Olivia Feng highlights Appleton North's volleyball success and theater awards

The Appleton Area School District Board Meeting on December 9, 2024, featured a special presentation by student representative Olivia Feng from Appleton North, who shared several notable achievements from her school.

Feng highlighted the success of the boys volleyball team, which recently triumphed over Kimberly in a thrilling five-set match to secure a spot in the state tournament. Although they lost to Germantown in the tournament, the team earned recognition for selling the most tickets in a contest, resulting in a $1,000 prize from the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to sports, Feng celebrated senior Anna Flanagan's victory in the 100-meter breaststroke at the WIAA Girls State swim and dive meet. Flanagan's achievement marks her as one of the few students to win an individual state championship, and her name will be added to the school's list of champions.

Feng also reported that the Appleton North one-act cast and crew received their 26th consecutive Critics' Choice Award for their performance of "King Lear" at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Theater Festivals. The school also won awards for outstanding ensemble and technical theater, with two students earning individual acting awards.

The meeting transitioned to a public input session, where community members were invited to share their thoughts. Board members reminded attendees of the guidelines for speaking, emphasizing the importance of respectful discourse and the procedures for addressing concerns related to individual staff or students.

Overall, the meeting showcased the achievements of Appleton North students and provided a platform for community engagement, reflecting the district's commitment to celebrating student success and fostering open communication.