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Co-Curriculars

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Learning Beyond

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High SchoolCo-CurricularsWhy Now?With big decisions ahead, high school students benefit from co-curriculars no matter which path they choose – pursuing a post-secondary education or entering the workforce. Colleges want to see that prospective enrollees can effectively multitask coursework and outside activities. Employers are looking for candidates with life and leadership skills – two things co-curriculars definitely provide.

What’s the Value?Studies show that participation in co-curriculars has a strong link to academic results. Other findings show:

learning beyond the classroom

Co-Curriculars

Co-Curriculars Always in SeasonAppleton Area School District encourages our students to participate in co-curriculars at every grade level. Not only are these activities a great way to connect with classmates and get involved in the community, but they also help develop lifelong skills such as teamwork and time management, which are essential for future success.

A Real Plus for StudentsIt used to be that co-curriculars were a nice extra. While participation is still optional, co-curriculars are becoming more important than ever. That’s because admissions criteria for post-secondary schools keeps evolving – it’s not just GPA and ACT/SAT test scores that matter anymore. It’s also about learning beyond the classroom. Colleges are placing emphasis on how involved students are outside class and in the community. Employers are also considering the value co-curriculars have in providing real-world experience and the leadership potential they give graduates who are entering the workforce.

A World of OpportunityCo-curriculars are more than just after-school sports. The range of activities offered is pretty phenomenal and allows students at every level to pursue just about anything they are interested in or passionate about – from languages to music to technology.

Co-Curriculars Can… develop cognitive and academic skills!

Co-Curriculars Can… play a critical role in getting accepted to your college of choice!

Co-Curriculars Can… help you make a difference in your community!

• Being passionately involved in a few select activities, community service, and out-of-school experiences are among the top 10 things colleges are looking for when considering incoming freshmen.

• A Nellie May Education Foundation study shows that school dropout rates are much lower for students who participate in co-curriculars.

• As Education-Portal.com reports, balancing co-curriculars with coursework shows colleges and employers that students can successfully multitask.

Alliance Debbie Strick Appleton Youth Education Initiative James Huggins Audio-Visual Club Tom Bates Bowling Club Brett Miller Bridging the Gap Tammy Gleason Chinese-American Club Steve Sugrue Chess Club Shannan Davis Debate Steve Gargo (Co-op Appleton West) DECA Cyndi Dechant Design Club Renee Ulman, Joel Edler Drama Club Ron Parker Environmental Club (H.O.P.E.) Jamie Sadogierski, Sheryl Stidham-Gebert Forensics Paul Miller Friends at North (F.A.N.) Club Kathy Devereaux Garden Club Sue Davis, Julie Prudom Hip Hop Club Lisa Gill, Jamie Sadogierski

Hmong Club Chad Endres HOSA Kelly Camber, Kristie Moder Improvedy Troupe Ron Parker International Club Linda Meyer, Paula Meyer, Michelle Tesch Key Club Jean Pynenberg Knitting Club Terri Westby Lacrosse Club Mark Ropella Link Crew Roberta Baker, Patrick Lee Literary Club TBD Manga Clubl Pat Milheiser Math League Kristin Klunder National Honor Society Roberta Baker, Jacci Vandenheuvel Peer Helpers Krista Powell Philosophy Club Marlyce Reed Ping Pong Club Ross Buchinger Powerlifting Club Jeremy Fischer

Principal’s Cabinet James Huggins Psych Club Eric Eastman Robotics Club Mike Bond R.E.A.L. (Rise Early and Learn) Paula Meyer R.A.I.S.E. Matt Hechel Rugby Club Brian Gleason School Newspaper Aaron Ramponi Ski & Snowboard Club Paula Meyer Stand UP Curt Salm Student Council Teri Berlowski Teenage Democratic Club Jackie Nider Teenage Republican Club Jennifer Peterson Yearbook Michelle Ehlers, Lori Fahrenholtz Depending on interest level and advisor availability, some clubs may not be offered.

Baseball Dave Eagan (Varsity Head Coach) Bob Blaskowski (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Ross VanHandel (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Adam Doell (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Mike Simon (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) TBD (JV Head Coach) Mike Baumann (Non-Contract JV Asst.) Andrew Skow-Anderson (Non-Contract JV Asst.) Dan Rankin (Freshman Head Coach) Football Boys Basketball Eric Eastman (Varsity Head Coach) Dave Eagan (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Joel Hermansen (JV Head Coach) Derek Blom (Freshman Head Coach) Girls Basketball Joe Russom (Varsity Head Coach) Darren Prusinski (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Parish Webster (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Lucas Jadin (JV Head Coach) Glen Orsburn (Freshman Head Coach) Jenn Buss (Non-Contract Asst.) Cross Country Annette Jadin (Head Coach) Doug Davis (Asst.) Stephanie VanLanen (Non-Contract Asst.) Katie Jadin (Non-Contract Asst.) Lucas Jadin (Non-Contract Asst.) Football Rob Salm (Varsity Head Coach) Matt Moscinski (Varsity Asst.) Matt Berlowski (Varsity Asst.) Matt Hechel (Varsity Asst.) William Busch (Varsity Asst.) Curt Salm (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Mike Baumann (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Jason Schwan (JV Head Coach) Andy Shadick (JV Asst.) Ernie Valeski (Non-Contract JV Asst.) Chad Rettler (Non-Contract JV Asst.) Reed Rudie (Freshman Head Coach) Derek Blom (Freshman Asst.) Chris Sievert (Non-Contract Freshman Asst.)

Boys Golf Michael Gilbert (Head Coach) Girls Golf Greg Huenink (Head Coach) Boys Hockey Mike Brolsma (Head Coach) Kyle Andrews (JV Head Coach) Girls Hockey Marcus Nejedlo (Head Coach) Performance Team Heidi Brooks (Head Coach) Kari Bogard (Asst.) Kelly Johnson (Non-Contract Asst.) Jessica Mielke (Non-Contract Asst.) Boys Soccer Brandon Schnese (Varsity Head Coach) Marlee Buss (Non-Contract Asst.) Cody Schnese (JV A Head Coach) Tom Hofkens (JV B Head Coach) Girls Soccer John Wuebben (Varsity Head Coach) Jim Nash (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Bernie Edmonds (JV A Head Coach) Leah Zwiers (JV B Head Coach) Softball Mike Mullen (Varsity Head Coach) Curt Salm (Varsity Asst.) Don Harvey (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) TBD (JV Head Coach) Matt Hechel (Freshman Head Coach) Chelsea Bednarik (Non-Contract Asst.) Strength & Conditioning Kevin Bleck Boys Swimming & Diving Scott Stepanski (Head Swimming Coach) Abby Strobel (Asst.) Mike Schuelke (Head Diving Coach) Girls Swimming & Diving Jonathon Karrels (Head Swimming Coach) Jamie Schnurer (Asst. Swimming Coach) Mike Schuelke (Head Diving Coach)

Boys Tennis Scott Burt (Head Coach) Bob Luedtke (Asst.) Girls Tennis Scott Burt (Head Coach) Joe Soddy (Asst.) Boys Track William Busch (Head Coach) Chris Seivert (Asst.) Tom Phillips (Asst.) Rob Salm (Asst.) Matt Moscinski (Co-Asst.) Shane Rueckl (Co-Asst.) Andy Shadick (Non-Contract Asst.) Ernie Valeski (Non-Contract Asst.) Joe Rupslauskas (Non-Contract Asst.) Girls Track Jessie Schroeder (Head Coach) Stephanie VanLanen (Asst.) Gerry Howard (Asst.) Paula Meyer (Asst.) Tom Gossens (Non-Contract Asst.) Katie Kemps (Non-Contract Asst.) Katie Olp, (Non-Contract Asst.) Boys Volleyball Mike Maass (Varsity Head Coach) Gus Maves (JV Head Coach) Doug Zahn (Non-Contract Asst.) Girls Volleyball Steve Scheuerell (Varsity Head Coach) Bryanna Stevens (Non-Contract Varsity Asst.) Brittany Scheuerell (JV Head Coach) Alex Graves (Non-Contract Asst.) Luke Lavarda (Freshman Head Coach) Jacki Bolwerk (Non-Contract Asst.) Wrestling Scott Clough (Head Coach) Dennis Giaimo (Asst.) Ross Buchinger (Non-Contract Asst.) Dallas Herbst (Non-Contract Asst.) Danny Rivers (Non-Contract Asst.)