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HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
WALL OF HONOR PROGRAM

Haven High Graduates Are Special People

Since the initial class of 1914, over 4,000 students have graduated from Haven High School . Many of these have achieved national and, in some instances, international recognition for their accomplishments. In order to provide a recognition program for these individuals as well as inspiration to current students at Haven High School , the Haven High School Alumni Association and Student Council of Haven High School have established a Wall of Honor program.

Purpose of the Wall of Honor Program?

To perpetuate the Haven High School tradition of excellence by honoring HHS graduates who have achieved a high level of success during their lifetime.

What are the eligibility requirements?

(1) Candidates must be HHS graduates ((2) Must have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination (3) Must have attained a high level of achievement in at least one of the following areas: Personal and/or professional life, community service and/or the demonstration of education as a lifelong experience.

How are honorees nominated?

A nominee must be nominated by an individual other than the person being nominated. A nomination application (copy enclosed) must be completed and forwarded to the Haven High School Alumni Association, P. O. Box 131 , Haven , Kansas 67543 .

Is there a deadline?

Nominations are accepted on an on-going basis. Those nominations not selected will be retained and considered during the next year’s selection process. Nominations will be retained for five years.

How many honorees are selected each year?

Up to three nominees may be selected annually for the Wall of Honor. This prestigious award is the highest honor HHS can bestow upon its graduates.

How are nominees selected for the Wall of Honor?

A review committee consisting of 2 Student Council members, 2 Haven High School Faculty and 2 Haven High School Alumni Association Board members will review the nominations. Notification of selection will be made by the Haven High School Alumni Association

Is there an actual wall?

Yes. A wall of plaques honoring each inductee will be displayed in the High School where it may inspire today's Wildcats to realize their potential and soar to new heights. Each honoree will have an individual plaque with their name and a brief summary of their achievements and descriptive information of their life’s accomplishments. A personal recognition plaque will also be given to the recipient.

How are inductees honored?

In addition to receiving a plaque to keep, Wall of Honor inductees are honored at the annual meeting of the Haven High Alumni Association and special recognition at an HHS event such as half time of a home football game.

Additional information

Nominees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, nationality, disability, economic status or marital status. The award may be bestowed posthumously.

HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL

Wall of Honor

Haven High School

Candidate Nomination Form

(To Be Completed by a person other than the nominee)

STEP 1: Basic Nominee Information

Name of Nominee ____________________________________

Street Address________________________________________

City, State, ZIP _______________________________________

Date of Birth: ______________Phone Number_______________

Year of Graduation: _________Today’s Date: _______________

Present Occupation: ___________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________________

STEP 2: NOMINEE PROFILE:

Write a letter explaining why this nominee deserves recognition on the HHS Wall of Honor. Nomination letter must contain a statement that the nominee has been contacted and agrees with their nomination. More than 1 person can nominate an individual but all should sign the nominee application. Letter must contain following specific information:

List any special awards and honors received during their lifetime.
Identify volunteer activities, community service or public service such as elected mayor, council member etc.
Include any additional relevant or supporting documentation such as newspaper clippings, etc.

Step 3: YOU’RE CONTACT INFORMATION

Your name:____________________________________________

Street Address:_________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________

Email: ___________________________Phone:________________

STEP 4: RETURN FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Please mail all materials, to include a picture of the nominee, to: Haven High School Alumni Association, P. O. Box 131 , Haven , Kansas 67543 .

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Haven High School Alumni Association

NEWS RELEASE

For more info contact:

Harland Priddle 620-66403394

TWO HAVEN HIGH ALUMNI SELECTED FOR HAVEN HIGH WALL OF HONOR

Two Haven High Alumni, George Schlickau and Leon Lake, were inducted into the Haven High School Wall of Honor on Friday evening, October 8 as part of the annual meeting of the Haven High School Alumni Association and all school reunion. Approximately 200 former graduates from 21 different classes of Haven High School attended the event.

George Schlickau, selected posthumously, was a member of the graduating class of 1941 and achieved national and international recognition as a Hereford breeder, judge and speaker. During his lifetime, George was a leader in the American Hereford Association serving as President. During his tenure as President, he represented the Association throughout the United States and in many international locations. He also was a leader in many state organizations serving as President of the Kansas Hereford Association, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Ark Valley Electric Cooperative Association and St. Paul’s’ Lutheran church Board of Directors. During his lifetime, he hosted 7 foreign exchange students and 27 foreign dignitaries including a group from the Soviet Union which was arranged by Senator Bob Dole. For 44 years he provided judging contests for 4-H and FFA youth. George was also very active in local, state and national organizations serving as a Board of Director on the National Cattleman’s Association, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Electric Coop, BankHaven and local school board. George’s lifetime achievements included: Kansas Outstanding Hereford Breeder, Kansas Junior Livestock Show dedicatee, K-State Portrait Gallery honoree, Reno County’s first FFA American Farmer Degree recipient and first Outstanding Young Farmer, and Reno County Cattlemen’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner. George’s nomination was provided by his four children: Bruce Schlickau, James Schlickau, Susan Russell and Nancy Bernard, all graduates of Haven High School.

Dr. Leon Lake was co-Valedictorian and Member 1955 State Champion Basketball Team. After leaving high school, he achieved national and international success as an outstanding research and development engineer in communications systems now being used in many locations throughout the world. He received his Electrical Engineering BS, MS and was a Distinguished AFROTC Graduate from Kansas University. His Electrical Engineering PhD was awarded from Oklahoma State University. He also received a Maters Degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. As a career military officer, Leon attended many technical and training programs including the USAF Command Staff College. He worked closely with Germany counterparts and also attended and graduated from Deutsche Bundes-sprachenamt while serving in Belgium. After leaving the USAF, Leon was a Principal Systems Engineer with Lockheed Martin. His research involved stabilizing nonlinear servomechanisms, voice pattern recognition, and quality measurements of digitized speech. His distinguished USAF career involved development. of the Survivable Low Frequency Communications System, the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System and the USAF/Deutsche Luftwaffe Offensive Air Command and Control System. His career at Lockheed Martin also involved design of US, Canadian, Australian, and Taiwan Armies Command, Control, and Intelligence Systems. Leon is now retired and lives with his wife, Fiz, in Evergreen, Colorado. His nomination was provided by his brother, Harold, also a graduate of Haven High School.

The Wall of Honor program was developed in 2009 by the Alumni Association in partnership with the faculty and Student Council to recognize Haven High School graduates who have achieved unusual and nationally recognized accomplishments in their lives. It also provides an example and inspiration to current students that being from a small Kansas high school does not prevent you from making a difference in your adult life’s careers.

Nominations for the Wall of Honor are encouraged by anyone. Application procedures and forms can be obtained by writing to the HHS Alumni Association, P. O. Box 131, Haven, Kansas 67543 or go to the alumni web site, www.havenhighalumni.com and print the forms. Nominations for the 2010 inductees are due no later than May 31, 2010.

Susan Schlickau delivering response to induction of her Father. George

Dr. Leon Lake delivering response to induction

HHS ALUMNI WALL OF HONOR INDUCTION

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY DR. LEON LAKE

It is great to be back once again in my home town!

When I asked my son Andi for suggestions as to what I should say here tonight in response to this honor he said, “Tell them dad how muchgrowing up in Haven has meant to you all these years – and how specialit is that yourhome town and high school have chosen you

for this honor!

Andi knew that, because he and his brother John have heard many tales about growing up in Haven some of whichbecame lectures on how to build a successful life based on the “Principles” learned and acquired here!

Well, it trulyis special to be so honored by my home town and high school!

So I want to say this evening a sincere “thank you” by sharing with you my own personal“Wall of Honor”!

My wall consists of those who mentored me during my first 18 years of my life and provided me with the foundation for a successful life!

It starts with my parents, John and Arlie, who found here in Haven a “welcoming town” in which to live and raise a family. They along with my brother, Harold, believed in me, supported me, instilled in me responsibility, and loved me unconditionally!

Then on my wall are my grade school teachers who prepared me and my classmates for high school.

-Mrs. Albright my 1 st grade teacher

-Followed by Esther and Carrie Beltz for my 2 nd and 3 rd grade years

-Next would be Mrs. Van Buren for 4 th grade

-Ms. Pietfish for 5 th grade

-Mrs. Hillman for the 6 th grade

-Then the 7 th and 8 th grade team: Miss Clausen, Esther May, Rex McMurray, Carl Elvin, John Reimer

During these formable years Dr Voth, Troop 22 Scoutmaster, was instilling in me a love for the outdoors and the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared”!

Next come honorees from high school days for my wall of honor.

-Art Peitsh who taught me mathematics, chemistry, and physics; foundations for my electrical engineering profession.

-Ethel Mae Wilson and Herb Reimer guiding me through the maze of the English language and teaching me writing skills so important in my career.

-Betsy Dugan who taught me speech and the art of an extemporary speech that I used throughout my AF and engineering career.

-A special place on my wall is for Jay Dodge, Jack Swinger, and Ken Shaheen who instilled in me a love for music. Also there is Jolie Cantwell, the choir director at the Congregational Church, on my wall. She has inspired me to this day to cantor, to sing in choirs, and play my trumpet in church.

-Then there are Pete Albright and Clint Hill who taught me the value and rewards of teamwork while leading us to a winning season in Mid-Kansas League Football and Basketball and a State Championship in Basketball.

-Fred Howell, the principal who asked both teachers and students for their best and truly expected their best!

-Harold Stalcup Sr. and Harry Bogner are on my wall of honor. It was from them that I acquired a strong work ethic and realized the joy that can come with the accomplishments of your labor.

Finally on my Wall is the entire Haven Community of friends and neighbors who supported the school children fully and who provided the very best for them.

This is my “Wall of Honor”! When you chose me for this honor, you chose all of them!

Soooo maybe I need some more room up there on your wall of honor!

And so I am here to say “thank you” for the honor – and for so much more.

Thank you for the special something that is so hard to “sum up”. I believe I can best relate my “thanks” by a phrase I often heard when traveling places with my father-in-law. He was a WWII veteran, in the Navy in submarines in the Pacific. He proudly wore a baseball cap declaring that he was a World War II veteran. People, complete strangers to him, would come up to him, frail at age 90 – and say “thank you for your service”. It is a simple statement, and yet a summary of all that those vets had done.

So let me now say to the Haven Community “Thank You for your service” to me and to all!

Acceptance speech for George Schlickau Induction into the HHS Alumni Wall of Honor 10/8/10

By Susan Schlickau Russell

On behalf of my family, thank you to the honor of remembering Dad’s accomplishments at HHS.

Dad received many nice honors during his life, but those from his peers were among the most cherished. So, I imagine that he is up in heaven with his dazzling smile and twinkle in his blue eyes sharing this moment with his classmates and family.

Dad had a passion for cattle and crops and people, and not necessarily in that order. He gave generously of his time and talents.

While each of us might have different memories, Dad’s advice was the same. He’d say: “Always remember who you are.” Now, looking back, I understand it was really a moral compass that he handed to my siblings & I, to the 7 exchange students we hosted and to all the 4-H & FFA youth he helped. Depending on the situation that “remember who you are” advice was relevant on our faith and family values, or that we must remember it takes drive & persevere to accomplish goals, after all, we were also told more than once “can’t died in the cornfield.”

But his advice was really just leading by example. “Your word is your bond” advice was really seen over and over when he’d sell his Hereford bulls on just a handshake.

Dad’s list of accomplishments was very, very lengthy. I edited the plaque down to a glimpse of his productive life. But the words on the plaque don’t really reflect his gregarious personality. After all, as my siblings & I can attest, we often stood waiting & waiting while he made his way toward a food line or into a room but we’d only inch along as he visited with seemingly everyone. After all, he didn’t know a stranger. Outgoing was his middle name, whether he was traveling internationally to represent the beef industry & Hereford cattle or just here in the hometown - this same hometown that his own grandfather helped settle and he spent his entire life.

Dad lost in his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in August 2005 but not before he and Mother had a chance to celebrate their 50 th wedding anniversary together. And even when he was limited by the rare disease, he didn’t complain or become bitter but instead lead by example that we should remember to count our blessings. And this HHS honor is another blessing. So, on behalf of my siblings, my Mother, & all his grandchildren we humbly say ‘Thank you’ – which is just what he’d say and then give his mega-watt smile.

HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

P. O. Box 131

Haven , Kansas 67543

Tel: 620-664-3304

Email: hpriddle@aol.com

www. HavenHighAlumni.com

NEWS RELEASE

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT

Harland Priddle 620-664-3304

HHS ALUMNI WALL OF HONOR SELECTIONS

The HHS Alumni Wall of Honor committee has selected two individuals, Harland Priddle-class of 1948 and Gary Detter-class of 1963 for induction for this year during the annual meeting on October 7; both were valedictorians for their respective classes.

After graduating from Kansas State in 1952, Harland entered the United States Air Force and served over 22 year, retiring as a Colonel in 1974. He served 7 years overseas and completed his Air Force career serving as Deputy Director of the White House Communications Agency for the President in Washington D. C. After leaving the Air Force Harland served in a variety of positions including Kansas Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Agriculture.He also was a candidate for Lt. Governor in 1986 and again in 1990

Gary graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy as an Honors Graduate in 1967. His navy assignments included service aboard 6 submarines. He was Commanding Officer on the USS Woodrow Wilson for three years. He conducted eighteen 65 day submerged patrols. After leaving the service in 1989, Gary has been a manager at 3 civilian nuclear power plants in various locations in the U. S.

Harland & Gary will be inducted into the Haven High School Wall of Honor on October 7 as part of the annual meeting and all school reunion that will be held at the High School on that day.

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WALL OF HONOR PROGRAM *Haven High Graduates Are Special People* Since the initial class of 1914, over 4,000 students have graduated from Haven High School . Many of these have achieved national and, in some instances, international recognition for their accomplishments. In order to provide a recognition program for these individuals as well as inspiration to current students at Haven High School , the Haven High School Alumni Association and Student Council of Haven High School have established a Wall of Honor program. *Purpose of the Wall of Honor Program?* To perpetuate the Haven High School tradition of excellence by honoring HHS graduates who have achieved a high level of success during their lifetime. *What are the eligibility requirements?* (1) Candidates must be HHS graduates ((2) Must have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination (3) Must have attained a high level of achievement in at least one of the following areas: Personal and/or professional life, community service and/or the demonstration of education as a lifelong experience. *How are honorees nominated?* A nominee must be nominated by an individual other than the person being nominated. A nomination application (copy enclosed) must be completed and forwarded to the Haven High School Alumni Association, P. O. Box 131 , Haven , Kansas 67543 . *Is there* a *deadline?* Nominations are accepted on an on-going basis. Those nominations not selected will be retained and considered during the next year’s selection process. Nominations will be retained for five years. *How many honorees are selected each year?* Up to three nominees may be selected annually for the Wall of Honor. This prestigious award is the highest honor HHS can bestow upon its graduates. *How are nominees selected for the Wall of Honor?* A review committee consisting of 2 Student Council members, 2 Haven High School Faculty and 2 Haven High School Alumni Association Board members will review the nominations. Notification of selection will be made by the Haven High School Alumni Association *Is there an actual wall?* Yes. A wall of plaques honoring each inductee will be displayed in the High School where it may inspire today's Wildcats to realize their potential and soar to new heights. Each honoree will have an individual plaque with their name and a brief summary of their achievements and descriptive information of their life’s accomplishments. A personal recognition plaque will also be given to the recipient. *How are inductees honored?* In addition to receiving a plaque to keep, Wall of Honor inductees are honored at the annual meeting of the Haven High Alumni Association and special recognition at an HHS event such as half time of a home football game. *Additional information* Nominees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, nationality, disability, economic status or marital status. The award may be bestowed posthumously. Wall of Honor Haven High School Candidate Nomination Form (To Be Completed by a person other than the nominee) STEP 1: Basic Nominee Information Name of Nominee ____________________________________ Street Address________________________________________ City, State, ZIP _______________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________Phone Number_______________ Year of Graduation: _________Today’s Date: _______________ Present Occupation: ___________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________ STEP 2: NOMINEE PROFILE: Write a letter explaining why this nominee deserves recognition on the HHS Wall of Honor. Nomination letter must contain a statement that the nominee has been contacted and agrees with their nomination. More than 1 person can nominate an individual but all should sign the nominee application. Letter must contain following specific information: List any special awards and honors received during their lifetime. Identify volunteer activities, community service or public service such as elected mayor, council member etc. Include any additional relevant or supporting documentation such as newspaper clippings, etc. Step 3: YOU’RE CONTACT INFORMATION Your name:____________________________________________ Street Address:_________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________ Email: ___________________________Phone:________________ STEP 4: RETURN FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS Please mail all materials, to include a picture of the nominee, to: Haven High School Alumni Association, P. O. Box 131 , Haven , Kansas 67543 . ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Haven High School Alumni Association NEWS RELEASE For more info contact: Harland Priddle 620-66403394 TWO HAVEN HIGH ALUMNI SELECTED FOR HAVEN HIGH WALL OF HONOR Two Haven High Alumni, George Schlickau and Leon Lake, were inducted into the Haven High School Wall of Honor on Friday evening, October 8 as part of the annual meeting of the Haven High School Alumni Association and all school reunion. Approximately 200 former graduates from 21 different classes of Haven High School attended the event. George Schlickau, selected posthumously, was a member of the graduating class of 1941 and achieved national and international recognition as a Hereford breeder, judge and speaker. During his lifetime, George was a leader in the American Hereford Association serving as President. During his tenure as President, he represented the Association throughout the United States and in many international locations. He also was a leader in many state organizations serving as President of the Kansas Hereford Association, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Ark Valley Electric Cooperative Association and St. Paul’s’ Lutheran church Board of Directors. During his lifetime, he hosted 7 foreign exchange students and 27 foreign dignitaries including a group from the Soviet Union which was arranged by Senator Bob Dole. For 44 years he provided judging contests for 4-H and FFA youth. George was also very active in local, state and national organizations serving as a Board of Director on the National Cattleman’s Association, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Electric Coop, BankHaven and local school board. George’s lifetime achievements included: Kansas Outstanding Hereford Breeder, Kansas Junior Livestock Show dedicatee, K-State Portrait Gallery honoree, Reno County’s first FFA American Farmer Degree recipient and first Outstanding Young Farmer, and Reno County Cattlemen’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner. George’s nomination was provided by his four children: Bruce Schlickau, James Schlickau, Susan Russell and Nancy Bernard, all graduates of Haven High School. Dr. Leon Lake was co-Valedictorian and Member 1955 State Champion Basketball Team. After leaving high school, he achieved national and international success as an outstanding research and development engineer in communications systems now being used in many locations throughout the world. He received his Electrical Engineering BS, MS and was a Distinguished AFROTC Graduate from Kansas University. His Electrical Engineering PhD was awarded from Oklahoma State University. He also received a Maters Degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. As a career military officer, Leon attended many technical and training programs including the USAF Command Staff College. He worked closely with Germany counterparts and also attended and graduated from Deutsche Bundes-sprachenamt while serving in Belgium. After leaving the USAF, Leon was a Principal Systems Engineer with Lockheed Martin. His research involved stabilizing nonlinear servomechanisms, voice pattern recognition, and quality measurements of digitized speech. His distinguished USAF career involved development. of the Survivable Low Frequency Communications System, the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System and the USAF/Deutsche Luftwaffe Offensive Air Command and Control System. His career at Lockheed Martin also involved design of US, Canadian, Australian, and Taiwan Armies Command, Control, and Intelligence Systems. Leon is now retired and lives with his wife, Fiz, in Evergreen, Colorado. His nomination was provided by his brother, Harold, also a graduate of Haven High School. The Wall of Honor program was developed in 2009 by the Alumni Association in partnership with the faculty and Student Council to recognize Haven High School graduates who have achieved unusual and nationally recognized accomplishments in their lives. It also provides an example and inspiration to current students that being from a small Kansas high school does not prevent you from making a difference in your adult life’s careers. Nominations for the Wall of Honor are encouraged by anyone. Application procedures and forms can be obtained by writing to the HHS Alumni Association, P. O. Box 131, Haven, Kansas 67543 or go to the alumni web site, www.havenhighalumni.com and print the forms. Nominations for the 2010 inductees are due no later than May 31, 2010. Susan Schlickau delivering response to induction of her Father. George Dr. Leon Lake delivering response to induction HHS ALUMNI WALL OF HONOR INDUCTION ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY DR. LEON LAKE It is great to be back once again in my home town! When I asked my son Andi for suggestions as to what I should say here tonight in response to this honor he said, “Tell them dad how muchgrowing up in Haven has meant to you all these years – and how specialit is that yourhome town and high school have chosen you for this honor! Andi knew that, because he and his brother John have heard many tales about growing up in Haven some of whichbecame lectures on how to build a successful life based on the “Principles” learned and acquired here! Well, it trulyis special to be so honored by my home town and high school! So I want to say this evening a sincere “thank you” by sharing with you my own personal“Wall of Honor”! My wall consists of those who mentored me during my first 18 years of my life and provided me with the foundation for a successful life! It starts with my parents, John and Arlie, who found here in Haven a “welcoming town” in which to live and raise a family. They along with my brother, Harold, believed in me, supported me, instilled in me responsibility, and loved me unconditionally! Then on my wall are my grade school teachers who prepared me and my classmates for high school. -Mrs. Albright my 1 st grade teacher -Followed by Esther and Carrie Beltz for my 2 nd and 3 rd grade years -Next would be Mrs. Van Buren for 4 th grade -Ms. Pietfish for 5 th grade -Mrs. Hillman for the 6 th grade -Then the 7 th and 8 th grade team: Miss Clausen, Esther May, Rex McMurray, Carl Elvin, John Reimer During these formable years Dr Voth, Troop 22 Scoutmaster, was instilling in me a love for the outdoors and the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared”! Next come honorees from high school days for my wall of honor. -Art Peitsh who taught me mathematics, chemistry, and physics; foundations for my electrical engineering profession. -Ethel Mae Wilson and Herb Reimer guiding me through the maze of the English language and teaching me writing skills so important in my career. -Betsy Dugan who taught me speech and the art of an extemporary speech that I used throughout my AF and engineering career. -A special place on my wall is for Jay Dodge, Jack Swinger, and Ken Shaheen who instilled in me a love for music. Also there is Jolie Cantwell, the choir director at the Congregational Church, on my wall. She has inspired me to this day to cantor, to sing in choirs, and play my trumpet in church. -Then there are Pete Albright and Clint Hill who taught me the value and rewards of teamwork while leading us to a winning season in Mid-Kansas League Football and Basketball and a State Championship in Basketball. -Fred Howell, the principal who asked both teachers and students for their best and truly expected their best! -Harold Stalcup Sr. and Harry Bogner are on my wall of honor. It was from them that I acquired a strong work ethic and realized the joy that can come with the accomplishments of your labor. Finally on my Wall is the entire Haven Community of friends and neighbors who supported the school children fully and who provided the very best for them. This is my “Wall of Honor”! When you chose me for this honor, you chose all of them! Soooo maybe I need some more room up there on your wall of honor! And so I am here to say “thank you” for the honor – and for so much more. Thank you for the special something that is so hard to “sum up”. I believe I can best relate my “thanks” by a phrase I often heard when traveling places with my father-in-law. He was a WWII veteran, in the Navy in submarines in the Pacific. He proudly wore a baseball cap declaring that he was a World War II veteran. People, complete strangers to him, would come up to him, frail at age 90 – and say “thank you for your service”. It is a simple statement, and yet a summary of all that those vets had done. So let me now say to the Haven Community “Thank You for your service” to me and to all! Acceptance speech for George Schlickau Induction into the HHS Alumni Wall of Honor 10/8/10 By Susan Schlickau Russell On behalf of my family, thank you to the honor of remembering Dad’s accomplishments at HHS. Dad received many nice honors during his life, but those from his peers were among the most cherished. So, I imagine that he is up in heaven with his dazzling smile and twinkle in his blue eyes sharing this moment with his classmates and family. Dad had a passion for cattle and crops and people, and not necessarily in that order. He gave generously of his time and talents. While each of us might have different memories, Dad’s advice was the same. He’d say: “Always remember who you are.” Now, looking back, I understand it was really a moral compass that he handed to my siblings & I, to the 7 exchange students we hosted and to all the 4-H & FFA youth he helped. Depending on the situation that “remember who you are” advice was relevant on our faith and family values, or that we must remember it takes drive & persevere to accomplish goals, after all, we were also told more than once “can’t died in the cornfield.” But his advice was really just leading by example. “Your word is your bond” advice was really seen over and over when he’d sell his Hereford bulls on just a handshake. Dad’s list of accomplishments was very, very lengthy. I edited the plaque down to a glimpse of his productive life. But the words on the plaque don’t really reflect his gregarious personality. After all, as my siblings & I can attest, we often stood waiting & waiting while he made his way toward a food line or into a room but we’d only inch along as he visited with seemingly everyone. After all, he didn’t know a stranger. Outgoing was his middle name, whether he was traveling internationally to represent the beef industry & Hereford cattle or just here in the hometown - this same hometown that his own grandfather helped settle and he spent his entire life. Dad lost in his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy in August 2005 but not before he and Mother had a chance to celebrate their 50 th wedding anniversary together. And even when he was limited by the rare disease, he didn’t complain or become bitter but instead lead by example that we should remember to count our blessings. And this HHS honor is another blessing. So, on behalf of my siblings, my Mother, & all his grandchildren we humbly say ‘Thank you’ – which is just what he’d say and then give his mega-watt smile. HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION P. O. Box 131 Haven , Kansas 67543 Tel: 620-664-3304 Email: hpriddle@aol.com www. HavenHighAlumni.com NEWS RELEASE FOR MORE INFO CONTACT Harland Priddle 620-664-3304 HHS ALUMNI WALL OF HONOR SELECTIONS The HHS Alumni Wall of Honor committee has selected two individuals, Harland Priddle-class of 1948 and Gary Detter-class of 1963 for induction for this year during the annual meeting on October 7; both were valedictorians for their respective classes. After graduating from Kansas State in 1952, Harland entered the United States Air Force and served over 22 year, retiring as a Colonel in 1974. He served 7 years overseas and completed his Air Force career serving as Deputy Director of the White House Communications Agency for the President in Washington D. C. After leaving the Air Force Harland served in a variety of positions including Kansas Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Agriculture.He also was a candidate for Lt. Governor in 1986 and again in 1990 Gary graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy as an Honors Graduate in 1967. His navy assignments included service aboard 6 submarines. He was Commanding Officer on the USS Woodrow Wilson for three years. He conducted eighteen 65 day submerged patrols. After leaving the service in 1989, Gary has been a manager at 3 civilian nuclear power plants in various locations in the U. S. Harland & Gary will be inducted into the Haven High School Wall of Honor on October 7 as part of the annual meeting and all school reunion that will be held at the High School on that day.