School District of Niagara

High School

700 Jefferson Avenue
Niagara, WI 54151
715-251-4541
715-251-4544 (fax)
Principal
Scott Trevillian

High School

Speech Trek 2018

The Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsored the M. Jean Jokipii Memorial Speech Contest on November 12th at Bay Community College.  The contest was open to all area high school students.  The contest required students to present an original five- to six-minute persuasive speech on the topic “In your opinion, what is the most pressing (social/political/economic) issue facing your generation?  What can be done to encourage your generation to show up at the polls to support this issue?” Using the extemporaneous mode of delivery, students were to answer the questions, thoroughly research the topic, and support the answer with evidence.

The three prize winners were:  1st place, Diana Schemonia, Niagara High School; 2nd place, Isabel Wells, Niagara High School ; 3rd place, Abigail Bousley, Niagara High School.  Students were only allowed to use one 4” x 6” index card when presenting their speech.
Judges for the event were AAUW members Beth Clark, Lynne Crockford, Kathryn Girard, and Lynne Wilson.  Kristine Schroeder was the timekeeper, Catherine Pirkola was the tabulator, Emily Ritsema was the photographer, and Jan Van Gasse was the Speech Trek Chairperson.


Left to Right – Diana Schemonia, First Place Winner, Niagara High School ; Isabel Wells, Second Place Winner, Niagara High School; Abigail Bousley, Third Place Winner, Niagara High School		Left to Right – Jan Van Gasse, Speech Trek Chairperson; Diana Schemonia, First Place Winner, Niagara High School

2018 Theatre Production of Spellbound: A Grimm Tale

It Can Wait


Niagara High School student Jaida Maki tries out AAA’s distracted driving simulator during an It Can Wait presentation hosted by AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol to educate teens on the dangers of smartphone use while driving. Pictured in group shot (L-R): School District Administrator Nathanial Burklund; Robyn Gruner of AT&T; Trooper Zachary Sincoular; Trooper Patrick Callahan; students Douglas Maes, Maddie West, Jaida Maki and Austin Tripp; State Rep. Jeffrey Mursau; and Nick Jarmusz of AAA.

Niagara Students Urged to Take Pledge to Keep Eyes on the Road, Not on Their Phones

New AT&T Research Shows 81% of People Admit to Texting Behind the Wheel; AT&T, AAA & Wisconsin State Patrol Team Up to Highlight Dangers NIAGARA, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Nearly 230 students from Niagara High School and Junior High School learned today about the dangers of smartphone activities while driving and were encouraged to take the pledge to keep their eyes on the road and not on their phones. The School District of Niagara teamed up with AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol as part of the It Can Wait^® campaign to remind students that smartphone activity can – and should – wait until after driving. “Often times, our students believe they are invincible, but they need to understand that smartphone activity while driving is very dangerous and can be deadly,” said District Administrator Nathaniel Burklund. “There is no post, text or selfie worth dying for. We are proud to bring the It Can Wait* campaign to Niagara to remind our students about the dangers and urge them to put their phones down while driving.” The assembly was part of a series of high school events AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol are holding this school year to drive home the dangers of distracted driving and encourage students to take the pledge. The effort is part of AT&T’s It Can Wait^® campaign, which has expanded from a focus on texting while driving to include other smartphone activities now common behind the wheel. Since the campaign launched in 2010, over 24.5 million people across the country have taken the pledge to not drive distracted by their phones. “The message of our It Can Wait campaign is simple – distracted driving is never okay,” said Scott T. VanderSanden, president of AT&T Wisconsin. “One glance at your phone while driving can change everything and even cost you your life. We are urging all drivers, especially our teens, to keep their eyes on the road and not on their phones.” New research from AT&T shows 81% of people admit to texting behind the wheel, while 64% admit to snapping and viewing photos while driving. Other smartphone activities people say they do while driving include: Playing music (64%); emailing (60%); accessing social media (50%); surfing the net (47%); watching or streaming videos (36%); and even video chatting (27%). Nearly 4 in 10 people call distracted driving a habit. And nearly a quarter of people don’t see it as a major problem. However, research also shows that taking action and speaking up can help reduce distracted driving. Seven in 10 drivers who have pledged at ItCanWait.com are keeping their commitment to not use their smartphones while driving. And 57% of people are more likely to stop driving distracted if a friend or passenger pressures them to. “Taking your eyes off the road, even for a few moments, can have tragic consequences,” said Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent J.D. Lind. “To ensure the safety of all travelers, we need drivers to stay focused on the road ahead, slow down, and make sure everyone in their vehicle is buckled up.” Today’s event featured AAA’s distracted driving simulator, which allows students to experience the dangers of smartphone activities behind the wheel. Teens also watched a powerful documentary produced by AT&T called “The Last Text” that shares real stories about lives altered or ended by someone’s decision to text and drive. Teens also learned about Wisconsin’s ban on texting while driving, which was enacted seven years ago on December 1, 2010. “Even though Wisconsin bans texting and driving, we know too many drivers are still focusing on their phones to text, message or post on social media when their attention should be on the road,” said State Representative Jeffrey Mursau. “The It Can Wait campaign is a great way to spread the message about the dangers of smartphone use while driving to our teens and encourage them to put their phones down when behind the wheel.” The It Can Wait campaign has turned into a national social movement with support from organizations all over the country, including the Wisconsin State Patrol and AAA. Since 2010, AT&T, AAA and the State Patrol have partnered together to hold events in 136 cities throughout Wisconsin, reaching over 51,000 high school students. To learn more about the It Can Wait campaign and to take the pledge, please visit www.ItCanWait.com. *About AT&T

2018 NWTC Tech Challenge

Niagara had a strong showing at the 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Tech Challenge, bringing home four gold medals. Jared Linsmeyer and Casey Antonissen competed in the Welding Competition. Linsmeyer won gold and Antonissen won a STAR First, which included a $1000 scholarship. Hunter Thompson and Cole Brown competed in the Automotive Service Competition. Thompson won gold and Brown won a STAR First, which is another $1000 scholarship.

The students worked hard to prepare for their competitions. Contributions from local businesses and area professionals, gave them an edge over other Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula students. We would like to thank Niagara Fabrication, Breeze Automotive, Iron Mountain Automotive, Loadmaster, and Badger Auto for all you do to support our Tech Ed program and our students

Mock Interviews

NIAGARA HIGH SCHOOL ENTERS 18^thYEAR OF MOCK INTERVIEW PARTICIPATION FOR SENIORS

Interviewing for a job can make even seasoned professionals nervous. Given the high stakes, every bit of preparation helps and an early start, well before students go after their dream jobs, can make a difference in their career paths. As a result, mock interviews were recently conducted by area business professionals for every senior at Niagara High School. This is the eighteenth (18th) year that mock interviews have been conducted for NHS students. Seniors applied for jobs they would like to have in the future and were interviewed for those positions. They learned how to prepare for employment in their College Preparatory English class by submitting resumes and cover letters to these business professionals prior to their mock interview. Each student also worked on developing a portfolio to show examples of his or her skills. The comprehensive portfolios also included student transcripts, letters of recommendation, career assessment data, and research concerning interviewing techniques. Each job interview was followed by a detailed evaluation. Suggestions, for improvement, were given to students, along with comments about the over-all interview; and the final follow-up took place in the classroom after written mock interview evaluations were reviewed. “This is an incredible opportunity for high school seniors. Many find that the actual interview format is completely new to them,” stated an NHS staff member. “At the end of the interview, there is a chance for an informal question and answer session. Students have claimed that the detailed feedback given by the interviewers has been exceedingly beneficial in preparing them for future interviews. ”NHS seniors and staff would like to thank the interview panel for their continued support.

The Mock Interview Panel consisted of:

Dan Davis – BOSS Snowplow, Leana Lindquist – Coleman Engineering, Tammy Young – Forward Financial Credit Union, Ciera Bianchi and Mary Anne Gibler- Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center and Daniel Parent- Systems Control.