Tactical Officer at Howe Military School July 1990 to July 2001
"Sadly missed by friends, colleagues, co-workers, and cadets"
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Left: Jen Yos t , Jerilyn Mcinern ey, and Alicia Casill as each receive a carnation during
Left: Cheerleaders look on as each senior is recognized for their hard work in eac h sport.
senior recognition at the homecoming pep rally.
Stone, Alicia Casillas, Paul Vogel, and Miranda Leslie fire up the crowd with a spirit cheer.
> Above : Seniors stand proudly with their parents while being recognized for their participation in fall sports.
Left: Seniors Fabio Patterson, Gordon Piermatti, Bill Tomassini, and Christian Hackbarth stand with their parents and escorts at the fall sports recognition
Right: Brandon Gilles walks through the raised swords of the Iron Guard.
Below: A. Alexander, M. Stone, C. Alexander, N. Nelson "Just kickin' at the
Middle: Captain "K." and A. Alexander "We love you"
Below Corner: Phil Vernier and Paul Vogel
Below Middle: The Iron Guard gets in step to begin the cermony
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Middle Left: S. Savage and C. Alexander
Middle Right: D. Richardson and J. Durkin
Left: A. Stacey, M. Stone, and W. Tomassini say: "Wazzzup!"
Right: C. Hawkins and M. Savage. "One of the cutest couples at Howe!"
Middle: Christian Hackbarth is cong ratu lated by Fr. Yaw after the ceremony.
Below Left: Rev. Timson gives the benediction at the end of the induction ceremony.
Below Right: Old and new members of the National Honor Society gather together; A. Sivil, C. Gidman, C. Hackbarth, E. O'Loughlin
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New inductees receive their NHS pins from members of the teaching staff. Chris Gidman is congratulated by Ms. Knapp after the ceremonyTop Left: Delta Co. Staff take charge! B. Underwood, W Tomassini, M. Stone, B. Gilles
Middle Left: Phillip Vernier receives the MSG saber.
Middle Right: The battalion staff take their positions on the parade field; C. Gidman, (back) M. Gielda, R. Bridges , G. Piermatti, E. O'Loughlin
Below Left: Alpha company cadets are ready to take the field; A. Threadingh am, J. MyersEarwood, A. Sivil.
Top Right: Nick Nelson narrates the actions of the corps during Founder's Day parade.
8. Su-Mei Savage 9. Fabio Patterson 10. Alicia Casillas 11. Chris Underwood 12. Brandon Underwood 13. Gordon Piermatti
1. Adam Becher 2. Robert Bridges 3. Matt Gielda
4. Mike Stone 5. Adam Stacey 6. Sam Leizerrnan 7. Brandon Gilles
The team huddle with Coach Knapp.
• Volleyball
Another ace for Celeste Lambert!
Ally Kaser and Celeste Lam bert concentrate on receiving the ball.
The team pre pares for t he start of the game. Wi ldcats on t he Prow l! Smile Wildcats!
Cross Country Team: R. Bridges, R. Thomas, J. Knight, J Husted, M. Luker
Wildcat Runners wait for the starting blast!
a good start.
Wildcat Runner James Knight pushes on toward the finish line.
Doubles Team: Chris and Justin Gidman played doubles matches for the Howe team. Coach Long presents awards to the team at the sports banquet.
Justin Gidman returns his Brothers' tough shots from the baseline.
Will Campbell receives the team award for Most Improved Player
Front Row: M. Kowalski, M. Descombes, J Gidman, C. Gidman, C. Brothers, N. O'Loughlin, S. Ambani Back Row: Coach M Long, J. Sammons, W. Campbell , C. Alexander, R. Alexander, M. Kepler, D Ellerbrock
Front: M. King, J. Smith, B. Tomassini, F. Patterson, K. Dang, M. Gray Back: Cramer, A. Rhetta, D. MacCready, M. Gielda, C. Hackbarth, Coach T. DeFelice
varsity players step up their play.
The Wildcats play tough defense to protect the basket.
Jim Knight takes a breather as a time out is ca lled by the other team.
Above : Dan Mccready and Cory Sealy head back to the other end of the court to defend the basket against the other team.
Right: Mike King looks for an opening to pass while taking the ball up the court.
Coach Cramer give his team a strategy talk during a time out. Wildcat b-ballers listen intently to coach 's words of wisdom
Front: Coach E. Ruckert, K. Alford, G. Thornton, M. Descombes, A. Sivil, J. Yost, K. Kelly, coach B. Grostick
Senior wrestlers of the team: Jen Yost, mark Descombes, Alex Sivil , Adam Becher
Coaches Mr Ruckert and Mr. Grostick watch the meet with interest.
Kevin Flannery gets a quick pointer from his coach before the match.
Alex Sivil : Regional Quallifier (Placed 2nd at Sectional meet)
Front: P. Vernier, G. Jacob, M Luker, I. VanDyke , A , Dyke Middle: J. Gidman , A. Carmen , S. Seymoure , D Criscio, J. Hite , A Alexander, A. Camacho Back : Major Happel , A. Bridges
Ian VanDyke also prepares for target practice by checking out his equipment.
Ashley Threadingham, Paul Vogel, Eleni Mitropoulos, Marie Savage, and Jason Durkin lead the crowd in a cheer.
Varsity Cheerleaders:
Front: Jennifer Yost , Aaliyah McNary
Middle: Alicia Casillas , Chris Gidman
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The sq uad f ires up the c orps at a pep rally for athletes of me winter seaso n!
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ry , Chris Gid ma n , and Alicia Casi lla s sit at the sideline du ring a time out in the game.
Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: Front Eleni Mitropoulos, Miranda Leslie , Marie Savage Back: Jennifer Williams, Jason Durkin (litter) , Krystale Kelly
Mr. Decker attempts to pay off Dominique Lassiter NOT to throw a pie at him.
Mr Decker must "face " up to his fate. He encourages Dominique to bring it on!
Cadet Jiminez prepares to take aim at his tactical officer, Cheif Adams. Cheif is the tactical officer in Bravo company. Thanks cheif
Gues s who is in the Wildcat costume??? Cadets were given a free chance at guessing the identity of the wildcat at the pep rally. Mr. Chandler Morley from Marriott food service (dining hall) had almost everyone stu mped!
0 h ye ah teachers got their chances, too! Cadets who bought tickets to throw pies at teachers agreed to let their names be in a drawing for teachers to get a little payback.
Ms. Knapp gets Cory Sealy with a pie
It was a great stress relieving day for all. Cadets eagerly watched
from the bleachers hoping for their chance to slam-dunk a pie!
for volunteering!
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Row 2: G. Jacob, P Vernier, C. Hackbarth, R. Alexander, M. Rogers, C. Underwood
Row 3: J. Knight, M. Gielda.
Row 1: S. Savage, J. Yost, P. Vernier, M. Luker, B. Gilles
Mr. Steve Clark (Advisor), W. Tomassini, B. Perry, J. Hite, M. Descombes, Anj. Sivil
Row 1: C. Kuharchek, E. Bichel, E. Baker, A. Casillas, J. Zeilinski Row 2: K. Brown, K. Ledo , N English , T Taylor J. Lane, S. Savage, J. Hite, M. Stone Row 3: G. Peacock , J. Jorge , I. VanDyke , J. Bishop, J. Williams, D. Criscio, C. Sealy, W. Martinez
Row 1: J. Cunningham, Anj. Sivil, C. Alexander, J. Mcinerney, S. Savage, E. Mitropoulos, D. Richardson, A. Casillas Ro w 2: M. King, C. Gidman , J Gidman, P. Vogel, C Brown , B. Perry, C. Carl Ro w 3: B. Bonathon, C. Hackbarth , E Nishnic, M. Scheltema, S Aleksa, R. Alexander
Adam Becher, drum major, leads the bass drum and snares in a cadence Adam is a senior member of the marching band.
Justin Gidman is on the snare and Andrew Tarmnel is on the bass drum
L.l F.E. Members:
Front: J. Cripe, J. Yost, M Savage Back: J. Jiminez, P. Vernier, Al. Sivil
ADT members:
Front: Al. Sivil, R. Richardson, A McNary, E. Baker, J. Yost , S. Savage
Middle: J. Smith, M. Stone, C. Hackbarth, M. Kowalski, J. Jarmuska, C. Manne
Back: C Gidman, G. Jacob, J. Knight, M. Gielda. N. O'Loughlin
Mr. Kohlmeier, Band Director. This is Mr. Kohlmeier's first year at Howe. He teaches band, choir, and also gives individual music lessons.
Ian VanDyke plays saxaphone in the concert band. The band performed at the Boar 's Head Banquet.
Front: N. O'Loughlin, A. Casillas
Middle: F. Patterson, M. Savage, J. Yost
Back. Mr. D. VanOrden (advisor), A. Becher, M. Gielda, S. Savage
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Adam Becher goes incognito. He wears the crusader uniform in the procession of the Boar's head feast.
Right: Junior High cadet Kendall Farmer plays the part of the court jester.
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Left: Mr. Pagin helps Alex Sivil · and Su-Mei Savage prepare themselves to be "Lord and Lady of the Manor". Right: Torchbearers lead the way for the arrival of the feast. The choir entertains guests with songs of the holiday season. The head table at the feast. Characters of the lords and ladies of the manor are played by Robert Bridges, Jen Yost, and Alex Sivil.
Junior Class Officers: Mike King, Zach Jahr, Max Kepler, Aaliyah McNary, Nick Nelson Emma Baker
Samuel Bernstein
Phillip Blass Christopher Brothers William Campbell
Christopher Carl Lindsay Darling Kevin Flannery
Corey Hawkins Christopher Higgins Jason Hite
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Brandon Perry shows a little halloween spirit in his trick or treat costume.
Gregory Jacob Zachary Jahr Max Kepler
Michael King James Knight Michael Luker
Jonathon Lynch
Daniel MacCready
Aaliyah McNary
Nickolas Nelson Brandon Perry Jordan Peters
Andreaco Rhetta Diana Richardson Matthew Rogers
Juniors Nick Nelson and Max Kepler walk back to tha barracks after the school day is finished.
Sophomore Class · Officers: Anjelica Sivil, Marie Savage, Mike Scheltema, Eleni Mitropoulos, Curt McFarland
Joshua Scott Aleksa
Keith Alford
Above: Eleni Mitropoulos stops at her locker to get books for class.
Left: Matt Kowalski enjoys some lunchtime chat with friends
Shawn Joseph Austin Keiser Krystale Kelly
Right: Cass Huyck picks up the attendance sheets after classes have started for the hour.
Left: Mike Scheltema enjoys a delicious lunchtime meal in the dining hall.
Jason Durkin makes good use of his studyhall time.
Roger Llamedo William Martinez Curt McFarland
Freshmen boys take on their fellow cadets in a pick upbasketball game at summer camp. Brian Aho Saumil Ambani Cory Brown Adrian Camacho Richard Carman Domenic Criscio Khoi Dang Jerrold Fisher
Above Left: Cory s ·rown and Ashley Threadingham sit with friends at the basketball game.
Jarrod Husted Daniel Jackson Joseph Jimenez
Dan Jackson works with Mrs. Baker during · studyhall.
Ian Reynolds
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Diana Richardson , with rifle slung over her shoulder, waits for the parade to begin Right: Jen Yost leads Alpha company on the parade field. Lett: Jerilyn Mcinerney and Justine Rosenwinkel head to class. Right: Lindsey Darling and Ali Kaser pose for a quick picture at the Founder's Day Ball. Marie Savage, Jerilyn Mcinerney, April Parker and Su-Mei Savage huddle together at a soccer game at Tingley Field.
Row 1: A. Parker, A. McNary, D. Richardson, E. Baker, J. Yost Row 2: L. Darling, J. Myers-Earwood, E. Mitropoulos, J. Jarmuska Row
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Below Right: Saumil Ambani beats out his opponents in a contest for cash. A game show was put on in the auditorium on parents' weekend
Mike Scheltema takes a break after school.. The jam session is on!
Adam Stacey gets his platoon ready for a "walk on the parade field."
Mauricio Islas works at a computer in the lab Mauricio is a senior leader in Bravo.
Brandon "Shamus" Gilles doe his leprechaun imitation for Ill guys in the barracks.
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left: Max Kepler, Greg Jacob, Nick Nelson and Matt Kowalski.
Right: Cory Sealy goofs off during freetime.
: Bill Tomassini leads Delta company down Union Street.
Alford and Masha! work on some homework.
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Left: Mike Stone ge ts the double team move from Zach Jahr and Paul Vogel. Who says you can 't have fun during studyhall!
Delta company. Bill is a senior in Delta company
Above: Company Commander Mark Descombes along with Cass Huyck the Guide-on, leads Echo Company down the street to the chapel.
Below: Echo company prepares the outside of the barracks for the Christmas decorating contest. Gary Peacock surveys the work to be done from atop the roof of the barracks.
Above Right: Mike Mills shows the crazy side of life in Echo company.
Far left: Ed Nishnic prepares to take a Biology test in Mrs Newby's class.
Near Left: Mike Luker gets ready to head back to the barracks from the mess hall.
Row 1: J Knight, M. Luker, C. Hackbarth, C. Hawkins, F. Patterson, J. Jorge, M. Descombes Row 2: J. Husted, C Higgins, J. Durkin, I. Mcleod, G. Peacock, M. Trailer Row 3: D. Jackson , I. Reynolds , G. Lynch , A. Keiser, M Mills , G. Thornton Row 4: J. Wells, A. Tarmnel, C. Huyck, E. Nishnic, W. Campbell, B. Bonathon
Front: D. Lassiter, M. Savage, J. Rosenwinkel. S. George Middle: S Samples, E Yellowhai r, K. Farmer, S. Samp les back: E. Bichel, D. Webb, J Cripe
Mike Staff: Yo un g, Lane, Perdomo
Juliet Staff: George , Lassil Rosenwinkel , M Savag e
Front: T. Muller, C Smoc k, N English, S. Aleksa , T. Taylor, P Najor, J. Cunningham
Middle: 0. Hall, CB. Smith , C. Kuharchek, T. Strautkalns, C. Rose , K. Brown Back : D. Barton, B Kelly, C. Lamouria, K. Ledo, A. Brown, J Bishop
ront: S.Hoyle, C range , B. Walker, P. nt rekin , G. 'gnorelli, B. Smith, S op kins iddle: C. Sawyer, K. eagrave , W. Young , Duff, C Charland, Duenas, D. Brown ack : J Lane, C Bales, V. Sparks, R adden , F Velasco
Battalion Staff:
Row 1: Su-Mei Savage, Chris Gidman, Alex Sivil (Bat. Commander), Robert Bridges, Alicia Casillas Row 2: Philip Vernier, Matthew Gielda, Adam Becher, Ned O'Loughlin
Row 1: Celeste Lambert Row 2: Emma Baker, April Parker, Jennifer Yost (Company Commander), Aaliyah McNary, Diana Richards on
Center : Su-Mei Savage and Bill Tomassini were voted king and queen of the winterball. All cadets voted during lunch time the day before the ball.
Below: Jerilyn Mcinerney and Chris Gidman were a part of the receiving line for guests
Bottom: Curt McFarland and Zach Jahr wait for the action to begin. The winter ball was entertained by music from a DJ
Left: Senior Alicia Casillas takes part in the formal atmosphere of the ball.
Middle Left: Cadets and guests take a break from dancing. The bleachers in the gymnasium give a "birds eye view" of the dance floor.
Cory Hawkins and Marie Savage look p i, c t u re perfect in t h e i r formal attire.
Far Left: Cpt. Karl Vaughn (Activities Director) and Mr. Jim Malerich (Headmaster) survey the awesome decorations for the ball. Cadets helped to transform the gym into a ballroom during the week prior to the ball.
Left: Junior high cadets enjoyed the ball, too!
"one of the best years we have had in recent years. I'm very proud of our cadets in the lower school. They have grown and improved in so many ways. This certainly will be a year I'll remember often."
Duane Van Orden Dominique LassiterDecember 6, 2001 the Junior High ventured to The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, Michigan to attend the Pop! Goes the Corn program
Top Righ t: The Junior High enjoys the opening talk given by Judy van der Linden, the Educational Specialist , about the many types of co rn and how it is grown
Top Left : Chri stopher Charland and Jerimiah Cun ningham take their turn at planting corn. The plants were brought back to the science clas sroom for everyone to watch there growth
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out the probability model hoping to put some of the red ba ll s in the egg carton suspended in the middle
Kevin Ledo tries BOTTOM MIDDLE: Mr Abston , Mr Decker, and Mr Ruckert pass out popcorn for everyone to enjoy while they watched a video on the growing of popcorn. Right: Samuel Hopkins and Dominique L.:'assiter make corn husk figures as part of the corn programTOP RIGHT: Class officers Nicholas English, Treasurer; Jenna Cripe, Secretary ;Justin Lane, President ; Christopher Smock, Vice-President; and Todd Muller, Sgt. at Arms
MIDDLE RIGHT: Class officers Sarah George, President; Samuel Hopkins, Secretary; Anthony Udell, VicePresident; Chase Rose, Sgt. at Arms; Dominique Lassiter, Treasurer
TOP LEFT: Dominique Lassiter looking on while Mr Decker helps Anthony Udell during Science class.
Philip Entrekin
TOP CENTER: : Robert Madden, Samuel Hopkins, and Matthew Duff work together while in 2nd hour Study Hall.
Sarah George
Dominique Lassiter
Robert Madden
Chase Rose
Giancarlo Signorelli
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TOP RIGHT: Class officers Favian Duenas, Vice-President ; Santiago Perdomo , President; Kendel Farmer, Secretary.
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TO P LEFT: Danielle Webb finishing a ma th ass ignm e nt.
MIDDLE LEFT: Kendal Farmer explaining her work to Miss Montgomery
RIGHT: Santiago Perdomo during Math Class.
RIGHT: Miss Montgomery helping Favian Duenas with his reading workbook
Favi an Duenas
Kendel Farmer
Santiago Perdomo
Felipe Velasco
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2001-2002 Cross Country Team
"While not 'winners' on the soccer field, if these students keep up their determination; they will prove that they are winners in life."Coach Decker LEFT: Kholton Seagrave and Chris Sawyer work the ball down the field as Cory Kuharchek and Samuel Hopkins wait for a pass RIGHT: Justin Lane races to the ball for a forward pass to Matthew Duff while Santiago Perdomo runs in to help.
2001-2002 SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL TEAM
"i'M THANKFUL FOR THE FIVE GUYS THAT HUNG IN THERE FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON. WE FINALLY CAME TOGETHER AS A TEAM, WHICH IS MORE VALUABLE THAN ANY WIN/ LOSS RECORD."
- Coach Montgomery
TOP LEFT: Travis Taylor tied upduring his match.
TOP RIGHT: David Barton wins his match
"better today than yesterday." coach ruckert
BOTTOM LEFT: Alex Brown finishing a take down
BOTTOM RIGHT: Kent Brown setting his man up.
TOP LEFT: Christopher Smock competing at the LaGrange County Spelling Bee We know Chris will NEVER forget how to spell fogginess.
TOP RIGHT: Christopher Smock being congratulated by Mr. Redden for a fourth place finish in the LaGrange County Spelling Bee
TOP CENTER : Winners of the 2001-200; Spelling Bee are Bert Walker and Christopher Smock. The Spelling Bee is conducted by Mr. Redden with eve ry°'* in the Junior High Participating.
"The students came back with a much better appreciation for the diversity, usefulness, and beauty of the gems and minerals that make the ground under their feet."
The Geography Bee was held on December 6, 2001 in White Hall
Thirty cadets participated in the Preliminary Round, ten cadets continued to the Championship Round, Cadets Dominique Lassiter and Samuel Hopkins then vied for the top two places.
Winning question: Macao, formerly an overseas territory of Portugal, was returned to which country in 1999? CHINA
MIDDLE LEFT: Kendal Farmer answers her first question during the Preliminary Round
First place
Second place
Third place
BOTTOM LEFT: Philip Entrekin nervously waits for his question
BOTTOM MIDDLE: Mr. Abston waits for Dominic Brown to give the answer to the question during the Preliminary Round.
MIDDLE : Second and third place winners Dominique Lassiter and Emily Bichel ham it up with first place winner Samuel Hopkins
BOTTOM RIGHT: Matthew Duff answers the question that put him into the Championship Round
TOP LEFT: The Junior High cadets wait patiently for the Geography Bee to begin. Bee Winners: Samuel Hopkins Dominique Lassiter Emily Bichel
TOP LEFT: Justin Lane and Joshua Bishop with their Third Place project on Aerodynamics
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TO PCENTER : Kent Brown with Bionics MIDDLE LEFT BOTTOM: Matt Duff with his proje ct called Substance Particles Christopher Charland with his project Fingerprints. Chad Orange with Clouds Yellowhair and Siyonda Samples with Circuits TOP : Todd Muller with his project Ocean Conductor. BOTTOM CENTER : Alex Brown experimenting with his Can With a Brain SOUND VIBRA TI ON S MIDDLE RIGHT BOTTOM : Chris Bales and his partner Giancarlo Signorelli with their project on Sound Vibrations BO TTOM LEFT: Miss Montgomery judging the Science Fair projects of Sa rah George, Bert Walker, Kholton Seagrave, and Chris Sawyer
TOP LEFT: Mr Decker explains how air pressure moves under and over airplane wings during science club
Front: Chase Rose. Back: Chad Orange , Dominique Lassiter, Jenna Cripe, Emily Bichel , Jerimiah Cunningham
BOTTOM LEFT: Who am I? was the theme for the first article written by Chase Rose in Young Authors Club
SCIENCE CLUB
Front: Steven Hoyle, Kendel Farmer, Dominique Lassiter, Emily Bichel, Christopher Charland , Alex Brown, Robert Madden Middle: Danielle Webb, Sarah George, Anthony Udell, Matthew Duff, Brian Smith, Felipe Velasco, Tali Strautkalns Back : Christopher Smock, Todd Muller, Justin Lane Joshua Bishop, Samuel , Hopkins, Chase Rose, Kent Brown.
MIDDLE RIGHT: Travis Taylor creates a glitter and painted Christmas tree while in Art Club
JUNIOR HIGH VARSITY CLUB
Teachers and staff line up for the Founders' Day processional Traditionally, a morning service is held in All Saints chapel with staff and the senior class taking part in the opening procession.
wnt: Dennis Redden, JohannaArl<lie, William Decker, RalphAbston Middle: Eric Ruckert , Evelyn Gotshall Secretary) , Jessica Montgomery Back: Duane VanOrden (Principal)
We are all very proud of who you are and what you have become: an honorable young man and a leader.
" to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." -T.S. Elliot
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." -Les Brown
"Be excellent to each other..." Love, Your whole family
are so proud of you! You gave us so many fond memories of Howe, and Holiday Inn Express!
Love, Mom and Jack Breen
Fifty years from now it will not matter what kind of car you ' drove, what kind of house you lived in, how much you had in your bank account, nor what your clothes looked like. But the world may be a better place because you were important to a child. -Anonymous
Congratulations on completing your first year of high school. You are the most intelligent and demanding cadet I know. You have done a great job this year and I know you will continue to do and be your best. We all love you and miss you.
Mom, the family, & all the friends
Congratulations April! A chapter in your Book of Life has closed and another is just beginning Make the best of who you are , follow your heart but lead with your head.We love you , Mama & Daddy
April , Congratulations! I wish you the very best! Kathy
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to no one.Shakespeare
Good Luck and I lo ve you .... Nicole :o)
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt
Good Luck April , I know things were tough , but you made it through. I'm proud of you. Have fun with life. Love , Never give up, never give up, never give up!Winston Churchill
" Good luck to you as you start the next big adventure in your life We hope you have much happiness and success. Both take hard work but trust us - it's worth it! Much love from Uncle Larry and Gary "
Nathan
He who truly knows has no occasion to shout.Leonardo da Vinci
Character building begins in our infancy and continues until our death.Eleanor Roosevelt
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Adam Stacey takes some warm-up pitches before the game.Left: Softball Team: Front: C. Gidman, S. Savage, J. Yost, A. Casillas, A. Parker, J. Mclnerney Back: Coack Knapp, R. Formiller, M. Leslie, A. McNary, E. Mitropoulos, M. Savage, K. Kelly, J. Rosenwinkel, Coack Murray
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Above: Su-Mei Savage warms up her swing before stepping up to the plate.
Catcher, Eleni Mitro- heads out to the field to take her position behind home
Right: Matt Gielda talces on the high hurdles.
Far Right: Chris Carl takes off on the opening leg of the relay.
Below: The Track Team: Front: R. Bridges , J. Husted, M. De sco mbes , C. Carl, M. Kowalski
Back: E. Nishnic, J. Durkin, G. Jacob, M. Gielda, J. Knight, A. Becher
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Right: Greg Jacob and Rob Bridges compete in the 1600 meter run.
Left: Track Team: Front: C. Orange, D. Lassiter, A. Udell, W. Young, S. Samples, S. Samples Back: S George, D. Brown, J. Lane, S. Barton, T. Taylor , J. Formiller
Above: Anthony Udell pushe s on toward the finish line.
Above: The team takes a warm up lap around the track
Left: Jacqueline Fonniller gets off to a good start in the Junior High track meet.
Right: Joel Jorge approaches the green.
Far Right: Garrett Thornton warms up his putting on the practice green.
Below: The Golf Team : Coach Defelice, J. Jorge, P. Vernier, G. Thornton, C. Hawkins, Z. Jahr, M. King, I. VanDyke, W. Campbell
Above: Phil Vernier works on a chip shot out of the rough grass.
Right: Cory Hawkins takes a practice swing before attempting to make a long put.
Above: The "perfect swing"! Above: Ian VanDyke Looks at his putt from all angles.
Junior High Golfers: B. Walker, C. Lamouria, C. Rose, K. Ledo, A. Brown, C. Charland
Below: Mike King executes a perfect putt.
Far Right: Eleni Mitropoulos enters the scene in her jammies.
Below Right: Brandon Perry and Chris Gidman take on new roles in a different dining room scene.
Right: Su-Mei Savage and Chris Gidman go "undercover" as characters in "The Dining room"
Far left: Sam Leizerman, Greg Jacob, and Phil Vernier await inspection.
Left: Adam Stacey and Hussein Mashal show perfect form with their rifles.
Th e color guard marching onto the field to beign the drill competition activities. The se Howe cadets.perform at many cermonies throughout the year
Above; Jen Yost claims the trophy for Alpha company.
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Chris Manne escorts a friends mother, Mrs. Jarmuszka, through the Iron Guard. All seniors receive a special Howe Military school blanket.
Mark DesCombes and mother, Debbie, take their turn wa lking through the Iron Guard
The Mothers' Day ball was held at the banquet hall in Kendallville, Indiana.
Left: Mrs. Connie Bridges dances with her 2 sons, Robert and Sidney. Robert is a senior and Sid is an alum of Howe.
Left: Seniors line up with their mothers and special guests in preparation for the senior blanket ceremony.
Above : Emma Baker prepares to draw her sword as part of the Iron Guard tradition. The swords are raised to form a tunnel for the seniors to walk through
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Right: Adam Becher gives a senior ring to Garrett Thornton, a member of the Junior class. Juniors and Seniors lin e up outside of the St. James chapel on Friday evening. The ceremony takes place in the long isle of t he chapel and is witnessed by the ent ire corps of cadets
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Left: Eig hth graders process into All Saints Chapel for the "graduation" to high school. Shown are K Ledo, T. Muller, C. Prescott, and C. Smock.
Below : Faculty and Staff of the Junior High take part in the complet ion ceremony.
The eighth grade class sat in the front pews of the chapel for the ceremony.
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Far Ri)1t: Keith Alford sv. ings at a piti:h <:ominn a ·rnss the plate.
Bdnw: Ba1,d:iall Team Mcmb Fmnt: D Wells, M l.ukxr, A. Sta.:ey, N O"Loughlin, H Tnnl.ls\1111, F Patti.:r.1lfl, N Ndson, K Alford H.tck: Cn,1-:h H1t.: ,M Gr1)-,M Si:hdti.:ma, J Pcti.:rs, J J1mrnc z, Coach Vaughn
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Left: Softball Team: Front: C. Gidmun, S. Savage, J. Yost, A. Casillas, A. Parker, J. Mcinerney Back: Coack Knapp, R. Formiller, M. Leslie, A McNary , E. Mitropoulos, M. Savage, K. Kelly, J. Ro se nwinkel , Coack Murray
Catcher, E l eni Mitropoulos heal.I. out to the field to take her position behind home plate.
Above: Su-Me i Savage warm s up her s win g before s tepping up to the plate.
Left: Aaliyah McNary winds up to pitch the baJl over the plate
Below The Tr.1ck Tcam: foront. R Bridges. J. M , (' Carl, M Kow.1hki R.1d. L. J. Durkin, G Jacob. M. G1elda, J Knight. A. Becher
Ri •ltt : 1.ltt U1cld. tuh on ch hi 'h hurdle
F. r Ri"ht: Chris C.trl tak off on the opcnin of the rcla •
Above : Anthony Ude ll pushes on toward th e finis h lin e.
Above: The team takes a warm up lap around the track.
Left : Track Team: Front: C. Orange, D Lassiter, A. Udell, W. Young, S. Samples, S Samples Back: S. George, D Brown, J. Lane, S. Barton, T. Taylor, J. Formiller
Left : Jacquelin e Formiller gets off to a good s tart in th e Junior High track me e t.
Right: Joel Jorcc approache th1: green.
Far Right: Garrett Thornton up hi-; putting on the practice green.
Below: The Golf Team: D1:fdkc, J. Jorge. P. Vernier, G. Thomtnn. C. Hawkin-., Z. Jahr, M. King, I. VanDykc, W. Camp hell
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Right: Su-Mei Sava •c and Chns Gillman go "u111..lcri.:u\ er" as characters in ''The Dining room"
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Right Sam Lem:rman and his mother after the blanket ceremony.
Right: Adam Stacey and lu'> mother \\.alk through the Iron Guard during the blanket ccn.:mony.
Joe Sonnant and Rohert Thomas watch lhc actim1 on the dance lluor.
Above: Jen Yost, Jason Durkin, and Ed Nishnic chat with friends at the Mothers' day Ball
rs 1 nm: c-.corts a friend-; mother, Mrs. !Till 1k 1. through the Iron Guard. All -.cth: a spccial Howe Military school
Mark Descombes and mothcr, Debbie, take their turn walking through the Iron Guard. The Mothers' Day hall was held at the banquet hall in Kendallville, Indiana.
Left: Mrs. Connie Bridge s dances with her 2 sons, Robert and Sidney Robert is a senior and Sid is an alum of Howe
Left: Seniors line up with the ir mothers and special guests in preparation for the se nior blanket ceremony.
Above: Emma Baker prepares to draw her sword as part of the Iron Guard tradition. The swords are raised to form a tunnel for the seniors to walk through
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Below: Junior" and Senior-. line up outside of the St. James chapel on Friday evening. The ceremony takes place in the long isle of the chapel and is witnes. cd by the entire corps of cadets.
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Right: Adam Bt:Lher gives a senior ring to Garrett Thornton, a membt:r of tht: Junior class.
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