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eople from all around the world, traveling through Howe or coming specifically to

ur campus, stop in to tour our historic Mansion and Chapel. The Development Office

sually handles these types of tours. The Mansion is beautiful and very impressive

owever people are absolutely amazed at our very own St. James Chapel; especially

he wooden carvings above the tops of the pews. People are just floored at the hard

work, skill and dedication it must have taken to produce such carvings. As theevelopment staff conducts these tours, we would like to be able to tell the true story

f how these carving became; however, several myths exist. In the short time I’ve been

t Howe, I’ve heard several different stories which have me, the Development Office,

nd several others wondering: What is the real story?

We are asking a few key questions: who carved them? When were they carved?

Why were they carved? What was given in return? You might be thinking that we

hould have some sort of records pertaining to the carvings, but perhaps no one ever

ept records of the carver, or perhaps they have been lost or destroyed or perhaps

we do indeed have the records they just have not been discovered; buried deep in

he archives. Nevertheless, we don’t have them in our possession at this time. We’ve

earched high and low and found nothing but dead ends, so we decided to take ourunt off campus. Talking to people that might have the real story.

January 2014 - Vol. 3, Issue 14Wood Carvings Mystery

owe to plan… 14-16 February –

Parents’ Weekend

25 March – 2nd

Annual Job Fair

hosted by Linking

Michiana 2:30pm-

5:30pm.

2-4 May – 2014

Alumni Weekend

of St James

P

28-30 January –

Chicago, IL

4-6 February –

South Bend, IN

18-25 February –

Florida

Development

Travel Schedule

Watch your email and let us

know if you can join us in

any of these areas.



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July 2013 - Vol. 3, Issue 10

Myths of St. James

he Mystery Continues…

January 2014 - Vol. 3, Issue 14

Being that the carvings were carved so long ago in St.mes, there obviously isn’t really anyone around that was

ere when it happened. So, naturally we have to start

oving down the line of individuals that might know. The

oblem is, just like kids playing the “telephone game”, the

al story changes and gets a bit jumbled at times. Details

e forgotten and replaced with only what the mind thinks it

members of the truth. Names, dates, faces, and reasons of

hy, get mixed together, swirled around only to be pieced

ck together to create new and sometimes incorrect

ories. We’ve heard many credible and quite possible

ories in the Development Office. Therein lays the problem:ey all seem so possible it’s hard to decipher the truth. All

these stories have been passed down from the ones that

ere there. Here are tales of how the carving became in St.

mes Chapel.

A few months ago Jean Miller, Director of Development,

d Caressa Thompson, Assistant to the Director of

evelopment, traveled to visit a family member of Rev.

hn H. McKenzie, the first Rector of the school. They sat

wn with his great niece, Peg Milbourn and she explained

r beliefs on the carvings. Peg believes that the carvings

ere done by a man with the name Anton Lang. Lang wasry well-known in his day. He was a German potter,

rver, and actor that played the role of Jesus Christ in

e Oberammergau Passion Play. He and his cast mates

ade several trips to America all across the Midwest so it is

ry possible that he stopped here along his travels. Peg

s heard this story as it has been passed down through her

mily. It is also told that carvings inside the Mother’s

apel were props from the Passion Play and brought to

owe with Lang on one of his trips to America.

Our next account is told in the August 11 th 1979 issue of

e Elkhart Truth. Current Chaplain at the time, Rev. Georgennix shared his story. He told a story of Dr. John

cKenzie traveling to Germany, specifically to find

meone to complete the carvings in the chapel. There he

und a woodcarver who was illiterate yet willing to travel

ck to the United States to carve. In exchange for his hard

ork and beautiful carvings the Bishop gave him the

portunity to study at Howe and complete his high school

ucation. Rev. Minnix said the chapel wood was gathered

om oak trees around the area. I have heard this story a

around campus. Many people believe the carver

tended school here in return for the carvings.

This story would not add up with the story of Anton Lang, as

he would have been older and not in need of a high school

education.

Other stories of the chapel have not been as detailed;

just bits and pieces here and there. Some say the carvings

were originally done in Europe and the original carver was

brought here to duplicate the work. Some say the man was

Swiss and very famous. Some say it was a German refugee

that was the carver and in return for his hard work, he was

given safety at the school. Of course, there are many moreand I’m sure others we haven’t heard. Many stories that

have been told could quite possibly be true, but they can’t

all be true.

How will we ever know who the mystery carver is? Is it

even possible to find out? We are looking for your help to

solve the puzzle. If you know any stories, have any articles,

have any facts, or if you know of anyone that could help,

we would love to hear from you! Please contact the

Development Office at 260-562-2131 ext. 227.



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Once again, alumni weekend is rapidly

pproaching and the Alumni Association has a great

eekend planned for you. This weekend is planned so

ou can be active every minute, or be selective in your

ctivities to relax and reminisce.

You will be delighted at what is going on at Howe.

mprovements throughout campus continue to make

owe an attractive place to send ones child.

Again, we are activating the summer camp to act as

welcoming center where alumni and their families

an informally hang out. There will be a lakeside 24

our bonfire where we will gather, decompress, and

hill. The recreation hall is the nucleus for indoor

ctivities with the bonfire right outside facing the lake.

The cabins will be open to provide affordable

odging, thus returning alumni can stay at the camp

nd avoid the pricey overnights in town. Just bring your

eeping bag or comforter and a pillow. There are

howers and plenty of bunks. Simply check in with the

lumni host, who will be running around somewhere at

e camp. We can even provide a cabin for your entire

raduating class.

Food, pop, and water will be provided for free by

our Alumni association. Beer and wine will be for sale.

Please do not bring in your own alcohol. It violates the

tate liquor law, we end up losing control of the

nvironment, and it sort of defeats the reason the

lumni Association is selling beer and wine in the first

lace.)

Please join us to laugh, sing, and tell stories around

e campfire of Howe days past. Those times were

ertainly some of the most interesting days of our lives.

We are happy to announce that the banquet on

aturday night will again be in the Howe dining hall.

here will of course be some great food, excellent

iendship, and beer and wine sponsored by your

lumni Association (100% of proceeds always go to

mproving the school).) After the banquet, don’t head

o your room, head back to the summer camp for the

fterglow, bonfire, and more tales of Howe.

A letter from the VP of HMS Alumni Association

Alumni Weekend 2014 Fast

Approaching - May 2-4 2014

Please join us. It is the alumni returning that make

for a great weekend.

And remember, you don’t need a ton of cash to

come back for the weekend. The Alumni Association will

take care of you. Free will offerings are accepted. Weanticipate a great turn out this year. Put it on your

calendar now.

See you soon for a memorable weekend.

Come on back home to Howe.

Wally Jarvis‘70

VP HMS Alumni Association

2013 Alumnus of the year. (And, yes, my picture ishanging in the mess hall. Who would have imagined)



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Alumni Weekend 2014 Tentative Schedule


riday, May 2

ospitality/Bonfire at Summer Camp from noon Friday until

1:59 PM Saturday –

food is available

egistration - Libey Library 12:00 – 5:30 PM

onor Guard Retreat - Parade Field 5:45 PM

Alumni Board to Review

vensong - St. James Chapel 6:00 PM

lass of 1964 Dinner with the Superintendent 6:30 PM

Howe Mansion (By Invitation Only)

Alumni/Guest Cookout – Major Merritt Dining Hall 6:30 PM

aturday, May 3

ospitality/Bonfire at Summer Camp All Day (except during on campus events)

ohn A. Pagin Golf Classic 7:30 AMKlinger Lake Country Club, Sturgis

egistration - Libey Library 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

adies Shipshewana Shopping Trip (leave from Administration Building)

….9:00 AM

Alumni/Cadet/Faculty Softball Game 10:00 AM

Athletic Complex (No Charge)

Alumni/Guest Luncheon 12:30 PM

Major Merritt Dining Hall (No Charge)

ampus Buildings Open 1:00 – 3:00 PMAlumni Annual Business Meeting 1:00 PM

Major Merritt Dining Hall

Special Recognition, Golf & Other Awards

Board of Trustee Comments

TC William C. Trout, Sr. Memorial Rifle Match 2:00 PM

Rifle Range (No charge)

Alumni Review Parade - Parade Field 4:00 PM

Class of 1964 to Review

Alumni Reception - Major Merritt Dining Hall 5:00 PM

uffet Dinner - Major Merritt Dining Hall 6:00 PM

(By Reservation Only) Auction - Major Merritt Dining Hall during registration-

7 PM

Alumnus of the Year and Other Awards

unday, May 4

bey Library Open 9:00 – 11:00 AM

oly Communion - St. James Chapel 8:30 AM

nnual Alumni Memorial Service - All Saints Chapel 11:15 AM

attalion Parade - Parade Field 12:30 PM

errick Fellows Luncheon - Major Merritt Dining Hall 1:00 PM

(By Reservation Only)

SCHEDULE PROVIDED BY THE HOWE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION



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Roger Zuercher ‘57

Roger Zuercher, former trustee and Howe staff member,

passed away on January 9, 2014.

Father Jack Bowling

Father Jack Bowling passed away Thursday January 9th.

. King McMurry ‘77

King McMurry passed away on January 2, 2014. He is

survived by his companion Stephanie Tyler, daughter,

Kaitlin McMurry, two brothers, and his father Russell.

ay Foster ‘53

ay Foster passed away on November 27, 2013. He is

survived by his wife, Marjorie, two sisters and several

nieces and nephews.

Philip Rogers ‘89

Philip Andrew Rogers, of Bloomington, passed away on

November 29, 2013 at the age of 42. He is survived by his

parents, Kenneth and Eleanor and one brother, Kevin.

David Sloan ‘55

David Sloan passed away on September 11, 2013. He is

survived by his wife, Carole; five children and 12

grandchildren.

William Johnson ‘51

William Johnson passed away on August 21. He is survived

by his wife Luanna, his brother Stanley, and a number of

nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charles Koop ‘68 Charles Koop passed away on August 6, 2013. Charlie is

survived by his wife, Christine; three daughters, three

sisters, one brother and five grandchildren.

Charles Parkman ‘49

Charles Parkman passed away on August 2, 2013. Charles

s survived by his wife, Marlin, three sons, ten

grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Since the last taps list was printed in April 2013, the following alumni, old boys, faculty and staff have been

added to our taps list. Complete obituaries, if available, can be found on the alumni page of the website.

William L. Kissick ‘49

William Kissick passed away peacefully on June 30, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, and his four children

and four grandchildren.

William “Bill” Watson ‘58

Bill Watson passed away peacefully on June 1, 2013 at his

home. He is survived by his wife Lynne and three children.

Terrence Finney ‘75

Terrence “T-Bone” Finney passed away Thursday, May 16,2013. Terry is survived by his wife, Tracy, a daughter, and

two grandchildren.

Scott Livingston ‘66

Scott Livingston passed away on April 12, 2013.

Herbert L. Heinrichs ‘47

Herbert Heinrichs died on March 21, 2013. He is survived

by stepdaughter, Rebecca Fritz, stepson, William Simmons

and his wife Regina, and two step grandchildren.

Gil Graham

Gil Graham passed away on Febraury 19, 2013. He is

survived by his sons Steven Graham and Jeffrey Graham

and a daughter, Susan Graham.

Dennis Keith Redford OB ‘68

Dennis Redford passed away on January 19, 2012. He is

survived by his wife, Lois; one son, two sisters, one

brother, an uncle, and nieces and a nephew.

Thomas Spens ‘68 Thomas Spens passed away on May 23, 2006. Howe

Military Academy was informed of his death on August 20,

2013.

John DeBerry ‘51

John DeBerry passed away in July 2013. John is survived

by his wife Patti, children; Mark, Gregg (Ellen), Chris

(Carol) and Angela (Jeff) Jaeger and grandchildren; Andy,

Kevin, and Alexa.

Joseph McKee ‘54 Joseph McKee passed away on July 18, 2013

TAPS

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