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The Whippets faced Jefferson in their first home match of the season on Tuesday, September 16. The Whippets have continued to make great gains each match played.
At the JV2 level, the focus has been on learning the game, understanding the rotations and playing together as a team. The team has made progress in each area, showing some great 3 hit plays and hustle. Coach Miller commented, “Our team performed with perseverance. We experienced working through a rut and came back stronger in the third set. We value every opportunity to grow!”
At the JV1 level, our team played the Eagles strong. Serve receiving and getting some block touches kept us in the match. Our athletes are working together as a team and putting together some strong rallies. Coach AJ commented, “we are improving every chance we get to step out on the court. The scores don’t reflect how much improvement we have seen in our athletes. I thought our defense looked the best it has been all season and our offense is coming along.”
Although falling to the visiting Eagles 0-3, our Varsity athletes showed some moments of intense rallies and sheer grit. Never giving up, the focus on each play was intense. Unfortunately, an injury late in set 2, found the Whippets struggling to recover, losing in 3 sets.
Stat leaders:
Kills: Kaia Jones- 3
Assists: Mya Graves- Koran- 6
Aces: Mya Graves-Koran- 1
Danika Larson- 1
Digs: Jasmine Kilar- 12
The Whippets next faced East Troy at home on Thursday, September 18.
Article and Photos Submitted by Mary Kilar
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
This week’s photo is of “Tucker the Trucker.” Harry Tucker was Whitewater’s long-time local moving and hauling business owner. Tucker moved to Whitewater from a farm in 1933 and started his trucking business. He specialized in moving households and transporting general cartage loads. He had a side business hauling sand and gravel. In 1958, after 25 years, Tucker sold his business interests, probably retiring.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(2631P, Whitewater Historical Society)
Our Exploratory Tech students completed their 10-hour OSHA training during summer school and just received their OSHA 10 Safety Cards! We are so proud of their efforts—this certification is an important step in workplace safety and will help them with Youth Apprenticeships (YAs) and building strong resumes.
Article and Photo Submitted by Nolan Otremba
Whitewater High School Technology and Engineering Teacher
otrno01@wwusd.org
The Whippets Girls’ Tennis Team traveled to Delavan-Darien Tuesday night, September 16, for a Rock Valley Conference match. The Whippets lost 6-1. Taryn Rothwell at #1 singles was the lone winner for the Whippets. The win raised her record to 10-2.
Whitewater – 1, Delavan-Darien – 6
Singles:
No. 1 – Taryn Rothwell, Whitewater def. Sophia Szczap, Delavan-Darien, 6-4 , 7-5 , -;
No. 2 – Megan Markley, Delavan-Darien def. Aubrey Ramirez-Mendoza, Whitewater, 0-6 , 2-6 , -;
No. 3 – Jayna Kirkpatrick , Delavan-Darien def. Adamari Barajas, Whitewater, 2-6 , 0-6 , -;
No. 4 – Kaiya Logterman , Delavan-Darien def. Yareli Palomec Garcia, Whitewater, 0-6 , 2-6 , -;
Doubles:
No. 1 – Anna Smith, Delavan-Darien – Kaydence Gould , Delavan-Darien def. Kiani Aranda, Whitewater – Natalia Casillas , Whitewater, 0-6 , 0-6 , -;
No. 2 – Emily Hamlin, Delavan-Darien – Cadyn Lumkes, Delavan-Darien def. Elizabeth Lawton, Whitewater – Abigail Treder, Whitewater, 2-6 , 2-6 , -;
No. 3 – Vivienne Frenz, Delavan-Darien – Tanner Wagner, Delavan-Darien def. Ruth Lopez , Whitewater – Maria Pena-Aburto, Whitewater, 3-6 , 6-6 (7-4), -;
The Whitewater Girls’ Tennis Team would also like to thank all those who contributed to the 50/50 raffle at the most recent football game.
Article and Photos Submitted by Greg Stewart
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Tennis Coach
gstewart@wwusd.org
Whippet Soccer faced a heartbreaking defeat Tuesday evening, September 16, as your Whitewater Whippets fell 2-1 to Tenor-Veritas.
Emiliano Olivares opened the scoring early in the first half with a brilliantly placed shot thanks to a well-timed assist from Kevin Gonzalez. Whippet soccer continued to fight hard pushing for more goals but regretfully conceded an equalizer with only minutes remaining in the half. WHS was in the ascendancy and controlled most of the first 40 minutes.
The second half was a closely contested battle that seemed to be swaying in Whitewater’s favor. A defensive lapse in the Whippet penalty box and a questionable refereeing decision saw Tenor-Veritas awarded a penalty kick with less than 4 minutes remaining. The away side converted the spot kick and went home with the victory.
Your Whippets fought hard until the very end and will take their resolve with them when they travel to Delavan-Darien on Thursday.
Article Submitted by Sam Burns
Whitewater High School Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
dburns@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Whippets turned in a strong all-around showing at the Dana Waddell Invitational, hosted by Marshall on a very warm day at McCarthy Park on Tuesday, September 16. This year’s course change introduced more challenging hills, and when paired with the heat in the mid-80’s and no wind, it created a race atmosphere the athletes will remember for years to come.
Boys’ Varsity
Freshman Tyler Carollo continues to establish himself as one of the conference’s rising stars, racing to 8th place in a lifetime-best 18:50.5 to earn a medal. Junior Wyatt Esch followed with a career breakthrough, dipping under the 20-minute barrier for the first time to place 19th in 19:54.6 and claim one of the final medals of the day.
Seniors Quinton O’Toole (30th, 20:59.5) and Isaiah Mendez (37th, 21:56.7), along with junior Marcus Roselle (34th, 21:16.2), rounded out the scoring five for Whitewater. Together, they lifted the Whippets to 5th place with 128 points in the nine-team field.
Boys’ JV
In the JV race, freshman Jameson Rothwell led the Whippets with a 28:50.9 finish for 14th overall. Sophomore Ian Agen delivered a milestone effort of his own, setting a personal record of 29:49.1 to finish 16th and break the 30-minute mark for the first time in his career.
Girls’ Varsity
The Whitewater Girls’ Varsity placed 8th as a team with 164 points, led by sophomore Virginia Nelson, who cracked the top 10 with a 22:37.2 performance for 10th place. Senior Delaney Hammack added a season highlight, running a personal-best 23:27.6 for 19th.
Freshman Madelyn Taylor (42nd, 28:01.5), senior Payton Brautigam (53rd, 29:43.5), and senior Kelly Mayorga (57th, 33:57.2, PR) rounded out the Whippet scoring. Mayorga’s race was also her first-ever cross country competition, marking a milestone for the program.
Head Coach Chad Carstens praised his team’s resilience and race strategy:
“Given the conditions, we had a team strategy to run the first half of the race and race the back half. It seemed to pay off as many athletes from other teams clearly had not respected the terrain and temperatures of the day and paid for it. Whitewater was able to move through the field nicely and have some really nice finishes. Tyler breaking 19 again, Wyatt dipping under 20, and Delaney setting a PR were all huge moments. In addition to those athletes, Kelly Mayorga competed in her first ever race, and Ian Agen broke 30. Lots of good things are happening in Whippet CC!”
Full results: https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/263167/info
Article and Photo Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
NEW CLASS!
Beginning October 20th
The Healing Project: understanding life with cognitive change
A class for people with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia diagnoses
Limited Space Available
The Dementia Program of The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Rock County is pleased to announce a new psychoeducational class for people with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia diagnoses. The Healing Project: understanding life with cognitive change will be offered virtually on 8 consecutive Mondays beginning October 20th from 10:30am-Noon. The class will offer education, support and resources on a variety of topics focusing on issues related to a dementia diagnosis including acceptance, understanding, coping skills, grief and loss and effective communication with loved ones. Each week participants will also learn and practice a new relaxation skill to assist with coping. Class time includes opportunities for sharing with other participants.
For more information about The Healing Project, to register for the class or to discuss any concerns related to dementia, please contact the Rock County Dementia Care Specialist, Karen Tennyson at 608/921-7165 or karen.tennyson@co.rock.wi.us
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Enactus team will celebrate its 2025 national championship and hold a send-off for the team this Thursday, Sept. 18, as it prepares to travel as the representative of the United States at the Enactus World Cup in Thailand.
The team will depart from Perkins Stadium (Lot 24) on a firetruck parade through Whitewater at 5 p.m. The parade route begins south on Warhawk Drive and continues west on Starin Road and south on Prince St., and concludes at the Center of the Arts. A reception will take place starting at 5:45 p.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room on campus.
Thursday’s event is free and open to the public. Donations to support the team’s travel are welcome here.
The Warhawks, winners of the Enactus USA national title after a year of work to support small businesses, will compete against more than 30 countries from around the world starting September 25 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Two initiatives helped UW-Whitewater’s Enactus chapter — a social entrepreneurship organization that works to revitalize local economies — claim its position as Team USA at the World Cup.
During the 2024-25 year, UW-Whitewater students and faculty helped lead RenewTowns, a project to drive sustainable economic growth and revitalization in communities. They worked with organizations and business leaders in Fort Atkinson, Cambridge, and Wauwatosa to build business pitch competitions that offer incentives to small businesses who set up in the downtown areas of those communities.
Members of the Enactus team also worked with women in Guatemala on ProChapina, a nonprofit organization that supports women through professional training programs and other services. Four students and a faculty advisor traveled to Antigua, Guatemala, in the summer of 2024 to meet with ProChapina leadership to discuss ongoing efforts in marketing and business operations.
As part of the reception, the Enactus team will preview its World Cup presentation. Click here for more details on Thursday’s event.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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