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High School Renovation Overview
"Mature" Dragons Victorious
Notes From Alumni
It's Reunion Time!
What's Happening?
Spaghetti Dinner
Funds Received From Trust
For Your Information
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High School Renovation Overview
The High School renovation project should begin sometime this summer. Look for significant events to begin as soon as school is out this June. A new parking lot will be built on the Route 15 side of the building and the shell of the new addition will be constructed directly behind the current cafeteria. The two-story addition will house a new cafeteria on the first floor and three new science classrooms on the second floor. The athletic field will be re-graded, moved closer to the Catholic Church and still have a regulation size football field behind the school.
Other highlights of the renovation project are:
A critical aspect of the high school renovation is the new athletic complex currently under construction behind the middle school. Next fall we will have a new all-weather track, a new field hockey field and two new soccer fields that will double as softball practice fields. Please stop by the former Pauling property to see the future site of Green Dragon athletic triumphs in the above sports.
We have developed a renovation schedule with our construction management firm that will allow them to complete their work and allow us to deliver our educational program. Although there will be some dust and inconvenience, we are confident that the students will receive a quality education next year. Overall, we are very excited about the renovation project and are grateful to the school board and community for supporting this effort. Please feel free to contact Dr. DiRocco or Dr. Baumgartner if you have any questions or would like to see an overview of this project.
"Mature" Veteran Dragons Victorious
Although hampered by a small number of players (7), the veteran Dragons managed to defeat a similarly undermanned Wildcat team by a 79-73 score in the 7th annual basketball game played at the Mifflinburg High School gym. The win by the dragons broke a three game losing streak to the veteran Wildcats.
The lack of players did not affect the caliber of play or the intensity of the game. Every player on the Dragon squad contributed to the victory. Although no official stats were kept the score, Jeff Wagner '79 and Bobby Orr '72 paced the Dragons offensively, with help from Craig Ranck '72, Paul Miller '74, Dean Hollenbach '78, Graham Showalter '58 and Dave Powell '60. The veteran dragons also controlled the boards with Paul (still a great leaper!), Dean and Craig doing a great job on both ends of the floor. Defense was also a key as the Dragons, who at one time led by 17 points, fought off a late Wildcat rally to preserve the win.
The veteran Dragons will look to make it two in a row next year when they return to Lewisburg Middle School for the contest. The second contest of the night went to the younger Wildcats who won by a ten-point margin. More about that game in the next newsletter.
Notes from Alumni
From Joanne L. Shannon '44:
You are probably already aware that on November 11, 1997, Jeanne Grice Ramer Reichley, Class of '44 gave on permanent loan the Medal of Honor, which was awarded posthumously to Lt. George Ramer, also Class of '44. This medal is housed in a special display case in the Courthouse, along with a portrait, ribbons, and other memorabilia...The Class of '44 donated the funds to pay for the elaborate security system which was installed to protect the display. In fact, this whole transaction and the award ceremony occurred without any cost to the County. Expenses other than the security system were assumed by area veteran's organizations and private donations. (Graham Showalter '58 served on the committee and was in charge of the program at the presentation ceremony.)
From Jeanne Grice Ramer Reichley '44:
Thank you Class of 1944! My sincere thanks to the members of the Class of 1944 who so generously donated for the security system that surrounds the 2nd Lt. George H. Ramer USMCR Medal of Honor Display at the Union County Courthouse in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. I was so pleased to and humbled by this gesture and I can assure you that "Bud" would be also. It was nice seeing so many of you at the ceremony. Again, many thanks to a great class of friends.
From Henry Owen '52:
I just received the Fall 1997 issue of the newsletter and was pleased to see that Dick Jarrett was selected as one of the distinguished alumni. Dick was my Patrol Leader in the old Troop 17 at the Baptist Church when I first joined the Boy Scouts in 1946. From your write-up, it sounds like he has continued with a strong commitment to community service to Lewisburg. I congratulate your selection committee on making such a splendid choice. It is well-deserved recognition.
From Keith Einig '76:
I happened upon the Internet site - VERY well done! Just wanted to let you know that your efforts are appreciated!
It's Reunion Time
To the class of 1948: A committee has been working very hard to make plans for our 50th Class Reunion to be held September 11-13, 1998. A gala weekend will begin on Friday, September 11 with a golf outing and an open reception in the evening; a tour of the Lewisburg High School on Saturday and a banquet Saturday night at the newly refurbished Lewisburg Hotel; early church on Sunday at Christ's Lutheran Church, followed by a brunch at Country Cupboard.
Each class member should have received a letter in January with the date of the reunion and a questionnaire to be returned to Harold Walters. A second letter will go out in late May when all the details have been finalized. If you need any more information or have any suggestions, please contact June Solomon at 717-524-7490 or Harold Walters 717-524-9083. Don't miss this fun-filled weekend!
The Class of 1973 is having our 25th reunion this summer. If you have never been to a reunion, this is the year to come. Everyone that has been to the reunions in the past say, "they get better every year!" It's true, they do get better every year, and this one will be no exception, I'm sure.
Fellow classmate, Ted Biernstein will be hosting the festivities at his restaurant, the Varsity Club, located 1/2 mile south of Bucknell on route 15.
Saturday, August 15th is the night we'll all get together for a buffet dinner and reminisce about our years at LHS. If you're not a graduate of the class of 1973 but would like to see and talk with some people you haven't seen for a while, stop by the Varsity Club on Friday, August 14th for a pre-reunion get together. You'll never know who you'll run into.
Letters and reunion information will be sent out to classmates in June. If you do not get one, please contact Bonnie Voneida at PO Box 126, Lewisburg, PA 17837 (717) 524-0737. Hope to see you there!
Other reunion dates: 1938 - August 19
1943 - June 20
1958 - October 2-3
1963 - July 24-25
1968- July 17-18
1978 - July 18
What's Happening
Charles F. Scott '45 recently was elected a Fellow Society of Antiquarian (Scotland), an honor rarely bestowed on non-professional students of Gaelic culture. Upon retirement as Director of Insurance and Risk Management, Commonwealth of Virginia he pursued his hobby. Mr. Scott has served as Commission, Clan Scott Society of the Americas for 12 years and currently serves as Member at Large, Board of Directors. In addition, he is President, St. Andrews Society of Richmond, Va.
Liz Woodward Sanders '80 lives in southwest Florida, last stop before the Keys, with 1-year-old son Riley and husband John, a tennis professional. I'm an Activity Director in a Rehabilitation Center. I deal with everything from fractured hips, strokes to Alzheimer residents! Crazy, kinda like me!
Sister Evelyn lives in Naples too and is an interior designer. Mom Marilyn is also here busy building a villa and being retired. My brother Martin is on the east coast and works as a golf course superintendent after graduating from Golf Course Management school last year Magna Cum Laude!!! Imagine that!!?
Naples is a wonderful vacation destination and we always have someone from the 'burg knocking on our doorstep!! Look us up!
Sarah Zetto '93 graduated in May 1997 from Susquehanna University with a BA in History. She is working at MBNA, Wilmington, De. since the end of June 1997 as an Insurance Specialist. She is engaged to marry fellow SU grad William (Bill) M. Lutz on May 23, 1998, who is also employed at MBNA as a Policy Manager.
Stephen J. Zulch '72 hasn't spoken to any of my classmates since 1977 but very much want to. I moved out of state, lost contact with them and did not know how to contact anyone. I was very surprised to find the LAHS Alumni Assoc. newsletter in the mail recently. I don't know how you found me, but I'm glad you did!
I graduated from Bloomsburg University on 1976 and moved to NY to start my career. I met Joyce at Bloomsburg and we were married in 1977. We have three girls, ages 17, 14 and 8. I work at Sony Electronics in Park Ridge, NJ where I manage the corporate automobile fleet of 1100 vehicles. I would love to hear from you! Home email: jzulch@mw.k12.ny.us.
Jason Schweinsberg '93 graduated from Williams College in June, 1997. I am currently working towards a Ph.D. in statistics at the University of California in Berkeley.
Maribeth Bond Peck '39 states her years of retirement have been good. I keep busy with major volunteering at my church, keeping my house and yard in shape, spending time with my friends, taking daily walks, working crossword puzzles, and traveling to Boise, ID, and Sonoma, Ca. to visit two of my children and their families. The third offspring lives in Techachapi, Ca., but I see that family less than I see the other two!
Through the years, I have made quilts - one for each of my 7 grandchildren and one for each of my 6 living great-grandchildren. I now have two step-grandchildren so quilts will need to be made for them.
Greetings to all of you.
Mary Agnes Kline Hackenberg '49 has retired from SUN Area School cafeteria, after working there for 20-some years. I play the organ in the New Berlin Lutheran Church and Dry Valley Church. I enjoy gardening, walking, crafts and bus trips.
Robert Styer '73 says that we still have four children, ages 10, 8, 6, and 3. We home-school the three oldest using a literature-based curriculum. I have been busy as a new chairperson of Villanova's Department of Mathematical Sciences. My wife Peggy and I also enjoy teaching a 2-3 year old Sunday School class. Email: rstyer@email.vill.edu
Robert D. Keister '72 - I have lived in the Hazleton area for the past 20 years. I am married 12 years and have an 11-year-old son, Robbie. My son is a fourth generation golfer and also participates in several other sports. I own a small construction business and enjoy playing golf, lifting weights, jogging and traveling with my family. I visit Lewisburg quite often and enjoy any information I can get on my friends in Union County.
Merrill Reitenback '73 writes that he married Alice Hartman Mowery on August 2, 1997. Step-sons - Keith Mowery and Jeffrey Mowery.
Robert Odell Jr. '65 married Suzanne Reed of Anaheim, Ca. in Newport Beach, Ca. on March 29, 1997. First marriage for both. Bob, at the time, aged 50 - "my mom is very happy - she didn't think it was possible!"
C. Hall "Skip" Jones '69 - After 25 years of flying, I've moved back to our 150 acres in western Union County to enjoy the country life, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. I moved my classic airplane restoration shop up from Florida and will fly my 1936 Piper J-2 Cub from the field behind the house. I'll enjoy my hobbies of restoring concert grand pianos and Hammond organs, gunsmithing, and practicing Tae Kwon Do and Judo. My wife and I are restoring a 150-year-old farmhouse and plan to play "gentleman farmer." I want to try my hand at gardening, animals and honeybees. My wife Cheryl will do her stained glass work and pursue her hobbies of lapidary and Tai Chi.
We're both glad to be here and are looking forward to getting reacquainted with some long-time friends.
Betty Dreese Berry '51 has 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Don Scheer's '48 wife sent us a brochure for her new book entitled "Practical and Low Fat Cooking" available from Quillan Publishing, 2619 Cambridge Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906-1309
Charlotte M. Good '38 writes that she has celebrated her 80th birthday and is still as ACTIVE as ever in politics (republican committee woman) and in her church (social action chair). It's a GOOD LIFE!
Lynn J. Stanton-Hoyle '75 writes: for the past 2 years my husband Dale and I have been living in suburban Washington DC in Fairfax, Va. I serve as the Pastor of the Clifton Presbyterian Church in Clifton, Va. We have two children - a son Eric, 8, and a daughter Sara, 6.
Helen Bennage Mellinger '38 writes: I received a copy of the Fall 1997 fall newsletter and am happy to know that you still consider me a living entity! After the directory was published last year, a couple of my classmates were upset to see my name listed as "deceased." I assure you that the reporting in that directory is in error. I am alive and well and happily living as a retiree in Florida, and appreciate being remembered in the present tense. (Editor's note: We will do our best to correct our blunders in the next directory. Please accept our apology.)
Tom Henry '69 says that Capt. Tom's tournament winning fishing boat "Waterdog" is available for charter in Palm Beach, Fl. (Dec-Feb), Cancun, Mexico (Mar-Apr), Hatteras, NC (May-June) and Ocean City (July-Sept.)
Jill Harclerode Simone '83 married Scott Simone (originally from Massapequa, Long Island) in October 1995. I'm living in Lewisburg and working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for American Rehability Services at Sunbury Community Hospital. Looking forward to our next reunion!
Pamela A. Brennan '87 was recently hired as a business reporter for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette after several years reporting for the Lewisburg Journal/Milton Standard. I'm pursuing a master's degree in communication studies from Bloomsburg University. I serve on the Board of Directors of the Union County United Way, American Heart Association and Leadership Susquehanna Valley.
Suzanne Dieffenderfer Myers '51 will continue working for the Cumberland County Redevelopment and Housing Authority until I drop (or lose my mind!). I have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
Spaghetti Dinner
The voter turn-out was poor and so was the number of people who enjoyed our Election Day Spaghetti Dinner. 147 folks enjoyed the homemade sauce expertly prepared by our president Angelo Guinta '58. His helping hands included Dave Powell '60, Shirley Gromlich '56, Jodi Jarrett '75, Bob Brouse '58, and Elsie Morris '57 as well as Judy Bechtel '56 and Barb Baylor '64 at the front of the house. Thanks to these hard workers and to the folks who supported us.
Be sure to put November 3rd on your calendar - this is our Fall Election Day as well as your next opportunity to enjoy our spaghetti. Remember - takeouts are available if you prefer the comfort of your own home or are in a hurry! Of course, it's always great to chat with fellow alumni as well as your friends and neighbors in the middle school cafeteria!
Funds Received From Trust
The Edna M. Sheary for Charity Trust has again provided funds for educational tools that were requested from various curriculums at the middle and high schools. The Foundation Board presented the check for $37,903.00 to the District officials at the school board meeting on May 28th.
Each of the curriculum leaders were asked to present a list of items that would enhance their teaching but were not part of the budget or have been cut from the budget, justifying each item with specifications. The Language Arts Dept. requested perma-bound books which are not considered text-books; the Social Studies Dept. requested new maps; the Libraries requested CD-ROM towers for teachers to incorporate the multi-media experience for classroom activities; the Math Dept. requested scientific and graphing calculators; the Art Dept. requested an art rack, a digital camera, and equipment for a dark room; the middle school requested equipment to complete their TV studio for creation of video announcements, broadcasting, and video projects; and the Phys. Ed. Dept. requested equipment for the fitness lab. This will eventually be available for staff and public use.
The Foundation Board is extremely grateful to Mrs. Sheary for her insight and her generosity in providing an avenue to continue making an impact in so many lives even after her death. Our gratitude extends to the selection committee for their approval. The Lewisburg students are the beneficiaries of your decision.
For Your Information·
Thanks to those who have forwarded your 1998 dues of $5.00. We have 1164 paid subscribers. It is not too late to join - just send your check to LAHS Alumni Association, PO Box 38, Lewisburg, PA 17837.
LAHS Alumni Association Board of Directors:
Barbara Baylor '64, Judy Bechtel '56, Bob Brouse '58, Peggy Candrick '41, Rose Deaner '64, Trish Epler '68, Angelo Guinta '58, Shirley Gromlich '56, Jane Hayward '66, Betty Heim '42, Jodi Jarrett '75, Linda McKissick '59, Elsie Morris '57, David Powell '60, Graham Showalter '58, Bonnie Voneida '73, Jim Wetzel '58.
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