The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August.
UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,400 full and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs.
UW-La Crosse, a top-ranked national university, is the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with less than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best National Universities ranking. See more at www.uwlax.edu [Editor’s note: For some reason, U.S. News ranks UW-Whitewater #45 on their list of Regional Universities Midwest, rather than the National Universities listing where UW-LC is found.]
Students earning degrees in August include:
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed) Whitewater, WI
Eve Klawitter, Bachelor of Science, Public Health and Community Health Education Major, Honors
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
Terry Phelps is a WUL Hometown Hero “For volunteering as a firefighter for the Whitewater Fire Department for nearly 50 years.”
In addition to his volunteer work as a firefighter, Terry taught for 25 years at Gateway as an instructor in firetruck and driver operations. He managed all of that in addition to his full-time job as a machinist at Whitewater Manufacturing.
WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.
Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com
In a Facebook post on October 3, The Black Sheep announced that it is suspending dinner service for an indefinite amount of time. The Banner reached out to the restaurant to inquire about additional details. We have not received a response.
The Facebook post is reproduced below.
Hey everyone,
We regret to inform you that we will be suspending dinner service for an indefinite amount of time.
We will still be offering private and group dinners by booking, however we will no longer be open for reservation or walk in service.
We would like to thank every one of our guests for being such great patrons and we hope to be back at some point in the future.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at blacksheep@eatatblacksheep.com or send us a message here on Facebook.
Thank you for your time. Have a blessed holiday season.
Emilia Houwers finished her season in the WIAA State Tennis Tournament at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison on Thursday, October 13. Emilia, unfortunately, lost in the first round to Sophie Vande Slunt of Saint Mary’s Spring Academy 4-6, 1-6.
What is not lost is that Emilia became one of the few WHS tennis players to qualify for the State Tennis Tournament in singles two times and is only a Junior! Congratulations, Emilia, on a great season!
On Thursday afternoon, before the team left for Madison, Whitewater High School began the tradition of the “Whippet Walk” which will be repeated for any individual or group that advances to a state-level competition in academics, athletics, the arts, or activities. The tennis team was followed through the student-lined hallways by the Whitewater High School Marching Band playing the school song.
Article and Photos Submitted by Greg Stewart Whitewater High School gstewart@wwusd.org Additional Photos Courtesy of Justin Crandall
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter published on Oct. 13, 2022 regarding the Whitewater Unified School District’s upcoming referendum.
The district’s administrative team has put together an extensive referendum FAQ sheet at https://www.wwusd.org/page/referendum that addresses many topics, including Mr. Kinson’s assertions. Anybody who is interested in learning the whole story should check it out. Beyond that, I will decline to respond to Mr. Kinson’s misguided, inflammatory letter.
The Whitewater community has a long history of working together for strong schools. Twenty-five years of successful referendums is the most visible example, but it happens every day, in innumerable other ways. The WUSD would not be where it is today without the hundreds of parents, teachers, administrators and community members who put children first every day.
Instead of wasting time casting blame, the WUSD is relentlessly addressing the challenges of our changing world. We are grateful for the Whitewater community’s past support as we pursue that mission, and we know your continued support is critical to ensure a bright future for our schools and our community.
Thank you.
Thayer Coburn, President
School Board of the Whitewater Unified School District
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion at music college, and her fear of abandoning her parents. Winner of three Oscars: Best Picture, Supporting Actor and Screenplay.
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 15, 2022, in honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day, as required by state statute, during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 through Oct. 15, 2022.
“Wisconsin firefighters exemplify the best our state has to offer, putting their health and safety on the line to take care of their neighbors and serve their communities,” said Gov. Evers. “From fire prevention education to emergency response, we are grateful for their service. On Saturday, we honor and remember the fallen heroes who are no longer with us and share our deepest condolences with their families, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. The legacy of their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Fire Prevention Week is observed annually to recognize firefighters’ efforts to keep families and communities safe and to encourage Wisconsinites to take personal steps to have a planned and practiced home fire escape plan. The week will feature observances, ceremonies, exercises, and activities related to fire safety education and prevention. During Fire Prevention Week, the state of Wisconsin also recognizes Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day to honor the firefighters of this state who have made the ultimate sacrifice in performance of their duties over the course of the year. A copy of the governor’s Fire Prevention Week proclamation is available here.
Previously, Gov. Evers ordered the flags to be flown at half-staff on Oct. 1, 2022, coinciding with the Final Alarm Ceremony and Silent Procession at the Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, which is hosted by Wisconsin Fire & EMS Memorial Inc. in recognition of Firefighter Memorial Day.
Executive Order #176 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Sat., Oct. 15, 2022, and is available here.
By Angela Kelm Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
The No. 3 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team topped No. 19 UW-Oshkosh 17-3 in front of a record crowd of 18,951 fans. The audience broke the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference record and breaks the old Perkins Stadium mark previously set in a game against Oshkosh during Family Fest.
The Warhawks opened the scoring in their second drive of the game. Preston Strasburg capped the 11-play, 59-yard run, punching it in from two-yards out. Jeffery Isotalo-McGuire added the extra point for a 7-0 UW-W lead with 5:41 on the clock.
UW-Whitewater added three more on their next drive that extended into the second quarter. Jaylon Edmonson opened the drive weaving through traffic for a 35-yard scamper up the middle. Isotalo-McGuire made it 10-0 capping the drive on the second play of the second quarter with a 27-yard field goal.
The defenses came up with some big plays the rest of the quarter. Kyle Koelblinger registered the highlight. The Warhawk defense chased the Titan quarterback out of the pocket. He heaved the ball deep with Koelblinger and the UW-O receiver both going up for the jump ball. It was Koelblinger coming down with it for the interception.
Following a three-and-out in their offensive possession, the Warhawks got the ball right back, jumping on a muffed punt with Zach Sherman on the recovery at the Oshkosh 45. The Titan offense responded with a pick off in the end zone later in the drive to take over at their 20 with 40 seconds remaining. The UW-W defense held to go into the intermission with the 10-0 advantage.
UW-W forced a punt on Oshkosh’s first drive of the second half and Tyler Holte gave the Warhawks great field position with a 31-yard return to the UW-O 43. Strasburg registered his second touchdown run of the night bouncing it up the middle from nine yards out. The kick made it 17-0 Whitewater with 8:08 left in the third.
The Titans got on the board with a field goal with 8:25 in the fourth capping an 11-play, 41-yard drive.
Holte came up big in the fourth with his longest reception of the season, 59-yard grab that gave the Warhawks first down at the UW-O 14. The play setup the Warhawks for a scoring opportunity but they were unable to capitalize.
The defense held the rest of the way for the 17-3 final.
Edmonson bolstered the run game with 107 of the team’s 165 yards on the ground. Defensively, linebackers Ryan Liszka and Egon Hein combined for 19 tackles including 2.5 tackles for a loss, two pass breakups and a quarterback hurry.
The WHS Players will kick off their season with ”Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” Join Belle, Beast, Mrs Potts, and the rest of the beloved characters as this Broadway classic comes to life at the Whitewater High School auditorium on November 17-20. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Rehearsals are underway
This “tale as old as time” tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
In addition to the regular performances, there will be a very special “Be our Guest “ Tea Party on November 19th at 12:30 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Disney character, enjoy some sweets and treats in the enchanted castle, get your picture taken with some of the cast, and take home a souvenir tea cup. Tickets are $10 per child. Adult chaperones are free. Seating is limited, and reservations for this event are required.
Performances of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” will be held on November 17-19 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19-20 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets for all of the shows and tea party are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 262-472-8178 or in person at the Book Teller in downtown Whitewater.
Under the Direction of Jim McCulloch and Liz Elliott, members of the cast include Skylar Staebler, Ben McCulloch, Payton Bunger, Matt Zingsheim, Alex Clarksen, Anderson Waelchli, Alex Sullivan, Brooke Mason, A’lani Rogers, Anders Clarksen, Xavier Zei, Josh Kirley, Ayden Clark, Marina Linos, Belle Cohen, Zel Scherer, Cosette Wildermuth-Breitzman, Willow Vogelzang, Georgia Esch, Mel Prince, Adalynn Frye, Deven Wheeler-Bawden, Elora Wildermuth-Breitzman, Nina Heim, Taylor Speerbrecher, Alex Breisath, Sam Nickelsburg, Lauren Rolette, Haley Keltesch, Cain Gonzales. Ava Van Daele, Jimmy Kinson, Esteban Diaz-Gallegos, and Hayleigh Pond. The backstage crew is made up of Gabby Kirley, Sami Van Daele, Emma Weigel, Angela Hudec, Ava Nygren, Karime Velazquez, London Altreuter, Evie Troxel, Miles Nickelsberg, Jazmin Cederberg, Ian Long, Kara Long, Alexandra Cansino-Pena, Alejandra Diaz-Gallegos, Claire Tourdot, Abby Olson, and Ellie Green.
Article and Photo Submitted by Jim McCulloch WUSD Theatre Director jmcculloch@wwusd.org
