Students of the MonthJanuary

Athlete Students of the Month

January

Colton DeBauchBoys Basketball

Colton is the ultimate competitor. He attacks every practice with focus, intensity and passion. He is committed to being a great teammate through his dedication and commitment to making himself, his teammates, and our team better. Colton’s daily commitment is admirable.

~ Coach Don Lavalle

Morgan ThierfelderGirls Basketball

Morgan is a senior captain who leads the team on and off the court. She had 6 3 pointers and 26 points in a conference road win vs Waukesha North.

~ Coach Busalacchi

Sydney UrbanCheer

Sydney has the biggest heart on the team. She is a hard worker both on and off the mat and truly cares about her teammates.

~ Coaches Katy Losiniecki & Jenny Brown

Taryn AndersenGymnastics

Taryn is one of the hardest working gymnasts on the team. She has so much potential!

~ Coach Allie Planton

Jakob SchowengerdtBoys Hockey

Jakob’s sportsmanship and effort are off the charts. It’s a true reflection of his character.

~ Coach Raja Aylsworth

Amber KanePoms

Amber is a kindhearted individual who is willing to put her best foot forward not only for herself, but also for her team.

- Coach Michelle Molitor

Jonathan MercierSki Team

Jonathan has been a co-contributing leader to our group of athletes who have been working on team dynamics. He leads by example.

- Coach Scott Faland

Leah WaltersSnowboard

Leading by example as an athlete and mentor, Leah has been named both the Captain of the State Championship bound women’s team, and the regional series champion for Snowboarder Cross.

- Coach AJ Catalanotte

Kyle NuesseSwim

Kyle had a great Freshman season. Through his hard work and dedication, Kyle made an impact on our team. His positive attitude and work ethic was an example for his teammates throughout the year.

~ Coach Chris Foti

Devon TownsendWrestling

Devon is an outstanding individual and his positivity and work ethic is contagious to everyone he meets. He is an exceptional student (multi-sport) athlete and the West community is a better place because Devon is part of it.

~ Coach Derrick Amrhein

Academic Students of the Month

January

Aaron Crisostomo

Art

Aaron is a delight to have in ceramics & sculpture class. Aaron has shown wonderful sculpture skills that go beyond any requirements in class. Aaron is a quiet, precise, and a dedicated artist. He is a great addition to ceramics class and the West community!

~ Ms. Smeaton

CarolineTreichel

Business Caroline does an exceptional job in Keyboarding Essentials. Her work is consistently top of the class as she quietly excels in getting her work done each day. Her progress in learning the skill of keyboarding since the beginning of the semester is awesome and amazing!

~ Mrs. Laveau

GraceHetzel

English

Grace is very diligent and dedicated to her studies within our English 10 classroom. Grace self advocates and assists peers with difficult concepts and topics without hesitation. Each day, Grace comes to class ready to learn and better her language arts skills.

~ Mr. Warner

NancyMendez

Family & Consumer Science Nancy is always a joy to have in class. She comes every day with a great attitude and a smile on her face no matter what's going on outside of the classroom. Nancy is hardworking and a great leader in the classroom. She is constantly helping her peers in labs and guiding her kitchen when cooking. Her generosity is inspiring. I am going to miss having her in class next semester!

~ Ms. Enderby

IsabelleSnyder

Foreign Language

Izzy is a hardworking and super helpful student in French 3. Her ability to express herself and explain material to other students is appreciated by everyone in the class. Izzy comes into class everyday with a positive attitude and a willingness to try just about anything. Quelle étudiante géniale!

~ Mrs. Bowe-Wielgus

KyleNuesse

Health

Kyle is an amazing young man who always tries his best. He is consistently on task and driven to excel. He is a kind young man who is able to work with anyone he is partnered with. While a quiet young man, he always finds ways to engage in class!

~ Mrs. Purpi

AnnaFlaherty

Math Anna epitomizes what a student should strive to be like. She is focused and driven. She is willing to participate and add to the lesson when questions arise. She rises to the challenges placed in front of her and keeps a very nice and friendly attitude in class. She is willing to share her notes at the end of each lesson so they may be placed on blackboard for others to access when needed. Overall, Anna just rocks!

~ Mr. Foley

MatthewSchwab

Music

Schwab is an extremely responsible and reliable student, who works hard daily. He helps others when they are struggling, and pushes himself past class expectations consistently. His positive attitude and humor are always welcome and are a joy to have in rehearsal.

~ Mrs. Granzow

Aidan Rotfeld

Phy Ed Aidan’s level of participation is hard to match. No matter the unit we are in he gives 100%! He always has a positive attitude and is helpful to others. While you can definitely tell that he enjoys being physically active and competitive he is always welcoming to others whose skills may not match his own. He would be a welcome addition to any P.E. class.

~ Mrs. Purpi

Aleix Vernet Montserrat

Science

Aleix works hard to make sure that he has mastered the difficult content in AP Biology. He consistently is able to explain the concepts and processes to help his peers.

~ Mrs. Stigler

MadelynnDurand

Social Studies Maddie is one of the most responsible students I have ever had the honor to work with. She is consistently hard working, quickly understands complex concepts, is always willing to support her peers, and consistently seeks ways to improve her work. Maddie's positive attitude, wonderful sense of humor, and drive to excel in her studies makes her a true pleasure to have in class and a student I look forward to working with every day.

~ Mr. Jobb

LamontRedmond

Tech Ed

Lamont has been an amazing student this past month. The work that he has turned in has far exceeded classroom expectations. Keep up the great work!

~Mr. Grulkowski

AlexanderMartens

TREK

Alex started his TREK project interested in programming but with some Legos, some programing, and a little engineering, he created his own "Automated Joystick Controlled Drawing Board." He displayed great problem solving skills along with great engineering and programming. Day in and day out he used his time wisely to create a phenomenal project.

~ Mr. Egnarski

KharionWhite

Wolverine Award

Khari loves school and has a laugh that brings joy to everyone around her. She is a positive addition to my Science class and even likes to take on a co-teaching role with me helping to make sure the other students in class are on topic and participating. She will be missed next year!

~ Mr. Jenna

Activities Students of the Month

January

Ryan MeierAcademic Decathlon

Ryan challenges the team to do its best, and he is willing to share ideas and strategies as the Academic Decathlon team continues to work through a very tough season. Not only is he a hard worker, but Ryan is also our entertainer. He keeps the team laughing (a lot) as we study (a lot)!

~ Mrs. Uti Runnells

Kharion WhiteCircle of Friends

Khari joined West last year and has been a committed member of Circle of Friends since. She attends every event with enthusiasm

~ Mrs. Madaus & Mrs. Smith

James LaneDECA

James is a great face of DECA. He has worked so hard at District Competition and is always willing to help where it is needed. His enthusiasm is a treasure. He has a great attitude and is truly a wonderful young man!!

~ Mrs. Dellis

Alana CrisostomoGlobal Citizenship

Alana embraces new experiences and helps others step outside of their comfort zones by being an incredible role model!

~ Mrs. Abruzzo & Ms. Acker

Tyler CurtainKey Club

Tyler is a fantastic member of our leadership team. His positive attitude is infectious. And funny! He's always brimming with new ideas for the club to try. I look forward to working with Tyler the rest of the year!

~ Mr. Millard

David LatkaSki Club

David is always enthusiastic on ski night! His passion for the slopes is contagious. Whether looking for the perfect shot or trick he is black diamond material!

~ Mrs. Bonell

Dominic rolfsonSki Club

We never have trouble finding Dominic. He is the only one without a coat on the slopes! Dominic is always willing to lend a hand. No questions asked. We appreciate you!

~ Mrs. Bonell