From the Super
By Dave Rokusek
November 18, 2009
From The Super
November 4th, 2009
Dave Rokusek
Last Wednesday our students in grades 7-12 had the opportunity to
experience and learn about a wide variety of cultural topics and
concepts from those with first-hand knowledge and expertise through
a day entitled Multicultural Day. Thanks to Jamie Bates, social
studies teacher, and his assistants for organizing this day. The
school day is organized every couple of years.
The day began with convocation and a short presentation, "No Place
for Hate" by Jessica Gall from the AntiDefamation League. This was
followed by a presentation by Mrs. Marilyn Johnson-Farr, from Doane
College.
The students then participated in selected seminars and sessions of
their choice. Topics were: Canada and Alaska - Nick Behring,
Kolache Baking - Bonnie Kreshel, Polka Dancing - Charlie Keller,
Accordion Lessons - Kelly Homolka and Dave Rokusek, Pupusas -
Virginia Escobar, Yon Kolaba - Wilma Jackson and Tere Francis,
Hispanic Culture - Josie Filipi, Genocide & Darfur - Mark
Gudgel, Africa - Tanzania - Jim Rector, Egg Rolls/Laos - Massa
Bphonsavat, Karate - Mike Pulliam, Judiasm - Elya Wilson, and
Native Americans - Carol Rempp.
The culminating presentation was given by Aaron Davis, a member of
the UNL's Championship football team in the 90s. His talk
captivated the audience and kept them involved. Among other things
he explained his view and differences between 'race', 'ethnicity',
and 'culture'. He also stated that he didn't believe in peer
pressure. He stressed that individuals can choose to do what they
do and really struggle with a “self pressure”. Through his
experiences and life stories he urged students to make the good
choices in life.
Thanks also goes out to the W-C athletic booster club for serving a
meal to the West Point Catholic football team and our team
following the playoff game last Thursday. It is a great sign of
sportsmanship and good will. Our thought for the week-“The most
successful people are those who are good at plan B”-James Yorke
Here is the Next week’s schedule:
Monday, October 9th 7:00 p.m. High school FBLA
7:00 p.m. FFA Meeting
Tuesday, October 10th 4:00 p.m. JH Wrestling @ Friend
Wednesday, October 11th 7:45 a.m. NHS meeting
9:00 a.m. Veteran’s Day Program
State Football Playoffs
Thursday, October 12th UNL Math Day
6:00 p.m. JH Girls BB – Home with Friend
6:00 p.m. JH Wrestling @ Thayer Central
November 12-14 State Volleyball
FBLA National Leadership Conference in Denver
