Alan P. Prott, 71, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, WI. Born in Racine, August 19, 1945, Alan was the son of the late Clarence and Lois (Nee:Schoeppe) Prott. He graduated from William Horlick High School in 1965. He married Darlene Monty on October 23, 1965. Alan proudly served in the […]
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Help Send Horlick Powerlifter to Championship
William Horlick High School junior Dakota Irek has the chance of a lifetime to represent the U.S. and compete in the powerlifting championships in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, later this month, but she needs to raise the money to get there. Irek set up a gofundme.com page to help raise the $1,500 she needs to […]
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Excellence in Racine: Horlick Grad on Road to Broadway Career
Recent William Horlick High School grad Taylor Stefanski is hitting all the right notes this summer in Kids from Wisconsin while she prepares to attend the University of Alabama-Birmingham’s prestigious fine arts program this fall. She will be in Racine Saturday for the Kids’ first performance of the summer at the Racine Zoo. The show starts […]
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Obituary: Donald Robotka
Donald E. Robotka, 79, passed away Saturday at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center. He was born in Racine, July 1, 1936, son of the late George and Stella (Nee: Stloukal) Robotka. Don was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1954”. On October 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Carol J. […]
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Obituary: Richard Hennig
Dick Hennig of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on June 17, 2016. Born in Racine on Jan. 23, 1934 to the late Ewald and Clara Hennig, Dick was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1952”. Dick was married to the love of his life, Arlene Friedrich, on Oct. 2. 1954. They had three […]
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Excellence in Racine: 12 Student Golfers Named All-State Honorees
Congratulations are in order for 12 Racine Unified student golfers for being recognized as All-State Academic honorees. The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin named five students from William Horlick; six students from J.I. Case; and one student from Walden III high schools based on this criteria: A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 […]
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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: Constance Giese
Constance D. Giese, “Coni”, 66, passed away unexpectedly Friday at her residence. She was born in Portland, OR, February 10, 1950, daughter of the late James and Wilda (Nee: Kuberra) Smith. Originally from Wisconsin, the family moved to Sparta and eventually to Racine where Coni graduated from William Horlick High School “Class of 1968”. Surviving […]
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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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Obituary: Michael Engaas
Michael J. Engaas, 46, died of a massive heart attack on Friday at his residence after a 26 year battle with diabetes. He was born May 5, 1969 and was just 13 days short of his 47th birthday and 14 days short of the family trip to Las Vegas. Michael was a graduate of William […]
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Excellence in Racine: Samad Qawi Recipient of SC Johnson Scholarship
William Horlick High School senior Samad Qawi has been awarded a $5,000 renewable SC Johnson Young Leaders Scholarship. Qawi is in the top 10 percent of his class and plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall as a pre-med Neurology major. He was awarded a full-tuition scholarship from UW-Madison because he participated in the PEOPLES program (Pre-college Enrollment […]
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C’est Bien! French Students Heading to State
Félicitations à vous (congratulations) are in order for 19 Racine Unified French students who are headed for the state oral speaking forensics competition. A total of 20 students competed April 9 and 10 at the Concours Oral French Speaking Forensics Competition at Carthage College, and 19 of them will move onto the state competition May 14 at […]
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Horlick Bands, Orchestra Earn Top Marks at NYC Music Festival
The William Horlick High School Rebel instrumental music groups traveled to New York City last week for the annual Heritage Music Festival. Rebel bands and the orchestra earned top marks, and one student was named a maestro: Symphonic band- Gold and Adjudicator awards Orchestra – Gold and Adjudicator awards Jazz band – Silver Award Vinny […]
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Excellence in Racine: Horlick Choirs Hit Right Note
We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share these videos of two Horlick Choir rehearsals. The Chorale is singing “Pilgrim’s Hymn” or “Verbum Caro,” and the Rebel Men are singing “Ain’t Judgin’ No Man.” Lori Russ posted the clips on the Racine Horlick Choirs Facebook page.
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Obituary: Theodore W. Brunnelson
Surrounded by his loving family, Theodore W. Brunnelson “Buddy, Bubba, Theo, Teddy”, age 70, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Racine, June 21, 1945, son of the late Charles and Mildred (Nee: Hughes) Brunnelson. Ted was a graduate of William Horlick High School. On July 1, 1978, in […]