Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Janis K. Doleschal
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
1. Janis K. Doleschal Marker
Inscription.
Janis K. Doleschal. . One of the first female high school athletic administrators in the nation, Janis K. Doleschal began her commitment to youth and female sports in 1974 with the Milwaukee Public Schools. In a career spanning four decades as commissioner of sports and athletics for MPS, her endless energy and enthusiasm have been a huge boost to young athletes, coaches and administrators in Wisconsin and across the country. Doleschal attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She officiated the first women's NAIA National Swim Meet and in 1997 was the first female selected as Wisconsin Athletic Director of the Year. Inducted - 1999
One of the first female high school athletic administrators in the nation, Janis K. Doleschal began her commitment to youth and female sports in 1974 with the Milwaukee Public Schools. In a career spanning four decades as commissioner of sports and athletics for MPS, her endless energy and enthusiasm have been a huge boost to young athletes, coaches and administrators in Wisconsin and across the country. Doleschal attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She officiated the first women's NAIA National Swim Meet and in 1997 was the first female selected as Wisconsin Athletic Director of the Year. Inducted - 1999
Erected 1999 by Presented to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame by Milwaukee Public Schools and Erffmeyer & Son Co., Inc. (ESCO).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Women.
Location. 43° 2.517′ N, 87° 54.967′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (here, next to this marker); Lee Kemp (here, next to
More about this marker. The Marker is part of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame which is located on the east side of the UW-Panther Arena along North 4th Street.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
2. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
4. UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
