(Mar 11) The SweetSpot's Silent Auction to benefit the Whitewater Historical Society's Depot Museum Renovation will begin Friday morning (3/12) at 8:00 a.m.

This quilt is also being raffled by the Historical Society and tickets will be available at the SweetSpot.

The auction will close during the evening's Wine Tasting Event at The SweetSpot. Head over to The SweetSpot to place your bid on one of the many wonderful items which include: Copies of Whitewater Historical Books by Fred Kraege and Bo McCready The Henry Rile Collection & Autobiography, The Whitewater Years, 1856-1862 Reproduction maps of Whitewater, 1870 and 1885 Historical Reproductions of scenes from Whitewater from 1873, 1900, 1907, and 1955 Gift baskets overflowing with chocolate, coffee, and wine A limited number of tickets are still available for the Wine Tasting Event!

(Mar 11) Lincoln School Principal Jo Bernhardt hosted a meeting for District parents tonight to explain the Charter School and the process. Forty five community members were in attendance.

John Chenoweth

Kristen Kwiatkowski

Dates in the Planning process

The Charter School Mission - The Lincoln Elementary Charter School will feature an educational program focusing on integrated, multi-age, inquiry- based education to prepare students to become world citizens who are able to tackle 21st Century challenges and opportunities

The Charter School Petition (Click here for Petition) was provided in summary by John Chenoweth. He covered the School Board's need for comments for Parents and Staff to provide input to the decision process before the Board concurs or non concurs with the Petition. Also a summary presentation by 5th Grade Lincoln Teacher Kristen Kwiatkowski on the Inquiry Based Learning was discussed.

Lincoln School is designated as the location and if the Petition is Board approved at March 15th Board meeting and subsequently approved at DPI, funds for planning for a year will be provided by the State. Funds would be available for the following two years. It is a competitive process.

Questions from the audience were many and varied. Much of the details of how the School will "look" will be done during the year allowed for planning. Some of the questions included:
What kind of school will the District Charter School be?
Why is the community considering a Charter School?
Why Lincoln?
Which children in the district will attend the charter school?

The District Frequently Answered Questions listing that addressed these and other questionsClick here for the list of questions with answers 2+ pages.

The Petition, if Board approved and also awarded by DPI, will provide funds to be used for a year of Planning and two additional years of funding.

Inquiry-based learning is a teaching technique in which teachers create situations in which students are to solve problems. (Click here for inquiry-based learning web site - it is not a new concept as was noted several times at this session.) Lessons are designed so that students make connections to previous knowledge, bring their own questions to learning, investigate to satisfy their own questions and design ways to try out their ideas. Students communicate through journal writing, oral presentations, drawing, graphing, charting, etc. A video was shown on this process. The 5 E's:
- Engagement Object, event or question used to engage students. Connections facilitated between what students know and can do.
- Exploration Objects and phenomena are explored. Hands-on activities, with guidance.
- Explanation Students explain their understanding of concepts and processes. New concepts and skills are introduced as conceptual clarity and cohesion are sought.
- Elaboration Activities allow students to apply concepts in contexts, and build on or extend understanding and skill.
- Evaluation Students assess their knowledge, skills and abilities. Activities permit evaluation of student development and lesson effectiveness.

Click here for chart of District Charter School time line.

Click here for more description of a charter school.
Also Click here for DPI process and requirements.

For sample of the 206 charter schools in the state - Wisconsin Charter School Association that covers the breadth of approaches that WI districts have taken. Click here

For multi-age education click here. There are many sources but this is a thesis that explores it in detail with many references as well as pros and cons.

Some National Discussion -
Charter Schools: Two studies, two conclusions - Measuring the effectiveness of Charter Schools is problematic - (Click here for Washington Post Article)

(Mar 11) ScienceNight 2010 to be held at WHS Is it magic? No, it's science!

All elementary school children in the School District are invited to attend ScienceNight 2010, at Whitewater High School on Tuesday March 30, from 6:30-8:00 pm, in the High School MPR. The event is sponsored by the PTO's of Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools.

The science educators of Whitewater High School have assembled over 50 exhibits/demonstrations/activities for young children to enjoy. The stations will be operated by Whitewater High School student and parent volunteers. At one station, cook hot dogs with electricity. At another, make and take a hovercraft made from a cd. Or, extract DNA from a plant. And there's the ever-popular ice-cream-making station. In addition, there will be demonstrations presented by UWW science faculty, as well as a presentation about wolves in Wisconsin, conducted by local experts.

It's science, and it's fun! Admission is free, and open to all elementary children in the District. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Come see your principal lay on a bed of nails, have a concrete block placed on their stomach, and the block broken with a sledgehammer. Will she survive? Come to ScienceNight 2010 and find out!

(Mar 11) UWW and Whitewater Community Optimist Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Previous Easter Egg Hunt

Ages Infant to 5th Grade
Saturday March 27
Starin Park
Kicks off at 12:00pm With a Blessing from Pastor Wendt from First English Lutheran Church And the arrival of McGruff the Crime Dog & the Easter Bunny
Rain Date: Saturday April 3, 2010

Seniors in the Park.- EASTER BUNNY LUNCH Saturday, March 27 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Enjoy a Hot Dog Luncheon with dessert in conjunction with the Whitewater Optimist Easter Egg Hunt. Kids can frost and decorate their own cupcakes, and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures after the hunt, which begins at noon. Cost is $2.50 for a one hot dog lunch or $3.50 for a two-hot dog lunch. Stop in and enjoy lunch while supporting Seniors in the Park.

(Mar 11) 'Soup-er Supper' Raises More Than $1,200 For Local Food Pantry - Washington Elementary's Parents and Teachers Together (PATT) recently held its first Family Art Night, in conjunction with the annual Soup-er Supper.

Washington Art Teacher Kim Carlson presenting $1200 check to Marilyn Kienbaum, Food Pantry Director.

The evening consisted of the ever-popular, all-you-can-eat soup supper, a bake sale, musical entertainment by students and community members, a community reading corner, exhibits by local artists, a student and staff art gallery, hands-on art projects, fingernail art, a pottery demonstration, costume corner, and a Washington Relay For Life Team thrift table. The event was a success, as proceeds from the supper and bake sale garnered more than $1,200 for the Whitewater Food Pantry.

Sincere thanks are extended to the Don Engling family, musicians Lowell Youngs, George Ferencz, and Erik Carlson; artists Marilyn Fuerstenberg, John Seizer, Everett Long, Gretchen Bettinger, K.K. Singh and family, Ana Murillo, Studio 84, Whitewater Arts Alliance, and The Guild on the Triangle; readers Roberta Wedl, Matt Stever, Michelle Martin, Roger Rusch, Don Gregoire, and Doug Hahn; Kim Carlson for her pottery demo; Shelly Treder for nail art; Royal Oak Productions for use of their costumes; and Cinemas of Whitewater, UW-Whitewater and Whitewater High School for use of equipment.

Thank you to the Washington parent and staff volunteers who donated their time and/or baked goods, the students and staff who provided their musical talents and art projects, and student council members, safety cadets, and UW-W Optimists for their services during the event. Special thanks to the following people who helped plan the event and assisted throughout the evening: Katy Katzman, Kim Carlson, Kim Griffin, Anne Coburn, Amber Meyer, Jim McCulloch, Peggy Wuenstel, Jill Burki, Kathleen Dunham, Mary Downs, Patty Ceranske, Mary Norman, Becky Brantmeier, Sandy Lucht, Karen O'Donnell, Lynette Gmur, Steve Faulkner, Brianna Joy, Todd and Joyce Dedrick, Alicia Reyes, Charlie Barr, Kris Ketterhagen, Don Kelley, and Tom Grosinske.

(Mar 11) “Iron Casting: Past Present and Future” is presentation by Metalsmith at Cultural Arts Center on March 18 Visitors can view exhibit by UWW artists

Planning to provide a wide scope of information to a wide range of audiences, Metalsmith Christopher Gerber will discuss the technical and historical aspects of cast iron, its acceptance and contemporary presence in the art community, relationships that exist between industrial/commercial and art-based iron applications, as well the importance of a cast iron presence in communities throughout the nation and the world in his presentation “Iron Casting: Past Present and Future” on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street. A slideshow and various video clips will accompany the presentation, as well as an open invitation for spectators to witness an upcoming Iron Pour which will be held at the UWW: Sculpture Facility in April, when attendees will be able to make a small sand mold and make their own metal tile.

Those interested in this rare opportunity can sign up at Chris Gerber's presentation on March 18. His presentation is free and open to the public. While at the Iron presentation, attendees can also enjoy the current CAC exhibit: Image Memory Representation, featuring the works of UWW graduates William P. Thomas, Jeremy T. Uglow and Erick A. Knudtson.

Christopher Gerber, also a UWW graduate, has been heavily involved in the quickly evolving iron casting scene. Initially introduced to iron casting during his undergraduate studies, Gerber has entwined himself in the close-knit art-foundry community, developing skills and engaging with peers throughout the nation and the world. Multiple trips to the birthplace of modern iron-casting (Coalbrookdale, England) to engage with international artists and technicians have highlighted his young career, while numerous and varied domestic iron and Metalsmithing excursions have allowed him to share his knowledge of the various mediums, as well as explore how they can correlate to one another. Pioneered by an initial few, cast iron art and its presence has all but exploded onto the art scene, rapidly growing through a closely-knit network of widely scattered artists and technicians. During his upcoming presentation at the Whitewater Cultural Art Center, Christopher Gerber, from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, will shed some light on this blossoming art process and medium.

Whitewater’s Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building, with an elevator available from the parking lot entrance.

(Mar 11) Gamble for two good causes at Casino Night April 23

Whitewater community members can try their hand at a little gambling, and no matter how the cards are dealt, children in the community and around the world will be the winners at Casino Night 2010 Friday, April 23.

Those seeking the sound of roulette, the strategy of poker or the thrill of rolling a seven in craps are encouraged to attend the annual event at 7 p.m. in the James R. Connor University Center's Hamilton Room, which will include classic casino games, prizes, a silent auction and raffle.

The UWW American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter will host Casino Night 2010, with proceeds benefitting the United Nations Children's Fund Tap Project, an organization that works to provide clean water for children everywhere, and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Herma Heart Center in Milwaukee.

There are five families in the Whitewater community with children who have congenital heart defects currently being treated at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Donations to the Herma Heart Center would go toward an improvement in their quality of life.

"We thought it was a really cool idea and cause," said Jessica Doll, vice president of social cause marketing for AMA. "The objective is to provide aid to needy children locally and world-wide."

While Casino Night has seen its proceeds used for the treatment of medical conditions or relief efforts that span the country or globe before, this is the first time AMA students are working for two causes. Their goal is to raise a total of $15,000.

Admission to Casino Night 2010 for those who preregister is $15 for UWW students and $25 for adults. Registration is due April 1. Those who do not register can still attend the event by signing up at the door for $35.

"We like to include celebrity dealers from around the community to run the events," said Jimmy Peltier, marketing professor and AMA adviser. "The whole event is meant to benefit the community and bring it together."

Individuals interested in registering for the event or making a donation to the UNICEF Tap Project or the Herma Heart Center can do so at UWW's AMA Web site, Click here.

Jose Chavez was born in the state of Michoacan, Mexico and immigrated to United States in 1983. His formal education is in the field of business. He is a multidisciplinary self-taught, visual artist, and his work ranges in the areas of painting, sculpting, photography, and video. His work is strongly influenced by his Mexican roots and reflects the creativity and imaginativeness of craftsmen/women from around Mexico. Jose has exhibited extensively nationally and internationally. His work is included in numerous private collections.

Emiliano Lake-Herrera finds great inspiration from popular forms of art in Latin America, and is interested in the preservation and promotion of traditional folk arts. He crafts the viewers experience by altering cultural contexts, and elevating the importance of vernacular art. His work plays with the borders of his socio-cultural identities, while continuing to deliver soulful and fulfilling experiences through art. He earned his BFA in Painting from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2007.

Dara Larson is Professor of Art at Alverno College. Much of her artwork completed over the last decade has referenced her love of Mexico. These works represent some of the evolution of her thinking about Mexico. The works are often constructed as narratives or stories that describe ancient beliefs, spiritual practices and the role these play in contemporary life.
This exhibit is sponsored in part by Young Auditorium, and The Big Read, a National Endowment for the Arts initiative.

(Mar 11) CROP Walk is Coming in April

Organizing Walkers from previous Crop Walk

The CROP Walk will take place Sunday, April 25. The Walk will start with registration at 1 PM at the Congregational Church, with the walkers starting at 1:30 PM. There will be two routes, a one-mile and a three-mile. Both finish at the United Methodist Church with a time for refreshment and fellowship. More details to come. For more information contact Rev. Dave Huxley 262-749-1168 or dehuxrev@sbcglobal.net; or Mariann Scott 473-4219.

(Mar 11) Two local area athletes have represented the area well. Grant Bughman from WHS Grad and Ryan Gasper from Fort Atkinson were both members of the UW Badgers Distance Medley Relay team that took 1st place at the Big Ten Indoors Track Championships.

Grant Bughman, still with the grin and grit!

Gasper ran the first leg of the relay (1200M) and Bughman the second (400M). The relay team finished in a time of 9:44.96 (adj). Team members received gold medals and both were selected “1st Team, All Big Ten”. Grant Bughman went on to win a bronze medal as a member of the 4X400M relay team that finished 3rd behind Ohio St. and the U of Iowa, in a time of 3:10. 56 (adj). UW finished the meet 3rd overall behind U of Minn. and Ohio St. Click here for UW Story

Also from UW-Madison WHS Grad Drew Miller is on the Rowing Team

UWW Make a Difference Day - Unable to handle some of your yardwork this Spring?

On Friday, April 23rd, the 5th annual Whitewater Make a Difference Day will take place. The organizers are looking for any members of our community who, due to a physical or health limitation, need assistance with basic yard care and outdoor work. For more information on this free service, contact Ryan Kekula, AmeriCorps VISTA, at 262-472-6217 or commservice@uww.edu. All projects must be finalized by April 1st.

(Mar 11) Kiwanis Breakfast Speaker

Kim Hixson

While Kiwanis is a non-partisan service-oriented organization, the members always enjoy having as a program one of the political representatives or candidates for public office. We will feature any, at their request, if a date is available. Tuesday we were the host to Kim Hixson, 43d District Assemblyman, who listed many current laws and much of the legislation currently pending passage in one house, or the Governor's signature. Questions led to discussion of a decision to renovate Carlson Hall, now vacant, as a home for the Department of Letters and Science on the UW-W campus for 17 million dollars, when other needs are also pending. As Rep. Hixson stated ". . . once bonds are let for construction purposes, the funds can only be used for construction." Hixson favored the project as necessary to bring the whole department together in one building. A bill favoring native son, author Stephen Ambrose, Hixson said, is now awaiting the Governor's signature, designating a portion of the Hwy 12 by-pass as Stephen Ambrose Highway. The program on March 16 will feature Kiwanis President Evan Wynn.

(Mar 10) "Putting the Bayeux Tapestry in its Place" is presentation by Chris Henige at Cultural Arts Center on March 11 Visitors can view exhibit by UW-W artists

Bayeux Tapestry

Chris Henige, Associate Professor and Chair of the UW-W Art Department at The Whitewater Arts Alliance and the College of Arts and Communication, will be presenting "Putting the Bayeux Tapestry in its Place" at Whitewater's Cultural Arts Center on 402 West Main Street on Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. Attendees can also enjoy current CAC's exhibit: Image Memory Representation, featuring the works of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates William P. Thomas, Jeremy T. Uglow and Erick A. Knudtson.

Henige currently is working on Saint-Martin-aux-Bois: Life of a Monastic Enterprise, a historical and architectural monograph of an Augustinian abbey north of Paris. The Bayeux Tapestry - perhaps one of the most famous textiles in the world - is 230-foot embroidered panorama dramatizing in words and images the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings between England and France, better known as the Norman Conquest of 1066. The tapestry is considered one of France's national treasures. The subject of Henige's talk, "Putting the Bayeux Tapestry in Its Place," was published by the Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies in King Harold II and the Bayeux Tapestry in 2005.

Chris Henige's March 11 program is one of several programs coming to the Cultural Arts Center over the next several months. They will be encore presentations of this year's Fairhaven Lecture Series. These programs will look at how stories are used in the arts, and how the various arts and digital media shape narratives through strategic choices in performance, staging, and other methods. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the arts and stories through the expertise of musicians, artists, journalists, and teachers.

File Photo

(Mar 10) As a major corporate sponsor, Standard Process of Palmyra, WI, has been supporting the Whitewater area's annual Relay for Life for 10 years.
In honor of that support, Annie Gentil of Standard Process will speak at the March 18th Team Captains' meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at the Cravath Lakefront Park building.

Annie is preparing to tell us who Standard Process is, what they do and why they are so committed to raising awareness and funds to battle this disease. The public is invited to attend this event to learn about Standard Process and about the plans coming together for the sixteenth annual Whitewater Area Relay for Life. This very important event provides the American Cancer Society with funds to support cutting-edge cancer research, provide cancer patients and their caregivers with transportation, lodging and on-line support. These funds also help the American Cancer Society publish lifesaving literature on cancer prevention, detection and tobacco issues, and develop a new generation of weapons to fight cancer. Now is the time for individuals, community groups, corporations and small businesses to commit their teams' participation. The Relay For Life can be the site of a company picnic or family gathering while supporting a great cause.

Join them for Whitewater's 2010 Relay for Life, June 25-26, 4 pm to 9 am as the event returns to the High School track. Celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those lost and fight back against the disease. To sign up to participate or learn how you can volunteer, call 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit web site click here.

(Mar 9) Proceeds will benefit the MS Society and Warhawk Women's Sports Fund.
Date: Sat. May 1st
Time: 12:30pm (Registration begins at 11:30am)
Where: Registration and starting line will be at the Coulthart Pavilion located outside of Perkins Stadium.
Entry Fee: $10.00 (Free T-Shirt to the first 250 registered participants);
Donations are welcome as well! Click here for Registration Form

(Mar 9) Author James Fallows to give Report from China during March 15 visit

James Fallows

The Contemporary Issues Lecture Series continues to bring engaging speakers on timely issues to the UWW with an upcoming visit from writer James Fallows. Fallows will give his lecture, "Postcards from Tomorrow Square: Reports from China," at 7 p.m. Mon., March 15, in the Young Auditorium.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Fallows is the national correspondent for The Atlantic magazine, for which he has written for more than 25 years. Fallows also served for two years as the chief White House speechwriter for Jimmy Carter. He has worked for the U.S. News & World Report as editor for two years and was a program designer at Microsoft for six months. Fallows also serves as Chairman of the Board of the New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States.

His lecture is based on his recent book "Postcards from Tomorrow Square," which looks at his experience reporting in China. The book tells of China's bumpy transition to democracy, its complex economic development and its environmental problems. Fallows' lecture looks at these issues and also what these changes in China mean for the U.S. James_Fallows wikipedia information click here

The last lecture of the year, the distinguished scholar lecture, will feature Jean Brenna on "The Climate Change Challenge: Why Traditional Conservation Approaches Can't Work," at 7 p.m. Tues. April 20, in the Young Auditorium.

(Mar 9) WHS Grad and UWW High Jumper Luke Buchholz qualifies for NCAA Division III Track and Field Championship. Click for UWW Story

(Mar 9) LWV Newsletter March 2010

SweetSpot Coffee Shoppe March Newsletter

(Mar 9) WHS National History Day 2010 Whitewater High School students continued competition at the National History Day Southeastern Wisconsin Regional held at UW-Milwaukee. Three selected for State Competition.

Angela Kalas, Paul Pelayo and Andy Tautges

National History Day is an exciting academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events. This year long academic adventure fosters students' enthusiasm for learning and their love for history.

National History Day teaches the skills individuals need for a successful future. The program's three central elements develop participants' abilities to:
1. Complete extensive research;
2. Critically analyze and develop historical conclusions about information they have discovered in a variety of sources; and
3. Present and defend their interpretations in a critical, yet creative forum.

Working individually or collaboratively in groups of two to five, students produce historical documentaries, exhibits, dramatic performances and research papers based on an annual theme. The 2010 theme is Innovation in History: Impact and Change.

WHS Freshmen participated in this Regional with over 300 (freshman through senior students) from 30 area schools. The students participated with historical projects using one of five media categories as individuals or groups. The judges were from staff and graduate students of UW Milwaukee. The five categories were: Documentary; Website; Performance; Exhibit and Research Paper. The top three in each area now advance to the State competition on May 1st in Madison. The top two in the State advance to the National Competition held in Washington D.C.

The WHS teaching staff who worked with these students and accompanied them to UW-Milwaukee were: Mrs. Anne Cresswell, Mr. Barry DeKemper, Mr. Scott Phillips, Mr. Greg Stewart and Mr. Chris Zimmerman. The staff are thankful to the parents, local judges as well as all who helped in the preparation and logistics needed to support the program.

2010 National History Day - WHS Finalists advancing to State Competition. Performances
Individual - Angela Kalas - "The Great Awakening"

Group - Paul Pelayo and Andy Tautges - "The Manhattan Project"

(Mar 9) Kathryn Letellier, Jimmy Letellier and Carly Bade participated in the North Central American Choral Directors Association honors choirs

(l-r) Kathryn Letellier, Jimmy Letellier and Carly Bade

They were selected through an audition process where they submitted a CD with them performing various scales and songs. Members in the choirs come from six different states. Kathryn and Carly were part of the 183 voice women's choir and Jimmy was a member of the 131 voice men's choir. They were sponsored by the Whitewater Music Parents Association.

(Mar 8) The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has opened an investigation into the Bronze Body and Brew business closure. If you have any complaints regarding the business and their closure, you are asked to contact Investigator Jeff Hole who can be reached at 608-224-4990. (Detective Sergeant Tina Winger Whitewater Police Department)

(Mar 8) Curves of Whitewater is holding a Food Drive during the month of March.

Now that they have moved and settled into their new location at 625 S. Janesville St., they are holding the annual Curves Food Drive. This event is done every year at every Curves for the entire month of March all across the U.S. Donations from the public will be accepted at the Whitewater Curves location until the end of March. Anyone who brings in groceries will have the opportunity to join for $0 enrollment fee. Past members are welcome to take advantage of this offer, too. All the groceries collected go the Whitewater Food Pantry. Our average donations in the past have been over 1300 lbs. For more information call Curves @ 262-472-9920.

(Mar 7) Kim Stonewerth finished her gymnastics season in WI Rapids at the State Individual Gymnastics Meet by becoming the state champ on the vault with a score of 9.433.

Kim Stonewerth #1 in State on the stand

"You couldn't ask for a better ending for Kim. She has been a strong competitor all season long and I'm grateful that she could finish what she started. There were many days that Kim stayed in the gym for a little extra work and this dedication paid off in the long run. I'm proud of the accomplishments and direction the team took this season and look forward to an even stronger one next year." Sara Stone

(Mar 7) Woman Suffrage

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton

We often hear about the first big rally for woman's suffrage which took place in 1848 in Seneca Fall NY, but that rally might not have happened had Elizabeth Stanton not been bored with her life in her new home in Seneca Falls. Elizabeth invited a group of her friends over for tea one afternoon and the long road to suffrage for women began. At the March 18th Whitewater Area League of Women Voters meeting, Marion Burrows will share the story of the 72 year journey which culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, granting full voting rights to all American women. And, of course, along the way, the League of Women Voters was established. A meeting, open to the public, of the Whitewater Area League of Women Voters, will be held in the City Hall council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

(Mar 6) City and UWW Police Departments Hold Community Forum Officer Saul Valadez and Chief Jim Coan participated in a community forum on the UWW campus to discuss police-minority student relations. UWW Police Chief Kiederlen and one of his officers participated as well. A student panel and audience of African-American and Latino students asked questions about police procedures. The Forum was moderated by Rick Daniels of the UWW Career and Leadership Development Office. Chief Coan commented that he believed "we were able to clarify some misunderstandings concerning police procedures and practices. I thought that it was a very positive and productive meeting and went a long way toward building a better atmosphere of trust and understanding."

(Mar 6) The First United Methodist Church is host to Bruce Vanetta, a nationally known Inspirational Speaker, Sunday, March 14th, at the 6:15pm worship service. At 5pm a Middle School Youth Group Spaghetti Dinner will be offered.

Bruce Vanetta

The First United Methodist Church is hosting an exciting and inspirational contemporary worship and healing service featuring Bruce Vanetta, who has close ties to Whitewater. Author of the book “Saved by Angels”

Bruce is an authentic spiritual and healing force. He will share his amazing life-changing experience of near-death when a 10-ton logging truck fell and crushed him while working on it. Bruce has appeared on nationally syndicated radio and TV shows numerous times including Sid Roth's "It's Super Natural", The 700 Club, It's a New Day, 100 Huntley Street, Nite Lite, TBN and more...

Don't miss this riveting high-energy inspirational evening. Lives will change this Sunday, March 14th at 6:15 p.m. First United Methodist Church at 145 S. Prairie St.

(Mar 5) Steve Lamsam, was in a fatal car accident.

Steve Lamsam, School Board Vice President

Note from District Administrator Suzanne Zentner to the District staff
"We received word early this morning that one of our deeply valued Board members, Steve Lamsam, was in a fatal car accident last evening on his way home from work.
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathies go out to his wife Noreen, his children Stephanie and Christopher, both Whitewater high school graduates, and the rest of his family. Please keep the Lamsam family in your thoughts and prayers,"

Steve, 54, was identified as the sole occupant of a Chrysler that struck a power pole while traveling westbound on County A, Lafayette Township, according to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A cause of death is yet to be determined.

Click here for My Walworth County.com Article on the accident.

SPORTS

(Mar 6) Lady Whippets end basketball season with a loss at Jefferson, 46 to 59.

Julia Shelbourn		Molly Griep
Hannah Runez		Kelsey Harms

The Whippets and Jefferson Eagles met in the first round of the WIAA Basketball Tournament after splitting their regular season series, 1 and 1. The Whippets started slowly and at half-time were behind, 13 to 25. It only got worse in the 3rd quarter before Whitewater cut into the Jefferson lead in the last quarter. Jefferson was led by the RVC Conference scoring leader, Jessica Splittgerber, who scored 30 points. Julia Shelbourn led the Whitewater scoring with 18 points, including one 3-pointer, followed by Molly Griep with 7 points. Jefferson now travels to Pewaukee for a second round game on Thursday night,

Whippet Winter Sports Schedules

Multiple Sports Activity Calendar

Photographer covering Whippet Sports -
Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka
Thanks Bob for doing this service for our students, families and also for access by the Banner.

WHS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE PROGRAM