Officers:

Nick Gahl, 2000, President

Jeremiah Johnson, 2001,

Vice President

Melanie Hubbard Conley, ‘74,

Secretary

Patti Flanigan Medvescek,

‘69, Treasurer

Board Members:

Bobbie Schreckengost

Madery, ‘65

David George, ‘73

Harry Metzler, ‘73

Mike Tyler ‘67

John R. Booth, ‘87

Evelyn Wilson Potter ‘50

Mary Schreckengost

Brabson, ‘76

Advisor:

Ann Booth

Ex-Officio Board Members:

Troy Inman, Principal

Nathaniel Jones, Ed.S.

Superintendent

Larry Metzler, ‘73

Clarence Wood, ‘43

September 2014 Pike High School Alumni Association

“Class Reunion Without the Class”

Bankdull, and Chuck Snyder. Dave Tipton

scored Closest to the Hole, and Longest

Putt was Mack Gadis.

A huge thank you to the event’s sponsors:

Ward Law; Gary Walton, DDS; Mike Shu-

maker’s Readymix; Reis Nichols; Globe

Asphalt; Chad Crimmons’ Construction

Fabric and Grids; Perry Grove and Nation-

wide Insurance; Gil Berry, Attorney at Law;

LM Henderson; and American Health Net-

work. MA Booth sponsored a hole in

memory of Charlie Amick and George

Grosskopf.

Mark Montieth served as emcee at the

dinner following the golf outing. con’t p.4

2014 Alumni Golf Outing

On Saturday, August 9th, the “Class

Reunion Without the Class” aka the

Montieth Golf Outing aka the Pike

Alumni Association Golf Outing set

out at Eagle Creek Golf Course. The

Gordon Pipers started off the festivities.

A new addition to the activities was the

Longest Drive of a Marshmallow, spon-

sored by Ron Rutland and won by Andy

Bowman.

The day’s winning team was comprised

of David Gadis, Mack Gadis, Armon

Curd, and Gene Richards. 2nd team

was Brad Denton, Steve Behrman, Bud-

dy Bernhardt, and Ryan Bernhardt. 3rd

was Paul Majors, Jay Bradley, Dan

Pike Alumni Association, P.O. Box 17654, Indianapolis, IN 46217, 317-387-2721

The 7th annual Hall of Fame/Top 30 dinner will be May

2015 at Pike High School.

Pike High School has graduated thousands of people with

rewarding careers, including individuals who have touched

the lives of many people. These individuals include artists,

elected officials, CEO’s, physicians, lawyers, entrepre-

neurs, and many more. We would like to recognize the

contributions of these individuals through the Hall of Fame,

an annual award program, begun by the MSD in 2008.

Please take a moment to nominate an individual who meets

the following criteria. Graduate of Pike High School who

has been out of high school at least 10 years; has special

achievements in the nominee’s area of specialization; has

received honors, awards, or other recognitions on a local,

regional, national, and/or international level; has demon-

strated community service; and has made meritorious

contributions to society in general or to a specific segment

of society.

The nomination form can be found at:

http://www.pikehsalumni.com/docs/HallofFameNominationF

orm.pdf The recipients thus far have included the following:

2008—Anne Sablosky (Hank Phillippi Ryan), ’67, author

and television reporter; Tom French, ’76, author and Pulitz-

er Prize winner in journalism; David Gadis, ’80, president of

Veolia; Dr. Jerry Smartt, ’92, neurologist; and Kelly Lloyd,

’95, lawyer and beauty pageant coordinator.

2009—Jay Bradley, ’67, athletic trainer for IUPUI; Dr. Gary

Misamore, ’70, sports medicine physician; and Tony Pra-

ther, ’76, attorney.

2010—Clarence Wood, ’43, bank manager, and MSD

School Board president 1975-1078; Dr. Bruce Monroe,

‘58, inventor and author; Jim Kittle, ‘62, President of Kittle’s

Furniture Group, past state Republican Party Chairman;

Major General Erika Steuterman (formerly Dawn Coving-

ton), ’72, mobilization assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff

for Strategic Plans and Programs, Pentagon; Dr. Zara

Rolfes Larsen, ’75, live talk radio host; and Tim Cindric,

’86, President of Penske Racing, Penske Performance.

2011—Dr. Gloria Cobb, ’58, missionary doctor; Capt. Jeff

Amick, ’78, career naval officer; B.J. Nichols, ’82, president

of Reis-Nichols Jewelers; Dr. Peter Carmichael, ’84, history

professor, author; and Dr. Nichole Nicholson Wilson, ’95,

sports medicine doctor.

2012—Chris Gahl, ‘96, VP of Marketing & Communica-

tions, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association;

Yolanda M. King, ‘94, assistant professor of law at IUPUI;

and Dave Wood, ‘72, coach of West Lafayette High

School’s basketball team, head coach of the 2009 Indiana

All-Star basketball team.

2013—Dr. Gina Evans-Hudnall, ’95, investigator for the

Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center; Peter Dunn, ‘96,

award-winning comedian and financial mind; Rob Ma-

comber, ‘87, Grammy and Emmy Award winner; and

Dawn Whitehead, ‘93, Director of Curriculum Internation-

alization at IUPUI.

2014—Dr. Mark Dyken, ‘75, specialist in sleep disorders;

Amber Campbell, ’99, USA track & field participant and

2004 Olympic trials; Lori Lindsey, ’98, member of the US

Women’s National Soccer team and alternate for 2012

Olympics; and Sasheer Zamata (Moore), 2004, featured

player on Saturday Night Live.

2015 Hall of Fame Nominations due December 1, 2014

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High school graduates remember their high school years

as the best years of their lives. This is especially true

with Pike High School alumni. High school students

develop close and lasting relationships through Pike’s

outstanding academic, social, and athletic programs.

The teachers and staff at Pike High School have shaped

our lives with their guidance and academic contributions.

Today the alumni enjoy and continue to benefit from the

Pike community of student and alumni family. Pike High

School students can expect to benefit from the continuity

of academic excellence and achievement as they move

into adulthood. Pike High School’s outstanding scholas-

tic record is evidenced by a graduation rate of 90%.

The Pike High School Alumni Association, a 501 (c)(3)

tax exempt organization, supports class and alumni activ-

ities. But its most notable contribution is the Pike Alumni

Association Scholarship Fund. The Association seeks to

provide scholarship funds where there is a need.

You can show your gratitude to the institution and carry

the tradition of excellence and family forward by remem-

bering the Pike High School Alumni Association in your

Will. Call or email Charlie Ward for more information on

such donations at (317) 639-9501 or

cpw@wardlawfirm.com.

Will Donations

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Alisha Verbeke Church, ‘87, sister of Kelly Verbeke-

Gomez, ‘86.

Evelyn F. Willen, widow of Harold Willen, former princi-

pal of Eastbrook Elementary, and mother of Paul Willen

and Dennis Willen, ‘71.

Richard K. “Pete” Lennox, father of Michael Lennox,

‘78; Scott Lennox, ‘79 (deceased); and Kris Lennox

Miles, ‘84.

Raydon T. Dillon, father of Karen Dillon Roth, ‘73;

Patricia Dillon Knoff, ‘74; Valerie Dillon, ‘77; and

Donna Dillon Bennett, ‘79.

Cheryl Lynn Terry, MSD secretary.

Clarence Peake, ‘90, brother of Michael Peake, ’88,

and Lamar Peake.

JoAnn Cunningham Rothkopf, mother of John

Rothkopf, ‘72; Robert Rothkopf, ‘73; and Susan

Rothkopf Kramer, ‘75.

Judy Hill Nelson, mother of Ingrid Nelson; Julie Nel-

son, ’81; Alisha Nelson, ’83; and Ericka Nelson

Howard, ’88.

William J. Black, ‘72, brother of Bruce Black, ‘79 and

Brenda Black Labadie, ‘81.

Linda Lou Daupert, ‘67, sister of Larry D. Daupert,

‘67; Constance Daupert Clark, ‘69; and Cheryl Dau-

pert Taylor, ‘75.

Ruth Smith Patee,’70, sister of Judy Copenhaver

Pollard, ’66.

Morris Chastain, father of Sandra Chastain Buckley,

‘70; Terri Chastain Morrison, ‘72; Mark Chastain,

‘75; Michael Chastain, ‘79; and Paula Chastain Mat-

thias, ‘80.

Susan Welch Dorsey , ‘88.

Marjorie Morgan, retired Central teacher and widow of

Weldon Morgan, former PHS band director.

Eugene “Gene” Yonts, brother of Jodi Yonts MacDon-

ald, PHS English teacher.

Gwen Ilene Hoberty, ‘76.

Pauline Pearl Stewart Breedlove, step-mother of Dale

Breedlove, ‘66; Darrell Breedlove, ‘67; Allen Breed-

love, ‘68; and Anita Breedlove Bishop, ‘73.

Richard “Ric” Eres Slowik, ‘71, brother of Peter

Slowik, ‘74; Nick Slowik, ‘86; and Cynthia Slowik

Eversman, ‘69.

Pike Passings

Pike Alumni Association, P.O. Box 17654, Indianapolis, IN 46217, 317-387-2721

The Alumni Association has been working very hard to

combine fun, significant events, and opportunities to

help current Pike students: a way to honor both Pike’s

past and its present and future.

We are all too aware that $1000 doesn’t go very far to-

ward college tuition any more; however, it is a start. We

would like to grow the size of our scholarships. The

2014 year’s scholarships were increased from our tradi-

tional $1000 scholarships to 2 scholarships of $3000

each.

We have begun a new feature. We are including a

memorial column, showing who has donated money to

the scholarship fund in memory of a Pike person. If

contributions in the name of any single person reach

$1000, a Pike Alumni Association scholarship will be

awarded in that person’s name. If donations do not

reach the $1000 level, they will be added to the regular

Pike scholarships given annually. Thus, the actual

number and amount of the scholarships may vary from

year to year, with 1 scholarship with a $1000 base

being the minimum.

Alumni Donations

In memory of Stan Hall: Sherry Foster, MA Booth

In memory of Clarence Peake: MA Booth

Memorial Donations

It was great seeing all the golfers. 60 socialites rounded

out the dinner activities. It was great to hear the sponta-

neous greetings as old classmates got together. There

were even former teachers present to swap tales: Linda

Winchell, Joel Leaman, Ed Siegel, Joe Drescher, and

MA Booth.

Of course, the raffle which helps fund the annual schol-

arships (the real reason for the event in the first place)

was headed by Fightin’ Joe Drescher. He’s in large part

behind the success of this aspect of the event. How can

anyone deny his great salesmanship abilities. The prizes

included a signed Helio Castroneves jersey, and hats

signed by Will Power and Juan Pablo Montoya; they

were all provided by Tim Cindric and Penske Racing.

Greg Calvert donated a Bowman Virginia Straight Bour-

bon signed by the master distiller. Other items included

10 rounds of golf provided by Eagle Creek Golf Course;

a signed T.Y. Hilton football; gift certificates from Tomlin-

son Tap and 86th St. Pub; a haircut and shampoo from

Jack’s Barber Shop; Scotty’s Brewhouse; Indy Screen

Print; a gift bag from Sun King; Dick’s Sporting Goods,

and Mike’s Carwash Works Coupons.

Ed Siegel gave the evening’s speech. It was a memora-

ble mix of humor, “be true to your school”, and real

emotion; truly one of the most moving speeches in

recent years. Thank you, Ed. This was a classic

example that reminded us all that we’re proud to say

we were part of the “Pike family.”

We also want to thank John Booth for handling the

computer and behind-the-scenes details; the beverage

cart drivers; Mark Montieth; and all others who made

this a fabulous, memorable day to remember—snakes,

rain, and all. Great times, great memories, great cause,

GREAT PARTY!

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On August 2, 2014, approximately 35 Pike gradates/family

members from 1995-2005 attended the Indianapolis

Indians vs. the Toledo Mud Hens game at Victory Field.

The event, under the auspices of the Alumni Association

and organized by Nick Gahl and Jeremiah Johnson, was

a huge success as the picture above attests. Teacher

Jodi MacDonald was in attendance as well.

Look for the Alumni Association to host more, similar

events in the future.

The Golf Outing the following weekend, August 9th, and

several class reunions rounded out the August activities.

These were to be followed by Alumni recognition at the

Homecoming football game and additional reunions being

held in September.

We encourage everyone to post their post-event pictures

on the Pike Facebook site for all to enjoy. Even those who

were unable to attend the events enjoy seeing old, familiar

faces and seeing what Pike grads are up to.

Pike Alumni Association c/o Pike High School, P.O. Box 17654, Indianapolis, IN 46217, 317-387-2721

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