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UW-W Volleyball Team Claims WIAC Conference Tournament Title

Celebration photos from the title match (Steve Frommell)

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team claimed the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament title with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-22) sweep of UW-Oshkosh Saturday night, November 10. 

Box Score

With the win the Warhawks … 

  • won the WIAC Tournament Championship for the 18th time in program history — that’s 14 more than any other school in the league
  • secured the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament 
  • punched their ticket into NCAA Regionals for the 34th time in program history
  • snapped UW-Oshkosh’s 34-match win streak
  • handed the Titans their first loss of 2023
  • broke UWO’s streak of 22 consecutive set victories

As fans would expect a match between the second-ranked team in the nation (UWO) and the sixth (UWW) was a thrilling battle throughout. The Warhawks worked back from an early 4-1 deficit out of the gate to knot the first set 5-5. The squads traded points until UWW went on a 4-0 run to take a 13-10 advantage. The Titans were forced to call a timeout and scored the next three to tie the set once again. 

The set continued that way, a back-and-forth battle, all the way until the end. A Titan error gave the Warhawks the first set point, 24-22. UWO registered a kill on the next point before Aubrie Krzus (Wheaton, Ill./Warrenville South) sneakily dumped the ball over on the second hit for the final point and a 1-0 lead in the match for UWW. 

The Warhawks never trailed in set two, leading by as much as seven late in the set, 20-13. Still the home team battled back to force two set points before Kirsten Anderson (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) put it away with a kill. 

The third set was reminiscent of the first two – back-and-forth early on followed by a Warhawk run that gave UWW a big lead, 17-11. The 8-0 burst featured three kills from outside hitter Jenna Weinfurt (Waukesha, Wis./Catholic Memorial). 

The Titans responded with their own 6-0 run to knot the set 17-17. After trading a number of points, UW-Whitewater strung together three in a row to give a little cushion, 21-18. UWW scored three of the next five to force match point, 24-20. After a pair of miscues, middle hitter Hannah Proctor’s (Durand, Ill./Durand) hard cut shot towards the line couldn’t be handled by the Titan libero and the Warhawks stormed the court in celebration. 

Anderson was efficient from the middle with 13 kills in 29 attempts with just a single attack error – a hitting percentage of .414. The nation’s top blocker added a solo and six assist blocks in the match. Weinfurt matched Anderson’s kill output with 13 to share match-high honors, adding 10 assists for the double-double. Right side Payton Kuepers (Madison, Wis./Lakeside Lutheran) was integral in UWW’s blocking game with two solo and three assist blocks. 

Krzus dished out 32 assists adding a pair of kills, an ace and a block. In the backcourt, Morgan Jensen (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) led all players with 28 digs. Ally Longden (Pewaukee, Wis./Pewaukee) added double digit digs with 13. 

Prior to the match Saturday night, WIAC administrators announced the Judy Kruckman Scholar-Athlete Award. Jensen was selected as the 2023 honoree. She is the 12th Warhawk to earn the award and first since 2016. More information will be released on Monday. 

UW-Whitewater will make its 34th appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament slated to start next week. More information including locations of the regional sites, opponent and the entire Division III field will be announced during the selection show on Monday at 12 p.m. available live on ncaa.com. 

This Week’s City Meetings

City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Public Hearing Regarding Consideration of A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Proposed
Residential Units on Second Floor to be located at 209 S. Taft Street, Parcel # /HAS 00046
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd floor, 312 W. Whitewater St.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action regarding private side lead water lateral replacement
costs and Discussion and possible action regarding sidewalk replacement program.

City of Whitewater Park & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING STARIN PARK UNDERGROUND
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City of Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Update from Kristin Parks of Anderson Commercial Group regarding marketing strategies
for sale of City-Owned lots, Update regarding status of Economic Development Director position, and closed session (followed by open session) regarding Innovation Center Memorandum of Understanding between City and UW-Whitewater -Update Only and Discussion and possible action regarding Action Fund Loan to Fine Food Culture LLC (The Black Sheep).
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    Grundahl Sets All-Time Scoring Record in Win

    Aleah Grundahl

    By Angela Kelm
    Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information

    Stevens Point, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior forward Aleah Grundahl (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) became the all-time leading scorer in Warhawk women’s basketball history in UWW’s 84-56 win over St. Norbert College Saturday afternoon. 

    Grundahl led all players with 20 points in the contest bringing her career total to 1,380 to set the program record previously held by Mary Merg (2010-14). The record-breaking bucket came early in the fourth. Grundahl took the entry pass from the top of the key near the right block. She backed down the defender towards the middle of the lane before spinning back right for a fading bank shot to score around three defenders. Grundahl was 7-15 from the floor and 6-8 from the free throw line to lead UWW in the game. She was a single rebound shy of a double-double while adding six assists in the record-breaking game. 

    UW-Whitewater jumped out to a handy lead outscoring the Green Knights 20-7 in the first quarter. The Warhawks extended the margin to 24, 48-24, at the break. UWW continued to widen the gap eventually taking a 33-point lead – the largest of the game – on a Sydney Lehman (Amherst, Wis./Amherst) layup with 4:12 left in the contest. 

    Maggie Trautsch (Sun Prairie, Wis./DeForest) joined Grundahl in double figures with 19 bolstered by 5-9 from beyond the arc. Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater) added 11 points on 4-8 from the field and 3-5 from long range. 

    The Warhawks return to Whitewater for their home-opener Wednesday against Ripon College. The doubleheader features the Warhawk women at 5:30 followed by the men against Carroll at 7:30. The teams will be collecting nonperishable food items during the Hoops for Hunger night. All donations will go to the Whitewater Community Space to help our community as we near the holiday season. 

    Bazeley Medals at State Swim (Updated with action photos)

    Makayla Bazeley capped off the 2023 Girls’ Swim Season with a trip to the podium at the State Meet on Friday, November 10 at Waukesha South High School!

    Makayla at State: 100 butterfly [Action photos courtesy of Tom Ganser]
    Makayla at State: 200 freestyle

    Makayla started off the night with a 5th place finish in the 200 Freestyle, going a time of 1:56.60 and finished the night with an 8th place finish in the 100 Butterfly, with a time of 59.52.

    Way to go, Makayla!

    Article and Photos Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
    Whitewater High School Head Swim Coach
    sreynolds@wwusd.org

    Photographs of Ancient Manuscript Preservation on Display at Roberta’s Art Gallery

    Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Roberta’s Art Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

    Explore the preservation of India’s ancient manuscripts at Roberta’s Art Gallery with “The Aesthetic Shape of History,” an exhibit by Anthony Cerulli. Cerulli’s photographs, which will be on display through Dec. 11, demonstrate the power of the space in which physical archives are stored. He provides artistic value and insight into present history and culture through a significant mode of documentation and preservation. 

    “The Aesthetic Shape of History” is a selection of photographs that highlight Cerulli’s extensive photo-ethnographic art project, Manuscriptistan, which began in 2003. In 2015, Cerulli’s work in the field of South Asian Studies was recognized with a Guggenheim Fellowship, a prestigious award given to those with exceptional work in the arts. This educational exhibit will feature photographs of archival manuscripts and artifacts from three states in India including Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala. Cerulli states, “I aim to highlight the value of bringing sensual, spatial, and artistic awareness and consideration to the things with which, and the spaces in which we conduct research.” 

    Anthony Cerulli is a professor of South Asian Studies in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Cerulli is also the director of the Center for South Asia and director of the Health and Humanities Program at UW-Madison.   

    An artist reception will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where Professor Nathan McGovern and Dr. Ashley Dimmig will join Cerulli for a panel discussion on the beauty and historical importance of this work. McGovern teaches in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at UW-Whitewater, focusing on Asian philosophy and ancient India. Dimmig teaches in the Department of Art and Design and is the director of the Crossman Gallery at the Center of the Arts at UW-Whitewater. The reception will also include an audience Q&A and an open house with refreshments.  

    Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center at 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, Wis. The gallery collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community artists in coordinating and sponsoring exhibits. During the academic year, the gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Roberta’s Art Gallery is closed on Saturday and Sunday. 

    At Roberta’s Art Gallery, we pride ourselves in providing free and open exhibits to the public, and attending certain events can earn students class credit. If you are interested in being featured in the gallery, please contact us for a proposal request. Reach us at ucart@uww.edu or 262-472-3193. Visit our website for any questions or inquiries and follow our Instagram at uww_rag.  

    “Pearl” Film Screening at the Whitewater Public Library

    Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Public Library. 

    WHITEWATER—The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is screening the film, “Pearl” on Tuesday, November 14 starting at 5:30 p.m. This is one of several events that the library is hosting to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Community members are invited to attend this feature film set in 1920s rural Oklahoma, based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott, the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide.  

    The screening will be held in the library’s Community Room located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. There is no cost or registration. Call 262-473-0530 with questions.  

    Compost Site Closes on Wed.; Yard Waste Must be Placed by Curb by Wed. for Pickup

    The City of Whitewater – Department of Public Works will collect leaf and yard waste during the established dates in November with no appointment needed.

    • Residents may place their bagged yard waste on the curb no earlier than Saturday, November 11, for collection during the week of:  November 13 – November 17, 2023.

    However, all bags must be brought to the curb for final collection by Wednesday, November 15. Bio-Bags left outside in the elements during the winter months will NOT be collected during the spring collection.

    For residents who miss the collection deadline of November 17, a dumpster will be available at the City garage (150 E. Starin Rd.) between November 20 – December 1, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. *Please note the facility will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24.

    Spring collection will be dependent on weather conditions.

    Yard waste is defined as leaves, weeds, grass clippings, and yard and garden debris. Yard waste must be bagged in 30 gallon or smaller biodegradable, clear or transparent bags only. Yard waste will not be collected if not properly bagged or placed in non-transparent or black bags. The City offers Bio-Bags, in the fall only, at the Finance Department. Residents may also use the compost site to dispose of leaf and yard waste. The compost site is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. The compost site will close for the season at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

    Residents requesting brush collection should call 473-0560 to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays.

    NOTICE: City Ordinance Chapter 12.08 – Street Obstructions, Section: 12.08.010 – Residents are prohibited from depositing any yard waste debris on city streets.

    Veterans Day –  Honoring All Who Served  – No Mail

    [From Wikipedia]

    Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable).[1][2] It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I.[3] Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major US veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.[4]

    Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a US public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all US military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service.[5] Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the US military. Additionally, Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of US states that specifically honor women who have served in the US military.

    Editor’s note: The image on the homepage, “Veterans Day” by The U.S. Army is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

    UW-W marching band to perform at Lambeau Field Nov. 19

    The Warhawk Marching Band performs at halftime in front of a record crowd of more than 20,000 at Perkins Stadium at Family Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

    The following local student musicians who are part of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band will perform at the Green Bay Packers home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 19:

    Anders Clarksen, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Mathematics at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Alto Sax section.

    Alex Martin, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Alto Sax section.

    Mel Prince, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Baritone section.

    Callie Knoll, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Drum Major section.

    Kierstyn Torres, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Mellophone section.

    Kulow Kulow, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Trombone (Section Leader) section.

    Luke Hanson, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Communication at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Trumpet (Section Leader) section.

    The 162-member band was invited to perform at halftime and post-game at Lambeau Field in front of a potential crowd of more than 80,000 people.

    The group last performed at Lambeau Field on Sept. 10, 2017.

    “We are thrilled to be able to return to Lambeau Field,” said Glenn C. Hayes, director of bands at UW-Whitewater. “The students have been working with a strong focus and determination to give an incredible performance. I could not be more proud of each and every one of them!”

    The band’s performance, titled “ALIVE!,” includes the movie and musical hits “Come Alive” from The Greatest Showman and “The Club” from In the Heights.

    The Warhawk Marching Band performs at all UW-Whitewater football regular season home games and other select campus and community events during the fall semester. UW-Whitewater hosts the annual Wisconsin School Music Association State Marching Band Championships every October.

    The marching band is one of several musical ensembles at the university. In addition to Lambeau Field, UW-Whitewater’s ensembles have performed in other famous venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Symphony Center in Chicago, and at venues in Germany, Poland and England.

    Watch for photos and videos of the marching band’s Lambeau Field experience on the UW-Whitewater Facebook and Instagram pages.

    Wisconsin Goes to the Big Fair – 130th Anniversary of Columbian Exposition in Chicago

    Fisheries Building, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1893 [Chicago History Museum]

    This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Columbian Exposition which was held in Chicago. Carol McLernon will talk about the Columbian Exposition at the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St. in Milton next Wednesday, November 15 at 10:00. She will explain that her interest in the fair began many years ago when she was given a doll that came from the World’s Fair.

    Her presentation will be entitled “Wisconsin goes to the Big Fair.” Among the Wisconsinites who visited the fair were Harry Houdini and Frank Lloyd Wright. Other famous persons were Scott Joplin, Helen Keller, and Frederick Douglass.

    McLernon will describe the extreme size of the buildings and grounds of the fair as well as the huge amount of work involved in preparation for the fair. She will explain how the White City acquired its name.

    Attendees are invited to find pictures of the World’s Fair on the Internet before November 15. The Gathering Place will provide Cracker Jacks.