CLUBS

BATTLEBOTS                                                                                                  Advisors-Matt Moeller/Josh Schoeneck

BattleBots is a new club this year.  The main purpose of the program is to allow students to develop practical knowledge of math, science, manufacturing, and engineering.  Participants will meet during non-school time to build a robot for competition.  A minimal participation fee will be assessed.  The club will be open on a limited basis to any interested students.

CLUB OLE'                                                                                                                              Advisor - Mrs. Linda Fuller

Club Olè is a club designed for students presently enrolled in Spanish classes at KML.  The primary purpose of Club Olè is to provide an extracurricular opportunity to further develop and enhance language and cultural acquisition.  Officers will meet once a month for an organizational meeting.  The entire club will meet after school at least once a month on a mutually agreeable day.  Monday of each month unless advised otherwise. In addition, Club Olè will try to schedule out of school activities when possible and available in the area.  All students are expected to contribute to the club in the area of time and talents.  A one time fee of $5.00 will be collected at the first meeting in September.  Other fees involving transportation or entry fees to various activities will be collected for each individual event as the year progresses.

ECOLOGY CLUB                                                                                                                        Advisor - Mr. Tom Mellon

EcoClub is open to any student (9-12) that wants an environmental experience.  Meetings will typically take place after school, and occasional outings occur on weekends, after school, or on days off of school.  Environmental service is the key to participation in this organization: Highway 60 cleanup, projects in the KML Environmental Classroom, or maintenance and development of the KML Green Machine are examples of service.  Members assist the maintenance staff in recycling the school’s paper and cardboard.  Biennial trips to a Chicago museum and Milwaukee’s zoo highlight some annual events.  Annual membership dues: $5.

FINE ARTS CLUB                                                                                                                  Advisor - Mr. Matt Schlomer

The KML Fine Arts Club provides opportunities for students to explore the arts performed at the highest levels.  Membership is open to all KML students who have taken a music or art class.  A schedule of events is published in the Fall and students sign up for the events that interest them.  Past Fine Arts Club events have included Milwaukee Gallery Night, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Broadway in Milwaukee, and more.  All fees are paid by individual students and are charged to the student's KMLHS account after parental permission.

GERMAN CLUB                                                                                                                         Advisor - Wes Schmandt

The German Club is an opportunity for interested students who are enrolled in German classes at KML to expand their knowledge of German language and culture through various activities--including German movies, hosting and attending German meals, special outings, guest presenters etc.  The aim of German Club is primarily to see German as a fun, and living language.

LATIN CLUB                                                                                                                    Advisor - Pastor Ron Mehlberg

The Latin Club provides Latin students at KML an opportunity to grow in their understanding and appreciation of the history, art, culture, society, government, and army of Rome and the lands it ruled.  Current students in any of the Latin classes are welcome to participate.  Meetings will be held monthly after school September through February. 

MATH TEAM                                                                                                                                  Advisor- Mr. Tim Kuehl

The KML Math Team exists to allow those students that have a God-given aptitude for math to test their skills while representing KML at various mathematics competitions.  Any KML student that possesses good math skills is invited to join the team.  Math instructors may specifically invite their top students to participate, also. Meetings are held during homeroom  to discuss various math problems that may be faced at meets. Meets are usually held in the evening at least once a month.

SOUND & LIGHT CREW                                                                                              Advisor - Mr. Joshua Schoeneck

The Sound & Light Crew works closely with the music department, the dramatic and musical productions, and other events that require special lighting and sound arrangements.  Opportunities for learning more about sound and lighting in a hands on way exist for those who are interested in providing a much needed service at KML.  Contact the advisor if you are interested in assisting.

COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES

CHILDREN'S THEATER                                                                                                           Advisor-Mr. David Deibert

KML's Children's Theater has two primary functions.  The first is to provide high school students with an opportunity to be part of a live theater production.  Children's theater makes use of acting ability and stage skills such as scenery design, makeup, and costuming to produce a biennial production.  The second purpose is to be part of the recruitment process for the Federation's youngest members.  Each Children's Theater production is performed for elementary students in the Federation as a way to introduce them to our Lutheran High School.  Any KML student who is committed enough to follow the instructions of the director; who can make rehearsals, work sessions,  and performances; and who shows an aptitude for theater is welcome to join. Assistant Director is Mrs. Becky Wierschem.

EQUESTRIAN                                                                                                                                  Advisor- Kate Schaffer

The Equestrian staff is responsible for producing the KML yearbook.  The staff will meet once a month during the first semester and once a week during the second semester to assemble the yearbook.  Students need to be willing to learn and work hard throughout the year.  There are high standards in print journalism, so student work will be evaluated, edited, and constructively criticized.  Yearbook provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn and to showcase their abilities as they have fun working alongside their peers.

FORENSICS                                                                                                                            Advisor - Mr. David Deibert

The Forensics Team belongs to two state organizations which organize and support forensic competition.  The Wisconsin High School Forensic Association (WHSFA) supports subdistrict and district competition that determines individual qualifiers for the state meet in Madison each April. We also hold membership with Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association (WFCA) and attend meets hosted by them.  The KML team competes for the Parkland Conference team championship.  Forensics offers students the opportunity to develop and improve their speech making, acting, and oral interpretation skills.   Coaches are Mr. David Deibert,  Mr. Gerald Henckel, and Mrs. Debbie Boeldt.
 

MUSICAL                                                                                       Advisors - Mr. Matt Schlomer and  Mr. Mike Goede

The KML Musical is a biennial effort that brings together the musical, acting, and production talents of students, teachers, and volunteer staff to perform for the Southeastern Wisconsin region.  KML students may participate as singer/actors, chorus members, orchestra, stage crew, artists, costumers, and makeup artists.  Technical services are provided by the Sound and Light Crew.  As with any full-scale production the Musical requires a serious commitment on the part of its members.  A production schedule is distributed in advance so that students can plan for this commitment.  The next musical will be presented in 2007-08, with auditions taking place in May 2007.

VIDEO YEARBOOK                                                                                                            Advisor - Mr. Wes Schmandt

The VideoYear Book documents (through digital video) the activities and life of students and faculty at KMLHS.  Participants will learn basic filming techniques and be responsible for the creation of the final DVD through their work taping, logging, and editing of video.  A  high level of commitment is expected from each individual.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

CLASS OFFICERS                                                                                                                                     Class Advisors

Freshman - Mr. Wes Schmandt & Mr. Moeller;   Sophomores - Pastor John Moldenhauer & Mrs. Linda Fuller

Juniors - Mr. Tom Mellon & Mr. Todd Jahns;      Seniors - Pastor Ron Mehlberg; 

Class Officers are voted on by their peers during religion classes.  A Class President and a Class Secretary are selected from each class. Each class has different duties that they are responsible for  (ie. Junior/Senior Banquet, Graduation Committee, Homecoming class decorations, etc).

CROSS TRAINERS                                                                     Advisor- Pastor Randall Hughes/Mark Heckendorf

Cross Trainers is entering into its second year of existence.  The first year consisted of thirty-four juniors and seniors.  The goal of cross trainers is a peer mentoring group that will help freshmen transition into high school.  Each individual will learn more about leadership styles and how to lead by positive Christian example, positive interaction, and interpersonal assessment.  Cross Trainers will be asked to assess the school climate and then to plan for positive ways to change negative attitudes or actions within the student body.  Cross trainers goal is to also help with any new students entering KML as well as foreign exchange students.  A training session(s) will be provided before the beginning of each school year.  Occasional meetings will be required and publicized throughout the school year.  The visible sign of a cross trainer will be the T‑Shirt that will be provided to set them apart to the freshman, especially during the initial two weeks of school.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY                                                                                                  Advisor - Mr. Dan Sievert

In order to qualify for consideration for the National Honor Society, a student must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 through 4 semesters of high school work.  Selection to the National Honor Society is then based on contributions that the student has made in the areas of character, service, leadership, and scholarship.  The National Honor Society meets regularly during the school year.  Its activities revolve around service.  The group regularly conducts 2 blood drives every school year.  It runs a coat check at selected school activities.   Other service activities may well come up during the course of the school year.  It is expected that each member will be involved in at least 5 service projects during the year. 

STUDENT COUNCIL                                                                                                   Advisor- Pastor Randall Hughes

Student Council is an organization of students, voted into their positions by their fellow class mates and assessed through personal interviews.  Once a student becomes a student council representative or an officer, each person has various responsibilities.  Each representative becomes a member of one of the 3 homecoming committees (decoration, activities and royalty).  Each member is assigned to our standing committees (auction, dance, elections, missions & charity, snow-coming  & star search).  Two student council representatives will be elected internally to the offices of class president and vice president. The purpose of the student council is to represent their classes in a positive Christian manner concerning issues that are relative to the student body.  The two main focal points for student council are student government and planning for organized Christian activities.  Student Council seeks to educate the members in parliamentary procedure, in actively running meetings and in planning and carrying out plans and responsibilities.  In this way we hope to facilitate in helping young men and women become better Christian leaders for church and community.  The Student Council will have a weekend planning retreat in the spring.                     

TASTE OF MINISTRY - PASTOR PROGRAM                                                             Advisor - Pastor Ron Mehlberg

The Taste of Ministry- Pastor  program seeks to give young men of the Junior and Senior classes the opportunity to spend a day with pastors of our federation in order to gain a better perspective on what the life and work of a pastor is like.  The host pastors who volunteer for the program and the students share thoughts and ideas on ministry as they enjoy a variety of activities together.  The  day spent with a pastor  usually occurs in late January and early February.  The date is on the calendar and every effort is made to avoid any conflict with co-curricular activities. 

 TASTE OF MINISTRY - TEACHER PROGRAM                                                          Advisor - Pastor Ron Mehlberg

The Taste of Ministry - Teacher program seeks to give seniors the opportunity to spend two days with teachers of our federation in order to gain a better perspective on what the life and work of a Lutheran Elementary School teacher is like.  The host teachers who volunteer for the program  and the students work together in the classroom setting to give the students a real taste  of what teaching is like.  The two days spent with a teacher are consecutive and usually occur in mid October.  The dates are on the calendar and every effort is made to avoid any conflict with co-curricular activities.

MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES  

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES (Brass, Flute, Saxophone, and Clarinet Choirs)              Advisor - Mr. Matt Schlomer

All brass, flute, clarinet, and saxophone players in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are welcome to join one of these chamber ensembles.  These ensembles may also break into even smaller groups such as saxophone quartet, duos, or trios.  In all of these ensembles students have the opportunity to play other instruments in their family (piccolo, bari sax, bass clarinet).  These ensembles play for the KML Sundays, concerts, WSMA solo contest, and other special performance requests around the KML Federation.  There is one rehearsal per week that is arranged by the director.

ECHOES                                                                                                                                     Advisor - Mr. Mike Goede

The KML Echoes is a co-ed show choir comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  This group represents the school each year at various functions in the Federation and community.  Each November Echoes participates in the WELS Choral Fest and the WSMA Music Festival.  Other performances include churches, nursing homes, community functions, and school concerts.  Each singer in Echoes must be an active member of either the Concert Choir or Kantorei.  A vocal and basic choreography audition is held in the Spring.  Rehearsals are held on twice a week.  Students may participate in other athletic or extracurricular activities, and efforts are made to remain flexible with scheduling.

JOYFUL NOISE                                                                                                                     Advisor - Mr. Matt Schlomer

This modern ensemble is KML's own praise band that plays a wide variety of popular music; from alternative to hard rock to pop.  Members are chosen by audition only in the fall.  Rehearsals vary from 1-2 per week depending on the performance schedule.  Joyful Noise performs at various activities as requested. This group teaches students the musical techniques of pop music, improvisation, stage presence, recording CD's, marketing, and much more.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES                                                                                                              Advisor - Mr. Matt Schlomer 

Our Jazz Ensembles perform for secular concerts at KML and at various church and civic functions throughout the Federation. Students will explore a variety of music styles and will learn to improvise. Auditions are held to determine membership in Jazz Ensemble. Students must be members of the Wind Ensemble or Symphonic  Band to play in the Jazz Band.  Exceptions are made for bass, guitar, and piano players with an audition.

KML SUNDAYS                                                                                                                         Advisor - Mr. Mike Goede

Members of the Concert Choir travel to nine Federation congregations throughout the year and lead worship services.  The Concert Choir is comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors with auditions held in late January.

PEP BAND                                                                                                                              Advisor - Mrs. Sarah Mayer

All Band members as well as bass guitarists are welcome to join Pep Band.  Members play mostly pop music and cheer at various sporting events each year.  Rehearsals take place during band rehearsal time.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE                                                                                                Advisor - Mr. Wes Schmandt

The Percussion Ensemble is open to any KML student interested in the area of percussion who meets the approval of the Music Department.  This group meets once a week for 1.5 hours for rehearsals.  Interested participants must display a high level ability and commitment.  The group performs for musical events at KML and participates in the state music contest.  Through outside clinics and class, the students are able to explore different areas of percussion and expand their appreciation for the music found in percussion.  Since the goal of the group is to develop well-rounded percussionists, members are encouraged to also participate in the KML Band program in order to make the most use of the techniques learned in the ensemble.

WSMA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE                                                  Advisors - Mr. Mike Goede and Mr. Matt Schlomer

Students have the opportunity to perform at Wisconsin State Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest in February.  Students must be a member of either a choral or band ensemble except for pianists.  Students are critiqued and awarded with an appropriate rating.  Students receiving a top rating in Class A will advance to state competition in April.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

GERMAN TRIP                                                                                                                                     Mr. Wes Schmandt

Each summer students have the opportunity to travel abroad to German speaking Europe.  This trip takes place in late July.  during the 10 day tour, participants will experience first hand a different culture in language, food, and life style.  Cities and sights visited emphasize the history of Germany and its neighboring countries.  The trip may be taken for 1/2 credit in Social Studies with approval  from the social studies department.  There is an enrollment fee.

ITALY TRIP                                                                                                                                      Pastor Ron Mehlberg

New for next summer is a planned trip to Paris, Florence, and Rome for the opportunity to see first hand some of  the historic sites related to ancient Rome.  The trip is tentatively set for June 12 to June 20.  Final details will be available this fall. The trip may be taken for 1/2 credit in Social Studies with approval  from the social studies department.  There is an enrollment fee. 

RECRUITMENT TRIP TO MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE                                                             Pastor Ron Mehlberg

This trip by motor coach to our WELS ministerial training college in New Ulm, Minnesota, affords the participants the opportunity to visit the campus, stay in the dormitories, visit classes, hear presentations on finances and ministry, and just talk to those who are already students there.  Participants are included in any special events that are taking place on the campus at the time.  We try to visit when there is something special to attend.  We usually make the trip  the first or second week in November when there is the opportunity to attend the musical production.  Students usually miss almost 2 days of school - leaving on Thursday and returning early Saturday afternoon.  We recommend this trip highly for those who  are considering full-time ministry in the church.

WASHINGTON D.C TRIP                                                                                                                    Mr. Gerald Zeamer

The social studies department hosts a trip to the Washington D.C. area during the even numbered years.  Students have the opportunity to study the history of the United States and tour many well known sights. The trip takes place during Spring break and is available to Junior and Seniors.  Information was available at Book and Fee Day and additional information is available during the year.  Students are responsible for all expenses for the trip.

BAND TRIPS                                                                                                                                          Mr. Matt Schlomer

Each year members of the Charger Bands have opportunities to use their music outside the walls of KML during a spring band trip focused on service and the arts.  On these excursions band members lead special services at a WELS church and have the opportunity to attend performances and view museums.  Past trips have been to Chicago, Memphis, St. Louis, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, New York City, and New Orleans.