Volume 14, Issue 2
Patrick Henry High School Foundation
The Past and Present Coming Together for the Future
September 2013
Calendar
of Events
PHHS Foundation Board
of Directors Meetings are
typically held the third
Wednesday of the month at
Patrick Henry at 5:30 PM.
Annual Henry Men’s
Luncheon
Monday, Sept. 30, 2013
Chester Bird Legion
Post 523
200 N. Lilac Drive,
Golden Valley, MN 55422.
Contact Bob Dahlquist
612-202-5567
Homecoming
October 5th vs.
Minneapolis Roosevelt
at 1:00 p.m.
Class of 1965
Celebration
October 5th—starting at the
Henry Homecoming Football
Game. Celebration following
at Broadway Pizza, 2025
West River Road. Cost: $20
per person. Contact: Charlie
Smith at 763-784-2346 or
Brad Thorsen at 612-7233396.
Class of 1968
45th Reunion
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Hampton Inn North, 694 &
Lexington Ave, Shoreview,
MN. contact: Steve Kozicky
at [email protected]
Class of 1983
30th Reunion
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Psycho Suzi's, 1900 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis
Contact Linda Wolter Lonn
([email protected])
Fall Luncheon
Thursday, October 22, 2013
Elsie’s Restaurant
More details page 5.
President’s Corner
HENRY GOLF OPEN
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
I would like to update you on a few
things. First the 21st Annual Henry Golf
Open was held on August 12 at the Monticello Country Club. There were 84
golfers of which two were women for the
first time. We hope in the future more
women will participate. There were
some new golfers and classes represented. This year we had new golfers from
the classes of 1965, 1968, and 1972. The
weather was great, golf was golf, and the
socializing was outstanding. What
makes this event even more rewarding is
the money that is raised for the Foundation. This year the event raised $3,686
for the Foundation. Thank you to all
who participated.
As in all organizations there is always a need for
help to make things more efficient. Over the last
few years the Foundation has tried to become
more current with communications and the social
media. Now that we have our feet wet we would
like to become even more proficient with our
technology. We have two areas that need
additional support.
Webmaster - The Foundation is looking for
someone to be our official ―webmaster‖ for
the Foundations website. We are not looking
to create a new website but need someone to
maintain, update, and improve the current
website.
MailChimp email guru - The Foundation uses
MailChimp to send out emails. We would like
to get someone that is familiar with MailChimp and can coordinate its use for things
like the newsletter.
If either of these functions is something that
interests you please get in touch with Jim Sawyer
at [email protected] .
W h e r e i s h e n o w … ? Former student, teacher, coach
Benson, MN's loss was Minneapolis Patrick Henry's gain. Craig
Canham moved to Minneapolis
during his early middle school
years to attend Henry. While a
student, he was very active in
football, basketball and track. He
also found time to be a Hi Y
member, NHS and the treasurer
of class of 1960.
After graduation, Craig went on
to Macalester to earn a degree in
education which prepared him
for a career as a science, biology
and physics teacher in Minneap-
olis. While at Mac, he was a
three year varsity basketball
player.
Immediately following graduation from Macalester, Craig
found himself back at Henry
teaching all three areas of his
expertise and coaching football,
basketball, cross-country and
track. At Henry, Craig coached
two cross-country teams to state
and numerous individuals to the
state track meet. He remained
in these positions from 1964-82
as a beloved coach and teacher.
During his Henry tenure, he also
married the love of his life Karen, who is also a career teacher
and started his family which
consists of daughter Heidi who
teaches in Robbinsdale and
son Terry (TJ) who coaches at
Osseo. The educational gene
definitely runs in this family.
1982 prompted a major move to
South high school, where Craig
continued to teach biology and
became a force to behold with
his track and cross-country
teams. At South, he coached four
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Patrick Henry High School Foundation
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Principal’s Perspective
Greetings, Patriot Alumnae!
We are celebrating the beginning of another prosperous school year!
As the principal of Patrick Henry, my vision has always been to make Patrick Henry one of the highest performing high schools in the state by
continually raising student achievement and maximizing the greatness within every child that enters our school. After three years in this role,
I have not wavered in realizing this dream. But the dream is only the first step of many. And with all hands on deck, we will continue to take
the subsequent steps to actualize this dream.
During professional development last May, we examined some of our practices, data, and student work for the purpose of determining how we
can refine or create systems that will raise student achievement at Patrick Henry. Later that month, multiple stakeholders representing licensed and non-licensed staff, worked together to further synthesize more data to determine areas of growth for our school. Provided staff
input and this additional work, we were able to identify three Areas of Focus for the 2013-14 school year that will improve overall student
achievement at Patrick Henry. They are:
1.
2.
3.
Student Engagement and Academic Success;
African American Males; and
Vertical Articulation of Curriculum
Throughout the summer months, many staff members researched strategies to support our Areas of Focus and they’ve planned some great
things! We’re convinced that this work, coupled with effective systems and our best efforts, will deliver significant student achievement results
for Patrick Henry over time.
Dr. Chai Lee recently departed Patrick Henry and Minneapolis Public School District for a different opportunity. Therefore, the search for our
next assistant principal has begun. However, I’m thrilled to introduce to you Ms. Crystal Ballard, an Aspiring Transformational Principal that
will complete her principal residency here at Patrick Henry this school year. Ms. Ballard joins us from Olson Middle School and I’m very excited to work with her.
Patriot Alumnae, we are determined to realize the dream of making Patrick Henry one of the top high schools in our state. We are determined
to continue the Patriot legacy of pride and excellence in North Minneapolis. In closing, J.A. Barker says, “Vision without action is merely a
dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” We’re ready to change the world!
Educationally yours,
Latanya Daniels, Principal
W h e r e i s h e n o w . . . (continued
from page 1)
state championship teams in cross-country. This was a back to
back to back to back team championship which doesn't
happen very often. This also included an individual state CC
champ. His track athletes brought home a variety of individual
and relay championships. Much of his South High coaching was
done in partnership with another Henry graduate Warren Kaari,
class of '60. Craig retired from teaching and coaching in 1998.
But he has not given up his passion for sports. He continues to
work as an official on the high school, college and junior
Olympics level in cross-country and track. He is also found working at state basketball and football tournaments.
Since retirement, Craig has also become a grandfather to James,
Avery, Maverick and Max. When not playing with grandchildren, officiating or spectating at a variety of sports, he can be
found fishing, golfing, bowling, snowmobiling or ATVing.
Although Craig is hooked on fishing and loves fishing
7-10 hours a day, he always has time for a game of cards.
Craig is a member of the Patrick Henry Hall of Fame, the South
High Wall of Honor and the University of St. Thomas Giant Step
Award. Above all else, his fellow coaches, teachers, college
friends recall him as one of the truly "nice guys" in the world who
showed kindness and dedication to all of his students and
athletes.
Patrick Henry High School Foundation
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Thank You for Your Support!
Legacy

Susan Jirsa
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Marguerite Kirchoff
In memory of Dick Sommers and Jerry Shoemaker, Class of 1944
Michael and Karen Belden Frey
In memory of Kevin Donaldson
Martin Lerum, Class of June 1944
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
Jane Kostik
Henry Alumni 21st Annual Open c/o Jim
Sawyer, Class of 1966
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Carol Lavalier
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Brett and Lori Kaufman
In honor of Karen Frey’s birthday
In memory of Keith Nordby and Marion Carlson Basel, Class of June 1944

Al and Connie LaTendresse
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Aivars Slucis
In memory of Cynthia Kosciolek, Class of
1963 (Jan 1945-Aug 1965)

Nancy Kosciolek Noble, Class of 1966
Virginia Palmer
Medallion - $1000
In memory of Kevin Donaldson
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Joseph and Marguerite Rubin

David and Susan Showalter

Charlotte Steen
Barbara Swanson, Class of 1963
Linda Bartlett
In memory of mother Edna M. Anderson

Carter and Laurel Delaittre

Dale Egberg, Class of 1963
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Mary Beth Northway
In memory of Donald Ehrlichman
In memory of husband Richard Northway
Class of 1963 and their 50th year

Kaye Willhite
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Charles Witry, Class of 1952
Bonita Sinkel
In memory of brother Joseph Witry, Class of
1947
Fellowship—$500

David and Ann Braden
In honor of Karen Frey’s birthday
Lil’ Henry-$50
Charlie Brown, Class of 1966

Steve Lerum, Class of 1975

Craig Canham, Class of 1960

Barbara Hays Zurek, Class of 1973

Don Carlson, Class of 1963
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Carol Carrara, Class of 1963
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Class of 1971
Class of 1962 c/o Carolea Nord
In memory of deceased classmates and in
celebration of our 50th class reunion and in

Amy Demarest
In honor of Karen Frey’s birthday

Lou Ann Rhodes DeValois, Class of 1952
In memory of classmates and friends Rita
Nelson and Paula Erlandson Murphy
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Loren Smith, Class of 1959

Harry Stanius, Class of 1955

William Wargin, Class of 1966
Neighbor-$25

Jola Rhodes Amundsen, Class of 1956
In memory of Jerry Amundsen, Class of 1956

Denny Edling, Class of 1963
Nancy Carlson Horberg, Class of 1946
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Greg and Laura Kimball
Gary and Carol Hogness Carlson, Class of
1965
Lee Russeth, Class of 1953
Rosemarie Hofstad, Class of 1947
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Dennis Axell, Class of 1962
Paul Brown, Class of 1953
John Paulson, Class of 1956
Bob Harenza, Class of 1956
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Barbara Gaasedelen
Mary Lynn Jahnke
John Borg, Class of 1957
Lloyd Olson, Class of 1952
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In memory of Dick Johnson, Class of 1946
Paul Andreen, Class of 1952
Dave Mrocek, Class of 1963
Raymond Asp, Class of 1946
Michael and Cynthia Grosse

Kokie Miller, Class of 1948

Emery Erdman, Class of 1958

Jim Anderson, Class of 1961
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Julie Carlson Manfred, Class of 1963
Anonymous
John and Joanne Gordon
Patriot—$100
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In honor of the Class of 1973
Martin Lerum, Class of 1944
In honor of the Class of 1971

James Colwell

David Egberg, Class of 1960

Roger Elliott, Class of 1956

Paul Fischer, Class of 1948

Bob Gilbertson, Class of 1956

Jann Tveraa Goldberg
In memory of Tim Tveraa, Class of 1966

Roger Handberg, Class of 1952

Don Jacobson, Class of 1955

Scott Jacobson, Class of 1979
In memory of Susan Pearl Hable, Class of 1979

Bob Johnson, Class of 1956
Robert Fjerstad Class of 1949 and 1951 –
education interrupted by military service

Harold Kenerson, Class of 1963
Kate Hayden

Gary Kociemba

In memory of Richard (Dick) Johnson, Class
of 1946, and Lorraine Mero, wife of Dick Mero,
Class of 1946 and Lorraine Law Clark, Class of
1944

Larry Kreuter, Class of 1962

Dorothy Master, Class of 1949
In memory of Cecile Stoneberg, Class of 1947

Milton Mutch, Class of 1945
In memory of the Class of 1945

Ellen Nelson
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Dick Thunstrom, Class of 1953

Donald Vogt, Class of 1967
In memory of Virginia Burkenstock Vogt,
Class of 1944

Dan Wiswell, Class of 1968
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Our sincere appreciation to everyone who donated to the Patrick Henry Scholar scholarship fund
and to teacher Eva Lockhart for spear-heading
this effort.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 21st
Henry Alumni Open and to Jim Sawyer for
organizing this event.
If you donate through PayPal, please be advised
that there isn’t an option to list your maiden
name or year of graduation. Therefore, we are
unable to add that to your thank you.
Patrick Henry High School Foundation
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Hall of Fame Criteria
The Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) Hall of Fame (HOF) committee is always looking for deserving candidates. Members of the HOF can be former students, staff and /or community members. The
nominee must have such character that brings honor and recognition to the PHHS community and
Hall of Fame. Students must have graduated from PHHS and have been out of school for at least five
years or more. Staff members and other candidates do not have to be graduates and can be nominated at any time. The Hall of Fame is not an athlete only recognition as the selection committee is
looking for individuals who bring honor to the school by their accomplishments in many areas of society.
Selection criteria is made up of two parts: significant accomplishments while at PHHS and significant accomplishments after high school including volunteer participation, honors and awards, community involvement, church activities, involvement with youth, membership in civic organizations,
any offices held, etc. Nominations by application can be submitted anytime. Selection of inductees is
made after January 1 each year. Inductees are honored at the Foundation spring luncheon in May.
Nomination forms can be obtained from Cathy (Roehl) Peterson at 763-425-3362 or [email protected].
In 2001, the Patrick Henry Foundation started the Hall of Fame and currently there are 92 members.
Plaques honoring the members are located in the PHHS Gymnasium Lobby
Mission Statement:
The Patrick Henry High School Foundation exists to enhance the learning environment at Patrick
Henry and expand educational opportunities for students.
School Staff Wish List
PH High School Staff need our help. Money is
tight, budgets are small.
2. Microphones for the spring musical, rental is
costly. Total: $1,000 – needed by March 1, 2014
3. A drum line has been formed and they have
equipment that needs repair. Total: $1,700 for reIf you wish to contribute to any of these items,
make your contributions to Patrick Henry Founda- pairs. Total: $12,000 for new
tion with a notation as to the Wish List item you
support.
Thank you in advance for any contributions
you are able to make.
1. Subscription to New York Times Upfront for
the entire 9th grade class for the Geography
class. Total: $3,150 for 360 9th grade students
@$8.75 each.
Take Note. Please indicate ―Wish List‖ in the
memo section of your check or on the online form if
you are donating to a particular item on the Wish
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Patrick Henry High School Foundation
2013 Fall Luncheon
PHHS Jazz Combo to perform at Fall Luncheon
Patrick Henry has a proud tradition of excellent music groups, as alumni are well aware. Jazz has
been an integral part of this tradition for many years, exciting and invigorating both audience and
performers. This year the tradition takes a new direction as the PHHS Jazz Combo will begin rehearsals once a week before school. Students meet at 7:00 AM and study many styles of the jazz genre ranging from Swing and Big Band to Cool and Bebop. As in the past the Jazz Combo is open to
any instrument, keeping the door open for all instrumentalists to experience the fun and challenge
of improvising and performance in a smaller tighter group format. The Jazz Combo will be available
to perform as a large group or in smaller units for community school events throughout the year. In
the words of Duke Ellington's jazz standard (lyrics by Irving Mills) "It don't mean a thing if it ain't
got that swing." Look for the PHHS Jazz combo to be swinging at a venue soon.
Fall Luncheon REGISTRATION
The annual Fall Luncheon will take place on Tuesday,
October 22, 2013. Luncheon entertainment is Instrumental
Music teacher Liz Roth Kotek and her student jazz combo. A
sit down luncheon will be served. Lunch includes salad,
bread, choice of walleye or roast beef, dessert and coffee.
Date:
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Time:
Social 11:00 AM (cash bar)
Lunch 12:00 noon
Location:
Elsie’s Restaurant
729 Marshall Street Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Cost:
$20.00 per person by Thursday, October 11, 2013
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name*
___________________________________________
Address (New? Yes __ No __)
____________________________________________
City
State
________________________ _________
Graduation Year
______________
Zip
_______
Maiden Name (*if relevant)
___________________
Email Address—Please only include if it has changed.
___________________________________________
Phone(________) ___________ - ____________
Luncheon choice: ___ Walleye OR ____ Roast Beef
Please make checks payable to: PHHS Foundation.
Please contact Cathy Peterson with any questions or
vegetarian meal requests at 763-425-3362 or
[email protected].
Mail check and registration form to:
Cathy Peterson
11900 101st Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
PHHS Foundation
4320 Newton Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412
Telephone: 612-668-2000
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.phhsfoundation.org
School Website: henry.mpls.k12.mn.us
Facebook: PHHS Foundation
President: Jim Sawyer (1966)
Return Service Requested
Vice President: Laura(Wincek) Hudoba (1965)
Treasurer: Ann (Nelson) Kaari (1960)
Secretary: Sharon (Jepson) Sawyer (1966)
Editors: Pat Habeck Bjornebo (1965), Leah
Carlson (1989)
Contributors: Ann Nelson Kaari (1960), Jim
Sawyer (1966), Cathy Roehl Peterson (1965).
The Past and Present Coming Together for the Future