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WHS Students compete at the 2019 Wisconsin National History Day held on the campus of UW-Madison.


NHD Regional Qualifiers Group Shot (Left to Right) Emily Scherer, Broderick Frye, Bailee Korf, Mr. Greg Stewart

NHD State Finalists (Left to Right) Savannah Hill, Mr Chris Wiegman, Nikita Hartzheim

National History Day is an exciting academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events. This yearlong academic adventure fosters students’ enthusiasm for learning and their love for history.

The program’s three central elements develop participants’ abilities to:

  1. Complete extensive research;
  2. Critically analyze and develop historical conclusions about information they have discovered in a variety of sources; and
  3. Present and defend their interpretations in a critical, yet creative forum.

Working individually or collaboratively in groups of two to five, students produce historical documentaries, exhibits, historic websites, dramatic performances and research papers based on an annual theme. The 2019 theme is “Triumph and Tragedy in American History”.

Six WHS students advanced to this State Competition on Saturday April 13th and five students were selected to advance to the final round at the State level.

The WHS teaching staff who worked with these students and accompanied them to UW-Madison were: Mr. Chris Wiegman, Mr. Scott Phillips, and Mr. Greg Stewart. These teachers would like to thank the parents, local judges as well as all who helped in the preparation and logistics needed to support the program.

2019 National History Day – WHS Finalists advancing to State Competition

Senior Group Documentary

Broderick Frye, Bailee Korf and Emily Scherer – “The Triumph and Tragedy of the Janesville GM Plant” 2019 NHD State Qualifier 4th Place State Competition

Senior Individual Performance

Gio Anello – “Alvin York: Conscientious Objector to Decorated Veteran”  2019 NHD State Qualifier

Senior Group Performance

Nikita Hartzheim and Savannah Hill  – “The Rosenbergs” 2019 NHD State Qualifier 4th Place State Competition

Senior Individual Performance

Madison Strickler – “Dr. John Galt”

Notice for Board of Review

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW – 2019
CITY OF WHITEWATER
WALWORTH AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, WISCONSIN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Review for the City of Whitewater shall meet on
April 23, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the City of Whitewater Municipal
Building, 312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, Wisconsin. BE AWARE the assessor cannot make changes in an
assessed value within the 15 day period prior to the start of Board of Review under current Wisconsin Statutes.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Wisconsin Statute 70.47(2) requires as follows:

  1. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who
    is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of
    the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.
  2. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the
    amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board, or at least 48
    hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a
    waiver of the 48 hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during
    the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice
    requirement and files a written objection, that person provides to the Clerk of Board of Review notice as
    to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member and, if so, which member will be
    removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.
  3. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s objection and
    specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.
  4. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a
    valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless
    that person supplies to the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the
    manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The City of Whitewater has an ordinance for
    the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this
    paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed
    by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this
    paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection copying
    under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.
  5. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a
    letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person
    may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted,
Michele R. Smith, Clerk, City of Whitewater
(262) 473-0102

Professor Gueno to Speak on Religion and Politics in the Age of Trump

The League of Women Voters, Whitewater Area is pleased to introduce a program on religion and politics presented by Dr. Michael Gueno of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

The program will be held in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18.

Please join us for an interesting cultural perspective of the significant role played by religious ideas and traditions in American society. According to Dr. Gueno, the current entwinement of religion and American politics is the result of centuries of precedent interaction that has defined American history. This talk will explore the historical roots of the current relationship between religion and politics and try to lay out some of the complicated factors that motivated many Evangelicals to elect and now support the current president and some, the politics of the far right. American religion and American politics are inextricably bound. Paradoxically, it is America’s commitment to religious liberty that has helped to further ensconce religion in public, political life.

The public is cordially invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Join Lincoln Elementary for Leadership Day

Lincoln School will be hosting its Leadership Day on Friday, May 3 and would like to invite community members to see the exciting things happening in our school. 

As the first Leader in Me school in Wisconsin, Lincoln Elementary wants to share what Leader in Me is all about.  Also, come to see the beautiful renovations in the building. 

The agenda for the day is: 7:30 – 8:00 Parent Presentation “Connecting the 7 Habits Between School and Home” (any adults may attend), 8:15 – 9:00 – All School Leadership Assembly, 9:00 – 10:30 – Leadership Stations led by student leaders. 

Anyone who would like to join will be assigned a student escort to take you through the day.  If you would like to attend, you can either call or email Lincoln School Administrative Assistant Emily Holle at 262-472-8500 or eholle@wwusd.org.

Former WHS tennis team member, Betsy Hixson, signs Letter of Intent with Dominican College

Former Whitewater High School tennis team member Betsy Hixson, recently signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for NCAA Division II member Dominican College of Orangeburg, New York.

Hixson played on the conference championship WHS team her freshman year before her family moved to Smithfield, Utah.

She played three years for Sky View High School, qualifying for the Utah State High School tournament in her junior and senior years.

Dominican College tennis coach Joseph Gravagna said he is excited to have Betsy on the team, and he is confident she will make a great addition to the tennis program at Dominican.

Hixson was also awarded an academic scholarship.

Whitewater Kiwanis and Culver’s Joint Fundraiser April 16

On Tuesday, April 16, Culver’s of Whitewater and the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club will team up to benefit the Culver’s/Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club’s Whitewater High School Scholarship Program. A portion of the sales made between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 16 will be donated to the program.

Chair of the program, Ed Schweitzer, said, “Kiwanis appreciates the support offered by Culver’s to the Whitewater community. We are so happy to team up with Culver’s to raise funds for scholarships. Customers can enjoy a delicious meal and refreshing Culver’s frozen custard while supporting the Culver’s/Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club’s WHS Scholarship.”

The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club is made up of dedicated volunteers who help children in the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100 percent of funds raised going directly to projects and zero to administrative costs. Each year, the club distributes approximately $20,000, with over half going to the Whitewater Unified School District, including Ferradermis, ELL Summer School Transportation, shoes for students, Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State, and scholarships. Kiwanis helped to build and maintain the Flowing Well Shelter, the shelter and accessible playground at Starin Park and Treyton’s Field of Dreams, as well as adopting a highway to clean up. In addition, the group donates to the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club, the Friends of the Whitewater Aquatic Center Family Partnership Fund, the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House and more.

Funds are raised through annual Pancake Breakfasts that have been served continuously since the 1950s, the Discover Whitewater Series Half-Marathon Pancake Breakfast since it began, and yearly poinsettia and lily plant sales. More information can be found on the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club Facebook page.

Public Notice by U.S. Cellular per FCC regulations

Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process-Public Participation in accordance with the FCC’s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. U.S. Cellular intends to modify equipment on an existing communications facility at 230 N. Prairie St., Whitewater, Walworth County, WI (Latitude: N42 50 17.28 and Longitude: W88 44 27.91) to increase network capacity. U.S. Cellular is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We respectfully request that parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking relative to potential effects on cultural or historic properties or with questions on the proposed facility should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322; Ph. (515) 331-2103 within 30 days of the posting of this notice. (GSS #W18390)

UW-Whitewater to serve as a Summer Food Service Program site

Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program at the following camps: Upward Bound, Success in Math and Science, STEER, CAP I, CAP II, CAP III, ACT Prep-Residential, and ACT Prep-Commuter.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled children who are 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and are also participating in a public or private non-profit school program during the regular school year.

The amount of reimbursement received by a Summer Food Service Program sponsor is based upon the household incomes of the enrolled children. Children who are members of households receiving Foodshare, FDPIR, W-2 (Wisconsin Works – Cash Benefits Only) benefits are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits at eligible program sites.

The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.