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The Red 'n' Green
The Student News Site of Berlin High School

The Red 'n' Green
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[Video] Photo Poll: Who would win in a fight: 100 men or one gorilla?

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2025
The album cover of “Zaba” by Glass Animals was created by artist Micah Lidberg. It is meant to evoke the feeling of being in a jungle, or a sort of tropical place, to reflect the music in the album.

Music review: ‘Zaba’ by Glass Animals a portal to another world

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2025
The girls soccer team play against another team in their old uniforms. "Uniforms mean very little when you're talking about the longevity of a program and keeping soccer around in Berlin," coach Lindsay Rost said. "I think they all realized that yeah, that's a bummer, but we're here to play soccer."

Girls soccer team faces consequences of failed referendum

Arianna McCormick, Editor-In-Chief
May 13, 2025
“A Miku Who Can’t Sing” was released worldwide on April 17, 2025. Each attendee for the movie received a poster that contained a QR code on the back, giving them rewards for the game it was based off of. As of now, the English version of the game has no way to redeem the codes, but hopes to have a way to redeem these codes by late April or mid May.

Movie Review: “A Miku Who Can’t Sing” faithful addition to video game

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2025
Left to right: Wordsmiths adviser Andrew Reise, freshman Connor Emerson, freshman Ewan Steffen, choir director Abbe Lane, and band director Ben Ruetten. Emerson and Steffen won the songwriting contest, hosted by the Wordsmiths of Berlin, with their entry titled “Colorblind.” Together they won a $45 prize (or $22.50 each).

Steffen, Emerson win song writing contest

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2025
Focusing on self-care can help students and teachers alike deal with the stresses that come with midterms. “I think if I had to go through my years of service here in this counseling role, you would probably find an uptick in mental health issues during the middle of the second semester,” counselor Matthew Willet said.

Students feel stressed during midterms

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2025
Sobieski and Sahotsky chosen as March Students of the Month

Sobieski and Sahotsky chosen as March Students of the Month

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2025
The Red ‘n’ Green feels that Forensics is an excellent club for students to join to practice and refine their public speaking skills.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Forensics excellent public speaking experience for students

Red ‘n’ Green
March 6, 2025
FACS teacher Missy Daubner’s shoulder injury - the circled part is where her shoulder fractured. “I'm working on range of motion in physical therapy,” Daubner said. “I’m not supposed to lift or push or pull. They want me to have my range of motion back before they start adding weight.“

Daubner begins recovery from injury

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
The Red ‘n’ Green commends the foreign exchange program for giving BHS students the opportunity to experience new cultures firsthand.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Foreign exchange program excellent opportunity for students

Red ‘n’ Green
February 19, 2025
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”

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2025
Junior Meradeth Reinsbach revs the engine on her Corvette. “The Corvette is named Gretta. I just call her Gretta Vette,” Reinsbach said. “I carry polaroid pictures of them in my wallet because I love them so much.”

Student shows love for unique cars

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
January 27, 2025
The Red ‘n’ Green commends the BHS staff for allowing students to try out and use the 3D printer.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: 3D printer provides excellent opportunities for students

Red ‘n’ Green Staff
February 4, 2025
End of Semester Mental Health stats (1)

End of semester mental health: by the numbers

Arianna McCormick, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2025
The Red ‘n’ Green feels that Bridge Day provides an opportunity for students to improve their grades, but can be taxing for teachers and students with only one or two bad grades.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Bridge Day helpful to students

Red ‘n’ Green
January 6, 2025
BHS is having a Bridge Day on Jan. 17 to allow students the opportunity to fix their grades. “The purpose of Bridge Day is to give students one last opportunity to improve their grade, as a final sort of wrap up,” Principal Bryant Bednarek said.

BHS implements ‘Bridge Day’ to improve grades, relieve stress

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
December 16, 2024
The Red ‘n’ Green feels that people should pay more attention to how mental health impacts students and their attendance.

Staff Editorial: Mental health not focused on enough

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
December 12, 2024
BHS held their production of "The Lightning Thief" on Nov. 14, 15, and 16. (Left to right) Percy Jackson (senior Aidan Pierstorff) informs Annabeth Chase (senior Aleea Lichtenberg) that she is his dream girl - while accidentally pointing a sword at her.

Musical Review: ‘The Lightning Thief’ major success

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
November 25, 2024
The Red 'n' Green sat down with Superintendent Doctor Emmett Durtschi to discuss the failing of the second referendum.

Referendum Q&A with Superintendent Doctor Emmett Durtschi

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
November 18, 2024
Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) (left) and Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) (right) reuniting after many years apart, with Beetlejuice’s goon Bob (Nick Kellington) (back) watching them.

Movie Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ an honorable sequel

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
November 4, 2024
BASD is having a referendum vote on Nov. 5 to determine whether or not the schools will get more funding through taxes.

BASD makes second attempt at referendum

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
November 1, 2024
On Friday, the last day of homecoming, sophomore Jaiyda Johannes dressed up for spirit day.

Homecoming Dress Up Day

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
September 20, 2024
On Thursday, the fourth day of homecoming, seniors Aliyah Johannes (right) and OIivia Faulkner (left) dressed up for bikers vs. surfers.

Homecoming Dress Up Day

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
September 19, 2024
On Wednesday, the third day of homecoming, English teacher Angela Femali dressed up for class holiday day.

Dress Up Day

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
September 18, 2024

Homecoming Dress Up Day

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
September 17, 2024
On Monday, the first day of homecoming, junior Meradeth Reinbach dressed up for pajama day.

Homecoming Dress Up Day

Arianna McCormick, Social Media Manager
September 16, 2024
A yellow Pikmin (left) wearing a decoration and standing next to a pink Pikmin (right). Pink Pikmin are able to fly and are the fastest Pikmin.

Game Review: Pikmin Bloom innovative, creative

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
September 9, 2024
Soundwave performs their first song, “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin” from “Teen Beach Movie” to kick off the show.

Soundwave performs finale

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Jacqueline Schommer holds the intended family’s baby boy. “I decided last year (to become a surrogate) because I had a friend who was struggling with infertility. I wanted to help her, but she ended up getting pregnant. I realized at that moment I wanted to help another family,” Schommer said.

Schommer serves as surrogate for another family

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Library media specialist Sarah Gumtow and sophomore Adeline Voigtlander test out the VR headset in the LMC. “The VR headsets could be used to help students visualize concepts that are really hard to visualize otherwise,” Gumtow said. “I think that they’ll be able to really enhance some of the things that teachers are already doing.”

New VR headsets tested in LMC

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
May 8, 2024
Senior Chaise Falk last listened to “Been On” by G-Eazy, and enjoys the song artist because of his relatable background and message.

What are you listening to?

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
April 8, 2024
A Red ‘n’ Green poll with 43 responses about COVID shows that 60.5% of students have had COVID before, while 39.5% of students have never had COVID. 7% of students have had COVID recently, while 93% have not.

BHS sees few cases during new COVID outbreak

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
February 15, 2024
The power in Berlin high school and across Berlin went out for approximately an hour and twenty minutes at 10:40 a.m. on Jan. 10.

Power outage across Berlin

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
January 10, 2024
Ski and snowboard club adviser Jared Marshall reviews the informational packet for ski and snowboard club. “Usually on average we have about 20 students per year,” Marshall said.

Ski and snowboard club to start trips in January

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
January 4, 2024
The Red ‘n’ Green staff commend students and clubs for taking all of the angels off of the tree.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Clubs make Angel Tree program a success

Red ‘n’ Green Staff
December 22, 2023
Drawing and Painting students and Spanish 4 and 5 students view artist Dick Folse’s pop up gallery in Ripon. “He was willing to give us a guided tour as well as do an art demonstration,” Breunig said.

Spanish, and Art Departments team up to go to Ripon for pop up gallery

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
November 20, 2023
The “Legally Blonde” ensemble waiting for Elle (Mataya Reisleger) to leave her dressing room in their number, “Omigod You Guys”.

‘Legally Blonde’ a 5/5

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
November 20, 2023
NHS and Key Club went around town on Nov. 2 and raked people's leaves. “NHS and Key Club have done this in the past, but not since I've been an adviser,” Suzanne Wood said. Some brought their own rakes and Wood brought a bucket of rakes.

[Photo] NHS, Key Club rake lawns for community service project

Autumn Nikolai, Reporter
November 17, 2023
(From left to right) Senior Layten Sobieski, alumna Allie Borland ‘21, and musical director Abbe Lane run sound cues and lights for the musical. “The people onstage are the actors, and the people backstage take care of scene changes…sound effects, microphones, lighting, spotlights, etc.,” Lane said.

BHS prepares to go ‘Legally Blonde’

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
October 23, 2023
(Right to left) Senior Katherine Femali, senior Mataya Reisleger, music teacher Abbe Lane, and alumna Allie Borland ‘21 run lines at a blocking rehearsal for the upcoming fall production of “Legally Blonde.” “I am in charge of a lot. Besides teaching choir during the day, I also direct the musical, show choir, and our a cappella ensemble, Encore,” Lane said.

Lane takes over full-time position

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Classes decorate Homecoming hallways

Classes decorate Homecoming hallways

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
October 9, 2023
New English teacher Emily Humy instructs her Early American Literature students to write a ‘Where I’m From’ poem during class. “I love explaining literature or an English concept and watching the lightbulb go off in someone’s head,” Humy said.

English Department welcomes Humy

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
October 3, 2023
Science teacher Paul Bell (right) helps science teacher Anna Maramonte (left) go over her notes. This was during their prep period in Maramonte’s room. “Mr. Bell is helping me get adjusted to the school and the curriculum,” Maramonte said.

BHS welcomes new science teacher

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
September 18, 2023
The Red n' Green asked teachers and students what they would do if they were to switch roles for a day.

Photo Poll: If you were a teacher/student for a day, what would you do differently?

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
May 31, 2023
Kind Committee goes to Shepard's on Kindness Day to get ice cream and to spread kindness to the Shepard's staff.

Kind Committee celebrates third annual Kindness Day

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
May 24, 2023
Freshman are given a chart from the BHS registration handbook to determine how many laude points they can get per class.

Class of 2026 put on new grading system

Arianna McCormick, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Sophomore Arianna McCormick will be selling drawings like these at the Berlin Farmers and Artists Market starting on June 6. " [This picture is] A DTIYS [draw this in your style] I participated in on Instagram, the characters are Tristin and Philza," sophomore Arianna McCormick said.

[Photo] McCormick to join Berlin Farmers & Artists Market vendors

Anna McCarthy, Business Manager
April 26, 2023
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