Paula Mae Winiarski has influenced the community. As Miss Racine, Miss Wisconsin, and currently working as an Intensive Care Unit nurse, she’s found a way to advocate for the people in Racine. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Winiarski set out to be in the healthcare field with the mission to help others. In various roles, […]
Tag: Case High School
Posted inESports, Sports
Case’s Velasquez Receives Esports Honor
RACINE – Dan Velasquez, general manager for Case High School’s Legends Esports team, has been named High School Esports Director of the Year by the National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors. He led the Case Legends team to a state title earlier this year and was instrumental in starting the Case High esports program […]
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Park Defeats Case in Soccer Season Opener
The Southeast Conference teams, Racine Park and Racine Case, started their women’s soccer season on May 4, 2021, at Pritchard Park. This was the first game for both teams at the new SC Johnson Pritchard Park Sports Complex. However, attendance was limited due to COVID-19; nonetheless, a great game to kick off the season. The […]
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RUSD Announces High School Graduation Sites, Dates
RACINE – The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) has announced high school graduation dates and locations. Each graduate will be allowed two (2) guests. Additional details will be shared by each high school, according to the RUSD Facebook page here. Here are the graduation plans for the RUSD high schools: Academies of Racine – Horlick […]
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Educator of the Week: Nancy Gibson
Educator, Nancy Gibson’s classroom is nothing like other learning environments. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic causing multiple changes within the educational system, she has found a way to connect with students. The spotlight is on Gibson, as we honor her as the Racine County Eye Educator of the Week. Gibson is a theater educator and […]
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Racine’s Gray Jr. Earns Spot on 2021 UW-Whitewater Men’s Swimming and Diving Roster
Simeon Gray Jr., a native of Racine, WI, and graduate of Racine Case High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s swimming and diving team during the 2021 season, which begins this weekend. Gray Jr., a freshman at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in music. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s and women’s swimming and diving […]
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Racine’s Ford Earns Spot on 2021 UW-Whitewater Men’s Track and Field Roster
Dwayne Ford, a native of Racine, WI, and graduate of Case High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s track and field team during the 2021 season, which begins this weekend. Ford, a senior at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in physical education. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s and women’s track and field teams begin […]
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Jax Calverley receives academic scholarship to Culver-Stockton College
Congratulations to Jax Calverley from Mount Pleasant, WI, on being accepted into Culver-Stockton College’s incoming class for the fall 2021 semester. Calverley, a senior at Case High School, was also awarded the President Scholarship, a $13,000 per year scholarship for four years. This scholarship is awarded based upon academic credentials and is renewable provided the […]
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Willkomm’s Gives Grants to Case High School, Gifford Elementary & Yorkville Elementary School
Thanks to the efforts of Willkomm’s Washington Avenue Mobil at 6840 Washington Avenue, Willkomm’s on Spring at 1215 N. Green Bay Road and Willkomm’s PETRO Mobil at 717 S. Sylvania Avenue; Case High, Gifford Elementary and Yorkville Elementary Schools have all been awarded a $500 Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance grant. “As a Mobil retailer, I […]
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RUSD esports Team Competes at State Competition
RUSD’s esports teams competed at the state tournament in Fond du Lac this past weekend. They didn’t take home any state titles but Horlick’s Overwatch team placed 2nd while two Park High School students made it to the Final Four for Super Smash Bros. Case High School’s League of Legends team also made it to […]
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Case High School closed Tuesday after officials find threat
Officials at J.I. Case High School have canceled classes Tuesday after a threatening message was found written on a bathroom wall. A number of parents contacted Racine County Eye after a photo of a message written on a bathroom wall was posted on Facebook. The threat mentioned that the person had been “bullied all year” and the […]
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Kim Frontczak Enjoyed Reading
Kimberly Margaret Frontczak, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday at her home. She was born in Racine on July 4, 1964, and was the daughter of the late John and Dolores (Nee: Becraft) Beckett. Kimberly attended J.I. Case High School. Kim enjoyed spending time at home with her dog Jasper in addition to reading and […]
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Students Earn Medals At SkillsUSA Competition
Kudos to the students at Case, Horlick and Park high schools! They participated in the 44th annual Wisconsin SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference on April 25 and 26 in Madison, a CTE leadership and technical skills competition. The following students earned medals in their events: Case High School Jordan Bloemers earned first place in Welding. This […]
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Case Student Charged After Pulling Gun Out During A Fight
A Case High School student has been charged with possessing a gun after he pulled it out at school during a fight. On April, 26, De’Avrndre Crawford, 17, was fighting with another student over allegedly stolen money, according to a criminal complaint. Crawford pulled a pistol out of his pocket, but had it concealed. Another student […]
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Obituary: Gary Nelson Enjoyed The Outdoors
Gary Curtis Nelson was born in Racine, WI on July 5, 1951, son of the late Robert and Ida (nee: Puzzo) Nelson. After graduating from Case HS in 1969 and attending UW-Oshkosh & UW-Parkside, he worked at Case IH. But for the majority of his career, he was a recognized mortgage lender at Chase, M&I and Bank […]
