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March 2018

Vol. XXIII Issue IV

Celebrating Volunteers

Anika Hendricks, Forrest Bomann, Emma Kimball, and Katherine Newman are all student volunteers at North through the National Honors Society, where they find many volunteer opportunities. Photo collage by Maddie Clark. Photos courtesy of Anika Hendricks, Forrest Bomann, Emma Kimball, and Katherine Newman.

Students give insight on why they volunteer

help better the world around them. Some even volunteer because it looks good on a college resume. Anika Hendricks, a senior at Appleton North, volun- teers for similar reasons. “I volunteer because, from a very young age, my parents taught me that there is noth- ing more fulfilling than help- ing others and making the world a better place. That is my primary motivation and it helps to keep me focused on what is really important,” said Hendricks. She has vol-

unteered through groups such as National Honor So- ciety and Key Club. Through these clubs, she has vol- unteered for Teens Against Tobacco Use and tutoring. Additionally, she became the primary student contact for the Community Blood Center at North last sum- mer. “I continue to volun- teer because it reminds me that there are always people that need my help. If I don’t volunteer, I’m not doing my best to improve the lives of people around me,” said

Hendricks when asked why she continues to volunteer. Also a senior at Appleton North, Katherine Newman has volunteered in order to make a difference in peo- ple’s lives, a value instilled in her since childhood. “My parents have always encour- aged helping out and vol- unteering at church events. Over time, I’ve come to en- joy doing these activities,” said Newman. Currently, she volunteers with Faith Lu- theran Church and National Honors Society. Through

these groups, she has taught a Vacation Bible School class, helped with Christ- mas clean up at Hearthstone House, tutored ELL stu- dents, and helped put in new flooring and the Faith Min- istry Center and the Celebra- tion Ministry Center. New- man continues to volunteer because of the message of volunteering instilled in her. “I continue to volunteer be- cause I enjoy working with other people. I guess I could See Clark , page 2

At the beginning of Feb- ruary, an email was sent out to every educator in the Ap- pleton Area School District on how they could create a culturally and linguistically responsive classroom. This email was sent out by Mr. Kempton Freeman, the Afri- can American Multicultural Support Specialist for the AASD. The topic of the email and the focus of the AASD’s Multicultural Team is very important given the magni- tude cultural responsiveness has in our social and political climate, especially with the Black Lives Matter move- ment and President Trump’s decisions on DACA. What are the motivations of the Multicultural team raises awareness of all cultures By Maddie Clark A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. That is the definition of a volunteer. There are many volunteers in the Fox Cities and the com- munity of Appleton North. Some people volunteer to help a cause that is important to them. Some volunteer to By Maddie Clark

Group helps bring cultural awareness to district

“The focus is to provide a bridge of support between staff, students and families and to create opportunities for communication between all channels.”

- Yer Lor, Hmong Cultural Support Specialist

Multicultural Team? The Multicultural Team is a group of five individuals all working in different ways to help the district become more culturally responsive. “The focus is to provide a bridge of support between staff, students, and families and to create opportunities for communication between

Kempton Freeman is the African American Multicultural Support Specialist for the Multicultural Team, which helps bring cultural awareness to the Appleton Area School District. Photo courtesy of Kempton Freeman

the Hmong Cultural Sup- port Specialist of the Multi- cultural Team. In addition to providing opportunities for students, the Multicultural Team also helps students

educate themselves on seeing life from all angles, not just from their own.

all channels. Another main focus is to provide opportu- nities for students, whether it would be community-based or ones that we coordinate ourselves,” says Yer Lor,

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Clark , Celebrating, from page 1

does in National Honor So- ciety to remind himself and others of the reason we edu- cate ourselves, to better our society as a whole. However, these four stu- dent volunteers are not the only ones volunteering to better our society and edu- cate themselves. There are many students at Appleton North and so many people in the Fox Cities community that could be volunteering each week and some of them are not getting the recogni- tion they deserve. How can we recognize these volun- teers for the amazing work they do? Celebrating Volunteers is an event based in the Fox Cities that was created by the Community Foundation and the Post-Crescent. This event recognizes local vol- unteers and was started af- ter Paul and Elaine Groth, a couple who volunteered of- ten throughout their life, died in a car crash in 1997. After much consideration, a group of their friends created the event to honor their memory and those who volunteer just as they did. There are eight award categories with one award sponsor each. This sponsor donates $5,000 to the charity of the honoree’s choice with the exception of the Youth Volunteer Award. The Youth Volunteer Award recipient receives a $1,500 scholarship as well as the ability to donate $1,000 to a charity of their choice. This award not only allows a va- riety of local Fox Cities vol- unteers to be recognized but Appleton North student vol- unteers as well. Volunteering can benefit the community as well as lead to personal growth. “It gives me self-worth, know- ing I was able to put a smile on someone’s face,” said Kimball. So take an hour or two out of your busy week to go talk to seniors at a re- tirement home, help out at an event going on at North, or simply donate blood. No matter how small the act, do- ing these acts can start the passion of volunteering that Hendricks, Bomann, New- man, and Kimball or anyone recognized by Celebrating Volunteers experiences. Go to the Celebrating Volunteers event on April 26th and see the people changing the Fox Cities community in any way they can, and go volunteer to help bring change to the community just like these volunteers do day in and day out.

say that I have the heart of a servant because I am always looking for ways that I can volunteer, at least as much that I can fit into my sched- ule,” said Newman. Another North student volunteer is junior Emma Kimball. Not only does she regularly volunteer through National Honor Society by working at swim meets, but she also volunteers for her church, St. Paul Lutheran, where she helps out with their Vacation Bible School and National Night Out. She is also an Ambassador for the Milwaukee Children’s Hospital and helps out with their Dance-A-Thon, Celeb- rity Golf Outing, and gives presentations to scoliosis patients just like herself. Her family also helps out the Salvation Army by ring- ing bells during the holidays. Kimball volunteers for many reasons, one of those being making connections. “I vol- unteer because it allows me to make connections with ones that you may never had taken the time to get to know in another situation. It helps me expand my social well- being, which enables me to gain perspective in others’ struggles they may be facing and help make a difference in their day. It is a good way for me to network with oth- ers which may aid me in fu- ture career paths. I may gain a better view of social and political issues surrounding me,” said Kimball. She con- tinues to volunteer not only to make these important con- nections, but also to bring smiles to someone’s face. Forrest Bomann, a junior at Appleton North, volun- teers for National Honor Society but he does not just volunteer to get hours in. “Through students’ aca- demic studies, ever obsessed with grades and viewing these figures as complete representations of success, I often have found myself and others losing sight of the ul- timate goal of education -to enhance our understanding of individuals with experi- ences different from our own and to further our collective ability to improve societies. Every subject, in theory and to the most pragmatic effect, is meant to promote positive societal reform, but too often is studied simply for the sub- ject’s sake,” said Bomann. He uses the volunteering he

New toiletry dispensers installed in bathrooms The new paper towel and soap dispensers are better for the environment with the soap having a green label on it. Photo by Maddie Clark

replaced. So they went and redid all of our custodial paper product vendors and suppliers. This is the one we chose,” said Martin Hintz, Appleton North’s Facilities Coordinator. The new dispensers are more environmentally friendly, with the new toilet paper made of recycled pa- per that is unbleached and the soap having a green la- bel on it as well. However, the boys’ bathrooms didn’t receive new paper towel dispensers and there are still hand blow dryers in the boys’ bathrooms. You are probably wondering why this change occurred. “I came here in 2001 and they expand and people who want to know more reach out and get the information, which is awesome. We also push for all students who want to learn and be informed,” said Freeman. He does this by “We continue to do work but we also try to put that in the minds and hearts of our students...” - Kempton Freeman writing Black History Month newsletters and running Black History Month Minute on Instagram. Additionally, Lor helps bring cultural re- sponsiveness by advocating for students and their fami- lies who are misunderstood for cultural differences and

were in here when I came. When I asked the question, it is because [the boys] kept destroying the hand towels. So it is for vandalism pur- poses and no one has ever changed them back,” said Hintz when asked about the discrepancy. You can also expect some new changes in cleaning products as well. “In the fu- ture, we will be looking at our cleaning products; the products we use for soap, cleaners, and solvents. That will be the next thing we look at and do some compar- ing with different vendors and see what they have to offer,” said Hintz. What are the goals of the Multicultural Team? “I want to continue to create oppor- tunities for our students, and continue to support staff in any way possible whether it’s building perspective and connecting with students and families,” said Lor when asked about her goals. Fur- thermore, Freeman wishes to the team to be a voice of change for the Appleton learning community and keep information that will benefit the cultural respon- siveness of the community flowing throughout the year so the students can see the growth and change in a posi- tive light. So take that extra step to learn about new cultures, and stay informed on how to be culturally responsive. participating in Achieve- ment, Community, and Eq- uity meetings.

When you came back from the short break after finals, you might have noticed a small change in the bath- rooms. Recently, the toilet paper, soap, and paper towel dispensers were changed in the school bathrooms found across the district. “Periodi- cally, we review the costs and these are more cost ef- fective for the quality of paper that we are getting. The older dispensers were starting to show their age and starting to have to be District-wide change uses environmentally friendly products By Maddie Clark “It’s something I feel should be a no brainer of treating people with dignity and respect no matter the color of the skin is something I strive to continue helping with year in and year out,” says Freeman, when asked about why being culturally responsive is important. What is the Multicultural Team doing to bring cultural responsiveness to AASD? “We continue to do work but we also try to put that in the minds and hearts of our stu- dents because they don’t un- derstand a lot and with that comes a disconnect and its identity crisis. It’s something that’s not pushed in the dis- trict a lot but it continues to Clark , Group, from page 1

OPINIONS Appleton, Wisconsin March 2018 Volume XXIII

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Guys, stop telling girls to smile

Noctiluca Editorial

It’s time to get involved: Stop fearing politics

By Avery Wageman

By Tashia Ulman Snapchat has become the new way to maintain friend- ships. For those that do not know, Snapchat is an image messaging app that lets you send and receive photos and videos that disappear after the message is opened. One can add text, filters, and drawings to these pictures one wishes to send. In the past, photos were only taken to save mem- ories and pass them down for others to see. Snapchat has changed the way we take pho- tos by making it so that we take photos of anything and everything. Unlike Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, communica- When women and girls are told to smile because of their impassive and expressionless faces, it makes them feel be- littled. So, why should they? Why must they be smiling all the time? The answer is: they shouldn’t. They have an entire spectrum of emotions they are capable of displaying. Women are expected to constantly be pleasant and happy no matter how they are feeling. In my own personal experience, I have been told by male teach- ers that pass me by in the halls to “Smile!” But I don’t want to. I’m tired and honestly just don’t feel the need to smile. Recently, after the presi- dent’s State of the Union ad- dress, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders commented on Nan- cy Pelosi’s lack of smiling during the president’s speech. She said, “I think she should smile a lot more often. I think the country would be better for it. She seems to embody the bitterness that belongs in the Democratic Party right now.” Usually the misogynis- tic comment towards women telling them to smile comes from a man, but this time, they came from a woman of a high political position— which says a lot about our culture. It is never truly sur- prising when a man makes a sexist comment, but when it is a woman promoting sexism, it’s heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.

When it comes to discuss- ing politics in the United States, people are imme- diately on guard. They’ve learned the way of things by now: keep quiet, don’t get in- volved, avoid causing conflict at all costs. Instead of engag- ing in constructive conversa- tion, they bite their tongues. ‘I could never actually change their mind, anyway,’ they think to themselves with a solemn shake of the head. Worse yet, they might even find themselves lying about their political alignments just to fit in with their peers or to dodge dirty looks. Why do they do this? The answer is simple. People as- sociate disagreement with un- comfortable emotions, such as anger and frustration. They have been led to believe that politics cannot be discussed civilly, that it should be left alone for the “experts”. This idea is unproductive and quells democracy, hindering society from moving forward. Democracy cannot exist without the free expression and exchange of ideas. Its very foundation lies in the idea that government should give voice to the individual, providing them with a plat- form to have their opinions heard and considered. If one is not comfortable being hon- est and forthright, the system

disappointing since there was effort put into it. Most people have different reasons for having Snapchat streaks, and people who Snapchat do not always have the same view on whether streaks are of value or if they are rather a burden. Some people have streaks with anyone and everyone and because of this, Snapchat streaks can become an obliga- tion. You wake up and send a “morning streak” to those you have streaks with or those you are trying to have one with and a “night streak” before bed, thus raising your Snap- chat score, which can be seen as your popularity and in- volvement on the app. Some people depend on Snapchat On a broader scale, though, this is about more than just having civil conversations. Talking can only do so much to influence an issue. Actions are equally—if not more— important. Calling your lo- cal representatives to voice your opinion on issues that are important to you, educat- ing yourself on said issues so as to be taken seriously, VOTING. With each passing year, millennials and the gen- erations under them make up more and more of the eligible voters pool. Imagine the im- pact that even just the new- est eligible voters (everyone who has turned 18 within the weakens. Some politicians play this to their advantage. They exploit the public’s si- lence, inserting their own agenda and opinions. They do not seek to facilitate conver- sation, content to pursue their own interests under the guise of representation. It’s time to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Allow yourself to be vulnerable. Dig in and have those tough conversations with your peer groups. Make sure your voice is being heard, and listen to others—even when you dis- agree with them. Hear them out respectfully, so that to- gether you may work to find commonality and compro- mise.

streaks to keep certain friend- ships alive. It has become one of the most important metrics in social media and is thriving on teens’ self esteem and need for acceptance. Overall, we as a society need to take a step back and disconnect from our social media a tad bit. Snapchat has made it so that we become de- pendent on keeping relation- ships solely through streaks. Friendships should be main- tained through other means of communication. Investing so much work into a number next to your “friend’s name” is not worth it. Go outside. Take a hike. Talk to your par- ents. Get off your phone. At this point, anything less than political activism is ir- responsible. It is our duty as citizens of the United States to uphold and further de- velop the ideals this nation was founded on. If there is a flaw in the system, it can only be accurately and fairly ad- dressed when we each partici- pate in our politics to the best of our ability. Do not let fear stand in the way of speaking out against injustice. Be con- fident, and recognize that dis- agreements needn’t result in aggression. Politics needn’t be about partisanship; in- stead, allow them to return to their simple roots as ideas. past year) could make if they all made it to the polls. The current voter turnout percent- ages would be blown out of the water. These actions are simple, yet our society stub- bornly continues to believe they are difficult. Even those who are too young to vote can make a big difference. Reading up on dif- ferent democratic structures, getting educated about the in- ner working of the economy, developing a working under- standing of the United States’ history in all of its complex- ity...The generational power dynamics are shifting, and if they are prepared, their im- pact has the potential to be significant.

tion on Snapchat is with one other person, or in a group, unless added to your story for your friends to see. Nothing sticks around longer than 24 hours unless screenshotted. According to Statista.com, more than 40 percent of the population from 18 to 34 use Snapchat. 158 million people every day. How has Snapchat become so popular? Snapchat also comes with streaks. A Snapchat streak is the action of sending and receiving snaps for several consecutive days. The streak grows the longer you carry this on. Most people have streaks with people they talk to daily and it helps to have a small reward for it. If the In order to bring an end to sexist comments made by both men and women, we as a society need to continue to keep educating ourselves. The act of belittling women to a smile needs to stop. Women are so much more than our facial expressions, and should not be reduced in the way that Nancy Pelosi was and many others have been. But, to please them, I throw on a fake one and carry on my way to class. Many people may ask what the problem is with asking someone to smile because it seems harmless enough. The problem is this: it’s only asked of women. Additional- ly, those people have no idea what kind of day the woman they just asked to smile is having. She may be stressed for a test she’s about to take, is dealing with some friend drama, or just really isn’t hav- ing a good day. This unsmiling woman could be thinking about anything: pizza, her family, or even the weather. Photo published with permission from pexels.com.

What do Snapstreaks mean to you?

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Ending gun violence: a call for reform Editors note: This editorial originally

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entirely. These weapons are readily accessible, to the point where a person would be harder pressed to buy one on the black mar- ket than they would to buy one from Walmart. The solution lies in strict- er gun control laws—laws that have been found suc- cessful in preventing gun related violence in several other countries. But also, I acknowledge, part of the solution does not involve legislation at all. It requires cultural re- form, starting with raising empathetic children and deconstructing toxic mas- culinity. Teach men not to be ashamed to voice their emotions. Teach them that they are allowed to feel more than just anger. That they are a part of a greater whole, rather than apart from it. Stop normalizing mass shootings. Just because they happen frequently does NOT mean they should be viewed as a regular, desensitized oc-

one category dedicated to grading the “language” of the essay. Obviously, orga- nization and evidence are imperative to a good essay but so are flow and word choice. A student could have relevant and infor- mative points, but strong transitional sentences and compelling word choice are what transform a good essay into a persuasive and interesting piece of writing. With little emphasis on stylistic skills or individ- ual expression, the ACT does not give creative stu- dents the opportunity to showcase their unique and original talent to colleges. Throughout history, the only people that have been able to change the world are those who think outside of the box, so why are we punishing our students for doing just that? As Albert Einstein once said, “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagi- nation.” currence. We need to re- sensitize ourselves to the horrors of gun violence. We need to educate people about the value of human life and how to be kind. How to prevent bullying, and how to cope with be- ing bullied. And we need to keep reminding them, lest they forget. Acceptance is a crucial part of prevention. Try to understand other people; a person’s right to live is not determined by their similarity to you or anyone else. As long as they are not hurting themselves or any- one else, they should be al- lowed to exist in peace. We are so tired of hear- ing people explain away this kind of domestic ter- rorism as “unpreventable.” Our student body is tired of practicing ALICE drills, wondering if our school is next... if we are safe to go to church, or out to the movies. The time for change has come, and we are tired of waiting.

By Annessa Ihde As soon as sophomore year begins, the conversa- tion about college and fu- ture careers gains a new level of seriousness. With the ACT recently passed and the pressing knowl- edge that college is only a couple years away, it is no surprise that most students experience an increase in stress. To an extent, we should be stressed; the ACT has a significant impact on determining where and how we are going to spend the next four years of our life. However, the power to judge a student’s qualifica- tions should not depend on one narrow-minded assess- ment. The concept of standard- ized tests in general makes a lot of sense, and they deserve a place in the col- lege application process. In its most basic form, a standardized test is meant to measure and compare the intelligence and skills of individuals by asking When facing ideological controversy, people have a tendency to rely heavily on the use of abstract concepts to support their arguments. They speak of unalienable rights, liberty, democra- cy… The problem is, such forms of rhetoric are only effective when those nouns have mutually agreed upon definitions, a feat that has been difficult to achieve given the recent political climate. Additionally, when using such formalized terms, peo- ple find it easy to emotion- ally distance themselves from the problem. There is something to be said about not letting emotion cloud judgement, yes, but there is a proper time and place for it to come into play. When innocent children’s lives are being stolen from them, it is right to be angry. It is right to be devastated, and full of grief, and ap- palled. There comes a time when it is no longer appropri- ate to remain closed off

from those emotions. There comes a time to stop com- partmentalizing and view the whole picture. And right now, it’s an ugly pic- ture. Again and again, the citi- zens of the United States have watched a conserva- tive legislature vote in favor of a constitutional amend- ment over their lives. At what point is enough, enough? How many people have to die before signifi- cant measures are taken to prevent this from happen- ing again? Some are quick to point out that guns do not pull their own triggers, nor do they point themselves. But in making such an argu- ment, they miss the target appeared in the No- vember edition of the Noctiluca. The edito- rial board has selected it to be reprinted due to its relevance to certain current events.

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Editorial Staff Senior Editor-In-Chief Jake Zajkowski Junior Editor-In-Chief Salma Abdel-Azim News Editor Maddie Clark Opinions Editor Carl Zuleger Features Editor Henry Ptacek Center Spread Editor Ahmad Abdel-Azim Culture Editor Mariya Todorova Sports Editor Kyle Hoffenbecker Photography Editor Olivia Molter Copy Editor Silvia Knighten Adithi Reddy Social Media Editor Amara Neitzke Graphics Editor Sonia Tallroth Online Editor Sarah Fleming Advisor Mr. Ramponi Contributors Nolan Arnold Ahmad Abdel-Azim Forrest Bomann Maddie Clark Ciaran Cole Alex Gowing Kyle Hoffenbecker Annessa Ihde Sophia Krupka Olivia Molter Amara Neitzke Aili Olson

ACT: The anti-creativity test

Students across the United States take the ACT as a way of demonstrating their ability to colleges and universities. Photo taken by Olivia Molter.

the same questions of ev- ery student. But there’s one flaw in this widely accepted ideology: not every student can be measured by a strict and exact scale. The ACT offers no room for creativity and original- ity. It values rigid rubrics over individual interpreta- tion. Those who do express ideas in an abstract and unique way are downgrad- ed. Yes, certain subjects like math and science re- quire hard facts and non-ne-

gotiable answers; however, English, reading compre- hension, and writing abili- ties should be judged with an individualistic mindset. Multiple choice questions do not adequately account for a student’s capabilities nor are they a fair measure- ment of a student’s com- prehension of the piece. The essay segment is the only section of the ACT that allows a small amount of creative expression, but even that rubric has a mere,

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AYEI organizes ‘Hack Appleton’ first annual Appleton Hackathon

By Forrest Bomann

AYEI decided to host a “hack- athon.” These events, which participants often characterize as addictive, involve groups of individuals productively col- laborating on a computer sci- ence-related project for prizes. At hackathons hosted by com- panies and universities across the globe, coders collaborative- ly create unique solutions for problems or innovate newways, such as the creation of the Face- book “like” button at a company hackathon. The AYEI’s free hackathon will be held in the Appleton North commons on Sunday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams of four from around Northeastern Wisconsin will compete in designing websites for hypothetical businesses. Technical expertise or previous programming experience is not necessary for participation in the event. Winning teams will be able to display the legitimacy of their computer science skills on applications as well as win

By Henry Ptacek The Appleton Youth Edu- cation Initiative (AYEI) is stu- dent-driven organization that leads various projects that en- gage with students in Appleton schools and the broader Fox Cities community to help pre- pare high school students for adult life and education after high school. Students from all Appleton schools are welcome to apply to join the AYEI Ex- ecutive Board. Alumni of this organization have gone on to study at Harvard, Yale, Stan- ford, MIT, Williams, Brown, Washington University in St. Louis, Northwestern, West Point, UW Madison, and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Those admitted for their clear potential for commitment to the Initiative then engage with local leaders to produce plans of ac- tion to empower other students to accomplish their educational goals. Such plans have included community and student mentor- ship programs, college mentor- ship programs, a district-wide When was the last time you took any heed to a homeless person? Perhaps when you last visited Chicago?When you read about it in an online article? The odds are it is not often, and that is okay. This, however, does not mean it is not an issue, in fact our very own Appleton schools can see almost 300 homeless people a year. The exhibit “(In)visible” is a local phenomenon happening in the Fox Cities. In this exhibit, homelessness in Appleton is brought to light. The premise of the project is to delineate the experiences of homeless people in the Fox Cities by giving them cameras to capture everyday occurrences. It was curated by Emily Rock of the History Mu- seum at Castle for the commu- nity at large to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness. If your housing situation is at risk, reach out to social worker Lisa Hunt at huntlisa@aasd.k12. wi.us

prizes including, but not limited to, Surface Pros, Xbox Ones, cash, and scholarships, and all those who participate will have food and beverages provided, as well as free t-shirts and other swag. The judging panel decides upon three winning teams, and speeches open to the public will be given by firms such as Mi- crosoft, Correlation One, Stellar Blue, and Skyline Technologies. Competitors and the public will hear the perspectives of special- ists on the importance of com- puter science, as well as be able to make personal connections with those in the technology in- dustry.

An ACT prep class organized by AYEI. Photo courtesy of AASD

test preparation book drive, and hosting ACT practice sessions. TheAYEI brings a new and cre- ative perspective on how to ap- proach preparation of students for educational opportunities beyond high school. Recently, the AYEI began a new project to challenge and reward students for their interest in the field of computer science. With the significant growth of the technology industry, tech- nological literacy and an un-

derstanding of how computers work have become imperative in our society; however, engag- ing in programming or hav- ing an intensive understanding of how technology works can seem to be a daunting task. Seeing how few activities ex- ist in Northeastern Wisconsin for students to actively engage in computer science and under- standing the necessity for those in high school to be technologi- cally literate, members of the

Most importantly, it shows the human side, what most com- munity members could never understand. This exhibit is a traveling work of art, making rounds to area schools, churches, librar- ies, government buildings, non- profits and community centers. The History Museum at the Castle has brought many com- munity projects together in the form of exhibits such as this one. They allow them to travel from school to school, church to church, spreading the message that they hoped to convey. For the exhibit “(In)visible” the His- tory Museum partnered with, Project Rush, Homeless Con- nections, Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities, COTS and Fox Valley Warming Shelter. The content of the exhibit was a compilation of a lot of work put together by home- less people and these agencies. The pictures were provided by homeless people in the area, and the Housing Coalition provided interviews of many homeless people about their current state and how they reached it. The Housing and Urban Develop-

ment program provided data for the exhibit. The culmination of these factors created a powerful display of humanism. This very exhibit could have been seen at Appleton North in the LMC, and presentations were given to increase aware- ness of homelessness in our schools. Lisa Hunt, AASD’s Home- less Education Social Worker can be seen all over the school district, providing resources to those in need as well as unpack- ing an often overlooked issue. Her position requires her to be close to downtown, where the homeless aid agencies are locat- ed. Her office is inside ofWilson Middle School. She says her day-to-day operations can in- clude working with families to find ways to get their children to school by providing busing or gas cards. It can further include working with the aid agencies to find housing and resources for homeless students. This exhibit, the work done by Hunt, and the work done by the agencies gives hope to solve the issue of homelessness in Appleton.

Caption from exhibit (In)visible: “Homeless man on bench at a park.” -Keith Photos courtesy of History Museum at the Castle

“I go here many times when I need to be alone for a while. Sometimes my little corner of the world gets the best of me.” -Allen

“My home. Starting June 2015 I started collect- ing Social Security. With the back pay the courts awarded me, I purchased this mobile home in Little Chute on October 1, 2015.” -Todd

North Alumni Making an Infl

Marisa Ulman (Class

Marisa Ulman is working in search near Lake Superior. She wanted to study environment now conducts her own resear Freshwater Research Center’s

Ben Enterline (Class of 2012)

Sirinda Jensen Pairin (Class

Joanne Zhou (Class of 2011)

Ben Enterline is involved with the Air Force. Medically disqualified to be a pilot, Enterline hopes for a position in OSI (Office of Special Investigations) or Intelligence. “Don’t think for a second that what you do at North doesn’t have an impact on the rest of your life. If you a p - ply yourself at North…no matter what you do aft e you’re going to be successful and happy.” r that

Sirinda Jensen Pairin works on the publi ent alumni magazines for the Wisconsi Outside of her official job as a journalist, a more personal project discussing mu

Zhou is an MIT Graduate and a current third- year medical student at Stanford University. "Don't be afraid to embrace opportunities that seem way too challenging."

Katherine Biskupic (Class of 2007)

h erine Biskupic is a comedy writer and p r mer. She now lives in Los Angeles and writes in a female sketch duo that focuses on empowering women through comedy. “Never take advice from a comedy writer!” K at erfo

Scan this QR code for full interviews with more North Alumni making an influence in their respective career paths.

Sarah Bruce (Class of 2010)

Sarah Bruce is an Advertising Operations Specialist for Twitter, Inc. She works in Dublin, Ireland, where Twitter’s European Headquarters are located, managing the Ads Help Center on business.twitter.com . “ You absolutely do not have to know the answers [to your career] right away, but work hard now to put yourself in a position for success.”

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David Donze (Class of 2001)

f 2014)

Gina Berceau (Class of 2011)

David Donze is the owner of Donze CPA LLC, an accounting firm in Appleton, WI. “ANHS provided a community of friends, mentors, and teachers that provided the platform for me to see past current life struggles and plan forward for how I want my life to be.”

reshwater re- lways knew she l science, and h through the ake Program.

Caitlin Reider (Class of 2009)

Gina Berceau is a Production Assistant for network film and television in New York City, training to be an Assistant Director and a part of the Director’s Guild of America. “Everyone is so stressed [in high school] so take care of yourself and others because you are all in this together.”

of 2011)

Caitlin Reider works as a Substance Abuse Coun- selor at Theda Care Behavioral Health. She pre- viously used substance in high school to cope with difficult issues, but entered into recovery her senior year of high school. “I hope any student that struggles knows that there is a wonderful staff… that cares for them.”

hing of three differ- School of Business. he is also working on ticultural identity.

Shweta Wahal (Class of 2012)

Amanda Stuck (Class of 2001)

Emily Bruce (Class of 2013)

Shweta Wahal is currently a politician. She is an advocate for gender equality and has been in attendance for many import- ant events, such as debate over Barack Obama’s trade policy in Congress.

Amanda Stuck is a state representative for our district. She was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, as a Democrat, in 2014 and re-elected last year. “Enjoy your time [at North] and try to experience and experiment with as my groups and activities as you can to learn more about who you are and what you en- joy doing to help figure out what you want to do in the future.”

Emily Bruce is an Operating Room Registered Nurse at Northwestern Hospital in downtown Chicago, specializing in Ob-Gyn surgery. She had always wanted to be in the medical field, and North helped her realize that nursing was the right path for her. “For right now just have fun, study hard, make mem- ories, and know you have the rest of your life to figure things out.”

Sarah Hagen (Class of 2008)

Elizabeth Braatz (Class of 2013)

Hagen is a former professional soccer player. She played for the Houston Dash, Orlando Pride, FC Kansas City and the German club FC Bayern Mu- nich over 6 years. She made her full US Women’s National Team debut in 2014. She has also been a cancer survivor since 5/6/05. “Don’t limit yourself… keep your options open and dream big.”

Elizabeth Braatz is a Butterfly Conservation Technician. She raises Atala butterflies at Walt Disney World to release into the wild. She is also working on a paper about the effect of invasive species on butterfly trends. “Two huge things really helped me: classes and clubs. I cannot stress enough to get involved in clubs [because] the teachers who make them possible have been a huge help for me.”

FEATURES Appleton, Wisconsin March 2018 Vol. XXIII

Issue IV Page 8

Appleton North Fishing Club sparks involvement

By Alex Gowing Founded by Mike Gar- rity, Jacob Fischer, and Trent Papesh, the new fishing club has shown significant poten- tial as a popular activity at Appleton North. Currently, the club is nine members strong, all of which are mem- bers of the fishing team’s par- ticipation in WIFA (Wiscon- sin Interscholastic Fishing Association) events. Known by some as the Lightning Rods, the club has competed in three ice fishing tourna- ments, one being the WIFA State Tournament in Minoc- qua. The team is coached by Mark Boyd from Sport- O-Motive as well as Leon Fischer and Scott Papesh. Although the present club’s entirety consists of Fishing Club is seen participating in tournaments around Wisconsin

Alex Gowing (left) and Mike Garity (right) after a tournament in Winnebago. Photo by Tyler Wickstrom

Appleton North Fishing Club at the Kettle Moraine Tip-Up Challange. Photo courtesy of Alex Gowing

at Appleton North, as it is a positive experience for any- one to enjoy. As Mike Gar- rity likes to say: “Man I love Fishing!” The coach, life- time fisherman Mark Boyd, values teamwork, skills, and members’ enjoyment as first priorities for the club. He as- pires to extend the reach jof the club throughout Apple- ton North and the Appleton community as a whole. The club meets after school every other Tuesday in Room 2319 with Mr. Fish.

Founder and Ice Fishing Co- Captain Mike Garrity encour- ages fishing for every student

ice fishing, they plan to par- ticipate in open-water fishing events along with other ac- tivities associated with fish- ing in the future. Fishing club has many community service events planned for the spring, including helping out with Badges and Bobbers, Sport- O-Motive, and other organi- zations and businesses in the Fox Valley. Unfortunately, many students seem reluctant to join Fishing Club due to the misconception that they only partake in ice fishing. How-

ever, in the club, strategies and techniques to open-water fishing are discussed as well. All are welcome, from those with no experience to profes- sional anglers. The club also plans to continue events from spring through fall during the open-water season. If you have any interest in fishing whatsoever, you may want to consider joining Fishing Club. Fishing is for virtually anyone, from peo- ple looking for a fun time to people hungry for a fish fry.

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CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin March 2017 Volume XXIII Issue IV Page 9 New Board Game Club meets North stu-

In case you haven’t heard, a new club is on the block! Board Game Club, Appleton North High School’s new- est club has now already had their first and second meet- ings, and the next meeting will be scheduled soon in March. This club is super- vised by Mrs. Wohlt and was hosted in her room, Room 2348. Board game club features a wide selec- tion of games, from classics such as “Ticket to Ride” and “Catan,” to more obscure favorites including “Alham- bra.” As for the background behind the creation of this club, we move to the club’s founder, Iris Hertting. When asked as to why she decided to propose this club to the ac- tivities director, Mr. Werner, Last January at Appleton North, most of us Appleton North students had the plea- sure in partaking in a week of internationally-focused activities and presentations, under the title of “Global Week.” Everybody, or at least a great portion of theAppleton North community has seen a “Global Week” presentation or heard about it from word- of-mouth. That said, not very many of us know the origins of this exclusive event, or the inspiration behind it. I had pondered on this ques- tion myself, wondering as to why a high school in Apple- ton, Wisconsin dug its foot into informing the student body on international af- fairs, issues and cultures. I wanted to know these Cultural sessions share perspectives to Appleton North community By Mariya Todorova By Mariya Todorova Students bring in new ways to destress at school

Students playing “Ticket to Ride” during first Board GameClub meeting in Mrs. Wohlt’s room. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Wohlt.

she stated that she wanted “a community of well-rounded peers who can come togeth- er and play games, all the while developing numerous skills that will be assets for

both school and future en- deavors.” These skills can include increased teamwork ability, sportsmanship, criti- cal-thinking and even strat- egy development. Board

game club is a healthy after- school club, with doors open to everyone interested in joining. Overall, if you want to have a good time playing

games with some pals, ask around for the date of the next meeting, and come to Mrs. Wohlt’s room for Ap- pleton North’s own Board Game Club!

Global week celebrates cultural awareness

provides an audience for our ethnic clubs, such as Hmong club, to share about their tra- ditions.” “Global Week offers the opportunity to all students to broaden their knowledge of the world. It also provides students an opportunity to share about their experiences...” Personally, I believe that Global Week is an impor- tant step towards educating the student body about dif- ferent cultures around the world. As an immigrant, I think that it’s vital to respect and appreciate other cul- tures, an aspect that Glob- al Week does really well. Global Week is one of my favorite events during the school year, and I’m hoping I informed you all as to the importance of the presenta- tions you may have seen, or heard about.

Dancers showcase traditional Hmong dances and culture. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Ehlers

answers, and so I asked the language-education teach- ers here at North. Mrs. Pau- la Meyer aided me in my search for information. She let me know that “the inspi- ration behind Global Week is to share with the entire Appleton North commu- nity about the importance of being globally aware. The understanding of other

cultures is implicitly taught in all language courses, however all students do not take world language classes. Global Week offers the op- portunity to all students to broaden their knowledge of the world. It also provides students an opportunity to share about their experi- ences, whether it is a mis- sion trip, travel with fam-

ily or about their country of origin. Each year, all ex- change students at Appleton North are invited to share about their home country and their experience here. Also, school groups that have traveled abroad, such as the Spain and France trips, are able to share their experiences. Global Week

CULTURE Appleton, Wisconsin March 2018 Volume XXIII Issue IV Page 10 Korean Club introduced to North students

‘K-Club’ brings new opportunity for global

club, the founder, Sophie Sullivan, was able to pro- vide information. One of the reasons why Sophie Sullivan stated that the creation of “K-Club” was necessary was because “I think that everyone should learn about this culture, especially because it’s a small country but also because I’m Korean, and I want to educate people about this”. Sullivan also stated that she was inspired by Global Week, and when she saw a lot of other eth- nicities and cultures pre- sented, she wanted hers to be presented as well. The closest thing she could relate to at the presenta-

pop culture, Sullivan add- ed a curriculum to be able to have K-Club meetings during I/E. Things planned to be discussed include fashion, history, contro- versies, and language, with many others. “I was surprised by how many people were inter- ested in K-Club...we might have to schedule into the auditorium,” said Sullivan. She initially expected just her friends to join K-Club, but after looking into the creation of the club, Sul- livan found that over 50 people were interested! “When we talk about fashion, I was thinking of bringing in Korean beauty

products. Another thing K-Club is going to have is a food day, and we will probably be selling Korean candy either this year or next year,” Sullivan said. “With history, I think it’s important to talk about the split. When people think of Korea they usually think of North Korea, and that’s something I want to change.” The first meeting of the Korean Club will be some- time in March. with an tentative date set on March 15, so keep your eyes on the I/E calendar if you’re interested.

tions was Hmong Club, and even then it remained very different from Korean heritage and culture. With that, she wanted to pres- ent Korean music, culture, fashion and other general activities through monthly meetings. Though it was originally made to discuss Korean “With history, I think it’s important to talk about the split. When people think of Korea they usually think of North Korea, and that’s something I want to change.”

experiences By Mariya Todorova

Another club is coming to Appleton North soon! This club, known as Ko- rean Club, or more infor- mally as “K-Club”, will be a Korean-orientated club in Appleton North. This club will be under the su- pervision of Mrs. Rietveld, and would be available through I/E meetings start- ing in March. As to the background behind the creation of this

What’s on your playlist? By Mariya Todorova

Sophie Sullivan: “Rollercoaster” - CHUNG HA “Love Scenario” - iKON

Annika Rossebo: “Electric Kiss” - EXO “Bad Boy” - Red Velvet “Black Suit” - SUPER JUNIOR “Spring Day” - BTS

Lexi Hilt: “Boss” - NCT U “Heroine” - SUNMI “Spread My Wings” - Stray Kids “All Right” - Lim Kim

“My Flower” - JBJ “Anthem” - iKON