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Whitewater Scholarly Scoop Lecture Series – “From the Silent Generation to Generation Z: How Do We Work Together?”

From the Silent Generation to Generation Z: How Do We Work Together?: Every generation tends to complain about the next generation: from the silent generation who experienced the great depression, the Woodstock experience of the baby boomers, to the “technoholics” of Generation Z. As individuals, we can either ignore the differences that exist or learn to build on each other’s strengths in order to create more change together. From the classroom to the workplace to society as a whole, we should learn to recognize and honor the differences of the next generations in order to be able to connect and to find ways to build bridges in order to address larger social issues together. Presented by Sarah Hessenauer (Social Work).

Where: Whitewater Senior Center (Starin Park Community Bldg. 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater, WI)

When: Friday, February 2 from 10:30-11:30 am.

This talk is open and free to the public!

Comedian Pete Lee plays UW-Whitewater, Thursday February 1st, at 7:30 PM

Nationally known comedian Pete Lee, a Janesville native and recent a performer on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, comes to Whitewater. Check out his Tonight Show performance from January 12th here: https://youtu.be/adZAtplseGU

Where: University Center – Hamilton Room, UW-Whitewater Campus

When: Thursday, February 1 at 7:30 pm;  Doors will open at 7 pm.

Cost: FREE! 

This event is presented by UC Entertainment.

From Pete’s bio:

Pete Lee might be the nicest person in New York City, but that’s because it’s impossible to sound aggressive with a Wisconsin accent. Pete was raised in Janesville, WI by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, which is probably why he pursued a career in entertainment.

In 2005, Pete flew to New York to make his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. That same night, he met his future wife, and she made him move to Manhattan. Soon after moving to NYC, he was selected to perform at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, where he was voted a standout performer. In 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing finishing as a semi-finalist. That same year, he made his television acting debut on the CBS Soap Opera As The World Turns, lasting two episodes! At the end of 2008 he then shot his own Comedy Central half Hour Special, which earned him a “cult” following at comedy clubs, and the opportunity to perform over the next four years at 500 colleges across the country.

In 2010 Pete began producing and editing his own shows for the Internet which led to getting his own web show on MSN.com called New York Minute:30. His web shows attracted the attention of television talent scouts and in 2012 he was hired to be a writer and cast member on FUSE TV’s Video on Trial and the NFL Network’s Top 10’s. In 2013, Pete was hired as a cast member on VH1’s Best Week Ever, which debuted in January.

If you haven’t heard of Pete Lee yet, prepare to tell other people.

Whitewater High School hosts Rock Valley Conference Honors Band

On Monday, January 29, 2018, Whitewater High School hosted the Rock Valley Conference Honors Band. Former Whippet, Dr. Erika Svanoe was the guest clinician and did marvelous work with the students throughout the day. There were 90 students from the following schools; Beloit Turner, Big Foot, Brodhead, Clinton, Evansville, Edgerton, East Troy, Jefferson, McFarland, and Whitewater. Casual Joe’s catered in a wonderful dinner for all the students and the day concluded with a great concert.

Whitewater students included: Lydia Wiley Deal, Caroline Crowley, Alisha Parboteeah, Miriam Navejas, Caty Strait, Allisan Barrett, Jacob Zuehlke, and Sophie Mayer.

 

WHS Juniors Zach Brantmeier and Bennett Miles nominated for FIRST Dean’s List Award

Mentors of the Whitewater High School Robotics Team Ferradermis have the opportunity to nominate two members each year as semi-finalists for the Dean’s List Award, named after Dean Kamen, co-founder of FIRST, to “celebrate outstanding student leaders whose passion for and effectiveness at attaining FIRST ideals is exemplary.”  This year, the mentors nominated juniors Zach Brantmeier and Bennett Miles. These students will participate in an interview process either before or at the Seven Rivers Regional in LaCrosse. The judges will select two finalists from the LaCrosse regional to advance to the national championship where the 10 Dean’s List Winners will be announced.

When recommending Zach, the mentors noted that at the Seven Rivers Regional in 2017, Zach found himself under a great deal of stress as the lead programmer on a robot that was behaving unexpectedly. He handled himself with tremendous poise, working with his mentors, programmers from other teams, and the control system advisors to troubleshoot under extreme pressure, ensuring the team made it to all of its scheduled practice matches and qualification matches on time. Zach has become the team’s “make it happen” person. His mentors rely on him heavily for team communication. Zach set up and manages both our Slack and Remind accounts; he is the first person to arrive for every meeting and the last person to leave. When someone needs to know what is going on, the answer is, “ask Zach.”

When recommending Bennett, the mentors commented that this fall, Bennett took the initiative to reach out to one of our elementary school teachers that he thought might be interested in sponsoring a FIRST Lego League Team as none exist in our school system; he recognized the need in our community and went for it. Bennett has scheduled several meetings with this teacher and the two of them are planning a fundraising campaign to make the FIRST Lego League team happen for the 2018-2019 school year. Bennett is already looking ahead to bring a freshman student into this loop so that when Bennett graduates in 2019, there will be someone prepared to continue this community outreach.

Congratulations, Zach and Bennett, and thank you for your dedication to Team Ferradermis! Good luck in LaCrosse!

Zach Brantmeier (L) and Bennett Miles (R)

 

Whitewater Girls Basketball 75 East Troy 47

 

Allison Heckert scored a career-high 30 points.

File photo by Bob Mischka.

From Coach Judy Harms:

Allison Heckert was on fire tonight, pouring in 30 points to lead Whitewater to a win against East Troy 75-47!  Ali Ketterhagen followed suit with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Whippets.  Our team brought a lot of energy to the court tonight, and overall played well both halves, something that was high on our list.   We had contributions from many players, which was great to see.

Whippets will be looking to carry tonight’s momentum into Friday and back again when they travel to Jefferson Tuesday.

 

Adele Marie Gergen, 95 of Whitewater, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan 29, 2018, at Alden Estates of Jefferson where she had been a resident for 1 month.

Adele was born on her parents’ farm in rural Whitewater on April 21, 1922, the daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Schmidt) Ludeman. She was baptized as an infant, confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1936 and married in 1942 by the Rev. Fredrick Loeper at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church of Whitewater. She attended Island Country School on Hwy 89 for grades 1-8 and graduated as valedictorian of her 1940 Whitewater Public High School class.  She attended Whitewater Teachers College, today’s UW Whitewater for one year.

She met Ralph Leslie Gergen, who had just moved from Milwaukee to the Whitewater area with his parents and two sisters in 1939.  On January 24, 1942, Adele and Ralph were married in Whitewater and as newlyweds moved to Milwaukee. They moved back to Whitewater in 1945. Ralph passed away on March 8, 1987.

Adele was hired as the secretary for  Lincoln Elementary School in Whitewater in June 1969. What started as a 10-month contract, turned into a career lasting 17 years.  She enjoyed working with the children, families, and teachers during this time and retired in 1986.  She loved music and played oboe in her high school band, participated in school choirs and was a dedicated member of St. John’s Sr. Choir for many years.  Her talents as a pianist gave her the opportunity to accompany the singing during the meetings of St. John’s ladies groups.

Over the years, Adele was a member of several local organizations.   She served in various offices of these groups to include president and secretary of the local Thursday Meeters, Walworth County Homemakers, the Hi-Los, St. John’s Evening Circle and Ladies Aid.  Additionally, she was a clothing leader in the Whitewater 4-H Club for 6 years.  Adele loved to bake and cook meals, enjoyed the activities involved with Seniors in the Park, playing cards and dominoes and spending time with family and friends.

Adele is survived by two daughters, Karen (Don) Swartz of Whitewater, Carol (Kent) Zastava of Wisconsin Rapids, daughter-in-law Darlene Gergen, sister Doris Wutke both of Whitewater. She is further survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her husband Ralph, son Richard, sister Wilma, 3 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church 116 S Church St. Whitewater, WI  on Thursday, February 1, at 1 pm.  Visitation will be held from noon to time of service at the church.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church.

Nitardy Funeral Home of Whitewater is assisting the family.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

 

Whitewater Boys Basketball 52 Monroe 59

From Steven Shears:

Whitewater once again played a tough opponent and came up short in OT with Monroe getting the win 59-52. Monroe held a 3 point lead at halftime 29-26. Whitewater battled and refused to go away getting a game tying 3 in the final seconds of the game from Roberto Navejas.

In overtime, Whitewater missed their opportunities to tie or take the lead getting a single free throw while Monroe netted 7 points. Roberto Navejas led Whitewater with 19 points followed by Daniel Fuller getting 15. Monroe was led by Kade King with 19 followed by Max Lange with 15.

Whitewater has no time to dwell as they face Edgerton on Thursday in Edgerton for an important rematch with their conference foe.

Regional Southern Lakes Anthology Winners Announced

(L-R) Zuri Goldsmith, Caleigh Yang, Blake Wegner, Silas Baker, Andrew Rollette, Anna Ejnik, and Reese Brantmeier

The Regional Judging for Southern Lakes Anthology was completed on January 24th in Elkhorn.  Again this year, Whitewater Middle School was very well represented at this event having seven of our submitted middle school entries chosen for publication.

The following Middle School students had their entries selected and were identified as Regional Winners: Zuri Goldsmith, Caleigh Yang, Blake Wegner, Silas Baker, Andrew Rollette, Anna Ejnik, and Reese Brantmeier.

These students will have their entries published in the 2018 edition of the Southern Lakes Anthology and will be publicly recognized at a special reception that will be held on May 23rd  at the Young Auditorium here in Whitewater.

Great job and congratulations to all of the students whose work was selected.  You make us very proud!

 

Fairhaven Lecture Series, Spring 2018: Native America: People and Places, Past and Present

America’s indigenous peoples have rich and diverse traditions and cultures. What are the impacts of historical treaties and
contemporary policies on native people past and present? How are native communities responding to issues of social injustice?

Join us this spring as we explore historic and contemporary stories, issues and customs from the country’s indigenous peoples.

All lectures are free and open to the public and are held on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater.

The first lecture, Ho-Chunk Nation: Building Relationships and Strong Communities Throughout Wisconsin, takes place on February 5, 2018. For more information and complete schedule,