Lincoln High School Alumni Association

2 Artist ProfileThe Bulletin Board

LHSAA Annual LuncheonFromThe Past

3 From the Archives Hall of Fame

Reunions

4 EndowmentLHSAA Author’s Corner

Plan Your Giving

5 In MemoriamLHSAA Membership Special!

6 Presidential ScholarWho’s on First

LHS Sports HighlightsP.I.L. Athletic Hall of Fame

Volume 18, No. 1 Spring • Summer 2014

IGRACE M. ROSS Apprentice of Diversity

Grace accepted a position at Peace Corps because of its mission; the same mission since the organization’s inception (1968): to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals: Help people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served, and help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. For her, Peace Corps’ mission screamed diversity.

While Grace has worked and traveled extensively throughout Europe and Scandinavia, being the Director of Civil Rights and Diversity (CRD) for the US Peace Corps was by far

the toughest job she’s ever loved.

Fifty two years ago when Peace Corps started, 70 percent of the volunteers were men and 30 percent were women. Today those numbers have flipped, with 63 percent of volunteers being women and 37 percent men. She believes the numbers

changed as a result of women understanding that their innate ability to nurture can and is needed around the world…not just at home. Peace Corps currently has over 7,000 men and women serving in 65 countries, working in education, health, nutrition, small business and agriculture. No, she wasn’t able to visit all of these countries but the countries Grace did visit she learned the true meaning of service, and saw and experienced some amazing things accomplished by amazing volunteers.Grace retired from the US Peace Corps in December 2012 and began her professional career with the Department of Defense; US Air Forces Europe as a Marketing and Commercial Sponsorship Director, and later became a Marketing and Advertising Director for US Army Europe. “Commitment and dedication were cornerstones for my career in marketing and later in civil rights and diversity. Working for the military, a male dominated environment, had its’ challenges but the real challenge was working as a civilian female in a male military environment.

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guess you could say I’ve been an apprentice of diversity all my life, which probably led me to my professional career as a Director of Civil Rights and Diversity.”

Growing up with six brothers and sisters in a biracial home, Grace said race and color weren’t issues for her until she left her house. During her time at Lincoln (1962-1965), Grace said diversity was never a consideration. “Not true diversity, that’s when you accept people for their strengths and talents they bring to a group, a class, a community, a town, a nation, regardless of race, color, sexual orientation or physical or mental disability.” If diversity was a second thought during her time at LHS, Grace believes it was probably associated with affirmative action which she says, “was a ‘no-no’ on so many levels.”

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ARTIST PROFILE Elizabeth Butler2014 LHSAA Luncheon News

SAVE THE DATE!

The Bulletin Board Thank you Members and friends of of the LHSAA. We base our budget on the $15.00 yearly dues and others donations. Without you there is no Lincoln High School Association. Thank you Members. Look for the special membership offer.

Visit our Website. www.lincolnalum.org. Here you will find updates of our events and projects. Sign up on our Alumni Directory.

Invitation to the May Fete Assembly:

Join us the morning of May 30th in the LHS

Gym at 9:15. Alumni are invited to be the

guests of the LHS Students and Staff at this

Assembly. The event is free and alumni will be

honored along with our special class of 1958

Alumnus, Mickey Lolich, Former Portland

Beaver Ball Boy.

‘Alumni Enchantment.’ Save the date! The 9th annual Membership Luncheon is May 31, 2014, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Join your LHSAA board members and fellow alumni to celebrate the alumni association’s 19th anniversary. We are honored to have Mickey Lolich, class of 1958, as our guest speaker. Mickey played for the Detroit Tigers from 1963 to 1975, and is considered to be one of the best left-handed pitchers of his era.Visit the LHSAA website for the Luncheon registration form. Space is still available.

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, I’m possible.” - Audrey Hepburn

From the Past . . .RECEPTIONCOMMITTEE

LINCOLNHIGH SCHOOL

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Souvenir Replicafrom 1912 LHS Opening

Of Building on Park

From November 1912.Not many years ago people considered themselves fortunate if they could go to a little log schoolhouse for a few months each year.

Elizabeth landed in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts about 14 years ago, after having traveled all over Robin Hood’s barn following the commercial and entertainment animation job market with her then-husband and animation director, Tom Gasek. They worked on projects such as “The Penny Cartoon” for PeeWee’s Playhouse, Gumby, Wallace and Gromit films for Aardman Animations, many commercials and had their own studio called Sculptoons in San Francisco. For her 2d illustration she works in scratchboard, acrylic, water-color and pencil, Photoshop and Illustrator. For her 3d puppet and set design work she uses everything including the JB Weld and the kitchen sink.

Let’s hear from you,Lincoln alums!

If you have something fun, free, and entertaining,

please send us a note.

Join or rejoin the LHSAA as we continue to support Lincoln High School and the Lincoln Community. Our 2 year membership for $20 special continues through Sept 1st, 2014.

Questions? Please contact Brian Lamson @ 503-319-2725

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Continued from front coverFrom the 1951 Yearbook

GRACE M. ROSS Apprentice of Diversity

Reunions

Masque & Gavel

Hall of FameJim Grelle, Class of 1951 By the time Jim Grelle, graduated from Lincoln, he had already set several records. As a junior, in the spring of 1954, Jim won the state title in the 880-yard dash. Later that year, he finished sixth overall in the 1954 state cross country meet, helping lead the Cardinals to an impressive team title. And, in the spring of ’55, Grelle won another state title in the 880, finishing in a state record time of 1:58.0. Jim went on to place 8th at the 1960 Olympic Games in the 1500 meters with a time of 3:45.0. He was the Pan Am Games 1500 meter gold medalist in 1963 and the silver medalist in 1959. He was also the NCAA Mile champion in 1959, the AAU champion at 1500 meters in 1960 and the AAU indoor Mile champion in 1965-66. In 1962 at the Mt. SAC Relays, Jim Grelle became the 4th American to break four minutes for the Mile, and on June 18, 1965 in Vancouver, Canada, he ran his mile PR of 3:55.4 to set the US record. Jim Ryun broke that record 9 days later in San Diego. I recently asked Jim what role LHS played in his life successes as well as his track and field successes?

He noted, “Competition…being able to compete,” gave him the ability to compete in all other facets of his life. “I think sports and being able to compete gives most students an advantage in life that those who don’t participate in sports or competition, wouldn’t have.” He also talked briefly about his time in several drama projects, especially the calypso dance routines. The drama projects allowed him to meet and interact with so many other students on a level other than sports. I asked him, which of his many records he considered his pinnacle record? “Absolutely the Olympics,” he said. “Qualifying and competing in the Olympics was a really big deal.” Another record he’s most proud of is his 51 year marriage to Jean Keenan Grelle. In closing Jim offers the following advice to current Lincoln HS students, “keep your grades up, this will help you with options when it comes to colleges and stay in school as long as you can or at least as long as you can afford it.” Thanks Jim for being a great inspiration and motivator to us all. n

I soon discovered, whether in the military as a spouse or as a civilian employee working for the military, women in a male dominated society must be strong, competent, and dedicated.” While the work is hard and the sacrifices are great; “the rewards and benefits of serving your country are much greater.” Grace is also a former CRD Director for the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Washington DC.; Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC; the Department of Navy, Washington, DC; US Army HQ Hanau Germany and the US Army Field Artillery Center, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During her tenure as the CRD Director, Hanau Germany, and in cooperation with the German Labor Council, Grace established the first Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process for German employees. It was the first dispute resolution program of its kind for German nationals working for the US military. Grace is an alumna of Gonzaga University, School of Law, Gonzaga University, Portland State University and Army Management Staff College. She is a certified federal mediator and holds professional certificates in the following: Stephen Covey’s Diversity and Inclusion (including Working at the Speed of Trust)Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution; Training and Facilitation for Leadership and Development; Facilitation and the Consideration of Others; Team Building and Organizational Development; Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt; Training in the prevention of sexual harassment; Army Performance Improvement Criteria for Organizational ExcellenceDuring her federal career, Grace was awarded two Superior Civilian Service Awards; four Commander’s Award for Civilian Service and the Civilian Achievement Award. She is also a two-time nominee for the NAACP Roy Wilken’s Award. n

This is the current information at press time. To check for changes, go to www.lincolnalum.org and click on Reunions.1954. The 60th reunion for the class of 1954 will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Location is the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. To get more information email lincoln1954@classicreunions.com or call 503-626-3669 or 800-474-3669.1959. The 55th reunion for this class will be Friday, August 8th at the Portland Golf Club. The BBQ Buffet will be from 5 PM to 9 PM with a no host bar. Dinner is $35 per person and dress is

causal. Mail your check to LHS1959 - c/o PO Box 19475 - Portland OR 97280. Respond by June 30, 2014 to the above address or email lhspdx1959@outlook.com.

1964. The very important 50th reunion is planned for August 16, 2014 from 6 PM to 11 PM at the Racquet Club, 1853 SW High-land Rd - Portland OR 97221. It will be a sock hop and buffet dinner and the cost is $80 per person. The class wants everyone to come, so if cost is an issue let them know. “Scholar-ships” will be available. Significant others are welcome and dress is casual. To find out more and receive a sign up form contact Dana Cress at 503-952-6084 or DanaCress@me.com.1969. The class of 1969 will have its 45th reunion on July 19, 2014 at Jeff Miller’s Duckridge Farm starting at 6:30 PM. The cost is $40 per person for a sit-down din-ner outside on the lawn with a no-host bar. Duckridge Farm is at 13333 SW Skyline Blvd in Portland. Send your payment to Jo Hardy, c/o Perkins and Co. , 1211 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1000, Portland OR 97204. For more in-formation check the reunion website at www.lincolnpdx69.weebly.com. 1974 and 1984. These two classes are either not having reunions or have not shared

any information with us. If we hear something later, we will post it on our website; www.lincolnalum.org.1994. Their 20th reunion will be the weekend of August 15-17, 2014. On August 15 at 5:30 PM the festivities start at the Goose Hollow Inn in SW Portland. This is an informal gathering and is no host. Faculty are invited. On August 16 from 6 PM to 9 PM the main event will occur at the Punch Bowl Social in downtown Portland. Tickets are $55 each, but prices will increase in early May and again this summer, so buy them early. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.crowdtilt.com/campaigns/lincoln-cardi-nals-class-of-94. Heavy and light appetizers plus beer and wine are included. Also four private bowl-ing lanes, ping pong, karaoke and a private bar.August 17 from 11 AM to 4 PM will be at Wallace Park in NW Portland. Bring your own picnic and stop by any time with friends and/or family. For more information please go to the Lincoln Cardinals Class of 94 Facebook page.2004. The tenth reunion for the 2004 class is still in beginning planning stage. It will be in December of 2014 and the committee will book a venue soon. When we get more information we will post it on our website, www.lincolnalum.org. n

For updates on classreunions, please log onto our website at www.lincolnalum.org

By Grace M. Ross

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SHARE A MOMENT WITH THE ENDOWMENT

Are you a published Author?The Author’s Corner is devoted to Lincoln Alums who have published a book. If you would like to add a book to our news-letter please contact the Lincoln High School Alumni Association. Also, if you have written a book, please consider donating a copy to the Lincoln High School Library. The alumni association is pleased and proud to feature these publications by Lincoln High School graduates.

LHSAA AUTHOR’S CORNER:

The Meek CutoffTracing the Oregon Trail’s Lost Wagon Train of 1845By Brooks Geer Ragen, class of 1951

In 1845, an estimated 2,500 emigrants left Independence and St. Joseph, Missouri, for the Willamette Valley in what was soon to become the Oregon Territory. It was general knowledge that the route of the Oregon Trail through the Blue Mountains and down the Columbia River to The Dalles was grueling and dangerous. About 1,200 men, women, and children in over two hundred wagons accepted fur trapper and guide Stephen Meek’s offer to lead them on a shortcut across the trackless high desert of Eastern Oregon.

Those who followed Meek experienced a terrible ordeal when his memory of the terrain apparently failed. Lost for weeks with little or no water and a shortage of food, the Over-landers encountered deep dust, alkali lakes, and steep, rocky terrain. Many became ill, and some died in the forty days it took to travel from the Snake River in present-day Idaho to the Deschutes River near Bend, Oregon. Stories persist that children in the group found gold nuggets in a small, dry creek bed along the way.

From 2006 to 2011, Brooks Geer Ragen and a team of specialists in history, geology, global positioning, metal detecting, and aerial photography spent weeks every spring and summer tracing the Meek Cutoff. They located wagon ruts, gravesites, and other physical evidence from the most difficult parts of the trail, from Vale, Oregon, to the upper reaches of the Crooked River and to a location near Redmond where a section of the train reached the Deschutes.

Brooks Geer Ragen is chairman of the board of directors of Manzanita Capital. He lives in Seattle. n

The Hapless Valet By Lenhardt Stevens, class of 76In this offbeat mystery, Draper Burns, the titular valet and, chiefly, troubleshooter for a global media mogul is dispatched to Portland, Oregon where the movie--The Vengeful Forest--is being filmed by a studio recently acquired by his boss. After the screenwriter’s apparent suicide, Burns, sometimes artfully, often clum-sily and neurotically, delves into the on-location movie world and underbelly of Portland where intrigues overlap, frustrate his assignment and put his and others’ lives in danger. Movie people, hoodlums, federal agents and Portland

characters combine with clever plot twists in a Pacific Northwest setting to make The Hapless Valet a most entertaining read.

Len writes and lives, with his wife Susan, in Portland, Oregon. He’d like to also say “Winner of 2008 National

Book Award for fiction”, but fears that some-one could try to verify that. n

Plan Your Giving While You are Living

A small non-profit’s best friend is an Endowment.

15 years ago this May the LHSAA Endowment became a reality. Long term goals were set and we are accomplishing them. The Endowment has consistently supported and provided extra or supra – curricular opportunities for Lincoln students, and we continue to strive towards enhancing learning at Lincoln.

The LHSAA Endowment Fund gives alumni a way to offer their support to LHS students, staff and the Lincoln community. These are more than just symbolic words. Behind the scenes we are working to fulfill student’s goals, plans and dreams, and one of the greatest joys is watching our endowment plans successfully unfold.

Join us. Send your Endowment Fund donation toLHSAA Endowment Fund, PO Box 23756, Portland, OR 97281. Thank you, Sincerely, Your Endowment Committee n

One of the great things about Lincoln is the substantial level of giving from our alumni and friends. The Lincoln High School Alumni Association Endowment fund is a significant source of scholarships for deserving students, which allows us to give out over $10,000 in scholarships each year. We would like to grow this fund from the current endowment of over $300,000 to a goal of $1 million. This is an ambitious goal and it can be done. However, this does not need to come exclusively from donations of cash from wealthy donors but can come through well-planned estate gifts from almost anyone. A gift to LHSAA Endowment Fund through a will or living trust is a wonderful way to honor a family member, organization, or past mentor/teacher while making a lasting impact on the life of a Lincoln graduate. You can arrange a gift of a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or part of the entire residue of your estate, which may provide a significant reduction in your taxable estate. You can reference the sample bequest form on the LHSAA website, http://lincolnalum.org/. There are a variety of other planned giving arrangements, which may provide signifi-cant income, capital gains or estate tax benefits. These include:Naming the LHSAA Endowment, Retirement or Insurance Plans n Charitable Gift Annuities n Charitable Remainder Trusts n Remainder Interest in Residence or Second Home n Gifts of Appreciated n Securities or Real EstateWe encourage all Lincoln alumni and friends to give what they can to the LHSAA Endowment scholarships. For legal advice you should consult a tax attorney or planned giving professional. You can also go to the Oregon Community Foundation website: www.oregoncf.org for more information.

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This list includes known deaths since our Spring 2013 newsletter. Please tell us of others who have died since then. We depend on you to provide us with obituaries from other parts of the country.

In MemoriamHelen Rawson Kirshman, 1929Glenn Reeves, 1931Margaret Weaver Boe, 1931Dorothy Griffin Bumala, 1933Sylvia Neels Winther, 1933Howard Thomas, 1933William Wessinger, 1936Mildred Quigley Wehrley, 1937Howard Wolfe, 1937Henry Eimstad, 1938Tina Ginnakos Tower, 1938Ada Lee Hing, 1938Frances Namba Ito, 1938Gwendolyn Newhouse Coffey, 1938Nicholas Notos, 1938George Watson, 1938Lu Ann Williams Darling, 1938Ethel Ellis Staton, 1939Richard Foster, 1939Mary Jane Kersey Granum, 1939Elizabeth Pilkington Finley, 1939John Roberts, 1939Richard Carney, 1940William Findlay, 1940Isadore Russell, 1940Charlotte Buehler Knox, 1941Patricia Clark, 1941William Dehen, 1941John Hinds, 1941Dorothy Leopold McArthur, 1941Richard Nielsen, 1941Susan Sanford Craton, 1941

Dorothy Schumann Stearns, 1941Helen Dyer McCann, 1942Jeanne Mimmick Hawes, 1942Kenneth Hall, 1943William Karasik, 1943Tanette Westerman Goldberg, 1943Patricia Marshall Budahl, 1944Joan Sears McGilvray, 1944Patricia Stearns Somers, 1944Sylvia Strahl Boyle, 1944Phyllip Thorn, 1944Leonard Wynkoop, 1944Edwin Caswell, 1945John Dierdorff, 1945Mary Sterling Deich, 1945Michael Stolica, 1945Connie Dinneen Meurlott, 1946Thomas Gale, 1946Albert Gentner, 1946William Colgan, 1947Robert Iggulden, 1947Viona Noyes Watkins, 1947Theodore Peterson, 1947Florence Riddle, 1947Katherine Vlahos Lockie, 1947Desmond Connall, 1948Walter Hinson, 1948William Roberts, 1948David Strauss, 1948Ronald Tonkin, 1948Charles Bell, 1949

William Kitchen, 1956Robert Mecalis, 1956Ruta Trapans Jurisons, 1956Richard Bale, 1957Richard Brugger, 1957Jay Butler, 1957John Jolliffe, 1957Joan Reiff Legg, 1957Janet Reilly Serles, 1957Barbara Fisher Riehl, 1958Thomas Martin, 1959William Lowry, 1960Thomas McCormick, 1960Sharon Inman Fogo, 1961Garet Martin, 1961Betty Rice Cook, 1961Richard Cox, 1964Oliver Smith, 1964Michael Sprando, 1964Alan Kasubuchi, 1966Walter Whitcomb, 1966Michael Pierson, 1967Dann Tucker, 1970Erna Eiwen Dougherty, 1971George Shaver, 1971Mahlon Smith, 1973Melissa Camp Borreca, 1977Sean McNurney, 1982Bart Williams, 1992Trevor Lass, 2001Quinn Sivage, 2004James Hermens, 2008

Joel Coffey, 1949Hugh Kneeland, 1950Joe Concini, 1951James Gravengaard, 1951Donald Jeffery, 1951David Jeremiah, 1951Nancy Sewell Robison, 1951Nancy Barlow Clarke, 1952Antoinette Covic Ryals, 1952JoAnn Handberry Hall, 1952Susan Morris Holman, 1952Pat Twombly Heesacker, 1952Leona Bosch Gustafson, 1953Jean Davis Muth, 1953Cora Hill Edwards, 1953Gretchen Krieger Spear, 1953Michael Nosler, 1953Betty Shelly Urbanski, 1953Ann Souther Martin, 1953Alan Beale, 1954Michael Harris, 1954Janet Hastings Gaudio, 1954Kenneth Howard, 1954Judy Jackson Richartz, 1954Donna John Ingram, 1954Krista Kangur Schumacher, 1954Patricia Triplett Bonnett, 1954Lockwood Dennis, 1955Lois Peterson Watts, 1955Darwin Reveal, 1955Rodney Ewing, 1956

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LHS SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS 2013 - 2014

Lincoln Senior Named Oregon’s Male Presidential Scholar

LINCOLN CANDIDATES FOR THE P.I.L. ATHLETIC HALL OF FAMEIn 1982 the P.I.L. Hall of Fame was developed to honor outstanding athletes who graduated from a Port-land high school. Lincoln High School presently has 47 members inducted. The first five included Jim Grelle, Mickey Lolich, Rick Sanders, Johnny Pesky and Wade Williams. Selection is made by a committee with a representative from each Portland public high school. Criteria includes being an outstanding athlete and citizen with graduation occurring 10 years prior. If any alumni would like to nominate a Lincoln candidate for consideration you can find the form at wwwpilhalloffame.org. You may send the form to Mike Bubalo (Lincoln rep.) at 9470 S. W. Oak Pl. Beaverton, Or. 97005 or e-mail at pdxlobos22@aol.com.

David Evans ’78 Director, MembershipDavid Perlman ’65 Director, Endowment Member, LHS LiaisonTo contact the LHSAA Board or any of its members:Phone: 503-452-2225E-mail: lincolnalum@hotmail.comMail: PO Box 80338 Portland, OR 97280Web site: www.lincolnalum.orgLHSAA Endowment P. O. Box 23756Portland, OR 97281

Marlyce Rugroden Gholston ’54 PresidentHarris Matarazzo ’75 Executive Vice President and HistorianLeslie McClung Costandi ’75 Secretary, Newsletter EditorMarjorie Roland MacQueen ’52 Correspondence Secretary, Website, Database Carolyn Studenicka Jackson ’55 Treasurer, Endowment Fund ChairmanRoscoe Nelson ’66 DirectorAlan Zell ’49 DirectorGordon Evans ’53 DirectorBrian Lamson ’78 Director, 2nd Vice President, Membership

WHO’S ON FIRST?

Football team won the District #2 title, with a victory over archrival Grant.Boys Soccer won the league title and advanced to state.Girls Soccer made it to the second round of the state playoffs.Boys Cross Country won the league title and placed well at the State meet.Girls and Boys Basketball teams both had solid seasons and advanced to the state playoffs, with Eve Goldman named 1st team all-league.Girls and Boys Swimming performed well both in league and at the state meet.Boys Tennis is lead by 2 time defending state champion Goutham Sundaram, who will be seeking a third state title.Girls Tennis will attempt to make it 4 straight state team titles in a row.Baseball is competing for a league title, lead by Joey Angyus and Nate Ostmo.Softball has a league title in its sights, lead by Page Claire Mesher, Morgan Portlock and Maggie Clapp.Boys and Girls Track have a number of athletes poised for district titles, including defending state champ Tess Michaelson in the 400M, as well as Karl Sanft and Josiah Langstaff.Boys Lacrosse is preparing for another run at a state title, which they’ve achieved multiple times in the last 10 years.Girls Golf is one of the top teams in the league and will likely be a contender at the state tournament.

The 2014 Lincoln High School Constitution Team won its 5th “We the People” National Competition. Congratulations!

Lincoln senior Andy Trattner has been named Oregon’s male Presidential Scholar for 2014.The award, given each year by the U.S. Secretary of Education, is designed to recognize the best of the best among U.S. high school students. Winners are chosen for their high test scores, excellent grades, writing skills, leadership and track record of community service.Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, only 141 made the cut -- one young man and one young woman from each state plus a handful selected for their artistic accom-plishments.Trattner, who is headed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was named the top chess player among students from 6A Oregon high schools in 2013. He is a member of Lincoln’s ping-pong club and its math club. He is active in robotics.“He is a phenomenal math thinker,” said Principal Peyton Chapman. “He is one of the students who inspire the adults at Lincoln.”