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On March 9th, the Whitewater High School FFA brought back Donkey Basketball. The community came together to not only have a great time but for something even bigger. The event became a fundraiser for two students in the Whitewater School District. The communities from near and far came to support their families and rallied together to raise $1,000 for each family.

Left to right: FFA Officers: President Heidi Sherman, Treasurer Owen Heussner, Sentinel Sterling Truesdale, Reporter Katie Gillette, Secretary Emily Schmidt, Vice President Eloise Rohloff, and FFA Advisor Mr. Paul Majors. Accepting checks on behalf of the families are Whitewater High School staff members (L to R) Mrs. Chelsea Luebke and Mrs. Camden Harlan

Submitted by Whitewater FFA Reporter, Katie Gillette

March Madness is right around the corner! To kick off this exciting month the Whitewater FFA is hosting a Donkey Basketball “tournament” at the Whitewater High School Main gym, on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at 7 p.m. There will be four teams: Whitewater FFA, Whitewater School Staff, Elkhorn FFA, and Milton FFA. During intermission, kids will be able to interact and ride the donkeys with assistance from one or more FFA members. Community members of all ages will also get the chance to interact and see the donkeys in an exciting, safe environment. 

Tickets are $10 at the door or $7 if bought in advance; kids preschool age and younger get in free. Tickets can be purchased from Banco Insurance Company (inside First Citizens State Bank) in Whitewater and from local FFA members. Raffle tickets will also be sold throughout the night along with concessions located in the cafeteria.  

Please come out for some thrilling action and excitement for the whole family. Root for your favorite teams and donkeys. Bring your family and friends. BE LOUD!! 

Katie Gillette 

Whitewater FFA Reporter

Whitewater FFA alumni 30th annual farm toy show

What a day – we got another toy show in the books. First off, I want to thank all the people in the background; without you, we could not have pulled this off. 

Thank you Alice in Dairyland for coming.

A big thank you to all the businesses that donated to the show with door prizes and funds to support our show. 

A big thank you to Whitewater Culver’s for the scoopie coupons; I wish you were there to see the kids’ faces. PRICELESS. 

A big thanks to the vendors and the people that set up displays. A lot of hard work went in to them.

And thank you to all the people that came to look, buy and visit with us; this makes the day worthwhile. 

Many thanks.

Tom Nielsen

Show host

On Wednesday, October 19th, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. is our Culver’s Night! Enjoy some delicious food while supporting the Whitewater FFA Chapter. The flavor of the day is: OREO OVERLOAD!!

On Wednesday, July 20th, the Whitewater FFA officers united together at Whitewater High School to embark on an adventure of a lifetime. We departed from Madison Airport and made our way to Denver, Colorado. We arrived at our lodge in Estes Park and were greeted with the amazing Colorado scenery. We knew we were in for a treat when just a half mile away we saw 50+ elk. Thursday, July 21st, we made our way to Rocky Mountain National Park. Our officer team hiked the Emerald Lake trail, which took us about 4 miles and 700 feet in elevation. It was hard to keep moving, as the views were breathtaking. Every step we took looked like a postcard. Later that evening we returned to the lodge to prepare for the upcoming year and events. Friday, July 22nd, our officer team loaded up and traveled to Fort Collins, Colorado. We arrived at “Moutain Whitewater.”

After having lunch and a short safety lesson, we kicked off our Whitewater rafting adventure. We assembled in our rafts and started our voyage. The views were incredible. Along the journey, we spotted many species of wildlife, including rocky mountain goats gazing down at us from a small cliff. Whitewater rafting was an absolute thrill for everyone. Saturday, July 23rd, started at 4:30 A.M. We re-entered Rocky Moutain National Park, hoping to see a moose. Though we were unsuccessful the views once again did not disappoint. Later that morning we set off for Cheyenne, Wyoming, to see the opening of Cheyenne Frontier Days. The rodeo was full of excitement and suspense.

The night was followed by a great performance from Dierks Bentley. Sunday, July 24th, our team finished its annual planning for the upcoming year. We all enjoyed some leisure and bonding time. Later that afternoon we headed into town for some shopping and tourist attractions. Monday, July 25th, we packed up our bags and said goodbye to Estes Park. We traveled to Denver once again and before we knew it we were back in Wisconsin.

Our trip could not have been possible without the following people: FFA Advisor Paul Majors, FFA Alumni, and Donna Sherman.

We would also like to give an extra thank you to the FFA Alumni and Donna Sherman for their donations and funds for our trip and other events throughout the year.

The WHS FFA & NHS are hosting a fundraising event for Aiden Wiedenhoeft at Culver’s in Whitewater on Monday, May 16 from 4 – 7 pm.  A percentage of the proceeds that evening will be donated to his family to help pay his medical expenses.  Please have supper at Culver’s on Monday night and donate while you dine!  Thank you so much!

The FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show will be this Sunday, February 27th from 9-2:30 at Whitewater High School. Farm toys will be available for purchase and farm displays will be set up for your viewing enjoyment. Admission is $3 for age 11 and older. The proceeds help fund scholarships and provide other support to the FFA members throughout the year. A food stand will be open throughout the day.