Western Dubuque Boys Soccer Preview

PHOTO BY BRAD PRIER


BY BRAD PRIER

Western Dubuque boys’ soccer program has three new coaches this year. Brett Gioimo, last
year’s assistant coach, has taken over the head coach spot this year. Tyler Goedken and Tim
Nieman are his right- and left-hand men. The program consists of about thirty student-athletes.
This year the team will also be sporting new Nike uniforms, similar to their old ones. The team
has high hopes this year, as they play to head to state tournament and win. In order to reach this
goal, practices are much more intense this year. The Bobcat boys’ soccer team asks for support
from their fans. This year’s schedule is as follows:

3/29 @ Bellevue-Marquette Catholic (Dubuque Soccer Complex) (Varsity won 7-0)
4/03 @ Independence 5:00 PM
4/10 @ Clear-Creek Amana (Tiffin) 5:00 PM
4/13 @ Anamosa 5:00 PM
4/16 vs. West Delaware, Manchester 5:15 PM
4/20 vs. Benton 5:15 PM
4/24 vs. Mount Vernon 5:15 PM
4/27 @ Maquoketa 5:00 PM
5/01 @ Central Clinton, Dewitt (Dewitt) 5:00 PM
5/05 @ Waverly-Shell Rock Tournament (Waverly) 9:00 AM (Will be  up to 5 games, 2-3 varsity, 2 JV)
5/08 @ Solon 4:30 PM
5/11 vs. Center Point-Urbana 5:15 PM
5/12 vs. Dubuque Senior 5:15 PM
5/14 vs. Bellevue-Marquette Catholic 5:15 PM
5/15 vs. Beckman Catholic 5:15 PM
5/21 Substate vs/@ TBA*
5/31 State @ TBA*

*Check back here after 5/15/2012 to see if either team(boys or girls) go to substate and state

WaMaC Art Show

BY ALICIA ERRTHUM

The WaMaC Art Show is a gathering at which pieces of art are compiled from each school in
the WaMaC conference. Each school may submit up to 20 pieces, which are categorized by
their media, such as 3-D, painting, etc. There are 16 categories in total. It is in these groups,
surrounded by projects from other schools, that each piece will be judged and given a place (1st,
2nd, 3rd, etc.). The whole day builds up to the announcing of the “Best of Show,” the prestigious
award given to best project out of all the categories. Selected to represent Western Dubuque
High School this year are the projects of Kirsten Anderson, Nick Becker, Katie Bockenstedt,
Sidney Burds, Megan Capek, Ryan Christie, Alicia Errthum, Jamie Greve, Josie Hollenback,
Paul Knipper, Stephanie Knipper, Kylie O’Brien, Dominique Simon, Anna Spoden, Katelynn
Till, and Kaitlyn Wolf. The WAMAC Art Show is hosted by Solon High School and is to be
held on April 10 in the Double Round Barn at Celebration Farm between Solon and Iowa City.

WDHS Spring Art Show

BY ALICIA ERRTHUM

On May 9, Western Dubuque High School will proudly host its annual spring art show. This art
show displays the projects of WDHS art students and contains approximately 200 unique pieces
that have been collected throughout the 2011-2012 school year. This year, the opportunity to
be in the art show is not only available to students, but also alumni that still produce artwork.
Alumni may bring up to one piece if they so choose. The WDHS art show will take place at

6:00 p.m. in the north gymnasium, which is located by the new/main gymnasium, at Western
Dubuque High School.

Creative Writing Corner

This week, we are proud to announce that Western Dubuque High School has four student
winners of creative writings contests—local and statewide.

PHOTO BY GRETCHEN KRATOCHWILL

Pictured here are the 12th grade students from WDHS who swept the category for their grade
level in the Eastern Iowa Reading Council’s 2011-2012 Creative Writing Contest. L to R: Abby
Kleusner (1st place), Gina Behnke (3rd place), and Cody Frommelt (2nd place).

Abby Kleusner was also named the first place winner in the 2011-2012 Iowa State Creative
Writing Contest. Her submission—“My Little Yellow House”—was entered after her first place
win in the contest held by the Eastern Iowa Reading Council. Abby will have the opportunity
to read her short story in June at a reading conference in Ames. Additionally, the Eastern
Iowa Reading Council will help defray the cost of driving to Ames for Abby and her family by
awarding her a check for $50. Congratulations to Abby and all the contest winners!

PHOTO BY GRETCHEN KRATOCHWILL

Pictured here is Megan Kemp, a freshman at WDHS, who placed 3rd in the Eastern Iowa Reading
Council’s 2011-2012 Poetry Contest. Megan was recognized for her poem entitled, “I’m Happy
Being Me.”

Flying Solo

BY EMILY VAUGHAN

What is the difference between band and any other sport? Despite the obvious answers, one
difference is the competitions. In many sports, participants are on a team and compete against
others, but in Tri-State Solo Ensemble, the competitor is against themselves. The Tri-State
Solo Ensemble contest was held this weekend on Saturday and many members of the Western
Dubuque Bobcat Band participated and performed for various judges at Union High School in
La Porte City. Of the thirty eight people that performed solos, twenty-one got a Division I rating
(the highest rating). Michelle Hanson and Sam Naumann received the honor of being chosen
as the best of their center and will be playing in the Honors Recital in Ames, Iowa on May 9th.
Congratulations!

Andy, and Kyle, and Scott! Oh, My!

PHOTO BY BRYCE HARRINGTON

Pictured left to right are Mr. Western Dubuque High contestants Jayme Schmitt (2nd place), Scott
Miner (1st place), and Mark Zalaznik (3rd place).



PHOTO BY BEN RESSLER

Pictured here are the first and second place winners for Western Dubuque High School’s Senior
Survivor contest. Left to right: Morgan Maiers (2nd place) and Andy Kruse (1st place).



BY ERIN NORTON

On March 18, 2012, March Madness hit Western Dubuque High School—a week that involves
all sorts of school-oriented activities. The two biggest activities were the annual Senior Survivor
contest and always popular Mr. WD High. Each competition housed a variety of talents and
offered a great deal of entertainment.

Senior Survivor involves twelve seniors at Western Dubuque High School that participate

in various sorts of activities both at the school and in the community. The WDHS Student
Council organizes the week’s activities and provides the challenges for the contenders. This
year, each survivor was given a child from the Children's Miracle Network to represent, and all
proceeds from each contestant’s individual shirt sales were donated to the Children’s Miracle
Network. This year’s winner is Andy Kruse, who was also playing for his sponsored child Kyle.
Congratulations to both Andy and Kyle, and all of the other survivors!

On Tuesday, March 19, the Mr. WD High contest was held at the school. The contest consists of
junior and senior students who want to win the title. Each year, the contestants compete in many
categories including: Formal Wear, Spirit Wear, Talent, and Creativity. This year’s talent portion
offered a wide variety of entertainment, ranging from comedic standup to singing to playing the
guitar and drums. Also offering a wide variety of entertainment was the Spirit Wear category,
which included colorful and interesting apparel. This year’s winner was junior Scott Miner.
Senior Jon Goerdt was awarded fourth place, third place went to junior Mark Zalaznik, and this
year’s runner-up and 2nd place winner was senior Jayme Schmitt. Congratulations to all who
participated!

Senior Spotlights

INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED BY ERIN NORTON

Name: Russell Joseph Pirc, Jr.
Birthday: September 24
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Class: English 12
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Smith
Celebrity Crush: Jessica Simpson
If You Won $1,000,000: Buy a motorcycle and car
Favorite Part about Prom: Dancing



Name: Alyssa Meeker
Birthday: July 14, 1993
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Class: Art
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Ressler
Celebrity Crush: Josh Hutcherson (Team Peeta!)
If You Won $1,000,000: I would pay for college and buy a house and a car.
Favorite Part about Prom: Dancing and spending time with my friends

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY ALICIA ERRTHUM

Name: Danielle Tegeler
Favorite TV Show: The Middle
Favorite Song: “The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert
Favorite Sport: Bowling
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Class: Food Fundaments
Favorite Singer: Miranda Lambert
Favorite Thing to Do: Kayaking with family
If You Could Take a Trip Anywhere: Hawaii
Your Goal This Year: To graduate
If You Could Choose Any Occupation: Owner of a daycare
Last Movie You Went to See: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I with my aunt Charla
Something You Want to Do Before You Die: Visit every state in the U.S.
Future Plans: Attend NICC for daycare and nursing

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