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The following local student musicians who are part of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band will perform at the Green Bay Packers home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 19:
Anders Clarksen, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Mathematics at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Alto Sax section.
Alex Martin, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Alto Sax section.
Mel Prince, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Baritone section.
Callie Knoll, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Drum Major section.
Kierstyn Torres, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Mellophone section.
Kulow Kulow, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Trombone (Section Leader) section.
Luke Hanson, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Communication at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Trumpet (Section Leader) section.
The 162-member band was invited to perform at halftime and post-game at Lambeau Field in front of a potential crowd of more than 80,000 people.
The group last performed at Lambeau Field on Sept. 10, 2017.
“We are thrilled to be able to return to Lambeau Field,” said Glenn C. Hayes, director of bands at UW-Whitewater. “The students have been working with a strong focus and determination to give an incredible performance. I could not be more proud of each and every one of them!”
The band’s performance, titled “ALIVE!,” includes the movie and musical hits “Come Alive” from The Greatest Showman and “The Club” from In the Heights.
The Warhawk Marching Band performs at all UW-Whitewater football regular season home games and other select campus and community events during the fall semester. UW-Whitewater hosts the annual Wisconsin School Music Association State Marching Band Championships every October.
The marching band is one of several musical ensembles at the university. In addition to Lambeau Field, UW-Whitewater’s ensembles have performed in other famous venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Symphony Center in Chicago, and at venues in Germany, Poland and England.
Watch for photos and videos of the marching band’s Lambeau Field experience on the UW-Whitewater Facebook and Instagram pages.
This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Columbian Exposition which was held in Chicago. Carol McLernon will talk about the Columbian Exposition at the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St. in Milton next Wednesday, November 15 at 10:00. She will explain that her interest in the fair began many years ago when she was given a doll that came from the World’s Fair.
Her presentation will be entitled “Wisconsin goes to the Big Fair.” Among the Wisconsinites who visited the fair were Harry Houdini and Frank Lloyd Wright. Other famous persons were Scott Joplin, Helen Keller, and Frederick Douglass.
McLernon will describe the extreme size of the buildings and grounds of the fair as well as the huge amount of work involved in preparation for the fair. She will explain how the White City acquired its name.
Attendees are invited to find pictures of the World’s Fair on the Internet before November 15. The Gathering Place will provide Cracker Jacks.
“Golda”
Tuesday, November 14, 1 p.m.
(Biography/History/Drama)
Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes (2023).
Set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur war in 1973, Israeli prime Minister Golda Meir (a Milwaukee native) navigates overwhelming odds, a skeptical Cabinet, and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, while millions of lives hang in the balance. Stars Helen Mirren and Liev Schreiber.
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. There is no charge.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Stevens Point, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team opened the 2023-24 campaign with a gritty 65-62 win over Concordia-Moorhead in their first game of the Tip-Off Classic hosted by UW-Stevens Point Friday. The No. 9 Warhawks return to action Saturday in Stevens Point against St. Norbert College at 1 p.m.
Senior forward Aleah Grundahl (DeForest, Wis./DeForest) got UW-Whitewater off to a great start hitting seven of her first eight shots to post 14 points in the first quarter. The Cobbers narrowed the gap by outscoring the Warhawks each of the next two quarters to bring the score to 44-43 in favor of UWW heading into the fourth.
By the fourth, fouls became a big issue for both teams. In the final period of play, the squads sent a player to the line a total of 20 times with 17 of the 40 points in the quarter coming from the charity stripe.
The teams traded buckets through the first half of the final quarter until UWW went on an 8-0 run to take a 60-55 lead with 3:17 remaining. Concordia whittled the lead away by way of the free throw line and tied the game at 62 with 25 seconds left. The Warhawks ran 18 seconds off the clock until the Cobbers fouled. Kacie Carollo (Whitewater, Wis./Whitewater) knocked down both from the charity stripe with seven seconds left.
Concordia called timeout and advanced the ball to center court. Their final possession ended in a charge call with two seconds left. One final trip to the line for Grundahl gave the Warhawks the final, 65-62.
Fouls were a big part of the game with 25 whistles on UWW and 20 on Concordia. The Warhawks hit 14-17 from the line while the Cobbers were 19-23. UW-Whitewater held a hefty advantage in points in the paint, 36-26.
Grundahl led all players with 21 points on 9-13 from the floor. She added three rebounds and four steals. Carollo ended with 15, bolstered by a perfect 6-6 from the charity stripe adding seven assists and four steals in the contest. Katie Hildebrandt (McFarland, Wis./McFarland) wrapped up the double-digit scorers with 14 on 4-7 from the field, 2-3 from beyond the arc and 4-4 from the free throw line. Mallory Oloffson (Normal, Ill./Normal Community) led UWW under the rim with six boards.
We hope to see you at the first indoor market of the season, which will be held inside the Irvin L Young Memorial Library at 431 W Center Street. The market runs from 10 a.m. to noon, through April. Thank you for your ongoing support of the vendors. We are excited to see you there!
Esperamos verte en el primer Mercado de la temporada se encuentra en la Bibloteca Conmemorativa Irvin L Young en 431 W Center Street. El mercado estará abierto de 10 am a mediodía. Gracias por tu continuo apoyo a los vendedores. ¡Estamos emocionados de verte allí!
This week’s vendors/Los vendedores de esta semana:
Best Taste
Carol McLernon
Good Dog Farms LLC
Jackie’s Small Batch Bakery
Kettle Farm and Fiber/Wild Roots
Kettle Moraine Honey
Kristie’s Creative Kitchen
Mudders Dream
Pat Hall
Rose Verduzco Baking
Stephani’s Spot
The Vegetable Stand
Whitewater Grocery Co
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. In honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow, we salute the rapidly diminishing group of World War II veterans. The old Whitewater Armory was completed in 1942, during World War II and it was the logical site for the World War II “Honor Roll,” the list of names of people of the Whitewater area who were serving in the war. This post card, probably taken between 1942 and 1945 shows this large sign, clearly showing that most young men (and probably some women) in the area were serving.
We thank all veterans for their service, in war and in peacetime.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(2125PC, Whitewater Historical Society)
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Chiemsee2016 from Pixabay.
mage by Chiemsee2016 from Pixabay
FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR, STACEY LUNSFORD
Community members are invited to a farewell reception for Stacey Lunsford, Director of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. She has served in this position for 22 years. Join us to celebrate her many accomplishments, including a successful Capital Fundraising Campaign for the Library’s upcoming Expansion and Renovation Project.
Refreshments will be served in the library’s Community Room on Friday, November 10 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The library is located at 431 West Center Street in Whitewater.
Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
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