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Playing the role With athletes’ questionable actions in the headlines, it’s time to define what constitutes a role model

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feature editorial • Role models opinion

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New teachers fall food and fashion logemann center Gems Hunters at HHS Part-time jobs Walking the halls with mom & Dad • Shuffle the deck • Breast cancer awareness

sports • athletes of the issue • fall sports captains

opinion

• Photo poll • Fright fest • iPhone 6 Review

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City of Mequon passes new social hosting ordinance

By Carly Kleiman

Students and faculty respond to new code of conduct Photo by Mary Kate Simon Student athletes at Homestead are affected by the new code of conduct. In the past, more athletes had to sit the bench rather than participating in the play.

“The new code will account for less athletes being in suspension during the season,” Kate Thomas, junior, said.

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A high school girl went to a party to pick up her friend who was drinking. At that moment, the police arrived.

The officers wrote down everyone’s names, including the girl who was only there for five minutes. Three days later, the girl was suspended from her sport for 20 percent of the season, the same punishment as the drinkers at the party.

Though this is a hypothetical situation, it was a realistic depiction of the protocol followed under the former co-curricular code for Homestead’s students. Over the summer of 2014, however, school board members made a decision to change the code of conduct.

The new code of conduct states that students who are involved in co-curricular activities may attend a party with drinking as long as they are not participating in the unlawful exercises.

“Philosophically, I still feel students should remove themselves from illegal activity,” Mr. Ryan Mangan, athletic director at Homestead, stated.

Many factors contributed to the new code, including an AP Caucus team, a group of students working towards a goal by presenting an argument to an audience who held a meeting during the third trimester of last year. The team conducted a school wide survey that made it evident that the students and faculty were not on the same page with the code.

The captain of the AP Caucus team, Luke Lebesch, who is now a freshman at the University Wisconsin-Madison, said, “We felt that not only as individuals, but as an

Homestead not guilty by association

Germantown guilty by association

Whitefish Bay not guilty by association

entire student body that the former code led to too many suspensions due to its ‘guilty by association’ clause.”

Over 40 athletes a year were suspended for simply attending a party with alcohol even though they made the decision to restrain from participating in any illegal activity.

Though many community members disagreed with the prior code, there is still a faction of people who believe students who attend parties with illegal substances are guilty by association, and therefore, should be punished to the same degree in order to set an example. “Students in high school should not be around drugs and alcohol no matter what,” Mangan added.

On the other hand, Ms. Susan Lueders, head of the social studies department, said, “Punishing individuals who make the mature decisions not to drink and act as role models is not constitutional.”

The AP Caucus team held a survey that went out to the majority of students at Homestead. It revealed that most students felt the previous code to be unfair for students making exceptional choices. Nick Allen, senior, said, “The old code would penalize people the same amount whether they drank or not, which pretty much sent a message to kids to drink at parties.”

Students shared that the revised code may make them more apt to attend social gatherings and not drink. “I have always been nervous to go to parties because of drinking, but now I feel like I can go to a party and make the mature decision not to drink,” Johnny Erpenbeck, sophomore, said.

Grafton guilty by association

Cedarburg some consequences (point system)

“Parents who host lose the most.” This phrase has proven so true that it necessitated a new social hosting ordinance passed in Mequon on Sept. 9, 2014, charging parents or guardians a fine of up to $5000 depending on the judge’s ruling for providing a place for illegal, underage consumption, Officer Steve Graff, chief of the Mequon Police Department (MQPD) said.

Previous to this ordinance, the police department issued a $376 citation to the adult providing a location for underage drinking while the minors received a separate underage drinking ticket. “The new ordinance ticket is seven times what the fine was in the past,” Mr. Tony Engle, social studies teacher, said. The police chief hopes the higher fine will make parents or guardians think twice before allowing inappropriate behavior to take place under their roof and will also help with preventing drinking and driving.

Parents who are aware of what is going on in their house and do nothing to prevent it are in the same boat as parents who might not have been at the house at the time of the party. If they bought and supplied the alcohol or organized the party they are still guilty of hosting, according to Officer Lance Wegner.

This updated ordinance creates penalties for minors who choose to

participate in underage alcohol or drug consumption or association, and it now also penalizes parents who aren’t actively or effectively enforcing the law.

This ordinance applies to any adult over 18 present during a violation of underage drinking. “If the host of the party is 18 years of age and organized, aided and advised the gathering they would be penalized. It does not matter who owns the property,” Officer Wegner said.

“The intent of this ordinance is more of a preventative thing,” Officer Steve Graff, chief of the MQPD, said. “Drinking and driving needs to be prevented,” Graff, added.

In the passing of this ordinance, a new level of responsibility and expectations set for children and adults will help them accept the consequences of their actions.

“I think that by passing this ordinance it will also help kids get in less trouble because parents don’t want to risk getting in trouble,” Sam James, junior said.

“We have not yet written any tickets since the ordinance has been passed on Sept. 9, 2014.” Officer Wegner said. “And hopefully we won’t need to.”

Port Washington guilty by association Photo Illustration by Carly Kleiman This staged scenario depicts a Mequon police officer interrupting an underage drinking party. Officers hope the stiffer penalties regarding the new ordinance will prevent such situations.

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The Big Issue Educator Effectiveness

Photo Poll What is your Packers game day tradition? information compiled by

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Zach Abramovich, senior, said: “I always eat wings when I watch the game with my friends or family.”

Galina Haugh, sophomore: “I go to almost every home game, and before the game my family and I tailgate. If we can not go to the game, we watch the game with my grandma at her house.”

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SLO’s and PPG’s, “the time involved in each of these pieces is pretty substantial,” Mr. Bowers said.

“In addition to the time it takes to consider a goal, research the Common Core Standards, determine a pool of students and research standardized test scores for that pool, teachers also have to track each of their pool students on every activity related to our Student Learning Outcome (SLO) and document their progress,” Mr. Eric Bauer, English teacher, said. “While teachers continually work to improve the quality of work for each of their students, the time necessary to track each and every student’s work related to this goal is very time consuming.”

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My hope is that these changes lead to progress; my fear is that excellent, experienced teachers will retire too soon, burn out or leave the profession.

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The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) joins the rest of the districts in Wisconsin this school year (2014-2015) in adhering to the guidelines for teacher evaluation set by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) in their statewide Educator Effectiveness System. While the Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) does not replicate the statewide model word for word, there are some major changes at MTSD involving the goal-setting process and five-year evaluation cycle for teachers and other staff.

According to the DPI’s website, ee.dpi.wi.gov, the Educator Effectiveness System “provides a performance-based evaluation that leads to improved student learning by supporting the continuous improvement of educator practice.”

This evaluation includes Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s), which are “specific goals for students in academic progress or academic achievement,” Mrs. Sarah Zelazoski, executive director of human resources at MTSD, stated.

Also included are Professional Practice Goals (PPG’s), which reflect upon how teachers can improve themselves, and a “numeric rating in terms of the quality of their teaching,” Mrs. Zelazoski said.

Mr. Brett Bowers, principal, explained that the system “is really designed to ensure that teachers are focusing on instructional priorities, that they’ve set clear instructional priorities and that they are tracking the performance of students.” While tracking students’ progress, teachers are then able to see who is not meeting expectations and can problem-solve how to help those students succeed. “Teachers improve, and in their improvement, so do students,” Mr. Bowers said.

One disadvantage to the system voiced by educators and administrators alike is that the new goal-setting process is more time-consuming than before. In regards to setting specific

What was once a very important part of teaching -- connecting with students -- seems to be waning as numbers and scores begin to replace names and faces. “This profession will be crushed under the weight of data collection and analysis and the growing educational bureaucracy,” Mr. Benjamin Sloma, social studies teacher, said.

Mrs. Dawn Pfaff, science teacher, agreed that more time writing SLO’s and PPG’s means less time interacting with students. “If we are go-

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ing to pour through data and write down things in a very specific template, test and re-test, and continuously come back to it, that’s less time that I’m really spending with [students],” Mrs. Pfaff said. “I got into this profession because I love kids and want to teach them science! It seems that I do less and less of that as we add these tasks to our ‘to-do list.’”

With changes in the system of how teachers have always done professional tasks comes natural pushback and resistance. “It’s human nature to respond some of the ways that we’re hearing people respond to right now,” Dr. Demond Means, superintendent of schools, said.

Homestead is not alone in the adaptation to new guidelines enacted by the Wisconsin DPI, as the whole state now has to adhere to these requirements. According to Dr. Means, negative feedback is not “unique to Homestead or unique to Mequon-Thiensville; it’s a statewide issue.”

Even though there is extra time involved, Mr. Bowers complimented the teachers’ hard work, saying that “everyone appears deeply committed to doing exceptional work that will have a positive impact on student learning.”

MTSD has taken into consideration the responses they have received about the increased workload and has “listened to teachers because we initially had a requirement of two SLO’s and two PPG’s,” Dr. Means said. “The teachers said that they were overwhelmed, and so the school district said [they] can submit one SLO and one PPG because we don’t want our teachers to be stressed.”

There are benefits and drawbacks to the new, state-mandated Educator Effectiveness guidelines for evaluation, as Mrs. Angelina Cicero, English teacher, voiced. “My hope is that these changes lead to progress; my fear is that excellent, experienced teachers will retire too soon, burn out or leave the profession due to increased pressure and judgement,” Mrs. Cicero said.

Maggie Martin, junior: “I always wear my green and gold, and cheese curds are a musthave!”

Mr. Tony Navarre, special education teacher: “When I have tickets to the game, we walk to Krolls for a Burger, then take a full walk around the stadium and enter through the ShopKo gate to watch the teams warm up before the game starts.”

Lexi Emond, junior: “On game days, my dog, Oliver, wears his jersey, which he hates, but he has to wear it in the name of the Packers.”

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News Opinion Cover Feature Sports Ethan Padgett, freshman, fiddles around with his new iPhone 6 in order to adjust to it during A Lunch in room 206.5. He bought the newest edition of the iPhone shortly after it was released. Expressing his thoughts on the new phone, he said, “They’ve changed so much.”

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second ride. That’s ridiculous. I don’t care how amazing the ride is, I do not have the patience whatsoever,” Anderson said.

Homestead students shared varied opinions on Six Flags Fright Fest. When asked, 80 out of 150 students said they didn’t have plans to go to Fright Fest.

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an hour, and then the tickets are expensive, especially if you want to go into all the haunted houses, but overall I definitely think the price and drive is worth it”.

Chase Gabriel, senior, agreed, “I have been to Six Flags a bunch of times and I always have a great time.

Last year, I went to Fright Fest with some friends and it was totally worth the drive and money.”

Addie Anderson, senior, however, disagreed. “I hate six Flags. I’m personally afraid of heights, so roller coasters really aren’t my thing. I also HATE waiting in line.”

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It’s that time of year again when Six Flags makes hearts race even more than usual. On Saturday, Sept.

27th, the annual “Fright Fest” began again at the Six Flags in Illinois. Halloween is not just once a year, now you can experience the terror and spookiness for weeks straight.

“I love Six Flags in general, but once you add the zombies and witches and vampires and all the Halloween stuff it makes it 10 times better” Jimmy Oates, junior, said. “I went to Fright Fest last year and it was a blast.

I got a bunch of my friends together and we all went through the haunted houses.

I’ll admit they were scary, I even screamed a few times.”

Oates continued, “I wish it wasn’t so expensive, first you have to drive all the way there, which takes at least

Photo by Madina Jenks

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Does the iPhone 6 really deserve all its hype?

By Madina Jenks

Sleek, flimsy, and exquisite: all of these words have been used to describe both editions of the iPhone 6. But really, which one is it? Is it the magnum opus that many were looking for or just another overpriced, generic phone on the market?

Although there are numerous new features and upgrades for the iPhone 6, such as its complementary iOS8 system and its improved pixel resolution, the first thing that really stands out is its size. While the regular iPhone 6 remains similar in size to its predecessors, with dimensions of 5.44” x 2.64”, the iPhone 6 Plus is noticeably larger with dimensions of 6.22” x 3.06”. Its increased size has instantly raised comparisons between the Plus and its current competitors.

Ms. Kathleen Connelly, computer science and mathematics teacher, said, “[The iPhone 6 Plus] is comparable to the Samsung Galaxy, particularly the one coming out on Oct. 14, due to the processors, screen sizes, and color resolutions.” However, while they have similarities, Ms. Connelly also pointed out the shortcomings of the iPhone as well. She explained-- “Both editions of the iPhone 6 must play catch-up with their competitors in certain aspects such as the texting suggestions feature, which has been available in the market for months.”

Although it might lag in certain aspects, the iPhone 6 has also proven its own worth. Praise has been directed towards both versions of the phone for sporting a sleek aluminum casing, state-of-the-art A8 chip and M8 mo-

tion processor, both of which allow speedy processing of information and motion that easily make it one of the fastest phones on the market, and its exemplary retina HD displays with high contrast ratios, which make the contrast between the colors more distinct and visible.

However, perhaps the most applauded feature has been its camera.

Mr. Jeridon Clark, district technology director, said, “The camera is much better. With the iPhone 6, there’s the stabilization feature, which is an improved feature that gives it a better movie experience.”

This opinion is mirrored by an anonymous Apple employee, who claimed, “[The iPhone 6] is superior since, unlike other eight megapixel camera phones on the market, the iPhone 6 has additional lenses that allow it to take more precise pictures at lower light settings than other eight megapixel camera phones out there.”

Of course, there are some criticisms as well, most of which relate to the awkwardly protruding camera lens and how easily the phone bends.

Alex Lutz, junior, stated, “While the camera and the screen resolution have improved, the iPhone 6 isn’t a significant improvement over the other iPhones.”

So, overall, while the iPhone 6 shines in terms of its screen resolution and camera quality, it suffers from low durability and questionable design.

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with so many children and young adults looking up to them, many atheletes are failing to shine in their positions and could be negatively influencing the next generation.

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News Opinion Cover Feature Sports Despite Bisciotti’s praise, on Sept. 8, TMZ released the authentic video of Rice punching his wife inside the elevator, proving the previously inferred assault. On the same day, the Ravens abrogated Rice’s contract, and he was “suspended indefinitely” from the NFL by Commissioner Roger Goodell.

A similar situation occurred with Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings running back, when he lacerated his son with a tree branch on May 18, 2014. The Vikings suspended Peterson on Sept. 12, but reinstated him on Sept. 15, excusing his actions as discipline. According to Rusty Hardin, Peterson’s lawyer, “Adrian is a loving father who used his judgment as a parent to discipline his son.”

Despite Hardin’s attempts to describe Pe-

terson as “loving,” the Vikings placed him on the exempt/commissioner’s permission list on Sept. 17. He lost his sponsorships with Nike and Castrol, and Minnesota authorities have begun seeking a protective order that would prohibit Peterson from “having any unsupervised or unauthorized contact with his four-year-old son,” according to SB Nation.

Statistics show that both Rice and Peterson are talented athletes and assets to their respective teams. However, according to Ben Gardner, Homestead alum and defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, athletic ability is not the most important trait in a good role model. “Every professional athlete has great athletic ability, so as athletes, the guys that I look up to are the guys that handle themselves the right way no

matter what the situation,” Gardner said. “[The best role models are] guys that are great teammates, family men and ambassadors in the community.”

According to Gardner, Reggie White, late defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, is an example of someone worth imitating. Shelby Harris, defensive end for the Oakland Raiders, agrees, stating, “Watching [White] play for the Packers growing up and just seeing his passion for the game was amazing. He gave his all in every play.”

Off the field, White emulated the “family man” and community ambassador that Gardner believes describes a good role model.

“...a true role model has more than just speed, strength and gold medals. The way an athlete conducts himself in everyday life is what’s most important.”

-James Guskov

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many people, particularly the hundreds of thousands of USA Swimming member kids who look up to him as a role model and hero.”

Despite its disappointment, the U.S Olympic Committee defended Phelps. “Michael has acknowledged that he made a mistake and apologized for his actions,” the Committee stated.

“We are confident that, going forward, Michael will consistently set the type of example we all expect from a great Olympic champion.”

On Sept. 30, 2014, however, Baltimore police arrested Phelps on a DUI charge, according to ESPN. On the same day, Phelps tweeted a public apology, stating, “I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down.”

Do Phelps’s unsurpassable athletic success excuse his choices outside of the swimming pool? Can Phelps retain his status as a role model, despite his actions? According to James Guskov, sophomore and Homestead swimmer, “There is no doubt that Michael Phelps is one of the greatest athletes in the world. Any swimmer would be honored to swim as fast as him. However, a true role model has more than just speed, strength and gold medals. The way an athlete conducts himself in everyday life is what’s most important.”

In addition to Phelps, other professional athletes have committed actions that prove their status as good role models to be questionable.

On Feb. 19, 2013, TMZ released a video of Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens running back,

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“we decided to send a strong message to michael because he disappointed so many people, paticularly the hundreds of thousands of USA swimming member kids who look up to him as a role model and hero.”

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s Michael Phelps, American swimmer, completed the final leg of the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2012 Olympic Games, he knew he had swam straight into the record books. With this victory, Phelps earned his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time, according to ESPN. Phelps secured three additional medals, donning 22 total Olympic medals around his neck.

According to ESPN, Phelps is considered one of the greatest Olympic athletes of all time. “He has always been an inspiration to me and a role model. I’ve watched all his races, and I’ve run the commentary over and over. He’s everything to swimming,” Chad de Clos, South African Olympic swimmer, said.

Outside of the swimming pool, however, Phelps has engaged in activities that do not correlate with the title of “role model.” According to CNN, in 2009, Phelps admitted to smoking marijuana from a bong after a British newspaper released a photograph of him doing so.

Because of his actions, USA Swimming suspended Phelps from competition for three months, stating, “We decided to send a strong message to Michael because he disappointed so

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dragging his fíance out of an elevator by her shoulders. Although the suggested attack was not visible on tape, Rice was charged with aggravated assault, which can result in five years in prison. On July 24, the NFL suspended Rice for two games, but he avoided jail time.

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On Sept. 1, Bob McNair, Texans owner, offered Watt a 100 million dollar contract extension, according to ESPN. “...We just felt his

“...kids try to emulate the things that you do, and it makes you want to be a better person so you can help make a positive difference in people’s lives.”

-Ben Gardner performance had been so outstanding, his attitude so great, his work ethic, he’s such a role model for everyone on our team that we felt that

he deserves special consideration.”

Off the field, Watt serves as a role model as well. Watt is the president of the Justin J. Watt Foundation, which aims to “provide after-school opportunities for children in the community to become involved in athletics, so that they may learn the basic character traits of accountability, teamwork, leadership, work ethic and perseverance while in a safe and supervised environment with their peers.” Watt said, “Every kid that we affect, it hits home to me because I know what sports can do. I know how athletics can help change a life.”

Like Watt, Gardner believes that to become true role models, professional athletes should understand that fans, young and old, idolize them, both on and off the field. “You have to understand the platform that we are provided as professional athletes,” Gardner said. “I think back to when I was a kid, I wanted to be just like the guys that were in the NFL at the time. So now, you realize that kids try to emulate the things that you do, and it makes you want to be a better person so you can help make a positive difference in people’s lives.”

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Known for screen talent, Johnny Depp has played a wide variety of characters in numerous movies. Although he dropped out of school at age 15, he has turned his life into a very successful endeavor. From starring as Edward Scissorhands to playing Willy Wonka, Depp is a versatile actor who doesn’t let any one stereotype define him. “He seems like a very down to earth kind of Image from Britannica ImageQuest

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Emma Watson

For 11 years, Emma Watson played Harry Potter’s lovable and knowledgeable companion, Hermione Granger. When the final movie ended the Potter franchise for good, Watson tried to distance herself from the image of Hermione, but managed to do so while maintaining her taste. She maintained good grades through the years on set, then graduated from Brown University

this past year. Watson is seen as a good role model for people of all ages, because “she is famous yet went to college at a high-level university and spoke at the United Nations about feminism. She is also gorgeous!” Carolyn Rossman, junior, said. Watson is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN, and speaks for gender equality and “female political participation,” according to un.org.

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An actor with incredible wit and a variety of roles, Robert Downey Jr. is a role model for those struggling with substance abuse problems. His cinematic success began in the 1980s, but took a turn for the worse when he developed a full-fledged addiction to the drugs his father introduced to him at the age of eight, according to biography.com. This addiction doesn’t show his better side, but his amazing recovery shows his resil

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Ellen degeneres

Famous for her ability to make others laugh and her work for LGBT pride and equality, Ellen DeGeneres has become a household name. Although she dropped out of college after one semester and tried various jobs until she began her career as a stand-up comedian, DeGeneres began to succeed in this field after hard work. Then, The Ellen DeGeneres Show emerged, and was an instant success. She has used this fame to become a lighthearted spokesperson for equali

ty and kindness. “She tells us not [to] be afraid to speak your mind. She’s an advocate for loving who you are.” Clare Murphy, sophomore, said. DeGeneres often invites people with inspirational stories onto her talk show who get a message of honesty and morality out to the world. She also does her part to contribute, donating an incredible amount to charities to help sick children, provide aid to animals, promote world peace and many other causes that help make the world a better place.

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“He is an innovator, one of the brightest in our generation,” Danny Seaton, senior, said. Known as one of the wealthiest people in the world, Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, began programming early in life, then dropped out of Harvard University to pursue developing software for personal computers. This now massive corporation came from years of hard work and incredible foresight on Gates’ part to create “what most of us now consider a part of our everyday

person who knows how to separate his private life from his public life.

He has a quirky personality and an insane amount of talent,” Sarah Hilby, senior, explained. Depp’s eccentricities on the big screen do not translate into his real life. He supports many charities like Ronald McDonald House and makes surprise visits to sick children often. Students see Depp as a role model for his great talent and exceptionally kind personality.

iency and ability to change his life.

Since the early 2000s, Downey has stayed clean with the help of those around him. He has since won many awards for his incredible acting skills, especially in the Iron Man franchise. Interestingly, he has also become a counselor for other celebrity addicts and speaks for rehabilitation for all those with abuse problems. Now, “he’s funny and smart and he keeps it PG,” according to Mic O’Malley, senior.

Downey currently donates to many charities, including the March of Dimes and Stand Up to Cancer.

life,” Seaton said. “He teaches us that when you try hard you can be very successful in life.” Spencer Heth, freshman, explained. Even though Gates could use his wealth any way he wanted, “he’s still a good man. Some people let money corrupt them. They get selfish and vain and condescending. But Gates instead started charities and gave back to the communities that he’s already given so much to,” Seaton said. Gates purposely lost his status as richest man in the world by incredibly giving back to others.

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According to a 1989 article entitled, “Reggie White Is A Role Model To Be Admired,” “[He] doesn’t use profanity [and] understands that our children do look up to him, whether he wants them to or not.”

When White passed away in 2004, Vincent Spann, a high school classmate of White, spoke of his honorable qualities in a speech devoted to White. “My classmates and I were truly blessed and pleased to be educated with this temperate giant.... He served us in so many fashions; he was a great leader, role model and a humble man of God…. He was a very determined and grounded teenager! His passion was unmatched. We thank the Lord for Reggie’s vision, his athleticism and commitment to being the best,” Spann said.

Some role model athletes, such as JJ Watt, defensive end for the Houston Texans, stem from close to home. Born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Watt transformed from a “small-town Wisconsin boy to being selected #11 Overall Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans and 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year,” according to the Justin J. Watt Foundation.

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EDITORIAL

By Aaron Glazer

In today’s chaotic, media-driven society, American children are exposed constantly to the lives of high-profile figures, causing the children to view the figures with immense detail. As a result of their high societal standing, professional athletes are expected to be quasi-angelic like creatures spreading positive philosophies to all in a “heroic” like manner. Based on the athletes’ supernatural athletic prowess, kids want to see them utilize their influence for good both on and off their respective athletic surface. Glued to the television screen, these children live for the moments to watch their role model shine. Unfortunately, these “role models” can disappoint away from the limelight, and lose their passionate youth admirers.

We, the Highlander Publications staff, believe that athletes have the power to be positive role models, but they do not always utilize their powers for good. In the wake of the Michael Phelps, Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson discoveries, we must distinguish between acceptable on and off-field behavior. While these two athletes make millions of dollars dodging hits from incoming defensive lineman on the field, they became the defensive line off the field.

Simply put, this behavior is unacceptable. Professional football has evolved to the point where watching 11 men hit each other on a Sunday afternoon is commonplace. Nevertheless, the moment this behavior appears off the gridiron, it is a deserving taboo. What type of image does it send to a child that these very same players are resorting to violence in their personal lives?

A role model has to have the power to influence. While strong play resonates with the American values of hard work, tenacity and determination, these on-field qualities do not influence others where they need to be: the heart. A true role model must break the interminable socioeconomic and fame barriers to connect to anyone that he should encounter. Whether it be giving time or money to valuable causes or simply maintaining a positive, smiling image, the athletes that are deemed role models are figures that one could approach in the street and confidently assume that should they say “hello,” a safe, warm, everyday conversation would ensue.

Lou Holtz, renowned football coach, said that “if you sign an autograph, you have to be a role model… people respect you, admire you, want to be you.” The understanding of this notion is something that the general populace expects athletes to comprehend, but it is not as easy as it sounds. While many of them falter under this seemingly easy task to “perform,” those that do not are superstars, like the New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter, who has spent 20 years playing in America’s most scrutinized media market but has maintained a down-toearth, squeaky-clean image that makes him a respected role model.

In general, in exchange for our passion, devotion, money, time and attachment to the world of professional sports, we must rightfully demand that athletes pay us back in terms of honesty, integrity and trust, rudimentary values that must be instilled in some of America’s most viewed citizens. With these qualities, more athletes can use their positions of influence to make a positive impact. This way, the children in front of the television screen can watch their true role models, and instead of grimace, look at them and beam with pride.

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Monkey Bread Ingredients:

For Monkey Bread:

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With the leaves turning and pumpkins popping out on doorsteps, it’s obviously time to trade in your Birkenstocks for your leather riding boots.

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4 cans Pillsbury biscuits 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 Tablespoons cinnamon 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 stick butter

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For Monkey Bread:

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2. Mix cinnamon and cup sugar and put in plastic bag.

3. Drop pieces evenly in buttered pan.

4. Melt rest of butter and stir in brown sugar. Pour over biscuit pieces.

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Photo by Chloe Herzog ‘H20’, a new program at the Logemann Center, provides students with a safe environment to hangout with their friends. Elizabeth Roeming, programs director, suggested that this program could be student run. “High school students now have the chance to run a cool program and hangout with friends after school and on the weekends,” Roeming suggested.

Logemann Center goes unnoticed

Photo by Lada Avrunina Sarah McCarthy, senior, works with her group at Rube Goldberg Night to plan out their contraption.

McCarthy co-founded GEMS to to give girls a place to have fun while diving into math and science.

“It’s a community environment, and everybody is welcome,” McCarthy said.

The Community Center is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing the community together. Over ten clubs, classes and volunteer opportunities are provided for students throughout the year. “The Logemann Center gives you the feeling of being in the center of community activities,” Roeming illustrated.

By Chloe Herzog

As another harsh winter dreadfully approaches, the motivation to be active outdoors becomes even more impossible. Nevertheless, the indoor local community center invites all students to participate in entertaining activities, intriguing classes and easy volunteer work. The Logemann Community Center, 6100 W Mequon Rd, founded in 1988, serves as a non-profit organization available to all community members.

Unfortunately, the community center remains unnoticed by the majority of Homestead students. When polled, 60 out of 100 students admitted to never participating in any classes or volunteer work at the Logemann Center. “There are many resources accessible at the community center that more students should be taking advantage of,” Elizabeth Roeming, programs director, suggested.

For example, the Logemann Center equips students with a variation of service hour’s possibilities. “I can give hours for cleaning the play center, helping me organize, help publicize on social media and occasionally have people do some handy work,” Roeming revealed. In order to sign up for community service, students can visit the Logemann center’s main website (http://www.logemanncenter.org/).

During the summer, high school kids also have the chance to volunteer as a counselor for the Middle School Youth Program. “Basically, high school students hang out and play with the middle school students and get service hours for it; it’s a lot of fun,” Roeming noted.

Additionally, the Logemann Center offers the opportunity to rent out space for bigger parties or events. “Normally we provide Homestead

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students the space for parties or dances without a rental fee,” Mark Brunner, business director, clarified. Recently, the Logemann Center started a program called “H20”. The purpose of this program is to give high school students a place to hangout after school and on the weekends.

Students who have benefitted from the Logemann Center generalize it as a warm, safe environment. Grace Bobber, senior, commented, “I love the Logemann, I’ve been there several times for end of tri parties and other various times and i always have a good time. It’s a nice place to sit and talk with friends or do more involved activities. Either way it’s a really nice place to chill out and just relax with your friends and celebrate the end of a hard trimester.”

Furthermore, the Logemann Center supplies students with the option to take enjoyable classes. “We offer cooking classes, driver’s education, physical fitness classes, oriental health discipline and have a violin and cello group,” Brunner explained. However, Brunner stated that not many students take advantage of the classes available at the Logemann Center.

Even though the Center furnishes students and community members with an assortment of activities, it often seems to go unnoticed. “We could always use more volunteers,” Roeming indicated. The center’s main focus is to contribute a gathering place and provide the community with countless amounts of opportunities. “I feel as though the Logemann has its own tight knit community. I love how it houses all these different events,” Amanda Albright, senior, acknowledged.

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Intelligence , estrogen, math and science.

What do all of these things have in common? Girls Exploring Math and Science (GEMS) stems from the belief that being smart is not determined by gender. GEMS meets once a month to discuss, ponder and spark meaningful debates about the very meaning of life whilst doing fun activities like ice skating, trips to the nature preserve, and even a Rube Goldberg night that took place last month.

Sarah McCarthy, senior and a prominent GEMS member, stated, “GEMS is a support network for girls so they feel confident enough to participate in the math and science field. Girls are just as capable as boys, and they need to realize that.”

Currently, the membership stats vary from around 180-190 members, and 177 on Facebook.

Mr. Brett Bowers, principal, stated, “It’s amazing in a school like Homestead with such high levels of achievement, you wouldn’t expect that the discrepancy of performance between boys and girls in math and science is as real here as it is anywhere. The ACT score, for example, between girls and boys in math and science is shocking. It’s more than one point and a half, and if we can change the conversation and change the

attitude that students might have about their place in a math class, their place in a science class, their belief that science and math are for everybody, and can be fun for anybody- I’m all for that.“ The inspiration to start this club was drawn from a “Women Exploring Math and Science” field trip at MSOE designed to inspire women to consider the fields of engineering and science as possible career options. Sponsored by GE, this trip sparked imagination into the hearts and heads of the students of Homestead.

Mr. Bowers examined the beginning of GEMS with fondness, “They went to Mr. Sivanich… and I met with Mr. Sivanich and those students last year, and was really excited about the possibility of getting that club here, and I said, ‘What can I do to make that happen? What can I do? How can I support you?’” He continued to assert, “This is the opportunity to really make a change, to be transformative.”

Consequently , when asked how GEMS will affect Homestead, McCarthy started, “We didn’t think it would at first! With learning - you’re not weird, you’re not nerdy, you’re just passionate.”

Shining a light on GEMS

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Work world of Mequon needs Homestead students

By Rachel Novak

The Mequon-Thiensville area is asking for youth to work part-time at their local businesses. Every fall, college students retreat back to their duplexes and dorms of the university that they attend and leave Mequon, specifically parttime job positions, achingly empty.

Although many Homestead students are busy with extracurriculars and volunteerism, part-time jobs could be the key to opening the door leading up to college acceptance. According to Huffington Post writer Beth Kobliner, “Kids should be more engaged in the real world, and focus on what really matters outside of their narrow interests and desires” to help with success in high school and future college experiences.

The college application process is grueling, and in order for students to set themselves apart from the majority, it helps to step up and set the bar higher than ever before to show responsibility, commitment, and well-roundedness by getting a job.

In Mequon, grocery stores such as Sendik’s, Piggly Wiggly and Metro Market are looking for cashiers, baggers and stockers for around $7.25 an hour, depending on skill and experience. “It’s not too bad, I have easy hours and it pays the bills,” Zach Abramovich, senior and Sendik’s cashier, said.

Karen Smith, Sendik’s manager, explained that she loves having high school students working for her because she “really [gets] to see a lot of growth in [her] employees. They learn a lot while working at Sendik’s.”

The restaurant business needs hosts, host-

Above: Alyson Rausch, senior, has established a tradition with her father to go hunting every year. “I have always felt this sort of personal connection with wildlife, like I had to be a part of it,” Rausch explained.

Left: The Warshauer family goes hunting in the late fall and displays one of the bucks they found. Both Jack, senior, and Julia, junior, have been hunting for over 10 years.

Girls emerge as hunters Submitted Photos

By Katie Starsky

Camouflage head to toe, sturdy rubber boots that rise knee-high, heavy strong gun on shoulder, patience and excitement throughout the entire body from dawn to dusk. Hunting incorporates the mind and body; however, some may see hunting as a sport for boys, while others see it as a sport for girls as well.

Alyson Rausch, senior, no beginner to hunting, starting around age 9. Rausch began hunting with her father. She began by holding the “kill”, the animals they caught that day, and by helping with the hunting dogs. Today, Rausch still has a passion for hunting—regardless of whether others are “under the perception of it being a boys’ sport.”

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esses, waiters, waitresses, busgirls and bus- make extra time for my friends.”

The same goes for Jordan Ellerbrock, juboys. According to Becca Levshetz, senior and former Salotto Zarletti hostess, “Zarletti is a re- nior, who works at Frenz Market and Garden ally great place to work, and they are definitely Center, “Now that it’s starting to become fall and get colder outside, they really don’t need hiring. They pay about $8 an hour.”

Sam Brink, junior and Nines American much help at all. Looks like I’m out of a job Bistro busboy, said, “Nines is a great place to until spring,!” Ellerbrock said.

Part time can jobs teach, as long as they work, I make about $7.25 an hour with the addition of tips. Also, my boss understands that I stay as students and are not working more than need every Friday night off so that I can cheer at 15 hours in a week. “Working over 15 hours, in addition to a 40 hour school week, can be detriHomestead football games.”

Ryan Sickler, senior and waiter at the Prime mental to students physical and mental health,.”

Minister in Thiensville, said, “When I first start- Mr. William Woessner, school psychologist, ed working there, I really thought I would hate said. it, but I actually really like it. I make about three dollars an hour, but with tips, that ends up being around nine dollars an hour.”

Outside of the restaurant world, jobs seem to be harder to come by. Sam David, junior, explained that her job at Susan B’s Boutique actually isn’t looking for extra help at all, saying, “They have actually cut my hours, which stinks for my bank account, but it is good to have after Zach Abramovich and Hayley Wagner, seniors, are all smiles after finishing a shift school time to work at Sendik’s together. on my homework and

Another female hunter walking the halls of Homestead is Julia Warshauer, junior. Following in her brother’s footsteps of hunting, it has become a tradition within her family during the month of November at her uncle’s property up north. She describes the experience of hunting as, “The moment you see an animal your heart starts racing. And the moment you pull the trigger it makes it all worth the cold and the wait.” Warshauer finds hunting rather “peaceful” as she watches the “ sunrise and sunset each morning.”

Some may argue that hunting is unethical.

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lation.” Brother Jack Warshauer, senior, agrees, “for people who aren’t very versed about hunting, it’s one of those things that you shouldn’t judge it if you don’t understand it.”

On the other hand, some believe that hunting any animal is unjust. Bethany Ford, sophomore, explained, “Being a vegetarian for many years, I don’t support the killing of animals for men or women.” cut this if needed As the ethics of hunting is discussed it has come the belief that not only boys are the hunters;however, girls too have the opportunity to embark on their own hunting expedition.

Taylor McIlwraith, junior, and Caitlyn Barham, senior, hang out behind cash register at Piggy Wiggly, where they work as cashiers.

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Being a teacher can affect certain parenting characteristics. For example, Mrs. Sarah Rossman, spanish teacher, described, “I’m definitely a parent that knows what’s going on in this school, and I believe I understand the stress of being a student in school here better than if I wasn’t a teacher at Homestead.”

Similarly, Mr. Hubbell summarized his experience of being a teacher as, “a huge positive because most working dads don’t get to be there and see their children during the day, and having similar schedules as my daughter and being able to go to sports events is a plus. It’s also nice to have that inside perspective to know what’s going on with my kids.”

Both my wife and I are “ teachers and it works out great. We have the same vacations, the same schedules and it’s nice because I can be here and see who Clare’s hanging out with and to make sure she’s making the right decisions.

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or teenagers, sometimes relationships with parents are not entirely positive, and the more time parents spend around their kids, the greater the friction can get between them. So what happens when the parent is also a teacher at the same high school the child attends? At Homestead, this specific scenario occurs in three different families: the O’Briens, the Hubbells and the Rossmans.

Mr. Steve O’Brien, social studies teacher, and daughter Clare O’Brien, sophomore, walk the halls together every day at Homestead, displaying their father-daughter relationship at. “I actually think being a teacher makes things better. For example, we have something to talk about, and she can ask questions and find her way around here,” Mr. O’Brien explained.

If given the option to have her father as her teacher for a class, O’Brien expressed, “I don’t think it would make a difference because even if he isn’t my teacher he can still help me with social studies.”

Kayla Hubbell, junior and daughter of Mr. Richard Hubbell, science teacher, communicated, “I don’t think I would want my dad as a teacher. It would be weird for me and some of the other kids.” However, having her father possibly teach her in a class, and having him work here at Homestead are two different things, as Hubbell addressed, “It’s a positive situation because he helps me with my science classes and he’s always on top of things. There’s never a night where he doesn’t ask ‘do you have any homework?’”

All three of these parents believe that being a teacher at the same school their daughters attend can only affect their home relationships for the better. Yet, in the students’ eyes, there can be some minor cons.

“A lot of people just identify me as

‘Señora Rossman’s daughter’ so I wish people knew me for me, but it is good having my mom here,” Carolyn Rossman, junior, clarified.

In addition, not every student is entirely fond of all their teachers so hearing negative comments about their parents could cause uncomfortable situations for children of teachers. For Hubbell, this has happened before.

“Some students, probably without knowing he’s my dad, will say they don’t like him very much.” However, Hubbell understands that there are a few aspects that can influence students’ feelings. “Their grades could affect their opinions, so I just ignore what they say. Usually it’s not too bad so I don’t get that uncomfortable about it,” Hubbell said. Despite the occasional embarrassing moments her father makes for her, O’Brien describes having her father working at Homestead as, “Fun. I know a lot of the other teachers too and they have known me for a long time, like Mr. Millard, so it’s more welcoming.”

Rossman shares some of the same emotions, stating, “Having my mom work at Homestead is very helpful because if I ever need anything she is here for me.”

Overall, these parents mainly enjoy the fact that they can be more involved in their children’s lives by being teachers at the same school, while the students mainly enjoy the extra help they receive whether it be clarifying school work, knowing the other teachers better or feeling more comfortable and supported.

In the eyes of the O’Briens, the Hubbells and the Rossmans, having parent/ teacher and child/student conferences everyday enlightens their relationships both on and off campus.

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Homestead students and their faculty-parent pose to recreate a childhood photograph.

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By Emily Shore

When is your birthday?

September 27, 1998

what is One thing you cannot leave home without?

Cell phone

What activities are you involved in?

Well, I guess I’m pretty involved in soccer. I played for Homestead’s JV1 last year but I’ve basically been playing since 1st grade. In high school, it’s only in the spring. Another friend and I always put together a team for Uihlein’s indoor winter and summer league. I also do volunteer work every summer. I go on a mission trip with Saint Francis Borja so we have meetings and fundraiser events the whole year leading up to the trip in the summer. I went to Missouri two years ago and upstate New York last year and I’ve met amazing people from all over who are dedicated to helping other people. I’ve done events such as “Feed My Starving Children” through Lumen Christi where we packaged food for people in third world countries where disasters have struck and they’ve lost everything. It was pretty cool to be able to help out internationally.

What is your favorite part about HHS?

I would probably say all the school spirit is my favorite part. I’m proud to go to Homestead high school.

What is your biggest fear?

My biggest fear is probably that I won’t take every opportunity to live life to the fullest and try new things. I want to get out there and see what the world has to offer.

Submitted Photo Lexie White, sophomore, works on fixing homes during her mission trip. White went to New York during summer 2014 with Saint Francis Borja. “I’ve met amazing people from all over who are dedicated to helping other people,” White explained.

What is your Netflix obsession?

I would have to say Gossip Girl is my favorite show on Netflix. I never get tired of watching it. I’ve watched the series from beginning to end at least twice and it’s great every time.

Did you know?

Most people don’t know that I sew. I’ve taken sewing lessons since I was seven and it’s something that you can’t judge until you’ve actually done it. For me, it’s the perfect mix of creativity and concentration with the end result of a creation that you can be proud of because you made it all by yourself.

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Millions of people all across America suffer from breast cancer, a disease that affects both men and women indiscriminately. October gets drenched in pink to raise awareness of this disease, detailing the experiences of both survivors and victims, raising money and provide exposure to the frequently overlooked male victims of this disease. Photo illustration by Kelly Allen

By Kelly Allen

nce again the time of year has come for wandering through pumpkin patches, racing through haunted houses and soaking in all of the activities fall has to offer. Nevertheless, with all of the orange and black that fall unleashes into the world, October also remains all about pink. Oct. 1 marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to increasing awareness and raising money to help find the cure for breast cancer.

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cancer in women. About one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime.

Though common in women, breast cancer does not discriminate. To get men out of the shadow of pink, the third week of October is dedicated to male breast cancer awareness.

This month presents a chance to raise awareness of the importance of early detection for everyone and to encourage others to spread the word about getting involved.

All around the world, people go pink for October. According to ebeauty.com, the nonprofit wig exchange program for women undergoing cancer treatment, EBeauty, is sponsored the first annual Lighting of Times Square Pink on Oct. 1, 2014 to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A full day of events

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is lined up to accompany the pink signs and to drive awareness of health initiatives and support people undergoing treatment.

Furthermore, breast cancer touches the lives of many around the world, including some of our very own at Homestead High School. Grace Bobber, senior, said, “My aunt had breast cancer about a year ago, and is still going through a lot of physical recovery. She’s a lot better today after having gone through chemo.”

Not only does breast cancer affect people burdened with it and survivors, but it affects their loved ones as well. Bobber continued, “Cancer is extremely hard on a family, and I never understood just how hard it was until I lived through it myself.”

Breast cancer takes a toll on many families, which can bring families closer together.

Jacob Bartscher, junior, said, “Breast cancer affected my family’s life in a huge way. It

“To know someone else’s story is to live it alongside and offer encouragement and hope.”

made our family even closer.”

Bartscher’s mom died from ductal carcinoma, a non-invasive cancer, in February of 2008 when he was in fourth grade. Bartscher continued, “Over the years we have raised nearly $100,000 for breast cancer between all of the Susan G. Komen walks and several golf outings.”

In an effort to inspire change and hope, several organizations, such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Maurer Foundation, hold local fundraising events. Transpiring nationwide, the Susan G. Komen Foundation annually hosts a fundraising event called,“Race For the Cure.” Additionally, other organizations offer benefit concerts, art shows and marathons to encourage the world to take action.

Along with spreading awareness and fundraising, this campaign encourages survivors to support each other. Mrs. Jenny Kloss, mother of Jessica Kloss, senior, was diagnosed with Stage 2 in September of 2006.

After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, she celebrated her eight-year milestone this September. To help support others affected by breast cancer, Mrs. Kloss said, “I currently mentor other breast cancer survivors via email.

My goal is to share their anxiety and let them know that they are not alone on their journey.”

Community support powerfully affects one’s journey, “To know someone else’s story is to live it alongside of them and offer encouragement and hope,” Mrs. Kloss, said.

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varsity golf player all four years of high school, Anika Hitt, senior, was named “One of the state’s finest golf players,”

by Journal Sentinel. Introduced to golf by her parents at the age of four, Hitt fell in love with the game from the start.

Taking second at the 2013 WIAA Division 1 state meet and being named 2013 Wisconsin High School Girls Golf Player of the Year by Milwaukee Journal, Hitt possesses an impressive array of accomplishments.

Having not only individual success, Hitt also helped her team win two consecutive state titles, a huge achievement for Homestead.

According to teammates, Hitt is truly a leader at heart. “She gives an intense effect.

She doesn’t lead verbally, she leads by example. Just being around her makes people want to work harder,” Kelly Kasper, senior, said.

Despite all Hitt has accomplished, she is always striving to get better. Talent and modesty are two qualities found in Hitt. “[Anika] is not a showoff, she takes every win with class,” Bella Barbiere, junior, said.

Despite all the success Hitt strives to get better. “She’s worked and worked and gotten better every year. She’s really competitive and that’s probably what’s made her the golfer she is today,” John Krueger, Homestead girls golf coach, said.

Earning great respect from golf players statewide because of her ability on the course, Hitt “shares her knowledge and experience with the young Homestead team,” Krueger added.

Being a senior, this is Hitt’s last high school season of golf. So far it has been her favorite. “The team this year has a lot of positive energy which has really helped fuel success,” Hitt said.

This past summer, Hitt verbally committed to the play golf at the University of Cincinnati where she plans on studying business.

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Submitted photo Anika Hitt, senior, observes her wedge shot on the tenth hole at the 2013 WIAA State Golf tournament on Oct. 13, 2013.

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aking the varsity soccer team as a freshman, Sean Reynolds, senior, has come a long way. Named one of the “Best of the Rest” defenders by Journal Sentinel his junior year proves his success as a player.

Having a father who grew up in London, where soccer was a big part of his life, Reynolds was influenced by the game before he realized. “[He] was the one who showed me the game and I have loved it ever since,” Reynolds said.

A good player on and off the field, Reynolds is the definition of a team player. “He is a versatile player and has the ability to play an position on the field, from forward to defense,” Noah Harrison, junior, said.

Known by other high schools, “[Sean] is the kind of player that defenses hate, and that offenses want on their team.” Harrison added.

Reynolds has learned from many years of experience that “a positive attitude on the field is key.” This being the motto that he follows, he encourages other players on the team to play by it as well.

“Always bringing a positive attitude, [Sean] affects teammates without even knowing. He tells the other guys to keep their heads up if they make a mistake, or if [the team] is down in a game,” Josh Cooley, junior, explained.

“Sean gives the team a boost everytime he touches the ball. When he is playing well, the whole team is playing well.” Harrison, said.

Known by his team mates for his work ethic, Reynolds “works hard and gives 100% the entire game.” Julian Burke, senior, said.

Reynolds hopes to continue playing soccer in college, preferably somewhere in the state of Wisconsin. “Sean has great potential as a player and has the ability to go very far with soccer.” Cooley concluded.

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Rachel Paulman and Jackie Chang, seniors, are captains of Homestead’s varsity swim team. “Becoming captain has put a lot of responsibility on me,” Paulman said. Both help to manage the team by being their “rock” and keeping everything in order. “Since becoming captains and receiving all

of this responsibility, we have had to start dealing with problems in difficult situations,” Chang said. The girls have had to learn how to deal these situations in a calm manner. Paulman and Chang enjoy watching their team interact in and out of the water, and have fun with the opportunity to lead

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Jared Kashou, Nicholas Plamann and Joe Clemens, juniors, co-captain Homesteads boys varsity volleyball team.The boys lead the team through positive energy and upbeat attitudes throughout everything they do. “My role as captain means being a leader on, as while

as off, the court,” Kashou said. The boys attempt to keep the team unified in hopes of achieving the best possible outcome. “Volleyball is not a one man team, you need to trust everyone you play with and not get frustrated when something goes wrong,” Kashou said. The team’s

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Katya Mikhailenko, sophomore, Anna Kreynin and Madeline Slicker, juniors, lead Homestead’s varsity tennis team as co-captions. All three girls have played on the team since their freshman years, which led them to obtaining their position as leader. “This year we had a lot of new people so as leaders we

felt it important to make them feel welcome,” Kreynin said. This job comes with various obligations that the girls are responsible for carrying out. “As captain we lead the warm up runs and hold captains practices.

We also try to get the girls excited to play and give motivational talks.

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Anika Hitt, senior, has been playing for Homestead’s varsity golf team for four years with the role of captain for two. “For these two years, I have taken quite a leadership role on the team,” Hitt said. She helps teammates in different ways than

other captains may do, as golf is a very personal sport. “It is hard to know when to intervene and when to not as golf is a very individual sport. I try to help everyone as best I can,” Hitt said. As golf captain, she helps her teammates by aiding them

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Margaux Wilson and Hannah Behnken, seniors, and Allie Beckers, junior, lead Homestead’s varsity volleyball team as captains. The girls have played on the team for multiple years leaving them more comfortable with the coach and other teammates than many other girls.

“I’ve grown into a leader over the

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past couple seasons. I’m very comfortable with the team at this point and I’ve worked hard to deserve this role,” Wilson said. All lead the team through example by keeping a positive attitude. “Becoming captain has made me into a more positive and selfless teammate,” Wilson said. The girls have learned throughout their time

mentor and teacher since becoming captain,” Kellner said. Their roles includes making uniform decisions on game day, making sure practice and game information is known by everyone, and being a role model to teammates. “Keeping the team positive has been one of my toughest jobs as a captain. It’s not easy to get a team that is down by 3 goals

to keep playing hard,” Counsellor said. The boys attempt to show a good example to other members of the team by being hard-working and positive. “No matter how the season is going, keep the team in order and make sure everyone is trying to be the best they can be,” Reynolds said.

Danny Knuth, Will Gebhardt, and Henry Desmond, seniors, are co-captains of Homestead’s varsity cross country team. The boys try to lead their team through example by keeping a good attitude. “Having a positive outlook on running keeps everyone motivated, especially the younger kids, and shows everyone

how to act,” Knuth said. All boys go to every practice with a “good face” with the hopes of their teammates following their lead. “The team just naturally generates a positive attitude. After circuits, there is no negativity because we all love to be around everyone else,” gebhardt said. Knuth’s, Gebhardt’s and Des-

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mond’s roles include leading warm ups and sprint drills, and making sure everyone is prepared for their meets. Throughout their various jobs, the boys aim to stay patient and keep their team optimistic.

Desmond’s advice to future captions is to, “give it your all and don’t be afraid to step up and show the way.”

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team little gifts before big meets,” Slicker said. The captains work to make sure the entire team feels included throughout the entire season.

“The chemistry has been great from the start. We all appreciate each other and have never criticized one another, allowing for us to get better and to bond,” Mikhailwenko said.

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Sean Reynolds and Bryce Counsellor, seniors, and Doug Kellner, junior, are co-captioning Homestead’s varsity soccer team this year. “Since becoming captain, I have learned the importance of being a leader on and off the field,” Reynolds said. Kellner also feels that becoming captain has been a great learning experience.

“I feel like I have become a better

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goal is to remain positive no matter the circumstance. “Move past mistakes that are inevitable, You can't have a mentality of perfectionism,” Plamann said. Clemens advice to future players is to “just keep the bad emotions to yourself, and if a mistake happens, just shake it off.”

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everyone. “Our team has become very close so it can be hard when I need to let someone know if they need to step it up,” Paulman said, “but overall everyone works hard and we all get along.” Paulman’s advice to future captains is don’t freak out and don’t take the role too seriously.

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in understanding their goals and various team bonding activities. Her advice to future captains is, “make sure all the girls are having fun, as golf can be quite frustrating. If they aren’t having fun, then why play?”

in charge of organizing apparel and captain’s practices, though since the season has started the list has only grown. We now write team letters, tye-dye socks, and try to encourage everyone,” Gonzalez said. Keeping the team unified is also something the girls work to achieve. “There’s nothing more bonding than knowing each and every girl out there with you feels the same pain but wants to be there regardless of it. I think

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that concept itself creates the best connection,” Gonzalez said. The positive and energetic atmosphere of Homestead’s cross country team brings in many girls every year who are ready to face the challenge. “The greatest thing about running cross country is the team atmosphere.

The team is my second family,” Braaten said.

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Volleyball as caption that by picking others up, everyone seems to do better, themselves included. “I attempt to lead the team in a few ways: by having a lot of energy, keeping a positive attitude, and helping others when they are down,” Beckers said. Behnken’s advice for future captions is to always have fun and stay positive.

Hanna Braaten, Olivia Gonzalez, and Bella Stechschulte, seniors, work together to co-captain Homesteads cross country team. “The best thing about being a captain is knowing that I can be a positive role model in 76 girls’ lives. Knowing that they look up to me is amazing,” Stechschulte said. The three girls work together throughout the season to keep the team organized and in shape. “Last summer we were put

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Matt Swenson, Andy Kruck, Nick Ziebell, Connor Hanson, Cameron Marotta, Nick Allen, David Pfaff, Jack Warshauer, Adam Kelly, John Marita, Ben Gust, Michael Nelson, seniors, and Jack Popp, junior, Homestead’s varsity HLT football team, work together to captain the remaining members of their team.

The boys have many responsibilities including keeping everything in order and making sure everyone is

doing what they are supposed to on and off the field. “My responsibilities include making sure everybody makes smart decisions and also taking care of penalty calls,” Ziebell said. The captains attempt to keep a positive attitude among the entire team and keeping them motivated during tough situations. “I usually tell them to have a short memory if something bad happens to them or we mess up. I just make sure they

know to forget about the past drive or play and to make the upcoming one better,” Hanson said. The boys worked hard and finished the season number 1 in their conference. “Winning the conference championship means a lot to the guys on the team, especially us seniors. We feel honored to be apart of a fourteen year winning tradition,” Marotta said.

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