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Slinger AreaHistory and Cultural ProjectConnects
GenerationsPositive Role ModelsConnecting past to presentBridging
generation gapsCultivating Community Spirit/Community
InvolvementStudy Skills: Organization, Documentation, Presentation
Skills, Primary/Secondary Sourcing
Compiled by Elizabeth Weninger - 2014
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I
learn.Benjamin Franklin
Towns and villages come alive as people recall the simplest of
things that gave their hometown a special atmosphere.
It is important to collect memories from the past to preserve
history for future generations.
Slinger Speedway Slinger NationalsDale Earnhardt Al
KulwickiBobby Allison
Students of Slinger area today involved in racing motor cross,
go-karts , cars or snowmobiles connected to racers of the past. Al
Kulwicki, a former National Slinger Speedway race car driver
started his career in go-kart racing. Rob Reiser, a former Slinger
area resident, who achieved national fame as a driver, is another
positive role model for future racers.
Former SHS Athletes continue to compete locally, nationally and
worldwide in World Cup Games illustrating positive role models for
residents of the Slinger area.SHS Class of 2003Aaron WeningerSHS
Class of 2003Steve KucheraSHS Class of 2003Mat Henrichs
Musicians of the past continue to give back to the community by
becoming involved in teaching and promoting music or by being
involved in community groups such as SAMBA or Jazz Fest.
Local artists share their passion with students by teaching them
their art form. Generations are connected and imaginations explore
a new way of looking at the world.
Community members participate in the project by sharing
historical and cultural displays with the community.Borchardt
Family Art
Wolf Family - Music
Jim Wiedmeyers Aerial Map of Slinger Area
Slinger Advancement Association Historical Display
Future Projects: Agriculture, Food Ways, Inventions,
Architecture, Barber Shops, Changes in Technology.Vim Tractor
manufactured in Slinger, WI
Barber Shops
Communication: Past & Present
Cultural Foods of Slinger Area
