NewsBriefs - December 2014

Yuletide Greetings!

Merry Christmas

Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa.

Feliz Navidad

~Shortridge Alumni Association~

IPS School Board Decision - Shortridge International Baccalaureate High School, Fall 2015

The details have not been finalized, but the IPS School Board vote is in to realign some of its schools and specialty programs -- Shortridge will become Shortridge International Baccalaureate High School when school begins in the Fall 2015. Students and administrators from Gambold IB Preparatory School will move to the Shortridge building. The Law and Public Policy Magnet program will move to Arsenal Technical High School in an effort to combine a majority of the IPS magnet programs at one location.

In spite of the outcry of the Shortridge students, their parents, and community supporters, the vote to change the student population at Shortridge was made swiftly. IPS plans to offer assistance to students and their families during this transition period; specific details about this plans are being finalized..

IB PROGRAMS DEMONSTRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE!

Statistically, IB programs operate and demonstrate academic excellence, which Shortridge has long been known for. With that one benchmark, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in mind, that has always been our hope for our alma mater. An IB program brings that level of excellence.

So, what does this all mean? WE HAVE BROUGHT OUR ALUMNI AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS BACK TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF SHORTRIDGE AND THE SCHOOL'S LEGACY and we propose to do so in the future. School administrations change, administrators and teachers change, students change, but as long as our alumni stick together, we will survive.

#1 The school WILL retain the Shortridge name

#2 The caliber of outstanding students may shift over time

#3 Participation of parents will likely increase

#4 Shortridge again rises to its significant place as one of the best in Indianapolis for secondary education

In his blog statement, dated 11/21/2014, Dr. Louis Ferebee, Superintendent of IPS, stated: "...

* Current 8-11th grade Shortridge students can choose to remain at that campus and are guaranteed a seat in the new IB program at Shortridge or the Law and Public Policy program at Tech.

* The Butler Early College program will remain at Shortridge

* Co-valedictorians and co-salutatorians will be honored through school year 2015-16

* Students participating in athletic programs can elect to stay at Shortridge and still participate

* Seventh and eighth grade students will be reassigned to magnet middle schools

* Transportation will be guaranteed for all students affected by the school changes

* High school Life Skills program will remain as is on the Shortridge campus

* The powerful legacy of school spirit at Shortridge will be honored and maintained as the school will retain the Blue Devils moniker and longstanding school colors."

The mission of our alumni association essentially remains the same: we will continue to reach out to our alumni to support the students enrolled in the building and educate this new population of the Shortridge legacy and history. Stay with us as we continue our future journey.

150th Anniversary Celebration &
Brick Sale Campaign Continues

SAVE THE DATE - NOW!!!

fRIDAY, jUNE 5, 2015

SAA all-classes reunion - SENIOR PROM

Watch future issues of NewsBriefs for dates and details for all upcoming events
but especially for the ALL CLASSES SENIOR PROM!

ORDER YOUR BRICK TODAY!

The Shortridge Alumni Association (SAA) officially began a "Limited Brick Sale" where alumni can purchase a brick, which will be inscribed that surrounds the fountain in center of the courtyard. Proceeds from the brick sale will support the SAA Legacy Scholarship Fund and is fully tax deductible. Up to five lines of text no longer than 14 characters per line may be inscribed on a single brick.

ORDER YOUR BRICK OR MAKE OTHER DONATIONS BEFORE YEAR'S END AS THESE DONATIONS ARE FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Cost: $150 for an individual/couple -- if husband and wife are alumni, one brick may be purchased for both names and class year(s); honor a deceased family member or teacher. Same-family siblings may purchase a single brick with up to five (5) lines of text

MAJOR CHANGE: THE SAA HAS DECIDED TO DISCONTINUE THE CLASS BRICK DESIGNATION. ALL BRICKS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR INDIVIDUALS/SPOUSES, FAMILY ALUMNI, OR A DECEASED MEMORIAL.

See the attached form for more information. The brick sale is off to a great start. (See listing below of who's already purchased a brick.) Click the "Brick Sale" form attached. SAVE the form to your computer, click in the shaded areas and type your information or SAVE, PRINT and complete the blank form to send with your check, payable to Shortridge Alumni Association; email the electronic form that includes your payment information to: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net. Share the form or our contact information with classmates and friends. Or log onto our website and purchase your brick online via PayPal at the Dues/Donation tab. www.shortridgealumni.com. You still must complete and submit the Brick form with your inscription instructions.

Initially, 300 bricks around the courtyard fountain will become the first area inscribed with the commemorative bricks (Other areas may be designated, as the need arises.) Help our Alumni Association increase it's scholarship endowment: join the 300 Brick Club for this special recognition area that will last for generations to come! All Shortridge alumni and supporters are encouraged to "leave your name" as a part of our history and legacy.

WHEN YOU VISIT THE SCHOOL, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE COURTYARD OR CONSIDER USING THAT AREA FOR AN INFORMAL GATHERING--A GREAT PLACE FOR A REUNION--IT'S ADJACENT TO THE CAFETERIA, IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. (Note: The bricks will be installed in Spring 2015.)

JOIN THE GROWING "300 BRICK CLUB" LIST:

William A. Baxley ('51)

Bayless Family: Edward ('29), Betty Kaye ('59), George E. ('68)

Robert Bowen ('57)

Mimi (Storey) Collins ('54)*

In memory of: Vi'ncent Ray Earl ('36)

In memory of: Sandra Lee Edwards ('64)

Bette (Alexander) Erxleben ('58)

Susannah Hardesty ('64)

In memory of Robert William Harger, MD ('38)

Guille Harvey ('54)*

David Hedges ('57) In Memory of Fritz Hedges ('61)

In memory of Kenneth E. Hill ('33)

Michael "Skip" Horner ('64)

In memory of Al J. Kettler (teacher) - John V. Wilson ('44)

Vicki (Sharp) Koenig ('64)

Ed Maurey ('64)

Kathryn E. (Hill) Meredith ('42)

Joyce (Edwards) Moore ('68)

Justin Moore, Urban Patch

Rufus "Bud" Myers ('60)

Carolyn F. (Yarbrough) Olive ('62)

Carol Orbison ('58)

Yvonne Perkins ('67)

Ozie & Velma Pruett sons: Gordon ('59), Kyle ('61), Bryce ('65)

Tom Schoellkopf ('59)

Max Schumacher ('50)

Denny & Mary Lou (Ooley) Shogren ('55 and '57)

Carole (Earl) Stiglin ('64)

Cheryl (Boringer) Troyer ('63)

In memory of: Dorothy (Forman) Unger ('28)

Joe VanDevender ('63)

Richard Wertz ('54)*

Fletcher H. Wiley ('60)

Katherine "Kathy" McConahay Willing ('59)

Joyce L. Yarbrough ('66)

In memory of Hortense (Bullock) Yarbrough ('25)

* Most recent donors

Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund & Special Interest Projects

UNDECIDED ABOUT YOUR END-OF-YEAR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS? WE HOPE YOU CONSIDER THE SHORTRIDGE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

PLEASE NOTE: THE LISTING OF SUPPORTERS TO THESE ACTIVITIES THROUGH 2014 WILL BE MOVED TO OUR WEBSITE IN JANUARY 2015 (www.shortridgealumni.com). A new listing will begin in January 2015 to be published monthly in NewsBriefs.

A General Members listing of the Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund donors continues and donors' names will be listed in this e-newsletter or subsequently moved to our website. 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:

**Your donation to the scholarship fund or other projects may qualify as a tax-deductible contribution. Consult with your tax advisor. Make checks for the scholarship fund payable to: Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund mail c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 or make your donation online on the website via PayPal or major credit card www.shortridgealumni.com.

**Donations for other projects; e.g. support of the Athletic Department, Music Department or other special-interest project, checks should be made payable to the Shortridge Alumni Association with annotation on the Notes section to which project you wish to support. Likewise, special-interest donations may be made online via our website, as shown above and found at the Dues & Donations tab. NOTE: MINIMUM FOR ONLINE RECURRING PAYMENTS IS $10 OR GREATER PER MONTH.

Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund - General Members

Platinum Level

(Donations $501 or greater)

William & Lynn (Bolles) Boatman - 1958

Hubert & Geraldine (Richardson) Hopson

Classes of 1965 & 1966

Choice Edwards - 1958

Dr. Edward Roche - 1957

Denny & Mary Lou (Ooley) Shogren - 1955 & 1957

Gold Level

(Donations $250 to $500)

Susan E. (Crawford) Avon - 1971

James C. Clark - 1947

Timothy T. McDowell, II - 1971

Robert Spoerri - 1966

Carol L. (Earl) Stiglin - 1964

Silver Level

(Donations $150 to $249)

Robert E. Hallam - 1942

L. Gene Tanner - 1951

Bronze Level

(Donations $100 to $149)

Lynn (Bolles) Boatman - 1958

William Boatmen - 1958

Arija (Steinmanis) Brikmanis - 1960

Joseph H. & Barbara (Trick) Clark - 1942

Paula (Distelhorst) Eidel - 1958

Jeffrey McGuire, MD - 1969

H. Robert Meeker - 1941

Richard M. Midkiff - 1963

Rufus "Bud" Myers - 1960

Gregory K. Silver - 1964

Linda (Wslker) Johnson - 1954

In Memory of Kent S. Arvin - 1953

General Support

(Donations $5 to $99)

Barbara (Bee) Allerdice - 1954

James K.Allerdice - 1944

Jane (Butler) Bowman - 1942

Robert G. Butler - 1959

Hattie Byland - 1965

James & Roberta Copeland - 1957

Ann (Carper) Dugan - 1957

Barbara (Baker) Engle - 1958

Robert M. Fletcher - 1958

Diane (Lockman) Goldberg -1960

Dave Graf - 1957

Mars J. Gralia, II - 1960

John R. Hull - 1964

Aleta S. Hodge - 1972

Luba Kazacoff - 1947

Patricia A. (Fowler) Keener - 1960

In Memory of Donald J. King - 1940

Tony Littrell - 1969

Astrid (Stoppe) Lowery - 1960

Robert W. MacAleese - 1961

Kathryn E. (Hill) Meredith - 1942

Gail (Raymond) Purdy Miller - 1957

Dr. Woodrow A. Myers, Jr. - 1970

Garland J. Pannell - 1972

Ann (Cantwell) Penrose - 1941

Pamela Percival - 1967

Harry Rubins - 1957

Harold A. Smith - 1960

Robert Stokes - 1965

Marsha (Emerson) Thomas -- 1961

Lynn (Hansen) Wakefield - 1970

Judith Waugh - 1957*

John David Wild - 1965

Mary Jane "Janie" (Foerst) Witz - 1943

*Most recent donation

SHORTRIDGE ALUMNI ATHLETIC BOOSTERS (SAAB)

SHORTRIDGE MUSIC BOOSTERS, COURTROOM, ETC.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXTENSIVE LISTING OF SUPPORTERS THROUGH 2014 WILL MOVE TO OUR WEBSITE FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2015. VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.shortridgealumni.com

SHORTRIDGE ALUMNI ATHLETIC BOOSTERS (SAAB)

MUSIC BOOSTERS, AND OTHERS

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

PLATINUM LEVEL

(Donations over $1,000)

Thomas E. Reilly - 1957

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

John B. Charleston - 1960 - in memory of Coaches

George Gale & Thomas Harding

Anita L. DeFrantz - 1970

Pete & Alice Dye - 1944

Robert MacAleese

Ann T. Hunckler - 1962, in memory of

Timothy McDowell - 1971

John Leslie McIntire - 1962

George Pillow - 1967

Kenneth D. Rogers, 1974

Denny & Mary Lou (Ooley) Shogren - 1955 & 1957

Jean (McAnulty) Smith - 1961

Edgar H. "Ted" Steeg - 1948

Jerry Steiner - teacher

Elizabeth Traubman

BRONZE LEVEL

(Donations up to $100)

Delcina "Ann" Kern Cassella - 1945

Ethel Cline

Don Essig - 1955

Richard G. Lugar - 1950

Sharon (Crockett) Mutter - 1960

*Most recent donation

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.

DONATIONS MADE ONLINE VIA PAYPAL REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF $10 FOR MONTHLY RECURRING PAYMENTS OR A ONE-TIME DONATION.

SAA Board of Directors

Executive Board

Alfred "Al" Edyvean - '68 - President

Jarnell Burks-Craig - '63 - VP, Public Relations

Keith Rand - '70 - VP, Marketing & Development/Fundraising

Deloris "Dee" (Richardson) Duff ' ;59 - Treasurer

Joyce (Edwards) Moore - '68 - Recording Secretary

Open - 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)

Lynn (Bolles) Boatman - '58 (Decade of the 50s)

Marcia Warrington - '58 (Decade of the 50s)

Marilyn (Chance) Shank - '67 - (Decade of the 60s)

Thomas J. Griffin, II - ;72 (Decade of the 70s)

Carolyn (Waters) Payton - '72 (Decade of the '70s)

Joseph Matthews - '81 (Decade of the '80s)

Board appointments:

Consultant/SHSAW Founder - Guy E. Russell - '59

Parliamentarian - Grant Hawkins - '67

SMHS Administrators

Stanley Law, principal:

Debra Ward , vice principal

Thank you for your continued interest and support.

Sincerely,

Dee Duff

Deloris "Dee" (Richardson) Duff

Treasurer & Editor, NewsBriefs

President Emeritus

Shortridge Alumni Association

In This Issue

IPS School Board Decision

150th Anniv. / Brick Sale Continues

Shortridge Legacy Fund

Legacy Scholarship - General Fund

Athletic & Music Boosters

SAA Board of Directors

Visit Our Website

SAA Memberships

Shortridge Yearbooks

More Class Reunions

1967 Wrestling Champs Honored

Log in to our Website!

Self-Register on the website

Click here for membership flyer if you cannot sign on via PayPal. Print. Complete, enclose your check, payable to SAA, and mail to: 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.

Navigate the website. Self register at www.shortridgealumni.com.

Mission statement, association bylaws, available to view online. Check out the Activities tab. Or share your class information for a reunion.

Are you interested in ordering SPIRIT WEAR? T-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, etc. can now be ordered from information on the website. Create a special design for your class reunion. A percentage of your order will help support the Shortridge Alumni Association.

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.

SAA Memberships & Renewals -- Membership Renewal Increases

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD VOTES TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP TO $50/YEAR EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 2014

The rate of renewal and New memberships has slowed drastically since our mass mailing in early May. Please don't put the letter and card aside. We'd like to increase our paid membership to at least 2000+. Only you can help us reach that goal--we are not even close to our goal.

FOR RENEWALS: 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: $50 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 or pay online.
For more membership information, visit our website: www.shortridgealumni.com or send email: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net

Shortridge Yearbooks

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

2014-2015 CLASS REUNIONS

Is your class planning a reunion in 2015 or beyond? Let us help publicize your event. Continue to read NewsBriefs for information regarding upcoming class reunions.:

SAVE THE DATES:

Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, 2015

Shortridge HS Class of 1965

50-Year Reunion Weekend

Tentative Schedule (Complete details and reservation forms available early in 2015)

Friday night: Informal gathering at a location to be decided

Saturday morning: Group tour of the school

Saturday night: "Senior" Prom at the Indiana Roof Ballroom (not to be confused with a similar event hosted by the SAA in June)

Sunday mid-day: Brunch in the Oxford Room, Aristocrat Pub & Grill

Visit the Shortridge High School Class of 1965 Facebook page. Help the reunion committee in locating other 1965 classmates. Email the reunion committee at: shortridge1965@outlook.com

REMINDER: Reunion organizers, you and your classmates are encouraged to become active members of our alumni association. We have hundreds of Shortridge alumni gathering every year 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 Scholarship Fund or other special project that will benefit the students at Shortridge.

Also, please note that if during your reunion you plan to visit the school, a written request must be submitted through the school office that must be approved by the IPS Maintenance Department IF the school is to be opened on weekends--Saturday or Sunday. (Arrangements must be made in advance if your group wish to host your gathering in the courtyard.) A fee is levied to the using group based upon how long the group will visit the building. Other restrictions may apply; therefore, schedule your reunion and complete the necessary paperwork as early as possible to confirm your date and time.

Thank you!

1967 WRESTLING STATE CHAMPS

These are members of the Shortridge 1967 Wrestling State Champions team. The chair of the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association, Scott Schwarz, has notified us that the members of this team will be recognized in February 2015 as Honorary Members of the IHSWCA Hall of Fame.

CORRECTIONS:

Members of the Championship team included:

Charles Blackwell

John Bush

William Coleman

Harold Grundy

Fred Hill, Jr.

George Keeylen

Desmond Smith

Levi Smith

Richard Blackwell*

George O'Neal*

Lawrence Gordon*

Jim Gardner*

Jeff Cheung, Manager

Coach Don Benbow

Coach George Bohlin**

*Deceased

**Unable to locate

If anyone knows whereabouts of Coach Bohlin, , please contact the Shortridge Alumni Association: Email shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net.

Thank you to those persons who provided contact information for all of the wrestling team champions