Port Grad, Actress Liz Holtan Named to Hall of Fame

Editor's note: Looking back on 2012, there were a lot of ups and downs experienced by the Port Washington and Saukville community.

While the good times are often easier to remember, it's important to also take note of the tragic events that mold the community and bring its members together — and to never let go of the memories of those we have lost, who meant so much.

This series of Top 10 stores in Port Washington and Saukville takes a look at some of the most memorable moments here this year. The top 10 stories were chosen based on qualifications such as the number of readers on an article and the amount of Facebook "likes" or "recommendations" it had, as well as community impact — among other considerations.

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The No. 8 story remembers a visit from Actress Liz Holtan, a 2003 Port High graduate who became a member of the school's hall-of-fame list in April.

Holtan holds a bachelor's degree in vocal performance and acting from the University of Wisconsin, according to the bio on her website. She moved to New York to pursue her acting career, landing roles on broadway, television and films — including a part in the movie, "Man on a Ledge," an appearance on "Ugly Betty," and other TV shows and most recently starred in a pilot of a possible CBS show, "Friend Me." (Read about more of Holtan's role on her website.)

Holtan spoke to a gym full of Port high students during a ceremony to celebrate her addition to the hall of fame.

"I think I always kind of knew I wanted to go into performing — I just didn't know how I wanted to make that happen," Holtan said. "Nobody gave me a magic file saying what to do — there are no magic files in life. ... I think there's a moment in everyone's life where you're like, 'I just don't know what the next step is.' But that's OK."

Learn more about Holtan's visit.