By David Paulsen Sports correspondent With a 2-0 victory over Jefferson Oct. 3, the Whitewater High School boys soccer team won its ninth Rock Valley Conference game out 10 decisions. Overall, the team is 12-3-3. Both Whippet goals were scored by Mark Cuevas. One goal came on a penalty kick, […]
Sports & Other News
Catholic schools walk to celebrate success
A new walk will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. in Milwaukee. It’s aimed at celebrating the success of Catholic schools in southeastern Wisconsin while raising money to support tuition assistance at each school. According to organizers, the inaugural “Soles for Catholic Education” two-mile walk, being held […]
Sweet sound of music
WHS singers set to take stage tonight The Whitewater High School Vocal Music Department is in the final preparation stage for its first concert of the school year, set for 7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 16. The Mixed Chorus will kickoff the concert with a wide variety of selections including Vivaldi’s […]
Law enforcement to visit sex offenders on Halloween
During community scheduled trick-or-treat dates throughout Walworth County on Oct. 31, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and participating municipal police agencies and Probation and Parole agents will join forces for the fifth annual “Operation Trick or Treat” enforcement program. The cooperative effort between the Department of Corrections – Division of […]
Fairhaven Senior Services recognized
National Research Corporation announced recognition of 628 long-term care and senior living organizations with the 2012-2013 “Excellence in Action” awards. Fairhaven Senior Services of Whitewater has once again been recognized. This honor recognizes post-acute organizations that achieve the highest levels of satisfaction excellence by scoring in the top 10 percent […]
Whippets come out strong against McFarland
The Whippet volleyball team took the first set from the second placed team in the conference, McFarland on Tuesday. The Whippets came out firing in the first set and upset McFarland in set 1. Unfortunately, although playing well, the Whippets couldn’t hang on to sets 2, 3, and 4. Coach […]
WHS grads present research projects
By Tom Ganser Correspondent Whitewater High School graduates Hannah Renninger (2011) and Kelby Shaw (2008) are living proof that high quality research and creative projects aren’t just reserved for master’s or doctoral degree students. Renninger and Shaw were among 46 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater undergraduate students displaying the results of their […]
Whippet netters finish season 12-10
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent Losing three of the winningest tennis players in school history after last season, and with a major shakeup in who is playing what position, the Whitewater High School girls tennis team knew this would be a rebuilding year. “With not one person playing in the […]
Harms, Ziolkowski continue to excel
By David Paulsen Sports correspondent Senior Brett Harms and sophomore Sarah Ziolkowski put together solid performances once again in recent cross country events. Harms won the Rock Valley Conference North Division Meet October 1, and took second at the Chocolate City Invite in Burlington Saturday. Ziolkowski was second at the […]
Boxes and Walls to offer diversity experience
The powerful diversity experience called Boxes and Walls is being offered this week to give students at UW-Whitewater a glimpse of what life might be like for someone else. “The intent is to have people walk in others’ shoes,’’ said Terry Tumbarello, associate director of Residence Life. Boxes and Walls […]
