The Love family gave SHS exceptional athletes. All members of the board supported the measure and voted aye, except for Trustee Karen Miller. Honorable Mention Track, Ronald Hairston Class of 1988. 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. (Football, Wrestling, Track) Watson was a four-year football starter, playing multiple positions, includingOffensive tackle,Defensive tackle, punter, and place-kicker. Southfield-lathrup High School Chargers. Lana Horowitz Many former and current students expressed their sadness on social media. Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. Graduated, Recieved full ride scholarship to Delaware university. He was a three-time West Division all-star. Your Alumni Association dues help maintain the archives for Southfield School. His dedication to the mission has also generated record enrollment for the school. Southfield-Lathrup High School was a senior high school in Lathrup Village, Michigan, United States. She won a pair of state outdoor championships in the 100 hurdles in high school. Keith Rowley (posthumous) The LegacyHall of Fame was established to honor the history of Southfield Public Schools and celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and educators. The following websites and events are the responsibility of individual alumni/groups. I still have my varsity jacket and the red and white pompoms. Imogene has served on both the Board of trustees and the Foundation Board. He went on to graduate from South Kent School in Connecticut and then Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and history. Enrollment More. Rose Abdoo 1976-1980. At present, she is training for the U.S. Olympics. With this first incredible donation, the Southfield School of today was born. It was decided that we would bring back the civilization studies but make them more intense by teaching it for only nine weeks using a very hands-on approach and we would integrate it into every part of the school day. Athletic Achievement Share your memories by posting photos or stories, or find out about your next class reunion! He received a law degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before entering the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant. Ed was a key member of the search committee that hired Jeff Stokes in 1990. Southfield-Lathrup High also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in several different subjects including: In recent years, Southfield-Lathrup High School also offered Advanced Placement Physics, Statistics, European History, Spanish, and French. Southfield High School Blue Jays Apparel. 248-470-8792 Were grateful to our board members who represent the association by contributing to faculty livelihood, student experience, and campus life. Southfield-Lathrup High School was a senior high school in Lathrup Village, Michigan, United States.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.. Southfield-Lathrup High School was well known for its extensive and well-supported music program. 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. 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. He plays on the staff team because he is a teacher in the district at Levey Middle School. ; Jason Jones, c/o 2004, professional American football player for the Tennessee Titans He is the first, and thus far only, honored Lifetime Trustee. 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. Janet continued teaching at Southfield until she retired in 1986. Eric Coleman Staff Directory More. Coach G Mar 28, 2016 at 1:06 am, I mean Gerald Gersham still holds the shot put record at Southfield and Eastern Michigan University and is currently a track coach at an illustrious HBCU in Atlanta but hey they are just records. Kudos to you and your staff. As a mom of four sons at Southfield, Laura was also an active volunteer at the School. Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. 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. 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. He even brought a beautifully carved wooden bowl he made in woodshop at Southfield. During the late 60s and early 70s, Mr. Haynes served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. Sheldon Yellen. Alumni List. He was elected to both the Louisiana House of Representative and Senate before his election to the U.S. Senate in 1972. Southfield-Lathrup High School (SLHS) opened in 1967 to accommodate the growing Southfield and Lathrup Village populations. Each and every athlete on this list was a Southfield High School Blue Jay. This list may not reflect recent changes . He was a successful coach of football, baseball and basketball teams at Southfield and a beloved PE teacher as well. The school was founded in 1951. Not a bad list, but what were the parameters? "I had great teachers and a lot of friends. A number of Coach Hamners athletes went on to play college sports and still have a love for sports today. . Bessie Burden Register to let other graduates of La Habra High School find and contact you. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools. What will become of the old high school? If you put a top ten best athlete list together you would have to include Mike McKaskill and Rudy Redmond! Love Mar 23, 2016 at 9:08 pm. She holds her masters degree plus 30 hours in education and psychology, attending classes for many years while teaching at Southfield School, thus demonstrating the joy of learning that was her philosophy to instill in every child. But so is almost every other district in the state. Barbara Abbott 1964-1968. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals as their first round pick in the 1967 Major League Baseball Draft. 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. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools. addison159@aol.com Located in Southfield, Michigan, Southfield Christian School is a private Christian school educating young men and women in grades Preschool-12. Portraits of the first three inductees, all distinguished alumni, were hung in the stairwell hall between the gymnasium and the middle school commons area. clairlyn@aol.com, For more information contact: 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. La Habra High School Alumni Class List. Ed and Lauras four sons all graduated from Southfield Edward 99, Robert 00, Andrew 05 and John Henry 11. The athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. Judy spoke passionately about the importance of bringing back these in-depth studies. He had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, including an assignment as Ambassador to Pakistan. Jeff retired at the end of 2012-13 school year, after 23 years at Southfield. Floyd announced his retirement in 2011, ending an 11-year career. Bill Adler(c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. 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. A and B wings are located toward the front of the school, facing Twelve Mile Road. Floyd played five seasons for theUniversity of Louisvilleand went onto become a ferociouslinebacker in theCanadian Football League. Lisa Aaron 1978-1982. During those years, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes were very involved parents at the school, donating time and money to support the school. Marty Howe She still considers some of them her closest friends. Find Michigan High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! Robert passed away on December 10, 2014 at the age of 83. 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. 248-722-1438 Berkley High School, Groves High School, Shrine Catholic High School and Oak Park High School were also expected to receive some Southfield-Lathrup students. Carolyn Krieger-Cohen, 60, of West Bloomfield is a 1974 Southfield-Lathrup grad. Beginning the summer of 2006, all summer reading work was required to be submitted through mydropbox.com, an online plagiarism screening service. . Simlaks mother, Ann, passed away in 1998, so those memories hold special meaning. CATEGORIES: He signed with theNew York Giantson August 2, 2011, but was released during final cuts on September 3, 2011. Robert is perhaps best known for his service as the Presidents Special Envoy for Somalia. Tom Eschmann Jason Jones Her contributions to Southfield are long-lasting and will hopefully be here for generations to come. 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. The websites and events are not sponsored by Southfield Public Schools. My daughter sometimes plays with them, Simlak says. What about Ira Newble class of 1993? 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. ecwoodard1@sbcglobal.net Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. Goldstein was an honors trumpet player in all of the bands and Orchestraand was also a member of the first Charger Marching Band. Rick Titsworth aka Rick Worthy (c/o 1985), television actor, Torin Dorn (c/o 1986), football player for North Carolina at cornerback, National Football League Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 4th round. Judy gave twenty-two years of her life to Southfield School and a total of thirty-four years to teaching. Gymnastics ; Mike Chappell, c/o 1996, international professional basketball player. Ram Apr 4, 2016 at 12:25 am. In an extra room at South Highlands Elementary, he and 19 fellow classmates were part of the new progressive school of Shreveport, started by several local families. 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. His time is still a SHS school record. Back in high school, Lessons voice first hit the airwaves on the schools in-house radio station, WSLH. 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. Southfield Public Schools is actively seeking to identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics and education and have helped bring excellence and distinction to the district. The Who Concert was not in the winter of 1966-67. In1994,the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. 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. 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. After graduation, Torin played cornerback seven seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders (19901994) and the St. Louis Rams (19951996). Naval Intelligence Officer in Japan. Debbie Schlussel (c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. 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. The Marching SAT Warriors Take Another Victory! Mar 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm. (Football, Track) He was 1995 Michigan Class A State Champion in the 300-meter Intermediate Hurdles. D.A. Southfield High School Photo Albums Please share your photos from the Summer Reunion Weekend. More. Spencer A. Overton Later, in 1980, an opening in the second grade prompted Judy to apply for a move into Lower School. 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. Southfield High School A showcase of his accomplishments is still on display in the hallway near the schools field house. Oddly, the second floors of these wings are not attached to each other. Mr. Haynes finished Southfield it the 9th grade that was the final grade in those days. Jason L. Tolbert (c/o 1995), television producer. It was in November of 1967-68' school year. All elements in the collection are the property of Southfield School under the custodianship of the Noel Memorial Library. Four two-story wings contain most of the school's class rooms. Most students apply at the end of their tenth grade year and take classes in their eleventh and twelfth grade years. She touched the lives of many children and families with her encouragement, sensitivity to individual needs, and spirited approach to learning. In1994the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. Continue Our Southfield Traditions: Make a Donation. The school in its 65 years of existence has produced a number of sports heroes and set state records as both teams and individuals. She campaigned tirelessly to get the money appropriated to purchase books and materials. Judy and her husband went by car, boat, and foot along the trail that these two great men had traveled so many years before. Andrew Bowler (c/o 1991), Academy Award nominated writer/director Money in the school budget was extremely tight, but when she approached the Parents Club, they too were excited about the idea and agreed to provide $1500 so that we could begin the studies. Mrs. Janet Bliss Butcher began teaching kindergarten at Southfield School in 1946. Claire Bachaiov-Epstein The building is divided into several distinct zones called "houses.". B House contains most of the science labs and the Medical and Natural Sciences Academy. He was awarded the State Department Meritorious Award and the State Department Distinguished Honor Award. Mark Goldstein a Southfield-Lathrup alumnus from 1971 graduating class was responsible for the naming of the "Chargers" (the school's mascot). Southgate Anderson High School Titans. Erica Woodard Laura has been the guiding force behind the Suzuki Satellite program at Southfield School, a program unique to Southfield in our community. 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. I did sportscasts, commentary and play-by-play for Southfield-Lathrup and Southfield High basketball, football and baseball, he says. 2018 Robert is perhaps best known for his service as the Presidents Special Envoy for Somalia. David Begun 1971-1975. That is where Judy Coxs teaching tenure began. D House contains the counseling office and the weight training rooms. 2023 The Jewish News, All rights reserved. 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. She died on Christmas Eve 2008 of injuries suffered in a car accident nearly a year earlier. 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. "Your site is amazing. Julie Geller Bussel I believe my generation led the way in accepting diversity in our community. Shane Lasenby Mar 23, 2016 at 10:14 pm. He went on to star in football and track at the University of Michigan and then returned to Southfield High School, where he is a social studies teacher. 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. 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. (Cross Country and Track) Jones is the most decorated womens athlete in Georgia Tech history, earning four All-America honors and six ACC Championships. There is a special bond I have with all of my fellow Southfield-Lathrup alumni that I cannot put into words., Another notable name from Southfield- Lathrup, Jon Glaser, former writer for the Conan OBrien show and has his own TV show on Adult Swim. [Hockey great] Gordie Howes son, Mark, was a year ahead of us. 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. Today, Renee is passing the Charger spirit down to her 19-month-old daughter, Ava. Karen Blum-Paulisin [1], Southfield-Lathrup High School was well known for its extensive and well-supported music program. Mrs. Weaver received her BFA from the University of Cincinnati. Paris Aye 2004-2008. Mrs. Dorothy I. Johnson, with the help of Mrs. Crittenden, the Greer Family, the Hardys and the Haynes family were building something new and something great for the children of Shreveport. He attended Southfield 1940-48 for first through eighth grades. 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. This was only offered for outstanding accomplishments! 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. (2004-08) and Hamilton (2009-2010), recording a total 588 tackles and 39 sacks. You have 10 Great athletes but didnt show enough LOVE. Appointments Tuesday &Thursday 2 pm-6:30 pm & Saturdays 12 pm - 6pm Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology About Us Directions News Naval Reserve. One of the things that they talked about was the study of ancient civilizations. He rated number one onThe Detroit NewsBlue Chip list and was named to their Dream Team. Read more about this topic: Southfield-Lathrup High School, Alumni, a notable prince that was called King John;And he ruled England with main and with might,For he did great wrong, and maintained little right.Unknown. The archivists repair, clean, catalog, and preserve these materials so that they will be available to all who are interested in the history and long tradition of excellence at Southfield School. In fact, they put over 12,000 miles on their car that summer of 1999. Underlying her every effort was her desire to instill in every child a love of reading. 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. (Track) Bond is a three-time all-county, all-region and all-state track star in the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. 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. Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. A House contains the Charger Cafe, which sells food items and Southfield-Lathrup-related memorabilia. He officiated in the 1990 and 1999 World Series, as well as the 1984 and 1994 All-Star Games. All the girls would follow him around as we would walk through the halls.. Lathrup Village, Michigan. He was all-league in football and earned a scholarship to Western Michigan University, where he was a strong safety. Declining enrollment (from 1,605 students in 2002-03 to just 800 this year) and financial difficulties for Southfield Public Schools led to the decision to merge Southfield-Lathrup and Southfield High into a new school, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology. Southfield High School alumni (6 P) Sportspeople from Southfield, Michigan (36 P) Pages in category "People from Southfield, Michigan" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. 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. Stuart (Stu) was a 1983 graduate of Southfield High School and later . 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. No recognition needed. The Legacy Hall of Fame was established to honor the history of Southfield Public Schools and celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni and educators. 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. (Track) Owens established a Michigan high school record with her time of 8.35 in winning the state championship in the 60 hurdles. It made me so proud every time my mom came to watch me perform at the games.. 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. 1974 Yearbook Click to View Slide Show Click to View Page Layout Upload Your Photos 1975 Yearbook Click to View Slide Show Click to View Page Layout Upload Your Photos Our Past Reunions Click to View Slide Show Click to View Page Layout Upload Your Photos Vernon Burden, who teaches math at SHS and was Watsons teammate for two years, remembers fondly how Watson made an impact on the team even as Love: a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. Both academies have separate entry requirements from the mainstream curriculum. Sport(s) associated with this nomination (check all that apply), 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), Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, University Middle & High School Academies, Levey Middle School - A STEAM Middle School, Bussey Center for Early Childhood Education, High number of student-athletes to transition to collegiate/professional level. Ms. Miller voted no because she didn't feel that there was enough input from students in the development of the dress code. He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. Deserves to be on list. The other two academies are the Engineering & Manufacturing Sciences Academy and the Global Business & Information Technology Academy, are located at Southfield High School, The Louise Ward Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001 for Southfield-Lathrup Students for continued studies in vocal music. It was just a close-knit community," she says. 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.
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