Having trouble viewing this email? Click here In This Issue September 21, 2012 Reunion News Welcome to our first electronic edition of the Upper Moreland High BEAR Spotlight School Alumni Newsletter! UM - Believable The Upper Moreland Alumni Association exists to promote higher Hall of Fame education through scholarship awards to deserving Upper 2012 UMTSD Retirees Moreland students. Hall of Fame Reunion News This past year, Upper Moreland High School honored If you are planning a reunion, distinguished alumni who have made significant accomplishments please contact the Alumni in their chosen field. The Hall of Fame Committee selected five Association at alumni - Eric Blank, Class of 1989; Joseph Boutwell, Class of [email protected] so we 1966; James K. Hashimoto, Class of 1985; Dr. William Kormos, can help spread the news Class of 1986; and Thomas Roy, Class of 1962. Class of 1962 50th Year Reunion Saturday, October 6, 2012 Contact Ron Lear [email protected] Class of 1992 20th Year Reunion Friday, November 23, 2012 Contact: [email protected] We want to hear from you! Have you recently moved? Graduated? Have an announcement or just want to share some news? We look forward to hearing from you! Email [email protected] and we will help share it with your alumni. Eric Blank was named the Southern Nevada Leukemia and BEAR Spotlight Lymphoma Society Man of the Year and has written and published an inspirational illustrated book, "The Success of Robert Want to be featured in the next Fitzgibbons." Joseph Boutwell taught for 34 years in West issue of The Bear Facts? file:///C|/Users/NRosenbaum/Desktop/GW_00001.HTM[4/25/2013 11:27:00 AM] Virginia and five years in Virginia. He was the County Teacher of Send us your information with the Year for 1990 and a West Virginia State Teacher of the Year the latest news, highlights, Finalist. In 1992, Boutwell was the West Virginia Recipient of the and/or employment Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Education. adventures. We would love to While in West Virginia, he was a State Mentor Teacher and highlight you, so let us know received the West Virginia 1989 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship. your latest James K. Hashimoto served as the Head Athletic Trainer for achievements/news. Call the the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team from 1998 to 2008. During Alumni Office at 215-657-1051 his tenure with the U.S. Team, he participated in three FIFA World or email [email protected]. Cups in France, Korea, Japan and Germany. Mr. Hashimoto Jennifer Bentley 03' - served as site manager at Christiana Care PT Plus at Brandywine Currently resides in Boulder and is currently a private practice partner with Elite PT. Dr. Creek, CA (Santa Cruz Kormos was one of 20 students nationwide to complete the Mountains), and is a 2007 University of Miami's BS/MD Honors Program in Medical graduate from Penn State with Education. He was the first student from the University of Miami to a Bachelor of Science in be accepted to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Meteorology. Jennifer is Massachusetts General Hospital, recognized as one the top three employed as a Data Analyst hospitals in the nation. Dr. Kormos was recently named to *Best with Applied Weather Doctors in America*. Thomas Roy began his acting career Technology (leads the Maritime when he was the lead character in a comedy entitled "June Mad" Industry in Ship Routing) in during his junior year in high school. In 1994, he had his first Sunnyvale, CA. principle film role in "12 Monkeys." He was an actor, writer, director and a producer at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Melissa Tolton Cuff , '99 - and simultaneously worked on Saturday Night Live. Proud to announce the birth of twins (2 boys). They were born In January, five nominees were inducted into the UMHS Booster on February 28, 2011 at Club Sports Hall of Fame for their athletic contributions during their Pottstown Memorial. years at Upper Moreland. Cynthia Breyer, Class of 1994, was to the AAU Junior Olympics Team and the US Field Hockey George Greger-Holt, '73 - Olympic Developmental B-Camp. In addition, in her junior and Recently awarded the senior years, she was selected to the Pennsylvania Lacrosse GlaxoSmithKline Lifetime National Team and was a member of the California Field Hockey Achievement Award for Festival Team. Michael Desmond, whose passion was Indoor outstanding contributions to Track and Spring Track, exploded his junior year. The Class of improving children's health for 1977 graduate set a UMHS record of 14.2 in 120 yard hurdles, his work over the past 30 years which still holds today. Another field hockey star was 1989 with adolescent substance graduate Christine Wuchter Dunleavy, who began her abusers. career as a starter on the Varsity team during her sophomore year. Christine made history as the first field hockey player from Upper Michael Holmes, '78 - Moreland to be named National All-American. From the Class of Volunteers as a substitute 1993 was the three-sport athlete who earned 10 varsity letters - driver and pantry worker for Todd Kochersperger. Todd is Upper Moreland's All Time Bucks Mont Meals on Wheels. Leading Scorer in basketball with 1570 points, and also holds the Michael can be found at record for steals, assists, foul shooting and three-point field goals. Davisville Baptist Church in During his first two years, Todd played soccer and was the second Southampton, PA where he leading scorer in his sophomore year. However, he switched to hands out programs before football during his junior year. In his senior year he led the football services, is a helper on the team with nine interceptions and was selected to the Suburban 1 church puppet ministry team, All-League and All-Area Second Team Defensive Back. Michael helps in the cafeteria and Richcino, was an athlete at a time when records were not kept. during the week as needs arise The Class of 1959 athlete was a star on the football and baseball (funeral buffets, lunch after fields. As a football player, Mike was named to the All-Bux Mont monthly senior citizens Team. In addition, in his senior year, he was named Most Valuable meetings). Player, and earned both All-State and All-American Honorable Mention. Mike was also voted Most Outstanding Football player by Wayne Mercer, '69 - Father of the Delaware Valley Football Association and nominated to the two who currently resides in United Press International All-Star Football Team Honorable Newark Delaware. Mention. On the diamond, Mike was Upper Moreland's first utility player selected to the All Bux-Mont team during both his junior and Daniel Olejnik, '71 -Resides in senior years. file:///C|/Users/NRosenbaum/Desktop/GW_00001.HTM[4/25/2013 11:27:00 AM] Acworth, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. A graduate of Penn Nomination forms for the Upper Moreland High School Alumni State, received his MBA from Association Hall of Fame and UMHS Booster Club Sports Hall of the University of North Florida. Fame are available on the Alumni Website Also a CPA, Daniel owns a www.umtsd.org/alumni - please remember we rely on you to bank consulting firm and real provide the necessary details. If you know of a former classmate estate company. Daniel is who has excelled in their career and should be considered for married with three children. induction into Upper Moreland's Hall of Fame for 2013, please email [email protected] or send nominations to UMHS Alumni Beth Weiner Pfeiffer, '77 - Hall of Fame Committee, 3000 Terwood Road Willow Grove, PA Was honored on May 31st at 19090. Nominees not selected will be considered for future years. the "CELEBRATE THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE" event at the Abramson Cancer Center at University of Want to support Upper Moreland High Pennsylvania. Pfieffer was School Alumni student awards? honored for their help in raising awareness, sharing hope and The Upper Moreland Alumni Association exists to encourage making a difference to others in students to pursue higher education. The Alumni Association our community about breast rewards student success and achievement through scholarships and ovarian cancer. and awards. Please visit www.umtsd.org/alumni for more information (Coming Soon Pay Pal). Brian Ruby, '11 - Accepted into the Delaware National The UMHS Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to students Guard. in each graduating class to pursue further educational endeavors. The Alumni Association Scholarship Winners for the 2011-2012 school year were Sarah Elizabeth Bolich and Kyle Ward UM - Believable Walder. Sarah Bolich was a member of the Marching Band, Key Club, and National Honor Society and was involved with the High 2011-2012 Golden Bears girls School Newspaper, The Bear Print. Sarah is participating in the bowling team won the pre-med program at Pennsylvania State University. Kyle was Suburban 1 League American secretary of the National Honor Society and a member of the Key Conference finishing with a Club, Varsity Baseball Team (2011 & 2012 District I Champions) record of 51 and 5 and the Varsity Soccer Team (2010 District I Champions). Kyle is attending Saint Joseph's University. 2012 boys basketball team advanced to the PIAA District 1 Christopher Biehl and Victoria Senger were recipients of the AAA quarterfinals Frank E. Wismer "Selfless Service" Scholarships provided by the Alumni Association. These awards were awarded to students who 2012 Girls Diving Team fly under the radar and continually demonstrate consideration of swept the PIAA District 1 others in their daily activities. Christopher is attending Virginia Championships - Natalee Polytechnic Institute and State University while Victoria attends Szopo won her THIRD District Ursinus College.