Help support the FFA and Sophomore class
Ferguson's Orchard did not disappoint! Our First Grade class had a great day and were disappointed when the day ended!
The Lady Eagles' Last Conference Match of the Season
After an exciting game on Tuesday, October 10, the Eagles' volleyball team was ready to finish their conference games strong against Melrose Mindoro. In honor of it being Melrose's senior night, their head coach, David Waraxa, decided to start and play all his seniors for the first set. The Eagles were dominant in the first set, as they conquered the Mustangs 25-11. The Eagles kept swinging, with two players recording double-digit kills, and three others coming very close. In the second set, the Mustangs returned to their normal lineup, but this didn't stop Alma-Pepin's momentum. Although this match was much closer than the first, the Eagles still won 25-23. The third set was similar to the second, with both the Mustangs and the Eagles having to fight for every point. Unlike the second set, the outcome was different, as Melrose beat the Eagles 25-24 in the third set, extending the game. Alma-Pepin's defense was marvelous, with four Eagle athletes recording double digits for digs. The fourth set went back and forth between points until the end, going beyond the regular limit of 25. The Eagles finally closed out the game, winning the last set 29-27. The Eagles were pleased with their performance in conference play and are excited to see what the playoffs will bring. Alma-Pepin is overjoyed to secure the eighth seed, ensuring them a home game for the first round of the playoffs. They will face the Loyal Greyhounds next Tuesday in Alma.
Thanks to those who organized and took part in the Heavenly Hats fundraiser! Students donated $1.00 to wear a hat---- to give a hat to cancer patients. Alma School will donate $171.00. Here are few photos...
Alma FFA goes on an expedition to the World Dairy Expo in Madison
The World Dairy Expo is a gathering for dairy and agriculture industries. This event units farmers, producers, and agricultural enthusiasts together. The World Dairy Expo provides knowledge, innovation, and networking to intrigued students captivated by the works of agriculture. The World Dairy Expo recently left a mark on six of our members of the Alma FFA.
Spanning over several days, The World Dairy Expo, located in Madison showcases the latest advancements in the dairy industry as well as learning experiences for the future generation of agriculture. This educational extravaganza served as a platform for students to learn about agriculture, the dairy industry, and the role these industries play in the world of production.
The World Dairy Expo offers a diverse array of vendors representing agricultural brands, but they are more than just exhibitors. It is a group of educators ready to enhance students' grasp on agriculture. Students had experts with information right at their fingertips. From cutting-edge farm equipment to the latest dairy technologies there was plenty of room for strengthening their knowledge. Industry experts helped students gain insight on the latest trends. This learning experience not only helped strengthen the Alma’s FFA knowledge but also helped them gain a better understanding about the world around us.
Hands-on experiences like this help students recognize the complexity of dairy production and the dedication required to maintain the high standard of the industry. As FFA members leave the expo they are instilled with knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the dairy industry. The Alma FFA is proud to have this eye-opening experience that deepens their understanding of agriculture and dairy production. Diverse vendors, educational opportunities, free cartons of milk, and connections made with fellow FFA members are all examples of the invaluable takeaways from this remarkable event. The Alma FFA left with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to the future of agriculture, knowing we are part of a community dedicated to feeding the world.
Student of the week
Wil Jumbeck, son of Bob and Tanya Jumbeck, is in ninth grade. He is the student of the week. Wil loves that Alma is a great hunting ground for deer, ducks, and turkeys, and he’s always hunted here since he was born. Wil’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Jumbeck because he likes the material she teaches, and he can relate to her class. Wil's biggest role model is his dad, Bob Jumbeck. Wil enjoys playing football and baseball. He also participates in FFA. When he is older, Wil would like to work in the Natural Resources department in the DNR. Some of Wil’s favorite hobbies are hunting, fishing, and playing sports. Wil’s siblings are Clare and Ty Jumbeck. Congratulations Wil!
Heavenly Hats Comes to Alma High School
The Alma School students were given the opportunity to partake in a good cause. On Friday, October 6th, students could donate $1.00 and wear a hat during school. The donation wasn’t going to the school but to the Heavenly Hats Foundation. Alma School has a dress code against wearing hats during school hours, but for one day they could donate to a good cause and wear their favorite hat. This year, the Alma School had $171.00 donated to the Heavenly Hats Foundation.
The Heavenly Hats Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2001 by a ten-year-old named Anthony Leanna. Anthony lived in Green Bay at the time when his grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. Anthony decided to go out to local businesses and put a hat donation box out. He would collect the hats and deliver them to local hospitals. He didn’t think anything significant would have come of this, but that’s not how it ended. Anthony’s caring heart found him in interviews with national news outlets. This was Anthony’s dream, but this led his mom, DeeAnn, to make a hard decision. DeeAnn left her job and learned the non-profit sector, so Anthony’s dream could come true. Anthony’s idea was with all the hardship the patients are enduring, why should they pay anywhere from $10-$100 for hats? Anyone who requests a “hat package” will get 6-7 brand-new hats free of charge. Heavenly Hats will send hats to patients of all ages; however, the children will receive a stuffed animal or a toy in their box. Nearly 23 years later and with countless volunteers, the Heavenly Hats Foundation has donated over 5,400,000 brand-new hats to cancer patients in need. All of this wouldn’t be possible without the donations from the community.
Mrs. Baab's 3rd grade class had a blast during their Friday morning Array Bakery! These bakers put their multiplication and division skills to work and even got to create a tasty treat to enjoy!
We didn't have time for Wacky Wednesday in school this week so we had Freaky Friday instead! To kick off the month of October, we applied pressure to a pumpkin using rubber bands! It took 247 rubber bands before our explosion (hopefully the video works)! We counted and kept track with 10 sticks and bundled each 100. This experiment was a blast!
JVFB game in Pepin tonight vs C-FC will start at 5:30 instead of 5:00
(From left to right) First row: Jario Panzo, Andrew Kircher, Anders Seifert, Kainen Heller, Cody Moline, Wil Jumbeck, Cole McQuiston, and Griffin Riesgraf
Second row: Jerimiah Reinhardt, Owen Post, Aaron Arens, Jake Komisar, Kevin Bauer, Anders Johansen, Eli Krause, Maverick Jesse, and Grant Hoffer
Third row: Dominic Moline, Garret Krause, Reeden Bocksell, Breckin Hullopeter, Dylan Roundy, Demetrius Bergmann, Reece Soderberg, and Braiden Graner
Fourth row: Justin Bergmann, Wyatt Schultz, Clayton Kegel, Jackson Riesgraf, Mike Olson, Evan Olson, Trenton Krzoska, Milan Pesic, and Liam Midtovne
Fifth row: Madox Stewart, Keegan Stiehl, Max Carothers, Adam Sticht, Troy Ingli, Cainnin Mann, Jameson Riesgraf, and Mason Westberg
Sixth row: Connor Cole, Ashton Radatz, Cole Engstrand, Jake Luff, Jim Riesgraf, Waylon Smith, and Nash Komisar
Pepin Homecoming Volleyball Game
On Tuesday, October 3rd, the Alma-Pepin Eagles volleyball team faced the Augusta Beavers for another conference matchup. With the Eagles only having one game the week prior, they were ready to start putting all their work from practice into a game. Alma-Pepin came out strong in the first set with 4 aces and 9 kills. The Eagles won the set 25-16. Confident after their first set win, the Eagles came out even stronger for the second, dominating the set with 7 aces and 9 kills. Going into the third set, the Eagles were ready to send Augusta home early on their homecoming night however, the Beavers weren’t quite ready to give up yet. Augusta came out and took control of the third set with a score of 25-16. The Eagles were fixated on winning the fourth set. Serving was definitely the Eagles strong suit of the night as they had 8 aces in the fourth match. They quickly ended the game with the score in the fourth set being 25-13. The Teamwork was definitely evident as the Eagles’ stats were widely spread between players. Three different Eagle athletes all had 7 kills for the night, while Tori Creighton had 8 aces in total.
Thursday October 5th, was a big night for both the Alma-Pepin Eagles and the Independence-Gilmanton Indees. The Indees were celebrating their homecoming and their “Tip it for Teresa'' fundraiser honoring Barb Hang. She just recently rang the bell after finishing her sixth round of chemo. Alma-Pepin had a rocky start to the game. They had to quickly adjust to the scrappy plays that Independence made. The final of the first set was 25-20 with Alma-Pepin on top. The Eagle’s defense had an outstanding game. Two of their athletes recorded double digits for digs, while multiple others were very close behind. Alma-Pepin came out dominant in the second set, winning 25-16. Independence-Gilmanton, relying abundantly on their underclassmen, had 21 digs by Sophomore Kylynn Kennedy. The Eagle’s middles had to work hard around Independence's big block from their freshmen players, Nora Schank and Shauna Dejno. The third set was a battle for the Eagles. Independence wasn’t going to give up easily. The Eagles finally took the game winning the third set 25-24. Next week the Eagles have two conference games against Whitehall and Melrose-Mindoro.
Article Written by: Tori Creighton
7th Grade Middle School Volleyball
Front Row(Left to Right) Isabella Alvord, Maura Reinhardt, Clare Jumbeck, Macie Van Allen
Back Row( Left to Right) Autumn Ellenberger, Vanessa Reinhardt, Grace Reisgraf, Grace Roberts, Ayva Tulip, Elizabeth Elsenpeter
As the Wisconsin School Board week comes to a close, hopefully you have found a chance to thank our school board members. If not, please find time to do so. We are very fortunate to have these folks helping lead our wonderful school district. Thanks and make it a great day!
President - Todd Myren
Vice President - Corey Hanson
Clerk - Sarah Danzinger
Treasurer - Deb Noll
Member - Douglas Kane
*Student Council will be hosting a Hat Day Fundraiser to support the Heavenly Hats Foundation. Students donating a dollar can wear a hat for the day. The Heavenly Hats Foundation was established in 2001 by a 10-year old boy from Green Bay who started collecting hats after his Grandma was diagnosed with cancer. I have attached the full story if you would like to read more about it.
9-12 Student Council students will be collecting money at the 7-12 entrance on Friday morning and will visit elementary classrooms to collect money within the first 15 minutes of the day.
Last year our school raised $184, let's see if we can hit $200 this year!
The Eagles Dance team is selling "Eagle Pride" t-shirts in both youth and adult unisex sizes. The link to order is below. Order deadline is Friday, Oct. 13. If you use the online form to order, please pay using a credit card using
Rev-trak on the Pepin Area Schools District website. It can be accessed in the top right of the homepage.
T-shirt order link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAGpbEAlu_bUVnGz1kv52eNejAh3luT9GzIgk0clTIheMcrA/viewform
Thank you for supporting the Eagles Dance Team!
Meet Brynn Midtovne, an eighth grader who is all about being kind and friendly. Brynn has a loving family- her older brother Liam is a sophomore, along with her younger sister, Mischa, who is a fourth grader. Brynn’s biggest role model is her mom Rachel. Brynn looks up to her mom and the great things she does for her.
Brynn loves being at Alma because it’s a nice place with friendly people. Her favorite teacher is Mrs. Baab, who taught her back in third grade. She also has two furry friends, Thor the dog, and Loki, the cat, who both make her days extra special. We are proud to call Brynn our student of the week.
No Slowing Down the Eagles
Pepin-Alma Wins Another in Dominant Fashion
By Screech McNeil
Melrose- American poet, Henry Longfellow warned of a potential British Invasion in 1775 by using the famous saying, ‘One By Land, Two by Sea.’ Pepin-Alma’s senior captain Madox Stewart may have been giving the ‘One By Land, Two by AIR' sign in Merosel-Mindoro on Friday night. Stewart, the 6’0 202 lb quarterback, and linebacker seemed to have his hand in nearly every important play on both sides of the ball and special teams, as the Eagles cruised to another running clock victory 43 to 6 over the Mustangs.
Stewart completed 7 of 10 passes for 148 yards and three touchdowns. He ran in a two-point conversion himself and also recorded 17 tackles to lead a stingy Pepin-Alma defense in the convincing win.
Melrose-Mindoro entered the contest with a 3-1 conference record, and they did their best to keep the Eagles offense off the field most of the night. The Mustangs used every bit of the play clock and utilized 6’3, 240-pound utility player Brayden Lockington in multiple positions. The hometown Mustangs were able to limit possessions the game, but it didn’t slow down one of the state’s most prolific offenses when they did get the ball.
The Eagles took an opening quarter lead when Demetrius Bergmann found the endzone zone from 35 yards out. Jack Riesgraf added the two-point conversion for the Eagles’ only score in the initial frame. The Eagles added to the lead in the second quarter, and again it was Bergmann the beneficiary of some great blocking. This score was from 4 yards. The lead stretched 22-0 following an 8-play drive, that ended with a 2-yard scoring toss from Stewart to fellow senior Evan Olson. Melrose Mindoro drove to the Pepin in Alma 30-yard line on their final drive of the half, but Dylan Roundy broke up a pass on fourth down with less than 30 seconds, remaining in the half. The Eagles were not content to run the clock out. Stewart found Olson down the right side line for a gain of 22 and Bergmann ripped off an inside run of 19 yards setting the Eagles up for one last play from the Melrose-Mindoro 25. With the defense geared to stop the speedy Olson, Stewart found Cainnin Mann with a step on a defender and threw a 25-yard laser down the left hash. Mann snared the pass and reached across the goal line for a touchdown with a single tick remaining on the first-half clock to push the lead to 28-0.
Melrose Mindoro stuck to their game plan and went on a 13-play, nine-minute drive to open the second half. Lockington was used mostly as a lead blocker and speedy running back Jackson Blaken found a few creases in the Eagle defense. Lockington slipped into the right side endzone for a 5-yard scoring strike on 4th and goal, to cut the Pepin-Alma lead to 28 to 6.
Picture retake day will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023, beginning at 8: 30 a.m.
