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Spring 2015 Edition Vol. XXXXIV

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Photo complimentary of RHSAA Board member Dean Stephens, ‘76 Brick Patio 2 Office Notes 3 The Historical Committee of the City of Richmond plans to place a historical marker Favorite Story 4 in front of the high school in the near future honoring the remarkable architecture of New Vet Book 5 the building. There is also work in progress to place the site on the The Cobbler’s Son 6-9 National Historic Register. Class of 1965 10

Distinguished Alumni ‘15 Built in 1937-1939, classes were first held in the fall of 1939 with some areas still un- 11 der construction. The first graduating class was the Class of 1940. The adjoining Shining Stars 12 McGuire Hall was completed and dedicated in December 1941. Donations & Accounting 13-17 Membership Form 18 It truly is an impressive landmark towering on the bank of the Whitewater River. Obituaries 19

The Memorial Bricks

RHS CLASS OF 1964 HONORS OUR CLASSMATES

This brick was purchased by The Class of 1964 in honor of their 50th Class Reunion

CLASS OF 1949

This brick was purchased by Class of 1949 in honor of their 65th Class Reunion The following bricks have been purchased since the last fall Register magazine. They will be placed in the patio in August by the custodial staff at IN MEMORY OF RHS for the alumni office. PATTY BRANDON CLASS OF 1953 THIS COULD BE CALL THE ALUMNI RUSTY YOUR BRICK IN OFFICE AT HOLLINGSWORTH HONOR OF ANYONE 765-973-3338 TEACHER COACH This brick was purchased by Melvin H Brandon, ‘53 of Richmond More than 800 bricks have been This brick was purchased by This brick can be purchased for placed in the Memorial Patio since Brian Hollingsworth, ’79 alumni and non alumni 1994. of Richmond

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Page 2 25th Anniversary Edition

Our Mission Statement From the The 2015-2016 Alumni Board (organized in 1990) Director’s “ The success of Richmond’s eco- Desk Sharon Sanders, ‘63, President nomic competitiveness and quality of Executive life depends, to a large extent, on the Director Nancy Wright Manning, ‘65 VP quality and number of years of higher

Mary Lou John L Hitch, ‘56, Treasurer education our young people receive. Griffey Employers in our community require

Sandie Rans Rowe, ‘64, Secretary employees that can not only read, write, and solve problems, but also Joyce Hill Owen, ‘55 Hello there! communicate and demonstrate lead- Nancy Van Etten Cox, ‘56 ership skills. It will be ten years in April that I have been your RHS Alumni Executive Di- Saundra Wiles Gore, ‘57 Without skilled employees, Rich- rector. I had no idea what a wonderful mond’s economic future is uncertain. Doug Oler, ‘58 To be an economic leader in our job this would become for me. To be able to represent talented alumni from Bonnie McClain, ‘60 community, state, and nation, we around the nation, to get to speak and must first be a leader in education of meet them and hear their stories has Duane Hodgin, ‘62 our children.” changed me. Debbie Hardman Ninde, ‘69 Programs created from the That first year, with the duties loosely David Brumfield, ‘73 Alumni office since 2005 defined, I began jumping in and learn- ing as I went. Over time, the board Pam Lawrence Hagy, ‘76 2005—Review of investments with would listen as I began saying “I have Wayne County Foundation for Schol- an idea.” Dean Stephens, ‘78 arship funds

Sherri Dillon Bergum, ‘86 2005-Changed newsletter to maga- Some of those ideas have put our name zine out in the community as a group of peo- Jane Taube Niccum, ‘88 2006– All Class Reunion / Mortonite ple that gives back. 2006– Alumni added to graduating seniors for RCIP program We held an Annual Banquet for five The Charter Members 2006—donations of $20 for members years, awarded 37 diplomas to veterans, and $20 for scholarship began created the Platinum Prom for our sen- Andy Cecere, Richmond 2007 - Veterans Diploma Program iors of the area, and produced a maga- Roger Cornett, ‘56, Richmond 2007– Hall of Honor created at RHS– zine that emulates those of a college. office moved to larger room. Ron Cross, ‘65, Richmond Since 2000, more than $664,000.00 has 2007-2010– Annual Banquet 2008– RHS 100 years of Basketball been given to 360 alumni in scholar- Ray Imperial, ‘46, Highland Beach Fl ships. We expanded the opportunity book produced from graduating seniors to alumni living James Kinnett 2008– Platinum Prom began with in the area, filling a need in the commu- RHS Student Council Paul Lingle, ‘59, Richmond 2010—Saluting our Current Soldiers nity. Lamar Lundy, ‘53 , Deceased and partnered with Pal-Item for In Learning to partner with other organiza- Honor of Service column tions gave us credibility. We are known Barry McDowell , Deceased 2011—Welcome Home Vietnam with to carry a project to completion. local merchants and Veterans in area Marshall Moore, ‘58, Silver City NM 2011– Back to School Rally The future of RHSAA is bright. The 2012– full color magazine office is full of history and accomplish- Fred Powers, Deceased 2013— New Website with ability to ments and memories. Just like you look Gene Spicer, ‘75 , Deceased take charge card payments—posted back on your time at RHS, I look back resumes for alumni and think “can it really be ten years al- Art Vivian , Deceased 2014—Music Festival with Starr ready.” Dana Weigle , Eaton OH Gennett, Earlham, IU East and RCS I hope all of you find at least one article 2015- We will see what comes next. in this issue that touches your heart and makes you smile.

Page 3 To Catch a Falling Star

Thinking about stories we have presented in the Register, I wanted to choose the one that moved me the most. I interviewed Charlie Crye about his work at Hills Roses. But this is ‘the rest of the story.”

It was November and they slept in the cold Perhaps the boy who had never seen a Charlie Crye in tents. They were constantly strafed by corpse or war had seen too much. 2008 at his home the German Air Corp. Perhaps the song of his carefree high school days took him back home too One of Charlie’s brothers, Allen, ‘37, re- quickly. ported to the Army when Charlie did. Charlie saw Allen in Africa. Allen was in Though he was not physically injured, Intelligence and was able to find his big he suffered the mental anguish so brother after Operations Torch many in combat understand. (11/8/1942—11/11/1942) was won. He came back to Richmond, got mar- From Africa, Charlie was sent to Sicily and ried and studied engineering on the GI Operation Huskey. General George Patton bill. He worked various jobs until took over from General Eisenhower. Crye running into class mate, Joanna Hill Sometimes Charlie Crye would take the saw Patton speak to the 7th Army. “I hope Mikesell and her husband Dick. They keys to his dad’s car after he had left for you boys kill a lot of those …. Germans” , offered him a job at the Richmond work and drive himself to school, come he told the men. plant of Hills Roses supervising 20 home for lunch, and get the car back before employees. dad came home. They fought Mussolini and followed him to Italy. He was part of the Rom-Arno He shipped roses from the Depot and Charlie enjoyed going to the YMCA espe- invasion on the coast of Italy. The terrain traveled to the other 15 corporations cially on Friday and Saturday evening to was rough and a lot of small battles made around the Midwest for the company. play basketball. this one of the hardest fought campaigns in He recalled his first trip by plane to He had a paper route. His brothers had WWII. Chicago for Hills. He smoked ciga- given it up and he did too when he became In August, 1944 he was sent to France. rettes then. a senior, going to work for Jack Everly in They fought the Germans in France and “I lit a cigarette as soon as the pilot his shoe store. then into Germany. His brother Allen said it was o.k. and before I could Charlie liked to dance. He really liked Big found him again about 15 miles north of smoke all of it, he came back on say- Band music. So did his friends Clayton Marcel France two days after the invasion ing we were ready to land”. Bartel, Charlie McGuire and Julian Vigran. in 1945. They were the first Americans to They would take someone’s car and some reach the Rhine River and fought a major Charlie has seven bronze stars stand- girls and go to Dayton to hear Benny Good- bloody battle in Alsace and Lorraine where ing for the seven big combats he man or Artie Shaw. “At the Lakeside, you the 7th lost many men. fought in the war. could ‘come as you are’ and the Miami He got ‘V’ mail. He was in Germany when He raised three sons: Don, Jack and Biltmore they asked you to wear a tux.” the war ended in May of 1945. He heard a Berry who all live out west and whom He went to work at NATCO after gradua- song playing on the radio. It was Catch a he rarely saw after divorcing their tion in 1935. There were 45 other engineers Falling Star by Hoagie Carmichael. mother. and he was the youngest. This meant he did “I remember hearing the first two lines He liked to draw cartoons as evi- not get an exemption when the war began in and I blacked out. The next thing I re- denced by his high school Pierians. August of 1941 and he was drafted into the member I was back in the US and sitting Mr. Holder was his homeroom US Army. on a train in Boston and a lady was lean- teacher. He was no nonsense. ing over me asking me ‘would you like He was part of the 62nd Coast Artillery “Boys didn’t attempt to roll any mar- Battalion and was sent to Algeria– French some chocolate milk and a donut?’” bles on the floor in his class”. Morocco, Tunisia, and Sicily. I sat there in this little man’s kitchen and watched his bright blue eyes that were He had fond memories of Morton high “I had never seen a corpse before going to school and his teachers and friends. Africa; never been to a funeral. Seeing all almost blind now tear up.

I have fond memories of that after- the dead and wounded makes one lose their “I remember the train came through noon in the winter of 2009 when I got sense of reason, thinking that, there, but for Columbus OH and through Richmond. the grace of God, go I.” to meet a true American hero. Oh, I wanted so to get off the train but They were given a new gun a 9mm that was had to stay on it until we reached Indian- Whenever I hear that song, I think of much better than the 3” guns that the Army apolis and was later released. Do you Charlie Crye and smile. had been using. know I still don’t know where I was or what happen those weeks.” (originally printed in the RHSAA Register Nov,2009. Crye died May 27, 2011 and was buried on Memorial Day.) Page 4 Veteran Stories

More than 6000 veterans reside in Wayne County. One alumni is documenting their stories.

Author Duane Hodgin, PhD ‘62 PIO Gary Coleman ‘47 E-5 Steve Koger ‘67

From Gary Coleman, Richmond From Steve Koger, ‘67 Richmond:

Gary Coleman graduated in 1947 from Steve Koger graduated in 1967 from RHS. He spend two years at Purdue be- RHS. He lives in Richmond with wife fore being drafted in February of 1951 for Kaye Alsop Koger, ‘74 who serves as the Korean War. head of the RHS Math Department. Gary is married to Betty Feining Cole- They are the parents of Aaron,Koger, man, ‘49. They are the parents of Carol ‘06 and Julie Koger Smith, ‘90. Coleman Mayberry, ‘72, David Coleman, ‘76, and Lisa Coleman Murray, ‘81. Steve retired from the Palladium Item Gary is retired from real estate sales with in 2013 after 45 years as their photogra- Lingle Real Estate. pher.

“I served as a public information officer “In one firefight, I was wounded when (PIO) My responsibility was to interview the shrapnel from enemy mortar fire hit me. Book Celebrates Area Vets Thee were eight dead and twenty-seven troops on the front lines and send their stories home to the local newspapers. A combat wounded from both of our platoons. Newest RHSAA Board member, Duane Hodgin, ‘62 of Richmond has just com- photographer usually went with me. I esti- mated that during my year in Korea, I inter- “One day I received a letter from my mom pleted his 3rd military book entitled viewed more than one hundred combat which included an article about a guy who Wayne County Indiana-Veterans of the troops. Being so close to the front lines, I lost was killed in Vietnam. I had worked with Korea and Vietnam Wars- Forgotten eighty percent of my hearing.” him in the mailroom at the Palladium Item Warriors: Against the Odds. newspaper. He was Daniel Sinnott and in “there were many bloody battles in the Ko- my unit but I never say him. He was in The first two books featured stories of rean War. One time I was on a hilltop pre- country for only a month and was returned area and statewide veterans of WWII. paring for an interview and a captain came home and buried before I returned to my This new book honors the sacrifice of the up to me and told me to get my head down. unit. He said the North Koreans had high– Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. “His death still haunts me today. I think powered, long-range rifles. Needless to say, I maybe if I had been there to help him, he remembered to keep my head down.” Hodgin has served 43 yeas as an educator wouldn’t have been killed. From this time and administrator with ten years at RCS. on, ‘things went to hell.’” He received his PhD from Miami Univer- sity at Oxford OH. He and his wife San- “In another firefight, guys in the other dra Armacost Hodgin, ‘63, moved back platoon had been hit with heavy machine to Richmond last year. gun fire. Some were dead and others were badly injured. One guy was in se- Duane also serves on the board for the vere pain and we had to find a way to get Wayne County Historical Museum, him out. Another guy and I ran back to where one can order a copy of the second the tree and got the ladder and used it as two books. Cost is $32.10 and can be a litter to carry him. I later learned that purchased by check or card. (Shipping is the injured soldier was Rocky Bleir, the extra). It is available after April 1st. former All-American football player from Notre Dame who played professional All funds benefit the Wayne County football for the Pittsburg Steelers and Historical Museum. To purchase call 765 Cincinnati Bengals.” -962-5756 at 1150 N “A” Street, Rich- Supplied Photos from Augustine Printers The first book Duty-Honor-Country is mond IN 47374, or you can email of- available from Barnes & Noble or at [email protected]. Page 5 .com. The Cobbler’s Sons

The Italian Community grew on the North Side of Richmond. They came here to build railroads. Once here, they become merchants and employers. Their children, first generation Americans proudly served in WWII and beyond. Here is one story.

The Cobbler and his Wife Louis (Luigi) and Maria Vecera were Italian Catholics living in the south end of Richmond in the 1930’s and 40’s. Louis (Luigi Elia) was born 10-14-1895 in Peschici, Italy, the youngest of six children. He came first to Canada at the age of seventeen and later came to Richmond to join his brother, Jimmy. They both worked for the railroad. Maria Mitrione Vecera was born 6-11-1900 in the Province of Avellino, Italy and came to Richmond at the age of fifteen. Her father worked for the railroad in Richmond and had come alone to the New World. He saved money and sent for his family in 1915.

Louis and Maria were married Louis then worked for a 2-9-1916 at St Mary’s in Rich- brief time at the Moto- mond. Louis was working for Mower plant on South 7th the railroad and then moved to Street. New Castle with his new bride, Maria, a seamstress, buying and selling lumber. A worked for Atlas Glove and KKK group chose to burn a Nettle Creek Industries. cross in their front yard, seeing She was credited for de- them as dark skinned. This signing a bedspread for motivated the couple to move Bing Crosby while at Net- back to Richmond. tle Creek. They opened a restaurant where Louis became a citizen in Maria was known for her cook- 1941 and Maria in 1943. ing. Once the children were Louis died in 1986 and born, they closed the restaurant Maria in 1993, both living and Louis opened a cobbler’s into their nineties- Louis 91 shop. It was located at North and Maria 93. “E” and North 8th Street, close They are buried in St An- to the Depot and in the bustling drews Cemetery in Rich- manufacturing district. It was a mond. good spot for business, that is until the day in the 1950’s the (Photo from Buon Giorno, train jumped the tracks and Richmond, by Teresa plowed into his small shop. He Bueme-Matson and Eliza- was able to recover his inven- beth Pappano Maddox. tory but the shop was de- Courtesy of Diana Vecera stroyed. Price)

Louis and Maria were the parents of four sons and two daughters; Carmella,(1917 - ) Gaetano “Guy”,(1919- 11/28/1994) Edward Michael, (1921- 1/23/09), Louise, (1923 - ), Vincent(1928 - ) and Eugene (G 1940– 12/25/2003) . Their children attended the Catholic school at St Andrews until eight grade. For high school they then attended Morton and Richmond High Schools. The Catholic Church did not have a high school at that time. English was a second language for them. Upon graduation, Guy and Edward both joined the Navy. Along with Vincent, the three sons saw some of the worst battles in WWII. Their stories offer a view of what the war was like for those that served. When old enough, young- est Eugene also joined the Navy.

Page 6 The Cobbler’s Sons (cont) The movie, Pearl Harbor, told of the bravery of the men on the USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor. Two of the Cobbler’s sons were there. In 2008, Edward sent the alumni office the historial information included here of his time in the war.

Gaetano “Guy” Vecera Q M 3c Sr Chief Edward Vecera, ‘46

5/8/1921– 1/23/09 1919 –11/29/1994

Guy and Edward Survive Captain Mervyn S Benton refused to leave his ship and men. He strongly Pearl Harbor Attack protested, staying at his post. The Cap-

An article in the Palladium on Dec 26, tain had been hit in his hip which was This poster of Dorie Miller 1946, with a preface (“this has been badly injured, preventing him from us- ing his legs. He, himself recoverd his was used to recruit soldiers cleared through the Office of Censorship, and sailors for WWII Washington DC”) told the details told by bowels and a medic placed a bandage Edward M Vecera about the attack on over his stomach, being told by the Cap- Pearl Harbor and the hardships he and his tain to go and tend to the other men. brother Guy endured. He had come home Captain Bennion finally allowed himself on leave for Christmas. to be carried to the deck by a cook named Doris Miller. Both boys were aboard the USS West Virginia when it took hits from 5– Knowing that he was dying, Bennion 18” (457mm) Japanese aircraft torpedoes stayed with the ship through the first and on the port side and 2- 16” (406mm) second attacks, more than an hour apart. shells that hit the fins, one hit coming He led his men through the fire below and then during the second bombing from a Jap midget sub. encouraged them to stay with the ship as they shot down 20 or more Japanese “I was at the wheel with the captain planes in the second wave. For those when the bombs began busting every- two hours, the captain hung on. Nicknamed the “Wee Vee”, the where” relays Edward. “The torpedoes USS West Virginia was docked in were hitting their mark on our ships. The second wave stopped and twenty Battleship Row on the southeast minutes later, the Captain died, saying side of Ford Island. The Japanese “I’m gone.” He later was awarded the hit her with seven torpedoes on The boys were separated during the con- Congressional Medal of Honor for his Sunday morning around 8 am on fusion of the attack. valor. December 7, 1941.

“When the first torpedo hit our ship, it The USS West Virginia was the newest Sixty-six men were trapped inside. knocked out our lights and the boys had battleship in the US fleet, built in 1921. Their bodies were found when the to begin using the emergency lanterns. Edward said this shows how unprepared ship was pumped out on May 17, The captain started to find his way from the US was for a naval war. She sat 1942. the wheel, and I followed but became between the USS Oklahoma that turned lost before reaching the conning tower. over and the USS Arizona that blew up. A calendar found with three of the Just as the captain walked out of the Shrapnel from the USS Tennessee that men in the storage area showed conning tower, a piece of shrapnel hit was also nearby, struck many men in- they had lived until Dec 23, 1941. him in the abdomen, fatally wounding cluding the captain of the West Virginia. They survived on sea rations and him.” The ship was paralyzed in port. fresh water stored there. The ship was eventually rebuilt and put back “Perhaps I would have been lost at Pearl into service. Harbor, too, if I had stayed with the captain.”

Page 7 The Cobbler’s Sons (cont) Edward Vecera was born 5/8/1921, He went back to school after the war and graduated in 1946.

The Sinking of the Edward Vecera also told of seeing his fellow Doris Miller, crew members in the water, attempting to USS West Virginia swim away from the spreading oil slick from Cook 3rd Class Doris Miller, (10/12/1919—10/24/1943) the USS Arizonia.

was black. He was six foot tall and The oil was on fire and was covering the weighed 200 lbs. He grew up in Waco, bay. Many of the them were caught under Texas, played football in high school, and the burning oil as it became attached to their enjoyed squirrel hunting. He dropped out skin and they drowned. He still had not seen of school and in 1939, at age 20, he anything of his brother, Guy. joined the US Navy. The attack was just the beginning of that He was assigned to the mess crew of the horrible day. A long day lay ahead as the USS West Virginia in January of 1940. survivors had to find their way through thick After the ship was attacked in Pearl Har- smoke, swimming in the water and wander- Doris Miller became the first Afri- bor, Dec 7, 1941, Lt Doir C Johnson or- ing on the land. The next few days were can American in the US Navy to dered Miller to assist him and carry the chaos. receive the Navy Cross. (he was mortally wounded Captain Bennion top- portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr in the side. His size and strength helped bring 2001 movie Pearl Harbor). Brothers are Reunited the Captain to a safe spot. Then Lt Fre- derick H White ordered him to help load Edward and Guy had not seen one another an unmanned Browning 150 caliber anti- for three days after the attack, not knowing aircraft machine gun. During WWII, if either had survived or was wounded. That African Americans were not allowed to reunion was uplifting according to Edward. operate guns. Upon loading the gun, with no one else to do so, Dorie Miller decided Edward volunteered to help fight the fires on to shoot at incoming Jap planes that were the disabled planes. He worked eight hour continuing to bomb the disabled ship. shifts. One can only imagine the smell of the smoke, the sound of the ammunitions Miller only stopped when the ammo ran firing from the heat, and the sight if the dead out. Then he was ordered by Lt Claude V everywhere. He said that one ship burned Rickets to help move the dying Captain for eight days before the fire went out. Captain Mervyn S Bennion again to a more sheltered area by the con- received the Congressional Medal of ning tower. After moving the Captain, he “the great oil fire aboard the West Virginia Honor from FDR. On July 7, 1943, a assisted other wounded men by moving continued despite the best efforts of all the destroyer was named in his honor the them to the quarter deck, saving many nearly 30 hours during which time exten- USS Bennion. It was christened by his sive additional damage was done… Work- widow, Louise Bennion died at age 54. lives while under fire. Edward Vecera continued his memories: ing in relays, these sailors fought the smoky flames into Monday, winning the “Finally word came around to abandon contest late that afternoon.”

ship as the ammunition magazines “Quartermaster Edward Vecera ran up where about to blow up. Someone battle colors with a new flag borrowed from pushed me into a motor launch being another ship.” used to transport men to shore while others dove into the sea or stayed with Nineteen days after the attack, he was placed the ship and went down with her.” onboard a group of Japanese fighting vessels that had been confiscated. He was later Edward and his brother, Guy both sur- transported by gunboat. His brother, Guy, vived that day. was put aboard a destroyer escort.

“The Japs had shown no mercy– Ameri- Edward Vecera received a letter for his gal- cans fleeing from burning and sinking lantry “beyond the lines of duty” for his help ships were strafed from the air.” during the attack and the days after.

Chester Nimitz pins the Navy Edward also told of a gunner on the trans- Eventually all the sailors that survived the Cross on Cook Third Class port with him as they left the ship: attack and were able to proceed, were as- Doris Miller aboard the USS signed to new ships. Edward was sent to Enterprise on May 27, 1942. “he buried his face in his hands, crying New York to be re-deployed. The war was Miller was KIA when the USS in despair.” now raging in the South Pacific and the US Liscomb Bay sank 11/24/1943. sailors were needed. Page 8 The Cobbler’s Sons (cont) Vet Diplomas Information came from first hand account by Quartermaster Edward Vecera, Wikapedia, & Destroyer Squadron 61 Anti - Shipping Sweep by Bob Culver of the USS Samuel N Moore DD 747)

More Battles Fought The USS Brush was there at the sur- The Diploma List render of Japan on September 2, 1945. WWI Edward was assigned to the USS Edward recalls that the US did not trust 2008-Roy L Burden, ‘14, KIA 12/9/19 Brush for the duration of the war until the Japanese to actually surrender and 1946. The USS Brush, named for feared they would send the USS Mis- WWII Charles F Brush, an inventor, was souri for the ceremony into the bay and 2006 -Fred Adlesperger, ’38, now Deceased th th launched 12/28/1943 with Commander into a trap. The entire 5 and 7 fleets 2006-Donavan Blouse, ’47, now Deceased J E Edwards. She arrived at Pearl were in the bay as blockage but also as 2006- Robert Chasteen, ’46, now Deceased Harbor and departed port 9/8/1944, support for the mission of the Missouri. 2006-Chester Corder, ’46, now Deceased escorting the convoy to the Ulithi and 2006-Ralph Hymer, ’44, Deceased There were 100 or more men in the Palau Islands. She helped provide air 2006-Alfred Phenis Jr, ’45, now Deceased Tokyo Bay that day that had survived cover while troops fought the Japs in 2006-Robert Beach, ’44, Deceased the bombings at Pearl Harbor. It had fortified caves. 2006-Eugene Bridgford, ’43, now Deceased taken almost four years, hundreds of 2006-Glen Clark, ’46, Deceased From October to November in 1944, miles of ocean, millions of dollars in 2006-David Hoff, ’43, now Deceased the Brush launched air attacks at ammunitions and countless lives to 2006-Thomas Noe, ’44, now Deceased Leyte, Samar, and Luzon which pre- come to that day of reckoning. 2006-Mark Salzarulo,’44, KIA cluded the invasion of the Philippines. 2006-William Weller Jr, ’46, Deceased These were the first battles where the “The USS Brush had steamed 144,000 2007-Albert L Albano, ’42, Deceased, Japanese used Kamikaze suicide at- miles and burned 5,400.000 gallons of 2007-John F Lopresti, ’43, Deceased tacks. fuel in its travels.”

2007-Joseph F Lopresti, ’42, Deceased The Brush returned to the Carolina She sunk 15 mines, rescued 20 pilots 2007-Joseph P McGill, ’42, now Deceased Islands for repairs and was fitted with and six crewmen only loosing four 2007-James P McGill, ’41, Deceased newly created radar equipment. She crew members. 2007-Audrie Ross Jr, ’46, Dayton 2007-James C Stephens, ’44, Deceased patrolled the South China Sea until (from the Mountain State Battleship, USS Feb, 10, 1945. She then headed for West Virginia by Myron J Smith Jr.) 2007-Ransom Stigleman, ’44, Evansville IN Tokyo with the 5th Fleet. (from Memoirs supplied by EdVecera) 2007-Paul A Umstead, ’46, now Deceased 2007-Robert L Wolfe,’46, now Deceased She was the ship that also took part in Alumni Veterans that 2008-Rodney Dunham, ’44. Deceased the Nashi Shoto strikes in January of Received their 2008–William Dale Lewis, ‘44, Deceased 1945, the Invasion of Iwo Jima, Feb 2009-Paul Bradbum Sr, ‘42, Deceased and March and then the Battle of Oki- Diplomas from nawa from March 17th to April 27, the RHSAA Korean War 1945. Edward Vecera tells; 2009-James Henry Phenis, ‘47, now Dec 2012–Herman Fluellen,’53,Las Vegas NV “All I can say of war is I hate it like Decreed by the State of Indiana, those nobody would ever believe. It is the who attended high school in Indiana Vietnam Conflict stupidest thing we have ever done. and left during war time without receiv- 2008-Darrell Hoskins, ‘68, Richmond Surely, someday we will find a way to ing their high school diplomas, are 2008–Paul Powell, ‘73, Carmel, IN, avoid another”. allowed to receive their diplomas. 2008-Terry Wiles, ’66, KIA 6/18/66 2008-Jon Vannatta, ’63, KIA 8/18/65 The Surrender of Japan They must have served during these 2009–Mark Layman, ‘66, Richmond times: 2009–Danny T Smith,’70, Peoria AZ On July, 1, 1945, The USS Brush WWI between 4/6/1917—11/11/1918, 2012-Roger Runyon, ‘68, Richmond bombed the Japanese mainland and by WWII between 12/07/41 –12/31/1946 July 23rd she was sweeping the Tokyo Korea between 6/27/1950—1/31/1955 If you know someone that did not receive Vietnam between 8/5/1964—5/7/1975 Bay for mines. Two enemy ships were their high school diploma due to service sunk. For seventy-five days she re- They qualify if they left due to enlist- during these time frames, please contact the mained off the coast of Japan. alumni office to see if they qualify. They ment or draft. Edward remembers seeing the US can be living or deceased, living anywhere. If the veteran is deceased, the diploma planes fly over the ship as they flew to We need to know their date of enlistment or is awarded to a family member. If the Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6, draft, their date of discharge, their rank at note says “now deceased” at the right, 1945. They carried the atomic bombs discharge, and that they left service with an the veteran has died since the diploma that ended the war. honorable discharge, KIA or MIA. was awarded. Then on August 15,1945 the crew of Even if they completed a GED after service, Please See list at the right. the USS Brush listened to Admiral they can still receive their RHS diploma.

Halsey tell them in a broadcast that the Japs agreed to surrender.

Page 9 1965 ~ 50 Years of Memories Vietnam, Vatican Council II, Gemini 8, Willie Mays, “My Fair Lady”, “Wooly Bully”, Pop Tarts, SpaghettiOs, EPCOT, “Lost in Space”, Voting Rights, March on Selma, Anti War protest march Washington DC, MLK and LBJ all part of their history.

The Class of 1965 Went to War Amos Abney Ron Amyx Jerry Bolt Raymond Brown Richard G Brown Louis Bullock Charles Chamberlain Michael Conti David Dice 1 John Eadler Price Faulkner 9 Richard Foreman 6 James Gross Terry Hall 5 Mark Hamilton George Hasemier WOOLY BULLY James Hayden Stan Juerling Jimmy Johnson Donald Jones Robert Kenworthy Jay Martin Clayton Maxwell Joe Pappano Danny Parrett Donald Ponder Bob Rosa Ron Robinson Larry Shipley Marc Skinner Richard Snarr Richard Tegeler Jim Thornburg Tom tiemeyer Curtis Walker Doug Walkey TAC CLUB Steven Wright George Zurwell SgtThomas Dietemeyer KIA 2-12-1967US Army

Page 10 Shining Stars

These Alumni have been recognized for their outstanding abilities and “Giving Back” to others.

Rob Quigg ‘88 ‘58 Jones Wayne Stidham ‘34 Quigg Elected at the Grammy’s 50 years of to IU Service in Foundation banking

Board (Pictured while speaking at (IU Supplied McGuire Hall in Picture) 2013 ) (JA Supplied Picture) Drummer, Harold Jones, ‘58 of Los Richmond resident, Robb Quigg, ‘88, Angles CA, is no stranger to the spot- On March 19th, 2015, The Junior was elected to the Indiana University light. Singer and Lady Achievement of Eastern Indiana,Inc Foundation Board in September, 2014. Gaga performed with Jones on stage at honored Wayne Stidham as an out-

the 2015 Grammy Awards. The group standing businessman. The Foundation, which began in 1936, received a standing ovation for the song states, “we are thrilled to welcome an As one of our eldest Morton Alumni, executive of Rob’s commitment to the “Cheek to Cheek”, also the name of the Wayne Stidham, ‘34 is still actively foundation board.” Board president collaboration that won for best working to benefit others. As a con- Dan Smith also stated “his passion for traditional pop vocal category. tributor to the soon- to-be-built Cope supporting higher education as a means The “Cheek to Cheek” world tour found Environmental Center, he is engaged of creating future opportunities for Harold in Florida the week of Valentines with the community, just as he was in those in his region makes him a crucial Day and then to Hawaii the following his younger years.

addition …” week. When he texted your director, she His work ethic came from his parents as Rob has served as treasurer of his fam- commented he was pretty smart to be in he grew up during the Great Depres- ily– owned business, The Richmond the warmer climates during this record- sion. The youngest of seven children, cold winter. “It’s because of all those Baking Company since 2002. He cur- he went to work at a grocery store at the rently serves as VP of Accounting. Rob hours in McGuire Hall” texted Jones age of 13. He graduated from Morton and wife Kelli are involved in many back. and went to work at Second National philanthropic efforts including director The tour will take Jones to the Holly- Bank. His career, interrupted by his of the Quigg Family Foundation, which wood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, The service in WWII, spanned more than contributes to several other organiza- Royal Albert Hall in London, and the fifty years from 1936 to 1987.

tions in the local area. Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Wayne attended Richmond Business In 2007, Quigg received the prestigious This is not the first Grammy-winning College, Earlham’s Institute for Execu- Philanthropy Cornerstone Award for his album that has included the talents of tive Growth in 1957 and graduated from part in the $2.1 million Campaign for Harold Jones. “Unforgettable with the University of Wisconsin’s School of Love”, and “” with Community which supports nursing and Banking in 1959. He also completed scientific laboratories with scholarships , : “Warm Breeze” by Count courses at the Commercial Bank Man- and a new Center for Entrepreneurship. Basie, “Gershwin Live” by Sarah agement School at Columbia University Vaughan, “Live at the Appollo” by B. B. in 1963. Rob graduated from IU in 1993 with a King and “Duets: An All American Clas- bachelor’s degree in history. In 1997, sic” and “Duets II” by Tony Bennett Constantly, throughout his life he he also earned a certified public ac- have all led to a Grammy for Jones. showed great leadership in fund raising countant certificate from IUPUI. This year’s Grammys also saw RHS for the rebuilding of Downtown Rich- He has been instrumental in fund rais- Alumni in attendance for mond after the explosion, keeping ing for the new athletic hall for the IU his drumming on “The L.A. Treasures Wayne Works from leaving, and the East campus. Project” nominated for best jazz ensem- Townsend Center. His passion for edu-

ble album. Hamilton’s group, The Clay- cation was seen as he helped create the The Quigg Family Foundation has ton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra did not college campuses on Chester Blvd, benefited the Jeffers Unit Girls and receive the award; it going to “Life in the Boys Club with a library, Reid Hospital Bubble” by Gordon Goowin’s Big PHat helping to bring Ivy Tech, IU East and Nursing with a Simulation lab and Earl- Band. Purdue Richmond to the area. He is the ham School of Religion with the Quigg father of John,’58, David, 59, and Susie Room to name a few of their projects. (Information from Palladium Item article and personal interview) Ferrell Stidham, ‘65 and resides at (information from9/29/14 news release from Friends Fellowship in Richmond. Indiana University)

Page 11 Distinguished Alumni The Rosa Family 2015 Reunions The Platinum Prom—Sat April 18th at Four people of one family are being hon- ored this spring as our 2015 Distinguish the RHS Cafeteria 6:30—9 pm— open to Alumni. Together they have continued a Bob Rosa Sr ‘37 anyone 60 and older. Free gift from RHS strong local business, strengthened the Student Council. Rush County Big Band area Chamber of Commerce, built the live music. To make a reservation please Girls Inc. strong, served our country, contact RHSAA office at 765-973-3338 or served our school, taught our children and [email protected] by April 11th. exemplified the idea of “Giving Back” that the RHSAA champions. Distinguished Alumni Award 2015- Academic Excellence program at Civic Bob Sr and Becky, parents, were high Hall Friday, May 8th at 8 pm. school sweethearts. In 1937, the Morton Pierian says of Bob Sr, “girls secretly Class of 1951—Annual Lunch– The date of Sat, Sept 18th –MCL Cafeteria. For sighed over him, but Bob had two main more information, contact Ben Kovach at interests—sleeping & Becky.” [email protected] or call at 765- In 1938, it speaks of Becky, as “is the 966-1880. perfect example of friendliness, pep, win- Becky Hudelson Rosa ‘38 Class of 1960—55th - The dates of Sept ning personality, combined with execu- 11– Little Shebas and Sept 12th– Tarrium tive ability.” Shrine Club with a possible golf outing on Becky studied nursing at Reid Memorial Saturday. For more information, contact Hospital before she and Bob Sr married in Bill Brandenburg at [email protected] or 1939. Together they owned Rosa’s Office call at 765-962– 7232. Supply from 1951-1982, with Bob as President and Becky as Secretary. They Class of 1965—50th—The dates of Fri- attended the Lutheran Church, raised two day, Aug 7th and Sat Aug 8th have been children; Bob Jr and Jo Ann Rosa Lucas, chosen. Friday is at Little Sheba’s and Sat served the Wernle Home, The Boys and at Forest Hills Country Club. For more Girls Club, and Girls Inc. information contact Nancy Wright Man- ning at [email protected] or 765-277- “Buy Local” can always be associated 0461 or Gary Wiggans at gwwig- with Bob Jr. Education with Jane. [email protected] or 765-966-2258. Also see the Facebook page at The RHS Class Young Bob followed in his father’s foot- Bob Rosa Jr ‘65 of ‘65 Richmond IN. steps both at work and marriage. After serving in the US Army during Vietnam, Class of 1973 - Turning 60 Birthday he attended Purdue and Indiana Univer- Party. Plans are just beginning– for more sity, studying engineering. He married his info contact Diana Bennett DeSonie at classmate and high school sweetheart, [email protected] Jane. He took over the family business in 1982. Class of 1985— 30th—The date of Satur- day July 25th at the Elks. For more infor- Both Bob’s had two children; Sheryl Rosa mation, contact Rachel Vincent Ethering- of Chicago, Illinois, and Jill Rosa of Port- ton at [email protected]. land, Oregon. Jane, the teacher for RCS, — saw her daughters receive both their Mas- Class of 1995 Plans just beginning. ters and Doctorate degrees. For more information contact Jenny Dil- lon at 317-523-7695. Bob died in 2011, after selling the family Class of 2005—10th—Plans just begin- business in 2006. John Hauptstueck, cur- Jane Bell Rosa ‘65 ning. For more information contact Clark rent owner, commented “there was a Jordan at 765-993-3950 or Rhett E painted statement on the wall that read Schroeder at 765-914-7398 or rschroe- ‘We Support Academic Excellence in our [email protected]. Schools’ when I got here.” The Distin- guished Alumni Award will be presented to Jane and family as part of the Aca- demic Excellence program at Civic Hall May 8th at 7 pm. Page 12 RHSAA Scholarship Funds Report for 2014 RCIP RCIP SCHOLARSHIP (Richmond College Incentive Program) (continued) AWARDS 1995—2005 Creation of RCIP Art Vivian challenged others to At the Wayne County Foundation AWARDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS match is $50,000.00 contribution. Principal Balance - $656,984.47 FROM ALL FUNDS Other early contributions include: (RCIP, Fath, Coffin) Balance as of 12/31/14—$873,958.33

Ray Imperial $50,000 Year # given Total Awards Margaret Pearce The following funds that are 2000 12 $28,481.70 Frederickson $50,000.00 Separately Held from RCIP Michael Holthouse $50,000.00 2001 11 $23,667.80 Bill, Alan and Dave Mercurio Thomas N Coffin Fund 2002 13 $39,608.90 $50,000.00 (created by will and received 1999) 2003 14 $32,910.40 Tom Raper $50,000.00 At the Wayne County Foundation 2004 7 $18,198.40 C Allan Rosar $50,000.00 Principal balance—$132,681.87 2005 4 $ 9, 198.40 George Clinton $200,.000.00 Balance as of 12/31/14 - $144,954.12 2006 14 $48,207.40 Ann Bockhoff Ellis $75,000.00 2007 34 $53,081.20 John K Merrell and Family $25,000.00 Edward Fath Fund 2008 22 $61,542.00 Fred and Patty Powers Trust (created by will and received 2001) 2009 21 $25,208.00 $27,000.00 At the Wayne County Foundation 2010 54 $80,430.00 George Reller $6,000.00 Principal balance - $235,694.85 2011 30 $49,562.00 Zella Etchison $5,641.00 Balance as of 12/31/14—$264,595.88 2012 28 $44,768.00 Class of 1949 $7,000.00 2013 41 $56,390.00 Class of 1944 $5,000.00 The Philip and Eleanor Starr 2014 46 $74,771.00 Dudley & Ruth Johnson $6,970.00 Endowment 2015* 9 $18,000.00

(created 12/24/14) (*spring only) Since 2005 these have been received $550,00.00 and added to the RCIP: Total awards given: No distribution until 2016 $664,025.00 Uldeen Christenbury Estate 2006- $19,847.18 Dr J Warren Perry Total of all Scholarship Valedictorian Scholarship Fund Patricia Ann Noper Estate Funds 2008—$10,000.00 (created 2000 to 2004) $1,936,348.95 Held by RHSAA @ West End Bank on Leonard W & Catherine Lee CD Available for 2015-16 from Rockwell, 1936 Fund Balance as of 2/1/15—$13,132.73 Wayne County Foundation 2011— $12,000.00 $1,000 is given each year. Funds George Rohe $12,000.00 $17,000.00 has been given to (2000-2014) 22 seniors RCIP $40,228.00 Fath Fund $12,416.00 Dils Fund Coffin Fund $ 6,848.00 transferred to RCIP in 2014 The following funds are from scholar- ship donations from all alumni and WCCF * $ 8,284.00 $4,531.75 given In Memory of others: Fred and Patty Powers Fund TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR 2015 / 2016 AWARDS Annual gifts of $2,500.00 Liquid Scholarship Funds held by $67,776.00 $31,500.00 RHSAA

Scholarship money held in a Money Those pledging future contributions: * The Wayne County College Fund Market account at West End Bank belongs to WCF and is divided Marshal Moore $5,000.00 as of 2/1/15 among all the schools in the county. $69,229.55 Jane Youngflesh Vincent $10,000.00 RHSAA monitors the RHS portion

Ron Cross $25,000.00 Scholarship money received in 2014

held at West End Bank in the Ray Imperial $50,000.00 The RHSAA is a 501 ( c) 3. All con- checking account tributions are tax deductible. We are $20,478.34 Paul Lingle Family $100,000.00 audited yearly. Taxes are prepared

Stephen J Warner $500,000.00 by Webb & Associates of Richmond. Page 13 Inspiring Scholarship Donations Correction from A Gift Every Month Now and Later ~ Fall Register From WWII Veteran Two Plans of Giving

In June, Eugene Bahlman, Class of Ralph Miller, ‘45, Dallas TX, con- 1958 alum, Stephen Warner of West 1945 of Neenah IL gave a memorial tributes $100 a month to the RCIP. Palm Beach FL, gave the RCIP a donation of $500.00 in memory of his In 2014 he contributed $1200 and donation of $4,000.00 in December. brother, Jack Bahlman, Class of 1944 plans to do the same this year. Ralph In 1995, he announced that he would who died June 15, 2014. We failed to lost his wife of 63 years on Dec 26th. be remembering the RCIP in his will acknowledge his wonderful contribu- His challenge has encouraged others with a donation of $500,000.00. tion in the fall Register. Thank you, to give annual gifts. His hope is that Stephen has also been giving an an- Eugene. The fall edition is on line at his monthly gifts will inspire others. nual year-end gift for many years. www.rhsalum.org.

The Philip and Eleanor Starr The Class of 1949 Challenge by the Endowment Fund gives Gives Back Class of 1959 Turns $100 $550,000.00 for Scholarships. To Scholarships Into $1000

William Starr, ‘44 of Richmond gave In December, the Class of 1949 con- As the Class of 1959 turned 70 this a Christmas present to the students of tributed their remaining funds in the year, they celebrated with a get to- RHS with the creation of a scholar- reunion account after holding thier gether at Chuck’s Sport’s Bar in ship fund in memory of his parents, 65th reunion in Sept at the Olde Richmond, owned by classmate, Philip Starr, and Eleanor Starr both Richmond Inn. Fifty classmates at- Chuck Wellings. The class donated of Morton. Philip, at one time,owned tended many with their spouses or $100 to the RCIP scholarship Fund a grocery and later the Mathers family members. from their reunion account. Brothers Coal Company. Son Wil- liam served in Germany during the Colleen Blickwedal Warner, Rich- That donation was quickly increased Korean War Conflict . He returned to mond, class treasurer, sent a check of by another $400 contributed by Pat Richmond and purchased the Olive T $412.75. The class also provided the Corsi, Indianapolis. And then Paul Node Company which shipped Bake- office with a copy of their 65th and Lingle, Richmond said ‘lets just lite violin chin rests and ukulele pegs another copy that was included in the make it $1000.00” and pledged an- from NY and CA. time capsule at RHS. They also send other $500.00. Turning seventy was The long-time resident of Richmond, a check for $5 as each classmate fun for the class and great for our who never married, will bless chil- passes. The following were remem- scholarship recipients. dren of the community for many bered this past six months: Betty years to come as his own. Ridge Martin, Suzanne Beeson Hy- Rohe Family Donor Advised mer, Louise Davis Bennett, Janet Shepman Beck, Dick Smith, Ruth Fund Supports RCIP The Fred and Patty Powers Thornburg McConnell. George Rohe, Class of 1960, annu-

Family Foundation Giving ally has given the RHSAA a stock Gift for Scholarships Each December, Jon and Beth Pow- certificate to liquidate and place in ers Macke, ‘60 and Trey and Marta from the Class of 1950 the RCIP fund. Annually, it is done Magaw Powers, ‘87 and ‘84, and The Class of 1950 contributed the in memory of his father, John Wil- Granville F Powers III, all of New- remaining funds in their reunion ac- liam Rohe, ‘37 and his first cousin, man GA provide a scholarship dona- count to the Alumni office in Novem- John Bartel Weston, ‘62. This tion of $2500.00 to the RCIP. Fred ber. Larry Crockett, long-time chair- $1,400.00 contribution brings his Powers was a charter member person of the reunion, sent us a check contributions to more than of the Alumni Association and, for $277.84. Other members of the $12,560.00. reunion committee include Evelyn though not an alumni, believed in Wilson Smith, Richmond, Bev Baker the mission of the organization. In Memory of Another Before the development of the Volkman, West Lafayette, Sue Gray Wayne County Foundation, Fred Thomas, Centerville OH, Don A memorial donation of $60.00 was Powers handled the investments for Moore, Richmond, Maryane Krone given by Carol Wagers Creech, ‘69, the RICP fund. To date the dona- Greulich, Richmond, and advisors of Plano Texas in memory of Frazier tions total $31,500.00. Jane Raisor Williams, Richmond and Fulton, 1962. Gerald Blossom, . Coach Jerry Bartz, Weslaco TX. Knoxville TN donated $50.00 in memory of Frazer Fulton, ‘62 also. Page 14 Scholarship &Membership Donations Scholarship Donations Scholarship Donations Membership Donations Fall 2014 $50 ~$200 Up to $49 Up to $50 Scholarships 1936 Carl Posther 1942 Rex Slick 1950 Bev Baker Volkman Elizabeth Selig Brown Attending IU East June Darland Slick Doris Dillman Fickler Emily O’Brien, 2011 Paul Kuchebuch 1945 Carolyn Ashby Hughes Carol Belcher Hippe Kim Sharits Smith,1998 1937 Lavaughn Engle Douglas Mary K Zurwell Armes 1954 Marilee Jackson Thomas Paul Wiesehahn Marc Steenkamp, 2014 1947 John Knapp 1955 Robert Thomas James Clark Lorraine Burwell Woodruff, 2010 1948 Barbara Kelley Knapp 1956 Duane Roland 1938 Ray Chalfant Aaliyan Brown, 2014 1950 David Igelman 1957 Judy Riggleman Roland 1939 Rosemond Lahman Murphy Jessica Cordell Baker, 2012 Georgia Adams Steen Betty Spalding Hendrix Ruby Harrell Wood Cameron Gibbel, 2013 1951 Phyllis Mills Summers P Michael Conti 1940 Ana Lawrence Posther Brittany Lodge, 2014 Betty Harvey Thorman 1952 Kenneth Street 1958 Sue Ann Keenan Hoch Ashley Michael. 2009 Jo Ellen Rodefeld Chenoweth 1953 Marie Kettleforder Gar- John Preble Sunny Allen, 2013 Marion Burg ske John Bowen Florence Welder Lawson Sydney Townsend, 2014 Elizabeth Powell Owens 1959 Don Blanton 1941 Barbara Shultz Quick Gary Yontz, 2014 1954 Gayle Buroker Class of 1959 1942 Rex Slick Korey Mathena, 2008 Suzanne Hackman Clark Lawrence Owens June Darland Slick Katie Stoenbraker, 2013 William Dailey Richard Ikemann David Goldenberg Zachary Madden, 2007 1960 W Leroy Robbins 1943 Ellen Mann Guthrie 1955 Beverly Hawkins Linderman Ruth Ridge Krupa Judy Fox Reynolds Attending Earlham 1956 Elizabeth Lindley Slabaugh Byron Park Kendall Baker, 2014 1957 Julie Puckett 1961 Paul Paradiso R Noah Berry Ashley Trede , 2012 Moore- Maxeiner Paulette Baker Paradiso 1944 Betty Lou Monroe McQueen Marietta Hollingsworth Gerald Blossom Barbara Duvall Kanost Attending Ivy Tech Klapper 1963 Curtis Putoff William Misner Jr Dylan Arnold, 2012 Lois George Pye 1964 Sandra Clark Rowley 1945 Carolyn Ashby Hughes Joan Schoemaker Bey Shannon Stump. 2014 1960 Joe Thurston 1965 Ted Abney Elizabeth Mills Park Jordyn McDaniel, 2012 Jack Oberholtzer 1967 Rae Ferriell-Woolpy Rebecca Martin Edmonds 1946 Thurman N Wright Tyler Blevins, 2013 1968 Jim Richwine Stanley W Ross Janice Rivir Wilson Larry Edwards James Anderson Spring 2015 1962 Judi Schuberman 1969 Sharon Githens Enright Ambrose Svarczkopf Klemann Carol Wagers Creech Henry Werner Scholarships 1964 Elizabeth Fueglein Long 1971 Sue Hill Pajakowski Patricia Bailey Maddock Attending IU East 1965 Susan Bayer Conti 1980 Stanley W Ogborn Nancy Cutter Turula Michael Conti Rosalie Duning Geiger $2,000 scholarships each: Mark Oler 1967 Larry Cook Anna Schroeder Brinker Cameron Gibbel, 2013 1986 Ronnie Stier 1968 Marcia Collins Hofman 1947 Charles Hodson Sunny Allen, 2013 John Knapp Patrick Tiernan Brittany Lodge , 2014 Gene Bahlman 1969 Ronnie Kutter Scholarship Donations Zackary Madden, 2007 Donna Turner Ryan Patricia Larsh Kutter $200 ~ $500 Emily O’Brien, 2017 Mary K Bulach Bertch Ron Brinker 1939 Tracy Clark Kim Sharits Smith, 1998 Mildred Juerling Phelps Merry Lee Oliver Monroe 1949 Class of 1949 Barbara Hilling Frueauff Lorraine Burwell Woodruff,’10 1950 Class of 1950 1970 Rick Niersbach Jr William Borden 1971 Ann Klute Brinker 1954 Carol Wilson Caplinger 1948 Walter Riesen Attending Ivy Tech James Chamberlain Tyler Blevins, 2013 1975 Peter E Gieger 1959 Pat Corsi Paul Lingle Betty Throckmorton Huneryager Jordyn McDaniel, 2012 1986 Ronnie Steir Norman Van Voorhis 1988 Anthony Neff 1960 W LeRoy Robbins Doris Morgan Anderson Mary Potter Roberson Scholarship Donations Scholarship Donations Margaret Suesy Penland $50 ~ $200 $600 ~ $1000 1949 Helyn Bang Riesen 1946 Thurman Wright 1945 Ralph Miller Raymond Birsco 1948 Billy Hollingsworth Alberta Campbell Burton 1960 Bonnie McClelland Sampsell Walter Rieen David Sherick 1949 Ernest Olson Colleen Blckwedel Werner Helyn Bang Riesen Scholarship Donations Winifred Timins Weiss Margaret Williams Svarczkopf $1000 ~ $5,000 1950 Doris Dillman Fickler Richard Herz 1959 Stephen Warner 1952 Robert Kinsey Joan Robbins Ripley 1953 Max Evans 1960 George Rohe Earnest Olson Carol Wilson Caplinger Fred & Patty Powers Fund Frank Martin Jr

Page 15 Membership –Office Fund 9/1/14 ~ 3/1/15 Basic Membership for 2015 Basic Membership for 2015 Basic Membership for 2015 Basic Membership for 2015 1950 Tom Spalding 1954 Carol Wilson Caplinger 1959 Nancy Crandall Frazer 1964 Rachel Foster Stella Linda Siebert Spalding Carol Foley Cartwright David Goldenberg Gary D Pettibone Marcia Romer Kinsinger Richard Klemann Larry Tracy Vickie Roby Mann-Puckett Martha Luerman Dickman Charlotte Sweet Morstad Bunny Ahaus Fielder John Eggemeyer Pat Chasteen Trocano William McDonald Mary Tomlinson Henkenhine Anthony Michael Kenneth Street Karen Brehm Lafuse Carol Truitt Jeffers John Mullins Jane Anne Sisk Brinley Donald Leisen Frieda Newton Butt Ann Coble Voss James Brinley Kent Bowen Dorothy Wiggs Smoker Jerry Newman Jack Cartwright Elizabeth Vance Frydell 1960 Julia Kilgus Whitesell Tim Kauper Donna Thistlethwaite Max Gray Dave Hart Marcia Carter Reineking Calkins 1955 Gayle Buroker Joe Thurston Sandra Clark Rowley Jacqueline Miessler Suzanne Hackman Clark James Keelor Jane A Mendenhall Sowers Osborn Carl Owen Winifred Meuser Jenkins Linda Gennett Irmscher Georgia Adams Steen Joyce Hill Owen Brian Blue Gary Pettibone David Igelman Beverly Hawkins Linderman Elizabeth Puthoff Giarratan 1965 Sherry Bruck Puthoff Doris Dillman Fickler Phillip Hirchfeld Fay Duke Minton Ted Abney James Peters James Youngflesh Jen Buske Larry Cook 1951 Carol Hammon Rice Susan Pinkerman Frazier Ted Lee George N Duncan Carroll Kinsinger 1955 Carol Hamilton Evans Beverly Dunn Lee Diana Peacock Shelley Gordon Wanninger Thomas Weaver Rebecca Martin Edmonds Alice Rohe Smith Geroge Sax Robert F Hughes James Wilson Janet Blossom Lussier Ben Kovach Elizabeth Marshall Keelan Donna Daggett Culler Susie Mader Borgmeier Maryann Denning Rogan Robert Johnson Jack Oberholtzer Julie Corsi Homyak Helen Miller Edginton Marietta Hollingsworth Klapper Janice Rivir Wilson Mary Keen Raymond Evelyn Sauer Crane John Ross Judy Fox Reynolds Michael Conti Phyllis Mills Summers Jerry Horney 1961 Rebecca Horton Kennedy Susan Bayer conti Dean Smith Terry LaFuze Jim Kennedy 1966 Jon Carrico Bob Sickman Verl Lantz Elsa Effman Golts Gary D Siders 1952 Marge Mercurio Borros Phillip Monger Linda Backmeyer Paust Suzanne Morgan Siders Norma Heistand cole Shirley Skaggs Yeager David Runyon George N Sauer III Diane Strahan Verellen 1956 Kim Cornelius Phyllis E Wray Stephen Fulton Nancy Dickey Cooper Stephen Chase Elaine Parshall Michael Linda Henry Harkleroad Gloria Gunnoe Rice Carol Robson Paul Paradiso 1967 Jayne Jones Barstow Alvin Karn Mary L McQuiston Wade Patrick Jenkins Suzette Slagle Pfeifer Raquel Ravinet Scotten Jim Fryman Jack Robertson Mary Ellen Rupe Cain Nancy Brown Brown Nancy Hieger Dailey Sharon Thornburg Trucks Ron Hill Carmen Keefer Lawrence Richard Rivir Sherry Perry Suzette Cahoon Hll Robert Kinsey Richard Hieger Doris Hapner Decker Maracia Collins Hoffman Wilbur Clark Donald Atkins Ellen Sells Tate Marilyn Fannin Green Barbara Reimer Edwards Janice Sherrow Bohlander Paulette Baker Paradiso Steve Koger 1953 Marguerite Phillips Watins Elizabeth Lindley Slabaugh Joe Clements Francine Slagle Lacy Elizabeth Powell Owens 1957 Duane Roland June Tolliner Clements Elaine Gandolph Hendricks Angela Hoch Swanson Judy Riggleman Roland Mary K Brenizer Rench A Duane Strunk Reed Adelsperger Terry Whitesell 1962 Robert Hampton Margie Fueglein Boes Emory Jeffers Janet E Spencer Cowen Gerald Blossom 1968 George N Mosey Max Evans Mary Ann McNutt Kritsch Mary Beth Brooks Dinardo Janie Holliday Mosey Robert Woodward John M Ross Barbara Ahl Flatley Linda Hensley Goldsberry Katherine Dunn Caudle Nancy Lowdenslager LaFuze Darlene Hodge Keelor Donald Litton Paul Weeghman Smith Lois George Pye Judi Schuerman Klemann Pamela Henry Julie Puckett Moore-Maxeiner Elsa Wuerteberger Catey Carol KleinknechtMcCleary Karolyn Hays Edwards William Vance Mary Gahre Klute Curtis Puthoff Stanley W Ogborn Shirley Skaggs Yeager Marietta Kettleforder Garske MarilynWerner Adkins Carol A Bucher Stump George York Norma E Watt Barbara Brown Behrman Karla Shultz Carrico Betty Lou Davis York Bobbie Parker Gegax 1963 Jane Harlan Gasch Tim Brokamp Janice Tatt Hirchfeld 1954 Nancy Wills Sharp Marilyn Shears Fancher Linda Lamb Sittloh Myrna Knoll Peters Patrick Sharp Karen Thorman Chock Jim Richwine 1958 Mary K Stier Chase Carolyn McGrew Smith Thomas Bricker Sue Himebaugh Osborn Wayne Watkins Tom McKee George Davis Patrick Tiernan Sharon Tuttle Mills Joe Beckner Keith E Thornburg Bonnie Watson Gilson Max Moss Eleanor McManus oberle Jay Klehfoth Jerry Rench Alice Jones Rees Betty Danels McKee Dianne Duncan Mansfield 1969 Patricia Larsh Kutter Michael Hinshaw James Bonner Jim Puckett Ron Kutter Barclay Erk Ken Paust Kay Fleisch Edmonds Jim Ballard Richard L Lehman Molly Morrison 1964 Phyllis Koehring Hein Mary Louise Beede Bates John H Sweet Patricia Bolling McCoy Elizabeth Koehring Hein Robert Mills

Page 16 Membership –Office Fund 9/1/14 ~ 3/1/15 Basic Membership for 2015 Membership $50~100 Membership $50 ~ $100 Membership Contributions of 1969 Linda Waddle Randall 1945 Mary K Zurwell Armes 1959 Chuck Wellings $50 ~ $100 for 2015 Merry Lee Oliver Monroe 1947 Nancy Shelly Schaenen Peggy Habing Nicholson 1981 James Thompson Carol Wagers Creech Jim Hardman 1960 Pat Boswell McBride David Lydick Mary Louise Beede Bates 1948 Billy Hollingsworth Janet Belt Breedlove Beth Mills Lydick Joseph Bates Richard Clay Judith Manlove Hazelton 1982 Phillip Dickman Gail Koncz Wise Norma Bailey Shinness Sally Kercheval Conley 1984 Millicent Siebert Dickman Ron Brinker Richard Wissler Sarah Powers Johnson 1986 Ron Stier Joseph Bates 1949 Henry Tilmans Joe Thurston 1991 Ryan Christopher Nancy Wettig Zimmerman Audrey Jelly Tilmans Becky Thatcher Wagner Non Rachel Hughes Kenneth Love 1950 Bev Baker Volkman Ken Jordan Non Ronda Christopher Jim Higgs Ann Candler Adelsperger Paula Flatter Raper Gretchen Niersbach Murray Ruth Ann Hennigar Martin 1961 Lissa Ahl Barrett Membership Contributions of Mary L Saylor Hall Sue Romey De Witt John Soper $100 ~ $200 for 2015 1971 Lisa Kiser Mary Byrum Clark Susie Wright Wilson 1943 Archie Simonson Kevin McClure Carol Belcher HIppe Pam Feldhaus-Mills 1944 Jeanne Hodgin Meador Ann Klute Brinker Larry Crockett James Lawler 1947 William Denny 1972 Max Bailey Marna Ashman Moorhead 1962 Amie Maiden Starr 1948 William Mitchell Mary Barnhart Ball 1951 Jon Igleman David Lasley John Sauffer 1973 Terri Wise Bauer Ross Deardorff Duane Hodgin Bill Hollingsworth Eva Tischuk Bailey Arend Pete Reid 1963 Felice Walker Gavin 1949 Cynthia Olson Smyth Tim Cahoon William Knodle Michael Allen Carl Wilson Sarah Erbse Hellrung Gerald Mendenhall Nancy Nickell Best 1950 Larry Crockett Jane Mikesell Love Gerald Stevens John Dintaman Richard Stadelmann Larry Harter 1952 Bill Taube 1964 John W Keates Don E Moore 1974 Kathy Brown Linda Lane Bowker Ricki Steinbrink Lasley 1954 Richard Bodiker Vicki Benton Cahoon Edward Baumer Rick Boston Ann McBride England Kay Alsop Koger William Logue Victoria Wilson 1956 Robert Hodgin 1975 Peter E Gieger 1953 Vivan Snyder Purkhisr Sidney Lakes Charles Placke 1976 Robert Bartlemay Carol Kaeuper Deardorff Thomas Herrman Lamont Davis Pam Lawrence Hagy Shirley Dunnington Warth Sandie Rans Rowe 1957 Davie Allen Chapman Lynn Zaleski Miller George Peters Jane Bell Rosa Joyce Zimmer Hintson Michael Miller Henry Christmon 1965 Phoebe Maximiac Crane Saundra Wiles Gore Tim Love 1954 Roger Scott 1966 Nancy Gossett 1958 Robert Welker Mary Beth Tyndell Marilee Jakcson Thomas Carla Commons McBride Larry Parker Julia Caudle Carlton Carolyn Petry Peters Kenneth Briggs Carl Osborne 1977 Terry Stephens Ron Bass AnnMcKee Coffin Jere Behrman Robin Henry Robert E McLear Nancy Conyers Church 1959 David Stidham 1978 Dean Stephens Ruth Ann Whaley Waugh 1967 Rae Ferriell Woolpy Carla Coble Stidham James Beckman 1955 Beverly Bennett Rexrode Robert Coddington O’Dell Lakes 1979 Bob Berheine Richard Ammon Jr Annette Cahoon Greene Robert Jefferies Jr 1980 Jeff Wolfe Robert Thomas Gary Kreider 1960 Robert Hudson Lucinda Lee Evans Michael Williams Bonnie McClelland Sampsell Mark Oler Thomas Everett Stanley Thomas 1968 Terry Ferguson Susan Witte Mahoney 1962 Dixie Moore Robinson 1956 Joyce Mendenhall Larry Edwards 1981 Derek Rehmel Dottie Clackum Toney Moore-Maxeiner 1969 Rebecca North David Lydick Patricia Kanke Farmer Barbara Shawhan Harper 1970 Jack Armbruster Beth Mills Lydick 1963 Michael Sonsini Joyce Mills McLear Carol McCafferty Marcia Prosser Cumer Sharon Sanders Virginia Jackson Hapner Rick Niersbach Jr 1982 David Gardner 1964 Tala Smock Meyer James Rodefeld Robert Wilson 1983 Natalie Brown Gardner Mila Placke Serve’ Ruth Osborne Rodefeld Susan Sauer Geesa 1988 Anthony Neff Jim Adney 1957 Betty Spalding Hendrix 1971 Michael Hachey David Crumbaugh 1965 Richard Alexander P Michael Hoch Sue Hill Pajakowski Nancy Graf Million 1966 Barbara Scott Jerry Dils Tom Beckman 1995 John Sowers 1969 Sharon Githens Enright Phillip Monger Jeff Hamilton Non Joe Moerhring 1977 Larry Blanford Aileen Hamilton 1972 Ron Hughes Non June Salzarulo 1979 John Wolfe Wickett-Harris Rae Wohlhueter Maier Non Aileen Githens 1986 Sherri Dillon Bergum 1958 William Bass Beth Wiechman Schilling Non John Catey 1988 Rob Quigg John Preble Brent Smith

Membership $50~ $100 Teresa Matson Braun 1973 Stephen Giannini Membership Contributions of 1934 Adrian Minnick John Bowen Sarah Erbse Hellrung $200 and Up for 2015 Wayne Stidham 1958 C Fred Risgsby 1975 Joe Carroll 1955 Roger Cornett 1938 Thomas A Klute Doug Oler Pat Clifton Smith 1958 Nancy Patterson Cornett Irene Kaucher Klute Numon Johnson 1977 Pamela Peters Maddox

1941 Ruth Ann Graf Brenda Beach Oler Jill Toschlog Powell

1942 Marilyn Schuerman n Sue An Keenan Hoch 1979 Rene Holthouse Chroenert Franklin D Kanost 1959 James Hotopp Mark Maddox 1943 Archie Simonson Paul Flatley 1980 Debbie Benton Kitchin 1944 Earl Dale Duval Frederick Bragg James R Smarelli Patricia Beane Ferreira Page 17 25 years & counting

Membership, Scholarship and The Office Fund

This year, 2015, is the 25th anniversary of the RHS Alumni Association. In celebration of this anniver- sary, we are asking you to consider 1) renewing your membership for $30.00 per member at the beginning of the year, and 2) we ask you consider a one-time gift to the office of $25.00 or more. 3) make a donation for the scholarship program

For the first time in ten years we are raising our basic membership from $25 to $30 and for couples from $40 to $50. You have been receiving our RHS Alumni Register magazine. But in the fall of 2014, we faced a short- fall in the office budget and were not able to print the magazine, choosing instead to put the fall edition on the web page. (go to www.rhsalum.org)

If you are a member who sent a donation in 2014, please consider renewing for this coming year now at the $30/ member level or more. If you became a life-time member 25 years ago, please consider a do- nation. If you are not a member, and would like to continue receiving the magazine, please consider becoming a member.

On behalf of the board of directors, thank you for your past support and we look forward to hearing from you.

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The following deaths have been reported to our office since our last newsletter. If you know of an alumna who has died, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail at RHS Alumni Association, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond IN 47374.

Morton High School Richmond High School Richmond High School Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries

1969 Danita Washington 1935 Harold W Hunt 1956 Frank McKay Armstead 9/4/14 Richmond IN 10/10/14 Auburn KY 11/20/14 Phoenix AZ

1938 Frederick J Adelsperger 1957 Patricia M Ary Ferreri 1971 Thomas Lee Kelly 11/23/14 Richmond IN 10/13/14 Durant OK 1/1/15 Richmond IN

1971 Rev Steve Lunsford 1939 Ruby Seed Vecera 1958 Gene C “Mike” Minor 1/6/15 Richmond IN 10/18/14 Richmond IN 2/28/15 Richmond IN

Richmond High School 1959 Larry Fox 1974 Rusty Hollingsworth Obituaries 11/14/14 Richmond IN 11/2/14 Richmond IN

1942 Julia A Okel Hamilton 1959 Thomas Alvin Johnson 1975 Eugene Spicer 10/18/14 Richmond IN 8/11/14 Richmond IN 11/12/14 Richmond IN

1945 Elizabeth Bullerdick Wiggans 1959 John H Thorman 1975 John D Morris 2/3/15 Richmond IN 9/23/14 Palm Bay FL 1/15/15 Williamsburg IN

1946 Marjorie C Winget Lock 1960 Jane Bickel Drake 1977 Bradley L Bragg 1/2/15 Richmond IN 1/8/15 Richmond IN 12/31/14 Richmond IN

1948 Rita C Pfeiffer Rohe 1961 Sandra L Chamness Hasse 1978 Debra Ann Moore 1/2/15 Richmond IN 1/30/15 Richmond IN 2/13/15 Richmond IN

1950 Alan C Lahmann Sr 1964 Pamela J Beckman 1982 William Randy Griffin 1/10/15 Richmond IN 1/2/15 Indianapolis IN 11/17/14 Richmond IN

1951 Melva Shepard Brown 1966 Robert K Murphy 1983 Cynthia D Mounts Clay 1/17/15 Oxford OH 1/23/15 Richmond IN 12/7/14 Richmond IN

1951 John Scott Minner 1966 Jane Burnell Thornburg 1986 Darla L Jackson Hill 12/7/14 Indianapolis IN 2/28/15 Unknown 10/12/14 Richmond IN

1951 Joan Daugherty Foltz 1966 Larry Harkleroad 1988 Tony Lee Parker 1/13/14 Syracuse IN November 2014 Unknown 1/20/15 Richmond IN

1967 Shelia Gobel Greulich 1951 Richard W Brangan 2007 Sgt Cody Hampton 2/03/15 Greenwood IN 10/5/14 Richmond IN

1953 William N Jackson 1969 Roberta Niewoehner Rossi 2/13/15 Richmond IN 12/7/14 Richmond IN

1954 Phillip K Hardwick 1969 Michael Amburgey 1/18/15 Indianapolis IN 1/12/15 Unknown

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At Left: Aerial view of RHS in 1962 when the “new edition was under construction., doubling the size of Morton Hall area. No more bicycle racks or Home Economic Cottage. Above: Logo for the Starr Piano Company circa 1910.