1 www.brentwoodhsalumni.org If you have any interest in serving on the Board of Directors, please let us know. 314-962-4507 x15 Brentwood Alumni Association NICOLE EGELHOFER is planning to attend Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. She wants to major in psychology with hopes of becoming a guidance counselor, so that she might convey her passion for education to another generation. Her application included letters of recommendation from the Brentwood High School principal and one of her teachers. She was previously chosen to represent BHS in a week-long Anytown Youth Leadership Institute conference. BAA AWARDS FIVE $1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2007! NEWSLETTER Volume 4, No. 2 August, 2007 www.brentwoodhsalumni.org Brentwood Alumni Association SAMIRAH RAHAMAN plans to attend the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Her firm desire to be a pharmacist has led her to work for Walgreen's Pharmacy during her senior year, and in her sophomore year she participated in an Explorer's Program sponsored by Walgreen's and the college. She is extremely active in her church and committed to community service, and participates in athletics - including earning a second degree black belt! THE FOLLOWING WERE SPONSORED BY THE CLASS OF 1956: SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Contributions to the BAA Scholarship Fund are tax deductible under Section 170 of IRS Federal Income Tax Code, section 501(c) 3. The Association is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Sections 2055, 2106 or 2522. A copy of the approval document is available upon request. Checks should be made payable to Brentwood Alumni Association. NICHOLAS YOUNGSTROM will attend Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, majoring in Geospatial Sciences. His mapping interest has been active since he was very young, and he has a history of winning geography bee contests. He says he has spent most of his time studying and drawing maps. His serious conservation interest came from family camping trips; last year he was chosen to participate in a program sponsored by the Conservation Federation of Missouri. He now hopes to combine the two interests into a career. He has been active on the Student Council and in other school projects. ANDREW SHERWIN plans to attend Missouri State University in Springfield, MO., majoring in elec- tronic arts with emphasis on game design. He has already developed a video game and is geared to getting it patented. His academic achieve- ments are well diversified, and he has been on the high honor roll throughout high school. At the same time he has compiled an impressive resume of school activities and community service. CAROLYN SMITH will attend Greenville College in Greenville, IL. She wants to direct her studies to a career in special education. She has been on high honor roll throughout high school, while participating in sports and other school activities. She has an impressive list of community service and church activities.
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If you have any interest in serving on the Board of Directors, please let us know.314-962-4507 x15
BrentwoodAlumniAssociation
NICOLE EGELHOFER is planningto attend Southeast Missouri StateUniversity in Cape Girardeau, MO.She wants to major in psychologywith hopes of becoming a guidancecounselor, so that she might conveyher passion for education to anothergeneration. Her application includedletters of recommendation from theBrentwood High School principaland one of her teachers. She waspreviously chosen to represent BHSin a week-long Anytown YouthLeadership Institute conference.
BAA AWARDS FIVE $1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2007!
NEWSLETTER
Volume 4, No. 2August, 2007
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SAMIRAH RAHAMAN plansto attend the St. Louis College ofPharmacy. Her firm desire to be apharmacist has led her to work forWalgreen's Pharmacy during hersenior year, and in her sophomoreyear she participated in anExplorer's Program sponsored
by Walgreen's and the college. She is extremelyactive in her church and committed to communityservice, and participates in athletics - includingearning a second degree black belt!
THE FOLLOWING WERE SPONSORED BY THE CLASS OF 1956:
SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLEContributions to the BAA Scholarship Fund are tax deductible under Section 170 of IRS Federal Income Tax Code, section 501(c) 3.The Association is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Sections 2055, 2106 or 2522. A
copy of the approval document is available upon request. Checks should be made payable to Brentwood Alumni Association.
NICHOLAS YOUNGSTROM willattend Missouri State University inSpringfield, MO, majoring in GeospatialSciences. His mapping interest has beenactive since he was very young, and hehas a history of winning geography beecontests. He says he has spent most ofhis time studying and drawing maps. His
serious conservation interest came from family campingtrips; last year he was chosen to participate in a programsponsored by the Conservation Federation of Missouri. Henow hopes to combine the two interests into a career. Hehas been active on the Student Council and in other schoolprojects.
ANDREW SHERWIN plans toattend Missouri State University inSpringfield, MO., majoring in elec-tronic arts with emphasis on gamedesign. He has already developed avideo game and is geared to gettingit patented. His academic achieve-ments are well diversified, and hehas been on the high honor rollthroughout high school. At thesame time he has compiled animpressive resume of school activitiesand community service.
CAROLYN SMITH will attendGreenville College in Greenville,IL. She wants to direct her studiesto a career in special education. Shehas been on high honor rollthroughout high school, whileparticipating in sports and otherschool activities. She has animpressive list of community serviceand church activities.
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WEBSITE NEWS
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Saint Louis, MO 63144314-962-4507 x15
August, 2007Board of Directors
David L. Pentland '56, PresidentGeorge W. Clements, Jr. '57, Vice PresidentMarianne Hill Vahlkamp '48, SecretaryMark J. Madras '74, TreasurerRita Boshans '56Patrick B. Conley '85Mary Ann Eckler Koetting '59Rosemarie Schweizer Kornfeld '47Norma Hodges Murphy '41Judith Turner Peckham '61Maxine Gray Reisenleiter '41Tamara Stefanoni Rhomberg '64Peggy Atkins SmithTeresa WheelerEdward T. Wright, Jr. '67
Thanks to Patricia Harris, retired teacher, for help in proof reading.
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
Mission Statement: Our mission is to perpetuate the
spirit of Brentwood High School, tokeep communications open betweengraduates and BHS, and to helpstudents with future educationalopportunities - be they university,community college, or technicalscholarships.
Check it out at http://www.brentwoodhsalumni.org.
We've added a Photo Gallery to the site. If you recognizeanyone in the pictures that is not included in the caption,there's a link where you can send us the information so we canupdate it. We've also added the 2007 Scholarship Award winnersand updated the Reunion page. If the class reunions get in thespirit of collecting for the Scholarship Fund, we'll put a page onthe site showing each group's progress!
It is once more my pleasureto report to you on the progressof the Brentwood AlumniAssociation over last year andour expectations for the comingyear. First, I want to extend theBoard's thanks to the retiringboard members, namely, Carl Day,France Langan, and William H.Thoelke for their tireless effortsmade while on the Board overthe last three years.
I am pleased to announcethe new Board members, RitaBoshans, George Clements, Jr.,Tamara Stefanoni Rhomberg,and Teresa Wheeler. During thepast year, the Alumni Associationsponsored the Hall of Fameawards to distinguished graduatesof Brentwood High School,experienced increased member-ship and increased donationsfrom alumni, and awarded fivescholarships to Nicole Egelhofer,Andrew Sherwin, Carolyn Smith,Samirah Rahaman, and NicholasYoungstrom. The Board hasincreased from three scholarshipsin 2006 to five scholarships in2007, thanks to the generouscontributions received from the50th Reunion Class of 1956.These scholarships have providednot only much needed financialaid to these five recipients, butalso bestowed the honor andappreciation of the alumni onthese five recipients. They serveas role models and products ofthe fine premier school thatBrentwood High School is tothe entire community. A specialthanks to the fine teachers, staff,and parents of all the studentsin the Brentwood School District.
The future of the AlumniAssociation seems even brighter
with the "Third Weekend inSeptember" festival to be heldbeginning at 4 p.m. on Friday,September 14, in the BrentwoodHigh School Courtyard thatafternoon and evening. Plannedevents include music providedby the Brentwood High Band,art works by the student body, atour of the high school, andrefreshments. There will beremarks from Chairmen Clementsand Langan, and, especiallyfrom the BAA Representativesof the classes having reunionsthis weekend, plus the fivescholarship recipients. Fromall indications, some of these2007 reunion groups are gatheringspecial donations from theirclasses to the BAA for morescholarships for 2008. OnSaturday, September 15, therewill be a parade leavingBrentwood Forest at noon, endingin Brentwood Park where theBrentwood Days activities willtake place. There should be agreat turnout for the Friday andSaturday events.
The Hall of FameCommittee and its Chairman,Ed Wright, are looking forapplicants for the 2008 Hall ofFame awards.
In closing, we wish you anenjoyable summer and, again, itis my pleasure and honor toserve as President of theBrentwood Alumni Associationcomprised of such dedicatedmembers.
David L. PentlandClass of 1956
President, Board of Directors
Class Reunion Challenge: The Class of1956 collected $3000 for the Scholarship Fundlast year during their reunion. We challenge allthe classes having reunions this year, '47, '57,'62, '67, '77, '82, '87 '97, and '02, to do better.The benefits are: you can get recognition in thenext couple of newsletters, you can participatein the Scholarship Award process, and you canbe present at the Awards Ceremony next May!Not to mention the benefits the award winnersreceive! So, show some class spirit and donate.It's even tax deductible!
Another time to think about theScholarship Fund may be when you are doingyour estate planning.
Mark J. Madras '74Treasurer
FROM THE TREASURER
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1942 Genevieve Johnson Luckey1943 Fred C. Bruning1943 Jack Callen1944 James W. Luttrell1944 Verna Ake Luttrell1945 Mary Sagle1953 Andrew E. Dunlap1953 June Riegert Godar1953 Roberta (Carol) Pittman1957 Michael Ryan1960 Nancy Brummett Bruce1960 James Head1961 Robert Bruce1963 Judith Wilkinson Hammock1963 William Harrell
1964 Rev. Stephanie Dorn Johanpeter1964 R. Nelson Koopman1964 Keith S. Kramer1964 Tamara Stefanoni Rhomberg1964 Patricia Hodes Wettack1965 Joanne Rittensbacher Brungardt1965 David Neunuebel1967 Bob Clemens1968 Gary Frossard1969 Edward Gahr1969 Laura C. Hartung1971 Linda Patty Vortriede1973 Pam Miller Luetkemeyer1974 Gerry Noss Gahr1976 Glenn Darlington
1977 Todd Ferguson1977 Lori Suess Wolter1979 Elizabeth Mills Mitchell1981 S. Allen Scales1982 James C. Foster1982 Sharon Angle Herz1986 Rebecca Jundt Whitmore1996 Chandra R. GinesORES Norma Jean Randol BaldwinORES Carmalita Alexander CollierORES Doug CormackORES Nancy McLean DruryORES Ralph GoerkeORES Nancy WicksORES Ned Wicks
BRENTWOOD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S NEW CONTRIBUTORSJanuary 1, 2007 to June 22, 2007
ACROSS THE DECADES
At one time Brentwood had no school system;students living in Brentwood had to attend Rock HillElementary School and high school students usuallywent to Clayton or Kirkwood. In October of 1919,the Brentwood School District was established andopened a school building in 1920, staffed by 7 teachers.In 1927, voters passed a $50,000 bond to constructthe high school.
In spite of the Great Depression, the schooldistrict managed to continue improvements, includingthat of filling the frog pond in front of the highschool. In 1953 it took a bond issue of $1,000,000 tocover construction of the north wing, a new gymnasium,and to reconstruct the football field to meet standardgridiron size.
The first year BHS opened, there were a totalof 24 students; only 3 of them were seniors whograduated in the 1928/29 class. The first 4-year class(1931/32) had 10 students, but history indicatesonly 8 of them graduated because the others wereexpelled for going on strike when there was a changeof Superintendent! We believe 3 of these 8 graduatesare still living, one living in the same house inBrentwood.
2007 Football ScheduleFriday August 24 Orchard Farm (A) 6:00 p.m.
Monday October 1 Sherman Park-JV Only (A) 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 5 Scott City (H) 7:00 p.m.
Friday October 12 Carlyle (H) 7:00 p.m.
Monday October 15 Carlyle-JV Only (H) 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 19 Vanfar (A) 7:00 p.m.
Monday October 22 Principia-JV Only (A) 4:15 p.m.
Friday October 26 Louisiana (Senior Night) (H) 7:00 p.m.
Friday November 2 Valle (A) 7:00 p.m.
There was a girls' soccer team in the1929/30 season; volleyball was organizedduring the class of 1931/32 (only seniorswere allowed to participate!), and the fol-lowing year the track team was organized.Baseball and football didn't come for manymore years.
Would you like information on someaspect of BHS? Let us know and we'll try toget answers for you! If you have any memo-rabilia, the Brentwood Historical Societywould be delighted to have it.
Thanks to Norma Hodges Murphy '41 for this information.
1939 – Still the same beloved building in 2007
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40's1940 Jerry Wahlbrink Franklin -Lakeland, FL - I love living in Floridaand won the bronze medal inSingles Bowling - Senior Games.
1942 Genevieve (Genny) JohnsonLuckey - Owosso, MI - I workedfor awhile and then joined theMarine Corps in 1944. InNovember of 1945, I married aNavy man and moved to Owosso,Michigan where I have beensince. We had 9 children. MyNavy man died in 1988. We hadtraveled a lot in our motor home,and, as a result, I met anothergentleman and married him in1993. He passed away in 2006, sonow I'm alone again. My childrenare scattered about the country; Ieven have one daughter living inSweden. Maybe someone willremember me, as my stepfatherowned the Wayside Market thatwas located on Brentwood Blvd.for many years.
1945 Dr. Leonard Pronko -Claremont, CA - I still haven'tretired and continue to teach onesemester each year, direct plays,and travel.
1945 Harold R. Jordan - PebbleBeach, CA - Marty and I willcelebrate our 55th anniversaryDecember 6, 2007.
1946 Owen Lee - Zihuatanejo,Mexico - I’m heading up toCalifornia to have another kneereplacment. My sister, BeverlyLee Elliott ’44 and her husband,Dick, are both having healthproblems, also.
1947 Ginny Walsh Andrews -Senath, MO - We still spendabout 4 months each winter inFlorida and would love to see oldfriends there. Looking forwardto the class of '47 60th reunion.
50's1952 Norm Ramsey - Florida -Norm had one winter and it wasenough to make him and his wifedecide to return to SouthwestFlorida. They sold their homeand should be snug and warm bynow. He is excited about workingfor all of his classmates andrepresenting his class in reunionevents.
1952 Terry Wolfsberger - LasVegas, NV - Terry recentlymoved from Ballwin, MO to LasVegas, to be closer to family.
1952 Charles Combs - Ballwin,MO - He was reported in thePost-Dispatch as having a "holein one" last fall. Great going!
1953 Helen Hounsom Stein -Tuscaloosa, AL - We celebrated our50th wedding anniversary on anAlaskan cruise with our childrenand grandchildren this June.
1956 Estella Roberts Young -Bethesda, MD - I'm living withmy youngest son, Duane Young'82 and his family and enjoyingmy 2 youngest grandsons, 6 and3, growing up.
1958 Jack Baumgartner - Lampe,MO - From Amsterdam, willbicycle throughout Holland andthen go to Paris this September.In April, May and June of 2008,we plan to be in England andwill spend our 45th with thekids in Paris and France.
1959 Jerry Marshall - St. Louis,MO - Marshall Antiques nowhas 2 booths and 5 display casesat Warson Woods Antiques,10091 Manchester Road.
1959 Carol McNeal Buckner-Creamer - St. Louis, MO - After27 years of teaching PE atLindbergh HS, I retired in 1994.In addition to seeing the USA viaRV and a few cruises, our secondhome at Lake of the Ozarks iskeeping me busy.
1959 Bob Niemeyer - St. Louis,MO - From the local Pulse, welearn that Bob is being honoredfor his 45 years of service withthe City of Brentwood, plus 25years as Brentwood’s Fire Chief.
60's1960 Jim Head - Monument, CO -I retired from the US Air Forceas a Brigadier General after 42years of service.
1960 Julie Swyers Loftin -Conroe, TX - Ten years ago Iretired after teaching for 33 yearsin MO, OK, CO and TX. I have 2grandchildren - Sara 3 years andScotty 1-1/2, one son, Curt andhis wife Rene who live 1/2 mileaway and one super-duper minidachshund - Libby.
1962 Marilyn Blitz Blumoff -St. Louis, MO - My family has athird grandson, Logan, born4/26/05. I'm still dog sitting andenjoying friends and family.
1962 Gaylord Dorn - Smyrna,TN - I've been a pilot for 34-1/2years for Hospital Corporationof America (HCA), havingretired in March, 2006, as theDirector of Aviation/Chief Pilotwith 11,500 flying hours.
1962 Don White - Fayetteville,AR - I was appointed to therank of University Professor inMay 2007, at the University ofArkansas (Walton College ofBusiness).
1963 James Dollar - Seminole,FL - Retired!
1963 Terry Mariano - Cypress,TX - I'm currently hotel managerfor Doubletree-Houston Airport.
1964 Phil Chandler - St. Louis,MO - I am a real estate agent withColdwell Banker Gundaker. Ihave 5 kids and 9 grandkids andam busy working on the 45threunion for BHS Class of 1964.
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1964 Keith S. Kramer -Gainesville, VA - I'm a retiredNavy Supply Corps Captain (24years) who has worked as DODcontractor as Director of Projects11 years. I'm currently a con-tractor for Homeland Securitysupporting Customs and BorderProtection and Border Patrol.
1964 Tamara Stefanoni Rhomberg- St. Louis, MO - After almost 40years in education, havingtaught everything from 3-4 yearolds to graduate reading courses,I am currently the K5 ReadingIntervention Coordinator forRockwood School District.
1968 Mary Stevens McGrory -Greenwood Village, CO - I'vebeen married for 20 years andhave 4 children - 1 Mizzou graduate,1 medical school, 1 at ColoradoState University and 1 atColorado University-Boulder.I've been a flight attendant atUnited Airlines based in Denverfor 35 years.
1968 Don Slaznik - O’Fallon, IL -President Bush appointed me asU.S. Marshal for SouthernDistrict of Illinois.
70's1970 Dick Hellwege - St. Louis,MO - I've just recently retiredfrom the Clayton School Districtafter 30 years of teaching. I alsotaught math and science atBayless, Affton, Rockwood, andClayton. This past year I servedas a STARR teacher for the St.Louis Regional ProfessionalDevelopment Center, presentingworkshops for school districtsstate-wide and am a past recipientof the Rockwood Teacher of theYear and National PresidentialAward For Excellence in TeachingMath and Science. My wife,Jan Drury '71, retired fromBrentwood last year after teach-ing 30 years in music.
1971 Robert L. Mark - LeagueCity, TX - I am still doomed:Lawyer, Texas, over 50, broke,working for healthcare.
1974 Lyn Canham - Sandia Park,NM - I am the Division Chief ofa group of USAF psychologistswho test and evaluate thehuman-system interfaces forhundreds of USAF systems,large and small.
1976 David C. Widtfeldt -Peachtree City, GA - As a for-mer McGrath classmate, I'mcurrently working as a Delta767 captain.
1979 Kevin Miquelon- Ballwin,MO - Joined the PfoodmanGroup as President in April, 2007.He and wife, Laura PearceMiquelon '80, just celebrated 21years of marriage and have 4children.
80's1980 Rhonda Booth Carsten -St. Louis, MO - I've been marriedto Brad Carsten for 14 years andhave one son, Ian, in college inDenver, CO.
1981 Greg Keller - St. Louis,MO - I am the Owner and CEO ofRenaissance Financial, foundedin 1994. I enjoy being activelyinvolved in St. Louis area organiza-tions, such as Young Entrepreneursand Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
1981 Amy Petersen - Chicago, IL -I'm living in Chicago developingreal estate in the single familymarket.
1982 Paul Janeway - YosemiteNational Park, CA - Paul’s sister,Kay Levesque ’84, tells us he's achef at Ahwhanee Lodge atYosemite National Park.
1986 Rebecca Jundt Whitmore -Dittmer, Missouri - I've beenmarried 16 years to FrankWhitmore and have 1 daughter,Kyerstyn Paige, age 16. I've been anauditor for Sprint for 10-1/2 years.
90's1999 Thomas W. Mayer II - St.Louis, MO - Tom's proud dadreports that Tom is a police officerfor the St. Louis MetropolitanPolice Department for nearly 5years, was recently transferredfrom the 7th District to thedepartment's new and eliteCrime Suppression Unit and hasattained the rank of Detective.Tom's career has been markedb y a n u m b e r o f awa r d s ,commendations and medals.Tom is the grandson of the lateBill Mayer '49, the son of TomMayer '76, also a St. LouisMetropolitan Police Departmentpolice officer and the brother ofSteve '00, Ted '06, and Kate '08,as well as numerous aunt anduncle BHS graduates.
2000's2000 - Joey Edelmann - Osaka,Japan - As a teacher of English inJapan, I am enjoying the experienceof living and working abroad.
Friends
Teacher - Carmalita AlexanderCollier - Alexandria, VA - In1939, I began my teachingcareer and in 1950 accepted ateaching job at Mark TwainSchool. In 1964, I was trans-ferred to BHS and taught thereuntil 1976. I loved every day ofmy work and association inBrentwood, and I value theschool, the community, and myevery minute spent there. Thankyou with strong fond memories.
Teacher - Jean Randol Baldwin -Columbia, MO - 573-445-9648 -I taught in the Brentwood SchoolDistrict and upon retirement,we moved to Columbia, MO. Iam an active member of theBoone County RTA.
If you are not currently a BAA member or would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, or joinone of our committees let us know. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE LATELY?? See enclosed remittanceenvelope. Your comments and information are greatly appreciated!
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CLASS NOTES
Class of 1959When Joyce Arneson and Sylvia Frank came infrom Minnesota and Texas, these classmatesenjoyed lunch at Mimi's Cafe in April.
Class of 1960A group of '60 alums met and vacationed onSanibel Island; they had a great time!
Class of 1979We offer prayers to the family and friends of ourdear classmate, Velda Rumsfelt. We pray thatthey may now have peace and comfort receivedfrom closure in justice served. We will alwaysremember Velda as a shining beacon of joy, lovingspirit and creative talent! With our deepestsympathy and love, The Graduating Class of ‘79
Thanks to Tracy Heidelbaugh Burns, Class Rep '79
Note: Velda’s life was tragically ended, several yearsago, during her sophomore year at BHS. Just recentlythe murder case was solved.
Front Row: Barb Bond Simon and Mary Ann Eckler Koetting
Back Row: Sylvia Lumb Frank, Joyce Rinck Arneson,Charlie LaGarce, Gloria Morgan Roseman,Shelley Phillips Shindling, Jerry Marshall
Front Row: Jane Farrington Summers and Sandra Line Pitman
Back Row: Marilyn Borghoff Niehoff, Jacque Holman Trouse, Joan Ledbetter Weston, Judy Hughes Burch
SPOTLIGHTS ON ALUMNI1960 Carol Colligan went tosecretarial school and thenembarked upon a career in NewYork City as a production assistantfor Andy Rooney and a memberof Harry Reasoner's News Unit.Eventually, she went back toBrentwood and enrolled atWebster Unviersity, where shegraduated with triple majors inHistory, French, and Religion in1970. Webster University quicklyhired her to manage alumnievents and fundraising efforts throughout the U.S.;she continued her studies to earn a graduate degree inWomen's Studies. In 1983, Carol was given theWebster University Alumni Associations' most presti-gious honor, the Mary Elizabeth Newell Award.
Carol became Executive Director for YoungAudiences of St. Louis, an organization that presentsperforming and visual artists to children. In 2000, sheretired and was bestowed with Young Audience'sOutstanding Service Award in Boston, Massachusetts.Retirement, however, could not contain Carol, as shereturned to the Alumni Office at Webster as a devel-opment coordinator and continues in that position.
Carol was recently featured in Webster WorldMagazine, an alumni publication.
1974 Barbara KiehnhoffDwyer has been teachingmathematics and physicaleducation throughout hercareer as an educator.Currently, Barbara is teachingadvanced algebra andtrigonometry at Ladue HortonWatkins High School, as wellas coaching girls' field hockey.She has high expectations ofher students, but also takes asense of humor to class, wantingthem to work hard in addition to having fun.
This year she was selected United States FieldHockey Coach of the Year by TopOfTheCircle.com.During high school and college, Barb was an avid fieldhockey player and has coached teams and officiatedgames for the past 30 years, having officiated at thecollege level, junior Olympics and at Big Ten games.Barbara has taught physical education at BHS, besides
Note: If you would like to submit articles about you oranother alum of Brentwood High School for future"Spotlights On Alumni" articles in the Newsletter, pleasesend to Brentwood Alumni Association, 90 Yorkshire Lane,Brentwood, MO 63144.
Carol Colligan
Barbara Kiehnhoff Dwyer
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SPECIAL NOTES
BAA ANNUAL MEETINGThe Brentwood Alumni Association offerstwo important dates to their members: 1) the“3rd Weekend in September” when we invite classreunions to celebrate with us in collaborationwith Brentwood Days, the official celebrationof the City and 2) the Annual Meeting heldthe “4th Wednesday in April” to celebrateanother year of membership, scholarship andparticipation by graduates of BHS. We meetin the high school Library at the high school,and each year we have attracted more membersthan the previous year who are interested ingetting involved plus joining in the fun of seeingformer classmates, neighbors and siblings offriends of yesterday. Come join us– the datewill be April 23, 2008, 7:00 pm.
Thanks to Marianne Hill Vahlkamp '48 for this information
Family Generations at Brentwood High SchoolFor the next issue - How many generations ofyour family have graduated from BHS? Onefamily is mentioned in this newsletter - seeClassmate News, page 5. Which family has thelongest BHS legacy?
Thanks to Barbara Peat Jacobs '67 for this idea.
Military Stories WantedWe'd also like to hear from anyone serving inthe military, as well as from those living inforeign countries. Send us your informationand we'll have some new articles.
Membership and Help WantedIf you have not paid your 2007 dues or wouldlike to contribute to the Scholarship Fund, seeenclosed envelope. You may also use thisenvelope to join one of our committees, vol-unteer to help, or make our newsletter moreinteresting by telling us what you have beendoing. We can always use help with digitalphotography, computer skills, database, art-work, etc.
FUTURE REUNIONS PLANNED FOR 2007
1947 60thThe class of 1947 60 year class reunionbegins Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. We will meetfor lunch at 1:00 p.m. in the private room atthe "Grey Panthers Den" better known asMiss Sheri's Cafeteria, 9967 Manchester Rd.Warson Woods. Then it's on to the BHSCourtyard to join other alumni classes at 4:00 p.m.Saturday is the parade at noon and BrentwoodDays celebration. Contact RosemarieSchweizer Kornfeld at 314-968-2308. Email [email protected] for more information.
1957 50thThe 50th Reunion of the Class of '57 is fastapproaching! The dates are Sept.14,15, and16. Plans are almost complete, and theyinclude an informal get-together of the classat Brentwood Forest Clubhouse on Fridayevening, a luncheon for the women of theclass at Westborough Country Club onSaturday, a special dinner celebration at LeChateau in Frontenac Plaza on Saturdaynight, and a brunch on Sunday morning. Wehave had a wonderful response from ourclassmates; almost all who are alive and able-bodied are planning to attend. Please help usremove the "almost" from that sentence andchange it to "all"! We guarantee a good time,and we want everyone to be included! Canyou help us find Ronald Eugene Hill, FrankLouis Meyer, Nanette Taylor and Mabel RoseSmith Putz? Contact Louise Sharp Horstman314-968-1271 [email protected] Judy Granger Opfer [email protected].
1962 45th The class of 1962 is having a get together duringthe reunion week-end. If you haven't receivedyour notification, call Betty Hughes Edelmannat 314-961-8629, and she'll give you theinformation. We would also like to invitethe Class of 1961 to join us in our activitiesand ask that they e-mail Betty for moreinformation: [email protected].
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1967 40th'67 PLANS A RETURN TO THE SUMMEROF LOVE...NOT!Brentwood High's Class of 1967 may rememberthe Summer of Love but we're not quite readyto don our bell bottoms and love beads yet.Instead, we'll settle for comfortable shoes,loose fitting pants, and maybe a hearing aid ortwo. Yes, '67 will be having its 40th reunionthis September during the Brentwood AlumniAssociation's 3rd Weekend festivities. Thereunion planning committee already has contactinformation for about 80 of its 110 membersand is still plugging away.The celebration will begin Friday afternoonwith the courtyard festivities at BHS spon-sored each year by the BAA. Later, class memberswill have a special treat...a Carl's Friday nightgathering followed by retreat to other localestablishments. Saturday night will be high-lighted by a dinner party at Russ Lake's housein West County. No doubt, there will be lots ofmemories, stories, and more than one exaggeration.Sunday morning will be a brunch at Russ'house (in case some couldn't leave the nightbefore). Plan on attending and if you know of class-mates' information, send it to Ed Wright, Jr. [email protected] or 314-962-3713. We lookforward to a fun weekend full of good old fash-ioned Brentwood camaraderie.
1977 30th The Class of 1977 will be celebrating our 30threunion on Friday, September 14 andSaturday, September 15. The Friday event willbegin by joining other alumni after 4 pm inthe courtyard at BHS. From there we will goto Saratoga Lanes in Maplewood from 7:30pm-1:00 am. On Saturday, we will be at theTrain Wreck from 7:00 until close. During thistime, we also have the option to attend theBrentwood Days festivities; so either meet usdown at Brentwood Park or at the Train Wreck.Further details will follow via an invitation;but we're still looking for classmates. Pleasecontact Judy Munoz Flick for more information,cell 314/277-0393 or [email protected].
1982 25thInvitations will be sent to all classmates, aswell as the BHS Classes of 1980, 1981, 1983and 1984. Events are: Friday, September 14 –meet at BHS Courtyard for alumni receptionafter 4 pm. Then have drinks at the SportsAttic Bar on Manchester Road. Saturday,September 15 – Dinner/drinks at MaggieO’Brien’s Restaurant on Market Street (nextdoor to Union Station). Contact Kim RuhlSchimweg at 314-283-4673 for questions oraddress updates. Hope to see you there!
1987 20th Yes, we are having a 20th reunion this fall, butplans were not firm at press time. To help out,or for more details, contact Cindy Camp Foley(636) 227-1817 [email protected].
2002 5thBlake Hasty is asking for help in getting theClass of 2002 together. Contact her at (314)570-7164 [email protected].
REUNIONS 2008
1953 55th Shirley Parker Horine [email protected] Sue Weber Young [email protected](314) 961-4243 want your ideas for a reunionin 2008 -- When? Where? What to do?
teaching at several other schools in the St. Louisarea. Her education has been a bachelor's degreein Physical Education from Valparaiso Universityand a master's degree in secondary education fromthe University of Missouri - St. Louis. For fun shedirects a hand bell choir for junior and senioryouth at Concordia Lutheran Church inKirkwood, MO.
Barb cites two BHS teachers, SharonEnzenauer and Al Frye, as those whose inspirationled her to a career in education She says workingwith young people and colleagues is the best partof her job; she has a good time with them; andthey teach her how to be a better teacher. BarbDwyer was featured in a March, 2007, "Spotlighton Education" article in the Post-Dispatch.
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1986 20thNow you know what we look like 20 Years After High
School!! Yes, some of us have changed and some stayed thesame. Can you recognize these people without taking youryearbook out? We had our reunion at the St. Louis ArtMuseum and our party committee did an outstanding job!!Thank you so much to Devin Dixon, Theresa Peters Nigusand Paul Inman for their time and effort, organizing andmaking our 20th reunion a memorable event. Also, thankyou to those who attended from the Class of 1985. It wasgreat to see you again!
If you missed our 20th reunion party, I would like tohave another "get together reunion". More details to follow.If you are interested in helping out, please contact yourClass Rep. - Mary Ann Avanzado-Keohane (636) 577-2035or you can email her at [email protected]. Wehope to see you all for the Brentwood festivities the 3rdweekend in September!
1st Row: Thad Falkner, Chardial Samuel, Stacy Millikan Fowler, Mary Ann Avanzado-Keohane, David Drake, Kristen Mertz, Mark Butler & Kyrle Boldt.
2nd Row: Kurt Schulz, Lisa Rickards Frank, Theresa Peters Nigus, Sarah Briles Page, Devin Dixon, Tim Butler, Paul Inman & Sean Cothrine.
3rd Row: David Deatherage, Marcia Howard, Chris Saxon, Jude Simmons, Charlie Brown & Marla Martin Meyer.
1997 10thHats off to Class Representative Halima Martin for
organizing a fun-in-the-sun family picnic at BrentwoodMemorial Park this past July 21st. Everyone enjoyed therefreshments and entertainment while renewing acquain-tances and meeting new children.
PAST REUNIONS IN MEMORIAM1935 John Willingham 1941 Eugene Eaklor 1941 Katherine Beletz Guenther 1941 Edward T. Wright, Sr. 1943 John Beekman 1943 Frederick C. Bruning, Jr. 1947 Cecil Barbaud 1950 Joan Roberts Lee 1958 Earl Daugherty 1959 Judy Black Buerkel 1959 Don Chapman 1959 James P. Feely, Sr. 1961 Richard Warnky 1964 Ronald W. Schook 1966 Marian Haynes 1969 Kenneth Niere 1987 Charles A. (Andy) Moore Friend - Jim Jackson
Special Note: Jimmy Jackson, HomeSchool Coordinator and P. E. teacher atBrentwood High School for 14 years,passed away February 3, 2007, afterhaving retired the previous December.Mr. Jackson came to BHS with a goal ofensuring that every student had anequal opportunity to be successful.
He had participated in the integrationof McKinley High School in 1954, was ahighly decorated veteran of both theKorean and Vietnam Wars, and retiredfrom the military as a lieutenantcolonel. Mr. Jackson was a devotedteacher, father, son, and brother; hisinfluence on students at Brentwood willbe greatly missed.
Edward T. Wright, Sr., longtime mayorand municipal judge in Brentwood andfather of Ed Wright, Jr. '67, passedaway on May 30, 2007, at his home inClearwater, Florida. Mr. Wright attendedBrentwood (a member of the 1941class) and Principia High Schools.While acquiring his law degree at MercerUniversity in Macon, GA, he joined theArmy. After serving as one of theyoungest elected police judges inMissouri, he was elected Mayor ofBrentwood and served from 1963 to 1976.
He wrote 3 books, was a member ofthe Webster Groves Theatre Guild,served as president of the St. LouisCounty Municipal League, was a memberof the Mound City Bar Association, andplayed softball in Missouri and Florida.Survivors are his wife, 3 daughters, 2 sons,a sister and brother, 19 grandchildren,and 8 great-grandchildren. A service tocelebrate Mr. Wright's life will be heldSeptember 16, 2007, at the BrentwoodRecreation Center.Note: Every attempt is made to include allwe know who are deceased.
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If you would like to be a representative for your class or need reunion information, contact Mary Ann Eckler Koetting '59 (636) 537-5256 [email protected]
TEACHERS' CORNER Summer in the c i ty. You remember St . Louis
summers…hot and humid. Today is no exception to the rule.The Organization of Retired Eagles has finished another coolyear of fun and festivity. In February we found the pirate’streasure and completed a bit of monkey business in May!
“Retired folks” are often asked “what do you do with allyour time?” All what time? Your BAA newsletter staff hadto remind this author to get her assignment in now. I wouldlike to share with you some of the volunteer activities thatBrentwood retired teachers are involved in. Nancy Wagoner’sexperience on a church mission trip to New Orleans was alife-changing one…hard work, primitive housing, and feelingsof both frustration and hope and a bond with a family shewould never have known otherwise. Mary Freund served asPresident of the Parents Council at Whitfield Academy.Patricia Harris serves as President of the Board of theMarian Middle School in St. Louis. This school is one of thebeneficiaries of the Kidsmart project under the leadership ofBrentwood alum Jennifer Miller. Dave Ryan continues hiswork with the Brentwood Optimists. Lois Rufer continues tobe involved with art-related committees through the St. Louis
Art Museum and the Artist Guild. Pat Killian is a mentor inthe Brentwood Schools and a docent at the Missouri BotanicalGarden. Wray Darr and some of his friends regularly travel toSt. James, MO, to help with maintenance at the Mound RidgePresbyterian Church Camp. Patty Fitzgerald volunteers withthe Brentwood Foundation. Gini Hille has done some volunteerfundraising for Swarthmore College. Jean Baldwin workswith a variety of programs at the Senior Center in Columbia,MO. Luisa Chenualt volunteered as a defensive drivinginstructor, a program of AARP in North Carolina.
I could go on and on but will simply add, “To beContinued.” Next time find out about the new careers ofBrentwood’s retirees. As you plan for your reunions andget-togethers don’t forget your teachers. Those of us attendingthe Class of 1996 picnic had a great time. We didn’t realize atthe time that it would be our last time with Jim Jackson. Itwas such a good visit. RIP Jim! You did good!
Thanks to Mary Beth Powell, retired BHS teacher, for this article.
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Meet old friends, enjoy student music and art, tourthe high school, and join the fun!
This will be the fifth annual "3rd Weekend inSeptember Reunion" held during Brentwood Days,September 14 and 15. Meet on Friday evening,September 14, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the BrentwoodHigh School Courtyard. There will be art, music, highschool tours, introductions of the BAA ClassRepresentatives and scholarship winners, and 7 classeshaving reunions.
Saturday, September 15, will be another special
day. The city parade begins at West Swan Circle atnoon and ends at Brentwood Days, held in BrentwoodPark on Russell Avenue from 1:00 to 8:30 p.m.Brentwood Days promises fun for the entire family withgames, rides, and food. Stop by the Brentwood AlumniAssociation booth to meet and greet your friends!Wrap up this busy weekend with a spectacularBrentwood Days fireworks display on Saturday night.
Mark your calendar for next year's "3rd Weekend InSeptember" Reunion celebration, to be held again withBrentwood Days on September 19 and 20, 2008.
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You're invited to the 5th Annual
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Reunion CelebrationFriday, September 14, 2007
Brentwood High School Courtyard, 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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