Gov. Evers Helps to Eliminate the Stigma of Mental Illness in Schools
Olivia Widmer, Student of Journalism
April 15, 2019
Gov. Tony Evers plans on adding $22 million each year to the already existing budget of $3 million to aid in paying for school social workers, nurses, counselors and psychologists. This plan helps teens and children facing mental health challenges and those that are at risk. Although not yet passed...
Career Advice Offered for Future Nurses
Maddie Nail, Student of Journalism
March 3, 2019
Throughout high school, students are expected to find a career they are interested in and go off to college. Chloe Jostad, a sophomore going to UW-Oshkosh for nursing, gives some great advice to those students who lack a vision and welcome advice. Chloe is both honored and ecstatic to be apart...
Student Shares Reflection of Pickard Crew — Post 15 Years
Lauren Hendricks, Student of Journalism
March 3, 2019
For Robin Andersen, it seemed like yesterday. The only girl, part of an all-male crew and completely surrounded by boys, working feverishly around the clock to build a show. Making only $5.25 an hour, Robin practically lives in Pickard Auditorium. She begins hanging out there as a freshman to be closer...
Choir Teacher Proves She Does More Than Sing
Maddie Bero, Student of Journalism
March 3, 2019
Ms. Amy Westcott knows that teaching choir is not as simple as it looks. Instead of being a regular teacher, she has to be more of a coach. She has to motivate her students, to build their confidence. Besides motivating her students, Westcott has many other duties. Outside of teaching, she is one of ...
Math Teachers Talk about Dual-Teaching Style
Caden Scheibel, Student of Journalism
March 3, 2019
We have all been there -- sitting in class with hand raised waiting for a teacher to come and help. Unfortunately, that teacher is preoccupied with another student. Only if there is more than one teacher in that class to assist. In the case of Ms. Wendy Hermans and Mrs. Elissa Garsparick, this scen...
What You Didn’t Know about my Friend
Olivia Widmer, Student of Journalism
March 3, 2019
Taylor Peterson (senior) is unlike what she portrays in her school life. Meaning there is more to her than she would ever tell. She is different despite her rather reserved and quiet exterior, many untold stories that few know. Being Taylor’s friend for many years has given me the chance to get ...
Life of a Student Athlete at NHS
Bella Brackin, Student of Journalism
March 2, 2019
In 10th grade and attending NHS, Nicole Makope has a passion for sports and a vision for her future. She participates in sports her whole life, including gymnastics, swimming and track, and she will be trying cross country next year. Nicole, however, discovers her passion in track and field. F...
Family Tragedy Results in a One Day at a Time Approach
Jesus Mora, Student of Journalism
March 2, 2019
The day is May 31, 2014. Ben Kuehn drives with his Mom, Grandma and Grandpa to Milwaukee for a soccer game. Although Ben feels excited for his game, he decides to rest while on the road. Around Dane County, Ben is woken up by his grandma's voice screaming at his grandpa. “A lot was going on...
Student’s Educational Transition: Passion is Her Guide
Claire Bruder, Student of Journalism
March 2, 2019
High school can often be a whirlwind of emotion. For some students, however, a dramatic shift in the way that they learn presents an extreme challenge. Take it from Hannah Farrell, whose transition forever changed her view of education as a whole. Farrell, a junior at NHS, took part in Arete Academy for the fir...
Time to Wake Up Poses a Problem for Teens
Garrett Kegley, Student of Journalism
March 2, 2019
Students may say that waking up for school is a problem they deal with on a daily basis. The introduction of massive amounts of electronics in today’s world may have something to do with the loss of sleep many students are experiencing. Some students agree such as senior Fritz Brownell. He admits tha...
Student Unpacks Baggage to Teach Others
Kiana Valeri, Student of Journalism
March 2, 2019
Stuck in a time loop -- hoping to get let out into a place where time promotes progress -- *Addy, 15, does everything she can do to forget. Everything she can do to heal. Everything she can do to stop hurting. Only a few people can tell what she is going through day after day with a glimpse...
From Student to Educator: Neenah Teacher with Strong Roots in the Community
Vanessa Underhill, Student of Journalism
March 2, 2019
In his 23rd year of teaching at NHS, Mr. Benton Christian has no issues going in front of a room of 30 teenagers and educating about his passion: United States history. In fact, Christian knows exactly what it is like to sit in the very chairs where his current students sit as he graduated from Ne...
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