HHS ALUMNI ASSOC. NEWSLETTER
JULY 2008
ASSOCATION NEWS
HAVEN HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO HOST SEVERAL REUNIONS
The second annual all school reunion and annual meeting of the Haven High Alumni Association is being planned for October 10 at the high school with five classes, 48, 58, 61, 53 & 68 planning special reunions. The afternoon program will be at 3:30 and will feature a welcome from a former HHS graduate, musical numbers, introduction of the football team and cheerleaders. Principal Terry Giddens will discuss “Haven High Today” which will feature such information as enrollment, curriculum, special projects, district boundaries, awards and special achievements and other information related to the current day school. Following dinner in the evening, a special program is being developed to highlight achievements of alumni with special attention to individuals from the classes holding reunions. The HHS Alumni Association also will hold its annual meeting during the evening and elect directors for the coming year.
The event will be open to all graduates and the general public; you don’t have to be a member of the Association to attend. A registration form is included in this newsletter. We hope to see you.
TROPHIES TO BE FEATURED AT SILENT AUCTIOIN
Trophies from the past that cannot be displayed have been donated to the Alumni Association. Some of these have been restored and are on display in the Haven Senior Center, the remaining (about 30 boxes) are presently stored in the old USD office. At the recent Board meeting, Jim Hayes suggested we offer these as silent auction items at the October 10 reunion and annual meeting with the proceeds going to the scholarship fund. The Association plans to have these available so bring your check book reclaim history.
KRISTIN YODER SELECTED FOR HHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
The HHS Alumni Association Scholarship winner for 2008 was Kristin Yoder. The $250 scholarship was awarded to Kristin based on her academic achievement and extracurricular activities during her four years at Haven High School. Kristin was presented a certificate and letter during the annual academic awards assembly on May 5 by Association President Harland Priddle
HHS Alumni Association, Inc. P. O. Box 261, Haven, Kansas 67543, Email: hpriddle@aol.com
www.havenhighalumni.com, telephone: 620-664-3304 Directors & Officers: Harland Priddle, President;
Kathy Trapp, Vice President; Betty Albright, Treasurer; Verla Swindler, Secretary; Bill Romig, Director;
Jim Hayes, Director; Chuck Haines, Director; Nancy Morgan, Director; Marilyn Hurst, Director
GENERAL NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL
SAMFISHBURN-HAVENFFAMEMBERWINSSTATE SPEECH CONTEST
At the recent State FFA Convention, Samuel Fishburn, a junior in the Haven FFA Chapter, won the State FFA Prepared Public Speaking contest. Thirty-two FFA members participated in the contest. He was announced as the winner during a general session of the convention and then presented his speech on stage in front of 1,300 members and guests. Prepared public speakers are required to prepare and deliver a six-eight minute speech based on an agricultural topic that they have selected and researched.
HHS JUNIOR SELECTED TO STATE BOARD OF KANSAS FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Lance Chaffin, junior at HHS, has been chosen to sit on the board of directors for the Kansas Family partnership, Inc. a nonprofit, private statewide agency based in Topeka. The Kansas Family partnership provides drug and alcohol prevention resources and training opportunities to individuals and organization across the state. Lance is the first high school student to serve on the Board of Directors, which meets four times a year in Topeka.
Lance was chosen because of his very active volunteering in drug and alcohol prevention programs. He has served with the South Central Regional Prevention Center in Newton and works for the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control program helping law enforcement conduct sporadic undercover stings.
HHS NIGHT OF FINE ARTS BENEFITS LOCAL FOOD BANK
Haven student and community members celebrated the first annual Night of Fine Arts at Haven High School on Tuesday, April 29. The kick-off for the event was the Empty Bowls Supper, a community service project of the Haven High School Art Club. Early evening events included displays of student art work as well as musical performances from the Haven Trash Cats, and the Haven Steel Drums Band. The finale of the evening was Encore, the Haven Variety Show. The program was under the direction of Linda Morgan and her art students. Attendance was outstanding and the event is being planned for next year. Proceeds, over $600, from the Empty Bowls supper were donated to the Haven Food Bank.
7 TH ANNUAL WILDCAT SPIRIT NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 29
The 7 th annual Wildcat Spirit Night is scheduled for August 29 at 5:00 p. m. The event is a major fund raiser for the Booster Club which is dedicated to supporting the activities of the school and building pride and spirit. The evening’s program will consist of a barbeque, raffle and prizes throughout the evening. Plots of the football field will be sold for a $10 donation. Any person with a “deed” for a plot on the field will be eligible for prizes throughout the evening.
HAVEN HIGH INTERIM WEEK TAKES STUDENTS OUT OF CLASS AND INTO LIFE
During one week in March, Haven High students were about everywhere except in their normal classrooms at school. The schools 260 students could be found camping out in Oklahoma, exploring space at the Kansas Cosmosphere, volunteering with the American Red Cross and touring art museums across the state.
These activities are part of Haven High School’s Interim Week, where students enjoy a weeklong experience of “seeing things, doing things they wouldn’t normally get to do in a regular classroom”. Teachers pick a topic they feel the students would be interested in studying then design a weeklong course schedule. They can also choose to job-shadow a professional, perform community service or study an area of interest not in the school’s curriculum. The interim week program has been offered each year since 2000 during the week after spring break. Students provide their own funding for their project during interim week.
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WILDCAT SPORTS
SPECIAL STORIES ABOUT HHS RECENT GRADUATES
HHS GRADUATE, ANDY DIRKS-AN ALL AMERICAN ANDDETROIT TIGER
Following an outstanding baseball career with both Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State, Andy Dirks, 2004 graduate of Haven High, was recently drafted by the Detroit Tigers and is playing with the Class A Western Michigan Whitecaps in the Midwest League. Dirks outstanding senior season earned him All American honors and was drafted by the Tigers in the 8 th round. The 2008 season was a record setting year with Dirks starting all 65 games and hit .388 with 11 home runs and 62 RBI’s He played center field and committed only 1 error all season. He also broke a standing 13 year record for consecutive games on base by reaching base in 52 consecutive games, a record that will be difficult to break in the future. During his days at Haven High, Dirks was an outstanding athlete lettering in several sports (football, basketball, track and baseball) all four years. Maybe someday in the not too distant future, Dirks will be coming into your home on TV while playing with the Tigers, maybe even in the World Series.
ISAIAH BARFIELD SLATED FOR BIG MINUTES ON KU FOOTBALL TEAM
After red shirting a year, HHS alumnus Isaiah Barfield is expected to get considerable playing time on the KU football team this fall. KU, 2008 Orange Bowl Champions, is expected to be a nationally ranked team again this fall after a record setting 13-1 season in 2007. Defensive backs have either graduated or have left for the National Football League leaving Barfield a good chance of becoming a “regular” on the Jayhawk team. He will be wearing number 29 on his jersey so watch for him on TV this Fall.
HILLARY STUCKY-AN ALL CONFERENCE PLAYER FOR STERLING
Hillary Stucky, a junior at Sterling College, was selected all conference for the second year in a row. She and the Sterling College Lady Warriors qualified for the second straight year for the NAIA basketball championship in Sioux City, Iowa. Although defeated by Cornerstone University, a team from Michigan, the Lady Warriors made it tough on the number 4 seed and lost by only 9 points. Our own Haven High 2005 graduate, Hillary Stucky, led the scoring with 17 points. The experience gained will give Hillary and her teammates an excellent opportunity to return and possibly bring home a national title to Kansas. Good luck, Hillary. We are very proud of you.
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SPRING SPORTS UPDATE:
GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMHAS EXCELLENT YEAR WITH A 17-5 RECORD-FOUR PLAYERS ON ALL LEAGUE TEAM
With an excellent 17-5 record and league championship, Coach Roper had hoped to go to state but was assigned to the tough Andale regional where the host team eventually won the state championship. On an individual basis the team achieved outstanding recognition. The MCAA All-League Basketball Team was dominated by the Wildcats with four members of the team selected on the first and second teams. Morgan Skomal, Haven’s leading scorer and rebounder with 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, was a unanimous first team selection. She also had 2 assists and 2 steals per game. The All-League Second Team included Paula Stucky and Becca Achilles. Stucky had a scoring average of l8.2 points and led the team with 3.2 steals and 2.4 assists per game. Achilles put up 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. A fourth Wildcat receiving recognition was Senior Emily Ostlund who was selected Honorable Mention. Three will be returning for their senior year and hope to lead the team to the state tournament and hopefully, a state championship for Haven.
BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM COMES ON STRONG AND PLACES TWO ON ALL LEAGUE TEAM
The Wildcats finished the season very strong by winning four of their last seven games and led number 1 seeded Hesston until the final 5 minutes of the sub state tournament. The Wildcats placed two on the all league team with Junior Cory Hatchel selected to the second team and Garrett Black, Senior, receiving honorable mention. Hatchel is expected to lead the Wildcats to a higher level in 2008-2009. The 6’ 3” junior led the Wildcats in scoring with 12.8 points per game and 6.1 rebounds. During the summer, Cory has been participating in basketball camps and has received recognition from colleges as a recruit after graduation. The Wildcats coach for the 2008-2009 season will be Lonnie Paramore, former coach at Fairfield for many years. Lonnie will bring experience and enthusiasm to the Wildcats as they look forward to a good season in the next school year.
GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM PLACES SIX WILDCATS ON THE ALL-LEAGUE TEAM
The outstanding girls softball team, with a record of 15-5, was one of the best ever fielded at Haven. Four of their losses were by only 1 run. While hoping to return to the state tournament, the Wildcats lost in the sub state at El Dorado . While the record speaks for itself, the team also had many excellent players who were named to the All-League team. Four players, Erin Schmidt, pitcher, second baseman Lindsay Doyle, outfielder Kari Johnson and utility player Noell Nordstedt were named to the first team. Schmidt, who pitched every game for the Wildcats, threw 107 strikeouts in 131 innings and finished the season with a 1.39 ERA. From the batters box, she hit .358. As a senior, she hopes to lead the Wildcats to an even better record in 2009. Doyle crushed a team high 15 extra base hits, 30 RBI’s and a slugging average of .711. Even Babe Ruth would have marveled at that achievement. Johnson tied Doyle with three triples and three home runs and scored a team leading 27 runs. Norstedt led the Wildcats in batting with a .478 average. Shortstop Paula Stucky and Mackenzie Allen both received honorable mention recognition.
WILDCAT TRACK TEAM QUALIFIED FOR THREE EVENTS AT THE STATE MEET
The outstanding 4 X 100 relay of Trevor Ukens, Byron Nienstedt, Garrett Black, Colby Sauer; Emily Ostland, a discus participant and Ashton Wendler in the shot put, qualified for the state track meet in Wichita in late May. Although competitive our qualifiers did not place at the state meet.
BASEBALL TEAM LOOKING TOWARD NEXT YEAR
Although achieving only a 2-14 record, the 2009 team will have several returning lettermen such as Cory Hatchel, an all league performer, and hope to improve and bring the program to a higher level.
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MUSIC NEWS
Jim Phillips and Brad Shores are the band directors at Haven High School. Band courses at Haven include Concert, Marching, Pep, and Jazz Band. In addition, students may enroll in steel drum class and beginning guitar class. The school also offers unique ensembles such as the "Trash Cats" which is a novelty percussion group that performs at games and special events. Scott Hay is the director of all voice programs as well as a special class in event management including sounding, stage preparation and other related items associated with set up for concerts and events. This is a very unique offering and has been very helpful to the school and other organizations such as the HHS Alumni Association. They were responsible for all of the sound and stage arrangements for the all school reunion in the fall of 2007.
CONCERT BAND: The Concert Band had a successful contest season receiving straight I (superior) ratings at the MCAA League Festival and the State Large Group Festival. In addition, the percussion ensemble, sax quartet and several solos received I ratings at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival.
STEEL DRUMS: The HHS Steel Drums group, the only such unit in Kansas, continues to perform at state and national level events. In March, during spring break, the unit performed in Orlando, Florida at a national event before several thousand people. They also provided a special concert held in Wichita at the Kansas Music Education Association meeting. In addition, they were featured at the National Junior College Basketball Tournament in March. Brad Shores and the Steel Drum unit continue to be recognized as one of the most talented and unique groups in the entire country. Shores writes music as well as actually constructing some of the instruments used by the unit.
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NEWS BRIEFS ABOUT HAVEN
Fall Festival Planned for October 11-12. The annual Fall Festival, managed by the Haven Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for October 11 & 12. This year’s program will feature the usual outstanding parade, food vendors, music, car show and many other events and activities that makes the festival one of Kansas’ best events.
New Streets in Town: A resurfacing project that included most of the streets in Haven has been completed. This has improved the appearance as well as a “real smooth” ride through town.
Summer Recreation in Full Swing: With summer comes ball games, swimming pool activities and many other outdoor events. All ages are participating in some kind of activity which makes Haven an excellent place to live and raise a family.
Hutchinson Credit Union Expands: A drive through facility at the Hutchinson Credit Union has been completed and adds to the appearance and services along Kansas Avenue.
New Fire Station: Construction on the new fire station is expected to be completed in the early Fall. The new facility is a brick building and is an excellent addition to the center of town.
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IN MEMORY
We will miss the following Association members and other HHS graduates who have passed from this life during the past year. If you know of others, not necessarily Association members, please let us know and we will include them in our memory file:
Geneva Anspach Hayes Class of 1944 Edwin Stecher Class of 1944 – Dorothy Miller Class of 1945-Wayne Harris Class of 1947 –Leland Weibe Class of 1948- Mary Robinson Lichti Class of 1949-Joyce Williams Vogelegsang Class of 1951- Lois Krenke Krenz Class of 1954Larry Haines Class of 1956-Wilbur Rotach Class of 1947
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Members have asked that we include some information on past graduates who are members and “Where Are They Now?” information. We published our initial information in previous newsletters. Following is personal information we have received since our last newsletter.
Class of 1949 Laura Valdois Yowell: Now living in Hutchinson, Kansas. Has two grown children, Julie Stade living in Haven and Robert living in San Antonio. Attended Wichita State University, BS in Education from Boston University with Masters degree in English from Long Beach State. Taught for 35 years in Belle Plaine, Kansas, El Paso, Texas, Los Angeles and Anaheim, California and Hutchinson Community College. Received Stratford Fellowship in Virginia and Coe Fellowship in New York. Enjoyed being in plays in high school and remembers the 1 ratings in forensics and drum solos.
Class of 1951 Robert Vogelgesang: Now living in Arizona. Attended Hutchinson Community College. Spent 36 years with Panhandle Eastern in Haven retiring as Division 1 Administrative Supt. in 1989. Best memories of HHS was the sincere and everlasting friendships that developed and the numerous activities such as music, sports, plays and dances.
Class of 1953 Shere Beltz Munsey: Living in Hutchinson. Been married to Victor Munsey for 42 years. Three children living in Corpus Christi, Wichita and Lubbock Texas. Last career position was Director of Credit for Republic Group Inc. a company with 2 paperboard mills, a gypsum wallboard plant and 4 recycling centers. Also served as Chairman of the Board for National Association of Credit Managers in the Chicago area.
Class of 1956 Leon Lake: Evergreen, Colorado. Wife Margaret Ann, from Boston, is the Environmental Chemist at the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation. They have two sons and four grandchildren. Attended University of Kansas with BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and a PHD from Oklahoma State. Also an MBA from Auburn. Served many years in the USAF and retired as a Lt Col. Best memories was the winning of the Class B basketball tournament in March of 1955—his junior year.
Class of 1957 Karlene Elvin Preston: Holden, Missouri with husband, Jerrold-high school sweetheart from Mt. Hope. Has 3 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, all but one living within 30 miles. Attended 1 year of Community College. Worked for First National Travel and thanks Evelyn Harper and Barbara Kincaid for their help. Stayed in the travel agent career most of her life. Received C. T. C. in Travel and Pace Setter Award from American Express during her working days. Remembers the great dances in the old gym, many life-long friendships and great music programs. Especially remembers the state championship team of brother Chuck in 1955. During HHS days the achievements of Dick Koch and Rita Howell in debate will always be remembered. Several class members were also on the state championship team.
Class of 1959 Mike Harper: Mission Hills, Kansas with Wife Stephanie-originally from Cherokee, OK. Four Children. Attended Washburn University and received a BA from University of Southern California. Served in many national positions including Senior Advisor to Ambassador of Japan, Administrative Assistant to Senator Nancy Kassebaum.
Class of 1960 Treva Bongtrager Lichti: Now living in Wichita. Has 3 children with grandson, Nick Lichti to be a junior at HHS in 2008-2009. Attended Hesston College earning Associate of Arts; BS in Elementary Education from Goshen College in Indiana and a MS in Elementary Education from Indiana University. Taught 5 th grade in northern Indiana for 4 years; volunteer for 3 years in Zambia-development work with Mennonite Central Committee; retired at the end of 2006 after 23 years as Academic Counselor, School of Nursing, Wichita State University. She and husband, Gerry, were recognized by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wichita for volunteer and advocacy work in 2004. Best memories of HHS were choir and debate trips and also enjoyed Mr. Cooper’s government class. Treva continues to train teachers for NAMI family to family education classes for persons who have a family member with mental illness.
Class of 1972: Terry Hassman: Now living with his wife, Bobbie, in Fountain, Colorado. Have 4 children and 7 grandchildren, all living in Pennsylvania. Spent 10 years in the military and traveled to Korea, Panama, Germany, Japan. Has been Maytag Appliance repairman for over 20 years and now is a glass cutter. Remembers traveling with band to football play off games and marching at State Fair.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION
Please renew my membership in the Haven High School Alumni Association (Detach and return to HHS Alumni, P. O. Box 261 , Haven , Kansas 67543 . The renewal will be effective through this year and until this time next year.
________________$12 for Individual ________________$20 for Family (both spouses HHS Alums
Name
Address
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City State ZIP
Telephone: Email: Class Year
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HAVENHIGHALLSCHOOL REUNION-HHS ALUMNI ANNUAL MEETING
REGISTRATION FORM
WHEN: October 10, 2008
WHERE: Haven High School
Don’t miss this chance to see former classmates, learn about the current programs at Haven High School , hear about the latest activities of the HHS Alumni Association and attend the Haven Fall Festival on the following days (October 11-12) - ALL IN ONE TRIP TO HAVEN.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
2:00-3:30 : Registration & Reception at the High School.
Following registration, you can visit the old gym, look at class pictures or visit the Senior Center and view restored trophies from the past. PLEASE BRING YOUR SCRAP BOOKS AND OTHER MEMORABILIA- DISPLAY TABLES WILL BE AVAILABLE.
3:45-4:30 : Haven High Today—High School Auditorium-- Program to include the current curriculum, activities and programs at the High School. Student music groups will perform. Meet the cheerleaders and Wildcat football team and give them a send off as they leave for Hesston.
4:30-5:30: You can visit with your classmates, tour Haven or just “hang out”
5:30-7:00 : Dinner in the Commons area of the High School- Following dinner, the Association will hold a very brief meeting to elect directors for next year followed by a short program
7:00 -until??????On your own for class activities or just plain relaxing with friends from the past.
WE HOPE YOU CAN BE WITH US AND RENEW YOUR WILDCAT SPIRIT.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete and return to HHS Alumni Assoc., P. O. Box 261 , Haven , KS 67543 or email to balbright@havenks.net BY SEPTEMBER 26.
Name__________________________________________________Graduated in_____
Address:________________________________________________________________
Street
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City State ZIP Tel:
Registration Fee: $12 per person (Covers meal & reception cost)
Number of People________@ $12 each for total of _____________(Check enclosed)
Due to costs, we do not plan to send confirmations of registration-suggest you keep a copy of this form for proof of registrations, if you would like.
(If you haven’t provided us with your personal history, we would like to hear from you)
HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 261, Haven, KS 67543
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCES
NAME: ________________________________________Year ADDRESS:__________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP____________________________________
SPOUSE NAME:_____________________________________
FAMILY INFORMATION: (CHILDREN-WIFE’S HOMETOWN/AREA)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DID YOU ATTEND ANY COLLEGES AFTER GRADUATING FROM HAVEN HIGH ? IF YES, PLEASE LIST ANY DEGREES YOU RECEIVED. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JOBS/CAREER POSITIONS SINCE LEAVING HHS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE LEAVING HHS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR BEST MEMORIES OF YOUR DAYS AT HAVEN HIGH?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DID YOU AND/OR YOUR CLASS RECEIVE ANY SPECIAL AWARDS DURING YOUR DAYS AT HAVEN HIGH??? ( For example—state champions in a sport, special musical, drama or forensics, etc)
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WOULD IT BE OK IF WE INSERTED INFORMATION IN OUR FUTURE NEWSLETTERS CONCERNING THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE PROVIDED:
______________Yes, I would agree to sharing my information with others
______________No, I would prefer to keep this confidential in our HHS Alumni files