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Boys at Camp Wakanda

Date: 07 22 1947
Description: Six boys enjoying their grass covered lean-to in front of a campfire at YMCA Camp Wakanda. L to R in the foreground are: John Omernik, John Stephens, John ...
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Airplane Crash in Lake Mendota

Date: 07 18 1944
Description: Dozens of boys at Camp Wakanda on the north shore of Lake Mendota watch rescue work on an airplane which has crashed into the lake near shore. Tom Langloi...
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Catholic Church Ground Breaking

Date: 05 24 1953
Description: Ground breaking ceremonies at the site of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church to replace the church that was destroyed by fire in 1951. The Reverend Edwar...
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St. Mary of the Lake Parish School First Day

Date: 09 09 1957
Description: Four first graders look on as Sister Mary Cabrini uses a pointer to draw their attention to a large picture. The children are Michael Crary, William Leute,...
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St. Mary of the Lake Parish School First Day

Date: 09 09 1957
Description: Rev. Edward Auchter, pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, and Sister Mary Martin get acquainted with three of the new fourth and fifth graders o...
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St. Mary of the Lake Parish School First Day

Date: 09 09 1957
Description: Sister Mary Clare, superior of St. Mary of the Lake and principal of the parish school, aids four third graders with their lessons. They include, from left...

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