alumni newsletter - Russell Independent Schools
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alumni newsletter - Russell Independent Schools
R USSELL H IGH S CHOOL A LUMNI A SSOCIATION ALUMNI NEWSLET TER VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3 Alumni Basketball Game January 1 A new tradition started last year is the boys and girls alumni basketball games. This fun event will be held annually on the first Saturday in January. These games are scheduled on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at RHS. Girls alumni at 1 and boys alumni at 2 p.m. Any former player is invited to attend. This is a great way to start each new year with a little exercise and an opportunity to visit with friends and share stories of Red Devil roundball past. BACK, CANIFF, MENSHOUSE, AND WALTER JOIN HALL OF FAME The RHS Hall of Fame has four new members who were honored at the halftime of this year‟s homecoming game. Ronnie Back, retired superintendent, was honored for his 32 years of service to Russell schools, the last 12 as Superintendent during which time the district had significant growth and was regarded as one of the best school systems in the state Pat Caniff, Class of „52, was recognized for his excellence while a student at RHS, including being part of the undefeated football team, and his civic leadership and community contributions. Norman Menshouse, Class of „49, for his service to the community as an influential business leader and to the Russell School Board for 21 years. Alumni Float was popular at the Homecoming Parade. Caniff and Roberts Retiring from Russell Board of Education Rob Caniff („71) and Rick Roberts („76) are retiring from serving on the Russell Board of Education after over ten years of service. They brought to this leadership position a passion for Russell schools and a strong sense of tradition. During their tenure Russell schools experienced many changes. They are to be commended for their service. Grady Walter, RHS Social Studies teacher and coach for 33 years, known for his versatility, winning ways and personality. DECEMBER, 2010 ANSWERS TO TRIVIA FROM LAST ISSUE Trivia 1. How many Rhodes scholars have come from Kentucky? 22 2. How many RHS grads have played football for UK? 3-T.J. Maynard, John Groves, and Adam Ballash 3. What was the first time RHS girls basketball team played in the state tournament? 1975 in the “modern era” TRIVIA 1. In the RHS gymnasium, who was the artist for the devil over the entrance? 2. When did the old Russell High School in downtown Russell open? 3. The “new “ RHS? I NSIDE THIS ISSUE : M ILESTONES 2 O THER A CCOMPLISH- 2 MENTS Grady Walter, Pat Caniff, Norm Menshouse, and Ronnie Back, Hall of Fame Class or 2010 D EVILS U PDATE 3 R EMEMBERING T EACHERS ... 3 THE W HERE ARE THEY 3 A LUMNI ASSOCIATION 3 S PORTS S CHEDULES 4 P AGE 2 MILESTONES Deaths Karen Sue Johnson (‟70), 9/23 Sfc Thomas Wadkins (‟98), 9/27 Lucille Phelps, 10/3 James Homer Virgin (‟47), 10/12 Sherry Johnson Callihan (‟75), 11/26 Dr. Mark Haeberle (‟61), 11/25 ALUMNI NEWSLETTER Steve Cremeans (‟96)/Kelli Newsome 5/22/10 Other Allison Huffman („04)/Adam Cook 7/10/10 Austin Taylor („05)/Michelle Green 9/22/10, a reception was held 12/19 in their honor Casey Callihan („05)/Michael Williams 12/18/10 Births Weddings Eric Willenbrink („95)and wife, a daughter Natalie Dial (‟02)/Andrew Heighton 5/14/11 Natalie (Lane) („02) and Dustin Williams, a son Brycen, 9/21/10 Judy Cooke Melvin (‟64)/James Rodman 8/21/10 Perry („02) and Angie Tackett („02) Blake, a daughter, Sophia Elaine, 12/15/10 Beth Quinn (‟98)/John McCann 11/1/10 Matt and Jen Garrett („97), a son, Charlie, 12/2/10 Phillip Fields (‟96) graduated from UK Pharmacy school and is working at pharmacies in Lexington hospitals Anita Holbrook Mills (‟86) appeared on the Rachael Ray show to celebrate her weight loss David Gillum („67) founder of AARF, Ashland Animal Rescue Fund, won a $25,000 grant from Pepsi to rescue, rehabilitate, and relocate local abused and neglected animals. Judy Ledford („59), Sean Whitt („90), and John Jones were elected to serve on the Russell Board of Education in the Nov. election H O M E C O M I N G OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Steve Holt has published his third book of poetry. Matthew Haughton („96) has published his first book Bee-Cursing Box, which will be released Feb. 11 and available at accent-publishing.com/ books Kayla Parsley („10) has started her college basketball career at Ohio Valley University. Her team is currently 2-0 and Kayla had a great game in their win over Glenville State with over 23 minutes of playing time and scoring in double figures with 10 points and adding 10 rebounds. Kelsey Simpson („09) is enjoying success with the Northern Kentucky basketball team. She is averaging 18 minutes, 5 points, and 3 rebounds per game. Jessica Fortman („07) is a senior leader for the University of Buffalo basketball team. She averages over 4 rebounds and 5 points per game and has started every game for the past two years. At Russell High School, Tradition Never Graduates VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3 P AGE 3 F OOTBALL T EAM F INISHES S TRONG TO L EAD F ALL S PORTS After a slow start, the Red Devil football finished the season in a fine way as they advanced through the play-offs before losing in the regional final to Belfry. First Team AllArea were Trenton Fyffe, Logan DeHoff, Joel Korzep, Justin Davidson, Patrick Cooper. Honorable Mention were Paul Spradlin, Zach Thompson, Jace Kibbey, Zach Bailey, and Tanner Locey ANNUAL MEETING with election of officers will be held April 13. The following are current officers: P RES M ARY R OBINSON V-P H ARRIET J ONES S EC B ILL V ALLANCE T REAS B ETTY V ALLANCE B OARD OF D IRECTORS : N INETTE A MIS , L IZ C REMEANS , C AROLYN F ANNIN , R OCKY L ANE , P HYLLIS M C C OY , A NNA C HAFFIN , JACK FANNIN N ON -A LUMNI R EP J OHN J ONES S ENIOR DISCOUNT AGE 65 OR OLDER CAN ENJOY A LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP IN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR ONLY The boys soccer team defeated Rowan Co 1-0 for the regional championship before losing to Highlands in the first round of the state tournament. The girls team continued its tradition of excellence before ending its season in the regional tournament. Jennifer Miller was named to the all-area cross country team while Emily Hanson and Brandon Yates were honorable mention. R EMEMBERING I can recall three ladies that were an inspiration to me while I was at RHS. Ramona Callihan, Lorraine Kendall and Janice Lebrun were my science teachers. Science was not one of my best subjects, but these ladies made the topics interesting to me. But above all, these ladies showed a true concern for their students. Always The girls golf team finished as regional runner-up The volleyball team was regional semi-finalist after another very competitive year Senior volleyball standout Lindsey Wolfe was named MVP of the KY-OH classic held at KCU. Brandon Boyd has signed a letter of intent to attend Shawnee State University on a baseball scholarship OUR T EACHERS with smiles on their faces and an eagerness to teach, these three truly impacted me as I look back at who has made a difference in my life. I hope that I can convey to my students just a glimmer of encouragement that Mrs. Callihan, Mrs. Kendall, and Mrs. Lebrun had shown me many years ago. Thanks so much for all you have done—-Carol Thompson Stevens („84) A NYONE $25 This feature highlights Russell teachers and staff that have special places in our memories. Short written essays can be submitted by mail or e-mail for this feature. Please consider remembering those special educators from our past. A LUMNI S POTLIGHT —W HERE A 1998 RHS graduate, Krishnan Unnikrishnan is a Harvard graduate in Biochemistry and Modern Technology and a USC MFA film student. After Harvard he lived in India for two years, where he was awarded the Indicorps Fellowship to write and direct a musical with underprivileged children from the slums of Mumbai. He has created and been involved in many projects aligned with his personal passions for intellectual exchange, personal service and celebration of diversity, ARE THEY NOW including “The American Tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001: What Will We Do?” (panel talks to encourage discussions and foster understanding at Harvard University). As a filmmaker and performer, Krishnan enjoys telling stories about both India and America, and will continue to do so through the emerging international film aesthetic. . R USSELL H IGH S CHOOL A LUMNI A SSOCIATION The Annual Meeting with election of officers will be held April 13, at 5:00pm at Russell Middle School Russell High School 709 Red Devil Lane Russell, KY 41169 Phone: 606-836-9679 E-mail: [email protected] We’re on the Web Www.russell-ind.kyschools.us ONCE A DEVIL, ALWAYS A DEVIL RHS 2010 WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES BOYS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS FRESHMAN BB GIRLS FRESHMAN BB 1/4 East Carter H 1/6 Elliott Co A 1/3 Greenup Co H 1/3 Fairview H 1/7 Ashland H 1/8 Raceland H 1/6 Raceland A 1/11 Greenup Co H 1/13 Raceland A 1/10 Bath Co H 1/7 Ashland H 1/17 Rowan Co H 1/15 MLK GRC 1/14 Greenup Co H 1/10 Wheelersburg A 1/20 Fairview A 1/18 Lewis Co A 1/15 East Carter H 1/17 Rowan Co A 1/24 Ashland A 1/20 Rowan Co H 1/18 Boyd Co H 1/24 Boyd Co H 1/25 Boyd Co H 1/25 Boyd Co A 1/21 Rowan Co H 1/27 East Carter H 2/1 West Carter H 1/28 Greenup Co H 1/29 Lewis Co A 1/31 Greenup Co A 2/8 Greenup Co A 2/4 Lewis Co H 1/31 West Carter A 2/5,7,9,10 AIT 2/8 West Carter A 2/3 Lewis Co H 2/11 Fleming Co A 2/10 Ashland A 2/12 Menifee Co H 2/12 Boyd Co A 2/15 Elliott Co A 2/14 Fairview H 2/18 Ashland A 2/15 Fleming Co H 2/17 Lawrence Co A
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