Book Review: “The Lost Symbol”
October 27, 2009 • written by Ramsey Statz
Filed under Book Review, Feature
The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown’s third novel to feature Harvard professor Robert Langdon as the main character, a smart, engaging read that will take the reader on an addicting adventure. Set over a twelve hour period in present day Washington, D.C., the novel’s plot bases around Langdon’s search for... Read more »
The Stepfather…I’ve seen this somewhere before!
October 27, 2009 • written by Ashley Strommen
Filed under Feature, Movie Review
Imagine coming home, after some time away, to learn that your mother has found a new man and will be married. This man has a deeply disturbing, gruesome past. That’s what happens to teenager Micheal Harding (Penn Badley) in “The Stepfather,” directed by Nelson McCormick. In “The Stepfather,”... Read more »
College applications pose challenge
October 27, 2009 • written by Leah Weston
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs
It is around this time every year that students start applying to college and applying for grants and scholarships. Selecting and applying to a college can be a very intimidating process. “My biggest concern about applying to college is not getting my applications in on time and meeting deadlines,... Read more »
Volleyball keeps up intensity at every level of play
October 27, 2009 • written by Ashley Strommen
Filed under High School, Sports
Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team is on a hot-streak with a record of 8-2 and two first place tournament plaques. Varsity Girls Volleyball also has also been competitive record of 7 – 4, along with a first place at the Luther Prep Invite. Junior Varsity has a higher record by average, but... Read more »
FAHS Hall of Fame coach remembered
October 27, 2009 • written by Marta Kotz
Filed under Collegiate, High School, Sports
On September 25th, Fort Atkinson, along with many surrounding communities, lost an influential coach and friend. Pete Von Allmen, former FAHS Head Girls’ Basketball coach, died three days after his 65th birthday in his home. He had been struggling with heart problems for quite some time. Von Allmen... Read more »
Team Spotlight: Tennis
October 27, 2009 • written by Derek Stark
Filed under High School, Sports
For the first time in school history, the Fort Atkinson’s Girls Tennis team is headed to state. After winning the Badger Conference Title for the second consecutive year, the Varsity Girls’ Tennis squad knew they had the tools to be serious contenders this post season. What they did not know is... Read more »
FAHS band and color guard finish season on a high note
October 23, 2009 • written by Megan Kemmett
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs
This season marching band and color guard learned what it is like to have all their hard work and practice pay off. Their success this year helped to commemorate their hard work, time, and effort put into preparing for this season. “It feels great to be this successful. The guard is working so... Read more »
Scouts honor
October 23, 2009 • written by KaDee Ellis
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs
For some students that are in Boy/Girl Scouts this year the scouts are not only getting a diploma. Some are earning high awards and scholarships that other students can not receive. Right now the Girl Scout Cookie sale is taking place. Scouts sell cookies to raise money for the troop. Each $3.50 box... Read more »
View from the Bench
October 23, 2009 • written by Marta Kotz
Filed under View from the Bench
Every year, dozens of student are suspected of attending parties with alcohol, participating in the activities. They then receive punishment for their wrongdoings, often losing the privileges of playing in upcoming sporting events. A common occurrence of this is when the administration anonymously... Read more »
Framed: The artwork of Martin Moguel
October 23, 2009 • written by Jennifer Garcia
Filed under Feature
Sophomore Martin Moguel created a piece of art that was chosen by Art Teachers Doug Hustedt and Bill Congdon to be the art piece of the month. “There weren’t many guidelines [on this project] to follow. You just have to be creative and you can’t use color. They did the project just for fun,”Moguel... Read more »
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