Alumni Newsletter – N0vember 2015

November 2015
We are proud to be able to offer the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Extension at Mishawaka
High School and have been watching the students grow each year within the program. Through the
addition of this program we have been able to offer our students experiences that cross well beyond the
typical classroom and give them skills that many students do not learn until they are well into college.
The students also become some of the best critical thinkers in the school, learn how to problem solve in
ways they never knew were possible, and begin to really understand that the world is at their fingertips
if they are just willing to put forth the effort.
Our students begin their journey with the first year course, Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS),
where their eyes are first opened to how big the medical field truly is. They get to try their hand at
being CSIs early in the year when they discover the crime scene of Anna Garcia. They will then work
through the scene, learn how to analyze evidence, work to determine suspects, and then determine
whether or not Anna’s death was a crime or not. After they have compiled their evidence they then
delve into the body to discover what the underlying causes of Anna’s death and learn about Diabetes,
Hypercholesterolemia, the Heart and Blood, Infectious Diseases, and then tie it all together by building
a body and putting the final touches on the Anna Garcia Case.
In the second year, Human Body Systems, the students spend their time where PBS left off, exploring the
human body. They learn the ins and outs of the body and discover all of the things that happen when
things go wrong in the body and dissect eyes, joints, bones, and kidneys. In their third year, Medical
Interventions, the students then become geneticists and delve into the wonderful world of what makes
you unique.
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Inside…
Alum Activity .......................................................................2-3 Celebrate the Vets .............................................................6-7
Celebrations............................................................................4 Class Notes..............................................................................8
In Memory................................................................................5 Made In Mishawaka...............................................................9
St. Paul’s and MHS Alums
provided by John Moore ‘48
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f someone were to walk through the halls of St. Paul’s Living Center they might think they
were at an MHS alumni meeting. They would see: John ‘56 and Susie (Sagi) Giannuzzi ‘60
along with Angie (Berndt) Grilli ‘46 and her husband Dick heading to the main lounge for an
hour of entertainment. Bev (Staffeldt) Hermansen ‘48 and Ralph DeMeyer ‘48 would join them.
You might see Marianne (Kocsis) Martin ‘54 walking her dog around the courtyard. As you pass
by the card room you will see Eldon Kronewitter ‘46, John ‘48 and Jean Anne (Rodgers) ‘47
Moore, Kay Smessaert ‘55, Jim and Macie (Hoover) ‘45 Lovelace and Louie Iuston ‘44 playing
bridge or euchre.
Walking along you will spot Les ‘54 and Betty (Gibson) Frick ‘50 unpacking boxes, as they have
just moved in. Going past the physical therapy room you will see Joe ‘47 and Tony Zappia
doing their daily rehab routines along with Julie (Zanotti) Baugher ‘39. Moving along you will
hear the bell choir (John and Jean Anne Moore) practicing for a future performance lead by
Betty Favorite, retired English teacher and listening in will be Pat Brainerd, wife of late Richard
Brainerd.
Watch out for the electric scooter! It might be Louisa (Shoemaker) Hall ‘39 hurrying along to
meet her dear friend Roger ‘39 and Wanita (Taylor) Bock ‘43 who drops in regularly for a visit.
Bob and Donna (Emery) Borsodi ‘48 recently moved in. Barb (Shields) Byrum ‘42 is the oldest
resident of St. Paul’s living here since 1996 while Bill and Betty (Crofoot) Murmann ‘59 have
been here for about year.
Non-resident alums also stop by to take part in extra activities offered by St. Paul’s. You might
catch Bob and Barb (Graveel) Bowens ‘50 at an evening exercise class or find John Gleissner
‘61 taking a water color painting class. Finally, you might catch Winifred (Endicott) Rea,’34 in
deep concentration writing her monthly poem for the alumni newsletter. Winifred, one of the
oldest MHS alumni residents has called St. Paul’s home since 2005. One evening you might
catch her in a serious game of dominoes.
LOOKING FOR MHS MEMORABILIA?
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re you looking to complete your MHS memorabilia collection? John Moore has received a
50 pound box full of MHS history that includes Miskodeeds, Altolds from the ‘40s and ‘50s,
reunion programs, a 1893-1983 Mishawaka Mosiaic Book edited by Dave Isen, and folders
of articles pertaining to Mishawaka High School and the City of Mishawaka. Barbara (Price)
Burget ‘43 provided the items to be dispensed to any one interested in local history. All of
this will be available at a future alumni meeting, free to anyone interested. The remaining
items will be donated to Hannah Lindahl’s Children Museum. Thank you to the Wayne Burget
family for taking the time and effort to pass this collection on to someone who will cherish
the memorabilia.
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Globe Trotters....
WELCOME NEW ALUMNI MEMBERS!
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ois Webb ‘48 and husband Lee are
busy travelling the globe. Lois and Lee
worked in American schools, living one
year in France, five in Germany, three in
Egypt and three in Singapore. They also
have a grandson teaching in Marshall
Islands, another working in United Arab
Emirates, a granddaughter in China and
one in Israel. A son recently returned
from five years in Dubai, a son and
daughter each living with their families
for five years in New Zealand, as well
as a grandson. Another grandson and
granddaughter are exchange students
in Brazil and Belgium and
a daughter-in-law from
Venezuela and one
from New Zealand.
Lois strives to keep
up with world news
and
the
alumni
newsletter helps her
keep track of what’s
happening in Mishawaka!
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Maxine (Spalazzi) Buysse ‘67
South Bend, IN
Judith (Kleiser) McGlinchey ‘58
Port Charlotte, FL
Rebecca Miller
Mishawaka, IN
Dave and Linda (May) Risner
Edwardsburg, MI
Lisa (Treat) Walker ‘86
Mishawaka, IN
We have added 35 new members since July!!
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Art ‘43 and Shirley Bokhart will be moving to Ft.
Wayne, Indiana to be closer to their daugher.
Art has been a dedicated alumni volunteer from
the very beginning of the alumni’s creation.
MEF Raises $70,000 for Mishawaka Schools
n October 1 the Mishawaka Education Foundation (MEF) held it’s third annual Growing the Future
Dinner/Silent Auction. The event honors individuals who have, through their service and commitment,
left a legacy of excellence for the School City of Mishawaka. This year’s honorees were BOB SMITH,
former MHS principal and the late RICHARD BRAINERD, Mishawaka Superindendent.
Throughout the evening attendees were feverishly bidding on a variety of donated items some of which
included several items signed by the late Father Theodore Hesburgh, works of art provided by students
of the MHS AP Arts Program, a dinner prepared by the firefighters of Mish FD Firehouse #4 and lunch with
Mayor Dave Wood. The silent auction raised $70,000 which will help benefit the students and teachers of
the School City of Mishawaka by providing unique eductional opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Of the $70,000, nearly $27,000 was raised specifically to kick off the technology initative. This money will
be earmarked for required equipment including LCD Projectors, Chromebooks, headphones and an
interactive multi-media library just to name a few.
The annual event has grown to well over 300+ attendees who want to see SCM provide the best
educational experience for its students so they go on to excel in whatever future they want.
A huge thank you goes out to the MEF board for their donations, contributions and commitment to
making this annual event a success! For more information on MEF and its mission, contact Jane Wright
‘68, Exectuive Director, at foundation@mishawaka.k12.in.us.
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VOLLEYBALL LEGACY CONTINUES AT IU
Provided by Rulan (Baldoni) Asdell ‘77
Ralph ‘40 and Joyce (Templin)‘42 Futterknecht
will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on
October 24.
Rulan (Baldoni) ‘77 and Dr. Jay Asdell are
proud that their daughter Elizabeth Asdell
has joined the ranks of the Indiana University
Women’s Volleyball team in her first eligible
season at IU. Elizabeth, who graduated froom
Marian HS in 2015 is the granddaughter of
Louie and Elsie (Kopsea) Baldoni, both of ‘42;
and niece of Greg Baldoni ‘68 and Pia Baldoni
‘70.
Louie ‘42 and Elsie(Kopsea)‘42 Baldoni
celebrated their 68th
wedding anniversary on
October 11. They have
three children Gregg ‘68,
Pia ‘70 and Rulan ‘77; two
grandchildren, Patrick and
Elizabeth Asdell.
While playing as a middle blocker at Marian
HS, she has moved to the outside position at
IU. Asdell has seen the most time on the court
so far jumping in as a starter, playing 36 sets
and making her the fourth-most used player
on the team.
Jack ‘45 and Joyce Sime will celebrate their
68th wedding anniversary on Nov. 26. They are
celebrating by taking a cruise through the Panama
Canal leaving from Ft. Lauderdale and ending in
Los Angeles to spend time with thier grandson.
IU Coach Sherry Dunbar-Kruzan calls Asdell
a sponge, soaking up advice from both the
coaches and her teammates. She said she is
the type of player who only needs a concept
explained to her once to get a grasp of it.
Richard and Marie (Holtzapple) Mastain ‘54 will
celebrate their 62nd
wedding anniversary
on Nov. 8. They were
married her senior year;
lived in California (19591992) and Oregon
(1992-2003) and now
live in Las Vegas.
While at Marian HS, Elizabeth’s accolades
include: named to the ICGS All-State
Volleyball First team; also Honorable Mention,
ICGSA Academic All-State. She was Marian’s
Tri-Captain and only four-year starter, led her
team to the semi-state for two consecutive
years, Burger King Athlete of the week and
Kiwanis Athlete of the Month. She was also
named Marian’s volleyball MVP by the
coaches for the 2014 season.
Dennis ‘60 and Judy (DeFauw) DeBroka
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
Oct. 2.
Stanley Moore turned 91 on Oct. 2. Stanley
was married to Polly Fouts ‘46 (passed away
3/19/11) the sister of Ralph Fouts ‘48 (passed
away 7/28/15). Stanley is a WWII Vet and a MHS
alumni member.
Loren ‘49 and Marily (Stout) ‘48 Palmer will
celebrate thier 65th wedding anniversary on
Nov. 23.
Elizabeth Asdell (#14) with
her IU freshmen teammates
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Bill ‘48 and Helen (Ganser) ‘48 Poure will celebrate
their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 25
Hazel F. (Starkweather) Bagnara November 19, 1929 - October 11, 2015
Class of 1947
Raymond Blanford
August 5, 1934 - October 10, 2015
Class of 1952
Donald Brennan
May 28, 1927 - October 9, 2015
Class of 1945
Kathy Jo Drudge July 27, 1954 - September 10, 2015
Class of 1972
Yvonne Foresman
November 6, 1926 - September 11, 2015
Class of 1946
Ronald Lee Grant
June 19, 1940 - April 10, 2015
Class of 1958
Doris A. (Vaughn) Green
January 18, 1942 - October 10, 2015
Class of 1960
Paul Hupp, Sr.
October 21, 1941 - September 25, 2015
Class of 1959
James W. Huston
April 12, 1944 - October 3, 2015
Class of 1962
Merna Ruby (Murphy) Lawson
July 17, 1926 - October 7, 2015
Class of 1945
Edward Muszynski
October 20, 1932 - September 19, 2015
Class of 1951
Virginia Phillips
September 19, 1918 - September 19, 2015
Class of 1937
Lois (Berry) Schubert
__________ - September 14, 2015
Class of 1954
Jean R. Seybold
October 4, 1919 - September 20, 2015
Class of 1937
Greg F. Smith
December 3, 1945 - September 18, 2015
Class of 1964
John W. Spencer
December 31, 1925 - September 27, 2015
Class of 1943
May our classmates rest in peace.
John Strauser
September 6, 1933 - August 5, 2015
John was not a graduate of MHS but was
an alumni member. He lived in Mishawaka
over 20 years and all four of his children
graduated from MHS; John ‘73; Deborah
‘76; Vickie ‘78 and James ‘79. He coached
Little League, coached bowling and also
Cub Scouts.
Bill Ethertom ‘48 wishes to be remembered by
all of his friends and classmates at MHS. Bill has
been on dialyses for the past year and says “it
is a very trying experience.” To compound the
problem Bill’s wife Jodie has been ill with another
medical condition. Anyone wishing to send Bill
a card of encouragement his address is: 14754
Dorset Lane, Bldg, #31, Noblesville, IN 46062.
Message from Louise (McCarthy) Grant ‘57
Ron Grant ‘57 passed away on April 10, 2015 after a diagnosis of cancer
of the esophagus caused by acid reflux. His gastroenterologist told
Louise and Ron to spread the word that if persons are taking five or more
Tums a day, they should get an upper G.I. Cancer of the esophagus
is treatable if caught early. Ron was diagnosed on Oct. 17, 2012. In
January 2015 it was reported the cancer was terminal. Ron fought his
battle for two and half years.
It is with Louise’s permission we are passing along this information. It is her hope that if it
saves even one person from this horrible disease it is worth it.
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provided by Mary Ann VanPaemel
provided by Dr. Charles Hassel, as reported in
the Times-Union, Warsaw, Indiana
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T
he National Accordion Symphony Orchestra
and Chorus, under the direction of local
musician/instructor, and MHS graduate, Gene
VanPaemel ‘54, will perform two benefit concerts
in November entitled “You’ll Never Walk Alone
- A Tribute to America’s Veterans.” The benefit
concerts are being organized by Gene and the
Michiana Accordion Club, in conjunction with
Life Treatment Centers in South Bend. Proceeds
from the concerts will benefit the Kernan’s Heroes
homeless veterans program located at the Life
Treatment Center.
he Indiana State Air Force Association recently
elected Dr. Charles E. Hassel ‘48 as President
for the AFA 411.
Dr. Hassel served as the chair of the Indiana
Delegation when he attended the Air Force
Association’s Air and Space conference on
September 11 in Washington, DC. The keynote
speaker was Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter
and Secretary of the Air Force Debra Lee James
was also present at the convention.
During the convention state delegates attended
the Air Force Memorial Service and the laying of
the wreath. Also at the memorial service were
University Air Force Reserve officer training cadets
representing the Arnold Air Society and Silver
Wings. Hassel also met with Purdue University’s
outstanding cadet, Rachel Bogue.
The featured NASOC, a group of 50 very talented
and devoted artists from 15 states, including
many from Northern Indiana, will be performing
a wide-selection of music from various genres
and feature local vocalists Anne Fuchs,
Delshawn Taylor, John Krouse and the St. Thomas
of the Apostle Adult Choir. There will be special
appearances by the Boys and Girls Club Choir of
St. Joseph County and Miller’s Vets Color Guard.
Delegates spent the afternoon at Lockheed
Martin Corporate offices, builder of the F35H,
where Director of Legislative Affairs, Don Schlipp
and Maj. Gen. Richard Johnston explained to
the delegates the F25 Lightening II.
The benefit concerts will take place on Friday,
Nov. 6 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:00 pm
at Century Center in South Bend, 120 S. St. Joseph
St.. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students
(children 10 and under free). A 10% discounted
group rate is offered for groups of 10 or more
through advance purchase. Tickets will go on
sale at Century Center on hour prior to concert
start times. For more information, contact Mary
Ann VanPaemel at the Michiana Accordion
Club, 574.262.0212 or Joyce at 574.876.6721.
Pictured (L-R) Paul Lyons, president of Air Force
Association Region of IN, KY, OH and MI; Mark Westlake,
AFA National Teacher of the Year and Dr. C.E. Hassel,
Warsaw, Air Force Association 411 president.
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NOVEMBER 11
There are 39,890 veterans of World War II, the
Korean War and the Vietnam War still living.
THANK YOU
A law was passed in 1973 providing interment of
an unknown American from the Vietnam War,
but because of the improved technology to
identify the dead, it was not until 1984 that an
unidentified soldier was buried in the tomb.
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to all MHS grads
who have served
our country in
all branches of
military service.
In 1998, however, the Vietnam soldier was
identified through DNA tests as Michael Blassie,
a 24-year-old Air Force pilot who was shot down
in May of 1972 near the Cambodian border. His
body was disinterred and reburied by his family in
St. Louis, Missouri.
VETERANS DAY FACTS
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Today’s military consists of an all-volunteer force.
The U.S. military draft ended over 40 years ago
in 1973.
World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919,
with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The
actual fighting between the Allies and Germany,
however, had ended seven months earlier with
the armistice, which went into effect on the
eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh
month in 1918. Armistice Day, as November 11
became known, officially became a holiday in
the United States in 1926, and a national holiday
12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was
ch a n ged to Veterans Day to hon o r a l l
U . S . v et eran s.
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Of the 21.8 million veterans in the U.S., more
than 1.3 million served in multiple wars.
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Consider spending the day watching a war movie
that depicts the sacrifices made in each battle
to preserve our freedoms and American way:
• American Sniper - Bradley Cooper
• Lone Survivor - Mark Wahlberg
• Imitation Game - Benedict Cumberbach
• We Were Soldiers - Mel Gibson
• War Horse - Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson
• Lincoln - Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Fields
• Glory - Denzel Washington, Matthew Broderick
• Pearl Harbor - Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett
• Saving Private Ryan - Tom Hanks, Matt Damon
• The Patriot - Mel Gibson
• Black Hawk Down - Josh Hartnett,
Ewan McGregor
• Flags of our Fathers - Barry Pepper,
Ryan Phillippe
• Cold Mountain - Nicole Kidman, Jude Law
• and many more excellent movies to choose
In 1968, new legislation changed the national
commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth
Monday in October. It soon became apparent,
however, that November 11 was a date of historic
significance to many Americans. Therefore, in
1978 Congress returned the observance to its
traditional date.
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There is not supposed to be an apostrophe in
Veterans Day. Still some spell it Veteran’s Day or
Veterans’ Day.
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Many people confuse Memorial Day with
Veterans Day. Memorial Day is primarily
remembered for those died during their service
to our country, particularly ones who died as a
result of battle. Veterans Day is to acknowledge
primarily all those served in the military, either
during wartime or peacetime.
On the lighter side:
• Good Morning Vietnam - Robin Williams,
Forest Whitaker
• Stripes - Bill Murray
• McHale’s Navy - Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway
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There are 19.6 million veterans in the United
States; 1.6 million female veterans; 9.3 million U.S.
veterans over the age of 65.
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Spotlight on }
1990s
ALUMNI
1940s
St. Joseph County Commissioners have tapped a
familiar face for their new economic development
director when they named Bill Schalliol ‘91 for
the newly created position. Bill is the son of John
‘59 and Gale Schalliol who live in Mishawaka.
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fter spending 61 years
in the public sector,
including 27 years on the
Indiana Excise State Police
Ross Portolese ‘42 has
submitted his resignation to
the St. Joseph County Board
of Commissioners.
Bill worked in planning and economic development
roles for the City of South Bend from 2001 through
March 2013 while studying for his law degree from
Valparaiso University. In April 2013 he became a
deputy prosecutor and left that job to assume his
new assignment.
Ross was appointed to the
Excise State Police in 1954
where he served as an
officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major,
executive officer and chief. After retiring in
1982, Mayor Bob Kovach appointed him to
the Mishawaka Park Board where he served
over 25 years. Later he was appointed to the
Mishawaka Planning Commission which he
continues to serve. Mayor Jeff Rea appointed
Ross to the Board of Zoning which he also
continues to serve.
Bill said, “I think it is a great opportunity for the
county to pull together where South Bend and
Mishawaka will work together.”
2000s
Ben Modlin ‘04 was named 2015 Outstanding
Young Teach Award winner during the annual
Association for Career and Technical Educators
conference on Sept. 25 held in Indianapolis.
Ross said, “With over 61 years serving the
public and reaching the age of 91, I feel I
should spend more time at home and with my
loving wife, Mary (Romeo) of 66 years.” Ross
also spent 31 months in the US Army Air Force
serving in England, France and Belgium.
PHIL ECKSTEIN ‘55
This award is given to a teacher in recognition
for their outstanding dedication and talent in the
area of engineering and technology education.
Nominees must have between one and seven
years experience, inspire students, exemplify
good instructional methods foster school and
community relations and actively engage
themselves in team-oriented activities.
1950s
Philip has a family of six
children with his wife Judy and
currently resides in Cookeville,
TN. Graduated from Indiana
University, Bloomington in 1959
with a Bachelor of Business. Phil
also received a commission of
2nd LT in the US Army. After a
auto accident he spent 3+ years in Walter Reed
hospital in DC and medically retired from the
military with a rank of Captain. Phil has spent 25
years in the business and finance field holding
office positions such as Regional Manger & VP;
Product Manager; President; Branch Manager;
Vice-President; President and Executive VicePresident. Phil recently attended the Class of 55
60th Reunion held in Mishawaka.
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printed in the HLCH Newsletter, Summer 2015 issue
by Pete DeKever and Lexie Schroeder Kobb
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pening October 15 Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum will host a rotating display featuring
achievements of famous Mishawakans. The first display will include Rose Hartwick Thorpe,
Freddie Fitzsimmons and Adam Driver. Be sure to visit the Museum to learn more of Mishawaka’s own!
Rose Hartwick Thorpe, poet and creator of “Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight,” a poem known as
the most beloved ballads of the 19th century. Rose was honored at the World’s Columbian Expo
in Chicago in 1893 and world’s fairs in San Diego in 1915-1916 and 1935. On the 69th anniversary of
“Curfew” Rose received congratulatory telegrams from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and former First
Lady Lou Hoover. “Curfew” has been alluded to or parodied in various forms of media, including
songs, magazine covers and post card illustrations, the novel Anne of Green Gables, and the
movie Desk Set. It was one of the most anthologized poems of the period 1870-1950 and continues
today to be recited in speech contests and literary festivals around the world.
Freddie Fitzsimmons, professional baseball player (pitcher). Fitzsimmons played several years of
minor league ball when he was acquired by the NY Giants in 1925 and made his major league
debut on Aug. 12 as the only major leaguer to come from Mishawaka. He made 513 major league
appearances. Freddie played on the Giants’ 1933 world championship team; pitched on game
in the ‘33 World Series and two contests of the ‘36 Series. He continued to play productively after
being traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers in ‘37. Fred’s greatest, and most painful, moment on the
mound came in Game 3 of the 1941 World Series. Pitching masterfully and beating the Yankees,
Fitzsimmons was hit just below the knee from a line drive, knocking him out of the game. His
19-year career ended in ‘43 and started to manage the Philadelphia Phillies from 1943 - 1945,
later coaching the Braves, Giants, Cubs, Athletics and several minor league teams. Fitzsimmons
witnessed the greatest moment in baseball in 1951 when he was coaching first base for the Giants
and Bobby Thompson hit the “shot heard ‘round the world” that won the league pennant for NY.
Fred died in 1979; inducted into the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame and in 2009 the MHS varsity
baseball field was named in his honor. Freddie Fitzsimmons was a household name across the
country and because his hometown was often mentioned in articles, he put Mishawaka on the
nation’s sports map.
Adam Driver, actor. Adam’s acting career started on the stage of the MHS theater. After 9/11
Adam joined the US Marine Corp. where he served for several years before being medically
discharged. He graduated in 2009 from the Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Appearing
in both Broadway and off-Broadway plays, Driver got his first major role in 2011 in Clint Eastwood’s
film “J. Edgar,” staring Leonard DiCaprio. Adam is best known for his role in the hit HBO series “Girls.”
Adam’s next role is the main villain in the next installment of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which
will be released this December. Adam and his wife Joanne Tucker run a non-profit organization Arts in the Armed Forces - which stages performances for military personnel. (A full article featuring
Adam ran in the September issue of the MHS Alumni Newsletter.)
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 2015
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2, 2015
NOON • FOP HALL
NOON • FOP HALL
Musical entertainment will be
provided by Bryan Edington,
acoustic guitarist and vocalist,
a little bit of classical, jazz,
Christmas music, country, rock
and roll.
Musical entertainment will
be provided by DaBears
Band. It will be their 21st
appearance at the MHS
Alumni Monthly Meeting.
The menu will be a Polish style
dinner with chicken, sausage, green beans,
mashed potatoes/gravy, sweet sour cabbage,
The menu will be a special
Thanksgiving lunch consisting of turkey, dressing,
mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes,
noodles and a roll.
cranberry sauce and a roll.
FRESH PECANS WILL BE ON SALE!
On Oct 7, 276 attendees attended the alumni
luncheon and were entertained by the sports
stories of Bob Nagle.
Theweah Hartig ‘52 will have 60-70
Special appearances at the luncheon include:
Maurice ‘42 and Elsie (Belli) VanBreuaene ‘43
before heading back to Peoria, AZ; Marianne
(Kocsis) Martin ‘45, recently relocated to South
Bend from Jacksonville, FL; new member Marcie
(Hoover) Lovelace ‘45 and her husband Jim; Bob
Kovach, former Mishawaka Mayor, and his wife
Barbara; and Cindy Vernasco ‘80 with her dad
Wally Vernasco ‘54. Cindy has a pet business
in Maryland but recently purchased a home
in Mishawaka.
The pecans are freshly picked
Winners of the 50/50 drawing were: Pete Stebbins
’45 $60; Marlene Spawn ’59 $30; Francis Schmidt
’42 $20 - Francis also won a fruit basket. Skip
Deal ‘55 won the other fruit basket. Thank you to
Bob Wagner ‘54, owner of Wander Inn for the
basket donation.
over $1.5 million to its endeavors of charity, culture
pounds of pecans with her at the
December 2 alumni luncheon.
and will be $11 per pound.
You may place a pre-order with Theweah by
contacting her at 574-259-1853. She will bring your
order to the DECEMBER 2 alumni luncheon.
Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Tri Kappa
of Indiana, a unique philanthropic organization
existing only within the State of Indiana.
Each year local chapters and state Tri Kappa gives
and education. Since 1901 Tri Kappa members
have donated untold hours and millions of dollars
to projects in the state of Indiana.
ALL ALUMNI LUNCHEONS ARE HELD THE FIRST
Bob Nagle presented Chuck
Wayne a Notre Dame Track
& Field hat to honor Chuck’s
passion of Anna Rohrer and
her success as MHS’s most
recent addition to the ND
cross-country team.
WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
$8 per person • $2 for non-eaters - includes hot or
cold drink, tax, gratuity and hall rental fee
Cash bar available for beer, wine or mixed drinks.
Half & half drawings made prior to entertainment.
LOCATION: FOP Hall, 1825 E. 12th St., Mishawaka
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BioMedical Program ROCKs Mishawaka High School
continued from page 1
In the October issue:
They learn about and perform real diagnostic tests,
create antibiotic resistant bacteria, develop a
prosthetic arm, learn the mechanisms of cancer
and how to treat/possibly prevent it, insert a gene
into a plasmid, explore technology in surgery, and
much more.
• in the “IN MEMORY” section the graduation
year for Ardith (Rafferty) Eby was mistyped as
1940. Ms. Eby was in the Class of 1949.
• in the article Class of 1955 - 60th Class Reunion
Jerry Kanouse is actually two people. It should
read Fred Kanouse and Jerry Kizer.
By the time they reach the capstone course in
their senior year, Biomedical Innovations, these
students now get to take what they have learned
the past three years and put it to work. They will
practice old techniques and learn a few more as
they create a new biomedical innovation, design
an emergency room, perform an autopsy, and
much more. They will then end the year working
outside of the high school in research labs,
hospitals, and other medical facilities getting real
world experience using the skills they have built in
the program and building a resume that is unlike
any other.
I apologize for any mistakes and omissions made.
Starting with the August 2015 issue, the MHS
Alumni Association Newsletter is posted on
the Alumni page of the MHS website. You can
review and print past issues anytime. Also the
membership form is available online for anyone
who wants to join the alumni association. If you
know of friends and family that graduated
from MHS and is not a member, direct them to
http://scm.mishawaka.k12.in.us/mhs/school/
alumni/or you can surprise them with a gift of
membership! Memberships are good through
Dec. 31, 2016. Because we are almost through
2015, a special discount is now in place for
NEW memberships.
Overall, we have not only enjoyed offering our
students this wonderful chance, but have also
enjoyed watching them grow into the future
leaders of the industry. We know that as they
leave our doors their senior year and enter the
world that we have given them the skills that will
not only make them successful, but will allow
them to stand out in the crowd and reach
dreams they did not even know they had when
they entered four years earlier.
Any submissions for the alumni newsletter should be sent to the editor no later than the 15th of the month
to be inserted for the following month’s issue. We love pictures too! Send all announcements, celebrations,
reunion information and obituaries to: Deborah Brechtel ‘77, 1531 E. Third Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544,
indydeba23@outlook.com. To receive the newsletter electronically, send an email with NEWSLETTER OPT-IN
in the subject line and your first and last name in the body of the email.
NOTE: Contact information for members of the MHS Alumni Association will not be published or provided
to persons requesting the information unless written permission is given. The membership list will not be
provided or sold to third party solicitors.
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MHS Alumni Newsletter
Deborah Brechtel
1531 E. Third Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Dates to Remember
November
4
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon
19
MHS Fall Orchestra Concert
26Thanksgiving
December
2
6
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon
MHS Annual Vespers Concert
18-19
MHS Holiday Play
29-30
Shipshewana Ice Festival
January
6
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon
21
MHS Winter Band Concert
February
3
6
MHS Alumni Monthly Luncheon
Books for Babies/Trivia Night, FOP
10
Valentine Cabaret, MHS Auditorium
20
M Factor Dinner/SCM Talent Show
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