JULY 2016 - School City of Mishawaka

JULY 2016
Taking a Break
School is out for the summer and we have given Jerome Calderone, Principal of MHS, a break from providing
highlights of the high school’s programs, activities and staff members. Test your knowledge, here is some 4th
of July trivia. How much do you know about our Independence Day? (Answers on page 7.) But with all the
fun and festivities, be sure to take some time to remember why we celebrate this momentous day.
1. The Declaration of Independence begins with what words?
2. What document was the legal framework of the United States?
3. Which two patriots died on July 4, 1826?
4. How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
5. What New York Yankee threw a no hitter on July 4, 1983?
6. What other countries celebrate the 4th of July?
7. How did the Liberty Bell get its crack?
8. In July 1776, how many people were living in the colonies?
9. The population milestone our nation will be closing in on this July 4th?
10. What was done with the original copy of the Declaration of Independence during World War II?
Inside…
Class Reunions..................................................................... 2/3 The Only Cavemen?..............................................................9
In Memory................................................................................5 Summer Festivals...................................................................10
Alumni Luncheons..................................................................6 Don’t Be a Couch Potato....................................................11
CLASS OF 1953
63rd MINI CLASS REUNION
CLASS OF 1958
58th CLASS REUNION
Join the Class of ‘53 for the mini class reunion.
Many activities are planned for the 58th
Reunion of the Class of 1958.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Honker’s Restaurant
211 E. Day Road | Mishawaka
Social Hour - 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet - 11:00 a.m.
Reservations by July 30th
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
11:00 am - Join us at the MHS Alumni Luncheon,
FOP Hall,1825 E. 12th St., Mishawaka where
we will sit together at a designated table to
reminisce, partake of a wonderful lunch and
enjoy the musical entertainment of DaBears
and Tedd Waggoner. $8 per person.
Contact:
Harry McCool 574.255.38956
Stella Chamberlin 574.259.2778
Beth Reising 574.255.2530
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - A pre-reunion get
together is planned at Between the Buns, 1720
Lincolnway East, Osceola. Reservations are
not required.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
9:00 am to 11:00 am Historic bus tour of
downtown Mishawaka and the City Cemetery
with commentary provided by a step-on guide
are planned. There is no charge for the tour
but reservations are required.
CLASS OF 1956
60th CLASS REUNION
It is time to get together for what may be the
LAST BIG REUNION of our class.
Thursday Evening Reunion:
Knights of Columbus | 114 W. 1st St., Mish.
Social hour - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Polish Buffet - 7:00 pm followed by a brief
presentation about our historic downtown by
our well-known tour guide, Pete DeKever, with
emphasis on the 1950’s era. Reservations are
required by July 22, 2016. $30.00 per person.
Friday, August 12, 2016
6:30 to 9:30
Windsor Park Conference Center
4020 Edison Lakes Parkway | Mishawaka
Social - 6:30
Dinner - 7:00
A fine meal from their Baron’s Buffet will be
$30 per person. Please join us and share what
sixty years of changes have produced.
Friday, August 5, 2016
9:00 am: A farewell breakfast is planned at
Allie’s Restaurant, 2323 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615. We will order off the
menu so reservations are not required.
Classmates should have all received an
invitation in January. If you did not get
one, please e-mail James Braunsdorf at
jbraunsdorf@msn.com. If you did get one,
please fill it out and send a check made out
to Mishawaka High School Class of 1956.
If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Marilou Speheger
Schroeder ‘58 at mls427@comcast.net.
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CLASS OF 1971
45th CLASS REUNION
CLASS OF 1961 REUNION
YOU’RE INVITED!
The Class of 1971 is hosting its 45th
class reunion on July 23, 2016 at Roc’s
Sports Bar, downtown Mishawaka.
Ev eryone i s wel come to come joi n
in an informal evening. There is no
charge, all food and drink will be on
your own. Other classes, teachers
and friends are welcome to join us.
The MHS Class of 1961 will be
hosting their 55th Class Reunion on
August 26 and 27, 2016.
August 26 - Knights of Columbus | Mish
6:00 - 11:00 p.m. | informal get together
optional football game at MHS 7-9 pm
August 27 - BK Club | Mishawaka
Reception 6:00 | Dinner 7:00
Program and Music 8:00 -11:00 pm
Cost: $40 per person
Any questions call
Karen Hoskins Baldini
574.261.3048
Contact information:
Bill Huys ‘61
574.532.0784 | jordanmayf@aol.com
Charlotte Rogers DeBroka ‘61
debroka_mhs@yahoo.com
CLASS OF 1996
20th CLASS REUNION
The Class of 1996 will be hosting its
20th class reunion!
WHEN: August 20, 1996
TIME: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
WHERE: Moose Lodge
123 Bain St. | Mishawaka
Class of 1966
50th CLASS REUNION
Make plans now to attend your 50th class
reunion!
Polish style dinner
Cash bar
Smoking area provided
August 26th - DeAmici’s - Informal get
together
August 27th - Mishawaka High School Tour
August 27th - Celebrations Unlimited
August 28th - South Bend Cubs ball game
$20 for individual
$40 per couple
Send checks by July 10 to:
Anne Smith
1710 Clover Road, Suite B
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Contact
Cindy Van De Walle Kertes
574.274-8259 | cindysue15@aol.com
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CLASS OF 1967 - SAVE THE DATE
CELEBRATIONS!
Plans are being made for the 50th
year class reunion so save the dates
and make plans to attend for this
milestone event!
Dick ‘53 and Peggy (Cleland) ‘56 Cowen will
celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary
on July 20 with a family get together.
AUGUST 11 AND 12, 2017
CLASS OF 1977 - SAVE THE DATE
Plans are in the works for the 40th
year class reunion so save the date.
Come see what your classmates have
been up to for the past 40 years!
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
ROCKIN’ RIVER MUSIC FEST - CORN & SAUSAGE ROAST - SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016
Beutter Park | 400 N. Spring Street | Mishawaka, IN 46544
Peoples’ Choice Car Show & 40 Mile Motorcycle Ride
Dunk tank, kid’s games and vendors of all sorts. Live music all day!
Food by Sky’s Catering, Red Barn Elephant Ears, Boonie Doon ice cream.
Beverage garden and more!
Special guests include Disney Frozen characters, Elsa & Anna and Star Wars 501st Legion
Also featuring The Michiana Corvette Club & the St. Joe Valley Street Rods
Motorcycle ride will leave the park at 11:30 | Rider $15; passenger $5 (includes food ticket)
Registration from 9-11; ride meeting at 11:15
Bring lawn chairs/blankets to listen to a great day of music in the park.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS.
For information call Lisa Gordon 574.993.4080 or spofundraiserlisa@yahoo.com
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Theodore M. Alexander
September 7, 1944 - May 16, 2016
Class of 1962
Janice K. (Soens) Barcus
March 18, 1938 - May 13, 2016
Class of 1956
Jean E. Bender
July 3, 1928 - May 18, 2016
MHS Nurse
Patricia J. Brainerd
December 13, 1929 - May 30, 2016
Faculty
Corine (Burk) Kizer
__________ - February 13, 2016
Class of 1944
Joyce Schock Cripe
July 28, 1931 - March 6, 2016
Class of 1949
December 20, 1931 - March 18, 2016
Class of 1949
Robert Mark
July 19, 1933 - May 18, 2016
Class of 1951
Rosemary T. (Kearney) MishlerJanuary 24, 1924 - May 18, 2016
Class of 1942
Henry E. (Skip) Norlin, Jr.
July 28, 1927- April 29, 2016
Class of 1955
Patrick F. Serge
July 25, 1926 - May 20, 2016
Class of 1944
Steven Sirok
January 6, 1922 - June 1, 2016
Class of 1941
Thomas L. Weldy August 26, 1941 - May 16, 2016
Class of 1959
Lester S. Frick
May our classmates rest in peace.
Patricia J. Brainerd
December 13, 1929 - May 30, 2016
Pat was a faculty member of School City
of Mishawaka for many years. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Richard
Brainerd who was superintendent of schools
in Mishawaka. She is survived by her two sons,
Steve ‘ 69 who resides in Dallas, Texas and
Tom ‘75 of South Bend.
CORRECTIONS
•In the June issue under IN MEMORY,
Helen Claeys should have been listed as
Helen Claeys Labow.
My apologies - any errors or omissions are
unintentional.
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2016 LUNCHEONS AT A GLANCE
ALL ALUMNI LUNCHEONS ARE HELD THE
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
August 3 - Back to School Luncheon
$8 per person - includes hot or cold drink,
tax, gratuity and hall rental fee • $2 for
non-eaters.
Entertainment: DaBears/Tedd Waggoner
Menu: Pulled pork BBQ, macaroni salad,
fruit and bun
Cash bar available for beer, wine or mixed
drinks. Half & half drawings made prior to
entertainment.
September 7
LOCATION: FOP Hall, 1825 E. 12th St., Mish.
Entertainment: Craig Tornquest
Menu: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes/
gravy, veggie blend and roll
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The next alumni luncheon will be
Joining us again will be members of the
Young Adult Services Program to sell their
own creative handmade cards for all
occasions and seasons.
JULY 6
Entertainment:
Quentin Flagg
October 5
Entertainment: Paul Decker
Menu:
Menu: Polish sausage, sweet sour
cabbage, noodles, potatoes and roll
Brats and potato salad, baked beans,
watermelon and roll
November 2
Entertainment: Bob Nagle
Menu: Thanksgiving turkey, sweet potatoes,
dressing gravy, cranberries and roll
June 6 Alumni Luncheon Recap
December 7
Entertainment: Andrew Fisher/Bryan Barr
Menu: Polish style wedding luncheon
A total of 223 alums joined together for
the monthly luncheon on June 6. With a
menu a mostacciolli and meat balls they
listened to the musical stylings of Charlie
Francour.
The winners of the 50-50 raffler were:
Ron Hobkirk ‘58 - $50
Mike Lenyo ‘63 - $40
Ken Teter ‘63 - $25
Check out August activities on page 8.
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This picture was provided by the wife of Theodore Alexander ‘39, Kathy Balosa. This was
taken at the Pick Oliver Hotel in South Bend, IN on June 20, 1959 for the 20th Class Reunion.
Pius Skarich of South Bend was the photographer. Are you in the photo??
Answers to 4th of July Trivia from page 1.
1. “When in the course of human events”
2. The Constitution
3. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
4. 151 feet
5. Dave Righetti
6. Denmark, Norway, Sweden and England
7. It acquired a crack on its very first ring.
8. 2.5 million people
9. 300 million
10. On December 23, 1941, barely two weeks after Pearl Harbor was attacked, the original
signed copies of the Declaration of Independence and of the U.S. Constitution were
packed in a specially designed protective container, latched with padlocks and sealed
with lead, weighing about 150 pounds. On December 26 and 27, 1941, accompanied by
Secret Service agents, the documents traveled by train from Washington, D.C., to Louisville,
Kentucky. The train was met in Louisville by a cavalry troop of the 13th Armored Division.
Escorted by the armored division, the documents were taken to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where
they were secretly stored in the United States Bullion Depository, a fortified vault-building
used to store our country’s gold reserves and other precious items. After the war they were
returned to Washington, D.C. Valuables from several European countries were also stored
there during the War.
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AUGUST ALUMNI LUNCHEON
WILL BE A BUSY ONE!
Be sure to attend
the August 3 alumni
luncheon
where
the annual OPEN
CAR SHOW will take
place.
You
are
invited to bring your hot rod classic, antique
or any nice ride. Sept. 7 is scheduled for the
rain date. If you have any questions, contact
Vince Kertes ‘64 at 574.679.4087.
I am receiving some wonderful stories and
pictures for the November Veteran’s issue!
We would like to recognize as many MHS
alums as we can that have served or are
currently serving in our military branches
so keep the articles and pictures coming!
Please send your name, rank and branch
of service, if retired or currently serving and
year of graduation. Maybe send a picture
of yourself in uniform! Tell us a little about the
countries you served in. Room permitting
we will use as many stories as we can. If
you have children or grandchildren that
are alums that have served or are serving
send us their information too!
Also at the August
luncheon we will
hold a “school supply
drive.” Much like
the food drive we
support at Christmas
for MHS we are asking
alums to bring a newly purchased school
supply that will be donated to teachers and
students throughout the school system. MEF
will collect the supplies and distribute them
to the needed schools. Below is the wish list
of items: pencils, pens, Elmer’s glue sticks, 6”
rulers, Wescott scissors, pencil cap erasers,
pencil cases, Crayola crayons.
Mail to: MHS Alumni Newsletter, 1531 E.
3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 or email
to indydeba23@outlook.com.
Lastly, Peter DeKever will
be on hand for a book
signing
highlighting
his new book Walking
Mishawaka:
SelfGuided Tours of Historic
Sites in the Princess City.
The book tells the stories
behind 72 significant
locations in Mishawaka
and 32 graves in the
historic
cemeteries
on the city’s north side, organized in seven
convenient walking tours. Accompanying
these tours are dozens of historic photos
and illustrations. Plan to purchase your
autographed copy at the luncheon!
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DID YOU THINK MHS ARE THE ONLY CAVEMEN?
I always thought Mishawaka High School had the distinct pleasure of being the only school in
the country with a Caveman for a mascot. Turns out, I am wrong! Recently, I found out there
are two other high schools using the Caveman to show their school spirit.
American Fork High School is a public high school in American Fork,
Utah. Its mascot is the Caveman, chosen as a tribute to Timpanogos
Cave. The school is perhaps best known for its award-winning marching
band, which has regularly reached regional finals and national finals
once, performed in high-profile parades, and been the state champion
for over 20 years.
American Fork High School was ranked in the top-scoring 50 high schools
in Utah, based on students’ scores in Utah’s Criterion Referenced Tests
(CRT).[2] The percentage of students who met proficiency standards
were as follows: Language Arts 92%, Mathematics 45.6%, and Science 74.9%, all above
average for the state. In addition, in 2011, 33% of seniors took one or more Advanced
Placement test, with a pass rate of 78%.[3]
Carlsbard High School, located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, are known
as the Cavemen (boys) and Cavegirls (girls), a tribute to the worldfamous Carlsbad Caverns located near the city. The school’s mascot
is a caveman named “Rusty.” Rusty received his name from the first
Caveman statue placed on display in the Main building. This statue
was often decorated and dressed in blue for special occasions (e.g.
district championships, rivalry victories, state championships). Rusty
was often subject to abuse from rival high schools. For example,
Artesia High School students once kidnapped and dropped him at
Lake Avalon, just north of Carlsbad. Local residents retrieved him out of the lake after a
few years had passed. He now resides in the library (on the third floor of the Main Building)
facing out the window and overlooking the campus. School colors are blue, silver, and white.
Beginning in 2007, the school began the use of black on shirts along with band, cheerleading,
and basketball uniforms.
It is my belief that MHS still has the better looking mascot and logo! GO CAVEMEN!
Information for this article is referenced from wikipedia.org.
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SUMMER TIME FESTIVALS
Aug. 4-7 Amish Acres
Arts and Crafts Festival
Nappanee-Elkhart
County.
Nearly
300
vendors
demonstrate
and sell their wares.
Enjoy free entertainment, festival food or a
family-style Threshers Dinner in the century
old barn. Adm. charge. amishacres.com
Aug. 20 Art Beat
South Bend, St. Joseph
County Downtown. Enjoy
a day-long showcase
of over 200 visual,
performing and culinary
artists from South Bend
and surrounding areas.
No adm charge. artbeatsouthbend.org
Aug. 4-6 Van Buren Popcorn Festival
Van Buren, Grant County - Downtown
Three days of family fun, food and free
entertainment.
Parade,
nightly
entertainment,
children’s
games
and
activities, fair food and
5K. No adm charge.
popcornfestival.org
Aug. 27 Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County
Delphi, Carroll County
Downtown Square. Join use for bacon,
bands and brew at this
3rd annual event. Enjoy
live music, local foods,
craft beer and wine, bbq
cook-off, kid zone and a
bacon eating contest.
Adm charge. indianabaconfestival.com
Aug. 5-21 Indiana State Fair
Indianapolis, Marion County
Indiana Bicentennial Festival
Each August the Indiana State Fair returns to
honor youth, agriculture and education in
an entertaining and fun environment. Join us
to make more memories while celebrating
200 years of Indiana Heritage. Adm charge.
indianastatefair.com
Aug. 27 Taste of the Gardens
Elkhart, Elkhart County
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart Rotary
Club’s fundraising event for Wellfield Botanic
Gardens will be held from 11:00 am to
6:00 pm. Sample food from over 15 local
restaurants while you listen to live music from
several bands. Around the pond you will find
over 100 local artists. Adm charge.
tasteofthegardens.org
Aug. 6 Grissom Air Museum Warbird Cruise-In
Peru, Miami County. Grissom Air Museum.
Huge car show, food, vendors, museum
open. Adm. charge grissomairmuseum.com
For more festival and event information
and a complete listing of all festivals
throughout the state of Indiana go to
www.indianafestivals.org
Aug. 6 - Shipshewana Antique Festival
Shipshewana,
LaGrange County
Shipshewana
Antique Mall and Pavilion, Nearly 75 vendors
set up in grassy areas and around the winding
sidewalks of the Shipshewana Trading Place
Antique Mall & Pavilion. Also features the
Antique Telephone Collector’s Association
Annual Show, food, entertainment and much
more! No adm charge. visitshipshewana.org
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REGISTER NOW!
The Second Annual
Mishawaka Promise 5K Run-Walk
Labor Day will be here soon enough so don’t miss the early bird deadline to register for the
SECOND ANNUAL MISHAWAKA PROMISE 5K RUN-WALK to be held in Beutter Park.
New this year is the Mini Run-Walk event that has its own route with a distance suitable for
individuals of all ages. This provides an opportunity for senior citizens, children and disabled
individuals to participate in a fun event at their own pace. Registration is only $5 and is separate
from the larger event.
LABOR DAY
Monday, Sept. 5 | Beutter Park
Individual registration - $25 ($35 after 7/31)
Family registration - $50 ($55 after 7/31)
(family registration includes up to 5 members of the same household)
And to get you geared up for the 5K...
Do your part to make Mishawaka healthy by joining your family, friends and neighbors in the
“I
to Exercise in Mishawaka” campaign. Kicking off on June 1 and running (pardon the
pun!) thru Aug. 31 participants will log the minutes they spend exercising. The individual with
the most minutes will be eligible for prizes awarded at the 5K run-walk event. Any type of
exercise is allowed and any adult or child can participate. Businesses are encouraged to
form teams and compete with other businesses to win the coveted “We Exercised the Most in
Mishawaka!” trophy.
Forms for the 5K or “I
to Exercise in Mishawaka” can
be obtained at City Hall, the School City of Mishawaka
Admin Building or online at www.scmef.org.
If you can’t participate, we hope you will come and
cheer on the runners and walkers to the finish line!
For more information or to sponsor this fun event,
contact Jane Wright at foundation@mishawaka.k12.
us.in. Proceeds from this annual event will help fund
the Mishawaka Promise and its mission to support
Mishawaka education throughout the School City of
Mishawaka schools, teachers and students.
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MHS Alumni Newsletter
Deborah Brechtel
1531 E. Third Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Dates to Remember
July
4
Independence Day
6
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon 11:30 am
August
3
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon 11:30 am
3
National Watermelon Day
5-21
Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony
5-21
Indiana State Fair
September
5
Labor Day
5
Mishawaka Promise 5K Run-Walk
7
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon 11:30 am
11
9-11 Rememberance
11
Grandparents Day
22
Autumnal Equinox
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