ALUMNI NEWPORTIAN NEWS

A PUBLICATION OF

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI & ASSOCIATES, INC.

VOLUME 15-1                             NOVEMBER 2004

 

 

The Board of Directors will be publishing excerpts from the Newsletter on the web site. It was decided to publish only information without person’s names and telephone numbers.

 

That means if you wish to read the Class Notes which publishes your Class Representative and his/ her phone number, you must join the Newport High School Alumni and Associates.

 

The Newsletter is published four times each year and mailed to current members. Membership Dues is $5.00 per year and our fiscal year is from October 1st through September 30th each year.

 

A Membership Application is contained in this printing.

 

We need the support of all for the Scholarship Fund to support the students of Newport High. Our budget has $14500. 00 included for Incentives and Scholarship for 2004-2005.

 

Give us your feed back if you would like for us to continue putting this information on the web site.

 

Don’t forget to join and send in your dues. Make check payable to NHSA&A, Inc. and mail to P. O. BOX 75129, Ft. Thomas KY. 41075-0129

 

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2004

MEMBERSHIP NOVEMBER 18, 2004 NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

 

REUNIONS IN 2004

CLASS	DATE	FOR INFORMATION CALL	PHONE
1955	9-24-05	Pat Harris Schuett	859-261-9800
1959	planning	Ted Dansbury	859-442-7740
1970	planning	Charlie Frye	513-200-8799
1975	planning	Deeann Bonar Boswell	859-441-3039
1979	10-9-04	Sharon Rindsberg Voges	859-342-9303

NOTE: Please list your reunions with the Alumni.

 

ANOTHER YEAR FOR THE STUDENTS

            Our fiscal year ends September 30, 2004 and our new year starts October 1, 2004. This is another year that the board and MEMBERS can be proud of. Please note the word MEMBERS is capitalized because the members are the backbone of the organization. The board exists to serve the MEMBERS and the MEMBERS are there to serve the STUDENTS, which is the purpose of the association. We had 1142 members listed for the year 2004 and over 50% of those members plus 65 new members have already enrolled for the next fiscal ear. Our meetings are pleasant and filled with spirit of comadarery. The duration of the meetings have been reduced to an average of an hour and a half. More faces are beginning to reappear, with enthusiasm to do all they can. With these attitudes the organization can not fail and the students will always be “FOREMOST”.

            The members this year elected Marlene Gerding to continue as Secretary and Lois Gore to continue as Treasurer. Stella Bowen has been elected to the board as Public Relations Director. As president, I deeply appreciate the time given and the talent of these individuals.

We were extremely pleased to have the new superintendent and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brandt; the new principal of NHS Scott Draud; and the chairman of the Board of Education, Tete Turner and his wife Shirley attended our Annual Officer Installation / Dinner Dance this year. Mike, Scott and Tete each spoke on how proud they were of our organization and pledged to assist in any way they can to further our support of the students.

Remember, our board meetings are open to all of our members- not just board members. Our next meeting is November 11th and our next membership meeting is November 18, 2004. Join us at these next meetings....we’d love to share our thoughts with you.

            Anyone wishing to be an officer, or to serve on a committee, please complete and return it to: GEORGE GORE, N.H.S.A.& A, PO BOX 75129, FT THOMAS KY. 41075.

 

George Gore, President

 

MARGE SMITH BURKE

            We received this note from Charlette Perry, grand-daughter of Marge Burke:

To whom it may concern:

            My grandmother, Margaret Smith Burke, is perhaps your oldest alumnus; she graduated Newport High School in 1925 and is still, at the age of 97, very proud of the accomplishment. On the wall she has a certificate from the NHS Alumni Associates commending her later work with your organization.

            Grandma loves to recount stories from NHS: going to the Prom with the captain of the football team, and being voted the “best dancer” her senior year! It is quite apparent that her years at Newport High were happy ones.

            I write a humble request: could the NHS Alumni send my grand-mother, Margaret, a short note or a piece of printed literature, that would remind her of Newport High? This would be a wonderful gift to her, as she so fondly treasures NHS and loves all the news from the past.

            The address is Margaret Smith Burke, Atria Highlands Crossing Farrell Drive; Covington, Ky. 41011

 

Sincerely,

 

Charlette Perry

 

Editor; How about it? Send any information to her about NHS.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

            Volunteers to serve on committees. We need you to make the organization prosper and grow. This is a good way to see what the membership is doing for the students of Newport High and see how the students appreciate what we are doing. Ask anyone who has helped serve Ice cream at the school or worked collating a newsletter and installing mailing labels. Mary Lou can always use help getting out the Patron Ad mailing.

 

OUR NEXT MEETINGS

            Our next board meeting is November 11, 2004. All members are welcome. Come get involved with the organization. Join in with the fun.

            Our next membership dessert meeting is November 18, 2004. At this meeting we adopt the Budget for 2004-2005. We need younger persons to join in the activities. The Organization needs your help. It is very pleasurable to see what your efforts can do.

 

ALL CLASS REUNION DINNER DANCE & INSTALLATION

            The All Class Reunion Dinner Dance was held September 12, 2004 at the Coconut Grove restaurant. To start the evening off, we had Dennis Hurm, a magician to entertain us, the guests at the tables. He was very good. After dinner Ron Purdon and his orchestra played the music you like to hear. In attendance were 151 people. If you did not attend, you missed a pleasant evening. Hope to see you next year.

          

PATRONS FUND

This is a way you can show your appreciation for the education you received from Newport High School. Your contribution adds to the majority of funds raised for the scholarships given each year. We can help others not as fortunate as us to help their dreams come true.

Many thanks to all.

The Patrons ad raised $8,876.86 for 2005. Many thanks also to Mary Lou Schmidt for all her hard work to raise these funds for scholarships.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

            The scholarship committee led by Lois Gore and the Executive Committee are working on the scholarship forms to be distributed at the school. As soon as the Budget is approved, we will we able to select the number of scholarships to be presented in May 2005.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The elected persons are Lois Gore Treasurer, Marlene Gerding Secretary, and Stella Bowen Publicity Director by unanimous vote. These officers were installed at the All Alumni Dinner.

 

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

            Did you graduate in any of the following classes? We are missing representatives for the classes of 1971,1973, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996,1998,1999, and 2001, 2002, If one of the above classes include your graduating class, please consider calling Mary Lou Schmidt to volunteer to serve 859-441-1530. This is a good way to keep informed of your classmates.

 

INQUIRIES FOR CLASS REUNIONS

            At times graduates try to find out if the class is going to have a reunion. Sometimes they call the High School or the Board of Education.

These calls are usually referred to the Alumni. If you do not keep us informed of your plans, we can not help the individuals. We are trying to post reunions and get-togethers in the Newsletter. Just let us know and we will list your reunion or get-together in the section with all the other reunions or get-togethers planned.

 

 

CHANGE OF ADDRESSES

            We put two labels on to save postage for couples except when balloting, then individual letters are sent with ballots. The label tells when your dues are paid. If not correct notify Mary Lou Schmidt.

 

MEMBERSHIP OCTOBER 1,2004-SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

            Mary Lou is soliciting membership for this fiscal year. Your Five dollars is a small amount to ask. Life time membership is $150.00. You may want to consider this. Don’t forget the Endowment and Scholarship funds. We had over 1142 members and 22 deceased members for the year ending September 2004

 

POT OF GOLD

            At the All Class Reunion, the pot of gold had receipts of $200.00 and as $100.00 was given as prize money. The scholarship was given the $100.00 profit.

 

AFTER PROM AT NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

            Many thanks to Bill Brinkmann Chairman for the Ice Cream Booth for the After Prom Party. He and his committee did a great job and his daughter, Nancy Bay has consented to return again next year as chairperson. If you would like to help, call 859-781-1441.

 

YOUR CLASS REPS NEED TO REPORT

            To provide the information our readers want to know, our Class Reps need to provide the information to the editor. Many people inquire why they have no news from your class. The only answer I can give, “If you give me news, I will try to include it in the Newsletter.”

Most grads not only want to be informed of deceased classmates, but also would like to hear from classmates including information of people they do not see often.

Shut-in’s would appreciate hearing of your health problems, travel, or other it

If you have any information you would like to share with your class or friends, contact me direct at Bob Hesch, 21 Audubon Place, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075 or phone 859-441-0695. My E- mail address is RLHESCH@FUSE.NET.

 

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES

            The Newport High School Alumni has elected to store it’s collection of Newport High School yearbooks, photos and other memorabilia at the Campbell County Historical Society in the Courthouse at, Alexandria KY., with the understanding that the collection may be removed for our annual installation meeting. This is a great resource for anyone looking for information on family members that attended Newport High School. Yearbooks start in 1911 and contain tons of great photos you will want to see. This is available to you. Check times the Historical Society is open.

            Anyone wanting to add to this collection may do so by contacting the Newport High School Alumni Association, P O Box 75129, Ft. Thomas KY 41075 or Phone 859-441-0695.

            The following years are missing and we would like to have a complete set if possible. We need the following years: 1920, 1974,1975, 1977 through 1979, and 1987 through 1995.

 

DESIGNATED GIFTS BEQUEATHS AND WILLS

            As you may know, our organization is a non profit corporation, recognized as a 501 C3 organization by the US Internal Revenue Department and as such any designated gifts, bequeaths or provisions in a will are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Your attorney can explain the arrangements necessary. If you need any support from the Alumni Association, I am sure we can obtain the necessary information.

 

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB

            The mission of the Newport High School Boosters Club otherwise known as Newport Pep Team (NPT) shall be to encourage, maintain, and further the participation of parents, teachers, alumni, and other adults of the community in the support of Newport High School. NPT’s purpose is to promote sports, clubs, and school sprit at Newport High School. We are committed to promoting the proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. We support the high standards of good citizenship and propriety, along with regard for the rights of others.

            To join, you must be 18 years of age and not attending Newport High School. For information phone 859-442-9897 Membership is $5.00 per yr. The mailing address is PO Box 1803, Newport KY 41072-1803.

            This is a separate organization with no connection with the Newport High School Alumni and Associates, Inc. We do think it is an organization with a purpose and good for the students. Many of the Alumni have joined.

 

HELP

            Mary Lou is trying to get our files up to date. The following list is of persons we have listed as unknown. We have no address for them or they may have deceased. Review the list and if you know the address of these persons or if they have deceased, let Mary Lou know. MLAS@Fuse.NET

Beulah Stenken	Associate Member
Doris Pratt	Associate Member
Josephine (Jckohn) Camins	Associate Member
Joyce Robinson Boyd:	Associate Member
Leroy Waldo	Associate Member
Norma L Turner	Associate Member
Barbara Elle Winterman	1926
Thelma A Shannon Hanners	1934
Helen Clarke Cowdin	1935
Lucille Harris Waldemayer	1935
Dorothy Lawson Demler	1936
Georgia Martin	1936
Clyde Lewis	1937
Aileen Benjey Achzehner	1938
Harold Gillett	1938
June Erb	1938
Richard Horn	1938
Wanda Reed Malden	1938
Ruth Whalen Leviner	1941
Sylvia Lemel Fogel	1941
Jim F Cannon	1942
Joseph W Maschinot	1942
Dorothy Haggard Illig	1943
George B Smith	1943
Kenneth Conners, Jr	1944
Thelma Usleman Waldo	1944
Raymond A Daniel Henson	1945
Jane Keslar Mc Glone	1948
Edward Lehew	1949
Estella Earl O'hara Neaves	1949
Patricia Manter Harden	1949
Ruby Toll Green	1949
Jeanne Bergmann Lehew	1950
Carolyn Binkley	1951
Paul W Huber	1951
Roger A Cook	1951
Albert (Budd Greco	1952
Jerry D Myers	1952
Barbara Knarr Rammelsberg	1953
Joan Moore Staggs	1953
Patricia O'hara Riddle	1954
Jeanne Wittman Meehan	1955
C Houston Ebert	1957
Donald Schoo	1957
Joyce R Teal Davis	1957
John W Turner	1959
James D Bus Turner	1960
Jerilyn Rottinghaus	1961
Darla Neal Sampson	1962
Illie Grischy Walters	1964
Chrissie M Rodgers	1965
Julie R (Peacir Deaton	1965
Kimberly Lyni Rankin	1965
Shelia Mae Stowers Miller	1965
Bernice Kammerer Flynt	1966
Beverly Highhouse Hitt	1966
Ida Ann Hall	1966
Shari Wagenlander	1966
Carol A Reis	1967
Gerald Zakem	1968
Linda Strassel	1968
David Maxwell	1969
Tanya Pence	1969
Frank Earl Henson	1970
Jesse D - Hensley	1970
Judy Wright Freudenberg	1970
Ronald Lee Snyder	1970
Deborah (Deerowekamp Morse	1971
Marilyn Tester Kreidenweis	1973
Kitty Spicer Carpenter	1975
Donnam Pratt Miller	1976
Kim Hehman Hall	1976
Stephanie Whitney Clark	1976
Daryl Brynteson	1977
Pamela C Gronauer Walsh	1977
Terry Parrish Burns	1977
Jim Ross	1979
Kevin S Seibel	1989
Cindy Utz	1990
James Keith Hall	1990
Kellie R Hansel Seibel	1990
Dawn Renee Reed	1992
Ronald C Snyder	1992
Christina Thacker	1995
A Wayne Kreidenweis	2000
Ben Faller	2000
Daniel Donnelly	2000
Dwayne Hanners	2000
Edward S Jordan	2000
Harry A Thompson, Jr	2000
Hendon I Blades	2000
Jennifer L Herald	2000
Roy Lucas	2000
Shelia L Arthur	2000
Susan A Cooper	2000
Theodore Ra Kinstler	2000
Walter H Koch	2000
Wayne Bartlett	2000
Zeita Allen	2000
Kirstal Krull	2001
Vivian Martin	2001?
Crystal Bolton	2002