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by: Ted Hamm
ÉHS Students Take Part in Second JMKAC Fellowship Program
Last year, Étude High School and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center embarked on a new collaboration that culminated in seven students creating and presenting unique works of art that tied in to the Arts Center’s theme.
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center Fellowship program was so successful they’re doing it again.
The Arts Center’s theme, “Work in Progress,” has been distilled down for the fellowship students to “Making the Invisible Visible.”
The students are currently planning and creating their projects, which will be presented May 30 at the Arts Center. The program gives participants access to the Arts Center’s galleries and curatorial staff.
Last year’s presentation of projects, on the theme “kin,” was a big event that showed teacher Molly King how much the community supports programs like this.
“I really loved the fact that we had wonderful community representation,” King said. “We Invited former teachers and community members that were connected in some way to some of the projects that were presented. Our school was really impressed with how the community showed up for our students.”
The second annual JMKAC Fellowship projects are:
Jaidyn Ingalls, sophomore
Jaidyn’s project is a painting depicting a personal perspective of identity crisis. “I originally started to paint out of childhood competition with my sister,” Jaidyn said. “Now I want to figure out why I do what I do. I have so many different ideas.”
Wil Marcelle, junior
Wil is making a multi-component painting showing the elements of dystopian literature: Technology, survival, government control, environmental disruption and loss of individualism. Wil got the idea in a dystopian literature class.
Natalie Schaetzer, Daisy Wilson, Danielle Wilson, sophomores
The three cousins are collaborating on a musical performance based on the music of their grandfather, Scott Hildebrand of the Buffalo Joe Band. “It’s the history of our grandfather’s band and playing some of his songs, Danielle said..” To accomplish this challenging goal, Danielle is learning the harmonica and Daisy is learning the guitar — Natalie plays guitar and drums — and the students are working with their grandfather to learn more about the band.
Kai Mavity Maddelena, freshman
Kai’s project is an exploration of magnets and magnetic fields using photography. “I want to be a mechanical engineer, and magnetism is one of those forces that’s probably one of the most essential things you need to learn about if you want to become an engineer,” Kai said. “Without magnets, society would be very different. I wanted to learn more about that.”
Matilde Guevara, junior
Matilde, who is the only student returning to the fellowship program from last year, is planning a visual arts project based on her own experience as an immigrant. “I never cared to explore it till a class delved into immigration,” Matilde said. “My project is about how large events can affect children, and in the end that’s connected to immigration.”
Victor Ramirez, senior
Merrick du Chateau, junior
Nicholas Groene, junior
Logan Ortiz, sophomore
The four boys are forming a band, called Jimmy and the Gentle Bugz, that will perform original music about the importance of insects. “All the kids who did (the fellowship) last time said it was a cool experience,” Nicholas said. Plans include using masks and costumes, and the band members intend it to be a lighthearted, fun and informative.
by: Ted Hamm
A New Spin on Engineering at ÉHS
Up to now, STEM students at Étude High School have immersed themselves in robotics and traditional engineering themes. This semester, things are a little different.
by: Ted Hamm
ÉHS students to take part in Madison Model U.N. Conference
In March, the students of Étude High School will have an opportunity to do something brand new for the school: Participate in a Model U.N. program with students from all over Wisconsin.
by: Ted Hamm
Founders Scholarship gives students opportunity to continue learning
The Étude High School Founders Scholarship offers Étude students the opportunity to continue exploring their creativity, innovation, and passions during the summer break. This scholarship is distributed to students entering Étude High School grades 9-12, for full or partial tuition for summer pre-college experiences, camps, and programs. Last summer the Founders Scholarship was awarded to senior Liliana Heinen.
by: Ted Hamm
Celebrating a decade of teaching at Étude
Last spring, nine Étude Group teachers were honored for a decade of service to the charter school organization. Étude Group is grateful for the hard work and service of Beckah DeYoung, Drew Fredrichson, Michael Hanlon, Courtney Kissinger, Molly King, Allison McKeone, Kara Pasche, Nicholas Scharenbroch and Dan Stenz.
by: Ted Hamm
New program gives EHS students access to artistic professionals
A new collaboration between Étude High School and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center will give students new artistic insights for special projects.
by: Ted Hamm
Collaboration with South High is muy bien for EHS students
A collaboration with Sheboygan South High School has opened up Spanish education to Étude High School students for the first time.
by: Ted Hamm
Teachers adjust their lesson planning to encourage ‘Science as Thinking’
Every school teaches science to every student, but how can teachers make sure students are really learning and not merely memorizing? Last spring, four Etude teachers leveled up their delivery of science curriculum by participating in a “Science as Thinking” workshop.
by: Ted Hamm
Putting the ‘through’ back in K-12
Usually, when a student moves from fifth grade to middle school, she kicks the dust of that elementary school off her feet and never looks back. The same thing happens again when she moves from eighth grade to high school.
by: Ted Hamm
Flags of Resilience
As you look down 9th St. at Étude Middle School, you will see something a bit different flying from our flag pole. Flying just under the American flag are flags our students created in partnership with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. The flags represent resilience. Or, I should say the flags represent what our students view as resilience.
