Alma Mater Tune of “Aloha Oe” RELAND HIG MO H S Proudly waves the purple and the gold, R C The sign of fellowship and cheer; E H P O So we part with hearts akin to grief P O From our dear Alma Mater so true. U L Chorus: All hail to thee, all hail to thee, Thou true and faithful friend of days gone by, We promise you to be loyal and true, To Upper Moreland High School. Many were the happy hours we spent, Neath the shelter of thy friendly walls; When the trials of life beset our paths, Our thoughts will wander back to thee. Oh, it matters not where we may roam, Be it near or be it far from home, Staunch and loyal classmates one and all, To our Alma Mater so dear. Hall of Fame Written by Eleanor Van Artsdalen, ‘29 Ceremony Upper Moreland High School 3000 Terwood Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 October 25, 2019 www.umtsd.org/alumni 11:00 A.M. Pride, Tradition, Excellence Hall of Fame Inductees The Upper Moreland High School Alumni Hall of Fame has been created to acknowledge the successful graduates of Upper Moreland High School, thus demonstrating to our students what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance. Established in 1996, the Alumni Association continues with the tradition of honoring alumni accomplishments. Diane Atkins, 1970 Dr. William Kormos, 1986 Ralph Barrett, 1974 Dr. Clifford Kuhn, 1959 Paul, Bateman Ph.D., 1935 Dominic P. LaRosa, Sr., 1950 Dr. Paul W. Beck, 1960 James P. Lee, 1991 Harry Benninghoff, 1948 Susan Lindemann, 1976 Dr. Andrew Benowitz, 1989 Larry Magargal M.D., 1959 Eric Blank, 1989 R. Jay Magill, Jr, 1990 Joseph Boutwell, 1966 George Marin, 1968 Linda Boehm Weller, 1968 Robert C.McDowell 1976 Peter Boukalis, 1957 Clifton “Kip” McFatridge, 1976 Jonathan Bradbury, 1960 Donald H. Merkin, M.D. 1963 Earl H. Brill Ph.D., 1943 Dorothy Ann Michael Morales, 1968 Larry Burton, 1958 Christopher M.Pezzi M.D., 1977 Thomas D. Burton Ph.D., 1965 William A. Power, 1979 Stephen Caldwell, 1973 Trina E. Roach, 1974 James W. Casper, 1964 Thomas Roy, 1962 Stacy Chatley, 1979 John F. Russell, 1950 Drew Darrah, 1955 Lisa Rose Sammaritano M.D., 1977 L. John DeLaurentis, 1955 Susan Scharmann Bitner, 1966 Linda Depman Strange, 1978 Frank Schiesser D.D.S., 1943 James T. Dettre, 1949 William E. Schiesserr, 1951 Christopher Donnelly, 1991 James A. Sharman, 1977 Keith Epstein, 1976 Hon. Bonnie Shockley, 1968 Henry Faulkner III, 1967 Anita R. Smiley, 1933 Lisa Grebner, 1979 Ned A. Smith Ph.D., 1958 Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf, 1957 Dr. Patricia Smith, 1948 George Greger-Holtz, 1971 Michelle Sokoloff, 1968 Charles W. Guenzel, 1963 Richard Stead, 1978 Linda Haegele M.D., 1964 James Stehli, 1950 Perch Hankin, 1936 Robert Strauss, 1955 Max Hankin, 1932 Mark Swiski. 1978 James K. Hashimoto, 1985 Lawrence R. Taliaferro, 1934 Lissa Hilsee, 1976 Scott Temple, 1967 Dr. Jeffrey L. Houpt, 1959 Christine Wagner Carrelli, 1965 Thomas Husband, 1972 Wayne White, 1967 Laurie Kennedy Malone Ph.D., 1975 Wendy Worthington, 1972 Christopher Kelly, 1979 Albert R. Yackle, 1940 Jay Koiwai, 1971 UPPER MORELAND HIGH SCHOOL UPPER MORELAND HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME HALL OF FAME October 25, 2019 OCTOBER 2019 Administration Dr. Robert J. Milrod, Superintendent of Schools Joseph A. Carracappa, High School Principal Dena Criss, Assistant Principal INDUCTEES Shannon M. Franczkowski, Assistant Principal Sean Feely, Dean of Students Wendy McGrody, Management Assistant Dr. Joseph Bruce Bavitz Jenny Lehman, Assistant Superintendent Matthew Lentz, Chief Financial Officer Class of 1977 Hall of Fame Committee Renee Clark Matthew Mugo Fields Alice Cotton Creswick Michael Daher Class of 1993 L. John DeLaurentis Richard Gould Bob Mathers Nora Rosenbaum Sal S. Paone Marilu Skilton Class of 1963 UMHS Alumni Association Members Alice Cotton Creswick (‘74), President Joshua Smith Stephanie Grasso (‘82), Vice-President Judy Coyle Rems (‘73), Secretary Class of 2001 L. John DeLaurentis (‘55) Casey Grimes (‘10) Katherine Murt (‘10) Matt Preston (‘95) Matthew Spicer Marie Rodi (‘64) Class of 2002 Tom Winterberg (‘79) Marilu Skilton Nora Rosenbaum Thank You To Our Students Eric Habermehl Maleah Johnson Brigid Ounan Christian Tuffy Madison Zachweija Special Thanks Tony Gauker, Video Producer Matthew Spicer - Class of 2002 UPPER MORELAND HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME Welcome: Dr. Robert J. Milrod Superintendent of Schools Greeting: Mr. L. John DeLaurentis UMHS Principal 1990 - 1999 1997 Hall of Fame Inductee Mr. Michael Daher UMHS Principal 1999 - 2006 Matt Spicer graduated from Upper Moreland High School in 2002. His passion for film began at an early age and he was instrumental in starting Invocation: Ms. Alice Cotton Creswick the high school Film Club, which is still in existence today. UMHS Alumni Association President, Class of 1974 It’s no surprise that he was named “Most Dramatic” by his classmates in his senior yearbook, as Spicer played in a variety of roles within the theater Following the luncheon, inductees to the Hall of Fame will be productions. He was Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music,” Lord escorted to the auditorium for the induction ceremony. Evelyn Oakley in “Anything Goes” and additional leads in “Wait Until Dark” and “Rumors”. He was also the co-head of the Drama Company as a junior and senior. Following Mr. Spicer’s graduation, he was inspired by English teacher Mr. LUMNI ALL OF AME Richard Cohen to continue his education at the University of Southern A H F California (USC). Mr. Spicer graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Television. While at USC, he developed The Upper Moreland High School Alumni Hall of Fame has been his voice as a filmmaker and discovered his passion for writing and directing. created to honor those graduates who have demonstrated excellence Soon after college, Mr. Spicer wrote a Black List script with Max Winkler titled in their chosen careers. It brings us great pride to present them to “The Ornate Anatomy of Little Things” that was optioned by Fox Searchlight, you, knowing that our school community has played a vital role in helping him to secure an agent. At the age of 25, Mr. Spicer produced his first feature filmCeremony and sold his “spec” script The Adventurer’s Handbook to their preparation for success. Universal Pictures, which was one of the largest screenplay sales that year. Mr. Spicer premiered his first short film, It’s Not You It’s Me, in 2013 at the A “Wall of Fame,” constructed in the lobby, recognizes the members South by Southwest Film Festival, a festival known for the high caliber and of our Hall of Fame. Wooden plaques adorn the wall with black diversity of films presented. In 2017, he premiered Ingrid Goes West, his brass plates identifying each inductee, their year of graduation, and first feature film as a director, in competition at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. His film was awarded the Waldo Salt Award for Excellence in their accomplishments. Every two years a new wooden plaque is Screenwriting. Ingrid Goes West also went on to win the Independent Spirit added to recognize five additional Upper Moreland High School Award for Best First Feature. graduates. This year, Mr. Spicer directed an episode of the Showtime series On Becoming a God in Central Florida, starring Kirsten Dunst. He also executive To be considered for this honor, inductees must have graduated at produced and directed the pilot episode for the Hulu series Dollface, starring Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell, which premieres on November least ten years ago, and excelled in their chosen career. We invite 15th. Mr. Spicer currently resides in Los Angeles with his fiancée Sarah you all to visit our Alumni “ Wall of Fame.” and their dog, Freddie. Matt and Sarah are also supporters of 826LA, a non-profit and tutoring organization for underprivileged kids focused on inspiring a new generation of storytellers. Joshua Smith - Class of 2001 Dr. Joseph Bruce Bavitz - Class of 1977 Joshua Smith graduated from Upper Moreland High School in 2001 and Dr. Joseph Bruce Bavitz graduated from Upper Moreland High School in remembers Upper Moreland as a great community that encouraged him 1977. His fondest memories while attending UMHS involve his experiences to chase his dreams! with the marching unit and jazz bands. Mr. Smith began his musical career at age seven on the piano, picked up After graduation, Dr. Bavitz went to Bucknell University and was a bass guitar at age 11, and joined some of Upper Moreland’s wonderful accepted as a first-year student into the Dental School of the University of music programs. Mr. Robert Barron’s program and sense of humor enticed Pennsylvania. Typically fewer than 2 % of all students begin their training Mr. Smith to become a member of the Marching Band and Jazz Band, where without first obtaining a baccalaureate degree. Dr. Bavitz maintained these he played bass drum (and bass guitar, respectively). His fondest memory high academic standards while attending the University of Pennsylvania, was the drumline’s and Jazz band’s tight knit group of performers, who graduating with honors in 1984 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) worked together to create the best performances each week. His musical and attaining membership into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor experience at Upper Moreland paved the way for his future job. Society. Dr. Bavitz finished his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh in 1988. Mr. Smith double majored in music performance and music education at Bloomsburg University. In 2004, Mr. Smith joined the rock band Halestorm, In 1988, Dr.