COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI/BOOSTER ASSOCIATION CCHHAATTTTEERR May 2008 (Semi-Annual Publication) VOLUME 43 BASEBALL OPENER HONORING MIKE HANNING On Saturday, December 22nd, a tribute to Mike Hanning was given at Colerain High School. The "Concert For the Love of Mike" was organized by Andrea Canning and the Hanning Family. Mike was a former teacher and choir director at Colerain High Mike Hanning School who contributed many hours of musical highlights with his Coach Scott Barber meets with the 1940 team before the game. outstanding musical talent. Many former students, teachers and administrators attended the event. Pitcher – Gene Taylor and his Catcher – Andy Mack led Colerain to a runner-up ANNOUNCEMENTS finish in the 1940 state tournament. ALUMNI BOOSTER GOLF OUTING This group swings into action on Sunday, June 8, 2008. The tee-off time for the scram- ble will be a shotgun start at 2:00 p.m. at Walden Pond Golf Course. The Alumni Association helped kick off the 2008 baseball season Space is limited, so if you would like to play call Matt Midei at 385- by inviting members from the1940 baseball team to throw out the 3071 or Grant Stanley at 574-0522. The winners will be listed in first pitch. Gene Taylor, Andy Mack and Bud Schiering were the the fall newsletter. former players who attended. Gene was the pitcher on the 1940 ALUMNI SOCCER GAME The Alumni Men’s soccer team team who won twelve games. The 1940 team made it to the State squares off against the CHS Varsity Team sometime during the week Semi-finals and finished with a record of 14-1. Before the game of August 18. Call CHS, 385-6424, and ask head coach, began, the current players from Colerain and Hamilton were intro- Casey Scherz, for details. duced and then Gene Taylor threw the first pitch to Andy Mack. ALUMNI BAND I used the alumni database email addresses to Also in attendance were three former alumni members from let you know about upcoming band alumni events. Unfortunately, the 1930’s Chris Seibert ‘33, Herb Muehlenhard ‘33 and many (MANY!) email addresses are out of date. There is no way to Bob Muehlenhard ’34. The Alumni Association wishes the update them automatically. It's not always possible to send snailmail 2008 Baseball Team much luck for the coming season. (and it's expensive!). If you want to be informed of upcoming alum- ni band events, please update your records. To do so, either send a note to [email protected], or fill out a RECORDS STAG SUCCESS UPDATE form. Paul Wesolowski ’76. Brian Kelly, head coach of the University of Cincinnati Football Bearcats, was the featured speaker at the thirteenth annual Colerain MEETING The Alumni Association will be conducting a meeting Stag. Numerous Alumni and Boosters heard many entertaining on Monday, September 22, 2008, 7:30 P.M. at CHS. Check the website for details. stories from Coach Kelly. Plans for the 2009 Stag have not been completed. Call CHS for details 385-6424 CRAFT SHOW Saturday and Sunday November 1st and 2nd. Kerry Dugan - A a 1987 graduate of CHS and presently teaches GREAT COLERAIN TEACH-IN English and coaches Girls Golf at Colerain High School. She FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008. recently sent this letter to the Alumni Association. We found it very inspiring. CAN YOU REALLY GO HOME? I think the answer is yes. Twenty-one years ago I graduated from Colerain High School. I had spent my entire compulsory educational experience in the Northwest Local School District. Some people would say I was sheltered, but I would say I was blessed. Upon graduation, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with my life. I worked for awhile, then decided college might be for me. Even though I didn't have a major, I found that NWLSD had The Alumni Association, PTA and the Boosters have joined forces prepared me exceptionally well for the college experience. with Maureen Heintz, CHS Principal, to help promote the sixth I remember discussing some of the required reading lists with my Great Colerain Teach-In. This day affords the opportunity for peers, and realizing that I was the only one who had already read Alumni, Boosters, PTA and community members to talk to the many of the titles. Somehow my teachers had provided with me an students at CHS. They can share their careers and lifetime experi- advantage over my peers, including those from the "better" and the ences with classes throughout the day. As part of this event, the "private" schools. Alumni Association presents a history of Colerain High School to When I decided to become a teacher (well, when teaching found over 300 current CHS students. Graduates from 1955 through me), I didn't even apply at any other schools. How could I possibly 1957 have been invited as special guests for this presentation. teach anywhere else? I felt like I owed something to the school that Those attending were Mary Dorrmann Bruening ’55, Robert gave me so much. Maybe I could be the teacher that prepared Hastings ’55, Anna Mae Heis Hoeffer ’55, Geni Dorrmann Colerain kids for life and college, just like my teachers prepared Reinert ’55, Neal Sellers ’55, Bill Bauman ’56, Kathryn Schaefer me. What an honor it would be to be compared to someone like Cook ’56, Robert Dewitt ’56, Harvey Herrmann ’56, Kay Ms. Sprunger, Ms. McDowell, Mr. Stockland, Mr. Nevel, or Swafford Hereth ’56, Russell Hereth ’56, Florine Lewis Stupprich Mr. Kocica! There are far too many great teachers at CHS to name ’56 them all, but those and many like them, pushed me to be better than I was, and encouraged me to believe in my own potential. When people realize I teach at my alma mater they often ask, "Isn't that weird?" At times, it is strange. But mostly, it is extraordinary. CHS is all it was when I was in school, and yet so much more. Do you realize we have an excellent rating at a time when most public schools keep sliding down the rungs of the state report card? We offer so many classes and extra-curricular activities that no one even thought about when I was a student. We have a diverse popu- lation that represents what this country is all about: a place for everyone. If a student wants to be involved, the sky is the limit. I'm no Pollyanna - there are days that are challenging. But I work in a school where we are a team; where I know I can count on my peers to strive to make CHS a better school - even though we are Graduates from 1955 through 1957 were invited as special guests already excellent - and where I can rely on students to be inquisitive for the Great Colerain Teach-In . toward learning and trustworthy in their daily decisions. When I walked out of the front door of CHS in June of 1987, full of teen angst and full of myself, I said to my friends, "I won't be back." But every morning as I pull in the driveway for another school day, APOLOGY I smile to myself and think ironically how good it is, indeed, In the 2007 Fall Chatter we listed Marlene Ludwig Bundy ’58 to be back! as deceased, she is still very much alive. Sorry for the mistake. 2 COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI/BOOSTER ASSOCIATION CHATTER As the 2007 – 2008 school year draws to a close. I would like to congratulate all the teams, musical T groups, and clubs on a great year. Also I would like CARDINAL CORNER N to thank everyone who has taken time from their busy Shop and find all of your Colerain E schedules to provide assistance to the Boosters. Everyone’s contributions make a great impact on all Spiritwear and Novelty Items. D I the students at Colerain from the two middle schools Colerain High School Store Hours S to this year’s Senior Class. The many thank you notes Tuesdays (up to Winter Break) • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and letters from the students and organizations that E Fridays (up to Winter Break) • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. we support show that the Boosters do indeed make a and 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. R difference in the lives of our students. AFTER Winter Break -- Fridays ONLY • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. P At this year’s Breakfast of The store will also be open in the evenings R Champions on May 10, the Boosters during some basketball games. E awarded four (4) $1,000 Scholarships to Adam Jonovski, Eric Marzheuser, SHOP ONLINE ANYTIME T Betsy Schock, and Rachel Schutte. visit www.colerainboosters.com/cardinalcorner S The Breakfast of Champions was O established to celebrate the accom- Adam Jonovski plishments of our Seniors and to UPCOMING EVENTS O induct new members into the ALUMNI-ELEMENTARY NIGHT Mark your calendars for B Athletic Hall of Fame. The Friday, September 26th, 2008, and come out in force to sup- breakfast is open to the public and port your team! The Cardinals host Mason . At half time we E everyone is welcome to attend. This will have our usual festivities featuring the Distinguished Graduate Awards, Alumni Band (contact Paul Wesolowski) and H year’s breakfast was highlighted by Alumni Rhythmettes T an outstanding performance by the Eric Marzheuser Colerain Jazz Band under the ATTENTION ALUMNI RHYTHMETTES!! direction of Mr. David Smith. Next It is the plan to have the Alumni Rhythmettes perform again M year’s Breakfast of Champions is on Alumni Night.