Winter 2011 Newsletter

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Volume XVIII Issue #2 Adams—Clay—Riley—Washington Published Spring & Winter by the Central-Greene -Jackson -LaSalle-North Liberty -SB High -Washington-Clay -Wilson South Bend Alumni Association 215 South St. Joseph Street South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: 574-283-8153 Fax: 574-283-8120 Web: www.southbendalumni.com Alumnews Email: [email protected] Winter 2011 2011 Community Hall of Fame Honorees

Over 400 people attended the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Century Center on November 16th. The 2011 inductees were introduced by emcee Bob Montgomery.

Drs. Rafat and Zoreen Ansari, local physicians who reside in Granger . Dr. Rafat Ansari is a leading specialist in hematology/oncology (cancer care). More than 25 years ago, he helped form the Hoosier Oncology Group, a statewide network of doc- Marquerite Taylor tors that provides clinical trial access to patients closer to their homes, guided by the Sydney Pollack IU Simon Cancer Center. Dr. Zoreen Ansari is a leading advocate for autism. The An- saris have a daughter with autism, and they have hosted numerous fund-raisers for Logan Center, the March of Dimes and other organizations. They donated funds to create the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan, which is named for their daughter. Dr. Zoreen Ansari serves on the board of the Logan Foundation. She also is a chief sponsor of the Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah basic health care unit in Pakistan, the An- saris’ native land. Rod Ganey, local businessman and philanthropist . Ganey is a co-founder of Press Bernard Vagner Rod Ganey Ganey Associates, a South Bend company that supplies medical providers with statis- tical information to help them improve the delivery of health care. Ganey has volunteered extensively, notably at WNIT-TV, where he serves as vice-chairman of the board, and the Family & Children’s Center, where he serves as board chairman and chairman of its foundation. Edward A. Myers , the first black principal and first black coach in the South Bend school system . Myers was born and raised in South Bend and was a star athlete at Ed Myers Washington High School. In 1959, he was named principal of Linden School. He later served in a variety of administrative positions for the school corporation. His commu- Stephen Luecke nity activities have included the YMCA’s Urban Youth Services, the mayor’s Human Rights Committee and the board of Hansel Neighborhood Service Center. Sydney Pollack, the late Hollywood director, producer and actor who grew up in South Bend and graduated in 1952 from Central High School. He credited James Lewis Casaday for igniting the spark that launched his career. After graduating from Central, Pollack moved to New York City, where he studied acting. Pollack relocated Frank Sullivan Jr. to Hollywood, where he started in television and eventually moved to motion picture directing and acting. Stars he has directed include Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Brett Banasiewicz Jane Fonda , Dustin Hoffman and Paul Newman. His films include “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?,’’ “Absence of Malice,’’ “Three Days of the Condor,’’ “Tootsie’’ and “The Way We Were.’’ He died May 26, 2008. Marguerite Taylor, community leader. A tireless advocate for the South Bend com-

munity, Taylor serves on the board of the Northeast Neighborhood Council. She was a key person in creating the Robinson Community Learning Center, Larry Davis where she is employed as assistant manager. She serves on the board of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, a non-profit agency working for the redevelopment of that part of South Bend. She has been a volunteer for REAL Services, the YMCA’s Urban Youth Services and the Red Ribbon Parade. Continued on page 4 Dr. Zoreen & Dr. Rafat Ansari John Adams Mock Trial Team NEW LIFE MEMBERS Memorials Rick Ferrell MD, Central ‘61; You can make a donation in any amount to the Alumni Association in memory of your friends, classmates, etc. We will send a sympa- thy card to the bereaved acknowledging your donation—no amount Postage Pot Donors specified on the card. Nary a single donation to this need except Bill Balok, Central ‘48 by Ron & Shirley Bella; Joe Kish Riley for the Lunch clubbers…. by Don Newman, Riley ‘41; Barbara Stover, Central ‘48 by Jacqueline Veith, Central ‘48; Mary Fran Boyce, Associate Tim Baker was elected Chairman of the by Ron & Shirley Bella; Lynn Byam, Central ’51 and James Board of Directors at the Board’s September Copeland, Central ’52 both by Bob Cebrat, Central ’52; Rich- Annual Meeting. Tim is a Central ‘63 Gradu- ard L. ‘Dick” Hendricks, counselor , by R & S Bella; ate who was President & CEO of a family owned business. He currently is a part owner of Holladay Properties in South Bend Unrestricted Donations and previously served as Vice Chairman of Kurt Simon, Central; Van Gates; Mort Ziker, Nevin the Association Longenecker; Bob Goodrich; Maggie & Joe Kernan; Bonnie Strycker; Nancy King, Bernard Ruffin; Dave South Bend Alumni Association Dunlap; Ron Bella; Kathryn & William Shields; Board of Directors Sullivan Family Foundation; Tim Baker, Chairman—Central Chairman Emeriti

Mark Tarner —Clay Edwin Ehlers—Central Louis Baker—Riley Scholarship Donations Robert DeCola—Adams Bill Gates—Jackson Kurt Simon, Central ‘31; Kathryn & William Jim Kapsa , Vice-Chairman—St. Joseph Shields; Susan Nufer , Secretary—Associate Lauren Davis, Treasurer— Adams Kevin Butler, Counsel —-Associate Ron Bella, Executive Director—Riley Board Members Report Dave Dunlap, Executive Secretary—Central Nancy Sulok, Office Manager—Riley The Alumni Association’s Board of Directors meet Ed Baer—Riley twice a year—the Annual Meeting in September and a Dr. Virginia Calvin—Associate Jack Champaigne — Adams second meeting in March. The Executive Committee Patricia Czarnecki—Washington schedules as needed. Committees meet to address the Michael Danch—St. Joseph Tom DeBaets—LaSalle duties of each committee as needed. If you wish to Mikki Dobski-Shidler—St. Joseph make suggestions for Board of Directors considera- Jerry Donaldson—Adams Gary Downey—Adams tion, please contact the Alumni Office. Minutes of Josephine Doyle—Washington Tom Ehlers—Adams Board meetings (September 15th) will be sent to active James Evans—Associate Association members via email on request. Elizabeth Farr—Central Joseph Fragomeni, Jr.—Adams Edward Friend—Riley Robert Goodrich—Associate MaryLou Gordon—Woodrow Wilson Submit ‘your stuff’ Michael Harding—Adams Jamal Henry– Washington Carolyn Higgins—St. Joseph We have been told people enjoy read- William Hojnacki—Central Greg Humnicky—Central ing about former students—their Matt Kahn —Clay whereabouts, careers, etc. We are Maggie Kernan—Associate also interested in opinions. Email us Paul Laskowski—Washington Charles Lennon, Jr.—Associate your photos and stuff. Each day we Marva Leonard-Dent—LaSalle hear about former South Bend stu- David Lerman—Riley Marv Moore—Adams dents who have had experiences that Dan Morozowski—Washington make interesting reading . Don’t be shy about your trav- David Nufer —LaSalle Robert Orlowski—Washington els and experiences. If you can email us info and photos Ara Parseghian—Associate it makes it easier for us to reproduce for publication. Paul Phair—Adams Thanks. Ralph Pieniazkiewicz—Washington Andrew Place—Jackson William Przybysz—Central Rick Rice—Associate A BIT OF WISDOM Connie Varga—LaSalle Mort Ziker—Adams "Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking." ~ J C Watts ~

Page 2 Volume XVIII Issue #2 Adams—Clay—Riley—Washington Published Spring & Winter by the Central-Greene -Jackson -LaSalle-North Liberty -SB High -Washington-Clay -Wilson South Bend Alumni Association 215 South St. Joseph Street South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: 574-283-8153 Fax: 574-283-8120 Web: www.southbendalumni.com Alumnews Email: [email protected] Winter 2011 2011 Community Hall of Fame Honorees

Over 400 people attended the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Century Center on November 16th. The 2011 inductees were introduced by emcee Bob Montgomery.

Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr. The Indiana Supreme Court justice grew up in South Bend and graduated from Dartmouth College, IU Mauer School of Law in 1982 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 2001. In the 1970's he worked for Congressman John Brademas who said Justice Sullivan was one of his closest and most trusted advisers. Following law school he practiced law for several years in Indianapolis. In 1988 Governor Evan Bayh named him State Budget Director and then appointed him to the Supreme Court in 1993. He has been honored for his convictions to improving the opportunities for minorities in the judicial system. Justice Sullivan is active in improving the technol- ogy in trial courts. He is a frequent participant in bench, bar and legal education activities. He also excels as an athlete and has participated in the Boston Marathon several times.

Dr. S. Bernard Vagner , longtime physician who was a leader in efforts to desegregate South Bend. Dr. Vagner and his wife moved to South Bend in 1949 from St. Louis and immediately confronted a segregated housing market. They eventually succeeded in buying a Clay Township home in 1955. Their experience was key in efforts to convince the South Bend Common Council to pass a fair housing ordinance, which was approved in 1968. Vagner remained a tireless worker in the civil rights movement and a role model for African Americans who aspired to professional careers.

George Cutter , inventor and business owner whose company produced most of the city’s street lights in the early 1900s. He was the 2011 historic inductee. Cutter showed an early inclination toward electrical invention. In the 1870s he worked with a company that was associated with Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone business. He later cre- ated the George Cutter Co. in Chicago, then moved it to South Bend. By 1915, most streetlights in the city were manu- factured by his company. His company later merged with Westinghouse. Cutter is buried in Riverview Cemetery.

2011 Hall of Fame Awards

In addition to the inductees, the Community Hall of Fame committee honors individuals and organizations for their distinguished contributions and achievements. In 2011they are:

South Bend Mayor Stephen Luecke —-the Ideal Baldoni Distinguished Public Service Award . Luecke has been the longest- serving mayor in the history of the city. He took office Jan. 3, 1997. Before becoming mayor, he worked for the South Bend Heri- tage Foundation and served nine years on the city’s Common Council. As mayor, he has led initiatives to promote growth through such projects as Eddy Street Commons, the Kroc project, Innovation Park and Ignition Park. He has promoted growth in the down- town area and around the Coveleski Stadium. The former eyesore properties in the former Studebaker Corridor have been demol- ished, and new growth is beginning there, including a new headquarters for Transpo.

The 21 st Century Scholars Program —-Distinguished Community Service Award. The program partners with the South Bend Community School Corp. to help students, beginning in sixth grade, learn about and prepare for the opportunity to receive up to four years of undergraduate college tuition. Students who meet income eligibility can enroll formally in the program in the seventh or eighth grade and sign a pledge to meet specific guidelines in order to receive a state scholarship. Nikki Hutchinson is regional director.

John Adams Mock Trial Team —- Distinguished Achievement Award. The 2011 team, called ‘The Ruckus’ won the National Championship in Mock Trial competition in Phoenix.. The team won its 11th straight Indiana State Championship in March. Teams members are:Matt Caponigro, David Kern, Toby Stoner, Geoff Burdell, Czesia Eid, Jeremy Doyle, and Peter Doyle. Their faculty sponsor Health Weaver assisted by attorneys John Scanlan, Erin Linder, and Andrew Jones.

Brett Banasiewicz —-Distinguished Achievement Award. The Washington High School junior has achieved national and interna- tional acclaim as a BMX bicycling champion. He invested $100,000 of his winnings to create The Kitchen, a BMX and skate park that provides a place for local kids to hone their skateboard or biking skills. The park, which opened in June, is located in a building on West Sample Street, behind the South Bend Chocolate Co.

Daman Products —-Contributions to Education Corporate Award. The company, with Larry Davis as its president, has been involved extensively in local school programs. Among them is the Five Star program, which uses 250 adult volunteers in four counties who work with junior high students to stress compassion, respect, responsibility, integrity and sacrifice. Daman Products also coordinated the start of the Fluid Power Challenge with the South Bend schools, Notre Dame, and local businesses to allow junior high students to learn about mechanical engineering and fluid power principles.

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MAILBOX & OTHER STUFF • The Central ‘51 class reported their last reunion...we have heard that The Lunch before..was held in July. Jane Zollinger Horning and Larry Giantomos were planners of the event that was held at Houlihan’s on...where Club else...Main Street & Grape Road...all attending had a good time… • Bill Balok, Central ‘48 passed away in June.. Bill & wife Dottie have 4 daughters; he was a baseball and basketball athlete on some pretty An activity of the South Bend Alumni Asso- darn good teams….small in stature—big of heart and he played softball ciation for former student members, associ- into his 80’s. RIP my friend; ate members, faculty, staff & their friends . • Bob Rush, Riley ‘44 passed away in the Spring...Bob could have skipped the war, but volunteered and saw combat duty….he joined the Meet, eat & socialize with friends, Cubs in 1946 and achieved in spite of the team….Leo Durocher classmates and colleagues. Program said ...if Rush had played for any other team he would have been consists of conversation, lunch, enter- elected into the Hall of Fame. Another local boy who did ‘good’. tainment & information. All schools • Riley ‘66 celebrated their 45th reunion in August. Connie Sweitzer are invited—the fact of the matter is Clauson and Kathy Hoag Elliot organized the event held at The Land- everyone is invited to attend. ing...the old Hans Haus; The luncheon is on the 2nd Thurs- • Jack Ringelski secured a 1949 Central Yearbook in July...He lives in day of each month unless there is a conflict and notification will be given. Prescott, AZ.—’49 was a good year for the Bears; • Rick Ferrell, Central ’61 was in town and attended the Central All-Class The Landing Banquet Center reunion; he was very active in school and was a tackle on the football 2801 South Michigan St. team and a member of the honor society. Rick lives in Norwich, Ver- South Bend mont and is a practicing psychiatrist; Rick’s dad Rupert ’Duke’ Ferrell (Formerly the Hans Haus) was a long time school administrator and was principal at Central re- *Reservations are required by placing P.D.. Pointer and later Assistant Superintendent of Schools. the Tuesday before a luncheon • A subliminal message follows: make a small donation to your alumni asso- Call 574-283-8153 ciation…. how was that? We have recently received memorabilia from Richard Rockstrah, Central ‘53; James Kowalski, Leon Caenepeel, Doors open at 11:00 A.M... Lunch is served just after noon. Central ‘33 and Thomas Bartholemew, Central ‘54...tell us —— did The cost is $10 for SBAA Members other schools not produce memorabilia???? or $12 for Non-Members. • Nancy Sulok Riley ‘68 retired as a news editor at the Tribune and works part time in the Alumni Association office. She is working on New Hall of Fame Feature filling our web site —and later this newsletter—-with ‘good stuff’ and information you send to us. Help out won’t you?. • ‘Happy fella’ Bob Cebrat, Central ‘52 sent a nice check in memory of www.southbendalumni.com fea- his two classmates and friends at Central, Lyn Byam and James Cope- tures a new format covering the land. Lyn and Bob were friends from 2nd grade and James attended South Bend Community Hall of Marquette School together. Bob reminds us often of how the weather Fame. Just click on the site page is in sunny south Florida and it IS difficult to come up with a witty and and a rolling display of pictures truthful response. will give you a nice view of the Hall of Fame members. The program was produced by Al Large

LET US KNOW THE DETAILS OF YOUR REUNION AND WE WILL POST THEM ON OUR WEB SITE AND IN THIS NEWSLETTER...NO CHARGE AND WE CAN HELP…. Page 5 Dr. Schmidt Appointed Superintendent Dr. Carole L. Schmidt was appointed Superintendent of Schools in October, succeeding Jim Kapsa,who retired in June. Dr. Schmidt earned her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University amd her M.A. and PhD de- grees at the University of Arizona. She has been a teacher, counselor, director, principal, assistant superintendent and served as superintendent to three school districts in Michigan. She has taught at two universities and has served on and chaired numerous state and national educational organizations in her career. We welcome Dr. Schmidt to South Bend and wish her many successful years of service.

Lunch Club prize winners, Susan and Manuel Silva Clay band members doing public service to earn money from the SBAA for their band uniforms.

Phyllis Rozanski, winning bidder Riley Marine Jr. ROTC Color Guard display on a beautiful afghan Colors at Lunch Club

Anita Sulok and Bill Niedbalski discuss- ing Rocket Science & Barak Obama.

John C. Bryant, Liz Farr and Bob Ostheimer Central Grads distributed donated door prizes

AnnaMae Coryell is a winner

Above: Samantha an Adams Any student entertain s at Lunch Questions ? Club. Lower right: Clay students doing public service to raise funds to buy band uni- Henrietta Kocy & Chuck Ehninger forms Photos by Nancy Sulok

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Page 6 Alumni Association Exposed For What It Really Is!

It is no secret (is that a start for a song title ) the Alumni Association is a fund-raising organization with more than one purpose. The first (and only) purpose was to save the School Field complex from the wrecking ball to make way for a school bus parking lot and repair garage. A group of South Bend graduates headed by Eddie Ehlers and Louie Baker raised enough money to save School Field. That being accomplished, the group decided perhaps more could be done to support education and took steps to create a foundation similar to the Mott Foundation in Michigan. That first step was the creation of the South Bend School Boosters (SBSB). That was followed by the creation of the South Bend Alumni Association. The ‘big’ plans for a foundation were ‘way laid’ by conflicts and confusion and plans were dropped. The Boosters and Alumni then decided to merge under the name South Bend Alumni Asso- ciation .

The mission of the South Bend Alumni Association The South Bend Alumni Association aspires to assist with the education of children in the South Bend Community School Corporation by financially supporting the learning activities that are not supported by Indiana tax dollars and by promoting our community as a good place to live and learn.

To meet that commitment the Alumni Association (Boosters) has donated, gifted and loaned an amount near- ing one million dollars to students, schools and educational programs; some by partnering with area businesses and, at times; solely from the Association. A partial list of recipients, programs and projects that have received funding from the Alumni Association over the years follows:

Academic Scholarships Active Student Grants Alumni Social Luncheons Athletic Programs & Equipment Band Uniforms Celebration of Academic Achievements Drama Clubs Gifted & Talented programs Quiz Bowl Competition High School Year Books Individual Education Grants Citizenship Awards Mittens & Scarfs Program Mock Trial Competition Physical Fitness Awards People to People Program “Take Ten” Program School Field Remodeling After School Study Tables Spelling Bee Competition Young Authors YMCA Youth Services Summer Recreation Programs Substance Abuse Center Fine Arts Programs (IS-HS) Performing Arts Programs (HS) Class Reunion Assistance Community Hall of Fame Community Awards Program 4th Grade Local History Books

BOB GOODRICH CHAIRS 19TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Bob Goodrich will chair the TCU-Superintendent’s Scholarship golf tournament in 2012 as he has the past 18 years. In that time the Association has raised over a half million dollars for Plan2000 the Association’s scholarship program. Bob, a native of Kansas City, Kansas, graduated from IU Bloomington and became director of Parks and Recreation in Indianapolis before settling in South Bend in the early 60’s. He announced the 2012 Tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 16th at Erskine Park GC in South Bend and said this year will feature some new ‘twists’, but will keep a Florida Scramble format. He also said if anyone can find a golf tournament that will give a ‘bigger bang for the buck’ they should ‘grab it’! Those interested in entering a team or contributing to the tournament are asked to contact the South Bend Alumni Association office or go to the Association’s web site at www.southbendalumni.com

Page 7 Our thanks to the following, whose contributions made it possible to publicly recognize the achievements and services of the 2011 Hall of Fame inductees and the recipients of the notable Awards presented by the Hall of Fame Committee.

PATRONS Dr. & Mrs. Imraan Ansaarie Louis Baker Mary & Tim Baker Ron & Shirley Bella Dr. Leslie Bodnar Dave & Billie Dunlap Bob Goodrich James & Sharon Kapsa Nevin & Lorna Longenecker Dr. Mike Method Regilna Myers Mr. & Mrs. James Moriarity Frank & Marti Moriconi Bonnie Strycker Nancy Sulok Mort Ziker DONORS 1st AME Zion Church Van Gates & Family Rev. Berrnard Ruffin Hubbard/Ware Family

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