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Excellence in Racine: 63 Students Named AP Scholars

Congratulations are in order for 63 students who have been named 2016 Advanced Placement Scholars, including one National Scholar. Advanced Placement classes are college-level and culminate in an exam students can take to qualify for college credit should they score high enough. Washington Park High School student Alyssa Ertl was named an AP National Scholar, […]

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Obituary: Andrew James Sawisky

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: 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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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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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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