Rocky River High School Alumni Association

NEW WEBSITE

2010-04-07T13:05:00.004-04:00

Please go to the following website for all up to date Alumni information, assistance etc.

http://www.rrcs.org/Alumni.aspx

CHANGING LEADERSHIP

2010-03-31T22:40:00.002-04:00

There have been individuals and school district staff that have taken an interest in revitalizing the Alumni Association. I am planning on handing over the reigns (hopefully) tomorrow at 5:00pm.

I'm not sure if this website will be utilized any longer. For updates and more news check out our Facebook group or the tab on the Rocky River High School website.

http://www.rrcs.org/rockyriverhighschool_home.aspx

UPCOMING REUNIONS

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Class of 1975

Saturday July 10, 2010

Panini's in Westlake at 7:00pm

Contact amp24811@hotmail.com for more info

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Class of 1980

Reunion planning in progress for summer 2010

Check out www.rrhs80.com for more info

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Class of 1990

Contact for more info

Valerie Votypka Hershberger (gvhersh@verizon.net)

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Class of 2000

Brian Papajcik is heading up planning

Contact me at ktbee06@gmail.com so that I can pass along your inquiry!

2009-10-14T17:53:00.000-04:00

SPIRIT RUN CANCELLED...REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY

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NEWSLETTER

COMING

THIS

JULY

Class of 1964 Reunion!

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ATTENTION SAVE THE DATE

Friday Sept. 18 and Saturday Sept 19th

Come to the 45th RRHS Class Reunion

Reunion Committee

Linda Price Zbin (rrhs64@aol.com)

Tom Allen (tomallen@wowway.com)

Chris Celebrezze (prepfan@yahoo.com)

Betsy Gibson Burger (fburger@earthlink.net)

Bill Walker

Jack Nordstrom

Jim Doan (jimdoan@aol.com)

Tim Brimus (elderrascal@yahoo.com)

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2008-12-24T13:04:00.002-05:00

With the new year upon us, I hope to start working on the Winter edition of the newsletter soon.

2008 was a busy year, transitioning into the role of Alumni Association President as well as starting a new teaching job in a different district. So I need your help!

Do you have something you'd like to share with your fellow classmates??

Recently married? Had a baby? Suffered a loss of someone close?

Let me know so that I can let others know!

Happy Holidays!

Katie Baltas

RRHS Alumni President

2008-12-24T13:02:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas!

Happy Hannukah!

Happy Kwanza!

from the RRHS Alumni Association!

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Plans are being made for the (gasp!)

45th Reunion of the Rocky River High School Class of '64.

The date is the weekend of September 18th and 19th, 2009. We are attempting to contact as many classmates as we can by e-mail. If you know e-mail or addresses for classmates, please let us know here or e-mail to Linda Price Zbin at rrhs64@aol.com or Chris Celebrezze at prepfan@yahoo.com. We are looking forward to seeing you in 2009!
Please check the web site:

groups.yahoo.com/group/RRHS64/

Spirit Run results

2008-10-24T19:43:00.001-04:00

Check out the Spirit Run results at

www.rrcs.org

SAD NEWS

2008-10-13T19:29:00.004-04:00

The RRHS and Rocky River community wants to remember the following who passed away this week:

Robert Bueck (10.9.08): Robert was the husband of Jennifer Rhee Bueck who many of us shared our love of art with at RRHS. Her husband was a member of the Avon Local Schools community and will be missed by all. He was the epitome of a "great guy". I had the privilege of seeing Robert in my classroom at Avon High School the afternoon before his passing. I feel honored that I spoke with him that afternoon. His obituary from the Cleveland Plain Dealer (10.12.08):

http://www.legacy.com/Cleveland/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=118767743

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Dave Miller (10.7.08): Dave was a student at RRHS (Class of 2000?). His obituary can be found in Oct. 12th edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

http://www.legacy.com/Cleveland/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=18778150

Hall of Fame inductions

2008-09-19T11:59:00.007-04:00

Hall of Fame Induction banquet

Saturday October 25th, 2008
St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River

6:30pm

Dinner and Ceremony $35.00 per person
Cash bar available

You must reply prior to Oct. 16th

RSVP to Katie Baltas
rrhs_alumni@admin.rockyriver.k12.oh.us
ktbee06@gmail.com
440.554.3467

HOMECOMING

2008-09-19T11:59:00.004-04:00

The RRHS Alumni Association welcome everyone to join in for this year's Homecoming football game!

We are playing Midview and the game time has been moved to 8:00pm vs. 7:30pm (normal start time).

There will be a parade that starts at St. Chris and winds it's way down Northview to Westway to Wagar and then onto Detroit and into the stadium.

The 2008 Hall of Famer's will be inducted during halftime ceremonies.

For any additional information, please contact Katie Baltas at rrhs_alumni@admin.rockyriver.k12.oh.us

1989 REUNION

2008-09-01T19:42:00.000-04:00

Class of 1989 reunion contact info:

Monica Oring Opdycke
monica922@cox.net

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Bobbie Key: (Roberta E. Schaedel) Class of 1964...
ROBERTA E. SCHAEDEL, age 63, passed away April 1, 2008. Beloved wife of Larry; cherished mother of Ethan; dear sister of Richard Key. Memorial service, Saturday, April 5, 2008, 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted. Contributions suggested to the American Lung Assn. of Ohio, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., No. 260, Independence, 44131. Arrangements by DOSTAL FUNERAL SERVICES dostalfuneralservices
Published in The Plain Dealer on 4/4/2008

BREAKING NEWS.....

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Homecoming has been moved!!!

It is now Friday September 26th!

The game is against Midview

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BREAKING NEWS.....

Class of 1983 Reunion

THIS WEEKEND!

Friday: Beachcliff

Saturday: CYC

Contact Alumni for contact information of rep

SUMMER NEWSLETTER

2008-08-02T16:30:00.003-04:00

A easier version to print will be available soon on the Rocky River City Schools Website

Alumni Association Provides Eight Scholarships to
Class of 2008 Graduates

Thanks to the generous support of our members and the success of the Alumni Association’s fund raising programs, the Rocky River High School Alumni Association was pleased to present $7000 in scholarship awards to members of this year’s graduating class. Those students receiving Alumni support are:

Lisa Duge, $500 RRHS Alumni Assoc. Scholarship
Lisa will be attending The Ohio State University

Alexander Plachta, $500 RRHS Alumni Assoc. Scholarship
Alex will be attending The Ohio State University

Jamie Tylicki, $500 RRHS Alumni Assoc. Scholarship
Jamie will be attending The Ohio State University

Brooke Towner, $1000 Dr. Robert Cawrse Scholarship
Brooke will be attending College of Wooster

Manon McGovern, $1000 Bruce Miller, Class of 1970 Scholarship
Manon will be attending The Ohio State University

Leah Emery, $1250 Dr. William Turner Memorial Scholarship
Leah will be attending The Ohio State University

Armando Toska, $1250 Dr. William Turner Memorial Scholarship
Armando will be attending Ohio Wesleyan University

Christopher Kane, $1000 Rex L. Zirbes Memorial Scholarship
Chris will be attending John Carroll University

To inquire about establishing a special scholarship or donating to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, contact the association at rrhs_alumni@admin.rockyriver.k12.oh.us or call the Alumni office at 440.356.1208. In addition, as a result of a partnership with the Rocky River Education Foundation, scholarship donations can be tax deductible. Contact the Alumni Association to learn more about arranging memorial or named scholarships.

2008 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The RRHS Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced this year’s inductees to the prestigious Rocky River High School Hall of Fame. Individuals selected for induction represent the four categories honored by the Hall of Fame: Athletics, Academics, Distinguished Alumnus or Distinguished Citizen. The following individuals will be recognized at this fall’s Homecoming Weekend induction. The 2008 as well as 2007 inductees will be recognized at the banquet on October 25th at St. Demetrios in Rocky River.

2008 Inductees:
Al Buckeye – Distinguished Citizen
Bill Wolcott - Distinguished Alumnus

Jasmine Corbin - Class of ‘08, Academic
Hui Gao - Class of ‘08, Academic
Kyle Salberg - Class of ‘08, Academic

Jon Gipson – Class of ‘08, Athletic
Sean Belanger – Class of ‘08, Athletic
Andy Breidigam – Class of ’08, Athletic
Kevin Orris – Class of ‘08, Athletic
Zach Youseff – Class of ‘09, Athletic

2007 Inductees:
William Bunevich - Distinguished Citizen

Wesley Davis – Class of ‘07, Athletic
Andre Goran – Class of ’07, Academic
Russell Lenahan, - Class of ’07, Academic
Kealy McNally - Class of ‘07, Athletic
Divya Raghavan – Class of ’07, Academic
Junzi Shi – Class of ‘07, Academic

The Hall of Fame strives to recognize individuals who have excelled in one of four classifications: Athletics, Academics, Distinguished Alumnus or Distinguished Citizen. The qualifications for each area are outlined on the school website. Hall of Fame nominations are also available on the site. Nomination forms are due by March 15th of each year. The website is http://www.rrhs.us/district/?page=info

Homecoming Weekend 2008 THIS IS A CHANGE

Friday September 26th, 2008

Pregame Tailgate Party
Annual Parade
River vs. Midview
Halftime Recognition of Hall of Fame Inductees & Honorees

For more info check the alumni website often for news on Homecoming festivities!

Notes and News

• 35th Annual Alumni Soccer Game will be held at RRHS on August 9th, 2008. For more information please contact Pat Gillespie
• In Memory: Joe Smith, Class of 1993, passed away on June 22nd, 2008. Joe will be loved and missed by many friends and relatives especially the Rulli and Abrahamowicz families. Joe loved music, golf, basketball, baseball and especially cars. He was the owner and operator of North Coast Yardsmith Landscaping Company.
• In Memory: Phaedra Aingworth, former RRHS French teacher, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008.
• The district saw 12 retirements this year in teaching and support staff. The amazing individuals that are a part of the support staff of the district include: Carole Goni, Joanne Duda, Mary Lou Eldred, Sharon Harris and Karen Naftzger. The teachers that helped to make the district the best it could be include Sharon Anghilante, Mary Jo Covey, Mary Haggard, Patricia Jason, Patricia Leonard, Pam Maly and Laureen Mooney.
• This fall the Women’s Golf team celebrates their 10th year as a varsity sport! The team was recognized as a varsity sport in the fall of 1998. It was one of the first women’s varsity golf team in the then SWC.

9th Annual Spirit Run
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Starting at 9:00 A.M
Rocky River High School Stadium

Danny Scherry Golf Outing

Coppertop at Cherokee Hills Golf Course
5740 Center Road Valley City, Ohio 44280
September 22, 2008
4 Person Shotgun start at 9:00 A.M.

The event consists of a continental breakfast beginning at 7:30 A.M, lunch at the turn and dinner to follow golf. All this is available for $90 per golfer. We are limited to the first 144 golfers that register. Dinner only is available for $25 per person.

For information/registration please contact:
Mike Hanrahan: Home: 440-230-9255 Cell: 440-781-6507 Email: owahammer1@yahoo.com

A Note from the President

Greetings Fellow Alums,

Transition by definition is “the movement or change from one position, state, stage, subject or concept to another”. This would be the perfect definition of my life since I graduated from college in 2006. I’ve transitioned in and out of jobs in an effort to find something full time. I’ve transitioned in and out of friendships as we all grow older and apart post high school. I’ve transitioned into the role of RRHS Alumni President. It’s been a little less than a year. I’ve learned the ropes and faced the challenges this organization has now and will continue to face in the future. As I look to the year ahead, I see four main priorities to keep things going and I need your help. Priority one, our database needs updating. Many of the addresses are out of date and many classes have only one or two members represented. Priority Two, if you have notes about yourself, classmates, or upcoming events, please let me know so that I can share with others! Priority Three, check out our website. The website has been changed from the one that was previously hosted through the Rocky River Schools. We were unable to edit it so a new one has been created. Please check it out and check back often: http://www.rrhsalumni.blogspot.com/. Lastly, Priority Four, consider a donation. Through the generous support of established named scholarships and through our efforts with the Spirit Run, we generate monies to gives scholarships to deserving seniors. However, it doesn’t leave much wiggle room for anything else. Several years ago, we went to electronic newsletters because it would cost thousands of dollars in postage alone to mail it out! I know that times are tough but any donation large or small would help!

Thanks for listening!
Katie Baltas
RRHS Alumni President

Upcoming events at a glance

August 9th – Alumni Soccer Game
August 26th - First day of school
September 22nd – Danny Scherry Golf Outing
Septemberg 26th – Homecoming Football Game
October 19th – 9th annual Spirit Run
October 25th – Hall of Fame banquet recognizing the 2007 & 2008 inductees

Reunion News

Class of 2003:
They will be having a 10 year reunion.
Contact Person: Meg Moran or Emily Lambrinides

Class of 1998: 10 year Reunion
Sunday, August 31st (Labor Day Weekend)
The Pub in Rocky River
6:30 p.m. - ?
Contact Kim Bancsi (kbancsi@acisports.com)

Class of 1983: 25th Reunion
August 22nd – August 24th
Check out the website for more info:
http://www.rockyriver83.com/

Class of 1978: 30th Reunion
Saturday August 30th
Clifton Club
Check out the website for an entire weekend of events:
http://www.rrhs78.com/news.php

Class of 1968: 40th Reunion
August 1st – 2nd
CYC
Contact: Terri Kergaard Zastudil 440.835.1397

For more info on anything you have seen in this newsletter, please contact Katie Baltas at rrhs_alumni@admin.rockyriver.k12.oh.us or visit our website at http://www.rrhsalumni.blogspot.com/

Danny Scherry Golf Event

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Check out the Danny Scherry Golf Event this September!!

http://www.dannyscherrymemorial.com/events.htm

Class of 1998 REUNION

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Class of 1998 Reunion

Sunday, August 31st (Labor Day Weekend)

The Pub

Rocky River

6:30 p.m. - ?

Contact Kim Bancsi for more info!
kbancsi@acisports.com

JOIN NOW :)

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JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION....

If interestd please email me at rrhs_alumni@admin.rockyriver.k12.oh.us OR ktbee06@gmail.com for a form

Then you'll need to print it out, fill it out and attach a check made out to RRHS Alumni Association for $15. If you'd like to make a donation above the $15.00, please feel free.

If the check is under $500.00 make it out to RRHS Alumni Association
If the check is OVER $500.00 please make the check out to RR Education Foundation

Thanks,
Katie Baltas
RRHS Alumni President

Sad News

2008-06-25T16:00:00.000-04:00

Graduate of RRHS Class of 1993

JOSEPH HENRY SMITH, age 34, passed away June 22, 2008. Born on June 1, 1974 in Felixtow, England, he was the beloved son of Mary Abrahamowicz-Jarosz and caring stepson of the late David Alec Jarosz. Cherished grandson of the late Henry Abrahamowicz and Helen "Punky" Burke of Alexandria, VA. Loving nephew of Alecia Ulcar, Ann Abrahamowicz-Toth, George Abrahamowicz, Victor Abrahamowicz, Sonya Coulter. Dear stepbrother of Benjamin Alec and Kathleen Ashley Jarosz. Adored cousin of Erika and Andria Ulcar, Alexandra, Victoria and Machala Abrahamowicz, George, Chelsea and Alexander Toth, Molly Abrahamowicz and Camryn and John Henry Coulter. He was the proud Godfather of Morgan Simolin. Joe will be loved and missed by many friends and relatives especially the Rulli and Abrahamowicz families. Joe loved music, golf, basketball, baseball and especially cars. He was the owner and operator of North Coast Yardsmith Landscaping Company. Family will receive friends 6-9 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008 AT THE CORRIGAN-DiCICCO FUNERAL HOME, 20820 LORAIN RD., FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126. A private memorial service will be held at a later date

Hall of Fame

2008-06-24T13:40:00.001-04:00

The Hall of Fame elections took place in May at RRHS. The committee reviewed all the nominees and voting followed. The nominees will be announced shortly in the alumni newsletter summer edition

ATTENTION CLASS OF 1978

2008-06-09T11:52:00.001-04:00

Class of 1978 30th Reunion!
For more information visit www.rrhs78.com

Class of 1978, 30th Reunion contact:
Bob Porter
216.346.5050
bob.porter@vocon.com
www.rrhs78.com

2008-05-19T10:52:00.002-04:00

1. The 35th Annual Alumni Soccer Game will be held on August 9th. All soccer alums are incouraged to return and take part in this event. The game will be held at the HS Stadium and I will get the time to you asap.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 1983

2008-05-14T16:08:00.000-04:00

REUNION: Class of 83

25th reunion to be held weekend of August 22nd.

Class Website: www.rockyriver83.com for information and class search

RRHS Alumni that are no longer with us

2008-03-30T10:31:00.000-04:00

This area is to post RRHS Alumni that are no longer with us. If you or someone you know become aware of anyone that should be posted in this section, please let me know!

Donald C. Watkins was class of 1960.

Here is a web address to access if you do not have Word:
http://aripepiandsons.com/notices/WATKINS__DEATH_NOTICE_1.doc

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Online submission:
Class of 1998:
Erika Burton Bouma
Jason Wilkinson

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Daniel Rocco Scherry (Class of 2005)

Danny passed away on April 16th, 2007 in Al Anbar province, Iraq. Scherry was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Alice Ferry, Class of 2000

Upcoming Reunions.......

2008-03-30T10:02:00.001-04:00

Upcoming Reunions

RRHS Class of 1968

www.rockhigh68.com

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CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

If you, or a fellow classmate, have a website/e-mail address in use for communicating with classmates and planning events, please forward it to us immediately. We are in search of people to volunteer to be Class Representatives and we need your help!

Class of 1943 Call Bud: 877-0817

Class of 1946: Contact Don and Sue Carson: 331-2730

Class of 1952: Contact person: Judy Lakin Pica

Class of 1956: Contact Bob Holton

Class of 1957: Contact Bunny Offutt Becker

Class of 1963: Contact Al Greenleaf

Class of 1964: Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/RRHS64/

Class of 1965: Website: www.rrhs1965.com

Class of 1967 / Class of 1966: Contact Al Wilhelmy (440) 356-0948

Class of 1968: Contact Terri Kergaard Zastudil

Class of 1975: Contact Ingrid Herzberger Mills

Class of 1976: Contact: Mike Spooner

Class of 1977: Contact Tom Leatherman and Robin Wilson-Reinbold
Pirates@RRHS77.com

Class of 1981: Contact: Lisa Martin Harrington

Class of 1982: Contact Trish @ 962-2862 or 333-8234 www.rrhs82.com

Class of 1984: Contact: Marc Asmar

Class of 1985: Website: www.rrhs85.com E-mail: rrhs85@sbcglobal.net

Class of 1986: Website: www.RRHS1986.com Contact: Mike Harris

Class of 1987: Website: www.rrhs1987.com

Class of 1990: Contact Valerie Votypka Hershberger

Class of 1993: Contact Anne/Dan Scalabrino

Class of 1995: Contact Pat Lange

Class of 1996: Website: www.rockyriver1996.myevent.com
Contact: Kim Clutterbuck Crane (440)554-3755 OR Erin Ferry Gilbride: (440)503-6654

Class of 1997: Contact Grace Martin and Sue Jalics

Class of 2002: Contact Katie Baltas

If you would like any of these people's email addresses or phone numbers please contact Katie Baltas at rrhs_alumni@admin.rockyriver.k12.oh.us

A semi new start

2008-03-30T09:52:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,

This is my attempt at a temporary solution to not being able to change the existing RRHS Alumni website. I am going to post class contacts and reunion information in this blog as well as news and updates. It will be linked to the RRHS and District pages so if you find yourself viewing this bookmark it!!