By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
The departure of Patricia Noonan will leave a black hole in the West Bend High Schools science department.
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Poor Unfortunate Souls Must Choose Between Saturday’s Musical and Charity Dance
By Ren Daute and Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
There’s some tension brewing under the sea this February.
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Light on the Home Front
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
Christmas is often associated with red and green, but for one local veteran, Christmas is red, white and blue.
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I’m With the Band-Aid
STUCO’s blood drive is one of the largest in Wisconsin
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
Sometimes the best way to maximize blood donations is to shut down for 16 weeks.
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‘Confusion Now Hath Made His Masterpiece!’: Local Teacher Shopping Book that Modernizes Shakespeare Play
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
While teaching “Macbeth” two years ago, Brett Hartman had a moment of inspiration.
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Student Group Restores Disc Golf Course
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
When he saw a group of disc golf baskets collecting dust under the football bleachers, West Bend East High School special education teacher Ryan Olson had an idea.
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Coats and Oaths: Biomedical Program Sets School Record for Graduates
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
This time, when Grethel Hokenson stood with her husband in front of a crowd, she was thinking about a white coat instead of a white dress.
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The Current View: Female Role Models
In honor of Women’s History Month just ending, who is your female role model and why?
“Jennifer Lawrence, because I believe her acting has created such a large impact across audiences of all ages, and because of how real she is with the media and doesn’t try to put up a front. If you watch many of her interviews, you’ll see how funny and charismatic she is in every setting, and I don’t think she realizes how refreshing that is for an audience and maybe even other fellow celebrities.”
Shay Feiter, West sophomore
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New Committee Gives Students Voice and Choice
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
For the first time in decades, student voices will drive major changes at the West Bend High Schools.
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Acclaimed Dance Group Coming to West Bend for Black History Month Celebration
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
Two student groups are bringing an energetic groove to the West Bend High Schools.
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Poor Sportsmanship in the Stands Threatens Youth Sports
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
It would be shocking to hear a bank employee being heckled on the job: “Hey teller, you stink at counting money!”
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Oh, So Pretty
Student group beautifies school courtyard
By Mia Herdeman, Current Staff
Once a buzzing place, the courtyard at the West Bend High Schools has long been dormant.
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