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Ve r o n a A r e a H i g h School teacher Jennifer Wolfe got a card in the mail recently with three signatures. Two were from her former students in French class at VAHS, congratulating her on her upcoming retirement. “They signed it with their two names and the name of their 2 year old,” Wolfe said. “It was like, ‘Oh my gosh, you guys ended up getting married and you had a child.’ They were in French class together. “Those moments, I wouldn’t trade away for anything.” Getting to know students and celebrating their growth was a joy shared by each of the four teachers retiring from the high school this year. They leave with a combined 110 years of experience in the district, four of the nine
Retirees Certified staff VAHS: Richard Engen, Faye Hoban, Mark Kryka, Jennifer Wolfe Stoner Prairie: Jill Thronson, Lori Enzenroth Glacier Edge: Cinda Quinn Badger Ridge: Kenneth McCluskey Country View: Lisa Seibold-Zorr Support staff VAHS: Deb Szarka, Sue Evans Badger Ridge: Karen Erickson Stoner Prairie: Diane Hager, Susan Dillespie Central Office: Patti Fenske
certified staff retirees this school year. Mark Kryka, the athletic director and a former elementary school phy ed teacher, leads the group
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Verona Area High School junior Olivia Otremba talks with teacher Andrew Larson about how music styles developed from the 1950s to the 2010s through a map inspired by the movie “School of Rock.” The map was her final project for the Rock and Roll Society and American Culture class this year.
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Until recently, Verona Area High School junior Olivia Otremba would have had a tough time connecting 1950s doo wop music with ‘90s rap. Now, she’s got a map to show what the two genres have in common – along with how they relate to dozens of other musical styles over the years. Last week, she used that map in her Rock and Roll Society and American Culture to help explain how punk rock influenced progressive rock. “They sort of became big because they didn’t like what the punks were doing, it was sort of anti-punk,” she
said. “And punk was anti-everything else.” “I can’t believe what you did,” teacher Andrew Larson interjected as Otremba continued to expand on the musical connections. “This is really cool.” The music map (inspired by Jack Black’s character in the movie “School of Rock”) is Otremba’s final project for her class, which began in the 2016-17 school year. The class is taught by Larson, who is a DJ, plays bass for the German Art Students and has always loved music. “I think a lot of people around the school think it’s that class where you can goof off, because it’s rock
and roll, but we actually learn a lot,” Otremba said. “Mr. Larson tells a lot of really good stories.” The class allows him to show students how music evolved over decades, while at the same time connecting how historical events like the Vietnam War, various presidencies and movies were reflected in the music of the time. Each class period starts out with a few songs of different styles from whichever decade they’re working on. “Then they get to analyze and say, ‘That song’s really about the Cold War,’ or, ‘That song’s really about
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personalized learning Amy Arbogash. Personalized learning plans will continue, Arbogash wrote, just on a different platform. She called the transition to a new software service an “opportunity” to “better accommodate our needs for student PLPs and align to other district initiatives.”
“It’s important to note that Epiphany Learning was only a software support for our student PLPs,” Arbogash wrote. “Personalized learning in our district was not defined by Epiphany Learning nor will it be defined by any other technology software.”
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Construction crews from McGann Construction work on the Lincoln Street apartment site on May 28. Crews began constructing the 90-unit apartment building last month. The project, on a 3.2-acre lot that used to be the headquarters of sump cleaner manufacturer Cecor, will be a single L-shaped building, with one side abutting Military Ridge State Trail.
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The reassessment of Verona has begun. The city’s new assessor, Appleton-based Associated Appraisal Consultants, has begun contacting homeowners to schedule walkthroughs of properties that have had new construction or remodeling work. That is the first part of its project to provide a full market revaluation of the entire city for 2020. Municipalities are required by state law to ensure assessed values are within 10 percent of market values in each major class (residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial), and for growing cities such as Verona, that typically means reassessing each home and other property individually every five
will be exterior-only valuations for most homes. For those homes that require walkthroughs, the process is expected to take 5-15 minutes and will be announced with a letter to the homeowner. Assessors will carry ID badges and will be driving red fleet trucks with the company’s name. Interim city administrator Adam Sayre said while the field work is beginning this year for the market revaluation, homes that have not had work done will not have values
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A former City of Verona alder is running unopposed for a Dane County Board seat in Madison. Elizabeth Doyle, who left her position as Common Council president last summer when she moved out of the city, told t h e Ve r o n a Press she is running for the District 1 seat – which Doyle covers the Capitol and the nearby neighborhoods – because an opportunity presented itself. The seat is open in a June 4 special election because the former incumbent, Mary Kolar, was appointed to serve in the state Department of Veterans Affairs. Doyle wrote in an email to the Press that she missed serving her community
after leaving the Council midterm to ensure her daughter could get adequate transportation with middle school starting. “Mary Kolar reached out to me,” she wrote. “It was really a coincidence of being in the right place at the right time.” Doyle, who missed the 2 0 1 6 s u m m e r i n Ve r o na taking an internship in Washington, D.C., to learn about policies and complications with community investments, now works for the state Department of Health Services. She said she does not have any plan to pursue a higher elected office than County Board. “Especially as a single parent, the idea of campaigning for my day job is not an attractive prospect,” she wrote.
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’ve always enjoyed living in urban areas. I’ve never seen myself as a country person, and I really enjoy the convenience of things being nearby where you can easily walk, bike or take public transportation. My opinion changes when you talk about big cities in developing countries. In Costa Rica, San Jose is the big city, and there is nothing you could say to persuade me to live there. I dread San Jose, and not because I grew up on a small Dresser town in the United States and live in one in Costa Rica. Big cities all have traffic, pollution and security issues, but San Jose takes it to another level. Everything that happens there is so exhausting. My adopted hometown of San Ramon is far enough away from the city to minimize all those issues, yet it is big enough where there are still things to do. We have a movie theater, we have McDonald’s. And it’s much more inviting. As much as I’d like to stay in my San Ramon bubble, trips to San José are often unavoidable. They’re usually for paperwork, which involves standing around, waiting in line outside and trying not to get sunburned or rained on. Recently, a friend suggested I give him a chance to brighten my image of the city and give it
a fighting chance compared with San Ramon. So he invited me to actually explore the city, and we spent a few hours in the capital’s downtown. The first thing I noticed was the city’s slogan – SJO vive, or “San José lives.” It’s prominently displayed at the entrance to the downtown district. I h ave n o d o u b t t h e c i t y “lives,” but I’m sure there are many ways to interpret that. They could be referring to a bar/ restaurant district, a theater and arts area, or in my opinion, the rat and cockroach population. After enduring hours in traffic, I was ready to “live” a bit myself. We met outside the national theater – a common meet-up point, since people tend to rely on landmarks here, rather than addresses – then walked across the street to “Chinatown.” The only thing Chinese about the area was an oriental arch to mark the entrance of the plaza. Instead, I saw a Catholic church and a statue of John Lennon. And the only thing newsworthy about this plaza was the criticism it brought when they eliminated a street to put it in and added to the city’s congestion issues. It was interesting to see and hear about the oddities (or failures) of the city. We went outside the National Assembly building, where lawmakers allowed graffiti artists to paint the walls. Those same lawmakers got upset when they drew a former president to look like a monkey. We went into an enclosed,
glass dome with a stone sphere in the middle that had some sort of healing or meditation purpose, but I couldn’t hear the whole explanation, as the smell of urine forced me to exit early. And we visited a jade museum that is normally $18 to get in, but I got more than enough information from its one free exhibition room. These places were all in the same city block, but felt no natural flow from place to place, no interconnectedness. At least in San Ramon, there’s a traditional town layout transition from church to park to museum/school etc. In San Jose, you can leave an elementary school, walk through a park and get to a strip club on the other side. To be fair, this all adds character. What would a city be if it was perfectly planned and optimized for efficiency? What would there be to talk about? Even San Ramon has a ginormous sign at the entrance that’s lit up at night and is so bright it can probably be seen from space. Ultimately, the visit didn’t do much to alter my perception of the city. I’ll still avoid it whenever I can. But it has made me more observant and appreciative of my town. San Ramon might not have as many talking points, but I know if I do a little digging I could discover many things I could compare favorably to San Jose. Dustin Dresser is a 2004 Verona Area High School graduate living in Costa Rica.
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Badger Prairie Health Care Center 5K Fun Run June 8 MARI DEVEREAUX Press correspondent
The Badger Prairie Health Care Center will hold its second annual Helping Community Charities 5K Fun Run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Badger Prairie Health Care Center volunteer coordinator Jeff Lyon said the event will be a “fun and interactive” experience for community members as well as nursing home staff and residents. This year, all proceeds from the race will be donated to The Beacon, a day resource center for people experiencing homelessness in Dane County. Operated by Catholic Charities, the center is open from 8 a.m.
If You Go What: Badger Prairie Health Care Center Helping Community Charities 5K Fun Run/Walk When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8 Where: 1100 E. Verona Ave. Info: Contact Badger Prairie Healthcare Center volunteer coordinator Jeff Lyon at 577-0887 to 5 p.m. at 615 E. Washington Ave., Madison, every day of the year. Lyon said the run will begin at the Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, and continue through
the Ice Age Trail within the adjacent Badger Prairie County Park. The event will be held regardless of the weather. Those interested in participating must sign up on the Badger Prairie Health Care Center Fun Run website at runsignup.com by noon on June 4. The registration fee is $35 per person, plus a $3 sign-up fee. Everyone who registers before May 31 will receive a free T-shirt with the Badger Prairie Health Care Center Helping Community Charities logo and a gift bag with more information about The Beacon. There is also a donation page on the Badger Prairie Health Care Center Fun Run website where people can choose to support The Beacon without
participating in the Fun Run – or give more if they are running. Last year, donors and 70 Fun Run participants raised money to build a playground for The Beacon. Lyon said the organization’s goals this year are “raising more money” and attracting at least 90 participants. Catholic Charities marketing specialist Carrie Fox said The Beacon helps over 225 individuals a day with jobs, mental health needs, housing and medical care. She said the race will be an exciting chance for communities to get together and address homelessness. “It’s a very family friendly event,” Fox said. “It gives everybody an opportunity to support something that is a big issue in Madison.”
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Epiphany: Students to use other software next year Continued from page 1 A person answering the phones Friday at Epiphany said no one there could comment. Students will be expected to transfer their plans before the end of the school year to other software: Seesaw for K-5 students and Canvas for grades 6-12, according to the email. “Students will download their PLP from Epiphany before they leave for the summer, and you will hear more in the upcoming school year as students begin their work in the new platform,” Arbogash wrote. Personalized learning has been a major district initiative for more than five years, with a goal to give students more say in their learning – especially in how they get information and demonstrate
their mastery of skills and knowledge. The plans are customized for each student, and they are expected to eventually include features like a learning styles inventory, a learning skills self-assessment, a section for each student’s strengths and struggles and an outline of goals. This was the first year every student in the district had a plan, with goal setting and “learner profiles” featured on the software, which is accessible by parents and teachers. According to its website, the Wauwatosa-based Epiphany is also used in districts including Sun Prairie, Waukesha and Chicago Public Schools. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Coming up one another. benefit the Verona Sharks. Live Music in the Backyard To set up an account during the For information, call 848-1079. A special Thursday night “Live seminar, an accessible email address Movies and ice cream Music in the Backyard” will be held is necessary. from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Registration is required. For inforThe senior center will be hosting The live concert will feature artist mation, call 845-7180. an ice cream social and movie showPat McCurdy. ing at 12:30 p.m. on three Fridays in The regularly scheduled Friday Hands-only CPR training June. night event on May 31 will feaFitch-Rona paramedics will host a On June 7, “A Dog’s Way Home” ture Reverend Raven and the Chain hands-only CPR training from 6:30- will be the featured flick. “The Mule” Smoking Alter Boys. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the will be shown on June 14 and “BumBrats and hot dogs will be sold, as library. blebee” will be played on June 28. will a selection of beers and other Paramedics will teach attendees For information, call 845-7471. drinks. Proceeds from the event ben- how to perform CPR and use an efit a local nonprofit. automated external defibrillator to Bike Safety Dogs on leashes are allowed during save the life of a person before mediVerona police officers will host a the Thursday event, but are not wel- cal assistance arrives. Bike Safety Event from 10 a.m. to come on Fridays due to the high volThe training is limited to 10 partic- noon Saturday, June 8, at the station, ume of people. ipants. Registration is required. 111 Lincoln St. For information, call 848-1079. For information, call 845-7180. Officers will help children register their bicycles, perform routine mainIntro to Facebook Live Music in the Backyard tenance checks and ensure their helHave you wanted to learn how to Join the Wisconsin Brewing Com- mets fit properly. use Facebook, but held back because pany from 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at The Verona Lions Club will be you’re not sure how to use it? A sem- their brewery, 1079 American Way, serving free hot dogs, chips and inar on the basic features of the pop- for a live music concert, food and bottled water. Children will receive ular social media platform will be drinks. a free scoop of Culver’s custard for held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, The live concert will feature the attending. at the library. band The Stringbenders. For information, contact officer The seminar will also cover anothBrats and hot dogs will be sold, as Ryan Adkins at 845-7623. er one of Facebook’s apps, Messen- will a selection of beers and other ger, that allows people to message drinks. Proceeds from the event will
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sin Brewing Company, 1079 Ameri- (registration required), library, 8457180 can Way, 848-1079 • 12:30 p.m., Monday music with Saturday, June 1 Tom Kastle, senior center, 845• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mending Day, 7471 Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave., bpnn.org Tuesday, June 4 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Free • 6-8 p.m., Intro to the Facebook community meal, Badger Prairie app (registration required), library, Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona 845-7180 Ave., bpnn.org Thursday, June 6 • Noon to 12:30 a.m., Hometown • 10 a.m., Palliative care seminar, Days, Hometown U.S.A. Festival senior center, 845-7471 Park, 111 Lincoln St., veronahomeFriday, May 31 • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Learn hands-only towndays.com • Movie matinee: “Instant Family,” CPR with Fitch-Rona EMS parasenior center, 845-7471 Sunday, June 2 medics (registration required), • 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Hometown • 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hometown library, 845-7180 Days, Hometown U.S.A. Festival Days, Hometown U.S.A. Festival Friday, June 7 Park, 111 Lincoln St., veronahome- Park, 111 Lincoln St., veronahometowndays.com • 10 a.m., Rendever virtual reality towndays.com tour: “Great American Road Trip” • 6-9 p.m., Live Music in the BackMonday, June 3 (registration required, limited to six yard: Reverend Raven and the participants), senior center, 845Chainsmoking Altar Boys, Wiscon- • 10-10:30 a.m., Rendever virtual reality tour: Planes and ships 7471 • 4-5:30 p.m., Teen gaming (ages 11-18), library, 845-7180 • 5 p.m. to midnight, Hometown Days (ages 21 and older), Hometown U.S.A. Festival Park, 111 Lincoln St., veronahometowndays. com • 6-9 p.m., Live Music in the Backyard: Pat McCurdy, Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, 848-1079
What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, May 30 7 a.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Elder Abuse at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society Friday, May 31 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2018 Wildcats Football – New! 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Saturday, June 1 8 a.m. – Common Council from 05-28-19 11 a.m. – Vintage Verona
Sports 1 p.m. – 2018 Wildcats Football – New! 4:30 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 05-28-19 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Sunday, June 2 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Common Council from 05-28-19 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4:30 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 05-28-19 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Monday, June 3 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2018 Wildcats
Football – New! 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Tuesday, June 4 7 a.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 10 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center 2 p.m.– Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Elder Abuse at Senior Center 9 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society Wednesday, June 5 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 5 p.m. – Common Council from 05-28-19 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center
Thursday, June 6 7 a.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Elder Abuse at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society
Churches All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
St. James Lutheran Church ELCA 427 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6922 stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Good Shephard Lutheran Church ELCA (608) 271-6633 Madison: Raymond Road & Whitney Way, Madison Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Verona: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 10:15 a.m.
Damascus Road Church – West The Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St., Verona (608) 819-6451 info@damascusroadchurch.com, damascusroadonline.org Pastor Justin Burge Sunday: 10 a.m.
Springdale Lutheran Church ELCA 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID), Mount Horeb (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Revs. Loren and Linda Schumacher Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion
Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services.
The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m.
Redeemer Bible Fellowship 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 848-1836 redeemerbiblefellowship.org Pastor Dwight R. Wise Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship Resurrection Lutheran Church – WELS 6705 Wesner Rd., Verona (608) 848-4965 rlcverona.org Pastors Nathan Strutz and Andrew Ewings, and Assistant Pastor Jordan Uhlhorn Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. St. Christopher Catholic Parish St. Andrew Church 301 N. Main St., Verona St. William Church 1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli (608) 845-6613 stchristopherverona.com Fr. John Sasse, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William,
West Madison Bible Church 2920 Hwy. M, Verona (608) 845-9518 www.wmbiblechurch.org Pastor Dan Kukasky Jr. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 Pastor Brad Brookins Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli (608) 255-1278 paoliucc.com Pastor Rich Pleva Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
Controlling Our Desires The Old Testament story of Esau giving up his birthright for a bowl of stew illustrates a variety of important lessons, and perhaps the most relevant one is that our appetites can make us impulsive and prone to bad judgement: “Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob, ‘Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!’Jacob replied, ‘First sell me your birthright.’ ‘Look,I am about to die,’Esau said. ‘What good is the birthright to me?’But Jacob said, ‘Swear to me first.’ So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.” (Genesis 25:29-34 NIV) Like Esau, we often make bad decisions and act impulsively because our appetites get the upper hand. Not only are we prone to the loss of our assets, but we are likely to say or do things we will regret.The lesson here is as much about controlling our impulses as it is about being careful to not make important decisions when our appetites are engaged. Going to the grocery store when you’re famished is a bad idea. Conversely, it is possible to make your desires and appetites work for you. As the saying goes,“Hunger is the best sauce.” Desire is not inherently bad; it can be used for good or ill. Staying hungry, as it were, can be a strong motivator. Consider how to harness your appetites in order to improve your life. –Christopher Simon
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Retirement: VAHS teachers ‘go out on a high note’ after combined 100 years in VASD Continued from page 1 with 36. Wolfe is close behind at 33, while special education teachers Faye Hoban and Richard Engen have 24 and 17 respectively. Another six support staff members are also retiring this year – including two at the high school in special education assistant Deb Szarka and Natatorium staffer Sue Evans. At an April school board meeting to approve the retirements, Meredith Stier Christensen joked she did not want to allow them, calling the group “such wonderful professionals.” “The lives that they have touched collectively are huge,” she said. For Kryka, those were at first elementary students, then high school athletes. As the high school grew from about 500 students to 1,700 now, what was once a part-time position turned into a “24/7 job” that required him to stop teaching. But he still got to watch as students achieved their dreams, whether while a Wildcat or after graduation. “We’ve had a lot of success,” Kryka said. “There’s been some great athletes that have come through here over the years, from Olympic gold medalists to all state competitors, state champions. It’s been fun to work with them.” Engen and Hoban each got into education through experiences with their own children. Hoban volunteered in the Madison Metropolitan School District while her daughters were in elementary school and “had a lot of fun as a room parent.” She eventually got a part-time position at Sugar Creek, loved it, and decided to get certified in special education. “It’s a very rewarding thing,” Hoban said. “It’s more than a job, it’s a calling, almost.” Engen recalled meeting with his children’s teachers one year and being unsatisfied with some of their answers. He thought, “Man, I can do what those teachers do,” and ended up in special
education at Savanna Oaks Middle School after working in two other districts. Nearly two decades later, he’s glad he spent so much of his career here, having also become the boys tennis coach at VAHS. “A lot of times it’s how the community reacts to the school,” Engen said. “When you’ve got that community support, it really makes a difference.”
Mark Kryka When Kryka began as athletic director in 1989 after six years at Sugar Creek Elementary School, there were “no computers, no email, no voicemail.” That meant quite a lot of writing down, especially when it came to rescheduling games or setting up tournaments. Now, he’s got his calendar on his computer and can send emails to other athletic directors when a rainy spring forces softball and baseball cancellations. “I don’t have to write anything down now,” he said with a smile. The years have also brought some new challengKryka es, he said, especially in finding officials for games. There’s nothing he hates like seeing empty softball or baseball fields on a sunny, 80 degree spring day because they couldn’t line up umpires for a make up game. He’s now ready to “start enjoying some of the family things I’ve missed out on,” especially with his two grandchildren, but still expects to be in the stands for plenty of Wildcats games. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of it – well, I can’t say every minute,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed most of it, and I’m looking forward to taking a step back and becoming a fan and a spectator and watching what they do.”
our fault necessarily, but just the way society is,” and tried to address them. She plans to move to the Pacific Northwest Hoban to be closer to her daughters, but is trying to enjoy what’s left of the “great place” she worked in for 24 years. “Each day as it passes by right now is really precious,” she said.
high note” as she finishes her career. All but one year of it was spent in Verona, where her husband also taught for 25 years. “It has just been everything to our family,” she said. “I just could never imagine teaching anywhere else.” She said the professional development opportunities have been wonderful, and she lauded the district’s work toward personalizing lessons for students. She acknowledged that limited resources have made it challenging to make big changes to Wolfe the “factory-based model” that was in place when she began. Students were always her favorite part, finding a way to do “something to make me laugh” every day. Even on bad days, she said, finding that positive moment kept her coming back the following day. “Instead of taking home the, ‘Oh my God, I so messed up,’ You try to pull out the one thing you did well,” she said. “No matter how bad your day is, there’s something good about your day.”
Richard Engen Engen began as a teacher in regular education classrooms, but found he “was really drawn to the kids that were struggling.” After working in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire school districts, he came to VASD as a building substitute at Savanna Oaks Middle School. He eventually landed as a long-term substitute with special education students, which “confirmed” that was what he wanted to do. By 2005, he had earned his master’s in special education. He said he’ll espe cially miss working with those kids and seeing them change Engen during their time working with him. “My wife always says, ‘Kids get older by four years, you stay the same age,’” he joked. “You see all the changes and the growth and the fallback and mistakes.” He’ll also miss his tennis players, who he said allowed him to see students “away from the school, in a different light.” “I try to get involved in stuff where I see kids outside the school,” he said. “That’s made a big difference, because you see them in all different atmospheres.”
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Hoban said she “always looked forward to coming into work.” Much of the reason was the students she was working with, some of whom she followed from Sugar Creek up through middle and high school, where she eventually settled. “It was very, very interesting,” she said. “I learned so much at all the different levels.” She pointed to moments of community support, like the referendum approving a new high school, as among the best of “many” memories. The district’s work toward equity was another high point for her, and she recalled the start of that initiative being an importJennifer Wolfe ant time in her career as Wolfe has avoided any the district “became aware feeling of “senioritis,” of the inequities in the wanting to “go out on a school system, not through
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Questionnaires The Verona Press sent questionnaires to all of the Verona Area School District retirees about their time here. Two responded, with their answers below. If more respond, their answers will be added to our website at ConnectVerona.com.
Deb Szarka Hometown: Since 2002, Blue Mounds Education: Michigan State University, University of Michigan Position: Special education assistant School: High School Years in education: about 25 Years in VASD: 15
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What inspired you to get into education? I was inspired to get into education a long time ago, probably when I became a museum guide during college. When my younger son started school, in Indiana, I began substitute teaching. What is a favorite memory of your time in the Verona Area School District? My favorite memories of my time in VASD include field trips to the zoo and other places with our Special Education students. I enjoy seeing them out in the community, away from the classroom. What are some of the top challenges facing educators today? Challenges facing us in Special Education include integrating students into the school and community in a way appropriate to their abilities and interests, helping them achieve their best potential. What will you miss about working in the school district? I will miss the close-knit school community and the multi-talented, hard-working people who love to help students succeed. Why are you retiring now? It’s time to retire; I have grandkids! What are your plans for retirement? We plan to move closer to our kids and grandkids, so they can visit us more often. We’ll garden, travel, and probably help with babysitting and homework.
Cinda Quinn Hometown: Darlington Education: UW-Platteville, MS Elementary Education; UW-Stout, 316 Reading License Position: Quinndergarten School: Glacier Edge Elementary Years in education: 36 years in primary grades Years in VASD: 25 years in kindergarten
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What inspired you to get into education? I enjoyed babysitting for neighborhood children so it seemed like a natural choice. What is a favorite memory of your time in the Verona Area School District? One of my funniest memories comes from hatching chicks in the classroom. The chicks were about 10 days old and would hop out of the brood box and run around. It was funny to watch the kindergartners try to catch them to return them to their brood box. What are some of the top challenges facing educators today? It’s a big task for classroom teachers to redefine education as innovative, engaging and personalized while simultaneously closing the opportunity gap and addressing social/emotional challenges that learners face.
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What will you miss about teaching? I’ll miss the spark of watching children enjoy learning, whether it’s the trial and error of a science experiment or the discovery that they can read. I’ll miss the daily banter with my dear teacher friends, too. Why are you retiring now? I want a flexible schedule to spend time with my young grandchildren in Chicago. What are your plans for retirement? I plan to travel abroad with my husband and locally with my parents. I’m also launching Onward Learning LLC, a part-time tutoring business for emergent readers.
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK May 22-28
If You Go What: WIAA Division 1 state track meet When: Friday and Saturday When: 4:30 p.m., Friday; 10:30 a.m. Saturday Where: Veterans Memorial Stadium, La Crosse
Name: Kevin Fan Grade: Senior Sport: Boys tennis Position: No. 2 singles
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Verona senior Max Herkert clears 6 feet, 5 inches in the high jump on Thursday in the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional. Herkert won the high jump after clearing 6-6 to qualify for state.
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Verona senior Max Herkert had to make a quick switch into his high jumping shoes after matching a personal-best in the pole vault at the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional on Thursday, May 23, at Curtis Jones Field. Herkert won sectional titles in the pole vault (14 feet, 6 inches) and the high jump with a PR of 6-6 to punch his ticket to state. The Wildcats qualified six individual events and two relays for the state meet Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the UW-La Crosse campus. Herkert’s mark in the pole vault broke the Verona facility record. “In the last few meets, we were jumping just to qualify and then we would
stop,” Herkert said. “He (pole vault coach Rob Szymanski) finally let me loose, and it felt good to tie my PR.” Herkert, who now owns the school record he set this year, had a strong final attempt at 15-0, but his foot clipped the bar. “My last attempt, it felt like I was going to fly over it,” he said. “It’s promising. I know I can get it now.” In the high jump, Herkert made 6-4 on his final attempt – including teammate Jatavion Hawkins to clinch a spot in the sectional. Herkert went on to clear a lifetime-best 6-6. The top three automatically qualified for state. “It was a huge relief,” Herkert said. “After that, I knew I had qualified, and I just wanted to see how high I could go. The 6-5 was unexpected, and all
of a sudden, that 6-6 was even more unexpected.” Hawkins cleared a personal-best 6-5 to take third. He said it’s the first time Herkert has beat him in the high jump. “I always love competing with Max, so having him next to me will be great,” Hawkins said. Sophomore Jackson Acker won a sectional title in the discus (180-5) and placed third in the shot put (51-9 3/4). “That one (discus) was probably the most expected,” Acker said. “It still feels great to win.” Senior Jayden JoeWright finished third in the 200-meter dash (22.47). The Wildcats’ 4x200 relay of senior Mason Jordan teamed and freshman Javon Presley, joined Acker and Joe-Wright to finish third (1:30.35).
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Highlight: Fan won a sectional title at No. 2 singles on Wednesday, May 22, with a 6-2 6-2 win over Monona Grove’s Chase Lindwall. Honorable mentions: Will Tennison (boys tennis) won a sectional title at No. 1 singles to earn a return trip to state where he is the top seed. Max Herkert (boys track) won sectional titles in the pole vault, matching a personal-record 14 feet, 6 inches and in the high jump with a PR of 6-6 on Thursday in the Verona sectional. Selma Rudolph (girls track) qualified for state in three events - the long jump, 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles on Thursday in the Verona sectional. James Rae (baseball)went 2-for-4 to lead the Wildcats to a 4-1 regional semifinal win over Oregon on Tuesday. Meghan Anderson (softball) tossed a one-hitter in an 11-1 win over Baraboo on Thursday, May 23. Julia Gilboy (girls soccer) scored one goal in a 3-1 loss to Oconomowoc in a regional semifinal on Tuesday.
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Tennison wins another sectional title JEREMY JONES Sports editor
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Kevin Fan won a sectional title at No. 2 singles Wednesday, May 22, inside Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
S e n i o r W i l l Te n n i son improved to 23-0 on Wednesday, May 22 and earned the top seed at the WIAA Division 1 individual state tennis tournament for the second straight year. Tennison defeated Monona Grove senior Cole Lindwall in the semifinals 6-1, 6-4 and Middleton senior Ryan Gold 6-0, 6-4 to qualify for his fourth straight state meet. “It’s always tough when you have to play three matches in a day because you have to worry about conserving energy and making sure you don’t cramp in that third match,”
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Tennison, Fan back at state Seniors Will Tennison and Kevin Fan each return to the WIAA Division 1 individual state tennis tournament. Tennison, who advanced to the quarterfinals of last year’s WIAA Division 1 state boys tennis tournament before suffering an injury, earned the top seed for the second straight year. As a result, he earned first-round bye and will face the winner between New Berlin Eisenhower senior special qualifier Ashwin Sankrithi (21-6) or Whitefish Bay Grey Waedekin (21-6) at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday,
May 30. “I think Will has the fast track but he has to play one match at a time,” coach Rick Engen said. “It’s going to be a long road for him to get to the championship but I think he has a really good chance of doing that.” DePere senior Nathan Balthazor (23-2) earned the No. 2 seed. Ryan Gold (216) of Middleton, Johnny Zakowski (21-4) of Green Bay Southwest and Mason Sniatynski (21-1) of Badger rounded out the top five. Sun Prairie’s Aidan
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Just about every time Verona senior ace pitcher Meghan Anderson got into a jam in its WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal against DeForest, she worked her way out of it. Anderson pitched a complete game and struck out 11 on Tuesday, May 28, to help top-seeded Verona stave off a comeback bid at Prairie View Elementary School to pull out a nail-biter over DeForest 3-2. Verona (22-4) will host Sun Prairie in a Division 1 sectional championship at 5 p.m. Thursday. Sun Prairie defeated Onalaska. Anderson tossed a one-hitter Thursday, May 23 as the Wildcats advanced on to sectionals with 10-run victory at home against eighth-seeded Baraboo.
Verona 3, DeForest 2 Anderson proved up to the
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Seven events move on to state MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
When German exchange student Selma Rudolph makes the trek to La Crosse next weekend for the WIAA Division 1 state track meet, she will have a lot to show and tell on her Facebook and Instagram posts. The junior qualified in three events, winning a sectional title in the long jump (17 feet, 71/4 inches), finishing second in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (47.71 seconds) and third in the 100 hurdles (16.15). “I’m super excited,” she said. “I love sports here because there is so much spirit and we are all like a team and family. In Germany, I do track, but it’s a club and not the same feeling.” The Wildcats had seven individual events qualify for state Friday, May 31, and Saturday June 1, held at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. Junior Tamiya Smith took third in the 100 dash (12.68) and third in the 200 (26.47). It was the third straight year Smith has qualified for state in the 100. “Before I even started my race, I was a hot mess,” Smith said. “I was in my head, and I didn’t have enough faith. “Once I got in the box, I just ran, and when I found out I qualified for state, I was so happy and proud of myself. This is something I have been working for all season.” Qualifying for state in the 200 was icing on the cake. “They have been telling me since I was a freshman I was meant to run the 200 and 400,” Smith said. “I have been waiting to build up my endurance.” Smith said coaches debated putting her in a relay or the 200. “I was pushing for that open 200 because I know what I can do and I can qualify for state,” she said. Junior Leah Remiker qualified for state for the third straight year, taking third in the 800 in 2:20.05. “I’m grateful,” Remiker said. “We are in a harder sectional this year.” Remiker ran even with Onalaska sophomore Lydia Malacek for most of the first lap. Malacek pulled away from the field to win in 2:17.11. “My coach has been implementing the plan to go out hard,” Remiker said. “In the end, it’s all you got. You just
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Verona senior Max Herkert looks to clear 15 feet in the pole vault on Thursday at the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional. Herkert won the pole vault after clearing 14-6.
Vaulting to new heights Herkert top seed in pole vault at state MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
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Verona junior Tamiya Smith finished third in the 200-meter dash at the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional on Thursday to qualify for state.
State qualifiers Selma Rudolph: long jump, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles Tamiya Smith: 100, 200 Leah Remiker: 800 Lily Brings: pole vault Mark Nesbitt/Assistant sports editor
Verona senior Lily Brings cleared 10-feet in the pole vault to have to really want it.” Senior Lily Brings placed take third in the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional on third in the pole vault (10 Thursday to qualify for state. feet) to also qualify for state.
The rest The Wildcats’ 4x200 relay team of freshman Skylar Duhr, junior Kelly Burkle, junior Jessica Ayite-Atayi and senior Andrea Wheaton took fourth (51.26) to finish one spot and 0.22 seconds away from qualifying for state. The 4x800 relay team of senior Lucy Waschbusch, sophomore Anna Knueve, junior Abby Wampfler and Remiker also finished placed fourth, about 11 seconds away from state. Waschbusch finished fifth in the 400 (1:03.12). Madison Memorial captured the sectional team title, 113-82 over Waunakee. Verona took fourth (73), just behind third-place La Crosse Logan (77).
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Ve r o n a j u n i o r L e a h Remiker hasn’t missed a track meet this season, but she wasn’t sure whether she could get to state for the third consecutive year. Shin splints and tendinitis in her knee have sabotaged her training regimen all year. “This year hasn’t gone as planned, training-wise,” Remiker said. “My times have been slower because
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Max Herkert’s childhood curiosity put the pole vault on his radar. As a fourth-grader on the Flying Vs track club, he displayed signs of performing at an elite level in his age group. Verona boys head track coach Joff Pedretti organized the Flying Vs as a way to recruit more boys into the track and field program and has coached Herkert since fourth grade. Pedretti said Herkert excelled because of his work ethic and commitment to the sport. “I always felt Max would hit a high level in the sport and it’s great to see it all come together this many years later,” Pedretti said. “Max is very competitive, and he backs that up with heart
and focus.” Herkert has elite company in his brother, Jack, a 2017 VAHS graduate. Jack Herkert is the high jump school record holder (6 feet, 10 ½ inches) and is now on the Stanford track and field team. He’s been an inspiration for Max as he soars to new heights. “He’s been pretty much my training buddy since third grade,” Max said of Jack. “We constantly push each other. He’s definitely a big part in how successful I have become.” Max now has a school record of his own, 14-6 in the pole vault, and he enters the WIAA state track meet tied for the No. 1 seed with Franklin senior Tymek Stanisz and Menomonee Falls junior Logan Larson. He’s also is tied for the top seed in the high jump (6-6) with Racine Case junior Jay Jay Rankins. “Hopefully, I can go 15-0 or 15-6 and it’s right
I haven’t been able to train as hard.” She fought through it Thursday, May 23, and guaranteed herself a spot by finishing third in the 800-meter run on at the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional at Curtis Jones Field. That’s one of seven events the girls track team will send to state. Remiker is seeded 13th in the 800, giving her the best chance to medal on the team, along with German exchange student Selma Rudolph, who’s seeded 13th in the long jump (17 feet, 7 1/4 inches). Rudolph will compete in three events at state, including the 100 hurdles (16.15), where she is seeded 24th, and the 300 hurdles (47.71), where she is seeded 22nd. Senior Lily Brings is seeded 14th in the pole vault (10-0). Junior Tamiya Smith is seeded 17th in the 100-meter dash (12.57) and 21st in the 200 (26.47). For Remiker, she’s looking forward to the state meet after setting a high standard as a freshman three years ago. “It has been my plan since I went freshman year that, yeah, I’m going to state all four years,” she said. Remiker has been icing
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Verona junior Leah Remiker finished third in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 20.05 seconds on Thursday in the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional to qualify for state. her shins and taking ibuprofen to help with the pain. “I’m doing everything
I can,” she said. “Once I’m in a race, I don’t even notice. The adrenaline takes over.”
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The Verona boys track and field team could get the red-carpet treatment when they return home from La Crosse this weekend. Despite Verona qualifying eight events at state, well behind Kimberly (16), the Wildcats could be in line for a top-two finish at the WIAA Division 1 state meet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. Half of them are seeded in the top three. Verona senior Max Herkert is tied for the top seed in the pole vault (14 feet, 6 inches) and high jump (6-6). Senior Jatavion Hawkins is the third seed in the high jump (6-5). Sophomore Jackson Acker is the second seed in the discus (180-5) and 14th-seed in the shot put (51-9 3/4). Coach Joff Pedretti said scoring in the mid 40s would likely put Verona in the mix for a top-two finish. If Herkert and Acker can win state titles in the vault and discus, that would net the Wildcats 20 points.
“If we have everything firing together as a team, we will have an opportunity to win it all,” Pedretti said. He said every event at state is capable of medaling and scoring points. It won’t come easy in the pole vault. There are five competitors at state who have made 14-6 this season. “He’ll have his work cut out for him, but he is competitive and rises to the challenge, so he will have a good chance,” Pedretti said of Herkert. Hawkins is aiming for another personal-best height. “I can podium,” he said. “It will take me working on my speed on the run-throughs.” Acker said he feels a little pressure in the discus, where Fond du Lac senior Andrew Stone is the top seed (194-1). Stone is also the top seed in the shot put (63-21/2) and the defending state champion. “(Acker) is probably the only one with a chance to upset Stone, who has already had two meets this season beyond the state record,” Pedretti said. After throwing 173-8 at the Spartan Invitational May
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Verona sophomore Jackson Acker is the second seed in the discus (180 feet, 5 inches) at the WIAA Division 1 state meet on Friday at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. 3, Acker said he believed he could finish in the top three at state. His best throw this season is 191-8. “I know I’m capable of doing it,” he said. “It’s just me doing it at that given time. I’m hoping for top three. I think that is doable.” Pedretti has seen Acker make great improvements in the discus, going from 150 to past 190 feet this season. Acker said he’s hoping to get in the top 10 in the shot
put. “I think there is still a lot more I can do in shot put,” he said. “Just to place in shot would be nice.” The Wildcats’ 4x200 relay team is seeded 12th and the 4x800 relay team is seeded 19th. They will have to finish in the top 12 in the preliminaries on Friday to make Saturday’s finals. Senior Jayden Joe-Wright is also the 19th seed in the 200 (22.47).
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Continued from page 9 Acker said the 4x200 could have run a faster time with better handoffs. “We made it, but there is a lot of room for improvement,” he said. “We are all strong runners. It’s just the handoffs that kill us every time.” The Wildcats’ 4x800 relay team of juniors Brad Tuomi and Drew Gonzales, senior Jason Ford and freshman Aidan Manning finished third in 8:14.1.
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Fellow senior Kevin Fan won a sectional title at No. 2 singles. A special qualifier last year at No. 3 singles, Fan defeated Monona Grove freshman Chase Lindwall 6-2, 6-2 in the championship match. Fan lost 7-6 (2), 6-3 to Lindwall earlier this season. “Kevin constructed points so well, compared to most of the season,” coach Rick Engen said. “He hit a lot of volleys and got to the net a lot, just changing things up.” Fan defeated Stoughton senior Nolan Meyer 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round.
‘I’m taking those (offers from Wisconsin and Purdue) into consideration.’ - senior Max Herkert to get an opportunity to join the Drake University track and field team next year. He’s still considering Drake, but now, Herkert has offers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Purdue to think about. “I’m taking those (offers from Wisconsin and Purdue) into consideration,” he said.
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Schutter (26-7) is seeded sixth. Other local players are Waunakee freshman Tyler Nelson (23-2) and Monona Grove senior Cole Lindwall (18-7). “There are a lot of good players in the state,” Tennison said. “They’re all competitive with me. I have to go out every single day and play 100 percent to beat these guys.” F e l l ow s e n i o r Kev in Fan (17-6) will face Kettle Moraine junior
finished fourth in the discus (142-6), 18 inches away from state. He was 15 inches shy in the shot put (50-6 3/4), again finishing fourth. The Wildcats 4x400 relay team of Soko, Gonzales, Presley and Jordan placed fifth. The Wildcats’ first-seeded 4x100 relay team was disqualified after sophomore Graham Stier completed a handoff with Joe-Wright outside the exchange zone. Middleton won the sectional championship over Verona 96-80.
What’s next Verona boys tennis players Will Tennison and Kevin Fan travel to the WIAA Division 1 individual state tournament at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 30, inside Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Peter Wawrzyn (15-8) at 11:45 a.m. Thursday. Fan was a special qualifier for the state tournament last year and lost his first match. The winner will play again at approximately 4:45 p.m.
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tons of mistakes were making,” Nagpal said. “We weren’t hydrating enough the day before and weren’t getting the proper nutrients. It worked out pretty well today.” Nagpal was hoping to earn a special qualifier at No. 3 singles but that went to MG No. 2 singles player Chase Lindwall.
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The Wildcats scored no points at No. 4 singles as senior Chris Queoff was too sick to play and taken to the ER for an IV. Despite not playing at sectionals, Engen also put
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Junior Kush Nagpal lost just three games in two matches, cruising to the sectional title at No. 3 singles. Nagpal blanked Oregon senior Ben Hessler 6-0, 6-0 in the opening round. He defeated Monona Grove’s Lance Nelson 6-0, 6-3 in the championship match. A week earlier, Nagpal and Fan were each cramping inside Nielsen Tennis Stadium. “We realized there were
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there,” he said. “That would end up top two or possibly finishing first. That’s my end goal. You can’t hope for too much.” The younger Herkert displayed his versatility in the Big Eight Conference meet, winning the pole vault and finishing second in three events – the high jump, the 110-meter high hurdles and the 300 hurdles – despite one of them (the 300) being a race he ran for the first time in his career. For his performances, Herkert was named the conference’s male athlete of the year. He had started the track and field season wanting
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Tennison said. “That was in the back of my mind all day. I just wanted to get my matches over as quickly as possible.” Tennison spent 30 minutes disposing of Oregon senior Sean Bychowsky 6-0, 6-0 in the opening round.
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Softball: Bostley drives in two runs to lead Wildcats to win ‘As you get into the occasional jam, the more you are able to get out of it and trust your teammates to make a play and trust yourself to throw the right pitch.’
Continued from page 9 challenge with every test she faced in a Division 1 sectional semifinal on Tuesday against DeForest. Coach Todd Anderson said a key for Meghan Anderson all year has been knowing she can pitch out of jams. “As you get into the occasional jam, the more you are able to get out of it and trust your teammates to make a play and trust yourself to throw the right pitch,” Todd Anderson said. “She’s just got better and better.” Verona will face Sun Prairie for the third time this season in a sectional final on Thursday with a state berth on the line. “It’s just a huge team accomplishment,” said sophomore first baseman Alyssa Bostley who went 2-for3 and had two RBIs. “We worked all season on coming together, and it really showed here. “It got close in the end, but we used our connection to pull it out.” Anderson pitched out of jams in the first and sixth innings, but her biggest test came in the top of the seventh, and the Wildcats’ defense rose to the occasion. With the Wildcats leading by three runs, she got in trouble again, giving up two runs and putting the tying run on third base. DeForest junior Taylor Tschumper singled to center, and an error by the Wildcats
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an RBI single. Keyes then ripped an RBI double to center to give the Wildcats a 3-0 lead.
Verona 11, Baraboo 1 (6 inn.) Verona senior Molly McCHesney beats a throw and tag at the Photo by Mark Nesbitt
plate in the first inning of a 3-2 win over DeForest on Tuesday in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal. kept the inning going. Then, DeForest sophomore Marty Jordan ripped an RBI double into the gap in right center. When the ball squirted away on a relay throw to the infield, the Norskies scored a second run on the play. Anderson then induced DeForest sophomore Kylee Jansen to hit a slow roller to Verona sophomore third baseman Sydney Toman, who made a pinpoint throw to first base for the final out. “We call it one play to make, and it’s do-or-die,” coach Todd Anderson said. “The key is even though you need to be speedy, you can’t rush yourself so much that you throw the ball away. She
practices that play and did a nice job.” Junior Kasie Keyes went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI, and sophomore Maddie Patten was 2-for-3. In the first, senior Molly McChesney walked and stole second. Bostley then delivered an RBI single to right off DeForest senior pitcher Taylor Shaw. “I just thought to myself hit it in a gap,” Bostley said. “I just thought I’m going to do my part and score that run.” The Wildcats added to their lead in the second. McChesney reached on a dropped fly ball in left field. Bostley came through with
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Anderson allowed one hit over six innings in the circle, striking out 11. Offensively, the Wildcats tallied 18 hits. Alina Yazek opened the scoring with a two-run single in the home of the first inning. The Wildcats kept the hammer down, adding three more runs in the second and four in the third. Syndey Breitbach had a solo home run in the second inning. Bostley and Keyes also plated a run in the inning. Keyes singled home two runs to highlight a four-run fourth inning. Patten scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth to cap the blowout.
Verona seniors Molly McChesney and Meghan Anderson have led the Wildcats to the brink of the WIAA Division 1 state tournament.
Dynamic duo Anderson, McChesney hope to end prep careers at state JEREMY JONES Sports editor
When the Verona softball team steps on the field Thursday, May 30, for its WIAA Division 1 sectional game, the Wildcats will do so behind Meghan Anderson and Molly McChesney. It will be the last hurrah for the co-players of the year in the Big Eight, who were starters on the 2016 team that
lost 7-1 to state runner-up Watertown in the quarterfinals. Anderson, a Division II pitching recruit to Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., has already accomplished two of the three goals she set coming into this season. With 197 strikeouts to date this year, she surpassed Emma Ray ton became the school’s all-time strikeout leader in the 43-foot era. And at 21-4, the Wildcats have already won three more games than they did last season. That leaves just the goal of a return trip to get back to the
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Scanlon propels Verona to late rally past West Middleton MARK NESBITT
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After winning the past two Home Talent League batting titles, Verona’s Justin Scanlon is off to another hot start. S c a n l o n w e n t 3 - f o r4 with two doubles and two RBIs to lead Verona to a 4-1 comeback win over West Middleton in a Home Talent League game Sunday, May 26, at Stampfl Field. The Cavaliers’ game against Pine Bluff/Mount Horeb (2-1) was postponed on Monday, May 27, because of rain. Ve r o n a ( 3 - 0 ) , t h e defending Home Talent League champion, posted a three-run seventh inning to break open a tie game. Scanlon had an RBI double and Derek Burgenske had a two-run single to spark the Cavaliers to the win. West Middleton’s Dakota Daniels had an RBI single to left in the second to give the Braves a 1-0 lead. It was a pitchers’ duel between Verona’s Jason Erxleben and Middleton’s Justin Langley for the first six innings. Langley retired the first nine batters he faced. The Cavaliers didn’t get a hit until Scanlon’s double in
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The seniors on the Verona boys lacrosse team are, front, from left, Maxx Kaminski, Drew Dingle, Graham Jeske and Conner Hoyer. In the back are Aidan Bazala, Jerome Starr, Dillon Currier and Logan Peterson.
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Verona’s Justin Scanlon delivers an RBI single in the fifth inning to tie West Middleton 1-1. The Cavaliers went on to beat the Braves 4-1 on Sunday at Stampfl Field. the fourth. Scanlon delivered an RBI single to center in the fifth to tie the game 1-1. Erxleben, a former pitcher at Clemson, pitched a complete game and gave up one run on five hits. He struck out six and walked one.
The Verona boys lacrosse team will begin defending its state championship as they enter into tournament play on Friday night as the 10th seed playing against seventh-seeded Milwaukee Marquette in Milwaukee.
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The game on Monday against Mount Horeb/Pine was rained out. Pine Bluff and Dodgeville (2-1) trail Verona by one game. Verona will host Argyle at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Senior attackman Graham Jeske picked apart the Westside club on Monday, May 20, racking up four goals in the Wildcats’ 13-3 win over Westside. Junior Midfielder Keegan Lindell took control when
he started out the game with two goals in the first quarter against the Westside club. Westside comprises of Edgewood, West and Memorial high school lacrosse players. Juniors Midfielder Sam Wood and attackman Devin Volk each scored a goal and before Westside got on the board. Those four goals would have been enough to win the game, but the Wildcats were not finished. Volk added two more and Junior midfielder Xavier Howard scored on a pass from Junior Luke Grendahl. Senior
Maxx Kaminski added another goal. Junior Karl Sutter had two assists. Wood scored again in the fourth.
Verona 7, Waunakee 6 The last time Verona played Waunakee was at the 2018 Wisconsin lacrosse state tournament title game last June. In that tightly contested game, Verona won the state championship. Waunakee had circled this revenge game on its schedule on Tuesday, May 21.
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Verona senior Austin Gaby shot a 2-over-par 74 on Tuesday, May 28, to qualify for the WIAA Division 1 state tournament. Gaby birdied Nos. 8 and 9 to close out the front nine at even par in the Wisconsin Rapids sectional at the Ridges Golf Course and finished second. “I’m excited that Austin gets another run at the state
tournament,” coach Jon Rebholz said. “He certainly has the game to go low at University Ridge, and I’m looking forward to helping him to a high finish.” The state tournament starts on Monday at University Ridge in Madison. The Wildcats finished seventh in the eight-team sectional with a 333. Senior Ryan Mirwald didn’t compete. Rebholz said Mirwald had a shoulder injury after the regional and couldn’t golf
Tuesday. “Anytime you’re not in the top two teams at sectionals, it’s a little disappointing,” he said. “We struggled overall to get a rhythm going on the course, and we put too many big numbers on the card. You can’t do that and expect to move on.” Junior Cale Rufenacht carded an 81 and ended in a fourway tie for 20th. Sophomore Andrew Aune shot an 87 to tie for 33rd. Sophomore Jake Rebholz took 42nd with a 91.
Duo: Anderson now all-time strikeout leader Continued from page 12 WIAA Division 1 state tournament, which Verona can do with a win over second-seeded Sun Prairie, the defending state champion, or third-seeded Onalaska on Thursday. Three of Verona’s five losses last season came against defending state champion Sun Prairie, but the Wildcats have beaten the Cardinals twice this season. While Anderson has been mowing down hitters all year for the Wildcats – posting a 1.72 ERA over 126 innings and a 20-2 record – McChesney has been lights out in center field and the top of the order. She leads the team in batting average (.607), base hits (54) and runs scored (50). She credited part of her success the past two seasons to what she called a super simple recruitment process as she verbally committed to play at the University of Akron in September of her junior year. “It was a huge weight off my shoulders,” McChesney said. “I felt like I could actually focus on school and enjoying the game, rather than the pressure of always having to be perfect.”
she was the one I wanted to play for. She was just so family oriented. It was such a team environment when I there for my visit.” Anderson said she set the goal of playing collegiately in seventh grade. “I didn’t really think about it much. I thought, if you played you were going to get in,” she said. “I didn’t realize how hard it was and how much work you had to put in.” Anderson joined the Iowa Premiere team last year and said after that, she realized how much I wanted to play after high school. She’ll continue her career in a small town of more than 26,000 in the fall. “If you want to go somewhere and you want to be famous, they told me that was the place to go,” Anderson said. “It’s a small, little town, but everybody knows who you are.” That kind of spotlight is the last thing Anderson would have cherished four years ago. “My freshman year, I remember being super scared,” she said. “I just wanted to fit in. Now, I’ve made so many friends. It’s just such an amazing team. I think I have gotten better as a player and a person.”
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Anderson, aka Megatron, has grown from a shy freshman to one of the loudest girls in the dugout over the last four years. “Coach Todd (Anderson) gave me that nickname,” Anderson said. “He always called me that when I was on the mound because he said I was a different person when I was out there.” Anderson took three college visits to Duluth, Madison College and Northern State University, which discovered her through an online recruiting service. “They were never really on my radar; I was just hoping for an opportunity,” Anderson said. “Out of the blue, I got a call from the coach, and I knew right then and there that
The goal for McChesney, as with many young athletes, has always been to play at the highest level of Division 1 athletics. McChesney transitioned from a local club to a more competitive club team, the Wisconsin Bandits, for her freshman year, and she said she was able to use that experience to build connections with other coaches and play in larger tournaments. “I feel like that has had a big impact,” she said. “We do a lot of traveling, so that opened up a lot of schools.” McChesney said she started her recruitment process with an open mind about which conference she wanted to play in and how far away she wanted to be from home.
“I think the Midwest was the goal, in case something happened and I needed to get back right away, but I guess I didn’t really have much of a preference,” she said. “I just wanted to see what was the best fit academically and athletically.” As she started to narrow down her list of schools, she had interest from Kent State, Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois and a couple of junior colleges. The recruitment process moved quickly once McChesney met the Zags coaching staff at a camp. They asked her to visit the Akron campus, about an 8 ½ hour drive from Verona, and she committed shortly after. “The second I got there, I really got a chance to talk to the coaches about their coaching style,” she said. “They really use speed and I feel like I can bring that to the team. Akron just seemed like a perfect fit when I got there, the first time on campus.” A town of 197,846, Akron is famously the hometown of NBA superstar LeBron James. “He’s on campus a lot during the summer. He does a lot of charity stuff,” McChesney said. “Meeting him would be pretty cool.” She said despite being part of a recruiting class of “eight or nine,” she hopes to make a difference right away. She said she can play wherever needed, infield or outfield. “With my speed, I think they could use me to the best of my ability in the outfield,” she said.
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The Verona girls soccer team’s season came to an end on Tuesday, May 28, at Oconomowoc in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal. The lone goal for the Wildcats in the 3-1 loss came from senior midfielder Julia Gilboy on an assist from sophomore midfielder Morgan Grignon in the 73rd minute. Oconomowoc led Verona 2-0 at the half. “We gave it our all,” coach Jen Faulkner said. “We just came up a little
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Loras College women’s outdoor track and field team made history by becoming the first Duhawk sport to be crowned national champions. Verona Area High School graduate and track athlete Lexi Alt competed with Loras College at the Division III NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last weekend at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Alt, a junior at Loras College in Dubuque, teamed up with junior Gabriella Noland, senior Bella Solis and junior Terrianna Black to take first in the 4x100m relay with a personal-record and school record time of 46.30 seconds. Alt teamed up with Noland, Solis and freshman Stevie Lamb to take seventh in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3 minutes, 47.89 seconds. Alt also earned Academic All-American honors her first three years at Loras.
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Continued from page 12 With senior leadership from Graham Jeske, the Wildcats edged Waunakee, 7-6 on Senior Night and head into the state tournament with a threegame winning streak. Jeske was just too much for the visiting team to handle. Jeske’s teammates helped with some passes and his quick shot selection propelled his team to victory. Sophomore Zach Thomas, Lindell, Wood each contributed a goal. The game ended with Jeske’s final goal at the 2:25 mark in the fourth.
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bit short.” Freshman goalkeeper Elsa Queoff had 10 saves. Faulkner said Queoff played a great game in net. “Elsa is a great goalie,” Faulkner said. “She grew a lot this year. She started to command the box. This was her best game this year.” The Wildcats finished the season 5-8-1. “The scoreboard didn’t tell the whole story,” Faulkner said. “They are a great group of girls. If they work hard, I think we can come back next year and be competitive in the conference.”
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The Loras College women’s track team’s 4x 100-meter relay team that took first at the Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, includes front, from left, Lexi Alt and Gabriella Noland. In the back row are Terrianna Black and Bella Solis.
Legals VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CITIZEN BUDGET INPUT SESSION A Citizen Budget Input Session for the 2019-20 Verona Area School District budget will be held on June 4th, 2019. The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm in the Board Room of the District Administration Building, 700 N. Main Street, Verona. Published: May 30, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF VERONA REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019 6:30 PM TOWN HALL/COMMUNITY CENTER 7669 COUNTY HIGHWAY PD, VERONA, WI 53593-1035 1. Call to Order/Approval of the agenda 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of minutes from May 7, 2019 5. Discussion and Possible Action re: Renewal Applications for Alcohol Licenses with an Opportunity for Public Comment: * Class “B” retail license for the sale of fermented malt beverages to be consumed on premises for Blackhawk Bowhunters, LLC, Dale Goytowski President/ Agent, 2103 County Highway PB, main clubhouse bar contingent upon receiving the renewal fee * Class “B” retail license for the sale of fermented malt beverages to be consumed on premises and “Class B” retail license for the sale of intoxicating liquor to be consumed on premises for Ole Duffers Pub, Susan Kaye Buchanan President/Agent, 1755 County Highway PB contingent upon receiving the renewal fees 6. Discussion and Possible Action re: Operator’s Licenses for year ending June 30, 2020: * Blackhawk Bowhunters LLC * Ole Duffers Pub * Heartland Wildlife Sanctuary 7. Notification of Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License Issued to Heartland Farm Sanctuary for Llama Love Sip and Paint Event Held May 28, 2019 8. Town Chair Update re: Appointments to the Public Works Committee 9. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize a Proposed Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to Study the Rate of Development in the Town of Verona Including: Scope, Membership, Duration, and Due Date for Final Report to the Town Board 10. Reports and Recommendations * Plan Commission: i. Discussion and possible action regarding Resolution 2019-03 to adopt
the comprehensive revision to the Dane County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 10, of the Dane County Code of Ordinances and associated zoning changes for Town of Verona properties ii. Discussion and possible action: Land Use Application 2019-7 to rezone 13.723 acres owned by Maple Leaf Landscaping, located south of 2416 Spring Rose Road, on parcel 0608-192-8675-0 currently zoned A-4 and C-2 to all C-2 (current Dane County Zoning Ordinance designation) which will become GC upon adoption of the new Dane County Zoning Ordinance iii. Updates from Plan Commission Chair * Public Works: i. Discussion with Possible action to grant driveway Access for Andrew Schmidt property on Sunset Drive ii. Public Works report and Project Manager report * Town Staff: i. Discussion with Possible Action Regarding Replacing the Town of Verona Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual ii. Possible discussion and action to authorize new signatories on accounts held at Capitol Bank * EMS Commission: * Town Chair: * Supervisors: 11. Approval of payment of bills. 12. Adjourn Regular board agendas are published in the Town’s official newspaper, The Verona Press. Per Resolution 20162 agendas are posted at the Town Hall and online at www.town.verona.wi.us. Use the ‘subscribe’ feature on the Town’s website to receive agendas and other announcements via email. Notice is also given that a possible quorum of the Plan Commission and/or Public Works, Ordinance, Natural and Recreational Areas, and Financial Sustainability Committees and could occur at this meeting for the purposes of information gathering only. If anyone having a qualifying disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act needs an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations to access these meetings, please contact the Town of Verona Clerk @ 608-845-7187 or jwright@town. verona.wi.us. Please do so at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that proper arrangements can be made. Mark Geller, Town Chair, Town of Verona Posted: May 23, 2019 Published: May 30, 2019 WNAXLP ***
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Obituaries Kathryn “Kathy” Buechel
Kathryn Buechel
Kathryn “Kathy” Buechel, age 57, passed away after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. in Fitchburg. She was born on April 12, 1962, in Monroe, the daughter of Calvin and Grace (Klapper) Hageman. Kathy attended Belleville Schools and graduated from the New Glarus Bible School. On April 26, 1984, she was united in marriage to Brett Buechel. Kathy was a feisty, fun-loving woman who loved nature and all its creatures, especially eagles, loons, wolves and deer. She had a special talent for creating crystal and semi-precious stone necklaces and
jewelry. Her time spent vacationing in Minocqua and Jamaica were cherished memories and experiences – she treasured her times spent with family and friends here and in Jamaica. Kathy is survived by her siblings Linda (Rosendo Diaz) LeRoy, Judy (William Warner) Hageman, Tom (Karen Fonte) Hageman, and Jeff (Leah) Hageman, husband Brett, nieces, nephews, other family, and her feline companion Georgie. She was preceded in death by her mother Grace on Dec. 13, 2005, and father Cal on May 13, 2019. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held at a later date. The family would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to Kathy’s special friend and caregiver Carmen McDonald. They would also like to thank her friend Lucas, Dr. Milsap, and the staff of Agrace HospiceCare, Inc for the kind and compassionate care given to Kathy. The Becker-Beal Funeral Home of Belleville is assisting the family. An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes. com.
Albert Marvin Swain
Albert Marvin Swain
Albert Marvin Swain, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, while on vacation in Maui, Hawaii. Al was born on Dec. 1, 1940, in Madison, the son of Arthur and Annie (Anderson) Swain. Al was raised on a dairy farm near Cambridge and always had a love for the outdoors. He graduated as valedictorian of the Cambridge High School class of 1958 and went on to study at both the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, as well as the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Ph.D in Botany and Plant Ecology. On Aug. 24, 1963, Al married his high school sweetheart, Astrid (Johannessen) and they were true companions and hiking partners for
the past 55 years. Al began his professional life at University of Wisconsin-Madison, conducting early research into plant-based signs of climate change, and continued to contribute to a more knowledgeable world through teaching high school science in Beaver Dam and several collegiate courses throughout the UW System. He will also be remembered by the many families for whom he served as U.S. Postal Carrier on a daily walking route in Madison for 17 years before retiring, hand-delivering letters and a cheerful greeting in all kinds of weather. Though fulfilled by his work and family life, Al also had many interests and hobbies that allowed him to share his gifts with others. Al was involved in many church, school and service organizations throughout his lifetime. An active member of Salem UCC in Verona, Al served on many church councils and sang in the church choir for over 30 years. Being of Norwegian descent, he also had a passion for singing with the Edvard Grieg Chorus of Madison. A lifelong learner himself, Al was always willing to share his knowledge and abilities with others.
He served as a tutor, hiking leader and literacy volunteer for students of all ages. He realized his dream of learning to fly an airplane solo. An avid traveler, he visited 49 of 50 states and at least 9 countries, where he engaged in his passion for nature photography that he loved to share with others. The National Park Service honored him with a Special Service award in 1987 in recognition of his research and volunteerism. One of Al’s greatest passions was his service and contributions to Blue Mound State Park. Here he served as volunteer park naturalist for several years, a summer campground host and was an active member of The Friends of Blue Mound State Park. In addition, he helped develop and grow an interpretive hiking program as well as conducting research projects pertaining to the history of the Blue Mound area, with a book soon to be published on this topic. In 2015, the ‘Swain Prairie’ was established at Blue Mound State Park in recognition for his efforts on this prairie restoration. Memories of Al will be treasured by his wife, Astrid, and their children: Marianne (Darren) Cavness, Steven
Swain, and Phil (Michelle) Swain; his loving grandchildren: Bethany, Grant, Claire and Olivia; brother, Robert (Lois) Swain, and his niece and nephews, Lori, Scott and Gary and their families. Countless friends and colleagues will mourn his passing, and are encouraged to spend time reflecting on Al’s memory and the bountiful beauty of God’s creation by hiking through a favorite state park. Al was welcomed to Heaven by his parents, Arthur and Annie Swain. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Salem United Church of Christ, 502 Mark Drive, with Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs officiating. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Drive, Verona. To honor Al’s memory, the family encourages you to consider a donation to: The Friends of Blue Mound State Park or Salem UCC. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice. com. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Verona Chapel 220 Enterprise Drive 845-6625
Phoenix Robotics team wins
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A team of Verona Area High School students took first place at the Wisconsin state Knack Attack FIRST Tech Challenge tournament in February. The Phoenix team, which had partners from Mequon and Heartland high schools, competed against 24 teams and won the state championship, as well as the Control Award, given to the team with the best robotics programming. The team consisted of VAHS students Alan Zheng, Connor Grossnickle, Grant Pope, Jared Price, Joe Kleese, Kyllan Wunder, Michael Fischer and Noah Jannusch.
VAHS culinary team takes sixth place Verona Area High School professional culinary students took sixth place at the state ProStart competition March 12. The group of five students competed with 18 other teams in Milwaukee, creating a starter, entree and dessert within one hour without electricity. They were scored on taste, texture and color of the food, as well as industry standards of safety, sanitation, teamwork and communication. Teacher Megan Wenn wrote in an email the students developed their menu during class and tested their creations. Wenn wrote that chef Dave Heide helped mentor the students, who spent “long hours after school and work to make the timing of their menu possible.”
The team had to create a starter, entree and dessert within one hour and without electricity. The starter is pan seared scallops on endive with a blood orange and chimichurri sauce. The entree is lamb on parsnip puree with roasted vegetable Photos submitted and the dessert is a lemon raspberry Verona Area High School professional culinary students, from left, Abby Wenn, Hunter Bohnsach, Hannah Stubisch, Felix Ponce and Sia Devereaux finished in sixth place at the high school state ProStart competition in March. – Scott Girard cheesecake.
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About the class
equal rights,’” he said. Larson said the class has filled two 30-student sections each year since it began, demonstrating an appreciation for what he said is one of 10 or so classes like it around the country. He said he’s grateful to work in a community that supports trying a class like this. “The community so values education in such a way that we’re allowed to experiment and do things, it’s really working out great for children,” Larson said. “Our children are really going to come out of here super connected with the world, super connected with what’s going on, and I think this class is a part of that.”
Beyond playing Senior Oliver Powell called the mix of history and music a “match made in heaven” made more effective by the teacher giving them the lessons and broadening their musical horizons. “His whole personality makes the whole class work perfectly,” Powell said. Powell was working toward narrowing down a list of “100s of songs” for his final project: creating a playlist of songs for a mock radio show, something he wants to pursue in college next year. That career and post-high school benefit is something Larson pointed to, as well, with the class taking field trips to various music-related venues like Madison’s The Sylvee and area radio stations. “The kids, you should see them just light up when they’re in there, like, ‘I could do this, I could sell advertisements and still be around
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Andrew Larson’s Verona Area High School classroom is adorned with music posters celebrating bands from different decades, a representation of the lessons he teaches in the Rock and Roll Society and American Culture class. music,’” Larson said. “They could be a DJ, they could work in technology at a radio station; there’s so many cool jobs at a radio station.”
Critical thinking Larson said the class emphasizes skills like vocabulary, reading, writing, personalized projects and critical thinking, which was rated as the most important skill to student success in the 2018 VASD parent perceptions survey. “It’s such a great way to teach them how to think for themselves
and how to analyze what someone’s telling them,” Larson said. “Someone’s telling you something, do you buy it?” Learning about the messages in the music has been one of the best parts of the class for Otremba, whose timeline of music styles also had a second section: the major historical events in each decade that influenced them. That was clear, she recalled, when she listened to and reflected on Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” “I heard it as, ‘There’s always
been this problem in the world, but there’s always been people to come and stand against it and try to make things right,’” Otremba said. “Throughout the history and throughout the music that we’ve seen, every decade has their obstacle. “History just does sort of repeat itself, and you can see it every decade.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
Learners will explore the history of popular music in the United States and how it relates to society, culture and historical events. In general, learners will make connections between popular music and historical events of the mid-19th century to today. Students will want to bring headphones and be ready to listen to a lot of music from the 20th century to today. The course will provide a multicultural perspective and include a diversity-focused curriculum taking into account the rich cultural layers of the United States (multicultural, gender, sexual orientation, and age-diversity to mention a few). Furthermore, the course will connect learning to technology. Learners will be diving into computers for all possible connections – from YouTube to iTunes, Garageband and more. Learners will also make connections to literacy standards through study of historical text and lyric analysis. The course will explore themes of “Youth Culture,” “Demographic Shifts,” “Economic Impact of Rock,” and “Technological Innovations in Music.” Students will read, engage in projects, write about music and U.S. history and participate in discussions. – VAHS course prospectus
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