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OASD students have the opportunity to learn about and be involved in an impressive array of arts opportuni es. The curriculum includes art and music experiences beginning in 4K, con nuing through to the high school level where students can select classes or clubs like jazz combo, play produc on or art metals and jewelry, among many other op ons. Even at the elementary level, stu‐dents in third and fourth grade present their own school musicals. In the intermediate grades, stu‐dents perform their school musicals on the stage of the Oconomowoc Arts Center. Band and orches‐tra students are included in high school perfor‐mances and jazz band par cipants add their tal‐ents to district‐wide jazz concerts.
Special Recognitions Oconomowoc High School Players were again honored with Tommy Awards, this me for their
fall 2011 produc on of Urinetown. Garnered awards included Outstanding Musical, Best Male Lead and Best Female Lead. Wrote one of the judges: “This was a top‐notch high school musical that demonstrated what is possible with high standards, commitment, teamwork and a en on to detail. Oconomowoc High School was victorious!”
Ten students from Silver Lake Intermediate and Oconomowoc High School were showcased during the 6th annual Milwaukee Regional Art Fair.
The Floren ne Opera Company collaborated with third grade students from Park Lawn Elemen‐tary to perform The Three Li le Pigs at the Oconomowoc Arts Center
District art teachers collaborated to present the first district‐wide art show, Faces of Art Educa‐on in Oconomowoc.
The Oconomowoc High School Wind Symphony earned First Place in the Dixie Classic Na onal Music Fes val in Chicago, receiving an overall score of 97.6, and taking overall awards for best band, best percussion and best brass sec ons.
An apprecia ve audience celebrated the return of world‐renowned pianist and Oconomowoc High School graduate, Christopher Finkelmeyer, and his performance of “The Oz Fantasy‐Fantasia on Themes from the Wizard of Oz” at the Oconomowoc Arts Center.
Planned for next year is a reunion of the ~100 Oconomowoc High School alumni musicians who were part of the band program during director Buz Hoefer’s ten‐ure from 1977‐92.
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Our Arts Center...
The OAC serves the school district and Lake Country area by crea ng and promo ng district, community and professional cultural events with the mission to entertain and educate.
2011‐12 Highlights The OAC developed a new annual ar s c partnership with the Milwaukee Ballet Company, which features student perfor‐mances.
A endance for all OAC events in 2011/12 exceeded 50,000. A new film series and visual arts series were created with great public response. Films included were “Race to Nowhere” and “The Red Kite Project.” Visual arts series events included an All‐District Arts and Cra s event, OHS IB Art show, Milwau‐kee Youth Art Fair, Pewaukee Area Arts Council’s Ekphras c event and the Waukesha Crea ve Arts League member show.
Michael Duncan, Director Oconomowoc Arts Center
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Our Athle cs...WLT All‐Sport Champs 2012 The 2011‐12 athle c year witnessed many new events, success in mul ple venues and growth in our goal se ng and leadership skills. Fi y‐eight coaches in 20 sports along with four compe ve club sports and one full‐ me trainer helped approximately 500 student/athletes navi‐gate through the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. The Athle c Purpose of the Oconomowoc Area School District is to:
Enhance academic experience
Ins ll sportsmanship and respect
Build strong character
Promote physical, mental and spiritual fitness
Develop compe ve individual achievement that fosters team success
Strengthen school and community pride
Everyone involved with OHS Athle cs—from coaches and players to parents and community members—is expected to support the Athle c Purpose while main‐taining the perspec ve that sports are a part of life and not life itself.
The last piece of the puzzle is the ul mate success of the Athle c Fields Forever project. We will con nue to plan and prepare for this comprehensive outdoor facili‐ty. This project encompasses soccer, baseball, so ball, football, track and field, lacrosse and tennis for both boys and girls. The Booster Club and District, in a part‐nership, have been working towards funding this $3.9 M endeavor which will impact the school community as well as the surrounding communi es.
Scott Raduka, Athletic Director
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Accomplishments State Qualifiers Cross Country – Team placed 11th overall, Team Aca‐
demic All‐State, Sec onal Champs Boys Track – 9 Qualifiers: 3rd Shot Put, 4th 110 M
High Hurdles, 7th 300 Intermediate Hurdles Girls Track – 4th in 4x800 relay, State Champion in
Wheelchair 800m and 1600m races Boys Tennis – second consecu ve season Girls Swim Cheerleading – 3rd place finish —small group division Poms – Midwest Grand Champs, state compe tors
Conference Championships Girls Cross Country Boys Tennis Boys Track and Field
Individual Honors 149 selec ons for WLT All‐Conference Honors Na onal level compe tors in Sailing & Downhill Ski
Racing Two 1st team All‐State Athletes First ever WIAA Scholar Athlete finalist WBCA All‐Star selec on – Girls Basketball Individual State Champs in Downhill Ski Racing and
Wheelchair Track & Field
Program WLT All‐Sport Champs (Best Athle c Program) Hosted several WIAA and WLT regionals, sec onals
and conference championships Increased the number of Oconomowoc youth par ci‐
pa on in camps, clinics and leagues Con nued the “Athle c Fields Forever” campaign
which is a renova on of the outdoor facili es at OHS Broke 10+ school records in various sports (20+ in the
last several years) 18 WLT Scholar Athletes 175 Oconomowoc Scholar Athletes
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