Coach G Mar 28, 2016 at 1:06 am, I mean Gerald Gersham still holds the shot put record at Southfield and Eastern Michigan University and is currently a track coach at an illustrious HBCU in Atlanta but hey they are just records. He went on to play football as a running back at the University of North Carolina. Register to let other graduates of La Habra High School find and contact you. Were grateful to our board members who represent the association by contributing to faculty livelihood, student experience, and campus life. He attended college at University of North Carolina and Paul M. Hebert Law School-LSU where he graduated in 1958. The news brought memories rushing back the milestones and proud accomplishments, the big hair, the school spirit, those awkward teenage years. Roe was behind the plate for the final game at Tiger Stadium. The library is a central, safe place to deposit items that help tell the story of Southfield and the people who have passed through its halls. A House contains the Charger Cafe, which sells food items and Southfield-Lathrup-related memorabilia. He was all-league in football and earned a scholarship to Western Michigan University, where he was a strong safety. Welcome to Southfield High School AT Southfield A&T News Subscribe View Archives If you missed taking your yearbook photo and would like to do so, please contact Motor City Portraits at: 313-863-1630. He was a successful coach of football, baseball and basketball teams at Southfield and a beloved PE teacher as well. The websites and events are not sponsored by Southfield Public Schools. (2004-08) and Hamilton (2009-2010), recording a total 588 tackles and 39 sacks. The 1978 alum hosts the award-winning show Lesson on Golf, which airs on 97.1 FM The Ticket. His sportscasts can also be heard on WWJ-AM radio. In1994the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. Athletic Achievement His time is still a SHS school record. A partner and co-founder of the Wiener, Weiss, Madison and Howell law firm in Shreveport, he is currently serving as Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Robert passed away on December 10, 2014 at the age of 83. Good points. Southfield, Michigan. The spring musical typically includes Lathrup's dance and music departments. During the late 60s and early 70s, Mr. Haynes served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. If you are interested in learning more about the Southfield Collection or donating to the collection, please contact our Alumni Director, Ashley Timmons. She enrolled at Clemson University on a track scholarship and ranks first in Clemson history in the 100 hurdles and second in the 60 hurdles. Mar 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools. What about Ira Newble class of 1993? Floyd played five seasons for theUniversity of Louisvilleand went onto become a ferociouslinebacker in theCanadian Football League. More. Michael Love Mar 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm. She was an alternate to the US College National team She started 3 years at VCU and was the A10 Defensive player of the year at Libero, She is currently playing professional volleyball overseas in FInland Im saying where is the LOVE? You have Amanda Love 3 sport athlete (softball, volleyball, basketball) played varsity all four years for all 3 sports (11 Varsity letters). Kenson Siver He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. Former pro football player Tarrence McEvans still comes to Southfield High School once a year to play in the Students vs. Staff Basketball game. LaQuesha Wiley Muller Food Service More. As a mom of four sons at Southfield, Laura was also an active volunteer at the School. She holds her masters degree plus 30 hours in education and psychology, attending classes for many years while teaching at Southfield School, thus demonstrating the joy of learning that was her philosophy to instill in every child. Freshman Tailgate Brings Class of 2023 Together, Olympic Day Vision Comes Into Play at SHS A&T, Southfield A&T Womens Basketball Reach State Finals. I have some really great memories of high school. She taught for three years, took a 13-year hiatus, and then returned to Southfield to teach second grade from 1962 until her retirement in 1993. There is a special bond I have with all of my fellow Southfield-Lathrup alumni that I cannot put into words., Another notable name from Southfield- Lathrup, Jon Glaser, former writer for the Conan OBrien show and has his own TV show on Adult Swim. He served as a U.S. View, post and comment on photo's and events with your classmates! Helal Abdal 1978-1982. Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. If you would like to become a member of the alumni association, click the link below. Much has been accomplished in the years since Jeff came to the campus, bringing with him wife, Kathy, and sons Brian 00 and Kevin 05, who were then entering the third grade and preschool. Southfield-Lathrup's enrollment plunged from 1,605 in 2002-03 to 800 this year, while Southfield High went from 1,535 to 1,047 students. Aaron Selber, Jr., was in one of the very first classes at Southfield School. He is in the Eastern Michigan University Hall of Fame as a baseball player. Shane Lasenby Mar 23, 2016 at 10:14 pm. This fall, students from University High School Academy, UPREP and MacArthur University Academy grades 2-8 will occupy the building. info@shs86inthemix.com. He served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Alumni-Sponsored Website http://www.alumniclass.com/southfield Class of 1975 For more information contact: Karen Blum-Paulisin 248-540-3562 Beginning with the 20052006 school year, a dress code was instituted at the high school level, finalizing the process of bringing all of the Southfield Public Schools district under a dress code policy. He was the Midwest long jump champ with a leap of 24 feet and 1 inch. Hussey was an elected member of the first Shreveport City Council under the mayor-council single-member district format, having served from 1978 until 1982, when he became mayor. . Here is a recap of the schools greatest athletes from the past six and a half decades of Blue Jay sports history, according to a panel of past athletic directors from Southfield High School who were interviewed by The Southfield Jay: (Baseball, Football) Simmons is considered one of the best hitting catchers in Major League baseball history, and he honed his skills at Southfield High. I believe my generation led the way in accepting diversity in our community. During those years, Mrs. Butcher became well-known for the annual building of Electric City, a popular Southfield tradition. She competed in the USA Volleyball program at the regional and Continental levels and competed for the US Teams in Croatia and Italy. Judy gave twenty-two years of her life to Southfield School and a total of thirty-four years to teaching. Southfield A&T Wrestling Team takes League Championship. The archivists repair, clean, catalog, and preserve these materials so that they will be available to all who are interested in the history and long tradition of excellence at Southfield School. (Football, Wrestling, Track) Watson was a four-year football starter, playing multiple positions, includingOffensive tackle,Defensive tackle, punter, and place-kicker. Spencer A. Overton Southfield High School Tried out for the Detroit Lions, (practice squad) and Arizona Cardinals. She is one of the first and most committed of Southfields historians. Having grown up in St. Louis, she had traveled parts of the trails earlier in life. Debbie Schlussel(c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. In 1986 he was re-elected for a second term and returned to law practice in 1991. Naval Intelligence Officer in Japan. I was just in Detroit visiting family and friends, and I had no idea I would never be able to take a trip down memory lane again, Simlak wrote on her Facebook page. He attended Southfield 1940-48 for first through eighth grades. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from La Habra High Schoolin La Habra, California . Oddly, the second floors of these wings are not attached to each other. The district is NOT financially struggling. He was 1985 Michigan Class A State Champion in the 400-meters. At Southfield High, Watson earned All-State honors as both offensive and defensive tackle. The other two academies are the Engineering & Manufacturing Sciences Academy and the Global Business & Information Technology Academy, are located at Southfield High School, The Louise Ward Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001 for Southfield-Lathrup Students for continued studies in vocal music. With this first incredible donation, the Southfield School of today was born. As a trained and acclaimed violinist herself, Laura has been a tireless advocate of classical music both at Southfield and in the greater Shreveport community. 2018 Debbie Schlussel (c/o 1986), attorney and political commentator. [6], The Academy also won the 2000 GRAMMY signature award.[7]. Just signed another contract for 2 more years. Must have coached a Southfield or Southfield-Lathrup High School sport for a minimum of seven years and completed a coaching career at least five years before induction to be eligible for this award. Jeff retired at the end of 2012-13 school year, after 23 years at Southfield. Miss Carmody taught a year of kindergarten and two years of second grade, followed by 38 years as a first grade teacher. Ram Apr 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm. He rated number one onThe Detroit NewsBlue Chip list and was named to their Dream Team. Ted SimmonsMajor League Baseballplayer,St. Louis Cardinals. Tamie Hendrickson-Whitefoot Justin Black, Sports Editor|March 22, 2016, Baseball card courtesy of Tarrence McEvans. Today, Renee is passing the Charger spirit down to her 19-month-old daughter, Ava. Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school located in Southfield, Michigan. I was blessed to attend a school and grow up in an area where my friends were from different cultures, backgrounds and religions, she says. Honoree Josephine Carmody is a life-long Shreveporter, leaving only for her college years at Marymount College in New York state. Graduated, Recieved full ride scholarship to Delaware university. Being on the pompom squad was such a highlight for me. Read and submit stories about our classmates from Southfield High School, post achievements and news about our alumni, and post photos of our fellow Blue Jays. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Football, Basketball, TrackandField, Vernon Burden She taught for three years, took a 13-year hiatus, and then returned to Southfield to teach second grade from 1962 until her retirement in 1993. A. Ingrid Andress; B. Daylen Baldwin; He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. [2] It was also known locally for its girls' basketball team State Title in 2005.[3]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ronald hairston Apr 4, 2016 at 6:40 am, D.A. They have a 21% fund equity, commonly called a rainy day fund this means they are sitting on roughly 21 million dollars, which they should be spending on kids. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 24). This is a great list. Eric Coleman B House contains most of the science labs and the Medical and Natural Sciences Academy. NOMINATION FORM Vernon Burden, who teaches math at SHS and was Watsons teammate for two years, remembers fondly how Watson made an impact on the team even as Love: a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. He is best known for his kind and generous leadership as a coach.