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Waukesha Summer VISTA 2008

 

About Waukesha County:

Waukesha County is home to more than 360,000 people and the county seat is Waukesha. Named "Waukesha", which is Native American for "By The Little Fox", the county is traversed by picturesque rivers and streams. The county's 77 lakes are popular fishing grounds for visitors from far and wide. Outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts enjoy trekking through the county's abundant forest lands, hiking and biking the county's more than two hundred miles of trails, including a portion of the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail. Camping, swimming, boating, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing are all available in season. Waukesha County hosts a lively arts community, ranging from the Waukesha Symphony Orchestra, Carroll Players, Waukesha Civic Theatre, Waukesha Choral Union and outdoor concerts at the Les Paul Band Shell in the City of Waukesha.

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About Waukesha's VISTAS

  • Kristin Coveney

Kristin Coveney

Kristin is attending Northwestern University and is majoring in American Studies. She is a Residential Assistant.

  • Tim Marheine

Tim Marheine

Tim is working towards earning his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and hopes to attain a PHD in Clinical Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. Besides school, he enjoys playing video games, watching movies, hiking and other outdoor activities.

  • Daniel Szymanski

Daniel Szymanski

Daniel is a student at UW-LaCrosse and is majoring in International Business & Spanish. He loves to travel and get involved with community programs.

  • Hortencia Celina Huerta

Celina Hortencia Huerta

Hortencia Celina was born in Dgo, Mexico. She is currently attending UW-Whitewater with a major in General Business and a minor in Spanish. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

 

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