Learn as much as you can from those whoknow more than you, who do better thanyou, who see more clearly than you.YEARDWIGHT D. EISE SCHOOL
I AM SOPROUD OOURSTUDENTPrincipal , Dwight Eisenhower High SchCamilla GarciaThere is no doubt that this has been a tough year. I don’t want tosensationalize, but I don’t want to sugarcoat either.We have lost students to violence, and there have been other,quieter types of destruction in this school.But you have all shown up and showed out, academically and foryour community. This is what it means to be a citizen here inCedarwood, and you have done exceptionally well.Congratulations not only to the graduating seniors, but to you ALL.
Simone’s disappearance iMarch of last year left all o feeling shaken... and we arheartbroken that she wasnrecovered safely. We will nforget her bright smile and thoughtful comments in cGrace’s life wasn’t just stolfrom her, but from all of us was a bright girl who madfriends with everybody wh fortunate enough to cross with her. We wll never forgher.In Loving MemorySSiimmoonnee RRiicchhaarrddss GGrraaccee MMeellttoonn
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FORINCARCERATED STUDENTSGetting arrested doesn’t have to destroy anyone’s future.Here at Dwight D.Eisenhower High, webelieve in secondchances.That’s why wepartner with RoseSchwartz, SecondChances, and otherjuvenile detentionfacilities to giveincarcerated studentsthe educationalopportunities theyneed to turn theirlives around.The students in this program working hard ontheir academics.Special congratulations to B.H. Thisstudent earned early release andwill be rejoining our traditionalschool program in the fall.
STUDENT LIFEBrad helps serve meals topediatric patients duringThanksgiving as part of theKey Club Thanksgivingcharity event.Abi shows off how messyshe got during Art Club.Our students found resilence throughart, sports, and more!Hannah takes first place ina track meet.
Sports were even more importantthis year — not because our kidsneeded to win every game, butbecause physical and mentalexercise (yes, chess is a sport too!)and a common goal taught themvaluable lessons about how to keepmoving forward despite the tragiccircumstances we often foundourselves in.Our sports teams taught studentsthe value of teamwork, being agracious winner/loser, and thehealth benefits of regular exercise.We are so proud of our studentathletes!SPORTEAMS
CLUBS A group of students works posters for LGBTQ+ Pride WI’m so grateful for this group. In my old school, weweren’t allowed to have one because people thoughtbeing trans and gay was against “family values.” WhenI came here, I was welcomed for the first time... andMrs. Green helped me come out as trans to my parents,too.THE RAINBOW ALLIANCE CONTINUED TO BE ONE OFTHE MOST ACTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIESON CAMPUS THIS YEAR. WHETHER STUDENTSCAME TO LEARN, TO FIND CONNECTION, OR SIMPLYTO BE AROUND OTHERS WHO “GET IT,” THE CLUBPROVIDED A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE FOREVERYONE.MEMBERS ORGANIZED SCHOOL-WIDE EVENTS FORPRIDE MONTH, CREATED RESOURCES FORSTUDENTS QUESTIONING THEIR IDENTITIES, ANDCOLLABORATED WITH THE COUNSELINGDEPARTMENT TO PROMOTE INCLUSION ANDMENTAL WELL-BEING.MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE RAINBOW ALLIANCESHOWED OUR SCHOOL WHAT IT MEANS TO STANDUP FOR ONE ANOTHER — TO LISTEN, TO SUPPORT,AND TO CELEBRATE EACH PERSON FOR EXACTLYWHO THEY ARE.Mrs. Green offers advice to student.
The Eisenhower Academies give students the chance to explore potential career pathsbeginning in 9th grade. Each semester, students select a specialized elective—from medicine tolaw, technology to design—and gain hands-on experience in fields they may pursue aftergraduation.By the end of sophomore year, students commit to an academy and prepare for a unique junioryear internship with local professionals. Whether shadowing doctors, coding robotics,designing graphics for school events, or presenting cases in Mock Trial, Academy studentslearn new skills, gain confidence, and discover their passions.We are proud of all the ways our students continue to learn, grow, and shape their futures.Our students have unique opportunitiesto design their futures with careeroriented electives.
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MESSAGES OF HOPEWhat happened to me sho somehow, I stopped being so many people’s lives cha needs to hear your story. I’ I continue to be impressed just for their mathematica ability to lead themselves hard times. Life’s problems plugging something into a young people face them w creativity every day.HANNAH KO VERONICA M TEACHER)
⚠️ MFRESHISSING STUDENTFRESHMAN LEIGHA BARLOW REMAINS MISSING ASOFTHEPUBLICATION OFTHIS YEARBOOK. IF YOU HAVE ANYINFORMATION,PLEASECONTACTUSORTHEPOLICE.We miss you h
TO OUR EISENHOWER FAMILYThis year has shown us the power of community.We celebrated victories, supported each other through hardship, honored thememories of those we lost, and stood together through moments that tested ourstrength.Through it all, our students showed resilience, courage, creativity, and heart. Theylifted one another up. They made space for hope. They reminded us what it meansto be part of something bigger than ourselves.As we close this yearbook, we look ahead with gratitude and determination.May the coming year bring healing, joy, and new beginnings for every member ofour Eisenhower High family.Thank you for being part of our community.