Come join us for Parent University on Wednesday, September 13! Drop in any time between 4:00 and 7:30 p.m. to meet the staff and learn about programs offered at WHS.
Most sessions will run continuously in an open house format, but some presentations will start at specific times. Be sure to check the website at https://sites.google.com/wwusd.org/whs-parent-university/home for those times. We have over 28 offerings for parents to choose from!
We hope to see you there!
“Asteroid City”
Tuesday, September 12, 1 p.m.
(Comedy/Drama/Romance) Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 45 minutes. (2023)
Written and directed by Wes Anderson (“Moonrise Kingdom,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “French Dispatch”), this esoteric film features an ensemble cast including Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Ed Norton and Willem Dafoe. A family of astronomy fans travels to a youth stargazing event in Asteroid City. Quirky, odd, and fun.
The Greater Whitewater Committee is Set to Host Anna Jensen, Rick Severn, and Natalie Murphy from TDS at Upcoming September Meeting
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host representatives from TDS as guest speakers at its upcoming monthly meeting in September.
The GWC’s upcoming monthly meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 14th at 7:00 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190. TDS will be discussing how they are impacting the city of Whitewater. RSVP is required to attend. To reserve your spot, contact Jeffery Knight at: jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662 by Wednesday, September 13th.
TDS Telecommunications LLC is building a high-speed, all-fiber internet network in Whitewater that will provide some of the fastest internet speeds in the nation, as well as TV and phone service. The company recently reached a project milestone with the connection of its first customers. By the end of construction, about 4,400 homes and businesses are expected to have access to TDS services.
“We are excited to hear about new technology coming to the city of Whitewater,” said GWC President, Jeff Knight, “TDS offers many different opportunities to help grow businesses and communities.”
For more than 50 years, TDS has been connecting customers with reliable, high-quality products and services while centering in delighting customers. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services.
About the GWC The GWC is an action-oriented group committed to working with citizens, elected officials, and policy makers to identify, craft, and implement a pro-business agenda. Its goals are to advance the economic, educational, and social policies required to energize and secure the Whitewater area’s economic future, as well as protect Whitewater’s quality of life.
Editor’s note: The below information was posted to the UW-W Athletics site. Parking must be purchased in advance; cash is not accepted. Passes may be purchased here – only general parking is left. There has been a change to the Carry-In Policy and factory sealed water bottles are now permitted. This link will direct you to information on Tailgating Policy.
Ketterhagen Ford Football Preview — Game 2 vs. SJU
The No. 8 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team host No. 4 Saint John’s University at Perkins Stadium for the Warhawks’ home-opener Saturday, September 9. Kickoff is slated for 1 pm.
The Warhawks moved up three spots after last week’s 27-23 win at No. 14 (formerly No. 19) John Carroll to eighth in the latest D3football.com poll. The Johnnies moved up two spots to fourth in the latest poll after defeating Trinity (Texas) 34-31 at home last Saturday.
UW-Whitewater put together a phenomenal second half posting 24 points en route to the comeback win at JCU a week ago. The Warhawks trailed 13-3 after the first half but held the Blue Streaks to 10 points in the second half. UWW put up over 500 yards of offense in their first outing of the season included 232 yards on the ground. Nick Wind (Downers Grove, Ill./Montini Catholic) corralled an acrobatic catch in the corner of the endzone for the game-winning catch while Thomas Wojnowski (Oak Creek, Wis./Oak Creek) picked off the JCU quarterback with five seconds left to seal the game.
Alijah Maher-Parr (Wauwatosa, Wis./Arrowhead) averaged over seven yards a carry to lead the ground game. Alec Ogden (Marshall, Wis./Monona Grove) was 23-41 for 230 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air. He added another touchdown with his feet. Tommy Coates (Chicago, Ill./De La Salle Institute) was Ogden’s favorite target with nine catches for 77 yards while Steven Hein (St. Charles, Ill./North) hauled in six catches for 99 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Parker Breunig (Sauk City, Wis./Sauk Prairie) and Wojnowski tallied interceptions. Hawk Heffner (Grafton, Wis./Grafton) led the Warhawks with eight tackles.
SJU put up 17 points in the fourth quarter alone to send their season-opener into overtime. Johnnie kicker Connor Murphy split the uprights in the first OT possession. SJU’s Cayden Saxon picked off a pass on Trinity’s first play of their overtime possession to seal the win. The Johnnies gained just 87 yards on the ground, but averaged 8.5 per passing play with four touchdowns through the air.
Aaron Syverson was 24-33 for 281 yards and four touchdowns without tossing an interception. Troy Feddema had 18 carries for 91 yards on the ground. Alex Larson was the top receiver with 60 yards on seven catches.
Defensively, Jacob Munoz led the SJU defense with nine tackles, two tackles for a loss, a sack and a forced fumble.
ON THE AIR
Saturday’s game will air live online on the WIAC Network and locally on UWWTV. The contest can be heard on 105.9 FM The Hog in the Whitewater area, or online at www.1059thehog.com, or on ESPN Radio in the Madison and Milwaukee areas.
SERIES
This is the seventh meeting between the Warhawks and the Johnnies with UWW leading the all-time series with four wins. The two squads met in the 2022 season-opener in Collegeville, Minnesota. SJU won that battle of Top 25 teams 24-10.
Whitewater Fire & EMS Pancake Breakfast/Open House
Mark your calendars for this Sunday, September 10th, 7 AM to Noon! Come hungry and curious to our Pancake Breakfast/Open House event.
Feast on a delicious breakfast while discovering the exciting transformations at Whitewater Fire & EMS since the passing of our staffing referendum, and our recent transition to a paramedic service.
No fixed cost for the breakfast – just a heartfelt donation of your choice. Your support means the world to us!
On the menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage Links, Milk, OJ & Coffee – yum!
This year’s fundraiser aims to equip our first responders with cutting-edge multi-gas meters. These devices detect various gases, from oxygen to carbon monoxide, ensuring top-notch safety for our community.
Join us for an educational experience too! Explore our Fire Truck Display, Ambulance Display, and even hop on The Orv for some Fire Extinguisher Training. Plus, don’t miss the thrilling Fire Truck Rides!
A big THANK YOU to the amazing citizens of Whitewater and surrounding towns. Your unwavering support has fueled our progress this past year. We can’t wait to continue serving you with pride!
Editor’s Note: The following was prided by Whitewater Pride.
The third annual Whitewater Pride Rally will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 at Cravath Lakefront Park in downtown Whitewater. This free event, which will include music, entertainers, speakers and family-friendly activities, will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. rain or shine.
Lakefront Park provides space for additional activities and vendor booths. The organizing committee, composed of representatives from the community, Whitewater Pride, Whitewater Unites Lives, UW-Whitewater’s PB Poorman Pride Center, and Whitewater High School’s Gay Straight Alliance, encourages those who wish to show their support of all members of our community and especially our LGBTQ+ neighbors, to participate. Organizations will be able to share information about their groups, and businesses, restaurants and others will have an opportunity to sell their products.
A vendor agreement (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesC-PMV8ziic8ymv4M05Vd16apxFWe70Jn5BFROoz1C9GhQA/viewform) is available to those who wish to support Pride in the Whitewater community. The submissions are due on Sept. 30. The form can also be found at www.whitewaterpride.org
Proceeds from the Pride Rally will be used to help keep this event free for all attendees and will be used to support LGBTQ+ youth in our community through the Whitewater High School Gay Straight Alliance and UW-Whitewater’s PB Poorman Pride Center. For more information, contact Camden Harlan at charlan@whitewaterpride.org or Robin Fox at robinkfox@gmail.com
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
School started this week, so it’s time for a vintage school photo. This image was taken of 4th graders in the Esterly School, probably around 1900. Notice the fine marble fireplace in the schoolroom. That is because the Esterly School was located in the old Esterly mansion on the site of the old Franklin Junior High School at the end of Center Street. The Esterly School opened in 1894 and operated until 1927, when the site was used for the new Whitewater High School that included classrooms for grade schoolers. The grade schoolers were in the old High School building until the 1950s, when the Lincoln School was built.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(#5515PC, Whitewater Historical Society)
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Whitewater Unites Lives.
Chuck Mills has been nominated by Christy Linse as a WUL Hometown Hero, for “Organizing the Kids Summer Mechanics Club out of his shop in Whitewater for the last two years.”
She adds, “I was able to send my son…and it sounds like a really positive experience for the kids. I heard they began construction on a dog house for a blind dog and then went underneath cars to change oil. I guarantee my son learned something! No pre-registration needed, no commitments, just a great get-together for kids grade 6-12 a couple times a week. Any skill level welcome! What a productive way to stay connected in the summer. Thank you Chuck!”
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
Annual State of the City and Schools Addresses
Hosted by the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area
The League of Women Voters Whitewater Area is excited to host its annual State of the City and State of the Schools Addresses on Thursday, September 21st, 6:30- 8 PM, at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S Fremont St, Whitewater.
Presenters include Whitewater City Manager John Weidl, WUSD Superintendent Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, and UW Whitewater Chancellor Dr. Corey A. King. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask the speakers questions following their presentations.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!
WMS Teacher John Schimming Honored with Inspiring Educator of the Year Award
At its August 29 All-Staff Kick Off Event, the Whitewater Unified School District recognized John Schimming as this year’s recipient of the WUSD Inspiring Educator of the Year Award.
Schimming is a seventh-grade math teacher at Whitewater Middle School. He is known for his mentorship to his students and the many colleagues, athletes, and community members with whom he interacts. He also has an active role in growing the Whitewater wrestling program, specifically the girls’ division.
“On behalf of our entire school district community, I would like to congratulate John on earning this well-deserved award for the 2023-24 school year,” said Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent. “During his time in our district, John has had an incredible impact on our students, families, and community. He is someone who is dedicated to his craft and who truly cares about ensuring students have the opportunities they need to thrive. A big thank you goes out to John for all he does, each and every day.”
The district considers nominations for the annual award from its teachers and staff. A WUSD Inspiring Educator of the Year is an individual whose work exemplifies the district’s core values and demonstrates best practices in the field of education.
The recipient provides students with exceptional learning experiences and unique opportunities, demonstrating a commitment to helping them achieve their highest potential.