Model United Nations forms at FAHS

November 24, 2009 • written by Marta Kotz  
Filed under Local, News

This year, a new club has formed at FAHS in the form of the Model United Nations. Model United Nations, more commonly referred to as Model UN, gives high school students a chance to literally model the United Nations. It’s simply representing a nation in the setting to come up with conflict resolutions. The... Read more »

Benefits of Foreign Language course too often overlooked

November 23, 2009 • written by Ramsey Statz  
Filed under Individual Commentary, Opinion

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 high school career. Too often, students get caught up in the perceived negatives of a foreign language course, when the... Read more »

Fearle$s Pandas set sights high

November 23, 2009 • written by Lee Hollman  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs, Top Stories

Are pandas actually fearless? Can a local band make it all the way? These are some the questions surrounding the Fearle$s Pandas, Fort High’s new musical sensation. Consisting of guitarists Gehred-O’Connell and Dalton Scolman, drummer Tommy Johnson and bassist Mariah Foerster, the Fearle$s Pandas... Read more »

“Golden Anniversary” Parade kicks off holiday season

November 23, 2009 • written by Krystal Pence  
Filed under Local, News

The 14th annual Fort Atkinson Holiday Parade was held on November 14th. This parade was “The Golden Anniversary” Parade, for being the 14th parade held on November 14th.  This year, there were roughly 50 entries in the parade, which is the most that have ever entered. There were several clubs and... Read more »

Obama proposes extension to school year

November 23, 2009 • written by Lee Hollman  
Filed under Local, National, News, Regional

With the country’s test scores plummeting in comparison to other nations, President Barack Obama has proposed a new year-long education program as a means of combating the nation’s falling educational standards. During a press conference in March, President Obama commented on the faults of the traditional... Read more »

Q&A with Klint Flowers

November 23, 2009 • written by Jenny Garcia  
Filed under Local, News, Top Stories

Klint Flowers, a junior at FAHS, has long had an interest in photography.  Flowers does both amateur photography and professional photo shoots.  The Signal’s Jenny Garcia sat down with Flowers to discuss photography. Signal: How long have you been doing photography? Flowers: I started way back... Read more »

H1N1 looms over FAHS

November 21, 2009 • written by Ramsey Statz  
Filed under Local, News

With the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza, the thought has crossed many students’ minds this school year that there is a possibility the Fort Atkinson School District may close. One may have noticed that the rate of students taking days off of school due to sickness this year has seemed higher than... Read more »

FFA Dairy Judging team places 7th at Nationals

November 20, 2009 • written by April Schultz  
Filed under Local, News, Top Stories

For the first time, after four years of practice, the Fort Atkinson FFA Dairy Judging Team used their experience as a well bonded group to win first place at a state competition and earn the chance to compete at the national level. The National Dairy Judging Competition was held in Indianapolis, Indiana... Read more »

Chili cook-off brings community together

November 20, 2009 • written by Amber Foerster  
Filed under Local, News

Celebrating its 10th year, a chili cook-off hosted by The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth counties took place on the November 14. This event was held after the holiday parade in the Fort Atkinson Municipal Building. Not only were people able to get food but also to meet Santa Claus. Admission... Read more »

Local musicians raise funds for library

November 20, 2009 • written by Finley Wiese  
Filed under Local, News

On Friday November 13th, a fundraiser was held at the Hoard Museum to help raise money for the expansion of the Dwight Foster Public Library. The event began at 6:30, with music beginning one hour later.  The money raised went towards the expansion of the library, a plan that has been in action since... Read more »