Pieces of News of Interest To H.S. Students*
*Culled from the pages of the March 17th Spartan Spin
Underclassmen Have Two Fewer Days
Instead of school ending on June 9, two days will be removed from the school year. The last day of school will be on June 5 for all students, including seniors. This change occurred because the Days of Instruction requirement has been eliminated from the Wisconsin State Statutes. Graduation will still take place on June 6.
Skills USA Offers 3D Prize
Skills USA is sponsoring a design contest with the winner receiving a 3D printer. Contestants must define the problem themselves based off the question, “Don’t you hate it when…?” They then must design a solution to their problem. Contestants must follow the Project Lead the Way design process and work with a professional in the area of their problem. A review board will then determine the winner based on their definition of the problem, their adherence to the design process and their final presentation. Students wishing to enter can contact Mr. Skarman in Room B-7 for more information. Students must finish their project by May 1.
Game Streaming Now A Reality
Playstation has started free trials for Playstation Now. The full version, requiring payment, debuts on July 31, 2015. Playstation Now is an on-demand streaming site and is offered to users who have a Playstation Network account. Users can either pay a monthly fee of $20 or rent games individually. Go to www. playstation.com for more information.
New Cupcakery Tempts Customers
Tasty Temptations, a bakery that sells cupcakes and cake exclusively, opened on March 1. The shop is locally owned by Tara Woodhull. The cupcakery is located at 5907 Tower Avenue.
