Hillary Clinton Lacks Votes for First Woman President

Story by Kristin Sippel
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, a junior senator from New York, is being called a potential Democratic candidate in the 2008 presidential election. Clinton has stated, “I am not thinking about that at all. I haven’t made any decision about it.” read more

Lebanon is Still at War After 33 Years

Story by Emily Connor
A war that began back in 1973 continues to this day in the Middle-Eastern country of Lebanon. This country is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Syria, and Golan Heights and has had constant, ongoing conflicts with Israel, the bordering neighbor to the south. The fight has left Lebanon’s infrastructure in ruins and it’s economy destroyed. read more

Airports Continue to Increase Secuity In Fear of Terrorism

Story by Bessie LeRose
Airplane security has been increased in the past five years due to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. However, when British authorities upset the terrorist plot to blow up ten airplanes headed for the United States, airplane security has taken on a new level. read more

Spanish Students Experience Costa Rica for First Time

Story by Alexis Hardin
Seventeen seniors from the previous school year, who had been enrolled in Spanish for four years, got to go on a trip to La Guacima, Costa Rica during the summer. Students who attended this trip go to experience many new things such as salsa lessons and cooking lessons. They even got to go to Costa Rican schools for part of their days. read more

"Catholic Heart Work Camps" Organize a Mission Trip

Story by Bridget Ceilley
For many students at PHS the start of summer means mini golf, beach parties, and ice cream. However, for a select group of students going on mission trips, this summer would be about hard work and dedication to their faith. read more

Extreme Makeover Hits Home

Story by Bridget Ceilley
The small town of Dundee was literally shut down for the reveal of the Koepke family's new 4,500 square foot home provided by the ABC program " Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The house and all of its trimmings was built for over $1.1 million. read more

PHS German Band Impresses Audiences

Story by Jessie Fields
Zicke zacke zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi!” The PHS German Band is used to yelling this chant while playing “Ein Prosit,” a traditional German song. Along with traditional German songs, the band also plays traditional Czech and Austrian songs such as polkas and waltzes. read more

Stielow Joins Guidance Staff

Story by Kristin Sippel
Mrs. Maggie Stielow is the new personal/social guidance counselor at PHS. She has always enjoyed sports, and in college she volunteered to do some coaching where she worked with younger people. In her junior year of college, she decided she wanted to become a guidance counselor. read more

First Year for Thiry

Story by Bridget Ceilley
Although this year is Mr. Steve Thiry’s first year of teaching, he is very enthusiastic about being an Alternative Education teacher in Plymouth. read more

Gottschalk New in Science Dept.

Story by Cassie Reilly
Ms. Lisa Gottschalk is one of the many new staff members at PHS. She teaches biology, chemistry, and physical science. Gottschalk came from Milwaukee, where she worked conducting medical research for four years. read more

Bogenschuetz New in Special Ed.

Story by Jessica Jensema
Amy Bogenschuetz, 37, is a new special education teacher at PHS. Bogenschuetz grew up in Bonduel, Wisconsin. She has been married to her husband, Dale, for 11 years. They have three children, Cole, 7; Ella, 4; Asher, 10 months. read more

Hansen Joins PHS English Dept.

Story by Cassie Reilly
Ms. Sarah Hansen, a new face in the PHS English department, has taught for one year at Fond du Lac High School. There she taught freshman English and senior English classes. read more