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Sandusky Home Town News

August 10, 2014

Selected Contents: 5K Run/Walk 5

All Class Reunion 7

Alumni Gear 3

Athletic Dept Updates

9

Dan Thomas Swimming Award

11

Favorite Teacher 4

Favorite Activity 10

Finances 13

Levy on the Ballot 2

Important Dates 1

In Memoriam 12

Letter From Alumni President

1

Levy on the Ballot 2

Reunion News 6

Scholarship Thanks

9

What Class 7

Sandusky High School Alumni Association

A Letter from the Alumni President

I hope everyone is having a great summer, although I have to admit it is going way too fast considering the long, long winter and the spring we've had. Thanks to everyone who attended our joint meeting/pot luck with the Blue Streak Booster Club in July on Jeff and Lauralee Krabill's rooftop. It's hard to concentrate because the view is so spectacular. Dr. Sanders once again spoke to the group with updates on all the exciting things happening in Sandusky Schools and introduced our new varsity basketball coach, Colin Irish, and other administrators. We're looking forward to the start of another school year; the calendar is very busy with fall sports, the first annual 5K Blue Streak Pride run on Oct. 4 (the goal being 1000 alumni and 1000 students and staff), and a spaghetti dinner on Oct. 24, featuring Franketti meatballs and Cedar Villa sauce. Thanks to John Schumm we now have SHS alumni shirts available, embroidered, not stamped, see the enclosed flyer for ordering information, and other memorabilia that we'll be selling at the home football games. As always, many many thanks to Pat Volz for her outstanding attention to this semi-annual newsletter. I hope to see many of you at the numerous SCS functions, and at our next meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, 6:00 P.M. at Daly's Pub for fellowship and great food. Go Streaks, Jim Corso NEXT NEWSLETTER The next newsletter will be in February 2015. Deadline for content is January 20. Mail your items to PO Box 2401, Sandusky OH 44871 or email to [email protected]


Fall Levy on the Ballot; Building Plan Modified Sandusky City Schools’ leaders have modified the school facilities plan as a result of feedback received over the summer from various constituency groups and parent organizations.

The cost and the overall design of the building program will remain the same but school leaders have decided to embed the schools within existing neighborhoods within the community. Instead of building two new elementary buildings at the site next to the high school on Hayes Avenue, the schools will now be built on the existing property at both Hancock and Ontario Elementary Schools.

The new modified school building plan will still consist of two elementary buildings; Pre--‐K--‐3 and a 4--‐6, but will be built within two very established neighborhoods. Upon successful passage of a bond issue in November, school leaders envision building a Pre--‐K--‐3 facility for all district students on the current Hancock Elementary School site. When the new Pre--‐K--‐3 building is completed, the current Hancock building will be demolished. The new plan also includes building a 4--‐6 elementary building on the current Ontario Elementary School site and district leaders indicated that once the new 4--‐6 elementary building is completed, the current Ontario building will be demolished. The 3.98 Mill bond issue will cost the average homeowner ($92,843) in Sandusky approximately $0.35 cents a day and 54% of the cost of the entire project is being covered by the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC). The district is committed to the vision of the Transformation Plan, and the “Building Better Dreams” campaign will invest approximately 4.5 million dollars at Sandusky High School in Science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; and Technology labs for Video Distance Learning for Global Experiences and College and Career Readiness opportunities.

The plan also includes building an Engineering Fabrication Laboratory and modernizing space for an Arts Academy and Mathematics collaboration space at Sandusky High School.

SHS Alumni Association Polo Shirts Now Available

A comfortable classic short-sleeve polo with superior wrinkle andshrink resistence. Available in navy or white. 5 ounce, 65/35poly/cotton pique; flat knit collar and cuffs; metal buttons withdyed-to-match plastic rims; double-needle armhole seams andhem; side vent; and embroidered logo of the Sandusky HighSchool Alumni Association.

Basic cost is $28 per shirt, including free shipping. For sizes XLand above, add one dollar per X (XL=$1, 2X=$2, and 3X=$3).

Sizing:

Men’sSizes

XS32-34

S35-37

M38-40

L41-43

XL44-46

2X47-49

3X50-53

Ladies’Sizes

XS32-34

S35-36

M37-38

L39-41

XL42-44

2X45-47

3X48-51

Name Phone& Email

Street Address

City/State/Zip

Sample order shown on first line below. Mail completed order form with fullpayment payable to Sandusky High School Alumni Association to SHS AlumniAssociation, PO Box 2401, Sandusky OH 44870-2401.

Navy orWhite?

Men’s orLadies

Size Quantity BasePrice

$1 Fee PerX in Size

Totalfor Shirt

Navy Ladies 1X 1 $28 $1 $29

TOTAL


Who Was Your Favorite Teacher – New Submissions

As you may recall, the last newsletter included a list of some of our favorite teachers as submitted to us via Facebook. Since that issue was published, we’ve received a few more submissions to take you down memory lane.

Judy Lewis Corso – (1965) – Favorite teacher – William Carver, homeroom.

He would say “Miss Lewis, are you chewing gum?” I would say “No, Mr. Carver” He would say “Then spit it out, Miss Lewis”

I chewed gum every day for four years at SHS and ate hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes and chocolate cake every day for four years – with a pizza burger on occasion.

Sue Van Dootingh Lindsey – (1973) - Georgia Lehman Machowiak. She could hold your interest the whole class and was an amazing lecturer. Jackie Collins – (1958) - Mr. William Carver – Mr. Robert Reiber

Roberta Collins – (1995) - Mrs. Vargo – She was a very caring teacher. She made going to school fun. I am just happy I was in any of her classes.

Tom Patterson – (1967) – Two teachers who have been an enormous influence on me have been Ben Schneider and Gene Kidwell. Both have supported me ever since graduation and especially since I have been a school board member.

Regina Miller – (1985) – Mrs. Newell. She was always one you could talk to and would help you through any teenage “crisis”, very involved in our education and just an all-around great lady.

Bob Stacey, (1958) – Mr. Shearer, English 4.

Mary Frederick – (1974) – Mr. John Schumm. He put up with me! He was just a great teacher.

Diana Mullens – (1972) – Benoit Schneider, who is now my neighbor, was entertaining and enlightened us in Chemistry; Gary Johnson for sharing his Peace Corps experiences and teaching us Biology and General Science; Mr. Blancke for his fatherly advice and making Geometry fun; Sam Shearer for without his “facts, examples and details”, none of us would have been able to write a worthwhile paper. RIP Sam Shearer and Mr. Blancke. You have all touched many lives.


Edward Lutz – (1956) - I have fond memories of many, but two that stand out are Harold Kaufman for choir and Ellen Lehman.

Kathie Canada Breest – (1968) - Ellen Lehman was my mom's friend and later my very good friend. When I was in college, she even wrote to me on a regular basis. What a beautiful person she was.

Brenda Reynolds – (1985) - Coach Gary Reynolds. I had my Dad for junior year Health Education for one semester. LOL. He went on to teaching 20 some more years in Richardson Texas. Ms. Benninger for Biology was my second favorite.

Denise Keaton Curtis – (1969) - Mr. Carver for History/Government

Julie Cruse - (2000) - chose (in no particular order) Ronald Albert, Kenneth McFarlan, Mr. Brattain, Pam Mellen, Mr. Cope and Mr. Sturdivent.

Lisa Wilson -(1999) - chose Ms. Mellen – she was a wonderful teacher who prepared her students for the next level of education. She challenged each of us to excel to the next level. I appreciated her hard work, dedication and genuine concern for all her students.

Bob Conlin – (1978) - Slammin' Sammy Shearer. The best teacher I ever had the pleasure to have. He was tough but fair and he prepared me for life after High School. His way about the class room was the best by far. R.I.P. Mr. Shearer.

Dana Couch Blumensaadt – (1983) - Mr. Verlin Eash, band director, set standards high and morals high, and he was talented musically.

Join the Blue Streak Pride 5K

Mark your calendars and sign up now for the Blue Streak Pride 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, October 4, which is Homecoming Weekend. Sponsored by the Sandusky City School District, the event is part of Homecoming Weekend.

The event will be held at Strobel Field at Cedar Point Stadium with registration at 7:30 am and the race starting at 8:15 am.

The registration fee is $20 for adults, $5 for high school students, $3 for middle school students and free for elementary students. The first 500 registrants will receive a T-shirt.

For more information, contact the athletic department at the high school.

You can register on-line at http://www.sandusky-city.k12.oh.us/5k.aspx


The Class of 1984 held their 30th reunion at the State Theater on July 19.

Reunion News and Updates

Even though our next issue will not be out until February, please send us your reunion information. People do contact us between issues to ask what we may know about a particular reunion. We can’t share what we don’t know and you may lose a classmate attending your event. So, tell us!

Invitations are out for the Class of 1944's 70th reunion to be held August 23. For information call 419-626-3330

Members of the SHS Class of 1952 turn 80 this year. A reunion dinner is planned for Friday August 22nd at the Huron Yacht Club at 6 p.m to celebrate this birthday occasion, If you have quesions please contact Charlene Kreimes at 419 433 3306, Judy Porterfield at 419 433 4966 or George R. Mayer 419 433 5358.

The Class of 1954 meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am at the Orioles on Perkins Avenue. They have had an increasing number of reports of classmates who are in poor health and others in nursing homes. Their 60th reunion is scheduled for September 17 at the Lakefield Manor Clubhouse on Board Road. Social hour starts at 2 pm and dinner at 4:30 pm. Bring your own beverage. Reservations must be made by calling Edie Kotz at 419-271-2413 or Glenda Showalter at 419-433-8716. If you are in the area, call and we will arrange to meet you for lunch.


Reunions cont.

The Class of 1966 had a turning 66 birthday party on June 6th at Chet and Matt's. It was attended by 50 classmates and spouses who all had a good time reminiscing about the past. Thanks go out to Linda (Dunn) Terry and Janice (Keller) Wotiz for putting this party together. Cathy (Hummel) Didion

We’ve had an inquiry about a reunion for the Class of 1979. If anyone has any information, please contact Alphonso Ott at 419-625-1259.

Class of 1965 – 50th reunion Sept 18, 19, 20, 2015. Contact them to update your information via [email protected] or through Bea Smith Van Meter, 535 Washington Ave., Huron OH 44839. There will be a Friday night mixer, a Saturday night dinner and a Sunday brunch. Visit the class website at http://j.mp/SHS1965.

All-Class Reunion Being Planned – Join the Committee

2015 marks the 160th year of Sandusky High School – which seems like a great reason to celebrate with another all-class reunion. A committee is being formed to explore the possibility. If you’re willing to get involved and help, send an email to [email protected] and she will pass the information on to the committee.

What Class . . .

The Sandusky High Class of 1947 congratulates their member, Audrey Schafer, a resident of Parkvue Community, who on June 24 received the Ben M Herbster Award with a tribute to her efforts by George Mylander. The award is presented to individuals who best exemplify the philosophy, leadership, philanthropic spirit and achievements of the late Rev. Dr. Ben M. Herbster. Parkvue Community is honored to know Audrey as a friend, a volunteer and a philanthropist.

Jim Caldwell (Class of 1948) and Pat Caldwell (Class of 1950) write “Hello from near Dayton Ohio. An update after a year of living here. We are fine and enjoying finally living around most of our children. Have found new and exciting things to do here and taking advantage of them. For those you that remember my mom – she is now 102 and doing very well and seems to be on top of most things. Give us a call if you get this way and we can have a visit.”

John Mears (Class of 1954) On the 1st of May we took off to go to San Antonio for the Reunion of the crew members of LST 854 U.S.S. Kemper County. This is the ship I was assigned to when I first got into the Navy. We have had a reunion every other year since 1996. San Antonio was a great place to have an Armed Forces type reunion because of the many Armed Forces type of facilities available in


the area. We visited Fort Sam Huston and the area of the V.A. Hospital which was originally mainly Army but now has facilities for all the services. San Antonio also has 3 or 4 former Missions including San Jose and of course the Alamo. We toured these and found that most have been rebuilt by the WPA in the '30s. We also went to Fredericksburg to visit the Admiral Nimitz Museum and the World War II Museum of the Pacific War (The George H.W. Bush Museum). Being a history buff I enjoyed these very much. The men and their wives that come to these reunions are from many eras of the life of the ship. She was first used in the invasion of Okinawa and then moth balled for a few years and brought again to the fleet for the Korean War. I served in 1960 to 1962 (one of the tweeners). She was then used in Vietnam because the older LSTs were shallow enough draft that they could move in the rivers. She was decommissioned in 1968 after a long and distinguished career. It is a very good group of people just like our Alumni Association.

The Sandusky High School football team of 1966 was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in May. The seniors from that year had won every football game from junior high through graduation, letting local residents bask in the “Sensational Sixties”. Those people were: Dave Agsten, Isavelt Amison, Willie Amison, Dave Bloomquist, Bruce Bravard, Tom Catlett, Jim Collins, Doug Copenhaver, Paul Cross, Bill Deming, George Garrett, Rick Griffith, Tom Jenkins, Arry Keys, Charles Lewis, Hillman Lindsey, Ed Luckett, Pete Manuguerra, Terry McNutt, Vic Malinovsky, Steve Morgan, Mike Nath, Bob Ohlemacher, Tom Pope, Jamie Rausch, Jim Reis, Hollis Shaw, Willie Shaw, Larry Taylor, Tom Wright and Jim Young.

Tom & Cindy Cronk Patterson (Class of 1967) reports that Tom currently is serving as the President of the Sandusky City Schools Board of Education. Their son, Tom Jr. (Class of 1992) is enjoying several successful years as the Head Swim Coach at SHS; daughter Julie (Class of 1994) is a special education teacher at Venice Elementary and the advisor of the SHS Swan Club; daughter Becky (Class of 1996) is a pre-school teacher at Mills School; and son Daniel (Cooter – Class of 1999) married Allison Scally on June 20 of this year. Several of their grandchildren are Sandusky City Schools’ students, so they are pretty firmly entrenched in Sandusky City Schools. They will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary on September 19. Tom fully restored his 1969 Lyman and enjoys boating. They also still enjoy SCUBA diving especially in the Turks and Caicos.

Sue Van Dootingh Lindsley (Class of 1973) writes “although I have many friends retiring, I’m nowhere near that with three daughters in college. Kelsey is through 4 years of pharmacy school with 2 to go. My twins just finished their second year of college, so still more to go”. Husband Russ Lindsley (Class of 1974) and I are starting to travel more and really enjoying it.


Julie Cruse (Class of 2000) – After earning my master’s in Media, Arts and Sciences, I moved back to the North Coast from Arizona (unlike Heidi Roth Henry (Class of 2001) and David Henry (Class of 2000), who moved from Ohio to Arizona that same year) and took up a position founding and directing the Oberlin College Media Center in January of 2013. In collaboration with my classmate Tiffany Chapman, I founded the Sandusky High School Ronald Albert and Kenneth McFarlan Arts Impact Award in 2010, the same year as the retirement of those named, in celebration of the teaching spirit embodied by Ron and Ken, to encourage lifelong excellence and community enrichment through arts and creativity. We accept donations at [email protected].

Thanks from our Scholarship Recipients

We have received the following Thank You Notes from the 2014 Sandusky High School Alumni Association Scholarship winners. From Destine McDonald-Stanley: Thank you for awarding me this scholarship. I feel really honored. This scholarship will definitely help me financially achieve my goal of becoming a health care administrator. I'm so excited about college and cannot wait to accomplish big things. From William Van Scoy: I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for being selected for the Sandusky High School Alumni Association scholarship fund. I am humble that the scholarship committee felt I was worthy of this honor. The financial aid that this scholarship provides helps make it possible for me to pursue my goal of becoming a doctor of physical therapy. I will strive to live up to the expectation of those who selected me.

SHS Athletic Department Update

This spring began play on the new baseball field. Phase 1 of the project has been completed and home games took place towards the end of this spring. The field looks and plays great. Phase 2 of project will begin late this summer. Phase 2 includes: installation of windscreen, electronic scoreboard, and construction of team dugouts. Come by and see how things look. If you’re lucky you might even see some of our young Blue Streaks playing summer baseball. Thanks once again to all of people and organizations who made it possible.

Please come by this fall and see our freshly painted main gym or stop by the relocated Athletic Department office. The Athletic Office is located at the rear of the building in what was once the supplemental center. Please follow us on Twitter @gobluestreaks or see our schedule of events on the Sandusky City Schools website. www.sandusky-city.k12.oh.us


What Was Your Favorite Activity in High School? Deborah Springstead Brown - Definitely ACappella Choir (1972-75) and Keynotes (1973-75) Class of 1975.

Diane Springstead Cole - Band, ACappella Choir and Keynotes! I was in band all 4 years (1973-77) and really loved marching all the half time shows! It was always fun riding the bus to the away games! I was in girls’ glee my sophomore year (74-75) and then made ACappella and got my robe from my sister, Deborah Springstead Brown, and was in it for 2 years (75-77). Loved the tradition of the robing ceremony, the Christmas concerts and the musicals! Class of 1977.

Debbi Ostheimer Mitchel - Band and Orchestra definitely! Only social life I had in high school and loved it!! Class of 1984.

Sandy Baker Zech - BAND!!!! We had the most fun going to home and away games playing together and made AWESOME LIFETIME Friends...♥ Class of 1982.

Mike Hartman - Besides football, I would say choir & Keynotes, Enjoyed being involved with such a prestigious organization and incredibly talented people. Class of 1969.

Sally Fultz Carter - How about Keynotes? Fancy dresses, special engagements and the musical each year. Let's not forget those hot guys in the wide, velvet lapels and ruffled shirts. Ha! Class of 1974.

David Volz – Dramatics Club. It had a high female/mail ratio. Class of 1973.

Cindy Cronk Patterson – Swan Club – My “big sisters” Carol (1954) and Judy (1956) were in Swan Club when it started. I was part of the scenery in 1956. Competition was intense to “make the club”. I met my husband, Tom Patterson (1967) our senior year when he accompanied one of the soloists (not me). My daughters Julie (1994), Becky (1996) and even ours sons were members. Now my daughter is the advisor and my granddaughters are junior swans. By far my best memory. Class of 1967.

Jackie Collins – I enjoyed being in the Pep Club. Class of 1968.

Kathy Theisen Failor - Drama Club – gave you a chance to stretch yourself and try new things – especially for someone who was very shy, like I was. Class of 1973.

Judy Lewis Corso –– Pep Club, Class of 1965


Julie Cruse – Choir, Keynotes and Bel Choir, Triple Trio, Marching Band. Class of 2000.

Lisa Wilson – Swan Club. I loved being a swan! We had a lot of fun practicing in the freezing, cold water for hours, so we could put on a beautiful show. I have many memories of the shows and the under/overs we did to perfect our dolphin routines. Class of 1999.

Dan Thomas Swimming Award Recipients

David Linden and Samantha Smith, both seniors, were the 2014 recipients of the Dan Thomas Award for Swimming. The award is named in honor of a member of the Class of 1950 that was killed in Viet Nam.

Welcome to New Members

Welcome to our newest members of the Sandusky High School Alumni Association – Diane Sloan Byington and Dennis R. Byington, both of the Class of 1958.

The money from our membership dues is very important to the work of the Alumni Association – not only does it help support our annual scholarships to two graduating seniors, it also lets us do special projects for the schools such as the plantings around the high school.

Although your membership does get you the great “perk” of receiving this newsletter twice per year, the real reason to join or renew is to show support for the community and school that started you on the path to adulthood and what you are now.

So, if you are currently a life member – great! But, maybe you could recruit one fellow alumni to join by sharing the membership application on the outside cover of this newsletter.

If you are an “annual member”, please check your newsletter address label to see if it’s time to renew and give some consideration to becoming a lifetime member so you’ll never have to keep track again.

And, if you’re reading a courtesy copy of the newsletter, you’ll want to sign up now to stay in touch with your alma mater.

Annual dues are just $10 for a single membership and $15 for a couple. A lifetime membership is $75 for a single and $100 for a couple. All membership dues, donations and NEWS should be sent to the Alumni Association at PO Box 2401, Sandusky 44871. You can also email news to [email protected].


1931 Helen Wood Rice 1934 Marita Jane Burton Helen C Seitz 1936 Ardith Eggleston Roberts Missi Jensen Bertholy 1938 Marie Alton Cole 1939 Dorothy Zimmerman Harrison June E Betz Ralph E Young 1940 Ruth Ahlers Parker 1941 Marjorie E Ritter Ray G Riems Clinton Bennett, Jr. 1942 Dr. Sarah L.Rosemond Richard C Speir, Sr Warren A Feiszli 1944 Grace “Pete” Winkle Hoffman E.J.Jack Mulaney Robert E Fisher Marjorie Kuck Donald A Ohlemacher 1945 Frank E Ortolani 1946 William Scheid 1947 Donald Walton

Donald Bohanan John Hildebrand Theresa Nesselhauf Teague

1949 Thomas P Catri 1950 Margaret Whetstone Vassalo Norma Lorenz Poths Dorothy Robison Meade Arvilla Ulmer Pletcher George Krieger, Jr Ethel Scofield Borders Maxine Frasier Iversen

Mary Kromer James Rose Brecht Smith

1951 Dr James W Haskins, Jr Shirley Green Garlock

1952 Donald G Lawrence 1953 James D White Izola Light White Ronald C Skillman Lloyd Bodi 1956 Nancy Dalton Hoppe 1957 Nancy Schenk Carr 1958 William S Frankel, III Ronald M. Wilhelm Constance Lutz Walbridge 1958 Ronald M Wilhelm 1959 Elroy L Rollison 1960 Donald E Clark 1961 Sally Meyer Hofer Linda Dienes Heidl 1962 Ronald L Brady Ali Finley Westgate 1963 Jerry L Shaw Jean Lawhon Nolder 1964 Frank “Skip” Persky Sally Ann Steuk Joel H Christiansen, Jr. 1965 Wallace Robinson Bonita Koehler Saleski Ann Stein Hart 1969 Daniel A Scott Larry Swain 1971 Jerrold D Ward 1973 William Kernell 1976 John C Lenke 1979 Larry Edward Shoemo Sherman “Bob” Fox lll 1989 Tracie Miller Galindo 2000 Tiffany Nicole Hathorn Chad Louis Ries James “Jamie” Dickman 2005 Clarence David, Jr. (honorary) 2007 Levi S Farrington

Alumni Deceased – Through August 1

If you have a classmate or relative from SHS who has passed away recently and is not included here or suffer a loss in the future, please email or call Judy Lewis Corso, 65' so that the information may be included in our next newsletter. [email protected] 419-627-9964


Financial Information – Second Quarter 2014

ECFCU Checking ECFCU Savings Balance Forwarded $59.71 $2,720.19 Deposits $260.00 $244.00 Interest -0- $ .41 Transfers Between Checking/Savings $838.49 ($838.48) Expenditures $958.20 -0- Ending Balance $200.00 $2,126.11 Erie County Foundation Scholarship Fund Beginning Balance $90,910.96 Earnings $212.54 Realized Gains (Losses) $70.01 Unrealized Gains (Losses) $2,529.63 Management Fees $407.48 Ending Balance $93,355.26

General Donations were received from Mary Jane Shoffner (1952), Betty J. Masta (1943), George & Barbara Mayer (1952 & 1957), Richard Stradtman (1974) & Marie Vanderhill (1954).

Memorial Donations:

For Class From Class

Ellen Weichel Amstutz 1952 Mary Jane & Bruce Shoffner 1952

Loretta Ervin Crum 1952 Class of 1952

Mary Alice Russell Hartenfeld 1939 Jeanette Russell Albert 1942

Patricia Holz 1946 Diane & Joseph Harbrecht 1964 & 1962

Mary Alice Russell Hartenfeld 1939 Diane & Joseph Harbrecht 1964 & 1962

William P Scheid 1946 Diane & Joseph Harbrecht 1964 & 1962

Florence Hummel Stockman 1952 Class of 1952

Don Lawrence 1952 Class of 1952

Larry Camp 1960 Jon A Boothe 1960

Donald Chime 1949 Class of 1949

Charles Reeber 1949 Class of 1949

Monty Green 1949 Class of 1949

Robert Orticari 1949 Class of 1949

Carol Charles Lesica 1949 Class of 1949

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