CLARICE CASE
EDITOR
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, five Horicon High School students were chosen to form the Marshmanship Project, led by Amy Rodriguez.
According to Michael LeBouton, athletic director, “Their main purpose is to promote positive sportsmanship at our events.”
It is “Horicon’s commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity to be displayed by all athletes and fans.”
Since the beginning, the group of student leaders has grown to 14 and every grade is represented. Keeping in mind a student’s behavior, grades, attendance, and availability that were considered when selecting the original five students, the current members now nominate and invite their classmates to join and no one is turned away.
Not including the new freshmen (Parker Muche, Kaitlyn Wiard, Aubrie Cundy, Bryce Franz, Felix Rodriguez), the upperclassmen all have a designated role, which are as follows: Diego Rodriguez, announcer; Madison Boeck, creative director; Quinten Brown, promoter; Owen Muche, spokesperson; Christian Schwartz, social media; Quinlin Jackl, marketing; Azelyn Heller, recruiter/trainer; Sarah Hodgson, logistics/operations; Cyri Reinwald, graphic designer.
See PROJECT page 11
Pictured above are the students involved in the Marshmanship Project at Horicon High School: Diego Rodriguez, Madison Boeck, Quinten Brown, Owen Muche, Christian Schwartz, Quinlin Jackl, Azelyn Heller, Sarah Hodgson, Parker Muche, Kaitlyn Wiard, Aubrie Cundy, Bryce Franz and Felix Rodriguez. Missing from photo is Cyriana Reinwald.
CLARICE CASE PHOTO PROJECT
from page 1 As members of the Marshmanship Project, students have the opportunity to attend sportsmanship conferences hosted by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) every two years in Stevens Point and/or hosted by the Trailways Conference every year, which Horicon is a member of in all sports outside of football.
The Marshmanship Project has highlighted three actions everyone can take to display sportsmanship: “Respect the rules of the game, coaches, and officials. Maintain selfcontrol regardless of the score or final outcome. Support and cheer with positivity.”
In addition to putting these actions into practice at sporting events, the group has also given special attention to referees by dedicating a room to them where drinks, snacks, and words of encouragement and thankyou notes have been provided.
Through these combined efforts, Horicon has received positive feedback from the referees that work in their community and really feel they exemplify good sportsmanship, especially better than other schools in their conference.
In an effort to include the adults that come to Horicon sporting events, this year, the group began a VIP raffle where fans can win special courtside seats, popcorn, and a water to watch the game.
When the group met in December, they were beginning to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and new ideas to increase student involvement. Because they are not a school-sponsored club, all costs are paid for out of the pockets of those involved. Donations are accepted and appreciated.
The Marshmanship Project hopes other schools will see what they are doing and create a positive environment in their own districts.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here