Clayton Alumni Newsletter Winter 2013

Alumni newsletter winter 2013

Winter 2013

Alumni Build CAmArAderie At 23rd AnnuAl BBQ

in this issueGrants Awarded in 2013 ......................................2-3Alumni News .......................................................4-8Class Notes.............................................................. 9In Memoriam .......................................................... 9

Distinguished Educator Award ............................... 10Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame ................................ 12Thank You to our Donors ....................................... 15

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More than 300 alumni and their families, along with current and past faculty, helped cheer on the Greyhounds to victory during CHS’ Homecoming game at the 23rd Annual Clayton Alumni BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 28. Several classes hosted their reunion in conjunction with this annual event, which provided an additional opportunity to connect with classmates. Also in attendance was CHS’ oldest living alum, Carl Rogge (‘28), who turned 103 years old on Oct. 11.

CHS Alumnae Naomi Silver (‘83) (left) and Tina Ellston Holland (‘75) (right) catch up with their former CHS French Teacher Marilyn Morrison at the 23rd Annual Alumni BBQ on Sept. 28.

The day kicked off with the annual Homecoming parade, with student and alumni floats traveling from CHS to Gay Field. The parade was followed by a rousing Greyhound victory in their football game against Jennings High School. View photos online at www.chsalumniassociation.net.

Food SponSorSChartwells

DNTS.M. Wilson & Co.

Beverage SponSorSArcturis

Class of 1963 & Unlimited Water Processing, Inc.

Class of 1973J. McGraugh’s Bar & Grill

BBQ SponSorSErik Barthel (‘90) RE/MAX Realtor

Judy Gorin (‘81)Meredith (Hackmann) Harris (‘97) & Family

Jim Hochstadt (‘63)W.F. Samuel Hopmeier (‘53)

Nicola Hudson (‘93)Dr. Michael Isserman (‘68) &

Clarkson EyecareThe Maune Company

In Memory of David (Trey) Holland

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ClAyton Alumni AssoCiAtion And eduCAtion FoundAtion AWArds $12,750 in GrAnts to ClAyton teAChers

On Oct. 30, the Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation surprised Clayton teachers, awarding seven grants totaling $12,750 for innovative, creative practices in the classroom. Over the past three years, the Alumni Association and Education Foundation has partnered with the School District of Clayton to award more than $33,600 in grants focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), literacy and fine arts.

“You guys are going to love this stuff,” exclaimed Wydown Middle School Science Teacher Cassandra Connor about the Mobi equipment her class will now have the opportunity to use. “I don’t know what to say but thank you and I’m overwhelmed!”

Through the District’s focus on STEM education, students are learning critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that are becoming increasingly important for students as they prepare for their future careers. This year, grants totaling more than $7,600 will fund projects in the area of STEM for early childhood, elementary, middle and high school students. Meramec Elementary’s new robotics team will receive LEGO robotics equipment, while Mobi hardware and software will be used in seventh-grade science classes at Wydown

Middle School. Through a cooperative grant submitted by staff at the Family Center and Clayton High School,

students at the two schools will learn from each other while participating in a collaborative gardening program this school year.

Literacy is an integral component of a student’s education, especially in the elementary years. This year, more than

$3,700 has been awarded for literacy projects at all three of the District’s elementary schools and at the high school. In conjunction with the District’s focus on increasing the amount of nonfiction historical literature read at the elementary level, fourth- and fifth-grade students District-wide will receive nonfiction historical books. This will provide an added opportunity for students of all reading levels to engage in independent reading in their social studies class. This is the second phase of a grant awarded last year for the purchase of nonfiction historical books for first- through third-grade students.

“We want to incorporate nonfiction reading and the social studies texts together,” said CHS Social Studies Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Paul Hoelscher. “There are a lot of great biographies out there.”

To promote literacy at the high school level, students who need extra support with reading will receive audible readers allowing them to not only read, but also listen to the text.

Fine arts is one of the cornerstones of the District, which is why Clayton schools are known for their commitment to art, music and theater. This year, the Alumni Association and Education Foundation awarded just over $1,300 in grants benefitting Clayton’s fine arts program. Theatre students at Wydown Middle School will enhance their performance technique through the use of special masks funded by the Alumni Association and Education Foundation. These masks will provide students the opportunity to focus on movement to tell a story and create a character. At CHS, students enrolled in the electronic music course will get to experiment with a new instrument, the Theremin, which is an early electronic musical instrument controlled without

“I don’t know what to say but

thank you and I’m overwhelmed!”

Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation Board members (standing from left to right) Stefanie Moore (‘90) and Judy Gorin (‘81) present (seated from left to right) Meramec Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Scott Osborne and Educational Technology Specialist Tarita Rhimes with a grant for LEGO robotics equipment, which will provide Meramec Elementary fourth- and fifth-grade students with the opportunity to build and program robots.


ClAyton Alumni AssoCiAtion And eduCAtion FoundAtion AWArds $12,750 in GrAnts to ClAyton teAChers

physical contact by the performer. The Theremin will allow students to gain exposure to an electronic music device not normally experienced by high school musicians.

“When we went through the history of electronic music and got to the Theremin, these guys went crazy,” CHS Assistant Director of Bands Kim Shelley said of her electronic music students. “We’re going to build the kit and have it working soon!”

The Alumni Association and Education Foundation prides itself on awarding grants for initiatives that inspire students and teachers and go beyond the traditional

donAte todAy!Join fellow alumni and give to the Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation. Your donation will help to continue and enhance the academic excellence for which the School District of Clayton is recognized and celebrated. The Alumni Association and Education Foundation has set an ambitious course, providing students throughout the School District of Clayton with transformational, global and entrepreneurial opportunities that create lasting changes in students’ learning experiences. To donate, visit www.chsalumniassociation.net or mail your donation to #2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105.

classroom experience. Through its annual grant program, the Alumni Association and Education Foundation has provided funding to pilot several initiatives, such as robotics and classroom sound enhancement systems, that have expanded to District-wide initiatives. These grants are not only making a difference in the educational experience of current District students, but they will leave a lasting impact on the District for years to come.

Thank you to all of our donors who made these grants possible. View a video of the teacher reactions online at www.chsalumniassociation.net.

CHS Science Teacher Sarah Falkoff (kneeling down in front) poses with her class after receiving funding for a grant she developed with Family Center Early Childhood Educator Kath Poppe. Through this cooperative grant, students at the Family Center and Clayton High School will learn from each other while participating in a collaborative gardening program this school year.

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ClAss oF 1973 remAins tiGht-Knit AFter 40 yeArs

is 2014 your reunion yeAr?Is your class celebrating a reunion in 2014? Let us know! If you are planning or would like to plan an upcoming reunion, we can post the information online and in the Alumni Newsletter. The alumni website has many features for reunion coordinators, such as the ability to bulk email classmates, create a class page, generate calendar events and manage online registration for reunions. The alumni website also features a reunion how-to page with information on popular dates, locations and FAQs. To submit reunion information, contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014 or [email protected].

It’s not too often that you hear about a class sticking together 40 years after graduation. People get married and change their names or move and don’t give a forwarding address, making it hard for reunion coordinators to keep in touch. However, this has not been the case for the class of 1973, who, after 40 years, is closer now than they were back in high school.

Class president and reunion coordinator Steve Sorkin has been the ringleader for his class by maintaining a class list, keeping classmates informed and planning their reunions. Sorkin attributes his success of staying connected to the Internet and just plain old email.

“We did set up a Facebook page for the reunion, and we have compiled a pretty good list of mailing addresses,” said Sorkin. “Putting together an email list of 145 classmates has enabled us to stay in touch really well. The list has been compiled over the past five years or so. We added a lot more as people found out about the 40th reunion.”

The Class of 1973 was close in high school and they always had a good turnout at their reunions, but sharing news – good and bad – has built camaraderie amongst many of their classmates and has helped to keep the class connected. Sorkin sends out emails about the passing of a classmate or a classmate’s parent as well as honors and achievements of classmates. As word spread about Sorkin’s email updates, members of the Class of 1973 started contacting him to be added to the email list and to share news.

Regular reunions and informal get-togethers have also contributed to the closeness of the class. The class came together to celebrate their 10-, 20-, 25- and 30-year reunions. Around the time of their 35th reunion the class lost several members, which prompted their 35-year reunion.

“We hastily organized a 35th get-together over the December holidays as a memorial and to share our feelings,” said Sorkin. “It was just a simple afternoon get-together at a restaurant in Dogtown, but we had a nice turnout. We had a happy hour gathering once after that, and now the 40th

reunion. Lots of people want to keep the informal get-togethers going, so we’ll see if we can keep the momentum going.”

When p l ann ing fo r a reunion, Sorkin recommends that everything be planned with the goal of making the reunion fun and an event where every classmate feels welcome.

“Absolutely, positively, be open and welcoming to every

single class member. No matter what they were like in high school, and whether anyone knows them now, everyone has to feel welcome. No cliques, no condescension,” said Sorkin.

Sorkin suggests setting the date early, a year or more in advance, and sending out save-the-date notices. The Class of 1973 also invited their former high school teachers, which gave classmates an extra incentive to attend.

Classmates and members of the band “Touch of Grey” perform at their 40th reunion on June 15.


mAKinG A diFFerenCe one CAn At A time

Imagine if everyone in your community made a commitment to donate one can of food per week to benefit those who cannot afford to feed their families. Clayton High School alum Peter Norback (‘60) had a vision and acted on this notion by starting the charity One Can A Week. Norback developed his charity after hearing about the numerous families in his area who couldn’t afford a meal.

“As the economy tanked in late 2008, our local Community Food Bank was all over the TV looking for help and donations to meet the growing demand,” Norback said. “Every time I turned on the news the plight of our citizens and our food bank topped the headlines.”

Norback discussed his idea with his longtime neighbor and friend Ed Altamirano, and, with his encouragement, began going door-to-door collecting canned goods. Now, almost five years later, Norback has collected more than 28 tons of food and $12,000 from his working class neighborhood of 200 homes in Tucson, Ariz.

“The really surprising part is the 50 percent participation for 250 weeks straight,” Norback said. “I show up on Sunday and the food is waiting for me on the porch. Amazing.”

Norback attributes the success of One Can A Week to its simplicity. The CHS alum drives around his community to collect donations every Sunday. He believes that the small amount of energy required on his part is what fuels One Can A Week and keeps community members involved and donating.

Another way Norback keeps the community involved is through his blog. He gathered emails and started the blog to highlight the success of his endeavor. It didn’t take long for the local media to hear about his efforts, and soon after he was featured in The New York Times, USA Today and The Huffington Post.

In addition to Norback’s weekly collections, he partnered with a local grocer, Sprouts Farmers Market, which has set up a collection bin in its store. In the first 12

weeks, 1,172 pounds of food were collected, which fed approximately 300 people three meals.

Norback donates every can and every dollar he collects to the Community Food Bank, and every fiscal quarter he provides the

community with a report on how much food and money was collected.

Norback’s model has been so successful in his community that other neighborhoods and organizations around the country have followed his lead. Most recently, Tucson, Ariz., Mayor Jonathan Rothschild started his own food bank collection, One Can A Meeting. You can learn more about One Can A Week and read Norback’s blog at www.onecanaweek.blogspot.com.

Peter Norback (‘60) poses with his trusted VW Cabriolet, which was the vehicle Norback drove around the community to collect canned goods. In the past five years, Norback has collected more than 28 tons of food and $12,000 from his working class neighborhood of 200 homes.

“The really surprising part is the 50 percent participation for 250

weeks straight.”

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Clayton High School alumna Chelsea Denlow (‘06) was afforded a unique opportunity last spring – an internship at The White House. Currently a seventh-grade teacher at the College School in Webster Groves, Mo., Denlow teaches a variety of social studies courses including world religions, constitutional law, World War II and Native American studies. She also teaches language arts and backpacking and rock climbing courses.

Denlow first learned about The White House internship after college while participating in the St. Louis Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs.

“We spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., interviewing a variety of people in the government, nonprofit and business sectors. I met with quite a few individuals who had participated in the White House internship program and spoke of it with high regard,” said Denlow. “Admittedly, I have also always been a big fan of the TV show ‘The West Wing’ and was curious about the reality of The White House.”

Approximately 6,000 people applied for one of the 150 intern positions. The selection process consisted of an extensive online application, followed by a phone interview and then a security clearance process.

While in Washington, D.C., Denlow interned in the Domestic Policy Council with the Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, working on a variety of initiatives related to social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Her daily tasks ranged from speech writing to researching executive orders to attending Congressional hearings and managing events.

“At the White House, every day was a new learning experience and, often, the most valuable experiences were the unexpected,” said Denlow. “I would have a sudden opportunity to jump into a meeting or write a memo for a senior official or attend a press briefing in the West Wing. I have learned to always say ‘yes.’”

The internship also allowed Denlow the opportunity to take part in a speaker series where interns were able to ask questions of high-level officials, including the First Lady, Vice President and President. The speaker series helped Denlow and her fellow interns gain an understanding of the officials’ positions and listen to their inspiring personal stories.

Appreciating the value of this type of experiential learning culminated from her experiences as a middle school teacher, a Coro Fellow and a Clayton student. Denlow credits CHS for developing her writing and critical thinking skills.

“I felt incredibly well-served by the honors English program, teachers and curriculum, as both a college student and a current English teacher,” she said. “CHS also helped develop my work ethic and ability to juggle multiple projects and commitments. I have felt very well served by my Clayton education.”

AlumnA seleCted For White house internship

CHS Alumna Chelsea Denlow (‘06) poses for a photo at the White House during her internship this past spring. Denlow was selected out of approximately 6,000 applicants for the internship.

“At the White House, every day was a new learning

experience and, often, the most valuable experiences

were the unexpected.”


Clayton High School alumna Jan Castro (‘63) has been writing her way through life since the third grade, and she attributes her success in the industry to several teachers at CHS.

“CHS teachers helped me to build vocabulary and to develop grammar, writing and learning skills,” Castro said. “Working as a co-editor of the Claymo newspaper and as secretary of Pep Club and other clubs gave me writing and organizational skills I’ve used ever since.”

Castro also credits her CHS Latin and French classes, which helped her with her vocabulary when she conducted research in France for her book Sonia Delaunay.

In her senior year, Castro followed a suggestion from CHS Counselor Mrs. Dagen and applied to Cornell, which was a life-changer. Castro’s poetry was first published at Cornell, and soon after, she began her career in journalism.

“[CHS English Teacher] Mr. Hoetker introduced us to the work of Allen Ginsberg and new writers who were difficult to understand, given my lack of sophistication,” said Castro. “However, this led to my interest in contemporary

poetry! I later typed Allen Ginsberg’s collection Mind Breaths, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and directed programs featuring writers I first read at CHS.”

After college, Castro became a teacher and the co-founder and first executive director of the River Styx programs of literature, art and music. She also regularly published essays and reviews in the Riverfront Times and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This led to reviews in The Nation and American Book Review, along with 16 cover stories and hundreds of interviews, essays and reviews in Sculpture Magazine, for which she is a contributing editor.

Castro is most known for her best-selling book, The Art & Life of Georgia O’Keeffe, which went into its second printing before it came out and sold more than 100,000 copies. Castro also authored Margaret Atwood: Vision and Forms and The Last Frontier, which is in the Berg Collection at the New York Public Library and has been featured in various art exhibitions.

“Thanks to all of my fellow classmates and schoolmates. CHS was a great place to have friends, to feel safe and to broaden our awareness and capabilities,” said Castro.

Castro is still discovering what lies ahead. She regularly publishes her poetry, essays and interviews in national and international periodicals. Her website is www.jancastro.com. She also writes a monthly blog, “In the Studio,” which can be read at www.sculpture.org.

Best-sellinG Author Credits Chs teAChers

“CHS teachers helped me to build vocabulary and to develop grammar, writing

and learning skills. Working as a co-editor of the Claymo

newspaper and as secretary of Pep Club and other clubs gave me writing and organizational

skills I’ve used ever since.”

CHS alumna Jan Castro (‘63) is most known for her best-selling book The Art & Life of Georgia O’Keeffe, which went into its second printing before it came out and sold over 100,000 copies.

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Writing and directing films is a career sought after by many, and CHS alum Marttise Hill (‘05) has made this dream a reality. Hill recently wrapped up shooting for his film “Prom Date Blues,” and he is preparing to relocate to New York City. For the past three years, Hill has been studying at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Asia in Singapore, where he made seven short films.

“My interest in filmmaking and visual storytelling started with my uncle Stan, a photo enthusiast by hobby, when I was 10 years old,” said Hill. “I would help him shoot family gatherings.”

As Hill advanced through Clayton schools, his knowledge of and access to camera equipment and editing software expanded. This allowed his interest to grow into a passion and desire to pursue filmmaking as a career. The hands-on experience Hill received while working at KCHS-TV, CHS’ student-run TV channel, provided him with a solid technical foundation to tackle media production opportunities in college and graduate school.

“My time in Clayton schools instilled the confidence in me that I could really do whatever I put my mind to,” said Hill. “The opportunities afforded to me at Clayton allowed me to develop my communication and interpersonal skills with a very diverse group of people, which has allowed me to build a diverse village of friends and colleagues all over the world.”

Hill’s current project, “Prom Date Blues,” was filmed at Clayton High School this past summer. The film is a coming-of-age comedy that Hill wrote, produced and directed. Hill plans to host a small community screening of the film at CHS this spring.

After graduation, Hill plans to work his way into the film industry and get his production company, Pryor-Hill Productions, up and running with his production partner Julius Pryor IV. He is also looking into TV directing fellowships. Hill’s ultimate goal is to work as a writer, director and producer.

dreAm oF FilmmAKinG CAreer BeComes reAlity

“The opportunities afforded to me at Clayton

allowed me to develop my communication and

interpersonal skills with a very diverse group of people,

which has allowed me to build a diverse village of friends and colleagues all

over the world.”CHS alum Marttise Hill (‘05) recently wrapped up shooting for his film “Prom Date Blues,” which was filmed this past summer at CHS. The film is a coming-of-age comedy that Hill wrote, produced and directed.

WhAt’s your story?The Alumni Association and Education Foundation is always looking for compelling stories about our alumni. If you would like your story to be considered for a feature in our next Alumni Newsletter or on the alumni website, contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014 or [email protected].


ClAss notes

Carl Rogge (‘28) celebrated his 103rd birthday on Oct. 11, 2013. Carl is CHS’ oldest living alum.

Harriet Spilker (‘54) was honored at the St. Andrew’s Char i t ab l e Founda t ion’s annual Ageless-Remarkable Sa in t Lou i s ans Ga la on Nov. 10. The event honors St. Louis’ most remarkable seniors whose involvement and vitality enhance our lives and community. Spilker is also a 2012 Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee.

Irvin (Alan) Appt (‘62) wrote and published a philosophical and spiritual guide, The Strength in Knowing, which was featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and in Readers Favorite.

We WAnt to heAr From you! Keep your fellow graduates informed on milestones in your life such as: marriages, births, promotions and awards. To submit your news, visit www.chsalumniassociation.net or email your class notes and photo to Karen McBride at [email protected].

The National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) honored Frank Sachs (‘69) with its Margaret E. Addis Service to NACAC Award at the 69th National Conference on Sept. 19 in Toronto.

Eric Weitz (‘85) was appointed to serve on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority by House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody. Eric will work with fellow board members to develop programs and policies to reduce medical errors and increase patient safety in Pennsylvania.

Simone Bernstein ( ‘10) and her nonprof i t , VolunteenNation, were featured on NBC Nightly News. VolunteenNation connects youth with volunteer opportunities across the U.S.

in memoriAm

•John Gannett (‘40) passed away on Oct. 30, 2013.•Dolores (Heck) Beetz (‘46) passed away on Sept. 15,

2013.•Meyer (Mike) Kodner (‘47) passed away on April 18,

2012.•Shirley Andrews (‘50) passed away on July 12, 2012.

•Gary Perkins (‘51) passed away in July 2012.•Marvin Werner (‘53) passed away on Oct. 11, 2013,

after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.•Howard Richman (‘59) passed away on Nov. 3, 2012.•Glenda Hamilton, Glenridge Elementary First-Grade

Teacher from 1960-1970, passed away on Aug. 9, 2012.

Our thoughts are with the following CHS alumni families who have recently lost their loved ones.

The Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation has a Tribute and Memorial Program in which we welcome donations in honor of or in memory of individuals and families. Donations support the Clayton Education Foundation in its mission of raising and distributing private funds to assist the School District of Clayton in maintaining and enhancing its tradition of educational excellence. If you would like to make an In Memoriam donation, please contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014 or [email protected].

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nominAte A distinGuished ClAyton eduCAtor

Criteria & Guidelines

About the Alumni Hall of Fame Distinguished Educator AwardThe Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame Distinguished Educator Award was created to recognize a Clayton educator, who, during his/her time at the School District of Clayton, gained distinction through his/her passion and commitment to teaching and to the students in the District. The Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the inaugural 2014 Hall of Fame Distinguished Educator induction ceremony. A nomination form must be submitted for a teacher to be considered for the award.

Criteria for ConsiderationIn order to be considered for this prestigious award, the educator must have served at one of Clayton’s schools and made significant contributions to enriching the lives of Clayton students. The nominee cannot be a current employee of the District.

Guidelines• The Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame Distinguished Educator Award nomination form must be used to nominate

an individual.• The nominator must provide current contact information for the nominee or his/her closest living

relative. Posthumous nominations will be considered.• Nominations will not be made public.• All nominations and corresponding materials will become property of the Clayton Alumni Association and

Education Foundation. Nominations will not be returned to the nominator, reprinted for the nominee or otherwise distributed.

• Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2013. Nominees will be notified by February 2014.• An official announcement naming the honoree(s) will be made by March 2014.• The honoree(s) will be recognized at the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in May 2014.• Nominations should be mailed to the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee at #2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton,

MO 63105.• Nominees will be contacted to give consent for consideration and verify data on the nomination form.

Please send completed form by Dec. 31, 2013, to Hall of Fame Nomination Committee at #2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105.

Which Clayton educator had the greatest impact on your life? As part of the 2014 Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame, the Alumni Association and Education Foundation will honor its first Distinguished Educator Award recipient. This award recognizes a Clayton educator, who, during his/her time at the School District of Clayton, gained distinction through his/her passion and commitment to teaching and to the students in the District. For questions or more information about nominating a Clayton educator, contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014 or [email protected].


Distinguished EducatorNomination Form

Nominee Information:

First Name: Last Name:

School: Years of Service:

Grade Level/Subjects Taught:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: ( ) Cell: ( )

Email:

Candidate Nominated By:

First Name: Last Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: ( ) Cell: ( )

Email:

Signature of Nominator: Date:

A complete nomination will include this form plus a one-page typed letter from the nominator with a concise statement summarizing reasons why the

candidate is worthy of such distinction.

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Criteria & Guidelines

About the Alumni Hall of FameThe Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame was established in conjunction with the celebration of the 100th graduating class from Clayton High School in 2010. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the accomplishments of Clayton graduates who continue to bring pride and inspiration to the School District of Clayton, the community and society. The Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 induction ceremony. A nomination form must be submitted for a graduate to be considered for the award.

Criteria for ConsiderationIn order to be considered for this prestigious award, the nominee must have graduated from CHS at least 10 years prior to nomination and meet one or more of the following criteria:• Excellence in service to a recognized profession such as

law, education, medicine, science or journalism.• Outstanding success in trade, business or industry.• Demonstrated high achievement in one or more

recognized fields of cultural endeavor such as music, theater, dance, literature, etc.

• Significant contributions to the community at large through volunteering or charitable contributions.

nominAte A distinGuished Alum

Do you know a Clayton alum who has achieved great success? Nominate them for the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame! Please read the criteria and guidelines below to ensure eligibility and fill out the nomination form in its entirety on pages 13-14 or visit www.chsalumniassociation.net/nominate to complete the form online. The nomination form must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2013, for an alum to be considered for induction into the 2014 Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame. For questions or more information about nominating an alum, contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014 or [email protected].

Guidelines• The Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame standard nomination

form must be used in nominating an individual.• The nominator must provide current contact

information for the nominee or his/her closest living relative or friend. Posthumous nominations will be considered.

• Nominations will not be made public.• All nominations and corresponding materials

will become the property of the Clayton Alumni Association and Foundation. Nominations will not be returned to the nominator, reprinted for the nominee or otherwise distributed.

• Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2013, and inductees will be notified by February 2014.

• An official announcement will be made in March 2014.• Honorees will be recognized at a ceremony in spring

2014.• Nominations can be submitted via the online form

(www.chsalumniassociation.net/nominate) or mailed to the Hall of Fame Nomination Committee at #2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105.

• Nominees will be contacted to give consent for consideration and verify data on the nomination form.

• Graduates are encouraged to self-nominate.

Please send completed form by Dec. 31, 2013, to Hall of Fame Nomination Committee at #2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105.


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thAnK you to our donors!

The following is a list of gifts received between May 15, 2013, and November 15, 2013. If you made a donation during those dates and your name is not listed, please contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014.

$500 and UpMichael Marks (‘69)Jack Taylor (‘40)

$100 - $499Beth Blackwell Milena Garganigo (‘91)Mary Ann Goldberg Stacey Harris Polly Landau La Duc (‘63)Karen McBride Bettie Noyce (‘42)Debbie & Ned Reilly Dag Seim (‘81)Christine Stricker (‘94)Chris Tennill

$50 - $99Carolyn Byerly Birge (‘53)Sarah Crocker Jean Das Sean Doherty Ameer Harper (‘93)Frank Hubbard (‘55)Christina Hwande Susan Lipstein Lynn Lyss (‘52)Barrie Nussbaum (‘05)Leigh Palmer Nancy & Mike Weil (‘54)Sharmon Wilkinson

$1 - $49Laura Ackerburg Alejandra Bergstrom Heather Carson Devin Davis Emily Fowler-Cornfeld (‘05)Robin Fultz Susan Goldwasser Julie Gullickson Jim Katzman (‘85)Elizabeth Kochin Amy Lanham-Belzer Beth McDonald

JeriLynn Palmer William Penney (‘46)Nancy Rapp Jill Hillen Sauter (‘48)Beth Scott Carrie Smith Denise Stouffer Emily Szyman Gregg Thompson Doug Wehner Kurtis Werner

Alumni BBQ DonationsDonna Abrams (‘74)Robert Cohen (‘64)Anne Lemon Davis (‘73)Scott Gillette (‘83)Geoffrey N. Gross (‘96)Arlo Henderson (‘90)Miliann Kang (‘83)Michael Rosen (‘83)Monte Safron (‘48)Paul Schultz (‘80)Jim Schweitzer (‘70)Michael Simon (‘83)Robyn Reeder Stoneburner (‘66)Andrew Wahl (‘79)

In honor of Char Alexander (‘46)*Janet Ostrom (‘72)

In honor of the Class of 1953 60-Year Reunion

Helen Flegel (‘53)W.F. Samuel Hopmeier (‘53)

In honor of the Class of 2014Heather Mullins Moomey

In honor of the Foreign LanguagePrograms

Carol Lipton Frank (‘55)

In honor of Paul Abrams’ (‘71) 60th

BirthdayJim Rosen (‘71)

In honor of Wally LundtAckermann Family &

Ackermann’s Swim Program Barbara Diane Assadi (‘65)Patience Baker (‘62)Charlie Beard (‘11)Rick & Sonia Beard (‘78)Catherine Benham (‘81)Alex Berger III (‘67)Susan Bivins (‘59)Walter Brauer (‘84)Al & Katy Burr Radford Decker (‘72)Carol Don (‘67)Adam Foster (‘97)Michael Goldberg (‘68)Jim Hochstadt (‘63)Daniel Klaff (‘64)Richard Kraner (‘73)Jayne Layden Ann Lundt Karen Myles Altshuler-Mankofsky (‘70)Morton May (‘69)Gary Nellesen Larry Neuman (‘83)Cris Powell (‘86)Omri Praiss Harold & Diane Sanger (‘67)Richard Schieber (‘70)Scott Shaw (‘73)Charles Steiner (‘43)Elizabeth Streett Lisa Venne (‘78)Christopher Waldo (‘76)Roberta Kraus Wyde (‘72)

In Honor of Willy AgatsteinSusan Werner (‘77)

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Don’t miss the third biennial Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame in May of 2014. There will be a Plaque Unveiling on Friday, May 30, 2014, at Clayton High School from 6-8 p.m., with the inductee plaques being unveiled at 7 p.m.

The Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at The St. Louis Club with a cocktail reception beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner and awards beginning at 7 p.m.

The Clayton Alumni Association and Education Foundation is currently accepting nominations through Dec. 31, 2013. The Hall of Fame inductees will be announced in February 2013. For more information about the 2014 Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame, please contact Karen McBride at (314) 854-6014 or [email protected].

Robert Kerr (‘80) presents 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Kay Kranzberg Drey (‘50) with a Globe Award, a miniature replica of the Globe that sits in front of Clayton High School, at the second biennial Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 2, 2012 .

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Clayton Alumni Newsletter Winter 2013