Alumni Association
Play for the "green" Trivia Night event
The Penn High School Alumni Association, along with Brainblast Productions, sponsored a Play for the "green" Trivia Night on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Penn High School cafeteria. This inaugural event was a big hit with the over 60 participants who enjoyed a fun-filled evening. The Trivia Night was planned as a fundraiser to help raise money for the Campaign for Penn Pride Multi-Purpose Field. All proceeds were donated to the campaign. There was a lot of talk about a rematch in the spring. Stay tuned for more information!
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Alumni Newsletters
NOTE: Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year the Alumni Newsletter will be issued quarterly instead of monthly.
Catch up on Alumni news and happenings by reading the most recent Alumni Newsletter! Here is a copy of the
October/November/December 2009 edition!
Miss a past edition of the Penn Alumni Newsletters? Here are all of the issues from 2008 and 2009:
October/November/December 2008
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.
Save the date...
The Penn High School Alumni Association has offered some wonderful events over the past couple of years and this year is no exception. Check out the great events planned for the upcoming year. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us...we would love to see you!
- Another great Florida Reunion weekend has been scheduled for February 27, 2010 at the same location as last year, the Comfort Suite Maingate East, located at 2775 Florida Plaza Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 34748, will be our host again. Email your room reservations to mikegush@comfortsuitesfl.com or phone the Comfort Suite Maingate East at (407) 397-7848. The Alumni Association has reserved 10 rooms again this year at a reduced rate. The rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis so make your reservations now! The cost of admittance for the poolside event will be a $5 donation per person. Here is the reservation form. This is truly a fun weekend!
- The 3rd Annual Silver Mile Pasta Dinner, will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010 in the Penn High School Cafeteria, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- The 2nd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010 in the Penn High School Cafeteria.
- Come join members of the Alumni Association as they walk and drive their vintage cars in the annual Osceola Memorial Day Parade, scheduled for Monday, May 31, 2010 in downtown Osceola.
- The Alumni Association's 3rd Annual Car Show takes place on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Penn High School.
- The 3rd Annual Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Awards Program is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Penn High School Staff Dining Room.
Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2010
The Penn High School Alumni Association initiated its first Distinguished Alumni Award in 2009. This annual award will recognize Penn High School graduates who have distinguished themselves and who serve as positive role models for the students of Penn High School.
The Penn High School Alumni Association will also honor P-H-M staff members who have distinguished themselves while employed at, or retired from, the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation.
Nominations to submit Penn High School Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2010 is now CLOSED. Deadline was January 1, 2010.
Any member or friend of the Penn-Harris-Madison community may nominate a Penn graduate or a P-H-M employee. You must provide supporting evidence explaining why you feel the individual is deserving of the award. The information that you provide regarding why and how the individual has distinguished themselves will help in the selection process.
An individual can be nominated in the following way:
- Click here to download the Penn High School Distinguished Alumni Award form. Print and fill out this form. Mail the completed form to: Distinguished Alumni Award, c/o Penn High School Alumni Association, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
- Have questions? Contact Cecil Smith, Penn Alumni Association President at (574) 674-9590.
The deadline for nominations for the 2010 awards is January 1, 2010. This will allow ample time for the selection process to be completed and for honorees to be notified so that they can make plans to attend the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010 in the Penn High School cafeteria.
Nominations to submit Penn High School Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2010 is now CLOSED.
Find out who the recipients of the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards were in the Distinguished Alumni Awards Program from 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.
To be eligible for the Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:
- The nominee must have been an athlete or manager at Penn High School and be out of high school a minimum of 10 years.
- Letters of Nominations must be submitted listing the nominees lifetime contributions to mankind.
- Letters of Nominations should be mailed to: Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Award, c/o Penn High School Alumni Association, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
NOTE: The Dale O'Connell Award is for recognition of lifetime achievement after high school.
The Alumni Association will also present Special Achievement Awards to coaches and trainers honoring their contribjutions to the P-H-M School Corporation. To be eligible for the Special Achievement Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:
- The nominee must have been a P-H-M employee a minimum of five years.
- Letters of Nomination must be submitted listing the nominees achievements and/or contributions.
- Letters of Nominations should be mailed to: Dale O'Connell Special Achievement Award, c/o Penn High School Alumni Association, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
An individual can be nominated in the following way:
- Click here to download the Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic/Special Achievement Award form. Print and fill out this form. Mail the completed form to: Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic/Special Achievement Award, c/o Penn High School Alumni Association, 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
- Have questions? Contact Cecil Smith, Penn Alumni Association President at (574) 674-9590.
The deadline for nominations for the 2010 awards is March 1, 2010. This will allow ample time for the selection process to be completed and for honorees to be notified so that they can make plans to attend the Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Reunion Awards Program, scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the Penn High School Staff Dining Room.
Find out who the recipients of the 2009 Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Awards were in the Dale O'Connell Memorial Athletic Reunion Program from 2009.
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.