Greendale High School
FBLA Members Earn Success at Regional Leadership Competition
February 09, 2012
Greendale High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of American) students participated in the Regional Leadership Competition on February 4. Over 1,000 business students from 32 area schools competed at the annual event. Students tested their business knowledge, understanding and skill through hour-long objective tests, role playing, performances or production of videos, websites or promotional campaign. Out of the thirty-one GHS students that participated, 27 placed in the top eight of their event, and 17 will be advancing to FBLA State Competition. As a group, Greendale FBLA earned fifth as an Outstanding Chapter.
Light the Way
February 08, 2012
On February 3, a few Greendale High School students headed to College Park to help assemble a grow light system. They will be doing the same at Canterbury and Highland View. In March, students at all three elementary schools will plant seeds and use the grow light systems to help them sprout. The plants will be placed in the raised gardens behind the high school in May.
Community Contributes to Empty Bowls Fundraiser
February 04, 2012
In January, Greendale Community members held a Pot Throwing Party at Greendale High School to benefit the Empty Bowls student service learning project and fundraiser. They raised $325 and created over 90 bowls to contribute to the cause. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 17 from 4:00-7:30 p.m. For a donation of $10, guests will enjoy a meal of homemade soup and fresh bread served in a handmade ceramic bowl which may be taken home as a reminder of hunger in the community. Proceeds of the event go to the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee. View Slideshow...
Seeing is Believing
January 14, 2012
While studying the sensation of sight, Greendale High School students in Advanced Placement Psychology tested the Pulfritch pendulum effect. Each student held a sunglasses lens in front of one eye and then watched a pendulum swing back and forth. The pendulum appears to be swinging in a circle, even though it's actually swinging in a straight line. The illusion is due the differences between rods and cones and the effects of binocular vision.
Technology and Real Life Math Scenarios Add Up for Learning
January 06, 2012
This week, Greendale High School PreCalculus students are using iPads to explore present value annuities by simulating the purchase of a car and home. They choose cars and homes, investigated loan rates and terms and calculated monthly car and mortgage payments to learn about exponential calculations.
Food for Thought
January 05, 2012
On January 3, Greendale High School Foods and Graphic Design students participated in a Hunger Task Force Food for Today simulation. In the simulation, students took on the role of a person in need and had to try to provide for a family. This experience helps students understand the struggles of less fortunate families, as well as helps them make connections to the Empty Bowls curriculum work that they've completed this semester. View slideshow...
Healthy Competition
December 26, 2011
Two Greendale High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students are working on a service project aimed at educating students and the community on healthy eating choices. On December 16, they visited Greendale Middle School to talk to students and share some healthy treats. They will compete against other Wisconsin FBLA students by presenting their project at the state FBLA competition in April.
Activity Logs Makeover Challenge
December 20, 2011
The Greendale High School PE Department challenged the Exercise Physiology class to create a new weekly activity log. The students were required to include type of activity, fitness components, recommended amounts of activity, effort, time, calories and the physical activity pyramid.
Laboratory Exploration
December 20, 2011
The Greendale High School Exercise Physiology class toured various teaching labs in the Health Science Departments at Marquette and UW-Milwaukee. Students were able to see and experience a Physical Therapy Lab, Biomechanics/Neuromechanics Lab, Exercise Physiology Lab, Human Performance Lab and Cadaver Lab. The visit was designed to give students an idea of the various programs available and the types of labs and equipment that are used in those fields. View Slideshow…
Candy Cane Lane
December 11, 2011
Greendale High School's Camera & Media Club went on an Urban Photo Safari to Candy Cane Lane in West Allis. In the days leading up to the trip, group members passed out candy canes for pocket change donations. They raised $33.75 for the Candy Cane Lane MACC Fund.
Mock Interviews
December 05, 2011
Greendale High School students taking Independent Living participated in a mock interview experience. This was the culmination of a unit on careers. Professionals from the community and administration from GHS acted as the interviewers. Students dressed up and interviewed for their dream job. The professionals evaluated the students and provided valuable feedback that will help students prepare for real interviews in the near future.
Soldiers Season's Greetings
December 01, 2011
Making the season a little brighter for soldiers overseas, a few Greendale High School students have partnered with the Franklin Books for Soldiers Drive to put together holiday care packages. On November 30, they spent part of the morning baking cookies and making cards.
And That's a FACT
November 29, 2011
The Greendale High School organization FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) presented their message to eighth grade Health students at Greendale Middle School this week. They talked about how tobacco companies manipulate teenagers by creating new products with candy flavors and also recruited students to join FACT.
Empty Bowls Service Learning
November 29, 2011
As part of a unit on the Industrial Revolution, Greendale High School US History classes made bowls in an assembly line process last week for Greendale's Empty Bowls service learning project aimed at fighting hunger in the community. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on March 17.
Shakespearean Tea Party
November 28, 2011
Greendale High School Honors English 11 students recently performed contrasting scene studies of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest." This group altered the original style of a Shakespearean scene by incorporating tea party diction and a jocular tone into an alternative script.
 Musical Experience
November 28, 2011
On November 18, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Woman's Concert Chorale stopped by to sing for and with Greendale High School's Concert Choir. Students not only listed to phenomenal performances by the women's ensemble, but also learned about different musical opportunities that are available beyond high school.
Cooking Up Healthier Cookies
November 22, 2011
Greendale High School Contemporary Foods students have been studying how to alter regular cookie recipes to make them healthier, such as reducing sugar/fat and adding more fiber. On November 21, Canterbury first graders visited the class and paired up with high school students to make some of the healthy cookies recipes. At the end of the day, everyone had a chance to taste test the cookies.
Riding on Air
November 16, 2011
Using a hovercraft built from plywood and a leaf blower, Greendale High School physics students had a chance to kinaesthetically experience Newton's First Law. They studied concepts, such as unless acted upon by an outside force, objects at rest remain at rest and objects with a constant velocity maintain that velocity. View Video...
It's My Life
November 16, 2011
On November 14, Greendale High School students traveled to the It's My Life conference held at the Clarion Airport Hotel. They attended a variety of sessions focused on life skills for future independent living, such as using public transportation, banking, dancing, relaxation and fine dining. The event also included a buffet lunch and fashion show.
Fitness Collaboration
November 16, 2011
As part of the Greendale School District's goals to support and encourage life-long fitness, Greendale High School Exercise Physiology students worked with the elementary schools to create a fitness log that third through fifth graders could use to track their daily activity.
Pilates Lesson
November 13, 2011
Bringing the community into the classroom and introducing students to possible careers, Greendale High School Exercise Physiology students experienced a beginner's pilates class led by a certified instructor from True Rhythm Pilates.
Coffee Shop Classroom
November 13, 2011
Greendale High School Personal Life Management students read books to enhance an area of their lives. Last week, they engaged in coffee shop conversations as a way to share their book with classmates. Students had meaningful discussions and made connections over tea, hot cocoa, fruit and graham crackers.
GHS Marching Band Commendation
November 10, 2011
The Greendale Schools Board of Education recognized the Greendale High School Marching Band with a commendation for its 7th consecutive Class AA First Place Award at the WSMA State Championship. The 187 student marching band under the direction of Mr. Tom Reifenberg also captured first place in all three overall caption awards: Best Color Guard, Best Percussion and Best Musical Presentation. They will go on to compete at the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition in Indianapolis on November 10-12.
10,000 Toys for Tots
November 08, 2011
Helping to bring holiday joy to less fortunate youngsters in the community, Greendale High School Student Council members helped collect almost 10,000 toys during their Toys for Tots fundraiser.
Urban Photo Safari
November 07, 2011
On October 21, twelve Greendale High School Camera & Media Club members spent their Friday night touring photography/art galleries and taking photos in the Historic Third Ward and Downtown Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Gallery Nite was the first stop this year on the group’s Urban Photo Safari tour.
Pajama Parade
November 01, 2011
For their third sewing project of the year, the Fashions & Furnishings girls all made their own pajama pants, using the sewing machine and also a little bit of hand stitching for the hem. To celebrate, they put on their new pajamas and paraded around the school during fifth hour to show off their handiwork.
Biomedical Club Visits Morgue
November 01, 2011
Greendale High School students in the Biomedical Club took a field trip to the Milwaukee County Morgue. Students in this organization are interested in future careers in health occupations.
Playing for a Cause
October 21, 2011
Greendale High School Orchestra students Lauren Attewell, Samantha Kosarzycki, Ann Thomas and Meghan McVann performed at Couture for a Cure on October 12. This event was held at the Hyatt Regency located in downtown Milwaukee. All proceeds from this Women for MACC fund-raising event benefit the MACC Fund and the fight against childhood cancer.
Where Law and Theatre Unite
October 21, 2011
On October 19, thirty-eight Greendale High School students attended a matinee performance of "The Exonerated" at the new home of Next Act Theatre downtown. Based on actual events, "The Exonerated" is an award-winning Off-Broadway play dealing with the death penalty through the eyes of six Americans who were wrongfully condemned to die, but who were later exonerated and freed. Students read this play in their Theatre Insight class and addressed issues of capital punishment in their law class. Actors from the cast had previously visited GHS to conduct a workshop with the participating students, and they had a 30-minute talkback with the cast and director following the performance.
Tuesday at the Movies
October 20, 2011
On October 18, 75 Greendale High School students from Sports in Lit, Nonfiction Film and Lit and Film as Lit classes traveled to see the film "Moneyball". This movie is based on a true story and has generated much discussion in both the film and sports worlds. Students viewed an extensive presentation on the story, characters and things to watch for in advance, and then when they returned to school, discussed the film and read supplementary articles.
Doubles Team Delivers at State
October 17, 2011
Congratulations to Mara Kuzmanovic and Ruth Jensen for advancing to State. The girl’s tennis doubles team competed in Madison on October 13 and 14. They won two amazing matches before losing to the #1 ranked team.
Students Honored at Pancake Breakfast
September 13, 2011
Over 100 academic achievers attended the 1st Quarter Honors Pancake Breakfast on September 13. GHS students who earned at least a 3.0 grade point average for the first quarter, or improved their GPA by 0.5 or better from the previous quarter, were eligible. Teachers, other staff members, administrators, and school board members also came out to congratulate the students and serve them a hearty breakfast.
1st Place for GHS Poms at Midwest Grand Championships
August 17, 2011
The Greendale Poms won the annual Midwest Grand Championships in Schaumburg, Illinois this past weekend and earned the right to perform in Disney World next February. In addition to the team awards, seniors won Best Senior Kickline; junior Sarah Scheuer placed 3rd in the solo competition; senior Ashley Schwebe placed in the top 16 solos; sophomores Halle Dohmeyer, Lauren Zunft and Julia Miller placed 2nd in the Duet/Trio contest; and Scheuer and senior Brittany Nycz placed 7th in the Duet/Trio contest. The team will perform their 1st place routine at the Greendale Panther's first football game of the season on Friday, August 19 at Gavinski Stadium.
Matter of FACT
August 10, 2011
GHS students Carrie Staats, Gabrielle O’Keefe and John Giesige recently concluded a year of service on the FACT Youth Board of Directors. FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) is Wisconsin’s youth-driven tobacco prevention program. There are currently over 5,500 FACT members statewide who empower their peers through the use of education and activism initiatives to take a stand against the tobacco industry.
As FACT Board Members, the students recruited new members, implemented actions in their community, and were instrumental in the creation of the Manipulicious advocacy campaign to show how the tobacco industry uses colorful packaging and candy flavoring to sell their tobacco products. “It’s been a lot of work, but I really feel my voice was heard on an issue I care about,” said Staats.
Since its inception in 2001, FACT members have been working tirelessly to reduce tobacco’s burden on Wisconsin youth. Over the last 10 years, the smoking rate among Wisconsin high school youth fell drastically. However, an estimated one in five Wisconsin high school youth use tobacco products.
FACT is part of the Department of Health Service’s statewide tobacco prevention efforts and is managed by the American Lung Association in Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.fightwithfact.com.
Registration Time
August 10, 2011
New GHS Associate Principal Nathan Joynt greets students and families at registration.
Greendale Poms Win State Fair Competition
August 10, 2011
Congratulations to the Greendale High School Poms - winners of the 2011 Wisconsin State Fair Pom Competition! GHS outscored 43 other teams at the 36th annual event held in West Allis on August 7. The team will travel to Schaumburg, Illinois to represent Greendale at the Midwest Grand Championship August 12-14.
Greetings from Deutschland
June 28, 2011
Greendale High School students departed on June 15 for Rosenheim, Germany as part of the GAPP exchange. The students, accompanied by teachers Michael Fels and Kate Wagner, will live with families for three weeks, further developing their German language skills and getting a first-hand experience with German culture and food. Students are pictured at Herrenchiemsee Castle, boarding the Chiemsee Bahn, and suited up and ready to go into the salt mine.
Football Team in the Community
June 25, 2011
As a way to give back to the community, GHS football team members helped the Department of Public Works prepare the play areas at Ambruster Field, College Park, and Lions Park by spreading over 100 yards of bark chips.
International Visitor Leadership Program Brings Journalists to GHS
June 10, 2011
Students in Publications, Broadcast, and Photography classes had the unique opportunity to meet with well-known Iraqi journalists. For Greendale students, this was an exciting opportunity to talk with international professionals in their field of interest. These journalists were invited to the United States under the authority of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program arranged by the Academy of Educational Development. Meeting with students in Greendale High School met one of the project's specific objectives to examine the role of journalism schools in developing the field of journalism. Thank you to alumnus Eric Neitzke for contacting us to arrange this opportunity for our students.
Honors Assembly
June 09, 2011
The Greendale High School Honors Assembly was held at the school on June 9 to acknowledge the dedication, accomplishments, service and academic achievements of students in the Class of 2011.
GHS Band Members Help New Orleans Homeowners
May 29, 2011
Seventy-two members of the Greendale High School band program and their chaperones traveled to New Orleans over Spring Break. During the trip, students worked with Rebuilding Together New Orleans (www.rtno.org) to help with some homes in desperate need of repair six years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. Learn More and View Slideshow...
The Great Outdoors
May 23, 2011
The GHS Environmental Science class visited the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit on May 16. Students started their trip at the Ice Age Visitor Center where they learned about the glacial geology of the area. Other highlights of the trip included a nature hike with plant identification, an aquatic invertebrate study, and a visit to Spruce Lake Bog.
Prom 2011
May 23, 2011
GHS's Junior Prom was held on May 20. The evening kicked off with the Grand March at Greendale High School where Sam Brick and Kristin Eul were selected King and Queen. "You and Me" was the theme for Prom 2011 and the event was held at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. View Video Slideshow...
Meeting Friends
May 18, 2011
After corresponding throughout the school year, Spanish 5 students met with their 3rd grade pen pals from Riley Elementary School in Milwaukee on May 12.
Swimmers Sign Letters of Intent
May 16, 2011
GHS seniors Matt Jungers and Jack Lennertz, members of the Boys Varsity Swim Team, signed their college letters of intent. This fall, Jungers will be attending UW-Madison and Lennertz will be attending Michigan State University.
Jungers was the senior year varsity captain; 3 year Scholastic All American; All American (Jr. yr.) in 2 relays; All American Consideration (Jr. & Sr. yr.) 100 fly, 200 IM; Division 1 All State Team (Jr., Sr. yrs.) 100 Fly, 200 IM, 100 back, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, 200 IM Relay; Division 1 Milwaukee Journal All Area Team (Jr. & Sr. yr.) 200 IM, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay; Division 1 State Champion Jr. year 200 Free Relay; Division 1 State runner up (Jr. & Sr. yr.) 100 Fly, 400 Free Relay; Division 1 State Meet (Jr. & Sr.) 3rd Place, 200 IM; Division 1 State Meet (Soph. & Jr. yr.) 5th Place 200 IM, 6th Place 100 Back; Division 1 (Jr. & Sr. yr.) Team Sectional Champions; Division 1 (Fr. & Sr. yr.) Team Conference Champions; Division 1 (Soph., Jr., Sr. yr.) Individual Sectional and Conference Champion; Woodland Conference Swimming Academic Award (Sr. yr.).
Lennertz was the senior year varsity team captain; All American (Jr. & Sr. yr.) in 100 Fly and 200 Free Relay; All American Consideration (Jr. & Sr. yr.) 50 Free; Division 1 All State Team (Soph., Jr., Sr. yr.) in 100 Fly, 50 Free, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, 200 Individual Medley Relay; Division 1 Milwaukee Journal All Area Team (Jr. & Sr. yr.) Swimmer of the Year 100 Fly, 50 Free, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay; Division 1 State Champion (Jr. & Sr. yr.) 100 Fly, 200 Free Relay; Division 1 State Runner Up (Soph., Jr., Sr. yr.) Soph. 100 Fly, Jr., 50 Free, 400 Free Relay; Division 1 (Jr. & Sr. yr.) Team Sectional Champions; Division 1 (Fr. & Sr. yr.) Team Conference Champions; Division 1 (Fr.-Sr. yr.) Individual Sectional Champion and Conference Champion.
GHS Students Commended by Greendale Board of Education
May 11, 2011
GHS seniors Alexander Unger and Kevin Walsh, members of Boy Scout Troop #506, received a Certificate of Commendation from the Greendale Board of Education on May 2 for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout Award is earned in recognition of several years of leadership training involving community service, completion of 11 specific merit badges and culminating in an Eagle Scout project to benefit a community. Unger's Eagle Service Project was completed at Meadowmere Assisted Living in West Allis, Wisconsin. With his project crew, Alexander built four wheelchair-accessible garden tables to allow residents to enjoy gardening. He also built eleven shadow boxes for residents to display their pictures and cherished objects. Walsh's Eagle Service Project consisted of restoring a deteriorated 244 foot berm and planting a privacy screen of assorted foliage at Wood National Cemetery which included planting 27 trees and 40 shrubs.
Noteworthy Performances
May 11, 2011
Congratulations to the Orchestra students for
their participation in the State Solo and
Ensemble Festival. The Freshmen/Sophomore
orchestra had a solid performance, while the
Junior/Senior orchestra received a perfect score
for their performance on May 7. Performing solos
and duets were Lauren Attewell, Josh Baerwald,
Alison Bekolay, Brittany Carloni, Andrew Dworak,
Colleen Jodarski, Samantha Kosarzycki, Meghan
McVann, Rebecca Miller, Gibby O'Keefe, Emma
Sanfilippo, Emily Sparks, and Ann Thomas.
Choir Students Earn High Marks at State
May 11, 2011
Congratulations to the following GHS choir
students for receiving the highest rating
possible at the State Solo and Ensemble on May 7:
Senior Carly Gaeth, vocal solo and musical
theater solo; Senior Sara Weiss, musical theater
solo; Junior Rebecca Carvalho, vocal solo; and
Sophomore Sarah Takacs, musical theater solo. The
GHS Bell Choir also received the highest rating
possible. Members include: Rebecca Carvalho,
Carly Gaeth, John Giesge, Andja Potkonjak, Djuka
Potkonjak, Marica Potkonjak, Carrie Staats,
Katherine Takacs, Sarah Takacs, Sara Weiss, and
Melissa Young. The Bell Choir and members of the
choir will perform at the GHS Spring Concert on
May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
FBLA Students Qualify for Nationals
May 02, 2011
GHS seniors Jimmy Nguyen, Luis Vargas and Michelle Martinez have qualified for the 2011 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference.
Placing first at the FBLA State Leadership Conference held April 11-12 in Appleton, Jimmy and Luis earned their way to Nationals and will be competing in the Entrepreneurship event. Competitors took an hour-long objective exam testing their general knowledge of banking, economics, accounting and other financial matters. The top eight qualified for the case study role play. During the role play, Jimmy and Luis had only 20 minutes to prepare a seven minute presentation for four judges on the most effective business campaign for a new healthy fast food restaurant.
Michelle Martinez took first place in Job Interview at FBLA State and is headed to FBLA Nationals. This is a multi-step event consisting of preparing a resume, cover letter and application, and then participating in two job interviews.
Also placing well at State were Avanish Dakinedi and Nick Lister placing fifth in Digital Design and Promotions, and seniors Michael Prescott, Wesley Scott and Ryan Barnard placing twelfth in Business Plan.
This year, the FBLA National Leadership Conference is being held in Orlando, Florida from June 29-July 1. In addition to competing at the event, students will also participate in workshops focusing on leadership development, job skills, ethics and other business related topics.
The Greendale FBLA chapter is advised by Mrs. Mary Guida.
Guten Tag!
April 20, 2011
Students from Germany who are visiting Greendale High School as part of an exchange program collaborated with GHS students on developing a presentation for a World Languages class. The exchange students will be living with Greendale families for three weeks. GHS students will be traveling to Germany in June.
TADA Festival
April 18, 2011
Greendale students, families and community members attended the Traditional and Digital Arts (TADA) Festival at GHS on April 15. The festival offered the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the arts and the rich cultural diversity that exists in Greendale and the surrounding communities. Learn more and view video slideshow...
Film and Literature Students Visit Historic Milwaukee Theater
April 16, 2011
On April 8, 137 GHS students from the Film as Literature classes, the Nonfiction Film and Literature class, and the Sports in Literature class went to the historic Oriental Theater to see The Fighter. The film received numerous Oscar nominations, and won the Best Supporting Actor and Actress Oscars. Part of the field trip was funded with a Target Field Trip Grant. Many students had never been to the theater before, so they enjoyed learning about The Oriental and other historic theaters in the area and seeing a film in a different venue.
GHS Broadcast Students Tour Journal Broadcasting TV & Radio Stations
April 16, 2011
To start off the 4th quarter unit on newscasting, GHS Broadcast students got a personal tour of the Milwaukee Journal Broadcasting Group's TV & Radio Stations from WTMJ4s anchorman, Vince Vitrano. Mr. Vitrano brought students into the studios of 94.5 WLWK, Lake FM, where they met radio personality, J-Pat; Newsradio 620 WTMJ, where they saw the Charlie Sykes show in action; and to the WTMJ4 TV studio for the grand finale to see him and Jesse Ritka "cut-in" to the Today Show for local news and then to spend a little time experimenting with the weather green screen.
Students also saw the behind the scenes "magic" in multiple control centers, and met many writers, producers, executives, and TV personalities who were kind enough to give them inspiring words and answer their questions.
GHS Broadcast is very thankful to Mr. Vitrano and everyone at Journal Broadcasting for such an incredible experience!
Choir Attends Clinic at Northwestern University
April 08, 2011
Several members of the GHS Choir traveled to the Chicago area on March 31 to attend a choral clinic with Choral Professor Dr. Robert A. Harris at Northwestern University. Students also toured the Northwestern campus, visited Shedd Aquarium and attended the musical, "Million Dollar Quartet".
Future Professional Rescuers
March 25, 2011
Greendale High School's 4th lifeguard class is continuing their quest to be proficient with the skills and knowledge it takes to become a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. The lifeguard class is a great job training opportunity, and recent graduates have gone on to work at many aquatic facilities and summer camps in the metro Milwaukee area.
It All Adds Up for Math Team
March 25, 2011
The GHS Math Team participated in the Woodland Conference Math Meet at Cudahy High School on March 23. Varsity individual awards went to Kirsten Voss, Kennedy Ringelberg, Matt Grieshop and Tyler Shimek. Congratulations to Jessica Stellberg, who had the overall high score for JV, and to our JV team who took home the 1st place team award. JV individual awards went to Matt Rehberg, Kirstan Brodie, Sarah Kahl, Peter Crapitto, Emily Perszyk, Sara Schunck, Eric Oullette, and Jessica Kendall.
Project Prom
March 17, 2011
The third annual GHS Project Prom fashion show and fundraiser was held on March 15 in the school's MPR. The show featured Greendale High School students modeling fashions, flowers and hairstyles provided by local vendors. During Project Prom, the theme and location were revealed for this year's junior prom on May 20. Learn More and View Slideshow...
Best Buddies Spread the Word to End the Word
March 13, 2011
Members of the GHS Best Buddies Club visited all English classrooms on March 7 to show a short video they made encouraging students to "Spread the Word to End the Word." Throughout the week, students signed a poster pledging not to use the r-word. T-shirts and bracelets were available for purchase. For more information, visit www.r-word.org/.
Peers with IMPACT
February 21, 2011
Over twenty Greendale High School students are trained in Peers with IMPACT, the leading peer-to-peer alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) abuse prevention education program in the area. The program enhances school efforts to promote drug-free learning environments for students. Its mission is to develop leadership skills among high school youth in promoting healthy lifestyle choices and preventing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among other youth.
Students in 9th through 12th grade are recruited, and then trained, to become Peer Educators who specialize in presenting factual, age-appropriate information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to elementary and middle school youth in 8th grade. These students are selected according to their commitment to live a healthy lifestyle and their desire to serve as positive role models for their peers. The program has been highly effective in presenting younger children with accurate information and relevant decision-making skills. Students make three presentations to the middle schoolers, assisting them in their transition to high school, answering their questions and easing their anxiety.
Music to Feed the Hungry
February 19, 2011
Music to Feed the Hungry, a student-organized benefit concert to raise awareness of hunger in the community, was held on February 11 at Greendale High School. The event, featuring students from GMS and GHS, was well-attended and raised just over $700 for the Hunger Task Force. View Slideshow...
National Signing Day
February 19, 2011
Members of the GHS Football Team recently signed national letters of intent committing to play college football this fall. Pictured are: Noah Jankowski, Andrew Brees, Jordan Campbell, Ernie Valente, and James Wilson. For additional information, visit the Greendale Panther Touchdown Club website at http://www.greendalefootball.com/.
Students Honored at Pancake Breakfast
February 13, 2011
Over 100 academic achievers braved the cold to attend the 2nd Quarter Honors Pancake Breakfast on February 8. GHS students who earned at least a 3.0 grade point average for the first quarter, or improved their GPA by 0.5 or better from the previous quarter, were eligible. Teachers, other staff members, administrators, and school board members also came out to congratulate the students and serve them a hearty breakfast.
GHS Students Succeed at FBLA Regional Leadership Conference
February 08, 2011
Greendale High School students had a great showing at FBLA (Future Business Leaders of American) Regional Leadership Competition on February 4 at Brookfield East High School. Thirty-eight GHS students participated in twenty different events and eight students will be advancing to the FBLA State Competition.
Earning their way to the FBLA State Leadership Competition in Appleton, April 10-12, are:
- 3rd- Luis Vargus & Jimmy Nguyen, Entrepreneurship
- 3rd- Mike Prescott, Ryan Barnard & Wes Scott, Business Plan
- 2nd- Avanish Dakinedi & Nick Lister, Digital Design and Promotion
- 1st- Michelle Martinez, Job Interview
(earned a PERFECT score)
- 9th- JoJo Sardina, Business Calculations
- 7th- Joe Grabowski, Personal Finance
- 6th- Alex Noggle, Mike Pietruszynski & Jake Sisler, Management Decision Making
- 6th- Amy Rostankowski & James Wilson, Business Ethics
- 5th- Juan Villa, Spreadsheet Applications
- 5th- Austin Tans & Joey Paul, Banking and Financial Systems
- 4th- Mark Fuller, Economics
The Greendale FBLA chapter is advised by Business Education teacher Mrs. Mary Guida.
Exercise Physiology Students Tour Labs at Area Colleges
January 08, 2011
Recently, the Exercise Physiology class started a tour at Marquette University to see various teaching labs and equipment in the Physical Therapy/Exercise Science Department. After Marquette, students traveled to UW-Milwaukee where they were able to see and experience the Biomechanics/Neuromechanics Lab, Exercise Psychology Lab, and the Human Performance Lab. The field trip was designed to give students an idea of the various programs available and the type of labs and equipment that are used in the field. View Slideshow...
Share the Spirit Cheer Clinic
December 28, 2010
The GHS Cheer Team hosted their annual Share the Spirit Cheer Clinic and Fun Day on Saturday, December 18. 110 campers from Kindergarten through 6th grade attended the 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. clinic. Age appropriate cheer skills were taught, and the group made holiday crafts, decorated Christmas cookies, and participated in a carol sing along and drive in movie. A special remembrance craft filled with candy was created by each camper for a veteran. The candy bags were delivered to the Veterans Hospital as a thank you to all our veterans. View Slideshow...
Student Council Food Drive
December 17, 2010
GHS Student Council held their annual food drive from December 6-10. There was a large turnout from students and faculty to help those in need this holiday season. All food was donated to the Bay View Community Center.
Orchestra Mentoring Program
November 17, 2010
Greendale high school and middle school orchestra students worked one-on-one with 4th grade music students to enhance their skills as part of the Orchestra Mentoring Program held on three consecutive Monday's in November. The program addresses musical achievement, creativity, compassion, and citizenship. View Slideshow...
GEO Makes a Splash in Chicago
November 12, 2010
GEO club recently visited the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. The high school environmental club members had a fun and educational day observing and interacting with the thousands of marine and freshwater creatures at the Shedd. They were treated to a show demonstrating the unique abilities of the Beluga Whales and Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, a 4D movie about the north and south pole and an interactive tide pool where they could touch sea stars. In addition to being interesting and fun, the trip helps provide background information for the Sturgeon Bowl Team members. Sturgeon Bowl is a competition done in a quiz game style that uses questions about oceanography, environment and related technology. The competition is the first week in February and is a challenging event for those involved. Participation in the Sturgeon Bowl makes student eligible to apply for exciting internships and scholarships. Two former GEO members won internships by writing essays and spent their summers in the Redwood Forest in Northern California and San Diego coastline assisting actual researchers with environmental projects. View Slideshow...
Milwaukee Rep Actor Visits GHS
November 09, 2010
Actor Lee Ernst, a member of the Resident Acting Company of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, conducted an open rehearsal with the cast of this year's GHS Fall Play, MACBETH, on November 8. As a specialist in stage combat, he reviewed and worked the knife fight that ends the play, and then collaborated with several leading characters on scenes from the production. Mr. Ernst recently performed the Emcee in the Rep's very successful season opener, CABARET, and will continue to be seen in many other Rep productions throughout this coming year. Both he and, earlier in September, Rep Acting Company member Deborah Staples conducted workshops with our students through the courtesy of the Milwaukee Rep Education Department.
For more information about the GHS Theatre's upcoming production of "Macbeth", please click here.
GHS Publications News
October 26, 2010
GHS Marching Band Captures State Championship - 6th Consecutive Title for Greendale
October 21, 2010
The Greendale High School Marching Band captured their 6th consecutive Wisconsin School Music Association Class AA State Marching Band championship on Saturday, October 16. The band performed their 2010 field show, "The Ribbon," which tells the story of a soldier's relationship with family members back home. The 195-member marching band scored an 88.95, bringing home awards for best musical presentation, best visual presentation, and best colorguard. In November, the group will travel to the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition in Indianapolis for the 2nd consecutive year. Click here for Fox 6 story.
Math Club Competition
October 19, 2010
Members of the GHS Math Club participated in the MUHS Fall Math Meet on October 17. At the Beta Level, the GHS team of Tyler Shimek, Jessi Stellberg, Daniel Grieshop, Ellen Krueger, Ryan Guziewicz, and Michael Gableman placed 4th overall. Dan Grieshop received a ribbon for placing in the top 20%.
GHS Students Volunteer at Milwaukee Film Festival
October 19, 2010
Camera & Media Club members volunteered their time to make this year's Milwaukee Film Festival a great success! The event coordinators greatly appreciated the student's dedicated participation during multiple evenings of the 11 day event.
Students Celebrate GHS Homecoming Weekend
September 27, 2010
Green could be seen on Broad Street as the 2010 GHS Homecoming Parade wound through the Village of Greendale on Friday, September 24. Later that evening, fans celebrated the Greendale Panthers win on the gridiron over South Milwaukee, 24-0. Learn more and view slideshow...
Greendale Students Perform in Concert with The Young Americans
September 15, 2010
The Greendale High School Music and Drama Departments along with the Young Dance Academy of Oak Creek hosted The Young Americans International Music Outreach Tour from September 12-14, 2010 at Greendale High School. During this 3-day workshop, The Young Americans company of 40 staff, singers and dancers worked with students to present a program filled with music and dance.
Approximately 75 students of all ages participated. The first two days of the workshop were filled with classes, staging and rehearsal exercises. On the third day, students performed with The Young Americans on stage in a concert for the community. View slideshow...
Action!
June 10, 2010
GHS Broadcast & Digital Productions students spent their Saturday directing and filming athletes from various area high schools to help Greendale's Athletic/Activities Director Intern, Read More and View Slideshow...
The BIG SHOWDOWN
June 10, 2010
The 7th annual Big Event a.k.a. the 1st annual BIG SHOWDOWN was held on Saturday, May 29. It was a beautiful day for 140 students to bike race around Greendale and Greenfield as part of a National Honor Society event to benefit The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Congratulations to the teams from both schools for collecting total pledges of $3,600 to benefit breast cancer research. Greendale out-paced Greenfield in pledges and wins bragging rights until next year when the schools hope to stage a rematch and make it an annual event.
Spanish 5 Students Visit With Friends
May 14, 2010
GHS Spanish 5 students have been corresponding with 3rd graders at Riley Elementary School in Milwaukee throughout the school year. On May 13, they traveled to Riley where they toured the school and visited with their pen pals.
Choir Visits Florentine Opera Center
May 04, 2010
The GHS Choir visited the Florentine Opera Center on April 29. In addition to taking a tour, they had the opportunity to work with professional and nationally-known hair and make-up artist Dawn Rivald. The Florentine Opera Center serves as a home base for the Florentine Opera Studio Artists, and for youth education and community programming.
Congratulations to WSMA State Solo/Ensemble Participants
April 30, 2010
Greendale High School students participated in the WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, April 24 at UW-Milwaukee. Congratulations to the following students who qualified for this event by receiving a "starred first" rating at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival at Greendale High School on Saturday, March 27.
Solo: Jake Majala, Samantha Kosarzycki, Alison Bekolay, Brittany Carloni, David Stock, Lauren Attewell, Abigail Schneider, Christopher Carloni, and Mark Fuller.
Special recognition is given here to David Stock for receiving an "Exemplary State Soloist Award". Adjudicators identified a very limited number of soloists who presented an exceptional performance to receive this award.
Cello Quartet: Alison Bekolay, Angela Fuller, Zak Giemza, and Josh Baerwald
Musical Theater Solo: Rebecca Carvalho, Carly Gaeth, John Giesige, Danielle Riedle, and Sara Weiss
Special recognition is given here to Rebecca Carvalho for receiving a "First Exceptional" for her performance of the song "Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera. Rebecca will receive a certificate and have the chance to perform at the State Music Teachers Convention next fall.
Vocal Solo: Rebecca Carvalho, Carly Gaeth, Marcia Potkonjak, and Sarah Takacs
Duet: Djuka Potkonjak and Marica Potkonjak, Rebecca Carvalho and Carly Gaeth
Trio: Rebecca Carvalho, Carly Gaeth, and Marica Potkonjak; Nellie Riedle, Sarah Takacs, and Sara Weiss
Handbell Choir: Rebecca Carvalho, Angela Fuller, Carly Gaeth, Mark Liederbach, Ines Petrov, Djuka Potkonjak, Marica Potkonjak, Carrie Staats, Sarah Takacs, Sara Weiss, and Melissa Young
Solo: Rehanna Skonecki, David Heinen, Mikaela Schneider, Lauren Jones, Glenna Gransee, Hannah Fuller, Alison Bekolay, Daniel Grieshop, and Andy Schwerin
Duet: Mikaela Schneider and Kaitlyn Shaughnessy, Tara Simonis and Lauren Jones, Lauren Jones and Mikaela Schneider
Clarinet Choir: Jessica Schaefer, Lauren Jones, Tara Simonis, Claire Baniel, Diana Berenz, Katarina Radmanovich and Sam Luebke
AP Biology Students Visit Highland View
April 29, 2010
GHS AP Biology students set up four different biology experiments for elementary school students to participate in during High Interest Day at Highland View on April 23.
Renown Speaker Milton Creagh Visits GHS
April 29, 2010
At an all-school assembly on April 28, Greendale High School welcomed nationally renown inspirational speaker Mr. Milton Creagh who spoke to students about the perils associated with drugs and alcohol use. Later that evening in the Greendale High School Auditorium, Mr. Creagh presented his message of “making good choices” to parents from Greendale, Franklin, and Oak Creek.
A Long-Lasting Partnership
April 22, 2010
Since 1980, Greendale High School and the Finsterwalker Gymnasium in Rosenheim, Germany have conducted a school partnership where students from Rosenheim come to GHS for three weeks in April and students from GHS travel to Rosenheim for three weeks in June. Students live with host families and attend classes at their respective schools during each part of the exchange. During their visit to Greendale, the fifteen students and two chaperones from Rosenheim participated in various activities including a Brewers game, an Admirals game, a Jelly Belly factory tour, a trip to the Harley Davidson Museum, and much more. GHS students are already counting down the days until their departure for Germany in mid-June. Read more and view slideshow...
County Supervisors Recognize Swim Team
April 12, 2010
Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo and members of the Board of Supervisors recognized members of the Greenfield/Greendale Boys Swim Team at the County Courthouse during Student Government Day held on March 18. The Swim Team finished 3rd in the WIAA Division 1 State Championship Meet.
Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco (FACT) Members Share Their Message
April 12, 2010
On April 8, some of the GHS FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) members attended a conference at the Monona Terrace and then headed to the State Capitol to meet with the staff members of Legislators Mary Lazich and Jeff Stone. Students spoke about the importance of the Smoke Free Wisconsin bill that will go into effect July 5, 2010 and how FACT gives them a voice to speak out against the tactics of big tobacco. They shared a tobacco quilt compiled of individual messages from Greendale High School students about big tobacco and the positive impact of Wisconsin going smoke-free. Student Advisor, Carrie Staats and Faculty Advisor, Dawn Nibbelink organize FACT at GHS.
Orchestra Performs at State Capitol
March 16, 2010
The GHS Orchestra traveled to Madison on March 15 to perform in the State Capitol Rotunda as part of the 2010 Capitol Concert Series. Before their performance, students toured Madison's School of Engineering with Dr. Howard Rosen and several engineering students. They took part in discussion about academic advising and visited the garage that housed vehicles that the engineers build and compete in. The Orchestra students then visited State Senator Mary Lazich's office and were given a tour of the Capitol building. The Wisconsin Music Educators Association sponsored the students' performance. View slideshow...
FBLA Members Earn Success at Regional Leadership Competition
February 16, 2010
Greendale High School students had a great showing at FBLA (Future Business Leaders of American) Regional Leadership Competition on February 6 at Oconomowoc High School. Nineteen students participated and six students will be advancing to FBLA State Competition.
Over 1,000 business students from 32 area schools competed at the annual event. Students tested their business knowledge, understanding and skill through hour long objective tests, two hour production exams, role plays, or performances. Various business classes including Investing and Finance and Accounting encourage the students to participate and make them feel prepared to compete.
Earning their way to FBLA State Leadership Competition in Wisconsin Dells, April 12-13, are: Ross Fieldbinder placing 5th in Personal Finance, Matt Marcell placing 4th in Sports Management, Nick Schmidling and Brennan Gaeth earning 3rd in Banking and Financial Systems, Jimmy Nguyen
placing 3rd in Impromptu Speaking and Katherine Doughty 1st place finish Job Interview.
Congratulations go out to the following students just missing qualifying for State competition: Mike Prescott and Ryan Barnard 7th in Business Ethics and Brett Guendel and Dan Hanson 7th in Entrepreneurship.
The Greendale FBLA chapter is advised by Business Education teacher Mrs. Mary Guida.
Student Concert for Haiti
February 16, 2010
Greendale students held a Benefit Concert for Haiti on Friday, February 12 in the Greendale High School Auditorium. Several hundred people attended the event which featured performances by Greendale students of all ages and a special performance by Linda Raymond Siegel, a professional percussionist from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The student-run event which included a concert and bake sale raised $1,800 for the people of Haiti devastated by the recent earthquake. View Slideshow...
GHS Quartet - In the Community
October 27, 2009
GHS orchestra students Jake Majala, Alyssa Sanfilippo, Ann Thomas, and Alison Bekolay performed at Couture for a Cure, a Women for MACC event at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee on October 20. All proceeds from Women for MACC fund-raising events benefit the MACC Fund and the fight against childhood cancer. The primary beneficiary of MACC Fund support is the Midwest Children's Cancer Center, a collaborative effort of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
GSD Students Participate in Math Meet
October 12, 2009
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On October 11, 2009, GHS students Michael Gableman, Ben Sterner, and Tyler Shimek along with GMS students Jessie Stellberg, Gabrielle Crapitto, Caroline Hawley, and Jacob Malinowski participated in the 2009 Marquette High Fall Math Meet.
There were about 130 middle school students and 90 high school students at the competition representing approximately twenty middle schools and four high schools.
Jessie Stellberg placed in first (tied with 4 others) at the middle school level.
Tyler Shimek earned a medal in the HS level for finishing in the top 15% of participants.
The GHS team, working with Brookfield East, was one of three schools with the top team score. They placed second due to a deciding tiebreak.
GHS Theatre Performs for the World
August 10, 2009
Members of the Greendale High School Theatre Department traveled to Scotland to perform the European premiere of the award-winning Off-Broadway musical NOR-MAL at the Edinburgh Fringe from August 11-15. The Edinburgh Fringe is the largest theatre festival in the world, running for the first 3 weeks in August every year. Cast and crew include: Chelsea Giesige, John Giesige, Jacob Lesh, Mark Liederbach, Meghan McVann, Stephanie Staszak, Michael Stimac, Ameara Wahhab, Britney Whiting and Rachel Zientek. Directed by Eric Christiansen and Robyn Hussa.
GEO Adopts Timber Wolves
July 02, 2009
GEO members attended an event held at the Franklin Timber Wolf Preservation Society this Spring. For the third year in a row, the GEO adopted a wolf by making a donation to the Society. The mission of the Franklin Timber Wolf Preservation Society is to not only care for the resident wolf pack but to educate the public about the importance of preserving wild wolves as a part of the woodland food chain. The founder, Jim Reider worked for over 30 years to raise wolves and educate the public about this misunderstood animal. His important work is continued today by Nancy Dowler and a group of dedicated volunteers. The GEO has been asked to help with the fall activities sponsored by the Society at Indian Summer Festival held on the Summerfest grounds and with the Halloween celebration at the Franklin compound.
GHS Spring Concert
May 29, 2009
The Greendale High School Spring Concert was held on May 20 featuring performances from the Chamber Orchestra, Handbell Choir, Symphonic Band, Prep Choir, String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony. Click here to view slideshow...
Prom 2009
May 29, 2009
The 2009 Greendale High School Junior Prom was held on May 22. To start off the fun-filled evening, a Grand March was held in the school's gym. Family and friends gathered to watch as all of the couples were announced, Prom Court was introduced, and the 2009 Prom King and Queen were coronated. A dinner and dance followed at the beautiful Milwaukee Art Museum in Windhover Hall. Promgoers then attended Post Prom at Showtime Movie Cinema in Franklin. View Video Slideshow...
Reality Day - A Wake Up Call for Seniors
May 28, 2009
Over 200 GHS seniors attended the school’s third annual Reality Day Senior Conference at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee on May 20.
Reality Day was created to ensure students’ success upon entering a new stage of their lives by providing important and useful information that will support them in becoming more informed consumers and citizens. The event provided answers to the ever-popular student questions, “Why do we have to learn this stuff and when are we ever going to use this information?”
Students had the opportunity to attend five of eight break-out sessions on a variety of topics including The Legal Issues of Being 18, Campus and Personal Safety, Identity Theft, Surviving Dorm Life, Basic Investing, Building Wealth for the Long Term, Career Development, and Apprenticeships. As students were not able to attend all of the informational sessions, they each received a binder with copies of handouts and presentations.
The information and material shared with the students will be invaluable to them now and in the future. No matter what road each student takes after leaving Greendale High School, the tools they learned from this day, and throughout their four years here, will lead them down the road to success.
Special thanks go to the Education Foundation of Greendale and the Greendale School District for their support of Reality Day 09. Click here to view slideshow...
Exploring History
May 22, 2009
Seniors taking AP United States History took a trip to Madison on May 21. The students visited the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and were able to view artifacts and exhibits from all of the 20th century US conflicts. They also visited the Wisconsin Historical Society and viewed hand-selected primary sources, including Civil War diaries, photographs of Wisconsin's circuses, and high school scrapbooks from World War II.
Congratulations to Orchestra Members
April 28, 2009
The GHS Chamber Orchestra, Rhythm Orchestra, Zombie Orchestra and the Quintet all received "I" or "1st" ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival on April 25.
8th Annual Empty Bowls Event-Fighting Hunger in the Community
March 21, 2009
On March 21, the 8th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser was held at GHS. For a $10 donation, Empty Bowls guests received a bowl of homemade soup in a handmade ceramic bowl and fresh bread. The event helped to raise awareness of hunger in the community and the proceeds benefit Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee. Students from throughout the Greendale School District participated in this service learning project. Read more and view slideshow...
Star of Next Act Theatre Production Visits GHS
February 19, 2009
GHS Advanced Theatre students attended a workshop on February 18 presented by Next Act Theatre and Paul A. Mabon, Sr., star of the professional theatre company's current production of "Paul Robeson in Concert". Click here to view slideshow...
Peers with IMPACT
February 19, 2009
Twenty-four Greendale High School students are trained in Peers with IMPACT, the leading peer-to-peer alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) abuse prevention education program in the area. The program enhances school efforts to promote drug-free learning environments for students. Its mission is to develop leadership skills among high school youth in promoting healthy lifestyle choices and preventing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among other youth.
Students in 9th through 12th grade are recruited, and then trained, to become Peer Educators who specialize in presenting factual, age-appropriate information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs to elementary and middle school youth in 8th grade. These students are selected according to their commitment to live a healthy lifestyle and their desire to serve as positive role models for their peers. The program has been highly effective in presenting younger children with accurate information and relevant decision-making skills. Students make three presentations to the middle schoolers, assisting them in their transition to high school, answering their questions and easing their anxiety.
Here are some quotes from the Peers with IMPACT role models when asked for feedback on their experiences:
“The Peers program really strengthened my presentation skills and aided in my ability to answer questions people asked me.”
“I like it when kids come to the high school and recognize me from the presentation because that means they probably remember something I taught them.”
“After class, a boy came up to me and said, 'Thanks' because he was drug-free and he was glad to know that not everyone in high school did drugs.”
“It made me feel good when my teacher brought it to my attention that I did a good job during my presentation. She said her class was difficult to manage and that I had done well. It really felt great to hear that from a teacher.”
" 'Peers ' has showed me how I can affect other people’s lives and make an influence in my school. It’s made me realize how influential I can be and that I can make a difference. It has also helped me realize how much I value my friends and family and everyone I have surrounded myself with.”
Star of Next Act Theatre Production Visits GHS
February 18, 2009
GHS Advanced Theatre students attended a workshop on February 18 presented by Next Act Theatre and Paul A. Mabon, Sr., star of the professional theatre company's current production of "Paul Robeson in Concert". Click here to view slideshow...
GHS's Annual Service Learning Project Underway
November 29, 2008
Many GHS students are involved in Empty Bowls, the school's service learning project aimed at fighting hunger in the community. In US Studies, students set up "bowl-making" factories in connection with their unit on the Industrial Revolution. Each student was trained on their task for the project and they worked as teams to complete their piece quota for the day. Over the course of the two-day production line, they were able to complete about 550 bowls. Ceramics students created three bowls on the pottery wheel as part of the ceramics curriculum that will be donated to the Empty Bowls project. Family and Consumer Education students are working to develop new soup recipes. Several new soups were tested and compared to the traditional soup offerings. Students created the soups and then tested the recipes using a soup rubric that judged flavor, consistency and appearance. The Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held on March 21 at Greendale High School. For a donation, guests enjoy a meal of homeade soup served in a handmade ceramic bowl which may be taken home as a reminder of hunger in the community. Click here to view slideshow...
Girls Volleyballers Raise Cancer Awareness
November 12, 2008
On October 7, the GHS Girls Volleyball Team wore pink t-shirts to show their suppport for those who have survived, suffered or been affected in any way by breast cancer. The team helped raise over $1,500 through fund-raising efforts with proceeds donated to the Milwaukee chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure.
Orchestra Mentoring Program
November 08, 2008
Greendale School District's middle and high school orchestra students worked one-on-one with fourth graders during a three session mentoring program in November. The beginning students received some extra help, while the older students were able share their musical knowledge. This service learning program addresses musical achievement, creativity, compassion and citizenship. Click here to view slideshow...
Big Win for Soccer Team
October 28, 2008
The GHS Boys Varsity Soccer Team defeated Monona Grove, 2:1, in the second overtime period on October 25 to advance in tournament play. Both goals were scored by Torin Fendos. The Panthers will face Muskego, at Muskego on October 30 at 7:00 p.m. for the Division 1 sectional semi-final.
Grand Slam for Marching Band
October 23, 2008
The GHS Marching Band completed their successful season on Saturday, October 18, capturing their 4th consecutive WSMA Class AA state marching band championship. The band put on their best performance of the year, scoring an 88.40, almost three full points ahead of the 2nd place band. Greendale took home caption awards for best musical presentation and best visual presentation. The percussion section took home their 5th consecutive Class AA best percussion caption award. Colorguard had an amazing show, achieving the highest guard score in GHS history, just barely missing the caption award by a tenth of a point. Congratulations to Director Tom Reifenberg and all band members on an absolutely amazing season! Click here to read CNI story... and click here to for video of 2008 Homecoming performance...