Wilson HS ... now known as Ida B. Wells High School
Alumni Update - July, 2023
http://www.wilsonalumni.com
edited by Linda Doyle
CURRENT NEWS/EVENTS
MEL KRAUSE MEMORIAL PIL HOF GOLF TOURNEY SEPT 11, 2023
@ Langdon Farms Golf Club
The Annual Mel Krause Memorial PIL HOF Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2023 at 1:30pm with a SHOTGUN start! So please SAVE the DATE! Registration will start at 11:30 with with pre-tournament snacks and free range balls. Shotgun start at 1:30 followed by a Buffet Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Registration online and via mailed brochures will be forthcoming. Individual entry will be $160 with a $40 discount if you register and pay for all four players prior to 9/4/23. If you want to hold your spot(s) and/or be one of our Tournament Sponsors below, please contact Steve Rudolph at rudy6@hotmail.com or 503-449-0438.
Sponsorship Opportunities - All receive one complimentary tournament entry other than Hole Sponsor
- Dinner Sponsor $1000
- Tee Prize Sponsor $1000
- Registration/Reception Sponsor $600
- Cart Sponsor $600
- Beverage Sponsor $500
- Raffle Sponsor $500
- Hole-in-One Sponsor $500
- Hosted Hole Sponsor $500
- Hole Sponsor $150
HILLSDALE BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND BOOK SALE ARE BACK: JULY 23
............................................................................photos courtesy Hillsdale News
Blueberries and Books Build Community
According to Valeurie Friedman with the Hillsdale News, the Hillsdale Business and Professional Association has announced the return of the 44th Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 23 from 8:30am until noon in the parking lot in front of Casa Colima restaurant in Hillsdale, along with the annual Hillsdale Community Foundation Book Sale from 9am to 1pm at The Watershed Building, 6388 Capitol Hwy. For all the details including activities and cost, go to:
https://www.hillsdalenewspdx.com/post/blueberry-pancake-breakfast-and-book-sale-are-back. Come out, see old friends and make new ones and support your community!
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
THEN AND NOW - DO YOU REMEMBER?
Scott Brown ’65, Jim Morton ’65, Dan Moore ’65, Chris Brown ’66 and Phil Morton ’65 formed a band, The Tempests, while at Wilson HS. They have played together over the years and are friends to this day. Here are “The Tempests” then and now photos. Must be a lot of memories out there!
WILSON AND JACKSON PIL DISTRICT SPORTS CHAMPIONS 1905~2011
Ever wondered how many times in the past that Wilson and Jackson sports teams were PIL District Champions? Click here to see all the teams and their victories.
JAY OPPENHEIMER '62
I moved here after Wilson, spent time being schooled here and working, now retired and my wife (Kay) live in Santa Rosa, daughter lives near us son in San Francisco. We live in Sonoma county in a 55plus community, our health is good, we both drive our own vehicles and belong to a bunch of clubs. Kay moved here from London, working for Pan Am in 1964, I've taught her to speak Merican. We are happy in wine country and have nothing to "WHINE" about. Our home phone is 1707 575-3091. Jay Oppenheimer '62
1975 GRAD PUBLISHES ANOTHER BOOK
KC Cowan ’75, aka: Karen Micallef, has written another regency romance novel - a sequel to Pride & Prejudice. The Bennets: Providence & Perception came out this spring 2023. Her book is available now at Meryton Press and Amazon.com.
KC is proud to say The Bennets: Providence & Perception won a 1st place ribbon in the Chanticleer International Book Awards Romance category in May 2023. She is also a Co-Author of fantasy novels: Journey to Wizards’ Keep; The Hunt for Winter; and Everfire. You can reach KC Cowan on twitter.com @KCcowanartgal.
Here is a blurb about The Bennets: Providence & Perception:
Poor Mary Bennet—the classic middle-child—ignored and neglected by her parents and sisters. No one expects anything remarkable from her. But after her mother dies in an accident, and Mr. Yarby, a handsome new rector arrives at Longbourn, Mary decides to take steps to secure her own happiness. There’s just two complications—her father has fallen in love with Amelia, the widowed older sister of Mr. Yarby — while still in mourning for his late wife. And Mr. Collins - the heir to Longbourn, learns of the romance. Fearful of losing his inheritance if Mr. Bennet remarries and produces a son, Mr Collins plots to get rid of Mr. Yarby and his sister. Mary is unaware of the scheme and believes her plan to win Mr. Yarby’s love is working, until an overheard conversation between Mr. Yarby and Amelia threatens to destroy Mary’s new-found confidence.
PIL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES OF THE MONTH
Profile written by Dick Baltus (Wilson, 1973)
MARCH 2023: Congratulations to Wendy (Peterson) Ingraham (Wilson, 1978)
To read more: https://pilhalloffame.org/members-of-the-month/wendy-peterson/
Do you have any stats you would like us to remember and document on the alumni website? Send your details to Linda Doyle.
RECALLING GREAT MEMORIES THROUGH STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
If you would like to share stories and/or photographs with names, places/events, and the year, please send them to Linda Doyle: Lsdoyle@earthlink.net. So, make sure to look for RECALLING GREAT MEMORIES THROUGH STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS in every alumni e-newsletter.
SEND YOUR UPDATES
Send us the details on where/what you have been doing since graduation from Ida B. Wells/Wilson, and we'll post in an upcoming IBW-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:
GEORGE WILLIAM YOUNG '66
CLAUDIA HERREN (CANNON) '67
STUART ALAN RYMAN '78
HART NOFS-SNYDER ’98
DOROTHY BREHM (WILSON PARENT)
BERT BREHM, JR. (WILSON PARENT)
DIANNE JEAN WOODSON (LOEFFEL) '64
ED ELSASSER '77
ALICE MAY SCHEURMAN (WILSON/JACKSON STAFF & PARENT)
GAIL LEMBKE (WILSON PARENT/AVID DRAMA DEPT SUPPORTER)
JOHN BOYLE '73
ROBERT C. JONES '61
DOUG LIND '71
BOB CANTELON '71
LORRAINE DIGREGORIO '71
MIMI PARKER '71
SANDRA VOSS BLACKSTONE ’63
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
GET ALL THE DETAILS ... updates to reunions are happening all the time, so make sure to check out upcoming reunions at: http://www.wilsonalumni.com/reunions.htm.
CURRENT SCHOOL NEWS
SCOTT GUTHRIE RETIRES
Science Teacher, Scott Guthrie is both retiring and is a recipient of a 2023 Guardian Award.
In honor of Scott and his father, Curtis Guthrie, who together have taught for over 60 years at Wilson/Ida B Wells High School and have been true Guardians of our building, our mascot has been given the last name of Guthrie. He is now Gary Guthrie, the Guardian. "Scott has given so much to IBW science over his years of service. He has taught virtually every course in the department, but has a particular talent for engaging a wide range of learners and helping kids see connections and value in science when they start off skeptical. He pioneered the use of class notebooks which are now widespread and helped make our courses more aligned and equitable. He has been tech support and last minute help for every teacher in the department. And he is the kindest, most easy to approach mentor for new teachers or anyone who is struggling. He has given countless hours to PAT and the science olympiad teams as well. We wish him nothing but the best in retirement!" - Robert Morgan
And from Scott:
I started at Wilson in 1992, also my first year in PPS (so 30 years in PPS)
I have taught:
Introduction to Physical Science
Earth & Space Science
System Dynamics & Modeling
Science, Technology, Society & World Issues
Biology
Forensic Science
For retirement:
regenerating like the Borg (June-August)
Trip along the pacific coast (Fall)
Volunteering to help out at Wells (helping the forensics classes)
Working with PAT
Sweden!
Favorite Memories? That's a tough one, and most are better left unrecorded . I suppose the student prank of putting a car on top of the Tomb of the Unknown Trojan (I wonder what we call it now?) The Trojan Horse in the H courtyard.... The giant Peace Symbol... The Garden... Nancy Klinger (and her Chicago Style of dealing with parent phone calls ...and well, everyone, really). The bat that roosted in room 233 (FUN!)
Fun Fact: I was in the same classroom for 25 years.
SENIOR TAKES 1ST PLACE
Congratulations to IBWHS Senior band student, Clara Cywinski '23. Clara was awarded 1st place in trombone at the OSAA State Solo Competition April 2023!
STATE GOLF CHAMP!
Congrats to Senior, Helen Brodahl, 1st Place 2023 6A Oregon State Girls Golf Tournament! Congratulations, Helen!!!
MILITARY SERVICE
GRADUATES WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Please check out the IBW-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.
Name:
Year graduated from Wilson/Ida B Wells:
Military branch:
Years of service:
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IDA B. WELLS ALUMNI (formerly known as WWHS)
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
Wilson High School (now known as IDA B. WELLS HS) ALUMNI
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