McFarland High School
2021 McFarland Choir Program/Musical Cabaret
by: Paul Gregg
This year the McFarland High School Choir Department chose to present excerpts from nine Broadway musical shows as part of a Musical Cabaret! Actors were cast from choir members who volunteered to participate. Members of the PAC Pack came in to help with lighting, sound, set construction, and logistics. The MHS Production team of Paul Gregg, Brooke Hauser, and Patrick Fernan took Director duties. Nick Nyderek, Joe Hartson, and Ben Peterson provided musical accompaniment. Costumer Bernie Friedman and Lighting Designer Mike Tallman were also on board! Students were masked and socially distanced for rehearsals, and blocking and choreography maintain this distancing to the greatest extent possible. When it came time to film with our friends at WMCF, students were either be masked or filmed individually as scenes allowed in order to keep all students and the production team safe. Our district provided approved "clearmasks" which we painted to match students' skin tones. The project was daunting, and in a year where so little seemed possible this grew into so much! Even though the annual Cabaret is the choir's biggest fundraiser, Mr. Gregg decided this would be a presentation made available to as many as possible. The budget came to about half our usual musical budget, and we are relying on the donations of our community and supporters to help us meet the costs and (hopefully) provide some fundraising for the choir program next year. In May the choirs will record the curricular music we've worked on all year as part of a yearlong learning plan called "Service Music". Donations will also help the choir program hold their annual fall retreat.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Girl Up Campaign for SchoolCycle
by: RAQUEL KNOPS
Girl Up McFarland is hosting a campaign to raise money and awareness surrounding girls' education. Did you know that 131 million girls are out of school around the world? There are many reasons for this, a few being that parents do not want their children traveling long, dangerous routes. Many girls are targeted by government groups, or suffer from sexual violence, abduction, intimidation, and harassment on their way to school. Girl Up is doing a fundraiser to raise money for bicycles so girls can get to school more safely. For this fundraiser, members of the Girl Up club will participate in a bike/run event on Wednesday, Nov. 4th, in which donors have the opportunity to pledge money to participants for every mile biked or quarter mile run, or a flat rate donation. We are also happy to take donations on this site. The proceeds will go to a Girl Up campaign called SchoolCycle, that focuses on providing bikes so girls can access education and stay in school.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Bill Garvey Memorial MEF/Athletic Annual Fundraiser
by: Kelsey Garvey
Each year the Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing raises money for the McFarland Education Foundation and McFarland Athletic Department. Due to the COVID pandemic, we’ve needed to restructure the way we can raise money for two amazing organizations. The money earned each year helps the MEF offer scholarships to hardworking seniors and grants to our district's teachers. The money raised supports equipment and uniform needs for our high school and middle school athletic teams, that go above and beyond our school’s budget. While we can’t golf together this year, we hope you will consider “chipping in” to support the students in our community. UPDATE 7/21/20: Due to our current situation, we have modified our sponsorship levels. We hope this time of uncertainty finds you well and thank you for supporting the MEF and McFarland Athletic Department. *Participant Golf Packages Include: One six-pack cooler bag, one divot tool, one towel, 1oz SPF 30 sunscreen, ball marker, two golf balls, 5 tees, 2 ball markers.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
The NED Show
by: KERI BOCKENHAUER
NED's Mindset Mission Assembly is visiting CEPS. NED and our students take a journey to find a positive mindset. The show is filled with storytelling, humor, illusions, and amazing yo-yo tricks. Never give up Encourage others Do your best
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing 2019
by: Katie Williquette
Registration is now closed for the Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing. Saturday timetable: Registration opens at 7:45 Shotgun Start at 8:30 If you have any questions about the event please call Katie at 262-707-1889. Proceeds from this event will benefit the McFarland Education Foundation (MEF) & the McFarland Athletic Department. The MEF helps provide scholarships to very deserving graduating McFarland High School seniors. Together, we can make sure that all motivated students have the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Memory Project
by: LINDY WIESMANN
The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art teachers, art students, and solo artists to help cultivate global kindness by creating portraits for children around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as violence, war, extreme poverty, neglect, and loss of parents. The participants create these portraits to help children feel valued and important, to know that many people care about their well-being, and to provide a special childhood memory in the future. Since 2004 the Memory Project has created more than 130,000 portraits for children in 47 countries. I am honored to announce that our very own McFarland Art Students will be crafting portraits for the Memory Project! In order to be involved in the program there is a cost of $15 for each portrait. I hope you will consider sponsoring one of the portraits for this amazing opportunity and international movement. For more information please visit the Memory Project website at: https://www.memoryproject.org/teachers
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
The Memory Project
by: LINDY WIESMANN
The Memory Project is a charitable nonprofit organization that invites art teachers, art students, and solo artists to help cultivate global kindness by creating portraits for children around the world who have faced substantial challenges, such as violence, war, extreme poverty, neglect, and loss of parents. The participants create these portraits to help children feel valued and important, to know that many people care about their well-being, and to provide a special childhood memory in the future. Since 2004 the Memory Project has created more than 130,000 portraits for children in 47 countries. I am honored to announce that our very own McFarland Art Students will be crafting portraits for the Memory Project! In order to be involved in the program there is a cost of $15 for each portrait. I hope you will consider sponsoring one of the portraits for this amazing opportunity and international movement. For more information please visit the Memory Project website at: https://www.memoryproject.org/teachers
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing
by: Katie Williquette
REGISTRATION FORMS HAVE BEEN PRINTED. IF YOU PAY NOW, PLEASE LET STAFF KNOW AT CHECK IN THAT YOU HAVE PAID AFTER FORMS WERE PRINTED, AND SHOW THEM YOUR RECEIPT. Proceeds from this event will benefit the McFarland Education Foundation (MEF) & the McFarland Athletic Department. The MEF helps provide scholarships to very deserving graduating McFarland High School seniors. Together, we can make sure that all motivated students have the opportunity to pursue their higher education dreams.
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
50-50 Raffle
by: GINGER VERHULST
Please join McFarland DECA and the boy's basketball team to raise funds for State DECA. A 50-50 Raffle will be hosted--tickets will be $1 a piece or 6 tickets for $5. All of the proceeds will go to the person with the winning ticket, the other half will be for the field trip. Dates for 50/50 Raffle: December 27th-Girls and Boys Basketball 50/50 Raffle Boys Jan 7 and 21st Girls Jan 31st and Feb 20th
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
It Takes A Village to Educate: Together With Tanongou
by: ANGELA BAZAN
The World Geography class at McFarland High School has been learning about the village of Tanongou, in Benin, Africa. We are working to raise $3000 to support education in the village by sponsoring scholarships for students to attend school and learn a skill. We are also hoping to help fund the cost of birth certificates so students may continue their education. In Benin, students must take a test after 6th grade to be admitted to the next level. In order to take the test, they need a birth certificate, or they are not allowed to continue their education. As many are born in the village, a birth certificate is costly to obtain and travel to the city is difficult. We know that education is the key to success, and we are grateful for the education that we have. Please help us to spread that knowledge around the world- It truly takes a village to help another!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
Help fund Guys & Dolls
by: Nate Mendl
On November 9th, 10th and 11th at McFarland High School, near Madison, WI, will present “Guys & Dolls”. The funds gained from this campaign will help to pay for the professional musicians in the pit, the design and building of our set, the microphones and sound system, and the costumes for the show. On behalf of the parents, staff and students, I thank you for your support of the arts at McFarland High School. Your generosity allows for hundreds of students to participate in musical events of the highest quality despite severe budget cuts and economic challenges. Again, thank you for your support of the arts in McFarland. With 80% of our budget coming from fundraising, your generous financial support truly makes a difference!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI
It's Electric: Light Up Tanongou!
by: ANGELA BAZAN
The World Geography Class at McFarland High School is working to raise money to place solar panels in the village of Tanongou- located in Benin, West Africa. While we are used to the daily luxuries that electricity provides, such as lights, cellphones, technology, and stoves for cooking, the village of Tanongou has no electricity at all. Students who go to school all day are expected to contribute to their family's survival by helping in the home and fields after school. By the time they are able to study in the evening, it is too dark, making it near impossible to do so. Tanongou is also located near the largest game preserve and natural waterfall in Africa. The ability to get tourists to come off the path and into the village would promote economic tourism and give jobs to the people of the village. Having electricity would encourage tourists to stay in the village and provide all with a better way of life. Our goal of raising $2230 would allow us to place six solar panels in the village and change the lives of the people in Tanongou forever. Please help us change the world!
McFarland High School
McFarland, WI