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October is Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin. WHS students and instructor Mike Fellin attended the Career Fair day at JP Cullen & Sons on Thursday, October 5th.
A variety of large hands-on demonstration areas such as concrete pouring, excavating, and carpentry skills activities were set up to allow students to put themselves into the shoes of the different trades. Active tradespeople shared their experiences, training, and advice to prospective students who wish to join the ranks and talk about career paths in the Skilled Trades.
Thank you to JP Cullen and Sons and sponsors for inviting WHS students to this event.
Whitewater High School would also like to thank the local companies who are sending representatives to our Technology and Engineering Advisory Board Meetings. Technology and Engineering Teachers Mike Fellin and Justin Buntrock, along with Computer Science Teacher and FIRST Robotics Advisor Laura Masbruch welcomed representatives from 10 local companies on September 25 to discuss Youth Apprenticeships as well as fieldtrip and guest speaker opportunities to introduce more students to the opportunities available in the trades.
Article and Photos Submitted by Whitewater High School Staff
lmasbruch@wwusd.org
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Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, and Columbus Day 2023 occurs on Monday, October 9. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century, but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. But throughout its history, Columbus Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy, and many alternatives to the holiday have proposed since the 1970s including Indigenous People’s Day, now celebrated in many U.S. states and cities.
UW-La Crosse announces summer 2023 graduates
LA CROSSE, Wis. (October 5, 2023) – The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse this summer.
UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,400 full- and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs.
UW-La Crosse, a top-ranked national university, is the No. 1 public university in Wisconsin with fewer than 25,000 students. See more at www.uwlax.edu.
Students earning degrees this summer include:
Whitewater, WI
Katherine Staniszewski, Bachelor of Science, General Studies Major
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
Reedsburg, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater golf team catapulted into first place with a fantastic second round at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships at the Reedsburg Country Club Saturday.
The Warhawks cut 24 strokes off their round one score for a total of 310 Saturday to jump from third to first. The team’s total was 19 strokes better than the second-place team, UW-La Crosse, for round two. UW-Whitewater holds a 16-stroke advantage over second place heading into the final round of the conference championship. Sunday’s round has been pushed to a 9 a.m. start due to expected frost.
Kallie Lux led the way carding a 72, the second-lowest 18-hole score in program history. Her two-round total of 155 is second on the individual leaderboard. Lily Sheppard is currently tied for third after posting a 79 Saturday for a total of 160. Ellie Johnson is also among the top five with a two-round total of 162 bolstered by a round two card of 77. Kellie Shanahan (89-82-171) and Abbie Reiser (85-88-173) round out UWW’s fivesome – both are in the top 25 individually.
UW-Whitewater is also represented by a number of Warhawks competing individually including Emma Norton (T13: 84-86-170), Haley Myers (T19: 85-87-172), Emily Akers (T22: 86-87-173), Jessica Velent (T26: 92-82-174), Megan Honn (T31: 89-87-176) and Sammy Galian (T47: 91-93-184).
The winner of the WIAC Championship will receive the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Championship scheduled for May 21-24, 2024, at the Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The top 10 finishers at the conference championship will claim All-Conference honors. The Warhawks have hoisted the trophy the last six seasons.
During homecoming week, The Whitewater Unified School District, along with Nelson’s Bus conducted their annual “Stuff the Bus.” Each of the schools in the district collected food for the Whitewater Food Pantry to help them get ready for the holidays. As part of the homecoming tradition, the high school had bonus items for each class to earn extra points for their class. All the classes worked hard to try and get the extra spirit points for their class.
2640 pounds of food were donated, loaded onto a bus, and dropped off at the Food Pantry on Tuesday, October 3.
What a great way for a community to come together for a worthwhile cause!
Article and Photos Submitted by Amy Houwers
Whitewater High School Student Council Advisor
ahouwers@wwusd.org
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater set the program and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference attendance record during Saturday’s Family Fest football game with 20,113 at Perkins Stadium. That mark also breaks the Division III record for games played on a college campus for the second consecutive season. Despite hitting the 20,000 milestone for the first time ever, the game ended in heartbreak as the #3 Warhawks fell to #14 UW-La Crosse 37-34 on a field goal as time expired.
Turnovers were key as the Eagles turned three fumble recoveries into 14 points in the game. UW-Whitewater dominated in the run game with 273 yards on the ground while UWL dominated through the air with 311 passing yards. Both offenses put up over 420 yards, but the Eagles also carried a hefty advantage in time of possession with their offense on the field for 36:46 compared to just 23:14 for the Warhawks.
UW-Whitewater put together a great drive after receiving the opening kick going 57 yards in eight plays. The final play ended in one of UWW’s four fumbles on the day as the ball was wrenched out of Tamir Thomas’ grasp at the one-yard line and recovered by La Crosse. The Eagles marched 99 yards bolstered by an 84-yard touchdown pass to take an early 7-0 lead.
The Warhawks responded just four plays later as Alec Ogden scrambled out of the pocket and bolted up the field for a 43-yard touchdown run. Jeff Isotalo-McGuire’s kick made it 7-7 with over six minutes left in the first quarter.
The next drive for each team resulted in punts and UWL was driving as the game transitioned to the second quarter. The Eagles took a 10-7 lead on a 29-yard field goal from Michael Stack a little over three minutes into the period.
Following punts from each side, the Warhawks took over at their own 31. On the second play, Ogden was sacked and lost the ball with UWL recovering at the UWW23. Eagle quarterback Keyser Helterbrand from Ryan Bartol for the 23-yard strike on the next play to make it 17-7 La Crosse.
A couple more punts brought the UWW offense back on the field with just over two minutes to go before the intermission. Alijah Maher-Parr set the tone with a 29-yard scamper off the left side of the line. Ogden found Tyler Vasey for a 20-yard reception down the middle on the next play. The Ogden-Vasey connection moved the Warhawks up another 15 yards down to the Eagle five-yard line. On third-and-goal, Ogden punched it in from one-yard out to pull the Warhawks closer, 17-14, as the teams headed into the locker rooms.
The Eagles took the opening kick of the second half, but the Warhawk defense stalled their drive at the UWW37 forcing a punt. Helterbrand took the snap and opted to punt gaining a good bounce to pin UW-Whitewater at their own one-yard line. Deep in their own zone, the Warhawks went three-and-out with Kamrin Hutt punting from the back of the endzone. Despite a 43-yard boot in his first game punting, the Eagles had a short field to work with.
Operating with a two-quarterback set for most of the second half, Zach Weir took two of the next three snaps capping the drive with an eight-yard touchdown pass.
The Warhawks grabbed some momentum back after the touchback as Maher-Parr burst through the line and up the near sideline for a career-long 75-yard scoring run to make it 24-20. The extra point try sailed right of the post.
Once again, the Eagles responded, this time with a field goal from 44-yards out to extend the margin back to seven, 27-20. The next UWW drive ended in a fumble recovered by the Eagles that UWL turned into seven points to push the gap to 34-20 early in the fourth quarter.
UW-Whitewater went three-and-out on the next drive and the Warhawk defense responded in kind forcing a punt after three plays on the other side of the ball. Hutt came up big on the defensive side of special teams, bolting off the left side of the line and getting a hand on the punt to limit the yardage. UWL downed the blocked punt at their own 44 and the Warhawks capitalized on the short field.
After converting on third-and-three, Ogden found tight end Drake Martin for 15-yards. Two plays later, Ogden hit Steven Hein crossing through the end zone for the touchdown strike. UWW opted for a two-point conversion attempt that was no good to make the score 34-24 with just over eight minutes remaining.
The UW-Whitewater defense came up big once again forcing another three-and-out. Maher-Parr added to his day with another career long hauling in a 64-yard touchdown catch on the second play of the drive. This time, Ogden found Hein in the back of the end zone for a successful two-point conversion to knot the game 34-34.
Isotalo-McGuire’s kick was returned 23 yards to bring out the UWL offense at their own 27 with 5:49 on the clock. Matt Burba nearly got to Weir on the first play of the drive forcing the Eagle quarterback out of the pocket. The length of the play had an illegible player downfield to back La Crosse up five yards to their own 22. The Eagles picked up the first down and then another for a first-and-ten at the Warhawks 46. Back-to-back rushes up the middle for Helterbrand made it third-and-one. Caden Straka stuffed the UWL quarterback short of the line to gain on the next rush attempt to force a fourth down. Helterbrand was able to push through the line for a three-yard gain on the next play to give the Eagles a new set up downs with just nine seconds remaining.
The Eagles moved the ball up a single yard on the next play before calling timeout with three seconds left to send their field goal unit onto the field. Stack converted from 51-yards out as time expired to seal the game for UWL.
Maher-Parr posted 113 yards on seven carries – an average of 16.1 yards per rush – to lead the Warhawk ground game. Ogden was 10-16 for 154 yards and two touchdown strikes. Ogden spread the ball around hitting six different Warhawk receivers in the game.
Defensively, Joey Antonietti tallied a career-high 14 tackles including seven solo. Hawk Heffner added 12 and Kyle Koelblinger registered 11. Ethan Gallagher and Nehemiah Lomax each got to the quarterback for sacks in the game.
“You Hurt My Feelings”
Tuesday, October 10, 1 PM
(Comedy/Drama/Romance)
Rated R (language). 1 hour, 33 minutes (2023).
A sharply observed comedy about a novelist whose long standing marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband give his honest reaction to her latest book. A film about trust, lies, and the things we say to the people we love most. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies.
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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