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NOCTILUCA
Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI
Inside this Sweeney Todd-School Edition to make its debut in March
out recently with star-studded
issue: leads like Johnny Depp, Hele-
na Bonham Carter, Alan Rick-
man and others. The film was
praised and, as per usual, Depp
fantastically portrayed a more
than slightly insane character
with wonderful gusto.

“The standards are set

Photo by Zac DeRidder

high for North’s per-
formance.”
The standards are set high for
North’s performance with such
Help for Haiti a publicly known musical, but
Sweeney Todd dance ensemble works out movement during recent rehearsal. Junior Samantha Rude, who
will be playing Johanna in the
By Jensen Enz shows such as Miss Saigon chestra members are given an upcoming production, happily
and Aida, there is much confi- unusual opportunity, “Not all comments, “It’s really cool.
Appleton North’s award- dence in this show’s potential. high school pit orchestra play- We’re incorporating certain
winning theatre department Sami Barnett, a junior and ers can say they were on stage parts of the movie and certain
is eagerly preparing for its member of the pit orchestra for and wore costumes for the en- parts of the Broadway show
upcoming performance of the Sweeney shares her thoughts, tire show. Usually the attire is for our performance.”
Sweeney Todd this coming “At first, I was skeptical about simply all black.” It seems as With elements from the
March. Sweeney isn’t neces- Sweeney Todd. I knew that though the play will truly in- original stage production, the
sarily the classic high school it was a dark comedy type of corporate all involved, and, as recent film adaptation, and the
musical with predominantly show, which is not always ac- Barnett says, the end results hard work, talent, and style
dark themes and difficult rep- cepted by the public – plus I will be worth all the hard work that North performers infuse,
ertoire, but the North theatre wasn’t familiar with the mu- required of those taking part in Sweeney Todd: the Demon
department isn’t new to atypi- sic, but I also believe that the production. Barber of Fleet Street is sure
to be an absolute success.
The iPad cal productions. With a history
of stellar, yet controversial
North can pull it off.” Barnett
also speaks on how the Pit Or-
A movie version of the fa-
mously homicidal barber came (For ticket info. page 12)

Freedom Writer leaves lasting impression

By Brooke Resch lowed by Scott entering while Both his third and seventh ule, he talks to a lot of high
singing “If I can help some- hour speeches went over the schools. Still, he commented
Ironically, the most talked- body…then my living shall not time limit, but no spectator felt that “North was one of my
about Global Week presenta- be in vain.” Manuel then used that he had talked for too long. most memorable times at a
tion for 2010, instead of be- true stories from his youth The room responded to the school.”
ing a person from a foreign to relate to the North student speeches with standing ova- And North certainly is re-
country or a group of students body. He discouraged drugs tions. membering Manuel Scott. A
discussing their culture, was a and inspired his audience. He But why not stand after there is now a Facebook group
Midwestern man. advocated for high schoolers you’ve just heard such an for those who enjoyed the pre-
Junior Juan Contreras start- to “make your haters your ac- impressive public speaker? sentation and want him to re-
ed the commotion. He has been celerators” and to pursue their In 2009, Scott spoke to over turn. There is even buzz about
Sex and communicating with Manuel dreams. Through incorporat- 300,000 people, and at times Scott making a possible 2011
Health educa- Scott—being referred to in ing humor and seriousness, he had up to 60 engagements a tour of Appleton schools.
Scott’s speech as a “brother made everyone laugh, and a month.
tion from another mother”—and few people cry. With such a busy sched-
organizing his arrival. This one
student got the ball rolling.
Scott was highly anticipated.
Announcements were made
about his arrival, and banners
welcomed him to the building.
T-shirts were given out for the
occasion and diary excerpts
were read by North’s Drama
department. By the time the
Photo by Brooke Resch

seats were filled in the audi-

torium, a lot of hype was built
up over this Freedom Writer:
hype that Scott countered with
his memorable speech.
The presentation opened
with a trailer for the movie
Freedom Writers—which was
Blogging based on his classroom—fol-
Manuel Scott’s presentation allowed students to open up about difficult topics
and evoked tears and strong emotions from students and staff.
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 2
Destructive earthquake effects already third world nation
By Jackie Reynders homes have all collapsed. lion people are left homeless
Before the earthquake, four and left to sleep in the streets.
January 12, 2010 was a dev- out of five citizens of Haiti Food, water, and medical care
astating day for an already dis- lived in poverty. Now the for the injured are all in great
advantaged country. Haiti, the outlook is much worse. The need.
poorest country in the western earthquake hit at a 7.0 on the The already 380,000 or-

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hemisphere, suffered its worst Richter scale ten miles away phans of Haiti have been
earthquake in over 200 years. from Haiti’s capital, Port- greatly added to in numbers. In
Hundreds of thousands of au-Prince. The capital now short, Haiti needs an enormous
its citizens are dead, injured, lays in ruin, with thousands amount of help. There are a ton
and missing. Hospitals, pris- trapped beneath the rubble of of organizations dedicated to
ons, schools, orphanages, and the destroyed city. Half a mil- aiding Haiti, and they can all

use donations, big and small. 11,000 have already volun-

The American Red Cross pro- teered, but NNU needs funds
vides emergency food, shel- to fly these professional nurses
ter, and basic needs for Haiti over. To donate, visit www.
victims and can always use sendanurse.org.
donations, www.redcross.org. All of these organizations
The Clinton Bush Haiti fund will spend donated money
makes donating easy; just text wisely to make sure that those
HAITI to 90999, and $10 will who need help recieve it. For a
be given automatically to the list of other efficient charities,
Red Cross. Food For The Poor visit www.charitynavigator.
is accepting both cash and org.
food/medical supplies, which
www.media.ft.com

The reconstruction of Haiti

are being distributed in the ef- will take a vast amount of
fected areas of Haiti. For more time, money, resources, and
information go to www.food- man-power. Here in America,
forthepoor.org. National Nurs- most people have enough of
es United is an organization all of these and can afford to
Already poverty-striken, the newly devestated country of Haiti needs aid now sending volunteer nurses to share. This is not some distant
more than ever as thousands are left without food or water. aid the injured in Haiti. Over problem that can be ignored.

Global Awareness Week The State of the Union Address

Showcases destruction in takes on the big issues
Darfur By Nate Correia building nuclear power plants,
By Siri Pairin loss. In an attempt to get the exploring off shore oil drilling,
audience to visualize them- Article II, Sec. 3, of the building clean energy plants,
It didn’t take longer than 15 selves in the shoes of children fighting childhood obesity,
U.S. Constitution requires
seconds for the entire audito- in Darfur, Helen described the ensuring equal pay, allowing
that, “The President shall from
rium to become completely obliteration of villages, the ter- homosexuals to serve in the
time to time give to Congress
enraptured by junior Helen ror of rape and murder, and the military, reforming immigra-
information of the State of the
Powling’s captivating depic- destruction of livelihoods. tion, increasing tax cuts to
Union and recommend to their
tions and heart-wrenching “Global Week is a time families with children, elimi-
consideration such measures
narrative about Darfur at her where we can expand our nating government programs
as he shall judge necessary and
global week presentation. knowledge of the world and that don’t work and limiting
expedient.”
Originally becoming in- learn about what’s happening contributions that loyalists
What this means is that ev-
terested in the injustices in in other places. It’s quite sad give to candidates.
ery now and then, the President
www.primary.who2.com

Darfur through her church, that there is only one desig- Lastly during his speech,
must give a speech about how
Powling further expanded her nated week a year for this, but Obama criticized a recent Su-
America is doing and recom-
knowledge on the topic at a with what little time I had I preme Court decision that al-
mend things for Congress to
convention in Washington DC. wanted to make a difference.” lowed corporations to give
do. George Washington gave
The grueling truth and terrible The most important point unlimited funding to can-
the first one about 220 years
images that she so realistically Powling wanted to stress to didates that they endorsed.
ago on Jan. 8th, 1790 and 221
described to the awe-struck high school students was how President Obama claimed that
have been given to America
students were her motiva- long this injustice and geno- President Obama’s first this would “open the floodgate
since.
tion for educating the kids at cide has gone on. State of the Union Ad- for special interest, including
President Obama gave the
North. “Seven years. This has gone dress touched on many foreign corporations to spend
most recent State of the Union
“We always say that on for seven years and we have Address on Jan. 27th, 2010 subjects. without limit in our elections.”
we will never let history repeat done nothing about it.” of college, increasing govern- Supreme Court Justice Sam-
as the Iraq war continues for
itself. But we’ve let homicide Awareness, says Powling, ment grants to students, re- uel Alito was seen express-
the seventh year and the re-
happen over and over again. is the key to understanding newing education acts and not ing doubt and defiance at this,
cession for its third. In his
Darfur is just another example what’s going on in the world. allowing banks to charge more reportedly saying, “that’s not
speech, Obama broadly talked
of that.” Global Week is only the first than 10% of a person’s income true.”
about the things he would like
Darfur is a province in step for many high school stu- for student loans. Despite rumored disagree-
to have Congress do, and his
south-western Sudan, a coun- dents. President Obama also ad- ments between Obama and the
plans for the upcoming year.
try incredibly polarized due to Helen plans on starting a dressed ideas like giving 30 Supreme Court, the State of
Many of his ideas centered
decades of civil wars. In her club dedicated to helping the billion dollars to local banks the Union Address has always
around higher education, in-
presentation, Helen told the au- Darfur cause for students at across America, giving tax given the American people an
cluding improving Commu-
dience what life would be like North interested and moved by breaks to people with houses idea of where the country is
nity Colleges, giving $10,000
living in Darfur. She described her presentation. that are more energy efficient, heading.
tax cuts for families for 4 years
a life of fear, destruction and
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 3
West HS teacher’s death affects District Fire devastates Carney home
By Staff Editor … or think you've been set free book page joined by more By Brooke Resch Junior Alex Dennee told
from my watchful eye (think than 1,000 former and current WBAY news station that at
"My Dearest Wombats," 'Eye of Sauron'). I hope to see students who wished to show February started off on a North “we’re all pitching in to
began the cheerful note, dated you soon, Mrs. DeBruin." their support to Ann’s teaching tragic note for one of North’s help support her and hopefully
Jan. 15, from communication Friday night, however, De- legacy. staff members. Lisa Car- raise enough money to help
arts teacher Ann DeBruin to Bruin suffered a fatal heart While the passing of a teach- ney, a math teacher, saw her her out.”
her students at Appleton West attack, and Monday griev- er at another school within the home go up in smoke and Melissa Drezdon, a senior,
High School and Renaissance ing staff, students and parents District does not often directly flames. Although no one was said that “I think it’s great that
School for the Arts. "As you've struggled with the sudden affect the student body, many harmed in the fire, the home our whole school is coming
probably noticed, I have been passing of a beloved teach- of North’s students currently was completely destroyed. A together… we’re still help-
absent most of this week," she er and Appleton West High attend the Renaissance pro- spark from a battery charger ing her out and I think that’s a
wrote, explaining how a sub- School icon. gram and have had Mrs. BeD- in the garage had ignited the great thing for us to do.”
stitute teacher would take her A memorial service for De- ruin as a teacher. Also, Mrs. fire, and spread from there. A In response to North’s rally
place through the end of Janu- Bruin was held on Wednesday DeBruin is Career Academy woman at the scene said that behind her, Carney made a
ary, at least. January 20th in the West audi- teacher Mark Ropella’s sister. an explosion occurred once comment to the student body
"Right now my medical is- torium. Hundreds of students, Making her passing even the flames hit the snow blower. and staff about how their sup-
sues are making me exceed- colleagues and community more relevant to North stu- By the time help had arrived, port is appreciated.
ingly weak. But I plan to get members paid their respects dents, communication arts the home was engulfed. The “We would like to take this
better ASAP, because I love to the DeBruin/Ropella fam- teacher Cindy Fahrenkrug house was a total loss. opportunity to thank you for
my job and I miss you. I will ily at the Visitation until the will be leaving our school to Out of the ashes, however, the overwhelming support you
still be grading many of your time of the service. To honor take over DeBruin’s position rose an immense amount of have given us following the
papers/tests etc. and will stay her memory, West senior Han- at West in the next several community support. Students loss of our home. Your kind-
in touch so you don't forget me nah Offerman created a Face weeks. have responded to the tragedy ness, love, and generosity has
with a variety of fund-raising helped, and will continue to
methods. Collection buckets help us through this very dif-
AP Test results earn North students honors were passed around at home
basketball games, and dona-
ficult time. We only wish we
had the chance to personally
Exceprt from School Newslet- In Appleton, registration for completing challenging col- tions are being accepted at thank each and every one of
ter: “The Lightning Link” AP exams will take place dur- lege-level courses at their high all Capital Credit Union loca- you. We feel very fortunate
ing February. The non-refund- schools. tions. to be part of such a wonderful
The Advanced Placement able fee of approximately $86 The College Board recog- The Love-Struck Week pep and caring community.
(AP) program is a cooperative is due at the time of registra- nizes several levels of achieve- rally even featured an event With Love and God Bless,
educational endeavor between tion. The College Board offers ment based on student's per- where donators were eligible Kevin, Lisa, Ryan and Rachel
secondary schools and col- a $22 per exam credit to quali- formance on AP exams. for gift cards and prizes. Carney.
leges. It exposes high school fied students with documented Sixteen (16) North students
students to college level mate- financial need. Additional qualified for the AP Scholar
rial through involvement in an financial assistance may be with Distinction Award by
AP course and gives them the provided by AASD if needed. earning an average grade of at
opportunity to show that they The dates of exams will be an- least 3.5 on all AP Exams tak-
have mastered the concepts by nounced at a later time. en, and grades of 3 or higher Academic Awards Program
taking an AP exam. Students and parents should on five or more of these exams: Monday, March 1, 2010
Many colleges and univer- consult their guidance coun- Anna Berceau, Jacob Bergman, 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium
sities then grant credit and/or selor and teachers for infor- Alyssa Buechel, Max Davis,
placement based upon the stu- mation regarding Advanced Wes Davis, Kristen Diedrich, Appleton North High School’s
dent’s scores on the exams. Placement opportunities in Bradley English, Eric Hagen, Academic Awards Program
Appleton North offers 15 their academic area of interest. John Idlas, Courtney Klauck, will be held on
courses which are designed Through these resources, the Rachel Larson, Erin Oakley, Monday,
as preparation for Advanced suitability of the program for Aubrey Rockman, Zachariah March 1st, 2010
Placement exams: AP Art His- students can be assessed. Sachs, Andrew Schoen, Kayla in the auditorium.
tory, AP Biology, AP Chemis- Appleton North Recognizes Simon.
try, AP Physics, AP Computer 2009 Advanced Placement Fourteen (14) North students The ceremony
Science, AP English Language Scholars: A total of 72 North qualified for the AP Scholar will begin at 6:30 p.m.
& Comp: [American Lit.], AP students have earned the des- with Honor Award by earning and recognizes honors
English Literature & Comp: ignation of AP Scholar by the an average grade of at least (Semester GPA of 3.6 or higher)
World Lit., AP Calculus, AP College Board. The designa- 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, during the
French, AP Spanish, AP Psy- tion is in recognition of their and grades of 3 or higher on second semester of the
chology, AP American Stud- exceptional achievement on four or more of these exams: 2008-09 school year
ies, AP Comparative Politics, the college-level Advanced Katherine Anderson, Melissa and the first semester of this cur-
and AP World History. In ad- Placement Program (AP) Ex- Cameron, Anaita Chindhy, rent school year.
dition independent study stu- ams last spring, May 2009. Kathleen Detloff, Melissa
dents may also take AP exams The College Board's Ad- Drezdzon, Ivan Fan, Adriana invitation letters will be mailed to
to earn college credits and vanced Placement Program Gerhardt, Ryan Goggans, Ty- recipients of these awards shortly
placement. offers students the opportunity ler Jansen, Autumn Lemke after the end of the first semester.
Each exam has a multiple- to take challenging college- -Rochon, Joseph Maule, Am-
It is our hope that
choice and a free-response level courses while still in high ber McKenzie, Sydney Peters- all eligible students and their parents/
(essay, problems, etc.) section. school, and to receive college en, Mariah Sachs. guardians will be able to attend.
Scores on the AP tests include: credit, advanced placement, Thirty-nine (39) North
5 (extremely qualified), 4 or both for successful perfor- students qualified for the AP
(well qualified), 3 (qualified), mance on the AP Exams. Scholar Award by completing
2 (possibly qualified), and 1 About 18 percent of the three or more AP examinations
(no recommendation). A stu- more than one million high with grades of 3 or higher: Jamie Cronce, Rohit Dadi, Benjamin Kula, Emily Lovi-
dent who earns a grade of 3 or school students in more than Walter Ames, Sarah Backer, Emily Dreyer, Kristine Fish- son, Daniel Lowery, Briana
better on an AP exam is gener- 15,000 secondary schools Leah Barton, Elizabeth Bover- er, Hannah Fitton, Kelly Fo- Meyer, Frank Ontaneda, Clay-
ally considered qualified to re- worldwide who took AP Ex- oux, Laura Bowman, Sarah chs, Felipe Giuste, Elizabeth ton Patros, Kenneth Pisaniello,
ceive credit for the equivalent ams performed at a sufficiently Bruce, Alexandra Christians- Guenther, Kaitlyn Hermsen, Kevin Reinhold, Karen Taylor,
course at one of over 3,000 high level to merit the recog- en, Karen Chu, Samuel Coe, Allison Hibbard,Danieelle Nicole Tennessen, Eric Wang,
colleges and universities that nition of AP Scholar. Students Mackenzie Connellee, Kath- Holso, Edward Hou, Stephen Samuel Winter, Steven Yung-
give credit for AP exams. took AP Exams in May after ryn Costello, Erika Crockford, Knudstrup, Garrison Kubis, wirth.
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 4
Let your voice be
heard
Media releases images of tragic luge accident
By the Editorial Staff dent.
It was also disrespectful to

www.seattlepi.com
The Noctiluca staff graciously These days, graphic im- the memory of the luger him-
accepts any letters to the editor ages can be found on the web, self, who will be remembered
which will be published as space in movies, and on television. for the pictures and details of
allows. Please limit submissions While many news reports may his death, instead of his su-
to no more than 250 words.
issue a warning about “graphic preme talent that allowed him
Anonymous submissions will
not be printed and all writing is content” in their telecasts, we Photos showcasing athletic abiltiy are appropriate to qualify for the Olympics
subject to editing via our policy believe that plenty of images for public release; their devastating effects are not. in the first place. For media
statement below. All letters to do not need to be released at outlets to release the photos
est luge track in the world. a practice run, the images re-
the editor can be dropped off all. and videos of the crash was
While Kumaritashvili’s corded on camera were not
in the designated folder on the On February 12, 2010, prior irresponsible and showed bad
death was caused by his own any of the public’s business. It
door of the Publications Lab at to the opening ceremonies, taste and poor judgement.
the south end of the LMC, or mistake, his accident was was not necessary for anyone
Olympic luger Nodar Kumar- The Noctiluca editorial staff
e-mailed to Mrs. Bruce, the staff caught on tape and broadcast- to see pictures of rescue work-
itashvili died when he lost believes in privacy and decen-
advisor, at: ed by NBC a short time later. ers performing chest compres-
control of the sled he was rid- cy when it comes to graphic
<[email protected]> Shocking photos were posted sions and mouth-to-mouth re-
ing and flew off the track. The images. We feel that news sta-
online and the world could see suscitation on the man. The
21-year old from the Republic tions should have used more
exactly how the accident hap- teammates, family, and friends
Noctiluca Mission Statement of Georgia was racing down descresion and shown more
pened. of Kumaritashvili were still in
the ice at close to ninety miles respect in their decision to
While most people were shock and likely did not feel
To publish news, informa- per hour, nearing the end of broadcast the olymic tragedy.
curious as to how Kumaritash- comforted by seeing a disturb-
tion, entertainment and opinion what is proclaimed as the fast-
vili could fly off the track in ing video of the tragic acci-
articles for and about student,
faculty and administration
activities, interests and policies. Lyons: Talk or type? Our Take:
Thumbs up or down
Our goal is to maintain high
By Sean Lyons less tangible. Granted, it is still
ethical standards and provide a
communication, but it just doesn’t
forum for free and responsible
Communication, whether we feel real for me.
expression of student views.
want it or not, occurs inevitably I’m sure you can draw con-
The newspaper strives for a high
with everyone we encounter; clusions on which method of
level of competency welcomes
even deciding not to communi- communication I prefer, mainly
diversity of scope, depth and
cate with someone is a form of because I feel it’s more reliable.
breadth of coverage in order to
communication. The weird thing Texting and Facebook, howev-
heighten mutual understand-
about it is how different forms er convenient, have ruined our
ing and awareness through our
entire school community.
of it can give different messages.
Not in content, but in context.
physical and verbal communica-
tion skills. If you ever listen to
THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN
Take, for example, texting- someone from our generation
what does it really mean? Hon- and count how many times they
Noctiluca Policy Statement estly, I don’t like it, unless I’m say “like”? Outside of a simile,
texting a good friend about some- the word doesn’t mean anything. South Pacific in Con- Endless Tug o’ War Pep
Published ten times per year,
the student newspaper of Apple-
thing really funny or relevant, but It just goes to show how our lan- cert Rally
otherwise, I find the whole con- guage has been dumbed down by
ton North High School is a forum
cept rather stale. You can never our easier and more distant com-
in which its student editorial
tell if the person actually means munication methods. *Over 200 North students *How many sophomores
board makes decisions regarding
its contents. what they type over texting or Fa- Sure, you can gain some things making beautiful music – and juniors does it take
cebook Chat. from an easier way to commu- to get three boys and two
Unsigned editorials express
nicate, but what does everyone
amazing!
Chatting can be fun at times but
the views of the majroity of the
I definitely get bored with things lose? Their real voice. girls onto the floor?
editorial board. Letters to the
editor are welcomed and will be fast. Facebook is cool and every-
thing, but my life doesn’t revolve
published as space allows.
around it. I guess I’m not really Global Awareness
Letters must be signed,
MR. Lightning?
although the staff may withhold the biggest fan because it’s much
Week
the name in certain circum-
stances. Editorial Staff *Hats off to the many vi-
*Who says spirit has to
The paper reserves the right Kal Riebau.........................................................Editor-In-Chief be male? And (“It’s a cos-
edit letters for grammar and Siri Pairin.................................................................News Editor brant presentations.
clarity, and all letters are subject Ivan Fan.............................................................Opinions Editor tume thing” is not an ex-
to laws governing obscenity, cuse!)
Paige Resch.........................................................Features Editor
libel, privacy and disruption of
the school process, as are all
Brooke Resch..............................................Centerspread Editor
contents of the paper. Melissa Cameron....................................................Sports Editor Carney Contributions
Opinions in letters are not Megan Van Boxtel................................................Culture Editor
necessarily those of the staff, nor Zac DeRidder............................Photography & Graphics Editor Poor sportsmanship
should any opinion expressed Katie Hermsen.........................................................Copy Editor *Big hearts and deep
in a public forum be construed pockets are appreciated *To the North basketball
as the opinion or policy of the Susanne Bruce.......................................................Staff Advisor by this family in need. fans who boo’d our own
Appleton North High School ad- Teresa Hahn...........................................................Staff Advisor
ministration, unless so attributed. cheerleaders during the
The Noctiluca reservees the Contributors West away game – shame
right to publish images in both Steven Richards
print and online format. Jensen Enz
Bill Hackett
Max Edwards
Laina Wydeven
Jenna Otto
The Flying Tomato on you.
Jackie Reynders Charlotte Hale Amanda Lyons
Nate Correia Sarah Burts-Kust Chelsea June * You can’t order a
Tierney Murphy Brynn Systma Chelsea Ashland
Contact Information Sean Lyons Double Mctwist 1260 at
McDonalds but you can
Appleton North High
School
on a snowboard - way to
5000 N. Ballard Road go all Olympic athletes.
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 5
February Gadgets: Apple’s revolutionary iPad Teacher
By Max Edwards to easily download apps from
Apple’s “App Store” through
title, as well as through their
collection of books.“The high-
tion in the 3G capable iPad is
identical to the connection on
Feature:
The wait is over. On the final
Wednesday of January, tech-
the iPad’s wireless internet
connection. Virtually all cur-
resolution, LED-backlit screen
displays everything in sharp,
the iPhone, but current iPhone
users wishing to buy an iPad Sra. L. Meyer
nology giant Apple made an rent iPhone and iPod touch rich color, so it is easy to read, must purchase a separate data
announcement about its much applications will be compat- even in low light,” said Apple plan. By Paige Resch
anticipated tablet device. ible with the iPad. Apple also executives. While some compare the
The iPad, which will be recently released a Software Other features include iPad to a net-book computer, Señora L. Meyer has been
available for purchase in Development Kit (SDK) the ability to download iTunes it is also meant to compete in a teacher at North High school
March or April, has the ben- which will allow developers songs, podcasts, movies, and the e-reader market and offer since it first opened and a
efits of a laptop, e-reader, and to generate applications which TV shows directly over a wire- additional features that aren’t teacher within the district for
smart-phone combined into take advantage of specific iPad less internet connection, and present in Amazon’s Kindle, even longer. During all of these
one sleek mobile device. features. an application that allows one along with other e-readers. years of education, her passion
While many top technol- To compete with rival to search for content across The units are priced be- has been teaching Spanish.
ogy critics are disappointed in Meyer knows other languages,
the absence of features they like English and French, but
would have liked in the iPad, Spanish has always been her
the device delivers a large per- subject of choice.
formance in a small package. Señora L. Meyer is one of
Under the 9.7 inch display the two Meyers at this school,
lies a powerful 1GHz Apple A4 both of whom teach Spanish.
Chip, making the device ideal What makes L. Meyer stand
for graphic applications such out is her leadership role in
as games. The HD multi-touch the annual Global Awareness
Week. This week is anticipated

Photo by apple.com
capable screen gives the user a
wide view, making it ideal for by students and staff alike.
optimal movie-watching expe- “I think it’s great that so
rience. many unique countries were
Toting a similar immer- represented this year” says
sive multimedia experience sophomore Brenna Rathsack.
provided by the iPod, the The iPad raises hype over the latest advancement in reading and media. Running the week is a
iPad also provides many ad- responsibility that Meyer has
ditional features including a net-books and e-readers, Ap- their iPad. tween $499 and $829, depend- had since the school opened.
full HTML internet browser ple has announced iBooks, its As far as connectivity ing on the configuration. “At West, we did it different”
(without native Flash support, very own e-book store. With goes, there will be two ways to Apple has been known to says Meyer. At the same time,
a common internet animation this free application, avid read- access the internet. re-invent existing product cat- she has seen changes to the
format) aiming to make the ers can download full length Every iPad comes stan- egories, and the iPad just may week since coming to North.
entire web experience more books, from classics to best- dard with WiFi to let users follow that same pattern. Just “In a way, I would say that we
intuitive, according to Apple. sellers. Apple believes iBooks connect to wireless hotspots. as Apple’s introduction of the have more student participa-
Among other features are an e- will expand and hopes more For a premium price, a 3G iPod caused people to look at tion than we did in the past.”
mail application, an interactive publishers will join the digi- version can be purchased. For music and music devices in an Sometimes the cultures
photo app, video viewing and tal book market. As soon as a $29.99 a month, a user can entirely new way, Apple hopes represented are present in the
YouTube application, along book is downloaded from the have unlimited access to the the introduction of the iPad United States, such as the Jazz
with calendar, notes, maps, iBooks app, the book can be web, email, and any other in- will change the world of mul- Band performances, and many
and a contacts application. In read immediately, and the intu- ternet features anywhere in the timedia devices. of the other student led presen-
addition to these included ap- itive user controls make it easy range of a mobile broadband tations.
plications, an iPad user is able for one to navigate through a network. The cellular connec- This event is not just for
Spanish students, or even for

Wordsearch: test your skills Ask Nurse Deb: Sinuses foreign language students. It is
meant to be enjoyed by every
See if you can find... By Charlotte Hale cavities to swell, blocking student and staff member that
drainage areas, causing si- can fit in the auditorium. For
AWARENESS BLACKHISTORY CUPID This time of year ush- nus pressure. example, this year’s much an-
ers in a plethora of indoor ticipated event was a presenta-
FEBRUARY HAITI HEART LOVE PDA
tion by Manuel Scott, an origi-
ROSE SAINTS SUPERBOWL TWENTYEIGHT activities and widespread Q: Why can’t I tell the dif-
nal Freedom Writer. Students
VALENTINE sicknesses, including colds ference between a sinus in- crowded in to hear this inspi-
and sinus infections. A fection and a head cold? rational speaker talk about his
common misconception is hardships, accomplishments
L T K R E K X F E B R U A R Y that colds happen more fre- A: Sinus infections and and life lessons. Thanks to
J W D V W W E X B F E X F A P quently, when sinus infec- head colds are often caused L. Meyer, Global Awareness
Y R O T S I H K C A L B K L U tions, or Sinusitis, tend to by the same virus or bacte- Week was a success.
D V M I T S U I T I A H R S F occur the most. The prob- ria, therefore the symptoms
lem is that many people can are similar. Favorite music artist: Juan
N D F W W S W B W N Q D L Y S Guerra, he makes such awe-
not distinguish between the
G Q I Y E S M W O T V I X D U two illnesses. Q: How can I tell the differ- some music.
S S H C N E S T P D A P G R P ence between a sinus infec-
Favorite place to visit: Well,
W N Y Y T N A D A Y L U Y P E Q: What happens with a si- tion and a head cold? I do love Seville (Southern
Z M D J Y E I D S P E C Y N R nus infection? Spain).
A: Head colds generally
G E O Y E R N C G O N A Q Q B
A: A sinus infection is the produce an overflow of If you had to do something
W O Q D I A T F E B T I J T O inflammation of your sinus clear mucus in attempt to else for a living, what would it
E S O R G W S J L F I F R O W cavities, which are located flush out the virus, where- be: Travel guide
Q Q J W H A K O K I N A R L L in the hollow spaces in your as sinus infections usually
I Q X I T L V W O B E L M N S cheeks and around your have greener mucus and Favorite color: Blue
eyes, and lead to the nose. less drainage due to inflam- Dream car: I’m not much of a
G J T L N E W H X H Z I R P I car person
The infection causes those mation.
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“The Sex Talk” in High School o r e c a s u a l

e
a m y t h
By Brooke Resch
O u t: o e n jo
g i n g a y t ha n
n
Ha onomic w ter t

photo by Brooke Resch

There are a few classes that
r p a r
every North student must take
ec
in order to graduate. These
and ny of you
classes are required because
a .
they are arguably the most im-
portant. Some would say that comp on a date
Personal Financial Manage-
ment is the most important Books available to students in the Freshmen
Health class reflect current health issues.
going
half-credit if any high school-
er’s career; others would argue of the class devoted to sexual on the conversation. Although
that Civics is most important, education. it doesn’t say “sex” anywhere
as it gives young Americans Freshmen may choose to in any other course descrip-
a greater understanding and decline this opportunity to tions, it is still talked about

H
appreciation for their coun- learn with their peers for per- in many other classes. With
try. However, in today’s so- sonal reasons. Some students teachers often establishing a
ciety, many would agree that feel too uncomfortable talk- relaxed classroom atmosphere,
it is important to educate the ing about sex in a room full and with the right group dy-
young about sex and its reper- of classmates. Some parents namic, class discus-
cussions. feel that the content of this sions often touch on or

Sex
The Freshmen Health is not unit is inappropriate for their even revolve around
just place where fourteen-year- son or daughter. In situations sex and how it relates
olds blush and giggle at their like these, students still do to literature, culture,
vocabulary packet, but a place the manual labor (worksheets, or historic events.
where important concepts are tests, etc) but are not present In addition, no high
instilled. Along with lessons for the classroom activities school student misses
addressing CPR, the Heimlich and discussions. out of sexual banter
maneuver, eating disorders, Although these select stu- and jokes that go on in
mental illness, and the value of dents are removed from a brief less-formal settings all
REM sleep, there is a portion unit on sex, they don’t miss out over the school.

Classroom debate rages

By Bill Hackett likelihood they would use con- lished showing that 86% of
doms during sex. Researchers the decline in teen pregnancies
Teen pregnancy rates are followed 2,000 teenagers from between 1995 and 2002 was
down, but the debate contin- either elementary or middle caused by the use of birth con-
ues over which type of sex school through high school. A trol, while abstinence account-
education should be taught in little more than half of them ed for only 14% of the decline.
schools: abstinence-only or had received education in- Birth control proponents argue
a p hysi- Lov
e
comprehensive sex education. structing them to wait until that the study reaffirms their Lust: action/ of em : pinna
tr c
cal at nal in- atta otional le
While the Bush administration marriage to have sex. The re- views that comprehensive sex
increased funding for absti- mainder either received no sex education works better than
o chm
emoti on
nence-only sex education dur- education, or education that abstinence-only sex education
ing his time in office, this type included the use of contracep- programs. ent.
ti
of sex education program has
come under attack from crit-
tives. Researchers found that,
on average, children from all
Currently the Appleton Area
School District policy sup-
fatua
ics. Thus the Obama admin- groups began having sex at ports a sex education policy
istration is currently weighing around age 15. which incorporates a compre-
its policies on teen sex curric- Comprehensive sex educa- hensive sex education curricu- The emphasis is on hav- - preventing stereotyp-
ulum mandates in relation to tion is based on the premise lum. However, contraceptive ing individuals success- ing
its overall health care reform that every person has a right agents are not available at fully develop, establish and - promoting sexual re-
agenda. to information about sex and schools. Its mission statement achieve positive lifestyle sponsibility
Abstinence-only classes are contraceptive choices. Accord- reads: health is a dynamic goals. Health instruction is - analyzing media in-
backed by conservatives, most ing to the National Guidelines state of well-being. Total is the a basic ingredient to facilitat- fluence to be sexually active
religious groups and many Task Force for Comprehen- lifelong interdependence, con- ing achievement of a healthful - using assertiveness skills to
parents as the only responsible sive Sexuality Education, sex stant interaction, and balance lifestyle. It encourages the in- avoid negative pressure
way to teach children about education should encompass of the physical, emotional, so- dividual and the community to - coping with family change
sex. Such classes provide in- “sexual development, repro- cial, and intellectual dimen- assume responsibility for the - reproductive anatomy/ physi-
formation on STDs and sexual ductive health, interpersonal sions of human growth and promotion of well-being and ology
intercourse but generally em- relationships, affection, inti- development. Health educa- the prevention of disease and - conception and pregnancy
phasize that premarital rela- macy, body image and gender tion can prevent health prob- disability. - effects of teen pregnancy
tionships are immoral and that roles.” Although effective sex- lems and improve the quality - preventing sexual harass-
sex itself is potentially deadly. education programs emphasize of life and total well-being. Specifically the health course ment/abuse including date
Instead of instructing students abstinence, information about Health instruction provides offered to all high school ages rape
on contraceptive use, the pro- contraception needs to be in- students with opportunities to students includes the following - abstinence/family planning
grams present premarital ab- cluded, supporters of com- develop skills for daily living topics:
stinence as the only acceptable prehensive sex education say, and prepares individuals for - promoting gender respect The district allows for students
standard. and topics such as sex roles, their multiple future roles in - reproductive health and families to determine their
Yet, in April 2007, a feder- masturbation, homosexual- society. Quality health educa- - healthy relationships participation level during the
ally mandated study found that ity, abortion and prenatal care tion motivates individuals to - analyzing appropriate behav- family health unit. Should one
abstinence-only sex education ought to be discussed as well. voluntarily take responsibility ior in dating relationships decide not to participate, an
classes did not keep teenagers In January 2007, a Colum- for protecting, maintaining, - sexual orientation alternative assignment is as-
from having sex or affect the bia University study was pub- and improving their health. - love and infatuation signed.
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CENTERSPREAD
Appleton, Wisconsin Page 7
Hook-U
p
physica : a romantic Public displays of affection
l encou
nter
By Jenna Otto

Public displays
of affection, also
known as PDA,
are frequently
debated topic
in the hallways

www.fanpop.com
here at Appleton
North. Just how
much affection in school is too
much?
Different types of PDA can Couples feel comfortable having intimate mo-
be spotted in every corner of ments in front of a crowd.
the school. Some forms are and flat out unacceptable. Have maybe there is some valid-

Health
as innocent as holding hands, standards been lowered or has ity to it. Actually, most people
while others are as extreme society loosened up a little and who publically display their
as full-on make-out sessions stopped caring so much? The affection experience a rush
against the lockers. After being bottom line is that most forms of hormones and adrenaline,
questioned about PDA, most of PDA, beyond holding hands which improves general mood
North students said “I think its and hugging in the hallways, and attitude.
gross” or “People should wait make other students uncom- So, ultimately, PDA comes
until they are alone to do that fortable and a little nauseated. down to personal preference.
stuff”. So if so many people However, many couples It is considered an expression
find PDA unappealing, why is feel that showing affection is of a relationship and, typically,
it that so many are found guilty an appropriate and healthy part expressions—like what a per-
if the crime? Some of these acts of a relationship. They do not son wears or how they like to
lly are so over the top that teach- hesitate to demonstrate their talk—are not condemned. Pub-
ci a ers have stepped in to break up feelings in front of their peers. lic displays of affection, how-

hys the love fest. Why is it that the

PDA debate still continues?
If so many students participate ever, are in a grey area and are

: p e in the high school ritual, then still subject to interpretation.

o ctiv
Has PDA become acceptable?
t 25-30 years ago, this kind of
H tra behavior was frowned upon
at Date: a formal, planned in-
The media: selling sex in bulk teraction between two people
used to inhance or establish a
By Jensen Enz

There is scarcely a corner

romantic relationship.
one can turn in America with-
out coming face to face with
sex in the media.
Group Date: multiple dates
www.blog.massive.com

It shows up in the dance

www.dbtechno.com

routines of pop artists, it’s one

of the most highly discussed
topics on Mom’s favorite talk
going on simotaniously. This
show, and it’s in the lyrics of
the radio’s top songs. It’s on
strategy reduces uncomfort-
the magazine covers, in the
tabloid tales of the celebri- Many ads, like those for Abercrombie&Fitch and
able situations, and cost-per-
ties, and in the coveted Su-
per Bowl advertisements. But
GoDaddy.com, use sexuality to ‘attract’ customers.
person
why is American culture so
seemingly enamored with the cause it is so marketable; MGA’s ‘Bratz’ dolls with their and younger audiences. alike, but also shown the pos-
exploitation of sex? Why has television programs like the hugely unrealistic portrayal of Yet, the bad does not nec- sible consequences of unpro-
it become all right for “tween” previously mentioned “Gossip women, seem to place sexual essarily outweigh the good tected sex.
role models to pole dance on Girl” have beautiful yet pro- features upon a pedestal. Toys here. The popularity of sex in Thanks to the media, sex
stage? Why is it okay for a star miscuous characters because like these are not kept on high the media helps promote safe is being moved from taboo,
to publicly speak about their it sells. shelves at stores, but market sex and educates society about unspoken secrecy to open con-
sex life? Why are shows such Magazines everywhere are towards America’s youth. AIDS and other dangerous versations and more easily ac-
as “Gossip Girl”, “90210”, and covering Tiger Woods’ affair The hefty cons of this ex- STDs, and fosters sexual inde- cessible information.
many others so very accessible and supposed sex addiction: a ploitation include glorify- pendence. Public fascination with sex
to American youth? disease that doesn’t even exist ing casual sex and infidelity, The media has proven its does not seem to be nearing
Sex holds a coveted place yet, according to most medi- drawing connections between ability to be provide its own a definite end any time soon,
in American media—it seems cal books, and was unheard of sex and violence, and creating form of sex education. Dr. though it can be said that
glamorous, it can help push even a few years ago. Woods’ generally negative stereotypes Drew, producer and host of with celebrities like the Jonas
a story to a new direction, it public scandal is not only rais- of men and women. The ex- Teen Mom, has used his star Brothers, Selena Gomez, and
creates drama, and it sells big ing questions about the legiti- cess of sex in the media also, power to inform about sex, American Idol’s Jordan Sparks
time. macy of sexual addiction, but inadvertantly, downplays the rather than simply glorify and vowing to remain virgins until
Stars like Brittney Spears also exposing sexual immoral- consequences of promiscuity promote it.. Popular programs marriage, America may see a
were made into sex icons at ity to many young sports fans. and sends nearly unavoidable like Teen Mom have not only slight change in the way young
a disturbingly young age be- Even children’s toys, such as sexual messages to younger entertained teens and adults stars expose their sexuality.
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 8
Horoscopes: February Leo (July 23- Aug 22)
Conscience Chaos By Sarah Burts-Kust
Stop hybernating. Bundle up
and take a walk outside for a
u s while.
u ari
Aq Virgo (Aug 23- Sept 22)
Take a picture. It will last lon-
By Sarah Burts-Kust

ger.

Libra (Sept 23- Oct 23)

Everybody is a critic. Be the
one with the positive attitude.

By Paige Resch Scorpio (Oct 24- Nov 21)

You will have a dream that
Aries (March21- April 19) reveals to you the meaning of
Don’t worry about being so life. Try not to misinterpret it.
stressed. Your life will slow
down soon. Sagittarius (Nov 22- Dec 21) Underground By Laina Wydaven
You will stumble apon a pan-
Taurus (April 20- March20) cake with Obama’s face on it.
You will go to the movies, get Unfortunately, you will eat it
stuck watching something you before you even notice.
don’t like, and realize that you
have found your new favorite Capricorn (Dec 22- Jan 19)
movie genre. It is time to enjoy the winter
before it ends. Make a decked
Gemini (May 21- June 21) -out snowman.
For you hopeless romantics
out there, don’t worry. Your Aquarius (Jan 20- Feb 18)
love is near. Actually, they’re Go buy yourself some candy.
following you via Twitter. It is really cheap right now.
Besides, you desearve it.
Cancer (June 22- July 22)
Make new friends but keep Pisces (Feb 19- March 20)
the old. One is silver and the You will find a creative way to
other’s gold. celebrate your birthday.

February Sudoku
8 7 4 2 1 9
2 4 5 1 6 9 7 8 3
9 5 8 7 2 ~ Featurettes ~
Compiled By Paige Resch
7 6
4 2 7 9 Clean out Senior citizen Debate team
3 9 2 4 your drawers Mardi Gras delivers
1 6 3 8 The Art Department is in ma-
jor need of:
succeeds North’s Debate Team
became part of a coopera-

8 7 1 • 100% old wool sweaters On February 21, the Ap-

pleton North National Honors
tive team with West this past
season. Two public forum de-
(very much in need)
2 • T-shirts (for rags) - Cigar
Society hosted a senior citizen
Mardi Gras.
baters, Abhiskek Parekh and
Adarsh Dave, took quarter

January Sudoku Answers boxes/art boxes (no plastic) The day was based on a
casino style, including games,
finals at the Kimberly Tour-
nament. Lincoln Douglas de-
• Ties bater, Christian Bakken, has
2 8 9 4 5 6 7 1 3 • Exotic hardwood scraps
bingo and prizes. There was
also live msuic and dancing.
debated compulsory immuni-
zations and high school gradu-
3 5 1 9 2 7 4 8 6 (Teak, African Mahogany, The event ran at North
from 1-3 p.m. but preparation
ation exams and has achieved
etc.) for jewelry mountings an overall winning record.
7 6 4 8 3 1 2 9 5 • Jewelry & beads
was provided by volunteers
and National Honors Society
The National Forensic
League extended new mem-
6 2 3 1 4 5 8 7 9 • Fashion magazines and other
members for previous hours as
well.
berships to Elizabeth Braatz,
magazines listed below: Saarth Mehrotra, and Adarsh
9 7 8 3 6 2 5 4 1 Oprah “O,” Real Simple, Rang-
**Sponsored by Appleton
North National Honor Society
Dave bringing the North NFL
chapter up to 19 members.
4 1 5 7 8 9 6 3 2 er Rick, Conde Nast Traveler,
any plant/nature magazines
North debaters will do
national qualifiers for NFL
8 4 6 2 1 3 9 5 7 Please label: “ART DEPART-
on anuary 8-9 for nationals in
Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Ste-
MENT” and drop off at North
1 9 2 5 7 8 3 6 4 Business Office.
ven Gargo serves as the debate
coach for the North-West co-
5 3 7 6 9 4 1 2 8 Thank you! operative team.
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 9
Olympics showcase lesser-known sports
By Katie Hermsen bobsled, but with the excit- really is, this sport has a pres-
ing atmosphere of the winter ence in Appleton at the Apple-
At this time of year in the games, most people can find ton Curling Club, where curl-
sports world, America is usu- something to cheer about. ers of any age can join.
ally focused on basketball, Curling is one such sport Ice dancing is another win-
both in the NBA and the col- that can’t exactly be found on ter sport highlighted at the
lege realms. ESPN. Olympics. While this form of
This year, however, the In this sport, teammates figure skating may look simi-
Olympics in Vancouver British take turns sliding polished lar to normal pairs skating, it
Columbia have caused basket- granite stones along lanes of has very strict regulations on
ball to share the spotlight with ice while sweeping in front of lifts and jumps. It draws heav-
other, more obscure, sports. the stone in an effort to make ily from ballroom dancing and
Americans are less familiar it go faster. partners are required to be no
with Olympic favorites such as While most people wouldn’t more than two arm-lengths
the luge, skeleton, curling, and have the first idea what curling from one another.

dailycontributor.com
The definite beat of the those who participate in the
music the skaters dance to is skeleton go head first. In these
also important since ice danc- dangerous sports, competi-
ers must skate to the rhythm tors turn and maintain speed
rather than the phrasing of the by flexing certain muscles or
music. merely laying completely still.
Luge and skeleton also tend While the Winter Olympics
to bewilder people not familiar doesn’t always showcase the
alpine-connect.com

with more ambiguous Olym- most popular sports, it only

pic sports. comes around every four years
In luge and skeleton, ath- and can attract many fans of
letes essentially slide down ice obscure, interesting winter ac-
tracks at nearly ninety miles an tivities.
Zoe Gillings competes in the snowboarding competition in Vancouver. hour. Lugers go feet first, while

At a glance: North sports’ shorts

By Staff Reporter

Tonight is the A-North

at the Neenah Invitational.
The Lightning were led with
2nd place finishes by Tom
Lightning wrestlers competed
in the WIAA Regional tourna-
ment and qualified 11 wres-
Winter Athletic
Awards Night
vs. A-West basketball game Lalande, John Wulterkins and tlers for the upcoming WIAA
and North fans are planning a Jeremy Fischer. Taking 3rd Sectional tournament.
pink-out. Make sure you buy place in their weight brackets Qualifiers include: Mi-
your pink T-shirt at lunch to- were Eric Davidson, Kadie chael Yang, Kevin Granatelli,
day. This is your last oppor- Flynn and Lisa Danielson. A Vili Xiong, Chase Eagan,
tunity so don’t miss out! We Special Congratulations goes Alex Ross, Steven Richards,
are competing with West for to Kadie Flynn for qualify- Evan Jozwiak, Sami Khatib,
for all athletes and parents of Winter sports
the most fans wearing pink T- ing for the State Powerlifting Tremayne Williams, Kolby
shirts. Championships! Knuth and Tommy Fruehe.
Congratulations to the Congratulations to the Congrats gentleman and good
Lightning Powerlifting Team Appleton North Wrestling luck at Sectionals.
with great individual finishes team. This past weekend the

Monday, March 15
6:30 PM
By Max Edwards

Evening will begin with a large group wel-

come, followed by individual team meetings.

Senior Kolby Knuth competing in the WIAA Regional wrestling tournament.

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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2009 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 10
Athletes of the month: Made of muscle
Tremayne Williams: King pin Meghan Blazer: Power lifter
Tremayne Williams

On his iPod:
Mostly hip-hop and rap

Describes himself as:

-Dedicated
-Hard Working
-Passionate

Who he would like to

Photo by Zac DeRidder

Photo by Zac DeRidder

meet:
“Michael Jordan because
he is the man.”

Meghan Blazer Senior Meghan Blazer is one of the leading mem-

Senior Tremayne Williams participates in three
sports at North. bers of North’s newly created Power Lifting club.
Describes herself as:
By Melissa Cameron as I could.” he added. -Unique By Melissa Cameron ment is one of her greatest ac-
Williams regards fellow -Adaptable complishments. “I benched
“People might think get- wrestler Kolby Knuth as his -Driven “My favorite thing about pow- 105 at the Neenah meet this
ting fourth at state,” Tremayne favorite athlete. “We are very er-lifting is that your failure or past weekend. The meet be-
Williams replied when asked competitive and push each On her iPod: success is on you. There is no- fore I tried for 100 and missed
about this greatest sports ac- other everyday.” “Everything from Black body you can blame, no excus- it, so that extra 5 pounds
complishment, “but I think “I don’t plan on wrestling in Eyed Peas to Bring Me the es. If you fail a lift it’s because may seem small, but it is
beating the East wrestler soph- college, but I am going to St. Horizon, Fine Frenzy to The you did something wrong.” huge to me.” she explained.
omore year at the conference Thomas to play football and Used, Rob Thomas to Tak- said Meghan Blazer, one of Blazer plans to attend UW
tournament was because that get a degree in electrical engi- ing Back Sunday. And of the athletes of this year’s new- Oshkosh for fine arts and
wrestler pinned me at our first neering.” said Williams. course Kid Rock.” ly created power-lifting team. transfer to Fox Valley Tech for
duel meet earlier in the sea- “Sports bring out things in “Looking back to the begin- graphic arts. She hopes to be
son.” people that everyday things Who she would like to ning in general,” Blazer replied able to transfer to the Minne-
As for his favorite thing might not. You get to see how meet: when asked about her favorite apolis College of Art and De-
about wrestling, “It isn’t one much drive and heart some- “Becca Swanson, she is the memory. “Just to see how far sign in the near future. “I abso-
of those sports that you look one has for the sport they play only female to ever lift over not only me, but the entire team, lutely plan to continue lifting.
forward to during the day. But through how much effort they 2000 pounds. Her bench has come is incredible. Every I’ve only had one year of com-
when I finish with practice put in. The friendships and peo- alone is over 500 and she time a fellow teammate makes peting and that is not nearly
each night, I feel accomplished ple I have met are my favorite squats over 800. it to state is a good memory.” enough for me. I still have to lift
if and only if I worked as hard memories of my sports.” For Blazer, every achieve- more than Becca!” she added.

Spring sports season Wrestlers compete at Menasha regionals By Melissa Cameron

approaching fast North wrestlers recently

competed at Menasha region-
als, winning 11 teammates
Boys’ Track - Monday, March 8; Head Coach: Bill Bush spots at sectionals.
Tremayne Williams and Kol-
Photo by Zac DeRidder

Girls’ Track – Monday, March 8; Head Coach: Tom Gos- by Knuth won the 189 and 215
sens weight classes. which brought
the team up to 3rd place over-
Girls’ Soccer – Monday, March 22; Head Coach: John all.Wisconsin Rapids, who
Wuebben will send all 14 memeber of its
team to sectionals, took first
within the tournament. Seniors Tremayne Williams and Kolby Knuth take
Girls’ Softball – Monday, March 22; Head Coach: Crystal
Other top matches at region- a break during practice.
Van Caster als included Alex Ross, Evan
Jozwiak, Steven Richards and
Baseball – Monday, March 22 ;Head Coach: Dave Eagan Sami Khatib.
The eleven qualifiers will
Boys’ Golf – Monday, March 29; Head Coach: Mick move on to sectionals on Sat-
Gilbert urday, Feb. 20 at Green Bay
Preble. Those who place in the
Boys’ Tennis – Monday, March 29; Head Coach: Jill top two will move on to the
Photo by Max Edwards

Rietveld State competition in Madison

the following weekend.
Varsity coach Scott Clough
has also recently recieved
Students planning to try out for a spring sport should lis- the WIAA Coach of the year
ten to the announcements for meeting dates coaches will award. He looks forward to
be conducting prior to the start of the season. seeing his wrestlers advance
onto State. Sami Khatib faces off against a West competitor.
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Passing the time on the world wide web

Photo by wikimedia.org
By Chelsea June desirable reads. This site al-
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Facebook and Youtube are groups, add friends, and ex-
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eryone knows about, but they trivia, quotes, events, videos,
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vide for an interesting click of and anyone can join. Sign up
If your looking for the latest clothing styles check out this user-friendly website.
the mouse. Goodreads, Icing, can be done directly on the site
ModCloth and Fifty People, or you can sign in with your
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goodreads.com/) allows book- by a New Zealand girl named the some of the latest fashions relationships between people are truly inspirational.
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form a book club, and keep a several articles on these topics Koger. There is a variety of people about their secrets and Help Cure Boredom.
list of books one has read and and provides links to a variety women’s apparel from vintage their hopes and dreams. These
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of short films of people an-
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Good reads provides book-lovers with trivia, as well with an idea in mind: go to a Gala Darling offers her opinion on what’s hot and
as favorite quotes and reviews from other members. place and ask the same ques- what’s not in the fashion world.

Review: Witch and Wizard Broadway hit musical Sweeney Todd

By Amanda Lyons

A new, action packed novel

her soul inhabits a place called
Shadow Land, but she can nev-
er leave that dreaded place.
School Edition cont. from page one
by James Patterson entitled A man named The One By Ron Parker venge scheme resulting in this matically intense themes and
Witch and Wizard stars a pair Who Is The One is a powerful crafty, comedic and captivat- situations.
of siblings who are accused character who is the leader of The Tony Award-winning ing thriller. Shows with will be held
of having magical powers. The New Order and he some- Broadway musical Sweeney Songs include: “Pretty Wom- March eleventh to the four-
As the story unfolds and Whit how knows Whit and Witsy’s Todd The Demon Barber of en,” the haunting and melodic teenth as well as March eigh-
and Witsy fight to survive, it is parents. Unfortunately, the Fleet Street will be presented “Not While I’m Around,” the teenth to the twenty-first.
obvious Patterson has written two young teens find out that on March 11th-21st by the Ap- beautiful and lyrical “Johan- Tickets will be available for
another great young adult fan- their life will be taken when pleton North High School The- na” as well as the deliciously purchase on-line beginning in
tasy novel. they turn eighteen. This ter- atre and Music departments. funny “A Little Priest.” News- February. Patrons will be able
A new form of government, rible death sentence makes the Sweeney Todd opened on week said, “Must be seen by to choose their own seats, pay
The New Order, is now tak- reading even more dramatic Broadway in 1979 starring An- anyone who cares about the with a credit card, and print
ing over the world along with and exciting. gela Lansbury and Len Cariou gifts and risks of Broadway at their tickets all from the com-
kidnapping the two main char- Whit and Witsy’s adventures and went on to win eight Tony its best.” And the New York fort of their home. Ticket links
acters from their home and ev- become even more intense Awards including Best Musi- Times raved, “There is more and other information can be
erything they’ve ever known. when they set out to find their cal. A revival in 2006 starred of artistic energy, creative per- found at www.appletonnorth-
The one thing they do not recently kidnapped parents. Patti LuPone and received sonality and plain excitement theatre.com or www.aasd.k12.
know, however, is the fact that This book is an intrigu- another round of Tony’s. The than in a dozen average musi- wi.us/north.
they possess magical powers. ing novel for those who love musical also inspired a recent cals.” North’s production will Tickets may also be pur-
Before their departure, they to read different, yet exciting popular film from director Tim feature elaborate sets and cos- chased in person at the North
are allowed two items that books. Although J.K. Rowl- Burton and starring Johnny tumes as well as an intricate High School box office on
their parents choose for them; ing’s novels seem to be num- Depp. Stephen Sondheim and soaring score featuring a Mondays, Wednesdays, and
a beat up book and a single ber one when wizards are composed the razor-sharp large cast of talented singers, Fridays from 3:30 to 6:00 be-
drum stick which eventually involved, the reviewers at score and his brilliant lyr- dancers, and musicians. ginning in February. Box of-
help the characters defeat their Amazon.com and many other ics are alternately gleeful and While elements of the fice personnel are available to
enemies later on. people who have read this gruesome. original production have been answer questions at 920-997-
Before Whit is taken away, book dare to disagree. A musical thriller set in Vic- modified in this “School Edi- 3994 during box office hours.
he discovers that the love of Luckily, the tale doesn’t fin- torian England, Sweeney Todd tion” to make them appropri- For further information about
his life, Cecilia, is missing. ish with the last page of this tells the tale of a man just re- ate for high school performers the production contact Ron
As Whit sets out to find her, novel. The second book in the leased from jail for a crime he and local audiences, North’s Parker, director, at 920-832-
he soon discovers that she has series will be released in De- did not commit. The Demon Sweeney Todd is still recom- 4300 or parkerronaldc@aasd.
died. Fortunately, she can be cember 2010 to many excited Barber of Fleet Street cooks mended for children 13 years k12.wi.us .
seen for a moment because fans. up a hilariously macabre re- of age and older due to its dra-
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Appleton, Wisconsin February 2010 Vol. XV Issue VI Page 12

Blogging, vlogging, and the internet

By Brynn Systma and Tierney established between people for others to see. Graphics and
Murphy all around the world. Many videos are posted and shared

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current North students take freely. Popular blogging sites
Not fond of writing down advantage of the World Wide include Blogspot.com and
thoughts with the traditional Web and the many options Blogger.com. Those willing to
pen and paper? Looking for it provides to communicate further express themselves turn
a little more fun in life? For with peers, family, and friends their attention to vlogs. A vlog
those interested in writing, through involvement with on- is the video version of a blog.
creating videos, or hearing line journals. They can be found through-
what other people have to say For those stuck in the twen- out the web including on the
on the internet, blogging and tieth century, blogs are a type famous site YouTube where
vlogging has become an easy of website that allow individu- frequent vloggers such as Five
way for communication to be als to express their thoughts Awesome Girls, Charlieisso- Blogging has recently become the topic of discussion
for people around the world.
coollike, and Hayleyghoover
found success. These vloggers book and then eventually, an
have received so much success Oscar nominated movie. Blog-
that some of them are even get- ging is a great way people can
ting paid for making vlogs. express themselves and talk
Blogs have become such about life. As Powell proves, it
a fad that they are now being can open doors that can lead to
featured in popular television endless possibilities.
shows and movies. Ugly Betty, Some individuals are blog-
a sitcom on ABC, has featured ging or vlogging to vent their
its main character starting a feelings about a terrible co-
blog. Betty’s goal is “to in- worker or teacher while oth-
spire just one person” through ers are trying to fit in and be
like everyone else. In most
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her blog. The movie Julie and

Julia also features blogging. cases though, the internet has
This film features a woman provided a great way to make
that blogs about her life as a connections with others, and
cook through the acclaimed in today’s world of popular
chef Julia Child’s cook book. social networking sites, blogs
It was based on the true story and vlogs provide just another
about blogger Julie Powell. opportunity to communicate
Members of the Noctiluca take the time to blog at a newspaper contest. Her blog eventually became a and connect.

Movie Review: To Save A Life

By Chelsea Ashland cause suicide is becoming friend commits suicide in the many of his peers. While many by this suicide, Jake feels that
increasingly more common hallway at school in front of of the students are hardly fazed he could have done something
During the winter season, amongst teens, awareness to stop it. After seeking advice
many students enjoy a much is key. To Save a Life is just from an unlikely source, Jake
needed get away to the mov- an aspect of that awareness. decides that he is not going to
ies. Many students are looking The movie website (http:// let the suicide be in vain; he
for a romantic comedy, a high tosavealifemovie.com/index. becomes determined to reach
flying thriller, or whatever is php) offers support and en- out to someone and potentially
topping the charts to escape the couragement as well as links save them from the same pre-
frigid weather. However, some for anyone looking for help ventable fate.
may be surprised to find a little in hopes that this movie will While suicide is the underly-
more than they bargained for reach out to and educate peo- ing theme, the film intertwines
when coming to one film in ple about preventable deaths. sexuality, cutting, underage
particular this winter season. According to the American drinking, bullying, drugs, di-
To Save a Life, an independent Academy of Child and Adoles- vorce, college, religion, and so
film, is more than just a movie, cent Psychiatry, suicide is the much more. “It is a complete-
it is an outreach designed to do third leading cause of death ly realistic movie,” claims
more than just entertain but amongst 15-24 year olds. With North junior Samantha Rude.
possibly do just as the title im- the rate of teen suicide on the “I could identify with much
plies; to save a life. rise, action and preventative of what was going on in the
From Samuel Goldwyn
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measures are being sought movie. I went in expecting it

Films, To Save a Life pre- in new and creative ways. To to be just another tragic movie,
miered at theaters across the Save a Life focuses on the life but I was shocked to find that
country on January 20th. Re- of teenager Jake Taylor, played I really enjoyed it. I came out
gal Cinema in the Fox Valley by Randy Wayne, who seems of the theater and I was deter-
is the only theater showing the to have the world at his finger mined to take something from
film. While the theater is in tips. He is the all-star basket- it.” This theme is exactly what
Appleton, the location is only ball player, party king, rich To Save a Life is about; aware-
minutes away from nearby kid, and boyfriend to one of the ness and hope.
Kaukauna High School, where most popular girls in school.
in the previous year, has been Jake’s life comes crashing to To Save A Life is a heartbreaking, yet realistic new
devastated by the loss of four a halt when his former best
students to teen suicide. Be- film playing in select theaters around the country.