December High School Newsletter
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CTE
Students from our FCCLA chapter recently had the opportunity to attend FCCLA Day at the Fiserv Forum. The day kicked off with an inspiring employee panel, where students learned about career opportunities and the diverse roles that contribute to the venue's success. Following the panel, students enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of both the Fiserv Forum and the Baird Center, gaining a deeper understanding of how these world-class facilities operate. The day culminated in an action-packed Bucks game, giving students the chance to cheer on their team in person. It was an unforgettable experience that combined education, career exploration, and sportsmanship in a truly memorable way!
Students in Art, Construction, and Business classes worked together to build a school store.
Music
Mixed Choir, Robed Choir, and the Middle School choirs joined together for their Winter Concert on Dec 9. Songs included classics such as “In the Bleak Midwinter”, “The Holly and the Ivy”, “Ave Maria”, and “The Christmas Song”. Some modern songs performed included “The Theme from Elf” and “That’s Christmas to Me” by Pentatonix. Robed Choir and the Middle School choirs joined for a final song called “Baba Yetu”, which is The Lord’s Prayer in Swahili. “Baba Yetu” can be found in the video game Civilization IV and has won many awards.
A cappella groups Vocal Point and Out of the Blue traveled to Shell Lake on Dec 7 to participate in their festival, “Acapalooza”. Cambridge, Casco, Shell Lake, and G-E-T were able to work with clinicians Katherine Bodor and Jordan Roll throughout the day to work on their songs. Vocal Point performed People Like Us (Kelly Clarkson, solo Mackenzie Tobias), Jealous (Labrinth, solo Kaitlyn, C.) and Everything (Michael Buble, solo Riley S.) while Out of the Blue performed Lost in Japan (Shawn Mendes, solo Sawyer P.) and Ain’t it Fun (Paramore, solo Autumn R.). The next item of business for a cappella is hosting AcaFest on January 11, 2025. Tickets for the event are live on the website getpac.org. It usually sells out, so get tickets now!
Footloose cast members have been nominated for Jerry Awards, which are similar to Wisconsin High School Tony Awards. If chosen, the students will attend the awards event in Madison, WI in March alongside other schools and students throughout the state. Nominations are:
For Outstanding Lead Performances:
Kailtyn C.- Vi Moore
Riley S.- Rev. Shaw Moore
Sawyer S.- Ren McCormack
Nels T.- Willard Hewitt
Spirit Award:
Sawyer P.
Maddie R.
Congratulations to the nominees!
Phy Ed
In PE class this month, students have been active with pickleball and archery, developing their coordination, focus, and teamwork skills. Pickleball helps improve agility and quick decision-making, while archery enhances concentration and patience. These activities provide a fun way to stay active while building lifelong physical and mental skills.
Science
This month, students in Mr. Secor’s Physical Science class had the task to create a Rube Goldberg machine with their groups. A rube goldberg machine is basically an overcomplicated machine with many different steps that complete one simple task. The simple task they had to perform was safely extinguishing a burning candle. Students brought most of their materials from their homes which is always fun to see the various random things they have! We had a lot of fun with this project - it is my favorite of the year and a lot of students’ as well.
School Store
The high school business department has been hard at work bringing The Nest, the school store, to life in a brand-new physical location. With the help of the art department and construction class, the space now boasts a fresh, eye-catching design, complete with creative painting and a functional slat wall to enhance the store's appeal. The Nest is officially open for business during ELT on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, offering a convenient spot for students to shop while showcasing the power of teamwork across departments. We are located between the lunchroom and the teachers lounge. Feel free to email Mrs. Kube if you would like to take a look around (nicolekube@getschools.k12.wi.us)
Social Studies
Students in Mr. Hurd’s AP European History class recently participated in a “Salon Party” during their Enlightenment Unit. The French salon was an informal gathering of educated people, where they were able to exchange ideas, receive and give criticism of current events and topics, read their own works and hear the works and ideas of other intellectuals. Students in class role-played a prominent Enlightenment philosopher, discussing various topics of the time period, including human nature, slavery, deism, religious toleration, capital punishment, and economics. The charcuterie, also developed in France, added a great touch. The smoked cherrywood MontAmoré cheddar was particularly good!
