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Slinger Area History Culture Project: 2013-2015
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"History is who we are and why we are the way we are."
~David McCullough
"If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you are." ~James Burk
"No place is a place until things that have happened in it are remembered in history, ballads, yarns, legends, or monuments."
~Wallace Stegner
"In all affairs, it is a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you've long taken for granted." ~Bertrand Russell
Welcome to the abridged page of the larger Slinger Area History Culture Project website managed by the Slinger High School Social Studies department and built with the collaboration of various local teachers, community members, and students. The core research for 2013-2015 website was completed by Slinger High School sociology and history students. This website was established in 2013 and was intended to be a starting point for student research on the history and culture of the Slinger area which can be added to and changed over time. In 2013, for a Bringing it Home Project, the website had a variety of categories. This website was merged with Slinger Area History Culture Project in 2026.
MISSION OF SITE (As of 2013): To provide a place for students and community members to share what they've researched regarding historical and cultural aspects of the Slinger area in a way that's accessible to the community. This research in 2013 built upon research by the Slinger and Allenton Advancement Associations, the Washington County Historical Society, the Slinger Area Music Booster Association, and local community members. During the process of showcasing parts of the historical and cultural identity of the Slinger area, we hope students will not only learn more about the history and culture of the area, but gain important experience in collaboration, inquiry, observation, communication, documentation, writing, photography, art, and design that might help them in college, career, or as citizens. In addition, many long-time residents in the area as well as newer residents in the area may find out more about each other.
LAYOUT OF SITE: Some of the categories mirror those in the Slinger Advancement Association book, Slinger Historical Album: Schleisinger to Slinger: 125 Years (1869 to 1994) or the categories suggested by the Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture regarding people, place, and time. Slinger was one of four school districts in the state selected for the Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture's 2013-2014 "Bringing It Home" Project, which encourages students and teachers to work with community members on building awareness of local culture. Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture's partners are the Wisconsin Arts Board, the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at UW-Madison, and the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire. Funding for the WTLC is provided by the National Endowment of the Arts and the State of Wisconsin.
In 2014, subjects began to be built around themes selected each year as determined by Social Studies dept members, administration, and community members that might pique the interest of students and the community. You'll find links in various spots on this website to showcase different categories.
Slinger History/Culture Night 2014 and 2015 Slide show. 2014 Slide show photos by student, Jessica Strupp, and community member, Leah Stadel. 2015 Pics by Nancy Schilling-Genz, Jordan Zielinski, Hannah Moser, and Julia Blando
2014 COMMUNITY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS AND TESTIMONIALS: Displays, Music, Art, Recreation, Miscellaneous
Photo by Jessica Strupp
Photo by Dave and Leah Stadel
Photo by Jessica Strupp
"You have to have a lot of support; any kid needs lots of support, no matter what your dream is or whatever life brings you. All through grade school, and all through high school, and all through college, my mentor, Sister Romilda, was right there for me to call and get help from....to provide that extra shove I needed, because it [music education and performing] is a lot of work. At times I needed someone to cheer me on." Mike Sukawaty, music educator
Mike Sukawaty excerpt
Mike Sukawaty excerpt 2
Jane Herte excerpt
Shirley Hofmaier exerpt
Elmer Schmidt excerpt
Delores Blanchard excerpt
Maury Leverance excerpt
Bernie Schaefer excerpt
Miles Melius excerpt
Miles Melius excerpt
Amy Pierchalski excerpt
Joe Neary excerpt
Robert Beine excerpt
The Risses interview excerpt
Joe Mechenich excerpt
Geraldine Kreuser and Madge Konrath
Story about Sr. Romilda Simon
St. Pete's Choir (2014)
MJ Jazz Fest (2014)
Band-o-rama
