Table of Contents:

Homecoming 2000
Alumni Directory
Scholarships Awarded
Who's Doing What
Distinguished Alumni
Lewisburg/Mifflinburg Alumni Basketball
Joe Roy '80 Retirement Letter
Middle School Receives Award
Class of '75 Reunion
Class of '58 Party
Academic Honors Banquet
In Memorium
LAHS Limited Edition Bricks
With Our Sympathy
Corrections from our Last Newsletter
Tribute to Mrs. Pursley
Election Day Spaghetti Dinner
Newsletter Archive

Mark Your CalendarHomecoming - October 20

It's time to plan for fall! LAHS Homecoming is planned for October 20th starting with a parade leaving the high school, a football game at Bucknell Stadium, and a gathering at Brynwood on 6th following the game. Hope you can join us for a fun evening. There will be other events as well as other opportunities to gather planned for that weekend. Please check our website for updates.



Alumni Directory

We are working once again with Harris Publishers on the Alumni Directory which will be published in 2001. In preparation for the publication, we are searching for our lost classmates, checking class lists for omissions from our last publication, and updating our records of deceased classmates. If by chance you are willing to help without being called, please let us know by writing us at our PO Box 38 address.

Please be reminded that we only provide the database for the publication. Harris Publishers handles EVERYTHING else - searching for missing addresses, contacting each graduate by mail, compiling the data, printing, selling, and distribution. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us by writing us at our PO Box 38 address.



Scholarships Awarded

Michael Conard and Brian Moles are the proud recipients of the year 2000 Alumni Scholarships. The presentation was made at the Awards Assembly June 7th. The Foundation Board of Directors voted to allocate $1000.00 from the general fund this year thereby providing two $500.00 scholarships and allowing the scholarship investment funds to grow. Thus far approximately $29,000.00 has been donated or pledged toward the scholarship progam.

Michael will be studying art education for the elementary grades at Lycoming College. He served as president of the Key Club in his senior year and was active in the school newspaper, yearbook, National Art Honor Society, French Club, fall play, spring musical, choir, and District Chorus.

Brian will be attending the Univeristy of Connecticut studying business and possibly vocal performance. He has participated in numerous spring musicals, the concert and chamber choirs, District and Regional Choruses, soccer, track and field, and the National Art Honor Society.

We wish both young men success as theyfurther their education.



Who's Doing What...

Lisa Walters Black '76 - Rob Black '68 and I were married 2/14/99. Growing up we were next door neighbors in Westlawn. Between us, we have 4 children. Rob continues to work for PP&L in Washingtonville and I am at Generation LLC (formerly PP&L) in Shamokin Dam.

Barbara Turotsy Del Greco '80 - My husband, Joe, and I had our second child, Michael, on 10/22/99. Michael's sister, Christina, age 3, enjoys helping out with the new baby.

Pat Hiatt Brown & Forrest Brown '50 - Pat and I married 11/98.We are currently living in her house in Rock Hall, MD. We will be moving to a cottage in Jeffners Pond, a retirement community in nearby PA.

John Beck '51 - I received the following awards: Oct 1999 - Lifetime achievement award from the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester and I was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame.

Gayle Goddall Pepper '59 - After 38 years on Long Island, we have returned to Lewisburg for retirement. I'd love to hear from old classmates and friends.

Janet Scott Fumiss '76 - Jack and I have lived in Plano, Texas (suburb of Dallas) since 1982 and have 2 children, Julie (14) and John (8). It is great to receive the LAHS newsletter and I look forward to seeing old friends at our 25th reunion in 2001!
Address: 4505 Turnberry Court, Piano, Texas
75024. E-mail: JFURN35365@AOL.COM

Victoria Snyder '78 - Currently a PICU nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Phil & Gail Moyer McClure '65 - Gail is teaching business at Deltona High School and Phil is semi-retired.

Daniel Snyder -I do like hearing about our school, but I see less and less about the friends I know. E-mail:MODAN2426@AOL.COM.

Gerald '33 and Maybelle Wolf Kunkle '35 - We enjoy receiving the newsletter. The news of older alumni is getting scarce. If I write about Maybelle and me, perhaps it will stimulate others to do some writing. We have been married 61 years. We have been in CA 30 years since retirement. We have 2 daughters, 2 grand-daughters, and one great-granddaughter. One family is split-1/2 living in NY and 1/2 living in CA. I taught school for a few years and then had a 10 year hitch in the army. We had 2 years overseas service in England, Africa and Italy. I was returned to the states because of a permanent injury received in combat in Italy. After several years in unsuccessful medical treatment, my army career ended and I was retired Lt. Colonel. I was able to return to teaching and accepted a position in 1950 at LHS. I had the pleasure of starting the first Vocational Industrial Education program at my Alma Mater. We moved to CA in 1970. Would be pleased to hear from any interested LHS grads and teachers.

Donald Lee Mincemoyer '48 - Since retirement I have traveled to every continent except Antartica. Looks tike I won't get to that one. Have really learned to appreciate "the good old USA" and still expending some resources so that our 4 grandchildren will have "the good life". BettyJane and I live within 2 miles of our 2 children and the 4 grandchildren in State College.

Jack Nickerson - I have benefited greatly from my learning and experiences at LHS! We own an Independent Manufactures Engineering Representative firm, based in Scottsdale, AZ. We have 11 employees with a branch office in Cork, Ireland, which covers Europe. While I have not yet retired, I am decreasing my work to allow more time for golf.

Fran Galbreath '39 - Congratulations to all those great alumni who have put our school and town on the map. How well I do remember all the wonderful teachers we had and the activities we enjoyed together. I enjoyed the school fairs, helping sell candy at the games, being in the dramatic club and some of the fun skits in chapel, the girl's ensemble, the community Christmas programs, and which of us can forget the intermural sports.

Karen Watts Rowat '81 -1 wasn't able to graduate from LAHS since we moved away during my junior year. I was heartbroken and left behind many friends. I'm now a nursing student at PHCC here in Tampa, FL and am a mother of 2 kids. My daughter is 12 and my son is 8. My husband of almost 17 years works for Delta Airlines. We love Florida andare always boating, fishing or diving. I would love to see my old classmates and hope that maybe I will receive Info about the upcoming 20 year reunion in 2001.

Matthew William Reish'89 - Married to Jennifer Haun. 1993 graduate of Dickinson College, 3rd year medical student at Temple University.

Jack E. Boyd '52 - It's great to receive the LAHS newsletter in Issaquah, Wa. Within the last 5 years, I have retired from the Boeing Company. My wife (Joyce) and I remain in the local area, due to health problems. We take short trips and remain active with: Boyds Landscaping Inc. and Mgmt Resource.

Barbara '73 & Bob Smith '71 - We started an international adoption from Romania. In May we were informed we would be getting a daughter, 16 months old. In July we travelled the 17 hours to Romania to pick up Thea Marie Smith at a foster home. Our son, Mark, (5 yrs. old) was in New Berlin staying with grandparents, anxiously awaiting our return. Then in December, Bob took a job with Princeton Radiological Assn. He works at a radiation therapy clinic in Jamesburg, NJ. After living in the south for 10 yrs., it is nice to be close to home.

Robert Rathoff '56 - Retired from Air force after 30 years of mostly exciting flying duties. Still enjoy world traveling and cruising. Finally, after 34 years, received BA from University of Oklahoma in '90. Enjoy golfing in Melbourne, Fl area sandwiched between 5-6 days a week playing softball in a state-wide traveling league. Here, in Oklahoma City, we play softball indoors during the winter. I prefer the sun, so I'm moving back to Florida very soon.

Francis D. Stillman '53 - My wife, Mary Hauck, and I are both retired. We travel alot. Our recent trip was to Bangkok, Thailand to visit our daughter who is a teacher there. We published our first book several years ago and are now working on two more which we expect to publish in 2001. When at home we are busy in the community. We both sit on several boards in the area and work with several youth organizations. Email: stilmar@stargate.net

Mary Lou Williams Schnell '52 - Living with husband, George in New Paltz. Both are retired and spend time painting, traveling and babysitting for grandson, Matthew. George still teaches part-time at SUNY New Paltz.

Donna Moyer Eighmey '58 - May 1999 we moved to Grand Island. We like it very much and plan to stay here until Howard retires in a few years. We may move back to Pa then. We really miss our family and the area. Email: HOWEIG@GATE.NET

Janie Kintner Ulch '68 - Married Dee 1999,2 beautiful grandsons and expecting another grandchild in Sept. Loving life with Tom by the sea.

Steven Glennon '85 - My wife and I live in Auburn, Alabama. We both work at Auburn Univ.

Janie Hollenbach Taraszewski '83 - I moved to Ohio in Jan 1992 and married Bob in April 1993. We met while I was an RN in ICU at Geisinger and he was doing his physician fellowships. We have 2 sons - Adam (6 years) and Ryan (born 2/11/00). I have recently quit nursing to stay at home full time. I would enjoy hearing from fellow classmates and alumni. 2489 Berk St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.

Suzanne Betz Mutschler '72 - Currently pursuing a Political Science degree at Auburn Univ. Montgomery, AL. My husband, Gary 71, retired as a Lt. Col. after 22 years of service from the U.S. Air Force in June 1999. He is currently Exec. VP Sherlock, Smith and Adams, Inc, an architectural engineering firm in Montgomery, Al. Our daughter, Amy, is a second grade teacher in Peachtree City, GA, her husband, Ted, is employed with Delta Airlines, and our son, Brian, is pursuing his doctorate in Chemistry at Georgia Tech.

Charles F. Scott '45 - Recently elected Chieftain, Clan Scott Society with Americas. Looking forward to our 55th in September.

Felisa Becker '82- I am attending Penn State and am very happy to be back in Pennsylvania after living in Florida for 10 years.

James Steffy '74 - We moved to Pitt. from NY in May 1999. I'm now a VP/Relationship Manager for PNC Business Credit. My wife, Ellen, is a housewife and does some work for CompuServe. Our daughter,Kelda, is in the 6th grade.

Helen Bennage Mellinger '38 - My husband, Marlin, and 1 recently celebrated our 50th anniversary.

Flostina Brady - Flostina's son wrote to us of her death in November 94. Her husband had passed away in July of 1994. Flostina's favorite conversalions always included stories of Dottie Scott who lives in California. She spoke of her high school days often and really treasured all of her memories.



Distinguished Alumni

The Board of Directors of the Alumni Association will be working with high school administrators and the advisors and officers of the Student Council this summer to set the direction of the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award. This project was started by the Student Council with the guiding hand of their advisor Lorinda Krause. In 1990 they asked the Alumni Association for their assistance in the screening process. Each year since then the committee becomes a bit more organized in developing the criteria and in securing the nominations. The selection committee has a very difficult task once all the information is gathered together.

Past recipients of the award are:

1988-James McClure '48, Barbara Hubler Mummey '65 and John Zellers '37

1989-Russsell Fairchild '65, Graham Showalter '58, and Jim Wetzel '58

1990-Dian Bierstein Diamond '67, Wayne Bromfield '65, and Laura Biernstein Cozac '68

1991-Gary Baylor '64, George Ramer '44, and Robert Rooke

1992-Frank Bowe '65, TomWilson '40, and NormaGottwalt '48

1993-Ted Parker '60, John Beck '51, Eleanor McDowell '33

1994-Elwood Derr '50, Gale Reish '60, Amos Smith '62

1995-Ethel Snook '50, George Fiaries '55, Robert Edwards '60

1996 -Barbara Alspach Baylor '64, David Pursley '56, Donald Heiter '46

1997-Richard Jarrett '48, David Swartziand '64

1998-Robert Donehower '36, Richard Sterry '47, David Swartzlander '64

1999-HarryAmmon '46, Robert Good '38, Philip Stamm '39.

In nominating someone for this award please consider the individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen profession, or who have demonstrated unique or unusual service to humanity thereby reflecting great credit upon themselves and the Lewisburg school system. Please complete the form on page 5 and forward to the Alumni Association at the PO Box 38 address before July 31st. The Alumni Board will send each nominee a form to complete, and upon receipt of those forms the committee will select 3 recipients.



Veteran Green Dragons Rise To the Occasion

The ninth annual Lewisburg-Mifflinburg alumni game was held May 6 at the Lewisburg middle school gym. It was a hot humid night and the competition was as hot as the weather as the veteran dragons prevailed 65-53 and the more recent Lewisburg grads lost 84-70. Members of both dragon teams were called upon for yeoman duty as each squad had a limited number of players.

In the first game (1981-1999 grads) Lewisburg had 5 players and the effects of the weather took its toll on those players. Playing and scoring for the recent grads were Bob Wollum '85 21 points, Tim Brouse '85 3 points, Michael Curtis '85 17 points, Brian Bertram '86 19 points, and Eric Keefer '85 10 points. Although they lost, these younger Dragons showed a lot of the skills that made them outstanding players in high school. Bobby Wollum's shooting and passing, and Brian Bertram's drives to the hoops that resulted in great shots or feeds were fun to watch.

In the second game (1930-1980 grads) there were 7 players suited up for the game. Craig Ranck '72 led the old guard with 20 points, Phil Stamm Jr. '78 chipped In with 17, Jeff Wagner '79 directed the dragon attack and added 13 points, Dave Powell '60 contributed 3 treys for 9 points, Paul Miller '74 did a great job on the boards and scored 4 points. Graham Showalter, although bothered by leg problems, played with great enthusiasm and scored 2 points, and, also making an appearance was Phil Stamm '53 who showed he still has that great shooting form that made him a prolific scorer in the days when he played for LHS.

This annual affair is looked forward to by both teams and although the steps may be a little slower, the heart is just as determined as always, and it is very rewarding to see some of the passes that are made, moves that still delight, and shooting skills that have not diminished much over the years. We invite you to come out for an evening of fun at next year's contest.



So Long, Farewell, AufWeidersehen, Adieu

On December 1, 1999, after four years as Palisades' principal, Mr. Roy bid us goodbye and became the principal of Springfield High S chool. "I'm very sorry to see him go, " stated senior Anthony Wardle. This is the sentiment of many of the students, especially the seniors, who have been under Mr. Roy's leadership for their entire high school career. "I can't believe he is leaving, " lamented senior Cheryl Rolison. "He is such a good guy and a great principal."

The principal himself expressed sorrow at leaving the school, but knows he is making the right decision. Springfield High School is closer to Mr. Roy's family members and his wife's workplace. Mr. Roy also feels as though he would like a new challenge. He has proven to Palisades that he is capable of running a school effectively and successfully: now he must prove it elsewhere, and this is a perfect opportunity.

Nevertheless, Mr. Roy does not intend to abandon his old school completely. Some of his fondest memories are the relationships he has formed with PHS students and he plans to visit Palisades whenever possible.

(This is an excerpt from an article in the school paper for Palisades High School by Suzanne Wardle about LAHS graduate Joe Roy, '80.)



Middle School Receives Award

The Lewisburg Area Middle School received the Donald Eichhorn Award for being the best in the State. Characteristics of an exemplary middle school include interdisciplinary team teaching, age appropriate instruction, flexible scheduling, varied instruction, an advisory program, exploratory programs, transition programs, and skill development and knowledge. Principal Floyd Walters gives lots of credit to the teachers, parents, and staff. Local photographer John Gardner recorded the event with an all school photo taken outside the school. How did he get all the students, faculty, support staff and Dr. Eichhorn in the picture? He was on a lift donated by John Driver of West Branch Rental. The PA Middle School Association Award is named for former Lewisburg superintendent Dr. Donald Eichhorn, who was one of the first proponents in the nation for middle schools in which a child is in transition from early childhood to teenage.



Reunion - Class of '75

The Class of 1975 is holding their 25th class reunion on July 29th at Tedd's on the Hill. The inviations have been sent out to everyone we have addresses for. If you didn't receive an invitation please contact Jodi Jarrett (570-524-0752) or Lyn Mathias (570-522-0422). Also we don't have addresses for the following people: Luther Bostian, Lee Edmonds, Bonnie Emerick, Pam Kiefer, Tom Kennedy, Williams Martens, Kevin Messer, Amy Middleton, Lisa Miller, Sandy Miller, Richard Muhlman, Linda Polan, Susan Reitenbach, Donita Reynolds, Kay Reynolds, Gale Sheesley, Michael Sholly, Gary Smith, Chip Sones, Susan Tressler, Chuck Wagner, and Bill Warren. We would appreciate if you could help us locate any of these people.
Thank You!



A Party!
The Class of 1958 is having a 60th birthday party! When - none other than Homecoming Weekend -Saturday evening, October 21st at Brynwood on 6th. This is a class that really enjoys getting together. Want to attend even though you may not be 60??? Check in with Bob Brouse, Ang Giunta, Graham Showalter, or any member of the Class.



Academic Honors Banquet, by Superintendent William Torok

The Academic Honors Banquet for secondary students was envisioned six years ago by three parents and me who wanted to create a special formalized way to recognize academic achievement. In Lewisburg's schools, at that time, most banquets honored extracurricular activities. We felt it was a shame that academic achievement was not recognized at least to the level of these activities.

The only standard for being invited to the banquet is that students must have been on the honor roll four consecutive times. Students who are recognized all three years in the middle school will have their names placed on a plaque at the end of eighth grade. Students who are recognized in the high school will have their names placed on a plaque at the end of their senior year. Students who are recognized for seven years (grades 6-12) will have their names placed on another special plaque. Sixth grade students are invited to a punch and cookie reception at the middle school in May. Students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to a formal dress-up banquet at Bucknell University. The dinner is free for each invited student. All students are given medallions as an award.

The Honors Banquet has become one of the most anticipated events on the school district calendar. The high school jazz-rock band provides entertainment. A special guest provides a keynote address. This year's speaker was Dr. Eugene Hickok, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education. Waiters and waitresses serve a formal meal. Green and white linen and tablecloths are used, and green-tinted flowers are on the tables. Each parent or guardian receives a Lewisburg pin and an honors bumper sticker.

The honoring of these students is made possible through private financial support. The school district does not fund the activity. Employees volunteer their time. Although I have developed some partnerships with various companies, most of the funding comes through individual donations. Anyone who supports the idea of recognizing academic success is asked to please provide financial
support.



In Memoriam
We offer our condolences to the families of the following classmates and teacher who have passed away since the printing of our last newsletter.

Deniese Noll Ebersole '37
Raymond "Pete" Kline '36
Pearl Kunkle Camp '35
George L. Spangler '31
Kathryn Cameron Wirth '42
A. Midred Pursley (retired teacher)
Anna Dyer Benfer '44
Jane Slack '44
William T. Collins '46
Thomas A. Rivoire '68
Edna Bingaman Biddinger '38
John W. McDowell '39
Robert C. Remer '43
Harold E. Herman '50
Jay D. Judy
Dorothy Miller Bridge '66
Elizabeth McKissick Cooper '57
Marlyn I. Beaver '50
Harold S. Eisley '47
Eva Lilley Hassinger '48
David Pursley '56
W. Kenneth Michelinie '60
Charles R. Grove '39
William L. Herbst '26
Ruth Shultz Coup
Paul E. Johnson '26
Franklin D. Blackwell '62
Marlin W. Page
William K. Snyder '57
Susan D. Snyder '65
Kenneth E. Jarrett '50
Raymond J. Meehan '40
Helen Boyer Kerstetter '51
Mary Ellen Troutman Carroll '49
R. dark Eberhart '40
W. Richard Kauffman '37
John R. Miller '45
Herman J. Hoechstetter '38
H. James Heiter '41
Elizabeth Morrison '29
Mariah Quant '00



LAHS Limited Edition Bricks

Renovations to LAHS were recently completed. The Parent Teacher Student Association acquired 52 bricks that were removed from the 1928 section of the high school. Each brick has a plaque with the following inscription:

Lewisburg Area High School
1928-1999
1 of 52 (each brick is numbered)

The money raised from the sale of the bricks will be used for student programs, such as Red Ribbon Week activities which encourages our students to make a commitment to be drug and alcohol free. Own a piece of your past!

If you would like to order, please make out a check payable to LAHS Parent Teacher Student Association and mail to: PO Box 38, Lewisburg, PA 17837. The cost is $15.00 with free local delivery. Shipping is $5.00 anywhere in the US. Include your name, address and brick number requested.



With Our Sympathy

Mariah Quant '00 was killed in an auto accident just hours before she was to receive her diploma at the Weis Center June 9th. Commencement was marked with a bittersweet atmosphere and expressions of joy and sorrow. Colorful bandannas, one of Mariah's trademarks, were worn around the left arms of classmates, faculty, school board members, friends, and family as a sign of mourning.

Mariah was active in cross-country, track and field, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and the National Spanish Honor Society. As the Class of 2000 mourns her untimely death, let us remember how much she contributed to our school and community.



Corrections from the last Newsletter

*Mrs. Edna Sheary, whose Charity Trust generously provided educational materials to the Lewisburg Middle and High Schools, was a cashier and trust officer at the Union National Bank of Lewisburg (now Mellon Bank) not the Lewisburg National Bank as written.

*Sara Reish Hall '28 is still living at a Masonic Home in Burlington, NJ. We erronously assumed that the returned newsletter marked "Deceased" was accurate. We certainly regret the error. She will be celebrating her 90th birthday in July.



A Tribute to Mrs. Pursley

(From the Saturday, April 8, 2000 Standard-Journal Newspaper - the Personsal View Column on
Page 4 - written by John Huckaby '60)

A teacher who won't be forgotten

Teachers do make impressions - some good and some bad. There wasn't any doubt about the impression that Mrs. Mildred Pursley made through her many years at Lewisburg High.

Mrs. Pursley, who died this week at age 92, was one of those teachers who inspired some, created great fear in others, and who was a real credit to her profession.

She and her close friend, Mrs. Jennie Erdley, were legends at Lewisburg High. You didn't want to cross either one. They made sure there was a learning atmosphere in their classes. You learned in their classes - it was a requirement. Class time was spent on learning . There weren't any film strips, any short films. There were no help-me-teach aids like there are today.

Mrs. Pursley and Mrs. Erdley, both widows, had a genuine concern for their students. They wanted their students to be prepared when they went to college. They didn't want any remedial English for any of their students.

Both are now gone. But I'm sure that Mrs. Pursley's death this week brought back a lot of memories for a lot of former students. Both of her and Mrs. Erdley.

They don't make teachers like that anymore.



A Date To Remember - November 7, 2000

Fall Election Day Spaghetti Dinner
Lewisburg Middle School
5:00-7:00 PM
Take-outs available
Yummy spaghetti with Tantalizing Sauce and Good Fellowship