AFS spotlight: more on Mara
September 27, 2011
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs
Dreams really do come true! Or at least so it seems for 16 year old Italian foreign exchange student, Mara Inzaina whose dream of coming to America is finally a reality. Inzaina is from Arzachena, Italy which is located on the island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy. She has travelled to places such... Read more »
Fall musical auditions fill the stage
September 27, 2011 • written by Telsa Sigmund
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Have you ever wondered what its like to be a young confused princess? Those who attend the fall musical Aida get a chance to see this first hand. The fall musical captures the life of a confused Egyptian princess who battles with capture and freedom of not just her own personal life and safety... Read more »
Spring play in full bloom
April 21, 2011 • written by Courtney Hammer
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A lot that goes into play practice that many people may not know about: movement and character, theatre games, acting techniques, vocal production, building the set, finding/trying on costumes, and anything else the play requires. Theatre professionals sometimes are brought in to do workshops with... Read more »
Morning lifegaurds give up precious time
February 10, 2011 • written by Leah Weston
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The thought of waking up at 5:00 a.m. before school to go to work may seem like a joke to many FAHS students, but for some it is reality. Morning lap swim starts at 5:30 every weekday morning. Typically, the swimmers are older and use the open pool to stay in shape. The lifeguards, however,... Read more »
Passion for playing
February 10, 2011 • written by Kaylee Burhans
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Driving to school in the morning, relaxing with friends or doing homework, it is common to find teens jamming to their favorite tunes. For some teens, creating music has become an outlet that they can not only express themselves through, but rely on. Influenced by the musical styling of bands like... Read more »
Will Smith and Potato Club takes over FAHS
November 23, 2010 • written by Kaylee Burhans
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What has sequins, teddy bears, Christmas trees, fringes, shoulder pads and smells like your grandma? Why, ugly sweaters of course! Every second Tuesday of the month presents the student body with Ugly Sweater Wacky Shorts Day. For the October 12 debut of Ugly Sweater Wacky Shorts Day, 96 students... Read more »
AFS student profile: Lourenco Fernandes
October 30, 2010 • written by Jessica Cravens
Filed under Around Town, Feature, People and Clubs
Going to a different country is never easy, and living there always proves even harder. But not for 18 year-old AFS Student Lourenco Fernandes, who is enjoying his time so far in the United States and jumped at the opportunity to learn about a different culture and live the “American dream.” The... Read more »
Poms Squad’s New Coach
October 4, 2010 • written by Samantha Noel
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In the 2010/2011 season the Fort Atkinson Poms squad has already gone through three coaches: Angela Lewicki, Megan Stels and Amanda Wallace. Wallace is the full coach now, and she will be staying for quite some time. Wallace has been cheering and dancing for six years. “My plans for the season... Read more »
Homecoming 2010
October 4, 2010 • written by Rebecca Brown
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On October 3-9, students, staff and alumni will celebrate the 79th annual Homecoming. As one of Fort Atkinson High School’s traditions, students are encouraged to attend and support the varsity football team against Oregon at 7:00 p.m, Friday, October 8. “I’m very excited; it is fun to represent... Read more »
2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up, Lauren Hayes
May 28, 2010 • written by Finley Wiese
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While many students deserve recognition for their efforts and participation in and out of school, very few meet the qualifications to be considered as a Student of the Year. The Signal is proud to honor Lauren Hayes as a 2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up. Lauren possesses all of the traits that any... Read more »