Pirate Nation
News for Bay Port High School Alumni & Friends
January 23, 2024
Bay Port High School has a rich tradition of excellence in the Howard-Suamico community, Northeast Wisconsin, and beyond. We are grateful for our proud alumni who live out the vision, mission, and core values of the Howard-Suamico School District each and every day.
The Pirate Nation newsletter is designed to engage, connect, and inspire HSSD alumni and friends. Please contact Howard-Suamico Education Foundation Executive Director Nicole Smith with any feedback or story ideas. We want to hear from you!
Spencer Peot, Bay Port 2009, Leads Flyover at Lambeau Field
Spencer Peot, Bay Port 2009, is an F-35 Instructor Pilot for the U.S. Air Force. After high school, he attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and completed the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program to earn his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. From there, he attended undergraduate pilot training and earned qualifications as an instructor and evaluator pilot. This year, he transitioned to the F-35 and completed the instructor course.
On October 29, Spencer came home to lead the flyover over Lambeau Field for the Packers/Vikings game. Spencer credits his well-rounded educational experience at Bay Port for providing a strong foundation for college.
Spencer says about his high school experience, “I learned patience and precision through hours of choir rehearsal with Mr. Pufall. I learned the meaning of teamwork playing football and baseball with my classmates. I inherited perseverance and grit through grueling wrestling practices with Coaches Shefchik and Berna. I developed critical thinking skills participating in academic decathlon competitions with Mrs. Bailey. Finally, I had a top-notch educational experience and the opportunity to take several AP classes to set the stage for college. I would not be where I am today without the dedication of the teachers and coaches at Bay Port High School.”
National Merit Commended Students
Bay Port students Caleigh Deeslie, Alexandra Andre, and Abigail Davies were named National Merit Commended Students due to their performance on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. We applaud you!
Riley Aguirre Crowned Junior Miss Oneida
Riley Aguirre, Bay Port senior, was crowned Junior Miss Oneida in June. Riley will act as an Oneida Nation official ambassador and represent Oneida at events throughout the year. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and playing the violin. Riley has danced at powwows in the past, and has been smoke dancing at powwows in Wisconsin and New York since she was young. After high school, she plans to attend a four-year university to study First Nations and potentially psychology.
Bay Port Freshman Wins State Tennis Tournament
Now introducing....WIAA Division 1 girls state tennis champion Karlie Schock! Karlie is a Bay Port freshman and the first local D1 girls player to win a state title since the tournament started in 1971. We are so proud of your talent and determination, Karlie!
