year ago? “I’ve definitely seen a dif- ference, people are bring- ing activism up, people you wouldn’t expect to be politi- cally involved are coming to protests and getting involved.” Alejandra Alareon, Olivia Soule, Lawrence University: How has this affected you personally? “I was told I shouldn’t go home, as I was planning on visiting some family in Ecua- dor, and I shouldn’t because of Trump’s immigration ban.”

give up his own time to allow students to come in at lunch or after and before class.” The idea for the staff North Stars program was initially thought of by Mrs. Zitzels- berger, an art teacher at Ap- pleton North. She got the idea from Madison Middle School, which has a similar teacher recognition program. “North Stars helps staff mo- Price, North Stars, from page 1 ACA teacher Ms. Lucas has been an educator for the past five years. “It feels wonder- ful to be acknowledged as a Future ‘15er’ for my work in the community!” Lucas said. “I was recognized for starting the Fox Cities Edu- cators for the Arts collective which functions to provide art teachers...a platform to come together and discuss.” Be- ing an active member of the Fox Valley’s art scene has en- riched Lucas’ life, getting her involved in organizations like Make-A-Wish, WAEA, and NAEA. Pulse is an organization that promotes young entre- preneurs in the Fox Valley. Their vision is a diverse and innovated Fox Cities that is a

You’ve likely heard back from a few colleges so far, and may have even decided which college to attend. Even if not, now is the best time to apply for other scholarships, so make sure to pick up the updated scholarship list in the guidance of- fice. Taking time to apply now could save you time working for the same amount of money later, so it’s smart to seek out as much money for college now from both universi- ties and outside sources. If you have accepted or are about to accept a college’s offer, make sure to confirm housing and scholarship offers sooner rather than later. - Alareon “This hasn’t affected me personally, but I feel strongly about these issues, as the ban is unconstitutional, it’s just an excuse to ban Muslims, and countries that are considered to be dangerous. The whole idea that Islam is ‘awful’ is racist and horrible in and of itself”. - Soule What is your relationship to the community and has it changed? “I feel afraid, not safe any- more. It’s scary that people think that sexism, even rape is okay.” - Alareon I don’t feel like I face any threat, but as a woman I’m disgusted in people who think what the president is doing is okay, and I fear for other women and people of the LGBT community. - Soule What’s the difference be- tween now and a year ago? “I don’t think that hatred and bigotry is more preva- lent, I feel like it’s not be- come more accepted and it’s the “norm now” as seen by Trump’s statements. It gives racists a reason to feel justi- fied in their opinions.” - Soule Protesters in Houdini Plaza show opposition to Trump’s immigration signing. Photo by Salma Abdel-Azim

Henry Ptacek and Elyse Lucas are honored by Fox Cities’ Fu- ture 15 Award. Photo used with permission by Trove Photography

rale because they’re getting positive feedback from stu- dents about how they’re do- ing,” said Mr. Salm. “I hope all students think about who to nominate and get active in the program because it is nice for teachers to get positive feedback from students.” Both North Stars programs aim to get North students and faculty thinking about the North Nine as well as giving recognition to people who ex- emplify the traits. “It builds a nice climate in the building,” said Mr. Sug- rue. “The program gets peo- hub for young professionals to gather and settle down and the Future 15 award isn’t the only thing that Pulse does. Various programs such as Bazaar After Dark, a street market full of at- tractions along with food ven- dors and art; the Artery, which is the area’s first urban art market; and Fox Cities SOUP, a place where every person has a voice. The event boasts

ple thinking about positive characteristics that we want to build in one another, and I am looking forward to seeing other teachers recognized.” September: Acceptance October: Achievement November: Character December: Compassion grant proposals for projects in the area, and every attendee gives five dollars for a vote in which project will receive the grant money, along with a soup meal. Pulse is a creative organization striving to adapt Appleton and the surrounding areas into the modern times by offering innovate opportuni- ties to young people.

January: Excellence February: Integrity March: Perseverance April: Respect May: Responsibility

9 10 11 12 Spring is the perfect Focusing on college readiness and preparation during March By Erik Bakken

Soon, you will be taking the ACT Aspire, a test that can be very helpful for pre- dicting your future perfor- mance on the ACT, an im- portant college admittance factor. Although the scores you get on the test later this spring may not fully predict your ACT score, they can be helpful in pinpointing areas that you need to focus on, so take the test seriously even if it will not directly be used in your college applications. Also, make sure to keep involved and meeting your academic goals. Every year counts when applying to college, so work hard to be consistent with grades and clubs and it will pay off in the long run.

time to start decid- ing what clubs and activities you want to deepen your involve- ment with. Now that you’ve had more than a semester of high school, start to seek out opportunities within those activi- ties to improve both yourself and the group as a whole. And, you can start planning what you’d like to be involved with next school year. Con- sistent and focused involvement is a major asset for the college acceptance process, so make sure to start as soon as possible!

Each month, the Noctiluca will provide college advice for each grade level at Apple- ton North in the “Noctiluca University”. Advice will be specifically tailored to each month in order to provide the most timely help. Juniors and seniors: pick up a copy of college readiness timeline in the guidance office for more in-depth information regard- ing the college application process.

OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin March 2017 Volume XXII

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Noctiluca Editorial

Global suffering must cease regardless of nationalism

As the latest issue of the Noctiluca is being distributed to our subscribers throughout the school, you may notice that there seem to be fewer copies floating around than usual. In the past, there was no need to pay for a paper subscription; you could always just pick up an extra copy from the library, grab one from a blue newspa- per box around school, or just find one sitting at nearly any empty table. However, for the last couple editions of the paper, this has become less and less the case. Throughout the year, the Noc- tiluca has scaled back its pro- duction quantity, pushing the printed number all the way How fortunate the American people are, for we are afforded rights under theAmerican Con- stitution that provide this coun- try with the means to strive for progression – morally, leg- islatively and economically. Through ideologies focused around liberty and equality, Americans have aspired to so- lidify and maintain well-es- tablished living conditions for themselves and their neighbors. And from this thought pattern, individuals tend to develop humanitarian natures, because America does not represent or provide for one individual only. But Americans cannot lose sight of human populations dispersed across the globe. Recently, the United Nations declared that the world is cur- rently facing its greatest global humanitarian crisis since 1945. We cannot ignore the extreme suffering endured elsewhere in the world; we must find the means to support these coun- tries, since they do not have the necessary resources for surviv- al, funding is scarce and hun- dreds of individuals are dying. Currently, the UN is work- ing to resolve Level 3 emer- gencies within Iraq, Syria and Yemen while people within Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen are experiencing extreme famines. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency and the United Nations By Kate Bennett Support independent news for coverage The world faces humanitarian crises

State of the Humanitarian Crisis in Three Nations

Noctiluca provides, would you take the next necessary step to show your support? Even though the Noctiluca receives some of its funding from adver- tisements, a large and impor- tant part of our budget comes from you, our faithful readers. Now more than ever, we need reliable and verified informa- tion, not just in our world as a whole, but within the walls of our own school. For only $1 an issue you can become a Nocti- luca subscriber and take a stand in support of journalistic integ- rity. If you believe the truth still has an important place in our community, show the public by becoming a subscriber of the Noctiluca today. Currently, a local project led by North high students, carried out through the Days for Girls program, is working to send feminine products to women overseas. Other local projects related to the health of other individuals in these countries could be initiated as well. We can continue to op- pose President Trump’s travel ban through local and national protesting and lobbying. Ulti- mately, we must strive to assist those who do not have access to humanitarian necessities. We cannot let innocent lives suffer from civil wars, terrorist at- tacks and famines. As Stephen O’Brien declared to NPR, “All four countries have one thing in common—conflict. This means that we, you, have the possibility to prevent and end further suffering.” We need your support! To become a subscriber, send an email to northnoct@gmail.com. from crossing their borders as well. Similar sentiments were expressed as rationale for sup- porting Brexit late last year. If countries are not willing to assist suffering refugees and global nationalist sentiments are chastising the monetary support of global funding, how will the United Nations effec- tively provide humanitarian as- sistance to these displaced and food insecure individuals? As Americans who believe in the welfare of individuals, we must take action to support United Nations and similar or- ganizations—organizations as- piring to alleviate the tragedies endured.

Syria, Iraq and Yemen have Level 3 emergencies that must be addressed. Information provided by the United Nations OCHA. Infographic by Kate Bennett

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, a Level 3 emergency is considered a high level priority statement that serves as a practical re- sponse mechanism, which is reserved for “severe, large- scale humanitarian crises.” The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, states that, within Syria alone, there are 13.5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, 5 million people who have fled the country and 6.3 million people internally displaced by violence. These statistics were published this January. Cur- rently, the Syrian population, as of March, is about 19 mil- lion; the previous statistics add to about 25 million people in total. Since all of these num- bers have been produced by the United Nations, it can be concluded that about 6 mil- lion people have either fled the

country or died from internal violence in the duration of only two months. That would com- pare to removing every Ameri- can who resided in Maine, New Hampshire and Connecti- cut from the United States, in only two months. And Syria is only one of the three countries where Level 3 emergencies are being addressed by the United Nations. As a result of these catastrophes and resembling catastrophes in other countries, the UN has approximated that $22.6 billion is required in or- der to provide humanitarian aid to suffering populations and mediate/relieve the global hu- manitarian crisis. Raising funds of this magni- tude will be a feat difficult to accomplish. Nationalist senti- ments around the world are not increasing the probabil- ity that this proposed monetary amount will be met. First world

that we just don’t have enough subscriber support to help pay for the paper to be printed. In a time where journalists and the media are under attack from many sides, it becomes increasingly more important to support the local reporting that we count on to keep us in- formed. As the world becomes more clouded with the waves of fake news and misinforma- tion that constantly wash over all of us, the importance of genuine news and reliable in- formation serves as a way to combat ignorance. The light emitted by real journalism is the best method we have to cut through the murky misinfor- mation that others, with the in- tention to mislead, might throw out into the world. If you recognize the impor- tance of independent news cov- erage in the world that we live in and value the service that the countries are closing their bor- ders, providing no sanctuary for suffering refugees—refu- gees who have fled radical ter- rorists, civil wars, genocides, impending famines, authorita- tive governments and more. Currently, America is solely focused around reconstructing its own infrastructure, which is a commendable aspiration. Si- multaneously, President Trump is promoting an idea that we should only invest in America, that closing our borders to refu- gees from other countries and refraining from investments in foreign programs (like the United Nation’s efforts to re- duce the humanitarian tragedies across the globe) will allow America to become prosperous “again.” But is a prosperous society equivalent to a progres- sive society? Unfortunately, some European countries and Cuba are prohibiting refugees

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These are the remaining copies of the Spring 2016 issue (top stacks) and the February 2017 issue. The bottom stack contains only seven copies of the February 2017 issue. Photo illustration by Maeve Salm.

down from 900 copies during the 2014-2015 school year to 700 copies in the 2015-2016 school year, and now to 500 copies for the issue you are cur- rently reading. Though this de-

cline can be attributed to many different factors – such as the attack on journalism within our society or the fall of print media in the age of technology – the most prominent reason is

OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin March 2017 Volume XXII

Issue V Page 4

Feminism: Synonymous with hope and human rights

Noctiluca Mission Statement The Noctiluca and north noct.com are the student-run news sources of Appleton North High School. Noctiluca and northnoct.com are designated public forums for student ex- pression. Student editors make all content decisions. Noctiluca’s mission is to publish information relevant to its readers and its community. Its goal is to maintain high ethi- cal standards and provide a des- ignated public forum for free and responsible expression of views. Appleton North High School

On March 9, represen- tatives from the Appleton League of Women Voters came to North to assist all 18-year-old students in the registration process for vot- ing. I found this to be incred- ibly beneficial, and I highly recommend that those of you turning 18 or those of you who are 18, and have not registered to vote yet, take advantage of this opportunity Take advantage of local facilities for voting registration Dear North Community, Let’s talk about the “F” word. Many of us know it, and some may even use it, but the stigma and hate associated with this word is deplorable. Honestly, it’s used as a form of expression – a cohesive factor that has united a por- tion of the upcoming genera- tion. The word feminism de- scribes a movement that has transpired since the begin- ning of American history. It highlights the struggles of half the population to gain their basic rights – the right to vote, to own property, and to own their body. These are basic human rights that, in my opinion, should have been af- forded to everyone at the birth of our nation. By Kenady Duesterhaus Feminists ask for respect and kindness for all By Maeve Salm

that might be easier to adopt as our man- tra, is far more detrimental to our society as a whole. What is happening in America right now isn’t normal; don’t normalize this hatred and big- otry that some- how has found its way into our daily lives. It’s okay to say that America has some system- atic problems; that doesn’t mean you’re not patriotic – to protest and use

dress this, and Krueger sued the district under the claim that these meetings violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law. This case was heard on Feb. 15, 2017, and the Su- preme Court decision sup- ported the AASD, since this meeting involved “admin- istrative work” and not dis- trict policy changes. These Supreme Court justices were elected, which influenced the manner that government meetings within Wisconsin are executed. It is imperative that you vote in every elec- tion, and always ensure that you are well-informed about the candidates and their goals. There is nothing more em- powering than voting – vot- ing for the progression of your community, your state, your country. It is the staple of our ever-dynamic democ- racy that is valuable beyond comprehension. So, register to vote! The League of Women Voters assist with voting registration around the Fox Valley. – meaning I believe in equal rights for women. The idea that feminism is synonymous with hating men is used as a dividing force, making it eas- ier to continue this centuries old cycle of sexism. So when I say I’m a feminist, please don’t respond with “man-hat- er” – it’s so much more than that. Honestly, to me feminism means hope – the hope for a future that is better than the one we live in today. This movement, fueled by hope, simply asks for kindness and respect to citizens that should have at least been given those dignities a long time ago. To protest and use the rights afforded to you by the Constitution is the most patriotic ac- tivity you could do as an American citizen.

5000 N. Ballard Road Appleton, WI 54913 Phone: (920) 832-4300

Mr. Ramponi, staff advisor, at: ramponiaaron@aasd.k12. wi.us.

Students of North reflect their belief that women deserve equality. Photo illustration by Maeve Salm

Editorial Staff Senior Editor-In-Chief Nora Ptacek Junior Editor-In-Chief Jake Zajkowski Managing Editor Kate Bennett News Editor Ally Price Opinions Editor Maeve Salm Features Editor Henry Ptacek Centerspread Editor Salma Abdel-Azim Olivia Molter Copy Editor Fatima Ali Advertising/Social Media Rachel Sina Graphics Editor Henry Ptacek Online Editor Kate Bennett Sarah Fleming Investigative Editor Erik Bakken Advisor Mr. Ramponi Contributors Salma Abdel-Azim Fatima Ali Culture Editor Maddy Schilling Sports Editor Maddie Clark Photography Editor

in the future. To my surprise, the duration of the entire pro- cess lasted less than seven minutes. It consisted of me showing them my driver’s license and school ID and electronically stating my age, eligibility to vote and my ad- dress. I asked a few quick questions to the women rep- resentatives, and I then print- ed off a form that stated the information I had filed, the ward I will vote within and the location to vote. In a few simple steps, I became a reg- istered voter. This non profit group of women sponsored this event which occurs in many high Especially right now wom- en are facing systematic sex- ism in American politics, economics, and society. The fact is that we, as the upcom- ing generation, cannot sim- ply ignore this – the apathy

the rights afforded to you by the Constitution is the most patriotic activity you could do as an American citizen. I also want to use this as a clarification. I am a feminist

Voting registration assistance is in abundance in the Valley

schools across the Fox Valley and multiple times over the course of one year. The best part: the League of Women Voters can help you register whether they are at North or not. If you search Appleton League of Women Voters, the first website that appears from the Google search is the official site of this non- partisan organization. Once you arrive on their website, the first tab on the right-hand sidebar is titled “Voter Infor- mation.” Click this link and you will find information that will allow you to register as a voter. You may be asking, “Why bother registering now? We have another four years with President Trump before the next presidential election.” But President Trump is not the only elected official in- fluencing your education, the programs available within your community, the medi- cal treatment available in your community and more. For example, recently there was a case heard by the Wis- consin Supreme Court sur- rounding a meeting held by the AASD about freshmen books. In 2011, John Krueger expressed concern for the use of profanity or sexual content within these novels which are integrated into the AASD freshmen classes. The AASD held private meetings to ad-

Erik Bakken Kate Bennett Maddie Clark Brooke Densmore Kenady Duesterhaus Ndemazea Fonkem

Iris Hertting Sophie Plzak Ally Price Henry Ptacek Nora Ptacek Maeve Salm

Maddy Schilling Mariya Todorova Alex Wormley

After registering to vote, the representatives provided an infor- mation sheet with a synopsis of the next voting location and time, references for questions about voting and a sticker encouraging individuals to vote. Photo illustration by Maeve Salm

FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin March 2017 Volume XXII

Issue V Page 5

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

North’s Pit Orchestra draws large numbers during this year’s production

By Fatima Ali

Whether in the serious pro- duction of “Les Miserables” or even the current produc- tion, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a pit orchestra of some sort has always been present. Some years, other schools in the district don’t have as big of pit orchestra for their musical, which is why stu- dents who really want to play occasionally participate in North’s theatre productions. Appleton West sophomore Addie Jo Lambrecht said, “Pit is important, because we help to bring stage produc- tion to life. Even though it can be a very grueling time, at the end, when we start playing, it makes it worth my time.” Although the pit orchestra doesn’t have to participate in as many rehearsals as the cast or crew, many members still have to devote large amounts of time in order to learn the music and ensure that they can produce a sound as great as a professional pit orches-

North actors on their connections to lead character Esmeralda Caroline Holmes dancing center stage during a Cast A rehearsal of the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Photo by Catherine Mackenzie

By Iris Hertting The recent production of the Hunchback of Notre Dame al- lowed actors to find a deeper level of meaning behind the roles they played. Maddy Schilling, a senior at Appleton North, portrays Es- meralda (Cast B)- the female lead. She stresses what being Esmeralda has meant to her, “I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a character as much as I enjoy Esmeralda. She’s incredibly selfless. She is compassion- ate and yet very passionate at the same time. She’s very confrontational, not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. And essentially she’s ev- erything that I wish I could be because I like to stand up for what I believe in but I’m not as confrontational as she is and I wish I could do that. So, she’s kind of like an extension of myself and I think delving into this character a little bit has actually helped me build up my confidence in real life, almost, which is something that I’ve really enjoyed.” Caroline Holmes, sopho- more, also plays Esmeralda (Cast A) and she too feels strongly about the character. “It’s really refreshing that she is such a strong female lead. A lot of times you’ll see a lot of gender stereotypes in mu- sicals with female characters. Holmes, Schilling appreciate her as a strong female character

tra. So maybe the audience can’t necessarily see the pit during a performance, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that some magical fair- ies are creating the music; in- stead a group of 32 students and a steadfast director, Mr. Thaldorf, loyally persevere throughout long rehearsals, in hopes of making Appleton North musicals as fantastic as they currently are. Members of North’s pit orches- tra rehearse for the show. Pho- to by Catherine Mackenzie

Maddy Schilling rehearsing Rhythm of the Tambourine. Photo by Catherine Mackenzie

But Esmeralda is very strong, and she has this extremely ad- mirable sense of selflessness. So she is always fighting for justice and risking her own life for the needs of others, which is really a quality that I think we all can learn a lot from.” “The thing that I love most about this musical is the rele- vance of its message in a time where there’s so much con- flict and tension all around the world, said Holmes, this mu- sical does a great job show- ing how love and acceptance are the way to a fulfilled life. It’s worth it to fight for justice and stand up for what you be- lieve in.”

Mr. Thaldorf leading the pit orchestra and choir during a musical rehearsal . Photo by Catherine Mackenzie

“Pit is an amazing experience with wonderful people, and it really captures the joy of being in a theater production without having to memorize any lines.” - Silvia Knighten

Caroline Holmes on stage in costume as Esmeralda re- hearses with her tambourine. Photo by Catherine Mackenzie

Eleanor By Ahmad

Maya Angelou By Ahmad Abdel-Azim As an esteemed poet, activist, storyteller, Maya Angelou has received many acknowledgements throughout

As the first lady of the United States, a politician, an nor Roosevelt was an empathetic and admirable woma was the longest serving first lady of the United States served four terms in office. She believed in a great hu and was appointed as a delegate to the United Nations bly. In 1946, she became the first chairperson of the pre Nations Commission on Human Rights and stayed chai when the commission was officially established. She al ate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR lieved in these rights and thought that everyone every them. Eleanor Roosevelt also supported many organizat Encampment for Citizenship, which organizes summer youth of diverse backgrounds. Roosevelt really believe these types of organization and publicly defended them famed in any way. She advocated for women’s rights a husband’s death in 1945, she took his place as the chair Women. This commission protected working women in tation there. When she died in 1962, she was regarded was a model for a futur

her life for her influential nature. She has been awarded more than 50 honorary degrees as well as the medal of honor throughout her life for achievements and influence on civil rights. Her works were influenced by black au- thors such as Langston Hughes, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Angelou’s most known work, written in 1969, I KnowWhy the Caged Bird Sings, is the first of six autobiographies dealing with her childhood on Long Beach, St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. This work is controversial as it displays some instances of racism, sexual abuse and violence. However, it is doubtless that her work was well-crafted and inspirational. Inspired by

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words from Martin Luther King Jr., Angelou decided to join the civil rights movement in the 1950’s. She worked for influential men such as Martin Luther King Jr. as well as Malcolm X during the struggle for civil rights. She wrote to inspire people to fight for their rights. Her poems usually address topics such as race and sex in the large society. Her works definitely portrayed her hardships, oppression, and loss. When she died in 2014, she left behind a legacy of inspiration to stand up against any hardships or oppression they face.

Susan B. Anthony By Sarah Fleming

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The story of Susan B. Anthony is one well known by most. President and founder of the National American Woman Suffrage Association from 1892-1900, according to History. com. Susan B. Anthony was a key instrument to implementing the nine- teenth amendment, otherwise known as the amendment that gives women the right to vote. Anthony started her political career in the abolitionist movement, or the movement to end slavery according to Biography.com. Along with ending slavery, Anthony also wanted to stop the sale and production of alcohol. Anthony

Jake Zajkowski “Marie Curie because her scientific discoveries were revolutionary.”

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Madi Lewis “The most important wom- an to me is MalalaYousafzai because she works to make sure children get proper education and she’s really young which I think is re- ally inspiring that someone so young can make such a big difference.”

later met Elizabeth Cady Stanton at an anti-slavery conference. Stanton was a fellow women’s rights advocate and Anthony’s companion through most of her women’s rights endeavours. Together, this duo would later establish and lead the National American Woman Suffrage Association along with the New York State Woman’s Rights Committee, American Equal Rights Association, the Women’s New York State Temperance Society, and the Revolution, a weekly publication produced in 1866 about women’s rights. Once the Civil War had concluded, Susan B. Anthony started to focus almost exclusively on the rights of women. Anthony’s favorite target for women’s rights was the right to vote. Anthony was so passionate about the right for women to vote, she voted for a presidential election illegally in 1872; Anthony was ar- rested and fined $100 for it (Although, she never ended up paying for it). Susan B. Anthony died March 13, 1906. Perhaps the most tragic thing about her life was the fact that she never saw the right for women to vote. The 19th amendment was only added in 1920, 14 years after her death. According to Biography.com, on her deathbed Anthony told her friend Anna Shaw: “To think I have had more than 60 years of hard struggle for a little liberty, and then to die without it seems so cruel.”

Deciding at the age of 15 that she would be a world c Rosalind Elsie Franklin battled impediments, one aft fight to get her education and then in scientific com tending and graduating from Cambridge in 1941, Fran British Coal Utilization Research Association to study ite microstructures where she then earned her doctorat 1945. She then began to study DNA, in which she made and fundamental discoveries. Her lab partner Wilkins technical assistant at first because she was a female. Wh mistake he did not correct his actions and his treatme of her gender progressively got worse. The dining roo men-only and this was where her colleagues would go clude Franklin. This only made her more defiant and de the structure of DNA. In the end however, her partne crystallographic portrait of DNA and presented it to ano solved it and published his findings, making her resear The debate on who receives the credit on this research she worked on the Tobacco Mosaic Virus and the Poli genetic fields. Snapshots of infl and the legacy t March is women commemorate and c contributions wom world in all fields. W most influential Rosalind By Yasme Center Spread Designers: Salma

Logan Gruber “Amelia Earhart because she was very influential and determined but also didn’t let people get to her. She was the first lady pilot to fly across the Atlantic and was the first lady to at- tempt around the world.”

Marie Curie By Yasmeen Ashour

Nobel Prize winner twice over and nuclear physicist, Marie Curie unveiled the advantages of radiation, saving millions of lives and progressing studies in space. Born and raised in Poland, she was taught science by her father and upon the Rus- sian domination, she finished her education in Paris. Here she met Pierre Curie, her husband and also the head of the physics laboratory at Sorbonne and suc- ceeded him in an era where women scientists were extremely frowned upon. Earn- ing science, medical and law degrees, Marie Curie defied social expectations and made medicinal and celestial use of polonium possible. Polonium is a rare earth metal with radioactive properties. It is currently used on satellites, and x-ray and chemotherapy. Curie was nominated five times for a Nobel prize for her research in physics and chemistry. She assisted in the development of x-rays and discov- ered not only a new element on the periodic table, but proved that there were more than that were documented, inspiring scientists everywhere to set out for discovery.

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Marie Curie is remembered for her remarkable work in a setting where she faced many obstacles regarding and gender as the first person to get awarded two nobel Prizes and her ability to overcome these obstacles.

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Rosa Parks By Sara Fleming

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After a stressful day working as a seamstress, Rosa Parks walked to the back of a city bus in the colored section and chose her seat. As the bus continued its route, more white pas- sengers entered the bus. The driver of the bus walked towards the back of the bus and asked Rosa to surrender her seat, but she refused. The bus driver called the police, Rosa was arrest- ed, and a revolutionary movement shook the town. The head of the local chapter of NAACP, E.D. Nixon, asked the black community to boycott the buses on the day of Dec. 5; Rosa’s trial would take place on that day, according to Biog- raphy.com. The bus boycott was a success, but meanwhile at Rosa’s trial, she was found guilty and was fined a total of $14.

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott, as it was come to be known by, was such a success that it was continued for many more months; The finances for city transit took a severe plummet. However, there were many opposers to this boycott. E.D. Nixon and Martin Luther King Jr’s houses were bombed, black churches were burned, and the city even canceled the insurance plan for the taxis boycotters were using instead of the bus. But the boycott still raged on. Eventually, the African American community took action to the courts, where racial segregation laws were deemed unconstitutional. And as they say, the rest is history.

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erson of the Presidential Commission on the Status of he workplace and helped them avoid injury and exploi- s “one of the most esteemed women in the world”. She generation of women. cus on men’s tory ential pioneers ey leave behind s history month to lebrate the invaluable n have made to the o do you think is the oman in history?

Lise Meitner By Ahmad Abdel-Azim

A brilliant woman in the shadows of achievement, Lise Meitner, born in 1878, contributed to the discovery of several concepts in radioactivity and nuclear physics. Nevertheless, she never received recognition for her major contributions until after her death. Meitner worked with the chemist, Otto Hahn, for thirty years. Together, they discovered the ele- ment protactinium and the Auger effect, where when an inner-level electron is removed, an electron from a higher energy level may fill the vacancy, leading to a release of energy. During World War II, Meit- ner was forced to flee from Germany to Sweden where she and Hahn con- tinued their research apart. In 1939, Meitner and Hahn discovered nucle- ar fission. Subsequently, Meitner and another man named Otto Frisch were

Lila Metko “Amelia Earheart flying around the world is really courageous especially for that time.”

Nathan Figueroa “Rosa Parks, because she fought for her rights and was brave enough to do what she did at a date and age where it was a big deal because of all the racism going on, and it did have an impact of America today.”

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the first to conclude that nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom of uranium is split into two smaller nuclei, must release a great deal of energy. These discoveries Meitner and others made eventually led to the start of the Manhattan project and nuclear weapons used duringWorldWar II. However, in 1944, the Nobel Peace Prize for Chemistry was awarded to Otto Hahn for his discoveries in nuclear fission. Meitner’s contributions to the discover- ies were completely ignored despite her enormous contributions most likely due to her flee from Germany. In 1966 her work was finally acknowledged when Meitner, Hahn, and Strassman were awarded the Enrico Fermi Award. In 1968, Lise Meitner, a truly influential woman in history, died in England. To honor her, element number 109, Meitnerium (Mt), was named after Lise Meitner. Many individuals even consider Meitner to be the “most significant woman scientist of the 20th Century”.

Wyatt Marshall “Judge Judy is inspirational because she enforces the law and helps people who otherwise could not help themselves.”

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Born in 1902, Barbara McClintock was truly a testimony to the influence of women in the field of genet- ics. Her work in plant cytogenetics was a foundation for many of the most recent discoveries in genetics.

McClintock studied the heredity characteristics of organisms, such as corn. She observed these characteristics from generation to generation on the chromosomal level, trying to find the changes in chromosomes when the trait is passed down. Later in her career, during the 1940’s and 1950’s, she proved the genetic concept of chromosomal crossover during replication, where chromosomes exchange parts of genetic material to make new chromosomes. This in turn leads to genetic varia- tion in the species. She also discovered transposition, where genes move around in the chromosome. Moreover, McClintock showed that genes were responsible for the phenotypes of an organism. Her work was the basis for many of the dis- coveries in the future, such as the discovery of DNA. The genetic material that she proved to cross over during replication is now known to be DNA. Her incredible work received recognition in 1983 when she was awarded t he Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for her discovery of mobile genetic elements.” Barbara McClintock died in 1992, a clearly significant woman in the field of genetics.

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h look as though it is only supporting his discoveries. continues and before dying of ovarian cancer in 1958, virus, helping researchers progress in the medical and

FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin A look behind the scenes of North Theatre’s ‘Hunchback’ I t is no secret that the Appleton North Theatre De- partment puts on an amazing show. However, it is important to realize how much time and effort goes into the making of these spectacular performances. Re- hearsals are held both after school and on the week- ends. From blocking to building, here’s a look behind the scenes of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Photos and text by Alex Wormley

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“Clopina is the Gypsy Queen of Paris, and I love to take on her spunky and sassy persona. The Gypsies add a lot to “Hunchback” because they are so rebellious against the strict moral standards the Archbishop Frollo sets for Parisians – they are full of moxie and spirit regardless of what others think.” – Rachel Sina

“I really love the ensemble work and that this show has a lot of complex choral work so everybody is really working super hard to put this together. It’s not just the leads who are getting these moments. It’s really everyone in the show.” – Caroline Holmes

“This is for one of the townswomen. We’re making tons of these vests to go over these poofy blouses that are kinda off the shoul- der. Very scandalous.” – Yasmeen Ashour

“We still need to get our bells. There are five bells. They’ll be on bat- tens... The people who make stuff for Disney made them... It’s foam wrapped in fiberglass, so they’re legit.” – Aavid James

“It’ll be my last musical. I’m excited for this to be my last musical because I think it’s going to be an awesome time but I’m also re- ally kinda sad because it’s ending. After doing this for three and a half years, it’s a hard thing to let go.” – Abree Wojta

Emma Knutson: “We’re both dancers so we’re gypsies and soldiers. We randomly show up everywhere.” Olivia Molter: “Yeah we’re kinda throughout the show.” Emma Knutson: “It’s going well. For dance we kinda just learn things. It’s not like usual dance choreography where you have routines set. Because Parker changes everything so we kinda just learn how to do stuff...” Olivia Molter: “...but you don’t really take it to heart.”

“It’s exciting to try something new and to be a part of something so grand. I think just the people are really accepting. It’s fun. I played football, and I used to play basketball but I can’t because I had to have surgery on my wrist... This is kind of an alternative.” – Mitch Mologne

CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin March 2017 Volume XXII Issue V Page 9 High school bands remain prevalent and relevant Student-led rock bands convey

very different experience, where you get to be very close with three or four people.” Much like being involved in an athletic activity, being part of a band requires mu- tual collaboration, to which Valdez can attest. “Being in a band is a lot of collab and a ton of teamwork, and when we don’t get along it’s very hard to make new things together...but I also think being in a band really helps to get over that. We learn to make compromis- es, making sure we can all express ourselves.” Altogether, rock-bands are a classic part of the high school experience, and young musicians help to bring an added layer of culture to the school com- munity while tapping into a greater feeling of connect- edness and creativity with their fellow bandmates. the 6th highest rated res- taurant on Tripadvisor out of all of the eating estab- lishments in the Fox Valley (282 total restaurants). Alex Hohman, when not writing for the Noctilu- ca, works at Stone Cellar Brewpub.

School is a place often regarded by entertainment outlets as a place for kids and teens to explore their passions, to reach out to the new community around them and attempt to find happiness through a series of extracurriculars, wheth- er those include physical activity, knowledge-based discussion or performance. One of the most consis- tent extracurricular themes seen in youth-centered movies and television, however, is that of the stu- dent-led band. Young rockers were de- picted in classic nineties television series like Daria, classic cinematic rock youth theme By Maddy Schilling Popular local restaurant Stone Cellar Brewpub drew some high profile at- tention recently as it had several dishes featured on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.” The dish drawing the most attention is the cheesy Beer Mac n’ Cheese. Chef Hector Hernandez had this to say about the dish: “it’s definitely one of the cheesiest and most unique mac n’ cheese dish- es in the dairy state.” The show aired about a month ago, highlighting the process through which the Beer Mac is prepared. First, olive oil is applied to a sautée pan and slices of Andouille sausage are added to render down in the oil. Second, Stone Cellar’s house-made Alfredo sauce is added so that it can heat up sufficiently and so the flavors of the sausage can By Alex Hohman Appleton eatery gains national attention

The Appleton North band Specific Ocean playing an outdoor gig at The Chubby Seagull restau- rant last August. Photo courtesy of Jack Cain

Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Saved by the Bell, and these shows influenced a generation of high school bands. Today, the high school

band has maintained, and even blossomed in, its pop- ularity, with several groups passing through the halls of North High over the past few years, from Eminence,

to Strawberry Jam Band and to Indecision. Jando Valdez, a sopho- more who plays bass in the student-led rock band Spe- cific Ocean stated, “It’s a

Stone Cellar Brewpub featured on Travel Channel’s ‘Food Paradise’

curds you could find…the cheese is such good qual- ity, they just melt in your mouth.” Stone Cellar is that it is the oldest operating brew- pub in the state, housing the production of local craft beers since 1858. In that time the establish- ment has risen to becoming

Stone Cellar’s Beer Mac n’ Cheese is one of its many popular dishes . Photo by Alex Hohman

properly mingle with the flavors of the rich, cheesy sauce. Third, Cavatappi noodles are mixed in to cre- ate a base for the dish. To- wards the end of cooking, a mix of four Wisconsin- made cheeses — Muenster, Smoked Gouda, Pepper Jack, and Colby Jack — are melted in to give the mac its famous flavor. The fully cooked pasta is then transferred from the sautée pan into a bowl and is then topped with a mixture of shredded Mild Cheddar and Monterey Jack, Panko breading, and chopped bacon bits.

Another dish featured on the program was the Wisconsin White Ched- dar cheese curd appetizer which is raved about across social media and the local food scene. In addition, the show also included Cellar’s cheese sampler platter which includes four chees- es of varying kinds ranging from Red Dragon Cheddar to Merlot Bellavitano. Garrett Richey, North student and employee at Stone Cellar, holds much praise for the cheese curds, saying that “they’re much better than any other cheese