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Alumnews Adams—Clay—Riley—Washington Central-Greene -Jackson- LaSalle-North Liberty- SB High-Washington-Clay-Wilson 2011 Community Hall of Fame Honorees Volume XVIII Issue #2 Published Spring & Winter by the South Bend Alumni Association 215 South St. Joseph Street South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: 574-283-8153 Fax: 574-283-8120 Web: www.southbendalumni.com Email: [email protected] Winter 2011 Sydney Pollack Rod Ganey Marquerite Taylor Stephen Luecke Bernard Vagner Frank Sullivan Jr. Over 400 people attended the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Century Center on November 16th. The 2011 inductees were introduced by emcee Bob Montgomery. Drs. Rafat and Zoreen Ansari, local physicians who reside in Granger. Dr. Rafat Ansari is a leading specialist in hematology/oncology (cancer care). More than 25 years ago, he helped form the Hoosier Oncology Group, a statewide network of doc- tors that provides clinical trial access to patients closer to their homes, guided by the IU Simon Cancer Center. Dr. Zoreen Ansari is a leading advocate for autism. The An- saris have a daughter with autism, and they have hosted numerous fund-raisers for Logan Center, the March of Dimes and other organizations. They donated funds to create the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan, which is named for their daugh- ter. Dr. Zoreen Ansari serves on the board of the Logan Foundation. She also is a chief sponsor of the Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah basic health care unit in Pakistan, the An- saris’ native land. Rod Ganey, local businessman and philanthropist. Ganey is a co-founder of Press Ganey Associates, a South Bend company that supplies medical providers with statis- tical information to help them improve the delivery of health care. Ganey has volun- teered extensively, notably at WNIT-TV, where he serves as vice-chairman of the board, and the Family & Children’s Center, where he serves as board chairman and chairman of its foundation. Edward A. Myers, the first black principal and first black coach in the South Bend school system. Myers was born and raised in South Bend and was a star athlete at Washington High School. In 1959, he was named principal of Linden School. He later served in a variety of administrative positions for the school corporation. His commu- nity activities have included the YMCA’s Urban Youth Services, the mayor’s Human Rights Committee and the board of Hansel Neighborhood Service Center. Sydney Pollack, the late Hollywood director, producer and actor who grew up in South Bend and graduated in 1952 from Central High School. He credited James Lewis Casaday for igniting the spark that launched his career. After graduating from Central, Pollack moved to New York City, where he studied acting. Pollack relocated to Hollywood, where he started in television and eventually moved to motion picture directing and acting. Stars he has directed include Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda , Dustin Hoffman and Paul Newman. His films include “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?,’’ “Absence of Malice,’’ “Three Days of the Condor,’’ “Tootsie’’ and “The Way We Were.’’ He died May 26, 2008. Marguerite Taylor, community leader. A tireless advocate for the South Bend com- munity, Taylor serves on the board of the Northeast Neighborhood Council. She was a key person in creating the Robinson Community Learning Center, where she is employed as assistant manager. She serves on the board of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, a non-profit agency working for the redevelopment of that part of South Bend. She has been a volunteer for REAL Services, the YMCA’s Urban Youth Services and the Red Ribbon Parade. Continued on page 4 Ed Myers Brett Banasiewicz Larry Davis John Adams Mock Trial Team Dr. Zoreen & Dr. Rafat Ansari

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Alumnews

Adams—Clay—Riley—Washington Central-Greene-Jackson-LaSalle-North Liberty-SB High-Washington-Clay-Wilson

2011 Community Hall of Fame Honorees

Volume XVIII Issue #2

Published Spring & Winter by the

South Bend Alumni Association

215 South St. Joseph Street

South Bend, IN 46601

Phone: 574-283-8153

Fax: 574-283-8120

Web: www.southbendalumni.com

Email: [email protected]

Winter 2011

Sydney Pollack

Rod Ganey

Marquerite Taylor

Stephen Luecke

Bernard Vagner

Frank Sullivan Jr.

Over 400 people attended the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Century Center on

November 16th. The 2011 inductees were introduced by emcee Bob Montgomery.

Drs. Rafat and Zoreen Ansari, local physicians who reside in Granger. Dr. Rafat

Ansari is a leading specialist in hematology/oncology (cancer care). More than 25

years ago, he helped form the Hoosier Oncology Group, a statewide network of doc-

tors that provides clinical trial access to patients closer to their homes, guided by the

IU Simon Cancer Center. Dr. Zoreen Ansari is a leading advocate for autism. The An-

saris have a daughter with autism, and they have hosted numerous fund-raisers for

Logan Center, the March of Dimes and other organizations. They donated funds to

create the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan, which is named for their daugh-

ter. Dr. Zoreen Ansari serves on the board of the Logan Foundation. She also is a chief

sponsor of the Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah basic health care unit in Pakistan, the An-

saris’ native land.

Rod Ganey, local businessman and philanthropist. Ganey is a co-founder of Press

Ganey Associates, a South Bend company that supplies medical providers with statis-

tical information to help them improve the delivery of health care. Ganey has volun-

teered extensively, notably at WNIT-TV, where he serves as vice-chairman of the

board, and the Family & Children’s Center, where he serves as board chairman and

chairman of its foundation.

Edward A. Myers, the first black principal and first black coach in the South Bend

school system. Myers was born and raised in South Bend and was a star athlete at

Washington High School. In 1959, he was named principal of Linden School. He later

served in a variety of administrative positions for the school corporation. His commu-

nity activities have included the YMCA’s Urban Youth Services, the mayor’s Human

Rights Committee and the board of Hansel Neighborhood Service Center.

Sydney Pollack, the late Hollywood director, producer and actor who grew up in

South Bend and graduated in 1952 from Central High School. He credited James

Lewis Casaday for igniting the spark that launched his career. After graduating from

Central, Pollack moved to New York City, where he studied acting. Pollack relocated

to Hollywood, where he started in television and eventually moved to motion picture

directing and acting. Stars he has directed include Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand,

Jane Fonda , Dustin Hoffman and Paul Newman. His films include “They Shoot

Horses, Don’t They?,’’ “Absence of Malice,’’ “Three Days of the Condor,’’ “Tootsie’’

and “The Way We Were.’’ He died May 26, 2008.

Marguerite Taylor, community leader. A tireless advocate for the South Bend com-

munity, Taylor serves on the board of the Northeast Neighborhood Council. She was a

key person in creating the Robinson Community Learning Center,

where she is employed as assistant manager. She serves on the

board of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization,

a non-profit agency working for the redevelopment of that part of

South Bend. She has been a volunteer for REAL Services, the

YMCA’s Urban Youth Services and the Red Ribbon Parade.

Continued on page 4

Ed Myers

Brett Banasiewicz

Larry Davis

John Adams Mock Trial Team Dr. Zoreen & Dr. Rafat Ansari

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NEW LIFE MEMBERS

Rick Ferrell MD, Central ‘61;

Postage Pot Donors Postage Pot Donors Postage Pot Donors Postage Pot Donors

Nary a single donation to this need except for the Lunch clubbers….

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials You can make a donation in any amount to the Alumni Association in memory of your friends, classmates, etc. We will send a sympa-thy card to the bereaved acknowledging your donation—no amount specified on the card.

Bill Balok, Central ‘48 by Ron & Shirley Bella; Joe Kish Riley by Don Newman, Riley ‘41; Barbara Stover, Central ‘48 by Jacqueline Veith, Central ‘48; Mary Fran Boyce, Associate by Ron & Shirley Bella; Lynn Byam, Central ’51 and James Copeland, Central ’52 both by Bob Cebrat, Central ’52; Rich-ard L. ‘Dick” Hendricks, counselor , by R & S Bella;

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Unrestricted Donations Kurt Simon, Central; Van Gates; Mort Ziker, Nevin Longenecker; Bob Goodrich; Maggie & Joe Kernan; Bonnie Strycker; Nancy King, Bernard Ruffin; Dave Dunlap; Ron Bella; Kathryn & William Shields; Sullivan Family Foundation;

South Bend Alumni Association

Board of Directors Tim Baker, Chairman—Central

Chairman Emeriti

Mark Tarner —Clay

Edwin Ehlers—Central

Louis Baker—Riley

Robert DeCola—Adams

Bill Gates—Jackson

Jim Kapsa , Vice-Chairman—St. Joseph

Susan Nufer , Secretary—Associate

Lauren Davis, Treasurer— Adams

Kevin Butler, Counsel —-Associate

Ron Bella, Executive Director—Riley

Dave Dunlap, Executive Secretary—Central

Nancy Sulok, Office Manager—Riley

Ed Baer—Riley

Dr. Virginia Calvin—Associate

Jack Champaigne — Adams

Patricia Czarnecki—Washington

Michael Danch—St. Joseph

Tom DeBaets—LaSalle

Mikki Dobski-Shidler—St. Joseph

Jerry Donaldson—Adams

Gary Downey—Adams

Josephine Doyle—Washington

Tom Ehlers—Adams

James Evans—Associate

Elizabeth Farr—Central

Joseph Fragomeni, Jr.—Adams

Edward Friend—Riley

Robert Goodrich—Associate

MaryLou Gordon—Woodrow Wilson

Michael Harding—Adams

Jamal Henry– Washington

Carolyn Higgins—St. Joseph

William Hojnacki—Central

Greg Humnicky—Central

Matt Kahn —Clay

Maggie Kernan—Associate

Paul Laskowski—Washington

Charles Lennon, Jr.—Associate

Marva Leonard-Dent—LaSalle

David Lerman—Riley

Marv Moore—Adams

Dan Morozowski—Washington

David Nufer —LaSalle

Robert Orlowski—Washington

Ara Parseghian—Associate

Paul Phair—Adams

Ralph Pieniazkiewicz—Washington

Andrew Place—Jackson

William Przybysz—Central

Rick Rice—Associate

Connie Varga—LaSalle

Mort Ziker—Adams

Scholarship Donations Kurt Simon, Central ‘31; Kathryn & William Shields;

Submit ‘your stuff’ We have been told people enjoy read-ing about former students—their whereabouts, careers, etc. We are also interested in opinions. Email us your photos and stuff. Each day we hear about former South Bend stu-dents who have had experiences that

make interesting reading . Don’t be shy about your trav-els and experiences. If you can email us info and photos it makes it easier for us to reproduce for publication. Thanks.

A BIT OF WISDOM

"Character is doing the right thing when nobody's

looking." ~ J C Watts ~

Board Members Report The Alumni Association’s Board of Directors meet

twice a year—the Annual Meeting in September and a

second meeting in March. The Executive Committee

schedules as needed. Committees meet to address the

duties of each committee as needed. If you wish to

make suggestions for Board of Directors considera-

tion, please contact the Alumni Office. Minutes of

Board meetings (September 15th) will be sent to active

Association members via email on request.

Tim Baker was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Board’s September Annual Meeting. Tim is a Central ‘63 Gradu-ate who was President & CEO of a family owned business. He currently is a part owner of Holladay Properties in South Bend and previously served as Vice Chairman of the Association

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Alumnews

Adams—Clay—Riley—Washington Central-Greene-Jackson-LaSalle-North Liberty-SB High-Washington-Clay-Wilson

2011 Community Hall of Fame Honorees

Volume XVIII Issue #2

Published Spring & Winter by the

South Bend Alumni Association

215 South St. Joseph Street

South Bend, IN 46601

Phone: 574-283-8153

Fax: 574-283-8120

Web: www.southbendalumni.com

Email: [email protected]

Winter 2011

Sydney Pollack

Rod Ganey

Marquerite Taylor

Stephen Luecke

Bernard Vagner

Frank Sullivan Jr.

Over 400 people attended the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at Century Center on

November 16th. The 2011 inductees were introduced by emcee Bob Montgomery.

Drs. Rafat and Zoreen Ansari, local physicians who reside in Granger. Dr. Rafat

Ansari is a leading specialist in hematology/oncology (cancer care). More than 25

years ago, he helped form the Hoosier Oncology Group, a statewide network of doc-

tors that provides clinical trial access to patients closer to their homes, guided by the

IU Simon Cancer Center. Dr. Zoreen Ansari is a leading advocate for autism. The An-

saris have a daughter with autism, and they have hosted numerous fund-raisers for

Logan Center, the March of Dimes and other organizations. They donated funds to

create the Sonya Ansari Center for Autism at Logan, which is named for their daugh-

ter. Dr. Zoreen Ansari serves on the board of the Logan Foundation. She also is a chief

sponsor of the Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah basic health care unit in Pakistan, the An-

saris’ native land.

Rod Ganey, local businessman and philanthropist. Ganey is a co-founder of Press

Ganey Associates, a South Bend company that supplies medical providers with statis-

tical information to help them improve the delivery of health care. Ganey has volun-

teered extensively, notably at WNIT-TV, where he serves as vice-chairman of the

board, and the Family & Children’s Center, where he serves as board chairman and

chairman of its foundation.

Edward A. Myers, the first black principal and first black coach in the South Bend

school system. Myers was born and raised in South Bend and was a star athlete at

Washington High School. In 1959, he was named principal of Linden School. He later

served in a variety of administrative positions for the school corporation. His commu-

nity activities have included the YMCA’s Urban Youth Services, the mayor’s Human

Rights Committee and the board of Hansel Neighborhood Service Center.

Sydney Pollack, the late Hollywood director, producer and actor who grew up in

South Bend and graduated in 1952 from Central High School. He credited James

Lewis Casaday for igniting the spark that launched his career. After graduating from

Central, Pollack moved to New York City, where he studied acting. Pollack relocated

to Hollywood, where he started in television and eventually moved to motion picture

directing and acting. Stars he has directed include Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand,

Jane Fonda , Dustin Hoffman and Paul Newman. His films include “They Shoot

Horses, Don’t They?,’’ “Absence of Malice,’’ “Three Days of the Condor,’’ “Tootsie’’

and “The Way We Were.’’ He died May 26, 2008.

Marguerite Taylor, community leader. A tireless advocate for the South Bend com-

munity, Taylor serves on the board of the Northeast Neighborhood Council. She was a

key person in creating the Robinson Community Learning Center,

where she is employed as assistant manager. She serves on the

board of the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization,

a non-profit agency working for the redevelopment of that part of

South Bend. She has been a volunteer for REAL Services, the

YMCA’s Urban Youth Services and the Red Ribbon Parade.

Continued on page 4

Ed Myers

Brett Banasiewicz

Larry Davis

John Adams Mock Trial Team Dr. Zoreen & Dr. Rafat Ansari

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Hall continued from page 1

Justice Frank Sullivan, Jr. The Indiana Supreme Court justice grew up in South Bend and graduated from Dartmouth College, IU Mauer School of Law in 1982 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 2001. In the 1970's he worked for Congressman John Brademas who said Justice Sullivan was one of his closest and most trusted advisers. Following law school he practiced law for several years in Indianapolis. In 1988 Governor Evan Bayh named him State Budget Director and then appointed him to the Supreme Court in 1993. He has been honored for his convictions to improving the opportunities for minorities in the judicial system. Justice Sullivan is active in improving the technol-ogy in trial courts. He is a frequent participant in bench, bar and legal education activities. He also excels as an athlete and has participated in the Boston Marathon several times.

Dr. S. Bernard Vagner, longtime physician who was a leader in efforts to desegregate South Bend. Dr. Vagner and his wife moved to South Bend in 1949 from St. Louis and immediately confronted a segregated housing market. They eventually succeeded in buying a Clay Township home in 1955. Their experience was key in efforts to convince the South Bend Common Council to pass a fair housing ordinance, which was approved in 1968. Vagner remained a tire-less worker in the civil rights movement and a role model for African Americans who aspired to professional careers. George Cutter, inventor and business owner whose company produced most of the city’s street lights in the early 1900s. He was the 2011 historic inductee. Cutter showed an early inclination toward electrical invention. In the 1870s he worked with a company that was associated with Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone business. He later cre-ated the George Cutter Co. in Chicago, then moved it to South Bend. By 1915, most streetlights in the city were manu-factured by his company. His company later merged with Westinghouse. Cutter is buried in Riverview Cemetery.

2011 Hall of Fame Awards In addition to the inductees, the Community Hall of Fame committee honors individuals and organizations for their distinguished contributions and achievements. In 2011they are: South Bend Mayor Stephen Luecke —-the Ideal Baldoni Distinguished Public Service Award. Luecke has been the longest-serving mayor in the history of the city. He took office Jan. 3, 1997. Before becoming mayor, he worked for the South Bend Heri-tage Foundation and served nine years on the city’s Common Council. As mayor, he has led initiatives to promote growth through such projects as Eddy Street Commons, the Kroc project, Innovation Park and Ignition Park. He has promoted growth in the down-town area and around the Coveleski Stadium. The former eyesore properties in the former Studebaker Corridor have been demol-ished, and new growth is beginning there, including a new headquarters for Transpo. The 21st Century Scholars Program —-Distinguished Community Service Award. The program partners with the South Bend Community School Corp. to help students, beginning in sixth grade, learn about and prepare for the opportunity to receive up to four years of undergraduate college tuition. Students who meet income eligibility can enroll formally in the program in the seventh or eighth grade and sign a pledge to meet specific guidelines in order to receive a state scholarship. Nikki Hutchinson is regional director. John Adams Mock Trial Team —- Distinguished Achievement Award. The 2011 team, called ‘The Ruckus’ won the National Championship in Mock Trial competition in Phoenix.. The team won its 11th straight Indiana State Championship in March. Teams members are:Matt Caponigro, David Kern, Toby Stoner, Geoff Burdell, Czesia Eid, Jeremy Doyle, and Peter Doyle. Their faculty sponsor Health Weaver assisted by attorneys John Scanlan, Erin Linder, and Andrew Jones. Brett Banasiewicz —-Distinguished Achievement Award. The Washington High School junior has achieved national and interna-tional acclaim as a BMX bicycling champion. He invested $100,000 of his winnings to create The Kitchen, a BMX and skate park that provides a place for local kids to hone their skateboard or biking skills. The park, which opened in June, is located in a building on West Sample Street, behind the South Bend Chocolate Co.

Daman Products —-Contributions to Education Corporate Award. The company, with Larry Davis as its president, has been involved extensively in local school programs. Among them is the Five Star program, which uses 250 adult volunteers in four counties who work with junior high students to stress compassion, respect, responsibility, integrity and sacrifice. Daman Products also coordinated the start of the Fluid Power Challenge with the South Bend schools, Notre Dame, and local businesses to allow junior high students to learn about mechanical engineering and fluid power principles.

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The Lunch

Club

An activity of the South Bend Alumni Asso-

ciation for former student members, associ-

ate members, faculty,

staff & their friends.

Meet, eat & socialize with friends, classmates and colleagues. Program consists of conversation, lunch, enter-tainment & information. All schools are invited—the fact of the matter is everyone is invited to attend. The luncheon is on the 2nd Thurs-day of each month unless there is a conflict and notification will be given.

The Landing Banquet Center

2801 South Michigan St.

South Bend

(Formerly the Hans Haus)

*Reservations are required by

the Tuesday before a luncheon

Call 574-283-8153

Doors open at 11:00 A.M...

Lunch is served just after noon. The cost is $10 for SBAA Members

or $12 for Non-Members.

MAILBOX & OTHER STUFFMAILBOX & OTHER STUFFMAILBOX & OTHER STUFFMAILBOX & OTHER STUFF • The Central ‘51 class reported their last reunion...we have heard that

before..was held in July. Jane Zollinger Horning and Larry Giantomos were planners of the event that was held at Houlihan’s on...where else...Main Street & Grape Road...all attending had a good time…

• Bill Balok, Central ‘48 passed away in June.. Bill & wife Dottie have 4 daughters; he was a baseball and basketball athlete on some pretty darn good teams….small in stature—big of heart and he played softball into his 80’s. RIP my friend;

• Bob Rush, Riley ‘44 passed away in the Spring...Bob could have skipped the war, but volunteered and saw combat duty….he joined the Cubs in 1946 and achieved in spite of the team….Leo Durocher said ...if Rush had played for any other team he would have been elected into the Hall of Fame. Another local boy who did ‘good’.

• Riley ‘66 celebrated their 45th reunion in August. Connie Sweitzer Clauson and Kathy Hoag Elliot organized the event held at The Land-ing...the old Hans Haus;

• Jack Ringelski secured a 1949 Central Yearbook in July...He lives in Prescott, AZ.—’49 was a good year for the Bears;

• Rick Ferrell, Central ’61 was in town and attended the Central All-Class reunion; he was very active in school and was a tackle on the football team and a member of the honor society. Rick lives in Norwich, Ver-mont and is a practicing psychiatrist; Rick’s dad Rupert ’Duke’ Ferrell was a long time school administrator and was principal at Central re-placing P.D.. Pointer and later Assistant Superintendent of Schools.

• A subliminal message follows: make a small donation to your alumni asso-ciation….how was that? We have recently received memorabilia from Richard Rockstrah, Central ‘53; James Kowalski, Leon Caenepeel, Central ‘33 and Thomas Bartholemew, Central ‘54...tell us —— did other schools not produce memorabilia????

• Nancy Sulok Riley ‘68 retired as a news editor at the Tribune and works part time in the Alumni Association office. She is working on filling our web site —and later this newsletter—-with ‘good stuff’ and information you send to us. Help out won’t you?.

• ‘Happy fella’ Bob Cebrat, Central ‘52 sent a nice check in memory of his two classmates and friends at Central, Lyn Byam and James Cope-land. Lyn and Bob were friends from 2nd grade and James attended Marquette School together. Bob reminds us often of how the weather is in sunny south Florida and it IS difficult to come up with a witty and truthful response.

LET US KNOW THE DETAILS OF YOUR REUNION AND WE WILL POST THEM ON OUR WEB

SITE AND IN THIS NEWSLETTER...NO CHARGE AND WE CAN HELP….

New Hall of Fame Feature

www.southbendalumni.com fea-tures a new format covering the South Bend Community Hall of Fame. Just click on the site page and a rolling display of pictures will give you a nice view of the Hall of Fame members. The pro-gram was produced by Al Large

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MEMBERSHIP FORM …&...DONATION FORM

NAME:____________________________________________ SCHOOL:______________________________ YEAR:____________

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY:______________________________________________STATE:_______________________________ ZIP__________________

MAIDEN NAME:________________________ PHONE: ( ) ________________ DATE: ____/_____/______

TYPE : ( ) NEW MEMBERSHIP ( ) RENEWED MEMBERSHIP — EMAIL: ADRESS:____________________________________ CHECK ONE: ( ) 2 YEAR SBAA MEMBERSHIP @ $25 ( ) LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP @ $75

CONTRIBUTIONS:

___ UNRESTRICTED DONATION TO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: $____________

___ SCHOLARSHIP DONATION: KURT & TESSYE SIMON STUDENT SUPPORT FUND: $______;

___TCU/SUPERINTENDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $__________; ___JOSEPH S. FRAGOMENI, SR. SCHOLARSHIP FUND;

___LAUREN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND $______ALUMNI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND (PLAN2000) $__________

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $________________ (PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SOUTH BEND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION)

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Lunch Club prize winners, Susan and Manuel Silva

Phyllis Rozanski, winning bidder

on a beautiful afghan

Clay band members doing public service to earn money from the SBAA for their band uniforms.

Anita Sulok and Bill Niedbalski discuss-ing Rocket Science & Barak Obama.

Riley Marine Jr. ROTC Color Guard display

Colors at Lunch Club

Photos by Nancy Sulok

Dr. Schmidt Appointed Superintendent Dr. Carole L. Schmidt was appointed Superintendent of Schools in October, succeeding Jim Kapsa,who retired in

June. Dr. Schmidt earned her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University amd her M.A. and PhD de-

grees at the University of Arizona. She has been a teacher, counselor, director, principal, assistant superintendent

and served as superintendent to three school districts in Michigan. She has taught at two universities and has

served on and chaired numerous state and national educational organizations in her career. We welcome Dr.

Schmidt to South Bend and wish her many successful years of service.

John C. Bryant, Liz Farr and Bob Ostheimer

Central Grads distributed donated door prizes

Henrietta Kocy & Chuck Ehninger

Above: Samantha an Adams student entertain s at Lunch

Club. Lower right: Clay stu-

dents doing public service to raise funds to buy band uni-

forms

AnnaMae Coryell is a winner

Any Questions ?

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Alumni Association Exposed For What It Really Is!

It is no secret (is that a start for a song title ) the Alumni Association is a fund-raising or-

ganization with more than one purpose. The first (and only) purpose was to save the School

Field complex from the wrecking ball to make way for a school bus parking lot and repair

garage. A group of South Bend graduates headed by Eddie Ehlers and Louie Baker raised enough money to

save School Field. That being accomplished, the group decided perhaps more could be done to support educa-

tion and took steps to create a foundation similar to the Mott Foundation in Michigan. That first step was the

creation of the South Bend School Boosters (SBSB). That was followed by the creation of the South Bend

Alumni Association. The ‘big’ plans for a foundation were ‘way laid’ by conflicts and confusion and plans

were dropped. The Boosters and Alumni then decided to merge under the name South Bend Alumni Asso-

ciation.

The mission of the South Bend Alumni Association

The South Bend Alumni Association aspires to assist with the education of children in the South Bend

Community School Corporation by financially supporting the learning activities that are not supported by

Indiana tax dollars and by promoting our community as a good place to live and learn.

To meet that commitment the Alumni Association (Boosters) has donated, gifted and loaned an amount near-

ing one million dollars to students, schools and educational programs; some by partnering with area busi-

nesses and, at times; solely from the Association. A partial list of recipients, programs and projects that have

received funding from the Alumni Association over the years follows:

Academic Scholarships Active Student Grants

Alumni Social Luncheons Athletic Programs & Equipment

Band Uniforms Celebration of Academic Achievements

Drama Clubs Gifted & Talented programs

Quiz Bowl Competition High School Year Books

Individual Education Grants Citizenship Awards

Mittens & Scarfs Program Mock Trial Competition

Physical Fitness Awards People to People Program

“Take Ten” Program School Field Remodeling

After School Study Tables Spelling Bee Competition

Young Authors YMCA Youth Services

Summer Recreation Programs Substance Abuse Center

Fine Arts Programs (IS-HS) Performing Arts Programs (HS)

Class Reunion Assistance Community Hall of Fame

Community Awards Program 4th Grade Local History Books

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BOB GOODRICH CHAIRS 19TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Bob Goodrich will chair the TCU-Superintendent’s Scholarship golf tournament in 2012 as he has the past 18 years. In that time the Association has raised over a half million dollars for Plan2000 the Association’s scholarship program. Bob, a native of Kansas City, Kansas, graduated from IU Bloomington and became director of Parks and Recreation in Indianapolis before settling in South Bend in the early 60’s. He announced the 2012 Tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 16th at Erskine Park GC in South Bend and said this year will feature some new ‘twists’, but will keep a Florida Scramble format. He also said if anyone can find a golf tournament that will give a ‘bigger bang for the buck’ they should ‘grab it’! Those interested in entering a team or contributing to the

tournament are asked to contact the South Bend Alumni Association office or go to the Association’s web site at www.southbendalumni.com

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Our thanks to the following, whose contributions made it possible to publicly recognize the achievements and services of the 2011 Hall of Fame inductees and the recipients of the notable Awards presented by the Hall of Fame Committee.

South Bend Alumni Association 215 South St. Joseph Street South Bend, Indiana 46601

PATRONS

Dr. & Mrs. Imraan Ansaarie

Louis Baker

Mary & Tim Baker

Ron & Shirley Bella

Dr. Leslie Bodnar

Dave & Billie Dunlap

Bob Goodrich

James & Sharon Kapsa

Nevin & Lorna Longenecker

Dr. Mike Method

Regilna Myers

Mr. & Mrs. James Moriarity

Frank & Marti Moriconi

Bonnie Strycker

Nancy Sulok

Mort Ziker

DONORS

1st AME Zion Church

Van Gates & Family

Rev. Berrnard Ruffin

Hubbard/Ware Family