Newsletter of the Albert Einstein High School Hall of Fame
Vol IV No. 8 June 7, 2011
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Hall of Fame Announces 2011 Scholarship Winners
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 | | Jordan Solomon Accepts 2011 Kit Pardee Scholarship |
On Monday, May 9th, the Hall of Fame presented $2,500 scholarships to the outstanding AEHS male and female student-athletes for 2011 at a brief ceremony following the 4th annual HOF Golf Tournament at Laytonsville Golf Club.
The Kit Pardee Scholarship is awarded annually by the HOF to the outstanding female student-athlete. This year, the award went to Jordan Solomon, a 4-year soccer star at AEHS who plans to attend the University of Colorado next year. Jordan was team captain and MVP in soccer in 2011, as well as the receiving all-state honorable mention and 2nd-team all-county honors in 2010. Jordan also was 2-year varsity lacrosse and varsity softball player, and was part of the Honors Jazz Ensemble for 2 years. Jordan maintained a 3.5 GPA and will be studying liberal arts at Colorado.
The 4th annual Jack Keller Legacy Award Scholarship for the outstanding male
 | | Jorge Villatoro Accepts 2011 Jack Keller Legacy Award Scholarship |
student-athlete was awarded to Jorge Villatoro, a 4-year member of the varsity wrestling team. Jorge began his career as an inexperienced novice wrestler, but worked his way up to the position of team captain in his senior year and winner at the Bulldog Duals Tournament, as well as receiving a prestigious state ranking. Jorge's commitment and dedication to improving his skills each year are attributes that would have been highly valued Mr. Keller. Jorge maintained a 3.2 GPA while at AEHS and is planning to attend Montgomery College in the fall.
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The HOF wishes Jordan and Jorge the best of luck as they pursue their college educations, and looks forward to one day seeing their names in consideration for induction into the HOF.
Please click on the photo so see a video of the scholarship presentation and hear the heart felt thank-yous of both award winners to all the members of the Hall of Fame.
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The Fourth Annual AEHS Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
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 | | 2011 Hall of Fame Golf Champs |
The Fourth Annual AEHS Hall of Fame Golf Tournament was held Monday, May 9, 2011 at Laytonsville Golf Course in Laytonsville, MD. Please CLICK HERE to see or download photos of the event.
The tournament winners were the foursome of Alan Offenbacker Sr., Alan Offenbacker Jr., Mike Melvin and Paul Apolenis.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Remson and Larry Rosen for their outstanding work in rising over $8,000 in sponsorships and advertising. They have set a standard with their dedication to create a terrific 4th Annual Hall of Fame Golf Tournament.
To the many volunteers and to Laytonsville Golf Course, it would not have
 | | Jack Coffey Tee's off |
HAPPENED without your help. To JD the DJ, what can I say but another GREAT JOB!!!
THANK YOU to the GOLFERS, SPONSORS, SPECTATORS and CLASS CHALLENGERS for all of your support in making these HOF Scholarships possible.
The CLASS CHALLENGE raised in excess of $2,000. The CHALLENGE was won for the 4th year in a row by the Class of 1965.
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This Tournament is our only fundraiser so if you would like to Help, please DONATE - any amount is appreciated and be sure to tell your classmates to help as well.
Alumni: Be sure to sign up in the AEHS HOF ALUMNI database.
Again, THANKS!!
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Celebration of Rick Norton's life July 10
Please Hold The Date
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A celebration of Rick Norton's life will be held on Sunday, July 10 at Sligo Dennis Avenue Recreation Center in Silver Spring. A follow-up message in a few weeks will contain details including the time and directions. In the meantime, for more information please contact Sharon Cohany
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Mrs. Wright, the Mother of Hall of Fame members Gary, Donny the late Steve Wright and daughter Janice (AEHS Class of '71), died on Saturday, May 21
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All three brothers were inducted into the HOF with the class of 2007.
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Blue Bell, PA, formerly of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward Addison Wright; mother of Janice Louise Wright-Waitkus, Gary Edward, Donald Scott and the late Steven Addison Wright; grandmother of Lauren Marie and Robert Paul Waitkus, Kevin Addison and Sean Edward Wright; mother-in-law of Robert Waitkus, Julie Wright and Kathy Wright. Also survived by her step-grandchildren Tiffany, Ashley, Kyle and Courtney.
Interment Washington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary S. Wright to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 |
ATTENTION ALL EINSTEIN ALUMNI
The Hall has formed an alumni
association whose focus is to reconnect Einstein grads to their alma mater and
create a network for reunions and other important events. We encourage you to
enter your information into our on-line alumni profile directory.
Please click below to join our mailing list and receive information about upcoming events and class reunions.
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