Victory Obielodan
NHS is currently having a food drive. You can supply them with canned or boxed goods that will go
to the local food pantry for families in need by the end of this week, just in time for Thanksgiving. In Grant County, there are at least sixteen
food pantries. There is good motive behind food drives, as there are forty million people in the
United States that suffered of hunger in 2017; of the forty million more than twelve million were
children. Households that do not have certain access to enough food to live a healthy life are
called food insecure households. About 84 percent of families buy the cheapest foods available
instead of healthier options. Unfortunately, households with children are more likely to be food
insecure. One in six children in the U.S suffer from hunger. Children that face hunger are more
likely to be hospitalized and have health issues. As they grow older they may have problems in
school and experience developmental issues and social issues.
On a positive note, 58 percent of food insecure households participated in at least one of the
major federal food programs. Here are some statistics on food insecure households:
● 17.9% of children under 18 live in food insecure homes in the U.S; 17% for WI
● 56% of children eat school breakfast; 51.1 for WI
● 15.8% of children take advantage of the summer meals program; 16.5% for WI
● 83% of households eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
benefits receive them, 100% for WI
Remember the benefits that come with donating food to food assistance programs and food
pantries. It helps many families and children nationwide.
All information is from:
● www.feedingamerica.org
● www.nokidhungry.org
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Artsonia: A Virtual Art Museum
Anica Graney
The Platteville School District art department has been setting the foundation for a new program that allows students to view their artwork online. This program is called Artsonia and is a virtual museum where students can take pictures of their artwork and upload it onto the site so they can view it any time they want. The goal is to have students upload art from the time they are in first grade through the time when they become seniors in high school so they may view their growth and access their art easily. Students can also buy prints, mugs, t-shirts, and many other keepsakes of their work. What’s more is twenty percent of whatever bought is given back to the art department which benefits the students even more. Pretty cool!
Mr. Butcher, who is in his third year of teaching at Platteville High School, started this program for the entire district during his first year of teaching here. He comments as to why he began the program by saying, “I love the program because we keep getting compliments on it, and we get to see the kids artwork from first through twelfth grade.” The Voice would like to contribute to the growth of this program by selecting an artist every month and featuring his or her work in the newspaper, so be sure to watch out for this new segment in later editions!
The Platteville School District art department has been setting the foundation for a new program that allows students to view their artwork online. This program is called Artsonia and is a virtual museum where students can take pictures of their artwork and upload it onto the site so they can view it any time they want. The goal is to have students upload art from the time they are in first grade through the time when they become seniors in high school so they may view their growth and access their art easily. Students can also buy prints, mugs, t-shirts, and many other keepsakes of their work. What’s more is twenty percent of whatever bought is given back to the art department which benefits the students even more. Pretty cool!
Mr. Butcher, who is in his third year of teaching at Platteville High School, started this program for the entire district during his first year of teaching here. He comments as to why he began the program by saying, “I love the program because we keep getting compliments on it, and we get to see the kids artwork from first through twelfth grade.” The Voice would like to contribute to the growth of this program by selecting an artist every month and featuring his or her work in the newspaper, so be sure to watch out for this new segment in later editions!
One Down, Three To Go
Anica Graney
It’s a brand spanking new quarter, folks! Two months have come and gone since the beginning of the year, and within that time we saw the temperature drop fifty degrees, all of the homecoming festivities happen, and all of the fall sports come to a close. To any of the freshmen reading this, you’ve got about fifteen more of these to go; good luck! As for everyone else, we know the drill as for what is coming up: holiday breaks, scraping frost off of windows, snow days, icy roads, and exams. All inevitabilities that we will have to face within the next few months.
Second quarter is the last half of the first semester and can make or break grades because, let’s be honest, first quarter is mostly review and beginner lessons that ease everyone into what the class is about. This is not the case for second quarter. Now is when everyone must buckle down and hold onto their grade for dear life and hope that the exam won’t be too bad. Second quarter is also known for breaks off of school. We’ve got ten days of vacation just this quarter which includes Thanksgiving and winter break, so at least everyone will have that to look forward to along with the possible snow days. Keep getting after it, Hillmen; only three more quarters to go!
It’s a brand spanking new quarter, folks! Two months have come and gone since the beginning of the year, and within that time we saw the temperature drop fifty degrees, all of the homecoming festivities happen, and all of the fall sports come to a close. To any of the freshmen reading this, you’ve got about fifteen more of these to go; good luck! As for everyone else, we know the drill as for what is coming up: holiday breaks, scraping frost off of windows, snow days, icy roads, and exams. All inevitabilities that we will have to face within the next few months.
Second quarter is the last half of the first semester and can make or break grades because, let’s be honest, first quarter is mostly review and beginner lessons that ease everyone into what the class is about. This is not the case for second quarter. Now is when everyone must buckle down and hold onto their grade for dear life and hope that the exam won’t be too bad. Second quarter is also known for breaks off of school. We’ve got ten days of vacation just this quarter which includes Thanksgiving and winter break, so at least everyone will have that to look forward to along with the possible snow days. Keep getting after it, Hillmen; only three more quarters to go!
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
An End to a Season
Madison Albert-Nelson
On Friday, November 9th, the 2018 Division II State Girls Swimming & Diving Championships took place at the UW-Madison Natatorium. Two of the girls from the Platteville-Lancaster Swim Team punched their ticket last Saturday at the Sectional Meet held at Baraboo. Madison Albert-Nelson (‘20) and Brooklyn VanNatta (‘21) both competed at the Championship Meet. This is Madison Albert-Nelson’s (‘20) third year making it to the State Championship Meet in the 100 yard butterfly. She finished thirteenth out of the sixteen competitors with a time of 1:00.34, almost getting her own school record of 59.91. She also narrowly missed making it to State Championships in the 100 yard backstroke by three spots. Brooklyn VanNatta (‘21), a sprinter from Lancaster, made it to State in the 50 yard freestyle for the first time. She finished fourteenth out of sixteen girls swimming this event with a time of 25.36. Congratulations to these two and the rest of the team on ending the season with such a bang!
On Friday, November 9th, the 2018 Division II State Girls Swimming & Diving Championships took place at the UW-Madison Natatorium. Two of the girls from the Platteville-Lancaster Swim Team punched their ticket last Saturday at the Sectional Meet held at Baraboo. Madison Albert-Nelson (‘20) and Brooklyn VanNatta (‘21) both competed at the Championship Meet. This is Madison Albert-Nelson’s (‘20) third year making it to the State Championship Meet in the 100 yard butterfly. She finished thirteenth out of the sixteen competitors with a time of 1:00.34, almost getting her own school record of 59.91. She also narrowly missed making it to State Championships in the 100 yard backstroke by three spots. Brooklyn VanNatta (‘21), a sprinter from Lancaster, made it to State in the 50 yard freestyle for the first time. She finished fourteenth out of sixteen girls swimming this event with a time of 25.36. Congratulations to these two and the rest of the team on ending the season with such a bang!
Midterms 2018
Hypatia Fitzsimons
On November 6th, citizens voted in the midterm elections, and this has had the highest turnout ever. This year, 113 million people voted which is roughly 49% of able voters. The last time this many citizens voted was in the 1996 midterm election. For the 2014 midterm election, only 36.4% people voted, and in the past several decades only about 40% voted in the midterms. Michael McDonald, an associate from the University of Florida said, “You'd have to go all the way back to 1914 to get a turnout rate above 50 percent.” So this shows that the midterms are not very popular and it is pretty impressive that we got up 49%.
The midterms are held every two years after the general election and people do not think they are important since it is not an election for president. However, the midterms are still quite important. The way the votes turnout is a response to how well the President is doing, because the party he is affiliated with will either do well or poorly, and this can completely change how fast things get done. Now with this election, the House majority is Democrat and the Senate is still dominantly Republican. These two parties don’t have the same goals nor ideology, so we can predicate not as much will get done versus prior to the election when both the House and the Senate were majority Republican.
On November 6th, citizens voted in the midterm elections, and this has had the highest turnout ever. This year, 113 million people voted which is roughly 49% of able voters. The last time this many citizens voted was in the 1996 midterm election. For the 2014 midterm election, only 36.4% people voted, and in the past several decades only about 40% voted in the midterms. Michael McDonald, an associate from the University of Florida said, “You'd have to go all the way back to 1914 to get a turnout rate above 50 percent.” So this shows that the midterms are not very popular and it is pretty impressive that we got up 49%.
The midterms are held every two years after the general election and people do not think they are important since it is not an election for president. However, the midterms are still quite important. The way the votes turnout is a response to how well the President is doing, because the party he is affiliated with will either do well or poorly, and this can completely change how fast things get done. Now with this election, the House majority is Democrat and the Senate is still dominantly Republican. These two parties don’t have the same goals nor ideology, so we can predicate not as much will get done versus prior to the election when both the House and the Senate were majority Republican.
No More Thankful Grams
Hypatia Fitzsimons
Thankful Grams were fun little presents people could give to the ones they were thankful for, but sadly they are no longer available. When the school was selling the Boo Grams, some people thought it would be funny to send mean comments to others, but in reality, it was hurtful to both the people and the drive. Because of those few individuals who decided to send mean comments, we can no longer have any sales in which students can send messages to others.
For those who do not know what the Thankful Grams are, they are similar to the Boo Grams ,but instead of receiving caramel apple suckers, they were Teddy Grahams and student council sold them. The Boo and Thankful grams were cute and meant to make people happy and feel cared for. Sadly, they were used inappropriately, so the school made the decision to end all sales similar to Boo Grams.
Although it is disappointing that we no longer have the thankful grams, this might be a good lesson in the end. Sometimes people do not understand that others are joking and their words end up hurting them. It is okay to joke around with your friends, but just make sure that they understand it’s a joke and they are fine with it.
Thankful Grams were fun little presents people could give to the ones they were thankful for, but sadly they are no longer available. When the school was selling the Boo Grams, some people thought it would be funny to send mean comments to others, but in reality, it was hurtful to both the people and the drive. Because of those few individuals who decided to send mean comments, we can no longer have any sales in which students can send messages to others.
For those who do not know what the Thankful Grams are, they are similar to the Boo Grams ,but instead of receiving caramel apple suckers, they were Teddy Grahams and student council sold them. The Boo and Thankful grams were cute and meant to make people happy and feel cared for. Sadly, they were used inappropriately, so the school made the decision to end all sales similar to Boo Grams.
Although it is disappointing that we no longer have the thankful grams, this might be a good lesson in the end. Sometimes people do not understand that others are joking and their words end up hurting them. It is okay to joke around with your friends, but just make sure that they understand it’s a joke and they are fine with it.
From Rain To Snow
Madison Albert-Nelson
In the past couple weeks, it seems to be as if we’ve gotten nothing other than rain; hardly any sunshine has been seen. I wake up and look out the window; it’s raining. I’m released from school; looky here, it’s raining. I’m heading to bed, oh, but guess what! It’s raining. Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. A thought to keep in mind for when the rain doesn’t comes back: it’ll very soon be snow. Are you ready for this? It’s a head spinner knowing that the upcoming days bring us the beloved, take it as you will, snow. Ah, snow. I can’t even begin to express how much I’m going to miss being able to walk outside without the wet, cold feet from accidentally stepping in the whiteness that will then cover the ground beneath completely. One of the good things that come with snow is the Snow Days! What better way to celebrate the cold by staying inside, snuggled up in our warmest blankets while avoiding school.
Snow may mean many different things to people, the good and the bad that come with it. Snow means it’s almost holiday break, two-hour delays, and maybe even no school at all. Snow also means that the end of first semester may be creeping up on us sooner than we thought or that it’s sick season and we need to be extra careful who were giving hugs to during the upcoming Holiday Season. Whatever snow means to you, it’s coming up in a hurry and it’s edging upon us sooner than some of us would like.
In the past couple weeks, it seems to be as if we’ve gotten nothing other than rain; hardly any sunshine has been seen. I wake up and look out the window; it’s raining. I’m released from school; looky here, it’s raining. I’m heading to bed, oh, but guess what! It’s raining. Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. A thought to keep in mind for when the rain doesn’t comes back: it’ll very soon be snow. Are you ready for this? It’s a head spinner knowing that the upcoming days bring us the beloved, take it as you will, snow. Ah, snow. I can’t even begin to express how much I’m going to miss being able to walk outside without the wet, cold feet from accidentally stepping in the whiteness that will then cover the ground beneath completely. One of the good things that come with snow is the Snow Days! What better way to celebrate the cold by staying inside, snuggled up in our warmest blankets while avoiding school.
Snow may mean many different things to people, the good and the bad that come with it. Snow means it’s almost holiday break, two-hour delays, and maybe even no school at all. Snow also means that the end of first semester may be creeping up on us sooner than we thought or that it’s sick season and we need to be extra careful who were giving hugs to during the upcoming Holiday Season. Whatever snow means to you, it’s coming up in a hurry and it’s edging upon us sooner than some of us would like.
The Forgotten Holiday
Quinn Collins
Once the Jack-O’-Lanterns have been thrown out and the Halloween candy has been polished off, too many people have no problem jumping straight into the Christmas season without a second thought. Unfortunately, this leaves America’s most honest and heartfelt holiday in an awkward position. Too many people treat Thanksgiving like an annoying speed bump on their way to winter merriment. I am taking a stand by saying Thanksgiving is far too important to be treated like a second-class holiday!
So many holidays have become overly commercialized. It seems like Arbor Day is the only holiday that doesn’t involve buying a very specific set of items every year to celebrate. While the turkey industry certainly booms at the end of November, there are very few extra gifts, decorations, or knick-knacks that go along with the holiday. The pressure of buying gifts people will like without breaking the bank is completely eliminated. Shopping for Thanksgiving is just simpler than any other holiday.
Thanksgiving is also far more genuine than any other holiday. Christmas claims to be all about the gift of giving and the happy holiday spirit, but deep down inside we all know it’s about getting presents. Thanksgiving has fewer expectations and rituals, which leaves much more time for families to spend real time together. My fondest Thanksgiving memories aren’t tied to material possessions, but to my family and the people around me. That’s what holidays should be about!
I love candy and presents as much as the next guy, but Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just an excuse to over-eat and watch football; it’s an excuse to do those things with the people we love most. So… before you start decking the halls, make sure you have a little turkey first.
Once the Jack-O’-Lanterns have been thrown out and the Halloween candy has been polished off, too many people have no problem jumping straight into the Christmas season without a second thought. Unfortunately, this leaves America’s most honest and heartfelt holiday in an awkward position. Too many people treat Thanksgiving like an annoying speed bump on their way to winter merriment. I am taking a stand by saying Thanksgiving is far too important to be treated like a second-class holiday!
So many holidays have become overly commercialized. It seems like Arbor Day is the only holiday that doesn’t involve buying a very specific set of items every year to celebrate. While the turkey industry certainly booms at the end of November, there are very few extra gifts, decorations, or knick-knacks that go along with the holiday. The pressure of buying gifts people will like without breaking the bank is completely eliminated. Shopping for Thanksgiving is just simpler than any other holiday.
Thanksgiving is also far more genuine than any other holiday. Christmas claims to be all about the gift of giving and the happy holiday spirit, but deep down inside we all know it’s about getting presents. Thanksgiving has fewer expectations and rituals, which leaves much more time for families to spend real time together. My fondest Thanksgiving memories aren’t tied to material possessions, but to my family and the people around me. That’s what holidays should be about!
I love candy and presents as much as the next guy, but Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. It’s not just an excuse to over-eat and watch football; it’s an excuse to do those things with the people we love most. So… before you start decking the halls, make sure you have a little turkey first.
Connect With Your School Choir
Quinn Collins
Singing brings people together in a way that few other activities can. Everyone can do it whether they’re good at it or not, and it’s truly a way to connect people. That’s what Mrs. Armstrong had in mind when planning the upcoming choir concert. This year, Armstrong chose the theme “Connect” as a way to tie together all of the choir’s pieces. On November 15th, the combined middle and high school choir concert will be held in the high school auditorium, and it will be a unique and exciting opportunity for all.
This concert will be the first in three years to feature choirs ranging all the way from 6th grade to 12th. Each of the choirs will get a chance to feature the wide variety of songs they have been working on all year long. It features everything from 1800s German compositions to modern adaptations of Canadian folk songs. The concert will conclude with one joint piece that will feature all of the choirs singing together. This will be the first and last time many of these singers will be together, making it a very unique opportunity to connect Hillmen singers of all ages.
For those who want to hear how music can connect us all or just want to hear the talent of our choir members, the choir concert on November 15th will be a wonderful opportunity.
Singing brings people together in a way that few other activities can. Everyone can do it whether they’re good at it or not, and it’s truly a way to connect people. That’s what Mrs. Armstrong had in mind when planning the upcoming choir concert. This year, Armstrong chose the theme “Connect” as a way to tie together all of the choir’s pieces. On November 15th, the combined middle and high school choir concert will be held in the high school auditorium, and it will be a unique and exciting opportunity for all.
This concert will be the first in three years to feature choirs ranging all the way from 6th grade to 12th. Each of the choirs will get a chance to feature the wide variety of songs they have been working on all year long. It features everything from 1800s German compositions to modern adaptations of Canadian folk songs. The concert will conclude with one joint piece that will feature all of the choirs singing together. This will be the first and last time many of these singers will be together, making it a very unique opportunity to connect Hillmen singers of all ages.
For those who want to hear how music can connect us all or just want to hear the talent of our choir members, the choir concert on November 15th will be a wonderful opportunity.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Staff Spotlight with Mrs. Hartz
Victory Obielodan
There is a fine line between a numerator and a denominator, but only a fraction of people will find this funny. If you don’t, Mrs. Hartz may have the right one for you.
It’s Mrs Hartz’s second year here at PHS and it seems that she learned a lot from her first year. She told The Voice, “...something that I’ve learned from my first year is to always keep reflecting, because you never do something right the first time--well maybe you do it right, but there’s always a way you can do it better. So, you should always take some time to write down how it went, and then think about how you can improve yourself and I think that goes for students as well.” This says quite a bit about Mrs. Hartz and her character, but here are a few fun facts about her.
Every teacher has their “duh” moments; Mrs. Hartz recalled one of hers from earlier this year. It turns out she had been pronouncing “linear” wrong: stressing the e instead of the i. She didn’t realize it until her Algebra II class told her. It just so happens that Algebra II is her favorite math topic. She says Geometry is good, but she likes “teaching the algebra of it… I like the algebra and equations better.” She says, “...my favorite memory so far… was at the end of the school year last year, when I had so many students that had then had me for a year just say nice things about how they had a good year with me, and that they thought I was a good teacher, and that they learned something…”
As a piece of advice for everyone, Mrs. Hartz says remember to be kind to one another because you never know what someone is going through. For students thinking about going into mathematics, she says “Do it!” For everyone, she says to think about what you’re gifted in. She didn’t start off knowing she was going to be a math teacher, but she worked on her gifts and here she is now.
That’s a bit of information on Mrs. Hartz. One last fact is her birthday is October 18th . So don’t forget to wish her a belated happy birthday.
There is a fine line between a numerator and a denominator, but only a fraction of people will find this funny. If you don’t, Mrs. Hartz may have the right one for you.
It’s Mrs Hartz’s second year here at PHS and it seems that she learned a lot from her first year. She told The Voice, “...something that I’ve learned from my first year is to always keep reflecting, because you never do something right the first time--well maybe you do it right, but there’s always a way you can do it better. So, you should always take some time to write down how it went, and then think about how you can improve yourself and I think that goes for students as well.” This says quite a bit about Mrs. Hartz and her character, but here are a few fun facts about her.
Every teacher has their “duh” moments; Mrs. Hartz recalled one of hers from earlier this year. It turns out she had been pronouncing “linear” wrong: stressing the e instead of the i. She didn’t realize it until her Algebra II class told her. It just so happens that Algebra II is her favorite math topic. She says Geometry is good, but she likes “teaching the algebra of it… I like the algebra and equations better.” She says, “...my favorite memory so far… was at the end of the school year last year, when I had so many students that had then had me for a year just say nice things about how they had a good year with me, and that they thought I was a good teacher, and that they learned something…”
As a piece of advice for everyone, Mrs. Hartz says remember to be kind to one another because you never know what someone is going through. For students thinking about going into mathematics, she says “Do it!” For everyone, she says to think about what you’re gifted in. She didn’t start off knowing she was going to be a math teacher, but she worked on her gifts and here she is now.
That’s a bit of information on Mrs. Hartz. One last fact is her birthday is October 18th . So don’t forget to wish her a belated happy birthday.
Have You Heard?
Victory Obielodan
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) started the Teal Pumpkin Project. The Teal
Pumpkin Project was inspired by a local activity run by the Food Allergy Community in East
Tennessee. It is for trick-or-treaters who have food allergies, homes put a teal pumpkin in front
of their house to indicate that they are distributing non-food items. When you put out a teal
pumpkin, you can add your house to the Teal Pumpkin Project map. It is a great way to include
all trick-or-treaters, especially
those who could not participate because of allergies and other conditions.
PSA: If you see any younger trick-or-treaters on their own, make sure to walk them across the street. A reminder to keep the porch light on if you are handing treats out! Keep in mind to always test the candy, for the kid's safety. ;)
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| Make sure watch for Teal Pumpkins! |
those who could not participate because of allergies and other conditions.
PSA: If you see any younger trick-or-treaters on their own, make sure to walk them across the street. A reminder to keep the porch light on if you are handing treats out! Keep in mind to always test the candy, for the kid's safety. ;)
All information has been collected from FARE’s website: www.foodallergy.org
Photo credits to https://pacresmortgage.com/what-is-a-teal-pumpkin/
Photo credits to https://pacresmortgage.com/what-is-a-teal-pumpkin/
Friday, October 19, 2018
The End of a Season
Anica Graney
The Platteville Hillmen football team had a great run this season with an ending record of six wins and three losses. The three losses were from conference teams: third-ranked Lancaster, first-ranked Prairie Du Chien, and the game that ended their season, second-ranked River Valley. The Hillmen stood at number four in conference play ahead of number five Dodgeville and number six Richland Center. The team is coached by Mr. Ryley Bailey who just completed his second year on the team. The captains include Isaiah Altfillisch (‘19), Jacob Niehaus (‘19), Tyler McClain (‘20), and William Schaefer (‘20).
On Friday, October 5, the Hillmen faced Dodgeville at Williams Fieldhouse at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where they swept Dodgeville in a 41-0 victory. In the first couple minutes, Anthony Barner (‘19) scored a rushing touchdown, giving the Hillmen a headstart to the game before lightning struck, delaying the game by over an hour. Once the game continued, the Hillmen demolished the Dodgers and left with a satisfying win for the Homecoming game. Unfortunately, a week later, Platteville faced River Valley ending their season in a disappointing loss of 35-2.
Senior captain Isaiah Altfillisch (‘19) answers to the team’s strengths, “We are a very dedicated team and give total effort. We have a lot of good chemistry and good leadership.” A thank you goes out to the seniors who gave it their all this season and entertained all of the fans cheering them on in the bleachers.
The Platteville Hillmen football team had a great run this season with an ending record of six wins and three losses. The three losses were from conference teams: third-ranked Lancaster, first-ranked Prairie Du Chien, and the game that ended their season, second-ranked River Valley. The Hillmen stood at number four in conference play ahead of number five Dodgeville and number six Richland Center. The team is coached by Mr. Ryley Bailey who just completed his second year on the team. The captains include Isaiah Altfillisch (‘19), Jacob Niehaus (‘19), Tyler McClain (‘20), and William Schaefer (‘20).
On Friday, October 5, the Hillmen faced Dodgeville at Williams Fieldhouse at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where they swept Dodgeville in a 41-0 victory. In the first couple minutes, Anthony Barner (‘19) scored a rushing touchdown, giving the Hillmen a headstart to the game before lightning struck, delaying the game by over an hour. Once the game continued, the Hillmen demolished the Dodgers and left with a satisfying win for the Homecoming game. Unfortunately, a week later, Platteville faced River Valley ending their season in a disappointing loss of 35-2.
Senior captain Isaiah Altfillisch (‘19) answers to the team’s strengths, “We are a very dedicated team and give total effort. We have a lot of good chemistry and good leadership.” A thank you goes out to the seniors who gave it their all this season and entertained all of the fans cheering them on in the bleachers.
Soccer Season Recap
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| The team celebrating mid-game. |
Hypatia Fitzsimons
The boys’ soccer team has had an incredible season so far. They were undefeated 10-0 in
conference. They were lead by their captains: Liam Reinicke, Everett LaBudda, and Ben Trewin.
The team works very well together. Their coach, Brandon Pink, says the strength of the team is
“their unity and being very coachable. They share a similar expectation and value, and are
always interested in getting better.”
The boys did have a set back: the rain. Since there was so much, a lot of games had been
postponed. “They had to play 3 games in a 24 hour period at the stadium, which was crazy.”
However, this is not preventing the team from doing well, “[they] haven’t been scored on since
late September.”
Today, “they play a 12 seed team (Whitewater) which hopefully they do super well with. If
they win that, they play a 4 seed team (Belleville) that they have tied with twice this season, so if
they win that one as well that would be huge.” Coach Pink also said he has a lot of faith in the
boys and their ability to go far. Good luck tonight boys, you have put a lot of hard work and
you’ll do very well.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Fall Trends
Hypatia Fitzsimons
‘Tis the seasons of sweaters, leggings, and UGG® boots. Fall is the time of year everyone
waits for because it’s the perfect season. The outdoors are beautiful with the trees changing
colors and being able to crunch the fallen leaves while scampering around in a pair of warm,
fuzzy boots.
These days, it doesn’t seem like it’s fall unless everything is pumpkin spice flavored. Without pumpkin spice, there is no fall and without fall, there is no pumpkin spice. During fall, I don’t think there is any way to avoid the basic flavoring. Anywhere and everywhere, there is a display for something related to it, but I think it is getting a little out of hand. Who needs pumpkin spice Oreos?
Along with pumpkin spice food and drinks, there are also pumpkin spice candles, lotions, and perfumes; there are thousands of scents other than the beloved pumpkin spice. Everywhere you go, there will be the smell of fall. The best thing is when people drench themselves in any type of fall scent. I fully believe during this time of year, Bath and Body Works have the biggest profit, because the smells are very lovely and make me happy.
Starting September thirty-first, you can find me in Bath and Body Works where I'll be getting my hands on everything fall scented. Having the smell of pumpkins, cinnamon, vanilla, etc. just enhances the season immensely and makes me feel better about life. Also, it’s nice to have pumpkin spice latte in the mornings because they are delicious and give me motivation to get up since the cold makes me want to stay in my warm bed all day.
‘Tis the seasons of sweaters, leggings, and UGG® boots. Fall is the time of year everyone
waits for because it’s the perfect season. The outdoors are beautiful with the trees changing
colors and being able to crunch the fallen leaves while scampering around in a pair of warm,
fuzzy boots.These days, it doesn’t seem like it’s fall unless everything is pumpkin spice flavored. Without pumpkin spice, there is no fall and without fall, there is no pumpkin spice. During fall, I don’t think there is any way to avoid the basic flavoring. Anywhere and everywhere, there is a display for something related to it, but I think it is getting a little out of hand. Who needs pumpkin spice Oreos?
Along with pumpkin spice food and drinks, there are also pumpkin spice candles, lotions, and perfumes; there are thousands of scents other than the beloved pumpkin spice. Everywhere you go, there will be the smell of fall. The best thing is when people drench themselves in any type of fall scent. I fully believe during this time of year, Bath and Body Works have the biggest profit, because the smells are very lovely and make me happy.
Starting September thirty-first, you can find me in Bath and Body Works where I'll be getting my hands on everything fall scented. Having the smell of pumpkins, cinnamon, vanilla, etc. just enhances the season immensely and makes me feel better about life. Also, it’s nice to have pumpkin spice latte in the mornings because they are delicious and give me motivation to get up since the cold makes me want to stay in my warm bed all day.
Swimmingly Making Their Way Through
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| The 200 Medley/Freestyle Relay. |
This season, the Platteville-Lancaster Co-Op Swim Team is under new reigns with, PHS Alumni, Elissa Granger. Although the team hasn’t had very many meets so far this season, things have been going well.
On September 25th, the team got their first win of the season against Delavan-Darien during a triangular meet against them and other conference rivals, Burlington. The final score between Platteville Varsity and Delavan-Darien Varsity was 94-76, while losing to Burlington Varsity 116-54. On the upside, Platteville/Lancaster J.V. won over Delavan-Darien J.V. 66-0, still losing to Burlington’s powerhouse J.V. 121-28. Madison Albert-Nelson (‘20) lead the varsity team to victory over Delavan-Darien, winning both of her individual events. In her best event, the 100 yard butterfly, she touched in at a 1:02.91 and she clocked in at 1:05.69 in the 100 yard backstroke. The 200 yard medley relay of Madison Albert-Nelson (‘20), Allison Brehm (‘19), Erin Walker (‘20), and Brooklyn VanNatta (‘21) had a second place time of 2:03.92. The same relay group got second place in the 200 Freestyle Relay with 1:51.93 as a time. Lancaster’s Brooklyn VanNatta also helped the team to the victory in two events. Placing first in the 50 yard freestyle with a quick 26.82 and another scoring placement in the 100 yard freestyle at a 59.52, earning bronze. Allison Brehm (‘19) got first in her most prized event, the 100 yard breastroke, having an end result of 1:16.18.
Students and faculty, the Annual Hillmen Invite that will occur on October 20th! The team is also looking for timers for this event. The hours served count for community service hours. Make sure to stop by and show the girls some Hillmen support!
On Your Marks, Get Set, Act!
Quinn Collins
After waiting nearly an entire year, theater nerds everywhere are excited to jump back into the Fall Play season. This yearly one act play has been to state two of the last three years and actors are hoping they can make it once more. Student Director Molly Otto (‘19) has been an integral part of the play for four years, and wanted to share some words of wisdom with The Voice.
As student director, Otto’s main responsibilities are to make sure actors know their lines, and to make scenes look good from the audience’s perspective. This hasn’t always been the case, as she says, “I’ve seen it become a lot more of a student-led project over the years.” She also shared some of the reasons fall play is unique. This play may only last one act, but at competition, it represents Platteville to all of Wisconsin. The play is judged in a very similar way to many Forensics events. Otto says some of the most important criteria are memorization, set design, and character portrayal. With so much pressure to do well, the task of performing a show every year can be quite daunting. Why do actors come flooding back every year? Otto believes, “If you feel like you haven’t gotten a good chance to make a bunch of friends yet, this is a small community that kind of becomes your family at school.” The fall play family is always looking to grow: “If you really like theater, join fall play. If you don’t like theater, join fall play. Fall play is so much fun, and we’ll teach you how to act.” While casting is done for the 2018 season, Fall 2019 will feature a new student director and a newly renewed dream for state. Fall play has seen many changes throughout the years, but the drive and passion of the actors will never truly change.
After waiting nearly an entire year, theater nerds everywhere are excited to jump back into the Fall Play season. This yearly one act play has been to state two of the last three years and actors are hoping they can make it once more. Student Director Molly Otto (‘19) has been an integral part of the play for four years, and wanted to share some words of wisdom with The Voice.
As student director, Otto’s main responsibilities are to make sure actors know their lines, and to make scenes look good from the audience’s perspective. This hasn’t always been the case, as she says, “I’ve seen it become a lot more of a student-led project over the years.” She also shared some of the reasons fall play is unique. This play may only last one act, but at competition, it represents Platteville to all of Wisconsin. The play is judged in a very similar way to many Forensics events. Otto says some of the most important criteria are memorization, set design, and character portrayal. With so much pressure to do well, the task of performing a show every year can be quite daunting. Why do actors come flooding back every year? Otto believes, “If you feel like you haven’t gotten a good chance to make a bunch of friends yet, this is a small community that kind of becomes your family at school.” The fall play family is always looking to grow: “If you really like theater, join fall play. If you don’t like theater, join fall play. Fall play is so much fun, and we’ll teach you how to act.” While casting is done for the 2018 season, Fall 2019 will feature a new student director and a newly renewed dream for state. Fall play has seen many changes throughout the years, but the drive and passion of the actors will never truly change.
Endless Summer Coming to an End
Madison Albert-Nelson
One of the most exciting weeks of the year has come to an end aseveryone on the risers, waiting for the Homecoming King and Queen to be announced. Last year’s Homecoming Queen Kimia Safari Shad crowned Rachel Burkhard to be PHS’ 2018 Homecoming Queen while 2017 Homecoming King Tikiri Bandara enthroned John Cramer Homecoming 2018 was a fun week filled with so many memories that will last a lifetime.
quickly as it has
approached. This year’s Homecoming theme was Endless Summer. Following the festive week
of dress up days, our little extension of summer finished up with the Homecoming Dance on
October 6th, and a win over the Dodgeville football team on October 5th (41-0).
The dress up days were all related to Endless Summer in some form. There was Beach Day, 4th of July, Slumber Party, Outdoors, and finally, Hillmen Spirit. Every day, the school was dressed for the occasion where each grade tried to win the title of showing the most school spirit.
The Sophomores were in the lead for points until Thursday, when everyone took the time to watch each grades skit and lip sync. After the videos were judged, the Juniors had the slightest edge over everyone else.
Friday was the final day of the Homecoming activities. The afternoon was filled with fun activities such as relays, Watch Ya’ Mouth, inspirational talks from coaches, and much more. Following the games it was a three-way tie between the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores, with the freshmen trailing behind. It came down to the last game: Face the Cookie. Michaeleen Frommelt, the Face the Cookie champion for the Juniors, talked about his winning experience. “I know I have a big mouth, in all senses of the phrase, and I can be awfully expressive with my face.” It was an intense battle, but he came through, popping the oreo into the air and landing in his mouth.” Frommelt went on to describe that it wasn’t just him that made the winning effort. “But overall, yeah, it was pretty clutch catching that Oreo, but I’d like to think that it was a team effort of everyone in my grade. Although everyone will think back to that catch, I will know, thanks to everyone, that we did it.”
The Homecoming Parade followed the pep rally, where all fall activities were showcased and the Homecoming Court was shown to the public for the first time. All the Platteville schools gathered to watch as the younger kids waved and cheered for the participants in the parade.
Later that night, the big game didn’t go exactly as planned. The first quarter was almost done when there were cracks of thunder and lightning. The players ran to the locker room, band members hurried underneath the stadium, and spectators rushed to seek shelter under the big concrete structure. The waiting game started: when will the game start again? After almost an hour of waiting and the band members continuously playing, the game was ready to go on. With the last three quarters played, the Hillmen crushed the Dodgers forty-one to zero.
Saturday was the big day. The hours prior to the dance starting, students were rushing around, trying to get their last minute touches done for their attire planned. The cross country team and the volleyball team had to hurry home quickly to get ready on time.
At nine p.m. sharp, the homecoming coronation started. The court waited in front of everyone on the risers, waiting for the Homecoming King and Queen to be announced. Last year’s Homecoming Queen Kimia Safari Shad crowned Rachel Burkhard to be PHS’ 2018 Homecoming Queen while 2017 Homecoming King Tikiri Bandara enthroned John Cramer Homecoming 2018 was a fun week filled with so many memories that will last a lifetime.
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| Platteville's 2018 Homecoming Court |
The dress up days were all related to Endless Summer in some form. There was Beach Day, 4th of July, Slumber Party, Outdoors, and finally, Hillmen Spirit. Every day, the school was dressed for the occasion where each grade tried to win the title of showing the most school spirit.
The Sophomores were in the lead for points until Thursday, when everyone took the time to watch each grades skit and lip sync. After the videos were judged, the Juniors had the slightest edge over everyone else.
Friday was the final day of the Homecoming activities. The afternoon was filled with fun activities such as relays, Watch Ya’ Mouth, inspirational talks from coaches, and much more. Following the games it was a three-way tie between the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores, with the freshmen trailing behind. It came down to the last game: Face the Cookie. Michaeleen Frommelt, the Face the Cookie champion for the Juniors, talked about his winning experience. “I know I have a big mouth, in all senses of the phrase, and I can be awfully expressive with my face.” It was an intense battle, but he came through, popping the oreo into the air and landing in his mouth.” Frommelt went on to describe that it wasn’t just him that made the winning effort. “But overall, yeah, it was pretty clutch catching that Oreo, but I’d like to think that it was a team effort of everyone in my grade. Although everyone will think back to that catch, I will know, thanks to everyone, that we did it.”
The Homecoming Parade followed the pep rally, where all fall activities were showcased and the Homecoming Court was shown to the public for the first time. All the Platteville schools gathered to watch as the younger kids waved and cheered for the participants in the parade.
Later that night, the big game didn’t go exactly as planned. The first quarter was almost done when there were cracks of thunder and lightning. The players ran to the locker room, band members hurried underneath the stadium, and spectators rushed to seek shelter under the big concrete structure. The waiting game started: when will the game start again? After almost an hour of waiting and the band members continuously playing, the game was ready to go on. With the last three quarters played, the Hillmen crushed the Dodgers forty-one to zero.
Saturday was the big day. The hours prior to the dance starting, students were rushing around, trying to get their last minute touches done for their attire planned. The cross country team and the volleyball team had to hurry home quickly to get ready on time.
At nine p.m. sharp, the homecoming coronation started. The court waited in front of everyone on the risers, waiting for the Homecoming King and Queen to be announced. Last year’s Homecoming Queen Kimia Safari Shad crowned Rachel Burkhard to be PHS’ 2018 Homecoming Queen while 2017 Homecoming King Tikiri Bandara enthroned John Cramer Homecoming 2018 was a fun week filled with so many memories that will last a lifetime.
Why Care About Kavanaugh?
Quinn Collins
The Supreme Court is boring. It’s uninteresting politics combined
with repetitive court
procedures in the most agonizing way possible. However, the recent battle over Supreme Court
nominee Brett Kavanaugh is unlike any we have seen in decades. This nomination has the
potential to define our political era for generations, and you have a chance to get involved.
When Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement on June 27th, many already knew this nomination would be unique. Justice Kennedy was known as the moderate of the Supreme Court, deciding many 5-4 cases. Kavanaugh is known for much more conservative values, which would solidify conservative control of the Court.
After Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, the nomination process took an unexpected turn. Over the course less than two weeks, three women came forward with sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh. On September 27th, a Senate hearing was held which was shortly followed by an FBI investigation which lasted less than a week. While the results of the investigation are not available to the public, according to the BBC, “... the FBI files a report but does not reach any conclusion regarding the credibility or significance of allegations.” On October 6th, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate by a margin of 50 to 48.
Kavanaugh's nomination was clearly controversial. Despite citizens being unable to vote directly on Supreme Court nominees, there are still many ways for student voices to be heard. Students who are over 18 will be able to vote in the Midterm elections on November 6th. As CNN notes, “Election Day in less than one month, Brett Kavanaugh headed to the Supreme Court and American voters -- maybe mobs of them -- will head to the polls.” For many, this midterm election will be a way to voice their opinions on the Kavanaugh confirmation and the entire Trump presidency. Now more than ever, it is important for people, especially young people, to vote and make their voices heard. These midterms will communicate to Donald Trump whether or not the public supports Kavanaugh and his nomination. Whether students are Republicans, Democrats, or third party supporters, the only way for their voices to heard is through voting. Despite this being the end of the article, this is certainly no the end of the Kavanaugh story.
The Supreme Court is boring. It’s uninteresting politics combined
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| Kavanaugh being sworn in as Supreme Court Justice. |
When Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement on June 27th, many already knew this nomination would be unique. Justice Kennedy was known as the moderate of the Supreme Court, deciding many 5-4 cases. Kavanaugh is known for much more conservative values, which would solidify conservative control of the Court.
After Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, the nomination process took an unexpected turn. Over the course less than two weeks, three women came forward with sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh. On September 27th, a Senate hearing was held which was shortly followed by an FBI investigation which lasted less than a week. While the results of the investigation are not available to the public, according to the BBC, “... the FBI files a report but does not reach any conclusion regarding the credibility or significance of allegations.” On October 6th, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate by a margin of 50 to 48.
Kavanaugh's nomination was clearly controversial. Despite citizens being unable to vote directly on Supreme Court nominees, there are still many ways for student voices to be heard. Students who are over 18 will be able to vote in the Midterm elections on November 6th. As CNN notes, “Election Day in less than one month, Brett Kavanaugh headed to the Supreme Court and American voters -- maybe mobs of them -- will head to the polls.” For many, this midterm election will be a way to voice their opinions on the Kavanaugh confirmation and the entire Trump presidency. Now more than ever, it is important for people, especially young people, to vote and make their voices heard. These midterms will communicate to Donald Trump whether or not the public supports Kavanaugh and his nomination. Whether students are Republicans, Democrats, or third party supporters, the only way for their voices to heard is through voting. Despite this being the end of the article, this is certainly no the end of the Kavanaugh story.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Movie Review: Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Madison Albert-Nelson
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Released: 2018
Director: Ian Samuels
Actors: Shannon Purser, Kristine Froseth, RJ Cyler, Noah Centineo
Rating: PG-13
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, a Netflix special, came out on September 7th, 2018. The movie focuses on Sierra Burgess, played by Shannon Purser, who’s a studious Stanford hopeful, and Veronica, portrayed by Kristine Froseth, a cheerleader who bullies the people that she thinks are losers. It all begins when Jamey, portrayed by Noah Centineo, walks up to Veronica in a restaurant, in hopes of getting her number. She instead gives Sierra Burgess’ cell phone number to him instead of her own. Later that night, Jamey texts who he thinks is Veronica, but in reality is Sierra. Sierra is confused by this mystery man texting her, but goes along with whoever he is. Throughout the movie, Sierra has to decide what’s important to her: grades or a social life. Will everything eventually work out for Sierra? I found Sierra Burgess Is a Loser a decent movie. It is definitely not something I’m going to watch many more times, if at all. I did like the actors/actresses chosen for this movie. It still has comedic touches within it, as well as the basic motifs: romance and friendship. The storyline itself was difficult to watch because at some points, it was outright boring. The movie seemed to drag on during some scenes or there wasn’t enough pizzaz to keep my distracted eyes locked. It was the predictable love story with a cat fight between the two main characters. It’s a cliché that you see in every teenage love story. However, I did really enjoy the soundtrack of the film. Overall, this movie is a three out of five.
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| https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3120280/ |
Released: 2018
Director: Ian Samuels
Actors: Shannon Purser, Kristine Froseth, RJ Cyler, Noah Centineo
Rating: PG-13
Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, a Netflix special, came out on September 7th, 2018. The movie focuses on Sierra Burgess, played by Shannon Purser, who’s a studious Stanford hopeful, and Veronica, portrayed by Kristine Froseth, a cheerleader who bullies the people that she thinks are losers. It all begins when Jamey, portrayed by Noah Centineo, walks up to Veronica in a restaurant, in hopes of getting her number. She instead gives Sierra Burgess’ cell phone number to him instead of her own. Later that night, Jamey texts who he thinks is Veronica, but in reality is Sierra. Sierra is confused by this mystery man texting her, but goes along with whoever he is. Throughout the movie, Sierra has to decide what’s important to her: grades or a social life. Will everything eventually work out for Sierra? I found Sierra Burgess Is a Loser a decent movie. It is definitely not something I’m going to watch many more times, if at all. I did like the actors/actresses chosen for this movie. It still has comedic touches within it, as well as the basic motifs: romance and friendship. The storyline itself was difficult to watch because at some points, it was outright boring. The movie seemed to drag on during some scenes or there wasn’t enough pizzaz to keep my distracted eyes locked. It was the predictable love story with a cat fight between the two main characters. It’s a cliché that you see in every teenage love story. However, I did really enjoy the soundtrack of the film. Overall, this movie is a three out of five.
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