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The Wall of Honor by Sarah Mahoney ’21 Numerous Lewisburg Alumni have served our country and are remembered in many ways, most notably for their bravery, courage, and sacrifices. Some Lewis- burg Alumni servicemen and women have given the ultimate sacrifice of laying down their lives to protect our liberties. This year, the Alumni Association was able to honor Lewisburg military heroes that were killed in action with plaques and mes- sages on a wall in the High School. This compelling display of fallen Lewisburg heroes evokes a sense of respect and honor, as well as a sense of appreciation for our land of the free. Our freedoms are protected by brave servicemen and women and we must always thank, honor and remember all veterans for their sacrifices. Plaques (left to right, beginning at top row): Paul F. Moyer, ’53; Fred K. Getz, ’40; James P. Henning, Teacher ’38; Paul A. Winter, ’39; William J. Keefer, ’39; William W. Sanns, ’39; John Robert Marer, ’42; William L. Ritter, ’40; Alan David Gardner, ’57; Norman Ellsworth Fine Jr., ’64; Nathan Patrick Delemarre, ’87; Erik D. Kirkland, ’85. Alumni in the Classroom PLEASE SHARE! To reduce printing and postage costs associated with this newsletter, only one copy has been sent to each household. We are hoping that parents and siblings will share among themselves. The oldest graduate’s name was selected as the recipient so the parent or the oldest sibling has the honor of making it available to others! The newsletter will be available online later in the fall. Thanks! Updates Requested: New Email Address: Have you moved or changed your primary email address Please note our new email address: in the past year? Please send your updated contact informa- [email protected]. We will be monitoring our old tion to us at [email protected] or lhs.alumni@hot- email address on occasion, with the hope that everyone will mail.com. Thanks – we like to stay in touch with you! make the switch quickly after this announcement. Thanks! WANTED: … a 16 MM film projector to view the sports films that were …videos, pictures, tapes of class events and sporting events stored for years in the old high school basement. The films – especially soccer games, track meets, field hockey games. are being digitized for historical purposes. We will copy and return to the owner. While Supplies Last Dr. Brenda Zack, K12 Career Counselor for the Lewisburg School District, schedules speakers throughout the year in the Attention Class of 1975! Election Day Spaghetti Dinner Bryan Seward ’02 designed a mask that was given to each middle and high school to talk about their careers. Several of the 2020 graduates within a card congratulating them on LAHS Alumni shared their stories this year: Alan Shuman In response to Covid-19, your 45th Class Reunion Our Election Day Spaghetti Dinner will be held on their achievements. Using the leftover supplies, Bryan de- ’87, John Barchet ’73, and Bryan Seward ’02 (pictured). will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021. For more in- Tuesday, November 2nd at the Donald H. Eichhorn signed a Lewisburg Alumni mask that you can order by If you are willing to talk about your career, serve as a mentor formation visit the class website https://lbg75re- Middle School from 5:00-7:00. Take-out dinners will sending a check for $10 to the LAHS Alumni Association or job shadow, offer an internship experience, or conduct a union2020.myevent.com. be available. The same cooks will be in the kitchen, so you are guaranteed a great meal! using the ALUMNI RESPONSE FORM on page 11 of this business/industry tour, please contact Dr. Zack at newsletter. It is also available at The Mercantile. [email protected]. 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners ALUMNI RESPONSE FORM Thomas Y. “Tim” Lawrence ’56, Raymond H. Rob- Water Systems from the Water Name: ______Class of ______bins ’68, Bradford Roberts ’89 and Jean Fornwalt Ross Works Operators Association of ’56 have been selected to receive the 2020 LAHS Alumni As- PA, the Young Engineer of the year Name at Graduation: ______sociation Distinguished Alumni Awards. Formal introduction Award from the National Society of the recipients will take place during the 2021 Alumni of Professional Engineers, and 2 Address: ______Weekend Festivities due to the cancellation of this year’s Outstanding Engineer Project Phone: ______E-mail Address ______Alumni gathering. Awards from the PA Consulting Following his graduation in Engineers Council for the Six Lane Please check if this is a new address or new email address: ______1956 Tim Lawrence attended and Widening of the PA Turnpike from graduated from the United States Valley Forge to the Delaware Is your spouse a LAHS grad? Coast Guard Academy in New River, and for the Mifflinburg Name at graduation ______Class of ______London, CT with a Bachelor of Wastewater Treatment Facility. Active in his community, Ray Science in Marine Engineering. received recognition from the PA House of Representatives _____ I would like to pay my Annual Dues of $10.00. Please make your check payable to the LAHS Alumni Association. After 31 years Tim retired as Cap- for service to the American Cancer Society for serving as PA tain (0-6), served in 4 ships, and Division Crusade Chairman, from the Boys Scouts of Amer- _____ I would like to pay for my Lifetime Membership of $100.00. Please make your check payable to the LAHS Alumni Association. as Commanding Officer of the last ica for his work on the dining hall and swimming pool at _____ I would like to purchase a LAHS Alumni mask for $10.00. Please make your check payable to the LAHS Alumni Association. ship. Their emphasis was on Camp Karoondinha and twice won the Jaycee of the Year search and rescue, drug interdic- Award from the Lewisburg Jaycees. He has been involved I will help the Alumni Association by: tion and fisheries enforcement. Additionally, he served in with the Lewisburg Sunrise Rotary Club, the Mifflinburg four shoreside rescue centers coordinating search and rescue Area School District Foundation where he served as Treas- _____ Become a Board Member _____ Help with Alumni Weekend efforts for maritime incidents. In 1975 Tim received his urer, the Buffalo Valley and Union County Sportsmen Asso- _____ Find Lost Alumni _____ Help with Memorabilia Displays Masters in Public Administration from American University ciations, the Mifflinburg Area Little League where he served in Washington, DC. He was active in sports and his chil- as President for 3 years, and the National Society of Profes- _____ Write articles for the newsletter _____ Help with Spaghetti Dinners dren’s other activities as they were growing up and was a sional Engineers where he served as President of the Susque- member, Vice President for Agency Relations and Commu- hanna Chapter for 2 years, as State Chairman of the _____ Prepare the Newsletter for mailing _____ Help where needed! nity Funding and as Director of Community Capital Cam- Profession Engineers in Construction for 3 years and as PA paigns of the United Way of South Hampton Roads, VA for State Director for 4 years. Some of his interesting projects _____ I would like to support the ongoing projects benefitting the high school, it’s students and faculty by making a tax-deductible 15 years. He was also a 36-year member of the Rotary Club included the Lewisburg and Milton River Bridge, the upgrade contribution to the LAHS Foundation. Please make your check payable to the LAHS Foundation and designate your wish to of Norfolk, VA where he served on various committees and of the US Incirik Air Force Base in Incirik, Turkey prior to support: _____ Unrestricted ______Scholarship. If your contribution to the Scholarship Fund is an Honorarium or a Memorial, fundraising efforts for charities and became a Rotary Club Operation Desert Storm, the Egg-Shaped Digesters for the please provide the name of the person to be recognized: Paul Harris Fellow. Among his honors and recognitions are City of Baltimore and the City of Boston, the Kern Run Dam Coast Guard Commendation and Achievement Awards and in Snyder County, and for several local wastewater treatment In Honor of ______Medals, National Defense and Military Services Awards and and collection facilities in Union and Snyder Counties. In Metals, Vietnam War Service Awards and Metals and Mili- addition he has provided free engineering to nonprofit organ- or In Memory of ______tary Excellence in Competition Awards (Rifle and Pistol). izations such as churches and child recreation areas, has Tim sums up his career by saying – “If there is anything I served as an Associate Professor at PA College of Technol- Tell us what is new in your life that we can share in the next Alumni Newsletter. Include a note or article with your dues check. could say about myself as a professional or a community ogy, has taught surveying and structural design at Bucknell Return to: LAHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 38, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837. volunteer, it would be that my careers were involved with and has a On Call Contract with the US Corp of Engineers life-saving, first as a seagoing and Search and Rescue expert for emergency engineering services following major floods, in the Coast Guard, and then as a member of my Commu- earthquakes and hurricanes, mainly with bridge repairs and Lewisburg Alum Serves as School Board President nity United Way and Rotary Club, ‘saving’ the needy temporary water treatment services. He and his wife Donna by Pamela Brennan Burns ’87 through oversight and charitable efforts.” He and his wife (Wagner)’69 have 3 daughters and Jordan Fetzer, a Lewisburg High School 2006 graduate, He was elected on to the Lewisburg School Board in 2015. Ann live in Virginia Beach, VA and together they have 3 live in Mifflinburg. is now serving as the school district’s Board President. After serving as Vice President of the Board for two years, children and 5 grandchildren. Bradford Roberts ’89 re- After graduating, Fetzer went on to receive a Bachelors’ Fetzer is now serving his first year as President of the Board. Raymond Robbins ’68 received his B.S. in Civil Engi- ceived his degree in Business Ad- degree in Spanish and Sociology from Bucknell University “Education has always been important to me and serving neering from Penn State in 1972 and his M.S. in Civil Engi- ministration from James Madison in 2010. Shortly after graduating from Bucknell, he decided on the School Board is a way to give back to the community neering from Bucknell University in 1991 and served as a University in 1993 with a double to take more of an entrepreneurial avenue instead of pursuing that served me so well throughout my time as a student in the civil engineer/surveyor throughout his career. Presently he is major in International Business a master’s degree. He deferred his acceptance into graduate district,” said Fetzer. “During my college experience and a program manager for the District of Columbia Water and and Spanish and his Masters of school and purchased his first rental property. work experience, I have gained a significant appreciation for Sewer Authority for the expansion of the Blue Plain Waste- Arts degree from John Hopkins In addition to real estate investments, he also owns Dog- the quality education I received at Lewisburg. Being part of water Treatment Facility, Stormwater Tunnels for temporary University of Advanced Interna- Watch Hidden Fences and most recently purchased Brook- that educational system to help ensure that quality education storage and replacement of existing water mains. He has re- tional Studies in International Eco- park Pet Supply in 2019. continues in the future is a great feeling.” ceived numerous awards professionally: Service to Rural nomics and Social Change and Development in 2001. Within 2 15 10 Questions with Former Alum Is Blood Stem Cell Donor 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners cont... Teacher Barbara Mummey by Logan Aikey ‘15 his biographical material he states: “I have been fortunate to for United Teachers of Miami- have had the opportunity to work in a field that brings me Dade County and designed and by Gerri Asprey Brouse, ‘87 Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to make a immense satisfaction. Having a career in international de- produced dresses for the Queen Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) donation for a patient 1. What made you want to velopment and working with impoverished people around the and her court for the Saint suffering from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In the Spring of become a teacher? world is a unique opportunity to have a direct positive impact Patrick’s Day Parade in Miami. 2017, the Gettysburg College Football team hosted an I care about children and in people’s lives. I have had a chance to live and work in Then when she decided to go to event on campus with the Be the Match National Marrow learning Africa, Asia and South America, learning new languages and college in 1994 she said, “I Donor Program. Along with many of my teammates, I 2. Where did you go to college meeting people from all races and religions.” He served as a walked into the testing room to signed up to be a part of the registry by simply filling out and what did you study? Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay (1996-1998) where he take the SAT exam. Most every- some basic paperwork and providing a cheek swab. Ear- Bucknell University with a formulated and implemented and integrated a marketing one thought I was the proctor!” lier this year, I was notified by a Be the Match represen- major in Latin. Univ. of strategy for a milk production cooperative which resulted in In 1994 to 2005 she attended tative that my DNA samples had matched up with a Pennsylvania (M.A. degree) an increase in daily sales, an increase in price paid to milk Barry University, Miami Shores, FL earning her Bachelor patient in need of a donation, and I was one of the candi- with a major in English producers and capitalization of funds needed to purchase new of Liberal Studies (Magna Cum Laude), her Master of Sci- dates under consideration. I confirmed that I was still will- 3. How long did you work in machinery. He also developed new accounting procedures ence degree in Exceptional Student Education (Summa ing to donate and I soon after completed several health the Lewisburg School District? to improve profitability and facilitated solicitation of funds Cum Laude) and her Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership questionnaires. Less than a month later I was informed 1972-2009 (37 years) from the World Bank for purchasing yogurt machinery. Brad and Education (Summa Cum Laude). Her Doctoral Dis- that the patient’s doctor had selected me as the donor, and 4. What did you teach and when (what years)? has worked as an account representative for several large- sertation was titled “What is the Experience of Students that the patient required a PBSC transplant. Latin; English 9 Level III; English 10 Levels I and II; scale marketing, finance and business development firms and with a Learning Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperac- Following this news, I was scheduled to get a physical Writing I; Practical Writing; Creative Writing and as an operations officer in remote communities in developing tivity Who Attend a Private School? A Phenomenological and some blood work done to ensure that everything with Poetry; Myth and Legend countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Peru, Latin America and Study”. Jean was a certified provider of Scientific Learning the donation would go smoothly and that I was healthy 5. What is one distinct memory you have about teaching Mozambique to build community relations and community Corp. for products for Auditory Processing, a facilitator for enough to go through with it. Following these clearances, here? development projects. He has worked in agribusiness to im- All Kinds of Minds for Children with Exceptional Disabil- I was scheduled to get injections of a drug called Filgras- I will never forget having my son and his classmates in prove capacity, productivity, and quality to increase farmer’s ities and was the Director of The Learning Center at Miami tim every day for four days leading up to the donation Latin class when we learned about the September 11 income and with small oil, gas, mining and tourism busi- Country Day School from 2000-2009. She taught brain date. Filgrastim pulls the needed stem cells out of the attacks. My plan for the lesson was to teach indirect nesses to win procurement contracts from larger companies. games at a senior center, is a member of the National Well- bone marrow and into the blood stream so they can be objects, a plan that was suddenly insignificant Brad currently serves as a Senior Private Sector Specialist ness Institute, and a member of the Barry University easily collected at the time of donation. I traveled to East- 6. When you retired, how did that make you feel? covering World Bank Group Agribusiness projects across Alumni Board. She continues to serve her community as ern Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia for the do- I missed co-workers and students, but I felt that I had Asia. He serves his community as a volunteer in teaching an active member, education/membership volunteer and nation. Prior to donating, I received additional injections done my best through my last year. English as a second language and coaches Little League base- festival volunteer at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden of Filgrastim. Roughly an hour later, I was laying immo- 7. What do you wish other people knew about the ball, with his team being two-time champions in the 10U in Coral Gables, a member of the Miami Beach Botanical bile in a hospital bed with a needle in each arm. The line Lewisburg Area School District? group. He and his wife Shaily have 2 sons and live in Singa- Garden Committee, a member of the Perez Art Museum in one arm was pulling my blood into a machine that col- Based on my experience in the district, I believe that pore. and as a supporter of the NuDeco Ensemble and the Uni- lected the stem cells, while the line in my other arm was employees of the district genuinely care about the Jean Fornwalt Ross ’56 began her post-high school versity of Miami Symphony Orchestra. She was invited to cycling the blood back into my body. education and welfare of the students career as a United Air Lines Flight Attendant out of NYC. sing in the chorus for the production of La Traviata for This process took roughly six and a half hours, but it 8. What's your personal philosophy on teaching? Or what While raising her four sons Jean attended design courses Barry University’s 75th Anniversary in 2014 and continued was well worth it knowing that my body was able to pro- was your guiding philosophy when you taught? at Miami-Dade Community College and began her cottage to participate in more musicals – Fiddler on the Roof and duce enough cells to provide the amount that the patient’s I believe that teaching a child to read and instilling a business of designing and producing women’s apparel. She The Merry Widow. A proud mother/grandmother of 4 sons doctor desired. I currently am eagerly waiting to hear how love of reading are the most important responsibilities produced fashion shows for Clipped Wings (the United and 5 grandchildren, Jean and her husband Rodney Walters successful the transplant was, as it takes at least one hun- of teachers. Students in my 10th grade class may not Airlines Society that supports children with disabilities), live in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. have liked reading Beowulf, but if they could read and dred days before the donor is notified. Even though there liked to read, they were prepared when they found their were a lot of steps to this whole process, and I had to en- interests. dure some discomfort, I strongly feel that this was one of Distinguished Alumni Nominations 9. Tell me about someone who has influenced your the most important things I have done in my life so far. The Distinguished Alumni Award was created by the To nominate a candidate for the award, submit the grad- decision to become a teacher? To give somebody a second chance at life is not an op- High School Student Council in 1992, at which time the uate’s name, address, email address (if known), telephone Joseph Keller, my 10th grade biology teacher, was the portunity that many people get, but it is one that we Alumni Association assisted in the nomination and research number, their year of graduation, and the reason you feel they person who most influenced me to become a teacher. I should all take if we are able. I would absolutely encour- process. The Alumni Association has continued the tradition are qualified for this Award to: LAHS Alumni Association, admired how he had us apply the information in our age anyone who is healthy and able to support Be the after the Student Council disbanded the project. The nomi- P.O. Box 38, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837 or to our email address – reading assignments. Match by joining their donor registry. It is very quick and nees are Lewisburg Area High School graduates who have [email protected] or [email protected]. 10. If you did not become a teacher, what would you have easy to join, and although the probability of being se- demonstrated outstanding achievement in one’s chosen pro- Photos, newspaper articles and other support data are wel- done instead? lected to donate is fairly small, there is a chance that you fession, who have demonstrated unique or unusual service to come. I would have become a pediatrician, although career might be the one person who could save somebody’s life. humanity, or who have demonstrated significant leadership Although the Alumni Association accepts nominations testing in high school suggested that I should become a From what I have learned through my experiences, that or service to their communities thereby reflecting great credit throughout the year, the deadline for considering the 2021 forest ranger chance is well worth taking. upon themselves and the Lewisburg school system. award applications is March 10, 2021. 14 3 Happenings in the 10’s Alumni Tidbits by Bob Brouse’58 Bill Troutman ’51, a former three sport athlete, rep- the Pa. Dept of Revenue for 35 years. Since retired he Alumni President Bob Brouse ’56 examined the yearbooks and Boys Glee Club presented the Christmas Carol Services. resented the state of Florida in the National Senior Games and his wife Caroline have hiked down the Grand Canyon for the graduation years ending in 0 (the reunion years) and The Masque (commonly known as the LHS Dramatic Club) pre- Championships in June of 2019 in Albuquerque, New and back up (not in one day). They hiked half dome in found some interesting events… sented three one-act plays – “The Lovely Miracle”, The Crystal Mexico. As a result of winning gold and silver medals in Yosemite National Park and planned a trip to Peru to hike 1880 – 21 graduates. Gentleman” and “The Bronze Lady”. The May Queen was the Florida State Championships in pickleball and tennis, part of the Inca Trail. He lives in Lancaster County. 1890 – 18 graduates. Graduation exercises were held in the Rachel Arbogast. The Sons of the Green Dragons heard valu- Bill and his partner were invited to represent Florida in Denise Anderson Pearson ’72 is happily retired from Music Hall Tuesday evening, April 29 in the presence of thou- able lectures given by prominent people of the town on future the 85-89-year category. Along with more than 10,000 teaching music in the public schools and grateful for new sands of people. Prof. Stapleton was directing the event. All stu- occupations. The boys’ soccer team won the Snyder-Union athletes from all 50 states and 7 foreign countries, Bill opportunities including serving as director of Warren dents read an essay some of which were “The Advantages of League but lost in State finals to Dalmatia 3-2. and his partner Don Taylor, proved more than capable of County Summer Music School and being a grandmother. Education” by Mark B. Halfpenny, “Woman’s Sphere” by 1950 – 80 graduates. Supervising principal was Herbert E. competing at that level. They earned a 5th place ribbon Jeff Franquet ’86 is the head softball coach at Bertha M. Kline, “Forest Destruction” by Donald T. Baker, Stover. High school principal was Harry Heckart. Class presi- in the tennis competition and won second place in the Delaware State University. After an international fast- and “Queens of Society” by Francis Reagan. All students were dent was Jean Maurer. The yearbook was dedicated to Andrew pickleball championships. While a student at LAHS Bill pitch softball career as a player for the United States and given diplomas and gold medals. Francis Reagan’s medal was Sember. Student Council sponsored the Christmas Program. was president of the freshman class, senior president of New Zealand, Jeff served as head coach at Central Florida found in Hawaii in 1997 and was returned to the Alumni Asso- Girls League sponsored the Father-Daughter Banquet, Mother- the Key Club, had the leading role in the senior class play Community College, Jacksonville University, Georgian ciation who in turn gave it to the family. Daughter Banquet, school fair and the May Day program. The (directed by one of his favorite teachers, Mrs. Jennie Erd- Court University, and Central Connecticut University tak- 1900 – 23 graduates. The annual commencement was held May Queen was Pat Ann Stimmel. The senior class play was ley), and played the baritone horn in both the marching ing each team to high levels of success. in the Music Hall on May 31. 450 spectators attended. Music “That Brewster Boy”. Ed Asher was the student leader of the and concert bands directed by Mr. Robert Beckman. As a Bobby Ferraro ’90 and his father Bob were inducted was by the Athletic Orchestra. All students presented essays LHS Band. John Beck was the manager of the Dance Band. some of which were “Hiawatha - a Typical Indian” by Harriet Football team was 6-3. LHS track team won their first track meet retired school principal from the Hillsborough County into the PA Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame Swartz, “The Contents of a School Girl’s Mind” by Martha in 4 years. Public School System, Tampa, FL, he continues to share on May 17th in Boalsburg. While in high school, Bobby O’Brien, “The Colonist on Extension of the Territory” by West- 1960 – 126 graduates. Supervising principal was Robert E. the many memories accumulated while growing up in was a two-time state champion and a three-time place ley Walter and “Patriotic Shrines of Our Country” by Elizabeth Beckman. The high school principal was Stanford L. Kunkle. Lewisburg and being a very proud Green Dragon. Bill winner. He was a two-time NCAA All-American at Buck- Hood. Diplomas and medals were presented to all students. At Class president was Gayle Sturgen. The yearbook was dedi- wishes to say “Hello” to friends, classmates and acquain- nell, with a record of 118-21-1. He was 8th as a senior in the conclusion a banquet was served at the Baker House. cated to Jennie S. Erdley. Senior class play was “Pride and Prej- tances. Nationals and 7th as a graduate student. Bobby is a two- 1910 – 19 graduates. The annual commencement was held udice”. Dramatic Club presented “In the Suds”, “Christmas Eve A note from Harry B. Robins Jr. ’56 (Blaine): time team captain at BU and won the Christy Mathewson May 31 in the Christian Church. Music was by Prof. A.C.D. is Here” and “Little Prison”. The Girls and Boys Leagues spon- Lewisburg is very special to me. The school system and Award as Bucknell’s top senior athlete. He’s only the sec- Miller’s Imperial Orchestra. All students presented essays some sored the school fair (Hawaii), the Junior-Senior Prom, the band the overall community provided me with a sense of direc- ond wrestler to be enshrined in the BU Sports Hall of of which were “20th Century Patriotism” by Lee Roy Wagner, and chorus concerts, May Day and the Mistletoe Ball. The May tion and the willingness to set goals, and then, strive to Fame. He is also a member of the District 4 Wrestling “The Man of the 10th Century as a Labor Leader” by Fred B. queen was Julie Voneida (this was the last year for the May Day achieve them. Some would say that the atmosphere that Coaches Hall of Fame. Bobby and his father are the lead- Cornelius, and “A Revolution in Railroads” by Wilber S. Noll. program). Prom king and queen were Paul Showalter and Con- the community as a whole created was typical of small- ers of the National High School Coaches Association, a 1920 – 30 graduates. The 45th annual commencement was nie Baker. Dragon Hi-Lites was the school paper. The Oneida town American of that era. Perhaps so, but as a long-term nonprofit based in Easton. held on June 8th at the Presbyterian Church. Each student pre- staff for the first time included underclass members (juniors and citizen of this great nation, I hope that it is not unique to Logan Aikey ’15 recently had the opportunity to be a sented an essay some of which were “The Value of a College Ed- sophomores) on the staff. Barbara Reish won the DAR good Lewisburg but stretches across our land….and also, that peripheral blood stem donor for a cancer patient through ucation” by Robert W. Machamer (proven to be worth citizenship award. LHS FFA won the state championship in par- it is preserved and passed on to our youth Education is the Be the Match bone marrow registry. He encourages $25,000.00 at the time), “The Interdependence of a Man’s Life liamentary procedures. Members of the team were Richard fundamental to a nation’s growth and longevity; education others to do the same. and Name” by Alice Ruhl and “The Beautiful in the Common” Criswell, Donald Fogel, Donald Wert, Roger Miller, Barry is also something at which LAHS excels. Alexander Sabo’19 completed his first year at by Sara Straw. Rishel, George Dodge, and Alton Danowsky. Boys basketball Buzz Meachum ’64 and other members of the Amer- Lebanon Valley College in the Physical Therapy program. 1930 – 69 graduates. Supervising Principal was Herbert E. team was 10-5, the best record since 1945. Wrestling team was ican Legion Post 182 have offered to clean grave markers Former LAHS soccer coach, Pete Ellis, was inducted Stover. Class President was Robert Rupp. This was the first 8-3 and John Huckaby won the southern section. In baseball, for local military veterans. Those that were cleaned in the into the PA. Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame in year for using the new auditorium. The yearbook was dedicated Len Anderson’s batting average was .444. The first dragon mas- to Miss Enola Fairchild. The senior class play was “All Aboard”. cots were Jan Goodall and Carol Stapleton. Lewisburg Cemetery were those of George H. Ramer ’44, late January 2020. During his tenure from 1989-2006 he All proceeds of the play financed the graduation caps and gowns. 1970 – 173 graduates. Superintendent of Schools was Rod- members of the Christy Mathewson family, Richard fashioned a record of 261-125-37, was state coach of the Student Council sponsored the Christmas Program. They also ney N. Tolbert. Principal was Paul A. Snearline. Class president Henry Wilson and other Civil War veterans. year in 2000 and 2004, and also earned several conference selected the cheerleaders for football and basketball. Girls was Brian Smeltz. Homecoming queen was Debbie Jones. Rick Szulanczyk ’70 is a retired CPA who worked for and district coach of the year awards League sponsored the Mother-Daughter Banquet and the May Senior class play was “See How They Run”. The spring musical Day celebration held on the Bucknell campus. May Queen was was “Pajama Game”. Junior-Senior Prom theme was “The Age The Day the Farm Came to Lewisburg High School Hermie Umpleby. The Glee Club presented a Christmas Carol of Aquarius”. Prom queen was Judy Zimmerman. The school by Tim Goff ’72 Service. LHS added an orchestra. The basketball team won the paper was the Dragon Hi-Lites. Student Council sponsored the District Championship along with the Susquehanna League school fair and the Mother-Daughter Banquet. Boys League co- During the last weeks of school in the 1970s, seniors did yard area for everyone to see. You can only imagine what championship. They had a 16-5 record. The captain of the foot- sponsored the school fair. Pam Lewis was the DAR Good Citi- pranks trying to outdo the class before them. One morning everyone thought when students going to their first period ball team was Frank Lewis. Team was 5-4. Romayne Good zenship award. Football team was 8-2. In wrestling Ron the class of 1973 decided to surprise the faculty and their class saw a yard full of farm animals within the courtyard was the captain of the girls’ basketball team. They were 7-7. Metzger, Dale Shiffler and Robert Crebs won the sectional classmates for their senior prank. During the evening the outside the cafeteria. Needless to say, the administration was 1940 – 95 graduates. Supervising Principal was Herbert E. tournament. night before, they rounded up several barn animals from not amused. The animals were rounded up and taken back Stover. Class President was Robert Frantz. The yearbook was 1980 – 176 graduates. Principal was Dr. Joseph J. Roy. around the county and brought them to the high school. They to their rightful owners. After this it was very difficult to dedicated to Louise Creasy and Inez Robinson. Girls League Class president was Thomas Wylie. The fall play was “You thought it would be a great idea to put them inside the court- outdo the class of 1973. Well done guys! 4 13 Class of 2020: A Class Like No Other Happenings in the 10’s cont... by Noah Shabahang ’20, VP of the LAHS Class of 2020 Can’t Take It With You”. The band attended band camp in the musical was “Big” with Chris Benoit as the lead. Technology Pocono’s. The 60-member band held two annual concerts. John Student Association (TSA) competed at the regional and state There are few times in life that compare to the experi- club activities at the end of the year, the senior walk, grad- McKeegan was the band president. The concert band received levels in web page design, CAD, and desktop publishing. Prom ences of being a high school senior. The senior year is a time uation and all the other festivities that occur at the end of a Medal of Merit at the Ottowa Music Festival. The concert king and queen were Sam Snyder and Katie Brown. The prom of reflection and a culmination of accomplishment, but also the senior year. These last few months have been hard on choir performed at Rooke Chapel, the P.M.E.A. Festival at the theme was “Tropical Paradise”. The boys’ soccer team was 20- serves as a page-turner into the next chapter of life. Entering all of us; I can’t blame any member of the Class of 2020 for Hilton in Pittsburgh and the annual spring concert. They also 6 and girls team 33-3. Chris Hafer and Creighton Conner won the 2019-2020 school year I could tell there was something feeling angry or sad or empty during these dark times. It’s participated in the international adjudication Festival in Boston, the District IV title in tennis doubles and made it to the quarter different about the Lewisburg Class of 2020; the excitement hard to overlook the negative aspects of all this and look at MA. LeAnn Asher was homecoming queen. The Senior class finals of states. Girls cross country was 11-2. Abbi Jarrett and opportunity of being the next senior class at LAHS was the positive, however I feel times like these come around took first place in the float competition “Quick Draw Mc- competed at states. Football team was 6-4. The Dragons beat evident throughout my classmates. School still had its hard- not solely to break us down, but instead to make us stronger Dragon”. Student Council sponsored homecoming, many school Southern Columbia for the 1st time. Baseball team was 15-8 ships, but being the senior class made this year feel different and teach us the hard lessons of life. To celebrate our grad- dances, and helped raise money for the Peace Corps partnership and won the District IV title. They lost to Muhlenburg in the in several different ways. uation, the members of the Class of 2020 were able to re- program to help build a school in Zaire, Africa. Marie Muskey 1st round of States. In track the boys 3200 relay team - Neil As March 2020 began, we were entering the home ceive their diplomas in front of family members and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Oneida. Draco was the school Slotterbach, Brian Moles, Andrew Gritzer and Sam Snyder stretch of our senior year. The last few weeks of senior year celebrate with some classmates. Furthermore, a parade was newspaper. Tarasque published its annual edition of student and - won the State Championship. Girls track took three bronze are a time where our underclassmen peers, teachers, fami- organized for all the members of the graduating class around administrative literary contributions. Janet Wilder was presi- medals at States. Boys tennis was 15-2 and won the District IV lies and friends come together to celebrate the accomplish- town where members of the community were able to rec- dent of the National Honor Society. Susan Kim, Jennifer Taylor championship. The band sported new uniforms. The Jazz Rock and K Varga qualified for state Orchestra. Karen Coleman Ensemble played for the Honors Banquet, Pops Concert and ments of the senior class through several different ognize the Class of 2020. Even though this was all different qualified for State Band. Debbie Miller was selected as SUN Lewisburg’s Music in the Park. The Chamber Choir performed ceremonies/gatherings. Going into this school year, I do compared to the normal end of the senior year festivities, I Area Vocational Technical School Miss Christmas Seal. at Rooke Chapel, the tree lighting ceremony and a local nursing not think anyone would have thought that things such as believe this brought our class closer together and also makes 1990 – 127 graduates. Dr. Paula Fantaski was Superintend- home. prom, graduation or the senior walk would occur in the cir- our class unique in a way no other Lewisburg graduating ent. Lawrence Potash was High School Principal. Aimee Ger- 2010 – 166 graduates. Superintendent was Dr. Mark cumstances that took place due to COVID-19. class will ever be able to relate. linski was class president. The class dedicated the yearbook to DiRocco. David Himes was high school principal. Class pres- When I left school on Friday, March 13th, the thought When we look back on this time, obviously we will re- deceased classmates Randy Schultz and Donnie Bitler. Bob ident was Charles Cole. In June of 2009, 26 students in the that that would be my final day as a student at LAHS never flect on the negative things that have taken place such as Ferraro was selected to attend the American Legion Keystone Spanish IV and V classes took a trip to Spain. The band “Knock- crossed my mind. When it was announced that schools the health/economic hardships of COVID-19 and lost gath- States and Julie Bardo was selected for the Girls’ States. Ben offs” featuring Ben Stieler, Daniel Affsprung, Kevin Glock and would be closed indefinitely, I think there was still optimism erings/festivals, but we will appreciate the good things that Sosland and Jeremy Bolich were honored to attend Tanglewood Ryan Flannery entertained the crowd at the Fall Fair. Jared among my classmates that we would go back to school in have come out of this time. Our class will be remembered Music Festival for the 8 ½ weeks in Lenox, MA. Student Coun- Smith was homecoming king and Barbara Sprunt was home- some capacity; unfortunately that was not the case as school for all of our achievements through all different areas, but cil sponsored Homecoming, festival dances, Bloodmobile and coming queen. The theater program put on “Beauty and the was closed in April for the remainder of the year. That de- mostly as the class that lost the end of its senior year due to other projects. Draco was the school paper. Tarasque was pro- Beast”. The Lewisburg choir performed the National Anthem at cision was crushing for all of us knowing that none of us COVID-19. In the end, I believe members of my class will duced containing artwork, poems, short stories and photos sub- football games and at two concerts. The Key Club raised money would attend LAHS together, and the fact that all our senior be hurt and angry about losing the end of their senior year mitted by students. Homecoming theme was “Fairy Tale Land” for the local community and donated and distributed food for and queen was Angie Poff. Amy Cotter was the editor-in-chief families in need. Student Council was the sponsor for home- festivities would wither not happen at all or in a very dif- in the short terms, however, I believe when we look back at of the Oneida. The fall play consisted of several plays with a se- coming and planned a mini-Thon to raise money for children suf- ferent way was a hard pill to swallow for most if not all of this time in a few years, we will have a more positive view ries of scenes – “In the Room”, “Overtones” and “Revue fering from cancer and held a volleyball tournament to raise us. of the last couple months, I hope that the members of the Sketches”. Spring musical was “Anything Goes”. Leading the money for the Haiti relief effort. The 120-member marching I can’t imagine that in recent memory a Lewisburg class Class of 2020 view this experience as a lesson to take noth- play were Gina Giunta, Lorri Jarrett, Aimee Shurtliffe, Mag- band provided music for halftime at football games, parades and has lost their senior prom, spring sports and music concerts, ing for granted and appreciate the little things in life. gie Arbogast, Ben Sosland, Ted Smith and Jeremy Bolich. pep rallies. Biology students traveled to Wallop’s Island on the The orchestra, string ensemble and jazz rock ensemble played in Chincoteaque Bay in VA to learn about sea life. The football various cities in Canada for a week. The Lady Dragons field team was 11-2, beating Mount Carmel for the first time and win- Alumni Group Sponsors SUN Tech Career Exploration for 8th Graders hockey team won the league championship, finished 2nd in Dis- ning 2 playoff games before losing to Loyalsock. Girls cross trict play and qualified for states. Boys soccer team won the Dis- country won the league title and finished second in States. The On December 16, 2019, 134 Lewisburg 8th grade students something that they were then able to take with them. These trict 4AA title, losing 1-0 in the first round of States. In girls’ soccer team was 21-3-1 and won the District IV title losing spent a morning getting hands on experience at SUN Area items varied from toolboxes and keepsake boxes, to t-shirts, wrestling, Joel Toretti won the Selinsgrove Holiday tournament to Loyalsock (the eventual state champs) in the state semifinals. Technical Institute. This is the third year for the program and nail wheels, cake pops, concrete statues and LED light strips. and Bob Ferraro won the Selinsgrove Holiday Tournament, sec- Boys soccer was 18-3-0. Nick Talabiska was named to the all- has been a big success with the students. During career coun- Following the visit, a brief newsletter was sent home to tional, district and state tournaments at 171. state team. Girls tennis was 13-7. Swimming team member Al- seling within their classrooms, each student was asked to se- parents, offering tips and suggestions to help engage in con- 2000 – 142 graduates. Superintendent was Dr. Torok. High lison Friery placed 8th at States in the 50 free style. Girls lect 2 programs out of the 18 offered at SUN Tech to visit. versation about SUN Tech and career choices. School Principal was James Zack. Class president was Emily basketball was 19-5 – Jenny Meslener hit the 1,000-point mark. Based on that list, employees at SUN Tech created a schedule Lewisburg School District is the only district at this time Rackoff. The Student Council donated money to Susquehanna The wrestling team was 9-4 and won the Southern Section tour- and added a third program that was not similar to the programs that does this type of visit for their 8th graders. Students from Valley Women in Transition, Toys for Tots and needy families, nament. Curt Schneider and Nathaniel Brown won sectional that the student selected for themselves. other districts receive a tour of the programs, however they sponsored Homecoming, new election signs and the thank-you titles. Nathaniel Brown went on to win the district and regional With schedules in hand, these students navigated the halls do not get the hands-on options that Lewisburg students ben- program. Homecoming king and queen were Mike Berge and titles, taking 2nd place in the State tournament. In bowling of SUN Tech, spending 40 minutes in each of the assigned efit from. This project was funded, for the first 2 years, by Katie Nebiker. The Governor’s School was attended by Scott Amanda Shoemaker qualified for regionals placing 19 out of programs. While in the programs, they experienced hands on grant funds. This year the grant was not available and SUN Cohen, Julie Moreau and Ellen Gerdes. The DAR winner was 152 girls. activities with the help of the instructors and current SUN Tech and Lewisburg School District worked together to con- Sam Snyder. Draco was the school paper. Tarasque was pub- 2020 – 132 graduates. Superintendent was Steven Skalka, lished with student poetry, artwork, photographs and writing. high school principal was Paula Reber and Class President was Tech students. In many of the programs, students created tinue this valuable experience. The fall play was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The spring Gabe Chlebowski. A Coronavirus graduation! 12 5 2019-2020 At A Glance by Catie Jacobson ’22 and Suzie Vo ’22 Crebs to Join National Mat Hall of Fame The 2019-2020 school year was an exciting and rewarding time McBride placing sixth in their respective events. Our relay team by John Huckaby’60 for the Green Dragons! Our students started out the fall semester with made up of Anna, Alex, Delaney and Jewels moved into States after It’s not easy to replace a legend – but Roger vision III Coach of the Year. In 2010, Crebs enthusiasm and dedication that only grew as the year progressed. placing first at Districts. Our boys’ basketball team made it to the The passionate attitudes of our student athletes allowed them to first round of Districts as well, with seniors Peter Lantz, Brett Her- Crebs ’82 has done just that! joined Whitehill as the first coaches in NCAA secure several victories starting early in the season Our boys’ cross- man, Nick Shedleski and Cordell Dean. Crebs, who finished third in the PIAA Division III history to win 300 dual meets at the country team WON states, with Jacob Hess placing first for Lewis- The winter also ushered in the music festival season! In January, championships in 1982, later won three Middle same school. During his tenure Crebs has burg, alongside the varsity team of Calvin Bailey, Chenchen Gu, Lewisburg’s choral director Jonathan Walz had the honor of being a Atlantic Conference titles at Lycoming. Follow- coached 52 conference champions, 29 All- Evan Hart, Tommy Hess, Peter Lantz, Connor Murray, Gian- host for the PMEA District Choir Festival in Middleburg, which was ing his Lycoming wrestling career, he was head Americans and 5 national champions. He has luca Perrone, Bryce Ryder and Noah Shabahang. Our girls’ attended by nine of Lewisburg’s talented choir students, six of which coach for 5 years at William Tennett High also coached all seven of the school’s 100- cross-country team also made it to states, with Anna Batkowski, advanced to the Regional festival. From there, sophomores Liam School in Warminster, Pa. and assistant coach match winners and he was inducted into both Alexa Binney, Kira Binney, Maggie Daly, Delaney Humphrey, Cummings and Ryan Shabahang qualified for the All-State Festi- at Ursinus College in 1992. Now the head the District 4 Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011 Liberty Justice-Dean, Hannah Mirshahi, and Samantha Wake- val. In addition to these choral accomplishments, our band also had wrestling coach at Lycoming College in and the West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame man. To add on to our winning streak, our field hockey team won a very eventful season of music festivals. Twelve skilled band stu- Williamsport, Roger has notched more than 400 in 2018. Districts! The girls golf team also earned their title as District cham- dents performed and competed at the District level, and 7 of those pions, with sophomore Ava Markunas placing first in the District students advanced to the Regional festival. From there, McKenna dual meet wins and coached five national As a member of the National Wrestling and qualifying for the state championships. Our boys’ soccer team Mowry, Gretta Hoffman-Aho and Evan Hart were chosen to ad- NCAA Division III champions. Coaches Association Division III, will add an- made it to State semi-finals and the girls’ soccer and football teams vance to the All-State competition. Under band director Daniel That legend that Roger replaced was his other honor on October 18th when he will be in- made it to Districts. Schwanger, Lewisburg also hosted the Susquehanna Valley Band coach, Budd Whitehill, who had a record of 376-173-5 in 37 ducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame PA Chapter In the fall Logan Moore and Jamie Fedorjaka were crowned as festival in January, which was attended by students from six local years at Lycoming. In 1997 Roger was named the NWCA Di- in ceremonies at the Hershey Lodge. Homecoming king and queen. Around the same time the drama de- school districts. In January, 17 of our talented musicians had the op- partment showcased our fall play, Beauty and the Beast. The cast took portunity to perform in the District festival, which was hosted at our on a gothic adaption of this fairy tale classic and put on a stellar, Lewisburg High School under the direction of Andrew Jones. Ten Remember the words? spooky show! The next show Lewisburg performed was the winter of those musicians advanced to the Regional level and violinist musical, The Wizard of Oz, which featured seniors Emily Alico, Noah Chenchen Gu was selected for the All-State Festival. Our student For those LAHS alums who graduated between 1930 watched and recorded the event from the near-empty seats. Shabahang, Josh Nicholls, Gabe Chlebowski, and Kate Leister. accomplishments of the 2019-2020 school year illustrate the incred- and the 1970’s, the LAHS Alma Mater began with the Video recordings were made of each presentation and will Alongside the musical, our winter sports teams had some great ible talents of the musicians within our Lewisburg music department! words: “Now we all march on together, on thru fair and be spliced together with pre-recorded speeches from school seasons! Our wrestling team sent people to further levels, including Moving into the final quarter of the school year, the spring sports stormy weather…”. How appropriate is this sentiment dur- officials, Valedictorian Hannah Drexler, Salutatorians sophomores Brady Cromley and Kaiden Wagner. Our swimming season was unfortunately cut short by the unexpected COVID-19 ing these unsettling times with Covid-19. David Han and Christopher Rawson, Sun Area Technical and diving team sent three people to States, with both Kassie Mc- outbreak that required students to pursue their academics and athlet- We commend the high school administration and staff student Kirsten Walter, class president Gabe Chlebowski Tammany and Caleb Leaman placing first at Districts and both ics from home. However, our student athletes continued their dedi- for all their efforts in creating a memorable graduation for and guest speaker Mark DiRocco. The video was shown on breaking school records. Hunter Grimes accompanied them to cation from a distance, and are eager to come back even stronger for the 2020 graduating class. Students walked across the au- the school website on May 30th, the actual graduation date. States, after placing second in Districts. Our swim team sent lot of nest year’s season. ditorium stage in cap and gown, received their diplomas Principal Paula Reber said, “I am so proud of the senior people to Districts with Alex Decker placing third, Tom Haynos 132 students graduated on May 30th, 2020 by means of a virtual placing third, Delaney Humphrey placing second, Anna ceremony after the seniors had earned their diplomas in the week from school officials without a handshake, then moved their class. It’s such a disappointment to miss out on so many Batkowski placing third, Jewels Hepner placing fourth and Lily prior. mortarboard tassel from right to left on their own – not as a milestones at the end of the year. Their resiliency and desire class but as small groups or individuals. Students were al- to make the world a better place…those qualities about 2020 Scholarship Winners Announced! lowed to remove their masks when on stage while parents them have shown through.” Eleven 2020 graduates received $1000 scholarships this year, Applied Engineering-Tech/Management at Millersville Univer- but not at the usual Awards Ceremony. The US Postal Service de- sity; Amanda Albright ’17, who is studying Pre-Pharmacy at Thanks for your help! livered the news to Rebecca Brown, who will be studying pre- Wilkes University; Thomas Brouse ’14, who will begin studying In the 2019 annual newsletter we printed a picture that was It is possible the 2 unknown women were student teachers. health at Dickinson College; Mario Colon, who will be studying medicine at Penn State University College of Medicine in Her- donated to our archives of 11 women faculty members who ap- We are always looking for additions to our archives, so finance at Susquehanna University; Colt Kline, who will be study- shey; Kathryn Edwards ’14, who I studying Physical Therapy at peared to be ready to play basketball. With your help we were please remember us as you clean out your attic! Having names ing secondary education at Susquehanna University; Katherine Shenandoah University; Ronald Lentz ’19, who is studying Re- able to identify everyone but 2 people. Row 1 – Mrs. Erdley, on the back of pictures is very helpful, but we can ask for help Leister, who will be studying acting at the American Musical and ligion at Gettysburg College; Ellen Penn ’14, who will attend Mrs. Deck, Mrs. Detweiler, Miss Ritter, Miss Keiser and Mrs. identifying people via social media or during class reunion tours Dramatic Academy; William Lowthert, who will be studying po- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton; Na- Kenamond. Row 2 – Mrs. Esch, Mrs. Pursley, and Mrs. Ames. of the Heritage Room. litical science and secondary education at McDaniel College; Alexa talie Smyth ’17, who will study Exercise Science/Speech at Ap- Mast, who will be studying political science and international rela- palachian State University; and Grace Van Patter ’18, who is tions at Messiah College; Kara O’Rourke, who will be studying studying Meteorology at Penn State. environmental science at Point Park University; Kameron Schref- We congratulate all our scholarship winners this year and en- Seeing the Heritage Room Memorabilia fler, who will be studying computer science at Bucknell University; courage all LAHS graduates who are furthering their education to Interested in obtaining the memorabilia from the Heritage to you upon receipt of your dues. Eva Sheppard, who will be studying occupational therapy at apply for one of our scholarships next year. The application can Room from the comfort of your home? All of the sports, If you are on the planning committee for your class re- Keuka College, Kirsten Walter, who will be studying nursing at be found on our website or by writing to LAHS Alumni Associa- drama, and musical programs, yearbooks, and pictures that union, please consider a tour of the Heritage Room as part of PA College of Technology; and Izabel Zaleski, who will studying tion, P.O. Box 38, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837. June 15th is the deadline we have collected thus far have been photographed and your weekend activities. Contact President Bob Brouse at nutrition and medical science at the University of Delaware. for consideration. stored in Googledocs. If you would like access to this infor- 570-847-3512 or email the Alumni Association at lh- Nine LAHS graduates received one of our $1000 scholarships. And we thank our many donors who have made these scholar- mation, please pay your Alumni Dues of $10 annually or [email protected] with the date of your reunion and Those recipients are: Grant Adams ’19, who is studying Sciences ships available to the current students. They are benefitting from $100 for a Lifetime Membership. The code will be mailed your contact information. at West Chester University; Dawson Aikey ’18, who is studying your thoughtfulness and generosity. 6 11 Scholarship Support In Memoriam We are so very grateful to the following donors to our Scholarship Fund: The following classmates have passed away since the printing of our last newsletter. We extend our sympathy to their families. In Memory of Harold A. Walters ’48 In Honor of the Class of 1955 Helen Poeth Showers ’35 Betty Fisher Hummel ’52 Ken Cashner ’66 BVLV Cottage Memorial Fund Elaine Hall Davis Alda Fetzer Wagner ’36 Harold D. Wagner ’52 Byron Gronvold ’66 Cheryl Dugan In Memory of Barbara Weiser Snyder ’50 Earle Cornelius ’39 Paul Maurer ’53 Steven McFall ’66 Maureen Stanford Scott and Lisa Weiser Maurice Wainwright ’40 Freeman Ritter ’53 William Zimmerman ’66 John and Beverly Kolb Richard Libby ’41 Gerald Wenner ’53 Patricia Engleman Gill ’68 Ron and Shirley Walters In Memory of Gene Hoffman ’58 Sara Raebuck Libby ’41 Glenn C. Miller ’54 Darlene Buch Schaffer ’68 Robert Ritchey Carol Snook Leona Smith Fertig ’42 Richard A. Boyer ’55 Ty Turner ’68 Henry and Marcia Gerhart Selin Bowersox ’43 William Roush ’55 Gene Hemrick ’70 Susan Nicholson In Memory of John F. Zeller Josephine Erb Scholl ’43 Ida Mae Adams Shuck ’55 Sue Stauffer Weaver ’70 Richard and Patti Faux Majie Zeller John Arbogast ’44 Edward M. Smith ’55 Robert Blyler ’71 Myra Hamilton Florine Musser Smith ’44 Patricia Fenstermacher Wetzel ’55 William Keifer ’71 In Memory of Bob Himmelreich ’50 Kathleen Imgrund Anna Mae Dock Baker ’46 Betty Jane Yarger Bingaman ’56 Richard Danowsky ’73 Paul and Carol Brann Frances Asher Baker ’46 Betty Beaver Rine ’56 Allen Felmey ’73 Mechanicsburg Area School District Richard and Helen Donahoe Shirley Smith Diehl ’46 Carson Dale Berge ’58 John Bowersox ’75 Pam Souders Norma Jane Van Buskirk Rute Hommel ’46 Kalman Csoka ’58 William Earnest ’75 Jon Stuckey and family In Honor of her sons Alexander ’19 and Justin Sabo Orvilla Nordin Baker ’47 John Reynolds ’58 Sheila Seaman ’75 Clem and Karen Haley Lisa Stancavage Harry Fritz ’47 Hazel Fisher Werner ’58 George Zeyn ’75 Kevin and Pam Baker Irene Lucas Kline ’47 Jane Shaffer Courter ’60 Carol Sue Miller ’77 Gary and Barbara Baylor In Memory of Glenn Miller Harold Snyder ’47 Carol Stapleton Florey ’60 Ronald “Buck” Gruneberg ’78 Carol Snook The Class of 1954 Helen Thomas Rogers ’48 L. Leon Reed ’61 Charles Fegley ’82 Jack Solomon ’48 Ornetta Shimmel Rice ’61 Stephen Guay ’83 Richard Thomas ’48 Janet Lucas Schwemm ’62 Joseph Smierciak ’83 The “Wild” Awards Assembly Helen Bowersox Fisher ’49 Gary Kratzer ’63 Bradley Morris ’85 in 1975 by Tim Goff ’72 Robert Himmelreich ’50 Teacher & Coach Helen Danowsky Stump ’63 Dennis Rearick ’90 LAHS Alumni Association Barbara Weiser Snyder ’50 Robert Rexroad ’64 Stephen Jacobson – Teacher Every year near the end of the school year the admin- Robert Donahoe ’51 Virginia Ranck Criswell ’65 John Raber – Teacher/Coach istration has a large assembly honoring the events of the & LAHS Foundation Board Myra Solomon Resseguie ’51 Robert W. Wagner ’65 classes at Lewisburg High School. Important members from the community were present for this. The auditorium of Directors was full at the time. Back in the 1970’s there were large Lifetime Members Holly Brown Barbella ’97 classes of 180 to 200 students per class. During the assem- The following grads have become Lifetime Members of the LAHS Alumni Association since the printing of our 2019 Barbara Alspach Baylor ’64 – Treasurer bly, with the community members on stage, a young man newsletter: “streaked” across the stage. The student had on a mask Judy Holtzapple Bechtel ’56 and his “birthday suit”. He ran from the stage before any- Julie Voneida Borys ’61 Brett Lynch ’11 Tamra Thomas ’77 one could catch him. I remember talking to the high school Gerri Asprey Brouse ’87 – Secretary Drew Lynch ’07 Robert Gordon ’58 boy’s gym teacher afterward about it. He was doing some Robert Brouse ’56 – President Deborah Erdly Keip ’72 Laura Biernstein Cozac ’68 outside supervision at the time. He was talking to another Pamela Brennan Burns ’87 – Newsletter Chair Tim Snook ’79 Bill Moyer ’53 student who had returned from an early dismissal in the Carmen Betsker Cromley ’87 Michael Moyer ’74 Tom Snook ’75 parking lot. The student excused himself and went and Jackie Hepner Cvik ’79 Carol Stapleton Florey ’60 Theresa Yuschok ’78 picked up the “streaker” at the rendezvous point. The John Donahoe ’58 Mildred Hajducko ’46 Thomas Yuschok ’76 “streakers” grandmother was one of the presenters on Jordan Fetzer ’06 – School Board Representative Raymond Minium ’65 Thomas Hess ’65 stage. She never found out it was her grandson! Kevin Gardner ’72 Kim Oberdorf ’73 Darlene Rein Rowe-Varney ’71 Tim Goff ’72 Kyle Oberdorf ’02 William C. Goss ’49 Special Thanks Catie Jacobson ’22 – Student Representative Brad Oberdorf ’05 Laura Shannon Adams ’85 Sarah Mahoney ’21 – Student Representative Harry Blaine Robins ’56 Logan M. Aikey ’15 We are very grateful for the many contributions we have re- David Powell ’60 David Swartzlander ’64 Dawson H. Aikey ’18 ceived for our archives in the Heritage Room from: Pam Wittes Dick Pursell ’61 Karen Biernstein Swartzlander ’70 Halle M. Brouse ’19 Baker ’82 – golf sweater with 3 years of L’s which belonged to Darlene Rein Rowe-Varney ’71 Mr. Abbott’s son; William Beard ’47 – Lewisburg Class of 1947 Lifetime Membership is $100 and can be paid any time to the LAHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 38, Lewisburg, PA 17837. 25th reunion picture 8/19/72; Edwin Johnson ’47 – 1917 LHS Bryan Seward ’02 Graduation Class picture from his father Joseph C. Johnson; Donna Shelly Sholley ’86 – Vice-President Baker Degling ’61 – a 1960 record of the LAHS Concert Band; Laurie Walters Slear ’79 Our Contact Information: Sara Blouch Bergstresser’ 57 – 1956 Lewisburg vs. Mifflinburg Suzie Vo ’22 – Student Representative Address: LAHS Alumni Association, P.O.Box 38, Lewisburg, PA 17837 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.lahsalumni.com football program and several items from the Class of 1957; and Kirsten Walter ’20 – Sun Tech Student Representative For tax-deductible contributions to the Scholarship Fund: LAHS Foundation, P.O. Box 228, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Irene Diefenderfer Scott ’39 – reunion materials. 10 7 Class of 2020’s Valedictorian Speech by Hannah Drexler ’20 My Experience in the Aero Space Industry This is not the speech I dream of giving, and I know this is Camus argues that rather than living his life in vain, stuck at a by Bill Goss’49 not the ceremony you dreamed of having. Right now, the world terribly boring task, Sisyphus is a hero who refuses to give up. I graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1949. I had joined the and what information needed to be transmitted back to NAA. I around us is distressing. I’d like to take a moment to recognize He realizes that his life is made up of the mundane, and then… PA National Guard in 1948 while still in High School and when the would transmit the astronaut’s comments to NAA and would get our healthcare workers, essential workers, and anyone who has makes the choice to keep living and to embrace all the burdens Korean War broke out the PA National Guard was inducted into the updates and inputs, which we tried to incorporate before the next sacrificed or lost in the past two months. that come with it. It was easy for Sisyphus to roll his boulder back You would not imagine the number of times I have rewritten up the hill when he didn’t have to think about it, just as it is easy US Army in late 1949. After completing my 5-year obligation in the days’ training. This went on day after day, including Sundays. It this speech. I was so prepared to give you a speech about any num- for a fish to ignore the water all around him, or for us to ignore US Army I used the GI Bill to obtain a degree in Aeronautical En- got so it was hard to remember what day it was. ber of graduation clichés: the lessons I’ve learned in high school, the constant inconveniences of life. But later in the myth, he is gineering. I do not remember how many trips I took to California, NAA, the value in making mistakes, the importance of knowing your self- faced with the reality of his situation – and its infinite length. Still Upon graduating I went job hunting at Piper Aircraft in MIT, Houston, Binghamton and back to the Cape. I met Walter worth. These are all valuable things to talk about of course, which he finds hope, he sees beauty in his situation, and he keeps going. Williamsport, PA and Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa, OK. I joined Dou- Cronkite once in Houston and several times at the Cape. My family is why I bring them up briefly. But the truth is – I was determined Sisyphus teaches us a lesson. It’s when we come face-to-face with glas Aircraft Industries in Tulsa, OK in the Aeronautical Depart- was still living in Binghamton so when I got back to NY I spent as to give my class a break from COVID, from the mess of the world something life-altering, with true hardship, with the bleakness ment, where my first assignment was to generate a Pilots Handbook much time with them as possible. If I had it to do it over, I do not around us right now, to attempt to shelter us all for however many many of us may be feeling now, that we get to recognize the ab- for a RB66C airplane that I knew nothing about. That must have think I would change a thing, as it was the most exciting time of my minutes I can ramble on before you hit the mute button. surdity of life. And we get to choose life. And we get the chance been a great thrill for the pilots, if they knew that and used it. life. My reason for this desire was that all I could see in our current to live rather than simply exist. I left Douglas and joined Melpar in 1956 in Falls Church, VA in I was going to take a few days off to rest back in NY but when situation was negativity. I felt – I still feel – unsure about my future So what does living truly mean? Now that we all have the aircraft simulation, which became my vocation. I got to my home, my wife said I needed to call the office in Bing- next year, scared for my family and for vulnerable people every- chance – the obligation – to pave new paths for ourselves, how The first simulator that I worked on was the HSS3 Helicopter, a hamton no matter what time I arrived home. I called and was where, anxious for some sense of certainty. In the past two months, can we assure that we are living to our fullest capacity? How do twin rotor where I perfected the mathematics of simulating a heli- briefed that they had a fire in the Apollo #1 Unit and three astro- I have cried a lot…and I certainly can’t call this the happiest period we live meaningfully? Camus argues that what makes life mean- copter rotor. It took me 7 months to perfect the mathematical model. nauts, Bob White, Gus Grissom and Rodger Chaffie had been of my life. I’m sure many of you can relate. And I didn’t want to ingful are other human beings. I agree – so thank you all for giv- My math is now housed in the library of the Hillier Helicopter Mu- killed. I was told to get on a plane and head back to the Cape ASAP. remember our class with a negative speech. Because when I think ing me a wonderful group of human beings to make my life seum in San Carlos, CA. There was to be a board of inquiry, lead by Richard Nixon, his of the class of 2020, I see us as absolutely everything but negative. meaningful for the past thirteen years. We are a family of musicians, of athletes, of dramatists, hard-work- This question – about how to be meaningful – is a question When that project came to an end, I was assigned to the project being between being Governor of CA and President. The problem ers, and overachievers. We exemplify strength in numbers – small I’ve also been asking myself the past few weeks as I have stared connected with the U2 Aircraft gathering data about Russian Radar. stemmed from the crew working in pure oxygen and when a spark numbers. And the 132 of us have never met a challenge we could- at the future and questioned my ability to make an impact on the The U2 was equipped with a ring of sensors that captured the input or small fire started, and the hatch bolts did not blow they were n’t face, whether it be midnight maze, AR reading tests, or the world. But we must realize that meaningfulness does not come information from radar signals that hit the aircraft as it flew by. The burned to death. gymnastics unit in Phys. Ed. So you – and your strength – con- from a degree, a salary, or the societal judgment of our worth. I equipment was installed at SAC Omaha 2 weeks before the project One important item was the math for the trajectory to arrive at vinced me. I realized that this moment in our lives is not an obsta- think Wordsworth put it best when he wrote that the best parts of came to an abrupt end when Gary Powers was shot down over Rus- the moon, taking into account gravity and rotation of both the earth cle, that we must find a way around, but a challenge that will give a person’s life are made of the “little, nameless, unremembered sia. and the moon. MIT was responsible for that calculation and it just us the opportunity to come out stronger. acts of kindness and of love.” A meaningful life arises from the The computer we were using on this project to plot the maps was did not work. The astronaut Deke Slayton got very upset about the And the key to overcoming this challenge is hope. There’s small things we do for the people that we love, the tiny acts of a Burroughs which had the worst bulk storage unit I have ever used. problem, so he and I went to MIT to discuss the problem. an old Greek myth that, I think, articulates this well. In the myth self-love that we engage in when we read our favorite book for A side note is my boss had zero knowledge about computers and It is interesting to note that today’s cell phone has more capability of Sisyphus, Sisyphus is condemned to push a boulder up a tall the forty-third time or dance it out in our rooms. The beauty in would raise a fuss if the machine was not used 100% of the time. I than all of the onboard computers on both the Apollo and the L.E.M. mountain forever, only to have the rock roll right back down as life that we now have the chance to appreciate does not depend invented a program that flashed the consul lights, whirled the tape combined. To give some prospective to the Apollo simulator project soon as he gets to the top. I used to feel like Sisyphus, not just in on national recognition or life-changing experiences. Though drives, read some cards from the card reader and do it over and over cost, we calculated that it cost $85 million to outfit the three Apollo the past year. I have always set high expectations for myself; get- trust me, the Lewisburg class of 2020 will certainly have plenty until we stopped it. That satisfied my boss and he never caught on. simulators, two L.E.M. simulators plus the external computers to ting an A on a paper, Joining X or Y club, taking that hard class. of those. The tiny, almost imperceptible if you-re not focusing I left Melpar and joined Goodyear Aerospace, in Akron, Ohio in drive the hardware along with the control and malfunction counsels. And that was fine – we should all try to challenge ourselves. My enough, true meaning of life is much harder to notice. To detect problem was that as soon as I succeeded in something – as soon it requires attributes that the world may be lacking in right now: 1961 to develop a simulator for the F4D carrier-based jet. As that The suit each astronaut wore cost between $10 and $12 million each. as I got that A or enrolled in that class - I would move the goal- kindness, curiosity, and the ability and willingness to think for project was coming to an end, I immediately applied for a job with I worked closely with all 7 of the astronauts who were like “gods” posts, push them another 10 yards away from myself. And I’d oneself. Luckily for me, and for all of you, I think we have done Link and was hired to head up the Apollo and lunar excursion mod- and had the final say on almost everything. I was very impressed find that I was never truly happy with what I had accomplished. a wonderful job teaching ourselves and each other how to be kind, ule (L.E.M.) simulators. This required me to move my family to with Dr. Buzz Aldrin as he had a fantastic memory. My working I’d watch all my hard work roll down the hill – now I was deter- how to be curious, and how to locate goodness in the world. Binghamton, NY. contact when I needed extra clout with the outside world, like MIT mined to get an even higher grade, to become president of the To my classmates, I leave you with this. The events of this I was then hired to head up the Apollo and L.E.M. simulators at and NAA, was Deke Slayton. Neal Armstrong was quiet but all club. And over the past two months, I have felt like Sisyphus too. spring have assured that the world is an open book full of possi- Link in Binghamton, NY and at Cape Canaveral in 1963. The de- business and a pleasure to be around. As soon as I began social distancing and focusing on safety, that bilities for our futures. We are the generation that will get to velopment of the programs for the simulators took place in the fa- I left Cape Canaveral and was transferred back to Binghamton, was no longer enough for me. Now bags needed to be disinfec- shape scientific, political, and creative fields like no generation cilities in Binghamton known as Pickle Hill as Link had acquired NY to help work on the Boeing 707, the 727 and 747 simulators in ted, gloves needed to be worn, masks needed to be constantly before us. The unknown can be terrifying but now is our time to the old pickle factory to do the work. The actual fabrication of the 1969. When those projects ended, I was transferred to Link’s Sun- cleaned. Unlike Sisyphus, no god needed to punish me. I have race into it and create a world that we can be proud of. And while hardware was done at the Binghamton Airport in one of the unused nyvale, CA. Shortly after arriving in Sunnyvale, the company was pushed my own boulder down the hill just so I can roll it back up our accomplishments will undoubtedly be remarkable, please hangers. Once it was assembled and pretested the hardware was purchased by Singer. After that acquisition, I applied for and was again. To my friends, please don’t push your rock back down the don’t be scared to embrace the day-to-day joy of life. And I re- dissembled and moved to Cape Canaveral. accepted at Hewlett Packard in 1970. But that is another story…. hill. Recognize that you have done enough, and if you feel in- alize that I have tried to share the importance of finding beauty When not on the road most of my days were spent with the fol- My career in aerospace spanned many years of opportunity and spired to work harder, simply find a taller mountain. in the work itself, but know that you are still allowed to bask in lowing schedule - at 8:30 I would meet with the astronauts that were accomplishment that far exceeded my expectations. I must give But back to Sisyphus and HIS boulder. See, I had always your successes. When you push your boulder up to the top of the pitied Sisyphus and his never-ending chore. But then I came upon hill, pause your work for a second and enjoy the view from the presently training to explain what changes NAA had forwarded, then special thanks to my wife, Verlain, who gave enormous support to the work of a famous French philosopher, Albert Camus, and I peak. The beauty of the landscape below is a reflection of your took a quick nap. When the days training ended I would meet with me and our family throughout my career. So the next time you look realized that actually I have been imagining Sisyphus incorrectly. hard work. And you have earned it. the flight crew again and be briefed on what did and did not work up at the moon… 8 9