SCHOOLS
September 24, 2009
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Violist not strung up by honor For Deena Rahman it’s the sound that wins her over. “It has a mellow, lush, earthy tone,” she said, describing her passion for playing the viola. Apparently others like the sound, particularly when Rahman plays, as well. The Indian High School senior has been selected to play with the National High School Honors Orchestra at an upcoming conference. Candace Putz, director of orchestras for the Indian Hills schools, said it is the first time in her 20 years of teaching at the school one of her students has been chosen for this honor. “Deena is a true musician,” said Putz. “She feels the music (and) plays beautifully.”
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Rahman, who lives in Indian Hill, has played the viola since fifth grade. “I knew I wanted to play a string instrument,” she said. Rahman said the sound of the violin was too high for her and the cello too low. “The viola was just right.” In her audition tape for the National High School Honors Orchestra, Rahman played compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach and his son, Johann Christian Bach. She said the secret to successfully playing the viola is perseverance. “You have to work at it,” she said. “It takes practice. Rahman practices from 15 to 16 hours a week. Rahman also is a violist with the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra.
committees. This important meeting will help set the direction for our year-long 50th anniversary celebration, which we’ll officially begin in July 2010.” Bruce Buckley, class of 1967, has been named chair of Moeller’s 50th anniversary event. He and his wife Pat are the parents of six Moeller graduates and two St. Ursula Academy graduates. Buckley is one of the founder’s of the Moeller Alumni Association, and he chaired the Moeller Sports Stag for 12 years. He has been a member of many of Moeller’s leadership boards, including the Education Commission and the Principal’s Advisory Cabinet, and he chaired the Athletic Advisory Cabinet from
2006-2008. Buckley has also been co-chair twice of the school’s primary fundraiser, the Main Event Charity Auction. For his service, the school honored him with the Bro. Lawrence Eveslage Award in 1987. In preparation for next year’s activities, Moeller is collecting school memorabilia for the 50th celebration. To donate, contact Johanna Kremer, communications director, at 791-1680, ext. 1330, or JKremer@Moeller.org. For more information about Moeller’s 50th anniversary celebration or to get involved, contact Moeller advancement director Debbie Geiger at DGeiger@Moeller.org.
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Senior Deena Rahman practices the viola at Indian Hill High School. Rahman has been selected to perform with the National High School Honors Orchestra.
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Moeller forming 50th anniversary committees In the fall of 1960, 196 freshmen became the first students to begin their four-year journey to become the “Men of Moeller.” Now, more than 10,000 graduates later, Moeller is embarking on its own journey to celebrate 50 years. To prepare for this milestone moment in the school’s history, Moeller will hold a planning meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in their auditorium. “All members of the Moeller Family – alumni, current parents, past parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends – are welcome and encouraged to attend,” says principal Blane Collison. “Although we already have some plans in place, we will be soliciting everyone’s ideas and forming
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Anderson High School Class of 1954 – is conducting its 55th year reunion, Friday, Sept. 11, Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. For details call Wayne Wykoff at 321-7109, or Kirs Schwegler Wilshire at 859-441-7560. From 7-10 p.m., Friday, the group will meet at AJ’s Roadhouse. On Saturday, at 7 p.m., the group will meet at Vito’s Restaurant in Ft. Thomas and on Sunday, there will be a picnic at noon at Woodland Mound Park off Nordyke Road. Glen Este High School Class of 1989 – is having a reunion from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Receptions Eastgate (Biggs Plaza). Go to www.alumniclass.com/gleneste, or the Facebook page under “Glen Este Class of 1989 Reunion” for more details, or call Melanie Sturgeon at 6881886. The Woodward High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion the weekend of Sept. 12. For information, contact the Web site at www.woodward59.com. The Amelia High School Class of 1969 – is having its 40th year class reunion from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hilltop Reception Hall, 2141 Ohio 125, (Old DX Ranch). Cost is $30 per person. The class is inviting any other classes that would like to attend. Listed below are classmates needed for correct mailing/email information. Contact Nancy Knox at njpinger@roadrunner.com or 876-2859, or Kathy Baker at kathymomrose@hotmail.com. Denise BeinNailor, Stephen Gail Brooks, Phillip Craig, Albert Delisle, Gary Frazee, Tom Garcia, Ben Gillespie, Daryl Gilliland, Sharon Goins-Angel, Alvis Gary Hastings, Michael Hogue, Peggy Jones-Robinson, Paul Kendall, Joncey Ladd, Penny Mason, James McCracken, Stuart Edward Mentz, Robert Nolte, Carol Pearson-Boehm, Carl Ramsey, Ray Eugune Short, Jeff Smith, Ruby Snider, Gary Stone, Doug Waddle
and Danny Wilson. Withrow High School Class of 1944 – Will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its graduation with a reunion luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Touch of Elegance, 5959 Kellogg Ave. Any class members and families of that year are invited to attend. Contact Bob McGrath at 871-3631, or email him at RMGrath@fuse.net. St. Dominic Class of 1969 – is having its 40th reunion from 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Dominic O’Connor Hall. Cost is $20 per graduate or $25 per couple, and includes soft drinks, chips/pretzels and wine and beer. BYOB is permitted. RSVP by e-mailing stdominicclass1969@zoomtown.com, or by contacting Sharon Lipps Holtz at 859-441-2980, or Marcia Hammersmith Wechsler at 4513775. Clermont Northeastern Class of 1999 – will celebrate its 10-year reunion Friday, Sept. 18. Organizers are still looking for some classmates. Contact Maryann Huhn at 859-391-3375, or e-mail cne1999@yahoo.com. Include name, email address, mailing address and telephone number. Princeton High School Class of 1959 – is having its 50th reunion from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Mill Race Banquet Center, Winton Woods. Contact “Tooter” Jan Adams at 729-0066 or John Q. Adams at jadams4990@aol.com. Deer Park High School Class of 1942 – is having its 67th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Rusty’s Ristorante in Deer Park. Anyone wishing to attend can call 791-8132 for reservations before Sept. 21. St. Dominic Class of 1985 – is having a reunion from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in O’Connor Hall at St. Dominic Church. In addition, there will be a 4:30
p.m. Mass, followed by a tour of the school. If members of the class have not been contacted about this event, or for information or to make reservations, call Gayle Dreiling Campbell at 245-1228. Email stdominicclassreunion85@gmail.com for information. Glen Este Class of 1969 – is conducting its 40th reunion on Sept. 26 at Ivy Hills Country Club. From 7-8 p.m. is a reception and cocktail hour. Dinner is 8-9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to midnight is reminiscing, dancing and fun. From 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, the class is having a tour of the school. Meet at the flag poles in front of the high school. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Those who are in this class and haven’t been contacted are asked to notify Cathy Wilmers Recker at 265-1283. McKinley Elementary School Class of 1961 – is having an All School Reunion at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Lunken Playfield Picnic Shelter. All alumni and teachers of this Columbia Tusculum area school are invited to attend and we are still searching for our schoolmates. For more information, contact Sherry Cotton Koop at 752-9871, Jill Redrow Abney 752-6977, Pam Flick Hoctor 232-8915 or E-mail mckinleyreunion2009@gmail.com. The Bellevue High School Class of 1969 – is looking for graduates and close friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its graduation. The reunion is being planned for the weekend of Oct. 2 in Bellevue. Anyone knowing graduates or wishing further information should contact sandrawetzel@cinci.rr.com. South Fairmount Family Reunion – for families from 1920-1970, will take place from noon to whenever Sunday, Oct. 4, Harvest Home Park, North Bend Road, Cheviot. Renew old acquaintances and see old friends. No alcohol or glass is permitted. Bring own food and drinks.
SCHOOL NOTES Fleischmann named president
Celebrating America
Brendan Ho plays the violin while Sonia Gibbs, left, Hailey Magenheim and Mary Hall recite the Pledge of Allegiance during morning announcements at Indian Hill Elementary School. The presentation was part of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day at the school. FORREST SELLERS/STAFF
Julie Schneebeck Fleischmann has been named president of the Cincinnati Country Day School Board of Trustees. She becomes the Fleischmann 24th (and first female) CCDS Board president, replacing K. Rodger Davis. After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in government from Smith College, Fleischmann worked for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York as a research consultant assisting. She then obtained her M.B.A. from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration and afterward became the director of Women’s Health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Fleischmann has been a member of the CCDS Board of Trustees since 2004. She, her husband Noah and their three children live in Indian Hill.
COLLEGE CORNER President’s list
Miami University second semester – Peter Anthony Frank and Brittany Alexandra Principe Spear.