By Noah Becker, Current Staff
Eight teenagers came to the West Bend School District office ready to make a difference in their community.
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WBHS Rescinds Ban on Afterschool Activities Meeting In Person
By Caroline Peplinski, Current Staff
Today marks the first opportunity for clubs and co-curriculars at the West Bend High Schools to connect in person this year.
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WBHS Implements New Safety Measures
Plans include a new district safety coordinator position
By Samantha Dietel, Editor in Chief
Improving campus security has now become a top priority at the West Bend High Schools. Continue reading
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That’s the Ticket
By Samantha Dietel, Editor in Chief
Two former West Bend students have partnered in a run for office. Continue reading
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Revising the Social Studies Advanced Placement Courses
By Megan Landvatter, Current Staff
Changes in Advanced Placement structure have shaken up a few classrooms at the West Bend High Schools. Continue reading
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‘They Took My Plane Ticket’: French Exchange Students Surprised by Security Checks
By Samantha Dietel, Editor in Chief
Entering the United States was quite stressful for French student Noémie Bontron. Continue reading
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Lewandowski Wins Rolfs Award
By Samantha Dietel, Current Staff
The surprise was nearly spoiled for Michael Lewandowski. Continue reading
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‘They Have Been Through the Worst’: Two WBHS Seniors Help Refugees
By Samantha Dietel, Current Staff
Not long ago, local student Olivia McClain was reading picture books with Syrian refugees. Continue reading
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‘We Are Citizens of the World’: WBHS Teachers Emphasize Global Issues
By Samantha Dietel, Current Staff
In a high school history class, one might not expect to hear about the current threat of North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
Social studies teachers at the West Bend High Schools have been educating students about current global events in subjects such as U.S. history, global studies, and world affairs. In recent weeks, topics such as North Korea’s missile testings and the investigations into Russia’s possible interference in the last U.S. presidential election have both been discussed, with an emphasis placed on the importance for students to be aware of and understand global issues. Continue reading
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‘It’s a Tremendous Honor’: Rolfs Foundation Recognizes Two High School Teachers
By Lily Mottet, Current Staff
Two cakes were made for this year’s Rolfs award ceremony at the West Bend High Schools.
Staff members Mark Drake and Donna Goetz were each honored by the Rolfs Educational Foundation in a surprise event after school May 1 in the West High media center. Drake, who won Teacher of the Year, teaches US Government and Politics and World Affairs. Goetz, who won Support Staff of the Year, is the fulltime school psychologist at the high school. Continue reading
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Local Teacher Struggles with Travel Ban
By Hannah Bensen, Editor in Chief
When Patricia McIntyre first heard about President Trump’s travel ban, she was immediately concerned about how the policy might affect her family. Continue reading
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A House Divided Against Itself
By Alina Prahl, Current Staff
Gabbie Becker again flipped over the Trump magnet on the fridge, much to her mother’s chagrin.
As with the country as a whole, the 2016 presidential election has divided the Becker family. Gabbie, an East senior, has reservations but prefers Hillary Clinton, while her mom, Paula, a West Bend real estate agent, plans to vote for Donald Trump. Continue reading
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Oh, the Books You’ll Read!
Model UN adviser Mark Drake and West junior Emily Wagner stand with boxes overflowing with donated children’s books.
By Miranda Paikowski, Current Staff
As a West social studies teacher, Mark Drake often finds himself buried in books. Just not thousands of them.
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