Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. The Blue Jays will be no more. James Smyth, 2018 She is one of the first and most committed of Southfields historians. Roe was behind the plate for the final game at Tiger Stadium. He served as a U.S. Carolyn Krieger-Cohen, 60, of West Bloomfield is a 1974 Southfield-Lathrup grad. In his acceptance speech for his Hall of Fame induction, he fondly remembered his time as a student. She was an alternate to the US College National team She started 3 years at VCU and was the A10 Defensive player of the year at Libero, She is currently playing professional volleyball overseas in FInland Im saying where is the LOVE? Beginning the summer of 2006, all summer reading work was required to be submitted through mydropbox.com, an online plagiarism screening service. 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. Other notable Southfield-Lathrup graduates include Quicken Loans and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, Groupon co-founder Eric Lefkofsky and Sheldon Yellen, CEO of Birmingham-based Belfor Holdings Inc. Sportscaster Jeff Lesson, 55, of West Bloomfield, launched his successful broadcasting career at Southfield-Lathrup. Ram Apr 4, 2016 at 12:25 am. The library is a central, safe place to deposit items that help tell the story of Southfield and the people who have passed through its halls. D.A. Note that filling at least one of the requested additional information fields is required to complete a valid nomination. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. . The athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. lets not perpetuate the lie. Judy had a gift for working with children. After his time at the school as a student, he spent many more hours as a parent leader on the Board of Trustees during the time his four daughters attended: Patty Newton 73, Pam Weston 75, Polly Gleichenhaus 79 and Penny Autenreith 81. Robert passed away on December 10, 2014 at the age of 83. Thom Bainbridge (posthumous) The news brought memories rushing back the milestones and proud accomplishments, the big hair, the school spirit, those awkward teenage years. In 2001, she was named All-America in 60-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles. A House contains the Charger Cafe, which sells food items and Southfield-Lathrup-related memorabilia. Alumni-Sponsored Website http://www.alumniclass.com/southfield Class of 1975 For more information contact: Karen Blum-Paulisin 248-540-3562 Gabe Watson makes leap to pro football: 2nd in school history to make it to NFL, Show me some LOVE: Love family dominates school sports programs, Record-Setting Athlete To Retire From SHS. He was born November 16, 1965 to Diana and the late Morris Bensman. Any athletic coach with an outstanding achievement in their sport while coaching (see examples below) and a positive representative of Southfield Public Schools as a coach and community stakeholder. C House contains the Career Center and the majority of the math department. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Judy worked alongside Janet Butcher and Josephine Carmody, wonderful teachers who are both previous Hall of Fame honorees and gave over forty years to Southfield. addison159@aol.com Rick Worthy(c/o 1985), television actor, Torin Dorn(c/o 1986), football player,cornerback,National Football League Draft,theLos Angeles Raiders. Even after his retirement, Coach Hamner spent many days back on campus as a substitute PE teacher. Every year, Lathrup's drama department produces a fall play and a spring musical. CATEGORIES: Ed was a key member of the search committee that hired Jeff Stokes in 1990. This top ten seems to lack research. Your Alumni Association dues help maintain the archives for Southfield School. She taught for three years, took a 13-year hiatus, and then returned to Southfield to teach second grade from 1962 until her retirement in 1993. They worked together on everything from lesson planning to building electric cities to putting together plays. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools. She still considers some of them her closest friends. Janet Morrison Burgess started her teaching career at Southfield in 1958. Ed and Lauras four sons all graduated from Southfield Edward 99, Robert 00, Andrew 05 and John Henry 11. 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. Football, Baseball, 2018 After graduation, Torin played cornerback seven seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders (19901994) and the St. Louis Rams (19951996). 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. Staff Directory More. Camille Redmond 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. Graduates of Southfield-Lathrup High School bid a fond farewell to their alma mater last week when the 49-year-old school on 12 Mile Road in Lathrup Village closed its doors for good. It was in November of 1967-68' school year. Ted SimmonsMajor League Baseballplayer,St. Louis Cardinals. 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. Aaron remained an active member of the Foundation Board until he passed away Aug. 13, 2013. A 2010 Under Armour All American in Volleyball, She is second Nationally all time in aces in a career. Naval Intelligence Officer in Japan. 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. Janet continued teaching at Southfield until she retired in 1986. She still considers some of them her closest friends. The LegacyHall of Fame was established to honor the history of Southfield Public Schools and celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and educators. With this first incredible donation, the Southfield School of today was born. 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. ; Jason Jones, c/o 2004, professional American football player for the Tennessee Titans We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." 10/3/2017 "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious . http://www.southfield.k12.mi.us/education/club/club.php?sectionid=1511. 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. They often reminisced about the old days here at Southfield and spoke about things that they used to teach. John served in the Army and returned to Shreveport to practice law and begin his career in politics. Southfield High School Debbie Schlussel(c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. Notable alumni [ edit] Bill Adler (c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. Former history teacher, Manelle Weaver, is truly part of the history at Southfield School. "I had great teachers and a lot of friends. Each year the district will identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics and education and have helped bring excellence and distinction to the district. Edward Krass Read and submit stories about our classmates from Southfield High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Blue Jays. We did publish a story on the Love family several years ago. 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. His dedication to the mission has also generated record enrollment for the school. Southfield-Lathrup High School Gabriel Watson (c/o 2002), football player, Michigan DT, NFL Draft, selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the 4th round, Ira Newble (c/o 1993), forward for the National Basketball Association Los 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, Bobby Scales, current MLB player (Chicago Cubs), Mert Rich (c/o 1965), Actor (The Second City), Writer/Producer Cheers, 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. She earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 and 1998, respectively. The school was founded in 1951. Oddly, the second floors of these wings are not attached to each other. SLHS opened with the 1967-68 school year, accommodating Freshmen and Sophomores only from Birney Junior High School, one of four junior high schools in Southfield. 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. She transferred to The University of Florida, where she holds the school record for the 100-meter hurdles. Mrs. Weaver always had very high expectations of her students, and she worked closely with them and with their parents to see that her students reached their greatest potential. Southfield-Lathrup's enrollment plunged from 1,605 in 2002-03 to 800 this year, while Southfield High went from 1,535 to 1,047 students. C and D wings are located toward the rear of the building. The campus consists of the main building, a soccer field, a football field, and various parking lots. Judy and her husband went by car, boat, and foot along the trail that these two great men had traveled so many years before. Hank Moulder (posthumous) Southfield-Lathrup Senior High School is home to two of four Academies serving the Southfield Public Schools district, specifically the Medical and Natural Sciences Academy and the Arts and Communications Academy. But so is almost every other district in the state. Though these courses aren't offered, students are encouraged to independently study the subject material and take the test. Southfield High and Southfield Lathrup Alumni Page The following websites and events are the responsibility of individual alumni/groups. Southfield High School plans to merge with its cross town rival, Southfield-Lathrup High School in the fall. Kudos to you and your staff. This list may not reflect recent changes . He is in the Eastern Michigan University Hall of Fame as a baseball player. Kj Hollie Mar 25, 2016 at 12:47 pm, What about Jay Youngblood?!? 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. It was just a close-knit community," she says. Adding a Freshman class in each of the following two school years, 196869 and 196970, it graduated its first Senior class in 1970. Football, Wrestling, Track and Field NOMINATION FORM She was also president of the class of 1990, a softball player and a member of several clubs. Tamie Hendrickson-Whitefoot He had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, including an assignment as Ambassador to Pakistan. Janet said that the teachers were always encouraged to have plays or programs with their students so she and the music teacher, Mrs. Gobig, decided to present the Maypole in May of 1969. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. 248-722-1438 adviser Mar 24, 2016 at 8:03 pm. In1994,the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. I still have my varsity jacket and the red and white pompoms. Over the last four decades, she has attended high school reunions and kept in touch with many former classmates. Full ride scholarship to VCU COLLEGE started all 4 years. All members of the board supported the measure and voted aye, except for Trustee Karen Miller. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! All elements in the collection are the property of Southfield School under the custodianship of the Noel Memorial Library. She worked with other teachers to outline the Civilizations that we might study and each grade level was assigned a civilization. Hockey Having grown up in St. Louis, she had traveled parts of the trails earlier in life. 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. The student news site of Southfield High School, Your email address will not be published. Julie Geller Bussel She taught only for one year as she became pregnant with her son, Michael Morrison 77, who she then stayed home to raise. The district is NOT financially struggling. 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. Aaron and his wife, Peggy, remained generous philanthropists not only to Southfield but to a number of other charitable organizations. The Love family produced 4 athletes that all made their marks at Southfield High School.earning 24 varsity letters between. Michael Love Mar 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm. He has remained an active supporter of Southfield attending his grandchildrens events and visiting with the staff to make sure we stay connected with the rich history that is Southfield. In support of the school, they decided to buy an 8-acre plot of land south of town to give to the school for its new facility. He went on to play football for The University of Michigan and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2006. The Scott: Broder & Sachses New Development In Detroits Brush Park, A Special Soul: 11-year-old Jadyn Larky dies at camp, Top Trends: Highlights of the 2021 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Here is a recap of the schools greatest athletes from the past six and a half decades of Blue Jay sports history, according to a panel of past athletic directors from Southfield High School who were interviewed by The Southfield Jay: (Baseball, Football) Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in Major League baseball history, and he honed his skills at Southfield High.