HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI NEWS GRAM
HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI NEWS GRAM
March-April 2009
NEWS GRAM PROGRAM
In an effort to bring you more timely news on activities at HHS , this will be the first of our Alumni News Gram editions. We are hoping to do the Grams on a much more frequent basis than previous newsletters. ENJOY
HHS ALUMNI FINALIZING PLANS FOR FALL REUNIONAND ANNUAL MEETING
The Board of Directors has scheduled the annual meeting of the Association for October 9 with several classes being invited to have their special reunions as part of the day’s festivities. Specific information will be forwarded but the schedule will be essentially the same as previous years with a reception in the afternoon followed by an early dinner. This year, the Wildcats are playing a home game with Hesston and we are attempting to complete our program in time for those who want to attend the game can do so.
HHS ALUMNI WALL OF HONOR PROGRAM
The HHS Alumni Directors, at their meeting on April 23, approved the Wall of Honor program. This program will be administered as a partnership program with the HHS Student Council, HHS Faculty and HHS Alumni Association. Since 1914, over 4,300 students have graduated from HHS and many have achieved national and international recognition for their accomplishments. This program has been developed to honor these individuals and possibly inspire current students to outstanding achievement in their life careers after HHS . The Wall of Honor will feature a
plaque for each inductee with a brief summary of their life’s accomplishments and will be placed in a prominent location in the High School. We will be forwarding information, procedures and nomination forms in the near future. Hopefully, we will induct our first inductees at our annual meeting in October.
ACADEMICS AND SCHOLARSHIP
JERROD SHAFER WINS HHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Jerrod Shafer, who plans to attend Hutchinson Community College in the fall and study engineering, has been selected as the winner of the 2009 HHS Alumni $300 Scholarship. Jerrod has been an outstanding student with a 3.98 GPA and a participant on the Wildcats Scholars Bowl in his sophomore, junior and senior years and LifeSmarts team as a junior and senior. His extracurricular activities include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council Senior Representative. Jerrod has been selected for the Kansas Honor Scholar, National Merit Scholar and was recently inducted into the Haven Chapter of the National Honor Society. Jerrod has been very active in community activities and serves as Technology director at his church. He also has served on the Board of Education technology committee and was a volunteer relief worker in Greensburg following the tornado in May 2008.
HHS INDUCTS NEW NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS
On February 18, seven Haven High students were inducted into the Haven Chapter of the National Honor Society. The even current members of NHS conducted the ceremony. Nominations from the Haven High School teachers were accepted in the fall and each student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 submitted a detailed resume of his or her high school and community activities. The entire faculty then rated each student in four categories: scholarship, character, leadership and service. Fifteen percent of the senior class and ten percent of the junior class can be awarded this honor. The new inductees are juniors Rachel Chrystie, Robert Chrystie, Diane Kemp and Emily Reichenbarger and seniors Becca Achilles, Kai Ezell and Jerrod Shafer. CONGRATUALTIONS NEW NHS INDUCTEES
INTERIM STUDY PROJECT TAKES STUDENTS TO FAR AWAY PLACES
The Interim Study is a program offered once each year in March and is unique to Haven High School . It involves a special study program in selected subjects with the teachers planning the program. This year’s interim involved a variety of offerings to the students such as: Community Service project, Museums, Sports, Travel, Building and Upkeep, Hobbies, Sports and self study. For example, under the Travel program, while in San Francisco , students took an "inescapable" visit to Alcatraz Island , once home to America 's most notorious criminals. They also had the chance to board a naval Submarine that completed six war patrols during 1944-1945. A visit to the Exploratorium allowed students to interact with hundreds of exhibits in the areas of science, art, and human perception. Bulgaria was the destination of this year’s student foreign exchange students. This program was started in 2004 by Terry Fehrenbach. Seven students participated in this year’s program from March 6-21. In the Museum study interim program, the student traveled to Oklahoma City Memorial site, Eisenhower Museum and Underground Salt Museum . Other program stayed close to home. The Youth Day of Caring program included, His Helping Hands: Students sorted and hung clothes, sorted and organized house ware items and organized the warehouse; Wichita Festivals, Inc.: Students helped with the River Festival button packaging; Wichita Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Students helped with organizing, painting, sorting donations, and helping donors and customers. A GREAT WAY TO SPEND SPRING BREAK
SPORTS
GIRLSBASKETBALLTEAMFALLS IN SUB STATE FINALS
The outstanding Wildcat girl’s basketball team with an outstanding 21-2 overall record had an exciting season. With the state championship as their goal, they continued to battle as they reached the sub state final against Concordia, undefeated and ranked number 1 in the state. It was a tough see-saw battle with the Wildcats taking an early lead but losing by six points in the end. Concordia went on to win the state championship. Several Wildcats received high honors for their outstanding season: Morgan Skomal: Unanimous all MCAA, 1st All-Reno County Team, All-Reno County 4A, 2nd All State Topeka Capital Journal, Honorable Mention All State Wichita Eagle, 2nd Team All 4A Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. Paula Stucky: 1st Team MCAA, 2nd All-Reno County Team, All-Reno County 4A, Honorable Mention All State Topeka Capital Journal, Honorable Mention All State Wichita Eagle, Honorable Mention All 4A Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Becca Achilles : 2nd Team MCAA, All-Reno County Honorable Mention, All-Reno County 4A. Head Coach Dwight Roper : All-Reno County Coach of the Year, All-Reno County 4A Coach of the Year. Also, congratulations to Coach Roper on his 300th career win!
WILDCAT BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TAKES BIG LEAP IN IMPROVEMENT
With an emotional double overtime victory over rival Nickerson, the Wildcats (14-6 for the year) headed into sub state with high hopes of moving on to state; Concordia felt differently and defeated the Cats in the opening round of sub state on March 3. With nothing to be ashamed of, there were several honors heaped on this year’s team. Devin Colin led the team in scoring at 15.8 pts per game and was an all league selection and Hutchinson News first team selection. Cory Hatchel led the team in rebounding, field goal percentage and was also selected to an all league position. Devin will be returning and the Wildcats are looking forward to bigger and better things in 2009-2010.
IT’S SPRING AND ITS GIRLS SOFTBALL TIME
With returning pitcher Erin Schmidt leading the way the Haven Wildcat girl’s softball team is looking for another outstanding season. Although defeated in the 2008 sub state, the 15-5 team returns several letter winners and hopes of continuing their winning tradition. The lady Wildcats opened their season against a strong Nickerson team and lost their opener 3-1 and the nightcap 11-10. While starting 0-2, the team rebounded and took a doubleheader from Ellinwood on April 7 to even their record to 2-2 at press time.
BOYS BASEBALL TEAM SPLITS DOUBLEHEADER TO START SEASON
The Wildcats baseball team had a tough time getting their 2009 season underway. In their first outing, the team lost to El Dorado 11-5. Next was Kingman. The game was suspended due to darkness with a score of 3-3. Nickerson was their third opponent and they split their doubleheader winning the second game by an 8-6 score after losing the opener 6-5. Although losing 2 of 3, the Wildcats still have the firepower in both hitting and pitching to have a good season with stalwarts such as Cory Hatchel,, Raphael Premeoli, Ricky Julian and Kevin Bontrager leading the way.
HAVEN PLACES 7 TH IN TRACK AT NICKERSON
Both Boy’s and Girl’s track teams earned seventh place finishes at the Nickerson Invitational Track meet in the opening meet of the season. The Boys were led by performances from Sean Covalcine who placed second in the 110 M High Hurdlers and the 4 X 100 Relay taking second place. The Girls had a trio of ladies who led them. Claire Foraker finished second in the 100 M Hurdles and 5 th in the long jump. Emily Ostlund placed second in the javelin, second in the discus and sixth in the shot put. Katie Marks won a second place finish in the 3200 meter run.
BOY’S TENNIS TEAM RETURNS SIX LETTERMEN
With the foundation for a good year, the Haven boy’s tennis team, led by Coach Ricky Snyder, is just getting their season underway with only two matches to date. Ryan and Childs placed 4 th in the recent tournament at Wichita Collegiate. We will have more detail later as the season progresses.
MUSIC AND FINE ARTS
WILDCAT SINGERS TAKE ON DALLAS
The Haven Wildcat Singers hit Texas for a lone-star experience in Dallas where they sang at several popular spots in the area. During the tour, the singers were able to sing and tour the JFK Memorial, Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas Zoo, Dallas Galleria, Medieval Times Feast and Tournament, Pioneer Plaza and at the Cathedral shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe during a 5 p. m. Mass. Also, during their trip the singers were able to tour the Oklahoma City Memorial Center Museum . One of the biggest highlights of the trip was the experience of the “Idols in Concert” with the Dallas Symphony.
HAVEN BAND HAS A GOOD SHOWING AT LEAGUE FESTIVAL
The Haven High School Band traveled to the MCAA Music Festival at Bethel College on March 4 and several groups came away with I ratings. The Concert Band along with the Percussion Ensemble, Sax Ensemble, Baritone Trio and a solo by Nick Tennent all received I ratings. Those receiving II ratings include: The Jazz Band, Flute Trio, Trumpet Trio and soloists Rachel Reichenberger and Robbin Morris.
MUSICIANS PERFORM WELL AT REGIONALS
Several Haven groups and individuals earned superior ratings at the regional music festival held in early March. Alyssa Parks, Kelsey Callison, the Wildcat Singers, Flute trio and baritone trio all received I ratings. Percussion Ensemble received a 2 rating. Individuals were Nick Tennent and Kyle Stringer, I ratings on baritone; Robin Morris on clarinet, 2 rating; Mitchell Mees and Sam Everly, vocal, 2 rating.
WIDCATS REPRESENTED IN WICHITAARTCENTER
It is quite the honor to be one of the 300 art pieces that are selected in the Kansas Scholastic Arts Competition. Haven had several students selected to have their art placed in the Wichita Center for the Arts as a part of the competition. Around 1,800 works of art were submitted and only 300 were selected. Dustin Stoll had two pieces and Terrasel Yoder had one piece selected for Silver Key Honors with the only higher honor being gold. CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDA MORGAN AND THE ART CLUB AND ART STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
CLASS LISTS
We are still working on membership and need your help with class lists from the graduating classes in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. Please help us by contacting us and providing the name of individuals who may have lists in these years.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
We have established a scholarship fund account with the Hutchinson Community Foundation. This is a tax deductible account. Anyone who wants to contribute can forward us the check made payable to the Hutchinson Community Foundation with a notation in the memo portion of the check “For Haven High Scholarship”.
HOW TO CONTACT US
HHS Alumni, P. O. Box 131, Haven, KS 67543; Email: HHSAlumni.com or search the internet for USD 312 Haven Kansas; click on High School and get the latest on school activities.
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS:
Harland Priddle, Pres./Director 620-465-3502
Kathy Trapp, Vice Pres./Director 620-465-3670
Betty Albright, Treas./Director 620-465-3843
Verla Swindler, Sec./Director 316-772-5698
Bill Romig, Director, 316-838-5451
Jim Hayes, Director, 620-663-2700
Nancy Morgan, Director, 620-463-2123
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
OCTOBER 9, 2009
ANNUAL MEETING
ALL SCHOOL REUNION