Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Spring 2011

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Page 2 ........................Class Reunions How to Help Plan to Attend the Hall of Fame EventPage 3 CHS Hall of Fame ScholarshipPage 4 ......................Student Success Alumni RoomPage 5 ............... Endowment Updates Page 6 .................. Foundation DonorsPage 8 .................. Designate Your Gift

Introducing the 2011 CHS Hall of Fame Inductees

Full biographies for each inductee are featured on the Foundation website at www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us (Click on the Foundation Alumni & Friends tab, and then on the Hall of Fame tab.)

Foundation Leadership Executive Board Members Lynn Hanson ......................President Merle Klein ‘53 ........... Past President Dave Burgard ‘78 ........Vice President Tom Janish ........Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Gary Harms Brad Olson ‘74 Tyler Wenbourne ‘01 Board Members Kristen Fauth ‘91 Mike Hagen ‘83 Ed Hunstad ‘62 JoEllen Lindner Cheryl Lorenz ‘81 Marshall Lovrien ‘99 Steven Schaeffer ‘74 DirectorKatie Zeeb

Mitta (Johnson) Angell ‘59

Dr. Charles Bantz ‘67Dr. Robert Couser ‘66

Catherine Jones-Davies ‘67Janey (Zella) Milstead ‘55

Jennifer (Murphy) Porisch ‘97Ferd Reeder ‘27

Scott Schliebe ‘69

Robb White ‘83

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2011 CHS Reunions

1950-1959 Decade Reunion – September 7-8, 2012If able or considering attending, contact glkrueger@abe.midco.net Class of 1951 Reunion – August 26-27 Contact: Lisa Bean at 605-225-7569 or Roberta VanWagner at 605-225-3835 Class of 1956 Reunion – September 9-10 Contact: Priscilla (Eckrich) Kraft at priscillakraft@nvc.net Class of 1961 Reunion – July 8-9 Contact: Nancy McQuillen at nanmcq@nvc.net Class of 1966 Reunion – July 15-16 Contact: Paul (Guttmann) Soloman at aberdeenclassof66@gmail.com Class of 1971 Reunion – July 29-30 Contact: Valerie (James) Bittner at 2bittners@abe.midco.net or Betty (Lacher) Ochsner at jochsner@abe.midco.net Class of 1981 Reunion – June 24-25, Contact: abchsclassof81@gmail.com Class of 1991 Reunion – August 5-6, Contact: abdnchs91@gmail.com Class of 2001 Reunion – July 30-31,Contact: Tyler Wenbourne at tylerwenbourne@gmail.com

Summer for many means vacations and class reunions. This summer we want to welcome back to Aberdeen eight classes of alumni. We hope you enjoy your time reminiscing about CHS. Check out the Alumni Page at http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/foundation/alumni.html for further details about the 2011 reunions.

How Can I Help? There are many ways to support the

Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation…

Donate online Visit www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/foundation

and click on Donate on the left hand side of the page.

Call605-725-7118

Email katie.zeeb@k12.sd.us

Mail 1224 3rd Ave. S.E. Aberdeen, SD 57401

2011 CHS Hall of Fame Event

Plan to attend the 2011 CHS Hall of Fame Event Saturday, September 17 at Central High School. Enjoy an evening of celebrating as we welcome nine outstanding alumni into the CHS Hall of Fame. Ticket information will be available in June by calling the Foundation at 605-725-7118.

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Thanks to generous donations, the CHS Hall of Fame committee is creating a scholarship for a deserving CHS senior. The committee is currently working on criteria for this new award. More infor-mation will be available this summer and formally announced at the 2011 Hall of Fame ceremony. If you are interested in contributing to this scholar-ship, please call the Foundation at 605-725-7118.

Businesses Partner to Benefit CHS

Two area businesses are partnering with the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation to make an electronic message board a reality at Central High School. Sanford Health and Midstates/QQP are donating the funds for an electronic message board to be placed near Central High School. Dr. Gary Harms, Superintendent of the Aberdeen Public Schools explains, “We are so thankful to the generosity of both Sanford Health and Midstates/QQP to help make this sign a reality. When businesses partner with the Public Schools Foundation, the school district and our students all benefit.” “Sanford Health is dedicated to support our local communities,” commented Paul DeVoe, Director of Public Affairs at Sanford Health-Aberdeen. “We are a strong supporter of education, and look forward

to continuing our partnership with Aberdeen Public Schools in the future.” “There are many activities going on at Central High School year round. This message board will promote those events, as well as serve as a welcome to our out-of-town visitors,” Harms continues.

Justin Feickert, Director of Sales and Marketing at Midstates, Inc. said, “We are proud to partner with and support the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation. It’s great that this project will help make people aware of the wonderful things going on at CHS.” Construction on the sign will begin this summer and is expected to be done before the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year.

As part of the big 100-year celebration, the ARCC (old CHS) is looking for photos of the building or events going on at the school. If you have any that you would

like to loan to the Foundation, please call the office at 605-725-7118.

Hall of Fame Scholarship

CHS is Turning 100 Years Old

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Wrestling Congratulations to the Golden Eagle State tournament wrestlers! Griffin Hieb- 2nd place Adam Scherr- 3rd place Tanner Flack- 3rd place Grant Locken- 7th place Mitch Johnson- 7th place Speech and Debate Great job Gus Campbell, Brock Halvorson and Brandon Grismer for qualifying for the National Speech and Debate tournament! Science Bowl Congratulations to our CHS Science Bowl teams that partici-pated in the State Science Bowl Competition in Huron. Both teams received second place. Team 1- Mitch McIntire, Ashley Miller, Michael VanBeek, Kate Porter and Lance Hepper. Team 2- Matt Guthmiller, Patrick Dawn, Luke Malsom, Diana Peck and Sheffer Harbert.

Mitch McIntire was also selected as the 2nd place All Star. He was selected based on the number of questions he answered individually. All-State Band Way to go 2011 SD All-State Band members: Paul Fellbaum- Trumpet- 2nd Chair Ryan Parker- Trombone Matt Hanson- Alto Saxophone- 2nd Chair Kristin Wileman- Baritone Saxophone- 1st Chair Rachel Peterson- Clarinet

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Schoolhouse Rock Live! for being awarded a Superior Play Award at the SDHSAA State One-Act Play Festival. This is the 7th year in a row for CHS to receive this honor.

Great job Courtney Neubert, for being named a nominee for the Elite 15 Team. Way to go CHS Oral Interp team for receiving a “School of Excellence” Award. This has not been awarded to Aber-deen Central since 1988!

Spring Cleaning

If you or your family has old trophies, cheer-leading uniforms, or band uniforms, or other CHS memorabilia tucked away in a closet, please consider donating it to the Alumni Re-source Room. Donated items are showcased for Alumni and community members to view. For more information on how to donate items, please call the Foundation at 605-725-7118.

This summer, June 3-August 26, the Alumni Room, located at the ARCC (Old CHS) will be open Friday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. Alumni and friends are welcome to visit and see trophies, photos and memorabilia of CHS. “Volunteers continue to get items ready to showcase in this special room,” said Lynn Hanson, volunteer and Foundation Board President. She continues, “It’s exciting to see all of the CHS history!”

Celebrating Student Success

Alumni Room Open

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Russ Keen Memorial Scholarship Endowment

CHS alumni will now have the opportunity to vie for a newly developed Journalism/Communications Scholarship. The Russ Keen Memorial Scholarship, which has been estab-lished through an endowment with the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation, will be given as an annual scholarship award. This endowment was started by the loving family of Russ Keen. Russ, who was a reporter for the Aberdeen News for many years, covered numerous school matters and events. His sister, Mary Keen, explains, “Russ loved reporting and journalism. Our family wanted to pay tribute to our deeply missed brother and knew he would have enjoyed helping instill a love of journalism for future generations.” Dr. Gary Harms, Superintendent of Aberdeen Public Schools stated, “I’m overwhelmed and thankful that Russ’ memory will continue to live on at the Aberdeen Public Schools. He was such a fixture at our events and meeting, and still deeply missed. We are grateful for the gift that will forever provide wonderful scholarship opportunities to our alumni.” The Russ Keen Memorial Scholarship is designed for CHS alumni, in their second or third year of post-secondary educa-tion, pursuing a degree in Communications or Journalism. The Aberdeen American News, Russ’ long-time employer, has decided to support this scholarship by matching the amount awarded for the next three years. For more infor-mation on donating to this endowment, please contact the Foundation at 605-725-7118.

Endowment UpdatesTwo Newly Created Endowments to Support CHS Students and Alumni

Don and Rosemary Reshetar Memorial Endowment

The family and friends of Don and Rosemary Reshetar are remembering this great couple by creating an en-dowment in their memory. Don and his wife, Rosemary, moved their young family to Aberdeen in 1960. Here Don worked as a teacher, coach and administrator for over 30 years. Don was head foot-ball coach from 1960-1972. He was Athletic Director for 22 years and was named SD High School Athletic Direc-tor of the Year in 1982. The field house at Clark Swisher Athletic Complex was named in his honor along with coach Jim Kretchman in 2006. In 2008 he was inducted into the CHS Hall of Fame. He was on the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Board from 2003-2010.

“This scholarship helps pay tribute to an exceptional coach and family. May we always remember Don and all he and Rosemary have done to support CHS,” said Gene Brownell, CHS Athletic Director. This newly created endowment will provide a scholar-ship to a CHS senior, who shows excellence in athlet-ics, character, and classroom achievements. Don and Rosemary will be remembered for all they did for CHS and the Aberdeen community. If you are in-terested in contributing to this scholarship endowment, please contact the Foundation office at 605-725-7118.

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Foundation DonorsThe Foundation values each and every gift for the special reason it was given.

(Listed are gifts received between October 16, 2010 - April 28, 2011.)

Golden Eagle Club: $25,000 and above

Silver Eagle Club: $10,000 - $24,999Dacotah Bank

Bronze Eagle Club: $1,000 - $9,999

Individuals:Brian and Melanie Wolf

Businesses:Aberdeen Chrysler Aberdeen Federal Credit Union Hardins Photography Harr Motors Insurance Plus Midcontinent Communications Northern Valley Communications Ophthalmology Associates QQP/Midstates Printing Schwan Financial Shoe Science Student Loan Finance Corporation Vision Care Associates

Eagle Club – Up to $999

Individuals:Edward Booth Wm. Buethe and Sheila Cunningham Robert and Erin Fouberg – in honor of Mark Malchow’s birthday Lonald and Marva Gellhaus Clyde and Nancy Gerber Emily Guhin – in honor of Charles and Lydia Levy Dr. Gary and Juel Harms Melissa Hill Janelle Klapperich Keith Kusler Jason and Cheryl Lorenz Jim and Vicki Lust – in honor of Charles and Lydia Levy Doug Neuharth Charles Stroh Jason and Roxana Uttermark

Businesses:Aberdeen Convention Group Aberdeen Mavericks AmericInn of Aberdeen Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Northwestern Mutual Sanford Health

Endowments: Buz Potter Memorial Endowment:Barbara Dahme Marion Hartung Sherry Potter

Fulton Joseph “Jeff” Lickfelt Memorial Endowment: Donna Lickfelt Larry and Joyce Lickfelt Rising Scholars Endowment: Charlie and Virginia Clark Tom and Debra Janish Russ Keen Memorial Endowment: Mary Keen Science Research Endowment: Doug and Roberta Eisenbeisz Jan Palmer Speech and Debate Endowment: James and Sharon Buechler Jenny Hawk-Heirigs Bonnie Wheaton Debra (Olson) Sowell – in honor of John Kline, Greg Lauver, and Mary Carol Dixon “Number One in 1965” Debra (Olson) Sowell – in honor of Susan (Olson) Biegler Debra (Olson) Sowell – in honor of Tiffany Biegler’s admission to Nursing School Vern Jark Memorial Endowment: Mark Murphy Tony and Jamie Portra Jill Stephenson Alumni Resource Room at Old Central: CHS Class of 1980 Brynn Dreyer CHS Athletic Boosters: Charlie and Virginia Clark Todd and Julie Jordre Terry and Bonnie Lundberg Michael and Rhonda Neubert Jessica Norman Olson’s Pest Technicians Lowell and Denise Punt

Quest Construction Kevin and Brenda Rook Fine Arts Fund: Marilyn (Evelo) Hanson Sherri Treeby Memorials: Given in memory of Ross Wensmann ’08 by Eric and Julie Stevenson (Alumni Resource Room) Given in memory of Charles Bassett ’50 by Charles Buttz Given in memory of Jeannette Hurrell by Aberdeen First Ladies Given in memory of Sheryl Fischbach ’65 by Alan and Joye Hoerth Given in memory of Jeanne (Guhin) Walz ’35 by Lynn Hanson Given in memory of Jeanne (Guhin) Walz ’35 by Michael Walz and family In memory of Dr. Edward D’Souza: Dr. D.J. Carrels Dominic and Buppha Dolney Kenneth and Andrea Giedt O.M. Greiser Marie Hovland Alfred Larson Bonnie Locken Becky Malchow Norma Patterson Karine Pogosyan Selby Clinic – Dr. John Ottenbacher In memory of Russ Keen: Michael Burback and Mary Thomas Betsy Rice In memory of Don Reshetar: David and Donna Burgard John and Louise Clark Charlie and Virginia Clark Duane and Phyllis Donat

Virgil and JoAnn Eisenbeisz Linda Ellis Barbara Gerhts Charles and Wendy Gugel Lynn Hanson Jerry Hauck Alan and Joye Hoerth Daniel and Joan Holdhusen Mindy Isaacs Tom and Debra Janish Kerry and Susan Johnston Merle and Marlene Klein Jim Kretchman Jon and Nancy Krumm D.P. and J.T. Lingor Jason and Cheryl Lorenz Craig and Audrey McFarland Roger and Sally Mertens Robert and Constance Mertz Ruth Nelson Marjorie Nichols Brad and Roxie Olson John and Janene Papendick Clarence and Katherine Remily Ronayne Law Office William Sauck, Jr. Justin and Amy Scepaniak Stephen Schulte Mark and Ruth Smith Dallas and Joan Solberg Sue Sommers Melius Loren Steele Leon and Virginia Tobin Daniel and Susan Van Dover Salona Wachs Sandra Weins-Kerten Nate and Katie Zeeb Danny and Barbara Zinter Karlis Zvejnieks In-kind Donations: A to Z Surplus AmericInn of Aberdeen Boyd Bruse ‘49 Jan (Brick) Bunt ‘62 Herbergers Barbara (Mathers) Kruger ‘52 Midcontinent Communications Joan (Bosman) Ressler ‘54 Roncalli Nearly New Store Teresa (Blank) Schliesman ‘50 Kari (Klein) Unger ‘74

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Hey Aberdeen Alumni! Aberdeen is on the boom and we are excited to announce 1,000+ jobs this year in Aberdeen! Jobs and careers of all kinds are available in various sec-tors: health care, financial services, manufacturing, value-added agriculture, alternative energy and more. In today’s economy, there are not many places in the nation that can have a low unemployment rate AND be growing!

Facebook or Tweet to your family, friends and classmates, we want them to come back to Aberdeen. Send them to AberdeenSD.com to check out the links of all the opportu-nities of 1,000+ jobs here this year. Share with them how Aberdeen has grown, is still building, and has so much more to offer than it did many years ago! You may also be surprised to know Aberdeen was presented in 2010 as one of the “100 Best Communities for Young People,” the Asso-ciated Press Economic Stress Index named Brown County as one of the top “Least Stressed Counties” in the country.

You’ve helped make this a great hometown and you know there is no place like Aberdeen. Spread the word to others to come back to write their story in Aberdeen.

To request more information, visit AberdeenSD.com or call 800-874-9038.

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Dean Kranhold Memorial Endowment: _____(Assists CHS students who need financial assistance to fully participate in Fine Arts activities, especially band.)

Don and Rosemary Reshetar Memorial Endowment: _____ (Funds designated as an annual collegiate scholarship for a CHS graduate who has shown excellence in athletics, character, and classroom achievement.)

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Kyburz-Carlson Building/Construction Trades Scholarship Endowment: _____(Funds designated as an annual collegiate scholarship for a CHS senior pursuing a degree in the building trades industry.)

Russ Keen Memorial Endowment: _____ (Funds provide an annual collegiate scholarship for a CHS alum pursuing a degree in journalism or communications.)

Science Research Endowment: _____(Designed to provide financial assistance to CHS students who are conducting research under the mentorship of the CHS science faculty.)

Speech and Debate (‘37, ‘40, ‘48 ‘62,’65, ‘66,‘67, ‘74 & ‘88) Endowment: _____(Supports CHS speech and debate students to further develop their skills through enrichment camps/competitions.)

Vern Jark '72 Memorial Endowment: _____(Funds designated as an annual collegiate scholarship for a CHS graduate who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom and on the court or field.)

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Designate Your Gift

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1224 3rd Street SouthAberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: 605-725-7118Fax: 605-725-7198

Email: katie.zeeb@k12.sd.us

Visit us online at:www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us

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