Science teachers Larry Scheller, Joe Brocksmith and Matt Riffee and history teachers Zach Fettig and Mark Olwig all have a lot in common. Not only do they share a love of sports, but they have similar senses of humor and outgoing personalities. Putting these five teachers’ classrooms in one school hallway has called for lots of mayhem and memories for not only them but students as well. “We call ourselves the ‘West Wing’,” Olwig said. “It’s like the U.S Capitol. The West Wing is the most important wing.” Over the years, harmless pranks have sprouted between the five, and Scheller is generally the teacher that’s targeted. “When the Cubs were actually somewhat decent at baseball, I hung a sign outside of Mr. Scheller’s door that said, ‘Every time the Cubs win, God kills a puppy,’” Riffee said. In the past, Brocksmith has stolen Scheller’s bearded dragon, Cheeto, from his classroom, as well as other interesting possessions of his. The teachers also like to have competitions, like who can throw stress balls closest to students’ heads without coming in contact with them. “Being down here, it makes it easier to come to work every day,” Riffee said. The five teachers see each other outside of the building on occasion. Fettig, Olwig and Scheller all take part in coaching soccer. Some enjoy going hunting, and others used to attend Brocksmith’s shows when he was in a band. Brocksmith believes that over the years, the men have formed a bond where each teacher plays a significant role in their “group.” “Olwig is like the fatherly figure,” Brocksmith said. “Fettig is the laid-back, kind of chill guy. Sometimes he’s involved, sometimes he sits and watches. I think Scheller and I are probably on very similar terms as far as our roles, and Ms. Hahn would be like our motherly figure. And then Mr. Riffee is like the good brother. He likes to play every now and then but a lot of times he stops himself because he thinks, ‘Oh, I might get in trouble for this.’ So then he doesn’t participate.”