Programs

      Rochelle is pictured above with the only surviving grandson of Captain Schuenemann, Dr. William Ehling, who was in attendance at the St. Paul’s festival   Also pictured are Dr. Ehling’s wife, Mrs. Elsie Ehling (far left), and Dr. Ehling’s eldest daughter, Barbara Ehling (far right).   Barbara is the oldest surviving great-granddaughter of Captain Schuenemann.

 

ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

(2004 Schuenemann Family/Christmas Tree Ship Festival)

Chicago, Illinois     www.stpaulsuccchicago.org/

 

     “Inspirational writer Rochelle Pennington will appear on the Leap of Faith television show, Fox-11 in Green Bay. Rochelle is so gifted as a writer, but the greatest thing about her is she’s probably one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet.”

        Steve Rose, Host of the “Leap of Faith” T.V. Show

 

GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK RESEARCH FOUNDATION GHOST SHIP FESTIVAL

Milwaukee, Wisconsin        www.glsrf.org/

 

     “Pennington’s book, The Historic Christmas Tree Ship, is a heftier paperback intended for mature readers who are interested in the history of the ship, the exact records, in-depth discussions of the storm, the lifesaving efforts and much more. Pennington spent hours in libraries and historical societies, pursuing decades-old documents and newspaper articles. She conducted many personal interviews, tapping into the memories of people who knew the captain of the Christmas Tree Ship or were descended from those who did.”

          Resorter Reporter

          November 23, 2004

 

CHICAGO MARITIME SOCIETY FESTIVAL

Chicago, Illinois        www.chicagomaritimesociety.org

 

     “Rochelle Pennington has engaged in a labor of love in recent years. She has a heart of gold, and a simultaneous flair for literary genius. She wrote, published, and distributed what has become a nationally recognized 325-page documentary about the amazing Christmas Tree Ship. It’s a story for the ages. It’s danger, it’s excitement, it’s romance, and it’s love. Pennington has not only kept the spirit alive with her book, but she now has important disciples. The Weather Channel produced a masterpiece holiday documentary inspired by Rochelle’s first book. Rochelle will also be appearing on television Channels 4 and 6 in Milwaukee the week after Christmas.”

          Alan Eisenberg, Host of The Alan Eisenberg Show

 

PRISCILLA U. BYRNS HERITAGE CENTER

St. Joseph, Michigan        www.fortmiami.org/

 

   “Produced for The Weather Channel by Towers Productions out of Chicago, ‘The Christmas Tree Ship: A Holiday Storm Story’ features Rochelle Pennington, author of The Historic Christmas Tree Ship (2004), and a children’s book on the story (2002).”

          The Weather Channel/Press Release (Nov. 2004)
          Atlanta, Georgia

 

PIER WISCONSIN MUSEUM

(Rochelle Pennington was an educational presenter for the Pier Wisconsin “Floating Classroom” series which featured live videotaping to schools nationwide.)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin       www.pierwisconsin.org/

 

     “Call and register early for Rochelle’s visit this year; her signings are always crowded. Hear her fascinating account of the extensive research she conducted for the historic version of the Christmas Tree Ship – a 325-page quality paperback with more than 50 vintage photographs. Rochelle’s other books will also be available including her hugely successful children’s version of the Christmas Tree Ship story.”

          Meet the Author Series, Fall 2004
          Fireside Books

                                               

NEVILLE PUBLIC MUSEUM    www.nevillepublicmuseum.org/    

BROWN COUNTY LIBRARY    www.co.brown.wi.us./Library/  

Green Bay, Wisconsin

 

     “The Historic Christmas Tree Ship is a book that will fill you with nostalgia. It is a story of hope and love. It will bring tears to your eyes.”

          Green Bay Press-Gazette, Green Bay, Wisconsin
          July 25, 2004

 

STATE OF WISCONSIN RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

Middleton, Wisconsin       www.wrea.net/    

(Rochelle Pennington was the keynote speaker at the State of Wisconsin 2005 annual convention. Her speech focused on her three inspirational books, Reach for the Stars, Highlighted in Yellow and The Golden Formula.)

 

     “What a wonderful convention we had at Green Lake. We learned about our pension investments, Medicare, leadership, legislation, health care, and a host of other issues. We had fun on the tours and enjoyed the talents of the Ripon College Jazz Band and Ripon High School Vocal Jazz group. I simply cannot report all the activities we shared, but who can forget the amusing and yet provocative delivery by Rochelle Pennington? Those of you who missed coming really lost out on some exciting information and glorious entertainment.”

          WREA News, Summer 2005

 

MARITIME DIVERS SCUBA SHOP OF MANITOWOC and the

MANITOWC PUBLIC LIBRARY      

Manitowoc, Wisconsin     www.manitowoc.lib.wi.us/   

 

     “Rochelle Pennington’s knowledge of the subject is vast.”

 

          Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
          November 19, 2003

 

KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grafton, Wisconsin       www.schoolfolks.com/school/129897 

 

     “Pennington’s inspirational account of the last voyage of Herman Schuenemann, and the continuation of the tradition by his wife Barbara, is filled with warmth and sensitivity. The book is a product of a great deal of research.”

          Campbellport News, Campbellsport, Wisconsin
          November 21, 2002

 

WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM

Manitowoc, Wisconsin      www.wisconsinmaritime.org/  

   

      “When looking for a holiday book, few may leap out at a person as much as ‘The Historic Christmas Tree Ship.’ A strong sense (and love) of the past can be easily detected when reading the book that has more than 50 photos.”

          Daily News

          December 6, 2004