January 2004

Wisconsin Space Grant wins $100,000 from NASA for satellite, rocket projects

GREEN BAY - The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium has won a $100,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to continue student-designed satellite projects and expand into engineering rocket competitions.

The Consortium, based at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, received the grant through a program aimed at enlarging the "pipeline" of higher education graduates and faculty who become involved with NASA as employees, contractors, or researchers.

The $100,000 NASA grant — the maximum amount available to a single-state consortium — will enable more Wisconsin students to launch satellites, high-altitude balloons and rockets into space or near-space.

Students at Consortium-member institutions will be eligible for a range of opportunities. Eligible institutions include the Universities of Wisconsin at Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Parkside, Superior and Whitewater; Alverno College; Carroll College; The College of the Menominee Nation; Lawrence University; Marquette University; the Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ripon College; and Wisconsin Lutheran College.

The student satellite program will expand into two separate opportunities. The first, known as the Elijah project, gives college students the opportunity to design and launch their own aerospace missions, using weather balloons that travel 100,000 feet or higher — heights considered to be at the "edge" of space. The first launches were in summer 2003.

The second part of the proposed program will be a rocket competition, in which student teams will face engineering challenges. Examples of such challenges include pinpoint landing and the ability to design a rocket around a fragile payload. Participating students must design, build and launch their rockets.

"These programs provide students with the resources and creative latitude to explore space for themselves," Consortium Director Aileen Yingst said.

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium has 26 members including colleges and universities, private businesses, state agencies, educational organizations and other groups. The Consortium fosters the recruitment and support of students in science, mathematics and technology by funding research, student scholarships and outreach projects in a wide variety of fields related to aerospace.

NASA began the Space Grant Consortium program in 1989 to fund research, education and public service projects leading to better education in aerospace science, mathematics and technology. Programs exist in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium formed in 1991.

(04-15 / 29 January 2004 / SH)

'Nutrition and Cancer' workshop set for dietitians, health professionals, community

GREEN BAY - Registration is open for "Nutrition and Cancer," a workshop Thursday, March 4 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay for dietitians, dietetic technicians, nurses, chiropractors, other health professionals and community members.

The keynote speaker at the workshop will be Diana Grant Dyer, award-winning author of "A Dietitian's Cancer Story: Information and Inspiration for Recovery and Healing from a Three-time Cancer Survivor."

The workshop runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the University Union at UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive.

Attendees will learn how to optimize the odds for cancer recovery and overall personal health by combining nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes with conventional cancer therapy.

In between cancer diagnoses, Dyer has spent her 20-year career as a dietitian working in hospitals around the Midwest, specializing in nutritional care for the critically ill patient. Using her own life as an example, her presentation demonstrates how she has benefited from a comprehensive approach to cancer recovery using conventional and complementary therapies.

Other presenters include Debra Pearson, assistant professor of Human Biology (Nutrition) at UW-Green Bay, and Kristine Napier, a Green Bay-based registered dietitian, nutrition/cookbook author, radio personality, culinary instructor and sports nutrition consultant. Pearson will discuss the research and physiology behind the cancer-fighting nutrients and phytochemicals in cruciferous vegetables, berries, omega-3-rich fish, soy and many other foods. Napier will demonstrate preparation and tasting of foods with anti-cancer properties.

The workshop will conclude with Dyer, Pearson and Napier taking questions from attendees.

Cost of the program is $75, which includes handouts, parking and continuing education unit certificate. Box lunches are available for an additional $6.50.

The "Nutrition and Cancer" workshop is sponsored by the UW-Green Bay Nutritional Sciences Program and UW-Green Bay Division of Outreach and Extension.

For information about registering, call (920) 465-2642 or (800) 892-2118 or go online at http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/profed/.

(04-14 / 26 January 2004 / SH)

Research grants, grant-writing workshops available for classroom educators

GREEN BAY - The Institute for Learning Partnership at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will award up to $70,000 in research grants to educators for conducting school-based action research projects in the 2004-2005 fiscal year. The projects must directly impact teaching and learning.

Consideration will be given to classroom-specific as well as multi-school or multi-district collaborations. A team-based approach is encouraged. Deadline for application submission is 4:30 p.m., March 19.

"More than $425,000 has been provided for classroom research from the Institute for Learning Partnership since 1998," says Institute Interim Director, John Crubaugh. "These grants have provided exceptional research opportunities, and are truly making a difference in the lives of children and parents in our local schools. Subject areas such as improved literacy, effective assessment, motivation, and many others, are all important to improving the daily practice of our teachers."

Crubaugh requests that the focus of proposals this year be on reducing the achievement gap within the classroom. Although not a requirement of receiving a grant, applications with this focus will receive special consideration, he said.

"All children can and must achieve," Crubaugh says. "Applications to this subject area support that assumption."

The likely breakdown of funding allocations is as follows: 1 to 3 projects from $5,000 to $10,000; 4 to 6 projects from $3,000 to $5,000; 5 to 10 projects from $1,500 to $3,000; and 10 to 15 projects under $1,500.

In addition, a single grant of up to $10,000 may be awarded to support the development of a proposal to an external funding agency for a project of significant scope and impact. The funding agency and grant program must be identified, and the project must involve considerable collaboration between public school and University personnel.

Application requirements and forms can be obtained at the Institute for Learning Partnership, Wood Hall 424, UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 or forms can be downloaded from the Institute's Web page at www.uwgb.edu/learnpart/. Names of last year's grant recipients and project titles are also listed there and helpful information for the application process. Call the Institute for more information at (920) 465-5555.

Back this year — Grant-writing workshops

For help in writing the grant application, educators may chose to attend one of two grant-writing workshops led by UW-Green Bay education faculty in February. The free workshops emphasize action research and the application process for an Institute for Learning Partnership Action Research Grant.

The workshops are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at UW-Green Bay and from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the CESA 8 office in Gillett. Registration is required. Call (920) 465-5555 for more details.

(04-13 / 26 January 2004 / SB)

King commemoration to feature perspectives of people with disabilities

GREEN BAY - Janesville native Matt Glowacki, who educates the able-bodied population about the abilities of people with disabilities, will speak Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Glowacki, who was born without legs, will be the featured speaker as UW-Green Bay commemorates the Jan. 20 birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

The event is at noon in the Christie Theatre of the University Union at UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive. It is free and open to the public.

Glowacki is visiting UW-Green Bay for the second time, the first being in October 2001. His perspective has developed from personal experiences and a different way of seeing things.

He has a successful wheelchair building and sales business, owns and operates a mobile disc jockey service, and is president of Myriad Communications.

While attending UW-Whitewater and playing wheelchair basketball, Glowacki developed and administered a community awareness program entitled, "What It Takes: Cornerstones for Success." He has taken his program to more than 50 schools each year, bringing his message and competitive wheelchair sports to more than 25,000 students across the state. He also has spoken to audiences of parents, administrators and business professionals at statewide and national conferences.

As a member of the USA Paralympic Team for Sit-Volleyball, he helped the team secure a position in the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, Australia.

In addition to Glowacki's speech, the program will include opportunities for audience members to say a few words about Dr. King and light a candle in remembrance.

Glowacki's appearance at UW-Green Bay is sponsored by the Office of Student Life. For more information, call (920) 465-2200.

(04-12 / 22 January 2004 / SH)

Aspenson, Diener and Voigtlander are Phoenix Hall of Fame inductees

GREEN BAY - Former basketball players Sue (Aspenson) Sagal and Tom Diener, and former soccer player Rick Voigtlander, are the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's newest inductees to the Phoenix Hall of Fame.

The 11th annual induction banquet Friday, Feb. 13 will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the banquet in the Phoenix Room of the University Union on the UW-Green Bay campus. Cost is $25 per person.

(Aspenson) Sagal played for the Phoenix women's basketball team from 1985 through 1989. The four-year letter winner was a two-time team MVP. She remains the program's all-time steals leader (315), is third all-time in assists (433) and is eighth on the all-time scoring list (1,318 points.) As a junior, in the 1987-88 season - the program's first at the Division I level - she led the Phoenix to a 22-6 record, tops in the nation among D-I independents. The Phoenix finished 19-10 during her senior campaign, and narrowly missed an upset of perennial power De Paul in the semifinals of the North Star Conference tournament. The four-year record for the Phoenix was 86-31 during her tenure, and included two trips to the NAIA National Championships. (Aspenson) Sagal resides in Green Bay and is a benefit and compensation coordinator for the human resources department at Nsight Telservices, Green Bay.

Tom Diener transferred to UW-Green Bay after two successful seasons with UW-Stout. The two-year starter at point guard was named captain of the Phoenix men's basketball team as a senior, leading the 1980-81 team to a Division II Final Four appearance. He was the team's second leading scorer that year, averaging 12.1 points per game, while converting on 55 percent of his shots from the field and 80 percent of his free throws. He led the team in assists with 134. Following his senior year, he signed a free agent contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Diener is head coach of the Milwaukee Vincent High School boys varsity basketball team, and has coached the program to a state-record five Wisconsin State Division I basketball championships and six Milwaukee City Conference championships. He is a teacher at Vincent and resides in Milwaukee.

Voigtlander was a four-year starting midfielder for the men's soccer team from 1978-82. He captained the Phoenix to a 12-1-2 record his senior season (1981), the program's first in Division I. For his efforts Voigtlander was named his team's most valuable player, and he was an All-Wisconsin, and All-Midwest/Great Lakes region selection. He was crowned MVP of the Coca-Cola Classic and the Evansville Tournament during the course of the season. He was a freshman when UW-Green Bay earned an NCAA Division II playoff bid in 1978. He spent time in the 1986 preseason with the Minnesota Strikers professional indoor soccer team. He has played since 1985 with the St. Paul Blackhawks club team, and he coached youth soccer on the premier level from 1993 to 2001. He resides in Vadnais Heights, Minn. (a St. Paul suburb), and is employed in a sales position with KenMac Metals, Cleveland, Ohio.

Inductees to the Phoenix Hall of Fame are selected by a committee of UW-Green Bay Athletic Department, campus and community representatives.

For information about the Phoenix Hall of Fame or the induction banquet, contact Marilyn McCarey, UW-Green Bay Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at (920) 465-2625.

(04-11 / 22 January 2004 / SB)

UW-Green Bay Theater program wins Golden Hand Truck, other awards

GREEN BAY - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theater program had a strong showing at the American College Theater Festival regional gathering Jan. 14-18 in Bloomington-Normal, Ill.

The UW-Green Bay production of "The Christmas Schooner" received the festival's Golden Hand Truck award — the only production award given at the festival for technical preparation and execution. It was the second time in three years that a UW-Green Bay production brought home the Golden Hand Truck.

In addition, numerous student designers and actors from UW-Green Bay received individual recognition in the ACTF Region III competition. One student, Zachariah Viviano of Green Bay, won first place for his lighting design of "Flyer" and advanced to national competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in April.

Theater Chairperson Laura Riddle said she was delighted with UW-Green Bay's showing at the regional festival.

"UW-Green Bay was really outstanding in the awards ceremony," Riddle said. "I'm very proud of the recognition we received."

The Golden Hand Truck is awarded for the best technical work and most professionalism in getting production materials — set, lighting, sound system, costumes and props — ready for the performance and then taken down afterward. The production must adhere to strict time limits. The award winner was selected by house stage hands, all union members.

"The Golden Hand Truck honored our entire department for the technical work and actually running the show at the festival," Riddle said.

The following individuals from UW-Green Bay were recognized at the ACTF regional festival:

• Viviano won first place for student lighting design for "Flyer" and received an "award of merit."

• Christopher Woller of Kingsford, Mich., took second for his sound design of "Flyer" and is the alternate for the national festival. Woller also received an "award of merit."

• Darci White of Hartford took third for scenic design of "Flyer." White also received an "award of merit."

• Kent Paulsen, guest musical director of "The Christmas Schooner," received an "award of merit" for musical direction.

• Carrie Weis of Sauk Prairie, nominated for her performance in "The Christmas Schooner," advanced to the semifinal round of 36 actors from an original pool of 325 in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition. The competition is named for the actress who played Granny in the television series, "The Beverly Hillbillies," and who left a legacy providing scholarships for young actors.

• Riddle was the region's nominee for a fellowship to study acting in New York City in June at The Actor's Center. Each of eight regions nominates one acting teacher for the fellowship. The selection for the fellowship will be made in April.

"The Christmas Schooner" first was performed at UW-Green Bay in November 2003. "Flyer" was performed in February and March 2003.

(04-10 / 21 January 2004 / SH)

Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium adds UW-Superior, Wisconsin Lutheran College

GREEN BAY - The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium is expanding to 26 members statewide with the addition of the University of Wisconsin-Superior and Wisconsin Lutheran College.

By adding the two academic institutions — one public, one private — the Consortium will expand its geographic reach and provide space-related opportunities to more students.

"This expansion allows us to reach a wider range of Wisconsin students," Consortium Director Aileen Yingst said. "It gives us greater diversity and allows us to better serve northwestern Wisconsin, a region that had not been represented."

Joining the Consortium's Advisory Council from the new member institutions are Richard Stewart, director of the Transportation and Logistics Research Center at UW-Superior, and Kerry Kuehn, assistant professor of physics at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, headquartered at UW-Green Bay, fosters the recruitment and support of students in science, mathematics and technology by funding research, student scholarships and outreach projects in a wide variety of fields related to aerospace.

Through Space Grant-funded programs, hundreds of Wisconsin students have conducted experiments in micro-gravity, built and launched rockets and high-altitude balloons, learned about aviation in summer camp settings, and taken part in other learning experiences relating to aerospace.

Yingst said the most obvious benefit of expanding the Consortium's membership is that students and faculty from the two new member institutions will be eligible to apply for funding available through the Consortium.

Types of support provided by NASA through the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium include: scholarships to support outstanding undergraduate students pursuing aerospace, space science, or other space-related studies or research; research awards for qualified students to create and implement a small research study of their own design that is directly related to their interests and career objectives in space science, aerospace, or space-related studies; partial graduate fellowship awards to support outstanding graduate students pursuing aerospace, space science, or other interdisciplinary space-related graduate research or design; seed grant opportunities for researchers and individuals seeking to incorporate aerospace components into their curriculum; and funding for joint academic/industry research.

NASA began the Space Grant Consortium program in 1989 to fund research, education and public service projects leading to better education in aerospace science, mathematics and technology. Programs exist in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium formed in 1991. In addition to the two new members, the Consortium includes Alverno College; Astronautics Corp. of America, Milwaukee and Madison; BioPharmaceutical Technology Corp. Institute, Madison; Carroll College; the College of the Menominee Nation; Great Lakes Spaceport Education Foundation, Inc., Sheboygan; Lawrence University; Marquette University; the Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee School of Engineering; Orbital Technologies Corp., Madison; Ripon College; Space Explorers, Inc., De Pere; the Universities of Wisconsin at Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Parkside and Whitewater; the Wisconsin Association of CESA Administrators; the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; and the Wisconsin Space Business Roundtable. UW-Green Bay is the lead institution.

(04-9 / 21 January 2004 / SH)

Luncheon series to connect UW-Green Bay, downtown Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Downtown Green Bay will be the setting for a series of informal luncheons throughout 2004 that will showcase the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and its faculty.

"UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch" will provide the community with opportunities to learn more about Green Bay's University of Wisconsin while also taking part in lifelong learning.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard said the luncheon series reflects the University's interest in enhancing Green Bay's downtown and strengthening ties between campus and community.

"This is an excellent opportunity for UW-Green Bay and downtown Green Bay," Shepard said. "And, instead of expecting the community to come to our campus, we are coming to the community."

Four learning luncheons have been scheduled for 2004 at the Regency Suites and KI Convention Center. Topics include:

• Monitoring the Health of the Great Lakes. The kickoff event Thursday, March 25 will feature Robert Howe, professor of Natural and Applied Sciences and director of the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Howe will describe the scientific process and preliminary findings of a large-scale research project to develop indicators of environmental conditions in the Great Lakes.

• Celebrate Slovakia. Sarah Meredith, associate professor of Communication and the Arts, will be the featured speaker Thursday, June 17. Meredith will share highlights of her time spent in Slovakia and her continuing relationship with this transitional post-Communist country as it prepares for membership in the European Union.

• The Radical Lives of Helen Keller. Join Kim Nielsen, associate professor of Social Change and Development, on Thursday, Sept. 16 as she explains why Helen Keller should be remembered not only as a deaf and blind woman, but as an opinionated political activist who cared deeply about her world.

• Barn Again. On Thursday, Nov. 11, William Laatsch, professor of Urban and Regional Studies, will provide a unique look at the barns of Wisconsin's rural landscape and how they serve as an index for understanding the geography and culture of Northeastern Wisconsin.

A buffet lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The program will follow, concluding by 1:10 p.m. There will be a registration fee of $15 per program, which will cover lunch, presentation and materials.

"UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch" is sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor at UW-Green Bay, the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association and Downtown Green Bay Inc. in collaboration with the UW-Green Bay Division of Outreach and Extension.

For more information about the luncheon series, call (920) 465-2641 or go online at http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/events/downtownlunch.htm.

(04-8 / 20 January 2004 / SH)

Wilson to retire as UW-Green Bay assistant chancellor; Swan to step in

GREEN BAY - University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard today announced a transition in the leadership of UW-Green Bay's Office of University Advancement.

Charles Wilson, Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement for the past three years, will retire at the end of his contract. Steve Swan, former Executive Director of University Advancement and former assistant men's basketball coach at UW-Green Bay, will succeed Wilson, effective Feb. 9.

The Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement oversees UW-Green Bay's fundraising, advocacy, government and community relations, alumni, marketing and communications efforts.

Shepard praised Wilson for his many contributions to the University since he arrived at UW-Green Bay in 2001.

"Chuck's background as Vice President of Public Affairs for both Fort Howard and Fort James Corporation brought a high level of expertise to the University in the areas of marketing, media, government affairs and community relations," Shepard said. "Under his leadership, the University made tremendous strides in these areas and in achieving my goal of connecting with the community."

The Chancellor also noted that UW-Green Bay strengthened its fundraising efforts under Wilson's leadership. Private gifts to the University increased by about 24 percent last year.

Shepard said Swan will build on the solid foundation Wilson established. Swan brings to UW-Green Bay a strong background and commitment to success, the Chancellor said.

"Steve has an unwavering commitment to and belief in UW-Green Bay," Shepard said. "He also has professional expertise and leadership experience in the area of advancement, knowledge of our campus and the region it serves, personal integrity, and well-earned respect throughout the community."

Swan, a De Pere native, left UW-Green Bay in 2000 to become president of Ultimate Sports Apparel, Inc., of Green Bay. He had been with the University in various capacities since 1985.

In accepting the Assistant Chancellor position, Swan said he is delighted to join the Chancellor's leadership team. He said the University is moving in an "exciting, positive direction" under Shepard's leadership.

He also said he believes strongly in the partnership between the people of Green Bay, Northeastern Wisconsin and UW-Green Bay.

"As virtually a lifelong resident of the Green Bay area, I know and believe in the quality of our alumni and the people of Northeastern Wisconsin," Swan said. "I believe that with these components working together we will have a stronger University and a more vibrant community."

Swan has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He and his wife, Karen, have two children, Melissa and Kristin.

Swan is a past chair of the Lakeland Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of Directors and has served on the boards of the N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation Center and UW-Green Bay Phoenix Fund. He also has been involved with the UW-Green Bay Dunkers booster club, the Association for Retarded Citizens, Brown County United Way, Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Advisory Board and Howard-Suamico Optimist Club.

(04-7 / 15 January 2004 / SH)

UW-Green Bay student musicians perform in honors recital

GREEN BAY - A dozen student musicians at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will perform in an honors recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts on the campus at 2420 Nicolet Dr. Admission is free.

Honors recital participants are selected on the basis of their performances before a faculty jury at the end of the fall semester.

Recital performers include:

Lisa Andre, Casco, soprano; Matt Baeb, Oneida, trombone; Matt Boreen, Green Bay, clarinet; Katie Covi, Suamico, mezzo-soprano; Leala Cyr, Pulaski, trumpet; Jacob Kaltenberg, Waunakee, tenor; Kerry Kuplic, Green Bay, bass-baritone; Stephany McCabe, Green Bay, flute; Rebecca Ostermann, Coleman, piano; Melissa Staley, Grafton, soprano; Brynna Trussoni, Marshfield, soprano; and Jesse Tryon, Green Bay, guitar.

(04-6 / 15 January 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay faculty art exhibit opens Jan. 28 with reception

GREEN BAY - The 30th annual art faculty exhibition at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay opens Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the Lawton Gallery, located in Theater Hall Room 230 on the UW-Green Bay campus.

The exhibition will open with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Artists will talk about their work beginning at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Artists represented include Carol Emmons, Brian Carlson, Kristy Dietz, David Damkoehler, Stephen Perkins, Alison Gates, Curt Heuer, Jim Brey, Jennifer Mokren, Sarah Detweiler, and Christine Style.

The exhibit continues through Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Lawton Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

(04-5 / 14 January 2004 / SH)

"The Christmas Schooner" benefit performance is Monday, Jan. 12

GREEN BAY - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will present a special benefit performance of "The Christmas Schooner" Monday (Jan. 12) in University Theater, located in Theater Hall on the UW-Green Bay campus.

The performance at 7:30 p.m. will help raise funds to defray costs of touring the production to the American College Theater Festival (ACTF) Region III gathering Jan. 14-18 in Bloomington-Normal, Ill.

"The Christmas Schooner" first was performed on campus in November 2003. Its invitation to the ACTF regional festival marks the second time in three years that UW-Green Bay has toured a play to the prestigious festival.

The musical is inspired by true stories about German immigrants who shipped Christmas trees from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Chicago for other immigrants homesick for holiday traditions of their native land. The events are set in the late 19th century.

Tickets for "The Christmas Schooner" benefit performance are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets for students and those under 17 are $10. To purchase tickets, call (920) 465-2217 or (800) 328-8587 or go online at www.uwgb.edu/weidner.

(04-3 / 8 January 2004 / SH)

UW-Green Bay commencement to be carried on cable TV in January

GREEN BAY-Cable television viewers in Green Bay and the Fox River Valley will have four opportunities this month to watch the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's mid-year commencement ceremony.

A taped telecast of the UW-Green Bay 2003 mid-year commencement will be carried four consecutive Saturdays in January on Time Warner Cable Television. Each telecast — Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 — will begin at 2:30 p.m.

The commencement ceremony can be viewed on cable Channel 4 in Green Bay, Howard, Suamico, Seymour, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Combined Locks, Kimberly, Wrightstown, Appleton and Greenville. It also will be carried on cable Channel 2 in Neenah and Menasha.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard presided over the commencement ceremony, which was held Saturday, Dec. 20 at the University's Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.

Ellen Kort, Wisconsin's Poet Laureate, was the featured commencement speaker. About 350 graduates were eligible to receive their diplomas at the ceremony.

(04-2 / 7 January 2004 / SH)

UW-Green Bay Jazz Fest features guitarist, other guests

GREEN BAY-Jazz guitarist Chuck Loeb, along with Jean Bolduc on drums and Mike Rens on bass, will headline the 34th annual Jazz Fest at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts on the campus at 2420 Nicolet Dr.

The guest artists will appear throughout the program. They'll perform with the UW-Green Bay Jazz Ensemble directed by John Salerno, with the UW-Green Bay Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Chris Salerno, and as part of a combo with three UW-Green Bay faculty members. The Jazz Ensemble, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and the combo each will perform several of Loeb's compositions.

Loeb got his break in 1979 when renowned saxophonist Stan Getz recognized his talent as a player and a composer, an opportunity that enabled Loeb to play with jazz greats and have his songs performed in major jazz venues. After the Getz band, Loeb moved into the studio scene in New York where he played on hundreds of recording sessions for records, film scores, commercials and television themes. He wrote themes for ABC News, Nightline, CBS Up to the Minute News, CNN, the New York Yankees, the New York Knicks, the Atlanta Braves, and many others. Eventually, Loeb began producing recordings of his own work and for other artists.

Loeb made his first CD as an artist in 1988 and has a total of 10 recordings as a solo artist. Three have made it to the top of the charts, including one, "The Music Inside," that topped the lists for eight weeks. Most of the music on the recordings is Loeb's own compositions.

Bolduc began his career as a drummer at an early age in his native Canada. After moving to Florida in the early '80s, he performed with artists such as Ellis Marsalis and other well-known jazz musicians. He taught percussion at Miami-Dade Community College for more than 10 years. He has toured widely as a freelance percussionist, and works as an audio engineer on projects with artists such as Deep Purple, Ronnie Milsap, The Isley Brothers, Gloria Estefan, and others.

Rens, a native of Fond du Lac, earned his bachelor's degree in music from UW-Green Bay in 1996. While there, he performed with such artists as Joshua Redman, Nelson Rangell, Carl Allen and Brian Lynch, and with a variety of popular Wisconsin groups. He continued performing and working as a session player while earning his Master of Music degree at the University of Miami. Rens completed a J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 2003. He recently relocated to New York where he presently performs and tours with the band Lee Williams and The Square Egg.

The guest artists will be featured on several numbers with the Jazz Ensemble, including John Salerno arrangements of Loeb's "High Five" and "Sway." Chris Salerno will join in on piano for "Sway." Rens will be featured with the Jazz Ensemble on "Heart of the Matter." The Jazz Ensemble will perform several other selections, including "I Remember Clifford," featuring faculty guest Paul Bhasin on trumpet.

The three guest artists will join Vocal Jazz Ensemble for "To Dare the Moon," featuring Loeb as instrumental soloist, and on the gospel number, "Yet Praise Him."

Student Ricardo Vogt will be featured with Vocal Jazz Ensemble on his arrangement of "Paper Marche/Anjo de Mim." The vocal group also will perform with the instrumental Jazz Ensemble.

A faculty-guest artist combo will perform three Loeb compositions and one by Chris Salerno. Joining Loeb, Bolduc and Rens will be John Salerno on saxophones and flute, Chris Salerno on piano, and Cheryl Grosso on percussion.

The evening Jazz Fest caps an on-campus day of clinics and master classes with the guest artists, college-level faculty and other musicians for area high school and middle school jazz bands and combos. Two of the student groups will be invited to open the evening program in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.

Participating schools include: Ashwaubenon High School, Denmark High School, De Pere High School, Evansville High School, Fond du Lac High School, Freedom High School, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School, Gladstone (Mich.) High School, Green Bay Preble High School, Green Bay West High School, Hortonville Middle School, New London High School, Oconto Falls High School, Pulaski High School, Pulaski Community Middle School, Shawano High School, Suring High School, and Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

Jazz Fest tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The numbers for tickets are (920) 465-2217 or (800) 328-8587.

(04-1 / 7 January 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay announces fall semester academic honors recipients

GREEN BAY -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving academic honors for the fall semester.

Students who maintain a 4.0 gradepoint average, which represents all "A" grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to those earning 3.99 to 3.75 gradepoint averages. Honors are given to students with 3.74 to 3.50 gradepoint averages.

Students are listed by the county claimed as place of permanent residence. All were full-time students in the fall term.

HIGHEST HONORS

Wisconsin:
Ashland -- Stacy Nye and Paul Skoraczewski, Ashland.
Brown -- Jodi Bergner, Lori Beyer, Trisha Johnson, Amy Kiley, Terri Larson, Marilou Melcher, Bridget Thomson, Jennifer Vanlanen, Linda Vanvonderen, Amy Williams, and Danielle Zeamer, De Pere; Melanie Dart, Joe Schoen, and Anna Schultz, Denmark; Lynn Barrett, Andrea Bauer, Derek Behmke, Trisha Birnbaum, Kirsten Blair, Jeremiah Bohr, Anne Brede, Lisa Bretl, Jeremy Brunette, Melissa Dapra, Megan Duchaine, Lisa Dumke, Aubrey Duncan, Carrie Fonder, Jodi Frazzell, Amanda Gay, Angela Gilson, LuMarie Guth, Matthew Havrilko, Hope Heck, Christine Howland, Lindsey Johnson, Bruce Juchniewich, Kristen Kanzenbach, Charlotte Kilmer, Pamela Kuester, Mathew Lancelle, Rachel Lardinois, Matthew Latus, Sally LeClaire, Jesse Lloyd, Robert McInnis, Jeanine Mead, Jane Moon, Lacey Moore, Jayme Murphy, Shonette Ogle, Joseph Parker, Rebecca Pasterski, Matthew Pfluger, Christina Prust, Alex Ripley, Lindsay Rose, Sarah Showman, Steven Sorenson, Paul Struss, Jon Swanson, Don Tepsa, Gary VanEss, Emily Vandenbush, Rachael Verhaagh, Michelle Wacek, Sarah Watson, Renee Wesolowski, Jacquelyn Wilson, Mari Zimmerman, and Christina Zuraski, Green Bay; Samantha Bruecker, Greenleaf; Cathy Brienen, Paula Tolksdorf, and Dixie Vandervest, New Franken; and Brent Schroeder, Pulaski.
Calumet -- Marla Anderson, Benjamin Garrity, Cassie Hintz, and Sarah Lux, Appleton; Wendy Berth, Brett Birschbach, Faith Krepline, and Hope Krepline, Chilton; Michael Halbach, Hilbert; Deborah Nett, Kaukauna; Heidi Anderson, Kiel; and Katie Hemauer, Stockbridge.
Chippewa -- Luke Jacobson and Scott Summers, Chippewa Falls.
Clark -- Krystle Lange, Abbotsford; Mariah Luchterhand, Unity; and Julie Henaman, Withee.
Dane -- Lori Miller, De Forest; Adam Yousef Ben-Zikri and Seth Bodden, Monona; Kjersten Denner, Stoughton; and Kristina Minor, Waunakee.
Dodge -- Heather Schoenfeld, Beaver Dam; Marc Biedermann, Horicon; and Sarah Rampanelli, Juneau.
Door -- Matthew Wautier, Brussels; Joshua Lardinois, Forestville; Sylvia Malcore and Gregory Pouliot, Luxemburg; and Elizabeth Roig and Laura Tice, Sturgeon Bay.
Fond du Lac -- Angela Oestreich, Fond du Lac; Denise Bord, Mount Calvary; Rachel Abhold, North Fond du Lac; and Katie Klotz, Saint Cloud.
Forest -- Paul Lyman, Wabeno.
Green -- Abby Mayer, Monroe.
Green Lake -- Crystal Smith, Berlin.
Jefferson -- Jillian Nelson, Lake Mills; and Amber Bartels, Erin Christian, and Meghan McGee, Watertown.
Kenosha -- Lisa Mutchler, Bristol; and Anne Schultz, Kenosha.
Kewaunee -- Amanda Prust, Algoma; Tory Annoye, Casco; Laura Vandehey, Denmark; Brian Dolski, Justin Schroeder, and Nichole Wentland, Kewaunee; and Stephanie Beyer, Lacy Charnetski, and Nicole Deprey, Luxemburg.
La Crosse -- Erica Fuss, Holmen.
Langlade -- Kelly Cofer, Antigo; and Amiee Blaisdell, Summit Lake.
Lincoln -- Jillian Schofield, Merrill; and Lacy Roberts, Tomahawk.
Manitowoc -- Mark Klessig, Francis Creek; Paula Backus, Amanda Bergene, Sarah Brachmann, Sara Bruckschen, Douglas Maedke, Erin Specht, Diana St. Mary, Melissa Swanson, and Robert Typner, Manitowoc; Leah Bonde, Newton; Breanne Loefer and Crystal Reinemann, Reedsville; Shawn Riesterer, St Nazianz; Brenda Boudnik, Thomas Kleckner, Jennifer Neuser, and Casey Thayer, Two Rivers; and Eryn Wallander, Whitelaw.
Marathon -- Jill Ciszewski, Hatley; Janelle Tomlinson, Stratford; and Brian Bradley, Camilyn Haworth, and Daniel Vandellen, Wausau.
Marinette -- Rebecca Ostermann, Coleman; Amber Langill, Regina Rouse, and Julie Vanvleet, Marinette; Angela Biernasz, Peshtigo; and Kari Fendrick, Pound.
Milwaukee -- Michelle Stark, Franklin; Zachary Butcher and Erin Jarvey, Greendale; Sarah Ciganek, Amanda Hautala, and Kristin Leeder, Greenfield; Alexandria Balderas, Daniel Meier, and Frances Walczak, Milwaukee; Carrie Stroud, Oak Creek; Nicole Neuens, South Milwaukee; and Kristin Murphy, Wauwatosa.
Oconto -- Renee Engels, Abrams; William Whiting, Lena; Anisha Anand and Allison Willmann, Little Suamico; Amanda Rasmussen, Mountain; Jenna Retzlaff and Benjamin Sohrweide, Oconto; Michelle Kalcec and Emily Krause, Oconto Falls; and Timothy Wesolowski, Pulaski.
Oneida -- Eric Angell, Harshaw; Renee Koskey, Lake Tomahawk; and Tanya Cook and Tye Moe, Rhinelander.
Outagamie -- Laura Betchner, Jennifer Busch, Alison Decker, Sunam Ellis, Melissa Gloudemans, Amy Helander, Melissa Holdorf, Deanna Kratzke, Kristin Laabs, Amanda Meredith, Kevin Miller, Tiffany Mor, Kevin Olm, Laura Reed, Jessica Schuelke-Bauer, and Sarah Seidler, Appleton; Lindsay Simonsen, Greenville; Margaret Keough, Kaukauna; Daniel Vandehey, Kimberly; and James Phelan, Greg Verhagen, and Stacy Weinreis, Little Chute.
Ozaukee -- Michelle Mason, Cedarburg.
Polk -- Kari Moriak, Amery.
Portage -- Sarah Kuchenbecker, Plover.
Price -- Cynthia Pingel, Phillips.
Racine -- Joshua Wintersteen, Union Grove; and Adrianne Marie Prince, Wind Lake.
Richland -- Elizabeth Bostwick and Leah Williams, Richland Center.
Rock -- Ryan Nodorft, Beloit; and Susan Wellhoefer, Janesville.
Sauk -- Shana Danube, Merrimac.
Shawano -- Julia Geiser and Alissa Sellen, Cecil; Stacy Low, Eland; and Nathanael Isaacson, Shawano.
Sheboygan -- Kari Obbink, Cedar Grove; Beth Cherney, Howards Grove; Courtney Peil, Kohler; Allison Froh, Oostburg; Janice Ourada, Plymouth; Adam Thill, Random Lake; Amanda Loewen, Heidi Rose, and Trisha Senkbeil, Sheboygan; and Kate Brown, Sheboygan Falls.
Taylor -- Vincent Czahor and Mark Kolasa, Gilman; and Amber Wiinamaki, Medford.
Trempealeau -- Leslie Larson, Trempealeau.
Walworth -- Sarah Voss, Burlington.
Washington -- Natasha Botty, Spooner.
Waukesha -- Sarah Oldenburg, Menomonee Falls; Diana Norton, New Berlin; Aaron Timmerman, Sussex; Shane Hoelz, Wales; and Emily McHugh and Anne Rowe, Waukesha.
Waupaca -- Mandy Miller, Clintonville; Jana Peterson, Manawa; Abbe Jueds, Marion; Heather Rose, New London; and Holly Brogaard, Waupaca.
Winnebago -- Aaron Hulse, Anna Kirchner, and Jane Wehrel, Menasha; Amy Rachubinski, Neenah; and Katherine Johnson and Jenny Olson, Oshkosh.
Wood -- Lia Revling, Marshfield; Linsay Anderson, Rudolph; and Ryan Krug, Vesper.

Other states:
Illinois -- Karrie Koch, Lake Villa; and Leah Szott, Mt Prospect.
Michigan -- Kerstin Martwick, Crystal Falls; Joshua Bastianello, Iron River; and Kelly Hannu, Ironwood.
Minnesota -- Jennifer Dobratz, Brooklyn Park; Holly Wendorff, Lakeville; Johanna Winters, Saint Paul; and Tracy Reich, Shoreview.
Pennsylvania -- Adam Houle, West Chester.

Other countries:
Sri Lanka -- Dushani Corea-Dharmaratne.
Vietnam -- Hung Viet Nguyen.

HIGH HONORS

Wisconsin:
Ashland -- Cory Linsmeyer and Julie Linsmeyer, Butternut.
Brown -- Tia Behnke, Shelly Bishop, Jill Danen, Megan Fisher, Mark Kitslaar, Dawn Lowis, Holly Majeski, Andrew Meyer, Brady Piontek, Brian Schumacher, Jeff Servais, and Amanda Ziemer, De Pere; Jeanie Achterberg, Lindsay Albright, Michael Bacos, Jessica Behrendt, Marina Borowy, Matthew Bos, Zachary Brown, Sarah Buck, Jean Bullough, Laura Buntman, Michele Chapin, Carly Chrouser, Laure Cisler, Paul Cooper, Jennifer Debauche, Rebecca Deer, Jessica Dekeyser, Kacee Desjarlais, Brian Dimmer, Karen Dorner, Ryan Dudley, Jon Felch, Maureen Ferry, Gregg Fredrickson, Dave Gembel, Karen Hahn, Karin Heesacker, Rebecca Heim, Jessica Heller, Kristen Hodek, Carrie Hofmann, Elizabeth Honett, Robert Hoyer, Kristin Hubbell, Robert Hudson, Jennifer Iwanski, Sara Judkins, Glen Kitts, Sara Kleinschmidt, Paula Kriescher, Jennifer Laue, Keri Lenss, Lou Lucassen, Christina Maes, Amanda Malueg, Jesse Marler, Tiffany Martin, Brandon McMurdie, Raimonda Mier, Michael Miller, Clarence Mitten, Rachel Monfils, Jacob Morois, Janalee Nelson, Jennifer Nelson, Kimberly Novak, Adam Rackley, Stephen Richer, Stacey Roberts, Matthew Rudnick, Neil Sandhu, John Schwittay, Kimberly Shukosky, Vanessa Sobeck, Rachel Speel, Rachel Strehlow, Karen Stritzel, Meghan Sule-Kubiak, Adam Uecker, Sarah Urban, Teri Valitchka, Leah VanDenLangenberg, Amanda VanGrunsven, Anna Vandeyacht, Jou Nang Vang, Jessica Vaniten, Bailey Vorpagel, Bonnie Wallberg, Laura Weber, Sheenah Willemon, Scott Willems, Carol Williams, Angela Wix, Kue Karina Yang, Johnathon Yoder, Shaun Yonts, Nicole Zaker, Michael Zenz, and Rodney Zinkel, Green Bay; Kristine Klug and Leah Lindsley, Greenleaf; Debra DeBauche, New Franken; Nicole Rentmeester and Corey Stevens, Oneida; Kathleen Covi, Suamico; and Luke Felchlin, Wrightstown.
Calumet -- Alyssa Boese, Nelson; Kayla Bettis and Tricia Kieffer, Appleton; Jonathan Enneper, Brillion; Russell Dern and Ashley Seipel, Chilton; Elizabeth Anderson, Kiel; and Anna Schumacher, Stockbridge.
Chippewa -- Patricia Blomquist, Cadott; and Andrew Johnston, Chippewa Falls.
Clark -- Amanda Williams, Abbotsford; Tiffany Haslow, Colby; and Geena Parnewicz, Owen.
Columbia -- Rhonda Zander, Columbus; and Carrie Weis, Lodi.
Dane -- Nicholas Schmidt, Madison; Christina Tosh, Verona; and Jacob Kaltenberg, Waunakee.
Dodge -- Katie Kastenmeier, Beaver Dam; Tammy Henning, Hartford; Leslie Kuhn, Juneau; Fawn Giese, Erin Kempf, and Tanya Radke, Mayville; Ryan Sette, Reeseville; and Carrie Richter, Watertown.
Door -- Roxanne Jauquet, Virginia Mangin, and Nicholas Vogel, Brussels; and Richard Baker, Margaret DeVito, Janet Devito, Amanda Englebert, Jennifer Euclide, Aaron Fett, and Ashley Schartner, Sturgeon Bay.
Eau Claire -- Kraig Western, Boyd.
Florence -- Tracy Kranzusch, Florence.
Fond du Lac -- Megan Raether, Campbellsport; Andrew Huck, Eldorado; Tiffany Heim and Stacey Sabel, Fond du Lac; Crystal Pollack, Ripon; Justin Feldner, Rosendale; and Shawn Pollack, Van Dyne.
Forest -- Stefanie Kircher, Crandon; Rebecca Hetfield and Karen Karl, Laona; and Sara Bartlein, Wabeno.
Grant -- Miranda Maring, Hazel Green.
Green -- Matthew Phillips, Monroe; and Jonathan Lindh, New Glarus.
Green Lake -- Melissa Knutson, Berlin.
Juneau -- Darryl Teske, Mauston.
Kenosha -- Laura Carnahan, Twin Lakes.
Kewaunee -- Ashley Klessig and Sarah Tebon, Algoma; Jennifer Mahlik, Casco; Renee Duckart, Denmark; Bethany Hovis and Dean Hrabik, Kewaunee; and Melissa Dart, Tiffany Dart, Stephanie Joniaux, Jamie Miesler, Donna Mleziva, Wendy Paul, and Brian Rueckl, Luxemburg.
La Crosse -- Jessica Hansen, La Crosse.
Langlade -- Jason Winkel, Elton.
Lincoln -- Stacey Watzlawick, Irma; and Michael Huth, Derek Meyer, and Charles Privette, Merrill.
Manitowoc -- Nichole Morley, Miranda Olson, Brian Radder, Kristin Utecht, and Stephanie Wagner, Kiel; Michelle Backhaus, Ryan Foote, Andrew Schwalbe, Teri Williams, and Kimberlie Woodkey, Manitowoc; Katherine Larsen, Reedsville; and Rebecca Bourget, Kari Daffner, and Elizabeth Halsey, Two Rivers.
Marathon -- Angela Paul, Athens; Rachel Vlietstra, Birnamwood; Matthew Kowalski, Mosinee; Lisa Fluegge, Ringle; Kesa Jenks, Schofield; Casie Rindfleisch, Spencer; Stacey Oelrich, Stratford; and Stephanie Hunter and Rebecca Murphy, Wausau.
Marinette -- Bethany Goethe, Coleman; Kimberly Bergold, Crivitz; Sara Klemp, Johannah Thill, and Keri Vieth, Marinette; Tonia Gunville, Niagara; Renee Eklund, Peshtigo; and Timothy Marzu and Jay Watson, Porterfield.
Marquette -- Nathanael Brown and Ray Pulford, Montello.
Milwaukee -- Andrea Koebernik and Amber Pyne, Franklin; Kathryn Jarvey, Greendale; Andrew Kettlewell, Greenfield; Anna Nieznanski, Hales Corners; Adam Czajkowski, Erika Giesfeldt, Joseph Hruzek, and Theresa Okokon, Milwaukee; Betsy Daharsh, South Milwaukee; Beth Jamnik, Wauwatosa; and David Mueller, West Allis.
Oconto -- Anne Eckenrod, Luke Martinson, and Bennett Reinhard, Abrams; Amanda Gauthier and George Kafer, Coleman; Sheila Blazek, Sarah Christensen, and Heather Klemens, Gillett; Bobbi Jo Martinson, Rosemary Messenger, and Miranda Shallow, Lena; Amanda Ledvina and Derrick Ledvina, Little Suamico; William Bake, Krystal Lefevre, and Renee Sikma, Oconto; Jan Betts and Andrea Konitzer, Oconto Falls; and Tracy Kroll, Pulaski.
Oneida -- Heather Sparks, Rhinelander; and Adam Gryskiewicz, Three Lakes.
Outagamie -- Elizabeth Coenen, Katrina Kloehn, Ashley Moreno, Brandon Nelsen, Alyssa Peterson, Amber Rasmussen, Jennifer Vervoort, Leslie Watkins, Kelly Weyers, and Mark Wittig, Appleton; Samantha Louis, Jason Morrow, and Christina Potter, Black Creek; Nicole Jacobs and Jayme Kaddatz, Greenville; Elizabeth Bauer, Hortonville; Amanda Evers and Korina Uecke, Kaukauna; Katie Pierce, Kimberly; Cassandra Mahder, Little Chute; Olivia Thoma, New London; Katie Legler, Seymour; and Barbie Bloedorn, Shiocton.
Ozaukee -- Beth Noonkester and Anne Piotrowski, Cedarburg; Jamie Swanson and Jill West, Grafton; and Alan Meyer, Eric Ryer, and Marie Yokes, Port Washington.
Portage -- Bridget Havlovick, Stevens Point.
Price -- Lisa Johnson, Ogema.
Racine -- Andrew Koors and Kelley Pedersen, Racine.
Rock -- Justin Thorison, Beloit; and Molly Weber, Janesville.
Rusk -- Sarah Manosky, Bruce; and Sara Rymer, Sheldon.
Sauk -- Carissa Mercier, La Valle; and Stephanie Louis, Merrimac.
Shawano -- Jessica Rew, Birnamwood; Yuliya Dolgaya and Kathryn Mead, Bonduel; Betsy Ransbottom, Clintonville; Cami Peeters, Pulaski; and Amanda Kugel, Bobbie Jo Pawelczyk, Nicole Raddant, and Luke Retzlaff, Shawano.
Sheboygan -- Robert Logemann, Adell; Andria O'Connell, Cedar Grove; Dana Raquet, Cleveland; Jessica Potter, Elkhart Lake; Joshua Bender, Kohler; Angela Roethel and Kimberly Velier, Oostburg; Megan Klock, Kristin Mauk, and Sara Weeden, Plymouth; Lisa Stalewski, Random Lake; Kristin Boutelle, Jennifer Brewer, Jessica Gries, Laura Kautzer, Kayla Knier, Lindsay Sasse, Jonathan Virant, and Nicole Wallander, Sheboygan; and Curtis Huibregtse, Sheboygan Falls.
Taylor -- Heather Bartelt, Medford.
Trempealeau -- Kristina Chase, Osseo.
Vilas -- Eric LeBarron and Kathy Mlaker, Eagle River.
Walworth -- Emily Thompson, Delavan; and Heidi Foran, Elkhorn.
Washington -- Margaret Wollmer, Colgate; Jamie Kearns and Laura Muesch, Hartford; and Sarah Lawton, Alison Lester, and Stephanie Wietor, West Bend.
Waukesha -- Bryan Klauk and Lori Wertschnig, Brookfield; Jennifer Hahn and Megan Horne, Hartland; Daniel Klewer, Muskego; Caitlin Benson, Oconomowoc; Joseph Wangerin, Pewaukee; Leanne Kostrewa, Sussex; and Amy Johnson, Waukesha.
Waupaca -- Jonathon Swenson, Iola; Julie Bonikowske, Brian Gnadt, David Helpap, and Rebecca Roenz, Manawa; Tracey Euhardy, New London; and Robert Fetzer, Weyauwega.
Winnebago -- Erin Burkhardt and Richard Gubbels, Appleton; Maria Goin, Menasha; Brooke Dombeck, Laura Langacker, John Mrovka, and Melissa Wollerman, Neenah; Joshua Juedes, Melissa Roberts, Sara Roggenbauer, and Diane Schneider, Oshkosh; and Sherry Buskirk, Winneconne.
Wood -- Nicole DeVries, Marshfield; Becky Siegler, Rudolph; and Tracy Johnson and Nicholas Wallner, Wisconsin Rapids.

Other states:
Illinois -- Adam Aten, Freeport; Robin Becker, Naperville; Christina Rasane, Park Ridge; Torrie Shepard, Round Lake; and and Michael Brunner, Skokie.
Indiana -- Abby Scharlow, New Albany.
Iowa -- Brandon Steenlage, Coralville.
Michigan -- Jerod Bastianello, Iron River; Kristen Stafford and Christopher Woller, Kingsford; Sara Boyer, Rapid River; and Sarah Nicklaus and Beth Ostrenga, Wallace.
Minnesota -- Mary Schoen, Chaska; Nora Kaitfors, Duluth; Heather Moorhouse, Stillwater; and Ben Mogren, Winona.

Other countries:
Canada -- Victor Capota and Robert Shahmelikian.
Denmark -- Line Buchholt.
Germany -- Christian Jung.
Thailand -- Thuy Anh Nguyen.

HONORS

Wisconsin:
Adams -- Stephanie Brown, Friendship; and Brittany Beggs and Faye Bokelman, Nekoosa.
Ashland -- Chandra Pingel, Ashland; and Andrew Mertig, Butternut.
Brown -- Jill Baeten, Eric Beining, Tonya Brown, Dena Holtz, Michael Jonas, David Kay, Stephanie Koenig, Justin Pearson, David Peter, Clara Snell, and Rosa Verhagen, De Pere; Jennifer Micolichek and Richard Zaborowske, Denmark; Rocio Amaro, Lacey Anderson, James Arbogash, James Athey, Nicholas Bandoch, Philip Bauer, Paula Becker, Lindsay Benoit, Kristine Beyl, Stephanie Blavat, Andrew Bleier, Jennifer Bongi, Laurie Bostedt, Katherine Buckman, Ricci Carley, Corinne Carlson, Kari Christensen, Matthew Christman, Molly Collard, Melanie Colvin, Lisa Coutley, Molly Cowan, Kelly Czypinski, Jolene DeNamur, Dawn Detrie, Angela Deuchert, Heather Dobrecevich, April Domke, Dena Dorsey, Melissa Duquaine, Joshua Durst, Lori Duval, Jennifer Faubert, Nathaniel Fillipan, Lindsey Freeman, Ralph Gadbois, Rachel Gajeski, Paul Gard, Jay Gerlach, Sujata Ghate, Frank Giardina, Crystal Gierczak, Kimberly Gregory, Amy Greve, Nicholas Grimm, Sharon Gronseth, Olesia Guba, Mark Hansen, Taylor Hansen, Josh Harkins, Samuel Haworth, Aaron Hilpipre, Michelle Hoff, Kristie Ingraham, Christina Jirschele, Angela Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson, Jason Judkins, Ryan Kaczmarek, Kelly Keiler, Stacey Kilps, Joyce Kimani, Brandy Kirwan, Sarah Kluth, Heather Kollross, Elena Kossyreva, Erin Kropidlowski, Lori Krumrei, Kerry Kuplic, Kirstin Kuplic, Tim Kurtz, Aaron Lancelle, Jeremy Lancour, Andrew Lazzari, Wendy LeGrave, Hana Leitzke, Melissa Lemmens, Katie Lloyd, Debra Lucas, Ashley Massart, Danielle McClelland, Dana Mercier, Crystal Meyer, Gregory Mielke, Nicole Miszkiewicz, Jesse Mitchell, Laura Molling, Jennifer Moreau, Kristin Mroczenski, Elizabeth Nadolski, Jeanne Neidenbach, Ronald Nelson, Jodi Niemi, Christine Nuthals, Katie Olbinski, Michelle Pagel, Gillian Penn, Natasha Peterson, Jacy Pichette, Rachel Plunkett, Ann Prevost, Joseph Prosser, Erika Puls, Joseph Quinn, Jesse Rahikainen, Amanda Reitz, Kara Rentmeester, Jessica Riederer, Lauren Roberts, Chad Ruleau, Jamie Russo, Erin Ryan, Sharon Rytilahti, Thomas Sawyer, Heidi Schmitt, Jessica Shefchik, Peter Soens, Stacey Solomon, Lauren Strebel, Shara Summers, Sarah Thiele, Robin Thorrington, Amanda Tisch, Stephanie VanCampenhout, Andrew VanSistine, Kelly Vanbeaver, Samantha VandeHey, Erin Vanvonderen, Daniel Vieaux, Amanda Vorpahl, Annette Walls, Nicole Wauters, Amber Wendt, Samantha Wheeler, Jacob Wunderlich, Pa Yao Yang, Pahoua Yang, and Laura Younkle, Green Bay; Sarah Hendricks and Christina Leick, Greenleaf; Ryan Barbiaux, Casey Bins, Wendy Buresh, Heather DeChamps, and Aaron Weinschenk, New Franken; Caryn Schroeder, Oneida; Eric Drzewiecki, Julie Jarmuskiewicz, and Angela Karcz, Pulaski; and Dianna Jackson and Richard Saeger, Suamico.
Calumet -- Adam Koepsel, Lynda Ross, and Erin Vandenboogaard, Appleton; Nicole Chupita and Lacy Meetz, Brillion; Jeff Meier, Kimberly Rach, Adam Riemer, Nicholas Schumacher, and Michael Voigt, Chilton; Angela Breit, Amy Koffarnus, and Tara Schuessler, Hilbert; Nicole Bergner and Russell Luniak, Menasha; Rhonda Cerkas and Courtney Hocks, Sherwood; and Heather Klein, Stockbridge.
Chippewa -- Elizabeth Samb, Chippewa Falls; and Johanna Hinke, Stanley.
Clark -- Jessica Johnson and Wade Oehmichen, Colby; Heather Freimuth, Dorchester; and Clint Vandeberg, Neillsville.
Columbia -- Tracey Hoffmann, Cambria; Sarah Price, Lodi; and Kelli Cooke and Valerie Jensen, Portage.
Dane -- Andrea Jordan, Cross Plains; Stephanie Sejut and Laura Wipperfurth, De Forest; Jason Lund, Fitchburg; Andrew Warfield, Madison; Rachel Hull and Lori Schumacher, Stoughton; Elizabeth Elliott, Jacob Stollfus, and Claire Weinstein, Sun Prairie.
Dodge -- Benjamin Buhr, Katie Schall, and Megan Zimmermann, Juneau; Melinda Wondra, Mayville; Erika King, Neosho; Stephen Syrjamaki, Reeseville; Cory Rupprecht, Watertown; and Alex Bruins, Waupun.
Door -- Amanda Guilette, Casco; Ami Irmen, Egg Harbor; Michelle Casey and Daniel Sallinen, Forestville; Jimmie Riley, Luxemburg; Lauren Rice, Sister Bay; and Joseph Cross and Gloria Struck, Sturgeon Bay.
Douglas -- Brooke White, Superior.
Eau Claire -- Joseph Blazkowski and Julia Nieman, Eau Claire; and Josh Madson, Mondovi.
Florence -- Mindy Meyers, Florence.
Fond du Lac -- Ann Theisen, Campbellsport; Ashley Pucker and Jenna Pucker, Eldorado; Stephanie Gross and Kristin Schneider, Fond du Lac; Jamie Stephanie, New Holstein; Kelly Andrew, Shawn Gannon, and Mike Will, North Fond du Lac; and Ryan Hinz, Van Dyne.
Forest -- Melissa Statezny, Argonne; Dustin Anderson, Crandon; and Steven Danielczak, Laona.
Grant -- Christina Bussan, Dickeyville; and Robert Muller, Lancaster.
Green -- Erik Davidson, Monroe.
Green Lake -- Molly Cox and Kristin Trampf, Berlin; Lisa Pollesch, Markesan; Keith Brzozowski, Brian Disterhaft, and Lori Hutchinson, Princeton; and Kymberly Draeger, Ripon.
Jefferson -- Cynthia Breese, Waterloo; and Jessica Fiess, Watertown.
Juneau -- Jill Hamm, Mauston.
Kenosha -- Mary Basel, Erin Bose, Heather Vanderford, and Lara Wiersum, Kenosha; and Jessica Halvorson, Twin Lakes.
Kewaunee -- Rachel Delebreau, Joshua Ellerbrock, Jodi Haack, Jennifer Qualman, Eric Schneider, Tara Stangel, Brian Swagel, and Tyler Van Lanen, Algoma; Vicki Dantoin, Casco; Jessica O'Brien, Kewaunee; and Eric Bauer, Sarah Bouche, Jacob Depas, and Stacy Martin, Luxemburg.
La Crosse -- Dennis Cole, Holmen; Katie Lobner and Elizabeth Schill, Onalaska; and Jason Myhre, West Salem.
Langlade -- Shelli Misfeldt, Antigo.
Lincoln -- Catherine Bartling, Kristine Everson, Rachel Lehman, Jenna Neumann, Ellie Roets, Jessica Schuster, Steven Willis, and Patricia Winter, Merrill.
Manitowoc -- Christopher Behnke, Brillion; Beth Born, Cleveland; Amy Christopherson and Nicole Dedering, Kiel; Amanda Bertsche, Sean Betts, Sara Denis, Arben Dulo, Neil Free, Kathryn Krall, Daniel Nelson, Carrie Sonnabend, Karly Vesely, and Nicky Waskow, Manitowoc; Deann Dittman, Mishicot; Kristen Vareka, Newton; Tina Arkens, Aaron Fischer, Amy Meissner, Lisa Meissner, Jamie Mott, Nathan Petrashek, Matthew Richmond, Kory Schmidt, and Joan Sonnier, Two Rivers; Kimberly Christel, Valders; and Amanda Dworak and Joshua Wendt, Whitelaw.
Marathon -- Heather Bloch, Athens; Tanya Resch, Birnamwood; Candice Kaiser and Melissa King, Edgar; Ryan Fandrey, Hatley; Eric Weber, Marshfield; Melanie Joubert, Ringle; Timothy Schmidt, Rothschild; Matthew Gilbertson and Nicholas Jones, Schofield; Jennifer Bandock, Michael Cepress, Joan Clark, Anne Fait, Casey Helke, Lareina Hollis, John Lor, Michelle Pingel, and Brooke Schoessow, Wausau; and Molly Brown and Pamela Wendorf, Weston.
Marinette -- Tara Maedke and Mandy Seewald, Coleman; Sarah Kwiatkowski, Crivitz; Stephanie Gramza, Heidi Ninnemann, and Bethany Welch, Marinette; Sarah Marotz, Peshtigo; and Grant Russ, Wausaukee.
Milwaukee -- Amy Janswig and Tracy Korpela, Brown Deer; Jacob Zausch, Cudahy; Lianna Dorn, Greendale; Zachary Brost and Kevin Panzarella, Greenfield; Daniel Brzozowski, Hales Corners; Michelle Streets and Kathryn Wesley, Milwaukee; Sarah Douglas, Oak Creek; Hilary Carr, Saint Francis; Clare Huck and Stefanie Porter, South Milwaukee; Stephanie Knoppa, Wauwatosa; and Paul Chaplin, Katie Gassenhuber, Kathleen Irwin, Nicholas Lampone, and Nicole Schmidt, West Allis.
Monroe -- DeeAnn Jensen, Tomah.
Oconto -- Jodi Braham, Gillett; Erin Stender, Krakow; Sara Diehlmann, Dana Kotecki, June Kruse, and Stacy Scott, Lena; Leah Bolenbaugh, Gretchen Hunsberger, Vickie Nault, and Jessica Peterson, Little Suamico; Benjamin Bourassa, Oconto; Leala Cyr and Amy Keon, Pulaski; Kevin Brennenstuhl, Sobieski; and Michelle Missall, Andrea Schenkoske, and Cassie Suring, Suring.
Oneida -- Angela Greatsinger, Eagle River; and Tristan Cray and Joshua Krueger, Rhinelander.
Outagamie -- Matthew Bonson, Kristina Dorn, Sarah Dutton, Paul Emerick, Megan Gibson, Chelsea Greene, Christina Mitchler, Shane Moseng, Jennifer Rehfeldt, Mary Steffens, Erin Stromberg, Dawn Vosters, Catherine Wagner, Elizabeth Zeman, and Amanda Ziegler, Appleton; Sarah Volkman, Black Creek; Alysson Miech, Greenville; Darla Coenen and Jenny Pingel, Hortonville; Craig Burt, Andrew Krubsack, Sara Krueger, Rebecca Levy, Kiley Merbach, Jason Nachtwey, Wayne Neubecker, Michelle Nieuwenhuis, and Dana Vandenberg, Kaukauna; April Riste, Kimberly; Dawn Hietpas and Tasha Vosters, Little Chute; Jason Hill, Chad Krause, and Sarah Morack, New London; and Kelly Braun, Joshua Cottrell, Darla Dorosz, Peter Kraft, Stephanie Melchert, Jill Vandenheuvel, and Holly Zepnick, Seymour.
Ozaukee -- Emily Acterberg and Melissa Lengling, Cedarburg; Jill Derler and Rebecca Kress, Fredonia; Kimberly Apel, Grafton; Kevin Kowaleski, Mequon; Alicia Jones and Kristin Nett, Port Washington; and Carrie Maas, Saukville.
Polk -- Anthony McCoy, Centuria.
Portage -- Megan Harvey, Amherst; Kari Thompson, Amherst Junction; and April Burant and Patrick Meyer, Stevens Point.
Price -- Jim Hilbrand, Brantwood; Suzanne Nelson and Bailey Williams, Phillips; and Rebecca Swan, Prentice.
Racine -- Heather Madden and Rochele Steckling, Burlington; Nicole Smerchek, Union Grove; and Katrina Stock, Wind Lake.
Rock -- Jessie McCauley and Brian Swanson, Beloit; and Miguel Jessup, Milton.
Saint Croix -- Jennifer Ernie, Hudson; and Travis Stoddard, New Richmond.
Sauk -- Deidre Webber, Reedsburg.
Shawano -- Mary Trzebiatowski, Birnamwood; Shawn Boerst and Diane Sohr, Bonduel; Zakaria Buruin and Sarah Rank, Cecil; Laura Mielke, Marion; Joshua Cotter, Tigerton; and Andrew Long, Wittenberg.
Sheboygan -- Stephanie Ford, Cascade; Angela Huenink, Kari Navis, and Ryan Will, Cedar Grove; William Boll, Andrew Kopitzke, Sadie Luecke, and Jordan Schmidt, Elkhart Lake; Tessa Gryglewski, Hingham; Casie Boeldt and Marc Winter, Howards Grove; Angela Duenk, Amanda Hand, Christopher Pohlman, Dayna Rentmeester, Laura Schram, Molly Soberg, Jana VanEss, and Abby Xiong, Plymouth; Derek Hammen, Joseph Kucksdorf, and Tracy Schmit, Random Lake; Jennifer Ahrens, Nathan Brendel, Kristin Grudzielanek, Zachary Hansen, Christopher Holycross, Steven Lambert, Stacie Mancheski, Patricia Newton, Erin Siegel, and Andrea Zimmermann, Sheboygan; Adam Hintz and Kathryn Ten Haken, Sheboygan Falls; and Amanda Kumrow, Waldo.
Taylor -- Rebecca Bersie, Samantha Klinger, Michelle Patrick, Kent Pederson, and John Schoofs, Medford; Sarah Floyd and Arica Mann, Rib Lake; Nicole Peterson, Westboro; and Terra Schultz, Withee.
Vernon -- Josh Bayer and Steven Persons, La Farge.
Vilas -- Jalen Karenke and Karen Kolasa, Conover.
Walworth -- Robert Handel and Luke Thomas, Elkhorn; Matthew Cole, Fontana; and Jessica Denton, Walworth.
Washington -- Julia Aggen, Corey Bauman, Stephanie Cooke, and Elizabeth Kiefer, Germantown; Kristin Lau and Colin O'Brien, Hartford; Gina Bequest and Kaelyn Zaporski, Jackson; Heidi Terlinden, Kewaskum; Melissa Wojtanowski, Slinger; and Shaun Kempf and Shelley Scheer, West Bend.
Waukesha -- Kevin Hughes, Brookfield; Heather Workman, Menomonee Falls; Matthew Budiac and Shawn Budiac, Mukwonago; Amanda Kaminski and Brandon Wirth, New Berlin; Erica Heckendorf, Pewaukee; Anthony Gielow and Kayce Kendziorski, Sussex; and Matthew Konieczka and Amanda Maki, Waukesha.
Waupaca -- Amber Schoepke, Fremont; Abigail Johnson, Iola; Toni Buschke and Ryan Smith, Manawa; Katie Algiers, Stephanie Bellile, Brian Besaw, Renae Blank, Adam Guenzel, Amber Rose, and Jonathon Wieser, New London; and Matthew Rohde, Weyauwega.
Waushara -- Gregorey Kehring, Plainfield; and Tracy Falk, Wautoma.
Winnebago -- Adina Weinig, Menasha; Benjamin Anderson, Amber Appleton, Heidi Arndt, Jennifer Arndt, Andrew Farrell, Dian Flittner, and Amanda Weiss, Neenah; Rod Krings, Omro; Lindsey Gorr, Sara Haley, Sarah Jungwirth, Patrick Koerwitz, Holly Reiter, and Andrew Williams, Oshkosh; and Sarah Campbell and Lindsey Oostra, Winneconne.
Wood -- Maria Breu, Katie Hanneman, Angela Mathias, and Kristen Schmidt, Marshfield.

Other states:
Arkansas -- Kelli Howell, Hope.
Illinois -- Andrew Beuster, Geneseo; Lynsy Erickson, Moline; and Lori Nolan, Mt. Prospect.
Michigan -- Brandon Pertile, Ironwood; Erika Parmelee and Rebecca Taylor, Menominee; Cheryl Leiphart, Stephenson; and Laura Wiandt, Wallace.
Minnesota -- Julia Eller, Afton; Kristin Smith, Eagan; Kristin Carlson, Maple Grove; Aimee Jonsgaard, Rushford; My Der Yangtz, Saint Paul; Sarah Rauen, Stacy; Heidi Hittner, White Bear Lake; Trevor Walz, Winona; and Krista Karl, Worthington.
Montana -- Ginger Zink, Missoula.
Nebraska -- Eric Hines, Omaha.
Oregon -- Megan Habermann, Oregon City.
Tennessee -- Hannah Heimbecher, Chattanooga.

Other countries:
Brazil -- Ricardo Vogt Lemanski.
Denmark -- Malene Hagh Petersen.
Nepal -- Prem Lama.
Poland -- Magdalena Dzierzynska.
Spain -- Nuria Gonzalez-Alvarez.

(04-4 / 29 January 2004 / BBP)