Queen for a night
Gresham juniors elect prom queen with special needsBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Contributed Photo Queen Heidi Anderson, who was born with Downs Syndrome, and King James Kazik reigned over...
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Contributed Photo Nick Young, a seventh-grader, looks at some of the colorful artwork displayed at the Bowler Elementary School spring concert and art show. Contributed Photo Shawano Community Middle...
View ArticleNine SCHS students at Global Finals
By: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comNine students from Shawano Community High School are in Knoxville, Tenn., this week to compete in the Destination Imagination Global Finals.The two teams —...
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Contributed Photo Students from Sacred Heart Catholic School participate in a Civil War re-enactment sponsored by the Manitowoc County Civil War Round Table. Contributed Photo Bowler Elementary School...
View ArticleShawano Graduation Preview
Class, community rallied behind 'new kid'By: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Haley WilberWhen Scott Zwirschitz, Shawano Community High School’s principal, was asked about a student in the Class...
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Contributed Photo FAMILY NIGHT: Bowler Middle School recently had a Family Night where expectations for next school year were conveyed. Fifth- and sixth-grade teacher Stephanie Brown talked with...
View ArticleLocal girl misses bee semifinals
Karelyn Malliet spells onstage words correctlyBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Karelyn MallietKarelyn Malliet, of Shawano, spelled her way through two preliminary rounds of the Scripps...
View ArticleGresham's top seniors each did it her way
Class of 2014 graduates tonightBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comGresham Community School’s top two seniors will share the stage Friday at the school’s commencement ceremony, but their academic...
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Bonduel Elementary SchoolGavin Hoppe, a student at Bonduel Elementary School, will travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in a People to People World Leadership Forum from June 9-14.Hoppe, along...
View ArticleSmall but proud
17 Gresham grads earn $46K in scholarshipsBy: Carol Wagner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Carol Wagner Gresham teacher Newell Hafner, left, congratulates new graduate Andrew Pleshek after commencement...
View ArticleGoing out the Hawk way
Superintendent challenges SCHS Class of 2014By: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt The senior choir members come together for one last time at the Shawano Community High...
View Article22 receive diplomas at Tigerton graduation
By: Leah Lehman, Leader Columnist Photo by Leah Lehman Valedictorian Erin Robbins, left, walks with Woodrow Nelson at commencement ceremonies Friday at Tigerton High School.Tigerton High School held...
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Contributed PhotoTRIP TO WASHINGTON: St. Paul Lutheran School eighth-graders Ben Schmidt and Colin Wussow, right front and back, prepare to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington...
View ArticleDI teams savor Globals experience
Students eager to try again next yearBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Contributed Photo Nine students from SCHS participated in Destination Imagination’s Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., in...
View ArticleNational bee inspires Shawano’s top speller
Karelyn Malliet would like to return next yearBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Karelyn Malliet Contributed Photo Karelyn Malliet checks out “The Awakening,” a piece of art near the Gaylord...
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Contributed Photo CARNIVAL FUN: Isabella Stevens, a second-grader at Bowler Elementary School, tries her best to make a shot on the inflatable sports machine at a carnival held recently at the school....
View ArticleGrandfather inspires Clintonville High valedictorian
1988 graduate receives alumnus awardBy: Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent Photo by Grace Kirchner From left, co-salutatorian Barbara Boyer, valedictorian Anastasia Huber and co-salutatorian Sara...
View ArticleMore than 100 receive DFS scholarships
The Shawano Dollars for Scholars program in May awarded $275,000 in scholarships for continuing education to more than 100 Shawano Community High School graduating seniors.The highest awards, totalling...
View ArticleNo sliding allowed
Summer school keeps students on learning trackBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Teacher John Tierney instructs students during the Messin’ with Clay class Wednesday...
View ArticleSchools honored for programs targeting behavior
Shawano and Keshena schools receive awardsBy: Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.comFour area schools recently were recognized for efforts to create safer and more effective schools.Olga Brener...
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