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Cumberland High School, grades 9 through 12, is designed to meet the needs of all students through a wide variety of academic opportunities. Students receive personalized assistance from a dedicated staff in a variety of academic courses that enable them to achieve their academic and future career goals. The high school's focus is on providing a strong academic curriculum with high expectations for all students. All core subjects are offered to meet the standard requirements for graduation. The music and drama departments provide other excellent opportunities in band, chorus and theatre. The high school has multiple pathways to assure literacy in computer technology. Many extra-curricular activities in sports, service clubs, academics, art and the performing arts are also offered.
Dance class learns Native American Dance
During Native American Week, Ms Scharhag's Dance class learned about traditional dances from Dora Merrill, Jackie Mallory and Shawnee Merrill. They talked about their dresses, the dances and the meanings of the dances. Students joined in and during the afternoon Pow Wow, students and staff were invited to participate.
Cumberland junior Rueben Crowfeather Jr. demonstrates the "Grass Dance."
Native American Community, Students Celebrate with Pow-Wow
Students and staff were fortunate enough to attend this year's annual Pow-Wow held in the High School gym. The Pow-Wow, hosted by Mr. Rueben Crowfeather Sr., featured two drum groups, several Native dancers attired in full regalia, and other distinguished guests.
Highlights were when Cumberland students such as Shay and Rueben Crowfeather, Jr, Caleb Washington, Jackie Mallory, and Shawnee Merrill displayed their skills and cultural heritage for their fellow students.
Students got to participate in several of the dances, dancing around the drum groups.
The CSD would like to thank the Saint Croix Band of Ojibwe for working closely with the school district and sponsoring this great event for our students. "It's about education and how important it is for all of us to bridge gaps," Crowfeather, Sr. said.
Prom 2012
Congratulations to the Junior Class as they hosted an outstanding prom.
Meghan Basset was named Prom Queen while Adam Delfosse was crowned king, as voted on by their classmates. Joining them on the court were Kyle Narges, Maddie Wagner, Ben Stevens, Karli Rix-Nieman, Tanner Grant, Breanna Anderson, Abraham Ortiz, Tomieka DaBruzzi, Josh Romanowski and Roz Huebner. They were joined by last year's king and queen, Scott Sellent and Taylor Nyhus.
Spring Sports Underway!
Boys and girls track, girls softball, boys baseball, and boys golf seasons have all begun, enjoying the unusually warm spring.
Photographer Robert Nugent caught some of the action...photos are below!
FFA Celebrates Accomplishments at Annual Banquet
The Cumberland FFA celebrated the accomplishments of its members at its annual banquet held Friday, April 13th with 115 members and guests in attendance.
Award highlights included: Andrew Gohl, Outstanding 8th Grade Member; Monica Stager, Star Greenhand; Devon Snowbank, Outstanding 10th Grade Member; Erynn Hoff, Outstanding 11th Grade Member; Kelly Grenquist, Outstanding 12th Grade Member; Travis Nyhus, Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award; Don and Susie Stiver, Honorary Chapter Degree; Shawn Warwick, Distinguished Service Award; Kelly Grenquist, Lloyd Nyhus Memorial Scholarship; Eric and Travis Nyhus, Larry Schmitz Memorial Scholarship; Erik Ostrum, Edna Gonske Memorial Scholarship; Eric and Travis Nyhus, Louie’s Finer Meats Scholarship; Dallas Cordes, JJS Auto Body Clinic Scholarship; Allie Rouzer, Pinecrest Acres Scholarship; Erik Ostrum, Cumberland Bus Service, Inc. Scholarship; Kaitlyn Peichel and Diane Tripp, Frank and Pat Peichel Scholarship; Eric and Travis Nyhus, Matt and Melinda Broker Scholarship; Allie Rouzer, Ardisam Scholarship; Dallas Cordes, Sun Power Biodiesel Scholarship; Diane Tripp, Island City Branch-Bank of Turtle Lake Scholarship; Ryan Mathison, US Bank Scholarship; Kelly Grenquist and Allie Rouzer, Cumberland Federal Bank Scholarship; and Monica Stager, Seneca Foods Scholarship.
The following students were announced as 2012-2013 chapter officer team members: Erynn Hoff, President; Devon Snowbank, Vice President; Desirae Slayton, Secretary; Brooke Thompson, Treasurer; Shanna Frasier, Reporter; Emily Anderson, Sentinel; Monica Stager, Chaplain; Christine Bischoff, Historian; and Carl Grenquist, Parliamentarian.
Band Students Collect Awards at Contest
The Cumberland HS Music Department participated in the Red Cedar Music District Solo and Ensemble Festival at UW-Barron County on Saturday, April 14th. Results for the day are as follows:
Vocal solos in Class A receiving a 1* and advancing to state—Mackenzie Blazer soprano, Zoe Hopkins Hile soprano and music theatre soprano. Also advancing to state is the Chamber Choir for their Vocal Jazz piece. Also in Class A receiving a 1 rating on a vocal solo was Yolanda Brakee. Receiving a 1 on their vocal duet were Molly Delzer and Rachel Korntved. Receiving a II in Class A was Kelly Grenquist soprano.
Vocal solos in Class B receiving a 1 were Layton Nosbush baritone, Karli Rix-Niemann alto and David Stone baritone. Receiving a II were Shanna Frasier alto, Jim Springsteen baritone and Micah Weltzin baritone. The Men’sTrio of Michael Fogelburg, Layton Nosbush and Jim Springsteen received a I in Class C.
Instrumental solos in Class A receiving a I* and advancing to state—Emily Delfosse flute, Josh Dorn clarinet, Michael Harris alto saxophone, Rachel Korntved clarinet, Jim Lexen piano and marimba, AJ Ricci parade drum, Jake Richie parade drum, Natashia Rodriguez piano, Beau Savina parade drum and Micah Weltzin marimba. Also advancing to state are the drum duets of AJ Ricci and Beau Savina, and Grant Lexen and Jim Lexen, flute duets of Marissa Anderson and Nichole Nicpon, and Amanda Ricci and Brea Williamson, and the clarinet trio of Josh Dorn, Molly Delzer and Rachel Korntved. Also in Class A, receiving a I rating were Caitlin Harris flute, Molly Delzer clarinet and the flute choir of Amanda Ricci, Caitlin Harris, Marissa Anderson, Emily Delfosse, Zoe Hopkins Hile, Katelyn Peichel, Cheyenne Begay, Amaris Vesely, Brea Williamson and Nichole Nicpon. In Class A, receiving II ratings were Jesse Hokanson trumpet, Peyton Johnson tenor saxophone, Rachel Korntved piano, Ryan Mathsion tuba, Amaris Vesely flute, and the alto saxophone duet of Cassie Callow and Molly Nickell.
Instrumental solos in Class B receiving a I were Jesse Hokanson accordion, Shanna Fraiser clarinet, Carl Grenquist bass clarinet and Amaris Vesely piano. Also receiving a I was the clarinet duet of Gloria Brown and Shawnee Merrill. In Class C, receiving a I was Kelly Grenquist timpani solo, Katelyn Peichel and Sarina Anderson flute duet, and the violin solo of Kallai Hokanson.
Attention All Students! The CHS post prom party is right around the corner.
Entertainment
Rock & Roll to Go DJ
Mechanical Bull
Cash Vault
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em
Obstacle Course
Prizes
Canon Power Shot Digital Camera
Barnes & Noble Nook Color
Cruz Tablet
Speaker System from Tice Computers
Cash Prizes
Cost: $5.00 per person
*** Permission slips will be available during lunch hour in front of the HS office on the following dates:
Tues., April 17
Wed., April 18
Thurs., April 19
Mon., April 23
Tues., April 24
Wed., April 25
Thurs., April 26
Fri., April 27
***If your permission slip is turned in by Thurs., April 19 you will be eligible for the early bird prize drawing!!!
SUGAR, WAS SWEET!
Congratulations to the cast and crew for five outstanding performances of the musical Sugar!
Health Class puts on the Body Walk for the Fourth Grade
On Tuesday, March 20 Ms. Scharhag's health class went to the elementary school and taught the fourth grade about different systems and parts of the body. Each group had an activity to do and made learning fun through different experiments. Students in the class were: Trent Anderson, Jake Bickle, Dylan Broome, Courtland Hatzenbeller, Peyton Johnson, Maarten Kegels, Dylan McClain, Brandt Peterson, Ashley Reeves, Tristan Schutte, Monica Stager, Jared Stauner, Blaine Stetler, Ben Stevens, Alanis Van Erp, Brandon Van Erp.
WITC Student Art Exhibit
March is Youth Art Month! In honor of this, WITC in Rice Lake is hosting an art exhibition showcasing works of art created by K-12 students in the surrounding area. Participating schools include Cumberland, Rice Lake, Barron, Cameron and Prairie Farm. Several pieces created by Cumberland students in grades 7 through 12 have been selected for the exhibit. The art will be on display from March 5th through the 16th in the main entrance hallway of WITC. The pieces can be viewed during regular building hours, which are Monday through Thursday 8am to 9pm and Friday 8am to 6pm.
Photo: High School student Sarina Anderson at the opening of the art exhibit last Saturday at WITC.
CHS to Sponsor Blood Drive March 6th
There will be a blood drive on March 6th in the HS Gym. Please attend!
Each March as we celebrate Red Cross Month, we are reminded of the generous efforts you, our dedicated blood drive coordinators, make to help ensure blood products are available for patients in need. Every day, more than 21,000 times a day, someone receives blood from a Red Cross donor.
Jen's Story
When I awoke on August 28, 2010, I knew I was as good as dead, and I was at home with my one-year-old baby boy ALL BY MYSELF! I was bleeding out and barely had the strength to grab my cell phone to call my husband for help. He came home and rushed me to the ER. My blood pressure was 54/32. I was barely alive and still bleeding.
I received four units of whole blood, just to get me stable enough to run some tests. I had a bleeding ulcer and a rare "Mallory-Weiss" esophageal tear. I was in the Intensive Care Unit for five days. After being discharged from the hospital, I have never been so happy to see my baby boys (ages 1 and 4) or to be in my own bed!
Four complete strangers, people I will never know, had enough love and blood in their heart and soul to share with me, to spare my life, to spare my parents the hurt of having to bury their daughter, my husband from being a widower, and two little boys from losing their Mommy.
To say thank you isn't enough. My mission is to find people who don't normally donate and convince them to do so. Perhaps they'll become "regular donors!"
On behalf of patients like Jen, thank you for your every day support of the American Red Cross!
CHS Sports Action from the Week of February 20th Photos by Bob Nugent.
Click on a photo below for a larger view.
FFA Members participate in Farm Forum
Seven Barron County FFA members joined nearly 200 high school juniors from across Wisconsin while attending the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids, February 24-25. Local FFA members included Hailey Stauner, Bailey Hanson, and Tyler Hanson, Barron; Desirae Slayton and Kaitlyn Peichel, Cumberland; Seth Picknell, Prairie Farm; and Sam Heer, Rice Lake.
“Farm Bureau is very proud to host this special event with the FFA to help grow our next crop of agricultural leaders,” said Casey Langan, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation spokesman.
During the two-day event at Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, FFA members attended workshops that covered topics including post-high school agricultural opportunities, addressing misconceptions about agriculture and the use of social media to advocate for agriculture.
Craig Culver, founder and owner of Culver’s Frozen Custard provided the keynote address.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation sponsored the FFA Farm Forum in cooperation with the Wisconsin Association of FFA. This year’s FFA Farm Forum marked the 40th year the Farm Bureau family of affiliates has sponsored the event for Wisconsin youth.
Attached Picture:
Back Row (L-R): Hailey Stauner, Bailey Hanson, Kaitlyn Peichel, and Desirae Slayton
Front Row (L-R): Seth Picknell, Tyler Hanson, and Sam Heer
Dance Team to Compete in Eau Claire on Saturday
The Cumberland Dance Team will be competing at the WACPC Western Regional Pom Competition at Eau Claire North High School on Saturday, Jan. 28th. They will be competing against 12 other area Division 5 schools to qualify for the State Competition which will be held at the La Crosse Center on Saturday, February 4th. Members of the team: Back row - Angela Anderson, Monica Waite, Hannah White. Middle row - Maddie Wagner, Kaylee Reinaas, Desi Reis, Carley Green. Front row - Hanna Hopkins, Ateya Rockow. Missing - Shawna Willis
CUMBERLAND FFA ATTENDS STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Kelly Grenquist and Devon Snowbank of the Cumberland FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin
Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, January 6-7, 2012. Nearly 600 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers
participated. The Half-Time Leadership Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around the state the
opportunity to set goals and prepare for the second half of their year of service in their local FFA chapters.
FFA members attended workshops focused on leadership and personal development, membership and
chapter development, and opportunities in FFA. They learned about preparing for FFA events and getting
involved in community service. In addition, FFA members heard from Matt Reinders and Adam Wehling,
past state FFA officers and current Agricultural Instructors and FFA Advisors, who presented a
motivational address to the members on Saturday morning.
The Half-Time conference has an over 26-year tradition for Wisconsin FFA members to bring top leaders
together to assist in leadership development. This year’s leadership conference was designed and conducted
by the 2011-2012 Wisconsin State FFA Officers. The theme of the conference was “Destination: Unknown.”
"Half-Time is one of the premier leadership conferences in our state and designed by student leaders. It
allows FFA chapter leaders to develop their leadership skills, learn more about FFA activities and meet
people while having fun," said Cheryl Zimmerman, State FFA Executive Director. “We are able to provide
young people with an excellent experience to develop their leadership skills and get them excited about
Agriculture, Agricultural Education and the FFA so they can build their local programs.”
FFA advisors were also busy during the weekend as they attended training for the new Agricultural Career
Network that students will be using for student membership and career portfolio development. Teachers
were also involved in the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators (WAAE) Board Meetings and
Committee meetings.
The Wisconsin Association of FFA comprised of 250 local chapters in high schools across the state
prepares over 18,000 students for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of
agriculture. FFA activities and programs complement instruction in agriculture education by giving
students practical experience in the application of agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes.
FFA's mission is to develop premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural
education.
Fit For Life Class goes Bowling
Ms. Scharhag's Fit For Life class took to the bowling ally before the Holiday break. Students learned how to score a game of bowling along with learning the approach and how to throw a straight and hook ball. The class found that bowling can be a great lifelong activity. Thank you to Tommy at Club Cumberland for letting us use the bowling alley. Students include: Jill Allen, Gabi Carlson, Jaci Craine, Amy Denver, Tab Foss, Ervy Fuentes, Efren Gonzalez, Erynn Hoff, Marissa Kreifels, Nikki Malone, Matt Minor, Molly Nickell, Jennifer Ullrich, Stephen Wiseman, Ally Fritz, Antonio Bravo, Abby Amundson, Jessica Janusch.
Students Hear Speaker on Leadership and Responsibility
Cumberland High School entertained Mr. Craig Hillier on Tuesday, January 10. Hillier talked to the entire Student body about leadership, responsibility, respect, and resielency.
The talk was followed by a series of group activities. Thirty-nine students are going to continue this look at Leadership, by enrolling in a six-week program to explore further the topic.
The class will be run with Mr. Narges and Mr. Fuller. Hillier is from the Twin Cities and is pictured with Fuller and Narges in the picture.
Beaver Sports Notebook By Mark R Fuller
December 23, 2011
*We are in the Christmas Break for High School sports teams, but several remain busy. The Hockey team travels to Schofield, the Boy’s Basketball Team to Rice Lake, and the Wrestling squad to River Falls for Tournaments Good luck to all our athletes. By the way, almost exactly 25 percent of our students are participating in a sport this winter. A great number, but hopefully one that will continue to climb as we move forward.
*Two former Cumberland wrestlers, now participating in college, are home for short Christmas breaks. Zach Strickland, a sophomore at La Crosse is 5 and 0 in varsity competition for the 11 and 1 and 2nd ranked NCAA Division 3 Eagles. He has two pins. The Eagles only loss is to the highly ranked St. Cloud Huskies, where freshman Chip Erickson is a first year wrestler. St. Cloud beat UW-La Crosse 29-7 in a dual. Erickson has done very well in limited varsity action.
*Congratulations to Cumberland Superintendent Barry Rose, who just last week was named to the WIAC All-Time Football team, covering the first 100 years in league history. Bloomer’s long-time football coach, Jim Van Gordon, was also named to the honor squad. There will be a Banquet in August to recognize the members of the All-Time team.
*Our first two nights of recognizing past Cumberland teams and players was a great success. We honored the 1999 State Wrestling runner-ups and the 1965 and 1971 State Boys Basketball Teams.
*The final evening of recognition will take place on February 3, when the Cumberland Girls Basketball game against Spooner will feature a tribute to the first WIAA Cumberland Girl’s Basketball team, the 1975-76 team. The girls went 11-6, winning the Regional Championship with a 40-37 victory over Unity. They dropped a Sectional game to Ladysmith, by a 50-38 score. Led by sisters Mary and Sue Linder, the team also featured several other fine first year players. Please pass the word to those involved to participate in this evening.
Happy New Year Everyone.
Special Nights for Winter Sports coming up this season
Athletic Director Mark Fuller is planning to honor teams that represented Cumberland High School during some special times. The following events are being planned...
Boys Basketball- Friday, December 16th
Honoring the 1964-1965 and 1970-1971 State Tournament Teams
Wrestling- Tuesday, December 6th
Honoring the 1999 State Tournament Team (Cumberland’s only one)
Girl’s Basketball- Friday, February 3
Honoring the 1975-1976 initial WIAA Cumberland Girl’s Basketball Team
Hello ladies and gentlemen—
I am planning to recognize some our past Cumberland sports teams during a sporting event this winter. We will introduce members from the team during the night’s activities, for basketball teams, likely during halftime of the varsity contest, around 8:10-8:15. Wrestling wise, we may do right before the varsity match begins. Following the evening’s match/game, I am inviting honored team members to a hospitality. I think it will be a great evening of watching current athletes, while also honoring individuals and teams, who have gone before us.
I need your help in two ways:
1. Please help in spreading the word. I know we will not get everyone, but I’d like to get as many as possible. Anything you can do to help get the word out, will be appreciated.
2. Please help to get anyone who is coming, to contact me so I can make plans. My cell number is 715-790-0109 and my email is mfull@csdmail.com.
I believe this can be an outstanding chance to share great memories from the past. I hope you will attend and get as many of your teammates as possible, to also make this reunion.
Thank you.
Mark R Fuller
Cumberland Athletic Director
HS Principal Ritchie Narges, Kevin Hermining, and Anderson-Thompson Post 98 representative Don Jacobson (L-R).
Students Hear Survivor of Iran Hostage Crisis during Veterans Day Celebration
Students and Faculty of Cumberland High School and Cumberland Middle School, in addition to members of the public and members of the Anderson-Thompson Legion Post 98 celebrated Veteran's Day on November 11th in the Elmer Beran Gymnasium at Cumberland High School.
Anderson-Thompson post past commander Don Jacobson led the ceremonies, with featured a keynote address by Kevin Hermining, a former marine who was on duty and captured during the take over of the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran during the Iranian Revolution in 1979.
Hermining recounted his experiences but his tone was one neither of bitterness or that of one seeking sympathy. He told his story to remind the audience that every day is special, every day is valuable, and that every day should be lived to the fullest. All of this is made possible, in these United States, but the sacrifices of what Veterans have done fighting and sacrificing for the cause of American freedom.
Our outstanding choir sang the National Anthem and our championship band played the traditional Armed Forces Salute. Veterans would stand and receive applause as the song of their military branch was played.
The students were respectful and attentive, and received the praise of Mr. Jacobson.
"Freedom isn't free. Appreciate it, enjoy it, and live your life to the fullest," Hermining concluded.
National Honor Society Induction
Cumberland High School National Honor Society is proud to introduce its new members for the 2011-2012 school year. Selection for NHS membership is an honor recognizing the students’ leadership, citizenship, and service to the community. At the high school level, membership selection occurs annually. All sophomores through seniors who maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 receive an invitation to be considered for membership. The candidate completes an information sheet recording evidence of leadership, community service and character. Once selected, members must maintain a 3.5 GPA, complete twenty hours of community service each semester, and maintain the character and leadership standards by which they were selected.
The following students were inducted into the Cumberland Chapter of the National Honor Society on November 3, 2011:
Lizzy Braml did a great job running state at Wisconsin Rapids this weekend. This was the ending of a great Cross Country high school career and she represented both the cities of Cumberland and Turtle Lake wonderfully. Liz is a great young woman with a strong future both academically and in the world of sports. This season she medaled in 8 out of 11 races including the conference meet at Northwestern as well at setting her personal record at the Barron Sectional with a time of 15:49. At state this past weekend she ran in perfect weather - a little cool but sunny and by the time the race started the temperature was around 50 degrees. Out of a field of 151 runners Molly Hanson of Dodgeville/Mineral Point took first with a tiem of 14:23 - The competition at this level is fierce and each and every runner has proven they have what it takes to get to this meet. Lizzy did an excellent job and ran a strong time of 16:27 coming in 89th. She is a determined young woman and it was fun to see her pass other runners during the last 200 meters of the course to finish where she did. She will be missed a great deal next year but I know will do a great job at whatever college she attends. I would also like to say thank you to Libby DeJardin for being such an excellent Captain and team member. Libby is a strong runner and had her share of medals as well over the past years. She was a great support - manager/trainer to Liz this weekend and will be missed by all members of the team as well. Both districts wish these young women well as they start the next chapter of their lives. I would also like to say thank you to the rest of the Cumberland/Turtle lake Cross Country team members for making it such an enjoyable season. They are a great group of young men and women and I look forward to next years season.
The Cumberland High School Marching Band captured their 10th Wisconsin State Marching Band Championship at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater on Saturday, October 15th, 2011. Over eight thousand spectators attended the annual event in which 32 of Wisconsin’s finest high school marching bands competed for the right to be crowned a State Champion. In addition to receiving first place honors in the class “A” competition, Cumberland won the “Best Colorguard” award, “Best Music” award, and “Best Visual” award. Baldwin Woodville High School won the “Best Percussion” award, edging the Cumberland drum line by just 4 tenths.
WSMA State Marching Band Results
Class “A”
1st Cumberland 80.95
2nd Baldwin 78.30
3rd Wis Lutheran 75.70
4th Columbus 75.55
5th Whitewater 67.40
6th New Berlin West 61.20
Class “AAA”
1st River Falls 88.30
2nd Cedarburg 79.95
3rd Germantown 79.65
4th Sauk Prairie 77.60
5th Merrill 77.55
6th Antigo 76.15
7th Wauwatosa East 75.90
The Cumberland Beavers finished a fine regular season with a 7-2 record after beating Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 39-8 at Moser Field last night. The game wasn't even as close as the score indicated as the Beavers were ahead 39-0 at halftime and had outgained the Bulldogs 315 yards to three.
Brady Rose continued his assault on the Cumberland rushing and scoring records with three rushing touchdowns, a receiving touchdown, and even threw one himself on a 30 yard hookup with Adam Bielmeier. Junior Varsity players got valuable experience by getting to play almost the entire second half.
Cumberland celebrated Parents Night last night and honored senior players and their parents. Ten seniors have made outstanding contributions to this team, not only this year, but in previous years as well.
Seniors include #1 Adam Bielmeier, #2 Brady Rose, #5 Tim Carlson, #10 Eric Nyhus, #49 Eric Turcott, #55 Scott Sellent, #62 Vaughn Waite, #63 Marcus Taylor, #64 Michael Dorry, #72 Dallas Cordes.
Click the link below to watch the Beavers celebrate their victory after the game!
FFA Members Attend State Leadership Event
On Saturday, October 1st, three Cumberland FFA members attended the Foundations in Reaching Excellence (FIRE) Leadership Conference at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The FIRE Conference was designed for young FFA members in grades 7-9 and featured workshops presented by the Wisconsin State FFA Officers. Members attending included Monica Stager, Brittni Kreifels, and Christine Bischoff (L-R).
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES in the MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, October 17, 2011 – 4:30-8:30 PM
Thursday, October 20, 2011– 4:30-8:30 PM
Cumberland High School and Cumberland Middle School will be hosting arena style parent-teacher conferences on October 17 and 20 from 4:30 – 8:30 PM. The format for these conferences allows you to visit with all of your child’s teachers, so that you can establish a relationship early in the year. Parents will be provided information about the areas in which their children are excelling as well as specific strategies for improving performance in school. Parents and students are encouraged to attend conferences together.
Parent-teacher conferences will be conducted in the high school and middle school gymnasiums. When parents arrive for conferences, they are requested to stop in the lobby and check-in. Parents will receive a copy of their child’s schedule and a map that shows where teachers are stationed. There are several teachers who teach in both the high school and the middle school. Please check the teacher schedules listed below so you are informed as to where these staff members will be located. All special education teachers will be in their rooms for conferences.
Shared Staff Locations
Mrs. Hopkins-Hile 10/17 /11– Elementary School & 10/20/11 – Middle School
Mr. Pechman High School Gymnasium
Ms. Kopp High School Gymnasium
Ms. Scharhag High School Gymnasium
Ms. Korbel High School Gymnasium
Mrs. Thill High School Gymnasium
Mrs. Meyer High School Gymnasium
Mrs. Majewski High School Gymnasium
Mr. Pasko High School Gymnasium
Mr. McCreary High School Gymnasium
Ms. FollansbeeDelong Middle School Gymnasium
Colin Green, Principal
Cumberland Middle School
Ritchie Narges, Principal
Cumberland High School
Photo by Laura Lundquist.
Morph Men Make Appearance
The last home volleyball game of the year featured a full-house and lots of energy from the student section, inspired by eight "Morph Men." The Morph Men are actually CHS students who thought it would be a great idea to buy morph suits and to wear them to some school events. Four of them were dressed in solid black, with one each in flourescent green, orange, blue, and red.
The organized chants and cheers and brought lots of energy to the gymnasium.
Unfortunately for Beaver Nation, the girls lost to Spooner, but it was still a great night with lots of energy and excitement.
Cross Country runners improving their times
Last week we ran the Rice Lake invite: Great day- nice weather and many teams. Again the Cumberland/Turtle Lake team did well and continues to improve both in their times as well as their form.. It was a tough meet in the fact that it was a large invitational with alot of big schools in attendance and the girls did the 5000 meter run instead of the normal 4000 meter. This often brings a great deal of anxiety as the kids are worried about their times compared to Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls etc... For the girls in our division Lizzy Braml finished in 5th place to bring home a medal with a time of 20:36, She was followed by Libby DeJardin with a time of 22:20, Dana Warwick at 23:59, Elly West at 24:59. Natasha Rodriguez at 26:47, Shanna Frasier at 27:36, Amaris Vesely at 28:05 and Juliana Braml at 31:45. This meet can be very overwhelming in the fact it is so large and with schools much bigger than us. The girls did a great job and again showed what Cumberland as a amall school can bring to these meets. Overall the girls finished 9th out of 17 teams - beating - Ladysmith , Chetek'Weyerhauser from out conference.
For the boys we had Josh Romanowski running an excellent race with a time of 18:14, Josh keeps improving each week and is someone to look for in the next few weeks as we end the seaon. He was followed by Freshman Micah Weltzin at 21:43, Jeremy Tiegs at 22:10, Josh Breedlov at 23:08, Max Molls at 25:32 and JKe Richie at 25:56. The boys team continues to work hard at improving their times and again their running form.
On Thursday we ran at Chetek:
For the girls we had two medalists: Liz Braml finished and excellent 2nd place with a time of 16:43 with the winning time coming in at 16:27 - Ali Olson from Bloomer. Libby DeJardin came in with a strong time of 17:59 to finish in the top ten. She was followed closely by Shanell Petersn at 18:57, Dana Warwick at 19:30, Natasha Rodriguez at 20:50, Elly West at 21:00, Amaris Vesley at 21:44 , Shanna Frasier at 22:00 and Juiana Braml This team is fun to watch run as they always work to the best of their ability and continually support each others efforts.
For the boys we had Josh Romanowski medaling with a time of 18:36 putting him in 7th place with the winning time coming in from Jon Vodacek from Bloomer at 17:25. He was followed closely by Micah Weltzin at 21:25 cutting over 20 seconds from his RL time., Jeremy tiegs at 22:37, Josh Breedlov at 23:14, Max Molls at 24:28 and Jake Richie at 25:15 cutting almost 30 seconds from his time.
Brady Rose one of five nominees for State Player of the Week, Vote Now!
A very well attended Homecoming Dance kicked off Homecoming Week at CHS. Tim Carlson and Caroline Larson were named this year's king and queen. Joining them on the Homecoming Court were Taylor Nyhus, Eric Turcott, Hanna Hopkins, Vaughn Waite, Joanna Neby, Marcus Taylor, Ateya Rockow, Adam Bielmeier, Hannah White, and Scott Sellent. Joining them were last year's king and queen, Brian Sellent and Natalie Gagner.
Dress up days will be going on all week as will a busy week of sports events. Homecoming will conclude with the undefeated Cumberland Beavers taking on Bloomer, also undefeated and tied in first place with the Big Red.
Twenty FFA Members Attend Leadership Training
On Monday, September 12th, 20 Cumberland FFA members attended the 2011 Sectional FFA Leadership Workshop hosted at Amery High School. Students actively participated in leadership breakout sessions led by the Wisconsin State FFA Officers and the National FFA President. Students attending included:
Back row (L-R): Devon Ramelfanger, Travis Nyhus, Steven Mehalek, Brittni Kreifels, Zach Foss, Christine Bischoff, Jacques Valencour, & Taylor Larson
Middle row (L-R): Gaby Carlson, Devon Snowbank, Shanna Fraiser, Kelly Grenquist, Emily Anderson, Nicole Malone, Meghan Wheeler, & Tiffany Holmstrom
Front row (L-R): Cassie Callow, Allie Rouzer, Monica Stager, & Carl Grenquist
The Beavers meet with their coaches after dowsing the Hurricanes, 52-6, in Hayward last Friday night.
Football Team Hammers Hayward, goes to 3-0
The Cumberland Beavers. led by junior quarterback Kyle Narges 10 for 10 passing for 302 yards, and Brady Rose's four touchdowns scorched Hayward in the Heart O' North opener for both teams last Friday night. The Beavers have outscored their three opponents by a collective 150-48 points. Rose has rushed for 10 touchdowns, caught a touchdown pass and threw for one during that stretch.
Beaver players are near the top in several categories in Division IV. Narges is 31-39 on the season for 618 yards putting him second in the state behind Barron's Neil Rassmussen. Rose and Bielmeier are fourth and fifth respectively in receiving yards. Rose is 11th in rushing, but his 11 touchdowns is near the top in the state in all divisions.
The Beavers are experienced on offense. Wingback/receiver Adam Bielmeier, tightend Tim Carlson, and fullback Eric Turcott, all seniors, have made huge contributions on offense. Senior tackles Marcus Taylor and Vaughn Waite and guard Mike Dorry have blocked very well. They are joined by juniors Mike Johnson at center and Tanner Grant at left guard. Offensive coordinator Jace Martens has pushed all the right buttons, making the right calls and watching his players execute.
Defensively, Rose, Carlson, Bielmeier, Turcott, Carlson, Grant, Dorry are joined by sophomores Zach Nyhus, Damen Frietag and juniors Cody Fillion and Conner Erb. Sophomore Jaylen Lansin had seen action at both linebacker and fullback before breaking his wrist at Menomonie vs. Glenwood City. The Beavers anticipate getting senior Dallas Cordes back on defense as he recovers quickly from a non-football related broken leg.
The Beavers, led by head coach J.R. Buckley and assisted by Martens, David Olson, and Barry Zappa, host Ladysmith Friday night at Moser Field on Friday night.
Come watch exciting football action as the Beavers challenge traditional powers Bloomer, Northwestern, and Spooner for a conference crown!
Cross-Country teams off to a good start
Cumberland/Turtle Lake CC team ran its first race of the season on Thursday Sept. 1st at the Spooner High School. It is probably the toughest course the runners will see all season with the exception of Hayward. The temp was in the 90's with a new batch of mosquitos. The course for the boys is 5000 meters and the girls is 4000 meters through the woods with many steep hills and sharp corners. I am extremly proud of our athletes showing what they are made of and can do in the toughest conditions. Throughout the event many runners had to quit due to heat, bee stings etc but the Cumberland/Turtle Lake runners continued on with everyone finishing.
For the girls in the 4000 meter:
Coming in first for Cumberland/Turtle Lake was Libby DeJardin with a time of 20:40 - she was followed by Shannell Peterson with a time of 21:41 - with Elly West coming in at 22:25, Dana Warwick finished with a time of 23:19 followed closely by Natasha Rodiguez at 23:30. Shanna Frasier and Amaris Vesely both finished with a 25:11 with Juliana finishing with a strong 28:24. These girls all gave it everything they had and should be proud of their efforts.
For the boys in the 5000 meter:
Coming in first for Cumberland/Turtle lake we had Josh Romanowski coming in at 20:54 followed by Jeremy Tiegs at 24:50 with Micah Weltzin at 26:07. Jake Richie ran a strong 30:47 followed by Max Molls with a time of 32:23.
I know these boys pushed themselves very hard on a difficult course.. CC is a tough sport and both the girls and boys teams have worked hard the last few weeks to get where they are today. This week were at Bloomer on tuesday and Cameron on Thursday.
Staff Excited for a Great School Year
Superintendent Barry Rose welcomed back the staff of the Cumberland School District, introducing 11 new staff members to the District, all of whom who bring experience with working with children in their specialty fields.
School Board President Dr. Eric Stone assisted in handing out staff service awards. Receiving awards for 10 years of service, Randy Bielmeier, Vicky Fisher, Jon Pasko. Tammy Alberg, Wendy Larson, Terri Masse, Renee Rademaker received 15 year service awards. Peg Krueger received an award for being with the District for 20 years.
Dr. Stone welcomed back the staff and commended them on their dedication. "Welcome back is not completely accurate," he said. "I see many of you throughout the summer working with students in many different areas."
The administration, teachers, and staff members of the CSD are looking forward to an outstanding year of educating our youth.
Athletic Code Meeting
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