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Webster graduate Cowan Bruss is, according to the United States government, a hero. How has this come to be? On October 14, 2008, a roadside bomb hit the Humvee that Bruss, a private first class gunner of the United States Army, was riding in. Some shrapnel from the explosion was lodged in Bruss’s helmet. Severe headaches and the loss of hearing in one ear were also some of the tragic outcomes of the incident. However, after all the pain comes the glory. Bruss was awarded a Purple Heart.

A Purple Heart award is given to those wounded in action. It signifies someone who has served in the armed forces, was injured, and lives to tell the tale. It is a high honor to receive this award.

On the other side of the world, Cowan’s wife, Amanda Bruss, is looking forward to her husband’s return. Bruss’s parents, Sharrie Roper and Charles Robinson, are also excited to see their son. The Purple Heart award is not the most exciting thing Bruss will be receiving. During the time Bruss was away his first child, Rylee Bruss, was born. Their first meeting is set for June

when Bruss returns home. Bruss has one more year to serve. After

that he wants to attend a police academy. With a new family, proud parents, and a bright future, Bruss will have much to look forward to. The Purple Heart Cowan Bruss received for serving his country will continue to be a symbol of his commitment as he continues to serve his community.

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School News 5-11

Arts and Entertainment 12

Fun Stuff 13

Editorials 14

Sports 15,16

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An Overseas HeroAnnie KelbyWHS Sophomore

After spending months and various adventures with the foreign exchange students at our school, we are realizing that they will be leaving soon. Each student that chose to visit our area has contributed to the school, sports, and friendships in their very own, unique ways, and surely every one of them will also take a piece of America home with them-especially their favorite things. While they’re still here, we decided to ask them what some of those favorites might be.

Chiara Colalelli, from Italy, said, “There are so many things that I like about America; I might even forget some. America is like the movies described it. First of all, I love my host family. I also like Subway, Dairy Queen, Mountain Dew, school, watching track meets and football games, the Mall of America, and the lockers.”

Punnathon Kitsanayotin, or Punn, of Thailand said, “There are many things that I love in America. I love the people in Webster. They are so nice, friendly, helpful, and funny. The food is good,” and then he laughed as he said,

“but I still don’t understand why they eat so much cheese. Hopefully you guys will never forget me.”

Loreto Stange from Chile says, “I really like the sports in America. You get to play three of them every year and that’s so much fun. I love the food! I love Subway!

Destination: HomeKayce Rachner and Shaina PardunWHS Sophomores

Left to Right: Pare Seephueng, Jän Lapple, Loreto Stange, Punnathon Kitsanayothin, Angelica Perez, Niels Van Vliet, and Chiara Colalelli

(Photo by Kayce Rachner)

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Cowan Bruss (Photo compliments of Charles Robinson)

Where can you find people willing to give away their money to teenagers and NOT regret it? That would be at the Senior Awards Night, held on May 11. Lucky Webster seniors got a chance to profit from all their hard work, and parents were able to keep their wallets intact a little longer. Thirty-seven awards were up for grab, ranging from $150 to $10,000.

FREE MONEY! Now That I’ve Captured Your Attention…Olivia MainWHS Senior

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Have you ever wished that you could do something fun and exciting for the summer and get paid to do it? Well, that is not a wish, but a reality for Webster High School Graduate, Casandra Baer. She graduated from Webster High in 2005. Upon graduation, she attended WITC in Rice Lake and received an Associates degree in Mechanical Technology. She now attends UW Stout and is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration Mechanical Design.

Baer applied for the Lewis’ Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) with NASA and was accepted. Two people were selected for the specific internship that she applied for. Baer will be working with the ceramics department at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio for ten weeks. Students spend their summer at GRC working and learning in a professional environment using NASA research facilities and resources. Students work side-by-side with a GRC mentor and are incorporated into the day-to-day activities of the Center to the fullest extent possible. LERCIP has an educational component where students attend and participate in a variety of planned activities

from professional development workshops to presenting at the Summer Research Symposium.

Baer’s work assignment will be in joining of ceramics to metals for the integration of ceramic turbine engine components into propulsion systems, and running tests on those components for strength and structure. She will receive five thousand dollars for the ten-week program. Back when Casandra was in eighth grade, she wanted to be an astronaut. In April of her eighth grade year she went to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama where she realized that she did not really want to be an astronaut. However, her love for space and the NASA program was still prominent and she knew that she wanted to stay involved in NASA, but just in a different way. She is now getting that chance to do what she loves doing for a wonderful program.

When asked what she hoped to get out of this internship Baer stated, “I hope to get a better understanding of what NASA really does and to increase my knowledge of my field”.

Congratulations Casandra!

Brittany FlattenWHS Senior

School Events

Lunch

Calendar & Menu May 2009

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

June School Lunch Menu

June EventsMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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Taco Salad, Salsa, Chips, Peaches, Pears

Cheeseburgers, Potatoes, Green Beans,

Pineapple, Pears

Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Corn,

Fruit Cocktail, Applesauce

Hot Dogs, Chips,Baked Beans,Fresh Veggies,

Fresh Fruit

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BaseballRegionals

Last Day of School

Softball SectionalsNew Richmond

Track StateLa Crosse

Golf SectionalsLuck

Baseball Regionals

Golf SectionalsLuck

Driver EducationBegins

Golf State Madison

School BoardMeeting 7:00

Fair Board Meeting 7:00

Baseball SectionalsCumberland

Golf StateMadison

SoftballState

Madison

SoftballState

Madison

BaseballState

Grand Chute

Baseball StateGrand Chute

Webster Athletic Association MeetingHigh School Lounge

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Baseball StateGrand Chute

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As most may know May 25 was Memorial Day. Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day because it was a time to honor the nation’s Civil War fallen heroes by decorating their graves. No special ceremony is set, but usually posts will do their own ceremony. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, NY the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They

picked Waterloo because they first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866, when the town made Memorial Day a yearly community event. Businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. Webster Cemetery Service were held at 10:00 a.m. and the Danbury Cemetery Service at 11:15 a.m.

Memorial DayKyler LiljenburgWHS Junior

Swine Flu

Recently there has been strong concern over the spread of influenza viruses related with swine, avian, and human influenza strains. This illness can be contracted from close contact with pigs or spread human to human. The number of cases is still small, but it has spread quite rapidly to many places in Wisconsin. There have been over 400 confirmed cases in Wisconsin. Everyone is encouraged to cover their

noses and mouths with a tissue and dispose of it immediately. Also, washing hands with soap and water is a good way to prevent illness. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth and, of course, avoid close contact with sick people. There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from swine flu, but there is a vaccine for pigs. Those infected should stay home from work or school. This will keep others from getting infected.

Chelsey RobinsonWHS Senior

As we finish out another busy school year we will not be lacking activity throughout the summer. For instance, this year marks the second year we are able to offer summer school programming K-12. We are running a three-week program beginning June 8th, which features 4 days of academic and enrichment classes and “Field Trip Friday”.

This year’s summer school is running at the same time as our Driver Education class, which means those students can take advantage of the school transportation to get back and forth to class. Also, every student attending summer school is eligible for free lunch each day. We are very proud and excited about our summer school program, and we hope all of our students will participate.

Summer vacation has taken on a new meaning over the years. Many of our teachers will spend their summer attending seminars or taking classes; some will spend a few days with the admin team examining our test results from the past year. The custodial staff will be busy with the summer maintenance projects, and our office will be preparing for our annual audit in July.

I’d like to thank our staff and students for making this another great school year. I’d also like to thank our parents and community members for all of your support throughout the year. Have a great summer, and we will see you in September.

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We want to see a lot of exhibits this year! Come on, the competition is fun! The exhibit books will be out sometime in April. They will be located in the local banks as well as the library in Webster, if you are interested in “showing your stuff”. The fair book will also be on our website: CentralBurnettCuntyFair.org as well as rules for the Truck and Tractor pull, Demo Derby, and schedule of events. For more information call 866-8261, evenings are best.

A Great Community Service Project The Central Burnett County Fair in Webster is again asking for anyone who might be interested to please volunteer their time, on either July 9, 10, and 11 during the County Fair in Webster.

The Fair Board is looking for both teenagers and adults to help in various areas. None of the jobs are difficult but need a lot of people to make the Fair a success. To make the Fair happen, it takes close to “100 volunteers” to give of their time.

Last year at least 25 area youth helped volunteer their time at the fair. That is what we like to see in our community! When young people give of their time it gives them a sense of accomplishment, builds self esteem, develops leadership skills, and gives them self worth. These kids are our future leaders of tomorrow. Good job guys.

Come on show us your stuffCentral Burnett Co. Fair Association

Armed Forces Day, May 16, was created to honor all the people serving in all the military forces of the United States of America. This is the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Instead of celebrating each branch separately, Armed Forces Day was made to celebrate all the military forces together. The first Armed

Forces Day was celebrated in 1949, the third Saturday of May. Armed Forces week begins on the second Saturday in May. Each year the Nation takes a week to recognize and honor the people that serve in the United States military. Armed Forces Day is celebrated with parades, air shows, open houses, and receptions.

Armed Forces DayCharles BentleyWHS Senior

Community News May 2009

High School Principal

Tim Widiker

Another thing that I really like is that I got to pick which classes I wanted to take. In addition, I like the people here; they’re crazy! They are always trying to help you with your English, and just being so nice. I found really good friends in America and I’m never going to forget them.”

Niels Van Vliet of Belgium commented, “My stay at the USA was enriching in many ways. The culinary aspect of this country has been an interesting experience. Apart from the internationally known fast-food chains such as McDonalds and Burger King, the US has much more to offer; from the rich and sweet taste of Famous Dave’s BBQ ribs, to the fresh and fast Subway. The

advantage of eating in the US is that you will never get hungry or thirsty-- most of the drinks are bottomless and the food is served in huge portions, in contrast to the Belgian way, where you have to pay for every glass you drink. The typical Wisconsin way of life is very unique and refreshing for me; the outdoor life is very popular here and I am definitely going to miss the 09 deer season. Overall, I could say that in America, everything is big size: the food, the malls, the cars, roads, and basically everything! Along with the technology being more advanced, the Webster youth are very nice and caring, which made it an awesome year for me.”

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When we think of Webster, Wisconsin we don’t always immediately associate it with diversity, but Webster recently held its annual diversity week presentation. The presentation took place on May 13 in the cafetorium of the high school. Mr. Widiker began the morning with a short speech and a video clip about how our differences make us who we are and then introduced our foreign exchange students.

Webster has an abundance of foreign exchange students who shared their culture and customs with the student body. The presentations given by Angelica Perez, Loreto Stange, Pare Seephueng, Punn Kitsonayotinin, Chiara Colalelli, Niels Van

Vliet, and Jan Laepple about their home countries of Columbia, Chile, Thailand, Italy, Belgium, and Germany respectively, were eye opening and humorous. Diversity is present at all times in all schools and that week our student body was able to take a moment to recognize and appreciate all of the differences that make our school a great place to be.

Variety is Valuable Kendra Avery and Renee OnesWHS Staff

Niels Van Vliet presents information about Belgium (Photo by Marleana Rank)

Punn Kitsanayothin and Pare Seephueng pair up for their presentation about Thailand (Photo by Marleana Rank)

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SALUTE TO OUR SENIORS

Each year, I like to dedicate my last column to the senior class. When I think of the group of individuals that are graduating this year, words that come to mind are “polite, kind, respectful, fun, friendly, and optimistic.”

The last days for seniors are always mixed with emotions. I am excited for them and their potential to continue to grow into adulthood. I reflect on the fun times and difficult times with them and realize that it is all part of their education, as well as mine. I want to thank the seniors for their hard work this past year and congratulate them on reaching their goals.

Graduation is always a special time. It is as much about the parents and families of the graduates as it is about the graduates themselves. Without their support, the graduates would have never achieved all they set out to do. Thank you parents and grandparents for supporting your sons, grandsons, daughters and granddaughters in their education. And thank you very much for your cooperation with Webster High School.

Graduates, I hope your years at Webster High School are filled with many fond memories. Make sure you thank those around you that pushed you to achieve all that you have so far. A heartfelt thank you doesn’t cost anything, is easy to give, and is one of the most gratifying things a person can receive. It is always a pleasure to have former students stop in and share how they are doing, where they are at, and what’s happening in their lives. It’s very heartwarming to see students mature into wonderful adults. Don’t be strangers!

Looking ahead, I would like to challenge the juniors to work hard next year. It is now your turn to step up and be student leaders. Have a safe and enjoyable summer, and come back prepared to continue your education, and make those around you better.

I would like to remind parents and students that summer school starts right away June 8th and runs until June 26th . There are two remedial summer schools, one for 7th and 8th grade students and one for high school students. Both run at the same time from 8:30 until noon Monday through Friday. Any student that failed at least one class is eligible, and is encouraged to enroll. High school student may earn two credits by taking the remedial portion of the subject(s) that they failed. Drivers Education is also taking place at the same time with two sections. There is an 8:00-10:00 section and a 10:15 to 12:15 section.

Every year, the kindergarten teachers work very hard to put together a graduation much like the one the seniors will be having on May 31. This year is no exception. On June 3, the kindergarten students will be receiving diplomas from their principal Mr. Walsh, performing 3-4 songs, and doing a couple of boost-up activities with their physical education teacher Mr. Voeltz. They will even have a special feature this year! Kindergartener Zach

Zelinski will be playing a piano solo. So if you’re in town and looking for something to do, come and celebrate with the class of 2021 as they graduate kindergarten!

School News May 2009

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The Tiny Tigers ended their year with some fun activities. On our May Special Friend Day we invited our buddies in to help us play BINGO. The children were able to show their friends that they know the numbers 1 – 25. We played 4 games and by the end, each child had received a book as a prize. A few parents joined together to buy the books. Thanks to those families

On May 7 we went to Austin Lake Greenhouse to plant Mother’s Day flowers. Everyone at the greenhouse was so helpful. They provided us with a workspace where we were able to get our hands dirty and plant the flowers ourselves. What 4 and 5 year old doesn’t love to play in the dirt?! Thanks to Austin Lake Greenhouse for that experience.

Following the greenhouse we walked across the street for a yummy ice cream cone. The children enjoyed that as well. On the way back to school the children talked and talked about how much fun they had. A few children even thought it was the best field trip ever!

That got me thinking…as adults we often notice how children find pleasure in such simple things. It may be an empty

box that a child can turn into anything they want, playing with a garden hose, or a classroom dramatic play center that is turned into an ice cream shop. Children enjoy receiving a new book, getting a hug from a parent or loved one and that same person taking time to read a favorite book. These types of things may seem little to us adults, but they mean a lot to a child. On this particular day a trip to a greenhouse to get dirty and a tasty ice cream cone made 31 children happy.

As we prepare to send this group of Tiny Tigers onto their next journey, I just want to thank all the people who have helped this year in both big and “little” ways. To those who volunteered time to our program, to our Special Friends who took time off from work and re-arranged schedules to come to school through out the year, to those who donated fun supplies for creative projects, to community members, current parents and past parents who donated money and supplies to our program, to a friend who brought the Tiny Tigers a new camera when our camera was stolen. To everyone who cares to make a difference in the lives of our students….The Tiny Tigers say Thanks!

Tiny TigersLori WardWHS Staff

Above: The morning Tiny Tigers pose for a picture at Austin Lake Greenhouse.Right: Mason and Chase in the ice cream shop(Photo compliments of Lori Ward)

As the school year comes to an end, I’d like to thank the students, teachers, support staff and parents for another successful year. Without the cooperation of all of these people, we wouldn’t be able to do the extraordinary things that we do for our children.

As we go into the summer months, we do have summer school beginning on June 8th and ending June 26th. The hours of summer school are from 8:30 until 12:00 Monday through Thursday with field trips on Fridays for full days (usually until about 3:00). The students will have breakfast in the mornings and lunch before they go home. There are a variety of activities planned for the students, and I hope they are excited to attend. I would like to thank Mrs. Schultz and all others involved in the summer school program for the extra efforts they put forth.

Over the summer months it is important to encourage children to keep up on some summer reading. I know that this may not be the most appealing thing for the children to do, but it is necessary to help maintain the levels they have reached during the regular school year. Even if a child can only read for 10-20 minutes per day, it will be of some benefit to them.

Finally, we (as of May 22nd) have had 25 students with perfect attendance this school year in Kindergarten through 6th grade. These children qualify for new bikes this year. We have received some donations to help pay for the bikes and we have some fundraising efforts to help pay for the bikes. Thank you to those who have donated and congratulations to the children who have been here all year long. I am sure it has also paid off for them academically. Enjoy the summer months and we’ll see you all in the fall.

Mrs. Swenson’s class preparing for their kindergarten graduation (Photo by Kayce Rachner)

School NewsMay 2009

School Psychologist

Karen Rivers

Student of the Month

Greg Widiker (Photo by Chad French and Kevin Packard)

Featured Staff

Photo by Kyler Liljenburg

Amidst the world of physical science, sportsman’s biology, zoology, and ecology, one can fi nd this month’s featured staff, Mr. Greg Widiker, and whether one likes science or not, they are sure to like this teacher. After teaching here for ten years, some students say that his classes are enjoyable and that he makes classes fun by doing hands-on activities with the students. One student in particular said, “Ecology was the most interesting class, I loved the hands on learning, Mr. Widiker’s style of teaching, and how he goes about everything.” This being said, it’s no wonder Mr. Widiker says, “The best part of teaching is the interaction with students, sharing their successes, and seeing them grow up and mature as young adults. I am thankful for a job that is never dull or boring.” From the outside looking in at his good sense of humor, his willingness and enjoyment, playing ping pong with students during lunch, and his genuine love for everything he does during the day, one can see that he is an amazing teacher all

around. Aside from his teaching, he likes

getting away to the solitude of the woods to go hunting, observing and relaxing in the peacefulness of it. He also enjoys sports and defi nitely enjoyed being the girl’s basketball coach for nine years until he retired from it to be with his new baby and family. Whether in one of his classes, participating in sports with him, or just having a nice conversation with him, Mr. Widiker is well deserving of being the featured staff member of this month.

Kayce Rachner and Shaina PardunWHS Sophomores

Being polite and respectful pays off for May’s student of the month, Phillip Preston. He was chosen for his outstanding character and personality. Preston is currently a junior at Webster High School and participates in football, track, and SIGN, his church youth group. When he is not playing sports or doing something for his church he can be found hunting, fi shing, working on his trucks, 4-wheeling, or mudding. After graduation, he plans on continuing his education to become an automotive mechanic.

Kyler LiljenburgWHS Junior

SIMPLE SUMMER LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT CAN HELP A CHILD EXCEL

Children learn much in school, but parents are always their child’s most infl uential teachers. The summer is an ideal time to reinforce and add to what a child learned in school. A few simple activities (listed below) can go a long way in reinforcing learning.- Listen and respond when he/she talks- Read together- Stock the house with books and other reading materials- Talk about the daily news- Google a word if you do not know it- Limit TV watching and video games- Go to museums and historical places- Find places in the news on a map- Go exploring to learn about plants, animals and geography- Cook together (work on measuring; cook various ethnic foods)- Measure water and sand at the beach and use the sand to prac� ce wri� ng- Get organized using a responsibility chart- Go to the library- Let him/her make choices- Involve him/her in environmental “earth saving” projects- Keep a puzzle on the table for him/her to work on- Tell family stories and put together a family scrapbook- Take him/her to plays, movies, musical concerts and spor� ng ac� vi� es- Engage in “word play” riddles and tongue twisters- Play board games- Play pretend- Ask “what if” ques� ons and discuss the conclusionsEnjoy the Summer!

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Jill NormanWHS Guidance Counseler

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On April 20 there was a presentation and mock crash to help students see just how real the danger of drinking and driving can be. AODA was the group that put it all together and made it realistic. The story was that after leaving one party where alcohol was consumed, a group of teens was headed towards another party on Old 35 in a Toyota when a Crown Victoria pulled out of Fairgrounds Rd. Emergency responders and volunteers were on the scene at Webster High School to demonstrate the effort that police and other responders put into just a single accident. The supposed T-bone crash killed two teens, Sam Radke and Sarah Walsh, on impact, both volunteers from AODA, who were mourned at a wake after the mock crash. Few of the students involved in the accident walked away with only bumps and bruises, and one was even airlifted by

helicopter to the hospital. After the “wake” students got a second-hand story from a former drunk driver who paid a high price for his night of drinking and driving. The price of his years of rehabilitation just from being lucky enough to survive and the lack of any memory of the crash is too high.

The following Friday the trial of Jessica Tills, the driver of the Toyota, was held to decide whether or not she was responsible for the accident and death of Sam Radke and Sarah Walsh. It was merely a three-hour summary of a trial that could’ve taken place, but it certainly got the message across. Jessica Tills was a minor with no prior offense; so the judge’s sentence was that she be put on probation for ten years and subject to spend ten months in Burnett County Jail. She would under go treatment and counseling for substance abuse.

Some Serious MockingViolet WilkieWHS Junior

Big winners were Rose Kopecky (who won eight awards, including the Saunders, which is worth a whopping $10,000), Catie Mahlen, Jordan Werdier, and Nick Krinkie and Cassandra Anderson (each taking home five), and Brittany Flatten, Eric Plath and Spencer Peterson, who each received four. Also celebrated for their hard work were the Top Ten of this year’s graduating class. Congratulations to everyone! Hopefully that hard work will continue on during your post-high school career!

A&H/Scott Lions: Jordan WerdierAmerican Legion Auxiliary: Chelsey Robinson, Cassandra Anderson, Nicholas KrinkieBremer Bank: Kara GallBurnett County Home & Community Ed: Rose KopeckyBurnett Dairy: Catie Mahlen, Spencer Peterson, Zachary QuigleyDARE: Brittany FlattenDanbury Area Chamber: Kelsey Tretsven Dollars For Scholars: Kelsey Tretsven, Ryan Clemmons, Scott Stromberg, Rose Kopecky, Brittany Flatten, Rebecca Smallwood, Catie Mahlen, Jordan Werdier, Courtney Erickson, Rebecca Schrotten, Zachary Quigley, Nicholas Krinkie, Ben RoedlCharles & Eunice Tollander Foundation: Eric Plath, Chelsie RobinsonSt. John’s/Our Lady’s CCW: Jacoby MosherDanbury Lions Club: Kelsey Tretsven, Rose Kopecky, Catie Mahlen, Nicholas KrinkieDiamond Collision: Spencer PetersonFederated Co-ops, Inc.: Rose KopeckyGrateful Graduate: Ryan ClemmonsIndianhead Credit Union: Cassandra AndersonIngalls Family Health Careers: Jordan Werdier, Chelsie RobinsonInter County Co-op Publishing: Brittany Flatten

Landmark Masonic Lodge: Abigail IngallsLog Cabin Store & Eatery: Cassandra AndersonSt. Croix Regional Medical Center: Anthony McCainMudhen Lake Sportsman’s Club: Gabrielle MarazzoLarry Java Memorial Music: Brittany FlattenMyrtle Ketel Memorial: Catie MahlenMatt Erickson Memorial: Anthony McCain, Rebecca Smallwood, Rebecca SchrootenBurnett County Lodge #1194: Eric PlathNexen Group, Inc.: Eric Plath, Nicholas KrinkieRoberto Pearson Memorial: Spencer PetersonSaunders Family Foundation: Rose KopeckyBill & Jennie Sperling: Olivia MainWebster Education Association: Rose Kopecky, Catie MahlenWebster Lions Club: Rose Kopecky, Jordan Werdier, Spencer Peterson, Eric Plath, Nicholas KrinkieWebster Lioness Club: Rose Kopecky, Jordan Werdier, Cassandra AndersonWhitetails Unlimited: Gabrielle MarazzoWonderland Snow Trails: Scott StrombergWebster/Siren Rotary Club: Rose KopeckyWomen of the Moose: Ben RoedlZach Zibell Memorial: Cassandra Anderson, Courtney Erickson

WHS Scholarship Recipient List 2009

The WHS Seniors who received scholarship awards (Photo compliments of Jill Norman)

10 Steps To Prepare Your Child For Post Secondary School

1. Begin saving as early as possible. If you set aside $50 per month starting when your child is born, at 5% interest, you will have saved more than $17,000 when your child is 18.

Elementary and Middle School2. Encourage your child to challenge him or herself

academically, develop good study habits, and become involved in school and community based extracurricular activities. A positive school experience that is both academically challenging and rich in extracurricular activities is important in itself and as preparation for post secondary school.

3. Discuss career and college options with your child and encourage his or her aspirations. Many students assume that higher education is not for them or that jobs they are interested in don’t require training. Today, some form of formal post secondary education or training is required for almost every well paying job. Encourage your child to aim high and explore all the options.

4. After grade 8 sign the Wisconsin Covenant agreement. This will guarantee a place for your son or daughter in a higher education institute in Wisconsin and a financial aid package based on your family’s financial need.

High School5. Familiarize yourself with the college admissions

and financial aid processes. If your child has taken the right courses in middle school, he or she should be ready for a post secondary preparatory curriculum in high school. I can provide you with information on the college requirements and admissions.

6. Help your child research colleges and narrow their options. There are many resources available to help you search for colleges. After you’ve done some initial research is the right time to add any special considerations, such as price, distance from home, or religious affiliation, to your child’s list of options.

7. Make post secondary school visits. Summer is a wonderful time to visit colleges and technical schools. These visits can easily be set up by calling admissions offices.

8. Make sure your child takes any required college admissions tests (ACT/SAT) and submits all applications, scholarship, and financial aid paperwork. Deadlines are posted in the guidance offices for testing, scholarships, etc. Setting up a calendar with all of the various tasks and deadlines can be very helpful

9. Learn all you can about financial aid and assist your child in filling out the application forms. We offer a financial aid meeting each year in early January. Most financial aid comes in the form of grants or low-interest loans. The necessary forms will be available at the January meeting and in the guidance office. Local scholarship applications are also available in January and are due March 1st. Please watch for announcements. In addition to our local scholarships, private scholarships are posted on the school website. .

10. Devise a budget with your child and determine how much will be covered by financial aid, how much you’ll provide, and how much your child will contribute. After you have received your financial aid award statements, it’s essential to sit down with your child and make a realistic budget.

Questions? Mrs. Norman (866-4282) or [email protected]

High School May 2009

After a trip down the boardwalk and jutting through the sand, many couples made their way into the junior’s Hawaiian Prom Night of 2009. Everyone received a lei and the opportunity to capture the moment with pictures. The cold dance fl oor soon warmed up, and there was plenty of dancing, laughter, and smiles to go around. When necessary, students took some time off dancing to get an exotic fruit drink or step out in the light for some water. A little while later, the swirling dance lights stopped and the darkness faded as the entire prom court was introduced. Then, after much anticipation, the king and queen were announced: Ashley Robinson and Chaz Heinz.

As the clock struck midnight, the dancing and music ended, but more fun was to come as about 65 students boarded a bus to attend post prom at Gameworks in downtown Minneapolis. Once there, they enjoyed over 150 interactive video games, a delicious pizza buffet, and the chance to win prizes. The main prizes were two iPod Nanos that went to Ally Rydel and Joe Morgan, and an iPod Touch that went to Angelica Perez.

All in all, the students that attended had a splendid time; one young lady said, “It was way better than last year, and all the different things made it better.” Another student said he enjoyed the car simulator. The night ended with sleepy heads and memories to last a life time.

Announcing RoyaltyShaina Pardun WHS Sophomore

2009 RoyaltyQueen Ashley Robinson and King Chaz Heinz(Photo by Josh Johnson)

After 3 Family Night CelebratesCinco De Mayo

Carolina Calixto makes a tissue paper fl ower with help from Ms. Monarski (Photo by Dawn Schultz)

Grace Schultz and Jeni Petersen wearing crafty somberos (Photo by Dawn Schultz)

Serena and her dad, Jode Peck work on a Mexican craft (Photo by Dawn Schultz)

Trapeze? Check. Colorful spandex? Check. Elephant? Check. Cheesy introductory sentence to describe the joys of a circus? Check.

The Webster/Siren Softball team rounded up the Jose Cole Circus to bring some fun and fi nance to Webster’s very own gymnasium. Children of all ages got a

chance to ride an elephant, buy lasers, and enjoy a visual spectacle one usually doesn’t fi nd in such a small town. One might ask, “Why all this fun and excitement?” If you really must know, around $1200 was made to go towards youth uniforms for the softball team. Not too shabby, eh?

Don’t Runaway and Join the Circus…Because It Left Without YouOlivia MainWHS Senior

4th of July ParadesAll 7-12 Band Students are requested to march in the 4th of July Parades in Webster and Danbury. Please meet at the High School at 12:00 on Saturday, July 4. Dress is black pants, socks, shoes, and the orange marching band shirt. One will be provided if you do not have one. We will march in the Webster parade, and then go up to Danbury for lunch and march in their parade which begins at 4:30.Transportation will be provided to and from both parades.

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Nick Robinson and Emma Olson learn how to make bouncy balls at the Family Night (Photo by Dawn Schultz)

Trevor Hayes take a ride on a Hover craft at the Family Night (Photo by Dawn Schultz)

Family Night

Arts and Entertainment May 2009

Roberts’ ReadsJeff Roberts

WHS Staff

Artwork of the Month

As a die-hard Will Smith fan I was excited when I finally got to see the movie I am Legend. This movie was no disappointment, especially since Will Smith put on one of the best performances of his career as a virologist named Robert Neville. He plays the role of the last man on earth. The only thing is, he isn’t alone. There are mutant plague victims watching his every move from the darkness. Luckily, or unluckily, he is completely immune to the virus. His sole focus is to come up with a cure for this disease. With his dog Sam at his side, he does whatever he has to do to survive and get the antidote.

Unfortunately, there are a couple of flaws in this movie. For one, there isn’t a lot of dialogue; it is pretty silent for most of the movie. Another minor flaw is that the plot is hard to follow after watching it for the first time. After watching it a couple of times, the plot seems to come together. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants a thriller movie without an R rating. Rated PG-13 and at 101 minutes long, it’s a great movie for anyone. I give it a 10 out of 10.

I Am LegendAlex ClemmonsWHS Senior

They say a picture is worth a thousand words- especially a really good picture. For this reason, Tamera Quatman has been chosen as the art student of the month for her astonishing eye in Mr. Kriegel’s photography class. “Tamera has excelled in junior high art. Her pictures are flawless in the technical developing of them,” stated Mr. Kriegel. Quatman enjoys taking pictures of beautiful sunsets and fields that surround Webster.

Kaitlyn Keller WHS Freshman

Tamera Quatman showing off her artwork (Photo by Kaitlyn Keller)

Lights, Camera... Pop Concert!

Chelsey Robinson opened for the band with a drum solo. (Photo by Josh Johnson)

What do you get when you put the Beatles, a short Gladiator film, and some Lion King action together? You get Webster High School’s pop concert! With a lot of hard work, the music department at Webster pulled off an amazing concert for the community. From dancing to an 80’s mix, to a clarinet quartet, this night was filled with nonstop, energetic entertainment- not to mention the popcorn and punch was delicious!

Brittney Flatten opened up the choir portion of the concert with a solo, which was followed by three songs performed by the high school choir (all fun and flawlessly performed). Chelsey Robinson introduced the band with a drum solo; this was followed by five songs, performed by the high school band. At the

end of the concert, Mrs. Strang, the band director, was presented with roses and a pep band song. “I was impressed with the concert. I was very surprised by the ending!”said Mrs. Strang. All in all, the pop concert was a fun, entertaining success.

Annie KelbyWHS Sophomore

This month has been another slow reading month. So I’m substituting some of my in class reading. My American History class wrote current lyrics to the Billy Joel song “We Didn’t the Fire”. So I’m going to share a couple of these updated versions of the song and the students who wrote the songs.This was written by Mikey Billings, Quentin Johnson and Joe Morgan:George Clooney, Wayne King, Mickey D’s, Burger KingAustin Powers, Rock Band, Gov. Spitzer pays a grandA-Rod, T-Pain, U.S. finds Saddam HusseinKim Jung IL, Backstreet Boys, Chinese Babies making baby toysTight Jeans, Short Skirts, people running without shirtsBeyonce, Batman’s back, all the soldiers in IraqToyota, Youtube, X-Men, Jiffy LubeBrittney Spears wrote a song, Michael Phelps hit the bongCHORUSVin Deisel, Dr. Phil, Jamie Lynn is off the pillOcto-mom, Superman, Godzilla in JapanAndy Samberg’s on boat, Barack Obama won the voteMyspace, Facebook, Martha Stewart is a crookTom Brady, Gatorade, Mila Kunis is a babeJarod Washburn, Yao Ming, Olympics in Beijing

This one is by Ally Rydel, Chris Stoll and Valerie Belland:Five dollar foot long, Twin Towers fall downSaw movies are a hit Swine flu makes us sickLil Wayne, Birdman, Minnesota smoking bannedHeath Ledger, Will Smith, Hollister and face liftsCHORUSSexting outta hand, Skinny jeans take a standMichael Phelps getting high, People laughing at Family GuyCraigslist is a lie, Rihanna punched in the eyeGay rights, flip flops, gas prices need to dropThis one is by Neils Van Vliet, Maria Angelica Perez-AldanaAnd Punnathon Kitsanayothin:Medvedev, Beijing, Pirates, stock market crashingG. Bush, shoe in face, Michael Phelps on BongZidane, Materazzi, Headbutt, papperazziIraq, Afghanistan, Execution of HusseinEarthquakes, Tsunami, Recession, EconomyTaylor Swift, Korea and its satellitesX-box, PS3, Wii and ADDSexting, on the phone, foreigns going homeCHORUSLions 0-16, new swine flu vaccineShooting in a school, German massacreObama, Osama, Daycare DramaBrad Pitt causing split, Global warmingGM nearly broke, Sugar in the CokeThaksin corrupting, Thailand upsetIpod touchscreen, Green Bay, Limousine9/11, fity cent, sexy foreign accent

Those are just three of the modern versions. The students put pictures to their words on either a power point or Animoto. Hope you enjoyed the lyrics and have a great summer.

Fun Stuff May 2009

Riddles

TigerTalk

Practice my slalom skiing skills.-Shaina PardunGo muddin, hang with friends, and do the truck pulls.-Zach HolmstromGo to New York and Ireland to visit family.-Kaitlyn KellerHang out with friends, teach Sam how to swim, and attempt to get really tan!!!-Nikki SteinerHang out with friends, work, fish, and sit around bonfires.-Ellie IsaacsonGoing to Oklahoma to visit family and then come back to be with friends here in the middle of nowhere. -Kyle GodfreyCatch big fish.-Mr. HoefsPlay with my grand-daughters. That’s the best thing in the world.-Mrs. EytchesonLots of boating and other leisurely activities.-Mr. T. WidikerConstruction work and fishing.-Mr. Smith

Kayce RachnerWHS Sophomore

What are your plans for summer vacation?

1. Growing Water-Lily

In the middle of a round pool lies a beautiful water-lily. The water-lily doubles in size every day. After exactly 20 days the complete pool will be covered by the lily. The Question: After how many days will half of the pool be covered by the water-lily? 2. Traveling Bird Consider a road with two cars, at a distance of 100 kilometers, driving towards each other. The left car drives at a speed of forty kilometers per hour and the right car at a speed of sixty kilometers per hour. A bird starts at the same location as the right car and flies at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour. When it reaches the left car it turns its direction, and when it reaches the right car it turns its direction again to the opposite, etc. The Question: What is the total distance that the bird has traveled at the moment that the two cars have reached each other? 3. Cork in the Canal

A swimmer jumps from a bridge over a canal and swims 1 kilometer stream up. After that first kilometer, he passes a floating cork. He continues swimming for half an hour and then turns around and swims back to the bridge. The swimmer and the cork arrive at the bridge at the same time. The swimmer has been swimming with constant speed. The Question: How fast does the water in the canal flow?

4. Jolly Jugs

You are standing next to a well, and you have two jugs. One jug has a content of 3 liters and the other one has a content of 5 liters. The Question: How can you get just 4 liters of water using only these two jugs?

Aries (March 21-April 19): Since this is my last horoscope, I wanted to give you the best advice you will ever receive: Don’t listen to me.Taurus (April 20-May 20): Don’t buy albino frogs unless you plan on wasting countless hours trying to figure out if they’re dead or just being lazy.Gemini (May 21-June 21): Noodles may seem scary, but you have to remember: they’re more afraid of you than you are of them.Cancer (June 22-July 22): Take your anger out on a hornet’s nest: it’ll teach you to control your anger. Leo (July 23-August 22): It’s not a crime to take some time and do a rhyme ‘bout something sublime, like how a mime pretends to climb so he can get a dime…on second thought, don’t rhyme today. It’s obnoxious.Virgo (August 23-September 22): Your hair looks good today…unless you’re bald…in which case, I’m so sorry for offending you.

Libra (September 23-October 22): My dog just rubbed his nose on my computer screen…Your future is unclear.Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Love is a funny thing…unless you’re watching it from afar. Then it’s just depressing. Make sure you have a lot of laughter in your life. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): The tortoise and the hare both lose the race when the end is soup. Think about it…because I have no idea what it’s supposed to mean.Capricorn (December 22-January 19): When you find yourself in a puddle, don’t ask what the puddle is- it’s usually not good.Aquarius (January 20-February 18): Enemies are like slivers- easy to get, hard to get rid of. Ignore the fact that that statement doesn’t tell you anything, and just enjoy the fact that I made a simile that makes sense.Pisces (February 19-March 20): Don’t try to have a heart of gold—you’ll probably die of metal poisoning.

Think Summer

Opinions and Editorials May 2009

Student Voices

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10 a.m. until the Party is over!During the Siren Summerfest

Boozhoo/Hello, This regards to our Native American Week that took

place April 27 – May 1, 2009. It was very successful once again! To everyone that had a part in our celebration, we know that we could not have done it without your hard work and dedication, Georgette and I would like to say a CHI MII – GWITCH/ Big Thank You!! The school lunch was fabulous throughout the week hats off to the cooks!! A special “Thank You” goes out to the students, Elders, Local Businesses, and community members who donated Wild Rice this year. The presenters/programs (UM-Raptor Center and Skip Jones) were very interesting and held the attention of all those who attended! And last but not least, the Pow Wow was wonderful! A lot of great singing and dancing by all! Very good turn out! We had nothing but good words and comments of our week! That’s always encouraging and we look forward to next years celebration!

I’m going through a crazy time in my life, though not in the way you’d expect. I’m not worried about the various performances that are coming up; finals for my classes aren’t freaking me out. If you can wrap your head around my problem, it’s much worse (for me at least) than any of the abovementioned things. I’m in a hardcore battle with my worst enemy—writer’s block.

This little curse is bad enough when you have an English essay to write. Imagine if writing was your whole life. Writer’s block would be like being dead for however long the monster decides to torture you. (Take it from someone who knows!) The only thing worse than writer’s block is trying to write an editorial with writer’s block!

Hopefully you never get massive recurring plagues of this literary disease when you need to write something, but in case you ever meet this particular dragon, I’ll give you some advice.

If you have quite a bit of time before whatever you need to write is due, let your writer’s block pass in its own time. It can be sort of frustrating if you’re the kind of person who likes to do things the right away, but this is something worth waiting for. To remind your brain that it’s not on vacation, try brainstorming once in a while; it’ll help a lot. There’s really no set time for this method, but it usually takes me about two weeks to ‘slay the dragon’ with this method. (I’m a hardcore writer, though, so my dragon is a lot bigger than the average one.)

Of course, you might not have two weeks to get rid of writer’s block. Under such circumstances, I’d recommend a more tedious but quite effective method that also works on math homework (but that’s beside the point). If you really need to get something done, just stare at a blank piece of paper or a blank computer screen and force ideas through your brain. If you have the insane amounts of patience to stick with it, this method usually takes less than half an hour—which is considerably less than two weeks, but it seems a lot longer when you’re staring at a piece of paper that seems to go on and on…

There’s one more method that I know of, but it usually doesn’t work quite as well as the first two—plus it’s kind of risky. You could attempt to write while still fighting your own personal dragon of writer’s block, which may actually cure you, depending on how long you choose to write for. Obviously, you can’t leave your writer’s-block-writing as it was…so go back and fix it once you’re sure that you have slain the dragon that is writer’s block (at least for the time being).

On some horrific, rare occasions, you just can’t get rid of writer’s block no matter how hard you try. If this ever happens to you, have someone edit your paper before you hand it in—hopefully that will make it look much better.

I sincerely hope that no one has to endure this dragon, but if you do…at least you’re well-armed.

Pictures of the Pow Wow at Webster High School (Photo by Marleana Rank)

An Enemy So TerribleBree WatralWHS Sophomore

Sports May 2009

Get Hooked on Fishing

The ancestors of this ancient species made their appearance about 100 million years ago. Lake Sturgeon migrate to their spawning grounds between April and June preferring to spawn in shallow, rocky areas along river banks. Spawning occurs between 50oF - 58 oF depending on the water flow. Females do not reach sexual maturity until they are 16 to 23 years old. They then only spawn once every four to six years. Males mature at about 14 to 16 years of age. They spawn every one to two years. Some sturgeon can live well over a 100 years and tip the scales at 150 lbs! Lake Sturgeon The Lake Sturgeon “Acipenser fulvescens” is found in the Great Lakes: Lakes Michigan, Ontario, Erie, and Superior, the Hudson Bay tributaries, the Great Lake tributaries, and the Mississippi and Tennessee River systems to Alabama. It is also found in Lakes Winnipeg and Manitoba, and throughout the east side of the Dakotas, Nebraska and Kansas. The Lake Sturgeon: 3ft. to 6ft. in length, 80 to 200lbs in weight, green/brown and gray on back and sides - white belly. It’s diet includes small insects like mayflies and midge larvae, plus crayfish, clams, small invertebrates and a small fish or two for dessert.

Shovelnose Sturgeon The Shovelnose Sturgeon (“Scaphirhynchus platorynchus”) is at home in the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, as well as, the main tributaries that flow into these water sheds. The largest shovelnose ever caught came from the Des Moines River, weighing in at 12 lbs. This small sturgeon matures at 5 to 7 years and grows around to 20 to 24 inches in length. Spawning occurs in May and June. Buff to olive drab in color; covered by heavy plate-like scales; flattened long nose, threadlike filament attached to top lobe of tail fin; 4-8 lb fish common. The Shovelnose, like the Lake Sturgeon, is a bottom feeder that scavenges insect larvae, clams, and whatever enters its suction tube mouth.

Sturgeon Are Here Chad FrenchWHS Junior

(Photo by Chad French and Kevin Packard)

Now that it is fishing season, you can get out and go fishing with the family. As you know, May 2 was fishing opener. If you didn’t know, you can pick up a fishing license at Wild Bills or Log Cabin; you could also purchase bait and tackle there. If you are planning on fishing trout, you will need a stamp, which also can be purchased at these stores. The lakes around Burnett County are ceded territory, which means that the walleye bag limits on the lakes are not five. You should pick up a 2009-2010 ceded territory walleye bag limit pamphlet to find out the correct bag limit.

Make sure if you are fishing out of a boat you clean your boats before you leave the landing to minimize the spreading of aquatic species.

Fishing OpenerKevin PackardWHS Junior

Ping Pong FundraiserJordan WerdierWHS Senior

Ping-pong: the simple joys of hitting a tiny, plastic ball at your friends. On Saturday, May 2, there was a ping-pong tournament held at Webster High School. This tournament was held to raise money for the Boys Blizzard Hockey Association. With the turnout only being six people, money was not charged to play. Greg Sears, who will soon be going to Las Vegas to compete in a huge ping-pong tournament after winning an

open enrollment tournament, was one of the six in attendance. Brian Sears said, “We had a good time eating pizza and drinking pop. Even though the turnout wasn’t that great, it was still fun. We didn’t charge because a pro was there (Greg Sears) and he would have just hustled them for their money,” chuckled Sears, who organized this event.

Junior High Track

Information from Wisconsin Department of Natural esources Bureau of Fisheries Management PUBL-FM-704 88December 1988

Middle School track athlete Beau Zmuda hands off the baton to Sean Martinez (Photo compliments of Rita Bishop)

Rita BishopWHS Staff

The Junior High Track team had a great season this year. There were five meets beginning on April 21st and ending on May 14th. The final meet was the conference meet at Shell Lake. Several of Webster students placed at this meet and there were many personal bests. Three students received medals: Emma Kelby took 1st place in the girls 1600 meter run, Amber Jorgenson took 1st place in the pole vault, and Carl Rachner took 2nd place in the boys pole vault. Congratulations go out to all of the Webster Junior High Track athletes for a fine season.

The Webster/Siren girl’s softball program finished the season with 3 wins and 17 losses (2 wins and 8 losses in Conference play). We definitely had our ups and downs not only from game to game but also inning to inning. With only one senior (We will miss you Rose) this year, we potentially have eight returning starters which will give us a very experienced team for next year.

I think pitching was our strong point and with all of our pitching returning, next year we should be better. At times we played very good defense and other times not so good. Our defense should be much improved with the experience we gained from this past year. As for our hitting it seemed like we were in a slump all year long and with our season being so short, we never got out of it. We must improve on our hitting so we can take some pressure off our pitchers. I would like to thank all the players for their effort this year and I look forward to next year as we should be much improved with the experienced we gained.I would like to thank those who attended our games; your support was truly appreciated. A big thank you to Mike Murphy and Allen Steiner for helping out with this year’s team and Dan Thill for helping out with J.V. at the end of this year.

SoftballScott HoefsWHS Staff

Left:Siiri LarsenRight:Nicole Steiner(Photo compliments of Mike Murphy)

The first half of the season for the Siren-Webster, commonly referred to as S-dub, baseball team has had its rough spots but they are starting to show real improvement. With a winless record of 0-8, they are not discour-aged and starting to come together as a team. The communication is also getting better. The team is becom-ing more aggressive at the plate and as a result is getting more hits and runs. Two of the better games of the season were the most recent, against Fredric and Luck. S-dub was up 4-0 against Fredric at one point and also got ahead early against Luck. As

the season goes on the team looks to keep improving.

Sports May 2009

With all the economic doom and gloom, it’s easy to want to roll up in a ball and hope everything just passes. No job is entirely recession proof, but it is clear that the jobs of today and the jobs of tomorrow require higher skills and more education.

Now is a good time to at least talk with someone at a Technical College or University. You might find a brighter future at the end of that

rainbow.

The start of the golf season was a little slower than expected because the scores were rather low, but the golf team is improving as a whole with each meet. The season started with team scores in the 190’s, which is very high for the team. The team had a good showing at the Barron Invitational where the varsity team placed 10th out of 20 teams. They continued their efforts with great playing over the last couple of weeks. The Tigers flexed their muscles with a team best of 167 at Siren followed by a team score of 334 at the 18 hole Siren Invitational, which was good for 4th place. Leading the charge this year is our senior class of Mitchell Elliott, Scott Stromberg, and Alex Clemmons, followed by a couple of juniors, Karl Weber and Dan Erickson. Also helping our team are golfers Dakota Gardner and first year golfers Matt Whiteside and Jud Mosher.

With the Conference and Regional tournament, just around the corner, the team is hoping to improve on the 5th place standings as well as have a couple of the individual golfers swing their way into an All Conference position. The golfers are also striving towards a repeat showing in the Sectional golf tournament, which they qualified for last year.

Webster Golfers Improving Every DayZach QuigleyWHS Senior

Alex Clemmons (Photo by Jeromie Voeltz)

Boys Conference Champs Track Team (Photo compliments of Josh Johnson)

After the ladies track team tore up the track and field at the Clear Lake Conference meet, and with Regionals and Sectionals at the door, their coaches had a lot of good things to say about them. Mr. Ward. Mrs. Pickering.

There were many outstanding performances along with a great job done by the rest of the girls. Congratulations are in order for the athletes that made either

1st or 2nd in their event awarding them with an all Conference standing. These ladies that went above and beyond were Michelle Gibbs in the 100 meter hurdles, Shaina Pardun in the pole vault, Mary Johnson in the shot put, and Reba Smallwood in the shot put and discus. Despite the heat and fatigue of the day, all of the girls did a fine job in which will spring many of them on to the anticipation of the Regional Meet.

Positive MotionKayce RachnerWHS Sophomore

Kendra Spurgeon hands of to Shaina Pardun (Photo compliments of Josh Johnson)

Readers: On your mark, get set, READ! With a conference win under their belt, the Webster boys’ track team is looking ahead, read to stake their claim at the regional, sectional and state meet.

The boys’ team has been a strong team the entire season. The conference meet in Clear Lake was no exception. The boys place first overall, with many personal bests. Several of the boys even made all-conference. These talented tracksters are: Bryan Krause in the 4x800 Relay, 4x400

Relay and 800m Run; Jack Taylor in the 4x800 Relay, 1600m un and 3200m Run; Nick Krinkie in the 1600m Run; Joey Erickson in the 4x800 Relay and 3200m Run; Kyle Godfrey in the 4x400 Relay and Long Jump; Quentin Johnson in the 4x400 Relay; Dan Pope in the 4x400m Relay; and JT Elmgren in the 4x800 Relay.

Keep continuing to support our boys as they run their way to the state meet!

Meow! That’s Cat for “Good Luck, Boys Track!”Kayce Rachner, WHS SophmoreOlivia Main, WHS Senior

The baseball team shakes hands after a win against Frederic at home (Photo by Andrea Yezek)

BaseballJake MosherWHS Senior

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