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It’s time once again for #flashbackfriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
Today’s photo is an aerial view of primarily downtown Whitewater taken around 1960.
At the center is the old City Hall and just northeast is the Old Stone Mill, both demolished about 10 years later. Also, along Whitewater Street is the old Winchester and Partridge Manufacturing Company. Around this time, part of it housed the Coburn Company and it burned in the 1960s.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
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Tuesday night, September 27, the Whippet Swim Team took on Badger Co-Op at home. Despite going against tough competition, the Whippets still showed up to compete as many went best times!
These best times include:
In the 200 Freestyle:
✔Atreya Wilson went a 3:29.23 with a drop in time of 18 seconds.
✔Georgia Esch went a time of 3:21.53.
✔Karime Velazquez went a time of 2:46.75.
In the 200 IM:
✔Makayla Bazeley went a time of 2:17.30. She also earned herself a new spot on the Top 10 list at #5!
✔Charlotte Hajewski went a time of 2:54.14
In the 50 Freestyle:
✔Lucy Davis went a time of 38.41.
✔Brooke Bazeley went a time of 27.97.
In the 100 Butterfly:
✔Karime Velazquez went a time of 1:25.50 with a drop in time of 5 seconds!
✔Makayla Bazeley went a time of 1:01.44.
In the 100 Freestyle:
✔Sanibel Fox-Simes had an impressive race where she dropped 5 seconds.
✔Michelle Abarca went a time of 1:26.06.
✔Grace Foucault went a time of 57.25.
In the 500 Freestyle:
✔Brooke Bazeley went a time of 6:00.52 with a 7 second drop in time from last week!
In the 100 Backstroke:
✔Lucy Davis had an impressive race where she dropped 3 seconds!
✔Grace Foucault had an impressive 1st place finish with a time of 1:01.74.
We are incredibly proud of all our Whippet swimmers! We will be competing at Edgerton/Evansville next Tuesday (10/4) at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Article and Photo Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Varsity Volleyball Squad (5-1 conference, and 16-6 overall) hosted Jefferson for Senior Night and swept the Eagles 25-17, 25-9, 25-4.
The Whippets highlighted seniors Sierrah Allen, Cristal Verduzco (Manager), Caroline Skindingsrude, Jenna Pope, CC Alexander, Cali Kopecky, Caleigh Yang, and Kindyl Kilar.
Coach Kilar kicked off the night by honoring the Jefferson seniors and presenting them with a small gift saying, “Please accept this small token of our appreciation to the dedication of the seniors on the Jefferson team, and know that the Whippets wish you the best of luck in your future!”
Turning attention to the Whippet seniors, Kilar continued, “I wanted to share how much this group has meant to me. Taking over as head coach came as a bit of surprise. But as I reflect on how the season has gone so far, that surprise has quickly turned into such a blessing.
I’ve gotten to experience growing with this crew, helping them develop into awesome volleyball players, but most importantly, I have been able to watch in awe of what great humans they are. This senior class has led by example in the classroom, on the court, and in the community. They have shared their love of the game with each one of us in the gym.
It’s been great being able to watch them grow as an assistant coach over the years, and it has been a true honor to become their head coach in their final season. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that each one of these young women will go on and do great things after they graduate from Whitewater High School. Seniors, we wish you the absolute best as you complete your final high school year, and we thank you for leaving this volleyball program better, because you have been part of it!”
The Whippets then took to the court and ran off three straight set wins against the Eagles. All the seniors led the way with their play on the court, and statistical leaders included Kindyl Kilar with a double-double of 14 kills and 10 aces, Calli Grosinske with 12 assists, and Caleigh Yang with 8 digs.
This is simply a great TEAM. They are all in for each other and it shows every night as they leave it all on the court!
Article and Photos Submitted by Mary Kilar
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
mkilar@wwusd.org
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The Whitewater Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team cruised to an away win at Jefferson High School last Thursday evening, September 22. A small bench meant that our starters would have to play close to a full game each against a physically strong Jefferson team.
Whitewater managed to control the pace of the game from the opening moments and allowed Jefferson little time on the ball. A great bit of attacking play led to a corner, and with the help from some chaos in the box, Victor Hernandez managed to put one away for the Whippets. Many other chances were created but not converted, but overall, Whitewater looked stronger in the attack than they have in weeks.
Henry Mortimer managed to keep a clean sheet with the help of strong defensive performances from Chris Cortez, Emmanuel Mbifi, and Emerson Ellenwood.
The team has a week off before they face the always competitive McFarland on Thursday the 29th.
Article Submitted by Sam Burns
Whitewater High School Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
dburns@wwusd.org
Photo courtesy of Bob Mischka
What a day for the Whippet CC Teams! In what were nearly perfect race conditions, the Whippet CC Teams were back in action to participate in the 84th Annual Janesville Midwest Invitational hosted at Blackhawk Golf Course on Saturday, September 24. The event boasts 50 teams that are all extremely high caliber and is more than a meet; it is an event. They were tasked by the coaching staff to try some new things today in the races and see if they could produce a result that would be not otherwise attainable. Whitewater didn’t disappoint and walked away with some new personal bests and experiences that will last a lifetime.
The girls’ varsity was first to compete in this hotly contested event with 109 girls running under 21:00 for 5000m. These girls weren’t deterred and were motivated by the “slay” writing on the course. Every girl PR’d for the season and had an average time drop as a group of 67 seconds. Mady Hefty paced the Whippets with a massive PR of 21:24. From top to bottom they stayed committed to each other and the power of the team to achieve new personal bests. The collective efforts afforded them an overall place of 37th out of 50 teams in this incredible meet. The JV team picked up where the varsity left off and even brought some medals home. Isabella Aranda placed 25th and Jackie Franco debuted in her first race to take the final medal in 30th. As a collective group, several runners dropped minutes off their personal bests from before! The JV squad took 10th place overall.
The boys’ varsity race featured some outstanding times as well. In this hotly contested race, 106 boys ran under 17:30 which shows how deep the field was today on their end. Jack Hefty earned the final medal by placing 30th with a time of 16:34.5. The five runners in this event all improved by an average of 30 seconds and finished 34th out of 50 teams. The JV boys stayed gritty as well and just crushed their races. Sterling Truesdale was electric on the course to pace the Whippet JV team with a new PR of 21:38. The team all improved by an average of 1:17! The JV team finished 34th out of 50 teams.
Full Results: https://wi.milesplit.com/meets/496172-midwest-invitational-2022/results#.Yy-6h3bMK3B
The Whippets will compete in their final regular season event on Saturday, October 1st in Platteville for the Dick McKitchan Invite. Races begin at 9:00 am.
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Jeff Hefty
The JV Volleyball Teams played some good ball, but fell to the Tide in 3 sets at Edgerton on Thursday, September 22. The coaches are proud of the growth they are seeing. While the end result may not be a victory, the victories are in the improvements we are seeing in each athlete. We are excited for the program growth as a whole this season!
The Whitewater Varsity Squad (3-1 conference, and 15-6 overall) traveled to Edgerton during Edgerton’s Homecoming week and took care of business in 4 sets. Edgerton came out playing well in a loud gym in set one. The Whippets started out slowly and while they continued to keep it close, lost the first set 24-26.
That was the only loss, as this is a team that perseveres, and they never wavered, going 3 straight set wins to take the match 24-26, 25-23, 25-21, 25-14.
Edgerton played tough, but the Whippets are strong both offensively and defensively. We served tough and we stayed focused on defense. Offensively, we continued to run a faster tempo offense. Our serving was tough all night, and so we were able to get Edgerton out of system quite a bit. We capitalized on every opportunity we were given!
The team had to travel twice this week with Beloit and Edgerton. Traveling can be tough, but this varsity squad is laser focused on their goals. They continue to support one another, and they simply have fun playing the game they love!
Statistical leaders included Kindyl Kilar with another double-double, garnering 31 kills, 14 digs, and 2 blocks. Calli Grosinske also captured a double-double with 35 assists and 14 digs. Jenna Pope was blocking strong at the net with 4 blocks on the night. Finally, Caleigh Yang tallied 14 digs in the match.
Ella Spear ended the last set with a dominating ace, and the Whippets now are 3-1 in conference and 15-6 overall. Next up we are at home for Senior Night on Tuesday, September 27 against Jefferson, and on the road at Evansville on Thursday, September 29. We are hoping to continue the high level of play! Hope to see you in the gym!
Article and Photos Submitted by Mary Kilar
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
mkilar@wwusd.org
Whitewater (3-1 conference, and 14-6 overall) traveled to Beloit Turner and took care of business winning in three straight sets 25-21, 25-14, 25-17.
First up was JV1 and JV2. JV2 lost in 3 sets, but Coach Ariel Feiertag commented, “We had a good fight in set three! Unfortunately, we dug ourselves too many deep holes that we just couldn’t dig out of. I am proud of their fight!”
JV1 saw themselves in an epic battle, winning the first set, then losing the second with a score of 28-30. Coach Rosie Jaskolski commented, “This was a true battle. Our players worked so hard, stayed focused and fought until the end. The rallies were fun to watch, and the athletes gave it all they had. Unfortunately, we fell short in the third and lost the match.”
The Varsity squad took to the court and took care of business. The Whippets never trailed in any set and won all three. Coach Mary Kilar commented, “I love that we are playing with confidence and as a team. It didn’t matter who was in the match, the play remained solid all the way through! Every member of our squad saw playing time and produced!”
Statistical leaders for the Whippets included Callie Grosinske with 21 assists, Calli Kopecky and Kindyl Kilar with 3 aces apiece, Caleigh Yang with 10 digs, and Kindyl Kilar with 16 kills. Jenna Pope had a defensive match to watch and came away with 3 blocks. “Jenna Pope is playing some ball! She is a force in the middle both offensively and defensively. She had 3 big blocks, and is truly dominating,” said Kilar.
Statistical leaders for the Beloit Turner squad included Nevayah House with 9 kills, Cacee Carl with 22 assists, Mikayla Pringle with 2 aces, and Maddi Carl with 18 digs.
“We hope to continue to play with the same determination we have had all season. This is a fun team to watch and be part of!” said Kilar. Next up, the Whippets travel to Edgerton to take on the Tide on Thursday, September 22nd.
Article and Photo Submitted by Mary Kilar
Whitewater High School Head Volleyball Coach
mkilar@wwusd.org
Obituaries
Richard Allen Splitter, age 80, of Blue Eye, Missouri, passed away November 12, 2024. He entered this life on June 16, 1944, the son of Edward and Berniece (Craig) Splitter in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Richard proudly served our country in the United States Navy for two terms. During his time in the service, he was able to get his master’s degree in engineering from California State University of Long Beach. During his working years, Richard was an engineer for different aerospace companies. He retired to Blue Eye, Missouri, and thoroughly enjoyed lake life. Richard appreciated the outdoors and loved hiking, fishing, … Read more
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Edward W. HamiltonApril 3,1941 – October 26, 2024 Edward “Edjo” Wickman Hamilton, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home. Ed was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin with his family when he was eight years old. He attended Whitewater High School and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a bachelor of science degree. He also served two years in the army. He moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1971 and worked at John Deere Davenport Works until he retired in 2001. Then he followed a dream, moved back to Whitewater and … Read more
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Verne Paul Schrank was born on March 9, 1930 at home on the family farm in Lima Township, Rock County, to Arthur and Marie (Witte) Schrank. He attended the Sturtevant one room school which closed when he graduated in 1944. He attended Whitewater High School and graduated in 1948. Verne farmed with his parents until 1967 when he moved to Whitewater and worked for the Whitewater Unified School District as a custodian – courier for 27 years. Verne served on various boards at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, as well as playing on the dartball team for many years. Verne … Read more
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After a long full life, Janine Marie (Dickerson) Weiss was called home to the Lord. Janine was born on April Fool’s Day, 1930 in Milwaukee. She grew up enjoying Trolleys, dancing and school with her sisters, Donna Domagalski, Marcyl Howel, Karen Moczynski and her parents, Glenn and Lucille Dickerson. In 1950, she married Frederic Weiss in a little church in Three Lakes WI. Shortly after, the first of 5 kids was born with the next 2 shortly after. Denice Lucille (Edward DeGroot), David Arthur, and Dana Lynn (Stephen Lind). After a breather Debra Beth (Alyn Jones) and Donna Raye (Dale … Read more
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Raymond Miles, 96, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Whitewater. Raymond was born on February 10, 1928, in Elkhorn, WI to Rueben and Norma Miles. He served in the US Army. On June 18, 1955, Raymond married Waverly Sutherland in Whitewater, WI. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a Livestock Dealer. In retirement, he cherished time spent with his family and remained informed on the farming community. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Waverly of Whitewater, sons Eddie of Madison and Todd (Barbara) Miles of Sarasota FL, … Read more
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Connie Jean Sukowski embarked on her next big adventure on the evening of Friday, November 8, 2024. Connie enjoyed decades of adventures with friends and family. She spent 36 years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade students in the Palmyra Eagle School District, working alongside many cherished colleagues and friends. Connie and her husband, Patrick Theodore Sukowski, shared 55 and a half years of marriage. Together they raised four children: Peter, Allan, Ann and Kevin Sukowski. She took great joy in watching her five grandchildren grow into amazing adults: Sonora Sukowski, Brianne Hebbe, Jared Gundrum-Sukowski, Nolan Causey, and Lore Lai Schimmel. … Read more
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Nancy Lou Hallock Cooper passed away November 8, 2024 due to complications of lungcancer. Nancy was born on April 20, 1936 in Springfield, MA to Howard and Barbara (Corliss) Hallock. As a child, Nancy spent every summer in her beloved Piermont, NH where she and her brothers “helped” the local farmer with his chores, including riding in the truck with the milk cans every morning. She enjoyed swimming in the local brooks, picking berries, going to the nearby library, visiting with cousins, and playing croquet every evening. As she grew older, she spent time as a camper and then a camp … Read more
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James Robert Trier (Jimbo), passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on December 22, 1934, in New Holstein, WI, to George and Frances Trier. He spent his later years residing in Whitewater, WI. Jim began his teaching career as a high school mathematics teacher and then dedicated 55 years of his life to education as a mathematics professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was the chairman of the faculty senate as well. He had a passion for math and an engaging teaching style, which made him a student favorite. He was known for telling … Read more
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Juan Manuel “Manny” Rodriguez, 56, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Oct 31, 2024. He was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, on November 14, 1967 to Ponciano and Blanca Rodriguez. He graduated from Whitewater High School and continued his education at Gateway, earning a degree in marketing. He had a love for helping people and worked in healthcare for over 30 years as a CNA. He enjoyed shooting darts with his lifelong friends: Robert Bramley, Brian Quass, and Todd Piper. To know Manny, you knew he had a love for his Washington Redskins, now known as the Commanders. He loved to play … Read more
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