by Theresa Andrus
Seniors Laura Wagner and Brian Redemske have been selected as this year’s Academics, Arts, and Athletics (AAA) award winners at Maple Lake High School.
The honor is extended annually to high school seniors who have outstanding accomplishments in the three areas of academics, arts and athletics, along with a record of volunteer activities and service to their communities.
Wagner, the daughter of Mark and Leah Wagner of Maple Lake, participated in choir for three years. She was involved in cross country during her senior year and in gymnastics from seventh through 10th grades, competing at the varsity level for four years. In track she participated on the varsity squad from ninth through 12th grades. Wagner received All-Conference track honors as a freshman and a junior
Brian Redemske is the son of Mark and Paula Redemske of Maple Lake. He participate in choir from seventh through 12th grades. He was on the football team from his freshman through senior years, serving as a captain in his senior years and was the recipient of the Black Lion Award for his dedication. He earned All-Conference honors for three years and as a state tournament participant. Redemske was a member of the varsity wrestling team from seventh through 12th grades and served as a captain in his senior year. He earned All-Conference honors in two years and participated at the state tournament in seventh grade. He was a member of the varsity baseball team for four years, earning All-Conference honors for four years and serving as a captain during his senior year.
Both Redemske and Wager are top students who have taken post secondary or college level classes during their high school years.
Redemske and Wager are looking ahead to college, but are currently undecided on their choice of schools.
Bernatello’s Pizza of Maple Lake has announced the acquisition of Five Star Frozen Foods, headquartered in Kaukauna, WI. The company said the acquisition will continue to grow and expand Bernatello’s frozen pizza manufacturing capabilities and strengthen their distribution channels.
Bernatello’s, a manufacturer of frozen pizzas and distributor of frozen pizza, snacks and appetizers, moved to Maple Lake in 1985 to its current site in the Jude Industrial Park. It now employs about 300 people, with 160 of that number employed in its Maple Lake operations. Owner Bill Ramsay of Edina is joined in the management of the company by his son, Dave Ramsay, and daughter, J.J. Halverson.
Bernatello’s has continually expanded and improved its Maple Lake facilities over the years. In 2000, the company purchased Roma Pizza, based in Eau Clair, WI. In addition to the Roma line of products acquired in that deal, Bernatello’s obtained direct-store delivery systems in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North and South Dakota.
Bernatello’s General Manager Jim Cousin said Five Star Frozen Foods, a frozen pizza manufacturer and distribution company, has a strong presence in eastern and central Wisconsin and will help Bernatello’s grow in that area.
And Cousin said customers will be able to purchase Bernatello’s flagship line, Bellatoria Pizza, at Target stores, which will be adding Bellatoria to its frozen food offerings on March 18.
More information appears in this week’s Messenger.
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