Lathrup Village, Michigan. He had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, including an assignment as Ambassador to Pakistan. She died on Christmas Eve 2008 of injuries suffered in a car accident nearly a year earlier. Senator Johnston served four six-year terms in the Senate before retiring from public service in 1996. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. . Berkley High School, Groves High School, Shrine Catholic High School and Oak Park High School were also expected to receive some Southfield-Lathrup students. After graduation, Torin played cornerback seven seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders (19901994) and the St. Louis Rams (19951996). [1], Southfield-Lathrup High School was well known for its extensive and well-supported music program. The LegacyHall of Fame was established to honor the history of Southfield Public Schools and celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and educators. Ed currently serves on a number of other community Boards and is managing partner of Atco Investments in Shreveport. 248-540-3562 Notable alumni [ edit] Bill Adler (c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. He attended Southfield 1940-48 for first through eighth grades. This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces! Laura Crawford founded the Centenary College Suzuki Program in 1977 and continues as its director today. In 1986 he was re-elected for a second term and returned to law practice in 1991. He was born November 16, 1965 to Diana and the late Morris Bensman. Hank Moulder (posthumous) She touched the lives of many children and families with her encouragement, sensitivity to individual needs, and spirited approach to learning. Mrs. Janet Bliss Butcher began teaching kindergarten at Southfield School in 1946. Must have coached a Southfield or Southfield-Lathrup High School sport for a minimum of seven years and completed a coaching career at least five years before induction to be eligible for this award. For more information contact: She touched the lives of many children and families with her encouragement, sensitivity to individual needs, and spirited approach to learning. We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." 10/3/2017 "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious . There were a number of discussions about this very important topic at faculty meetings. The first year that these units were taught was 1989. Both academies have separate entry requirements from the mainstream curriculum. Dr. Michelle Forbes (c/o 1985), Fulbright scholar,Garifuna historical linguist, Gabriel Watson(c/o 2002), football player,MichiganDT, NFLArizona Cardinals, Ira Newble(c/o 1993), forward for theLos Angeles Lakers, Karriem Riggins, jazz drummer and former member of the Ray Brown Trio, Spencer Overton(c/o 1986), law professor, voting rights expert, and author, Mert Rich(c/o 1965), Actor Writer/ProducerCheers, SCTV, 3 time Emmy winner, Dan Montgomery (c/o 1987), world famous ragtime pianist, 5th at the world ragtime competition 2010, Somnath Chowdhury (c/o 1998), 2 time Grand Award Winner at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit in 1997 and 1998 The building is divided into several distinct zones called "houses.". In 1991, Judy was invited to share Southfields Civilization studies with other schools at an ISAS conference. Southfield High School plans to merge with its cross town rival, Southfield-Lathrup High School in the fall. She has also supported many projects over the years, including most recently, the start of our Archives at Noel Memorial Library, founding of our First Ladies of Southfield group and organizing our Annual Trustee Reunion. The spring musical typically includes Lathrup's dance and music departments. He is best known for his kind and generous leadership as a coach. This section needs additional citations for verification. Aaron and his wife, Peggy, remained generous philanthropists not only to Southfield but to a number of other charitable organizations. Started 4 years at the university of Delaware, is their all time leading Reciever in receptions, played with Joe Flacco. Miss Carmody taught a year of kindergarten and two years of second grade, followed by 38 years as a first grade teacher. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology", "Fight Path: Chance encounter with GSP helped fuel undefeated Kevin Lee", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southfield_High_School&oldid=1142364642, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 00:33. New Southfield High School Alumni and Classmates that have joined: Don Rosenberg class of '72 Christa Rodemich class of '91 Cynthia Lathrop class of '65 Erin Smith class of '15 Steve Goodstein class of '72 Waymond Bryant class of '95 Craig Georgeff class of '66 Noel Becker class of '70 Steven Alexander class of '12 Steven Alter class of '77 The family ofH. Walker Perritt, the father and grandfather of Southfield alumni, donated funds given by family and friends in his memory to refurbish the gymnasium foyer area asa special hall highlighting alumni and honoring those inductedinto the Hall of Fame. It was decided that we would bring back the civilization studies but make them more intense by teaching it for only nine weeks using a very hands-on approach and we would integrate it into every part of the school day. Southfield-Lathrup High School was a senior high school in Lathrup Village, Michigan, United States.It was the second oldest of three high schools in the Southfield Public Schools district, the oldest being Southfield High School, and the youngest being University High School Academy.. Southfield-Lathrup High School was well known for its extensive and well-supported music program. (Football, Track) Dorn was named the number one athlete at the 1984 Free Press Dream Team High School Football Banquet. This top ten seems to lack research. Today, Renee is passing the Charger spirit down to her 19-month-old daughter, Ava. Alumni-Sponsored Website http://www.alumniclass.com/southfield Class of 1975 For more information contact: Karen Blum-Paulisin 248-540-3562 Hoops competition gets Southfield-Lathrup girls season-ready | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press. Julie Geller Bussel camille.redmond@gmail.com, For more information contact: Mr. Atkins was a pillar of the Southfield community for over four decades, supporting the school generously in many roles as a parent, grandparent, Foundation Board Member, Trustee and advisor. As a trained and acclaimed violinist herself, Laura has been a tireless advocate of classical music both at Southfield and in the greater Shreveport community. John Brennan Hussey, Jr. was born May 29, 1934. I did sportscasts, commentary and play-by-play for Southfield-Lathrup and Southfield High basketball, football and baseball, he says. Southfield High School C House contains the Career Center and the majority of the math department. While in the U.S. Senate, he served on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Appropriations Committee, both of which he chaired. I was just in Detroit visiting family and friends, and I had no idea I would never be able to take a trip down memory lane again, Simlak wrote on her Facebook page. She put together documents, pictures and examples of childrens work and traveled to make her presentation. In August of 1979, a new teacher arrived at Southfield to teach 4-year olds. The Maypole had been a Southfield tradition at Family Nights in the 1950s, but it was Miss Morrison who started the Maypole tradition for the 4-year-old students at Southfield, a joyous celebration that continues today. Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school located in Southfield, Michigan. What will become of the old high school? Southfield-Lathrup High School Jason L. Tolbert (c/o 1995), television producer. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. Judy and her husband went by car, boat, and foot along the trail that these two great men had traveled so many years before. The athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. Ed and his family are not only generous supporters of Southfield School and Centenary College, but are treasured philanthropists to many other great organizations in our community. Rick Worthy(c/o 1985), television actor, Torin Dorn(c/o 1986), football player,cornerback,National Football League Draft,theLos Angeles Raiders. She taught only for one year as she became pregnant with her son, Michael Morrison 77, who she then stayed home to raise. He then went on to Princeton University and received a degree in History. A partner and co-founder of the Wiener, Weiss, Madison and Howell law firm in Shreveport, he is currently serving as Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In 2001, she was named All-America in 60-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles. Michael Chappell Southfield A&T Wrestling Team takes League Championship. Goldstein was an honors trumpet player in all of the bands and Orchestraand was also a member of the first Charger Marching Band. ; Mike Chappell, c/o 1996, international professional basketball player. Her ideas were well-received and other schools adopted some of her ideas for their curriculum. Naval Intelligence Officer in Japan. Football, Basketball, TrackandField, Vernon Burden Today, she serves as vice president of marketing for the National Hockey Leagues Florida Panthers and the BB&T Center arena in Sunrise, Fla., near Fort Lauderdale. I reconnected with my prom date from S-L on Facebook two years ago and we are now happily married :-). At Southfield High, Watson earned All-State honors as both offensive and defensive tackle. ALUMNI Registration. A number of Coach Hamners athletes went on to play college sports and still have a love for sports today. Southfield-Lathrup High also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in several different subjects including: In recent years, Southfield-Lathrup High School also offered Advanced Placement Physics, Statistics, European History, Spanish, and French. He received a law degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before entering the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant. She holds her masters degree plus 30 hours in education and psychology, attending classes for many years while teaching at Southfield School, thus demonstrating the joy of learning that was her philosophy to instill in every child. Rick Titsworth aka Rick Worthy (c/o 1985), television actor, Torin Dorn (c/o 1986), football player for North Carolina at cornerback, National Football League Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 4th round. Like Otis Floyd, McEvans went on to play for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League and in his first year with the team (1998), they won the Gray Cup, which is Canadas version of the Super Bowl. She was, in fact, so passionate about the pioneer unit that she decided to apply for money from the Atkins Foundation to spend two months of her summer tracing the steps of Lewis and Clark. Lathrup's Lovely Ladies Lathrup's Lovely Ladies Welcome You! . Honors and AP English students receive more books to read than other students. Note that filling at least one of the requested additional information fields is required to complete a valid nomination. Just signed another contract for 2 more years. Any former Southfield Public School teacher or administrator (retired for at least five years); former board member (off the board for four years); PTSA member or supportive citizen. During those years, Mrs. Butcher became well-known for the annual building of Electric City, a popular Southfield tradition. Please include supportive information such as statistics and links to backup documentation. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." 10/4/2017 "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a huge part in the success of our Reunion. He plays on the staff team because he is a teacher in the district at Levey Middle School. She earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 and 1998, respectively. 2023 The Jewish News, All rights reserved. Gail Abel 1970-1974. In an extra room at South Highlands Elementary, he and 19 fellow classmates were part of the new progressive school of Shreveport, started by several local families. Janet returned to Southfield in 1963 as a 4-year-old preschool teacher. Southfield-Lathrup High School - Alumni - Notable Alumni Notable Alumni Michael Stone, Retired Safety, for both the New England Patriots, and more recently the New York Giants. He served as a U.S. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! You have 10 Great athletes but didnt show enough LOVE. Bill Adler (c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. Bill Adler(c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. Kudos to you and your staff. The Headmistress of Southfield from 1941 until 1966, Hazel Kytle laid a strong foundation at Southfield School by enriching the curriculum with French, music, physical education, and the study of ancient civilizations. He was awarded the State Department Meritorious Award and the State Department Distinguished Honor Award. [2] It was also known locally for its girls' basketball team State Title in 2005.[3]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ronald hairston Apr 4, 2016 at 6:40 am, D.A. Jacques L. Wiener, Jr. was born in Shreveport and attended Southfield from 1940-1948. Notable Alumni. He went on to graduate from South Kent School in Connecticut and then Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and history. Judge Wieners civic involvement has included serving as president of the United Way, vice president of the Boy Scouts of America, and a trustee of Southfield School. Ted Simmons From the Everglades the remnants of this race emerged, soon after the trail was built, to set up their palm-thatched villages along the road and to hoist tribal flags as a lure to passing motorists.For the State of Florida, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943). All Southfield-Lathrup High students are required to read books from a preselected list over the summer. Peggy Harrell (posthumous) Former history teacher, Manelle Weaver, is truly part of the history at Southfield School. Much has been accomplished in the years since Jeff came to the campus, bringing with him wife, Kathy, and sons Brian 00 and Kevin 05, who were then entering the third grade and preschool. The Who Concert was not in the winter of 1966-67. Southfield High School's Top 10 Athletes Ted Simmons - Class of 1967 (Baseball, Football) Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in Major League baseball history, and he honed his skills at Southfield High. Her experiences and knowledge about Lewis and Clark have been invaluable to third grade. From campus improvements added since 1991, including the kindergarten building, Middle School building and Margaret Shaffer Dickson Theater, to the financial health that is vital to Southfields success, including establishing an endowment at the School, Jeffs lasting legacy can be seen schoolwide. The following websites and events are the responsibility of individual alumni/groups. Simmons broke Johnny Benchs nine-year run as the starting catcher for the National League All-Star team when he was elected to be the starting catcher for the National League in the 1978 All-Star Game. He attended college at University of North Carolina and Paul M. Hebert Law School-LSU where he graduated in 1958. Kj Hollie Mar 25, 2016 at 12:47 pm, What about Jay Youngblood?!? Southfield High School Blue Jays. Rose Abdoo 1976-1980. The Marching SAT Warriors Take Another Victory! totteach@sbcglobal.net, For more information contact: [6], The Academy also won the 2000 GRAMMY signature award.[7]. Located in Southfield, Michigan, Southfield Christian School is a private Christian school educating young men and women in grades Preschool-12. Back in high school, Lessons voice first hit the airwaves on the schools in-house radio station, WSLH. Please be as detailed as possible and include supportive information such as statistics and links to backup documentation. Janet continued teaching at Southfield until she retired in 1986. addison159@aol.com To that end, she frequently read to students herself, encouraged each teacher and parent to make reading an important part of every day, and assisted in the development of the Book Fair, which continues to be a Southfield tradition. Rick Titsworth aka Rick Worthy (c/o 1985), television actor ; The archivists repair, clean, catalog, and preserve these materials so that they will be available to all who are interested in the history and long tradition of excellence at Southfield School. Southfield, Michigan. You have Amanda Love 3 sport athlete (softball, volleyball, basketball) played varsity all four years for all 3 sports (11 Varsity letters). Not a bad list, but what were the parameters? The school was founded in 1951. . Pam Zager-Maya, 44, of Hollywood, Fla., was a cheerleader at all of those big games. At the University of North Carolina she was member of the 2002 ACC Outdoor Champion 4400 Relay Team, and was a two-time All-ACC in the 4400 relay and the 400-hurdles. University High School Academy The U: Home of the Soaring Eagles! James Smyth, 2018 David Begun 1971-1975. But so is almost every other district in the state. (Football, Basketball, Track) In his senior year, he was named to three all-state teams: football, in which he scored 15 TDs; basketball, in which he averaged 20.9 points; and track. With this first incredible donation, the Southfield School of today was born. His smiling face and positive attitude were always contagious. Register as an alumni from Southfield High School and reunite with old friends and classmates. I believe my generation led the way in accepting diversity in our community. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Senior Information - Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology - High Schools - Schools - Southfield Public Schools SENIOR INFORMATION Cap & Gown Information Jostens/Doug Drake: 586.781.5878 Email: Draked@jostens.com Senior Prom Tuesday, May 31, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm The International Banquet Center at the Atheneum Hotel, Downtown Detroit The Love family gave SHS exceptional athletes. Now is a professional volleyball player playing in Kosimo, Finland. This list may not reflect recent changes . He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. The other two academies are the Engineering & Manufacturing Sciences Academy and the Global Business & Information Technology Academy, are located at Southfield High School, The Louise Ward Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001 for Southfield-Lathrup Students for continued studies in vocal music. Debbie Schlussel(c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. Southfield Public Schools is actively seeking to identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics and education and have helped bring excellence and distinction to the district. Four two-story wings contain most of the school's class rooms. Andrew Bowler (c/o 1991), Academy Award nominated writer/director This was only offered for outstanding accomplishments! Find Classmates and Graduates from MI Share this Find Your School . Ariana Arnold 2015-2019. Those were the years when I experienced the most growth, says Renee Simlak, 44, of Los Angeles. Warriors for Education Coach Hamner, as he was lovingly called, was a teacher at Southfield for 21 years until his retirement in 1993. Ram Apr 4, 2016 at 12:25 am. The campus consists of the main building, a soccer field, a football field, and various parking lots. I still have my varsity jacket and the red and white pompoms. Shane Lasenby Mar 23, 2016 at 10:14 pm. He rated number one onThe Detroit NewsBlue Chip list and was named to their Dream Team. Shepard Bates 1995-1999. It was in November of 1967-68' school year. (Football, Basketball) The high school running back also played free safety and kicker for the Blue Jays. Her own abiding interest in history and the people and places who made it brought it alive and created long-term interest in it among many of her students. Southfield-Lathrup High School Southfield-Lathrup High School ; Jason Jones, c/o 2004, professional American football player for the Tennessee Titans After military service, he attended Tulane University and entered the Foreign Service. Football, Wrestling, Track and Field Read More . Appointments Tuesday &Thursday 2 pm-6:30 pm & Saturdays 12 pm - 6pm Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology About Us Directions News Ira Newble = Good Guy [Archive] RealCavsFans, Michael Stone Official New England Patriots Biography, Southfield Lathrup Senior High School Alumni, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southfield-Lathrup_High_School&oldid=1136211118, Southfield-Lathrup High School Marching Band, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 07:45. Tamie Hendrickson-Whitefoot Staff Directory More. Portraits of the first three inductees, all distinguished alumni, were hung in the stairwell hall between the gymnasium and the middle school commons area. Spencer A. Overton Ms. Miller voted no because she didn't feel that there was enough input from students in the development of the dress code. A showcase of his accomplishments is still on display in the hallway near the schools field house. Over the last four decades, she has attended high school reunions and kept in touch with many former classmates. Southfield-Lathrup High School was a senior high school in Lathrup Village, Michigan, United States. During the late 60s and early 70s, Mr. Haynes served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. Edward Krass My daughter sometimes plays with them, Simlak says. Most students apply at the end of their tenth grade year and take classes in their eleventh and twelfth grade years. He currently serves on the Southfield Foundation Board. Alumni Hall of Fame - Southfield School Hall of Fame Robert B. Oakley ('48) Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. These individuals will be considered for induction into the Southfield Public Schools Legacy Hall of Fame, which will be located in Southfield High for the Arts & Technology and on the Southfield Lathrup Campus. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools . Even after his retirement, Coach Hamner spent many days back on campus as a substitute PE teacher. Mar 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm. She transferred to The University of Florida, where she holds the school record for the 100-meter hurdles. AP United States History Students are also given summer reading. G House contains the Arts and Communications Academy, Band Room, Choir Room, Piano Laboratory, Art Studios, Dance Studios, and the auditorium. He served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. He went on to graduate from South Kent School in Connecticut and then Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and history. She won a pair of state outdoor championships in the 100 hurdles in high school. Hockey Each and every athlete on this list was a Southfield High School Blue Jay. This is a great list. I would have made a special trip to walk the halls and visit my old classrooms with my daughter for the last time. A House contains the Charger Cafe, which sells food items and Southfield-Lathrup-related memorabilia. Read more about this topic: Southfield-Lathrup High School, Alumni, a notable prince that was called King John;And he ruled England with main and with might,For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.Unknown. Nancy L. M. Banks During those years, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes were very involved parents at the school, donating time and money to support the school. Your Alumni Association dues help maintain the archives for Southfield School. Justin Black, Sports Editor|March 22, 2016, Baseball card courtesy of Tarrence McEvans. [Hockey great] Gordie Howes son, Mark, was a year ahead of us. Ed Crawford served on the Southfield Board of Trustees for more than 20 years, including four years as Board President in the early 1990s. Laura has been the guiding force behind the Suzuki Satellite program at Southfield School, a program unique to Southfield in our community. Graduated, played 2 years professional football in Canada, played 3 years professional football in Germany. B House contains most of the science labs and the Medical and Natural Sciences Academy. Basketball, Volleyball, TrackandField He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. The 1978 alum hosts the award-winning show Lesson on Golf, which airs on 97.1 FM The Ticket. His sportscasts can also be heard on WWJ-AM radio. Athletic Achievement The Fund was initiated by alumni of the Southfield Lathrup High School Madrigal Singers in grateful memory of Louise Ward who was, at once, their teacher, mentor, role model, and friend. Welcome! Andrew Love played football and ran track, playing on arguably Southfield best team ever. During the past year, the school system's fund. Her contributions to Southfield are long-lasting and will hopefully be here for generations to come. 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Football, Baseball, 2018 (Football, Wrestling, Track) Watson was a four-year football starter, playing multiple positions, includingOffensive tackle,Defensive tackle, punter, and place-kicker. Honoree Josephine Carmody is a life-long Shreveporter, leaving only for her college years at Marymount College in New York state. Debbie Appel 1985-1989. After finishing college and fighting for the US Army in the Korean war, Mr. Haynes finally returned home to Shreveport to take on the family business and to start a family of his own. At present, she is training for the U.S. Olympics. The student news site of Southfield High School, Your email address will not be published. Are they loosing kids? That is where Judy Coxs teaching tenure began. Judy had a gift for working with children. Any alumni who actively participated in athletics, held a varsity letter in a sport for which they are being nominated, a positive representation as a student-athlete and alumnus and outstanding achievement in their sport while in high school and/or as an intercollegiate or professional athlete. Mr. Haynes was more than just a Southfield student in those days, he was part of a movement, part of a group of families who wanted a better education for their children than the public system could offer. Former pro football player Tarrence McEvans still comes to Southfield High School once a year to play in the Students vs. Staff Basketball game. He is the first, and thus far only, honored Lifetime Trustee. ; Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans ; Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. Naval Reserve. To that end, she frequently read to students herself, encouraged each teacher and parent to make reading an important part of every day, and assisted in the development of the Book Fair, which continues to be a Southfield tradition. A. Ingrid Andress; B. Daylen Baldwin; They smashed their equi He served as a U.S. Amanda Love earned 11 varsity letters, 3 league, 4 District and 1 State regional title. Lifetime association members receive a yearly alumni gift, can keep up with other alumni and friends of Southfield, stay up to date with alumni events and socials, and have access to alumni merchandise. (Cross Country and Track) Jones is the most decorated womens athlete in Georgia Tech history, earning four All-America honors and six ACC Championships. She campaigned tirelessly to get the money appropriated to purchase books and materials. Southfield High School alumni (6 P) Sportspeople from Southfield, Michigan (36 P) Pages in category "People from Southfield, Michigan" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. She carefully documented her journey with photographs and to this day is invited each year to talk to third grade about what she learned and to share her slide presentation. http://www.southfield.k12.mi.us/education/club/club.php?sectionid=1511. Naval Intelligence Officer in Japan.