State

The Milaca Wrestling team is advancing the the State Tournament!! Today, we were invited to the school-wide pepfest to celebrate this exciting achievement!!

Mr. Greninger's class waiting for the festivities to begin

Mr. Greninger's class ready to begin!

 Our entire preschool through twelfth grades attended the pepfest. The band played. There were nearly 2000 people in our gyms!

 Mr. Westphal, our Activities Director welcomed us and introduced the coaches.

 Mr. Vedders, sixth grade teacher (also known as "Captain Olweus", our bully-free super hero) and co-wrestling coach with Mr. Hoeck, was on hand to introduce the team. Mr. Vedders talked about being part of our school and community and joining something. This group of student athletes joined wrestling without the promise or even idea of being a part of the state tournament. Along the way they developed friendships, made memories, experienced opportunities, and now are on their way to represent their school and community at the Minnesota State Wrestling Tournament!!

 Four of our athletes made it to the State Tournament as individuals!

 There was a video of the highlights of the season with descriptions of the character traits of what it takes to be successful. I think the elementary students were most inspired by the music and the sing-a-long opportunity ...

 At the end, the wrestling team gather together and lead us in a school-wide cheer. "Fourth grade. Fourth grade. Fourth, fourth, fourth, fourth, fourth grade!" Each grade had their chance to stand and chant.

 At the end, we all stood up as the pep band played our school song.

Good luck Wolves!! We are so PROUD of you!! Congratulations on your GREAT accomplishment and wish you well!