The Lodi High School Forensics Team captured its fifth straight conference title last Monday night at Marshall High School. In a close competition with Lakeside Lutheran and Watertown Luther Prep, Lodi edged out Lakeside by six points, scoring a 259 to Lakeside’s 253. Earning individual medals were Andrew Bulovsky (extemporaneous speaking), Greta Reed (solo humorous), Janine Yeh (solo humorous), Holly Hargis (radio), Phoebe Mogharei (public address),and Emily Stephenson (oratory).
In addition to the conference meet, the team recently competed at the Berlin and DeForest Invitationals. Even though they had a partial team and did not place, individuals were finalists or place winners. At Berlin Andrew Bulovsky (extemp), Emily Wimmer (radio), Katy Lang (4 minute) and Taran O’Reilly (solo humorous) were all finalists. At the DeForest meet,
Our finalists included Kim Breunig (poetry), Emily Stephenson (oratory), Stacy Veach (prose) and Emily Wimmer (radio). Andrew Bulovsky took first in extemporaneous, and Holly Hargis took a first in radio speaking.
The team begins the state tournament trail with sub-district in Lodi on February 15.
Congrats to the LHS Conference Champion Forensics Team!
7 others will take home $500 for writing essays about going to college
Madison – On Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Governor’s Mansion, Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass and First Lady Jessica Doyle will award 8 Wisconsin students EdVest College Scholarships. The students were among 400 who took part in the 2009 Higher Education Day Essay Contest. The 4th-6th graders wrote about why they want to continue their education beyond high school.
The winners are:
· Zachary Atkins –Racine County, 6th grade, REAL School
· Jillian Tuscher – Sauk County, 6th grade Jack Young Middle School
· Kaitlyn Skala – Vernon County, 6th Grade, Hillsboro Elementary
· Tyler Yang – Milwaukee County, 5th Grade, St. Bernadette
· Cole Wirth – Milwaukee County, 6th Grade, Longfellow Middle School
· Natasha Brantley – Manitowoc County, 6th Grade, Franklin Elementary
· Jackson Her – Wood County, 6th Grade, Grove Elementary
· Kyle Thieme – Brown County, 4th Grade, Forest Glen Elementary
The winners come from each of the state’s Congressional Districts. While all 8 know they have won college scholarship money through the EdVest Program, the grand prize winner of $2,500 will be announced at the event.
“I am proud of all the children who took the time to write the essays,” said Treasurer Sass. “These students already realize it’s never too early to start saving for their future.”
The EdVest essay contest was launched on Higher Education Day, created by the Treasurer’s Office four years ago in order to focus attention on the importance of higher education, and to highlight the many excellent resources already available in our state for students, parents and teachers. Teachers used the curriculum to create a teachable moment to talk about the importance of an education, especially in today’s financial world.
The thirty equine residents of St Francis Horse Rescue and Retirement Farm in Rosholt, Wisconsin were awakened early Christmas Eve morning by an energetic group of ‘Santa’s Helpers’ who worked non-stop to muck out stalls, unload hay, and clean out the barn. They did not slow down until late afternoon.
Working to fulfill their commitment to community service, the fifteen ‘helpers’ were students from nearby Pacelli High School who were fulfilling their commitment to community service, a commitment they had kept with St. Francis for the last four years.
“We truly appreciate the efforts of these students who give up their Christmas Eve day each year to help out with the animals,” said Ms. Hetzel. “With thirty horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules to care for, the work here is almost non-stop.”
Born and raised in Northern Wisconsin, the Hetzels spent their early years with farm animals and, by 1996, they had married and acquired four horses of their own.
Yet the idea to establish a horse rescue would not be a part of their life plan until Mrs. Hetzel purchased a cookbook from Midwest Horse Rescue in 1996. Read more »
Higher Education Day Essay Contest Deadline Extended
Madison – State Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass announced today she will extend the deadline for students to send in their “Why I Hope to Continue My Education beyond High School” giving more students a chance to win thousands of dollars.
“We’ve seen a lot of interest in the contest but we want to make sure all 4th, 5th and 6th graders in the state know they have a chance to compete for this money,” said Treasurer Sass. The contest asks 4th thru 6th graders to write a 500 word essay which forces them to think about how higher education might make their lives better. The grand prize is $2,500 invested into an EdVest account in the students’ name. 7 other students in the state will receive $500 scholarships. The new deadline for entries is December 21st, 2009.
That’s also the deadline for the Video Contest. Students from 7th through 10th grade have the chance to create a video dramatizing the “Know How 2 Go” college program. One student or a team of 3 can create a video. The grand prize is $1,000 EdVest College Scholarship account. 2nd and 3rd place winners each win $500 invested in the college scholarship program.
“The two contests provide a great opportunity for kids to start thinking about their future and for their parents to look into how they are going to help pay for it,” said Treasurer Sass.
Photographer Gary N-Ski captured these images of Lodi school children as they experienced life on the farm during Lodi High School’s annual Day onthe Farm.
Local grade school students recently made a trip to local farms to learn more about agri-business. In this video by Gary N-Ski, they learn about the joys of pig farming.
Local school children recently discovered the joys of making butter the “old-fashioned” way. Though it seems many were more interested in the production of ice cream…
Gary N-Ski captured the return to school in Lodi, WI. Classes began on Tuesday September 1. Students were first greeted by crossing guard Joan Gehrke….
…and moments later, welcomed to Lodi Elementary School by Principal Trevor Hovde.
Lodi Blue Lightening U11 Girls The 5th grade U11 Girls Lodi Blue Lightening soccer team would like to thank its coaches, sponsors, and parents for another terrific soccer season! The girls finished undefeated and in first place in their MAYSA Classic Division. Congratulations Lodi Blue Lightening!!
Front Row: Samantha Lindloff, Taylor Levihn, Skye Baron, Aidan Campbell, Kayla Rolli, and Kailey Shields.
Back Row: Assistant Coach Karl English, Alison Roach, Chyann Schmidt, Karli English, Jordyn Kellogg, Molly Ness, Grace Lee, Alison Kramer, Kennedy Herbsleb, and Coach Tim Herbsleb.
First off, I did check with Public Health Officials and yes! the H1N1 (Swine flu) virus does only live for up to 2 hours on surfaces other than a human body. So this means continue to wash hands for 30 seconds or hand sanitizer is the absence of soap and water. Clean those commonly used surfaces between uses if less than 2 hours. No need to worry about surfaces 2 hours after students have left the building. Read more »
Students in Lodi Elementary and Lodi Area Middle School were the beneficiaries of lessons in Thai culture through the visits of Dr. Pikul Leosiripong and Ms. Garunyawun Kainoonsingha. They visited Lodi schools through the Fulbright program. In addition to classroom visits they enjoyed an afternoon “Sock Hop” at Lodi Primary School on Friday. Our visitors were pleased and surprised to find that Lodi teachers had prepared students to greet them in the traditional Thai manner and using the Thai language. Read more »
Lodi High School Will Close May 21st and 22nd
Lodi Primary, Elementary and Middle and High Schools Will Reopen on May 26th
Lodi High School will be closed May 21st and May 22nd. Lodi Primary, Elementary, Middle and High Schools will reopen on May 26th, following the Memorial Day Holiday. Further updates will be posted to the Lodi School District website: www.lodi.k12.wi.us and the Columbia County Health and Human Services website www.co.columbia.wi.us. Read more »
Lodi Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools Will Reopen on May 26th
Lodi High School will reopen on May 20th. Lodi Primary, Elementary, and Middle Schools will reopen on May 26th, following the Memorial Day Holiday. Further updates will be posted to the Lodi School District website: www.lodi.k12.wi.us and the Columbia County Health and Human Services website www.co.columbia.wi.us. Read more »
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