Newsletter of the
Bay Alumni Foundation
Volume 25, No. 2 Fall 2012
A Message from the President
Wanted: Young Blood!
Mara Manke, President
As I write this article for the November 2012
Shoreline, I see my 42nd birthday looming
around the corner…this coming week as a
matter of fact.! OMG! I remember when my
parents were in their 40’s….way back in the
mid 1970’s…which was like, 40 some odd
years ago!
At our BAF Meetings, I’m considered “the baby” of the bunch. Yes
I’m flattered, but there needs to be more “babies” like me involved
in BAF. I know my BAF “veterans” and “old-timers” won’t take
offense to my calling them “veterans” and “old-timers” because
they see the truth every month at our meetings like I do: BAF
needs younger Alumni involved in it to stay afloat! These
seasoned veteran Alumni won’t be around forever. I know it, they
know it, and everyone else knows it too!
So, please start joining us on the first Monday of the month at
7:00 pm over at Bay Police Station on Wolf Rd. The meetings only
last an hour, except for our August and December meetings when
we meet for dinner over at The Ironwood Café on Dover Center
Road in Westlake (the old Preston’s Bar). Our biggest “to-do’s” are
the Homecoming Parade and the Distinguished Alumni Ceremony
held every other year. In other words, your time and calendar would
be minimally affected by being involved in BAF.
Hope to see you at our next meeting!
– Sincerely,
Mara Manke ‘89–BAF President
[email protected]
Bay Alumni Ride the Annual Homecoming Float: Hugh O’Donnell ’83,
Mara Manke ’89, Katie Conway ’92, Greg Robinson ’92, Kevin Missal ’87
Homecoming 2012 Wrap Up
T
hank you to all the Alumni who stopped by the Pavilion inside
the Bay Memorial Stadium on Friday Night, October 5 and
signed in, helped themselves to some cookies and cider, and
enjoyed the football game against the Lakewood Rangers! If you
stopped by, but didn’t sign in, please do so next year so we can list
your name in The Shoreline!
1947 Billie Crook
1964 Paul Hartranft
1975 Tim Hansen
1977 Nanci Melster (George)
1977 Nancy Smith Mitchell
1977 Lisa L. Pringle (O’Neal/Walters)
1977 Armondo Swells
1979 Bernd Melster
1981 Dave Toth
1982 John Creech
1982 Phillip Nye
1982 Mary Jane Toth
1983 Carolyn Creech
1983 Hugh O’Donnell
1983 Stacey Adams Nye
1984 Susan Limkemann Evans
1984 Dave Hopkins
1986 Mindy Morison Thomas
1987 Kevin Missal
1989 Nick Rossi
1990 Mary Hillenbrand
2008 Brigitte Thompson
2010 Tom Bricmont
2010 Julie Toth
2011 Taylor Thompson
2012 Melissa Hansen
2012 Erika Hansen
Bay School District News
Family Circle Names Bay Village in 10 Best Towns
Bay High Research Questions:
f you still live in the Cleveland area you know by now that Bay
Village made the “Best-Towns” List by Family Circle magazine
this year. Stacey and Phil Nye, third-generation Bay Villagers were
interviewed for the article. For those of you who are not aware of
this recognition, you can read the full story on Family Circle’s
website: www.familycircle.com/family-fun/travel/best-towns-forfamilies-2012/
Football Field Rocket
I
Help BHS 9th Graders with their Research Project?
B
HS Family & Consumer Science Teacher Mrs. Joy May is
having her 9th Graders work on a very important research
project that will not only help them feel more connected to their
school, but it will put important information down in black and
white for the history books about Bay High. These students need
your help! If you have any memories or helpful information to
share with these students about the quesitons below, please email
BAF President Mara Manke ‘89 at: [email protected] OR
call her at 216.337.9089.
1. What year was the rocket given to the Bay schools?
2. Who secured the rocket for Bay?
3. Why don’t we own the rocket?
4. When was it moved to its current location
Library Memorial Reading Garden
1. Who was Michael E. Jenkins?
2. Who made the tiles on the walls of the garden? When were they made?
3. What is the process for remembering a loved one in the garden?
Cafeteria Courtyard
1. When was the memorial rock to Ms. E. put in place?
2. There is a trophy named for Maddie Roche. How did that occur and when?
3. Where is the trophy?
See Research–Page 5
Bay School District News
Fall Sports Highlights
W
e had some outstanding accomplishments from our Bay
Rockets this past fall.
Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, and Girls Cross Country all won the
West Shore Conference in their respective sports! The Girls Cross
Country Team won the West Shore Conference title for the second
year in a row!
The Girls Soccer Team was lead by Jack Griffiths, the Boys Soccer
Team was lead by Bobby Dougherty, and the Girls Cross Country
Team was lead by Anne Ashley and Danielle Harkins. All four
coaches received “Coach of the Year” honors in the WSC.
The Boys Cross Country Team, lead by Coach Steve Babson, and
Girls Cross Country Teams were District Champions thereby
qualifying them for Regional Competition. The Girls Team went on
to place 3rd at the Regional Meet qualifying them for the State Meet.
In the State Meet at National Trail Raceway in Hebron, OH, the
Girls Team placed 8th. Leading the way for the girls was Maddie
Britton (Jr.) placing 10th and giving her First Team All-Ohio honors.
Maddie was also WSC and District Champion this year.
Not only did the Boys Soccer Team win the WSC Championship,
they also were Division II Regional Champions. They went on to
lose in the State Semi-finals to C.V.C.A. 3-0.
Alex Brown (Sr.) was named First Team All-Ohio in soccer along
with being name WSC and District Player of the Year. Brady
Kinsey (Sr.) received All-Ohio honors for Boys Soccer.
Fall Music Highlights
A
s our marching band season comes to a close, we would like
to thank all of the parent volunteers that have helped make
this season run so smoothly, especially with all of the new
uniforms! They look great and will stay that way because of the
support from the Band Boosters.
The first week of November, the bands split up into Concert Band
and Symphonic Band. Once this happens, we will start preparing
for our December holiday concert. The style of playing inside is a
little different than marching band. We focus more on playing with
a good tone instead of trying to play as loud as possible, and
blending with other instruments rather than keeping our feet in
step. We encourage all instrumentalists to seek out a private teacher
to enrich their playing; please see the band booster website for
private teacher recommendations.
Thank you for a great marching season and let’s get ready for an
awesome concert/symphonic band season!
– Mr. Allen, Band Director
Ms. Hailey Ackerman
(student teacher)
Band Boosters Repurposes the Old Band Uniforms
T
he Band Boosters are
repurposing the old band
uniforms. Stanbury, the uniform
vendor, will sew pillows from the old
uniforms for you to purchase! Choose
from two different designs. However,
Band Boosters cannot guarantee
choice. These keepsake pillows will be
a great Christmas, birthday, or 2013
graduation gift! Contact Andrea
Sheppa at 440.871.8974. The cost is
$40 per pillow.
Katy Quillin (Sr.) was named Player of the Year in the WSC.
During the week of October 8th, the Bay volleyball team took part
in “Volley for the Cure” match vs. Rocky River, a special event used
to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Assistant
Varsity Coach Katie McCarthy-Keck took a major leadership role
in organizing this great event.
Also, during the same week the Bay High School and Rocky River
High School football teams, band, and cheerleaders took part in “A
Crucial Catch,” another event centered around raising awareness
for breast cancer and the American Cancer Society.
BHS Sportsmanship Committee and the BHS cheerleaders helped
raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The BHS cheerleaders
were lead by Head Coach Andrea Granzier.
Students John Hunger, Alyse Arko, Jordan Holmes, and Maria
Passalacqua took part in the pre-game ceremonies at the Cleveland
Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals “A Crucial Catch” game.
– Matt Spellman, Athletics/Activities Director
Bay Rockets Association Spirit Wear for Sale
H
olly Nye ’82 and Dana Hastings are selling the Spirit Wear
this year for the Rockets Association. They have Hoodies,
Crewnecks, 3/4 Zip Sweatshirts, Rain Jackets, Umbrellas, Stadium
Seats, Men’s and Woman’s Golf Shirts. Plus, Baseball Hats, Skull
Caps and Ski Hats with poms are available too. They also have
Girls Plaid Boxer Shorts and Unisex Plaid PJ Bottoms, as well as
some smaller items. Both adult and children’s sizes are available–
and some styles in toddler. Class Reps–consider buying some of
these items to use as prizes for any upcoming Reunions! Holly can
be reached at: 440.409.3658 or [email protected]. Dana’s info
is: 440.899.7188 or [email protected]. Any orders would have to
be picked up in person. No shipping will be done.
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Foundation Trustees:
Wayne Reese ‘56
Al Nelson ‘62
Tom Roehl ‘55
Judy Mercer Norton ‘59
Amy Rohde Huntley ‘83
Tom Phillips ‘65
Board Officers
President: Mara Manke ‘89
Vice President: Paul Hartranft ‘64
Treasurer: Hugh O’Donnell ‘83
Recording Secretary: Nancy Smith Mitchell ‘77
Corresponding Secretary: Tom Phillips ‘65
Newsletter Editor:
Cristine Marco Hoffmann ‘75
Please use the donation form and send your tax-deductible
donations made payable to Bay Alumni Foundation to:
Hugh O’Donnell (’83)
Bay Alumni Foundation Treasurer
25127 Bayfair Court, Bay Village, OH 44140
The Alumni Foundation Meetings:
The first Monday of every month at 7pm
Meetings are held at the Bay Village Police Department
Community Room, 28000 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH
Hall of Fame
O
ver the weekend of August 31st the Bay High Athletic Hall of
Fame inducted their fourth class of athletes and coaches into
the Hall. The festivities began with an informal gathering at the Bay
Lodge before and after the varsity football game against Westlake.
The inductees were all introduced to the crowd during the football
game and they received a warm Bay Welcome.
Saturday night was the official induction ceremony and the evening
event was attended by 140 people. The evening was filled with great
speeches by the presenters and the inductees, many heartfelt thanks
by the inductees and a lot of great memories shared by everyone
attending the event.
Inducted into the hall that night were:
Class
Name
1927
Marie Blaha Patterson 1971
Jeff Ferchau 1973
Steve Babson
1978
Chris Koehler
1978
Gail Christofferson
1981
Tom Coulton
1982
Nancy Boggs
1977
Chris Knaack
2000
Judi Aschenbrener
1965-1991 Ron Rush
1976-1999 Cliff Cook
Sport
Basketball
Football, Basketball & Baseball
Cross Country & Track
Cross Country & Track
Track
Tennis
Tennis
Football, Wrestling & Track
Soccer & Track
Head Baseball Coach, Asst. Basketball Coach & Athletic Director
Head Baseball Coach, Asst. Football & Basketball Coach
10 Bay High Former Coaches: Dick Scott, Rich Voiers, Ron Rush, Wayne Gray, Joe
Scaletta, Joe Knap, Cliff Cook and Al Nelson who were all there that night. Photo
courtesy: Bob Tunneburg, The Villager
The next class of inductees to be enshrined into the Hall will be in
September of 2014. Athletes, coaches and contributors can be
nominated by writing a letter to Athletic Director Matt Spellman,
c/o Bay High School or by going on-line to our web site at: www.
bayhighathletichof.com and follow the “nomination” tab.
– Gary Heldt
2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees: Cliff Cook, Chris Knaack, Ron Rush, Jeff
Ferchau, Tom Coulton, Steve Babson, Nancy Boggs, Chris Koehler,
Gail Christofferson and Judi Aschenbrener.
Upcoming Reunions
Bay Class of 1963 50th Reunion
The class of 1963 has scheduled their 50th reunion for July 26–28,
2013. Friday, July 26, will be a reception with Hors d’oevres and a
cash bar at the Westlake Holiday Inn from 7:00–11:00. The morning
and afternoon of Saturday, July 27, will be open for our classmates
to tour Bay or take part in the many activities available in the
Cleveland area. On Saturday evening, we will have a dinner with
music and a cash bar, time to be determined. On Sunday, July 28,
many of the class have expressed an interest in meeting at Bearden’s
for breakfast. Bearden’s opens at 8:00 on Sundays. Several classmates
have volunteered to provide transportation to and from the airport
as needed.
As of November 1, we are expecting 61 classmates to attend along
with their spouses and guests. We are also preparing a booklet
containing biographies and current pictures of our classmates along
with their 1963 senior picture from the Bay Blue Book. To date, we
have received 59 biographies. We hope that other classmates will be
able to attend the reunion and will submit biographies.
Seven class members remain “lost”. They are Linda Gross
Bingham, Linda Korsgaard, Kathy Lowe, Mike McKnight, Pat
McMullen Koviak, Terry Martin, Norm Nelson. If anyone can help
locate our lost class members please contact Dick Long, rlong95@
woh.rr.com, 419-423-8948. Contact Dick as well with any reunion
or biography questions. See you in July class of 1963!
Class of ’65 Turns 65-Years Old–CANCELLED!
Due to lack of interest in getting together, the plan to celebrate
many of the ’65 classmates turning 65-years old has been cancelled.
Please plan to attend the 50th Reunion in 2015!
The Class of 1973 40th Reunion
September 27–29, 2013. Please visit our website for continuing
details: www.classof1973.org, or join our Facebook Group: Bay
High, Class of 1973, 40th Reunion. You may also contact our class
representative, Margaux Quayle Hamilton, at 440-871-6585 for
additional information.
See Reunions–Page 4
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Reunions–From Page 3
Class of 1974 in Preparation Mode
The BHS Class of 1974 is in the beginning stages of planning for
our 40th reunion in late summer of 2014. If anyone is interested in
joining the planning committee, please email Cynthia (Rhodes)
Bender at: [email protected]. We are planning on
having a very casual event, perhaps something on or near the lake,
in August of 2014. Please let us know if you are interested in being
part of the fun! We look forward to hearing from you!
Class of 1978 in Preparation Mode
The Class of 1978 is planning for their 35th Reunion for Saturday
July 20, 2013 at the Bay Lodge. We are just waiting to hear back
from the city to confirm that the Bay Lodge is still available on that
date. For further information, please contact Peggy Joyce at
[email protected].
Class of 1983 in Preparation Mode
Attention Class of 1983! Our 30th reunion will be here before we
know it. We are trying to update the class database well in advance
of reunion information going out. Please send your current
information and email to Amy Rohde Huntley (amybhuntley@
gmail.com) or Hugh O’Donnell ([email protected])
Class of 1993 in Preparation Mode
Hey Bay High ’93, are you ready for the class reunion? 20 years!
That’s right, believe it or not it’s time to put together a planning
committee for next year’s reunion. Who want’s in? Dont be shy, I
can’t be the only one out there that enjoys this stuff. Please join
Beth Kadlubak (Giron), Ted Sielski, me and others. If you would
like to be a part of the team, or have questions, please contact me at
[email protected] or 513.297.6205. I need your email
and phone number. Please also include your interests as a part of
the planning.
Class of 2003 in Preparation Mode
The Class of 2003 will hold their 10-year Reunion in accordance
with BHS Homecoming in 2013. Events are being planned for both
Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. If anyone would
like to volunteer to help or for more details, BHS graduates from
2003 can check out our Facebook page at Bay High School–Class
of 2003, or e-mail Kurt Frederick at [email protected].
Past Reunions
1962
Let’s Party Like it’s 1962…was the theme of the 50th BHS Class of
1962 reunion, held September 14-16. The weekend began at
Around the Corner/Warehouse in Lakewood. Music from the ‘50s
and ‘60s set the scene for an evening featuring delicious appetizers
and libations to enjoy while catching up with old friends. It was so
much fun seeing and recognizing faces from so long ago. Our
foreign exchange student Elsebeth Christensen and her husband
came from Denmark. Rod Roderus and his wife returned, as well as
bonnie McQuigg and Dwight. Although the four of them had not
graduated at BHS, all four still felt very much part of the class.
On Saturday Lolly the Trolley provided a tour of Bay, reflecting the
changes that have been made since we graduated. Then a quick trip
to downtown Cleveland for a stop at Higbees. Not to shop, but to
see the new Horseshow Casino, which now occupies the building.
The tour ended with lunch at the recently re-opened Beardens in
Rocky River. The hamburgers, onion rings and sodas were just as
tasty as they were when carhops brought them out to us on trays in
the ’60s. Even the train was chugging around the track. Dinner and
dancing to the band, Yearbook, were the highlight Saturday night at
Westwood Country Club in Rocky River. The band played a wide
range of songs from all eras and the dance floor was jumping! A
Class of 1962 Reunion
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class picture was taken before dinner and distributed later in the
evening. Months before the reunion classmates were asked to
submit 200 words or less about themselves and to include pictures,
all of which was compiled into a book. A brunch was held on
Sunday at Westwood with entertainment by two classmates who
were part of a trio called the Jolly Coachmen that performed in
high school. Reunited after 50 years, they sang folk songs and
everyone sang. With only 169 classmates in our graduating class, 70
participated in the weekend’s festivities. Most of the out-oftowners stayed at the Marriott Courtyard in Westlake and each
evening, after the events of the day, everyone would gather in the
hotel lobby and continue catching up until the wee hours of the
morning. One big question remains. When is the next gathering?
1992
The Class of 1992 held its reunion over the weekend of October
5–6, 2012. Classmates flew and drove from all areas of the country.
Over 40 graduates were in attendance on Saturday night at the
Winking Lizard in Lakewood. There was plenty of memorabilia was
on hand for reminiscing. It was a great weekend, and everyone
voted to have another again in 5 years. Thanks to all those who
helped make the weekend a success. More pictures are on our
facebook page at www.facebook.com/bayhigh1992.
Class of 1992 Reunion: Brian Hansen, Katie McGan Conway,
Jeanie McDonnell Radcliffe, Megan O’Connor McIntyre, Meghan Bauer Yee
A Word from Alums
1944 Marilyn Pearson Hayes writes, “Love The Shoreline
Newsletter! It’s the best! Keep up the good work!”
1987 Diana DiVenere Lee: Does anyone have a picture of Rocky
the Rocket - the muscle-ripped rocket from the 80s?
1962 Stuart Kennedy writes, “We had the most amazing 50th Year
Reunion thanks to the fantastic work of Sue Murray Grubb and her
25+ ‘worker bees’ on the Reunion Committee!”
1999 Barbara “Annie” Croyle married J. Edward Failor of
Westlake, Ohio (WHS Class of 2000). The outside ceremony was
held on June 9, 2012, in Bay Village at the Cahoon Memorial
Walking Park with a lovely reception following at Westwood
Country Club. The newlyweds live in Bay Village.
1970–1985 BHS Library Assistant, Donna “Bunny”
Frederikson Hamister writes, “My husband and I live in the
retirement community of Moorings Park in Naples, FL. While here,
I ran into Shirley and Dave Benson who live here and are parents
of Michael Benson ’74 and his wife Shirley Simmons Benson ’75.
Mike and Shirley live in Naples too, as well as their BHS Alumni
sons, Brian ’05 and William ’03. Small world!
Our Warmest Sympathies to the families of…
1940 Russell Simons, Mar 26, 2012
1945 William Schaible, Aug 30, 2012
1954 Garret “Gary” Griffin, Jul 2, 2012
1954 Sandra Dunn Honney, Jul 12, 2012
1963 Gayle Milliken Adkins, Sept 20, 2012
1970 Bob Mazzolini, Feb 25, 2011
1971 Gail Samerdyke Tepley, Mar 14, 2012
1972 Brett Altieri, Aug 16, 2012
1983 Edward Ryan, Jr., Oct 17, 2012
1992 Joanna Barth Eaton, Jul 6, 2012
Bay Alumni Foundation Business
2013 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame
Award Nomination
T
he Alumni Hall of Fame Award was established in 1987 to
honor those individuals who have realized great achievements
and served their communities well in years after graduating from
the Bay Village public schools. The next recipients will be honored
on September 20, 2013 over the Bay Homecoming Weekend.
Once an Alumnus has been nominated, they will not be dropped
from consideration for five years, provided they remain eligible
according to the guidelines above, and have not been selected during
that period.
Nomination Process:
Any individual who meets the following criteria may nominate
former students for the award:
Eligibility:
• Any member of BAF or its Board of Trustees.
To be considered for the award, the person must:
• Any member of the school district staff, current or retired.
• Have graduated from Bay High School, from the 12th grade at
least 25 years prior to the nomination.
• Any graduate of Bay High School.
• Have been active and be distinguished in their chosen business,
profession, or life work, and have received some previous
recognition from contemporaries.
• Be a person of such integrity and stature that the school district
or Bay Alumni Foundation will take pride in his/her recognition.
• Have participated in leadership roles within their community, and
have demonstrated a concern for community relations.
• Have demonstrated, through word or deed, the importance of
their education at the Bay Village public schools.
• Nomination Forms can be found at: www.bayalumni.com. Go to
the tab, “Hall of Fame,” and scroll down to “Click and print a
Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form”. Mail the completed
Forms to Bay Alumni Foundation, 377 Dover Center Rd., Bay
Village OH 44140.
A nomination must be supported by two other individuals, not
related to the family of the nominee, whose contact information
should be included with the nomination.
The selection committee will convene bi-annually and select the
inductees in May 2013 for the Fall, 2013 presentation. The inductees
will be notified by June 1, 2013, and confirmation is needed within
30 days that they will be able to attend the award ceremony.
Research–From Cover
Bell in the Football Locker Room
1. How and when did the tradition of the bell begin?
2. Who made the current bell and when?
3. We were told there was an earlier bell, when was it put in place and why was it replaced?
4. Are there traditions or superstitions about ringing the bell?
1946 Track Trophy
1. Is the trophy a state trophy?
2. It states we were 1946 Class B Championship runner-up. What does that mean?
Bay High Logos/Mascots
1. When was Rocky Rocket used? For how long? Why did it end?
2. We have been told that we were the Blue Devils at some point. Is that true and what were the years?
3. We have also been told the sailboat was a logo for the school. Is that true? Why did that end and when?
4. Why is there a sailboat on the front of the school building?
Senior Board
1. When did the tradition begin with students putting their names on the roof of the concession stand? How did it begin?
2. When did it change from painting the roof to using a board?
3. Who/when was it decided to take it off the roof and just have a senior board?
Science Greenhouse
1. When was the greenhouse shut down?
2. What classes used the greenhouse?
3. Who cared for the greenhouse?
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2013 Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame
Award Nomination
T
A nomination must be supported by two other individuals, not
related to the family of the nominee.
he Distinguished Educator Award was created in 1991 to
honor those teachers and/or staff who have made outstanding
contributions to the education in Bay Village Schools and who
exemplify excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The next
recipients will be honored on September 20, 2013 over the Bay
Homecoming Weekend.
The selection committee will convene bi-annually and select the
inductees in May 2013 for the Fall, 2013 presentation. The inductees
will be notified by June 1, 2013, and confirmation is needed within
30 days that they will be able to attend the award ceremony.
Eligibility:
Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Educator Awards
Homecoming Weekend, September 20 & 21, 2013.
To be considered for the award, the person must:
• Have been employed full-time a minimum of 10 years in the Bay
Village public schools.
• Have retired, resigned, or been reassigned at least three years
before being considered for inclusion.
• Have been recognized by the community, staff, students and/or
parents as being a positive role model for students.
• Be recognized as a person who often went beyond the call of
duty to assist students, staff and/or parents.
• Be a person of such integrity and stature that the school district
or Alumni Foundation will take pride in his/her recognition.
Once a faculty member has been nominated, they will not be
dropped from consideration for five years, provided they remain
eligible according to the guidelines above, and have not been
selected during that period.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
Any individual who meets the following criteria may nominate a
former faculty member for the award:
• Any member of the Alumni Foundation or its Board of Trustees
• Any member of the school district staff, current or retired
• Any graduate of Bay High School
• Nomination Forms can be found at: www.bayalumni.com. Go to
the tab, “Hall of Fame,” and scroll down to “Click and print a
Distinguished Educator Nomination Form”. Mail the completed
Forms to Bay Alumni Foundation, 377 Dover Center Rd., Bay
Village OH 44140.
Save-The-Date!
Friday, September 20, 2013
At the Football Game, we will recognize the 2013 Recipients before
the game starts.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
BAF will have a Brunch at the Fountain Bleau in Avon Lake to
honor and recognize each individual.
Wanted: Class Representatives!
The following classes are in need of a Class Representative:
1950, 1986, 1996, and 1999. If you are interested, please contact
Mara Manke at [email protected].
BAF Wants Your News, Life Updates, and Bay
Memories!
D
o you have some great news about your life you’d like to share
with Bay Alumni? Maybe you got married, or landed a new
job, or caught a 10 pound catfish on your last fishing trip? Send it
in! We would love to hear from you! We’re always looking for news
and memories for our “A Word from Alums” Section of The
Shoreline. Send your news and stories to BAF President Mara
Manke ’89: [email protected]
Thank You to Recent Donors!
General Operating Fund:
1937�������������� John Huey
1944�������������� Marilyn Pearson Hayes
1944�������������� June Couchey Lawrence
1945�������������� Stephen Mintos
1946�������������� Marilyn “Sittie” Rhein
1946�������������� Rollin Teare
1948�������������� Alice Case Black–in memory of Bob
Kitzerow. “He was one of
the best!”
1948�������������� Donald Friend
1955�������������� Jan Nelson Murphy
1955�������������� Albert Pirnat
1956�������������� Rita Wetzel Bissell–in memory of Lee
Wetzel ’54 and Marilyn Birth Grey ’57
1956�������������� Miriam Nylen Longcore–in memory of
Bob Kitzerow
1956�������������� Tom Nisbet–in memory of Bill Barschow
’55. He was a good friend who never
made it back from Vietnam. His swift
boat got ambushed in the Mekong Delta
in 1965.
1957�������������� Wayne Fanta
1959�������������� Richard Milliken–in memory of Gayle
Milliken Adkins ’63
1961�������������� Craig Wilde
1962�������������� Mary Hinzman Blair
1962�������������� Kay Walzer Clark
1962�������������� Geofrey Greenleaf
1962�������������� Susan Murray Grubb
1962�������������� Paul Hicks
1962�������������� Cheryl Persch Hughey
1962�������������� Stuart Kennedy
1962�������������� Rod Roderus
1962�������������� Ted Stirgwolt
1963�������������� Al Keiser
1963�������������� John Zuske
1965�������������� Linda Wilson Vick
1966�������������� Kim Gorman
1967�������������� Jill Frazee O’Brien
1969�������������� John McComb
1970�������������� Linda Meyers Ross
1971�������������� John Bell–in memory of Brett Altieri '72.
“R.I.P. pal”
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1973�������������� Mark Totten
1974�������������� Jeff Heldt
1974�������������� William Wishnosky
1977�������������� Anne Mayer
1979�������������� Sharon Zinser Veverka
1980�������������� John Dye
1991�������������� Andrea Knight
1992�������������� Class of ‘92, The
1999�������������� Barbara “Annie” Croyle Failor
���������������������� Phyllis Hammond–in memory of Bob
Kitzerow
���������������������� Donna Frederikson Hamister (Library
Assistant 1971-1985) for Sandra
Frederikson Phelps ’72 & Debra
Frederikson Ehasz ’72
Endowment Fund:
1948�������������� Jean Watson Smith
BAF Class Funds
Bay Alumni Foundation’s Fundraising Campaign
D
id you Know? BAF can hold Class Funds for you! Currently,
the Foundation is holding the following Class Funds:
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
1956
1990
1993
1994
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
Class of
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
Donate Your Graduation Year, + $10.00!
D
id you know that only approximately 10% of Bay graduates
make a financial donation to the Bay Alumni Foundation?
We need your help! BAF is asking all Bay alumni to Donate Your
Graduation Year, + $10.00! This means we are asking everyone to
donate the dollar amount of what the four digits were of your
graduation year, and then add another $10.00!
Examples:
If you graduated in 1943, donate $19.43, plus $10.00 = $29.43
If you graduated in 1975, donate $19.75, plus $10.00 = $29.75
If you graduated in 2001, donate $20.01, plus $10.00 = $30.01
We can hold your funds, and in return, all that we ask is to keep any
interest earned. Once your Class Rep is ready to get your Class
Funds from BAF to use for an upcoming reunion or event, simply
open a checking account at your local bank in the name of your
Class, such as “Class of 19xx Reunion.” Then, email BAF’s
Treasurer, Hugh O’Donnell at [email protected]
requesting your Class Funds with your mailing address. He will send
you the check, which will be made payable to “Class of 19xx
Reunion.” When your reunion or event has ended and your
obligations are paid, you may return the remaining funds to BAF to
hold for your Class until the next reunion. Simply write the check
payable to Bay Alumni Foundation and mail it to Hugh O’Donnell,
BAF Treasurer: 25127 Bayfair Court, Bay Village, OH 44140.
BAF is structured as a non-profit organization, therefore, we are
not permitted to charge dues to Bay graduates. We rely on your
financial donations and the couple of fund raising activities we do
throughout the year. Please send your tax-deductible donations
made payable to Bay Alumni Foundation to: Hugh O’Donnell ’83,
Treasurer, 25127 Bayfair Court, Bay Village, OH 44140
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If you have updated information about yourself or your classmates, please send it to your class rep or to the treasurer at the address below.
Remember to include your graduation year on all correspondence!
Make checks payable to Bay Alumni Foundation and mail your contributions (along with this form) to:
Hugh O’Donnell, Treasurer, 25127 Bayfair Court, Bay Village, OH 44140
or donate online at www.bayalumni.com
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Bay Village News
F
all is coming to an end and the Holidays are around the
corner. The November election and all the ads are gone, with
Thanks!
The results of the National election are viewed with mixed
emotions. The piles of leaves are being picked up by the City
along with the numerous downed Trees and branches that are the
result of Hurricane Sandy. The Village Service department has
gone out its way, with its hard working crew, to clean up the wind
damage from the storm. The safety forces responded without
hesitation to the many downed wires and Trees blocking all the
major streets. Thank you to both Police and Fire Chiefs!
County? City income is down from a variety of sources and the
Administration is continuing to tighten its belt without impacting all
of the wonderful services that we have grown accustomed to
receiving.
In difficult times the citizens of Bay Village respond to the needs
of the community, helping neighbors and its residents continue to
live in a City that is recognized as one of the best Cities in the
Country with its own unique identity.
You can be proud of the Village that you grew up in and live in!
Good news on the results of the school bond levy! It passed with
flying colors. Thanks to the many volunteers and the leadership
our Superintendant, Clint Keener. The Bay Village schools have
become one the major factors in being awarded “one of the ten
best places in the Country to raise a Family”, awarded by Family
Magazine. Your Village and its identity of being the number one
suburb in the Cleveland Magazine along with the Family
Magazine recognition impact Real Estate and the Schools.
Bay Village voters turned down changes to the City Charter with
its attempt to move towards Regionalism. Regionalism may save
City income, but in the process the awards as stated above will
disappear. The Village’s unique character and wonderful
atmosphere will not survive in a combined Regional description.
Would it be called the Western Regional suburb of Cuyahoga
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Hurricane Sandy hits Bay and closes down schools for four days. Most residents with
out power for a week!