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The Talon
Farwell Area High School Newspaper
Volume 23, Issue 3
January, 2022
Mr. Andy Frisch Earns STEM Star Award
To honor the hard work and dedication K-12 educators make in STEM education, Saginaw Valley
State University and MiSTEM East Central Michigan Region recognize educators and staff with the
STEM Star Award. One of this year’s recipients is Andy Frisch. Mr. Frisch has been teaching Science
and Math at Farwell High School for 24 years. His passion for his field is evident to every student
that has participated in one of his courses. Mr. Frisch said, “I have always used demonstrations to
lead my lesson plans. These demonstrations have since evolved into phenomenon. Phenomena are
key to a STEM education and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) pedagogy. STEM
education has always been a nature practice within my teaching style.”
After about 15 years of teaching and becoming very comfortable in his craft, the positive feedback
he was receiving from his students lead him to reach beyond my classroom. He said, “My students
would say that more people should experience what you are demonstrating and explaining to us.
And so, I set out to do just that. I began to seek additional ways to reach out to the public at large and other science teachers. The
intent is always to show the connections between STEM topics and the real-world. I had the fortunate opportunity to be motivated
by Niels deGrasse Tyson and the RET Summer program at Central Michigan University. Dr. Tyson encouraged me to write. He told
me to get published, let people know what you are doing inside the classroom. The people will listen because the title of ‘High
School Science teacher’ as it has a certain respect within a community. I have hence written and had over 50 articles published.”
Mr. Frisch is pleased with the experiences the RET program at CMU provided him. It gave him a wealth of knowledge and
experiences in the areas of engineering and research. This is where he was able to refine his STEM education pedagogy. Upon
reflection of his classroom experience, he said, “I truly enjoy teaching using STEM pedagogy. It has reinvigorated my enthusiasm for
teaching the sciences and mathematics.” Recipients of the STEM Star Award are awarded funds to help benefit their STEM
education programs and concerns. This will be a direct benefit to our students here at FHS. Congratulations Mr. Frisch on this well-
deserved award.
Madison Travis Signs with LCC Stars for Softball
Madison Travis, the daughter of Michelle and Jason Travis, signed with the Lansing
Community College Women's Softball Team to pitch and play outfield for the LCC Stars.
A triple threat athlete, Madison is a four-year participant in volleyball, basketball, and
softball. She has several accolades based upon both her athletic talent and her stellar
academics. In volleyball, Madison was named MIVCA Academic All State and first team
all-conference in the Jack Pine. Previously, she was recognized as JPC second team. In
basketball, she was first team all-conference and honorable mention All-State two
years in a row. In softball, Madison earned JPC honorable mention. In addition to high
school sports, Madison plays for the Mid Michigan Heat Fastpitch Team.
Athletics has always played a huge part in Madison's life. She enjoys the competition and strives to improve each and every day.
When asked what softball has meant to her and the opportunities she is looking forward to at the collegiate level, Madison said,
"Softball has influenced my life greatly. I have played since I was 10, and I've made many friendships and connections. Softball has
helped me grow as an athlete and a person. I am looking forward to growing as a softball player in college and experiencing all the
new opportunities it brings me." In addition to athletics, Madison is part of the Early College Program, the FHS Wood Shop Program,
and National Honor Society. While she is involved in numerous community service projects, one of her favorites is fundraising and
getting donations for the Aiden G. Fair Memorial through "Strikeouts for Aiden." This fall, Madison was voted by her peers to serve
as the Farwell High School Homecoming Queen. Madison, a high honors high school graduate, will be pursuing a degree in
Kinesiology at Lansing Community College. Her ultimate career goal is to become a physical therapist.
Farwell Area High School Trimester 1 Honor Roll (3.0 gpa or higher, * indicates all A’s)
Grade 8, Class 2026 Grade 9, Class 2025 Grade 10, Class 2024 Grade 11, Class 2023 Grade 12, Class 2022
Ames, Karleigh* Bates, Cienna Jo Ames, Kylie Allbee, Keaton Adams, Justin*
Bailey, Ahnarae Buccilli, Toby Bass, Olivia* Beatty, Preston* Bass, Hannah
Bell, Evalynne* Campbell, Carlee* Brandon, Dakota Blain, Maverick Brown, Olivia
Boulton, Katyanna* Carrow, Macie Brown, Emma Brown, Cameran Burchette, Chase
Brown, Walker* Carter, Elise Bulut Martin, Erea Brugger, Austin* Card, Xandra
Burkhart, Seth Cassiday, Haiden Campbell, Macy Carncross, Rylee Commet, Mackenzie
Card, Xera* Coppens, Emily Coburn, Theresa Cook, Rori Conroy, Gavin
Cotton, Evan Darnell, Ava Cutlip, Nathan Cotton, Avery Ellul, Izabele
Crockett, Gage Eppert, Isabelle Edlin, Gabrielle Dickinson, Jacob Emmendorfer, Madison
Dawes, Emma Esterline, Lindsay* Emerson, Jaden Dysinger, Madison Farnum, Samantha*
Dean, David Firman, Matthew Ferguson, Dylan Frisch, Ruby* Flowers, Amber*
Dewey, Zander Fischer, Jasmin Ford, Arielle Haring, Madison* Gaskill, Alana*
Fitzpatrick, Shelby Foster, Briar Forfinski, Madison* Higgins, Olivia Hall, Melanie*
Frasure, Michael Frisch, Ivy* Garza, Mya Ingraham, Kaiden Horodyski, Ryleigh*
Hale, Gabriel Graham, Lillie Grace, Oliver Ingraham, Kole Hutchinson, Braxton*
Hanna, Zane* Hall, Emily* Harris, Austin Lake, Austin Jones, Carter
Hilyard, Rileigh Jones, Amanda Krumb, Lilou Langley, Kaitlinn Kosnik, Jordan
Howard, Addison Joyce, Ian Lease, Grant Lopez, Christian Lake, Alexis
Langley, Taylor* Kihn, Kelsey Miedzianowski, Rose Methner, Karson Lalone, Bryanna
McClenathen, Madison Lamont, Brooke Rodgers, Grayson Norbury, Hannah Moss, Olivia
McElhaney, Kailin Letts, Cameron Sharrow, Jaiden Nunn, Michael Parker, Matthew*
Norbury, Ella Partridge, Rikell Smith, Alysa* O’Dell, Katelen Rhine, Wyatt
Osborn, Vince* Seybert, Nicole* Smith, Cheyenne Odykirk, Rachel* Self, Abigail
Radke, Addyson* Thormeier, Addyson Snear, Kayden Phillips, Jacob Swarthout, Emma
Schmieder III, Gary Toner, Libby* Wardwell, Bow* Pitts, Anna* Thrush, Allison
Shannon, Presdyn Waid, Luke Wardwell, Tyler* Ramsey, Serenity Travis, Madison*
Steinert, Cassidy Wetzel, Kallyssa* Woodman, Dylan Roberts, Ethan Wardwell, Zara
Stover, Jacey Z., Nora* Roberts, Natasha Wargo, Alexander
Terrian, Keagan Schmid, Tyler Yats, Jaiden
Travis, Brayden* Sharp, Zoe
Underhill, Nolan Sharrow, Jozzline
VanBuskirk, Anna Smith-Krabill, Pamela
Wunderlich, Allena* Sponseller, Raini*
Yarhouse, Asher* Sponseller, Remi*
Yats, Tanner* Stoddard, Caden*
Taylor, Thomas
Wyatt, Emilee
Yats, Kaleigh*
Support Farwell Athletics and
our Student Athletes….
Purchase Your Beef Raffle
Tickets Today!
The Farwell Sports Boosters is holding
its first ever BEEF RAFFLE! Ticket sales
are now underway for the chance to
win a half side of beef (grand prize) or a
quarter side of beef (2nd and 3rd prize)!
Farwell Sports Boosters will be at
Carrow’s Supermarket on Friday,
January 21, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. selling
tickets. If you miss that event, please
reach out to a Sports Boosters member.
The drawing will take place on Friday,
Feb 18 at Farwell High School.
Winter Sports Season Underway
Winter Sports are underway despite a few events having to be rescheduled. Here are the current Jack Pine Conference statistics by
sport:
• Boys’ Bowling is 0-4 in the JPC with a loss against Meridian on January 12. The team score was 3-27.
• Girls’ Bowling is 1-2 in the JPC with a win over Meridian on January 12. The team score was 26-4.
• Boys’ Basketball is 0-4 in the JPC with a loss against Meridian on January 6. The Shepherd game has been rescheduled for
February 8 and the Harrison game has been rescheduled for March 1.
• Girls’ Basketball is 5-3 in the JPC. The girls fell to Meridian with a score of 26-32 on January 7. They defeated Shepherd 43-
19 on January 12, beat Harrison 41-8 on January 14, and bested Gladwin on January 20 with a score of 65-26.
• Wrestling is currently 0-2 in the JPC. At the January 11 meet, they lost to both Clare and Pinconning.
Congratulations to our FHS and CTE Students of the Month
Congratulations to both our FHS and CTE Students of the Month for their exceptional efforts both inside and outside of the
classroom.
• FHS Students of the Month: Karleigh Ames (8th), Kallyssa Wetzel (9th), Lilou Krump (10th), Kaleigh Yats (11th), Olivia Brown
(12th), and Sabrina Wright (Timberland)
• CTE Students of the Month: Tyler Schmid (AIME Manufacturing), Maverick Blain (Criminal Justice), Jacob Dickinson
(Education), and Anna Pitts (Health Occupations)
Farwell High School Welcomes Sandra Steele as our Career Navigator
Mrs. Sandra Steele is Farwell High School’s new Career Navigator for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. The career
navigator position, sponsored through CTE, Michigan Works, and the Marshall Plan, is designed to help guide students in the world
of career exploration. Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Rohdy will be working together to assist students with their Educational Development
Plans and coordinating events and workshops in areas such as resume building, mock interviews, employability, digital footprint, and
personal career and college planning. Mrs. Steele served as the Transition Coordinator at the Clare-Gladwin RESD from 1997-2014.
After her retirement, she went back to work part time as a tax accountant and as a cybersecurity specialist. In addition, she
continues to serve as an auxiliary trustee for the Eagles. Having a passion to see the world, Mrs. Steele has traveled to areas such as
Africa, Greenland, Iceland, Chile, Panama, Columbia, Aruba, and Belize. She has future travel plans to visit Ecuador, Galapagos
Islands, and France. Students will begin to see Mrs. Steele in their English classes working on Xello. Some big events planned for this
spring include a Mock Interview Day, Reality Store, a College/Career Day for juniors sponsored through the RESD, and a Loon’s
Business Career Day.
Snowfest 2022 Coming Soon
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Farwell Student Council is busy organizing Snowfest 2022 which is
scheduled for the week of February 14-19. This year’s theme is Willy
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The fun week will include spirit
days, a student assembly on Friday, Feb. 18th, and a royalty crowning at
the home basketball game on Friday night during halftime. The dance
will be held for grades 9-12 on February 19. See the last page of The
Talon for Spirit Week Details!
Cabin Fever Variety Show 2022
The 29th annual Cabin Fever Variety Show is scheduled for Saturday,
February 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Jaime Performing Arts Center. Mark your
calendars and come out for some great entertainment! All proceeds
support the Farwell Band Program. Cost is $4 for students and $8 for
adults. For more information and a list of performers, click the link here:
https://farwellbands.weebly.com/cabin-fever-2022.html
Junior/Senior Prom 2022
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Prom 2022 will be held at Buck’s Run
Golf Club in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, April 16. Get ready for an
evening of fun! Enjoy the provided “Burger Bar” and get ready to
dance to the music provided by Epic Beats. Tickets will go on sale in
March.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Information and Upcoming Deadlines
Seniors and Early College 5th year students can access current scholarships through their Class of 2022 Google Classroom. Seniors
and Early College students currently in their 5th year should review the criteria for each individual scholarship and apply for those
that pertain to them before the deadline posted. It is always better to submit applications at least one week in advance of the
official deadline in order to ensure processing. Snow days, mail delays, etc, could cause a deadline to be missed.
As a reminder, the 2022-2023 FAFSA needs to be completed before the State of Michigan deadline on 3/1/22. For seniors needing
assistance, Mid Michigan College offers free appointments for families. For those that are TIP (Tuition Incentive Program) eligible,
please remember that you must have a FAFSA on file in order to claim the TIP award. Links to create your FSA ID, apply for FAFSA,
and for TIP are all available in the Class of 2022 Google Classroom.
Below are deadlines for upcoming scholarships: (Those with * after the title are for dependents of active or retired military
personnel. See individual eligibility criteria in Google Classroom for more details.)
Due January 25, 2022
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Due January 30, 2022
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Due February 1, 2022
Lake George Boosters Club Scholarship
Due February 8, 2022
Clare Kiwanis Technical Scholarship
Duane & Betty Miller Scholarship
Edith Irene (Stinchcombe) Gieseler Scholarship
Larry & Mignon Laverty Scholarship (2 available)
Jamie Blow Women in STEM Scholarship
Paula Sullivan Memorial Scholarship (2 available)
Steven Lee Grim Family Scholarship
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 404 Scholarship*
Due February 17, 2022
MEA Scholarship
Due February 20, 2022
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Due February 24, 2022
Clare Kiwanis Scholar Athlete Scholarship
Clare Rotary Club Scholarship (2 yr / 4 yr scholarships)
Clare Habitat for Humanity Scholarship
Due March 1, 2022
Mid Michigan College Institutional Scholarships (located on MID’s website)
FAFSA DEADLINE FOR STATE OF MICHIGAN
Due March 2, 2022
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation – Isabella Bank Scholarship
Due March 31, 2022 **During Spring Break – Submit Scholarships by Wednesday, March 23
Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship
Lake Rod & Gun Club Scholarship
Folds of Honor Scholarship (opens online on 2/1/22)*
Due April 1, 2022 **During Spring Break – Submit Scholarships by Wednesday, March 23
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship
Home Builder’s Association of Central Michigan – Building Industry Student Award
Home Builder’s Association of Central Michigan – Home Builder’s Member Award
Due April 30, 2022
General Henry (Hap) Arnold Education Grant *
Due May 1, 2022
Clare County Democratic Party Scholarship
**BIG FUTURE Opportunity Scholarship Drawings – College Board – Deadlines for Drawings Vary
Class of 2022 – see account for deadlines
Class of 2023 – create an account and enter the initial drawings
****General scholarship opportunities for State of Michigan students with deadlines of January 31-May 1 listed in Google Classroom. Read PDF for
details.
*******Additional Scholarships will be posted when available. If you have questions or need help, please see Mrs. Rohdy in room 129, email at
arohdy@farwellschools.net, or call 989-709-4311.
Attention: Class of 2023 and 2024 Students Interested in CTE
Applications Must Be Submitted to Officially Register for Next Year
Next year’s juniors and seniors (Class of 2023 and 2024) should have already completed the 2022-2023 CTE Application Form for
next year. If you are interested in attending one of the CTE programs next year and you and your family have NOT completed the
application, please do so a.s.a.p. Registration for 2022-2023 classes has already begun. Because some CTE programs have limited
numbers, if a section becomes full and student requirements to attend are equal, the determining factor for the slot will be
determined by the application submission date.
CTE Programs Include:
• Agricultural Science, *Fulfills a Chemistry/Physics Credit
• Advanced Manufacturing (AIME) – Dual Enrollment Credit Issued, *Option of Algebra II Credit Issued
• Automotive Technology - *Option of Algebra II Credit Issued
• Construction Trades - *Option of Algebra II Credit Issued
• Criminal Justice – Dual Enrollment Credits for 2nd Year only
• Culinary Arts
• Digital Media
• Education Occupations
• Health Occupations – Dual Enrollment Credits for 2nd Year only
• Welding Technology – Dual Enrollment Credit Issued, *Option of Algebra II Credit Issued
Note: All CTE Programs can count as an elective math credit, an elective science credit, a visual performing arts credit, or cover the
2nd world language requirement.
Applications and Information regarding all of the CTE programs can be found in the Class of 2023 or Class of 2024 Google
Classrooms.
The link to the CTE website is here: https://www.cteitsworking.com/.
The Enrollment Form link for the 2022-2023 school year can also be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRehTvHecBOAEnvycy5i1VV4aICiWw_4UVfQG4Av8_iFm0Xw/viewform.
Yearbooks Are on Sale Now, Senior Pictures Due by February 1
Yearbooks for the 2021-2022 school year are currently on sale now. The cost is $35 or $40 with a name stamp. See Mrs. Brown in
room 307 to purchase in person or order online at: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks. Our school
code number is 40657 under Farwell Senior High School.
Reminder to Seniors: You need to submit your senior picture to Mrs. Brown for the yearbook AND email Mrs. Rohdy a senior
picture to use for senior awards by February 1.
Class of 2023 – Set Up Your College Board Account
Take Advantage of BigFuture and Khan Academy!
Class of 2023 juniors are encouraged to take advantage of a great opportunity through BigFuture. Juniors can begin researching
colleges of interest and potentially earn scholarship money through drawings for doing so. BigFuture opened for all juniors on
December 6. Those that participate can become eligible for scholarships by completing the college planning steps on the BigFuture
website. Juniors will automatically be entered into monthly scholarship drawings for $500 and up to $40,000 when they either build
a list with six or more colleges or start practicing for the SAT. The more steps a student completes and the earlier they start in
BigFuture, the more chances they have to win. Learn more at Home – BigFuture | College Board and
https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-scholarships?excmpid=vt-00285.
As a junior, if you have not already set up a College Board Account, please do so. This is where students will receive their PSAT
and future SAT score reports, register for re-takes, etc.
https://account.collegeboard.org/login/signUp?appId=292&DURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegeboard.org%2F.
With the SAT fast approaching in April, juniors can utilize Khan Academy to prep for the upcoming test.
Go to https://learn.khanacademy.org/osp-landing-page/?utm_source=cb-practicetestpage&utm_medium=cb418-
cb&utm_campaign=osp-lp to enroll.
Mock Rock, Ugly Sweater, and Door Decorating Highlights
Farwell High School celebrated the end of 2021 and the holiday season with a door decorating contest, spirit days an ugly sweater
contest, and mock rock. Here are some of the highlights.
(Left) Ugly Sweater Contest Winner: Chase Ison and Mr. Gervin
Spirit Day Highlights:
Door Decorating Contest
Winners:
Winners were Mr. Waddell’s
Door decorated by Emma,
Olivia, and Madison and Mrs.
Cotton’s Door decorated by
Elise, Gage, Mariah, Maya,
Jasmin, and Jimmy.
Mock Rock Highlights:
Upcoming Calendar Events (as of January 21, 2022)
Tuesday, January 25 Snowfest Royalty Court Nomination Voting
Wednesday, January 26 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Coleman @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 28 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Clare @ 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 1 Senior Pictures Due for Yearbook to Mrs. Brown and for Senior Awards to Mrs. Rohdy
Band Boosters Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Girls’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Pinconning @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 3 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Beaverton @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 10 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Meridian @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 11 Half Day of School in AM; Staff Professional Development in PM
Saturday, February 12 29th Annual Cabin Fever Variety Show @ 6:30 p.m. Jaime Performing Arts Center
Monday, February 14- Saturday, February 19 Snowfest Week (Spirit Days, Class Competitions, Assembly, Crowning/Game, & Dance)
Tuesday, February 15 Snowfest Royalty Voting for Prince & Princess
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Whittemore-Prescott @ 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 18 Snowfest Hall Festivities and Assembly during the School Day
Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs. Shepherd @ 7:00 p.m. and Snowfest Royalty Presentation/Crowning
@ Halftime
Saturday, February 19 Snowfest Dance for Grades 9-12 (dance from 8:00-11:00 p.m.)
Monday, February 21 Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 22 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Evart @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 24 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Harrison @ 7:00 p.m. – Senior Night
Tuesday, March 1 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Harrison @ 7:00 p.m.
Band Boosters Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 26 JV & Varsity Quiz Bowl Tournament at Cheboygan
Tuesday, March 1 State of Michigan Deadline for FAFSA (Complete 2022-2023 Application before 3/1)
Thursday, March 3 Trimester 2 Exams Begin
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Home vs. Gladwin @ 7:00 p.m. – Senior Night
Friday, March 4 Half Day of School with Trimester 2 Exams in AM; Staff Work Day in PM
Saturday, March 5-Sunday March 13 Mid Michigan College Spring Break (affects on-campus MID & online classes for dual students)
Monday, March 7 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Professional Development and Work Day
Board of Education Organizational Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8 Trimester 3 Begins
Wednesday, March 9 (Tentative) College/Career Day sponsored by CGRESD & MID for Class of 2023 & 2022
Pre-Festival Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
Monday, March 21 Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 24-Saturday, March 26 Robotics Competition at H.H. Dow High School
Saturday, March 26 – Sunday, April 3 Spring Break
Thursday, March 31-Saturday, April 2 Robotics Competition at Lakeview High School, Battle Creek
Tuesday, April 5 Band Boosters Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12 – Thursday, April 14 State Testing
Friday, April 15 NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY
Saturday, April 16 Junior/Senior Prom @ Buck’s Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant
Monday, April 18 Registration at FHS students participating in Fall 2022 Dual Enrollment Courses @ MID
Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19 Blood Drive at FHS
Tuesday, April 26 Make-up Date – SAT
Wednesday, April 27 Last Day For Dual Enrollment Students to Request to Drop a Winter 2022 Dual Course
Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 Drama Production – The Jungle Book (Friday & Saturday @ 6:30 p.m. & Sunday at 2:00 p.m.)
Monday, May 2 Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m
Tuesday, May 3 Band Boosters Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 6 Grades 8-12 Band Concert @ 6:30 p.m.
Winter 2022 Dual Enrollment Classes @ Mid Michigan College End
Monday, May 16 Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17 (Tentative) Business Career Day & Loon’s Game Field Trip Opportunity for Juniors/Seniors
Wednesday, May 18 (Tentative) Class of 2022 Senior Awards Night
Friday, May 20 Class of 2022 Senior Last Day
Monday, May 30 NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY
Sunday, June 5 Class of 2022 Graduation
Tuesday, June 7 Band Boosters Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 9 Trimester 3 Exams Begin
Friday, June 10 Last Day & Half Day of School with Trimester 3 Exams in AM; Staff Work Day in PM
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