Cheerleaders Cited For Work At Recent Camp
Ashwaubenon Cheerleading squad attended a cheer camp at Appleton North High School August 8 - 10th. At camp the cheer squad learned many new cheers and stunts. During camp the Ashwaubenon cheerleaders received many ribbons and a 1st place trophy for their home cheer. The cheerleaders who attended the camp were Alease Roberts, Jessica Martin, Faith Krause, Katie Spiering, Alex Noack, Courtney Carlson, Taylor Pierce, Tiffani Pierce, and Chelsea Cooney. Coached by Jill Pierce. Alease Roberts (Senior) and Taylor Pierce (Freshman) received the All Star award at the cheer camp at Appleton North High School. This award was given because of their knowledge and execution of a dance and cheer that was taught during the camp. Because of this award Alease has a chance to perform in London while Taylor has a chance to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade. The entire cheerleading squad is very proud of Alease and Taylor.

Above: Alease Roberts and Taylor Pierce won special medals at the cheerleading camp


Ashwaubenon Cheerleaders receive a thumbs up for their routines at Cheerleading Camp.
 

Neighborhood Tree Planting Program Offered

The Village of Ashwaubenon is once again offering its Neighborhood Street Tree Planting Program for residents to have trees planted along their residential streets.  The tree-planting program is a cost sharing partnership between the Village and its residents to promote the benefits of tree-lined streets.

Street trees are typically planted six feet from the back of the curb and are only available to plant within the Village right-of-way.  The number of trees to be planted will be based upon the presence of infrastructure (hydrants, utility poles, overhead utilities, etc.), location and mature size of adjacent trees and linear feet of street frontage.  This fall interested residents will receive a listing of suitable trees and an order form.  Planting of trees will be done in late October or early November.

Any resident who would like to enjoy the lasting benefits of planting trees will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis.  Interested residents are asked to call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 492-2331 before August 31st for inclusion in this growing program.

Jaguars Hit Gridiron On August 24th
When you watch the Ashwaubenon Jaguars on the gridiron this year you may have trouble keeping track of them. Head Coach Ken Golomski says it is the quickness of the team that will be the squad’s strong point this year.
“The team is very quick,” said Golomski during a phone interview. He cited quarterback Jody VanLaaen, Mike Taylor and defensive back Mike Wick as some players that will be quick out of the block. But it isn’t just the trio of players that gives the squad speed. Newcomer to the squad Kevin Jolly, a track finalist at Ashwaubenon last spring, joined the squad as a wide receiver, a position where speed is a must. “Zak Savere anchors our offensive line. He is a big kid but fairly fast,” Golomski said.
When asked if anything surprised him when the students reported for practice in early August, Golomski said it would be their work ethic. “The kids are working hard,” he continued. His major concern is depth where he says they have a slight weakness, but he believes some of the other players will step up and take care of that concern.
The Jaguars quarterback this year is Jody VanLaanen, who Golomski calls an extremely athletic student. “This is a great showcase position for his talents. He can throw and run well,” Golomski said.
The team will be leaving the old Bay Conference where Ashwaubenon has joined Bay Port and DePere in dominating football. The new league is the Fox River Classic Conference. “I would have preferred to stay in the Bay,” said Golomski. “But we have played Green Bay East, Southwest and have done all right. Notre Dame is always a very strong ball team but so are Bay Port and DePere. With a new conference it is hard for us to tell what’s going to happen, if we were still in the Bay I could tell you that,” he continued. Golomski said that Green Bay Preble had a very good scrimmage against D.C. Everest. “I expect to see some competition from them,” he continued.
Under the new conference there are 12 teams. At first they were going to be divided into two divisions, but they’ve changed that. Since there are only 9 games you won’t meet every team in the conference and one game will be a non-conference game. Ashwaubenon meets Bay Port in their season opener but since that is one team that they weren’t suppose to meet this year, that will be considered non-conference game.
Golomski mentioned that this conference is supposed to be in operation for a year or two when the WIAA may reshuffle things.
When it comes to the coaching staff there are a lot of familiar faces. Golomski will be held coach assisted by Ed Krcmar, Jim Allen, Rich Bessert, Pete Baganz and Chad Federman. New to the coaching staff will be Tony Dollinger, Eric Baranczyk who played for the Jaguars in the 1990-1991 and 1991-1992 team, and Nick Cochart will be entering his third season coach for the Jaguars. Also new to the coaching staff this year is Mike Raether who was recently hired as a teacher at Ashwaubenon High School.
Golomski said he encourages all the fans to come back to the games this year. “It makes a difference to the kids. They perform better when people come out to watch them and we have a big crowd. We’ve always done well at home and I think that’s part of it,” Golomski concluded.
The first game will be played versus Bay Port today, Friday, August 24th at Goelz Field in Ashwaubenon. Kick off is at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the box office.