Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni Update - July 31, 2019
http://www.wilsonalumni.com
edited by Linda Doyle
SCHOOL NEWS
WILSON SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE ... Did you know…
• One in four college students graduate with student debt.
• Tuition and fees to attend a public four-year university have jumped 275% since 2000.
• Over 1.48 trillion in loan debt is collectively owed which is about 790 billion more than the total U.S. credit card debt.
• Oregon has fallen to the bottom tier nationally of states providing financial support for its neediest students.
All of this might be bad news for new high school graduates except that Wilson High School is unique. Wilson has a community that supports our commitment to helping our most deserving seniors succeed after high school. They first appealed to alumni in 2015 to join the Scholarship Initiative and your response was overwhelming. Your generosity has enabled them to provide two $1000 scholarships annually.
Wilson is asking once again for your support as they begin a drive to raise $50,000 to endow perpetual scholarships for Wilson students through the Oregon Community Fund program.
Benefits include:
• Donations are tax-deductible.
• For local businesses, you will receive a Wilson Student Supporter sticker, and the opportunity to advertise on Wilson's website.
• For donations of $1000 or more you can name your scholarship and attend the June awards ceremony to present your gift in person.
• Changing the lives of deserving Wilson students!
How to Donate:
• Checks can be mailed to: Wilson Scholarship Initiative, 1151 SW Vermont, Portland, OR 97219, ATTN: Erica Meyers. Please include your graduation year.
• Credit card contributions can be phoned to: Ana Curtis, Wilson bookkeeper, 503-916- 5280, ext. 75266.
• Donations can be made online through the Schoolpay link below: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Scholarship/Id7CX Please support Wilson's future leaders! No amount is too small. They thank you. Questions? Contact Tina-Marie Baskin, scholarship coordinator (tmbaskinwriting@gmail.com).
WHERE ARE THEY NOWWHERE AREHEY NOW?HARE YOUR STOR
2019 WILSON BASEBALL ALUMNI EVENT
August 25 ... Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser: August 25-1pm
Register Online https://forms.gle/SRLNKSdJoi3u65az8
PIL HALL OF FAME MEL KRAUSE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Steve Rudolph '75 would like you to join them or sponsor a hole to support the Portland Interscholastic League Athletics by signing up for the 2019 PIL Hall of Fame Golf Tournament to be held September 9th at Broadmoor Golf Club in Portland (owned by the Krieger family and run by Scott Krieger, Wilson 76', Club PGA Pro). Register now at: https://pilhofgolf.nolatepayments.com/. Entry Fee Includes: 18 Holes, 4-player scramble, shotgun start, Golf Cart, Lunch, and Tournament Registration gift, KP and Long Drive Contests (no Driving Range available), Hole-In-One prize, Team Contest Awards, Buffet Dinner, Oral Auction and Raffle with great prizes! For more info, call Steve Rudolph '75 at 503-449-0438. PIL:www.pilhalloffame.org. Click here for the brochure. The tournament is selling out fast, so act now if you would like to play.
PIL 2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The following Wilson athletics will be inducted into the PIL Hall of Fame in October, 2019.
Tim Baltus, Baseball, Class of 1976
Sol Sallos, Soccer, Track & Field, Class of 1990
Jason Porter, Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Class of 1989.
1975 RETIRES AND HEADS TO ARIZONA
"I worked in the city library at Lake Oswego for 13 years, leaving in 2012. I was also working for Beaverton School District before taking a position at the Tigard Tualatin School District. I just retired December 31, 2018 from the Tigard Tualatin School District after 25 years working in Special Education with Elementary students. Yes, I had 2 jobs. The library was my “fun” job. We are currently in the process of relocating to Peoria, AZ. Looking forward to being busy outdoors in the sunshine more months in the year than I can in Oregon. No more rain and snow 😎
Melissa Kovenz Schuler Class of 1975
SEND YOUR UPDATES
Send us the details on where/what you have been doing since graduation from Wilson, and we'll post in an upcoming WWHS Alumni Update e-newsletter. Send details to Linda Doyle.
KNOWN CLASSMATES/TEACHERS NO LONGER WITH US
Please send an email with details to Linda Doyle if you have an obituary that should be posted here. Below is a list of classmates who have just been added to the list:
DAVID NADAL '72
LORI UNDERWOOD '72
BLAINE ARCHER '69
PAMELA GEORGES '72
MICHAEL STOTT '64
CAROL ANNE (BETICH) BENNETT '66
LIBBY (ELIZABETH) MCKILLOP BOILEAU '78
STEPHEN CRAIG MERRICK '64
DOUGLAS "DOUG" MCDOUGAL '61
MOLLY KAYE MANSFIELD (attended Wilson, graduated from Lincoln '91)
LAWREN (LAWRENCE) DAWKINS '90
PHIL DEAN '63
STEVEN ALLEN MAARANEN ’65
ALLEN B. LUDVIKSEN WILSON TEACHER
JOHN HENRY ZUBER '65
ED MIESEN '77
Click on this link to read more about classmates, teachers, community members who have passed away... Once on the page, scroll down to find the class year.
REUNIONS
Lots of reunions are being planned, so reach out to your classmates for the dates/details. Please send those details to us and we will post on the alumni website. Send details to: Lsdoyle@earthlink.net.
CLASS OF 1959 ... 60th reunion 2019
Get on your "Trojan Horse" and celebrate the Wilson Class of 1959 60th reunion.
Dates: September 13 - September 14, 2019.
Extra: Tour of Wilson HS on Friday, September 13 at 1pm RSVP to to Joan (Brennan) Dearing Heiting.
Saturday, September 14 at 5pm at Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, 8544 SW Apple Way, Portland. Cost: $25/person, includes pizza, salad, soft drinks. No host bar available. Reserve dinner with check of $25/person to Wilson class of 1959. Send to Karen Willman Otis, 4937 SW Chestnut Pl. Beaverton, OR 97005.
Lodging: Marriott Suites, call 1-844-761-9972, ask for Wilson High rate.
Shilo Inn - 503-297-2551. Ask for Wilson rate.
Questions, contact Lyman Rigby '59.
CLASS OF 1962 ... turns 75 reunion picnic 2019 ALREADY HELD
Classmates gathered at Gabriel Park, on SW Vermont St, on Saturday June 22, 2019 for a picnic/social. Any questions contact Judy White Fisher '62 or Leslie Averill '62.
CLASS OF 1964 ... 55th reunion gathering 2019
FRIDAY WATERFRONT WALK: Friday, September 13th - River Walk @ 4:30pm. Please join us at the Salmon Street Springs fountain on the waterfront in downtown Portland on Friday, 9/13, at 4:30, for a casual walk along the river. We’ll plan to stop along the way for some tasty bites, beverages, and (of course) fun conversation with dear old friends. This is a no-cost event but be sure to bring some $$ for whatever we decide to do (food and beverages). Be sure to RSVP via email so we know you’re coming. To RSVP and/or for more information, please contact: Jeannie Thompson (primary) or Carol Anderson – carol@nycanderson.com (or Facebook: Woodrow Wilson 1964).
SATURDAY REUNION GATHERING: Saturday, September 14th - 55th Reunion Party @ 5:00pm. Please plan to join your hosts and fellow 1964 Woodrow Wilson classmates and guests on September 14th at 5:00 PM at The Gastro Mania Restaurant Annex in Multnomah Village. Gastro Mania is in the exact same location as our former class favorite, O’Connor’s Pub. The ownership is new to this location but Gastro Mania has been in business since 2014. They specialize in Mediterranean cuisine.
Gastro Mania Restaurant (Annex Room), 7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, Aka Multnomah Village. Our gathering starts at 5:00pm on September 14th and goes until the last person leaves. The restaurant and lounge next door stay open until 1:00pm.
HOSTS: Your reunion hosts are Mike Merrick and Roz Hamar, with much assistance from Jeannie Thompson.
For details on cost and spouse/guest and all the details on the reunion, click on this link.
Please RSVP/pay in advance if at all possible. However, if you cannot, you’re more than welcome to pay at the door.
QUESTIONS:
Mike Merrick (primary) - (or Facebook:Woodrow Wilson 1964)
Roz Hamer (payments) - (or Facebook: Woodrow Wilson 1964)
Jeannie Thompson - (or Facebook: Woodrow Wilson 1964)
CLASS OF 1965 ... 54th reunion 2019
Class of 65 will have our 54th reunion on September 7, 2019 at The Vault: Gastro Mania (the old O’Connor’s) $18 per person pay at the door but RSVP to Casey Comer Milne by September 4th!
CLASS OF 1967 ... 52nd reunion 2019
Celebrating our 52nd anniversary and 70th birthdays. Saturday, October 19, 2019, noon-4 pm, Lucky Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby, Portland. $10 cover, order off the menu. Program to include classmates (need volunteers). You may RSVP now or before October 12 at: Wilson67reunions@gmail.com or 503-914-0709 (landline).
CLASS OF 1969 ... 50th reunion in 2019
Heads up for 2019. Class of '69 is having it's reunion on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Tualatin Country Club. A golf event will be held at Redtail on Friday, August 2, 2019. Contact Larry VanLaningham '69 for more info.
SPECIAL CLASS OF 1968 ROBERT GRAY ... 51st reunion in 2019 ALREADY HELD
The Robert Gray class of 1968 held a reunion get together, Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Sellwood Park “D” area. Questions to Ann Martin ’72 or Sheila “Cay” Goudge at 541-639-5661 cell/text. They had a special tour of Robert Gray School on June 21.
CLASS OF 1978 ... reunion in 2019
The Class of 1978 is holding their reunion at the Cascade Brewing (formerly Raccoon Lodge) Bvtn Hills hwy, 6:30 pm August 3rd, 2019. See Facebook page: Woody Hi PDX '78 Reunion
CLASS OF 1979 ... 40th reunion in 2019
Class of 1979 will hold their 40th reunion at Gabriel Park on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from Noon – 4pm. It will be a BYO Picnic, food, wine & beer, no hard alcohol. We will put together a meeting place for Friday night, Aug 9, 2019 place TBD. There is also a Facebook group, open to all, Wilson High School Class of 1979: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1805622539749414.
CLASS OF 1984 ... 35th reunion in 2019
"Save the Date" for the 35th year reunion of the Class of 1984 on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Be sure to join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whspdx/. If you have questions or would like to join the reunion committee, contact John Kodachi or Julie Wallace.
CLASS OF 1989 ... 30th reunion in 2019 already held
Classmates held a reunion on July 27th, 2019, at the Multnomah Arts Center in SW Portland’s Multnomah Village. Be sure to join our Facebook group at: Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1989. If you have questions, contact Sara McDevitt '89 or Andrea (Combs) Brennan.
CLASS OF 1999 ... 20th reunion in 2019
Classmates your 20-year reunion is on Saturday, August 24th at Produce Row. It will start at 7pm. Tickets prices are TBD. Go to Facebook page titled "Wilson High School '99 - 20yr Reunion." Questions, reach out to Grahm Porozni '99.
CLASS OF 2009 ... Any plans for a reunion?
GET ALL THE DETAILS about upcoming reunions at: http://www.wilsonalumni.com/reunions.htm
REUNIONS ALREADY HELD
CLASS OF 2008 ... held December 2018
CLASS OF 1963 ... held June 16, 2018
CLASS OF 1964 ... held September 8, 2018
CLASS OF 1965 ... held September 29, 2018
CLASS OF 1967 ... held October 20, 2018
CLASS OF 1968 ... held September 7,8,9, 2018
CLASS OF 1978 ... held July 28, 2018
CLASS OF 1988 ... held July 21, 2018
CLASS OF 1998 ... held September 22, 2018
CLASS OF 1961 ... held August 19, 2017
CLASS OF 1964 ... held September 16, 2017
CLASS OF 1965 ... held September 16, 2017
CLASS OF 1967 ... held August 4, 2017
CLASS OF 1977 ... held July 22, 2017
CLASS OF 1959 ... July 23, 2016
CLASS OF 1961 ... July 15, 2016
CLASS OF 1965 ... August 13 2016
CLASS OF 1966 ... September 24, 2016
CLASS OF 1971 ... September 24, 2016
CLASS OF 1976 ... August 6, 2016
CLASS OF 1991 ... July 30, 2016
CLASS OF 1996 ... August 5-6, 2016
CLASS OF 2006 ... September 24, 2016
MILITARY SERVICE
WILSON GRADUATES WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Please check out the WWHS Military Alumni page and read all about our amazing military graduates. To add your name and information to the WWHS Military page, Send your information to Linda Doyle at LSDOYLE@EARTHLINK.NET.
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WWHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni and community members are continuing to move forward to establish the WWHS Alumni Association. Application process for tax-exempt status of association is progressing (with special thanks to Jack Bertell '58). If you would like to join them, contact Jack Bertell '58.
STAY IN TOUCH
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