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R USSELL H IGH S CHOOL A LUMNI A SSOCIATION
ALUMNI NEWSLET TER
VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3
Alumni Basketball
Game January 1
A new tradition started last year is the
boys and girls alumni basketball
games. This fun event will be held
annually on the first Saturday in January. These games are scheduled on
Saturday, January 1, 2011 at
RHS. Girls alumni at 1 and boys
alumni at 2 p.m. Any former player is
invited to attend. This is a great way
to start each new year with a little exercise and an opportunity to visit with
friends and share stories of Red Devil
roundball past.
BACK, CANIFF,
MENSHOUSE, AND WALTER
JOIN HALL OF FAME
The RHS Hall of Fame has four new
members who were honored at the
halftime of this year‟s homecoming
game.
Ronnie Back, retired superintendent,
was honored for his 32 years of service to Russell schools, the last 12 as
Superintendent during which time the
district had significant growth and was
regarded as one of the best school
systems in the state
Pat Caniff, Class of „52, was recognized for his excellence while a student at RHS, including being part of
the undefeated football team, and his
civic leadership and community contributions.
Norman Menshouse, Class of „49, for
his service to the community as an
influential business leader and to the
Russell School Board for 21 years.
Alumni Float was popular at the Homecoming Parade.
Caniff and Roberts Retiring
from Russell Board of Education
Rob Caniff („71) and Rick Roberts
(„76) are retiring from serving on the
Russell Board of Education after over
ten years of service. They brought to
this leadership position a passion for
Russell schools and a strong sense
of tradition. During their tenure Russell schools experienced many
changes. They are to be commended
for their service.
Grady Walter, RHS Social Studies
teacher and coach for 33 years,
known for his versatility, winning ways
and personality.
DECEMBER, 2010
ANSWERS TO
TRIVIA FROM LAST
ISSUE
Trivia
1. How many Rhodes
scholars have come from
Kentucky? 22
2. How many RHS grads
have played football for
UK? 3-T.J. Maynard,
John Groves, and Adam
Ballash
3. What was the first time
RHS girls basketball
team played in the state
tournament? 1975 in the
“modern era”
TRIVIA
1. In the RHS gymnasium, who was the artist
for the devil over the entrance?
2. When did the old
Russell High School in
downtown Russell
open?
3. The “new “ RHS?
I NSIDE THIS ISSUE :
M ILESTONES
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Grady Walter, Pat Caniff, Norm Menshouse, and
Ronnie Back, Hall of Fame Class or 2010
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S PORTS S CHEDULES
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P AGE 2
MILESTONES
Deaths
Karen Sue Johnson (‟70), 9/23
Sfc Thomas Wadkins (‟98), 9/27
Lucille Phelps, 10/3
James Homer Virgin (‟47), 10/12
Sherry Johnson Callihan (‟75),
11/26
Dr. Mark Haeberle (‟61), 11/25
ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
Steve Cremeans (‟96)/Kelli
Newsome 5/22/10
Other
Allison Huffman („04)/Adam
Cook 7/10/10
Austin Taylor („05)/Michelle
Green 9/22/10, a reception was
held 12/19 in their honor
Casey Callihan („05)/Michael
Williams 12/18/10
Births
Weddings
Eric Willenbrink („95)and wife, a
daughter
Natalie Dial (‟02)/Andrew Heighton 5/14/11
Natalie (Lane) („02) and Dustin
Williams, a son Brycen, 9/21/10
Judy Cooke Melvin (‟64)/James
Rodman 8/21/10
Perry („02) and Angie Tackett
(„02) Blake, a daughter, Sophia
Elaine, 12/15/10
Beth Quinn (‟98)/John McCann
11/1/10
Matt and Jen Garrett („97), a
son, Charlie, 12/2/10
Phillip Fields (‟96) graduated
from UK Pharmacy school
and is working at pharmacies
in Lexington hospitals
Anita Holbrook Mills (‟86) appeared on the Rachael Ray
show to celebrate her weight
loss
David Gillum („67) founder of
AARF, Ashland Animal Rescue Fund, won a $25,000
grant from Pepsi to rescue,
rehabilitate, and relocate local
abused and neglected animals.
Judy Ledford („59), Sean
Whitt („90), and John Jones
were elected to serve on the
Russell Board of Education in
the Nov. election
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OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Steve Holt has published his third book of poetry.
Matthew Haughton („96) has published his first
book Bee-Cursing Box, which will be released
Feb. 11 and available at accent-publishing.com/
books
Kayla Parsley („10) has started her college
basketball career at Ohio Valley University. Her
team is currently 2-0 and Kayla had a great
game in their win over Glenville State with over
23 minutes of playing time and scoring in double
figures with 10 points and adding 10 rebounds.
Kelsey Simpson („09) is enjoying success with
the Northern Kentucky basketball team. She is
averaging 18 minutes, 5 points, and 3 rebounds
per game.
Jessica Fortman („07) is a senior leader for the
University of Buffalo basketball team. She averages over 4 rebounds and 5 points per game and
has started every game for the past two years.
At Russell High
School, Tradition
Never Graduates
VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3
P AGE 3
F OOTBALL T EAM F INISHES S TRONG TO L EAD F ALL S PORTS
After a slow start, the Red
Devil football finished the season in a fine way as they advanced through the play-offs
before losing in the regional
final to Belfry. First Team AllArea were Trenton Fyffe,
Logan DeHoff, Joel Korzep,
Justin Davidson, Patrick Cooper. Honorable Mention were
Paul Spradlin, Zach Thompson, Jace Kibbey, Zach Bailey, and Tanner Locey
ANNUAL MEETING with
election of officers will be
held April 13. The following
are current officers:
P RES M ARY R OBINSON
V-P H ARRIET J ONES
S EC B ILL V ALLANCE
T REAS B ETTY V ALLANCE
B OARD OF D IRECTORS :
N INETTE A MIS , L IZ C REMEANS ,
C AROLYN F ANNIN , R OCKY
L ANE , P HYLLIS M C C OY , A NNA
C HAFFIN , JACK FANNIN
N ON -A LUMNI R EP J OHN J ONES
S ENIOR
DISCOUNT
AGE 65 OR
OLDER CAN ENJOY A
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP IN
THE ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION FOR ONLY
The boys soccer team defeated
Rowan Co 1-0 for the regional
championship before losing to
Highlands in the first round of
the state tournament.
The girls team continued its tradition of excellence before ending its season in the regional
tournament.
Jennifer Miller was named to
the all-area cross country team
while Emily Hanson and Brandon Yates were honorable
mention.
R EMEMBERING
I can recall three ladies that were
an inspiration to me while I was at
RHS. Ramona Callihan, Lorraine
Kendall and Janice Lebrun were
my science teachers. Science
was not one of my best subjects,
but these ladies made the topics
interesting to me. But above all,
these ladies showed a true concern for their students. Always
The girls golf team finished as
regional runner-up
The volleyball team was regional semi-finalist after another very competitive year
Senior volleyball standout
Lindsey Wolfe was named
MVP of the KY-OH classic
held at KCU.
Brandon Boyd has signed a
letter of intent to attend
Shawnee State University on a
baseball scholarship
OUR
T EACHERS
with smiles on their faces and an eagerness to teach, these three truly impacted me as I look back at who has
made a difference in my life. I hope
that I can convey to my students just a
glimmer of encouragement that Mrs.
Callihan, Mrs. Kendall, and Mrs. Lebrun had shown me many years
ago. Thanks so much for all you have
done—-Carol Thompson Stevens („84)
A NYONE
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This feature highlights Russell teachers and staff that have special places in our memories.
Short written essays can be submitted by mail or e-mail for this feature. Please consider remembering those special educators from our past.
A LUMNI S POTLIGHT —W HERE
A 1998 RHS graduate, Krishnan Unnikrishnan is
a Harvard graduate in Biochemistry and Modern
Technology and a USC MFA film student. After
Harvard he lived in India for two years, where he
was awarded the Indicorps Fellowship to write
and direct a musical with underprivileged children from the slums of Mumbai. He has created
and been involved in many projects aligned with
his personal passions for intellectual exchange,
personal service and celebration of diversity,
ARE THEY NOW
including “The American Tragedy
of Sept. 11, 2001: What Will We
Do?” (panel talks to encourage
discussions and foster understanding at Harvard University).
As a filmmaker and performer,
Krishnan enjoys telling stories
about both India and America, and
will continue to do so through the
emerging international film aesthetic.
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R USSELL H IGH S CHOOL
A LUMNI A SSOCIATION
The Annual Meeting with election of officers will be held April 13, at
5:00pm at Russell Middle School
Russell High School
709 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
Phone: 606-836-9679
E-mail: mary.robinson@russellind.kyschools.us
We’re on the Web
Www.russell-ind.kyschools.us
ONCE A DEVIL, ALWAYS A DEVIL
RHS 2010 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES
BOYS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOYS FRESHMAN BB
GIRLS FRESHMAN BB
1/4 East Carter
H
1/6 Elliott Co
A
1/3 Greenup Co
H
1/3 Fairview
H
1/7 Ashland
H
1/8 Raceland
H
1/6 Raceland
A
1/11 Greenup Co
H
1/13 Raceland
A
1/10 Bath Co
H
1/7 Ashland
H
1/17 Rowan Co
H
1/15 MLK
GRC
1/14 Greenup Co
H
1/10 Wheelersburg A
1/20 Fairview
A
1/18 Lewis Co
A
1/15 East Carter
H
1/17 Rowan Co
A
1/24 Ashland
A
1/20 Rowan Co
H
1/18 Boyd Co
H
1/24 Boyd Co
H
1/25 Boyd Co
H
1/25 Boyd Co
A
1/21 Rowan Co
H
1/27 East Carter
H
2/1 West Carter
H
1/28 Greenup Co
H
1/29 Lewis Co
A
1/31 Greenup Co
A
2/8 Greenup Co
A
2/4 Lewis Co
H
1/31 West Carter
A
2/5,7,9,10 AIT
2/8 West Carter
A
2/3 Lewis Co
H
2/11 Fleming Co
A
2/10 Ashland
A
2/12 Menifee Co
H
2/12 Boyd Co
A
2/15 Elliott Co
A
2/14 Fairview
H
2/18 Ashland
A
2/15 Fleming Co
H
2/17 Lawrence Co A