For alumni and friends of University High School, College of Education, Illinois State University
Vol. 18 No. 1 Spring 2013
Alumni Newsletter Get-togethers help alumni maintain ties over decades by Mary Ann Ford
When Robin Schaab Gould and Jane Bower, who now lives in California, the Class of 1987, tries to meet at least Legg Bower attended University High said she doesn’t always make it back for once a year. School in the late 1960s, they routinely the reunion, so she calls the group and “There can be as few as five of us got together with friends at The Grand they pass the phone around the table. or as many as 10 to 12,” said Marr, Café before football games and other Gould said the same is true for others. a writer who lives in California. activities. But lifelong U-High friendships “Now that we have kids, it’s harder “It’s just one of those traditional and harder. We start places,” said Gould. “One of planning in the fall my very first dates with my husband was there.” for (a get-together in) Even though more than March.” 40 years have passed since This year, the women the group graduated met in Dallas. in 1969, the tradition When they all continues—with a turned 40, they twist. They gather met in California. at The Grand Café Occasionally, every Christmas the destination Eve. (Some years is Bloomington. The Grand Café “We really, really is closed on care about each other,” Christmas Eve so they meet at another location, said Jacobs, a dermatological sur- such as Lucca Grill.) geon in Chicago. “I haven’t changed “Sometimes we have had much in terms of my core beliefs 10 to 20 people,” said Bower. … and they haven’t either. We’re all “Some bring their kids; wives very different but we’re still the same and husbands come.” people, just an older version.” “We’ve had people come from as far Gould said it’s hard to pinpoint one aren’t limited to the Class of 1969. away as Alaska,” said Gould, a research thing that keeps bringing graduates of There are other groups of women who associate in Planning, Research, and the Class of 1969 together. still make it a point to regularly see Policy Analysis at Illinois State University. “There’s nothing like your high “Occasionally a guy will come from their high school friends. school friends,” she said. “They know La Crosse, Wisconsin. It’s a nice way One group, which includes Margaret about you in those formative years.” to have a quick visit.” “Buffy” Marr and Carolyn Jacobs from continued on page 2 Illinois State University continued from page 1 Campus Box 7100 Normal, IL 61790-7100 Marr credited University High School’s open-campus, precollegiate atmosphere and the relationship between faculty, staff, and students for helping foster friendships. University High School “At that time, it was an interesting group of people who applied to go to U-High,” she said. “It was an eclectic mix.” Alumni Association The faculty and staff expected students to conduct themselves appropriately, she said. Phone: (309) 438-8346 “You had to want to be there.” Website: www.UHigh.ilstu.edu While their interests were diverse—some in the group were in chorus, others in plays, Email: [email protected] some on the yearbook staff, and others were Facebook: We Are One: U-High Pioneers (Facebook.com/groups/UHighAlumni) cheerleaders—the universal tie was their friendship. Board members “It’s the type of friends you might not see President for three or four months, but when you do Shelley Livingston ’81 see them, it’s like you just saw them two days President-elect ago,” Marr said. Jeff Prochnow ’72 Jacobs, who transferred to U-High her Seated: Karen Mercier Crusius, Karen Wroan. Past president sophomore year, said because U-High is Standing: Sally Brooks Hershberger, Jane Legg Marcy Benjamin Richardson ’94 a smaller school “there was no room to be Bower, Linda Lower Potts, Robin Schaab Gould. Secretary a big shot, mean, or catty. I felt everyone Diane Davis Black ’79 at U-High was really nice.” Alumni Relations coordinators Bower said as her classmates grow older, Barbara Lichty Blunk ’53 it’s more important to stay in touch. Cory Roop ’92 Gould agreed. “We need this sisterhood,” Eric Schlipf ’96 she said. Awards Committee chairs “Most of us still have our parents,” Jacobs Jana Martin Hines ’81 said. “We’re still at the beginning of stuff that Elizabeth Fenger Kurt ’99 eventually will happen. As we get older, it’s Seated: Jane Legg Bower, Sally Brooks Hershberger. Database coordinator important to have a core group of friends.” Standing: Robin Schaab Gould, Karen Mercier Crusius, Linda Lower Potts, Karen Wroan. Yvonne Maxey Hougham ’46 Homecoming chair Dianne Deavers Siverly ’81 Historian Marc Feaster ’75 Newsletter editors Kathy Coyle Murdoch ’81 Herb Todd ’82 Website coordinator Bob Fitzgerald ’92 Seated: Robin Norris Wilt, Linda Lower Potts, Roger Aikin. Standing: Gary Ayers, Steve Carlyon, Karen Wroan, Robin Schaab Gould, Terry Anderson, Sally Brooks Hershberger, Jon Thetar. continued on page 4
PioneerThe Alumni Newsletter Karen Wroan, Robin Schaab Gould, Karen Mercier Crusius, Kent Graves, Jane Legg Bower, Dave Whikehart, Linda Lower Potts, Kent Wurmnest, Sally Brooks Hershberger, Dan Milligan Volume 16 Number 1, Spring 2013 Published semiannually Illinois State University University High School Campus Box 7100 Normal, IL 61790-7100
Tony DeRosa, Dave Whikehart, Karen Mercier Crusius, Linda Lower Potts, Robin Schaab Gould, Marcy Vancil, Karen Wroan, Robin Norris Wilt, Gary Ayers, Dan Milligan
2 Alumni Association president’s letter
As this year’s Alumni Association board president, I am excited to report that despite the change in the Homecoming day and time, we had another successful pregame social with one of our largest turnouts to date. I would like to extend a big, heartfelt thanks to the alumni and their families for making the day a success. The day also brought us more willing volunteers interested in contributing to the Alumni Association, for which we are grateful. I would like to let all of you know that we are continually looking for volunteers, so please reach out to us at any time. I can’t imagine what life would be like without my experience at U-High. There isn’t a better high school experience in my book. Like many alumni, I left U-High, and over time my connections with my friends began to vanish. Life in the present had taken over and the day to day was priority. Then one day in early 2006, it occurred to me that my 25-year class reunion was soon approaching. Thanks to the U-High website and the Alumni link I was able to find out the reunion activities and made my plans to make the trip from Orlando, Florida. At the reunion, I was able to pick right up with old friends, and the 25 years melted away. For me that was my turning point. It was the beginning of a series of reconnections with my friends from high school, and thanks to social media, staying connected is easy. I was also reminded of how proud I am to be a U-High Pioneer alum and how the school has continued to provide its unique experience year after year. U-High continues to make me proud to be an alum. The school now has the U Belong: a U-High philosophy that the students are all part of one big family and there is a place for everyone at U-High. As I sat in the meeting when Superintendent Jeff Hill told us about U Belong, it resonated with me that U Belong carries on with our alumni as well. Whenever you return, whatever draws you back, or if you are still debating on attending that reunion, just know this: U Belong. You will always belong, and we will always be here waiting with open arms, a kind word, and the shared experience of graduating from U-High. Shelley Livingston ’81, president, University High School Alumni Association
Superintendent’s greeting
The strength of the University High School alumni is one of the many impressive aspects of the Laboratory School system at Illinois State University. Alumni from University High School have been incredibly involved and generous throughout the school’s rich history. Without the support from alumni, many improvements at University High School would be impossible: The Wroan Engineering and Technology Center, the Stroud Auditorium renovation, the gym renovation (December 2012), and the newly named Lincoln Room are examples of projects that alumni helped fund and inspire. Several alumni have established endowed or restricted scholarships to provide assistance to students and graduating seniors. A number of you (The list continues to grow!) have joined the Legacy Society for the Lab Schools as a result of your support through cash or planned gifts. Clearly, our alumni have been and continue to be instrumental in the school’s development! University High School continues to excel in all areas: academics, athletics, and the arts. The school has been rated 547th in the country by Newsweek magazine in a ranking based on measures of academic rigor. This past fall, our athletic teams won two state trophies, one in boys golf and one in girls cross-country, while the football team made it to the second game of the state playoffs and boys cross-country placed eighth in the state. Our fine arts departments continue to select intellectually challenging material such as The Laramie Project, a play about the tragic death of an openly gay student beaten by other students. As our alumni, you understand the pursuit for excellence that is represented at University High School, and we hope that you will continue to support the great work of our students and faculty. I hope you enjoy this edition of The Pioneer and look forward to your continued involvement with University High School. Jeff Hill, superintendent, Laboratory Schools
3 Stork, Janae
continued from page 2 Awards Committee members U-High class reunions Dana Greskowiac Alvarez ’98 David Auth ’85 Class of 1946 Class of 1969 Marlys Norem Bennington ’86 Luncheon Annual holiday reunion Kris Albert Burke ’79 Every second Wednesday of the month at December 24—Lunch at The Grand Café Becky Roderick Ehredt ’73 Jana Martin Hines ’81, Chair noon at Jim’s Steakhouse in Bloomington in Bloomington Donna Karr Jurenas ’61 Contact Karen Mercier Cruisis at (309) Elizabeth Fenger Kurt ’99, chair Class of 1947 662-8909 or [email protected]. Barbara Bebout Lichty ’50 Breakfast Eric Micheletti ’88 Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m. Class of 1973 Kim Pham Micheletti ’03 at CJ’s Restaurant in Bloomington 40-year reunion Steve Mower ’62 Date to be announced for four-school John Muir ’03 Illinois Soldiers’, Sailors’ combined reunion Pamela Gannaway Naffziger ’73 Todd Rader ’92 and Children’s School (ISSCS) Contact Teri Laskowski Meismer ’73 Ed Raydon ’60 Annual Reunion at (309) 242-8451. Jill Cooper Richardson ’01 Friday, September 6, 2013—Icebreaker at Richard Sieg ’59 Eastland Suites, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Class of 1978 Kristin Walker ’08 Saturday, September 7, 2013—Gathering 35-year reunion Frank Weiting ’57 at the ISSCS grounds, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013— Ride the Nine Emily James, consultant with lunch served at noon at 3:00 p.m. Gail Lamb, consultant Facebook group: U-High and ISSCS Contact Teri Deb Clement at (309) 262-7672 Board consultants Members Group or [email protected] or Tammy Superintendent, Laboratory Schools Hilhouse Pistole at (309) 825-0524 or Jeff Hill Class of 1958 [email protected]. Interim principal, University High School 55-year reunion Class of 1988 Andrea Markert Friday, September 13 and Saturday, 25-year reunion September 14, 2013—Location to Senior director of Development Date to be announced Gail Lamb be announced. Contact Pete Pontius at (309) 261-3331 Contact Janet Hayslip Streenz at (309) Associate director of Development or [email protected]. 452-4510 or [email protected]. Emily James Facebook group: U-High Class of 1988 - 25th Reunion Locate an old friend through Class of 1963 50-year reunion the U-High website. Friday, September 20—Homecoming social Class of 1993 Access the email address list in the alumni at 4:30 p.m., gathering after game to be 20-year reunion section of the U-High website. Go to www. announced Friday, September 20, 2013—U-High UHigh.ilstu.edu and click on the Alumni Saturday, September 21—Dinner at the Homecoming Social section. Within the Alumni pages is a sec- Marriott Hotel in Uptown Normal. Saturday, September 21, 2013—TBA tion to look up a classmate’s email address. Contact Denny Steele at (309) 663-6531 Contact Tricia Braid at (309) 830-3393 Leave your email address with us by using or [email protected]. or [email protected]; Chelsea Snyder West the built-in instant messenger. Maybe at [email protected]; or Tom Feely at someone is looking to contact you! Class of 1964 (309) 268-0531 or [email protected]. 50-year reunion Date to be announced for 2014 Class of 2003 Contact Frank Jarke at (312) 529-7063. 10-year reunion Date to be announced Contact Matt Lyons at matthew.e.lyons@ gmail.com or Nels Pedersen at
Opportunities for alumni to serve Future Homecoming dates If you are interested in serving your alma mater, please contact any Friday, September 20, 2013 board member or email us at 2014 Homecoming date to be determined [email protected]. Take the challenge and be rewarded! • President-elect Be a pioneer for your class and start getting that milestone reunion planned. Contact the • Awards Committee members Alumni Relations coordinators at [email protected] to start the process. • Homecoming Committee members It’s never too late or never too early to organize a gathering of your classmates.
4 New scholarship established to honor University High School alum
The Kyle Morris Scholarship for University High School was established in 2012 by David Morris and Drs. Charles and Jeanne Morris to honor their son and grandson Kyle Morris. Kyle was a talented athlete who graduated from University High School in 2012. He lettered in three sports—football, basketball, and track. As a member of the football team, Kyle represented University High School as the quarterback. During his senior year, he helped lead the basketball team to the state championship game as a starting guard. The team was the state runner-up for Class A, and Kyle qualified for the 3-point shootout. As a runner, Kyle qualified for the state meet as an individual and was voted the most valuable member of the team. In addition to his athletic achievements, Kyle was a member of the University High School choir and was an honor roll student. Before attending University High School, Kyle went to Metcalf School where he was involved the Metcalf School band, youth bowling, People to People, and the basketball team. As a member of the Junior Gamma Phi Circus, Kyle was the youngest fire-toss juggler in the school’s history. Kyle also represented Metcalf as a bell ringer at Illinois State University’s Founders Day celebration. Kyle is studying engineering at the University of Missouri. He is the second gen- eration of his family to attend University High School and is a proud Pioneer. Kyle’s father, aunt, and a brother attended University High School. David, Charles, and Jeanne Morris started this scholarship because they believe in the education that students get at University High School. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior at University High School who has lettered in three sports and plans to attend college. The first award will be made at the end of the 2012–2013 school year.
Opportunity to give to the Dr. Robert L. Dean Leadership Fund for the Laboratory Schools
At the time of Bob Dean’s retirement in An endowed fund requires a minimum June 2012, a group of his friends and col- principal of $20,000. If you would like to leagues decided that they wanted to honor contribute, use the form on the back page the significant difference his leadership of this newsletter. Write in “Friends of Bob and integrity have made in their lives and Dean Leadership Fund” on the “Other” the lives of the children of the Laboratory line and include your check, made payable Schools over his 26-year career at Illinois to the Illinois State University Foundation. State University. Dean believes that an Alternatively, you may make your pay- investment in leadership is an investment ment directly by sending your check to in the future. the Illinois State University Foundation The Dr. Robert L. Dean Leadership at Illinois State University, Campus Box Fund for the Laboratory Schools will be 8000, Normal, IL 61790, indicating on the used to support emerging student leaders check’s memo line “Friends of Bob Dean by providing financial assistance for activi- Leadership Fund.” If you would prefer ties related to leadership development. to charge your gift to your credit card or Spearheaded by Tom and Claire work for a company that will match your Lamonica, Casey and Maribeth Lartz, and gift, you may contact Gail A. Lamb, senior Frank and Jean Chiodo, this group believes director of Development at (309) 438-2903 the creation of this Leadership Fund for the or [email protected]. Laboratory Schools would be a wonderful Dean will be notified that you have way for many of us to honor Bob Dean’s made a gift in his honor. The committee legacy by making gifts in honor of his com- thanks you for joining them in this signifi- mitment to excellence and integrity. The cant effort to honor Dean’s 26 years group is inviting all alumni and friends of outstanding service! to contribute, as the goal is to create an endowed fund, such that the fund will continue in perpetuity.
4 5 Homecoming 2012
For the first time in the history of the annual U-High Homecoming Social, the event was held on a Saturday due to the construction at Hancock Stadium. The 1 p.m. football kickoff against Eureka allowed for the social to be held at lunchtime. There was a fantastic turnout of alumni and friends of U-High who celebrated at Horton Field House and enjoyed the traditional gondola lunch. The classes of 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, and 1997 gathered for Friday, September 20, at Horton milestone reunions at the social. The Pioneer football team defeated the Hornets 47-0. Field House and Hancock If you are interested in following the progress of the Hancock Stadium renovation, check Stadium! out the live Web cameras at www.goredbirds.com/hancockrenovation.
Vern Golden, Shari West Golden ’62, and Stephanie White Baker ’62 Alyssa Corbitt ’12, Haylee Weakly ’12, and Ashlee Toca ’12
Angela Messman, Emily Messman ’15, Matthew Messman ’17, and Mark Messman ’83 Sonny Rudsinski ’56, Gene Dunham ’56, Bud Burger ’56, Dorothy Anderson Stewart ’56, and Ron Stewart ’55
Jeff Melican ’82 and Mickey Melican Randall ’83
JJ Kraft ’00, Buck Manley, and Julianne Auth Manley ’92
Ted Brock ’82, Mark Muenchow ’82, Tandy Werkman Aliison ’92 and Linda Muenchow Stark ’85 Mike Schweitzer ’77 and Erin Spoor Rogers ’92
6 1962 Homecoming Court: Dave Conklin, Mary Ann Watkins Middleton, Steve Mower, Susanne Hyde Jones, and Ed Doran
Marty Kiesewetter ’76, Tom Chiodo ’76, Dan Elmore’ 76, Karen Friedhoff Mertes ’83, Scott Friedhoff ’74, Bruce Hage ’76, John Friedhoff ’76, and Jim Bass ’73
Evan Swiech ’12 and Merle Murray ’46
Evan Wilcox and Jessica Diaz Wilcox ’06
Makena Lewis, Dixie Smith Lewis ’64, and Kiana Lewis Denise Cropp Baker ’82
Marcy Benjamin Richardson ’94 and Aidan Richardson ’25
Gordon Schroeder ’50 Shane Luitjens ’92, Pete Pontius ’88, and Richard Sieg ’59 and Bridget Kraft ’92
7 Alumni through the decades Program at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was recognized as one of four people to receive the inaugural Six Class of 1957 alums held a mini- Joint Interoperability Test Command reunion in San Antonio in October 2012. Excellence in Testing Award for leading Front row, left to right: Donna Chism a program to develop the first Web-based Mullenix, Sandra Koepke Savignon, and Link 16 test capability for the Department Helen Greer Cox. Back row, left to right: of Defense. He recently graduated from the Pat Mann Mertz, Barbara Acklund Cade, Defense Acquisition University as a certi- and Linda Tomlinson Hensley. fied acquisition professional with a level 3 certification in test and evaluation engineer- The Class of 1962 reunion at Homecoming included a cookout at Orval Yarger’s home on ing. In May 2012, he and Amy Bernstein Friday evening. Murray ’81 celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary with a trip to Southern Italy. They have two children, Amanda and Charles.
The Class of 1982 had a great turnout for its 30th reunion on Homecoming weekend. They shared a few candid moments from the two nights of camaraderie. Ed Doran, Gene Lee, Gary Anderson, Dave Mette, Dave Doman, Shari West Golden, Shery Scheets Doran, Kay Yoder Thompson, Jerry Spector, Stephanie White Baker, and Barry Marquardt
The 1970 undefeated U-High football team reunited at the 2011 Homecoming festivities and presented their head coach, Frank Chiodo, with a signed photo of the team. Team members and coaches are, from left to right: Dean Davis, Glenn Leary, Jim Crews, coach 1 2 Bob Metcalf, Don Anderson, Tom Mercier, Dave Jump, Larry Olson, Mike Estes, Rick Thompson, Darrell Thompson, Eric Ruud, Curt Miller, Pat Dennis, coach Frank Chiodo, Tom Venker, and Dave Gannaway.
3 4 1. Bob Watkins and Paige Bradley Sampson 2. John Maier, Elizabeth Metzger, and Jim Stone 3. Roger Bayston, Paul Houska, Denise Cropp Baker, and Bob Watkins 4. Rob McDonald, Kathryn Carmicheal McDonald, Kevin McCarthy, Class of 1972 reunion was held September 21, 2012, at the Illinois State University and Missi Hagglund Adams Alumni Center. In attendance were Libby Fleming McIntyre, Nancy Fleming Snyder, Rose “Wing” Lum Marinello, Mollie Mills Cole, Julie Thoennes, Cindy Murray Derek Johnson ’89 was Huddleston, Nola Mentzer Gannaway, Vicki Stahly Baur, Susan Knight, Doug Rogers, named as the minor league Louis Kroutil, John Grieder, Ray Nierstheimer, Vic Killough, Don Anderson, Sue Tuchel pitching coordinator for the Petsruska, Cal Smith, Lee Timpleton, Bob Smith, Dave Mizer, and Jeff Prochnow. Chicago Cubs in October 2012. His responsibilities will include developing throwing, strength and conditioning, and overall development agendas for the entire Cubs minor league program. He had been the pitching coach at Vanderbilt University for the past 11 seasons where he was named the National Pitching Coach of the Year in 2004 and the American Robin Murray ’80 was selected as one of 14 volunteer umpires to work at the Little Baseball Coaches Association/Baseball League Western Regional Baseball Tournament in San Bernardino, California, that was America Assistant Coach of the Year in 2010. televised on ESPN. For his work as a volunteer for Little League Baseball and Softball and Johnson was a standout pitcher at Eastern as a coordinator for the Fort Huachuca Combined Federal Campaign, he was recognized Illinois University and then went on to coach with the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award. Professionally, he was selected to par- at Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois ticipate in the Defense Information Systems Agency Executive Leadership Development University, and Stetson University before coaching at Vanderbilt. 8 U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Chris Drew Heissler ’01 is better known as Joshua Rule ’07 has graduated from basic Raube ’89 was recently promoted and has Pokey LaFarge. And what a year Pokey military training at Lackland Air Force taken responsibility of U.S. Army’s Yakima LaFarge had in 2012. National Public Base, San Antonio, and has earned the rank Training Center as the garrison command Radio (NPR) heralded that Pokey LaFarge of airman first class. He earned a bachelor’s sergeant major. He was previously assigned has had his breakout year. He and his band, degree in 2011 from Missouri Baptist to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a Special The South City Three, made two tours University in St. Louis. Forces sergeant major and has spent 15 years through Europe, hit the stage at a handful as a Special Forces operator. He has had eight of Canada’s finest folk fests, and found Illinois State University named Tim Glover deployments to Afghanistan, earning four time to travel the pikes of America and play ’09 as the top male Illinois State University Bronze Stars, the Army Accommodation many cities in between. They spent studio athlete for the 2011–2012 school year. Medal with Valor, the Defense Meritorious and tour time with Jack White, recording Glover received the Milt Weisbecker Male Medal, and numerous peacetime awards. He a tune for his solo album and perform- Athlete of the Year award after winning is the father to two children, Cody and Paige. ing at Radio City Musical Hall, Cain’s his second NCAA Division I national title Ballroom, and Red Rocks Ampitheatre. in the javelin with a career-best throw Richard File-Muriel Their new album, Live in Holland, was of 268 feet (Illinois State and Missouri ’91, assistant professor released worldwide this fall shortly after Valley Conference records). He placed in the Department of sixth in the Olympic Trials in the summer Spanish and Portuguese of 2012 in Eugene, Oregon. He won a at the University of New gold medal at the 2012 North American Mexico, has been award- Central American and Caribbean Under- ed a Fulbright Scholar 23 Championships. Glover is majoring in grant to lecture and carry out research in industrial engineering. linguistics at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Instituto Caro y Cuervo in Bogota, Colombia, during the 2012–13 academic year. File-Muriel’s research deals with the role of language usage in emerging linguistic structure. As part of this, he will be working on the creation of an oral corpus of the Spanish spoken in Bogota. LaFarge’s vocals were featured on an episode of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. In 2013, they Bridget Nord ’98 is the third generation opened for Old Crow Medicine Show on of her family to become a physician. She New Year’s Eve at the Ryman Auditorium has followed her grandfather, father, four in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out videos uncles, and a cousin in becoming a doctor. available on YouTube to hear and view this Several other Nord family members also soulful group that mixes the sounds of a Zachary Burlingame ’11 joined the Navy practice in the field of medicine in other bygone era: early string-band music, rag- in August 2011 and is currently stationed careers such as nursing and medical records. time, country blues, and Western swing. in Norfolk, Virginia, after a 7.5-month In July 2012, she began an intensive first deployment in the Mediterranean and Arabian year at the Cook County-Loyola-Provident Jordan Busse ’05 received his doctorate seas. He was attached to the aircraft car- Family Medicine Residency Program. She in physical therapy from Elon University in rier USS Enterprise until it was recently graduated from Boston University in 2002 Elon, North Carolina, in December 2012. retired. While aboard the USS Enterprise where she competed as a diver. She went to He has successfully completed his licensure Burlingame a seaman apprentice, was medical school at Universidad Autonoma boards and will begin work at Duke Sports among the sailors who formed a Coalition de Guadalajara in Mexico where she also Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions mastered in Spanish. After graduating in in March 2013 committee (CSADD). This committee is a 2009, she completed a pre-internship year peer-to-peer mentoring program. at New York Medical College in 2010. She Thomas Donnan ’07 has graduated from currently works at Cook County Hospital. basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. He has earned the rank of private first class.
STATE your Passion. STATE your Pride. Please share news about yourself, your family who attended University High School, or a classmate so that it may be published in the next issue of The Pioneer. This publication relies on the efforts of all alums to alert the editing staff of newsworthy tidbits. Please send information and photos to [email protected] or mail to University High School Alumni Association; Campus Box 7100; Normal, Illinois 61790-7100.
9 Clarion yearbooks needed
One set of yearbooks is kept at the U-High Library, but unfortunately several issues have disappeared from our shelves. We are desperately searching for replacements for the years 1968, 1970, and 1982. Please help us preserve a part of our history. We are currently making efforts to scan yearbooks and to make them available online. Yearbooks have been graciously retrieved from garage sales, donation piles, and even garbage cans and dumpsters. So if you come across an extra Clarion, please pass it on to the University High School Alumni Association. There are many anxious alumni wanting to have yearbooks from their eras. There are a limited number of Clarion yearbooks available for purchase for $10 each. To donate or purchase yearbooks, please contact the University High School Alumni Association at [email protected] or contact Barbara Lichty Blunk ’53, Alumni Relations coordinator, at (309) 452-2414 or [email protected]. Donations may also be left at the school library.
Facebook connection
Please join our Facebook group, We Are One: U-High Pioneers, to get the latest news on your alma mater. This is an open group and all may join it and post messages. Several classes have established group pages as well. Please note that there are several University High Schools throughout the United States, so make sure you are linking up with the correct group of friends and classmates. If you are establishing a group page for your class, please make a post on the “We Are One: U-High Pioneers” page so that others may find it. Visit the Facebook page to get images to decorate class websites and group pages. Several iconic images of University High School, as well as the school crest and official logo, are available.
Stroud Seat Campaign update
The ongoing Seat Campaign for Stroud Auditorium is still in full swing, having raised more than $234,000. If you have been in the beautifully renovated space, you know what a remarkable upgrade it is from the Stroud of the past. If you would like to contribute to this project, it is not too late. There are still approximately 250 seats left for purchase. Each seat has a nameplate attached that can be inscribed with two lines of text—a wonderful way to honor someone, commemorate a loved one, or pay tribute to your time at University High School. Seat nameplates are available for a donation of $500 per seat. Pledges of $500 or more may be paid over a two-year period. Additionally, those who work for a matching-gift company may donate $250 with a company match to designate a seat nameplate. University High School is grateful to everyone who has supported this campaign. For more information on how to get your seat, contact Emily James, associate director of Development, at [email protected] or (309) 438-4304.
In remembrance Marianne Fearheiley Hart ’39, Jerry Norton ’53, died 9/16/2012 died 8/11/12 Gary Blomgren ’70, died 11/28/12 Honore Hill ’56, Richard Osborn ’51, died 12/1/2012 died 9/24/2012 Arthur Bonds ’60, died 10/28/12 Eric J. Kerestes ’00, William Raby ’81, died 8/14/12 died 12/28/2012 Marilyn Boussum ’48, died 07/19/2012 Myron Kiesewetter ’63, Margie Evans Robbins ’46, died 11/21/2012 died 6/15/2012 Rita Vanderwater Boyd ’43, died 7/10/2012 Robert J. Larkin ’54, Theresa Colter Theilemann ’83, died 1/19/2013 died 10/21/12 William Larry Brewer ’58, died 03/01/2013 Wendell Learned ’43, Donald West ’44, died 10/4/2012 died 7/25/2012 Bonnie Meers Brill ’36, died 8/9/2012 Helen Stover Mitchell ’34, Robert White ’48, died 2/8/2013 died 6/21/2012 Rachel Laubaugh Bunting ’67, died 10/30/2012 Margaret Moore Long ’60, Nancy Gordon Whitecotton ’57, died 8/11/2012 died 10/9/2012 Betsey Lonney Carley ’48, died 8/8/2012 Michael G. McAdam ’77, died 10/20/12 Mary France ’58, died 11/22/2012 Charles McDermand ’54, died 12/28/2012 Stephen Gustus ’68, died 7/27/2012 David H. Miller ’55, died 12/5/12
10 The Legacy Society for the Illinois State Laboratory Schools
The Legacy Society for the Illinois State University Laboratory Schools provides recognition and appreciation for those people who have established a planned gift in support of the Laboratory Schools, University High School, or Thomas Metcalf School; or secondly, have reached a level of $10,000 or more in cumulative giving in support of the schools. Membership is lifetime. All donors (individuals, couples, families, corporations, etc.) recognized through The Legacy Society may have their names permanently displayed on plaques placed in prominent locations at both University High School and Metcalf School. Charter members of The Legacy Society—the first 100—are noted as such on the plaques. Donors preferring to be listed as anonymous may request such designation. The following is the list of charter members as of December 31, 2012. Names in bold have become Charter Members since the fall 2012 issue of The Pioneer:
Anonymous Thomas R. and Mary Hanson Audrey and Joe Naffziger Ruth Stroud Erik and Audra Anderson IBM International Foundation Nicholas and Anjuli Nayak Neil and Joan Styczynski Barbara and Robert Blunk William and Joan Legge Ted Nichelson Kent and Sue Taulbee David L. Brown Horace D. Longbrake Joel Oberman Mildred G. Templeton Michelle and James Chow Thomas and Meredith Lovelass Norris and Elizabeth Porter Teresa (Lucie) and Lyle Thompson Kellie and Michael Clapper Estate of Sandra Lowery Edward M. Powell Marilyn and Donald Turner Clyde B. Coombs Eugene and Mardell Martin Mel and Barbara Thake U-High Booster Club, 2005–2006 Susan Eckert Dessa and Jeffrey Dallas and Janice Mathile Evelyn J. Rex Trust Bjarne R. Ullsvik Dessa Betty Lichty Mayes Sakura-Kai Fred, Robert, Louis, and Ronald Fred Donaldson John and Betty McKnight James and Joan Sears Sloneker Williams Duffin for Dirk Committee Metcalf School PTO State Farm Companies Foundation John Williams George and Anna Farnsworth Jr. James W. Miller State Farm Mutual Automobile John L. Wroan III Ruth Freyberger John and Robbie Hartman Muir Insurance Company
We encourage those of you who are interested in The Legacy Society to discuss with us possible areas of designation. Membership in the society is permanent and is acknowledged by both the Laboratory Schools and Illinois State University. Even though donors make their contribution to the Illinois State University Foundation, they may rest assured that 100 percent of their donation will be designated for Metcalf School or University High School, as individually desired. For more information about The Legacy Society, contact Gail Lamb, senior director of Development, at (309) 438-2903 or galamb@ IllinoisState.edu. If you prefer, have your attorney or financial planner contact Lamb by phone, by email, or at Illinois State University, Alumni Center; Campus Box 3060; Normal, IL; 61790.
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11 2012 Alumni Award recipients
John Friedhoff, Steve Doran, Clyde Coombs, Jeff Prochnow, Patrick McGuire, Dave Mizer, Mike Sondgeroth
Distinguished Alum School of Commerce and Law in Warsaw, Brazil for 10 months to further his studies of John Friedhoff ’76 Poland. Friedhoff worked in the human Brazil and Portuguese. Upon graduating from With more than 20 years of experience, rights organization Amnesty International, Carleton, where he majored in international John Friedhoff serves various multinational appealing to governments for the release of relations, Friedhoff returned to Brazil to open charitable organizations and has done so for political prisoners and later worked with the an import-export company. While a splendid most of his professional life. As a student Nicaraguan Bar Association in Exile in efforts learning opportunity, he realized it was not of Latin American military governments, toward freeing a political prisoner from the the career he desired. he recognized the value of participating Revolutionary Government. His passion to contribute to U.S.-Latin civil institutions focused on bilateral rela- Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, American relations drove him to return to tions between the United States and Latin Friedhoff attributes his interest and capa- the U.S. and study law at the University American countries. To that end he served bilities in Latin America to Metcalf School of Miami under the nationwide expert in as president of the Brazilian American Spanish teacher Francisco Morales. His U.S. Latin American law, Keith Rosenn. He Chamber of Commerce of Florida and was interest in Brazil is specifically credited to received his J.D. in 1985. Friedhoff worked on its board of directors for more than 15 Eileen Kanzler, his U.S. history and foreign for a Brazilian law firm, furthering his knowl- years. He continues to serve on its board of relations teacher and the American Field edge of that country and its laws, and ulti- advisors today. He was also elected as vice Service (AFS) sponsor at University High mately began his practice in Miami where he president of the Central American U.S. School. Friedhoff was an AFS student to represents numerous foreign individuals and Chamber of Commerce and served on its Brazil during the summer of 1975, just corporations investing in the U.S.A. as well board of directors for more than 10 years. before his senior year at U-High. as corporations investing in Latin America. Currently, he serves on the board of trust- While Metcalf and U-High schools Friedhoff works for several Latin American ees of the Pan American Agricultural School launched his facility in Spanish and interest banks, including the pre-eminent microfi- (also known as Zamorano University) located in Latin America, Friedhoff is self-taught in nance bank in the Western Hemisphere. He in the Yeguare Valley in Honduras where he Portuguese. He thinks his ability to learn is presently working in the conceptual stages also serves on its Executive Committee and on his own derives from the inspiration and for various television programs targeted for as chair of its Legal Committee. advice he received from many U-High teach- nationwide broadcast about Central and Friedhoff has also served on the boards of ers. The guidance from his father, a professor, South America. a bank dedicated to international commerce and his mother, a public school teacher, also Friedhoff’s work has been the subject of and the Florida Brazil Institute. He has inspired him to learn on his own. many articles in Brazilian periodicals and expanded his geographic reach by serving After graduating from U-High, he enrolled has been published widely in Portuguese on the board of advisors for the International in Carleton College in 1976. After his first on matters relating to foreign investment in Business Program of the Lazarski University year, he took a leave of absence to return to the United States. He has traveled through
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12 continued from page 12 every state in Brazil except for three, includ- McGuire has spoken widely throughout Pioneer Hall of Fame ing a three-day trip down the Amazon River the country and in Europe on his research Dr. Steve Doran ’75 and numerous 35-hour bus rides along the interests. He also serves as a referee for vari- Since starting his own practice in 1990, Atlantic coast of Brazil. He continues to ous scientific journals. He also has lectured Steve Doran has served the Bloomington- travel the region frequently. in the areas of sustainability, global warming, Normal community as an oral surgeon. In While at U-High, he was also the astronomy, and planetary science. 2011, he received the Illinois State Dental Student Senate president, a member of the McGuire developed his interest in math Society’s President’s Award for his special International Thespian Society, a four-year and science while at U-High. He was the contributions to the dental profession. For letterman in tennis, a Boys’ State partici- recipient of the Thomas E. Barger Physics the past decade, Doran has coordinated pant, a photographer for the Clarion and Award and Bausch & Lomb Science and organized a free extraction clinic in Clarionette, winner of the U.S. Senate Youth Citizenship Award. After U-High, he attended Bloomington. Twice each year, he has helped Fellowship, and a National Honor Society the University of Chicago as a National Merit assemble a team of local dentists to perform member. Friedhoff lives in Miami with his Scholar, majoring in physics and mathematics, free extractions for approximately 150 wife, Carolina, and his two children, Robert and completed his doctorate at the University patients at Saturday morning clinics. and Carolyn. of Arizona. McGuire and his wife reside in Largely for those efforts, the McLean Morgantown, West Virginia. County Dental Society has honored him Young Distinguished Alum twice with the President’s Award. Patrick McGuire ’85 Pioneer Hall of Fame Doran has served on the board of direc- Patrick McGuire serves as a research Clyde Coombs ’63 tors of the John M. Scott Health Resources associate in the Department of Chemical Clyde Coombs completed a 32-year career Center with the city of Bloomington, which Engineering at West Virginia University, at Caterpillar Inc., retiring as the inspector has a mission of providing health education, where he works on computer modeling in security police for worldwide headquarters. information, and referral services for those in of natural gas hydrates and carbon seques- Coombs supervised the areas of fire protection, need. In 2010, he served as the lead surgeon tration. He also serves as a member of security and fraud, as well as theft protection in the oral surgery department of the Illinois the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging for the world’s largest manufacturer of con- State Dental Society’s inaugural Illinois Spectrometer for Mars (“CRISM”) team struction and mining equipment. Before Mission of Mercy. based at Johns Hopkins University. In 2011 joining Caterpillar, Coombs served our nation Following U-High, Doran graduated from he received the NASA Group Achievement with distinction. He completed military Illinois Wesleyan University. He is a graduate Award as a member of the CRISM team police training at Fort Gordon, Georgia, of the Southern Illinois University School of for hyperspectral imaging camera on board where he completed criminology school Dental Medicine, and completed the Cook the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). with a focus on investigation division training. County Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial In 2010, he received the NASA Tech During the Vietnam War, he served as Surgery Residency Program. He has remained Brief Award for an article he co-authored, provost marshall investigator. Coombs involved with U-High as a member of the which used the CTX (Context) and was selected to guard the Tomb of the Citizens Advisory Committee. Doran’s wife, HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Unknown Soldier and the gravesite of Joy Wainscott Doran ’75, and his three Experiment) cameras on MRO to improve President John F. Kennedy, and to assist daughters—Molly ’03, Flynn ’05, and Anna NASA’s ability to map boulders on the in the burial of deceased astronauts at ’08— are graduates of Metcalf and U-High surface of Mars. Arlington National Cemetery. schools. In 2008 McGuire received the Humboldt Coombs grew up at the Illinois Soldiers’ and Research Fellowship from Germany after Sailors’ Children’s School (ISSCS) in Normal. Pioneer Hall of Fame he had completed the Robert M. Walker At U-High, Coombs lettered nine times in Jeff Prochnow ’72 Fellowship in Experimental Space Science track, football, and swimming, was a leader in Jeff Prochnow is recognized in the com- at Washington University in St. Louis. his class, and was elected Homecoming king munity and state for his civic service. In He was a prior recipient of the Ramon y in his senior year. After graduation, he attended 2010, Prochnow was elected to and served Cajal Fellowship in Spain, as well as a U.S. Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, a one-year term as the 110th potentate/ Department of Education/National Science where he planned to study art before he was chief executive officer of the Mohammed Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship at the drafted into the military. Shrine, which is one of 194 Shrine University of Arizona. Coombs is active in his community and Centers. He was the sixth potentate from In his research, McGuire has led the has received the Historical Restoration and the Bloomington-Normal area when he led development of the Cyborg Astrobiologist Landscaping Award from the city of Pekin, the 2,200-member organization. He is also system and has developed atmospheric cor- and the Citizen’s Award from the city of a past director of the Royal Order of Jesters rection software for the multispectral map- Peoria. In 2011, he established the Clyde Court 40 and a member of Masonic Blue ping mode of the CRISM camera on board B. Coombs Endowment Fund, which pro- Lodge 43. He is one of four grand marshals the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. He has vides financial grants to U-High students of the St. Patrick’s Day “One Float Parade,” conducted research on dark matter particles to participate in extracurricular and athletic which over the past decades has raised and developing anthropomorphic robotics. activities and scholarships for students money for charity. In addition to affiliating His research has been published widely in attending college in Central Illinois. with more than 20 local and regional civic refereed journals and other publications. organizations, he has served on the board
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12 13 continued from page 13 of directors of the local Susan G. Komen basketball team. He is also a recipient of the of athletic contests and school activities. He for the Cure and the McLean County Erik Hubbard Inspiration Award. has given back to the students of U-High Sportsman. Mizer is a fixture in local athletics. He has through leadership roles in numerous school In addition to his civic involvement, chaired the committee for the Bloomington- organizations and college committees. He Prochnow is a businessman and entrepre- Normal Holiday Classic and the State Farm has even performed in several theatrical neur. Due to his father’s illness when he was Holiday Classic tournaments. He has served productions, singing and dancing his way to in high school, Prochnow began working at on the board of directors of the Redbird honorary induction into U-High’s Thespian age 14. He worked full time while attending Swim Club, McLean County Aquatics, Troupe. U-High. At the age of 19, he purchased a and Bloomington-Normal Girls Softball U-High has given back to Sondgeroth too. Mister Donut franchise and was the youngest Association (BNGSA). He has coached He met his wife of 22 years, Debra, while she owner. His franchise was ranked in the top BNGSA travel teams, as well as served as a was serving as a college intern in the counsel- 20 out of 485, and he served on the Midwest U.S. Swimming Association official for the ing office. Their three children—Morgan ’11, Dealers Association. After selling his fran- Illinois Junior Olympics. Cole ’13, and Erin ’14—have benefited from chise, he was a regional sales representative Mizer graduated from Illinois State the wonderful opportunities that U-High for a bakery supply company, and in 1984 University, majoring in art and minoring in has to offer. As is the case with so many of he opened the Bakery Banc in Bloomington. business administration. He currently owns us here today, milestones in the Sondgeroth In 1994, he was elected to the National and operates Creative Insurance Concepts family can be marked by special occurrences Retail Bakers Association and served for six and Consulting Service LLC in Bloomington. here at U-High. years. He became a sought-after speaker in Mizer is married to Debra Mizer and has two Sondgeroth graduated from Mendota the industry and was featured in many trade daughters and two grandchildren. Township High School and received his magazines. undergraduate degree in mathematics from In 2000, Prochnow left the bakery busi- Friend of U-High Illinois State University in 1985. ness for the real estate industry where he has Mike Sondgeroth also succeeded, as an agent with Prudential Mike Sondgeroth joined the U-High fac- Snyder Real Estate. In 2002, he graduated ulty in 1985. For nearly three decades, Support our troops from the Missouri Auction School and Sondgeroth has taught mathematics to Thank you to all of our University became a licensed auctioneer. He owns and U-High students. He was instrumental in High School alumni who are bravely operates Chenoa Auction Gallery/Prochnow the development of the freshmen block serving in the armed forces during Auctions. Prochnow is a member of a legacy program, teaching in “Project FIRST” from Operation Enduring Freedom. family, as three generations graduated from 1993–1997. Replacing longtime U-High U-High beginning with his mother, Arlene teacher Al Eckert, Sondgeroth has evolved Schaab Prochnow-Gittings ’45. into the resident geometry “expert” in the math department. He has taught nearly Alumni Service every math class U-High has to offer. Dave Mizer ’72 His current curricular project focuses on For nearly three decades, Dave Mizer has the implementation of a senior course that volunteered with the U-High basketball explores the mathematics behind the cur- program. Since 1992, he has served as the rent topics of social choice, management public address announcer, scorekeeper, science, population growth, and statistics. and statistician for the varsity boys basket- Other academic interests include U-High’s ball program. He held the same role for netbook initiative, “U Learn Anywhere,” the varsity girls basketball program from where he uses interactive software to assist his 2001–2004. students in the exploration of the foundations In 1991, he served as a volunteer assis- of geometry. Sondgeroth is also an initial tant freshman coach under coach Lester member of the Assessment Initiative, where Hampton. He began his involvement in he hopes to develop grading methods and 1983, when he served as a volunteer assistant assessments that better reflect what students varsity basketball coach under coaches Bob actually know. Morris and Chuck Gault. He has also served Beyond the classroom, Sondgeroth has as co-chair of his class reunion committee. He been thoroughly immersed in U-High extra- was master of ceremonies for the retirement curricular programs. He has coached a mul- banquet for longtime coach Robert Metcalf. titude of sports, ranging from freshmen foot- Before graduating from U-High in 1972, ball to varsity softball. One of the highlights he was part of the 1972 Pantagraph Intercity of his coaching career was the third place fin- All-Star baseball team and was inducted into ish of his varsity girls basketball team in the the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 1995 state tournament. Through the years he Hall of Fame as a member of the 1970–1971 has been the “Voice of the Pioneers,” serving as the public address announcer for hundreds
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The Pioneer golf teams had great seasons NFL honor is due to the chapter achiev- the Educational Theatre Association, the this school year. The boys won the sec- ing 100 degrees or more last year, which professional association for theater educa- tional title, having last won it in 2009. placed it in the top 10 percent of NFL tion. This honor recognizes the hard work Back in Normal, the girls placed second in chapters nationwide. and achievements of these inductees, the sectionals. The weather was not coopera- U-High senior Francis Favis was selected troupe officers, and theater director Ben tive during the state tournament week- for the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Webb. end—wind and rain limited play to the Marching Band, a prestigious honor The Marching Pioneers had a successful first day. The girls ended in fifth place at ensemble and program of the National competition this year. They competed at the Hickory Point Golf Course in Forsyth. Association for Music Education. Francis the Olympia Spartan Invitational, placing The boys team played at Weibring Golf was one of 125 students selected out of first in Class 2A and second overall, including Club and with a fifth-place tiebreaker, thousands of applications, representing Best Percussion and Best Color Guard in claimed second place. the best of high school marching musicians. their class. At the Mahomet-Seymour The U-High girls tennis team finished He will be a member of the snare drum Marching Bulldog Festival, they won awards with a 12-2 record for varsity and 6-0 section. He will travel to San Antonio in every category, including second place record for junior varsity. this winter to work on the halftime show overall in Class 2A, second place for drum The U-High football team finished its for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, majors and color guard, and first place regular season with a 9-0 record, captur- the premier high school football game for percussion for the third consecutive ing the Corn Belt Conference title for in the nation. Francis was honored with competition! The Marching Pioneers the first time since 1989! The team beat a ceremony by the U.S. Army in October wrapped up their competition season Galesburg High School 27-6 in the first in Stroud Auditorium. with a performance at the Illinois State round of playoffs at Illinois Wesleyan U-High theater performed The Laramie University State of Illinois Invitational in University’s Tucci Stadium. In the sec- Project by Moises Kaufman in October in Hancock Stadium. Despite performing ond round, No. 1 U-High faced No. 5 Stroud Auditorium. The Laramie Project is at a very cold 7:30 a.m., the Marching Washington High School at Washington. an emotional drama based on interviews Pioneers took third place in Class 1A, The Pioneers fought hard but lost 30-6. conducted after the murder of University including winning the Crowd Appeal and Outstanding Music Performance awards. The U-High volleyball team had of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, another strong season in the Corn Belt and explores the struggles of the Laramie U-High girls swim and dive team won Conference. The team ended the season community after Shepard’s death. The its seventh consecutive Intercity title at with a perfect conference record and an students did a fantastic job! This show was the Horton Field House pool. At the overall record of 25-8. the first production of the year and under U-High Invitational, freshman Hannah the direction of the new theater director, Boyd won the 500-yard freestyle with The U-High boys soccer defeated Lincoln Ben Webb, with assistance from student a school-record time. For the third con- High School 1-0 in the Normal West Becca Gocker and theater intern Sara secutive year, the team won the Normal Class 2A Regional. After a 1-0 win over Phillips. Community Sectional with 280 points Bloomington High School, the Pioneers and advanced to the state meet. At the advanced to the sectional. They faced U-High announced that junior Rob Reinbrecht was named a Pratt Music state meet in Evanston, Boyd won first Urbana High School in the Mahomet- place in the 200-yard freestyle and placed Seymour sectional semifinal but lost 5-1 Foundation Scholar. These scholarships are awarded to students who are com- third in the 500 freestyle. Her first-place after a hard fought battle. They finished finish of 1:49.05 made her the sixth state their season with a 13-7-3 record. The mitted, motivated, and talented. We are happy for Rob, who plays the cello and champion in Pantagraph area history! Illinois High School Soccer Coaches U-High placed 15th overall. Association selected several area players is mentored by Margot Ehrlich, U-High’s for all-sectional recognition, including orchestra director. The scholarships assist In May 2012, Newsweek ranked U-High U-High senior Brad Dulee and junior area students in continuing their musi- as one of the best 1,000 high schools in Hunter Somers. Sophomore Basheer cal education through Illinois Wesleyan the nation. U-High has made this elite Becerra was selected for honorable mention. University’s Music Preparatory School. listing for four consecutive years. This year the Pioneers ranked 547th. Newsweek Mark Adams, the U-High English U-High was notified in November that 16 students in the theater arts program reported that U-High has a graduation Department chair and speech and debate rate of 98 percent, that 95 percent of coach, was notified that the U-High were inducted into the International Thespian Society and U-High’s Troupe U-High students enter college, and that speech and debate program earned mem- graduates have an average ACT score of bership in the prestigious 100 Club by 1156 in the 2011–2012 school year. The society is the student honorary division of 25.5. There are approximately 26,000 the National Forensic League (NFL). This high schools across the country.
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