At the annual meeting of the Shortridge Alumni Association, the inaugural group of alumni were named for induction into the Shortridge Hall of Fame and recognized for exemplary accomplishments in their professional lives.

   The group of 13 inductees for 2011 were similarly recognized by the IPS Education Foundation for its Hall of Fame program that has existed since 2006. IPSEF considers all IPS high school graduates; however, our program will honor only Shortridge alumni.

2011 Shortridge Hall of Fame Inductees

 Inductee / Year of IPSEF induction ( ):

Richard G. Lugar, 1950 (2006)

Eugene B. Glick, 1939 (2006)

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., 1940 (2006)*

Judy O'Bannon, 1953 (2007)

Frank J. Anderson, 1956 (2007)

Anita J. Harden, 1964  (2007)

Anita L. DeFrantz, 1970 (2007)

Derrick Burks, 1974 (2007)

Dr. Woodrow A. Myers, Jr., 1970 (2008)

Robert L. Bowen, 1957 (2009)

Dr. Beurt R. SerVaas, 1937 (2009)

Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins, 1972 (2009)

Andrew (Andy) Jacobs, Jr., 1949 (2010)

*deceased 

  Photo plaques and brief bio are now permanently housed in a glass display case outside the alumni association room 181. (For the full bio of each of these honorees, visit: www.ipshof.com click the Inductees tab.) 

2012 Hall of Fame Nominations 

   We are accepting inductee nominations for the 2012 Shortridge Hall of Fame. Visit the website (www.shortridgealumni.com) for the nomination form or send questions to our email: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net. Deadline for nominations is December 1 annually. Criteria for nomination:

* At least five (5) years since graduation

* Special achievements of the nominee in his/her area of specialization

* Awards or honors and recognition on a local, regional, national or international level

* Community service

* Meritorious contributions

  Provide as much information as possible about the nominee and include an existing biography, resume or other information the HOF committee might consider. Nominations will be retained for three years. 

IPSEF HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON 

The 2011 IPS Education Foundation Hall of Fame (HOF) luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at the Indiana Roof Ballroom to  honor this year's inductees from IPS high schools.

The goal of the IPS Education Foundation HOF luncheon recognizes the professional achievements of IPS graduates being inducted into the HOF, serves as a major fund drive for many of the scholarship options available to IPS students, and to invite students from the current IPS high schools to attend and witness first-hand the potential opportunities available for their future. IPSEF would like to have as many students attend as possible, and ask that individuals, businesses and/or community groups underwrite the cost of the luncheon tickets for one or more students. 

Tickets are available at $75 each or tables of 10 - $750. Contact Dr. Joseph Smith (317.226.3706) at IPS Education Foundation for ticket information or visit the HOF website: www.ipshof.com to view the entire listing and biographies of previous HOF recipients.

MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE: The school has received a pledge of $1,000 for support of the boys' and girls' track and field program. We're looking for another alumnus to match the pledge! (Send your pledge, payable to SHMS, to: Stephen Papesh, Athletic Director, Shortridge Magnet High School, 3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis,  46208).

   Estimated athletic program budget for 2011-2012 (15K - $20K):

These figures DO NOT include athletic programs for the middle school youth who play all sports except golf and cross country.

SHORTRIDGE ALUMNI ATHLETIC BOOSTERS (SAAB)

(We'd like to add YOU to our list of Supporters) 

PLATINUM LEVEL 

(Donations over $1,000)

GOLD LEVEL

(Donations between $501-$1,000)

Thomas E. Reilly - 1957

SILVER LEVEL

 (Donations between $101-$500)

Robert G. Butler - 1958

Timothy McDowell - 1971

Pete & Alice Dye - 1944

BRONZE LEVEL

(Donations up to $100

Delcina "Ann" Kern Cassella - 1945

Total donations to date: $2,300

  Any amount of financial support is sincerely appreciated in order to help offset the athletic program expenses. Make your check payable to: Shortridge Magnet H.S. and mail to Mr. Stephen Papesh, 3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, or call with questions: 317-226-2842

NOTE: As with all gifts sent to the school or through the alumni association, kindly let us know if we have permission to list you by name as a donor or if you wish to remain anonymous.

OTHER NEWS FROM ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT:

  Construction of the soccer field / 8-lane track is complete, including field lights! Dedication of the new field was AUGUST 20th. First game "under the lights" scheduled for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 at 7:00p (EDT) vs. The International School.

December 10, 2010: JV/Varsity basketball game vs. John Marshall. Between games, the 1968 state runner-up team will be honored. At half-time of the varsity game, we will retire only the second jersey in the history of Shortridge basketball - William "Bo" Crain ('59). In 2010, the jersey of George Pillow was retired.

MORE NEW CONSTRUCTION

The apartment complex immediately north of the school (on Pennsylvania Street) has been razed; bids are out for construction of a new gymnasium. The new facility, that will seat 3,000, will be attached to the existing building via catwalk over the north drive. Tentatively, this construction project will be completed in time for the 2012 basketball season.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR THE NEW GYM IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, 1:00-2:00pm. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.