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As the opening number to the show suggests, "Something funny's going on" on stage at Whitewater High School as the WHS Players present the musical murder mystery farce, Lucky $tiff, which will be performed at 7:30 p.m. November 20, 21, & 22 in the WHS Auditorium. The show was the first collaborative effort for Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the creative team behind award-winning show Ragtime. With plenty of plot twists, zany characters, memorable tunes, and a surprise ending, the fast-paced show was perhaps best described by a critic for the United Press International, who wrote, "Mix the zany antics of a Marx Brothers movie with the preposterous plot of a serial cliff-hanger . . . and you come up with Lucky Stiff, a new old-fashioned musical with its tongue planted firmly in its cheek."
Directors Anne & Lane Kuske say they are delighted to have come across this obscure gem with more twists than a Twizzler and a hysterical surprise ending. They've assembled a cast of 34 talented students to play a host of bizarre and wild characters, including the dead man who's pushed around stage all evening in a wheelchair. Music director Lori Heidenreich doubles duty as pianist in the pit.
Reserved-seat tickets are affordably priced at $7 and under, and still only $3 for students. Call the 24-hour box office info-line at (262) 472-8178 for information on box office hours. Don't miss the show New York Newsday calls "a wild and crazy sick joke set to music!"
Use the Photo Gallery button on the left to view some scenes from the show.
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF
"Trick or Treat for UNICEF!" those will be the words that many Whitewater resident will be hearing this Halloween as once again the amazing students from Lincoln, Lakeview, and Washington will be conducting their very own Trick or Treat campaign. Last year the students at these elementary schools raised over $1,000! Whitewater High School students gave informational presentations about UNICEF. This year's Halloween festivities will take place on Friday afternoon from 4-7:00 p.m.
UNICEF is a branch of the United Nations that focuses specifically on the health and well-being of children. Every Halloween, children who want to help their less privileged peers around the world raise money for UNICEF by collecting change while trick-or-treating. Today, students received an orange Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF box in which to collect this money.
Pictured is a WUSD student along with delegates from Whitewater High School's Model United Nations organization. During the week of October 27, the high school students gave presentations to elementary students to explain what Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is and does, and encouraging them to participate in this wonderful activity. For more information you can contact Mr. Stewart at
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Academic Success Workshop
Whitewater High School NHS members are presenting an Academic Success Workshop for students in Freshman Connections Classes November 17- 26, 2008. The importance of education, grade point, class rank, effective study skills, and planning for one's future will be discussed. Students will be completing an Academic Potential Survey and will discover potential concerns or barriers related to student achievement. The workshop will conclude with small group discussions with NHS members and a goal setting exercise to enhance each student's personal success in school.
Participating senior NHS members include Ian Anderson, Amelia Bertozzi-Villa, Heather Bughman, Cristin Cesar, Chris Craft, Libby Hoof, Miles Hookstead, Timothy Keil, Brianna Larson, Samantha Mack, Andrew Mathison, David Mayer, Jeremy McGowan, Angela McKenzie, Noah Mielke, Connor Mulcahy, Erika Owen, Megan Peterson, Michaela Romani, Menuka Samaranayake, Derrick Schleis, Lindsey Schulte, Adam Taylor, Adam Triebold, Noelle Werner, and Michelle Wynn.
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National Honor Society
National Honor Society members pose for a group photo following the induction ceremony on Wednesday, November 12.
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Congratulations to the Boys' Soccer team for becoming the ROCK VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS and also REGIONAL CHAMPIONS. The team will play in a sectional semi-final game this Thursday, October 30th at 6:30pm at Pewaukee. Good Luck!
Congratulations to the Girls' and Boys' Cross Country teams for their 2nd place finishes at the Rock Valley Conference Meet and to Ben Cipriano for taking 5th at the sectional meet in Pewaukee qualifying him for the STATE MEET this Saturday, November 1st at 11:40am at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids.
Congratulations to Girls' Tennis for their strong performances this year. The #2 doubles team of Meredith Walsh and Kiara Nelson were able to medal at the Rock Valley Conference meet and the #1 doubles team of Brianna Larson and Sabrina Bowey were able to make it all the way to the STATE TOURNAMENT. Congratulations girls!
Congratulations to the Girls' Golf Team for finishing 4-1 in Conference. Kristi Meinel was able to qualify for STATE with a sudden death playoff at Sectionals. Kristi finished 17th out of 39 in her second year at state. Way to finish strong!
Congratulations to the Volleyball team for finishing 5th in Conference. Congratulations to Megan Peterson for being the best offensive player with 128 kills and to Daryn Portman for becoming the best defensive player with 235 digs (2nd in school history) and for racking up 36 aces while serving 91%.
Come out and support the Football team Monday, October 27 at 6pm in a 10th week game against Kenosha St. Joes!
The Girls' Swim team will compete at the Conference Meet this Saturday, November 1st at 11am here in Whitewater. Good luck!
GO WHIPPETS!
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