Alumni Association
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Become a member of the Penn High School Alumni Association today! Click here for a copy of our Membership Application.
Need to renew your membership in the Penn High School Alumni Association? Here is the renewal form.
Alumni Newsletters
Catch up on all of the Alumni news and happenings by reading the most recent Penn Alumni Newsletter! Here is a copy of the April/May/June 2010 summer edition!
Miss a past edition of the Penn Alumni Newsletters? Here is an archive listing of all of the issues from 2008, 2009, and 2010:
October/November/December 2008
October/November/December 2009
Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Reunion for 2010
The Penn High School Alumni Association sponsored the first Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Award Reunion in July 2008.
The annual Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Award is presented to Penn High School athletes or managers (living or deceased) in recognition of lifetime achievements after high school. Those chosen to be recognized serve as great role models for the current students of Penn High School.
The Alumni Association will also present Special Achievement Awards to coaches and trainers honoring their contributions to the P-H-M School Corporation.
The 2010 Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Awards Reunion was held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Penn High School staff dining room to recognize this years recipients. The Penn Food Service Department provided a continental breakfast. Guest speaker was Mr. Bill Sharpe, Jimtown High School athletic director. Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Bob Daffron, Class of. Listed below are the award recipients for 2010:
Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Award Recipients for 2010
Chris Geesman, Retired Teacher/Coach, Penn High School
Al Hartman, Class of 1986
Patrick Hodges, Class of 1963
Tony "Doc" Portolese, Retired Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Penn High School
Al Rhodes, Teacher/Coach, Penn High School, Class of 1970
Henry Wilk, Retired Teacher/Coach, Penn High School
Cory Yeoman, Teacher/Coach, Penn High School, Class of 1980
Here is a copy of the 2010 Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Reunion Program.
Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Award Recipients - 2009
Dominic Ball, Teacher/Coach, Penn High School
Rich Clark, Class of 1965
Robert (Bob) Gunn, Class of 1961
Sandy Heston, Secretary, Penn High School Athletic Dept.
Rex Stump, Class of 1985
Robert (Bob) Wiseman, Retired Teacher/Coach, Penn High School
Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2010
The Penn High School Alumni Association initiated the Distinguished Alumni Awards program in 2009. This annual award recognizes and honors those Penn High School graduates, living or deceased, who have achieved extraordinary success in their chosen careers and fields of expertise. Those recognized serve as great role models for the current students of Penn High School.
The Penn High School Alumni Association also wanted to honor P-H-M staff members who have distinguished themselves while employed at, or retired from, the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation.
The 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner and Program was held on Saturday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. in the Penn High School cafeteria to recognize this years recipients. The Penn Food Service Department provided and served a full dinner. P-H-M Board President Gary Fox served as guest speaker, Dave (`66) and Linda May (`66) Risner served as Master of Ceremonies, Congressman Joe Donnelly presented the awards, and Alumni President Cecil Smith and Treasurer Rich Clark assisted with the program and awards. Here is a copy of the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards Program.
Listed below are the 2010 award recipients:
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients for 2010
Trey (George) Gray, Class of 1987
James N. Kalil (deceased), Class of 1962
Michael Rosenthal, Class of 1995
A. Paul Schaap, Class of 1963
Distinguished Staff Award Recipients for 2010
Larry Beehler, Board of School Trustee
LaMar & Barbara Holaway, Teacher, Penn High School
Harvey Hurst (Retired), Teacher, Penn High School
Keith Rudolph, Teacher, Penn High School
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients - 2009
Tara Keller Grove, `90
Bernard L. Rice, `65
Timothy J. Roemer, `75
Helen Schalliol Coe Lemieux (deceased), `61
Carrie L. Whittaker, `97
Distinguished Staff Award Recipients - 2009
Timothy J. Clark, Teacher, Bittersweet Elementary School (Also Penn Alumni `68)
Peter J. DeKever, Teacher, Penn High School
Charles (Chuck) Gollatz, Retired Teacher, Penn High School
David Risner, Retired Administrator, Penn High School (Also Penn Alumni `66)
Robert (Bob) Wiseman, Retired Teacher, Penn High School
Penn High School Alumni Sponsorships
As the Penn High School Alumni Association looks forward to the challenges of next year, our thoughts turn to our budget, just like many other organizations in our community. The Association has been approached by a number of Penn Alumni and community members who have asked how they can help support the Penn Alumni Association? The Penn Alumni Association will offer Gold Sponsorships at a cost of $100 and Silver Sponsorships at a cost of $50 per year. The sponsors name or business name will appear in the program of the event they wish to sponsor. All donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to: Penn Alumni Association. Please note on your check that your donation is either for the Gold Sponsorship or Silver Sponsorship. Sponsorships should be mailed to: Penn High School Alumni Association, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.
Penn High School Remembered
1958-2008
If you have not ordered your copy of Penn High School Remembered, 1958-2008, place your oder now! The hardcover, 160-page book includes hundreds of photos from every decade documenting memories and the great Penn High School tradition. Prom, sports, band, choir, academic competitions, plays and everything in between will remind you of the fun you and your friends had during your high school days as a Penn Kingsmen. Get your copy today!
The books are available for purchase at the Educational Services Center on Bittersweet Road just north of Penn High School. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies picked up in person cost $32. We can accept cash, money orders, or checks - money orders and checks should be made payable to the: Penn High School Alumni Association.
If you do not live in the area and need your book mailed to you the cost will be $37 (includes shipping/handling). Complete the order form and send your payment to receive your copy today!
The books would make great gifts for any Penn alumni!
If you would like more information contact Donna Humes, secretary of the Penn Alumni Association.
Click here for information on upcoming Reunions, information from reunions held this past summer, and to read postings from your classmates!
Alumni Association Merchandise
Show your support for the Alumni Association by purchasing any of the following items:
- 50th Anniversary T-Shirt (white) - $5 (specify size)
- 50th Anniversary License Plate (white) - $3
- Gold Alumni T-Shirt - $6 (specify size)
- Alumni License Plate (white) - $5
To place your order, contact Lisa Soto Kile at lsoto@phm.k12.in.us or Cecil Smith at (574) 674-9590.
Penn High School Yearbooks
Over the past couple of months, members of the Alumni Association Executive Board have been contacted by several classmates who are looking to replace "lost" or destroyed yearbooks from their high school days. Unfortunately, the Alumni Association does not have a library of past yearbooks; however, we are asking our fellow classmates to make "donations" of old or unwanted Penn High School yearbooks.
If you, or anyone you know, has an old Penn High School yearbook laying around that you no longer want, we would be grateful for the donation. Maybe you are married classmates who each have a yearbook from your days at Penn High School, or perhaps you are a retired teacher from Penn who no longer wants the yearbooks laying around your home - whatever the case, we would be happy to accept your donation. Contact Alumni Association President, Cecil Smith, at (574) 674-9590 if you have any yearbooks you would like to donate. Thank you!
Alumni Directory
HarrisConnect, the company that produced the 2007 Alumni Directory, has an online community for Penn High School alumni. Connect with your friends and classmates at http://www.graduateconnections.com/penn.