News

Curler, Simon resign: Adequacy of district tech support questioned

Ramsey Statz and KaDee Ellis

Shortly before winter break, Business and Information Technology (BIT) teacher Lynda Curler announced that she would be resigning her position. This move came abruptly and caused many... Read more »

January 27, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Local, News

• Martinez’ arrest forces Nutrition Program to adjust January 18, 2010
• Special Olympics to be hosted by FAHS January 18, 2010
• Asian Carp threatens Great Lakes’ ecosystem January 18, 2010

Opinion

Benefits of Foreign Language course too often overlooked

Ramsey Statz

High school foreign language courses, while often thought of as “too much work” or “not worth it,” have numerous benefits which make them worthwhile to take throughout one’s... Read more »

November 23, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under Individual Commentary, Opinion

• Impact of Main Street construction still uncertain October 2, 2009
• Lockers a right, not a privilege; new lockers a necessary purchase October 2, 2009
• Off-campus religious practices accepted by majority of FAHS student body August 23, 2009

Feature

Forensics looks forward to positive season

Taylor Brown

Ready, set, speak! The forensics program at FAHS has exploded in popularity this year, going from two members last year to around 20 this year. Although the team has met with success... Read more »

January 19, 2010 • 1 comment • Filed Under Feature, People and Clubs

• College Admission Portfolios Bring Seniors Extra Workload December 2, 2009
• Musical Comes to Close December 2, 2009
• Ocean Eyes- Owl City December 2, 2009

Sports

Amount of playing time questioned by athletes

Chad Hoof

At the beginning of every sports season, a student athlete must pay a $40 fee in order to participate in games and practices. The only question is if every athlete gets enough playing... Read more »

December 1, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under High School, Sports

• Girls’ basketball season opener December 1, 2009
• Behind the Scenes December 1, 2009
• View from the Bench December 1, 2009

Around Town

Fort FFA lends local farm a hand

Sam Firn and Jacob Byrnes

This year, a new fall attraction has opened its doors: Busy Barns Adventure Farm. Fort Atkinson FFA students have been volunteering at the farm to educate children about agriculture. Busy... Read more »

October 23, 2009 • 0 comments • Filed Under Around Town

• Fort Atkinson FFA to hold annual tailgate September 9, 2009
• Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival announced September 1, 2009
• Off-campus religious practices accepted by majority of FAHS student body August 23, 2009