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Editor’s Note: This information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of undergraduate students from Whitewater who received semester honors for the fall 2021 semester:

Mai Cheng, Semester Honors
 Steffi Farrey, Semester High Honors
 David Nehlsen, Semester Highest Honors

Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all “A” grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages. Students are listed by the Wisconsin county or state claimed as place of permanent residence. All were full-time students in the fall term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework. This list includes students attending all four UW-Green Bay campuses (Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, Sheboygan).

 

Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The following local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2021-22 academic year:

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Ashley Afah who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Hannah Keziah Agustin who is studying film studies and English, won the following scholarship(s): Corinne E. Forster Endowment; Joe and Becky Hogan Scholarship; Kristine Grimsrud Memorial Scholarship; Paul Grant Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Claire Allen who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): McMonagle Studio Scholarship; Music Department Scholarship; Promise Endowment

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Brian Apgar who is studying Computer Science, won the following scholarship(s): UW-Whitewater Fall 2021 Foundation Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Cyrene Brosoto who is studying supply chain and operations management, won the following scholarship(s): Rusch Family Endowed Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Abigail Callahan who is studying social work, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kacie Carollo who is studying Integrated ScienceDBusiness, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars; DLK Scholarship; James R & Zoe E Connor Scholarship; Kachel Family Science Scholarship; Walter & Louise Buell Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Ivan Cortez who is studying Marketing, won the following scholarship(s): Institute for Sales Excellence Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Ignacio Cuevas who is studying Accounting, won the following scholarship(s): College of Business and Economics Summer Bridge Program Scholarship; DLK Scholarship; College of Business and Economics Admissions Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Montserrat Cuevas who is studying International Business, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Dylan DuClos who is studying Undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Margaret Helbig who is studying Public Policy and Administration, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Nicole Holder who is studying Counseling (master’s degree), won the following scholarship(s): Master of Counseling Internship Award

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Karrigan Hunt who is studying psychology, won the following scholarship(s): Forty-Niner’s Scholarship Endowment; Janesville Promise Fund

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Noah Huntley who is studying Cybersecurity (master’s degree), won the following scholarship(s): Ethan Andrew Barclay-Weberpal Service Scholarship; Paul Jones Veterans Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Hana Jacobs who is studying General Management, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Tessa Jaskolski who is studying Art, won the following scholarship(s): Edna Grinstead Scholarship; Mark Palmer Gray Jr Scholarship Spirit of Whitewater Energy Award

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Emma Jordan who is studying Psychology, won the following scholarship(s): Edann Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Cally Julson who is studying History Education, won the following scholarship(s): Donald Graham History Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jacob Krueger who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): Music Department Scholarship; RL Jennings Scholarship in Voice

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Natalie LaBreche who is studying English Education, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars; James R & Zoe E Connor Scholarship; The Dale N. Stettler Education Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Tyler Marinkovic who is studying Computer Science (master’s degree), won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Andra Matthews who is studying Psychology, won the following scholarship(s): General Merit Scholarship; Letters and Sciences Alumni Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Joyce Mendoza who is studying accounting, won the following scholarship(s): Harish Batra Graduate Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Katlyn Miller who is studying Early Childhood Education, won the following scholarship(s): Kenneth and Myrtle (Kit) Shimota Education Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Miriam Navejas who is studying Business Education, won the following scholarship(s): Carl Behrend & Ada Nancy Stoda Scholarship; Dr Linda A Kurth Teacher-Education Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Hunter Peters who is studying Liberal Arts (associate degree), won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Julia Russ who is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Alexsia Saldaris who is studying Business Education, won the following scholarship(s): Carl Behrend & Ada Nancy Stoda Scholarship; Marie Benson Memorial

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Evan Schepp who is studying Environmental Science, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship; Fitzgerald Family Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Lukas Schreiber who is studying Finance & Political Science, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Casey Skindingsrude who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars; James R & Zoe E Connor Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Elyse Sloka who is studying Undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Lindsi Starrett who is studying Music, won the following scholarship(s): Music Department Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Shelby Starrett who is studying Art Education, won the following scholarship(s): Elizabeth Blumberg Endowed Art Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Alexander Vail who is studying General Business, won the following scholarship(s): College of Business and Economics Admissions Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Julianna Verduzco who is studying Elementary Education, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship; Irene Krueger Scholarship; UW-Whitewater Fall 2021 Foundation Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Molly Wade who is studying undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Carter Waelchli who is studying Theatre Education, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship; Dorn Family Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Heaven Washington who is studying Psychology, won the following scholarship(s): Dorothy L. Brown Memorial Social Work Scholarship; Letters and Sciences Alumni Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Abigail Weeden who is studying Business, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Mackenzie Wesoloski who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): UW Credit Union Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Abby Wildenberg who is studying Undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship; General Merit Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Oliver Wink who is studying Social Work, won the following scholarship(s): Ralph G Navarre Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Donovan Winn who is studying Undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship; General Merit Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kayla Wise who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): UW-Whitewater Fall 2021 Foundation Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Dakota Wolf who is studying Computer Science, won the following scholarship(s): UW-Whitewater Fall 2021 Foundation Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): April Wright who is studying art, won the following scholarship(s): Spirit of Whitewater Energy Award

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Trenten Zahn who is studying Business, won the following scholarship(s): DLK Scholarship; John Tincher Scholarship; Maury Greene Business Scholarship; Walter & Louise Buell Scholarship; Warhawk Exceptional Academics Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jon Zheng who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Zoe E. Connor Memorial Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Brianna Zimdars who is studying undeclared, won the following scholarship(s): James R & Zoe E Connor Scholarship; Whitewater Community Scholarship; Whitewater Fire & Rescue Squad Scholarship

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Brandon Zoerner who is studying Marketing, won the following scholarship(s): AMA/Peltier Marketing Award; Institute for Sales Excellence Scholarship

“On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, we send our deepest congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners, who represent the very best in academic, co-curricular and service excellence across all of our colleges and departments,” said Sandy Dunst, interim president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation. “Over the years, many people and organizations have donated funds to make these financial awards a reality. Their kindness and generosity have contributed to the success of our Warhawks and we’re extremely grateful for their support.”

The UW-Whitewater Foundation awarded more than $2.4 million in scholarships to students. The application period for next year’s scholarships is now open. More information can be found at uww.edu/scholarships.

Carol McCormick writes, “A beautiful sunset looking across Trippe Lake on Wednesday night [January 12]!”

Our thanks to Carol McCormick for sharing another great photo.

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An article in The Gazette on January 12 by Scott Froehlich provides details regarding an accident that occurred in shop class at Whitewater High School in November, as well as appreciation from the student and his mother, Jeannine Volbright, for Mike Wintz, the teacher in whose class the incident occurred. Wintz announced his retirement on December 13.

According to the article, the student, senior Andrew Rollette, was using an angle grinder and sparks were hitting his shirt. “Rollette said his shirt contained polyester, a fiber which is normally flame-retardant, but can ignite when it is subjected to high enough temperature,” per the Gazette article, which added, “Aside from all shop class students being required to wear safety glasses, Rollette said safety protocols were relatively lax….Rollette said he’s been accused of ‘not listening to Mr. Wintz’ and ‘doing something [I] shouldn’t have.’ ‘But he’s a teacher that I respect greatly [and] I wouldn’t do that,’” Rollette said.

Per the article, Rollette suffered third-degree burns and required a two-and-a-half-week hospital stay.

“Unfortunately, because it’s a personnel issue, the school is not releasing any details about the incident…,” Volbright said. “He was one of Andrew’s favorite teachers.”

Editor’s Note: The below information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Whitewater resident Grace Black, a Freshman, earned honors from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Stevens Point honored more than 2,350 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the fall semester of the 2021-2022 academic year.  

 

Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by Seniors in the Park, City of Whitewater.

Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2021 fall semester:

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Ashley Afah who is studying Biology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Asobo Afah who is studying Computer Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Claire Allen who is studying Music

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kali Anditon who is studying Journalism

– Whitewater, Wis. (53190): Annah Afah who is studying Biology with Pre-med Emphasis

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kade Bartelt who is studying Physical Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jocelin Beecroft who is studying Physical Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Joshua Bezzo who is studying Marketing

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Emily Bonnes who is studying Communication

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kenna Breckon who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Alondra Buboltz who is studying elementary education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jake Burford who is studying Occupational Safety

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Abigail Callahan who is studying social work

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kacie Carollo who is studying Integrated ScienceDBusiness

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Teaghan Carter who is studying Japanese studies

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Chandra Clark who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Mike Coates who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Nick Cornwell who is studying Sociology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Ivan Cortez who is studying Marketing

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Juan Cuellar Meza who is studying Computer Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jessica Dittner who is studying Art

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kianna Doerr who is studying Arts and Sciences (associate degree)

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jessica Dukat who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Holland Engele who is studying Art

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Sophia Fenger who is studying English Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Devin Fitzer who is studying Information Technology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Kyle Gallagher who is studying Finance

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Thomas Godsel who is studying Social Work

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Baylee Goldsmith who is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Anna Harmon who is studying Psychology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Emma Hartwig who is studying Marketing

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Alexis Havican who is studying Social Studies Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Madison Hawkins who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Margaret Helbig who is studying Public Policy and Administration

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Taylor Herman who is studying English

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Uriel Herrera who is studying Accounting

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Karrigan Hunt who is studying psychology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Gaby Islas who is studying Accounting

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Emma Jordan who is studying Psychology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Cally Julson who is studying History Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Talba Kabore who is studying Computer Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Danielle Klais who is studying Environmental Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Dylan Kleinschmidt who is studying English Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Ben Kloskey who is studying liberal arts

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Felicity Knabenbauer who is studying liberal arts

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jacob Krueger who is studying Music

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Keira Kuhnke who is studying Art BA

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Natalie LaBreche who is studying English Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Johnathan Larue who is studying Liberal Arts (associate degree)

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Andie Laube who is studying English Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Cassidy Laue who is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Will Lawton who is studying Finance

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Lynnette Lee who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Devin Lewis who is studying Human Resource Management

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jackie Lin who is studying Computer Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Parker Louden who is studying Finance

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jeffrey Lynch who is studying Marketing

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Andra Matthews who is studying Psychology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Riley McGrew who is studying Occupational Safety

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Betsy McKelvey who is studying Computer Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Katlyn Miller who is studying Early Childhood Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Yasmin Palomec-Garcia who is studying Criminology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Billie Jo Parker who is studying Art

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Miguel Penaloza who is studying Criminology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Hunter Peters who is studying Liberal Arts (associate degree)

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Hayden Radloff who is studying Media Arts and Game Development

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jason Raether who is studying General Management

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Austin Reed who is studying Media Arts and Game Development

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Melanie Reyes who is studying Human Resource Management

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Miranda Rubenzer who is studying Special Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Alexander Runyard who is studying Social Work

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Julia Russ who is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Reid Ruth who is studying Business

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jonathan Ryan who is studying Mathematics Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jacob Sadler who is studying Supply Chain and Operations Management

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Nikolas Schaal who is studying Liberal Studies

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Evan Schepp who is studying Environmental Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Allyson Schmude who is studying General Management

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Lukas Schreiber who is studying Finance & Political Science

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Justin Silbaugh who is studying General Management

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Casey Skindingsrude who is studying Biology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Callan Stangler who is studying Physical Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Shelby Starrett who is studying Art Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Bashkim Veliu who is studying Chemistry

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Julianna Verduzco who is studying Elementary Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Carter Waelchli who is studying Theatre Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Mackenzie Wesoloski who is studying Biology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): LuAnnabelle Wieseman who is studying Marketing

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Abby Wildenberg who is studying Undeclared

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Oliver Wink who is studying Social Work

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Donovan Winn who is studying Undeclared

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Luke Wolfe who is studying Undeclared

– Whitewater, WI (53190): April Wright who is studying art

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Catherine Yang who is studying Journalism

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Anna Yeazel who is studying Physical Education

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Trenten Zahn who is studying Business

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Jon Zheng who is studying Biology

– Whitewater, WI (53190): Mark Zimmermann who is studying history

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

“I want to extend my congratulations to every student who set high academic standards for the fall semester and achieved a high grade point meriting recognition through the college Dean’s List,” said John Chenoweth, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We are very proud of you! I encourage you to keep up the good work during the spring semester.”

The Registrar’s Office reports 3,558 students were selected for the Dean’s List for the fall semester. About 11,500 students are currently enrolled at the university’s Whitewater and Rock County campuses.

Editor’s Note: This information was provided by Whitewater High School.

Evelyn Noonan earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification from Madison College during the week of January 3.  Evelyn earned her certification through the Start College Now Program while taking other classes at Whitewater High School. 

CNAs must complete a state-approved certificate program before entering the workforce.  Candidates must also take and pass a competency exam.  Once a candidate has passed the exam, they are placed on a state registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and can begin seeking employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. 

Link to the Start College Now Program:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/educational-services/career-prep-dual-enrollment/start-college-now/

Link to Madison College CNA Program:https://madisoncollege.edu/academics/programs/nursing-assistant

Link to Gateway Technical College CNA Program:https://www.gtc.edu/programs/technical-diplomas/nursing-assistant

Link to Blackhawk Technical College CNA Program:https://www.blackhawk.edu/Programs-Classes/Explore-Programs/Program-Detail/program/Nursing-Assistant

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Orders #152 and #153 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on, Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, in honor of firefighter James “Jim” Ludlum and Captain Brian Busch of the Mineral Point Fire Department, who passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, in the line of duty.  “Jim and Brian lost their lives in the pursuit of saving others, and that is a sacrifice that will not be soon forgotten in the hearts and minds of their fellow Wisconsinites,” said Gov. Evers. “It has been incredible to see folks from all over the state show an overwhelming outpouring of support in the wake of the passing of these two dedicated and selfless first responders. During this incredibly difficult time, Kathy and I extend our sincere condolences to the families of Jim and Brian, their family at the Mineral Point Fire Department, and the entire Mineral Point community and those who are grieving this tragic loss.” Services for Firefighter James Ludlum and Captain Brian Busch will be held in Mineral Point on Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, respectfully. Executive Order #152 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and is available here. Executive Order #153 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, and is available here.

Tommy Thompson, on January 7, announced that he will be resigning from his position as interim president of the UW System effective March 18, 2022. Thompson has served in that role for the past 18 months, succeeding President Ray Cross after a failed search for a successor. It is hoped that a new president will be named in the near future. Thompson’s letter may be viewed here.

UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III issued the following statement on January 7:
“Tommy Thompson was the right man at the right time. His leadership has helped carry us through a
pandemic and set the standard for managing during a crisis. As important, President Thompson has been a
relentless champion of the University of Wisconsin. It showed in everything he did as System President. He
raised the profile of public higher education in our state and ensured that it is relevant, not only to students,
parents, faculty, and staff whose leadership we entrusted to him, but also to all Wisconsinites.
“He answered the call as one of Wisconsin’s greatest public leaders by accepting this role in spite of the
challenges in front of him. We are proud of what he accomplished in his time here and consider him, as
always, a lifelong friend of the University of Wisconsin. We were fortunate to have such a strong advocate
and evaluator lead the UW System.”

UW-Whitewater Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson issued the following statement on January 7:

“On behalf of the Warhawk family, I’d like to extend my deepest appreciation to President Tommy Thompson for his service to the UW System and the state of Wisconsin. He has led the System through one of the most challenging times in our history with unmatched energy and passion. We couldn’t have asked for a more enthusiastic champion of UW-Whitewater and the state universities as a whole — someone who fundamentally understands our collective educational, economic, and cultural impact and fiercely promotes our contributions. His tireless advocacy and efforts to provide the universities with resources to carry out our unique missions have been critical to the success of our students and will be felt for years to come. And we will always remember his embrace of the Warhawk Strut!”