The Student News Site of Berlin High School

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

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

The Red 'n' Green
Jane Hoffman

Jane Hoffman, Reporter

Jane Hoffman is a Berlin High School senior. She is excited to spend her last year of high school writing for the Red ‘n’ Green as editor-in-chief. She is a part of the varsity volleyball and basketball teams. She is also a member of the yearbook club and National Honors Society.

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After his 15-minute tractor ride to school sophomore Dierks Martin takes a rest in the scoop.

News Brief: Drive Your Tractor to School Day returns

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
May 1, 2024
Falk, Raisleger chosen as April students of the month

Falk, Raisleger chosen as April Students of the Month

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
April 18, 2024
Calculus students made pies for pi day, March 14. Thomas Schumacher won the event with his ice cream pie.

Schumacher wins annual pie day competition

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 20, 2024
Members from the softball team working the money table at the pancake breakfast on March 9.

Softball starts season with pancake breakfast

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 19, 2024
Senior forward Wyatt Hamersma shoots free throws on Tuesday night against Adams-Friendship. The Indians were 23-26 from the free throw line on Tuesday.

Boys basketball advances to regional semifinals

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Local physician and school board member Dr. Mike Shattuck and former principal Lynn Mork’s wife, Pam Mork traveled to Ndonyo, Kenya and donated old soccer jersey to the boys at New Life Community Center.

Berlin soccer jerseys reach New Life Community Center in Kenya

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
February 28, 2024
Harmony Geier received her diagnosis of Guillain Barre Dec. 25. She is now recovering and expected to make a full recovery.

Alumna recovers from rare disease

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
February 8, 2024
The Winterfest dance will be held on Feb. 10. The dance tickets are $10 prior and $15 at the door.

Preparations underway for Winterfest

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
February 5, 2024
Take a deeper look into senior Dean McCallister's backpack.

What’s in your backpack?

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
January 25, 2024
The Red'n'Green wishes you a happy holidays!

Freshmen Riley Dempsey and Leah Sonnentag listen to "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root. The two have enjoyed listening to this song together since camping up north in the summer.

What are you listening to?

Jane Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
Tech and Engineering teacher Bret Steffen prepares to compete in the Gobbler. The race was held on Thanksgiving Day at Nathan Strong Park.

Student Council raises money through annual Gobbler

Jane Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
The boys basketball team practices a close out defense drill. They started practice on Monday. "We plan to hit the ground running and pick up where we left off last year. I would love to see us in a position to compete for a conference championship and make a deep postseason run," Head Coach Jeremy Mercer said.

Boys basketball shoots for successful season

Jane Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Berlin special teams kicks off to start the game against Winneconne on Oct. 20. The team lost 20-35 ending their season. "We jumped on them early and had all the momentum and then we kind of lost in the second quarter and could never get it back," Head Coach Joe Stellmacher said.

Football season comes to close with loss to former conference rival

Jane Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
The junior varsity and varsity teams competed at the varsity meet in Plymouth.

Cross country succeeds at conference tournament

Jane Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2023
Food review: Starbucks fall drink menu mediocre

Food review: Starbucks fall drink menu mediocre

Jane Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023
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[Photo] Meet The Red’n’Green

Tess Kujawa, Social Media Manager
September 21, 2023
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The recent referendum questions were rejected by voters at recent election.

District looks to move forward after referendum voted down

Jane Hoffman, Social Media Manager
May 5, 2023
Junior Allie Thull donates her blood after receiving a call from the donation center encouraging her to donate her common blood type, O positive.

Key Club hosts successful blood drive

Jane Hoffman, Social Media Manager
March 15, 2023
Students sit in on english section of ACT bootcamp. Which was taught by english teacher Mr. Reise.

[Photo] Juniors prep for upcoming ACT

Elyse Osterberg, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
Kind Committee gathered for a group photo. The group is always looking for ways to help the community.

Kind Committee hosts bake sale to raise funds for the Sunshine Fund

Jane Hoffman, Social Media Manager
February 27, 2023
For the Valentine's holiday the staff tried different festive chocolate assortments to advice readers on what to purchase.

Valentine’s Day chocolate review

Jane Hoffman, Social Media Manager
February 10, 2023
Junior Brock Wilde goes up for a shot against Wautoma. The boys won 73-60. “Knowing that we have the ability to beat good teams motivates us,” Wilde said.

[Photo] Boys hold on to winning record

Ariah Witthun, Reporter
February 2, 2023
The cheer team performing their hip hop routine. They danced during halftime at the boys basketball game on Jan. Friday 20.

Cheer team prepares for successful season

Jane Hoffman, Social Media Manager
January 27, 2023
On Monday, Jan. 23, the school board will meet to decide whether two referendum questions will be placed on the spring ballot.

School board to vote on referendum questions

Jane Hoffman, Social Media Manager
January 20, 2023
Students hide in the bathroom stalls in order to use their smoking device during school hours.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Students misuse bathroom privileges

Red ‘n’ Green Staff
January 6, 2023
The team poses for a photo at their last meet in Port Washington.

Boys swim begins season with new coach

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
December 19, 2022
Gumtow used her home photography skills to capture Cora’s first day of school outfit.

Gumtow expresses creativity through hobby

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
December 5, 2022
From the bench junior Alex Johnson, JV Coach Ryan Wenig, JV2 Coach Brady Polk, Varsity Coach Jeremy Mercer, Assistant Coach Micheal Brooks and freshman Isaiah Scott celebrate a big score.

Boys basketball ramps up for Friday night’s game

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
December 2, 2022
The Wordsmiths of Berlin announced the 2022 short story contest winners. The first place winner was Ethan Brunke with "Catch and Release".

Brunke wins eighth annual Wordsmiths of Berlin short story contest

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
November 21, 2022
Top three winners Mankowski, Daubner, and Pierstorff participate in Halloween costume contest.

Student Council and Drama Club hold annual costume contest

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
November 2, 2022
The different times that the notification pops up on phones keeps the desire to post. Although the lack of consistency can be inconvenient if users are away from their phones or in class where they aren't permitted.

App Review: BeReal. not so real

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
October 24, 2022
In this issue of Queen of the Lot, we will take a closer look at math teacher Angie Clark's car.

Queen of the lot

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
October 12, 2022
Transfer student Sophomore AJ Elm gets settled into his first hour English class. Elm came from Weyauwega Fremont High School. While Elm came from a neighboring Wisconsin school others have came from Hawaii.

Transfer students adapt to BHS

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
October 10, 2022
Freshman Luke Budde winds up to pitch against Wautoma in the non-conference game.

Baseball team approaches playoffs

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
May 26, 2022
This edition of Junk in the Trunk features Macey Rilling.

Junk in the Trunk

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
May 19, 2022
Sophomore Molly Shearer winds up for a kick in the first game against Ripon.

Soccer season off to slow start

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
May 5, 2022
Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before taking them off of the cookie sheet.

Red ‘n’ Green Family Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cookies

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
May 3, 2022
After gathering all the ingredients, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Three seniors named all conference for basketball.

All Conference Basketball Award

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
April 1, 2022
Spirit Awards Best and Worst Dressed

Spirit Awards Best and Worst Dressed

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 29, 2022
What's in your lunch?

What’s in your lunch?

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Band concert hits stage

Band concert hits stage

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 3, 2022
Cheer seasons ends at regionals

Cheer seasons ends at regionals

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
March 3, 2022
Academic Decathlon qualifies for state

Academic Decathlon qualifies for state

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
February 2, 2022
With her lunch in hand Dretske has a strong start to her resolution. She was doubting her self control leading up to the New Year but has been very successful so far. “I made this my resolution because I noticed that I am constantly going at lunch multiple days in a row even when I pack myself a lunch,” Dretske said.

Students look to make resolutions this New Year

Jane Hoffman, Reporter
January 14, 2022
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