Teaching and worshiping about world peace was Sister Thea Bowman’s life goal, and she achieved that with love in her heart and selfless giving.

Mary has touched our community by teaching the hearing impaired. Retirement may have brought her away from the classroom, but it hasn’t stopped her from continuing to contribunte.

Dorothy Dedo was Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, founder of the Community Theatre in La Crosse, and many other amazing accomplishments in politics. She has not only impacted La Crosse’s future but also affected what lays ahead for the entire country.

Vernetta is an inspiration to other women in our community. She participated in WWII as a quartermaster in the Marine Women’s Reserve.

As an inspirational La Crosse businesswoman, Anita Froegle soared from a high school graduate to president of McLoone Metal Graphics.

Nancy Henckel was a United States Navy nurse during Operation Desert Storm and served our country by saving lives at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital.

Jean touched the community by volunteering in many ways.  Her most inspirational contribution is a storybook project that helped incarcerated moms connect with their children.

With boundless determination, Pa Moua became the first Hmong female social worker for La Crosse County’s Community Management Organization (CMO).

As a member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball Team, Dolly won the hearts of many as she kept the spirit of baseball alive during WWII.

Ann Quinlisk is an amazing woman who has given back to our community in many ways with either her dedicated actions in domestic violence or sharing her motivational views on life.

Marian has been a strong advocate of family planning and affordable health care for La Crosse families. She became the director of Options Clinic, a community-based health care facility.

Joan is an art historian who has consulted on the histories of every house in the historic districts of La Crosse.

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Linda was the first woman ever to get a full athletic scholarship to a Divison I school, Virginia Tec. She is currently and advocate for women and children in the Coulee Region.

Influenced by her rich Native American heritage, Elinor St. John remains an active member of the Ho Chunk Nation and Eagles Clan, in addition to being the former owner of KQEG, a local television station in La Crosse.

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

Beth was inspired by 9-11 to volunteer her service in Iraq. She also coaches basketball, and was a head coach for the Viterbo V-Hawks.

Lynne is highly revered teacher, published poet, and celebrated artist.

“Give 100% effort in your life.” Bobbi Vandenberg believes and models this in her life as she teaches young people.

Maomoua is the first Hmong licensed dietician in Wisconsin and among a select group in the United States.

Dorothy oversees the care of children who are abused or abandoned and has authored a manual for Gunderson Lutheran Hospital and partners with church organizations and other non-profit groups in La Crosse for the betterment of our children.

Dorothy is a very special woman who will turn 100 years old in June 2007. Dorothy has journeyed all around the world and made friends in many countries.