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NewsBriefs - January 2013

  Greetings!

 

 

 

 

PEACE, BLESSINGS, GOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY FOR THE NEW YEAR!

~Shortridge Alumni Association 

 

LATEST NEWS HIGHLIGHTS 
    
HURRY, HURRY. ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO PRE-ORDER A COPY OF THE YEARBOOK for 2013
The senior class students and advisors will have pre-order forms available for the first senior class yearbook since class of 1981. Or the pre-order informational letter is available at this link: Yearbook Order Form  Alumni class groups: consider an ad in the yearbook or congratulatory message to the senior class. Rates up to $200 for a full-page ad.
 
DECEMBER 31, 2012 -- FOUNDING MEMBERS LEGACY GUILD SCHOLARSHIP FUND DRIVE ENDS! NEW FORMAT BEGINS.
 
After a 2-1/2 year effort, this major scholarship fundraising effort has come to an end IN ITS CURRENT FORMAT. Each of the donors listed below in the feature article will be designated as our Charter Members of FMLG with names and class year inscribed on a bronze plaque to be displayed permanently at the school. However, alumni are still encouraged to support the Shortridge Legacy Scholarship fund as General Members as we continue to fundraise for scholarship dollars for future Shortridge graduates. Five years' membership in the Shortridge Alumni Association will remain for donors of $500 or more and smaller donations will be acknowledged on an ongoing basis with tiered-level recognition in this newsletter and on our website. 
 
 
JANUARY 2013 -- ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO ROLL OUT & OFFER SENIORS MERIT AND SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
 
The Shortridge Alumni Association (Scholarship Committee) will launch two distinct scholarships for seniors to consider:
 
The Legacy Scholarship - a merit scholarship for up to $5,000 for students who apply with an academic GPA of 3.5 or above. Up to two (2) students may receive this scholarship based on above-level academic achievements and other criteria established by the alumni association.
  
The Senior Achievement Scholarship - for students with a GPA of 2.5 or above, who have achieved excellence through participation in music, sports, science, language arts and/or civic activities. Up to 10 scholarships may be awarded valued at $500 each.
 
Application packets for both scholarships will be available in early January through the Guidance office. The SAA Scholarship Committee will lead the selection and student interview process. Alumni interested in volunteering to work with this committee should send email to: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net. 
 
 
IPS BOARD APPROVES NAMING OF THE MOOT COURTROOM
The moot courtroom will have an official name in honor of Justice William McAnulty, Class of 1965, who passed in 2007. Full details will be forthcoming to recognize him and additional Shortridge alumni who have achieved to the ranks of elected/appointed justices. 
 
 
SEVEN NOMINATIONS RECEIVED FOR SHORTRIDGE HALL OF FAME.
The HoF committee will reconvene to examine the biographies of seven candidates for induction into the Shortridge Hall of Fame, which will be announced in Spring 2013.
 Shortridge Athletic Department - 2013

  

.Danny Wilson, Athletic Director at Shortridge, is most appreciative of all donations for the athletic department. However, there is an ongoing need to support the athletes and various sporting activities for both boys and girls activities. Donations can be sent directly to the school to the attention of the Athletic Director, 3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 or can be sent to the SAA, c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254. All donors' names will be added to the SAAB supporter list. 
 
  
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO NEED OUR HELP! 

 

  

SHORTRIDGE ALUMNI ATHLETIC BOOSTERS (SAAB)

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

 

PLATINUM LEVEL 

(Donations over $1,000) 

Barbara R. Cohn - 1961*

Fletcher H. Wiley - 1960 - to honor Coach George Gale

Class of 1951 - to honor Mr. Jerry Steiner

 

GOLD LEVEL

(Donations between $501-$1,000)

John D. Peterson - 1951

Samuel G. Pride, 1966

Thomas E. Reilly - 1957

 

 SILVER LEVEL

 (Donations between $101-$500)

William & Lynn (Bolles) Boatman - 1958

Barbara (Keenan) Brock - 1959

Robert G. Butler - 1958

Anita L. DeFrantz - 1970

Pete & Alice Dye - 1944

Ann T. Hunckler - 1962, in memory of

Timothy McDowell - 1971

John Leslie McIntire - 1962

George Pillow - 1967

Kenneth D. Rogers, 1974

Jean (McAnulty) Smith - 1961

Edgar H. "Ted" Steeg - 1948

Jerry Steiner - teacher

  

BRONZE LEVEL

(Donations up to $100)

Delcina "Ann" Kern Cassella - 1945

John Charleston, Jr. - 1960*

Don Essig - 1955

Richard G. Lugar - 1950

Sharon (Crockett) Mutter - 1960

David Williams*

 

*Most recent donation

 

Boys' and girls' basketball schedules are available as follows: 

Boys' basketball schedule 2012-2013.

Girls Varsity Basketball 2012-2013 

  

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 and class year as a donor or if you wish to remain anonymous.  

 

 

 Founding Members Legacy Guild 
   
  December 31, 2012, was your last opportunity to have your or a loved one's name listed as a Charter Member of Founding Members Legacy Guild. Donations to this restricted fund are a source for scholarships that will be awarded to deserving students who may be from the first graduating class in 2013. Names of Charter Members will be  inscribed on a bronze plaque that will be permanently displayed along the main corridor of the school and on our website, www.shortridgealumni.com. 
  
A General Members listing of the Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund donors will begin in February 2013. This recognition of donors will be displayed in a tiered-level format, similar to the SAAB listing of supporters, and displayed here in NewsBriefs and on our website.. Therefore, kindly consider any level of donations to add to the scholarship fund. Donors of $500 or more will continue to receive five years' membership in the alumni association, Consider these options:
  • Did your class reunion make "extra" money you would like to donate toward scholarships?
  • This also may be a way to honor a Shortridge graduate family member posthumously.
  • Does your company have a Matching-Gift program? As the SAA is a 501(c)(3) non-exempt organization, your donation may qualify for a matching gift program, Consult with your company's program administrators.
  • Donations to  this and other ongoing projects can now be made on our website, www.shortridgealumni.com on the Donations tab via PayPal or major credit card.

  Your donation to the scholarship fund or other projects may qualify as a tax-deductible contribution. Consult with your tax advisor. Make checks payable to: Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund mail c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.
  

 Charter Founding Members: (as of 12/31/2012)

Dr. Beurt SerVaas, 1937
Dr. Robert W. Harger, 1938
Martha "Marta" (Cantwell) Meeker, 1939 
Ann (Cantwell) Penrose, 1941
Kathryn E. (Hill) Meredith, 1942
Ann (Kern) Cassella, 1945
Dr. Raymond Martin Johnson, 1950
Richard G. Lugar, 1950 *
John D. Peterson, 1951
Nancy (Browning) Peterson, 1951
Frank J. Anderson, 1956
Lynn (Bolles) Boatman,1958
William M. Boatman, 1958
Robert G. Butler, 1958
Roy B. Carlson, 1958
C. "Terry" Duncan, 1958
Paula (Distelhorst) Eidel, 1958
Bette (Alexander) Erxleben, 1958
Mary B. Floyd, Ph.D., 1958* 
Linda (Henderson) Gassett, 1958
Marcia Warrington, 1958
Jeffrey Finn, 1959*
David A. Leighty, 1959
Laird L. Macomber, 1959
Kaaren O. (Burke) Rodman, 1959
Michael W. Rodman, 1959
Joan (Paller) Bines, 1960*
James M. Dabner, 1960*
Joan (Vyverberg) Fortune, 1960*
Ben Goldstein, 1960*
Monica (Tann) Lett, Ph.D., 1960*
Ruth Virginia (Lilly) Nichols, 1960*
Lloyd C. Lyons, 1960*
Rufus "Bud" Myers, 1960
Liliane (Amedeo) Rowe, 1960*
Gary N. Schahet, 1960*
Ann K. Weigand, 1960*
Fletcher H. Wiley, 1960
Edward H. Zukerman, 1960*
Susan A. Bettis, 1961
Linda J. (Tyner) Bray, 1961*
Cohn Family 1961, 1964, 1964, 1966*
James R. Falender, 1961*
Jean (McAnulty) Smith, 1961
Ann (Johns) Sonnenberg, 1961
Judith K. (Mendenhall) Shiffler, 1962
Timothy Clague, 1963
Grant F. Shipley, 1963
Cheryl (Borringer) Troyer, 1963
David V. Biesemeyer, 1964
Harriette"Hattie" Byland, 1965
William A. Lawrence, 1965
Jon Nygaard, 1966
Samuel G. Pride, 1966
Jan L. Clark, 1967
Sarah "Sally" Fenstermaker, 1967*
Yvonne Perkins, 1967
Susan (Brown) Wallace, 1967
Fredrick L. Rice, 1968*
John Austin Butsch, 1969*
Sarah (Bonner) Roberts, 1969*
Anita L. DeFrantz, 1970
Dr. Woodrow A. Myers, Jr., 1970
Timothy T. McDowell, II, 1971
Mary Ann (Bruce) Denton, 1972
Valerie J. (Warner) Stewart, 1972
Carol (Morgan) Gog, 1973
Derrick Burks, 1974
Vicki Williams, 1974
Keith Lasher, 1975*
  
*Newest members
 
Thank you all for your generosity and support as Charter Members of
Founding Members Legacy Guild.
( Alumni donated more than $30,000 for scholarships!) 
SAA Board of Directors -  
  
REMINDER: FOR ALL FUTURE CLASS REUNIONS, CLASS REPRESENTATIVES WILL CONTACT AND WORK WITH THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD. Send email to shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net for assistance and guidelines for scheduling visits to the school during your special events.
  
Executive Board
Deloris "Dee" (Richardson) Duff  - '59 - President
Marilyn (Chance) Shank - '67 - VP, Public Relations
Alfred "Al" Edyvean - '68 - VP, Marketing & Development/Fundraising
Jarnell (Burks) Craig - '63 - Treasurer
Carol (Morgan) Gog - '73 - Recording Secretary
Vacant - Corresponding/Financial Secretary
  
Members-at-Large (decade representatives)
Martha (Cantwell) Meeker - '39 (Decade of the 30s)
Kathryn "Katy" (Hill) Meredith - '42 (Decade of the 40s)
William and Lynn (Bolles) Boatman - '58 (Decade of the 50s)
Richard "Rich" Edyvean - '68 (Decade of the 60s)
Keith M. Rand - '70 (Decade of the 70s)
Gregory Smith - '80 - (Decade of the '80s)
  
Board appointments:
Consultant/SHSAW Founder - Guy E. Russell - '59
Parliamentarian - Melford "Dutch" Holland - '57 
  
SMHS Administrators
Stanley Law, principal:
Debra Ward , vice principal 
Thank you for your continued interest and support.
Sincerely,


Deloris "Dee" (Richardson) Duff. President
Shortridge H.S. Alumni Association
In This Issue
News Highlights
More News from Athletic Department
Founding Members Guild
SAA Board of Directors
Visit Our Website
Shortridge Yearbooks
Informal Class Luncheons
SAA Memberships
2012-2013 Class Reunions
Log in to our Website!

NOTE: PayPal page completed on the website. Options now available to make additional donations via PayPal online. Click here for membership flyer if you cannot sign on via PayPal.  Print. Complete, enclose your check, payable to SHSAA, and Mail to: 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.
Navigate the website. Self register at www.shortridgealumni.com.

Mission statement, association bylaws, activities available to view online.

 

View your Class Directory, complete your Profile, upload a photo, Pay Member Dues via PayPal. Paid membership required to surf the entire site.

View back issues of NewsBriefs.

Shortridge Yearbooks

 

Shortridge Media Specialist (Librarian) gladly accepts all old Shortridge Yearbooks. Contact Gregg Nowling at Shortridge with your donation, 317.345.7996

 

Check out the digital library of yearbooks as catalogued by the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. Most Shortridge yearbooks  from 1898 - 1968 are available for viewing at: http://digitallibrary.imcpl.org/shs.php

 

 

 

Informal Class Luncheons
The Class of 1942 invite you to join them at 11:30 a.m. on the last Friday of each month @ MCL Cafeteria, 116th & Keystone Ave, per Kathryn (Katy) (Hill) Meredith, class of1942.
  
  
"The Girls of the Class of 1943" invite other classmates to join them at 11:30 a.m., on the 3rd Thursday of each month at LePeep Restaurant, 86th & Township Line Road, adjacent to MCL Cafeteria, according to Lynn Imel Rhamy. Any class members are welcome, male or female.
  
 Let us know if your class has an ongoing meeting place.  
  
SAA Memberships & Renewals -- Membership Renewal Reminder
  
Please check your member card and renew membership  or join today; encourage your friends to join our alumni association. Look at your membership card for the expiration date. If joining or renewing online, please include your class year; ladies please include your maiden name. Example: Dorothy (Jones) Smith, 19xx, email and USPS mailing address. 
 Alumni Association membership is required for full access to the website.
Fees:
  • One-year membership: $35 annual fee payable via PayPal or check
  • Five-year membership (General Members for Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund) (see Feature Article) (payable to Shortridge Alumni Association; mail c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.
  • For more membership information, visit our website: www.shortridgealumni.com or send email: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net
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2013 CLASS REUNIONS

Continue to read NewsBriefs over the next few months with plans and information for the following upcoming class reunions:

 

 

REUNIONS IN 2013:
 
Class of 1963 - 50-year reunion - spring 2013 in conjunction with first graduating class celebrations
(Gwen (Solomon) Kelley, gwenkelley@comcast.net ...more info coming); visit class website: www.shortridge63.org or contact David Miller, dave.miller@qx.net

 

Class of 1958 - 55-year reunion - September 21, 2013, Children's Museum. More information to follow.
Refer questions for assistance with your class reunions to our email: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net

Class of 1978
Reunion plans for 2013 in the planning stages...more to come
 

REMINDER: Reunion organizers, please encourage your classmates to become active members of their alumni association. We have hundreds of Shortridge alumni gathering this year and next. for milestone reunion celebrations. Please inform others that our alumni association is alive and well...we need everyone's support. And if your class budgets yield a surplus, kindly consider a donation to the Legacy Scholarshiop Fund or other special project that will benefit the students at Shortridge. Thank you! The Board President