Winter 2016 If you are interested in helping out on one of the many WSAA Committees, please contact the committee chairperson or Teri Shine at [email protected]Achievement Hall of Fame Dave Hintz [email protected]All Alumni Day Diane Cziraky Cerri [email protected]Athletic Hall of Fame Robert Smith [email protected]Basket Raffle Committee Susan Skufca Bell [email protected]Golf Outing Rich Wilson [email protected]Membership/Rep Contact Tom Ansberry [email protected]Memorabilia Teri DiMattia Shine [email protected]Newsletter Nancy Krihwan Perlic Susan Skufca Bell [email protected][email protected]Publicity/Marketing Dave Hintz [email protected]Scholarship Jim Campbell [email protected]Schools Support Frank Foti [email protected]Social Media Nancy Krihwan Perlic [email protected]Teacher/Staff Relations Nancy Krihwan Perlic [email protected]From the Director Teri Shine, Executive Director, WSAA WSAA Board of Directors Member Post Class Tom Ansberry 1965 Susan Skufca Bell 1982 Jim Campbell 1982 Diane Cziraky Cerri 1977 Rondelle Cicirelli Secretary 1982 Mark Cline 1975 Frank Foti 1974 David Hintz Chairman 1982 Dave Krych 1971 Roger Mikulandra 1982 Nancy Krihwan Perlic 1966 Connie Kosanovich Powall Legal Counsel 1983 Teri DiMattia Shine Director 1972 Debbie Vitantonio Treasurer 1976 Committees Letter From the Director 1-2 Super Bowl Basket Raffle 3-4 Thank You—Scholarship Recipients 5 Wickliffe Rich in History 9 Chess Club Memories 10 Remembering Ray Milavec 12 Facebook Posts for Halloween 13 Alumni Association Activewear on Sale 16 In This Issue Greetings from the mem- bers of the WSAA Board. It is the season of giving and many Wickliffe alumni have been very generous to us with their gifts. The recent fundraising mailing was a great success. The letters were sent to those alumni and faculty who were registered at the website, www.wickliffealumni.org. The 2017 Super Bowl Raffle committee is working hard to obtain donations and create baskets for the event. The tickets are sold out, but your help is still needed. We can al- ways use volunteers for the night of the event (Saturday, February 4, 2017), donations of themed baskets, and items to help create baskets. Contact Sue Bell for more informa- tion. The Athletic Hall of Fame induction will take place during the summer of 2017. Visit the website to nominate an athlete or coach. Continued on page #2
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Winter 2016
If you are interested in helping out on one of the many WSAA Committees, please contact the committee chairperson or Teri Shine at [email protected]
From the Director Teri Shine, Executive Director, WSAA
WSAA Board of Directors Member Post Class
Tom Ansberry 1965
Susan Skufca Bell 1982
Jim Campbell 1982
Diane Cziraky Cerri 1977
Rondelle Cicirelli Secretary 1982
Mark Cline 1975
Frank Foti 1974
David Hintz Chairman 1982
Dave Krych 1971
Roger Mikulandra 1982
Nancy Krihwan Perlic 1966
Connie Kosanovich Powall Legal Counsel 1983
Teri DiMattia Shine Director 1972
Debbie Vitantonio Treasurer 1976
Committees
Letter From the Director 1-2
Super Bowl Basket Raffle 3-4
Thank You—Scholarship Recipients 5
Wickliffe Rich in History 9
Chess Club Memories 10
Remembering Ray Milavec 12
Facebook Posts for Halloween 13
Alumni Association Activewear on Sale 16
In This Issue
Greetings from the mem-bers of the WSAA Board. It is the season of giving and many Wickliffe alumni have been very generous to us with their gifts. The recent fundraising mailing was a great success. The letters were sent to those alumni and faculty who
were registered at the website, www.wickliffealumni.org.
The 2017 Super Bowl Raffle committee is working hard to obtain donations and create baskets for the event. The tickets are sold out, but your help is still needed. We can al-ways use volunteers for the night of the event (Saturday, February 4, 2017), donations of themed baskets, and items to help create baskets. Contact Sue Bell for more informa-tion.
The Athletic Hall of Fame induction will take place during the summer of 2017. Visit the website to nominate an athlete or coach.
West Coast – For West Coast classmates, a re-union will be held at the historic Coronado Mo-tor Hotel, 233 4th Avenue, Yuma, Arizona from March 14th – 17th, 2017. Please RSVP by March 7, 2017 to Jean Gagnon at 440-585-1823.
All WHS alumni are welcome to attend.
Panama Canal Cruise set for 2018 is open to all classes. Sponsored by Class of ‘66.
11-night Panama Canal on Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Jade departing Monday, 2/5/18.
http://www.behappyvacations.com/cs/668040
Start saving now!
SAVE THE DATE FOR
WSAA EVENTS
The next WSAA Board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 , at 6:45 pm in the high school cafeteria.
It has been suggested that we bring back past Homecoming Queens during the 2017 Home-coming Parade. What a wonderful idea. Spread the word and we will see what we can put to-gether for next fall.
Our next WSAA Board Meeting is January 17, 2017 in the High School Cafeteria at 6:45 pm. Please join us and share your ideas. This would be a great time to bring any donations for the Super Bowl Raffle.
Teri DiMattia Shine, Class of 1972 WSAA Executive Director & Historian
We would love to help get the word out for your reunions! Write up an announcement or “save the date” and we will publish the information for you. Give us the place, date, time and any other information you would like your class-mates to know. Never had a reunion? Step up and organize one yourself. It’s easy with our help. We can get the word out for volunteers to help you form a committee.
If you had a great reunion, share the informa-tion with us by sending us a recap and pictures.
Super Bowl Tailgate Basket Raffle February 4, 2017
The success of The Super Bowl Tailgate Basket Raffle has made it possible to present over $40,000 in scholarship money to Wickliffe High School seniors. WSAA provides six $1000 schol-arships each year to Wickliffe High School graduates who con-
tinue their education at a two year, four year, or trade/technical school.
A great event like this is successful because of volunteers. We are seeking alumni and friends of alumni to assist with the event.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
Soliciting donations and pick up as needed September through January.
Creating baskets in December and January once donations are received.
Setting up baskets and tables either the eve-ning prior to the event or the afternoon of the event.
Selling raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets the evening of the event.
If you are interested in donating your time in any capacity, please contact Lori Ondecko at [email protected] or 440-364-0409 for information.
Donations needed
We rely on the generous donations of alumni, friends and family of WSAA, community organi-zations, and businesses to produce over 160 baskets/prizes each year.
No donation is too small. A few bags of tortilla chips, various jars of salsa and dips can be trans-formed into a fun and festive Mexican Basket. Cake mixes, frostings, a sack of sugar or flour, measure spoons and cups, decorative cupcake pa-pers, bakeware, and cookbook create a fun and useful Bakery Basket. You get the idea.
Are you an artist? Some of our most popular prizes each year are handmade jewelry, crocheted Afghans, scarves, hats and gloves, fleece blankets, wood projects, certificates for cake decorating and baked goods, homemade wine, floral arrange-ments and framed photography.
Independent Consultants: Do you sell Avon,
31, Longaberger, Tupperware, Origami Owl or are an independent consultant for a product?? Dona-tions are a great way to get your name out there.
Restaurant Certificates-next time you are din-
ing out at your favorite restaurant, ask the owner or manager for a gift certificate. It just may be-come the winner’s favorite restaurant also!
Business owners- do you have a service that
you would like to donate? Tax preparation, salon services, landscaping, window cleaning, auto re-pair, car detailing, house painting, etc.
Monetary donations may be made to purchase
electronics and other popular items.
Theme baskets-gather a few friend and create a
theme basket from your class. Popular baskets include, Spa baskets (soaps, candles, towels…) Food Baskets –Chocolate, Wine, Mexican, Italian, Junk Food, Movie Basket, Pet Basket, and Holiday Baskets.
Do you have a gift card or new item you can't use? Know a business owner who would be willing donate? Do you have a special craft that would make a great addi-tion to a basket? Want to get together with a few classmates to create a basket? We don’t even mind if you re-gift! See the attached list for your graduating class’ basket idea. You can drop off donations to Wickliffe Middle School, email me to arrange for a pick up, or you can leave the shopping to us by making a tax-deductible cash dona-tion. Checks should be made payable to WSAA and mailed to Susan Bell, 8330 Shel-tered Cove, Mentor OH 44060.
nilla, cookie sheets, measuring cups, flavored coffees/teas, coffee mugs, tea cups, hot cocoa, biscotti, or gift cards to Starbucks or local bakeries/donut shops
To each person, business or group that has given cash donations, baskets or items for the baskets or volunteered your time, the recipients of the scholarships would like to give each of you a heart felt thanks.
Helping to further a graduates education could bring our next engineer, stylist, doctor, lawyer or an inventor of a life saving devise. Who knows if their education may touch you in some way in the future.
Help if you can with as much as you can, it will be appreciated.
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GOLD DONOR:
Anonymous 1965
Parker Hannifin Corporation
BLUE DONOR:
Bob Smith Faculty
DONATIONS:
Vincetta Sabbath In memory of my 2nd grade teacher, Elizabeth Welch-who made a difference
1947
Patricia (Sadd) McCaffrey In honor of my sister, Penny (Sadd) Crimaldi
1972
Teresa Behnke In memory of Dr. Edward A. Behnke (1947)
Scott Steele 1963
Karen Miller In memory of Keith Tyndall (1974)
1973
Rick Kolencik 1977
Clarissa Krauss In memory of Dennis P. Krauss (1963)
Ken Gamiere 1965
Lou DiMattia 1996
Gayle Williams Helen Martin Jevec
1972
William R. Reid Sr. 1960
Albert Olhava 1961
Dan Gotti 1958
Gerald Mancino 1963
Wallace Judd, Jr. 1965
Gregory Hardwick In honor of Scott Hardwick
1966
George Vanik In honor of Mary R. Vanik (Bleich-1931) In honor of Joanna Vanik (Bedford-1967)
1966
Alice DeRubba 1968
Renee Shuppe 1986
Jerry Cox 1972
Judith Selby 1957
William D. Forsythe 1965
Thank you to all our donors. Without your gen-erous donations we could not continue to positively impact the lives of students and alumni of Wickliffe City Schools.
John Huszczo
In memory of Al Mucci (66)
1966
Sandra Schock Faculty
Eleanor Silvaroli 1946
Louise Seifert 1961
Barb Goudreau In memory of Josephine & Alex Makuhan
1974
Angela Dalton Maltry 1991
Janet Ruminski Rozick 1963
Carol Vargo 1983
Charles Fatica In memory of Kay Fatica-teacher & librarian-WHS
Faculty
Carol Carroscia 1958
Linda (DePalma) Zanni 1967
Frank & Nancy Rupnik In memory of Roland Reese and Ralph Simmonds
1969
Mary Jo Morello In memory of Michael Morello
1982
Lee Brandt 1972
Jim Morrison 1961
David Dasko 1967
Irene Theodore Faculty
Melvin House, Sr. 1952
Theresa DeLucia (Wade) 1984
David & Sharon Albertone 1977/1979
Renee Foti Czeck 1976
Dan D’Amore Faculty
Mary Suvada In memory of John, Mike & Rose Bohana
1956
Gordon Gerber In memory of Pete Christopher
Principal
James Hetherington Faculty
Vince Mazzolini 1961
Cheryl Sterling In memory of Duane & Tim Easterbrook
1972
Dominic Mongiardo Principal
Cookie LoSchiavo 1964
Cheryl Cigoy 1972
Bob Gallese In memory of Dan Stopp
1975
Arlene Di Fonzo 1974
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Kathy Buckley In honor of Walter Hintz
1972
Karla Fish Lindsey In memory of Brenda Fish Luciani & Thomas Fish, Sr.
1987
Terri Jo & Lorni Rotondo 1966
Virginia (Spencer) Mentall 1956
Nancy Perushek Cunningham 1966
William Globaker In honor of Hazel Check (English)
1966
Evelyn Burkhardt/Moreno In memory of Rebecca Harwood/Hurwitz
1963
Robert Buyers Faculty
Dennis DeBiase In memory of Major A. Melvin Alexander (1961) and my fellow veteran who passed away this year. He will be missed but not forgotten.
1961
Janet Sadlik Keeley In memory of Ann Sciko Langdon
1976
Rich Adler 1962
William Adams 1982
Bryan Levon 1985
Tracy Salvia 1989
Nicole Waters In memory of Pete Christopher
1995
Kerry Kramp 1973
Gloria Whitmer Majeski 1974
Judy Lane Mitchell 1963
DONATIONS TO MEMORY LANE:
Carla Vesel Gallagher Mapledale flag
1972
Susan Lauer Charie Trivisonno President’s Award pin & Honor Roll Pin
Faculty
Lois J. Bizak
Yearbooks (1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956)
1956
Please support your Alumni Association.
Donations may be made in memory of a friend,
teacher or loved one.
Make checks payable to: WSAA Send to: WSAA ATTN: Teri Shine
If you are interested in helping with the Bicen-tennial plans, the committee meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Community Center on Worden Rd. Please contact David Krych at [email protected].
The City of Wickliffe will be celebrating its Bi-centennial July 15, 2017. Dave Krych, WSAA board member and Wickliffe Council President, is looking for any old photos of Euclid Avenue to display for their event. The pictures would be greatly appreciated; please send them to Dave today.
Wickliffe Celebrates Bicentennial in
2017
Aerial View of Euclid Ave.
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New York, New York – That Wonderful Town !
Yama, Yama – The longest-running WHS tradition
The Wickliffe / NYC Theatre Tour
First conceived as a way to introduce WHS students to live Broadway Theatre, Michael Lenenski (Mr. L) organized these tours to New York City in 1961.
Now 55 years later, and still going strong, this tour becomes an annual adventure.
5 Days and 4 Nights Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation
Orientation and information Art Deco Hotel Edison – ½ block from Times Square
3 Broadway Musical shows-option to see 2 additional shows Plenty of free time or optional guided side tours
(Dining, ground transportation and other incidentals not included in the tour)
Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 18, 2017
Cost: (Rate for 2017 being formulated, but will be close to the 2016 rate of
$1,100.00 per person based upon double occupancy)
Filling seats now as planning begins in September – 56 persons maximum
Interested in the Adventure? Contact Herm Rueger (’66)
Religion for the early pioneers were prayer meetings held by the Y.M.C.A or services at the mission established in 1876 by the First Presby-terian Church of Euclid. In 1893 the Cleveland Presbytery was petitioned for acceptance and the Wickliffe Presbyterian Church was formed. At the corner of Euclid and Lloyd, the congrega-tion built their church in 1895, and it remained a landmark until 1959 when widening of Lloyd Road absorbed some of the property. ( It is cur-rently a gas station.)
Wickliffe Presbyterian Church 1895-1959
Having been formed by a New England Com-pany, it is easy to see why the majority of early settlers were Anglo-Saxon Protestants. This New England atmosphere prevailed until the 1890’s when other nationalities and members of the Cleveland society came to the hamlet of Wickliffe. The Germans came in 1893 to work the railroads and lived in the Worden area which was then called Hardscrabble. After they moved on, the land was cleared, allotted and called Stump Town (apparently clearing the land did not include removing the tree stumps).
Wealthy Clevelanders “discovered” Wickliffe in the 1890’s as an ideal location for their summer homes and proceeded to develop large estates predominately along the present Ridge Road. Current residents of this area are aware of the reasons it was chosen, especially when you re-member the land from there to the Lake was all vineyards during the Gay Nineties.
Euclid Shale Brick was organized in 1885 by A.L. John Basset; however, the grape vineyards re-mained Wickliffe’s main “industry”. The largest was operated by the Shakers, a Western Re-serve religious sect, and extended from Euclid to Grand Boulevard along Lloyd Road.
A few Italians came to Wickliffe around 1895, but the major influx was after the turn of the century. They came from Campobasso, Italy and worked in the vineyards and as caretakers on the large estates. Resented at first by this Anglo-Saxon, New England community, the Ital-ians remained as an ethnic group; however, later they became integrated into community life. At one time there were six wine presses in operation – the last one was Vitantonio’s Wick-liffe Winery.
One of my most memorable years as a teacher at WHS began when I was asked by students if I would take over as coach of the chess club. We assume that students serious about chess would be quite smart, and these students were no ex-ception. Not only were they intelligent, but they had wild imaginations and could think outside the box. When it came to playing the game, they were nearly unbeatable. In 1967 we com-peted in the state tournament and won a trophy. During our first year, we were Lake County champions beating the former champions from Perry High School.
Now, I must say that I was a coach in name only. Although I was a fairly good player, all the team members could handle me easily. My job was to drive them to meets and encourage them as much as possible. Speaking of the name “coach”, the team decided that they would not call me Coach Hintz because the term coach was for athletes. My good friend, basketball coach Ralph Simmons, came up with the name Com-modore Hintz instead, and the team approved.
This group had a wonderful sense of humor. When we were preparing for meets, they were off the wall with ideas. One day they decided that, like athletic teams, they needed cheerlead-ers. So one morning they announced on the PA that they would be holding cheerleader tryouts after school. I never expected girls to show up, but lo and behold four or five of them came. The team told the girls to demonstrate how they could generate excitement without making any noise. I do not remember how the girls man-aged, but they did, and we had ourselves some cheerleaders. In those years team cheerleaders would print slogans on colored paper and pin them on students. Our cheerleaders did the
same thing; they used slogans like “Mystify Men-tor” and “Checkmate Chardon”. The team also decided that we needed a team nurse, and one girl volunteered. Her job was to be sure the team members had no problems with their fin-gers such as hangnails or paper cuts. Even though we were never in need of huge ex-penses, the team decided to have a fundraiser. When the band members were selling chocolate bars, the chess team members followed them around trying to sell toothbrushes.
Three team members stand out in my mind for different reasons. Mark Ishige, a happy-go -lucky guy in the hallways turned into quite a dif-ferent person when in the throes of a chess match. He kept a poker face, and he would stare down his opponent. In some cases when a played sat down across from Mark, they decided they did not have a chance, and they were right. The other member was an underclassman named Tim Warner. Tim would bring a comic book to the matches. He appeared to be paying no attention to his opponent, but he was actu-ally watching every move. When his turn came, he rapidly made his move and went back to reading. He did not lose and came in first in the state. He always wore a jean jacket with his Na-tional Honor Society pin under the collar which he would flash occasionally. Finally there was Jim Huluska, a large mild mannered young man to everyone, but was known by team members as Killer Huluska when in a match. Jim could usually defeat someone in a few moves, but he never did. Instead he kept giving them hope and taking them down to the very end until the final checkmate. I personally saw him give away his queen and then run a pawn down to get another queen.
What memories I have of this incredi-ble, intelligent, and imaginative group.
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On September 18, 2016, some of the area’s well-known bands converged at Wickliffe Italian American Club for a day of great music, food, and fun. The event was organized by Lisa Strmac and Joe Lazar, graduates of Wickliffe High School Class of 1985, in an effort support to Wickliffe Schools. With a strong vision, a great team of volunteers, WHS students, and the generosity of alumni and businesses the event was a huge success.
The musical talents of alumni and current WHS students were showcased all day. The Wickliffe High School Swing Bank kicked off the event with a performance that included the National Anthem and the Wickliffe Fight Song. The WHS choir closed out the day with a series of songs finishing with the WHS Alma Mater.
In addition, popular local bands with alumni members rocked the stage donating their time and talents. Bands included Pieces of Eight fea-turing the Lakeside Brass, (alumni Joe Blatnik, Al Widmer, Kurt Kendig, Dan Hannan, Bob Matzen, Gary Motta, Pat Rehmer, Joe Lazar, Layne Kendig's son Brandon Kendig), Abby Normal and the Detroit Lean (alumni Dave Litman, Dean Walters), Streetwyze, (Rondelle Cicirelli,) Route 86 (Randy Coumos, Joe Lazar), Beatles Tribute (Tom Provenzale), and Where’s Jimmy? (Sean Samson). Acoustic sets were provided by Ran-dall Coumos, Pair of Eights (Kurt Kendig & Dan Hannan from Pieces of Eight), Joe LaPaglia and Five O’Clock Somewhere Randy Coumos, Chris Tsiros, and Nannette (Franczek) Paulovich.
Wickstock 2016 -
Alumni Giving Back
Photographs and videos of some of the per-formances can be viewed on the WickStock Facebook page, Wickstock Music Festival 2016. Like us on Facebook to get information about Wickstock 2017.
The event raised over $10,000. Proceeds from this event will go towards Wickliffe High School’s music and sports’ programs.
To date the funds have been used for the fol-lowing:
Repairs/overhauls of piccolos and saxo-phones
New French horn Bass amplifier Three tubas refurbished Choir robes Currently in progress of purchasing new
bass drums for marching band
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On October 11, Ray Milavec passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. In a 40-year ca-reer with the Wickliffe City Schools, Ray enriched the system as an English teacher, coach, and athletic administrator. Imparting an unrelenting positive attitude and fiery enthusiasm were tac-tics that served him well.
In addition, Ray had a love of sports announc-ing. He had a natural, polished flair that made him in demand from the Cavaliers to the Cap-tains to any of a dozen local high schools and colleges. No matter the game - the product was the same. Ray’s contributions to a game always had an entertainment quality about them though never obtrusive or upstaging.
In the much-deserved heralding of Ray’s sports history, an oversight is often made regarding his other talents behind the microphone -- music. Exceptional vocal and instrumental skills so honed that he was selected, along with a group of St. Joseph High School classmates, to play behind local 60’s legend Bocky of “Visions” fame. Handling the pressures of playing large venue gigs assured Ray that he had what it took to be in the entertainment spotlight.
By the early 70’s Ray decided to form his own band. His previous connections made it easy to assemble a group with good chops and better chemistry. The name of the band had been in Ray’s head even before band members were in place. As sports-minded as he was, he took a liking to a wide receiver of a fair degree of ob-scurity named Rhett Dawson. And so it came to be as surely as Bruce Wayne begot Batman, Ray Milavec became Rhett Dawson, the energetic,
REMEMBERING RAY MILAVEC
By a friend and a fan
charismatic, funky front man for the band of the same name. For most of the 70’s “Rhett Daw-son” packed Lake County clubs such as My Place or Yours, The Velvet Touch, and The Beach-comber with occasional bookings west at The Lake Shore Sands and The Petit Lounge.
Most of the band sang, but it was the unmistak-able get-down soul-textured R&B vocals of Rhett Dawson that night-lifers were investing their en-tertainment dollars in. During the band’s life span and for years to follow, Ray had such a reputation that locals argued that Rhett Dawson was his given name.
When it came to announcing a sports event or emceeing a fundraiser, Ray’s style was un-matched. And as his alter ego, he drew club pa-trons to the dance floor as soon as he breathed excitement into the microphone.
Ray was a professional artist. His voice was his palette. The microphone his brush. His involve-ment added a first rate quality to any production be it sports or music. His heart was always in it. And the memories he left, be they of Ray or of Rhett, will last in the hearts of countless friends and followers.
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Join the Wickliffe Schools Alumni Association group Facebook page today. Keep up-to-date with current alumni news and events along with trivia questions where your comments and special memories are encouraged. We don’t care if you know the answer; just give your best guess or share your special memories.
You can join by going to the Wickliffe Alumni web-site at www.wickliffealumni.org and click the big Facebook link on the home page or just click the LIKE button in Facebook on the Wickliffe Schools Alumni Association group page. Tell all your Face-book friends who went to Wickliffe to join the group today.
Planning a class reunion? Post the details on the Wickliffe Schools Alumni Association Facebook page. Looking for help planning a reunion? Can’t find a classmate? Maybe someone in the group has helpful information.
Please email [email protected] to submit trivia questions or suggestions for ideas on our Facebook page. If you submit trivia questions, please include your name, graduation year, and the answers (if you know them).
Ruth Zupancic We lived "on the other side of the tracks"
off of Lloyd Road. We would leave the house right after dinner and go to the 4 streets off of Lloyd, all of Lloyd,
Grand Blvd and parts of Euclid. We would stop home to dump our stash and run back out. We had no hours for
trick or treating just great fun!
Marian Schwaller Carney We lived at Grand and Bryn Mar,
and it was just as you say, Ruth! Everybody was out, like a block party. Musta hit 100 houses.
Marcia O'Hern Kish Douglas Road you had to wait in line there were so many kids! Pillowcases filled with candy...
Then the best part was sorting it all down
Colleen Cooney McGinley We always went to my grandpar-
ent with all my cousins we would hit every street and have a pillow case full of candy... this year is the first year I
passed out candy. I bought 645 pieces of candy thinking we'd have a ton of kids. I got 3 huge bags from sams club
and had maybe a dozen or so kids who's parents " drove
them house to house to get candy" my husband Regis was so disgusted he couldn't believe these kids were so lazy,
he swore we'd never do this again. I had to agree with him.
Carol Voelker 1950's and 60's Being invited into homes for cookies or donuts and cider...Pizza , Italian cookies, pop-
corn balls, bags of popcorn, candy apples .... We knew the neighbors and we were more like a family back then than
just a neighborhood... Neighbors looked out for each other... an adult authority figure was a real authority fig-
ure ...the neighbor was allowed to yell at your kids and
would let you know if it was something really awful.... we kids respected the authority of our neighbors...It was a
different time and kids were able to have freedom to roam about a whole city...just be home by dinner, or when the
street lights came on... We never worried about tainted
treats. I miss those days...and the wonderful community I grew up in...
Connie Smisek We used pillow cases to hold all our candy
while trick or treating
Jym Sch Pillow cases! We also lived off Rockefeller. Lots of
good, close houses
Laura White Metzger I lived on Phillips and we had a
whole street full of kids....we had a great time. Remember the full sized candy bars and homemade popcorn balls. It
was often cold and rainy though (don't have that in So-Cal).
A Recent Post:
What was your Halloween experience like when you were young?
In loving memory of all our fellow classmates who have passed away, the Wickliffe Schools Alumni As-sociation website (www.wickliffealumni.org) has an “In Memoriam” section. Please take a moment and view the names; let us
know if you have a friend or loved one who went to
Wickliffe and should be included. (On the
“Directory” tab, choose “In Memoriam” from the
drop down list, click to open). Please use the pro-
vided form to have a departed classmate honored on
this page or send the information directly to wsaaso-
The WSAA website is a great way to catch up with old friends and keep up with WSAA activi-ties.
Our database currently has over 6000 alumni, staff and faculty. We are thankful to have re-ceived member information from class contacts, but this information may now be outdated.
Please visit the website today at www.wickliffealumni.org to update information and to see all the great things the Alumni Asso-ciation is doing.
We encourage you to include your email address to get last minute announcements or reminders for special events such as the All Alumni Night and to continue to receive your copy of the Devil Doings Newsletter.
Note: If you do not receive the electronic news-letters, please check to be sure your e-mail ad-dress is correct. Re-register if you cannot re-member your login or password.
We Will Never Forget
Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.
Ladies and Men sizes on short sleeved T-shirts, embroidered golf shirts and embroidered Nikee hats.
Wickliffe Alumni Active Wear on sale. For local orders call Teri Shine at 440-666-9306 to make arrangements to pickup at her home. For out of town orders the postage will be $9.00 for the first item and $15.00 for a second item. Stock is limited so first come first served.
Items available at this time are:
Ladies Short Sleeve T-shirts:
White: (1) med, (1) large
Grey: (1) XL, (1) 2XL
Men’s Short Sleeve T-shirts:
White: (1)-3XL
Grey: (3) Med; (2) Large, (1) 2 XL, (1) 3 XL
Natural: (2) Large, (1) XL, (1) 2XL
Navy Nikee Embroidered Baseball Caps: (9)
Golf Shirts: Navy embroidered:
(3) Medium
(1) Large
(1)XL
(2) 2 XL
Ladies T-shirts size Med, Large and X-Large are $12.00 each
Ladies T-shirts size 2 X-Large is $13.00 each
Men’s T-shirts size Med, Large and X-Large are $10.00 each
Men’s T-shirts size 2 X-Large or 3 X-Large are $12.00 each
Caps are $30.00 each
Golf Shirts size Med, Large, X-Large are $30.00 each
