Linda was the first woman to get a full athletic scholarship to a Divison I school. She is currently an advocate for women and children in the Coulee Region. Docudrama conducted by Alex.

Linda Seidel was the first woman to get a full scholarship for swimming at Virginia Tech University. She continues this tradition of giving by contributing to our community with her work at the YWCA. Interview of Linda Seidel conducted by Alex.

Sister Le Clare Beres organized and coordinated the Indo-Chinese Screening Clinic and the St. Clare Health Mission, two incredible health organizations in our community. She has dedicated her life to caring for the poor and underserved, and  she proves over and over again that the good life isn’t in the having, but in the giving. Docudrama created by Alyssa.

Member of the Fransciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Sister Le Clare was an essential partner in the St. Clare Health Mission and the Indochinese Screening Clinic. Interview of Sister Le Clare Beres conducted by Alyssa.

Joan Rausch, art historian and historic preservation consultant, has participated in recording the architectural history of La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Her patience and perseverance to her cause has provided valuable historical compilations that link our past to our present. Docudrama created by Lindsay.

Joan is an art historian who has consulted on the history of almost every house in the historic districts of La Crosse. View interview of Joan Rausch by Lindsay.

Every step she takes, and every story she tells makes my eyes open one notch more with inspiration. From special needs teaching to in-servicing other teachers, Kathie’s put time and effort to do the best she can for other people. She has that amazing ability to balance her successful career and her family life. From the classroom all the way to the top at Hogan Administrative Center, she shows just how much one person can do in her lifetime. Kathie’s ambitions and goals lead to new opportunities for the School District of La Crosse and the greater community. Docudrama created by Rachel.

As the first female Associate Superintendent in La Crosse, Kathie Tyser is a visionary leader who believes in the continuous improvement of quality schools. Interview of Kathie Tyser conducted by Rachel.

Nancy inspired many girls to stand up for themselves, because in the 1950’s girls didn’t have the same privileges as boys. I was thrilled when I got to interview Mary Rohrer about a woman who has impacted my life as a seventh grade student. Mary told me how Nancy was elected to the school board, became a pioneer for the Girl Scouts, and welcomed the Southeast Asian Hmong into La Crosse. Docudrama by Dalton.

Nancy Gerrard was inspirational in our community serving as a teacher, school board member, Girl Scout supporter, and more. View Interview of Mary Rohrer about Nancy Gerrard (1922-2000) by Dalton.