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Recipient of the Governor’s Award in Support of the Arts, cofounder of the community theater, she has been a director, producer, board member and playwright.

Kurt Sampson Dodge County Historical Society Museum Director and Curator; Kurt is an Indian Mound expert and President of the Wisconsin Archeological Society.

Laura Goral In addition to pursuing the Habitat for Humanity mission as ReStore manager in Beaver Dam, Laura is a wife and grand/mother with many interests and hobbies.

Jamie Kratz-Gullickson As a recovering attorney/executive director, Jamie now spends her time as a consultant, writer, artist, homeschooling mom and adoring wife.

Karla Jensen Karla Jensen has been a freelance writer for 25 years. She is a published playwright with her husband Mark, and she teaches writing at the Seippel Center.

Mary Cudnohfsky The proud mother of four wonderful daughters, Mary retired from teaching and started working at the historical society where she fell in love with local history.

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he empty stage and gymnasium at the former Catholic school resonate with the thousands of voices that celebrated its church and school community there for 50 years. With its recent purchase of the building at 117 West Maple Avenue, the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre envisions a reawakening of those community-spirited sounds when it converts the school into an exceptional theater venue. As they anticipate this school-to-theater conversion, past students, staff, parents and parishioners fondly remember how they filled that stage and gymnasium with sounds of love, laughter, faith and industry. A few weeks ago, former student Tim Meyer connected with some of his Facebook friends. Good friends chatting … remembering happy times in that old building: “Good things went on there, and even after all this time and distance, we are connected by that place.” Margaret Bennett, the school’s gym teacher for several decades, taught Jim McMillan and his classmates the schottische at the age when boys weren’t very comfortable dancing with girls. Other gym activities included boxing lessons taught by Father Livingston, and basketball coached by John Keil. As a very young student in the ‘50s, Carol Beule danced on the school stage to Tiptoe Through the Tulips in a Wahlen Studio dance program. In the ‘70s, Maureen Kamps Noe remembers the stage as a place for band rehearsals, cheerleading with her friends and Christmas pageants directed by the principal, Sister Henry. “There were probably 75 “Marys” who walked that stage throughout the years. I was one of them!” For Renee Wahlen Tillema, the gym holds many happy memories “…such as Girl Scout bridging ceremonies and the nervous excitement of singing in front of a full house. The stage area was always so fascinating for me.” Tim Meyer remembers the Family Circus: “It was in the gym and the stage was a huge cardboard maze which ended with a slide down a big blue mat onto the floor. Really, most days I can’t remember what I had for breakfast, but I remember that slide in that cardboard maze.” Using the stage for multiple purposes created space challenges for religious education teacher Margaret Sadoski. She stored her supplies nearby, in preparation for her class lessons on the stage every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. In that same gym, parents sold concessions at games, led scout troops, and ran rummage sales and newspaper drives. The

Home and School Association was the primary source of income for the school, and for years, Rita and Jim Sheskey, like many other parents, made the school their second home. Rita recalls, “When the gym needed painting, we had to raise funds for the paint, and then we volunteers did the work; and Jim made the bird houses and squirrel feeders that we sold at the bazaar.” Memories of food are another part of the nostalgia. Jim McMillan, appreciated by the cooks as a good eater, loved the cherry cobbler, while Tim Meyer remembers Mrs. Kulka’s homemade bread. With the gym doubling as the school cafeteria, Tim “can only imagine how many times our custodian Mr. Mersch had to set up and take down tables.” The tables also went up and down for the Home and School Association’s chili and spaghetti suppers, church breakfasts, the Christmas bazaars and the weekly bingo games. All the events involved the children. Maureen Noe recalls helping run the industrial dishwasher and enjoying bingo. “We’d just run around while the parents played and ran it; and we loved the bazaar gumdrop tree and the cakewalk!” Jim McMillan is a veteran member of the community theater whose lifelong theater interest was probably instigated by an innovative teacher, Mrs. Leonard, when she directed the students in a play inspired by the TV show Laugh-In. He looks forward to performing on his grade school stage again when it is enlarged and improved with all the technical advantages and an orchestra Mrs. Kathy Armstrong with Anna Gergen God’s Little Miracles Preschool, 2000/2001 Photo courtesy of Annette Kamps

First graders performing “Stone Soup” Photo courtesy of Judy Pearce

pit below. When he looks out at the audience, he will remember Joe Hankes’ model airplanes in the school library, before its transformation. When he walks into the new main entrance, he will remember tackle football on the parking lot/playground, and when he sees a Tell-A-Tale Children’s Theatre play or dinner theater show or comedy act in the flexible studio theater on the third floor, he will recall his grade school music room where he and his classmates sang along with the radio program Let’s Sing. Mixed in with her happy memories of teaching over 500 children during her 26 years at the school, BDACT Board Member and Tell-A-Tale Coordinator Judy Pearce recalls that the Tell-A-Tale show Little Chimney Sweep was performed on the school stage in the mid-‘80s. “Soon the building will once again be used by children and adults alike to bring enjoyment to Beaver Dam residents and other area communities.” Renee Tillema connects her early fascination with the stage with what she predicts will be its “new life.” “I’m so very happy that laughter, clapping and cheers will once again reverberate off those old block walls as the former St. Patrick’s School transitions into its new life with the Beaver Dam Area Community Theater. There are still many more stories waiting in the wings to be told.” BDACT is on the threshold of those new, exciting stories with projected plans for an excellent stage, main auditorium, large lobby spaces and meeting rooms. There will be opportunities for tour shows, dance and music rehearsals, theater classes, Tell-A-Tale and STAGE II shows, kitchen catering, concessions, exhibit areas, business conferences, community events, family celebrations and more for Beaver Dam and its surrounding communities. This vision depends on the support of all who will benefit from its entertainment, its educational opportunities, and its community significance. BDACT is currently at the $1.25 million mark in its quest for the projected $2.4 million cost. Contributors should send their pledges or donations to BDACT BUILDING CAMPAIGN, P. O. Box 216, Beaver Dam WI, 53916. For tours of the school building with detailed information about the projected plans, call Building Committee Chair Scott Eberle at 920-210-0333. Pictured left to right at the former St. Patrick’s/St. Katharine Drexel Elementary School: Kate Meyer, Renee Wahlen Tillema (former students), Judy Pearce (Tell-A-Tale Theatre Coordinator and retired teacher), Jim McMillan (former student), Margaret Bennett (retired teacher) and in front, Brianna Meyer (former preschool student).

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any groups of Native American peoples lived on the Horicon Marsh and the Rock River and utilized the land and water with its numerous natural resources. In the early history of Dodge County Wisconsin, in the area we now call Horicon, these groups of people included the Potawatomi, Menominee, Sauk and Fox, Sioux, and most notably, Winnebago, or as they refer to themselves today, the Ho Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. One of the earliest historical mentions of the Winnebago people in the Horicon area was related by Satterlee Clark in the pages of the History of Dodge County Wisconsin 1880. Clark describes his layover in Horicon during a portage to the upper Rock River from Lake Winnebago and its southern outlet, the Fond du Lac River. He recollects the night of September 2, 1830, at the southern mouth of the Horicon Marsh: “I slept in an Indian lodge on the east bank of the Rock River where Horicon now stands. There were two rows of lodges (wigwams) extending several rods north from a point near where the Milwaukee & St. Paul Bridge (railroad trestle) now spans the Rock River. The population… I should judge, was close to 2000 - bucks, squaws, and papooses. I was on my way in the company of a Winnebago Indian named White Ox to an Indian settlement at the head

of Lake Koshkonong. I was but 14 years of age and lived with my father at Fort Winnebago. The Indians treated me well, and I have no cause to complain of ill usage at their hands at any time during the 17 years thereafter that I traded with them. They always possessed and exhibited the warmest friendship for me, and now, when a few scattered remnants of the once powerful tribe that inhabited Southeastern Wisconsin come to Horicon, they never go away without paying me a visit.” Satterlee Clark was born in Washington D.C. on March 22, 1816. He attended Utica Academy in New York, and shortly after in 1828 moved to and settled for a short time at Fort Howard in Green Bay, Wisconsin Territory at the age of 12 with his father. Two years later in 1830 he was appointed sutler at Fort Winnebago by President Andrew Jackson but because of his young age was forced to subcontract the work to a resident of Detroit named Oliver Newbury. Nonetheless, he served as the principle sutler, whose job as a civilian merchant was to sell provisions to the United States army in the field, in camps, or in quarters. Sutlers sold wares from fort stores, from the back of a wagon, or even from temporary tents while traveling with an army. Satterlee Clark worked from Fort Winnebago from 1830 to 1843; he came into

James Milton Smith’s painting depicts the area of Horicon stretching to the mouth of the Rock River as it flows south from the Horicon Marsh, as it may have looked in the 1830s with numerous Native American inhabitants. (pg.8)

Map of Rock River and downtown Horicon Submitted by Dodge County Historical Society

contact with many different Native American peoples, especially the Winnebago people who altered his trading practice toward them because of their want for modern European goods. At Fort Winnebago he met his wife Eliza, the young daughter of a southern military officer stationed there; they were married in the Old Indian Agency House. Fort Winnebago and the Old Indian Agency House were located overlooking the eastern end of the portage between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, east of present day Portage. It was the middle one of three fortifications along the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway that also included Fort Howard in Green Bay and Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien. Fort Winnebago was constructed in 1828 as part of an effort to maintain peace between white settlers and the region’s Native American tribes following the Winnebago War of 1827. The fort and the Indian Agency House served directly to deal with the Winnebago Indian presence in this region. Indian Agent John Kinzie was appointed to oversee the Indian Agency House in 1828, and eventually with his wife Juliette Magill Kinzie, they lived together at the portage from 1832-1834. Juliette Kinzie would later write of the young couple’s experiences at the portage in her book Wau-Bun, the “Early Day” in the Northwest, which chronicled their experiences dealing with the Winnebago people in this region in paying out the annual annuities promised by the United States government; this included the Winnebago bands along portions of the Rock River. The strategic importance of the portage on the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway was central to maintaining order in this new territory. Fort Winnebago’s location near the portage allowed it to regulate transportation on the heavily traveled connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. This afforded Satterlee Clark an opportunity to travel throughout this region

and come into contact and trade with many Indian peoples. Clark was a vocal proponent of Indian rights and was even accused of helping the Winnebago to resist the United States treaty proposal in 1836 in which the government wished to strip the Winnebago of all of their lands east of the Mississippi. Governor Henry Dodge even attempted to strip Satterlee Clark of his license to trade with the Winnebago because his influence among them was so great. The Winnebago Indians were the most influential Native American tribe in Dodge County at the time, and they held prominent positions on the entire length of the Rock River stretching from the river’s beginnings at the Horicon Marsh all the way down into central and northwestern Illinois. The Horicon Marsh was once even referred to as the great Winnebago Marsh by early European settlers. William Larabee, an early Horicon settler, is credited with naming Horicon after Lake Horicon in his native New York (now called Lake George). Horicon was thought to mean “clear or pure water” by the local Horicon Indians. Despite Satterlee Clark’s efforts to persuade the Winnebago from ceding their lands, the Winnebago eventually ceded all their lands in Wisconsin in various treaties beginning in 1829, and again in 1832, in which the region of Horicon and Dodge County was included. A third treaty drafted in 1837 stipulated the removal of the Winnebago to Iowa, and increased European settlement immediately followed. Dodge County was created by an act of the Wisconsin Territorial legislature in 1836, and was named in honor of Henry Dodge. Even though many Winnebago Indians were forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands due to questionable treaties, many returned to Dodge County and the Horicon area in the 1830s and remained. Dodge County in the 1830s was still a mostly wild unsettled territory with many Winnebago Indian villages remaining on the Rock River. On Captain T.J. Cram’s map of the Wisconsin Territory dated 1839, “Hochungara” (Ho-Chunk) is listed as being a Winnebago Indian village at Horicon, with an ancient Indian trail leading westward to Beaver Dam. Translations of Hochungara include: “the big fish people,” “the people of the parent speech,” and “the people of the original language.” Current Ho Chunk Nation elders say it means “the people of the big voice” or “the people of the sacred language.” In 1845, Mrs. George Beers of Horicon recollects that the Winnebago Indians living near Horicon wore red blankets to distinguish themselves from the Potawatomi and Menominee InSatterlee Clark (left) and Increase A. Latham (right) Photos: Dodge County Historical Society

Wood Bridge Indians Photo: Dodge County Historical Society

dians that also frequented the area. Mrs. Beers relates an account that in the 1840s, Horicon was still a very wild and beautiful place. She describes Horicon as an Indian planting ground where many corn hills could be found scattered about the town. She states many Indian burial mounds were scattered throughout the area, especially in the area of the old train depot on the eastern side of the river. Mrs. Beers was especially fond of the numerous natural springs found throughout the Horicon area that we now know had a direct correlation for the numerous effigy mounds constructed in the area. Springs are sacred to most Native American tribes in the Great Lakes region including the Winnebago. This has been confirmed through years of archaeological as well as ethnological research that has determined that often times ancient burial mound sites were constructed near springs that were deemed sacred to the ancient and more modern Native American inhabitants. One interesting story that highlights this belief by the Winnebago was recorded in the History of Dodge County Wisconsin 1880, stating that Vita Spring in Beaver Dam was held in great esteem by the Native American inhabitants of this area for centuries for its “healing waters” and rightly named it “healing spring.” In the 1840s, Chief Much-Kaw (as he was known to Beaver Dam residents) referred to the spring as “much good water.” Much-Kaw claimed to be about 120 years old when he finally died in 1860. He contributed his long life to drinking the spring water out of Vita spring in what is now known as Swan City Park. Other settlers of Dodge County also chronicled Winnebago Indian villages to have existed at various times around the Horicon Marsh. Samuel Thomas reported in 1848 and 1849 that the Winnebago village of “Hobnail” thrived on the edge of the Horicon Marsh near Burnett Township in Section 22 on a small stream flowing into the Horicon Marsh. The village was purported to contain roughly 200 inhabitants, including a few Pottawatomi. There was reported to be 20 or more round wigwams and longhouses covered with bark and marsh grass rush matting. The longhouses were partitioned off with matting inside, and the

Indians inhabited this location from early spring to the beginning of winter. The native men had percussion lock guns and raised some corn hills and had dugout canoes. Another Winnebago village called “Scalp Village” was also listed around this same time near the old Zoellner’s Mill in Chester Township on the north end of the Horicon Marsh. Winnebago Indians occupied many other portions of Dodge County as well. Jacob P. Brower, the first permanent settler of Fox Lake, relates a story of encountering Winnebago Indians at Fox Lake in 1838 and coming into contact with the Winnebago Chief Mach-koo-kah and his subordinate Chief known as the “Dandy” by early settlers because of his magnificent facial paint and feather headdress. They are also known to have inhabited virtually every community in Dodge County, with written accounts appearing in the early histories of Beaver Dam, Waupun, Westford, Oak Grove, Burnett, Chester, Williamstown, Theresa, Hustisford and Lowell to name a few. In 1851, Dr. Increase A. Lapham, Wisconsin’s preeminent scientist, came to Dodge County to survey ancient Indian effigy mounds in the city of Horicon along the banks of the Rock River. In his landmark publication on Wisconsin’s ancient mound sites entitled The Antiquities of Wisconsin, as Surveyed and Described, published in 1855, Lapham states: “The most extended and varied groups of ancient works and most complicated and intricate are at Horicon. Plate 37 represents the principle groups immediately below the town, but does not include all in the vicinity. They occupy the high banks of the river on both sides. There are about 200 ordinary round (burial) mounds in the neighborhood and all, with two exceptions, quite small. The two larger ones, on the west side of the river, have an elevation of 12 feet, and are 65 feet in diameter at the base. The others are from one to four or five feet high. In several of them we noticed very recent Indian graves, covered with slabs or stakes, in the usual method of Modern Indians.” Plate map 37 in The Antiquities of Wisconsin, as Surveyed and Described illustrates the diverse Late Woodland Period (A.D. 700 – A.D. 1200) effigy mounds and conical mounds still remaining in the area of Horicon in the vicinity of the old Winnebago Indian village in 1851. Mostly destroyed today by development of the modern city of Horicon, a few of these mounds still exist today on Larabee Street and Valley Street along the Rock River. The city of Horicon today is built entirely upon hundreds if not thousands of ancient as well as more historic period Native American burials; this attests to its long prehistoric occupation as a favorite area for habitation among many Native American cultures Satterlee Clark House Photo: Dodge County Historical Society

over many thousands of years. Today archaeologists refer to these myriad mound-building cultures as being part of the Woodland Tradition, which stretches from about 800 B.C. until about A.D. 1350. Many ethnographic researchers and archaeologists have attributed the construction of Late Woodland Period (A.D. 700 – A.D. 1200) effigy mounds to the early ancestors of the Winnebago in this region. Winnebago myths, stories, legends, and cosmological beliefs illustrate in their oral traditions a rich and varied account of the Winnebago people and the development of their clan systems that seemingly tie them directly to effigy mound shape construction; mounds in the shapes of bears, deer, birds of various types, water panthers and turtles just to name a few. Many of these effigy mound types are preserved in the Nitschke Mounds County Park just outside of Horicon in Burnett Township on County Highway E, two miles west of Horicon. Interestingly, Satterlee Clark in his recollections of his 1830 visit to Horicon does mention the numerous burials along the banks of the Rock River in Horicon stating “Along the banks of the river could be seen the last resting place of many good Indians.” He doesn’t refer to them as ancient effigy and conical burial mounds. Clark relates the practice of the Indians at Horicon burying their dead above the ground along the banks of the Rock River on prepared platform scaffolds constructed of wooden poles and brush about six or seven feet above the ground. Interestingly, he also relates how it was a common practice of the Indians to bury the dead in canoes covered with bark and sealed with tamarack gum and then placed up on these platforms. This was a burial practice that was also seen on the lower Rock River in Wisconsin near Lake Koshkonong as related in the memoirs of Aaron Rankin who first came to what is now called Fort Atkinson with the first settler Dwight Foster in 1836. On a deer hunting trip he states: “Coming out near Rock River I saw a canoe suspended by two crotched posts stuck in the ground. I had been told there was a dead Indian in the canoe, and climbing up the posts I looked over into the canoe. Well, all there was left of that Indian was a few bones and a piece of Blanket.” Satterlee Clark eventually moved to Horicon in 1855 and worked for the railroad, but prior to that he had curtailed his Indian trading for a time being and moved for a brief period to Green Lake, Wisconsin (then Marquette County) where he studied law. Clark was a Democrat, a state assemblyman from Marquette County in 1849 and later from Dodge County in 1873. He also served as a representative of Dodge County in the State Senate from 1862-1872. Outspoken in his political views, he vigorously opposed the Civil War and frequently praised the Confederate leader Jefferson Davis, whom he had known briefly at Fort Winnebago. Although considered a Copperhead, Clark’s warm personality and friendly, accommodating nature made him a popular figure with both whites and Native Americans. Once in Horicon, Clark used his popularity with the Native Americans to resume his trade with them. He established a trading post out of the upper back attic window above the original kitchen of his home in Horicon located on 322 Winter Street. This home was built on a hill on the east side of the Rock River overlooking the strategic beginnings of the river flowing south out of the mouth of the Horicon Marsh. Owned by the John Deere Corporation, this house is known as the Satterlee Clark Historic House and is the home of the Horicon Historical Society. This was a strategic location for control of the upper Rock River and access to the Horicon Marsh for thousands of years.

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ctober 11, 2014: I took to my favorite bow stand with the wind out of the southwest, not the perfect wind for ideal hunting, but the best wind in hopes of seeing the buck I had my eye on for two years. Thirty minutes before the end of legal shooting hours, the buck appeared from the cattails and was on a fast walk right towards me. What seemed like an hour was really only five minutes before the buck was standing nine yards away. With my bow at full draw, I released the arrow, and in a split second I had an instant blood trail. After getting ahold of family and friends, we picked up the blood trail an hour and a half later and within 150 yards the new Wisconsin State Typical Archery Record was recovered! Officially scored on December 13 at Cabela’s in Green Bay, the rack has 13 scorable points with an 18 4/8 inch inside spread, a total gross score of 200 4/8 and a net score of 191 6/8 making it the new Wisconsin archery typical record. The previous record, held for two years by Dusty Gerrits from Fond du Lac County, had a net score of 189 7/8. Adam Hupf has been bow hunting for 16 years. He is a lifelong resident of rural Beaver Dam where he lives with his wife Lacey and three-year-old daughter Madalynn. He started hunting and fishing with family and friends as soon as he was able to walk and talk!

The Catch-All worked its Magic, the crowd worked keeping score, Vern fished till he was tired but they made him fish some more. Vernon’s arms were getting numb, his line was wearing thin, But the crowd still hadn’t had enough, they made him cast again. And that was when his line broke, and the Catch-All sailed away, Through the air in a perfect arc, to everyone’s dismay.

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Vernon found the Catch-All in a rusty little box, At a yard sale in Price County, underneath a bag of socks. At first he didn’t believe it, that he could be so blest, That he’d ever find such treasure Vernon never would have guessed. For the Magic of the Catch-All was a Legend passed from old, With fish-catching abilities a wonder to behold. But many fishing seasons gone, the Catch-All disappeared, No one knew its whereabouts, its permanent loss was feared. But Vernon, by some stroke of luck or Divine Intervention, Had stumbled on that mighty tool of fishless day prevention. Staggered, Vernon couldn’t believe the magnitude of his luck, When he paid for the awesome Catch-All and got change back from a buck. Vernon raced back to his truck and quickly got his boat, He grabbed his favorite fishing rod and left his wife a note. He drove straight to the landing, got his boat into the water, Then he motored to a weed bed and got ready for the slaughter. He tied the Catch-All to his line and rifled out a cast. A Muskie grabbed the Catch-All before it even splashed. Vern let out a joyous cry and fought the Muskie in. He let it go at boatside, then he casted out again. The Catch-All hit the water, Vern turned the crank a bit, The Catch-All barely jiggled and immediately was hit. The second fish was bigger but the Catch-All’s hooks were strong, Soon Vern released a Muskie nearly fifty inches long! And on it went till nearly dawn, Vern hooked, and fought, for sure, A fish on every single cast with the Magic Catch-All Lure. Like most devoted anglers, Vern was not about to brag, Or spread the word about the bait that had just worn out his drag. He never used the Catch-All unless he was alone, Even his beloved wife was never to be shown. When asked about the secret to his phenomenal success, Vern was always humble, he’d say, “ Just luck, I guess.” Until one day in a tourney, with the competition tough, Vern said to me, his partner, “I think I’ve had enough.” He said, “Put your rod down Schmidty, and you just man the net.” “You won’t believe this lure I got, we’ll win this tourney yet.” Vern reached into his bait box, on his face a silly grin, Then revealed to me the Catch-All, saying, “Let the fun begin!” He held it out to show me and a lump formed in my throat, As the myth became reality when a fish jumped in the boat. Word spread fast across the lake, “The Catch-All has been found!” The tournament contestants and the judges gathered round. And soon we were surrounded by a hundred boats, or more, A chopper hovered overhead and people lined the shore.

At first the crowd was stunned, no sound did we make, But then, as if on signal, we all jumped in the lake. I’d never seen such chaos, confusion all around, Hundreds dived to find the Catch-All, surely some of them would drown. Boats were swamped, people clawed, and fought with kicks and screams, But they didn’t find the Catch-All, that Lure of all our dreams. When all was peace and calm again, the body count was high, Which proved that for the Catch-All, some fishermen would die. For the Lure of the Mighty Catch-All, with its Magic, and its Charm, Will cause any type of angler to risk injury and harm. Now they say the Legend’s over, that the Catch-All’s gone for good, And the tale keeps growing taller, just as every Legend should. They say it’s gone forever, to where is anybody’s guess, Just don’t ask me about the secret to my phenomenal success. The End

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y name is Francois Musonera, but that is not the name I was born with. In fact, I was not born with any name at all, nor was I named shortly after birth as some children are. Let me start from the beginning. I am originally from Rwanda, Central Africa. In fact, I was born in the rural village of Ntobwe. When I was growing up, I lived a simple and happy life. We didn’t have TV. We didn’t play video games. We didn’t go to the mall, yet we felt very happy. We played guessing games or competed to see who could tell the best story. My favorite childhood activity, however, was the “Giving Name Ceremony.” In Rwanda, it truly took the whole village or community to raise a child. According to the Rwandan culture, eight days after a baby was born, the family of the newborn organized a party at which time all the children of the neighborhood suggested a name for the baby. This was a single name, which eventually became the baby’s last name. At my “Giving Name Ceremony,” I was given the name Musonera. It was a very festive occasion with food, mostly beans, cassava, and pumpkin leaves, and drinks like banana wine and juices. Everyone, adults and children, took turns telling the parents the name they would like for the baby to have. Each name had a meaning. For instance, my last name means “merciful.” From about 50 suggested names for the baby, the father made the final choice. Women accepted this as a way of life. Occasionally, however, the name for the baby was chosen at the parents’ discretion, and they ignored the suggestions. My original name, Musonera, was considered by the church to be a pagan name. Therefore, three to six months later when children were baptized, they were given another name, which the church considered to be a Christian name. This became the child’s first name: mine is Francois. In the United States people ask “What is your first name?” or “What is your last name?” In Rwanda they ask “What is your Christian name?” and “What is your pagan name?” Today espe-

The Naming Ceremony: As the naming ceremony continues, the children wait and enjoy food. In this photo, they are eating squash and beans. When the name is ready to be announced, the father will give a short speech, announce the name, and then dismiss the guests.

cially, people who have traveled abroad do not like the use of the word “pagan,” so they ask “What is your Rwandan name?” All of this means that Rwandans do not share last names. In my extended family, now scattered all over the world, each one of my siblings has his or her unique last name. For example, my name is Francois Musonera, while one brother who lives in Belgium is named Paulin Sezikeye, and another brother who is deceased was Philbert Kayitare. My sister living in France is named Philomene Mukantagara. Traditionally when Rwandan couples married, the women kept their original name. Today this custom is also changing: people are beginning to part ways with tradition and customs, although it is still not common for the woman to take on the man’s name. Now, however, some people are beginning to have family names whereby children are named after the father. For instance, my father’s name was Mihandago, so if I had been named today, that would have been my last name also. Every place I’ve lived or visited has something unique that makes it stand out from other places. Just as cultural practices and Francois with his wife and children All photos courtesy of Francois Musonera

norms like the naming ceremony in Rwanda might seem strange to people who were raised here in the United States, I found many cultural practices and norms here odd when I first experienced them. For example, I was surprised how people throw away almost anything including what is still in good enough condition to be reused. When I first arrived in the United States, I was able to furnish my entire apartment with things I picked up from the street without paying a penny. Since I had everything I needed, I felt rich even though some of my neighbors thought I was poor. Here in Beaver Dam, I enjoy the calm and the small town lifestyle. I have what even many rich Rwandans don’t have, and that always gives me a feeling of happiness. We all have much in common, but it is these little differences that make life so interesting. I came to realize that there is a story and tradition behind everything, and so I am happy that you have allowed me to share my story and cultural tradition with you. While in the United States, I have put together a memoire titled Rwanda: Surviving the Genocide to share the complete story of my experiences during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, you can email me at francisco302001@yahoo.com or musoneraf@bdusd.org.

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of space exploration. It is gumdrop shaped, much like the Apollo space capsule, and returns to earth under a canopy of parachutes into the ocean. Now, bear in mind this is our NEW cutting edge “Chariot to the Stars.” To put it into perspective, the last time this type of vehicle flew in 1975 with the Apollo-Soyuz space mission, Richard Nixon was still in the White House, the laser printer was invented, “Captain and Tenille” were making hit records, people were wearing mood rings, Roy Scheider told Robert Shaw in JAWS “We’re gonna need a bigger boat,” American Express was telling consumers they “shouldn’t leave home without it,” Betamax (Beta) video tape was released, gasoline was 44 cents per gallon, BIC launched the first disposable razor and Saturday Night Live debuted on television. Although the look and method of travel is familiar, Orion is light years ahead of its ancestors, with years of technology and knowledge going into its illustrious new shell and soul. And yet, it still harkens back to the days when America dreamed, and is dreaming again, of reaching out and touching the heavens. We have come full circle, and it feels kinda good.

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ith a quick search on the worldwide web, I saw Wisconsin is home to around 147 breweries. That’s not an exact number; so don’t go bonkers on me if I’m off by a couple. Think about this, though: that’s an average of at least two breweries per county. So, what’s all the buzz about? In my time, I have traveled throughout the country and visited many micro- and craft breweries. Some make lagers, many make ales, almost all make IPAs now, while some specialize in porters or stouts. Some have barrel-aging programs, while others make sours. Sour beer. I realize that might sound like a mistake, but when intentionally done, and done well, it is one of my favorite beer styles. Some breweries have a lot of financial backing and have state-of-the-art equipment; while some need to sell every ounce of beer they can just to keep the doors open and the water running. I’ve been to breweries that have slides or tree houses like playgrounds for grown-ups. Some have taprooms and patios. At some breweries you drink beer that was just put into the kegs that very same day. I’ve been to a sixth generation brewery founded in 1860 that is still family owned and operated today. I’ve been to dozens of young breweries that have just opened this year making very small batches. I’ve been to breweries growing ingredients and producing beer on farms. Some breweries are non-profits donating all proceeds to causes such as hunger and homelessness, wildlife conservation, injured firefighters, military veterans and more. The point is that breweries today are like snowflakes and there are no two alike. After Prohibition ended, America’s breweries were making the same general style of beerpale lagers - and differentiated themselves by geographical location, as well as marketing and brand management. Now, in the midst of the craft beer movement, micro- and craft breweries are offering a rich diversity of styles that push the boundaries of what beer can be. If you don’t like one, then you try another until you find what suits you best. Many of Wisconsin’s breweries celebrate localism, making small batches for friends, family, and new faces from their communities as a labor of love. They are fixtures in their communities and reflect their values. I get asked if and when there will be too many breweries. The answer is there will always be room for those making great beer with great passion. Those who don’t have great passion and don’t make great beer will likely sell their equipment to someone else who wants to see if they have what it takes to make a livelihood in brewing. Every community deserves at least one local brewery to call its own. Beyond the obvious benefit of making craft beer, breweries help boost local economies by creating new jobs and supporting sub-industries. Whether you are a farmer growing barley and hops, a trucker hauling kegs, a printer making labels, a store selling beer, a marketing company selling advertising, a committee putting on a festival fundraiser, or just someone who wants to support local business, that glass of local beer is much more than just a refreshing beverage - it’s life.

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David from Beaver Dam asks: Dear Stump, what do you do for a living? Answer: I’m a poser. Every Sunday morning, I dress up and pose for a photograph. David asks a follow-up question: What do you do with the photos? Answer: Two things. First, I e-mail a Beaver Update to anyone who is interested. Second, once a year I compile the photos into a Beaver Calendar, complete with exciting lists of daily events. My children love the daily events and they let me know whenever an important day rolls around – like Cream Puff Day or Strawberry Ice Cream Day. (INCIDENTALLY, the 2015 Beaver Calendar is available for $10 from Green Valley, Beaverland Must-Skis, Family Center Skating Rink, Seippel Art Center, Chamber of Commerce, BDCH Gift Shop, Change of Heart, Thirsty Beaver and Frebers. Calendars are wonderful New Years presents and all the proceeds benefit local non-profits!) David asks another follow-up question: I have a friend in Florida who needs a Beaver Calendar. How can I make that happen? Answer: For the rock-bottom price of only $12, I will send a calendar anywhere in the United States. Just make out the check to the “Dodge County Parenting Project” and send it to me (Stump the Beaver, 328 Park Ave, Beaver Dam, WI 53916), along with the name and address of your friend. I have a couple of human servants who can handle the mundane mailing details, providing that I closely supervise them. Emily from Beaver Dam asks: Dear Stump, is it better to be spontaneous or to make plans? Answer: It’s better to plan. I love the anticipation, especially for my children. For instance, after Thanksgiving, my children began planning for Christmas. Heck, they actually behaved themselves (translation: marginal attempts at socialized behaviors, whenever I was watching) during the entire month of December, as they impatiently anticipated the arrival of Santa Claus. On the other hand, my wife favors the spontaneous approach, especially around Valentines Day. Kay from Beaver Dam asks: Dear Stump, when dressing for work in the morning, my Dad always hums the tune from Father Knows Best. I’m talking about five days a week – plus on Sunday when he’s dressing for church! Is this weird or what? Should we boost his meds? Answer: You’re lucky . . . my Dad sings Everything’s Coming Up Roses, just like Ethel Merman, every time he sits on the toilet. Send questions to: Beav@LocaLeben.com and check out weekly updates on www.LocaLeben.com

TETONS Painting with light, I set the main ambient exposure for the background and then literally painted the barn with a Brinkmann Q-Beam spotlight. I set everything up, but I give my dad credit for pushing the button for me while I ran around with the spotlight hoping I wouldn’t scare up a grizz.

magery has always been part of my life, from an early love of drawing to college studies of creative writing. My father Ron taught me the basics of SLR photography from about age 10 and soon after let me use the cool SLR gear on vacations, placing an ember for photography in my heart that would burn forever. While continuing to photograph both personally and for the college newspaper, I earned a bachelor’s degree in writing from Lakeland College in 2003. I studied under master poet Karl Elder at Lakeland College and received the college’s Outstanding Student in Writing award, later winning awards in photojournalism, writing and design during my nearly seven years at the Dodge County Pionier, a weekly newspaper.

MACRO GLASS Ornate drinking glass on top of a Hawaiian shirt lit with an LED light off-camera on a stand. I used a 50 mm lens with extension tubes on my Nikon D700, mounted parallel to the surface on a tripod, to get close enough to see the texture of the fabric. Then I just rotated the glass, shirt and light until I found compositions that I liked.

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Self Portrait: Joel Nisleit I set out to become a professional wedding photographer in 2012 and received training from world-class wedding and portrait photographers Jerry Ghionis and Doug Gordon and educated myself as much as possible on the topics of lighting and portraiture. I love designing photographs and involving people in the magic of photography. In addition to wedding photography, I love landscape and nature photography, teaching photography, and freelancing for other companies including Edward Fox Photography and Gameface Media. Ansel Adams and Jerry Ghionis are my greatest photographic influences. I am a Sheboygan native, a member of the Beaver Dam Radio Control Flyers, and I enjoy golf and travel, especially going on little adventures with my amazing wife Heather. My advice to aspiring photographers is to learn to see and control light in photographic terms. Every film I see, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m paying attention to the lighting patterns and their effect on the scene. Everywhere I go, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m constantly imagining how I would make a portrait. Make light your primary study.

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anuary 24th is the dedication of a home, the testimony of community and a celebration of renewed hope here in Dodge County. That day marks the culmination of over 3000 volunteer hours graciously given by more than 550 individuals – near 300 of them completed by the home recipient alone! Houses like the one on Walnut Street in Beaver Dam are precisely what Habitat for Humanity’s mission is about. After a long hiatus, Habitat for Humanity is back in our area making a difference, and we are excited about it. With the continued generosity and support of those who believe in the mission of helping others improve their living conditions, we could offer homes, hope and a brighter future to many more families in need in the years to come. Our partner family parent – Stacy Ewert – was in a difficult place after a divorce and found herself, two teen boys, and their dog, living in an apartment above a bar in a building that was for sale. Not having the kind of home they were used to, where the dog could go out in the backyard, where you could take off your shoes and relax after a long day, or host gatherings of friends and loved ones, compounded by the stress of not knowing when they would have to move, and the inconvenience of living above a bar for people who needed their sleep for the next day at school or work, motivated Stacy to look for other housing means.

It was during a discouraging time of searching and wondering how she could afford the cost of rent at the places she had looked at that Stacy heard an advertisement on the radio about Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership program and the open application period. Stacy decided to give it a shot. She completed the application, volunteered the initial 12 hours at the ReStore as part of the requirement and was told in September of her selection to be the home recipient. Stacy says their lives were changed that day. Having a place that is theirs, where they can make improvements to the grounds, be in a better school district that can offer more educational and athletic opportunities for her sons, the peace of mind and sense of hope that comes with owning your home are things she knows no value can be placed on, and she is determined to make sure the effects will not be limited to just their lives. She has made many new relationships throughout the process and would like to thank each and every person who has helped make the house - that they will make a home - a reality. She is grateful for the opportunity to provide a home for her two boys and plans to take this experience with her throughout life and use it to impact others. Dodge County has a plethora of groups whose purpose and mission are to help others. This build project would not have

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been possible without the concerted efforts of many, although I risk missing someone on the list here, I think it is important to acknowledge the groups and companies on the list I do have. Special recognition of local groups for their donation of time and money should be given to: Thrivent Financial, Moraine Park Technical College, John Deere of Horicon, The Life Academy of Green Valley Enterprises, Grace Presbyterian Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, EK Machine Co., Horicon Bank, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Trinity Christian College Women’s Basketball Team, Drexel Building Supply, LKQ Corporation, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Neosho School, and Wisconsin Virtual Academy. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Our mission is to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Washington County affiliate was founded in 1998, and brought on Dodge County in 2012 with their first A Brush With Kindness project in Mayville, opening the Beaver Dam ReStore in 2013, and the construction project in 2014. The affiliate makes Habitat’s mission come to life through three programs: home ownership, home repair (A Brush With Kindness) and the ReStores located in West Bend, Beaver Dam,

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weet Thanks” is an expression seeking to convey gratitude, gratefulness and abundant blessings. It has become the brand for a popular fundraiser for PAVE (People Against a Violent Environment) since 2010. This divine dessert auction does more than whet the appetite for extravagant cakes, pastries, cookies, flambeaus, tortes and dessert delicacies; the event literally paves the way for funding for this vital service organization and its clients, both of which rely on fundraising to survive. PAVE’s mission is empowering those affected by violence. With domestic abuse in the news from the sports industry to the music industry, this subject cannot be ignored. In Dodge County, the idea of PAVE existed well before an actual building became a safe haven for those escaping violence. In 1978, community members began in earnest to provide resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, a taboo topic often not discussed in public. In 1982, a small office opened and received over 200 crisis calls during the first six months. In February of 1990, PAVE’s shelter doors opened. The shelter is housed in the same building and now operates with five full-time employees, several part-time, numerous volunteers and a dedicated executive director. PAVE serves men, women and children; however, the shelter houses only women and children. They provide hotel vouchers for men in need of a safe place to stay. In 2014 PAVE provided over 3,300 nights of shelter and services to 483 individuals. Additional outreach services include legal advocacy, family advocacy, sexual assault victims’ advocacy, prevention and education, SANE support, a 24-hour crisis line (both traditional and texting hotline) and support groups. What does all this mean? Victims are not alone in their suffering. Help is just a phone call or text away. Circumstances can change, and professionals are available and waiting to help. People really care.

All these programs and support services are essential. Through PAVE’s “Sweet Thanks” event, grant writing, county and state support and private donations, these services continue, but with a price tag. Executive Director Teresa Nienow says, “For 2015 our fundraising goal is $50,000, $14,000 of which comes from “Sweet Thanks” alone.” Nienow continued, “I’m approaching my seventh month at PAVE. These past months have flown by so fast and I have learned so much. It’s been a wonderful journey working with the amazing team at PAVE to help victims and survivors. I have also been astonished by the support of the community and how generous people are. The partnership PAVE has with the community is most important. Without it, we couldn’t provide the quality of services we know our clients deserve.” The “Sweet Thanks” event feels like walking into a Willy Wonka movie set, with so many bright colors emanating from dessert bars and the auction table. You can taste the color. Think of artful and delicious tasting desserts in the most high caliber restaurants, and then, double your expectations. That is how amazing this event truly is. The 2015 event is scheduled for Friday March 6 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Chapel of the Archangels in Beaver Dam. Tickets are available at Rechek’s Food Pride. The $10 ticket price includes appetizers. Sales of desserts are by the slice. Silent auction items and/or desserts may be dropped off in advance at the Animart corporate office at 1240 Green Valley Road or on the day of the event from 3-5 pm at Chapel of the Archangels. PAVE staff will also pick up any donations. “Besides raising awareness and funds for PAVE, the ‘Sweet Thanks’ event allows the public to see those who are dedicated to making a difference,” explained Teresa Nienow. “The more people talk about PAVE, the more likely victims will take the chance to reach out to us. We welcome anyone interested in supporting a great cause.” “Sweet Thanks” planning committee members include Stefanie Bradley (chair), Katie Kohn (chair) and Annette Schimming, all from Animart, a “Sweet Thanks” major sponsor; Gina Oemig, PAVE Board; Kristin Fabisch, retired PAVE Board; and Teresa Nienow and Jen Kunath, PAVE. The Committee has also selected several honors to bestow during the event including Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Person of the Year. For more details contact Teresa Nienow, Executive Director at (920) 887-3810 or email at pave@peopleagainstaviolentenvironment.com.

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he property at 839 Madison Street in Beaver Dam has a history as diverse and rich as our city itself. Originally home to the Potawatomi, the geology of the location provided a perfect vantage point over Beaver Dam Lake for early settlement and became the site of an effigy mound (now lost) to the tribe. Legend claims the mound held a Ho-Chunk chief that surrendered his life in penance, along with the two Potawatomi he killed. While just a legend, this sacrifice story symbolically sets the tone for the compassionate and selfless use of 839 Madison Street for centuries. Decades later, as European immigrants settled into the newly formed city of Beaver Dam, several Catholic churches were built across the city to accommodate the religious needs of the developing community. In 1875, St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church was built at 839 Madison Street and became host to a Polish congregation. Its completion meant that families could gather together to experience Mass, the foundation of their religious experience, in their native Polish. During a time of transition into the melting pot of America, this sense of community must certainly have provided grounding and a sense of security. For over 25 years, the small original building served as a cornerstone for local Polish families. In 1903, outgrowing their original home while choosing to remain on the hilltop property, the Polish congregation broke ground on a new building at 839 Madison Street. Six families of master craftspeople labored 18 months to build the grand structure of St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church. Parish families sponsored the enormous expense to create the immense stained glass windows placed with dedications that still detail their family names. The religious depictions of each window not only contributed to the beauty of the building, but also offered yet another way to share important stories and moral lessons within the community. And so it served, for nearly 100 years, hosting Mass first in Polish, then in English, and most recently in Spanish to meet the needs of the evolving parishioners. Embracing community needs beyond Mass, the buildings at 839 Madison Street also provided educational spaces and shelter for the homeless over the years. In 2007, when the local parishes merged, St. Michaels became vacant with an uncertain future. Fast forward to 2009. Two thousand miles away on the west coast, Jim and Jimmie browse internet postings for a potential Bed and Breakfast property near Columbus. After stumbling across the online listing for the rectory building next to St. Michaels at 839 Madison Street, they hop a red eye flight across country to tour the building over the weekend on no more than

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The Bell Returns: July 26, 2012 - We are pleased to announce the return of the original bell that was removed in 2009. Our goal is to return the bell back to the tower. We would like to thank St. Katharine Drexel Parish and Ken Kelm Painting for assisting us in returning it back to its original location.

a gut feeling. They were in awe. Reminiscing about the first walk through, their eyes light up like a parent sharing a favorite story about their child. They can vividly recall the textures of the woodwork, the feeling of opulence in the building. An offer for the rectory was on the table before their return flight. As a parting thought, it was mentioned by the listing agent that the beautiful church next door was also for sale. By the end of 2010, they owned both buildings and were on the precipice of an enormous business venture. St. Michaels Church itself quickly became the new focus, temporarily setting aside the B&B for new visions of a one-stop wedding venue. Jim and Jimmie refer to themselves as caretakers, not owners. They dreamed of a renovation that would maintain the history, aesthetics and selfless purpose of the building. Rearranging their lives for this mission included relocating their personal and professional lives, months of commuting to California for work commitments and diving head first into endless renovations. No easy task, and not one that could be undertaken without passion. Gutting the basement and creating a beautiful, fresh reception hall was the first step in developing what we now know as The Chapel of the Archangels. Their first wedding was held in the summer of 2011 and nearly 100 couples have shared their vows in the unique space. A bed and breakfast in the rectory is still in the works. What resonates as most important to Jim and Jimmie is staying true to the community purpose of the site and so they regularly host events and fundraisers for local non-profits including Kiwanis, PAVE, Relay for Life and others, free of charge. As caretakers, they continue the mission the property seemed to always have in mind: A community gathering place, a place of warmth, acceptance and compassion.

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n an icy snow covered day on Wayland Academy’s silvery campus in Beaver Dam, a trail of frozen footprints of faculty, staff and students wend around buildings and upon newly shoveled sidewalks. The snow has melted around these icy tracks but they remain. The footsteps appear welcoming and warm, like one could just give up on where she was headed and instead, follow them to exotic locations in faraway corners of the campus. From the top of Wayland Hall to the tucked away corners of the campus museum underground, the ghosts of history haunt many sacred old and new spaces within an institution that is soon celebrating its 160th Founders Day on January 31, 2015. One cannot mention Beaver Dam history without also noting the blossoming of Wayland Academy as a longstanding educational marvel. Despite all odds, through dramatic changes in leadership, economies, The Great Depression, and even war and peace, Wayland has thrived. The Wisconsin State Legislature approved the charter for Wayland University on January 31, 1855. One-hundred-sixty years later, dedicated forces remain at work to follow the mission of those early visionaries who strongly believed in the “dynamics of learning in an intimate, cohesive, small school atmosphere,” taken from The Sesquicentennial Story: 150 Years of Knowledge and Character, printed for Wayland’s 150th anniversary in 2005. One can feel the presence of these long ago pioneers of education accompanying those who stand on this primeval ground today. Echoes of students past whisper their encouragement in the wind. It’s easy to imagine the enthusiasm of principals and professors in the carillon bells chiming onward. Founder’s Day is celebrated reverently at Wayland and among alumni and friends, especially since the Academy actually closed its doors twice before persevering permanently. “In 1857, the Depression hit the country, interest rates skyrocketed, financial backers for Wayland Hall defaulted, and trustees and teachers,

after multiple frequent meetings, could find no solution other than closure of the school.” Hard times closed the doors again briefly by June 1860. By September 1861, open for business again, declining male enrollment due to the Civil War forced the school to consider welcoming women. They did. From 1868 to 1875, Wayland developed as a private high school rather than a university and the rest is history. The school celebrated their 75th anniversary in 1930. College Hall was renamed Wayland Hall and is the most recognized building on campus. On May 1, 1938, the first Founder’s Day was celebrated. The school was about to embark on major campus improvements and additions. In only a few years, enrollment would spike from 93 in 1943 to 240 in 1946. The demand for The original axe from 1877

School picture circa 1915 on the steps of Wayland Hall

new dorms would be forthcoming. Headmaster Raymond Patterson (1953-1970) was as innovative as the space program, skyrocketing the campus in a number of directions and growth exploded. Patterson also convinced the Chicago Cardinals to host summer training camps at Wayland. Like the baton passed to American presidents throughout the generations, Wayland Academy has flourished under the watchful eye of 20 presidents, principals or heads of schools. They each brought their own gifts and personalities. From the very beginning, Principal Benjamin Newell set history in motion as the first Wayland leader declaring Wayland open for business with one student and one faculty member. Enrollment and faculty have grown since then. The current Head of School is Joseph Lennertz, Sol Wolfe, student, teacher, coach; recipient of the 1981 Distinguished Service Award

leading nearly 50 faculty and staff, and 184 students enrolled. Wayland is a grand old dame that has not lost her mystery. She’s enjoyed a facelift or two and necessary tuck pointing to brighten her façade, but underneath, she is railroad sturdy. She provides a focused track, aimed at broadening character and education. The campus is as robust as a locomotive, moving full steam ahead, alive with learned adolescents who keep her company, many from around the world. Expectations are high and obstacles to success are low. Few comprehend the great bubbling melting pot of academia and personal growth percolating in the library, dining hall, English hall, dorm room, locker room, football field, or community service field at any given time. Wayland’s allure is that she is timeless and timely. She has a language all her own and you must hearken to hear her wisdom. History shapes character. It’s not difficult to see the footprints, the imprints, the contributions left by the men and women who loved their alma mater. Like any other grand institution, Wayland has adopted some curious long lasting traits that set her apart. Principal Nathan Wood (1877-1884) left his mark by creating three milestones that distinguish Wayland from other schools even today. Wood created “Greetings” that is now the oldest preparatory school alumni magazine in the country. He also established two traditions; one being a senior gift offered to the school, “that have slowly built up the environment and mystique of the Academy,” suggests The Sesquicentennial Story; the other the Axe Tradition, whereby seniors devise puzzles and clues for the juniors to locate the hidden Axe, an original of which hangs in the distinctive but little known Wayland Museum. Surveying relics and viewing larger than life Academy memorabilia in the Wayland Museum and archives is a slow dance to be cherished. With every turn of the corner, every deliberate step forward and back, a glorious feeling of honor and devotion is bestowed by these gifts of history. Even if one has had no connection to the institution itself, there’s a sentiment as heavy as a woman’s fragrance that can’t be dismissed. Wayland is part of

especially those who may not have had an opportunity to explore the esteemed history in the Wayland Museum. Special hours for museum tours are from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. On March 18, Wayland looks forward to welcoming the business community for a special Business After Hours showcasing the STEAM lab, newly renovated Swan Library and museum. The community is invited as well to the Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, April 18. Watch for ticket information early this spring. The founders of Wayland would be impressed at how their enchanting, worldly lady has aged so gracefully and prospered. So would Abram Ackerman who offered an attractive bid of $500 to the founders circa 1854 for this land to be used for a greater purpose. The entire Wayland community works in tandem to promote that greater purpose and uphold the four pillars of the school – scholarship, faith, health and service, no matter where the student hails from. The global atmosphere feels as if the world is a much smaller place at Wayland than anywhere else in Beaver Dam, what with nearly one quarter of the student body from international locations. There’s a flavor on campus you can’t recreate anywhere else, and once you get a small taste, you only want a bigger bite.

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Beaver Dam and Beaver Dam is part of Wayland. The bouquet of backstory settles over the silence as vivid images and words tell the true Wayland story…that she was born here, grew up here and has lived a full life here, not about to retire anytime soon. The archives, housed in the same building as the museum, are equally as enthralling. In the Academic Building, the archives safeguard interesting bits of history including student publications dating back to 1856, admissions view books from 1857 onward, student handbooks, attendance records, vintage print plates, textiles, letter jackets, and photos from 1880 to present including faculty, students, fine arts and athletic photos. Wayland’s museum was designed for the Sesquicentennial 150-year celebration, withdrawing valuables as if from a bank vault to share with the community, students and alumni. With the upcoming Founder’s Day Celebration for their 160th Anniversary, Wayland Academy wishes to invite the public,

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For more information on Wayland Academy, log onto www.wayland.org or contact Karla R. Jensen, Director of Auxiliary Programs and Outreach at (920) 356-2120, ext. 236