GSA Returns to FAHS
September 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Cravens
Filed under People and Clubs
After its yearlong hiatus, the Gay Straight Alliance [GSA] is back as an active club at FAHS. The club prides itself as a place where the gay, straight and bisexual student population can come together without judgments and feel accepted. “Different is not a disease,” the GSA’s slogan, aims to... Read more »
Hintz, Lastusky take reigns of program
September 30, 2009 • written by Amber Foerster
Filed under High School, Sports
Due to the resigning of FAHS old coaches, there is a brand new coaching staff for basketball here at Fort High. Before giving these new coaches the job they had to go through a interview, and were asked, ‘Do you believe seeding your varsity squad with younger class men or do you believe in seniority... Read more »
2009 Homecoming Court
September 29, 2009
Filed under Local
The votes are in and have been counted. Congratulations to this year’s homecoming court: Freshmen Representatives: Bailey Steward & Nick Schulenburg Sophomore Representatives: Tayler Bienfang & Jesse Shilts Junior Representatives: Briahna LeFave & Zach Koch Senior Representatives: Emilie... Read more »
US Open tennis player an inspiration
September 29, 2009 • written by KaDee Ellis
Filed under High School, Professional, Sports
Melanie Oudin, at age 17, made it into the U.S. Tennis Open. Oudin, standing at 5 feet, 6 inches, has a singles career record of 87-40. One might ask, how does a FAHS girls tennis member compare to someone like Melanie? “It takes more than just lots of training to achieve what Melanie Oudin has –... Read more »
Girls’ volleyball on path to success
September 29, 2009 • written by Derek Stark
Filed under High School, Sports
Until a recent loss to Milton, the girls’ volleyball squad found themselves at a record of 9-0. With first year coach Amy Spies, the team has made the adjustment to the Badger Conference much smoother than most Fort teams have in the first fourteen months. With an exciting start like this, it is common... Read more »
Mark Pollex: First year in review
September 29, 2009 • written by Sam Fitzgerald
Filed under High School, Sports, Uncategorized
Last year was Athletic Director Mark Pollex’s first year as the Athletic Director at FAHS, and he faced both old and new challenges of the FAHS Athletic Department. One of the first things Pollex did when he arrived at FAHS was put up the signs in the athletic hallway. “I thought an early indication... Read more »
Fort Atkinson FFA to hold annual tailgate
September 9, 2009
Filed under Around Town, Local, News
The Fort Atkinson FFA will be holding their annual tailgate on Friday September 11, 2009 at the Fort Atkinson High School Green Wing Parking Lot. The proceeds from the tailgate are used to fund FFA chapter activities throughout the year. This annual event is also a great way to kick off the year... Read more »
Varsity fall sports preview
September 8, 2009 • written by Sports Editor Marta Kotz
Filed under High School, Sports
Girls Volleyball First year coach Amy Spies takes the reigns of the girls’ volleyball program, with an experienced coaching staff and experienced players to back her up. Among the returning Varsity squad are Seniors Emilie Bakken, Niki Boos, Cassidy Lyons, and Kelsey O’Brien. “My goals... Read more »
Fresh faces from far away places: Meet the new teachers at FAHS
September 7, 2009 • written by News Editor Ramsey Statz
Filed under Local, News
Fort Atkinson High School is starting off the school year with some fresh faces on the staff. Interestingly, one of these new additions was interviewed for his position through the popular online video conference software, Skype. While Skype is primarily used by friends to casually chat, it has become... Read more »
FAHS celebrates arrival of freshman class
September 2, 2009 • written by Editor in Chief Tyler Jorstad
Filed under Local, News, Uncategorized
September 1st was the first day of school for many students across the country. At FAHS the day was dedicated solely to incoming freshmen. FAHS administrators and the 60 hand-selected Link Leaders put on quite the show. To begin the day freshman gathered in the commons in anticipation of their first... Read more »
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