WAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT Kristin Chavez, WCSD
New School, New Traditions – Same Waukee: Teacher & Student Reflect on Year One of Northwest High School As the first year of Waukee Northwest High School comes to an end, there's a lot to reflect on. Throughout all the excitement, activities, challenges, and success, one thing remained the same — Wolfpack pride, and a strong sense of community. Chad Vollmecke, an English teacher and wrestling coach at Northwest, looked back on the year, and recalled many of the memories and emotions that stood out. “This year was definitely a success. We started a new culture and created new traditions within the classroom and with all the activities.” Vollmecke was definitely one of many people who helped cultivate the Northwest spirit. “I was so ready to be a Wolf,” he said when asked about the moments leading up to the beginning of the year. But, he wasn’t the only one who embraced this excitement. “Everyone bought into the culture of being a Wolf. Everyone had so much school spirit. It all brought us closer together,” he shared. The year was filled with many fun events that will continue as traditions for the years to come. From football games, pep assemblies, and dress-up weeks, there was excitement surrounding the halls. “This year will definitely go down in history as a great first year,” Vollmecke said. Now, as the school year wraps up, it’s a bittersweet ending for the Class of 2022. This year’s seniors paved the way for the future of the school, and they will always be remembered as the first graduating class of Waukee Northwest High School. 12
May / June 2022
Northwest Wrestling Team
Chad Vollmecke
