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EAGLES SOAR VOLUME 16 ISSUE 2 Summer 2012

Upcoming Events…

North Olmsted City Schools Important Dates: First Day of School is August 23, 2012 First NOHS Varsity Football August 24, 2012 7pm General meetings of the Alumni Association will be held at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the North Olmsted Middle School library unless noted otherwise. The meeting dates for 2011 are: September 12, 2012 October 10, 2012 November 14, 2012 December – no meeting – Merry Christmas

Homecoming… Homecoming is upon us: Lots of FUN Thursday August 23, 2012 from 6pm to 10:30pm CAR SHOW on MIDWAY 6-8pm NOCS in Big Tent 6-9pm “LOGAN WELLS” – 7:30pm Friday August 24, 2012 from 6pm to 11pm Citizen of the Year Presentation 6:45pm

Carnival Hey Day in Big Tent 6-9pm Pie-Eating Contest 7:30pm

“CLAYTON BROTHERS” 8pm Saturday August 25, 2012 from noon to 11pm Flower & Garden Show in Cabin 1-6pm Taste of North Olmsted in Big Tent 3pm “RE BEATS” – 7:30pm Youth Group Jamboree in Big Tent 8pm Sunday August 26, 2012 from all day to 6pm 5K Run & Walk 7am

Pancake Breakfast at Cabin 9-12:30pm Parade – Starts promptly at 1pm NOHS Marching Band – after parade “CROOKED RIVER BAND” 4pm Alumni Tent will be up by the Community Council Trailer. Come and browse through the memorabilia, Renew old friendships and sign up for your membership. Please visit us and meet fellow Alumni.

IN MEMORIUM

It is always sad to report the loss of our alumni. They are family, friends, and a part of our lives. The association received the following notifications of alumni who have died: 1945 Marjorie Charles Patterson

1953 James A. Lewis 1957 Mary Saso Young

1963 Tim Arra 1963 Robert Dahn

1963 Jim Smith 1963 Lynda Flora 1967 Kim Miller 1969 Bonnie Koglman 1969 Karen Merutka Marshall 1970 Linda Zoldesy Moran 1973 Bill Geiger 1974 Linda Kay Lavati 1975 Timothy Scott Grady 1986 Timothy Hanzely 1992 Curtis P. “Butch” Porter 2005 Matthew Hickernell

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of our deceased alumni. They will never be forgotten in our hearts and memories.

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In Memory of… Kenneth Frazier, age 74, died Friday April 27, 2012. Mr. Frazier taught science at North Olmsted High School for over three decades. He was active in many science organizations, Kiwanis and his church. Eaglets… North Olmsted Eaglets celebrate their 50th Anniversary. The Eaglets will perform with Alumni Eaglets from over the past 50 years. Together they will perform at the North Olmsted High School’s stadium after the 1st Football game of the season against Valley Forge on August 24, 2012. Current Eaglets and 38 Eaglet alumni will perform to “Hang On Sloopy” and the “Eye of the Tiger”. On Saturday, August 25, 2012 the alumni will gather for a cocktail reception at the Copper Cup in Westlake. Pat Dillon founded the Eaglets in the spring of 1962. Pat Dillon was a music teacher at North Olmsted Junior High. The team’s first uniforms were white long-sleeved blouses and plaid skirts. After fundraising they bought uniforms, top hats, canes and the signature Eaglets white boots. On Sunday August 26, 2012, the Eaglets, new and old, will march in the North Olmsted Homecoming Parade. Some Eaglets will be wearing uniforms from each decade of the Eaglet’s life at North Olmsted High School. Newsletter… This issue has been sent out by email to as many that I have email addresses. We would like to save the money spent for paper & postage for scholarships! Please, if you have email, send to NOHSAlumni@aol.com. Randi

Upcoming Reunions… Classes of 1931and 50 years… The reunion is looking for interested persons to help or lead the Mega 2013 Reunion for Classes of 50 years or older. Please contact Randi Jones at Rowdi7@aol.com or NOHSALUMNI ASSOCIATION, 2011 Reunion, PO Box 841, North Olmsted, OH 44070, or 440-779-1198 to help. Class of 1962… 50th Golden Year Reunion October 5, 6 & 7, 2012 Begins Friday Night at: Sawmill Creek Lodge 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. W. Huron, Ohio 44839 1-800-sawmill for overnight accommodations Reunion Price is $100 per person Contact Judy Smith Bily Email djkb@bellsouth.net Phone 850-819-7053 The Classes of 1969 and 1970… had a Birthday Bash to celebrate our 60th and 61st Birthdays. Good food, a little dancing, lots of laughter, memories, a few games and lots of talking for all that attended. Our next big bash will be in 2015 to celebrate our 45th and 46th Class Reunion. See you at the next reunion. Class of 1957… Is having their 55th Class Reunion. We will “Kick Off” our 55th Reunion by attending the North Olmsted Eagles football game at 7pm, Friday, September 7, 2012. Immediately after the game we will meet at Arturos at 26679 Brookpark Extension for socializing and fun. Even if you can’t get to the game please join us at Arturos. On Saturday September 8, 2012, we will gather at Ridgefield Rec. Center at 8700 Gatewood Dr., North Ridgeville, at 4pm. The cost for the catered dinner is $38 per person in advance. Any questions call Bob Galen at 440-357-6649

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Where are they… Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Dubsky retired August 1, 2012 after 18 years at North Olmsted City Schools. She retired saying thank you for the privilege of working for the North Olmsted City Schools – a district that is truly Excellent with Distinction – in so many ways. We say thank you to Dr. Dubsky and we shall miss you! Class of 1937 Robert Cowley wrote to us about a memory from NOHS… Well here is a little trivia that made the front page of the Cleveland Press. In the fall of 1936 we ordered class rings and when they arrived the gold was so soft and bent so easily that the rings were hard to get on and off. A complaint was made to our Superintendent, Louis E. Hayes, who didn’t seem too interested. So two from our class, Jack Demaline and Warren (Jim) Geiderman, went to the Superintendent and more or less told him something had to be done with the rings. NOTHING WAS DONE!! So the next morning Jack and Jim picked a class that would stick together. When the class was together, we all agreed that when the bell rang for the next class nobody was to move. Well, other classes needed the room and it didn’t take long for Mr. Hayes to show up. After Mr. Hayes tried to persuade the class to no avail, he asked what we wanted and he was told the class wanted to see the Jeweler that sold us the rings. The “Ring Leaders” had anticipated this and had called the Cleveland Press and a reporter showed up and reported The Class of 1937 gripes in the next morning paper. Finally we did receive rings that didn’t bend.

Class of 1987 Christina Craigie, a 13 year U.S. Army Reserve veteran is in Afghanistan for a 1 year deployment with Operation Enduring Freedom. Chris left on March 24, 2012. Staff Sgt. Christina Craige served previously in Operation Desert Storm. Chris is an eighth-grade teacher at North Olmsted Middle School. She teaches social studies and is the drama advisor and coaches track. All at the Middle School will miss Chris. She plans to keep in contact by sending letters and using skype video to chat. Thank you for Serving and God Bless and keep safe. Class of 2011 Air Force Airman Joseph M. Isabella graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Joseph is the son of Mick Isabella of North Olmsted and brother of Tony Isabella of Cleveland. 2012 NOHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees… 1999 Mark Anders – 3 sport athlete competing in football, basketball and track. 2001 Mark Trapp – 2 sport athlete competing in basketball and soccer. 1999 Shawna Amato-Behlke – 3 sport athlete competing in soccer, basketball and softball. 1980 Terry Romp – 2 sport athlete competing in football and track. 1982 Patrick Lima – 2 sport athlete competing in basketball and baseball.

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2012 Alumni Scholarships… Christopher W. Allen plans to study drafting, design and business and acquire the skills to become an entrepreneur. Christopher will be attending Lorain Community College or Cuyahoga Community College. Cheyenne Brumfield will be studying Anthropology at the University of Toledo. Cheyenne loves studying different cultures; religions and different lifestyles as well as diverse beliefs of people everywhere. Class of 1961… Donated $500 for a Scholarship for Brandi Stonestreet-Grillo. Brandi will be studying art (drawing) at the Cleveland Institute of Art. In 5 years she hopes to have her Bachelors Degree in fine arts and already have a career in her field.

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2012 Distinguished Alumni… Congratulation goes to Angela Pregano Knight of the North Olmsted High School Class of 1985 as the 2012 Distinguished Alumni. Angela is now a classically trained, international soprano in her 15th season with the Washington National Opera where she performs regularly and has sung in over 300 performances. A lyric-coloratura soprano, Miss Knight attended Cleveland Institute of Music, The Baldwin Wallace Conservatory and George Mason University where she was honored as the Outstanding Musician at graduation. Angela is a two-time winner of the National Association of Teachers Singing, Star Alliance Competition winner, performed for the Prime Minister of China in China, and three gold medals in the World Championship of Performing Arts. She has sung at the Washington Opera, U.S. Capital, The Lincoln Memorial, The Shakespeare Theater and The Sylvan Theatre. Angela was chosen to sing the National Anthem for President George W. Bush and for the Washington Redskins. Angela produces and headlines an annual Christmas concert featuring outstanding singers, musicians and dancers as a benefit raising thousands of dollars for the Wounded Warriors, local charities or families that “need to know they are loved by the community”. Angela now resides in northern Virginia with her husband, Wade and daughter Marinna but returns to North Olmsted area often to see family and friends.

Angela Pregano Knight

Class of 1985

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WHERE EAGLES SOAR!!

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North Olmsted Alumni Association Today’s date________ Count Me In!!! Yes, I want to help support the NOHS Alumni Association ___New Membership ___Renewal Membership Please make checks payable to NOHS Alumni Association Inc I have enclosed: ___$5.00 yearly membership ___$50.00 life membership ___other contributions for Scholarships ___updating information only Name(please print)______________________________Year Graduated___________ Name on diploma(if different from above)___________________________________ Old address(if updating information only)____________________________________ City______________________________State_____________Zip________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ City______________________________State_____________Zip________________ Home phone_______________________ Cell phone_________________________ Home email________________________ Job Title____________________________________________ Name of business_____________________________________ Address_____________________________________________ City______________________________State_____________Zip_________________ Work phone________________________ Work email________________________ Spouse____________________________ Children_______________________________________________________________ Mail to: NOHS Alumni Association Inc. PO Box 841 North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Email: NOHSAlumni@aol.com

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North Olmsted Alumni Association PO Box 841 North Olmsted, OH 44070

PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE NOHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. By supporting the association, you are supporting the future of our communities.

THE NOHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: The continuing mission of the Alumni Association remains the same. We are dedicated to strengthening the connection between Alumni and the School Community. We plan to continue to encourage a spirit of unity, identity, loyalty, and cooperation among students, faculty, former students, the community, and the alumni of North Olmsted High School.

North Olmsted Alumni Association PO BOX 841 North Olmsted, OH 44070 New Website: www.NorthOlmstedSchools.org select Alumni 440-779-1198 Email: NOHSAlumni@aol.com

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