During the week of December 18-20, WHS celebrated Winter Week. The week consisted of dress days, an all-school game of Rock, Paper, Scissors, and an assembly, followed by a donut breakfast.
Monday’s dress day was Wisconsin Day. Staff and Students dressed in Wisconsin gear (Badgers, Bucks, Brewers, Packers, Whippets, Flannels, and Cheeseheads).
On Tuesday, it was White Out Day, along with an all-school, all-day long, game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Five $5 Sweet Spot gift cards were awarded to Emerson Ellenwood, Marijose Verduzco, Leah Newman, and Junior Soto for being the top four students to win and to Rapha Cortez for being the staff winner.
On Wednesday, staff and students wore their ugly sweaters and brought anything but a backpack to school. Students and staff also attended an assembly where Officer Michelle Martin was recognized for her years of service in the Whitewater Unified School District and Casey Lyon was recognized for breaking the record for the most points in a boys’ basketball game. Casey scored 47 points against East Troy, last week Friday; the previous record of 46 points was held for over 50 years by Hugh Gnatzig. The Winter Court was also announced at the assembly (see the names below). The Pom Squad performed, and a competitive game of Musical Chairs took place. The winner of that game was Richi Kalra. As the assembly started to wrap up, Emerson and Marijose played a final round of Rock, Paper, Scissors for the overall winner. Marijose won in best out of three games. To complete the assembly, staff and students participated in an ugly sweater contest. The winner was junior Andrew O’Toole.
To wrap up Wednesday morning, a donut breakfast was held for WHS, while a group of staff members and former students played instruments and provided music. Thank you to the Student Council and the Kitchen Crew for making the donut breakfast possible.
Happy Holidays, WHS!
Winter Court:
- Emilia Houwers represented Model United Nations.
- Meg Roselle represented Hope Squad.
- Savannah O’Neal represented the Pom Squad.
- Cruz Aranda represented the Boys’ Swim Team
- Representing Gymnastics was Gabriella Pena Perroni.
- Representing Boys’ Wrestling was Jesus Barajas.
- Representing Girls’ Wrestling was Lauren Buehler.
- Representing Boys’ Basketball was Emerson Ellenwood.
- Representing Girls’ Basketball was Aidyn Amundson.
- Chris Cortes represented the Computer Programming Team.
- Representing WHS Players was Brooke Mason.
- Calli Grosinske represented SADD.
- Representing Key Club was Emily Henderson.
Article Submitted by Amy Houwers
Whitewater High School Student Council Advisor
ahouwers@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Tom Ganser
