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. (Track) Owens established a Michigan high school record with her time of 8.35 in winning the state championship in the 60 hurdles.
Southfield A&T Calendar - Southfield High School for the Arts and Remembering Southfield High School - Legacy.com After graduation, Torin played cornerback seven seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders (19901994) and the St. Louis Rams (19951996). He served as a U.S. 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. In1994,the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. With his lovely wife Minette, he went on to have 3 children who all attended Southfield: Minette, Kathy, and James III. He was a successful coach of football, baseball and basketball teams at Southfield and a beloved PE teacher as well. 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. Camille Redmond He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. Former history teacher, Manelle Weaver, is truly part of the history at Southfield School. Class of 02 Basketball team, went to Mott CC won 2003 national championship and juco player of the year, then the next year juco runner up averaging 19.3ppg, then going to Kent state and winning MAC tourney championship averaging 15.5, playing professionally overseas for 10 years winnin awards from import of the year, MVP, Big Cup Champions(more than once) while averaging at least 20ppg need I say more, Kwende Mar 25, 2016 at 12:33 am, I cant believe Nick Dexter and Ira Newble not on that list, Polleen Mar 24, 2016 at 11:12 am, Dennis Brown Mar 24, 2016 at 10:28 am, Shayla Smith Mar 24, 2016 at 10:28 am, Harry vandenbrink Mar 24, 2016 at 9:39 am. Located in Southfield, Michigan, Southfield Christian School is a private Christian school educating young men and women in grades Preschool-12. The spring musical typically includes Lathrup's dance and music departments. 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. Mar 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm. He was 1985 Michigan Class A State Champion in the 400-meters. 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. Robert passed away on December 10, 2014 at the age of 83. I still have my varsity jacket and the red and white pompoms. Carolyn Krieger-Cohen, 60, of West Bloomfield is a 1974 Southfield-Lathrup grad. Michael Stone, Retired Safety, for both the New England Patriots, and more recently the New York Giants. Ed currently serves on a number of other community Boards and is managing partner of Atco Investments in Shreveport. Kenson Siver At Southfield High, Watson earned All-State honors as both offensive and defensive tackle. If you would like to become a member of the alumni association, click the link below. One of the things that they talked about was the study of ancient civilizations. Great list, Reese B. 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.
Southfield High School - Class of 1964 - Classreport.org During those years, Mrs. Butcher became well-known for the annual building of Electric City, a popular Southfield tradition. Southfield High School plans to merge with its cross town rival, Southfield-Lathrup High School in the fall. He served as a U.S. But so is almost every other district in the state. They had 23 varsity letters between two sisters, both were named most outstanding athlete, and LaQuesha went on to compete at CMU, earned an NCAA championship, AND a USATF Masters Championship. [2] It was also known locally for its girls' basketball team State Title in 2005.[3]. A House contains the Charger Cafe, which sells food items and Southfield-Lathrup-related memorabilia. Athletic Achievement Graduated, played 2 years professional football in Canada, played 3 years professional football in Germany. Alumni-Sponsored Website http://www.alumniclass.com/southfield Class of 1975 For more information contact: Karen Blum-Paulisin 248-540-3562 John Brennan Hussey, Jr. was born May 29, 1934. 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. Adding a Freshman class in each of the following two school years, 196869 and 196970, it graduated its first Senior class in 1970. Mrs. Weaver taught Modern, World, American, and Louisiana History to Southfield middle-schoolers for a span of 25 years from 1963-1988. Senator Johnston served four six-year terms in the Senate before retiring from public service in 1996. http://www.southfield.k12.mi.us/education/club/club.php?sectionid=1511. He graduated from Byrd High School and received his undergraduate and law degrees from Tulane University in New Orleans. He attended college at University of North Carolina and Paul M. Hebert Law School-LSU where he graduated in 1958. 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. 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. Please include your remarks on the candidate you have nominated for the Southfield Public Schools Legacy Hall of Fame in the space below and feel free to make multiple submissions of this form if you would like to submit another candidate(s) for consideration. Notable Alumni. After Southfield, he attended Byrd High School and Sewanee Military Academy where he was a National Champion diver. He went on to Culver Academy and graduated 12th grade in 1946. 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. Michael Chappell The building is divided into several distinct zones called "houses.". Janet continued teaching at Southfield until she retired in 1986. Debbie Schlussel(c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. . Jeff retired at the end of 2012-13 school year, after 23 years at Southfield. The halls of Southfield-Lathrup are where we all came together.. (Football, Track) He was 1995 Michigan Class A State Champion in the 300-meter Intermediate Hurdles. 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. 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. 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. All the girls would follow him around as we would walk through the halls.. The athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. She was a five-time scorer in the ACC Outdoor Championships (400-hurdles, 4100 relay, 4400 relay, 400-hurdles, 100-hurdles), and a three-time scorer in the ACC Indoor Championships (60-hurdles). Southfield High School Alumni Search ; Powered by Classmates.com Virtual Yearbook Click Here to Register Tiffany Davis Class of 1992 Kwame Muhammad Class of 1990 Lisa Geisler-van Antwerp Class of 1975 Dan Fitzgerald Class of 1974 Kathy Mctigue Class of 1962 Adolf Winkelbauer Class of 1960 Michael Traison Yearbooks from Classmates.com Southfield A&T Wrestling Team takes League Championship. Southfield High School Debbie Schlussel (c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. Last Name: L Adkins 1987-1991. 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. He is the first, and thus far only, honored Lifetime Trustee.
Dr. Michelle Forbes (c/o 1985), Fulbright scholar, , jazz drummer and former member of the Ray Brown Trio, (c/o 1986), law professor, voting rights expert, and author, Somnath Chowdhury (c/o 1998), 2 time Grand Award Winner at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit in 1997 and 1998, Jason L. Tolbert (c/o 1995), television producer, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request, Southfield Public Schools Surplus Properties, Teacher and Support Staff COVID-19 Hazard Pay, Southfield Public Schools Community Eligibility Provision, District Policies, Announcements, & Links, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Calendars, COVID-19 Grant Info - GSRP, Head Start, Adult Ed, and Young Adult Special Ed Teachers, Career & Technical Education and Partnerships, Intense Student Support Network (Special Education), University Middle & High School Academies, Levey Middle School - A STEAM Middle School, Bussey Center for Early Childhood Education. Rick Titsworth aka Rick Worthy (c/o 1985), television actor ; Hockey Rajaee Aazaad 1992-1996. Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school located in Southfield, Michigan. There were a number of discussions about this very important topic at faculty meetings.
Southfield High School Alumni, Class Reunions, Yearbooks, Blue Jays 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. Notable alumni [ edit] Bill Adler (c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. He currently serves on the Southfield Foundation Board. 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 athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. 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. Honorable Mention Track, Ronald Hairston Class of 1988. She enrolled at Clemson University on a track scholarship and ranks first in Clemson history in the 100 hurdles and second in the 60 hurdles. Alumni List. Register to let other graduates of La Habra High School find and contact you. What about Ira Newble? 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. Judy spoke passionately about the importance of bringing back these in-depth studies. A number of Coach Hamners athletes went on to play college sports and still have a love for sports today. Over the last four decades, she has attended high school reunions and kept in touch with many former classmates. In 1991, Judy was invited to share Southfields Civilization studies with other schools at an ISAS conference. Southfield High School Photo Albums Please share your photos from the Summer Reunion Weekend. I reconnected with my prom date from S-L on Facebook two years ago and we are now happily married :-). He was awarded the State Department Meritorious Award and the State Department Distinguished Honor Award. When Judy moved to third grade in 1989 she was very passionate about the Egyptian unit and their study of the pioneers. 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. Coach Hamner, as he was lovingly called, was a teacher at Southfield for 21 years until his retirement in 1993. info@shs86inthemix.com. For more information contact: Jim Haynes was in the first class of Southfield School in 1934. David Ardayfio , Ronald Hairston , Hank Molder???? Shane Lasenby Mar 23, 2016 at 10:14 pm. Judy Altoff 1964-1968. lets not perpetuate the lie. Mark Goldstein a Southfield-Lathrup alumnus from 1971 graduating class was responsible for the naming of the "Chargers" (the school's mascot). If you put a top ten best athlete list together you would have to include Mike McKaskill and Rudy Redmond! The school was founded in 1951. In1994the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. This section needs additional citations for verification. Four two-story wings contain most of the school's class rooms. Southgate Anderson High School Titans. Jason Jones Miss Carmody taught a year of kindergarten and two years of second grade, followed by 38 years as a first grade teacher. She was also president of the class of 1990, a softball player and a member of several clubs. Southfield High School Blue Jays. You have Amanda Love 3 sport athlete (softball, volleyball, basketball) played varsity all four years for all 3 sports (11 Varsity letters).
Michigan High School Alumni, Class Reunions, and Classmates Peggy Harrell (posthumous) Stuart (Stu) was a 1983 graduate of Southfield High School and later . Michael Love Mar 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm. He served as a U.S. Southfield High School Bessie Burden The websites and events are not sponsored by Southfield Public Schools. All members of the board supported the measure and voted aye, except for Trustee Karen Miller. She worked with other teachers to outline the Civilizations that we might study and each grade level was assigned a civilization. C and D wings are located toward the rear of the building. Graduated, Recieved full ride scholarship to Delaware university. 248-722-1438 A. Ingrid Andress; B. Daylen Baldwin; If you see your name among the La Habra High School graduates, someone is looking for you! (Baseball) Roe became a Major League Baseball Umpire. He signed with theNew York Giantson August 2, 2011, but was released during final cuts on September 3, 2011. (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. 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. Both academies have separate entry requirements from the mainstream curriculum. James Smyth, 2018 I did sportscasts, commentary and play-by-play for Southfield-Lathrup and Southfield High basketball, football and baseball, he says. Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. Kudos to you and your staff. Track and Field Coach Sheldon Yellen. She taught only for one year as she became pregnant with her son, Michael Morrison 77, who she then stayed home to raise. totteach@sbcglobal.net, For more information contact: Southfield High and Southfield Lathrup Alumni Page The following websites and events are the responsibility of individual alumni/groups. Being on the pompom squad was such a highlight for me. Naval Reserve. Played profession basketball for several years playing on teams with Kobe & Lebron. My commentary was called Lessons Look which later evolved into Lesson on Golf.. During the late 60s and early 70s, Mr. Haynes served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. She transferred to The University of Florida, where she holds the school record for the 100-meter hurdles. She won a pair of state outdoor championships in the 100 hurdles in high school. 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. 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. Note that filling at least one of the requested additional information fields is required to complete a valid nomination. Ram Apr 4, 2016 at 12:25 am. 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. During those years, Mrs. Butcher became well-known for the annual building of Electric City, a popular Southfield tradition. Post your Southfield High School class reunion information here and receive a free reunion planning website with the reunion tools you need for the perfect class reunion. ; Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans ; Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. Even though there will be a new school emerging this fall, these athletes left their mark.
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Alumni Hall of Fame - 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. Southfield-Lathrup High School closed at the end of the 2015-16 school year, and its students were divided between Southfield High School and University High School Academy, which moved into Lathrup's campus. Keith Rowley (posthumous) The Marching SAT Warriors Take Another Victory! During those years, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes were very involved parents at the school, donating time and money to support the school. After military service, he attended Tulane University and entered the Foreign Service. G House contains the Arts and Communications Academy, Band Room, Choir Room, Piano Laboratory, Art Studios, Dance Studios, and the auditorium. In recognition of the new beginnings, the school is adopting a new mascot the Warriors as well as a new name Southfield A & T (Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology) and a combination of the two schools colors: red, white and blue. The athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. Robert passed away on December 10, 2014 at the age of 83. We did publish a story on the Love family several years ago. Barbara Abbott 1964-1968. Karen L. Miller Lana Horowitz
This was only offered for outstanding accomplishments! Michael Love played varsity football and ran track went on to MSU and played Club Volleyball and Semi pro football , Aaron Love ran track and earned 3 varsity letters in football, leaving Southfield going on to Delaware, as a 4 year starter ended up Delawares all time leading receiver with 193 catches All conference 3 years and a 2007 All American season playing for the National Championship he also played professional in canada and germany. The Love family produced 4 athletes that all made their marks at Southfield High School.earning 24 varsity letters between. Her contributions to Southfield are long-lasting and will hopefully be here for generations to come. Football, Basketball, TrackandField, Vernon Burden She put together documents, pictures and examples of childrens work and traveled to make her presentation. Shepard Bates 1995-1999. Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! They worked together on everything from lesson planning to building electric cities to putting together plays. Read more about this topic: Southfield High School, In one notable instance, where the United States Army and a hundred years of persuasion failed, a highway has succeeded. This year 2016 marks the final chapter in Southfield High Schools sports legacy. NOMINATION FORM 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?!? Pam Zager-Maya, 44, of Hollywood, Fla., was a cheerleader at all of those big games. He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. He was the Midwest long jump champ with a leap of 24 feet and 1 inch. At present, McEvans is a gym teacher at Levey Middle School, where he also coaches girls basketball boys basketball girls volleyball and boys and girls track. Honors and AP English students receive more books to read than other students. [1], Southfield-Lathrup High School was well known for its extensive and well-supported music program. The school was founded in 1951. She could bring out their talents and hone their skills. Southfields archives are maintained at the Archives and Special Collections Department of the LSU-S Noel Memorial Library. (c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator.
Category:People from Southfield, Michigan - Wikipedia Southfield High School Must have attended a Southfield or Southfield-Lathrup High School for a minimum of two years and be seven years post-high school graduation to be eligible for this award. Ted Simmons He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. 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. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools. A showcase of his accomplishments is still on display in the hallway near the schools field house. 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. Food Service More. This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces! He had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, including an assignment as Ambassador to Pakistan. Ted Simmons, Major League Baseball player, St. Louis Cardinals. The Alumni Association is an integral part of Southfield and the reason our school has stood the test of time. Robert is perhaps best known for his service as the Presidents Special Envoy for Somalia.
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