Read the latest edition of Shorewood Connections, the Alumni Newsletter
November, 2008 edition - Produced by Jenny Steinman Heyden ('86), Doris Kitazke ('86)  Kris Skogstrom Coffey ('60) and Rachel de Hartog ('95)

A Memorial Scholarship Fund has been set up by the family and friends of Kurt Leswing (2005 grad). Kurt was in Hong Kong  in early November participating in a Semester at Sea program sponsored by the University of Virginia when he  was hit by a drunk driver and died.
Donations should be sent to:
Shorewood High School
Kurt Leswing Scholarship
1701 E Captiol Dr.
Shorewood WI 53211
Make checks payable to the "Kurt Leswing Scholarship."  All donations are tax deductible. Please include a note with your donation requesting a receipt if needed.
For more information about the scholarship, contact  family friend Dean Sperry, sperrydj@gmail.com, 414 350-8546.

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 should contact the Alumni Association by e-mail: shorewoodconnection@gmail.com

Alumni Directory
A new Shorewood Alumni Directory was published in 2008 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.  Phase One of the renovation, which included installation of a new and wider field and track is complete. 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 Kim Robinson, click here to e-mail her.

Reunions Scheduled for 2009
will be posted when we receive information

Class of 1959, 50th Class Reunion
July 24 - 26, 2009   Contact Pat Benway    benwaypp@hotmail.com

Class of 1979, 30th Class Reunion
May 28-31, 2009   Contact Nelson Chiu   Shorewoodhigh79@gmail.com  or 414-559-5586

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

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.