S t e v e n s P o i n t A r e a P u b l i c S c h o o l D i s t r i c t

Career & Technical Education Newsletter

M a y 2 0 1 7 V o l u m e 3 , I s s u e 4

SPASH Students Compete at State SkillsUSA

Youth Apprenticeship

Spotlight

Junior Justin Wisinski has been able to use his enthu-siasm for the sport of fishing to earn high school credit since becoming a Youth Apprentice for Gollon Brothers Wholesale Bait. He started his ap-prenticeship in March of 2016, and plans to contin-ue in this position until he graduates in May of 2018. This position offers him the opportunity to learn many things regarding the fishing industry, and his duties include cleaning holding tanks and trucks, loading minnow trucks, helping to seine minnows, and setting traps in hold-ing ponds.

Justin has found the Youth Apprenticeship program to be very rewarding, and has welcomed the chance to gain hands-on experience in a job that relates to his future career. And, as a bonus, he has earned cred-it toward graduation.

After he graduates from SPASH, Justin plans to attend UW-Stevens Point , majoring in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences or Forest-ry. Being in the Youth Apprenticeship program at SPASH has helped to con-firm his career choice , and he is looking forward to the future.

Three SPASH stu-dents recently trav-eled to Madison, Wisconsin with their instructor, Mr. Corey Opper, to compete in the SkillsUSA state competition. Ac-cording to the SkillsUSA website, it is an organization that “improves the quality of America’s

skilled workforce through a structured program of citizen-

ship, leadership, employability, technical and professional skills training.” The students qualified for the state competition by receiving first place in their respective divisions at the regional competition in Wausau in February.

Senior Adam Pryor competed in the Infor-mation Technology Services Division. He took first place in this division, making him the state champion. He also received a gold med-al. Senior Baylor Braatz received a bronze medal for his third place finish in the Preci-sion Machining Division. Senior Casey Rzentkowski also competed in the Welding division. Adam will now advance to the National Com-petition held in Louisville, Kentucky from June 18th to the 23rd.

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Baylor shows off his bronze

medal.

Left to Right: Baylor Braatz, Adam Pryor, Casey

Rzentkowski

Kaster Recognized by School Board

Ms. Kate Kaster, Business and Computer Science Instructor, was re-

cently recognized by the school board of the Stevens Point Area Pub-

lic School District for her work in updating the SPASH website. A

completely revamped website was launched in January, and Ms.

Kaster, along with many of her students, was instrumental in making

that happen. Thank you, Ms. Kaster!

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SPASH FCCLA Competes at State Conference

Thirty-one SPASH FCCLA members attended the 2017 State Leadership Conference in Wisconsin Dells April 3-5, 2017. They were chaperoned by Ms. Brett Lesni-ak and Ms. Kelly Zwicki, SPASH Family and Consum-er Sciences Instructors. The students did an outstanding job, and represented themselves and our school with class and determina-tion! Below are the competitive events results for 22 students who competed in 14 different events:

Callyn Diamond and Shelby Wagner - Advocacy- Gold

Susie Debot - Career Investigation - Gold

Brianna Besaw, Autumn Pretat, and Roshini Tray-nor - Chapter Service Project Display - Gold

Jesse Trzebiatowski - Chapter Service Project Dis-play - Gold

Abbey Rosenthal - Chapter Service Project Portfo-lio - Silver

Claire Giese - Culinary Arts - Silver

Emeryck Zakrzewski - Culinary Arts - Silver

Olivia Molle - Food Innovations - Gold

Katelyn Engebretson, Erin Kelly, and Kendal Skrzeczkoski - Illustrated Talk - Gold

Peyton Kowalski - Interpersonal Communications - Gold

Madison Netzinger - Life Event Planning - Gold

Jaide Hoppe and Jesse Oliver- National Programs in Action - Gold

Korrine Buss - Recycle and Redesign - Silver

Brooke Shefchik and Carly Fix - Sports Nutrition - Gold

Kiara Jamrosz - Teach and Train - Gold In addition, 17 of these students qualified to compete at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference July 2-6 in Nashville, Tennessee. These students are:

Callyn Diamond and Shelby Wagner - Advocacy

Susie Debot - Career Investigation

Brianna Besaw, Autumn Pretat, and Roshini Tray-nor - Chapter Service Project Display

Abbey Rosenthal - Chapter Service Project Portfo-lio

Olivia Molle - Food Innovations

Katelyn Engebretson, Erin Kelly, Kendal Skrzec-zkoski - Illustrated Talk

Peyton Kowalski - Interpersonal Communications

Jaide Hoppe and Jesse Oliver- National Programs in Action

Brooke Shefchik and Carly Fix - Sports Nutrition

Kiara Jamrosz - Teach and Train

Finally, SPASH Kiara Jamrosz received the FCCLA Foundation President Scholarship during the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Congratulations to all of these students on a job well done!

Proctor Qualified for FBLA Nationals Congratulations to Paige Proctor, who recently placed second in Agribusiness at State

FBLA conference. This performance qualified Paige to compete in FBLA Nationals this

summer. Great job Paige!

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News from CTE at Ben Franklin Junior High: College & Career Readiness

Speakers from the community recently visited our classroom to explore career options with students. Ad-missions Representatives from the University of Wis-consin Stevens Point, North Central Technical College and Mid State Technical College came in to inform stu-dents about the admission process. In addition, Mrs. Judy Rannow came in to start self assessments and stimulate thought on strengths and weaknesses. Junior Achievement also ran its program called “JA: It's My Future!” Students are currently learning how to tie ties and iron to prepare for the Part 1 of his/her final exam. The exam will consist of Mock Interviews being held at the Portage County Business Council on May 23rd

from 7:30 am to 9:15 am. Upon finishing this semester, students will have a living resume, a resume for an en-try-level job, and knowledge of interviewing tech-niques. They will also have learned about dressing for success and will have physical and electronic portfolios as evidence and artifacts for their future. Next year’s 8th & 9th grade students are encouraged to join next year’s College and Career Readiness Course. Be pre-pared for fun activities as well as preparing yourself to become a young professional. Submitted by Mr. Art Greco, CTE Instruction, Ben Franklin Junior High

FFA Teams Advance to State Competition

Suzanna Viau wins state Floriculture contest, while Zoe Zalewski places 9th individual, while the team places 2nd in the state competition. SPASH FFA students recently competed in regional Career Development Events. These events reflect in-struction that currently takes place in the entire agri-cultural education program, including classroom in-struction, laboratory instruction, individualized in-struction and/or supervised agricultural experience.

CDE’s are intended to be an outgrowth of instruction. They stimulate instruction in emerging career areas in the community. Skill areas that we completed in in-cluded: Floriculture, with a team consisting of Stepha-nie Hirzy, Morgan Mallek, Suzanna Viau and Zoe Zalewski. The Forestry Team was rated gold, placing 6th. That team consisted of Alex Brzezinski, Parker Wisinski. Justin Wisinski and Trevor Wisinski. The Dairy Evaluation Team advanced to the state competi-tion with a 30th place finish and a bronze rating. The team included: Dana Altmann, Kelsey Burton, Kaylin Gawlik and Cassidy Hoffmann .

Agriculture is a highly technical and ever-changing

industry upon which everyone is dependent. In order

to maintain agriculture as the nation’s number one

industry, it is crucial to understand the importance of

agrisciences, marketing strategies, safe food produc-

tion and continuous research. Strong, relevant

agriscience programs are one way to can maintain the

nation’s agricultural edge.

Submitted by Ms. Ione Hausler, Agriscience

Instructor

SPASH Welding Students Featured in City-Times

Several SPASH students enrolled in Mr. Strobel’s Advanced Welding class were recently featured in an article in

the Stevens Point City-Times. The article highlighted their work with the city to make new bike racks for Mead

Park. These racks were made by students and can be completed in less than 60 minutes, with about $30 in ma-

terials. This is the first time the class has partnered with the city on a project like this. The article also men-

tioned popularity of the class, and the great job prospects for students interested in welding as a career. Mr.

Strobel stated, “These kids could walk out of here and right into a job as a fabricator making $25 an hour, no

joke.” Check out the article in its entirety at https://www.spcitytimes.com/2017/05/02/spash-students-leave-a

-legacy-for-mead-park/

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SPASH Personal Finance students recently participated in an Egg and Spoon Insurance activity. Students lined up as

a team where one student has an egg on the spoon in their hand and tries to move as quickly as they can to go around

the green space to bring the egg back to the next person waiting in line and then transfer the egg (without touching it)

to their spoon. In order to successfully complete this game students must look at some of the risk factors associated

with the egg and spoon game and determine if it is a good idea if you should purchase risk protection aka EGGSUR-

ANCE.

Submitted by Kate Kaster, Business & Computer Science Instructor

Personal Finance EGGSURANCE Activity

This year 23 students

from SPASH HOSA

attended the 2017

State HOSA Leadership

Conference! Sixteen

members competed in

12 individual or team

events with 3 groups and 1 individual placing in the top five. The competitors

placing in the top five included Shelby Wagner, Bryar Brooks, Mya Zajakowski

and Cassidy Mason receiving 5th in Community Awareness, Kiara Jamrosz,

Kayla Hammon and Ashley Congdon receiving 3rd in Community Awareness,

Callyn Diamond, Lauren Woyak, Jackie Zimmerman, Stephanie Pederson re-

ceiving 1st in Health Education and Jenna Menadue receiving 2nd in Nutrition-

al Knowledge testing. The top three qualifiers in each event will move on to Na-

tional competition. In addition, Shelby Wagner, Lauren Woyak, Kayla Ham-

mon, Brooke Shefchik, Cassidy Mason and Jenna Boeck received recognition

for qualifying for the Barbra James Service Award.

Submitted by Brett Lesniak, Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor

HOSA State Leadership Conference Attendees Advance to Nationals