ChatterboxAlumni Edition | Walnut Hills High School | Cincinnati Ohio | Fall 2013

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Trainer, weight room and new equipment.

New outdoor courtyards flanking the renovated lunch rooms.

Speakers this year included poet Anne Stevenson and Gerda Weissmann Klein in addition to alumni presentations.

Sponsor of summer enrichment and review classes.

Pizza parties for honor students.

Book, books, and more books, in addition to supplemental teaching materials, not covered in the CPS budget, are bought each year.

Martha Surnbrock Christopher ’44 Writing Center.

Instrumental purchases and rentals, including a brand new harp.

Sponsorship of clubs ranging from Girl Talk and Chess Club to the Robotics team and the new After Prom parent initiative.

Furniture for new plaza which overlooks the football field. Athletic equipment

and uniforms.

125 seat recital hall.

Care and maintenance of the environmental courtyard, including restocking fish pond and plants.

Planners for every 7th grader.

Student Travel Fund, assisting students traveling to Costa Rica, Italy, Morroco, in addition to other locations.

Science equipment, including balances and microscopes.

Brushes, paint, charcoal, paper and other art supplies.

Saturday Success tutoring program.

How are your Annual Fund contributions allocated?

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CREATING A MOSAICIt has been an extremely busy summer. The campus was alive with summer activities ranging from sport camps and athletic team practices to student summer enrichment and review programs, orientations, and of course reunions. All happening within a backdrop of construction, paving, landscaping, moving and more moving. Looming on the horizon was the first day of school in August!

We made it… after three years of being a piecemeal campus, with different buildings in different locations throughout the campus, we are once again under one roof, connected and integrated into a solid bricks and mortar community. The results are spectacular… enhancing the 1931 building, adding new spaces; virtually transforming the entire campus to a state of the art facility that actually mirrors a small college in scope.

Now we are into the fine tuning phase making sure every detail is as planned: that all systems are up and running from technology to HAV systems... all furniture delivered and installed, landscaping — the lists go on and on but the end result will ensure something we can all be proud of for the next hundred years.

The Alumni Foundation has been and continues to be deeply involved in creating an intricate mosaic of space, light, and practicality resulting in a magnificent campus transformation. This intimate involvement has provided us the vision to further enhance the WHHS experience by expanding the menu of opportunities. In addition to our annual campaign, we are launching a capital campaign to fund this vision.

That said, our Annual Campaign honors commitments that extend beyond physical spaces. The Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation works on a daily basis to make sure that teachers, staff and students have the tools and support needed to do what they do best: teach and learn. We have showcased throughout this edition of the Chatterbox specifics on how your contributions to our Annual Fund are allocated. They make the difference in our quest for excellence. Your support gives us the foundation from which to explore new horizons, creating an environment that continuously produces extraordinary individuals who will lead us into the future and make us proud of their efforts. History walks these hallways and keeps us ever on our toes, for we have much to remember and much to celebrate.

Please join us with your support.

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THE VISIONHistory is one of our greatest teachers. It is smart and informative to keep one eye on your past as you craft a vision and move toward the future. For WHHS Alumni, one does not have to go deep into the annals of history to recall the life altering impact of another historic moment in time.

A mere decade ago, inspired and led by Neil Bortz ’50, the WHHS Alumni Foundation embarked on a mission to become ‘an integral part of everyday life at Walnut Hills High School.’ The formation of a diverse and impassioned Inaugural WHHS Alumni Board led to the building of the $13 million Walnut Hills High School Alumni Arts and Science Center. Historic in scope, the Arts and Science Center was the largest privately funded building project for a public school.

While a historic and noteworthy accomplishment in and of itself, a building was not the objective. The aspiration of this wise collection of visionaries was to have a deep and profound impact on a student’s life. Literally the goal was to build a foundation through which to broaden a student’s experience, opportunity and mind. To that end, construction of the Alumni Arts and Science Center became a means of delivery to support a higher level of teaching/training.

And the students excelled as a result. There is much support data. One example the new science center facilitated was the addition of the Introduction to Engineering class, which was a collaboration between The Ohio State University and Walnut Hills High School. Denzel Davis ’02 was one of the first participants in the pilot class. He recalled his experience like this,

“…this class was different. It allowed groups of student teams to come up with engineering solutions to

those problems using tried and true engineering methodologies, taking us from the establishment of functional requirements to concept generation to all but manufacturing.” He continues, “…This course helped to solidify the fluid concept that was engineering at the time. It certainly helped guide my hand as I scrolled through the disciplines to land on Engineering.”

Denzel graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors and Masters in Biomedical Engineering.

History proves our hypothesis correct. Now history is repeating. The 2012-13 boy’s varsity basketball season exploded on the scene as the inaugural game in the new competition gymnasium. The excitement was palpable and touched every participant. Players, cheerleaders, Alumni and fans alike came away affected in part by how the new facility elevated the experience and expectations. It gave a whole new meaning to home court advantage. By season’s end, the Walnut community accomplished something that had never been achieved in the school’s 118 year history… the boy’s varsity basketball team traveled the road to the final four state tournament game!

Walnut students find personal enrichment through their participation not only in sports but also fine arts, clubs, and other extracurricular activicites which, in turn, often translates to academic success. The $65 million renovation covered much of our facility needs due to expanded curriculum, increased student enrollment and moving technology forward into the 21st century.

The Foundation created a menu of opportunities which were not funded through the renovation and building budget and are considered equally important to the valuable WHHS

experience. So, in reaching to bring this vision into reality, additional venues are in the process of being created:

• The new six lane competitive pool opened in February of this year in the space under the new Varsity gym **

• The old pool area has been filled in and replaced with a new weight room and multi-purpose room **

• Tennis will return to campus with the construction of a new tennis complex, complete with six new tennis courts, lighting and stadium seating for 125

• The South Athletic Complex, which includes an all-weather lighted athletic field located on the south side of the campus, for football, soccer and lacrosse, in addition to a building which includes concessions, restrooms, and year-round softball/baseball batting cages. There will be stands for 400

• Courtyards which flank the front of the school will provide additional dining space for students **

• Our facilities committee continues its work to acquire adjacent properties to expand our campus, providing green space, playfields, and parking

The $6 million Capital Campaign will be funding these projects as well as expanding the vision to meet the needs of the future, has quietly begun. More information will be forthcoming by year’s end. If you would like speak to someone about more details, please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Heldman either by email (debbieheldman@gmail.com) or call the alumni office (513.363.8500).

** The Foundation signed a letter of intent with Cincinnati Public Schools to fund these projects as it was more efficient and cost effective to complete these projects during the building and renovation process than after the project was completed.

Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation Board

Stephen Baker ’82Peter Bloch ’66Neil Bortz ’50Ray BrokampCalvin Buford ’77Stan Chesley ’54Bob Christopher ’47John Fischer III ’61Ira Goldberg ’64Joshua Guttman ’88Ellen Hattemer ’78Clyde Henderson ’69Grant Hesser ’65Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney ’74Bill Kern ’54Terrence Poole ’76Ted Schwartz ’41Steiner, Corky ’61Stix, Charlie ’43Strubbe, William ’70Thomson, Sandy ’55Trice, Markus ’71Wadsworth, Sallie Robinson ’53Young, Alex ’54

Ex-officio Members

Trip WolfeJeff Brokamp ‘78Deborah Heldman

WHHS Alumni Foundation Staff

Debbie Heldman, Executive DirectorAnne Jones, Assistant to DirectorJenny French, Reunions and Events CoordinatorBarbara Bates, BookkeeperCarolyn Gillman, Data Coordinator/ Special Projects

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STUDENT NEWSWhat do you get when you cross a real world, hands-on Engineering experience with dedicated Walnut students… well, a bunch of “NUTS!” of course!The 2012-2013 Walnut Hills Robotics Program has wrapped up its most successful season yet! Walnut Hills was the ONLY Ohio school to have teams earn a spot at both the FLL & FTC state championship tournaments!

This year’s competitive FLL (FIRST LEGO League) Robotics team was a very young group of six 7th & 8th grade students with a crazy amount of enthusiasm. Known as The

“NUTS!” the team was presented with the theme of Senior Solutions to which they had to develop an innovative solution to a specific problem that senior citizens deal with on a daily basis.

After much research, the team decided to help Seniors who suffered with osteo-arthritis of the hands. They developed a prototype of a keyboard and carrot-shaped stylus to help Seniors stay in touch electronically with family and friends. The “NUTS!” met with many professionals to learn about osteo-arthritis and how to develop their products: an orthopaedic surgeon, a hand therapist, an athletic trainer, even a former marketing executive to discuss branding their ideas. They were thrilled when they had the opportunity to meet with the Walnut Hills High School Class of 1942 to get their opinions as to whether their keyboard and stylus would be something that would be worth purchasing. When the graduates agreed, The “NUTS!” knew they were on to something!

All of this sounds like a ton of work to complete in just twelve short weeks and be able to present their information to a panel of judges doesn’t it? Well, on top of the project the team also had to design, build, and program a robot to complete

12 missions in 2 minutes or less! All missions were associated with the theme of Senior Solutions: organizing medications, cardiovascular health, strength training, even a game of bowling!

With much practice The “NUTS!” were ready to compete......

December, 2012: Mighty Warriors Regional Tournament• Winners of Presentation Award• Winners of the Robot Speed Round• 2nd Place Overall & an invitation to the iSpace District Tournament

January, 2013: iSpace District Tournament• Winners of the Research Award• 5th Place Overall & an invitation to the Ohio State FLL Championship

February, 2013: Ohio State FLL Championship• 3rd Place Overall

The state of Ohio is one of the most competitive states in the nation. Over 800 teams began the process and only 28 teams earned a spot at the state championships. To come in 3rd place is absolutely amazing!!!! This is the highest finish a Walnut FLL team has ever had and The “NUTS!” are to be commended for their dedication and hard work. Remember, their season was seven months long……that’s longer than a semester of school! Way to go “NUTS!” student contributors: Joey Barnett, Allie Cheng, Spencer Jones, Lars Knobloch, Rory Tekulve, Amilcar Torres-Enriquez.

So, what happens when you’re too old for FLL? Walnut Hills has just developed its first FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) team for high-school aged students. What’s the difference? The competitive FTC team is comprised of true engineering based principals, physics, and mechanical design.

This year’s challenge was Ring-It-Up! The robot had to place rings on a three dimensional grid to score points, as in a tic-tac-toe game, while competing with three other robots at the same time. The robot could not be larger than 18”h x 18”w x 18”l at the start of a match but needed to be able to extend up to 46” high in order to score the maximum point value.

These “NUTS!” were responsible for designing, writing the code for programming abilities, building a robot, and compiling an engineering notebook; documenting every aspect of the process they encountered during the season. As if this wasn’t enough, they had to learn how to electrically wire all of the components, making parts specific to fit the needs of the challenge, and learning how to not burn out their motors!

Their first Tournament, The Southwest Ohio Regional Qualifier, was held at Wayne High School in Dayton Ohio. The team won the prestigious Think Award for Outstanding Engineering Notebook and placed 4th in the tournament which qualified them for the Ohio State Championships at iSpace in Sharonville, Ohio. Competing at the

championships proved to be a challenge as the team faced their first real mechanical difficulties and finished 12th out of 28 teams. For a first year team, this was a phenomenal accomplishment! Ohio is just as competitive at the FTC level as it is at the FLL level. The FTC World Champion team, from Columbus, Ohio, competed with The “NUTS!” at the Ohio State Championship tournament.

The team also competed in the Kentucky State Championships, at Owensboro Community College, where they were finalists for the Rockwell Collins Innovate Award and PTC Design Award.

Their high score of the season was 396 points which ranked them 94th out of 3383 scores in the United States placing them in the top 3% nationally! Way to go “NUTS!” student contributors: Thomas Clifford, Richard Fu, Nils Knobloch, Sven Knobloch, Will Tekulve, Nathan Tiffany, Jordan Whatley.

The Walnut Hills Robotics Program is in existence due to the diligence of students who wanted this technology-based team to become a reality, to Mr. Jeff Brokamp for being willing to listen to the ideas of young people, and most importantly to the Walnut Hills Alumni Foundation for helping to fund the program each and every year. These real-world experiences for kids this young are hard to come by, and we can’t thank the Alumni Foundation enough for encouraging and embracing the future for these students.

Science Fair 2013Participation by the members of the Walnut Hills family (parents, former faculty and alumni) is crucial to the first round of judging in the annual quest for Science Fair gold. The numbers vary from forty to fifty, depending on availability, but each year members of the Walnut Hills family faithfully turn out to discover what our students are up to. Ranging from a wide variety of professions, they devote an afternoon to speaking with aspiring science students. Projects cover a broad spectrum of subject matter, from Engineering and Physics, to Botany or Behavioural Science. We are so grateful that many come back year after year to offer their wisdom and expertise:

Philomena Ashdown Charles Hattemer ’78 Dean OesterRandy Acklin Andy Heldman ’69 Cliff Pleatman ’73Larry Barnett Robert Helton ’48 Leo SackBruce Bardes ’57 Ed Herzig ’63 Richard Salzer ’45Raj Basu Bernard Hertzman ’62 Nicole SchaeferBert Becker Nancy Jackson ’96 Mathew SchaeferDebbie Bennett Leo Koikov William Schildknecht ’05Robert Bliss ’45 Phil Kreimer ’89 David Schmalz ’56Gretchen Carroll Linda Lazar Dave SchoeppnerRudolf Donath ’49 Brian Leshner ’70 Edward Silberstein ’54Eric Elfner Patty LoVaglio Amy Snyder ’83Sonia Ficklin Beth McElravy ’95 Becky SowmaG.L. (Rusty) Frankel ’56 Alex Miethke Steven SowmaJamie Frigge Tim Miller ’80 David Taylor ’81Walter Grayman ’63 Patrick Nelson Albert Wang ’81Mindy Hastie ’73 Joe Newton Matt Witter ’91

The following students made it through to the State Science Fair Final Award ceremony, many with a Superior rating and took home first prize:

Pavan Yaddanapudi, Evan Miyasato, Molly Katkin, Nina Hayutin, Garrett Oester, Rory Tekulve, Adam Sella, Joe Smith, Leo Cantor, Peter Huang.

Adam Stella and Joe Smith received the Interdisciplinary Research Award and Best Team Project.

The following students received an excellect rating, finishing second in their category:

Langston Thomas, Max White, and Sahaja Pandey.

Sahaja Pandey received the American Meteorology Award and the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Protection.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you, again, to all the alumni — you helped send these students on their winning path!

John Altman, King of BridgeJohn Altman, Class of 2013, has been named 2013 King of Bridge by the ACBL Education Foundation. The King of Bridge accolade recognizes a graduating high

school senior’s overall participation in the local bridge community as well as the accumulation of masterpoints. This prestigious award is accompanied by a $1000 scholarship. At the age of 13, in 2008, he was named Rookie of the Year in Cincinnati, and he achieved Life Master status when he was a junior. John is currently enrolled at Ohio State University, majoring in Chemical Engineering, and is also an avid jazz pianist.

Perfect ACT Score!!

Four Walnut Hills High School students (from left) Jack Bargemann, Sidney Tobias, Garretson Oester, and Skyler Ware got a perfect 36 composite score on the ACT.

Over 800 teams began the process and only 28 teams earned a spot at the state championships.

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SPORTS UPDATESHistoric Run at the Title…While the term ‘once in a lifetime’ is frequently evoked, a true once in a lifetime event is rare. But for the Walnut Hills High School 2012-13 Boys Varsity Basketball Team, in this moment in time, that’s exactly what happened. On March 21st, 2013, the WHHS Eagles basketball team played in the OHSAA Boys State Championship Final Four State Basketball Game.

A feat never before achieved in school history. It was their once in a lifetime.

The pre-season buzz circulating around a new head coach and new Walnut players reached a feverish peak on December 1, 2012 as the boy’s basketball team took the court. The excitement was electric; the game a sell out; students, parents and alumni

Eagles flocked home. Even this opening game was exceptional as the team played the first ever competition in the newly built gymnasium. Our Eagles bested Purcell Marian, 83-36, and catapulted expectations.

“The first game of the year was surreal… This huge feeling of excitement and community to our school” said Senior Nut House member Lauren Nurre ‘13.

The season and excitement exploded. In their first four games, the Eagles would out score opponents 293-162. They enjoyed a 23-game winning streak including wins over locally ranked teams St. Xavier and Springboro and at 35th in national ranks; Roselle Catholic. Even the player’s perspective on their loss to the number three team in the country, Boyd County’s Huntington Prep, was constructive.

Senior Jordan Tyson said, “It’s funny because I don’t really look at the game [against] Huntington Prep as a loss, but more of a confidence booster for us that would help us the rest of the season.”

2012-13 Season accolades include: • Season Record of 27-2• Undefeated Eastern Cincinnati

Conference Champion• Sectional Champions. • District Champions. • Regional Champions. • Unanimous No. 1 in the City. • No. 1 in the State. • No. 18 in the Nation. • Seven ECC ‘All-Conference’ players• AP ‘Player of the Year’• AP ‘Coach of the Year’• School record 23-game win streak. • Walnut Hills has not lost to an Ohio

or high school team all season.

Congratulations to our Girls Track and Field New Balance National Champions!Several members of the Walnut Hills girls’ track and field team competed at the New Balance Nationals in Greensboro, NC, accompanied by coach Amanda Robinson.

The 4×200 relay (Arissa Freeman, Alijah Carpenter, Kelsey Cornett and Taylor Darks) finished seventh with a time of 1:41.11 in the Championship division.

The 800m Sprint Medley (Alijah Carpenter, Arissa Freeman, Kelsey Cornett & Taylor Darks) won with a time of 1:46.19. This earns them a National Championship and All-American honors. This was a great accomplishment because they had been seeded into the slower of two heats. These four girls had not run together in this event that earned them a qualifying time but we were able to put each athlete into the leg that is truly their specialty. Alijah Carpenter & Arissa Freeman are our short sprint specialists and run the 100m legs. Kelsey Cornett is great at the 200m and ran 3rd. Finally, Taylor Darks has been our 400m specialist and capped off the relay with a 57 second split.

Maryn Lowry ran a new personal record and reset her own school record in the 800m Emerging Elite division. She finished 8th with a time of 2:13.74.

Pictured above are Kelsey Cornett, Arissa Freeman, Alijah Carpenter, and Taylor Darks.

En Garde!The WHHS Fencing Club had another successful year, with the Sabre team once again capturing the Division I Sabre Championship for Southwest Ohio. While fencing may often be thought of as an elite sport, it is open to all. Men and women compete as equals, as the sport is based on brains, agility and stamina. It is one of the oldest sports at Walnut Hills High School.

The faculty advisor is F.Rick Johnston and the coaches are Duane Orlemann and Jim Neely. Congratulations on a great season!

WHHS Swimming 201-2013 year in reviewBoysThe boys finished the 2012-2013 regular season with a 6 and 3 record. The boys beat teams including Glen Este and Kings. They lost close meets to Oak Hills, Roger Bacon and Milford High Schools.

Walnut Hills swimming added the Milford Invitational to its schedule. The boys finished the meet in 4th place behind Lakota East, Lakota West and Butler High School.

At the Southwest Ohio Classic, Walnut Hills boys finished 13th of all swim teams in Southwest Ohio. Zachary Fisher performed extremely well and has earned the honor of being ranked 7th all time at Southwest Classic Swim Meet in the 50 Free. This swim meet is the largest high school meet in the nation with over 3000 swimmers. This was the 30th year of the event.

At the ECC league championship meet, the boys improved in the rankings from 5th to 4th. Zachary Fisher was named male swimmer of the year and 1st Team All-City.

GirlsThe girls finished the 2012-2013 regular season with a 9 and 0 record. This is the 2nd year in a row with an undefeated season despite swimming better teams.

WHHS girls also swam at the Milford Invitational. The girls finished the meet in 2th place behind Lakota East who won by only 2 points (291 to 289).

At the Southwest Ohio Classic, Walnut Hills girls finished 28th of all swim teams in Southwest Ohio.

At the ECC league championship meet, the girls finished in 2nd place behind Turpin HS.

Post Season Results There were several swimmers who achieved school records. The members of the 2012-2013 swim team set 13 individual record times to be added on to the Honor Roll of swimming (Top Ten in each event).

These include the following swimmers:

Zachary Fisher - 200 IM, 50 Free, 100 Free, 100 BackKeira Hassel - 200 IM, 100 BackTino Bernard – DivingAndrew Tengen – 200 Free, 100 FlyBrookley Garry – 200 IM, 100 BreaststrokeCasey Becker – 500 FreeMelanie Cashell – 100 Breaststroke

At the Sectional meet at St. Xavier High School, Walnut Hills swam extremely well. The team placed more at Districts than any other year in the past 15 years (total of 23 – 11 boy events and 12 girl events). This is an improvement from last year’s mark of 18 qualifiers to district. It is the 2nd year in a row that both all girls and boys qualified all 6 relays.

At the District swim meet at Miami University, several swimmers set personal best times. Two swimmers qualified to represent Walnut Hills at the state meet in Canton, Ohio. Zachary Fisher returned to Canton in two events 50 Free and 100 Free and Brookley Garry qualified in the 100 Breaststroke. Brookley finished 24th in the 100 Breaststroke. Zach finished 5th in the 50 Free and 8th the 100 Free. This is the highest finish a Walnut Hills swimmer has ever achieved at the state meet in the past 20 years and only the second time in recorded school history that both male and female swimmers competed at the state meet.

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ALUMNI FOUNDATION NEWSAlumni, Alumni Everywhere!In a school as big as we are, with as many diverse interests as there are, and with the tremendous support provided by the dedicated alumni, it is no surprise that you often run into classmates in the hallways or on the grounds — be it Science Fair judges, Chalk Drawing judges, or Junior Achievement leaders.

This year we have had the great fortune to add another category to the growing list of those who generously gave of their time and talents…. The Career Round Table Series. The idea came from a junior, Bhargav Vemuri, who wanted to bring local professionals

in various fields of study to discuss their journeys with interested students. He met with the principal, Jeff Brokamp ’78, who suggested “utilizing the alumni Walnut Hills has to offer….to have a commonality with the students they would be talking to.” Bhargav and other students from the Class of 2014 met with the Foundation. Beginning in January alumni

were contacted to participate in question and answer programs concerning career choices. Over the course of the winter quarter, sessions were held with attorneys, veterinarians, engineers, computer science, musicians, graphic designers/artists, and physicians. The response was overwhelming. Students had the opportunity to speak with alumni about the decisions needed to succeed in a particular career and the end results.

The program ran once a week for 7 weeks. This next year we plan to have the programs once a month. Stay tuned for emails in your inbox, asking for participation… or, if you want to be proactive, let us know if you are willing to share an hour or two with the students. Sessions have been on Thursday afternoons, from 3-4:30 pm.

Engineers:Eric Adkins ’00 Dick Allen ’41 Bruce Bardes ’57Julie Cromwell ’96 Elyse Jenkins ’91 Susan Kromer Pavlech ’76Albert Wang ’81 James T. Young ’61

Computer Science:Bob Kroeger ’82 Dave Neuman ’74 Ryan Owens ’94

Art/Graphic Design:Debi Maltz Varland ’84 Colleen Stanton Houston ’97 Zack Sawan ’04

Veterinarians:Beth McElravy ’95 Amy Snyder ’83

Musicians:Ed Felson ’74 Tom Hammon ’70 Rick Hordinski

Attorneys:Stan Aronoff ’50 Ed Felson ’74 John Heilbrun ’69Jim Heldman ’67 Chris Kraus ’78 Rick Magnus ’76Michael Mann’85 Shari Rammelsberg ’83 Lou Rubenstein ’71Louis Sirkin ’58 Ronna Schneider ’68 Bill Strubbe ’70Jerry Teller ’47 Paul Tobias ’47

Physicians:Michael Neuman ’71 Alter Peerless ’65

A tremendous thank you to all the alumni who volunteered. This program would not have been possible without your generous help.

Gabe Robinson Basketball TournamentOn February 9, 2103, the 16th Annual Gabe Robinson Basketball Tournament entered a new era. In the year since the last game, both of Gabe’s parents, Paulette and Jackie Robinson, passed. Alum, students and friends came out in force to this emotional commemorative event. True to form, the Robinson Family was remembered for their positive spirit, enduring strength and loving supportive of the WHHS community… and then there was basketball!

The NEW senior high competition gym was packed for the evening’s skirmish. Off to a fast break, the ODD VS. EVEN alumni game was a battle down to the wire. The EVEN team managed to just pull ahead at the buzzer! WOW what a game! The Faculty’s on court swag included new tournament t-shirts and they thought they were off the hook! Student’s bling included oven mitts, clown shoes and glitter wigs that shone as brightly as the freshly varnished gym floor… then the fast break, in an effort to gain the advantage, the students forced the faculty to switch attire. To the student’s delight, the handicapping tactic seemed effective but the faculty regrouped and pulled ahead keeping their winning streak intact.

Junior AchievementThe Junior Achievement program reached new heights of success in 2013 with more than 30 business and professional volunteers (most of them Walnut Alums) teaching in seventh and eighth grade Social Studies classes that reached over 900 students! The eighth grade program was particularly significant as it fulfilled the state requirement for Financial Literacy.

Academic teachers and volunteers alike thought the JA program was well received by the students. Materials and classroom curriculum were designed to be highly interactive and the students responded with high energy discussions. The JA program not only delivers important business and real world experience messages but also represents a terrific mentoring opportunity for the many volunteers. It is typical of the many enrichment opportunities that exist for Walnut students.

We would like to thank the following volunteers for the time they devoted to Junior Achievement this past year, showing up week after week to work with the students:

Steve Baker’82 Jim Harmann ’86 Brian Ross ’86Lisa Bernard-Kuhn Andy Heldman ’69 Don Shuller ’69Jason Bieschel ’95 Jim Heldman ’67 Jake Sieving ’95Kevin Bivens ’99 Stan Hertzman ’62 Karsten Sommer ’87Jim Dewan Maurice Huey ’89 Corky Steiner ’61Alan Eichner Bill Kern ’54 Mark Thaman ’89Claire Eichner Bob Moskowitz ’73 David Trender ’88Jeff Goodman Sean Mullaney ’79 Brian Wiles Everett Greene ’66 Bryan Nelson ’89 Andre Williams ’93Josh Guttman ’88 Edem Paas Ken Williams

Miami-Walnut Liberal Arts Institute Plans For FutureLast fall a special partnership between Walnut Hills High School and Miami University established a new Institute for Cultivating a Superior Liberal Arts Education in the 21st. Century. Leaders from both institutions recognized the many similarities in educational missions and objectives and made commitments to finding ways to pursue them together. Beginning in 2011, with several small group planning sessions and supported by Principal Jeff Brokamp ’78 at Walnut and President David Hodge at Miami, the Institute became a reality.

The inaugural Institute was held in Oxford, Ohio, on the Miami campus October 12-13, 2012. Attending were 82 delegates from nearly 40 top ranked colleges and high schools from across the country. Featured high schools included: Thomas Jefferson (VA), Boston Latin (MA), Walter Payton (IL), Moeller (OH), and of course, host school Walnut Hills. Featured colleges were: Duke, William & Mary, UNC, Oberlin, Berea, and host school Miami.

The Institute agenda focused on: Best Practices of Liberal Arts Education, Innovative Curricula, Effective Partnerships, Technology, and the Future of Liberal Arts Education. A concluding session charged participants to implement “action steps” for improvements in their liberal arts programs. Response from the delegates has been highly enthusiastic with many schools indicating that it was one of the best educational meeting they had attended in years!

Plans are currently underway for the second Institute which will be at Miami University, October 11-12, 2013. The theme will be “The Future of Liberal Arts Education”. The planning group has developed a select list of high schools and colleges that have demonstrated their commitment to furthering a liberal arts education for their students in the 21st. century. There will be about 30 high schools and colleges attending with two delegates from each school. Topics will include: “Future Challenges & Promising Practices”, “Imagining Liberal Arts of the Future”, “New Portfolios for College Admission”, “Digital Technologies”, and “Creative Writing”.

Invitations have been issued to colleges including Wake Forest, Northwestern, Bard, Howard, Oberlin, Xavier, William & Mary and to high schools including Thomas Jefferson, Boston Latin, Clayton, Signature, St. Louis Priory, St. Xavier. These schools and others will guarantee another excellent Institute. A great deal of credit for the success of the new Institute goes to the following people from Walnut Hills: Jeff Brokamp ’78, Debbie Heldman, Bill Kern ’54, Dawn Wolfe, Rashida Savage-

Gentry, and Carl Grueninger.

The WHHS Class of 1946 Faculty Merit and Golden Apple AwardThe Alumni Foundation and the Parent Association annually join forces to recognize

and honor two outstanding faculty members. The monetary portion of this award is made possible through the generosity of the Class of 1946 by their establishment of the Faculty Enrichment Fund in honor of their 50th Class Reunion. The Parent Association enhances the award with Golden Apples and restaurant gift certificates.

The Golden Apples serve as permanent reminders of the winners’ achievements.

As is so often the case, each of the recipients was nominated in both categories: 1) contribution to the quality of intellectual life for students through teaching, and 2) contribution to the quality of life outside the classroom.

Honored in 2013 was Naseer Chughtai, Science Department and Physics teacher and, Lisa Peters, Music Department and chair of our Vocal Music Program.

Naseer ChughtaiA recurring theme in the student nominations for Mr. Chughtai was that he

never loses patience, gives 110%, is always available after school and will find a way to help his students learn.

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One student wrote, almost as an equation, that Mr. Chughtai is clearly knowledgeable about physics, but also how the students will react to certain materials. He has figured out how to judge students’ dispositions and how they learn. His style of teaching includes humor and experiments while striving to keep the class lively, sharing short-cuts and strategies to make a difficult subject easier.

From the nominations several students wrote they respect Mr. Chughtai not only because of his intellect but because he shows students a mutual respect. One student wrote “this teacher is interested in the welfare of all their students and genuinely wants them to succeed in all pursuits. We know this teacher cares about us and therefore, we care about him.”

One student gave an equation to try and make their point, we couldn’t make heads or tails of it but for the resounding phase “Physics is everything!”

Lisa PetersLisa Peters has inspired hundreds of students over the years through music. She teaches a wide range of students both in age and ability bringing the same sense of enthusiasm and passion to her love of music hoping that she can instill this same love in others. Several students wrote that they took this class in the beginning for credit but stuck with it because the teacher’s passion became theirs.

One student wrote, “I have found myself using some of the techniques I have learned in this class to improve in other classes. I also learned how to work as a unit; we are the sum of the whole and it is important everyone do their part. This teacher explains the background on what we are working on — it adds depth and emotion to our performances.”

Another student shared “that when Mrs. Peters gives criticisms they are given in an encouraging way, telling us what we are doing well and then what we could do to make it better. This encourages us try harder and no one wants to disappoint this teacher. This teacher has our respect and admiration.”

From reading the nominations, it is clear that many students think of Mrs. Peters as a parental unit. Students reflected that she makes an attempt to get to know them personally, listens to their opinions and truly cares about them both inside and outside of the classroom.

We are sure there are days Mrs. Peters has felt she has taught the “whole world to sing.” Her program has brought great honor to the school and the community.

On hand to assist with the awards were Principal, Jeff Brokamp ’78, Moss White representing the Class of 1946 and Susan Shelton, Parent Board President. Nominations were accepted from faculty members, administrators, parents and students.

Chalk Drawing 2013The calendar said the middle of April; the weather had something else in mind, more like February. Light rain, cool winds, and chilling to the bone. But, artists are usually not held back by little things like weather. Wrapped in layers, these aspiring creative students braved the elements to create beautiful works of art which would vanish with the next downpour. From the opening of school until noon, they diligently measured, outlined, and then filled in, with vivid colour, ten scenes….and then waiting for the judging. We had both alumni and faculty render their opinions….and the winners were:

Alumni Tennis ChallengeOn Sunday, September 8th it wasn’t tennis anyone… it was tennis everyone as over 100 Walnut alumni, student players, family and friends flocked to Losantiville Country Club. What was the occasion for this gathering of those who LOVE tennis? The annual WHHS Alumni Tennis Challenge. The weather was as hot as the doubles pairings between alumni and student players. The format was again a hit as play crept into the evening. As usual, Andy Heldman ’69 and Brian Leshner ’70 did a smashing job of recruiting alumni players. It was remarkable to realize on court play represented over seven decades of Walnut Hills tennis. It was clear WH tennis is not ‘business as usual’ as patrons enjoyed a sneak peek into the future of Walnut Hills tennis. The presentation by Debbie Heldman, Alumni Foundation Director, outlined the impressive plan to bring tennis back on campus. They could have played all night but… the evening had to come to a close as students rushed home to finish their homework!

ALUMNI NEWSA Renaissance EducationThe gift of a well written article is realized after years of English classes, red ink, and practice, practice and more practice. But look what the results can bring... our very own John Fischer III, ’61, garnered a first place award for golf journalism in the annual International Network of Golf media awards. His article, The Day Harry Vardon Came to Town, appeared in the Gold Collectors Society Bulletin and took first place in the Opinion/Editorial category.

You may have seen his articles in Golf Digest, Golfweek and Golf Journal. He has previously won the International Federation of Golf Award for a Golf Journal article about the origins of the Walker Cup match between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. He also had a tribute to his father printed in the local Cincinnati Enquirer Section B called Last to use Old Hickory Sunday, April 7, 2013.

John is a public finance attorney and partner at Peck Shaffer Law Firm in Cincinnati and a founding member of the WHHS Alumni Foundation.

Eagles Soaring in Alaska….We love to hear from alum/alumni who meet other alumni they didn’t know in unusual places or situations. Here is an example of such a story relayed to us by Brendon Webb from the Class of 2001:

I work for Schlumberger and was transferred from Louisiana to Anchorage, Alaska in October 2012 to work as a sales engineer for our Coil Tubing Services division.

About the same time, D’Andra Isabel (Walnut Hills Class of 2003), who also works for Schlumberger, transferred to Anchorage from Houston, TX to work as an Operations Controller for the finance department in Alaska. D’Andra and I didn’t really know each other when we attended Walnut Hills, and just happened to realize we were both from

Cincinnati and attended Walnut during a discussion after one of our operations meeting one day in November. We’ve since become good friends. We both thought that this might be an interesting story for the next issue of the Alumni Newsletter.

We agree! Check out the photo of Brendon and D’Andra and the beautiful scenery.

I am sure if Anchorage is on your list of “must sees” Brendon and D’ Andra would be happy to be your official Eagle hosts!

On Top of the World (Literally!)Over the past few months there have been many articles in the public media concerning Everest, its challenges and the tragedies that often take place on its slopes. From Into Thin Air to various other articles, we are often reminded that climbing is a hazardous sport and there is a high price to be paid if you go unprepared.

Adding to the list is a new article from Outside Magazine, published in May of 2013, about the first all American assault on the summit in 1963. Barry Bishop, ’49, was a member of that team and was part of the second wave to summit taking a new route through the South Col, what at the time was called a suicide mission by the standards of that era: climbing 4000 vertical feet of steep, unknown, unprotected terrain in two days — all of it over 25,000 feet — and then descending via an unfamiliar route. After the Sherpas left them on the mountain, they either had to go over the top or die on the mountain. Bishop and three other climbers spent 40 hours on the last assault, nearly freezing to death on the way down. Bishop lost all his toes as a result of the experience. “Everest is a harsh and hostile immensity,” he wrote. “Whoever challenges it declares war. He must mount his assault with the skill and ruthlessness of a military operation. And when the battle ends, the mountain remains unvanquished. There are no true victors, only survivors.”

Barry Bishop went on to become a National Geographic vice president and the gatekeeper for the society’s expedition funding. In the 1970’s, the CIA recruited him to lead a program that used climbers to place nuclear-powered listening devices on mountains that overlooked China.

Barry died in a car accident in 1994 at the age of 62.

This information was borrowed from the Outside Magazine article, Lost on Everest, May 2013 edition.

“Rescue in the Philippines”The stories continue to be shared about acts of heroism and sacrifice during World War II, stories that involve local friends and families from Cincinnati.

With the aid of senior consultant Peggy Ellis, ’70, her family story unfolds in the documentary, Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge from the Holocaust, with some influential characters: an ambitious U.S. Army Colonel Dwight Eisenhower, the U.S. High Commissioner and former governor of Indiana Paul McNutt, the charimastic

In the High School division (left): Jillian Kavinsky, Olivia Minella, Jake Lovings, and Maddie Weyand-Geise.

In the Junior High division (right): Jullian Kavinsky, Aurora Bonfield, Isabella Gedding, and Morgan McHale.

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Class of ‘43Amor Emmert John KnowltonRuth Kraus Lowenthal Betty Kraus Perlman Gilbert Mombach Esther Selzer Direktor

Class of ‘44Terry D’Angelo Morris Shoshana Wolk LeVine

Class of ‘45Virginia Stix Lurie

Class of ‘46Marlyn Youkilis Dorman James O’Gallagher

Class of ‘47Phyllis Buck Seilkop Peggy Frieder SelonickNancy Hass MillerAlbert Jacobson Fred Manning Jackie Martin Steffens Joseph Rauh James Stoehr

Class of ‘49John AltshoolLeonard Brown Paul Bybee Theodora Demakes Kessis Gene Mitchusson Gilbert Schiff

Class of ‘50Glen Border Elaine Friedman Willins

Class of ‘51Barbara Bolce Lewin William Brewe Elizabeth Grusd Becker Eleanor Schiff Klotz Patricia Smith Kinder

Class of ‘52Virgil Nixon Peggy Day Wood Beverly Spiegel Dates

Class of ‘53Joyce Stein Theriac

Class of ‘54Susan Dreyer Southwick

Class of ‘55Gerhard Koeppel Mary Marks Loyanich Morris Oscherwitz

Class of ‘56Jack Cole Reynolds Dodson Gerald Lerer Shirley Murphy Stewart

DECEASEDWe extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the following alumni who died since our last publication. They will be greatly missed.

We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please help us stay informed by calling us at 513-363-8500 or emailing batesba@cps-k12.org.

Class of ‘30Lillian Pushin Manischewitz

Class of ‘32Charlotte Nees

Class of ‘33Elizabeth Davis Cooper

Class of ‘34Verna Hunter Uible Dorothy Mather Goyert

Class of ‘35Louis Ach

Class of ‘36Everett Banker Gwendolyn Hale Gross

Class of ‘38John Bickmore Tillie Levin Justin Albert Meyer Marvin Rassell Jane Steiner Berg Corinne Stollmaier Badanes Amanda Wert Bratton Ruth Westerkamp Randolph Helen Zeigler

Class of ‘39F. Jay Ach George Fabe William Schram Thomas WartikGeorgia Wert Brevard

Class of ‘40Albert Storrs

Class of ‘41Charles Kiely Eleanor Levine FreedmanElizabeth McLean Warner Elizabeth Weber Hay

Class of ‘42Benjamin Gettler Richard Glaser Virginia Gray Switzer Edward Hogan Mary Ann Schatz Baltzer M. Van Norte Spitznagel

All Good GiftsIn May of 2011, Stephanie Sargent ’79, passed away at the age of 49 from a stroke. As word was spread on Facebook, there was an outpouring of sympathy for Stephanie’s family and memoires were shared amongst the members of the Class of 1979. A common thread running through those reminiscences was Stephanie’s wonderful performance in Godspell, at Walnut Hills, in the fall of 1978.

In the fall of 2012, Walnut Hills Students perfomed Godspell again. On November 17th, approximately 50 members of

Stephanie’s family and of the Class of ’79 attended a special performance of the show in Stephanie’s memory. Several members of the 1978 class were in the audience, as well as former faculty members Linda Maupin and Ben Basone, who directed the production. After the curtain calls, Mitch Cohn ’79 was joined on stage by other classmates and Mr. Basone. The group sang a song that Mitch wrote for Mrs. Maupin back in 1978. It was a moving end to a wonderful tribute to Stephanie and the fellowship that exists among all Walnut Hills students, past and present.

The Finder of Lost SoulsWe are saddened to share of the passing of John Altshool, class of ’49, on July 29th, 2013. John worked as a volunteer in the Alumni office, tracking down alumni so we could stay in touch with our scattered flock. He would come each week to sort through the returned mail and work the Internet, looking for new addresses with which we could update our database. John had a passion for railroads, both large and small, and would often regale us with his stories of helping to rebuild the narrow gauge railroad cars out in New Mexico. He will be sorely missed.

Life Long LearnerPeggy Frieder Selonick, class of 1947, one of our inaugural WHHS Alumni Board member, passed away on July 30th, 2013 after a long illness. As one of our legacy families, Peggy was tireless in her support of the school and the Foundation. Peggy was an honors student and went to Wellesley College. She played the viola and was a strong advocate of all forms of music, attending performances of the Symphony, Opera, and Chamber Music. Both she and her sister, Jane Frieder Ellis ’45, attended Xavier College for a Masters program in

Library Science. They wanted to job share, which they were able to do with the support of Ray Brokamp, and were hired as media specialists for the District, moving from school to school as new libraries were established. Peggy lived away from Cincinnati for about ten years, in Washington, DC, New York and Boston, but returned to our city where her children would graduate from Walnut Hills: Ellen Selonick Berick in 1971, Jim Selonick in 1973, and Bill Selonick in 1978.

Class of ‘57Larry Hyer

Class of ‘59James Bass Marshall Deam Herman Dennis

Class of ‘60Delia Iglauer O’Hara

Class of ‘61Nancy Felson Brant Camille LeGrand Edgar Lotspeich

Class of ‘62Myron Hamilton

Class of ‘64Frank Honebrink Allen Thomas

Class of ‘68Robert Lavercombe

Class of ‘69Jerome Hanley Patricia Zimmerman

Class of ‘71Alan MadorPhillip Prior

Class of ‘72Rozann Stayden

Class of ‘01Gregory Miday

Class of ‘06Christine Hessel

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first president of the Philippines Manuel Quezon, and Cincinnati based businessmen manufacturing 2-for-a-nickel cigars in pre-WWII Manila, the Frieder brothers (Alex, Phillip, Morris, and Herbert).

The story unfolds as these diverse men were able to rescue and relocate 1,300 Jews from the European horrors, providing them with new lives and a future which seemed impossible in their home countries. Through interviews with historians, friends and relatives of the participants, in addition to first-person accounts from survivors who shared their stories of escape, this film highlights the call to action taken by those who felt they should do all they could to save lives.

The Frieder family has a legacy with Walnut Hills: Alice Frieder Weston, ’43, is the daughter of Alex Frieder; Peggy Frieder Selonick ’47, Jane Frieder Ellis ’45, David Frieder, Susan Frieder Stern ’51, and Judy Frieder Starrels ’60 are all children of Morris Frieder.

Susan Frieder Stein’s three children are Walnut graduates: Jean Stein Messer ’74, Barbara Stein ’76, and Arthur Stein ’79. Jean’s daughter, Leslie Messer, graduated in 2002.

Jane Frieder Ellis’ three children are Walnut graduates: Peggy Ellis ’70, David Ellis ’73, and Jim Ellis ’76.

Peggy Frieder Selonick’s three children graduated from Walnut: Ellen Selonick Berick ’71, James Selonick ’73 and William Selonick ’78.

Row, Row, Row….Walnut Hills High School was well represented in the National Rowing Championships in Sarasota, Florida this summer. The (dubious) honor of oldest competitor was awarded

to Al Felman ’47, but that didn’t seem to slow him down — he placed second, winning a silver medal in the heavy-weight and light-weight single sculls event.

The other competitor in the photo is Christin Krause ’91, who was competing in the double shell with her sixty-one year old mother.

Just goes to show that wherever you go, you will probably run in to another Eagle!

Congratulations to both our competitors.

Author! Author!Evelyn F. Brod, ‘60, Professor Emerita of Spanish, University of Cincinnati, has published four books in her field:

1. Supplementary Activities for ¡Arriba!: Comunicación y cultura, Sixth Edition, Evelyn F. Brod and Teresa Roig-Torres, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2012.

2. Additional Practice Activities to Accompany ¡Arriba!: Comunicación y cultura, Fifth Edition, Evelyn F. Brod and Teresa Roig-Torres, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008.

3. Supplementary Activities to Accompany ¡Arriba!: Comunicación y cultura, Fourth Edition, Evelyn F. Brod and Teresa Roig-Torres, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2005.

4. Viajemos 2001: Repaso y progreso, Textbook, Workbook/Laboratory Manual and Teacher’s Manual (three separate publications), Evelyn F. Brod and Carol J. Brady, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, NY, 1990.

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REUNIONSClass of 1942December 1st was the date to savor for the Class of 1942 as thirty classmates and friends gathered in celebration of their 70th reunion! It was evident: the

years have not dulled the fellowship felt among peers. The passion for knowledge of their beloved Walnut Hills was quenched as Principal Jeff Brokamp ’78 and Alumni Director Debbie Heldman spoke of the school’s current successes and direction. As a special treat, classmates donned hard

hats and were some of the first alumni to sneak a peak of the athletic and music wing. Those in attendance agreed, it was a good day among friends.

Class of 1943The following is a report from Charlie Stix:

I am happy to report that the class of ’43 had a most thrilling 70th reunion this past Saturday September 7. It was held at the new WHHS and yes I did say NEW. We had an attendance of 42 and I assure you when you visit the campus and the old building you will immediately get lost.

Deb Heldman and her fabulous staff welcomed us in the new boardroom. We then were ushered to a new elevator which carried us down to the new faculty dining room. Lunch was served and promptly followed by a short program. Our group was joined by very capable docents who gave us a tour of the “old” building which is decidedly “new”.

There is a new road and parking area off Jonathan Ave. We were ushered into the completely new athletic and music facility, the highlight being the fabulous new gym and swimming pool.

Although our Reunion Committee said this will be our last reunion, I think we will rethink that position.

Class of 1950 — 80th Birthday PartyYoung at heart, it took two days to celebrate the Class of 1950 — 80th birthdays. The June 1st festivities were hosted by Gerald and Nancy Robinson in their lovely home. Because an 80th Birthday is too big to only celebrate once, a second party at the home of classmate Neil Bortz followed on June 2nd. Was there enough cake and merriment to last another five years? Only time will tell… The Alumni Foundation wishes all a resounding Happy Birthday to you!

Class of 1952The reunion of the Class of 1952 was a markedly stunning affair. A lovely Cincinnati Spring was the backdrop as classmates gathered to celebrate friendships spanning 60 years. Carl Solway offered his spectacular art gallery for the Friday night welcome event. Next classmates nestled in among the AP Art Show pieces to hear about the Walnut Hills of today. Losantiville Country Club and the home of Lew and Noralee Gatch offered picturesque surroundings to celebrate the beauty of these special bonds.

Class of 1953 According to the Class of 1953, spring is a lovely time to spend in Cincinnati reminiscing with friends. The welcome reception was held Friday, June 7 at the Garfield Suites where classmates reconnected and enjoyed ‘A Taste of Cincinnati Fare’. Saturday morning classmate arrived on the WHHS campus

just as they did 60 years ago. The class was brought up to speed on the WHHS campus renovation and building project. With much of the campus still a construction site, 1953 as one of the first classes tour the new gym and music lyceum. The reunion weekend continued with dinner at Losantiville Country Club. The pleasant setting was wonderful backdrop for their 60th Reunion group photo.

Class of 1962This past September there was nothing old school about the Class of 1962 50th Reunion merriment. Classmates turned up in all the coolest haunts. Fabulous views, food and friends, Newport On the Levee’s Claddagh Irish Pub was the spectacular setting Friday, September 7th. Saturday morning, classmates were once again High on the Hill to learn of the Walnut Hills of today, then on to the main event at The Cincinnati Club. Joe’s Diner on Sycamore was the place to be Sunday morning. It was a celebration of the finest Cincinnati has to offer!

Class of 1972The Class of ’72 “Life Begins at 40” Reunion weekend was celebrated October 12 and 13, 2012. As the class stated, “we have always done things our way,” so what better way to recap the reunion than in their own words…

I want to thank everyone again for all you did to make the reunion happen. You will never know who you touched by your participation in the planning and your presence in Cincinnati at the reunion. Class Reunion was AWESOME! It was absolutely wonderful to be around so many talented, intelligent and articulate folk. Great times, great conversations, great occasion! You guys Rock! Thanks to all on the committee — Marty, Lynn, Holly, Lizzie, Debbie and Jenny from WHHS AND everyone who kept us going! THANK YOU!

— Carolyn Sebron

Thanks to everyone for something that way beyond my wildest hopes and dreams. Kenny said these returns recharge the batteries, but for me, it goes way beyond that... Great evening and someone I’d been looking around for at the earlier two events showed up at this last one. Incredibly precious conversations… I wish my heart were a camera phone, to play it all back again and again.

— Elizabeth Curtiss

TOO Much FUN! Really glad to see old friends, reconnect with others, and make some new ones! A major call out to Carolyn, Lynn, Marty, Patti and the rest of the committee that made everything so great. And best of all, 1972 made it happen — and on time too! I guess you can teach old dogs new tricks (not that I am calling us old)

— Maxa Pescovitz Gider

Like Cinderella at the ball, I had to leave suddenly when the hour struck and I didn’t get a chance to say good bye to all of you. But I had a wonderful time this weekend with everyone and I hope to see you all very soon on FB and the blog!

— Deborah Prechtl

I would like to thank all who organized, assisted, planned and especially all who attended! The only problem I had with the event was that it was too short. There was not enough time to talk to everyone… but what can you do? It was a great time and I can’t wait for the next one. Much love to all!!

Thank you to everyone who made me feel welcome. I loved watching and hearing all your sweet moments. I now see and understand the man I love even more. Thank you for being your REAL, honest selves. (not sure if this is correct English, I did not go to Walnut Hills!)

— Jamie and Shanyn Stayton

Class of 1978As usual, the Class of ‘78 found several reasons to celebrate this July:

• Walnut was again named the BEST public high school in Ohio.

• WHHS is routinely listed among the top high schools in the nation.

• In 2011, the Walnut Hills Eagles varsity football team made the state playoffs.

• And this winter, the Walnut Hills boys’ varsity basketball team made the state final four!

According to the class “Suddenly, Walnut is almost as cool as it was when we were there! One thing you must know for sure — classmate, Jeff Brokamp ’78, is a big

Below left: L to R, Winona Lindsey McNeil, Robert Johnstone, Gwendolyn Jordan Robinson

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UP & COMING WHHS ALUMNI EVENTSYour Reunion Needs YOU!Please go to www.walnuthills.org, click on the alumni tab then click on reunions for all of the latest news and registration details on reunions and events.

Class of 1955 In-Between Reunion!September 27 & 28, 2013Friday, September 27 6:30 p.m.Informal gathering at Garfield Suites HotelSaturday, September 28 10:00 a.m.School TourSaturday, September 28, 6:30 p.m., Losantiville CC Cocktails followed by 7:30 p.m. dinner.

Class of 1963 50th Reunion — Has It Been 50 Years? Really!September 27-29, 2013Friday night at The Boathouse. 7-10 p.m.Saturday at Walnut Hills for a lunch and tour. 12:00 p.m.Saturday night at Hyde Park Country Club for dinner and catching up. 7-11 p.m.Go to our class of ‘63 website for details, to reconnect, to update your information, see photos of your classmates, and other neat stuff. www.classcreator.com/Cincinnati-Ohio-Walnut-Hills-1963/class_index.cfmRegister for the reunion: https://ww2.mediadvantage.com/whhs/63reservation.lasso

Class of 1983 30th Reunion October 11-12, 2013Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.tailgate party and varsity football gameSaturday, Oct. 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – noon.WHHS School Tour and PresentationSaturday, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 a.m., JCC, 8485 Ridge Rd.Dinner and dancingVisit us on Facebook: Walnut Hills High School – Class of 1983Rick Lefton is putting together a short video about the class which will be shown at the reunion. He would love for everyone to email him photos for use in the video. Send items to rlefton@cinci.rr.com.Please fill out the class questionnaire at www.walnuthills.org. Click on the Alumni tab then the Reunions tab.Hotel reservations: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cvgnw-courtyard-cincinnati-midtown-rookwood/

Class of 2003 — 10th ReunionDecember 20, 21, 22, 2013Facebook: Walnut Hills Class of 2003Committee Contacts: Natalie Spaccarelli at Spaccarelli@gmail.com

Class of 1944 — 70th ReunionSave the date of June 28,2014Fran Browne, (513) 321-9577

Class of 1954 — 60th ReunionOctober 10 & 11, 2014Reunion Contact: Alex Young, acyoung.nsxt@gmail.com

Class of 1964 — 50th ReunionPlease contact the Alumni Foundation to join the planning committee!

Class of 1974 — 40th ReunionPlease contact the Alumni Foundation to join the planning committee!

Class of 1979 — 35th ReunionSave the dates of June 20 & 21, 2014Facebook: Walnut Hills High School Class of 1979Reunion Contacts: Jamie Palmer, jpdecor@aol.com

Class of 1984 — 30th ReunionLabor Day WeekendFacebook: Walnut Hills High School Class of 1984Reunion Contact: Rhonda Twitty, rhonda.twitty@yahoo.com

Class of 1994 — 20th ReunionReunion Contact: Eric Ottemann, eric.ottemann@gmail.com

Class of 2004 — 10th ReunionPlease contact the Alumni Foundation to join the planning committee!

Class of 2008 — 5th ReunionSave the date Friday, December 27th, 2013 @ Mt. Adams Pavilion.Facebook: Walnut Hills Class of 2008 5 Year ReunionReunion contacts: Paige Crumbie, pcrumbie08@gmail.com, Rachel Weirs, wiers.rachel@gmail.com

part of this success. And since we Eagles of ’78 went to class with Jeff, “studied” with him, played sports with him, hung out with him — we can take credit that we PREPARED him to take the reins of our school and lead it on to great success. Some might say that WE formed him, that Jeff Brokamp, ’78 is OUR CREATION!

So on the occasion of the Class of ’78 — 35th Reunion, this fun vibrant class gathered to celebrate. On tap this year, back to WHHS for a ’78 Zumba class and tour of the renovated campus, then dinner and dancing at the Kenwood CC. In celebration of their collective accomplishments, the class made a gift to WHHS to honor the work of classmate Jeff Brokamp in the form of the Class of ’78 Principal’s Fund.

Class of 1982It was hot fun in the summertime as classmates were given the royal treatment

on the occasion of their 30th reunion. The weekend of July 27-29, 2012 classmates experienced the queen city. Fit for king, Pappadeaux’s private French Quarter was the setting for Friday’s celebrations. While the massive $65 million renovation and building project kept classmates from the traditional school tour, a customized presentation was delivered during the Saturday evening’s merriments. It was dinner and dancing beats at The Jewish Community Center

to round out the evening’s festivities. Sunday’s stage was a family picnic at the Blue Ash Recreation Center.

Class of 1992May 24-26, the Class of ’92 got busy! As part of their spring reunion weekend,

classmates attended the 2012 Senior Awards Night in order to present the SIX $1,000.00 Class of 1992 Book Scholarships to graduating seniors! And then it was time to celebrate! Friday night, Neon’s was the place to gather , mix and mingle. Saturday morning, classmates once again

were “High on the Hill” for a Walnut Hills of today presentation and campus tour. The main event took classmates across the river to Newport Aquarium for dinner and dancing. The 20th Reunion was a success by any measure.

Class of 2002 The season of Thanksgiving seemed apropos for classmates to gather and celebrate their WHHS family. Reminiscent of their time in school, the class

spent a full day packed with Walnut activities, on campus and off! Early morning found contemporaries roaming the grounds once again. To their surprise, due to the $65 million renovation and building project, they

learned of the abundance of changes to WHHS in 10 short years. Sufficiently schooled, Tonics On 4th provided the backdrop for classmates to reconnect and be thankful for the friendships and experiences that shaped their lives.

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The Walnut Hills Alumni Foundation

2013 Annual FundIn this issue of the Chatterbox, your contributions

to the Alumni Foundation Annual Fund paid for:

Thank you to all of our supporters.

Pep Rally Supplies• T-shirts

• Pom poms

Entry fees

Transportation to and from championship games

Building and campus maintenance and beautification

Plant service for grennery throughout the building

Supplies

Chalk drawing judges and prizes

Photography supplies

Graphic design computers

Alumni publications

Alumni directory

Online access

Networking

Reunion Coordination

$150,000 awarded annually for college scholarships

Fund College Scope publication

Career Lecture Series

Junior Achievement Leaders

Science Fair judges

Sponsorship of the Traveling Holocast Exhibit and the World Choir Games

1964 Performing Arts Fund allocation

• choreographer for Jr. High musical

• Technical and Musical Director for Sr. High musical

Sponsorship of African Drum and Dance Ensemble

Staff development/summer advance placement training

Class of 1946 Golden Apple Faculty Awards

Faculty Ice Cream Social

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Dennis LaneMalcolm McElroyEdward MerkelBarbara MichelsonJim MorgensRegina Levin MoskowitzMark MuhsamJensen OberkleinEric OttesenDonna Avery PattonNorman PlairGary PriorAnne RedfernStephen RosedaleRoslyn Gantt SimmonsMary Lee Shavzin SirkinCorky SteinerJohn SteinerRonald SternRichard StevensonCarolyn Nooks TeagueSusan Hilsinger WeinerRobert Yeager

Class Of ‘62James ClarkThomas EnglertMarlin Warner FeldmanSally Wegman FineJoan Dreskin FunkElizabeth Stern GreenwoldMichael MeiselSteven MillerSteven OppenheimerRichard PalmerGeorge RobertsStephen SnowElizabeth SpelmanDavid StevesLinda Light UpsonJohn Wyllie

Class Of ‘63Beverly Heath BakerRoberta Carlson CarnwathJulie Shavzin CohenCheryll DunnElaine EcksteinSandra FarmerRobbin Korchmar GilliganRichard GoettleWalter GraymanDennis GuentherCarolyn Baker MillerAllen PackNelson SchwabRobert SimmonsBonnie Fischer SmythSherry WassermanCarol Smith Woods

Class Of ‘64Darryl ArthurSandra Steele BaumanArnold BortzSusan Lovatt Bortz-MyersPaul BrowerLydia Morris Brown-JohnsonCharles ColeJohn ComptonLawrence DamronJohn DannerJo Ann Dyson DawsonJerri Jennings DixonKathleen Betz ElifritsDavid EngelSamuel EngelCynthia Ault FrakesSteven FranklinJulie Waxman FreemanDale GieringerIra GoldbergW. Douglas GordonJohn GranbyBettina Preuninger HisrichJeffrey HoffeldStanley HookerHelen Sayrs HurleyJames JohnsonBill KatzHobert KleinSally Fox KorkinKevan LangnerSteven LevinsonAnthony MaloneHarold MerseNancy MesserRaymond MortonRichard MurdockArnold NewmanAnn Jennings PetrieJanis ProvisorStephanie RigerStephen SangerDavid SchneiderRebecca Payne ShockleyThomas SmithCornelia SpelmanRichard SteinerGene SternGail Weintraub SternPamela Hall Steves

2012 Annual Fund Donations by Class

Class of ‘33Marian Block Oppenheimer

Class of ‘35Walter BehrRalph Rogers

Class Of ‘36Virginia Moore DavisLeo RabkinMarian Myers Weinberg

Class Of ‘37Jean Le Montree BrandRodney DarbyJanet Callahan KreiderMarion Freiberg LevyElizabeth Ritter PughRobert Redfield

Class Of ‘38Stanley BermanJane Caldwell Smith

Class Of ‘39Richard HerrDorothy Goepp Spiess

Class Of ‘40Emilie Duccilli BickmoreJohn BirdFaith Mills GolderJoyce Nolan MontgomeryBarbara Goldenberg RottenbergJoseph Tolle

Class Of ‘41Stanley BlockEthel Samuels BrowerArch CarsonEvelyn Shute HeckerCharles KlenschCarol Frank LevitanTheodore SchwartzCarolyn Heldman Solomon

Class Of ‘42Jacqueline Whitehouse ArcherAgnes Wolf BonawitKenneth EilerJ. Bumpy FrazerMarjorie Lion GrodinHenry HauensteinJohn HeldmanWarren HinschGordon HughmarkWalter KautzBarbara Ott KautzShirlee Schear KlingGerald NadlerMarjorie Davison ThomasGeorge ThomasLowell Lehenbauer Williams

Class Of ‘43Ruth Saltzman BeiersdorfPearl Kessel EdelsteinSara Fogel KoenigMargie Richmond MatthewsGilbert MombachGlenn SchillingMildred Joseph SelonickJohn SimonettiCharles StixBetty Tennenbaum Zimmermann

Class Of ‘44Frank AndressHelene Greenwald BlockAnn Johnston BunisMartha Surnbrock ChristopherMarylin Bernstein CohenMark DineCharles EdelsohnLois Pushin FriedmanWalter GlasCarolyn Oppenheimer GoldmanNancy Norton MasonCornell SecosanFred Zorndorf

Class Of ‘45Daniel AckmanHugh BaudeDavid BecknerDaniel BrownJane Frieder EllisPatrick FaheyBetty Huttenbauer HeldmanNancy Koch HolterhoffHildegard Hallo KermanWilliam LorenzDon MillsCary Lawson MooreCarolyn Spitz NerenbergPaul PappenheimerJeannette Brandt Riechers

William SchneidermanJay Sikes Henry WadeDickson WhitneyBetty Glas WolfBarbara Stueve Wright

Class Of ‘46Phyllis Schulman FineWilliam FrithJack GottschalkThomas Guggenheim Marilyn Weiland KleinRichard LewisPaul LuebbeDavid PeckJ. Donald RobertsJohn SchaeferKathryn Jung SchmidtIrvin SchwartzBetty Kumler SuttonJames WebsterIrwin WeilMoss White

Class Of ‘47James BurksRobert ChristopherAllen DavisMarilyn Rapp DunkleAndrew GallagherHarry HakeShirley Steinmetz KlineMarvin KrausMillard MackWilliam MandelJack MuellerElizabeth Hart RaupDavid ReichertPatricia Pease RiceMyron SchifferMarilyn Tepper ScottPeggy Frieder SelonickThomas SheridanHelen Spitz ShullerPaul Siegel Vivian Max Weil

Class Of ‘48Thomas ChristyLouise Dine CohenJeannine McCue FlessaKenneth HeekinRobert HeltonIrwin JaegerJames KellyBernice Wertheim LaneJulian MagnusC. MillerAlice Weihl PerlmanEdwin PriceHarriet Starnbach SchiebelPhyllis Shapiro SewellAlan TravisDonald TritschlerWilliam WachsRichard Wolf

Class Of ‘49Ardyce Reisner AsireJohn AvrilJeanne Woeste BellengerAlbert ByersIris Wiley FrankDonald HaarmeyerJoseph HeadDaniel MannRobert McGillAnn Moss MeranusElise Schwartz MeshBeverly Pochat MeyerBeth Smilay NemanRoger SheplerAlbert SpangenbergAlbert ToepfertRalph Weil Donald Wiseman

Class Of ‘50Donald BearNeil BortzJohn BowlingHenry BrownIra DinermanRaymond FergusonVirginia Meierjohan FossierJohn FrankWilliam FriedlanderLouise Okrent GesmerJack HirschbergGeorge HitchcockMarie Toepfert KaseDavid MatthewsCarolyn Van Hessen PettyJames PettyShirley Fittro RathemacherJean Ross ReeceEmily Stix RosenbergParker SmallJudith TobyThomas Wise

Class Of ‘51Helen Jacobs AltmanRobert ColclaserJudith Wurst DitfurthSusan Steinharter FriedlanderSylvia Grove HitchcockJerry Klein Simon LippJames MarkhamHanno MottPeter PandilidisMary Ihrig PawlowskiNancy Routt PhairMarlene Starnbach RicanatiRobert RosenbergRobert SchneebeckJohn SharpnackDolores Rheinbold StegmanSusan Frieder SternThomas Todd

Class Of ‘52Mary Roth BenioffGordon BogdanAnn Ehrenfeld BornsteinSally Anderson BrushRobert BussStewart DunskerCecelia Ostrov EusterRobert FelixGail Fisher ForbergRichard GooderThomas GreenSandra Moss GreenEarl HarbertJoe HenningerBarbara Vitz HowardElizabeth Benner KearneySusan Levy KlauBarbara Bartel LefkowitzCharlotte Wright LipfertMitchell MeyersJohn PhairDeborah Lowenthal RobinsonJames SammetBarbara Grow SchanzleSiegfried SieberCarl SolwayJo Rothenberg TravisWendell TrueIrmgard Herz WeilSam Wolosin

Class Of ‘53Nathan BachmanJane Hymans Bennett Patricia Everett CarlsonMargaret Sewell ConradiJudith Seltz DunnRoberta Lerner FisherAllan FrankelPaul GerardGordon JacobsDottie Bidlingmeyer LewisCarol Frank MagnusCarl MarquetteMary Francis Moyer Harold NadelIvan RosenDonald SeltzJudith Lee SpitzPaula Holdt TraxlerRobert UngarSallie Robinson WadsworthRalph WinklerMartin Young

Class Of ‘54Priscilla BlakemoreJack BrownStanley ChesleyThomas CochranRichard CowenPaul DannerJohn DennistonRobert DinermanDaniel GreenWilliam KernWilliam LevisonMargaret LyonGary MarcusSanford MartinLucille Dingilian Miller Ira MoskowitzGeorge MyersLinda Segal PlautMarilyn Frankel ReichertMilton SchwartzLouis SeidenJoseph SirkinLouis Spitz Marcia Koshover SugermanJean Lea TaylorMartin VitzIlene Gert WolosinAlex Young

Class Of ‘55Leslie BenetJack BernsteinPaul BortzJoseph Brant

Sigmund CohenMary Siegel CroogKathleen Statman DavidoffGretchen Blohm DinermanJames DolbeyJoseph ElliottAlbert GellerMartha Bachrach GellerLynne Meyers GordonNancy Condon GurneyJoseph HolcombAnne Lutton KinnelMartha Anderson LanselMorris OscherwitzDavid PorterSarah Young Porter Michael RosenbaumWilliam SchaffnerBarbara Gittelman SchwartzP. Keneth SeidelmannHoward StarnbachAlexander “Sandy” ThomsonPatricia Walters VaughnBeverly McCarty WaitzAnn Southard WierwilleDavid Wortendyke

Class Of ‘56David BaumCharles BronsonLesta Cooper-FreytagCynthia Taylor CurtisRichard DusterbergJames ErvinAshley FordBarbara Keck ForsteG. Rusty FrankelRoslyn FriedmanCharles GlueckPhyllis Finkelmeier HeadIsadore HelburnBarbara Joseph HerzbergSanford HoloWilliam HuntingThomas KehlerRichard LevyJohn MichelmanJ. Duncan MuirKaren Carlson OgdenJessie Cramer RootBennett SamuelsTom SchaumbergAlice Lowenthal ShapiroRobert Vitz

Class Of ‘57Frances Davis CheyneDonald DeckerRichard DeLonMarc FialcoBarbara GouldCharles GuttmanDavid HallSusan Groppenbecker HamannJames KanterJanet Bettman LeslieMargaret Hilsinger MacGregorCarol Zink MannHenryka Buyniski MaslowskiPaul NeumanNancy Lauer OscherwitzWilliam RosenthalRonald RubinWilliam SalkoverCharles SchulzeDavid SiphronNancy Raab StarnbachJohn StithJoan Lutton TaylorClyde Zaidins

Class Of ‘58Jeanette Johnson BronsonEric CarlsonBurton DavisJudith Wilber EcholsSaul FettnerReva Pronin FoxLouis FreemanIrene Keys FrickeHugh FrostWilliam HymansMarlene Jenkins JasonGail KoizumiStephen KoperKathleen Butler KrugMichael KrugJames Lyle Lois Weiland MarcusRoberta Frankel MichelmanCaroline Muster MorrisPatricia Wright MorrisonJoel MoskowitzWilliam ObenshainWilliam RisenMonique RothschildGeorge SchieringNancy Strikman SeltzH. Louis SirkinRobert StiversDay WaltersBetty Schwarz Williams

Gene Wilson

Class Of ‘59David AndersonJohn BardSteven BellLedlie Dinsmore BellJohn CampbellJames ChalfieAllison Ervin ConditHenry DeeringCarol Prior EastinMargaret Blatt GoldmanJames HamiltonPhilip HelburnGeorge HopperAlix Selbert JohnsonDavid KeelerLarry KisselWood LockhartMargaret Leeds MartinR. Glen MayfieldWilliam McCauleySally Nieman MelcherJane Blumberg MeranusJane Collett MoellerMaxine Blue NollJoseph PortnoyJean Trager SeidenCarol Schellenberg TobiasVirginia Jones WalkerCaryl Wise Weckstein Carmela Fuentes Werner

Class Of ‘60Charles BenetKristen Hasz BrennerEvelyn BrodKaren Waters CookRichard CowettHerbert DuCovnaSusanne Heines DuCovnaSusan Meyers FalkJerrold FineRenee Schwartz FrankelHarry FryAnne Blohm GoldenSteven GoldmanCarolyn HalfterBruce HeymanNatalie Lehrner Jaffe-SammetDaniel LedererCatherine Hover LippertSusan Graller LouisoJean MeisterJayne Silverstein MerkelWilliam MooreSuzannah Fabing MusprattVictoria Glier NagleLinda Glassman OlasovJack RubensteinNancy Markstein SalkoverMilton SchlossRobert ShirleyPhyllis Starnbach SimnerNathan SoodekBarbara Groshoff SoodekMary Sagmaster SwartzKay Ward ToddDavid WattSue Carpenter Wood

Class Of ‘61Christine Hall AdamsSusan Steves AdamsJacqueline Miller AlgonMark AmmonsElizabeth Miller AmmonsFrederic ArnoldNickolas BackscheiderWalter BeckyWilliam BertscheNancy Felson BrantChristine BroxonWilliam BuchholzJohn BuchholzJohn BullockHelen Lutton CohenAlice Marks CorningPatricia Underhill CronenbergGwyn Fleming DeCamp BushFrancis DinsmoreStuart DubinEllen Levine EbertDea Kuhn FairJohn FischerToby FreyC. Stedman GarberElizabeth Barth GoodmanGale Lockhart GriffinCharles HagnerStewart HainesBarbara Beinhart HartR. Thomas HayesEleanor HicksBarbara Brown HildJohn HindersmanArlene Dingilian HinkemeyerSteven KatonaArlene Ackerman KatzLeslie Stewart KetchumNeal Kinney

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James StillwellJudith Ward StillwellKay Davis TalwarJane Hammond TurkelBarbara Watt VilterAlbert WeihlBarbara Vilter Wilson

Class Of ‘65James AndersonRaymond BaxterCheryl McClain BenkenAndrew BermanDavid BootesBruce DanielIgor DumbadzeJoanne Deege EarlsAnn Liggett ErwinLeonard GeyerJohn HanselmanSally Uible HelmsGrant HesserSally Rosenberg JensenJacqueline JonesPatricia Newman KruppSusan LernerNancy Gollusch LevinMyron LevinKenneth MailenderElaine Schwartz RubenKate Abraham StockerTerry StreckerJoe TomaselliSusan Ahrens Weihl

Class Of ‘66Glenn AldingerPeter BlochRandal Wagner Bloch Scott BoyersLarry BronsonGary FederSusan Beier FowlerJohn FranzenRonna FreibergCraig HaughtSiri Schulman KhalsaFaye Ross LangstonJeffrey LeiterStuart LevyJean MartinLeona Rosenfield MooreGary MorganRichard PortnerHoward SchwartzDona Hathaway SnowAl Truscott

Class Of ‘67Michael BrownLouis ClaybonKatherine Friedman ClaybonNancy Nieman ConoverLawrence EichelSteven EppsteinGraydon FisherElizabeth Bradshaw GarrettMichael GuastiniJames HeldmanDeMonte JohnsonLynn Forberg JulianDouglas KeefeEdward LoftspringSteven McCordStephen MeyerLawrence SchneiderMarlene Foreman ShmaloClyde SolomonHolly StadlerEllen Kuby SteinerFranklyn StevensSallie Heidenreich VandervortAndrew WillisPeter Zavon

Class Of ‘68Don FalkensteinRoberta KruegerThomas PippertJames RosenbergMeredith Stargel

Class Of ‘69Edwin AhrensTeresa Tillery BaskervilleJonathan BergerNiles BermanLinda Wagner BermanJudith Jacks FlynnMarilyn GentherRobert GillmanJohn HeilbrunAndrew HeldmanClyde HendersonAlan IserLynnda Smith JelksHassan KarriemBernard MarksteinJudith Litvak RothBetsy Raflo SchneiderGeorge SonnebornEd Tracy

Bruce WhitmanBetsy Wolf

Class Of ‘70Oscar CohenRuth Friedman CoppelReginald DoddyWilliam HorwitzJerome KaltmanSandra Berman LaFranceBrian LeshnerLynn MarmerErnest McAdamsAnne Stallings McIntyreWilliam MendelsohnSamuel PetuchowskiJosephine Smith RobertsonDan RosenbergDavid StimsonWilliam StrubbeTerry SuttonEdward WolfWendy Wolf

Class Of ‘71Gretchen Mehring BertoletJanice Katz BinkleyMichael DineEdward FrankelFred HeldmanMichael KadetzAndrea Katona PactorMark ReckmanBetsy Rosenberg RoummDavid SachsGerald SalomonJane SteinbergBrian Stern Markus TriceWoodrow UibleSanford Werner

Class Of ‘72Ruth Benjamin BarhamDaniel BernsteinMarty BetagoleRobin BrigmonAngela CampbellAnne CohenRuth Grad CohenKaren Friedman CooperCharles DavidowDebra Nadler FriedmanMartin GehringMark HeimanDouglas HookerIrving HorowitzLinda Parker HorowitzMark HorwitzSharon KatzPhillip LandmanRonald LoftspringTimothy MaasLynn Rosenberg MayfieldPatricia PippertDeborah PrechtlSarah PrinceStephen RomanoLinda RoomannMatthew RosenMichael RosenthalGretchen RuppWilliam SlutzHolly StewartSamuel ToddSholom WacholderPaul WagnerRobert WeilThomas F. YoukilisGayle Zimmerman

Class Of ‘73Emily AllenPeter ArmstrongMelanie AronErnst Crown-WeberJanet Modene ElliottDavid EllisCraig EmdenPhilip FairThomas FarberAlan FriedmanSusan GlasJonathan GoodmanDeborah Lurie HaleMilo HankePamela KeenAnnette Hauer KereiakesSteven MesserRobert MoskowitzZev NathanMarc ScheinesonIrwin ScheinesonJames SelonickAndrew ShottCynthia SpahnJane Weinberg

Class Of ‘74Patricia BloomfieldDavid DennisAllison Ostrow Frankel

Ernst GebhardtBarbara Schilmeister GibsonJoanne Becker GrossmanPaula Daniel HarerKaren Meisel HoguetRhonda Jones JacksonCaroline JamesDavid JordanJan-Michele Lemon KearneyRobert LipskyWilliam LominacJean Stern MesserBenjamin NathanSally Richard ShottEllen Rellahan WathenBarry Webb

Class Of ‘75Sheila Fogel CahnmanGail Kantor CostantiniAmy Cohen DiamondVerona Smith EatonCarolyn Nielsen JonesMichael MillmanBarbara Schubert NolteWilliam Weihl

Class Of ‘76Ellen AvrilRichard DineM. EllisElizabeth Ayer Garvin Andrew GarvinHenry HerschRon HouckDryver HustonJoseph JolsonKarl Kadon William KatzOrville LeeBryan McGroryTerrence PooleEric RaheBarry RandmanArlene Travis Sagan Louise Horowitz Tincher

Class Of ‘77Barbara Dolle BargerCalvin BufordAndrew DeMarMichael FisherLouis GuttmanGail Schilmeister JosephJohn LaheyRandy LeiserNeil MendelsonMark PolaskyFrank Sorensen

Class Of ‘78Charles AllgoodJeffrey BrokampTheresa BrunsmanJanet FarberCharles HattemerEllen Rue HattemerJames HeinlenRichard HogeDaniel LachDavid LeVineRobin Powell Mandjes

Class Of ‘79Christopher BransonSherri Burck BrokampBarbara Rose BurgessMitchell CohenPatricia DeMar HauverAnthony HillDaniel KatzDavis LedfordAnita Goodrich LicataChris LuebkemanLynn Ellis MeisbergerWilliam MiddlekauffLaura Lucke MoorePhilip MooreCharles PescovitzDavid PetersenPatricia Purdon PierceMartin RosenthalMark RosenthalerArthur SternMary StrubbeKatherine Flick WehmeyerAnn Behlen Wheeler

Class Of ‘80James FlessaMark JenikeMargo Frankel KirsteinJohn LindbergDavid NathanElizabeth RuppJoanne WaltersDanny Zerkel

Class Of ‘81Amy Feldman BailesJonathan ChaikenLaura Coelho

J. CraigGlenn DeMarRichard FinerJames HutchinsonLinda KerdolffAmy Baker KindellMelissa Dietrich MeadeRobyn Clajus PetersenAnn Fidler TaylorDavid TaylorAndre Valentine

Class Of ‘82Stephen BakerSandra BolekTaylor Burton-EdwardsMichael CarrElizabeth CookShelly Sherman GreeneJoseph HazenMark HewittSharon KalmanLori Rosekrans KlinedinstCynthia Hofstetter LedfordSteven MillmanRose Tojo PaulJacqueline Grupp- PhelanLinda Huether PlevyakLisa Brinkdopke ProctorLouis ProiettiChristopher RichardsonElizabeth Galvin Sang Beth SchwartzSuzanne SifriSarah StaudermanGeorge StroplosLisa Schiering VickersCraig WhistlerKay WolfleyRobert WylerLawanda YoungCynthia Meyn YunDuerk Zinn

Class Of ‘83David FisherPamela Sauter GrossHeather JasonDavid KallmeyerDonna Wertheim LangJordan LomasShenan MurphyRobert NathanPamela Harmann PageH. Alex StillpassStephen StithJonathan Wigser

Class Of ‘84Maria Walton BatesDouglas GreensteinJeffrey HaungsJerome JacksonPeter KrugCarrie Shie OverbergRebecca ToddMichel VegaKate Wolf

Class Of ‘85Molly AdamsRegina BradenJudith CebulaKimberly EbyShelley Sirkin FoyErica McGivens GraysonBlake Hoel Keiko Matsudo OrrallSteven SegermanDebra SilvermanDaniel StinsonJustin WassermanAnn Starnbach Wise

Class Of ‘86Carla Jones BuggSteven CohnCharles CroogMark FlaspohlerDaniel FuchsMary Fisher GerdenichAndre GibbsMichelle GradyMelanie Sargent RichardsonLisa RussellRita StameyOren Weisberg

Class Of ‘87Chayan DeyOlivia HoltsJennifer Paulson RoudebushRenata ScanioMark StargelStephanie TurnerKimberlee UllnerGwen Wittenbaum

Class Of ‘88Dawn Meyers BlairChristina McEnery DuMontAndrew Giannella

Elizabeth WillisMary Danner Wineberg

Class Of ‘99Meghan CoilLaToya EverettNicholas FischerBianca GracaninAdam GriffEric HoveyTheodore LightBenjamin LindyAnne NiehausShimon RuraArianne Giessl Welsh

Class Of ‘00Alice CartwrightShannon CurryKristin Ankenbauer DeitschKaren HeilmanEvan Klein-RiffleMeredith LevinMegan StevensonMichael Weinstein

Class Of ‘01Chantel BonnerGerri DozierSarah GaleHolleh HusseinzadehMegan Elsener LottKimberly Jones LynnDiana Claybon Miller

Class Of ‘02Stefanie ClaytonEvan KereiakesRyan MoultonJonah PaulCaroline Merkel RadoJoseph Rosensweig

Class Of ‘03Adrian KarasScott KereiakesBrendan KereiakesKatherine LaJeunesse

Class Of ‘04Miriam MyersRyan RosensweigMadeline Serena

Class Of ‘05Jeanne BurgmannJulie FallerKatherine HattemerWilliam SchildknechtKatelyn Victor

Class Of ‘06Meredith Decker

Class Of ‘07Mary FletcherNathan LivermoreDavid SparksBrian StarrPhillip Steiner

Class Of ‘08Joseph SteinerDaniel Weintraub

Class Of ‘09Andrew SchildknechtRobert Waddle

Class Of ‘10Darrell KellyJoseph Manavalan

Class Of ‘12Emmi BannerMia Manavalan

Non-Alumni Donations5-Star Promotional ProductsThomas AbareAetna FoundationAT&T Higher EducationAustin E. Knowlton FoundationRoselise Hartman BarthelmehHolly BartlettBeacon Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineMelvin and Kathleen BedreeJon BenderGittee BortzRaymond BrokampWilliam BrownMatilda BybeeJohn CampbellTerrence and Mary Sue CheesemanCheviot Savings Bank Charitable FoundationJack ClarkCleve Cornelison

S. Joshua GuttmanJeanine Jason

Class Of ‘89Hilary BensonJuliet Habjan BoisselleJennifer Mussman ClarkLeslie Pandilidis CummingsVashawna EmbryChristian HallLaura HopsonKristin Kohls Vredeveld

Class Of ‘90Grace Bouldin CowanElizabeth EarlyKathleen Maloney JackAaron KutyloDavid SteinertDamon Tepe

Class Of ‘91Jennifer Nelson ArnbergerDeborah Gruenstein BocianJenny Faelten FordDavid FossElizabeth Wolf KlerkKim KurakKristen Gureasko MasciMarlo Headlam MelucciBrian MuellerPeter PandilidisWalter RichmondMeredith Wolf SchizerTodd Veldhaus

Class Of ‘92Amber Meacham AllredShelly AndersonRhonda BonecutterDavid BruderJeffery BurginSarah CorathersGiovanni DaniaPaula FitzpatrickJamie FrankeJanella FranklinTara Farmer JenningsKatherine Muhleman KlotzDeena White KnightEric LandenEdgar LoydSara MoerleinRoury Collins MosbyJosh MosesLaura MosesRobert NashJohn O’DwyerAndrew PandilidisKelly Ellison Priestland Carlton Vaulter ReynoldsDonald ScruggsDeatria WalkerAyanna WallaceLeah Altman WietheDaniel WilliamsCatherine Mussman Yeagle

Class Of ‘93April Mullins BruderSean CurryAvi KoganWilliam LucasNathaniel MalesAlison SchumacherFaisal Shukairy

Class Of ‘94Nickolas GoodwinEric GrashaSarah JacksonPhelps PeelerMelissa SandersBradley SwillingerKirstin Thomas

Class Of ‘95Emily BrottLisa ClaybonJeffrey SampsonMegan StaleyRachel Smith SteinertAngela Mueller Tremblay

Class Of ‘96Siddharth D’SouzaBrian DunnMegan Darling FeichtnerJesse MullinsAmiel ProvostyChristine Niehaus Smith

Class Of ‘97Carla Cacini Sell

Class Of ‘98Eli FeimanRonald HirthRebecca HoewelerElizabeth Stewart PironeGillian RhyuLinda Rudesill

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2012 ScholarshipsThe William Irwin Baldwin ’33 Memorial ScholarshipThe Perry ’44 and Betty Bartsch Memorial ScholarshipThe Philip M. Bates Memorial ScholarshipThe William Bronson ’54 Memorial Book AwardThe Terrance K. and Robert L. Cheeseman ScholarshipThe Cheviot Savings Bank ScholarshipsThe Martha Surnbrock Christopher ’44 ScholarshipsThe Laura Domienik Memorial ScholarshipThe Abe Dunsky ’42 Memorial ScholarshipThe Friends of Frank Duveneck Society ScholarshipsThe Frank Foster ’46 ScholarshipThe Dean Giacometti ScholarshipsThe Glesen-Pelton Memorial ScholarshipsThe Rev. Malcolm Grad ’47 Memorial ScholarshipThe Grace Cook and Henry Grad Memorial ScholarshipThe Linda Grayman and Walter Grayman ’63 ScholarshipThe Erich Halfter ’34 Memorial ScholarshipThe Elizabeth Cassin Hattemer Memorial ScholarshipThe Ted Hattemer Memorial ScholarshipThe J. Brian Horton ’68 Memorial ScholarshipThe Dorothy Jones Josephs ’36 Memorial ScholarshipThe Knowledgeworks ScholarshipThe Marvin Koenig ScholarshipThe Andrew J. Laurens ’84 Memorial ScholarshipThe James Levine ’61 ScholarshipThe Robert G. Moore ’41 Memorial ScholarshipThe Thomas J. Newbold ’81 Memorial ScholarshipThe Dr. Ida J. Nolte-Cornelison ’39 ScholarshipThe Jake Ober ’07 Memorial ScholarshipThe Freda S. and Wendell H. Pierce ScholarshipThe Gabriel C. E. Robinson ’98 Memorial ScholarshipsThe Ross-Litchfield ’54 ScholarshipThe Vivian Ross Memorial ScholarshipThe Jessie Rue Memorial ScholarshipThe Mike Schacht ’54 Memorial ScholarshipThe C. Michael Schneider ’56 Memorial History Book AwardThe Society of Colonial Wars ScholarshipThe Steiner Family ScholarshipThe Gail Thomas ScholarshipThe Barbara and Markus Trice ’71 ScholarshipsThe Walnut Hills High School Blue and Gold ScholarshipsThe Walnut Hills High School Cum Laude ScholarshipThe Walnut Hills High School Summa Cum Laude ScholarshipThe Walnut Hills High School Sursum Ad Summum ScholarshipThe Class of 1955 ScholarshipThe Class of 1961 ScholarshipsThe Class of 1989 ScholarshipThe Class of 1990 ScholarshipThe Class of 1992 ScholarshipThe Class of 1992 Textbook ScholarshipsThe Class of 1993 ScholarshipThe Class of 2012 Scholarship

Clopay CorporationCoach Matching Gift ProgramDarden Restaurants FoundationThomas DankenbringDuke EnergyEli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc.Fidelity InvestmentsSusanne FischerElizabeth Fisher-SmithNancy FluhartyRobert ForemanThomas FosterGregory FrenchCarol FrielGap Giving ProgramGE Foundation Matching GiftsWard GhoryBarbara GlueckGoogle , Inc.Grainger Charitable Gifts ProgramLinda GraymanJessica GumlawCarl GutmannCarol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank FoundationElizabeth HaradonJackson HartyScott and Cathy HeiserDeborah HeldmanWendy HeldmanAmelia HershChristine HollatzJoanne HolthausMuriel Richards HolzmanRobert HolzmanMaria HornLindsay HoveyMarshall HuntThomas HurleyHoward and Susan JacksonKautz Family FoundationBarbara KieferMary Beth KingPatricia KnappThorsten KnoblochKnowledgeWorks FoundationMichael KovasckitzKrogerJennifer KruegerMichael KruegerGeorge and Connie LackemannJudith LaurensPeter LevinDavid LevineS. LevineLincoln Financial FoundationSteven LoveJeffrey LovinsPatricia LynchMacy’s Inc.David ManischewitzJinchi and Charleen MatsudoMerck & Company, IncorporatedRosemary MerkelGene MeshCris MeyerMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramMorgan Stanley Annual Appeal

Betty MoscoveNorthwestern MutualScott OlmanLarry PaulyPayden & Rygel Matching GiftsThe Pew Charitable TrustsPfizer Foundation Matching GiftsJoan PipkinsPrincipal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.Barbara Schwab ReckseitSusan SchlachterNancy SchneiderCarolyn ScurrellDaniel SeligaJeanne SheldonSusan SilverJoyce SirkinThe Society of Colonial WarsC. Paul and Barbara StaleyThe Standard Employee Giving CampaignCynthia StarrDeborah StarrAndrew SweenyThe Marge & Charles J. Schott FoundationIngrid ThomasGail ThomasStephen ThomasBarbara TriceDavid and Karen TroupConstance Kane TuckerUBS Matching GiftsAnne UibleThomas UngarUS BankVerizon FoundationVoltageConstance WestHarold WilkinsonSarah WilkinsonGail WillnerEdward WilsonAmy WimbergJohn and Jeannine WinkelmannMyron “Trip” and Joanne WolfKris Yakura

2012 In-kind DonationsJohn Altshool ’49Grant Hesser ’65William Kern ’54Lens CraftersAmy Hines Fischer ’73MDM GraphicsJR Morris LandscapingShenan ’83 and Melissa MurphyPeter “Pedro” Stites ’45Myron “Trip” WolfHillary Middlekauff Wood ’83

Donations Made in Honor Of:Herman and Martha Bachrach Geller ’55Jack BargemannNeil Bortz ’50Class of 1957Ronald DeLyons ’80Drama DepartmentJane Frieder Ellis ’45John Harmann ’91Deborah HeldmanPamela Glass KellyDean GiacomettiJoseph KnabR. Glen ’59 and Lynn Rosenberg Mayfield ’72 marriageSocial Studies DepartmentVon Woensel Family

Donations Made in Memory Of:John Bickmore ’38Pauline BrokampWilliam Bronson ’54John Burlew ’66Paul Bybee ’49Fredericka CohenJohn Dankenbring ’08Beverly Spiegel Dates ’52Laura DomienikGeorge Dumbadze ’70Liberty FilioRonna Freiberg ’66 parentsGerald Hagner ’65Dorothy Hamilton Hayes ’31Jim Hensley ’62Craig Kurtz ’79Andrew Laurens ’84Doris Mombach Levinson ’39Clarence Lowery ’70Fred Manning ’47Kame Matsudo ’80Gregory Miday ’01Miriam Lucas Moskowitz ’42Jacob Ober ’07Charles Ogg ’86Morris Oscherwitz ’55Richard Puls ’52Joseph “Jerry” Rauh ’47Paulette RobinsonStephanie Sargent ’79C. Michael Schneider ’56Mary TaulSharon Thie ’58Joseph Tolle ’40Beverley Tucker ’58Verna Hunter Uible ’34Herman Van Lokeren ’52Leon West ’44

The Walnut Hills High School

Alumni Foundation works on a

daily basis to make sure that

teachers, staff and students have

the tools and support needed to

do what they do best:

teach & learn.

Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation

January 1 – December 31, 2012

10%

90%

Administration & Fundraising

Programs

Annual Campaign $509,791

Restricted Gifts 846,093

Capital Campaign 386,833

Total $1,409,484

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Send in the Form BelowContribute with a check or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).

Contribute Onlinewww.walnuthills.org. Click on the blue Alumni box and then on “Make A Gift.”

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Stock GiftsContributing gifts of stock to the Alumni Foundation can mean extra tax benefits for you, while generously supporting your alma mater. The process for contributing stocks is simple and easy. Please ask your broker to transfer shares to one of our accounts listed below. Please call Barbara Bates, Alumni Foundation Bookkeeper, at (513) 363-8437 if you have questions.

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Planned GivingNaming the WHHS Alumni Foundation in your will or estate can mean significant tax benefits for you while supporting the future of quality public education. Certain types of Charitable Remainder Trusts can even provide income for you and your family in addition to providing a meaningful gift to your alma mater. Please contact Debbie Heldman at the Alumni Foundation, (513) 363-8500, for more information on how you can leave a legacy for Walnut Hills High School.

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A little historical background first…..

A German national by the name of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852) founded a half-secret paramilitary training facility for resistance fighters against the Neapolitan occupation of Germany. He had been shocked by the poor physical condition of the soldiers so Jahn designed a system of exercises and games to improve their strength and stamina. These exercises involved running, jumping, swimming, weightlifting, fencing, shooting, and bayonet fencing. It basically laid down the foundation for modern day gymnastics. These tenets of physical health and mental readiness were the foundation of the Turner Society, established in 1811.

At the dawn of the Revolution of 1848 in Germany, an armed uprising was led by the charimastic Friedrich Hecker, the founder of the American Turner movement and who later settled in Cincinnati in 1848. The small force was defeated but their grievance was the culmination of the conflict between the conservative aristocracy and the middle and lower classes, fighting for more liberal principles and improvements in living and working conditions. By calling for the elimination of the princely governments, the Turners were a constant threat to the nobility. With the defeat, many of the liberals were forced into exile, immigrating to the United States.

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the two marble statues in the main hallway of the discus thrower and the javelin thrower?

Several hundred of these new immigrants, often referred to as “Forty-eighters”, settled in Cincinnati. They lived in the large German community here and became founders and prominent members of the Cincinnati Turnverein. The typical Forty-eighter was male, in his twenties, unmarried, in excellent physical condition, classically educated, politically enlightened and financially stable. They served in education, social, political and cultural organizations for the German immigrant communities. The most prominent Cincinnati Turner was William Howard Taft. When Abraham Lincoln travelled the country, Turners would often gather to guard him, much like the Secret Service does today.

The Turners love for physical exercise and fitness led to the foundation of gymnastic organizations, which would meet on a regular basis and compete against each other, both locally and nationally, on a yearly basis.

Fast forward a few years:

In 1909, Cincinnati held its last national Turnfest, in which 1800 Turners competed. There were two venues: The Hamilton County Fairgrounds, where mass drills and individual competitions were held, and Government Square downtown. A massive Greek temple was constructed, with Corinthian columns and large allegorical statues. Two of those statues were our very own discus thrower and javelin thrower, which were then donated to the school.

We would like to thank Sig Sieber, ’52, for sharing his copy of Cincinnati Turner Societies, the Cradle of an American Movement, with us for research.

DID YOU KNOW?