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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.

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.

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.

“Golda”
Tuesday, November 14, 1 p.m.
(Biography/History/Drama)
Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes (2023).

Set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur war in 1973, Israeli prime Minister Golda Meir (a Milwaukee native) navigates overwhelming odds, a skeptical Cabinet, and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, while millions of lives hang in the balance. Stars Helen Mirren and Liev Schreiber. 

Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. There is no charge.

We hope to see you at the first indoor market of the season, which will be held inside the Irvin L Young Memorial Library at 431 W Center Street. The market runs from 10 a.m. to noon, through April. Thank you for your ongoing support of the vendors. We are excited to see you there!

Esperamos verte en el primer Mercado de la temporada se encuentra en la Bibloteca Conmemorativa Irvin L Young en 431 W Center Street. El mercado estará abierto de 10 am a mediodía. Gracias por tu continuo apoyo a los vendedores. ¡Estamos emocionados de verte allí!

This week’s vendors/Los vendedores de esta semana:

Best Taste
Carol McLernon
Good Dog Farms LLC
Jackie’s Small Batch Bakery
Kettle Farm and Fiber/Wild Roots
Kettle Moraine Honey
Kristie’s Creative Kitchen
Mudders Dream
Pat Hall
Rose Verduzco Baking
Stephani’s Spot
The Vegetable Stand
Whitewater Grocery Co

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. In honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow, we salute the rapidly diminishing group of World War II veterans. The old Whitewater Armory was completed in 1942, during World War II and it was the logical site for the World War II “Honor Roll,” the list of names of people of the Whitewater area who were serving in the war. This post card, probably taken between 1942 and 1945 shows this large sign, clearly showing that most young men (and probably some women) in the area were serving.

We thank all veterans for their service, in war and in peacetime.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(2125PC, Whitewater Historical Society)

Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Chiemsee2016 from Pixabay.

mage by Chiemsee2016 from Pixabay

FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR, STACEY LUNSFORD 

Community members are invited to a farewell reception for Stacey Lunsford, Director of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. She has served in this position for 22 years. Join us to celebrate her many accomplishments, including a successful Capital Fundraising Campaign for the Library’s upcoming Expansion and Renovation Project.  

Refreshments will be served in the library’s Community Room on Friday, November 10 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The library is located at 431 West Center Street in Whitewater. 

The City of Whitewater Landmark Commission has finally produced Landmark Trek – The Depot Part 2. This Episode 4 covers the Whitewater Passenger Depot history from 1951 to 2023. Come view all the transformations and events that have happened at this Whitewater treasure here or below:

You can also view Episode 3, The Depot Part 1, as well as all five episodes of Landmark Trek at this link.

Whitewater High School Players presents the hit Broadway Musical Mean Girls, The High School Version, book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Neil Benjamin and based on the Paramount Pictures film Mean Girls. It tells the story of Cady Heron, a teenage girl who finds herself in a suburban Illinois public high school after years of being home-schooled on the African savanna. Confronted with the animalistic social order of American teenagers, Cady devises a plan to topple the school’s queen bee Regina George and her cohorts: The Plastics.

Under the artistic direction of Jim McCulloch and musical direction Liz Elliott, the cast and crew have been working very hard preparing for opening night. Due to mature themes and language a rating of PG-13 is recommended for audiences. 

The production cast, pit band, and stage crew includes:

Stage Managers Kara Long and Gabi Kirley.

Cast members Brooke Mason, Alex Sullivan, Ayden Clark, Hayleigh Pond, Haley Keltesch, Lauren Rollette, Cosette Wildermuth-Breitzman, Chacha Binagi, Ava Van Daele, Alex Clarksen, David Enns, Jocelyn Alcala, Ian Agen, Hailee Ambrose, Deven Bawden, Kaci Beaver, Belle Cohen, Peyton Comfort, Esteban Diaz-Gallegos, Vivian Harris, Nina Heim, Jimmy Kinson, Ameera Lin, Ruth Lopez, Sam Nickelsburg, Sophia Noonan, Kai Peterson, Lia Ramirez, A’lani Ross, Josie Selby, Taylor Speerbrecher, Willow Vogelzang, Sophia Walenton, Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman.  

Production Crew: Kat Dunham (Tech Director) Costumes: Alexa Casino-Pena. Sound: Matt Zingsheim. Scenic Painter: Kerry Ramsden. Crew: Payton Bunger, Natalia Gallegos, Laken DePorter, Emerson Dunham, Ava Nygren, Lucy Troxel, Joshua Nygren, Rae Breisath, Ace Hudec, Miles Nickelsburg, Taiya Kolb, Payton Peacock, Cora Schimming.

Pit Band Members: Sam Averill (Conductor), Thayer Coburn, Isabelle Lavertu, Liz Ngabo, Jay Downs, Dante Baker, Justin Kamp, Maddy Blain, Samantha Van Daele, Kayla Mikos, and Adam Drefs.

Performances of Mean Girls, High School Version will be held November 16-18 at 7 p.m. and November 19 at 2 p.m. in the James Stewart Auditorium located in the Whitewater High School. General Admission seating is $10 for adults and $7 for students. Call the box office at 262-472-8178 for more information.

Article Submitted by Jim McCulloch
WUSD Drama Director
jMcCulloch@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Tom Ganser