Van Wifvat

Written by Connor Gerdes · July 26, 2009  

Few in the senior class can compare to Van Wifvat. From his days as the “local expert” (on everything) in Knightline, to his sail racing exploits around the local lakes, Van is “always good for an adventure, with a can-do attitude,” said friend Andy LaBounty. Next fall... (more...)

Allyssa Schik

Written by Rose Conry · July 26, 2009  

Allyssa Schik is tremendous for more than just the unique spelling of her name and her intense fear of mayo.  The eagerness she pursues life with sets her apart from her peers. Confirming her enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Madison in mid-October, Allyssa wasted no time in deciding where... (more...)

Katie Bauer

Written by Chloe Quinn · July 26, 2009  

While many students choose to approach school with not-so-peppy scowls on their faces, senior Katie Bauer views academic challenges with a positive attitude.  This kind and modest eighteen-year-old is always looking for what she can gain out of her experiences, seeing high school as an opportunity... (more...)

Half-Blood Prince Delivers Near-Perfect Paradox

Written by Rachel Kaplan · July 16, 2009  

Harry Potter. Simply uttering the name–as famous in the Muggle world as the magical one– immediately associates it with a mega-phenomenon about some boy with a funny scar, brooms and flying gold balls, and people who carry around sticks muttering gibberish. If critical of the movie... (more...)