THE CLIPPER CONNECTION Sturgeon Bay Newsletter
Volume 2 Issue 1
STURGEON BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Fall Athletic Recap BY JON DUPUIS
The 2025 Fall athletic season is coming to an end, and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to making this season a success on and off the field. The dedication of our student-athletes, support from our families, coaches, and community members, shows that Clipper Nation continues to thrive. Football - The football team was very young and inexperienced. They worked hard to improve throughout the year and battled to the final whistle. They finished with a 0-9 record; however, there were many positives that happened on and off the field that the team can build on. One priority for the team is to commit to the weight room as they continue to improve on specific skill sets. Two players were selected to the All-Conference team. Landon Evers was voted Honorable Mention at Offensive Line, and Alex Boden was voted Honorable Mention at Punter. Boys Soccer - The boys soccer team finished with an undefeated regular season record in conference play (11-0-1) for another conference championship. They finished with an overall record of 16-3-2 for the regular season. The team earned the #1 seed in the WIAA playoffs. The team won its 17th straight Regional title and earned second at the state tournament. Jaylen Reynolds was voted Packerland Defensive Player of the Year. Will Estes was voted Packerland Player of the Year. 8 players earned All Conference recognition. These include: Finn Stevenson - 1st Team Forward, Zone Wienke - 1st Team Forward, Will Estes -1st Team Midfielder, Joni Ismaili - 1st Team Midfielder, Daniel Wienke - 1st Team Midfielder, Jaylen Reynolds - 1st Team Defender, Kemal Wienke - 2nd Team Midfielder, and Simon Downey - 2nd Team Defender. Todd Maas secured his 300th win as the Head Boys soccer coach in the sectional semi-final win. Cross Country - The cross country team had much success throughout the year, with multiple student athletes improving on their times and getting PR’s. The team finished with 3 all conference selections and 1 first teamer. Delaney Skiba broke the Sturgeon Bay HS 5k time, while earning 5th place at the conference meet, earning Delaney 1st team honors. Decon and Atticus Haus secured honorable mention with their respective finishes at the conference meet. The Boys team
finished 5th overall in conference, while the girls placed 4th overall. Delaney Skiba qualified for the State Cross Country meet with a 5th place finish at Sectionals. Girls Volleyball - The girls volleyball team finished tied for 2nd in conference play this year with a 6-2 record. The team had some thrilling 5 set victories at home this year and earned the 9th seed in the WIAA playoffs. Playing tough competition (sometimes against higher division opponents), they held their own and finished with an 11-26 overall record. The team earned 6 all conference selections. These included: Audrey Harrington - 1st Team Outside Hitter, Makenna Coyhis - 2nd Team Setter, Yarrow Goettelman - HM Opposite Hitter, Regan Kasten - HM Middle Blocker, Miya Nell - HM Middle Blocker, and Izzy Schoeneman - HM Outside Hitter. Girls Swim - Girls swim has had another strong year as they competed for another conference title. They placed third overall in the conference and had strong performances all year by Chole Bissen. Chloe earned 2nd team all conference in 200 medley relay and 400 yard freestyle relay. Chloe also earned first team all conference honors in the 100 yard butterfly. Hannah Denil and Mia Olson set PR’s throughout the year in multiple events. The team looks forward to the upcoming sectional meet and state meets. Girls Golf - The girls golf team continued to grow and improve on their play as individuals and as a team. Keira Wesley earned 2nd team all conference. The team finished in 5th place on the North Division side of the Bay Conference and 9th overall. Top performers of the year included Hayden Montevideo, Keira Wesley, and Maria Neri. We look forward to the upcoming winter season! Important upcoming dates for the start of the 2025-26 winter season: November 10th - Girls Basketball November 17th - Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Girls Wrestling Please check the Sturgeon Bay Athletic website under Sturgeon Bay High School for more information about athletic clubs that are offered in the winter. These include Ski/Snowboard, Bowling, and Dance.
New Faces, Same Clipper Spirit: SBHS Welcomes Its Newest Staff Members BY KADENCE PATZA, YEARBOOK STUDENT Brandon Joly We are excited to welcome a new math teacher, Brandon Joly. From student teaching in Beloit and assisting at the University of Iowa to one of our math classrooms at SBHS, Mr. Joly is excited to introduce a new project-based curriculum. As he continues his journey as a math teacher, Mr. Joly hopes his students can connect the skills they learn in class to the real world and are able to acknowledge their value. Sierra Wilcox SBHS is delighted to welcome a new special education associate, Sierra Wilcox. As a graduate from Kettle Moraine HS, UW La Crosse, and Viterbo University, and having experience substitute teaching in Onalaska, Wisconsin, Ms. Wilcox is excited to bring her teaching background to SBHS. Her favorite part of working at SBHS is how friendly the staff and students are. Being a new staff member this year, Ms. Wilcox hopes to build trust with her students so they have someone to rely on. Elyse Incha This year, we welcome Sturgeon Bay’s newest science teacher, Elyse Incha, who specializes in physics. A graduate from Antigo High School and UW-Madison, Ms. Incha was drawn to Sturgeon Bay by her “desire to live on Lake Michigan”. She quickly learned how supportive the staff members at SBHS
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are, and how “fabulous” her students are. Ms. Incha was excited to carry on her predecessor’s tradition of the trebuchet launch with her physics class. She has enjoyed building and launching rockets with her astronomy class, and hopes that all of her students “have fun while learning science”. Maria Galan Sanchez-Seco We are excited to welcome SBHS’s new Spanish teacher, Maria Galan Sanchez-Seco. Mrs. Galan graduated from Alcalá University and went on to teach in Madrid, Spain, and Indiana. Going further into the school year, Mrs. Galan is excited to teach her English acquisition class. She currently enjoys talking with her students during passing periods and loves working with her colleagues. As the wife of a former Clipper, Mrs. Galan felt that living and teaching in Sturgeon Bay was the perfect fit for her. Julia Peterson SBHS is thrilled to welcome the district’s new English Learner (EL) Coordinator, Julia Peterson. Ms. Peterson graduated from New Trier High School, Lawrence University, and UW Stout, and then taught in Fond du Lac and Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. As she starts off the school year, Ms. Peterson is most excited to “move our multilingual program forward to meet the needs of a growing population”. Having the chance to work in the district, in the classroom, and at a student level with the ability to create change is what drew Ms. Peterson to SBHS. So far, Ms. Peterson’s favorite memory is realizing that the Sturgeon Bay mascot is a ship, not a sturgeon.
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY PAGE 2 SAWYER ELEMENTARY PAGE 3 TJ WALKER MIDDLE SCHOOL PAGE 4
Photo by VIP Photography.
Photo by VIP Photography.
Hard Work Pays Off: SBHS Band to Take the Stage at Walt Disney World BY AVA ESTES, SBHS BAND STUDENT After three years of hard work and dedication, the Sturgeon Bay High School band has been accepted to play at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Under music director Mrs. Heidi Hintz’s instruction, the band works hard to continue to have the opportunity to play at this venue every four years. The band will leave on March 27, 2026, and with this departure rapidly approaching, students have kept themselves busy bagging groceries, playing at community events, and even selling Kwik Trip car wash passes to help fundraise for the trip in any way they can. In a recent fundraiser, students played music and sold raffle tickets for The Lodge at Leathem Smith’s bingo night on Wednesday, October 8th. The night was a huge success for the band, who raised over $1,200 in just a few hours of playing. Mrs. Hintz talks about the immense amounts of planning around the “funding, safety, learning experience, and fun experience.” She makes it clear that none of this could be done without our community, saying that “if we didn’t have community support for this program, it wouldn’t exist.” Anyone who wishes to support the Sturgeon Bay High School band in their endeavors should save their Econo Foods receipts and stop by the store on November 26. The band will be bagging groceries from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and a percentage of the proceeds from the receipts goes straight to the band’s trip fund. Additionally, the band’s annual Winter Concert will be held in the Sturgeon Bay High School auditorium at 7:00 pm on December 8. Coming for a night of great music filled with holiday tunes is another great way to support this amazing program. Sturgeon Bay’s high school band, students, parents, and faculty alike, have worked tirelessly this past year to make this trip happen. Congratulations to Sturgeon Bay High School on their acceptance, and good luck to the students who are on their way to Disney World!
Upcoming Calendar Dates 5TH GRADE BAND/CHOIR CONCERT THURSDAY, DEC.11TH, 6:00 PM GRADES 1 AND 2 WINTER CONCERT THURSDAY, DEC. 16TH, 5:30 PM GRADES 3 AND 4 WINTER CONCERT THURSDAY, DEC. 16TH, 6:30 PM 4K/5K WINTER CONCERT FRIDAY, DEC. 19TH, 1:30 PM SAWYER SNUGGLE UP AND READ NIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 4:30-5:30