The Gillett FFA had a very successful 2022 FFA Banquet. We were able to honor many members on their achievements and involvements through the 2021-2022 school year. The banquet began with guest speaker Amara Livingson, the 2021-2022 state FFA parliamentarian, who gave a speech about kindness. Then we began our awards ceremony. The first degree to be earned in FFA is the discovery degree.

St. Norbert College Aaron Gonnering, of Oconto Falls, and Lindsey Roloff, of Shawano, were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Gonnering and Roloff were initiated at St. Norbert College. Gonnering and Roloff are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

The close proximity of St. James Lutheran School to the Shawano Speedway has turned the kindergarten students into race car drivers of their own. St. James recently held its inaugural Sader Speedway. Summer Wisnefske was the champion once the dust settled and received a trophy for her efforts.

The Machickanee Players have rounded up the usual suspects in their latest production: “Cloak and Dagger.” Audiences will have the chance to figure out who the spy is May 13-15 and May 20-22. This spoof of “Casablanca” is written by Craig Sodaro. Nick, the café owner, hears from a fortune teller that the spy will appear wearing a cloak and carrying a dagger. Unfortunately, five lovely ladies all appear with cloaks and daggers.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School has announced that Retrospect, its career and technical education student project exhibit, will be held May 18 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the school, 400 W. Grand Ave., Wittenberg. Admission is free.

The Hidden Bear Trail ATV Club and Red Arrow Snowmobile-ATV Club held a DNR ATV Safety Course on April 23. The event was held at the Town of Lakewood Community Center and attracted students of all ages. Lead instructor was Brian Fitzpatrick. Instructors Diane Fitzpatrick, Jim Wisneski, Larry Westphal and John Brantmeier led the one-day course, and were extremely pleased with the attentiveness and participation of the students.