Many of us know her, but very few of us can say her full last name, let alone spell it. We all know her as Mrs. Wojo, (mostly because it’s easier to say) She is the only chemistry and physics teacher in our school. Q: What’s your favorite element and why? A: “Strontium, Sr, because it makes the bright red [...]
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Scheduling Talk: Onalaska Option
Contrary to popular belief, traditional and block schedules are not the only choices for our high school. There is one that has a twist on both styles that we will refer to as the “Onalaska Schedule” because it is currently used at Onalaska High School. This type of schedule has a mix of eight 45 minute classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and [...]
Swenson, Lemke crowned at Christkindl
In the first weekend in December Black River Falls hosted a winter festival. On December 3 and 4 community members from around Jackson County gathered at the second annual Christkindl Festival. Among the activities was the crowning of the 2010-2011 Christkindl and Father Christmas. “I filled out the application that was available in the guidance office,” said junior Samantha Swenson. [...]
Scheduling Talk: Keeping the Block
As a senior, I am one of those students who has come to know and love our current block schedule. I’ve noticed that it works well for many students, and if it’s not broken…why fix it? Although I am a fan of the block schedule, I still recognize the fact that it has it’s flaws. For example, if a student [...]
Scheduling Talk: Go for Eight; That Would be Great
As many at BRFHS know, our schedule for the year after next is up in the air. Though the current block schedule has positive points, it has also brought some complications. Because of this, our administration is looking into some different options. Now as a senior who has no preference whatsoever about upcoming schedules, as they won’t apply to me, [...]
Scheduling Talk: A/B Format
The options proposed to the changing of the current block schedule are a good mixture of diverse and creative options. One such option is the A/B schedule. The A/B schedule is an alternative to the block schedule and consists of breaking all classes into two separate days (‘A’ and ‘B’ days). Thus, one day one group of classes would meet [...]
The ABC’s of Christmas: Part 3 of 3
This is the final installment in the ABC’s of Christmas Series P is for Partner Gifts. Its just your significant other-you will want to get them something good but you don’t have to go all out. If you get them just a nice sweater, or a gift card, or even a picture frame with a picture of you two together [...]
The ABC’s of Christmas Gifts: Part 2 of 3
Part 2 of the ABC’s of Christmas Gifts H is for Hard to buy for. This is actually simpler than it seems. All you need to do is ask him/her where they like to shop. Just about every store sells gift cards. I is for iPod accessories. They sell many different things for your iPod. At Best Buy they sell [...]
A Christmas Wish List for BRFHS
Black River Falls High School. While some people may look on this building with pride, I am sad to say that this group does not include me. I go to other schools from surrounding districts, or even just across the parking lot to the middle school, and I think, what happened? Now, this is NOT a bash on the custodians [...]
The Scholarship Scramble
Whether you are still scrambling to finish college applications or are already accepted, soon approaching is the time for seniors to look into scholarship and other financial aid opportunities. “I plan on going to college, but I haven’t applied yet,” said senior Amanda Brauner. Quite a few seniors are in the same boat as Brauner. For those who plan to [...]
