October 25, 1999

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WEAC awards recognize excellence in education, reporting, public relations

WEAC is honoring media, educators, support staff and others at the annual Awards and Recognition Banquet Thursday evening (October 28, 1999) during the WEAC Convention.

School Bell Awards

Three Wisconsin news reporters and three high school newspaper advisors are 1999 winners of the WEAC Public Relations Committee’s School Bell Awards. Newspaper winners are:

• Chris Murphy of the Madison Capital Times, for a five-article series on special education.
• Lee Powell of the Wausau Daily Herald, for a series of referendum-related articles.
• The South Milwaukee Voice Graphic, for a series on elementary education.

“School Bell winners did an outstanding job covering public education and bringing issues to the forefront for thoughtful community dialogue,” said WEAC President Terry Craney.

In addition, School Bell Awards were presented to three high school newspaper advisors. They are:

• Myles Strasser, advisor to Foxtale, the newspaper of Omro High School.
• Dee Wilhelm, retired advisor to The Viking, newspaper of Valders High School.
• David Wiegand, advisor to the Warrior’s Word, newspaper of Wausau High School.

“These student newspapers covered their schools and public education thoroughly and intelligently,” Craney said.

“The advisors and students involved demonstrated their dedication to quality public education through involvement and support with these fine publications.”

The School Bell Awards are administered by the WEAC Public Relations Committee.

Outreach Awards

Three education associations are 1999 winners of the WEAC Public Relations Committee’s Outreach Awards for excellence in public relations activities. They are:

• Pulaski Education Association, for an exceptional American Education Week program.
• D.C. Everest Teachers Association, for public relations projects designed to extend and strengthen relationships among members, public schools and communities.
• Coulee Region United Educators, for an extensive program of training and leadership opportunities that promote quality public education.

“Outreach winners exemplify educators’ dedication to their students, their schools and their communities,” said WEAC president Terry Craney. “These projects are shining examples of our members working to ensure quality public schools through member and community involvement and support.”

Special Recognition Award

This award, also presented by the Public Relations Committee, goes to:

• Doug Buehl, a Madison East High School reading teacher and reading specialist who has written the Reading Room column in News & Views for nine years.

The committee said: "Over the years, this column has consistently provided classroom teachers throughout the state with innovative ideas for enhancing the quality of instruction."

Other WEAC award winners

Education Support Personnel Award:

Patricia Anderson, president of the Milwaukee Educational Assistants’ Association; and Ned Hanrahan, custodian at Gilmore Middle School in Racine.

WEAC Friend of Education:

Milwaukee attorney Richard Perry.

Richard Lewandowski Humanitarian Award:

Waukesha teacher Richard Luther.

Cunningham, Dickinson, Watson Commemorative Staff Award:

Ken Kickbusch, retired WEAC Instruction and Professional Development consultant.

Other recognitions

Teachers of the year (DPI):

• Elementary Teacher of the Year: Sue Kuhn, Southern Bluffs Elementary, La Crosse.
• Middle School Teacher of the Year: Mark Mueller, River Bluff Middle School, Stoughton.
• High School Teacher of the Year: Rod Vick, Mukwonago.
• Special Services Teacher of the Year: Marge Stangeland, Argyle Elementary School.

Wisconsin Technical College System Teacher of the Year (WTCS):

Ed Krueger, Fox Valley Technical College.

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science & Math (National Science Foundation):

• Judy Schmidt, Oak Creek Senior High.
• Judy Fadness, Locust Lane Elementary, Eau Claire.
• Sharon Ryan, Rib Mountain School, Wausau.
• Harlan Weber, Sheboygan South High School.

Posted October 25, 1999