Kempf chosen as Teacher of Year
June 2, 2010 • written by The Signal Staff
Filed under Feature, Local, News, Top Stories
Experience can have a varying impact on things as they age. For hall-of-fame athletes, age can deteriorate their ability to play the game. However, for finer items such as wines, cheeses, and some educators, character, depth and complexity develop with age. For Science Teacher John Kempf, this year’s... Read more »
2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up, Lauren Hayes
May 28, 2010 • written by Finley Wiese
Filed under Feature, Local, News, People and Clubs, Uncategorized
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 »
Police patrol stepped up
May 3, 2010 • written by Derek Stark
Filed under Local, News
Police patrolling around school grounds has increased dramatically over the past few weeks at Fort High. “We were receiving so many complains from parents, teachers and even students that we had to take action,” Officer Courtier said. “I wish I could patrol daily, but with eight... Read more »
JHS students protest health care bill
May 3, 2010 • written by Hannah Foley
Filed under Local, News
Only minutes after President Barack Obama`s refinance plan passed the senate, Jefferson High School student Marcie Garity began to make phone calls to her close friends and family members. On every phone call she made, she asked her friends to wear all black the following day to school to signify... Read more »
2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up, Marissa Weidenfeller
April 30, 2010 • written by Kadee Ellis
Filed under Around Town, Local, News, People and Clubs
The Signal is pleased to honor Marissa Weidenfeller as a 2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up. In order for Weidenfeller to achieve this award, she has stood out to The Signal by being an overall good student and person. Over the past four years she has shown leadership, compassion, loyalty, commitment,... Read more »
2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up, Ashna Dhillon
April 30, 2010 • written by Cassie Rains
Filed under Around Town, Local, News, People and Clubs, Uncategorized
Determination, respect and involvement are all important qualities taken into consideration when choosing Student of the Year. The Signal is pleased to honor Ashna Dhillon as a 2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up. Dhillon is a hard working student, a loyal friend, and a caring family member. She balances... Read more »
Rock Day Honors Military
April 30, 2010 • written by Cassie Rains
Filed under Feature, Local, News, People and Clubs, Uncategorized
The tradition of honoring and remembering former and current service members was carried on today (May 28th) in front of the high school. Seven seniors were recognized for their enrollment in the United States military. 2006 Fort Atkinson High School graduate and Marine Corps member Jacob Meinert was... Read more »
2010 Student of the Year, Emilie Bakken
April 30, 2010 • written by Marta Kotz
Filed under Feature, Local, News, People and Clubs, Top Stories, Uncategorized
The Signal is pleased to announce Emilie Bakken as the 2010 Student of the Year. Bakken has proven her dedication to school and extracurriculars through her four years here at FAHS. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA, while taking Honors and 4 Advanced Placement courses. She was also an Academic Top 20 Freshman... Read more »
FAHS, South High play host to Fort Showcase
March 23, 2010 • written by Jenny Garcia
Filed under Local, News
Over the weekend of February 12 and 13, the music department hosted the 10th annual Fort Showcase Invitational. The weekend’s schedule began Friday. A concert choir competition was held in the auditorium. Also, the middle school show choir competition was held in the auditorium on Friday. On... Read more »
Driver’s Ed to be considered for elimination
March 22, 2010 • written by Ramsey Statz
Filed under Local, News, Top Stories
With the district trying to cut costs in preparation for an upcoming budget referendum, one of the largest expenditures on the chopping block is the driver’s education program at FAHS. The new budget, which will need to address an $811,941 deficit in the district, is the catalyst for the district... Read more »
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