What is the official mascot and team name of Washburn High School?
The Millers
"Do you think Mr.Peik or Mr.Z is more likely to drink an entire cup of ice-cold coffee because they completely forgot they poured it? What's your guess?"
Player to Answer: The student sitting closest to the classroom door.
Mr.Peik
Question:Do you think people that try to make friends, make more friends then the person that doesn't?
Player to Answer: The student sitting closest to the classroom door
Insight: People naturally prefer authenticity over forced effort; trying too hard can come across as insincere.
What are the official school colors of Washburn High School?
Blue and Orange
Question: "True or False: Do you think at least one of your teachers in this room has ever completely failed a class or a major test in high school or college and had to retake it? What do you think happened?"
Player to Answer: The student wearing the brightest shoes today.
Ture Mr. Z, Is the Failure!
Do you prefer to study all night for a big test, or do you prepare in advance?
Player to Answer: The student wearing the brightest shoes today.
No wrong answer if you get good grades.
How many current WHS staff members are WHS grads?
13
Question: "Do you think Mr.Piek or Mr.Z is currently working on a bigger personal goal outside of school right now, like training for a race, learning a new language, or building something? Who is it and what is the goal?"
Player to Answer: The student with the most keychains or items on their backpack.
Mr. is working on his Masters IN ABS at the University of St. Thomas
Question: "In your view, is it possible to get really good at something—like a sport, gaming, or math—without making a ton of mistakes along the way?"
Player to Answer: The student with the most keychains or items on their backpack.
Insight: Mistakes are necessary feedback for the brain to learn and improve; failure is part of growth.
What are the last names of the principle and the Assent principles (4 in Total)?
Terpening,
Stauduhar,
Peña,
Dr.Raabe
Question: "What sport did Mr.Peik, play in high school?
Player to Answer: The student who walked into the classroom most recently.
Swimming
Are you a student who often puts off difficult assignment, or a student who put in extra time to complete the assignment?
What advice would you give someone you're mentoring?
Player to Answer: The student who walked into the classroom most recently.
Insight: We know what we would tell someone else to do, but it's hard to follow your own advice
Which WHS staff member has worked here the longest?
Aaron Percy
Question: "True or False: When faced with a really hard goal or obstacle, do you think your teachers prefer to break it down into tiny daily steps, or do they prefer to jump straight in and figure it out as they go? Who does which?"
Player to Answer: The student wearing the most Miller Blue or Orange today.
Mr.Peik
Mr.Z
- Think I like to break things down, but always finds myself, jumping straight in and trying to figure it out.
What type of leadership style do you prefer?
A: Autocratic/Controlling,
B:Collaborative/Inclusive,
C:Hands-off/Delegating,
Player to Answer: The student wearing the most Miller Blue or Orange today.
Collaborative/Inclusive: This style succeeds most often in modern classrooms and workplaces because it fosters buy-in, increases motivation, and encourages diverse ideas.