The Manhattan High School Alumni Association

Volume 1 Spring, 2006 No. 1

President’s MHSAA To Restore Indian Mosaic Message Do you remember the Indian mosaic below? elcome members of W MHSAA and thank you for joining. If you are just learning about our organization, we encourage you to consider joining MHSAA as a paid member. The Arti- cles of Incorporation for the Manhat- tan High School Alumnae Association (MHSAA) were officially filed with the State of Kansas on November 30, 2004, and our official By-Laws were approved by the Board of Directors January 20, 2006. The mission of MHSAA is to develop and maintain information to communicate with alumni and friends of Manhattan High School; to promote Manhattan High School to students, graduates and friends; to create awareness of the quality of education within Manhattan High School; and to enhance Manhat- tan High School and its graduates through life-long involvement. The various articles contained in MHSAA Awards & Recognition/Wall of Fame Committee Chairman Dan Hall ‘70, right front, this newsletter are intended to ac- surveys the damage to the Indian with some of his committee: right rear, Don Slater ‘57; at left quaint you with the many committees, Brenda (Hardin) Simons, 75’; Keith Eyestone 80‘. projects, and functions MHSAA is involved with. It is our intent to sup- f you graduated from Manhattan on MHSAA‘s first major project: to re- port alumni and Manhattan High High School between 1958 and store this Indian to it‘s former glory. School by providing and maintaining I 1974, you will remember this According to The Manhattan Mer- information about alumni and events Indian mosaic installed in the floor cury‘s story, in the early 1970s some while serving as a link between in front of the school gymnasium students pushed coach Earl Gritton's alumni and friends and the High when the school was built 1957. The Volkswagen part way onto the Indian, School and its Foundation.. The de- mascot that MHSers wouldn‘t let and several MHSAA members told of tails of MHSAA membership are on anyone step on. As it said in the seniors throwing sophomores onto him the back page of this newsletter. 1958 Blue M next to his picture and making them spit shine it with their Membership information and applica- ―Don‘t Tread On Me!‖ At the breaks rear-ends, Feltner recalled. Over the tions are available by writing PO Box between classes in those early days years, then, the Indian‘s role was not 1102, Manhattan, KS 66502, or at high school, it was always interesting just one of pride. It also served as a fo- www.mhsalumniassociation.org. to watch the hall because everyone cal point for pranks. At one point a We hope you will join us in sup- just walked around it. small wrought-iron fence was installed porting this worthy endeavor if ―Deep It also has to be admitted that some around the Indian to keep the mosaic in your heart there is a love for dear MHS Alums do remember him as a pristine. old MHS‖. Please feel free to contact source of torment. "The seniors used The Indian was taken out of the floor me at (785)537-9123 if you have to make the underclassmen shine it," in 1974, according to current Principal questions or suggestions or dfis- MHSAA member Cam Feltner, re- Terry McCarty, and hung up high on the [email protected]. ported to the Manhattan Mercury, wall of the gym, behind the home-side

David Fiser, ‘57 President MHSAA when the paper ran a front page story bleachers. continued on Page 10

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MHSAA Board of Directors Welcome to Congratulations to new President………………...David Fiser ‘57 MHSAA MHS Alumni Assn.

Vice Pres…….. Cam (Smith) Feltner ‘71 Secretary……....Terri (Brown) Olson ‘87 anhattan High he MHS Alumni Treasurer….…… … …...Pat Duncan ‘59 M School is fortu- T Association is a Events Officer…. Carita (Clark) Otts ‘55 nate to have a very wonderful source for Information Officer..……. John King ‘57 strong and active population to support staying connected (or Directors…………….Mike Buchanan ‘81, all efforts. We continue to be viewed re-connecting) with Janet (Krider) Duncan ‘58, Ned Seaton ‘86, your classmates. Pete Paukstelis ‘89, Don Slater ‘57, Charlie and respected for our accomplishments in Many volunteer hours Hostetler ‘56 the classroom as well as in our athletic/ activity programs. This was established have been given to make the Association a MHSAA long ago and we want to continue to success. Each year now MHS graduates P.O. Box 1102 approximately 400 students. With that Manhattan, KS 66502 -1102 honor and meet the expectations that many graduates, the potential membership www.mhsalumniassociation.org have been consistent throughout the his- tory of Manhattan High School. Now, in MHSAA is substantial. I invite you to

more than ever, we want our alumni to be consider being involved with MHSAA in MHSAA Committee Chairmen a part of Manhattan High School. You whatever way possible. Please let me Communications/Public Relations have played a significant role in the rich know if there is anything school staff can Co-Chairs: Deanna ( Johnson) Hall, ’74 traditions of excellence of Manhattan do to support your efforts. We enjoy Randy Stitt ‘88 High School. Best wishes, MHSAA, in reminiscing about the past as well as look- Membership all your endeavors and GO INDIANS! ing forward to future possibilities.

Co-Chairs: Oscar Montenegro ‘95, Pat (Prockish) Petty ‘55 Terry McCarty, Robert Shannon, Superintendent Awards & Recognition/Wall of Fame MHS Principal Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Chair: Dan Hall, ‘70 Special Events Chair: Carita (Clark) Otts, ‘55 Julane (Conrad) Berridge ’57 Donates Reunions and Retirements Chair: Dean Taylor, ‘52 Old Photos to MHSAA Museum MHS Museum & Archive Co-Chairs: Robert Dickens ‘54 Jan (Ray) Freeby ‘47 Website/Information Systems Co Chairs: John King ’57 Janet (Krider) Duncan ‘58 USD 383 Foundation Welcomes MHSAA

im Morrison ‗64, President of the Man- J hattan – Ogden Public Schools Founda- tion, was one of the first to join the MHS Alumni Association. ―I am excited about the Alumni Association and believe we will have many joint efforts,‖ he said. The Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation was founded in 1989 to be a vehicle for the receipt and administering of gifts that enhance the quality of education within the Manhattan-Ogden Public School district. The Foundation has a number of scholarships both in individual class names as well as individuals to achieve many di- 1908 MHS girl’s basketball team verse purposes. The Foundation, a 501 C(3) tax-exempt ulane (Berridge) Conrad‘s Aunt Fern McCormack graduated from MHS in 1908. organization, strives to use all gifts as the J Here is the fabulous photo of her MHS 1908 Girls‘ Basketball team. Fern is right end donor would direct for enhancement of chil- middle row. Julane sent several more old photos, too. While there isn‘t space to show dren‘s education specifically in USD 383. them all in this newsletter, they will be available on our MHSAA website. All items Contact Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools donated to the MHSAA Museum & Archives will be carefully cataloged. Our collec- Foundation, P.O. Box 191, Manhattan, KS tion is growing and we encourage all MHS Alumni to consider our—YOUR Museum— 66505-0191 or visit www.usd383.org. as the best home for your MHS memorabilia. The Official opening of the Alumni Cen- James W. Morrison, ‘64, President ter and Museum is Sat. June 3, room 110, MHS East Campus (the old Jr High School USD 383 Foundation building) in Manhattan. We hope to see many MHSAA members there! Alumni Mentor staff report

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MHSAA Museum and Archives DON PADY ,’55, 1ST MUSEUM/ gether the organization and presented his ARCIVES CHAIRMAN idea. They took it to heart, asked Don to head the committee within MHSAA, Don Pady, MHS Class of ‗55, got which he chaired until his resignation in the MHS Museum and Archives ball February because of a serious heart condi- rolling last year. Don was the archivist tion. for the Mayo Clinic, has tons of exper- MHSAA owes DON PADY a hearty tise in this area, and found out that THANK YOU for his work, and wishes other Kansas schools have established him well! museums, so why not his alma mater, Committee Members Robert Dickens Manhattan High School? When the ‗54 and Jan (Ray) Freeby ‗47 have agreed MHSAA was formed, Don contacted to step in continue where Don has led. the MHSer‘s involved in putting to- Harold Robinson Donates Memorabilia

he September 26th meeting at Don Pady accepts football trophy the American Legion was T eventful for many reasons, but Ron Sowell Donates the single event that has kick started the MHSAA Museum and Archive Football Trophy occurred that evening when Harold Robinson ‗48), the first African- nother significant contribution American scholarship athlete at KSU to the MHSAA Museum came and in the then Big 7 Conference of- A from Ron Sowell (Class of fered a large collection of his memora- 1956). Ron told the group he was bilia to the MHSAA Museum. Among given the Central Kansas Football other honors, Harold was inducted to Championship Trophy by Sonny Bal- the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in lard a classmate and teammate, who Harold Robinson ’48 and MHSAA President was an outstanding athlete at MHS and 2004. Dave Fiser at Sept 2005 Gen. Meeting Staff report by John King KSU, which he in turn wanted to do- nate to the MHSAA Museum. MHSAA president Dave Fiser worked with MHS Principal Terry McCartny in an effort to secure space at the Manhattan High School - East Campus, or ―the old high school‖ for those of us who graduated before 1958, and the cooperation of all con- cerned bore fruit in 2005 with a room, Room 112, at the MHS-East Campus. The original room was moved to the present location, Room 110 where the MHS Museum and Archive is now housed (the old ―Jr High‖ side of the building.) Shortly after the space was received by MHSAA the board O,Ked the pur- chase of display cases and other items needed, which are now being installed in the new facility. Story reported by John King ‘57, Alumni Mentor Staff Join Us—Let’s Celebrate Jan (Ray) Freeby ‘47 and Robert Dickens worked to go through some of the ALUMNI CENTER donations that the MHSAA Museum is acquiring in their new headquarters. OPEN HOUSE! Committee members include Gerry (Baker) Walton ‘55, Virginia (Vera) Perbeck June 3, 2006 ‘55, Don Pady ‘55 and Charley Kempthorne ‘55. 9-11:00am THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 4

BRAD HALL ‗02 Wins National ake Forest Honor s e n i o r , W Brad Hall ( Manhattan, KS) and Jamie Carroll ( Nashville, TN) and reached the finals of the 60th National Debate Tournament (NDT) held March 24 -27 at Northwestern University. Wake Forest placed second in the elite field of 78 teams, losing on a split decision in the MHSAA President Dave Fiser ‘57 talks things over with Membership Committee Co-Chair final round to Michigan State University. Pat (Prockish) Petty ‘55 and Ravae (McDowell) Eetuini ‘’74. Committee Members not picture are Co-Chair Oscar Montenegro ‘95, and Marilyn (Fair) Wagner ‘95 The team finished the preliminary rounds 6-2, defeating Dartmouth in round eight, Membership Drive for 2007 for early renewal on page 12 of this news- earning a spot in the elimination rounds. he 2007 MHSAA membership letter. Regular renewal forms will be in the On their run to the finals they won drive has begun! It‘s an official mail during the Membership Drive, leading consecutive 5-0 decisions over Harvard‘s T bargain for the rest of this year. In up to the MHSAA Fall Annual Meeting on second team (round of 32) and Northwest- action at the February 24th Board of Di- Sept 11. The membership list currently to- ern (round of sixteen). In the elite eight rectors meeting, the board voted unani- tals over 360 members in all categories and they defeated pre-tournament top-ranked mously to approve the change of member- is growing daily. Harvard 3-2 and second seeded Emory 4-1 ships from a fiscal year to a calendar year. The Membership Committee members are in the semi-finals. Hall and Carroll im- As a result, the 2006 memberships will be also available to make presentations at proved upon their sweet sixteen 2004 and good until December 31, 2006—three MHS Class reunions. If you have sugges- elite eight 2005 performances. more months on your current membership tions, questions or wish to participate on our Among the 156 debaters at Nationals Car- dues. But the Membership Committee committee, contact Pat Petty (785)539- roll was names 8th best speaker and Hall hopes Annual Members will join early for 4237 or email [email protected] or Oscar 9th after the preliminary rounds. ‗07 and avoid the end of year rush, so they Montenegro [email protected]., CONGRATULATIONS, BRAD! are starting early, too.—you‘ll find a form (785)323-4039. Links to the Wake Forest Website are available from the MHSAA website. Alumni Mentor staff report

hen President Fiser pre- developing a Manhattan High School sented the their Golden Alumni Association, and said, "It's been W Alum Certificates to Edna so long coming. Thank you for giving (Maxwell) Edwards, ‗28 and Helen me such a part of it. I really enjoyed (Whitney) Toburen ,‗31, not only were Manhattan High School". Somehow we they very happy to receive them but get the feeling that we should be thank- Edna Edwards smiled and shook her ing Helen, and all our senior members! head in slight disbelief. ―Is it really for Helen told Pat that her family is me,‖ she asked? ―It was my husband enjoying the web site. Helen's three who always received all the awards children also graduated from Manhattan and certificates.‖ But MHSAA was High School. Her daughter Karen very proud and happy to award these (Toburen) Walters and husband John first two certificates, given to Alumni (both '59) are members of MHSAA, as Members of MHS who are over 90 is her son Lynn Toburen ‗69. See the years of age. We now count five MHSAA web site for more on all our Golden Alums in our membership. In Golden Alums, which include Agnes Edna (Maxwell) Edwards ‘28 and Helen a recent conversation with MHSAA (Bane) Chartier ‗31, Ethyl (Graham) (Whitney) Toburen ‘31. our first Golden Alums, Tresaurer, Pat Duncan, Pat told us, Chapman ‗28. and Kathryn (Crowder) with their MHSAA Golden Alum Certificates, "Helen thanked everyone involved in Washington ‗24 (see story pg 5.) presented to them by MHSAA President Fiser Staff report by John King ‘57 THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 5 MHSAA’s GOLDEST Alum

By Bill Washington, ‗56

athryn was born in Smith Mills, Kentucky in 1906 and she will be 100 years old on June K 1st. She and her older sister Louise were the children of Margaret and William Crowder. After later living in Stratford, Texas, Meade, Kansas, and Wy- more, Nebraska, they moved to Manhattan on Armi- stice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, and established Crowder Cleaning and Dye Works in Aggieville. She attended Eugene Field elementary , lost her father in 1923, and graduated Manhattan High School in 1924. While at Manhattan, she had the lead in the operetta ―The Prin- cess Chrysanthemum.‖ Upon graduation, she attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and graduated in 1928. She taught music for a few years and married Vance Washington in 1930. Vance was also a Manhat- tan High graduate and played on the 1923 Champion- ship football team. They moved to the Washington farm and ranch that year that Vance‘s grandfather George had settled in 1871and continued by his father, Ed. The thirties were tough years but they always had plenty to eat, they said later. Kathryn separated the milk and sold cream and cottage cheese in Manhattan. They raised Hereford cattle, hogs, crops, and a big gar- den and fruit trees. In 1938, the first money for Tuttle Creek dam was approved by Congress. They opposed the dam as did most of the Blue Valley residents. Bill was born that year, Mary in 1939, and Sue in 1947. There was always much work to be done with the cooking, children, and garden canning. They fed Ger- This photo was taken of Kathryn Crowder Washington during the 1920s man prisoners during and after the war when they were held at Ft.Riley and were released to farm work detail during the daytime. There were often ten or more pris- answer. Vance died of leukemia at 58 years of age in 1962. oners and we remember many of them as kind to the Kathryn has always loved cooking and entertaining, most of children and still remember some of their names. We all for her own family. Kathryn belongs to Manhattan Supper recall vividly they did not like sweet corn, saying corn Club, Manhattan Book Club, GU Chapter of PEO, and the First is for the swine. Presbyterian Church. She is currently residing at Meadowlark The big flood came in 1951 and caused big trouble Hills. Her son Bill and his wife Sharron Buzzell Washington; for farmers and city folks alike. Because of final con- daughter Mary and her husband Frank Lowman; daughter Sue gressional approval, the farm was condemned under and her husband Larry Parker (deceased;) and granddaughter eminent domain and the family moved into Manhattan Jennie Washington Stout are all Manhattan High alumni, and one in 1956. The Tuttle Creek opposition believed that great-grandchild, Ben Lowman, is currently attending MHS. smaller dams in the watershed were the appropriate She has five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Newsletter Staff assistance for this article: Diana (Kientz) Clark ‘57, member of the PR Committee THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 6

Doug Stigge, ‘73 Walt Hardin, ‘52 Jerry (Thrash) Ince ‘59 Paula (Hannagan) Hardin, ‘54 John Roberts, 43‘ Ron Sowell, ‘56 Carita (Clark) Otts, ‘55 Maridel (Smith) Berroth ‘54 The purpose of the Events/Meetings committee is to plan and prepare for all Association General Meetings and Special Events.

By Carita (Clark) Otts ‘55, Committee Chair

he first event this committee joyed visiting and reminiscing during planned was an entry in the Cele- the evening. T brate 150! Parade in June, 2005. We were not idle during the Ides, ei- This marked the occasion of Manhattan ther and March saw us marching again, and Riley County‘s 150th birthday. The this time in Aggieville for the Annual committee and other volunteers spent St. Patrick Day Parade. MHSAA mem- several hours constructing a blue and bers included both walkers and several white float. The construction work site as of our classic car contingent. A good well as the truck used for the float were crowd was on hand and a couple of pho- provided by Associate MHSAA member tos are shown on page 7. t‘s coming - the 2006 MHSAA An- Mike Oppy (LHS 65)‗. Several MHSAA We‘ve got more MHSAA events this nual Membership meeting will be members rode on the float in the parade, year: our FAMILY PICNIC on June 9th, I Monday September 11th, starting with with additional members walking. The and we hope we see a good turnout of a social hour and 50 cent Tacos from 6-7 float won the ‗Little Apple Spirit‘ Award‘ MHSAA members at our 2006 AN- PM with the meeting starting at 7 PM. The trophy. NUAL MEETING September 11th meeting will be at the Manhattan Ameri- In October, we planned another parade (details on page 7 for both events.) can Legion Hall at 114 McCall Road next entry for the MHS Homecoming Parade. MHSAA will also be participating in to Walmart. We hope to see as many of The entry involved several vintage auto- Manhattan‘s Juneteeth Celebration and you there as possible! As you can see by mobiles in which members of MHSAA KSU‘s Purple Power Play on Poyntz. the photos, a good time can be expected, rode. Following the parade, an MHS Other active Committee members: plus there will be MHSAA business to be Homecoming gathering was held at the Delores Carter ’70 done. PLEASE JOIN US. We want and Manhattan American Legion. An appe- Dale Staatz ’59 need member support! tizer buffet was served and members en- MHSAA in SESQUICENTENNIAL PARADE June 2005

It was a beautiful day for a parade and the riders and walkers had a Janet (Krider) Duncan, ‘58 left & Jerry (Thrash) Ince ‘59, wonderful time on MHSAA Prize-winning float. carry the C150! Banner THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 7

A Spring Family Picnic will be held Friday, June 9 for all MHSAA members and their immediate family (spouse and children.) We will gather between 6:00pm and 6:30pm at the Manhattan City Park shelter house (just behind the Larry Norvell Band Shelter.) Paula (Hanagan) Hardin ‘54, Tausca (McClintock) Schillaci,’58 , Jerry (Thrash) ‘59 Ince, right corner At 8:00pm, the Arts in the Park concert series will present “The Benders: on stage at the Band Shell.

The main dish will be barbecued pork sandwiches, prepared and served by the KSU Meat Lab at 6:30pm. Hot dogs will be avail- able for children. Lemonade and iced tea, as well as table ser- vice will be furnished. We are requesting that each family bring a side dish. This might include salad, baked beans, potato salad, a dessert, etc.

A donation jar will be available to help defray costs of the meat and the facility rental fee.

Bring your lawn chairs or blanket for the concert and come join us for a picnic in the park! What better way to spend a late spring evening. For additional information, please call Carita at 785-539-1311 John Roberts poses behind Ralph Teaford’s Model T

By Deanna Hall Publicity Committee CoChair

atch for current happenings at Manhattan High School as they W are highlighted in a series of television ads on Manhattan cable television channels throughout the year. This series can help Manhattanites stay in touch with what is happening at our Alma Mater. The series is sponsored by Manhattan car dealer Little Apple Toyota Honda. A recent commercial highlighted the Manhattan High School Alumni Association and how to join. The Publicity Committee looks forward to finding ways to keep our organization in the public eye and welcomes any sugges- tions and ideas. Our committee members are also prepar- ing articles to appear in future issues of The Alumni Mentor. And we are working with Manhattan High School to ensure the Riley County Historical Society receives a new Janet (Krider) Duncan ‘58 Charlie Hostetler ’57 Randy Stitt ‘88 Diana (Clark) Kientz ‘57 Deanna (Johnson) Hall ‘74 Gina (Mundy) Scroggs ‘88 Blue M every year. THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 8

By Dean Taylor ‘52 Ready to Help MHS Classes hold their reunions he MHSAA Retirement Com- mittee is organized to assist T those who may be thinking about where to retire. We would like you to return to Manhattan. We have a First Class Community; we want the cream of the crop to live here; MHS Grads are the cream of the crop. Thru the Manhat- tan Chamber of Commerce Retire to Manhattan Committee we can provide all required information to make a deci- sion. The MHSAA Web Site has a re- tire to Manhattan Link. Check it out then contact us for any further informa- tion of assistance. Let us know when you are ready to make your look it over trip to Manhattan. The Chamber is forming a future residents of the Flint Hill consortium. Let us know if you would like to join this group left: Helen (Whitney) Toburen ‗28, Marie (York) Dellen ‗44, Dean Taylor ‗44, Wann (Harwood) Towers ‗49, Patty (Keck) Schrader ‗49, David Gaume ‗93, Dorothy (Gilmore) Smith ‘69 Reunion news, cont. By Dean Taylor, Committee Chairman http://members.cox.net/mhs1975. Further he MHSAA Reunions Commit- successful reunion. If your class does information will also be posted at the tee is ready to assist and liaison not have a local representative the MHSAA site, or e-mail: T with the Manhattan Chamber of MHSAA can act in your behalf. Most [email protected]. Commerce Convention and Visitors classes have a reunion every five Bureau with classes in organizing and years. If you are in doubt about or- The Class of 1986 is having their reunion completing a successful reunion. The ganizing a successful reunion contact this spring (2006). Here is some informa- Chamber CVB arranges Tours of the us. We would like to have the name tion from their reunion site.: The reunion area and individual businesses as well of the Representative of each of the is scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, as community attractions, assists with classes. If you are that person please May 26-28, 2006. . The event schedule is registration, provides information pack- let us know. as follows: ets and any assistance required for a (committee member not pictured: Friday: Afternoon - Tours of MHS Betty (Mosier) Wassom ‘70) Evening - Informal gathering , Bobby T's Saturday, 10:00am estimated Morning/ Afternoon - Golf at Colbert Hills After- noon – Manhattan art gallery tour Dinner/ Reunion News Dance at Wareham Opera House, 7pm, The Class of 1951 is having their 55th year Class of ‘57 - Reunion dates are June cost to be determined. reunion in Manhattan June 2-4 with head- 7-9, 2007. The headquarters will be the quarters at the Manhattan Ramada Plaza Ramada Plaza Hotel, 17th & Anderson. The Class of '91 is having their reunion Hotel. Contact Mary Quinlan Wingate Contact: Jan Carlson Journey 785-537- this June on the 23rd and 24th. Please [email protected] for information. 7177, or [email protected]. contact: Laura (Reitz) Kaufman at laura- [email protected] for informa- The Class of 1956 is having their 50th class The Class of ‘71 will have a reunion tion. Also, Molly (Weigel) Rapp: 913- reunion June 1-3 , 2006 with headquarters at this summer—contact Cam (Smith) 599-0663 is available for questions and the Manhattan Ramada Plaza Hotel. The Feltner 785-539-7861 email cfelt- information. schedule will be: Friday, June 2: Social [email protected], or Sandy Chandler, hour and dinner. Saturday June 3: am tour email [email protected]. Class of 1996 Ten-Year Reunion Sep- of former junior and senior high building; tember 8-9, 2006. Please forward your pm tour of Blaine Thomas museum, tour Dave Rogers says the Class of '75 is contact information (home address, starting the "Birthday Process" for a of KSU Beach Art Museum and KSU phone, etc.) to Mary Seltzer Boomer at Class of '75‘s 50th Birthday this Alumni Center; social hour; dinner; dance. (415) 637-5776 or year. Classmates can find the needed For information please contact Charlie [email protected]. information at the class web site: Hostetler at: [email protected] THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 9 Contributor’s Corner Memoirs of MHS WEBSITE/ The Angle of Reflection INFORMATION by Charley Kempthorne, ‗55 SYSTEMS r. John Buller wasn‘t some- enough in the classes I‘d made it to to COMMITTEE body you messed with. He know what a protractor was. Some- M wasn‘t prone to violence--far where in my mind a little man rang a he Website/Information Systems from it. But solidly built, balding, with little bell. Mr. Buller went on, ―…and if T (WISCOM) mission is to provide an expression that was kindly yet firm as it measures thirty-five degrees, what information and facilitate communications a boulder, he was the sort of man from then will the angle of reflection be?‖ I for members of MHSAA. We currently whom one look, only, was all that was smiled broadly. I was exultant. ―Uh, work through the official MHSAA newlet- necessary. Behind his wire-rimmed thirty-five degrees?‖ I said. ter ―The Alumni Mentor‖- of which this glasses he gave only a hint of an explana- I couldn‘t wait to get to the Hole-in- is the first issue—and our already estab- tion as to what might happen if you One Club to try this out. ―Thank you,‖ I lished MHSAA Web Site: crossed the line. said, half running from the chalky room www.mhsalumniassociation.org And he knew about lines, for he was of and down the concrete stairs. I didn‘t Due to the work of Committee chairman course the teacher of plane geometry. pitch the book at the bottom of my John King ‗57, the MHSAA website went It‘s been more than fifty years now, but I locker as usual but actually tucked it online shortly after it was authorized by remember two things about that course. under my arm. the MHSAA Board of Directors and has One, the blue and orange textbook had a It would be nice to say that that was continued a steady update of information drawing of an airplane on the cover. the beginning of a great Euclidean ca- through this first year. You will find late- And two—well, number two was more reer. But it wasn‘t. I never learned an- breaking MHSAA news here, such as the substantial. other thing about geometry, in high April Board of Directors action making In high school I studied basically not school or anywhere else. But I have MHS Principal Terry McCarty and USD the three R‘s, but the three P‘s: partying, carried that theorem, I guess that‘s what 383 Communications Director Michele people and pool. None of these subjects they call it, with me. And maybe also, Jones MHSAA‘s first Honorary Members. was covered in the official curriculum, something about patience and wisdom John asked Janet Duncan to become but Mr. Buller, being a lover of geometry and even about being tough without be- Co-Chairperson, and she‘s undertaken the and after all an earnest and honest to ing mean. basic photography and newsletter respon- goodness teacher, took me aside one day The last time I saw Mr. Buller was in sibilities. Pat Duncan to join the team, after the bell rang. He pointed to some the crowded waiting room of a doctor‘s giving us membership information and words in the book. I read them. In bold office. He was waiting to see the doctor terrific informational reporting skills. It face it said The angle of reflection is as I came out. Grayer, quite elderly, but was Pat Duncan‘s idea for Golden Alumni equal to the angle of incidence. He still obviously Mr. Buller, there he was, Certificates, which the committee de- smiled just a small crack of a smile, his that faint knowing smile turned upon me signed. blue eyes leveled at me. I read it aloud as I came up to where he was seated and The other WISCOM members are: for him. ―The angle of reflection is equal knelt to speak. I introduced myself and Monty Williamson, ‗58 to the angle of incidence.‖ reminded him of the angle of incidence. Harry Wareham, ‗54, Well, that seemed okay with me. But I ―I remember you,‖ he said slowly. Gina Davidson, ‗86, didn‘t see what he was driving at. Then I have six children, all grown now. I Jo (Simpson) Vega ‗54. Mr. Buller saw that he was going to have made sure years ago that each one knew Tom Alexander ‗57 to hand it to me. He tapped the words from me personally that, what else, the WISCOM is planning a general re- with his finger. ―That works on the pool angle of reflection is equal to the angle vamping of the website in order to offer table as well as in the classroom,‖ he said. of incidence. Though I haven‘t picked more timely and relevant information to I must have looked astonished. What up a serious pool cue in forty years, I am MHSAA members. We heartily solicit possible relationship could my busy life confident that that is still true. It may YOUR IDEAS & YOUR NEWS. in the poolroom have to do with anything even have other applications, I under- We welcome your letters, class news, pho- in a classroom? stand. tos, features of general interest. Gently Mr. Buller stepped me over to Please write to us: the cluttered blackboard, and erased a Charley Kempthorne The Alumni Mentor section of some poor devil‘s mishandi- The LifeStory Institute P.O. Box 1102 work from the class just ended. Then he www.thelifestoryinstitute.com Manhattan, KS 66502 -1102 took the chalk and drew a line. ―Let this Or email John King: [email protected] be the rail of a pool table.‖ I nodded. He or Janet Duncan: [email protected] drew another line. ―This is the path of the ball going into the rail.‖ Crack of a smile, Do you have a story you‘d like to see in the newsletter? One story we are currently arched eyebrow. ―If we put a protractor working on, thanks to the question sent in by an MHSAA member, is about Blue M on that angle of incidence—― here he Queens. (Like the Indian Mosaic on the our cover, some MHSAA members will paused, ascertaining whether I‘d listened remember them and some won‘t!) THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 10 Indian Restoration continued from Page 1 MHSAA’S “WALL OF FAME” But eventually, when several of the mosaic pieces began to pop out, it was IS ON THE WAY relegated to storage. Now, thanks to the alert members of MHSAA who discov- By Dan Hall ered and pursued this situation, MHS Chairman, Awards & Recognition/Wall of Fame Committee principal Terry McCarty has donated the mosaic to the MHS Alumni Association. As a group of mature accomplished individuals, what can we do to So some of our MHSAA members may help motivate and inspire the future members of our organization? be seeing this piece of MHS history here for the first time. The MHSAA Wall of Fame!

When the restoration is compete, Not only will the Wall of Fame honor and publicly recognize MHS MHSAA will have a ceremony together Alumni who have “made a name” for themselves, this permanent with MHS and it will hang in a place of display at the MHS West Campus will hopefully provide some direc- honor at the High School again. ―We tion for our current and future Manhattan High School students. think it's a great thing to do, to preserve Something that they can aspire to. The mission of the Awards and the history and tradition for our high Recognition / Wall of Fame (ARWF) Committee the past few months school." Alumni Association President has been to set the groundwork for this endeavor. Our game plan is Dave Fiser said. Principal McCarty as follows: couldn‘t have been more pleased. This Restoration Project will be 1. Selected MHS graduates will be honored by the MHSAA annually, guided by MHSAA‘s Awards and Rec- with plaques permanently displayed at MHS West Campus (with pa- ognition/Wall of Fame Committee, per copy at MHSAA Museum). Wall of Fame plaque will feature the under the chairmanship of Dan Hall MHSAA Logo, Honoree Name, MHS Graduation Year, MHS Senior Pic- ture and Biography of Honoree. ‗70. An ‗MHSAA Indian Restoration Fund‘ will be established to help de- 2. Duplicate plaques will be presented to Honoree and family (or just fray expenses. Watch for more infor- family if presented posthumously) at public MHS event. Basic mation on the MHSAA website and in thought is to make presentation during a regularly scheduled indoor our Fall Newsletter. MHS event where the students are present - recommendation is the by Janet Duncan‘58 Winter Basketball Homecoming in February of each year.

DONATE NOW! 3. Number of Honorees annually will be limited to a maximum of 4. Could be one or two or three or four. MHSAA Indian Restoration Fund, PO Box 1102, Manhattan 4. Minimum criteria for consideration: KS 66502 a. MHS graduate (no exceptions). b. “Distinguished Service” = significant accomplishment(s) and/ or contribution to mankind, after life at MHS. The field is wide open: MHSAA Thanks Riley - academics, athletics, business / professional, military County Museum service, volunteer activities, personal, etc. c. Recognition beyond the local level - he Riley County Historical Society at state, national or worldwide level. T has been extremely helpful to us d. Age (young or old) will not be a consideration. when we‘ve needed photos from old Blue e. Award can be presented posthumously. M‘s and other information from the past about MHS graduates. The MHSAA 5. Selection Process will be a function of the ARWF Committee - they Board voted to donate $100 to the RCHS will be judge and jury. Nominees must have a form submitted, to and we have pledged to buy new Blue include a biography along with supporting documents to verify their M‘s for them in the coming years—as we accomplishments (see the form on page 11of this newsletter). Two will for our own MHSAA Museum and references in support of the nominee are also to be included on the Archives. Now, the Riley County His- nomination form. Wall of Fame Nomination form and “advertisement for nominations” to be posted on MHSAA website, with forms due to torical Museum has all the Blue M's, st beginning in l920, except the follow- ARWF no later than September 1 of each year. The ARWF Commit- ing: l940, l956, l964, l97l, l972, l973, tee will forward names to the MHSAA Board for final approval at their September meeting. l976 and l999-2005. If you have one you would like to donate please contact Do you want to honor one of our own, and hold them up as an ex- Cheryl Collins at 785-565-490, or send it ample to our youth? to the Riley County Historical Museum, Now is your opportunity! 2309 Claflin Rd., Manhattan, KS 66502. Alumni Mentor Staff Please use the form on page 11 and send us your candidate.

THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 11 Please use this form to nominate a candidate for the MHS WALL OF FAME

MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

WALL OF FAME NOMINATION

To be nominated, candidate must be an MHS graduate with Distinguished Service after life at Manhattan High School. When consider- ing ―Distinguished Service‖ in nominating candidates, the significant accomplishment (s) and/or contribution to mankind shall have recognition beyond the local level (at state, national or worldwide level). The field for Distinguished Service is wide open - academics, athletics, business/professional, military service, volunteer activities, personal, etc. Age is not a consideration. Award can be presented posthumously.

Nomination forms will be reviewed by the Manhattan High School Alumni Association Awards & Recognition / Wall of Fame Commit- tee, who will forward their recommendations for selection of Wall of Fame Honoree(s) to the MHS Alumni Association Board for ap- proval. Public recognition will be held at the MHS Winter Basketball Homecoming in February 2007.

Forward this completed form to: MHSAA Wall of Fame Committee PO Box 1102 Manhattan, Kansas 66505-1102. Completed form, with references and supporting documentation to verify information, must be received on or before September 1, 2006 for inclusion in this year‘s selection.

COMPLETE NAME OF NOMINEE: ______

ADDRESS (if known):______

CITY______ZIP CODE______MHS GRADUATION YEAR______

PHONE:______EMAIL: ______

SPECIFIC REASONS FOR NOMINATION: (Please Print or Type )

NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING FORM:

ADDRESS:______CITY: ZIP CODE: MHS GRADUATION YEAR PHONE: EMAIL: ______

NAME OF REFERENCE 1 (in support of Nominee): ______ADDRESS:______CITY: ZIP CODE: MHS GRADUATION YEAR PHONE: EMAIL:______

NAME OF REFERENCE 2 (in support of Nominee): ______ADDRESS: ______CITY: ZIP CODE: MHS GRADUATION YEAR PHONE: EMAIL: ______THE ALUMNI MENTOR page 12

Charley Kempthorne ‘55, Early Annual Membership Renewal*

Memoir Sessions MHSAA‘s Annul Membership Drive for 2007 begins now. Please take time to renew harlie Kempthorne, of the your membership. A quick 2007 Annual Alumni Membership renewal now will be valid LifeStories Institute in Manhat- through December 31, 2007. You also have the opportunity to apply the $10 Annual C tan, has agreed to donate his ser- Membership fee you‘ve paid for 2006 toward a Lifetime Membership. The membership vices to MHSAA to provide a unique categories are as follows: experience for MHS reunions. Charley The MHS Alumni Association is open to all Manhattan High School graduates, describes these sessions as follows. and Associate Memberships are available for friends of MHS, however only MHS ―I'll take about half an hour to talk graduates have voting privileges. Annual dues are $10.00, Life Memberships are about writing some individual histories $10.00 for age 90 or older, $50.00 for age 55 or older, $100.00 for those under the at MHS and demonstrate how it's age of 55. Annual memberships are valid from January 1st to December 31st the done. We'll write for twenty or so min- following year. Full membership applications are available by writing to our PO utes, and finally, we'll read our stuff Box 1102, Manhattan, KS, 66502 or easily printable from our MHSAA website aloud to the others—or some of us will, www.mhsalumniassociation.org . depending on how many we have there. And discuss it, of course. It Please Renew my MHSAA Annual Membership ___ should be a productive session and also a I would like to upgrade to a Life Membership ___ lot of fun.‖ Last Name ______First Name ______Charley‘s credentials are well estab- Maiden Name ______MHS Class ____ lished, with perhaps his best-known *Even if you are a Life Member, please use this form if any information has changed. memoir student, Jessie Lee Foveaux, having won a million dollar book con- Address: Street ______City: ______State ___ tract and a spot on Oprah several years Zip Code ______ago. If you would like to schedule a Telephone: ______Email Address: ______Memoir Session for your reunion, please contact Dean Taylor or Charley (see his Please send your membership renewal form, with appropriate payment, to: story page 11.) MHSAA P.O. Box 1102 Manhattan, KS 66505-1102 Staff report by Janet Duncan ‘58