The Muk Weekly Update

• In 1878 nineteen young women, who swore never to marry, formed an “old maids club”. By 1905, their last meeting, only six of the nineteen had remained single.

• The Mukwonago Territorial Badgers, survivors of the pioneers who lived in Wisconsin when it was still a territory, held meetings from 1899 to 1928.

• The area, now known as the Vernon Marsh, was used for numerous activities other than hunting and fishing; farmers harvested wild hay and other crops. During the prohibition era, the marsh also hid several moonshine stills.

Juniors-

Young ladies in our Junior Class: Please consider applying for Wisconsin's Distinguished Young Women Scholarship program. This national scholarship program promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state. Each year, the program awards $50,000 in college scholarships deserving young ladies from Wisconsin.

Step 1: go onto www.distinguishedyw.org and apply (it takes five minutes). The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024.

Step 2: Will be contacted by a local representative for Distinguished Young Women for next steps.

Goal of the program is to enhance skills in public speaking, interviewing and community service.

Questions? See Mrs. Koepke in the Counseling Center!

Seniors-

Common App early applications end November 1st.

Freshmen are still in the lead. Who will end up winning Q1 and get donuts and chocolate milk on November 11th? Be "On Time this October" to all of your classes to earn spirit points for your grade level!

We all lose track of time every now and then. The problem is that sometimes it costs us. Due dates come up much closer than we think when we are not fully focused on them. If you have a large project due in a couple weeks, pace yourself so you can complete the project in little chunks of time. Write down due dates as soon as you find them out. Keep track of what needs to be completed every day to keep up with an adequate pace. If all of these are completed then it is almost impossible to turn in assignments late. Time management also can keep you from burning out. Doing all of your three week project in two nights leads to disproductivity, restlessness, stress and is overall not your full effort of work. Be responsible and put in effort with your time and the results will show.

Need help with your English essay? Need help with a math problem? Head over to the Writing and Math Lab during your study hall! Every class period there is a Writing and Math Lab teacher in the cafeteria eager to help you with your English or Math needs!

As scholarship season is underway, we encourage all seniors to explore the various scholarship opportunities available to help fund your post-secondary education. A variety of Scholarship opportunities will be shared through various platforms throughout the year via the MHS counseling office. One way to access scholarships is through the college or university you plan to attend. Click the link below for more information and to access application details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. Don't miss out on these valuable opportunities! Do you have specific questions regarding scholarships? Reach out to your MHS Counselor!

University of Wisconsin & Wisconsin Private Colleges and University Scholarship Information Click HERE