Guest Speaker: Nick Dettmann

Mr. Nick Dettmann works for the West Bend Daily News and came in to Pathways to talk about how his job works. He writes articles for the sports section as well as special events and he edits the top reporters’ segments for the newspaper. He talked about some of the famous athletes he has met including Brett Favre, Clay Matthews, and Shaquille O’Neal, who he claims is as funny in real life as he appears on t.v. He remarked about the emotions that sometimes come out through a sports story, such as covering this year’s Boston Marathon and reflecting about last year’s tragedy. Dettman says the hardest part about his job is, " ...the internet. It makes our job go 24/7, all the way around the clock. If there is information people want to know, we have to get it." He shared the struggles of his job, but also the successes. His crowning achievement was publishing his own book 2 years ago. Check out his book A Life Worth Dreaming About at your local bookstore.

Guest Speaker: Justin Weninger from Horicon Bank

9th Grader Justin Mesick (left) asks guest speaker Justin Weninger of Horicon Bank a question as 7th grader Sami Ahrens (right) listens intently.

Mr. Justin Weninger came to Pathways to discuss his career in the Finance Career Cluster, as he works at Horicon Bank. He asked students questions about what they thought the bank business was all about. Mr. Weninger also asked the students what they thought the important parts of the bank were. He explained that important traits were needed for a bank manager. He explained to the students, "You must gain the trust of the customer as you develop a good relationship with them." He also explained the inside details of how a bank works. Banks have many different pieces that fit together as a puzzle. Mr. Weninger gave advice about using banks now and in students' futures saying: "When you are a young adult working on getting a good relationship with a bank, start little and work your way up."

Pathways Charter School New Logo

The Pathways Logo has changed to reflect a more professional environment. Coach Patrick O’Connor remarked of the change, “While I appreciate the effort to design the previous logo, students noticed during the marketing cluster that the logo seemed too elementary. If we are expecting students to act professional, the logo should reflect that attitude.” Student Simon Uecker stated, "the new logo correctly defines the atmosphere and the professionalism the school is striding for." The color of our blog has changed a bit because of the school's logo change. Continue to enjoy our updated blog posts.

Peer Profile

PEER PROFILE #4

Name: Sunny Duchow (Sunny is a new enrollee at Pathways. She entered the district in March 2014)

Age: 14

Why did you come to Pathways? My Mom and Kiera and Frannie (Who attend Pathways) all encouraged me

Favorite thing about Pathways: Here at Pathways, I feel comfortable, but I also feel challenged.

Plans for the future at this point: I want to be in the medical field and I want to travel.