Read the latest edition of Shorewood Connections, the Alumni Newsletter
May, 2008 edition - Produced by Jenny Steinman Heyden ('86), Doris Kitazke ('86) and Kris Skogstrom Coffey ('60)
SHS Alumni Association!
Join your Alumni Association! See Membership Form.
The SHS Alumni Association, which began in 2003, is looking for new board members, particularly from classes of the 1950's and 60's. Also, alumni who have information that might be useful to the Association (e.g. class lists) or who wish to share their ideas on the development of the organization and it's priorities, please contact Assistant Principal, Tim Kenney, 414-963-6922 or tkenney@shorewood.k12.wi.us
Alumni Directory
A new Shorewood Alumni Directory will be published shortly by Alumni Research Inc. Alumni Research is providing an Online Shorewood Alumni Directory as well as a hard copy. To participate in the Online Directory, see Online Community Directory.
Please Note: Alumni Research is a private corporation providing a service. Although we have provided them with information and pictures, neither the high school nor the SHS Alumni Association benefits directly from money paid to Alumni Research for a directory or other services.
Drive to Distinction
The Drive to Distinction (D2D) campaign to renovate the outdoor athletic facilities at the high school continues to refine plans and encourage donations. Ground breaking activities took place in August., 2007. Phase One of the renovation, which includes removal of the current buildings and installation of a new and wider field, track and bleachers is underway. See drivetodistinction.org to view plans and find out how you can help.
Reunions Scheduled
Reunion planners: please contact the high school office, (414) 963-6921, to let us know about your dates, social plans and contacts. Tours of the high school campus can usually be arranged upon request. You may also send your information to Karen de Hartog, kdehartog@shorewood.k12.wi.us
Reunions Scheduled for 2008
Class of 1958 - 50th Class Reunion
Saturday, August 16, 2008. Contact Dick Stenzel, 414 573-8598, or Tom Rebholz, 414 964-8659.
See the Class of '58 web site for more information: www.shorewood58.com
Class of 1963 - 45th Class Reunion
September 12 - 13, contact Rick Schroeder, 414 421-8281 or rwschroedr@msn.com
Friday September 12 - attend SHS football game at 7 p.m., and gather in the Youth Center after the game; the evening's activities will end at the Shorewood Village Pub. Saturday, September 13: Dinner at the Harbor 550 restaurant (formerly Pieces of Eight).
Class of 1968 - 40th Class Reunion
June 20 - 21, 2008. contact Sadika Armed, 414 962-6839
Class of 1978 - 30th Class Reunion
August 9, 2008, Shorewood Village Pub (see Map), 8 p.m. to closing.
Your hosts: Bill Callaghan, Mike Ewens, Robin Kidd, Sara Rivas and Michael Schiro
Contact: 414-617-8357 (Robin)
Class of 1983 - 25th Class Reunion
August 8-9, 2008; contact Patty (Hitchcock) Murphy, patty@hitchcock.net
Friday August 8 - Classmates only at TJ's in Whitefish Bay followed by Brewer Game for first 50 to RSVP by July 6
Saturday August 9 - Classmates and Spouses at Italian Community Center, heavy appetizers and Bocce Ball; RSVP by July 15
Class of 1988 - 20th Class Reunion
August 9, 2008 at Turner Hall; See website: www.Shorewood88.myevent.com. for contacts, addresses and reservations.
Need a place to stay? or want to find out what else is happening in Milwaukee when you return for a reunion? Check out the web site of the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau: www.officialmilwaukee.com,
or try http://www.onmilwaukee.com/ which offers a variety of stories on current Milwaukee activities and personalities
Nominations Sought for Future "Tradition of Excellence” Awards
Twenty-five alumni and former teachers have been honored with the district Tradition of Excellence Award since the first award was given to Chief Justice William Rehnquist in 2003. Anyone who wishes to nominate a future award recipient may send a recommendation letter to the Tradition of Excellence Committee in care of the high school (1701 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood WI 53211). Alumni must have graduated at least 25 years ago and have distinguished themselves in public service, the arts, the humanities, the sciences, academics, business, the professions or in serving others. The intent is to honor all graduates as we recognize the accomplishments of a few.
Tradition of Excellence Award recipients to date are
Walter Heller ‘31, Ralph vonBriesen ‘31, Albert Adelman ’33 Robert Shaw ‘35, G.L “Dickey” (Meyer) Chapelle ‘35, Paul Bronson ’39, Maude (Steene) Malick ‘39, Paul Teschan ‘42, William Rehnquist ‘42, John Fiedler ‘43, Charlotte (Lubotsky) Rae ‘44, August Backus ‘49, John Nickoll ’53, Jack Genskow ‘54, Les Aspin ‘56, Phil Roden, ’58, Michael Spector ‘58, Doris (Borst) Meissner ‘59, Margaret (Haese) Belknap ’77, Martin Joe Donald ’77, and Phillip Gross ‘78. In addition, former teachers Margaret Joseph, Louis Romano, Peter Colosimo and Margaret Sturr have been honored.
Scholarship Information
The Shorewood High School Alumni Scholarship Trust was established in 1962. Scholarships to graduating seniors have been awarded every year since that time at the discretion of an appointed board of trustees. Two to three $1000 scholarships are awarded annually.
Donations to the Trust are always welcome. Make checks payable to the SHS Alumni Scholarship Trust and mail them to the SHS Alumni Scholarship Trust, 1701 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood, WI 53211.
