Andrew James Sawisky, “Swiss”, 25, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born in Racine, April 17, 1991, son of Daniel and Debora (Nee:Schmidt) Sawisky. Andrew graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 2009” and had attended Gateway Technical College. Andrew was currently employed at Holiday Inn Express. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, sports, and music […]
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Obituary: Abdul Qadir Jeelani
Abdul Qadir Jeelani, 62, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital, in Racine, Wisconsin. Born Gary Cole Feb. 10, 1954 in Bell, Tennessee to Luna Mae and Frank Cole, he graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin. He developed his love for basketball there and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside where he became a stand-out basketball […]
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Obituary: WW II Veteran Steven Duzi
Steven A. Duzi, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Born in Racine on April 12, 1918, Steven was the son of the late Steve and Anna (Nee: Roser) Duzi. He graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1936.” United in marriage to Rose L. Seitz on May 9, 1942 at St. Joseph Catholic […]
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Obituary: Lori Lynn Liesner – Avid Bowler
Lori Lynn Liesner, 49, passed away Friday. She was born in Racine, Nov. 14, 1966, daughter of Donald and Sandra (Nee: Kristopeit) Liesner. Lori was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1984” and received an associate degree in Finance from Gateway Technical College. She was currently employed at Menards. In her earlier […]
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Obituary: Michele Babu
With her children at her side, Michele Marye Babu, 72, passed away peacefully Friday at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Fall River, MA on July 2, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Felix and Estelle (Nee: Horyza) Mankowski. Michele graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1961” […]
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Grads Receive Over $5 Million in Scholarships
Congratulations are in order for members of the Racine Unified Class of 2016 for earning over $5 million in scholarships. J.I. Case Eagles leads the pack with almost $1.9 million in awards and are followed by: Washington Park = almost $1.6 million William Horlick = $1 million Walden III = $660,000 REAL School = $108,000 For […]
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Obituary: Ida Marie Dawson
Ida Marie Walker Dawson, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Medical Center. She was born Sep. 5, 1959, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Marshall and Margaret Walker. Marie attended Washington Park High School and graduated with the “Class of 1977”. Furthering her education, she attended Gateway Technical College and […]
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Excellence in Racine: Park Choirs Hit High Notes at Competitions
Congratulations are in order for the Washington Park Panthers choirs after they placed at and near the top at two separate competitions. During the state Solo/Ensemble contest May 7 at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the Women’s Concert Chorale Vocal Jazz; Vocal Ensemble Madrigal; and Vocal Ensemble Show Choir all earned gold medals. Solo singers grabbed gold as well: […]
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Excellence in Racine: Gold Medal for Park’s Meghan Barton
Washington Park Panther Meghan Barton is the 2016 gold medal winner from the SkillsUSA woodworking competition, but it almost didn’t happen … again. Barton has competed in the state competition since she was a freshman, missing out on the top prize by just fractions of a point each of her first three years, Racine Unified […]
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Excellence in Racine: Park’s HOSA Chapter Named Chapter of the Year
Congratulations to the Washington Park Panthers HOSA chapter for being named Wisconsin Chapter of the Year for the third year in a row. Wisconsin HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) holds an annual conference at which high school chapters from across the state come to learn from healthcare experts in a range of fields. During […]
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Obituary: Steve Savas
Steve S. Savas, 83, passed away Thursday. He was born in Racine, Aug. 14, 1932, son of the late John and Fotiny (Evangil) Savas. Steve graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1950” and was inducted into the School Hall of Fame in 2012. Steve served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War […]
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Obituary: Walter Stenavich
Surrounded by his loving family, Walter M. Stenavich, 90, passed away Thursday at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI. Walter was born in KenoshaFeb. 28, 1926, son of the late Walter and Anna (Dombrowski) Stenavich. Walter attended Washington Park High School and was honored in Park’s Hall of Fame. During World War II, he proudly served […]
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Excellence in Racine: 4 Park Panthers Earn SC Johnson Scholarships
Four Washington Park High School seniors have been named 2016 SC Johnson Young Leaderships Scholarship recipients. Maddie Aiello-Kimberlain, Eryn Benner, Christina Galvan and Erika Meredith will each receive $5,000 based on their overall academic performance and are renewable for three years as long as students maintain superior academics as full-time students while they’re in college. Kimberlain […]
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Obituary: Josephine Paraganian
Josephine E. Paraganian, “Josie”, 92, passed away Wednesday at The Woods at Caledonia. She was born in Racine, Feb. 15, 1924 daughter of the late Benjamin and Stephanie (Nee: Zayenchkowski) Wolk. She graduated from Washington Park High School “Class of 1942”. Josie was a member of St. Lucy’s Catholic Church. She was employed as a […]
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Obituary: Bonnie Rasmussen
Bonnie L. Rasmussen, 74, passed away Wednesday at the Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie. Bonnie was born in Racine, Dec. 16, 1941 daughter of the late Wesley and Eva (Nee: Carter) Bose. Bonnie was a graduate of Washington Park High School, “Class of 1959”. On July 25, 1964 she was united in marriage to Harold […]
