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Berlin Update 2025

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January 3, 2025
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Senior Callie Kurczek gives blood on Feb. 26 during the Key Club blood drive. Only 19 people donated blood during the drive. “The first time is a little nerve-wracking, but after you do it, it’s a good feeling to know that you’re helping people,” Kurczek said.
Blood drive faces low numbers
Recently the club has had an increase in membership allowing them to do more activities/competitions. “Forensics is a public speaking competition, with a variety of presentation choices like different types of acting, informational speech, storytelling, and even debate and radio announcing are categories,” social studies teacher Ryan Scanlan said.
Forensics team increases in members
The Magoosh software plays a video explaining a practice problem. “There is a lot of clarification on different styles of questions that the students will see,” ACT prep adviser Matt Willett said.
New ACT prep method in testing phase
Junior TasiAna Sanchez (right) and junior Garrett Lundt (left) rehearse their scene in "Kodachrome," where their characters prepare for a divorce. While the divorce is hard, it brings each of the characters relief.
BHS begins production of "Kodachrome"
Junior Meradeth Reinsbach signs her name on the whiteboard after her interview for Youth of the Year. Reinsbach won Tri-county Youth of the Year award and now will compete state wide. “Mrs. Eydie was the main person that wanted me to try out for Youth of the Year, and Mrs. Pollesch also was a big help in the whole process,” Reinsbach said.
Reinsbach named Youth of the Year
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction gave the high school an overall score of 56.9. “There’s a lot of chatter out there for some that are kind of negative about our schools or negative about our community,” Superintendent Dr. Emmet Durtschi said, “And I would challenge them all to think about what we can do together to actually make it better, instead of just pointing fingers.”
School report card results less than satisfactory
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McCormick and Budde chosen as February Student of the Month
McCormick and Budde chosen as February Student of the Month
Seniors Charlotte Ars and Lisa Vizzari are foreign exchange students, Ars is from Belgium and Vizzari is from Italy. They are taking a year of school in America. Ars and Vizzari were walking in the snow on the golf course enjoying the cold weather. “I am going to make the most of my summer and spend my time with friends and family. I also need to study because in September I'll start my senior year of high school in Italy and I have exams on the subjects they did this year,” Vizzari said.
Foreign exchange students experience their senior year in the United States
Senior Aaron Bartol makes the 1000th point shot for the first points scored at the game in Laconia High School.
Seniors Kurczek, Bartol each break 1000 points within a week
“These are this month's nails. My friend Annadora did them for me, and I really like the red with the gem,” senior JuliAnna Plantz said.
Student expresses herself through various body art
Tech and engineering teacher Bret Steffen poses with his 3D-printed head made by students in an Engineering and Design class.
Engineering students print 3D bust of teacher’s head
Swim Coach Phil Sass celebrates with the 2002 girls sectional champions. Susan (Harmsen) Voigt 03’, a member of the team, reflected on her improvement. “When I first started swimming I was NOT good. I was barely able to swim a full lap across the pool to make the team,” Voigt said. “His coaching was the primary reason for my success as an athlete.”
Phil Sass, cornerstone of swimming program, passes at 79