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
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Showing posts with label SchoolNews. Show all posts
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!
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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.
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.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
The High School Library Gets a Facelift
Madison Albert-Nelson
As many of us have caught on to by now, the Platteville High School library is being remodeled! Although newcomers may not realize it, the IMC has gone through some drastic changes compared to what it once was. Although the books are kept in the back room currently, but can still be checked out, the open IMC area is coming along nicely. The library set up, will be finished by the end of the school year, says Ms. Schober. The old library featured a balcony above the tables that was rarely used, but fondly remembered by all who went up there. Mrs. Schober who commented, “It was such a unique space, but it wasn't up to code and made the main area of the library feel like a cave...it’s time had expired. I was happy to see it go, but I will remember it fondly.” Our new up-to-date library now features several work spaces for groups! Each will be equipped with a table, chairs to surround, and a display TV. We’d also like to thank Bill Wagner and Brad Kettle for building us a new circulation desk. They used some of the cabinets and drawers from the old desk and incorporated them into the new workstation for the Tech Team and our librarians! Wagner is also the man who built those group rooms and helped create the new cafe tables and countertops. All these elements have come together to make a modern IMC that will help students far into the future.
As many of us have caught on to by now, the Platteville High School library is being remodeled! Although newcomers may not realize it, the IMC has gone through some drastic changes compared to what it once was. Although the books are kept in the back room currently, but can still be checked out, the open IMC area is coming along nicely. The library set up, will be finished by the end of the school year, says Ms. Schober. The old library featured a balcony above the tables that was rarely used, but fondly remembered by all who went up there. Mrs. Schober who commented, “It was such a unique space, but it wasn't up to code and made the main area of the library feel like a cave...it’s time had expired. I was happy to see it go, but I will remember it fondly.” Our new up-to-date library now features several work spaces for groups! Each will be equipped with a table, chairs to surround, and a display TV. We’d also like to thank Bill Wagner and Brad Kettle for building us a new circulation desk. They used some of the cabinets and drawers from the old desk and incorporated them into the new workstation for the Tech Team and our librarians! Wagner is also the man who built those group rooms and helped create the new cafe tables and countertops. All these elements have come together to make a modern IMC that will help students far into the future.
Marching into the History Books
Quinn Collins
Determined to take on a new challenge, the Platteville Marching Band has decided to compete for the first time ever in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Marching Band Championships. In Mr. Cooley’s second year at Platteville, he has already taken on the ambitious goal of competing with the greatest marching bands in the state. The band will compete at noon on October 13th at UW-Whitewater in the Class A division, the division consisting of the smallest schools. Mr. Cooley had a lot to share about what this opportunity means to the band. Mr. Cooley said, “One thing most people don’t realize about marching band is that every single person on the field is doing a different thing at the same time. It’s like having 50 different people playing 50 different positions.” Even members playing the same instrument often move to different places, so everyone has to be responsible for themselves. Another big challenge for the band is memorization. Cooley also shared that, “Trying to memorize three movements of music along with all of the marching is a much greater challenge than memorizing one song for parade marching.” All of these challenges may seem daunting but Cooley also commented that he was so excited about the entire marching season that he couldn’t pick a single thing that stands out for him. He believes that if the band is up for the challenge of memorizing 15 more unique movements than last year, our band will definitely make waves at the competition this year. The band invites you to watch their show Man of Steel at the Platteville Homecoming game on October 5th.
Determined to take on a new challenge, the Platteville Marching Band has decided to compete for the first time ever in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Marching Band Championships. In Mr. Cooley’s second year at Platteville, he has already taken on the ambitious goal of competing with the greatest marching bands in the state. The band will compete at noon on October 13th at UW-Whitewater in the Class A division, the division consisting of the smallest schools. Mr. Cooley had a lot to share about what this opportunity means to the band. Mr. Cooley said, “One thing most people don’t realize about marching band is that every single person on the field is doing a different thing at the same time. It’s like having 50 different people playing 50 different positions.” Even members playing the same instrument often move to different places, so everyone has to be responsible for themselves. Another big challenge for the band is memorization. Cooley also shared that, “Trying to memorize three movements of music along with all of the marching is a much greater challenge than memorizing one song for parade marching.” All of these challenges may seem daunting but Cooley also commented that he was so excited about the entire marching season that he couldn’t pick a single thing that stands out for him. He believes that if the band is up for the challenge of memorizing 15 more unique movements than last year, our band will definitely make waves at the competition this year. The band invites you to watch their show Man of Steel at the Platteville Homecoming game on October 5th.
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