John Marshall High School Volume 39 Alumni News Number 1 PO Box 16678, Rocky River, OH 44116-0678 Spring 2012 www.jmhalumni.com 440-356-0249 By Judy Gilson From the President’s Desk ing be refurbished—so that we can keep our auditorium, track, A week or so before the th and pool—all of which are May 7 open house, we found out JMHS would not close in unique to Marshall. Now, if we 2011. It was too late to stop at that point. The Alumni trustees could just get $7 million dollars expected a big turnout, and attendance exceeded our expecta- donated to build an auditorium, tions. We were on cloud nine. The school sponsored pancake that would be great! But we breakfast was late getting started, but it was great. About 500 don’t think that will ever happen. people were served. Ralph Pfingsten put on an outstanding JMHS history presentation, shown three times in the auditori- Halls were lined with people. Those of us who attended JMH um. About 4 to 5, 000, alumni, neighbors and friends showed during the late 60’s and early 70’s, know how crowded the how much they loved their school. Representatives of the halls used to be between classes—it truly was a flashback to CMSD were impressed. They said they had never seen such those days. Current staff and students could not believe the support for a Cleveland school before. At this time we do not number of people wandering the halls—it was most evident on know if JMHS will close in 2011. If so we may hold the Se- the first floor where everyone seemed to congregate. cond Annual JMHS Closing Open House. Stay tuned. Some of the people you missed Ken Tischler, President of JMHSAA were the following former teachers: Ralph Pfingsten, Just to let you know—as Sgt. Frank Sprehalski, Gene Gib- Schultz always said to Col. bons, Terry Scahel, Carl Klink “I (We still) know noth- Locke, Linda Beebe, Victor ing!” Well, there are a few Daiuto, Mary Gensler, Ken things we can tell you. First, & Marijane Kubach, Tom the Landmarks Commission Romane, John Jacobson, Al Reinke, Buzz Haller, Joseph decided in January to declas- Chippi, Marlene Samuels, Bill Kemer, Edmund Hohertz, sify the Historical Status of John Marshall High School. Al Valenzisi, Richard DiScipio, Joyce Murphy, Tom Demo, Once that was done, the school system could go ahead with its Ken Latkovic, William Eisenhardt, and Paul Johanni. plans—securing modular classrooms, developing further lo- There had to be others! gistic plans at the Shuler site, and finalize plans with the con- struction company. Tentative plans are for some packing of Current staff in attendance were: Luther Johnson, Justine non-essential items to begin over spring break. The Alumni Lance, Cheryl Wells, Dr. Erin Murphy, Mike McCann, Association hopes to have some say in what those items might Deborah Terry, Michele Franklin, Russ Germaine, Gini be. Since things still are not definite, we are holding another Kolar 72, Kim Greytak, Bob Fast 78, Dan McMillan 71, Farewell Open House Part II, on Saturday, May 12th, Mimi Thomas, Naomi Leveck, Maxine Matovic, Rick from 9 am—3 pm. Ralph will present his slide show, mer- Parchen, Security Staff: Kevin McKinney, Eric Graham, chandise will be available, representatives from the District Kevin Danielson, Joyce (Davis) Jones 83. Kitchen Staff: will be in attendance, and hopefully additional current/former Lakietha Riggins, Betty Perry, Joanne Williams, Custodial faculty, students, friends, family, and YOU! Staff: Brian Arnold, Frank ?, Archie ?. We truly hope that more former and current faculty will join us Many people returned for the Open House. Many said they this time too—to reminisce with coworkers and to reconnect hadn’t been in the building since graduation. Many don’t want with former students! to see this building demolished. Many would prefer the build- (Continued on page 3) * Friday, May 4, 2012—Hall of Fame Induction * Saturday, May 12, 2012—Farewell Open House II Page 2 John Marshall Alumni Association News Volume 39, No. 1 A Note from the Principal, Mr. Luther E. Johnson UPCOMING EVENTS My first year serving as John Marshall’s principal has been very rewarding and the overall school cul- ture has been very successful. As with all changes of leadership, there was some apprehension school Hall of Fame Induction wide, but it has been an exciting experience getting to know the staff and students. Great strides have Friday, May 4, 2012 been made this past year, due in part to the degree of trust and respect the staff exhibits among their col- 6 pm—see page 11 leagues, students, and me, as well as in my percep- tion of their efforts. This was most evident in our school’s status moving from Academic Watch to Continuous Improvement. Also, our semester Farewell Open House Part II awards program was held recently and the number of recipients blossomed from 150 students last year to 209 receiving honor, Saturday, May 12, 2012 merit, citizenship and attendance awards. Parent attendance at the programs has improved greatly as well. Two new awards were given out this year – a 9 am—3 pm see page 13! Citizenship award, for the student who might not have the outstanding grades, but one who has exhibited a great effort and improvement through- out the year. The second award, the Principal’s Award, will go to the stu- dent with the highest academic progress, leadership qualities, and exhibits an effort in serving the community. Marshall has some of the best teachers in the district. Their level of commit- ment is refreshing and evident daily – from working after school preparing ANNUAL for the next day, supervising student activities, and pushing and encourag- ing students to blossom academically and personally. Teachers at JMH are KAMM’S CORNERS also piloting TDES, Teacher Development Evaluation System, a program TH for evaluation of teachers statewide. They will be implementing procedures 4 OF JULY PARADE which focus on different learning methods. Those involved will also follow Wednesday, July 4, 2012 through on the implementation of the evaluation system within the district. Please come out and march with us! Students have taken the initiative to establish groups or activities, showing a Meet at Kamm’s parking lot at 9AM great deal of pride for what they do. Collective efficacy is evident among the staff and student body. For more info: www.jmhalumni.com The upcoming year will certainly be challenging, but we are going to make every effort to make a smooth move to the Shuler location (we will still be John Marshall High School). Although the next few years will be a little ’tight’ physically, we are confident that there will be no major inter- ruptions to our rigorous academic programs, extracurricular activi- ties, and overall progress. Class Reunions for 2012 Inside this issue: see page 18 for all listings End of An Era 1, 3 Don’t forget to check: Meet the Principal 2 jmhalumni.com Upcoming Events 2 For any additional updates! Where are they now? 4-10, 15 2012 Hall of Fame 11,12,14 Open House 13 Scholarship, School News 14 Open Alumni Meeting Final Assignment 16-17 Wednesday, Reunions 18 September 5, 2012 Donors, Financial Report 19 Final Roll Call 20 Bethany Lutheran Church We Want You 21 RSVP by 9/1 if attending Merchandise, Misc 22 www.jmhalumni.com Visit 440-785-7762 Response, Bricks, Postage 23 Page 3 John Marshall Alumni Association News Volume 39, No. 1 (Continued from page 1) Bruce & Lenore (Schulda) Brockman ing lot Trustees and then some at the Open 63, Dr. Edward 6/66 & Loretta lined, the House: Ken Tischler 1/57, Ralph (D’Agostino) D’Alessandro 1/67, Joe pot holes Pfingsten 6/58, Joyce (Kouba) Mur- DeLuca 76, repaired, phy 6/58, Judy Gilson 1/70, Maria Darlene and drain- (DeLuca) McKee 74, Elaine (Schultz) (Welther) ing the wa- Staley 6/68, Mary (Johnston) Sinatra DiCato 65, ter in the 1/54, Ray Vorell 6/69, Doug Smorag Jim 6/54 & parking 76, *Former President/Trustee Andy Jenny area under the gym that had collected Mathews 1/70, Former Alumni Direc- (Dykstra) from the spring rains. The faculty had tor Ross Bassett 1/70, Former Trus- Dregalla referred to it as Lake Marshall! After tee, Mark Borelli 6/68, New Trustee, 6/52, Mary Lou (Westover) Dukles 63, having done several school functions of Susan Kirst 6/58. Robert Grace 66, Monique (Frazier) this nature, he was truly amazed at the Hollaman 84, Barbara (Plichta) number of alumni and neighbors who Kavalchak 62, Bill Kemer 68, Linda attended the event. Also, thanks to the (Parobek) Kempke 65, Chuck West Park Historical Society for their Kiessling 54, Jeffrey Markus 06, She- participation in this event. na McCall 98, Monica Occhetti 00, We can’t Mary Lou (Noel) Pollak 49, Carol thank Mr. (Lieb) Romano 54, Mary Schuller 60, Luther Debbie (Trapnell) Smith 72, Beverly Johnson 1975 Jackie (Leonard) Yatson, June (Sprachman) Stockard 54, Peggy (Brennan) Stock- and his Canute, Barb (Zickefoose) Duran, Sheila Thorne, dale 74, Lynn (Hosta) Straka 68, My- Elaine (Dukles) Gruhn-Heretta staff and ron Thomas 91, Mary Lou (Clark) students Special Thanks are extended to June Uray 49, for all the Betty (Sprachman) Canute, Dee (Vozel) support given to this event. We truly (Henry) Copley, and Kathy (Taylor) Dubecky, appreciate your support in making this a White 66 & all from the 1975 class, for coordinating successful event! FAC, and the volunteers scheduled for the day. By the William Now, we wait, as of 3/1/12, we have no way, if you Vassos 58.