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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Special Gathering of U234 Board of Ed

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN

Superintendent

 

From:   Gina Shelton, Board Clerk, USD 234

 

Re:        Notice of Gathering     Monday, July 17, 2023

4:30 p.m.

Retirement Celebration

Board of Education, 424 S. Main, Fort           Scott, KS 66701

 

There may be a majority of USD 234 Board Members present at the above event.  Even though a majority may be present, no school district business will be conducted.

 

Fort Scott, Jobs, Schools

Connie Billionis Retires From U234

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Connie Billionis. Submitted photo.
Connie Billionis is retiring from USD 234 School District after 42 years.
USD 234 Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main
“I worked as a secretary at Fort Scott Middle School for 13 years,” Billionis said. “I then transferred to the USD 234 Board of Education (office) as Deputy Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent for the remainder of my career for a total of 42 years.”
There have been many changes since she started over four decades ago.
“Changes in technology made a huge difference in how I performed my job,” she said.  “I started out typing student schedules on an electric typewriter. Attendance was recorded by collecting absentee slips every hour at the middle school and recording the information by marking boxes by hand in large leather books.  And now, everything is completed on laptops, using two or more screens.  All state reports, documents, board policy, board of education agendas, etc. are accomplished using the internet through multiple programs.”
The best aspect of her job has been co-workers, teachers, and students.
“I have made life-long friendships and memories with lots of laughter and a few tears along the way,” she said.  “I loved seeing students grow and change before they moved on to the high school. It was great when teachers would come into the office to share a student’s essay or a student’s success.  At the board office, I truly enjoyed keeping track of calendar events, preparing board agendas for monthly and special meetings, and assisting teachers with their professional learning opportunities.  It has been an honor to serve the students, faculty, and staff at USD 234.”
As with all of life, there have been challenges.
“One of the biggest challenges has been the changes with each administration,” Billionis said.  “I was fortunate to work with eight different superintendents, and each one made a change in the working environment.”
She does have plans for retirement.
“I’m looking forward to spending more time with my husband, Gary.  I love to be with my grandkids, and I have a great time outside in the garden,” she said.  “Just having an opportunity to relax and enjoy God’s beautiful world will be a blessing.  The hardest part of retirement will be missing the day-to-day interaction with my office friends.”
The retirement reception for Billionis is on Monday, July 17, at 4:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office.
Business, Fort Scott, Schools

Donation to U234 of Science Cabinets from Robert and Kim Coon

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Robert and Kim Coon are the owners of A1 Towing Service and often that business leads to buying salvage lots and liquidations.
“Any time there is a semi (tractor/trailer) accident that one of our three locations work, we will bid on the cargo,” Coon said. “Often the cargo is undamaged and we can sell the items at a discount price in our community.”
He gave an example.
“In 2022 we sold 25 new  residential heat and air-conditioning  systems and insulation for a 30% of the value, to locals,” Coon said.
At the beginning of this year, Coon, worked a wreck that had some science lab cabinets that were unharmed.

“Opportunity came for us to acquire these bio cabinets, Kimberly (his wife) called and spoke with Gina Shelton (USD234 Board Clerk and Finance Director) about donating them if the school district could use them. Gina was instrumental in the process. I believe they are going to be used in two different science classes.”

“These bio cabinets couldn’t have a better home than USD 234 science labs,” Coon said. “Kim and I have six proud  Fort Scott Tigers.”

Coon initially contacted the school district at the end of January, Destry Brown, USD 234 Superintendent said.
Destry Brown. Submitted photo.
“We then polled both principals and they felt they could use the cabinets in classrooms,” Brown said. ” In March, connections were made between Mr. Coon and the district to coordinate delivery.  The cabinets were delivered on April 6, but the spaces they are to go in are either under construction with the heating, ventilation , air-conditioning energy projects, being used for summer programming, or being deep cleaned as we do in the summer months.”
Photo of the science cabinet. Submitted photo.
They intend to place them in the appropriate classrooms as soon as those spaces are ready, Brown said.
“We did not want to unpackage them before moving them to avoid damage,” Brown said. “Right now they are being stored at the district offices to protect them.”
The estimated value of the two science lab cabinets is $34,280 ($17,140 each) based upon estimates of comparable property, Brown said.
Usage will be to secure storage materials in classrooms.
“The middle school is adding programming related to a paint booth and this would allow for secured storage of that,” Brown said.

“They will be placed at the middle school and/or high school,” Brown said.  “This will be determined after the principals return to contract for the 2023-24 school year.”

Fort Scott, Jobs, Schools

New Assistant Prinicpal at Winfield Scott: Chris Garzone

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Chris Garzone, 53, is the new Assistant Principal at Winfield Scott Elementary, Fort Scott, starting August 1.

Winfield Scott Elementary School, 316 W. 10th Street, Fort Scott.

From Prescott, Arizona, he attended Sterling College on a scholarship to play football and baseball and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education K-12.

Garzone chose a career in education because of the lasting impact teachers and coaches had in his life.
He is in his 28th year in education.
Those years include Gallup, New Mexico, at a small catholic school.
“I was the K-12 Physical Education teacher, taught 10th grade health, was the Athletic Director, and coached various sports.”
They  moved to Fort Scott, where his wife Laura taught at St. Mary’s and he was hired at Nevada R5 Schools, teaching elementary physical education K-2 for one year, then taught health classes at Heartland Behavioral Health School for five years. He coached softball, baseball, football and basketball while in Nevada.
In 2005, he completed the Educational Leadership Program from Pittsburg State University and was hired as an assistant principal at Pittsburg Community Middle School.
After one year, he transferred to Pittsburg High School and was an assistant principal for 17 years.
“The best part of being an administrator is the relationships that have occurred between students, staff, the families and the community,” he said. “We are all on a team focused on doing what’s right for each individual child. Observing teachers and students having success inside and outside the classroom is very rewarding for me. I am a servant leader who places others’ needs above my own.”
“I accepted the Assistant Principal position at Winfield Scott because professionally it will be a good challenge for me, switching from secondary to elementary,” he said.  “Fort Scott is an amazing community. My wife grew up here and this small town is a good place to live and be involved in.”

He is celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary with Laura Tuchscherer of Fort Scott this August, he said.

They have four children: Haley, a May 2023 Kansas University Graduate  pursuing a masters degree in Public Health, with the intent on attending medical school;  Austin, attending Pittsburg State University in the Automotive Certification Program; Molly,  at PSU pursuing Elementary Education; Tyler,  a junior at Fort Scott High School,who plans to play basketball for the Tigers.

“Our children have blessed our lives in so many ways,” he said.

Fort Scott, Jobs, Schools

U234 Job Fair Today

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USD 234 Job Fair!

Come join the Tiger Family!

USD 234 will be hosting a Job Fair on July 11th, 2023 from 11am-4pm and July 12th,2023 from 2pm-7pm.

This event will be held in the FSMS – Flex Space

(on the South Side of the Building)

1105 E. 12th St.

For more information contact the Board of Education at

620.223.0800 or visit their website at www.usd234.org
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott, Schools

U234 Report from June 27 Meeting

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                            

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

NEWS RELEASE

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, for a special board meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the following items:

  • High School Science Resources from McGraw Hill in the amount of $13,531.64
  • Preschool Resource from FrogStreet in the amount of $23,216.16
  • KERMP Property, Casualty, Auto Insurance Renewal
  • Laptop Storage from WebRestaurant & Supply from Amazon in the amount of $16,946.08
  • Year-End Budget Review and Approval of Transfers

 

The board went into executive session and then approved the Personnel Report as presented.

 

President Danny Brown adjourned the meeting.

 

 

 

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

June 27, 2023

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Feagins, Cecil J – Retirement – Fort Scott Middle School Custodian, as of August 31, 2023

Gumfory, Chelsea – Resignation – Fort Scott Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher as of June 26, 2023

 

TRANSFERS/REASSIGNMENTS:

For the 2023-24 school year:

Certified:

Hall, Kathi – transfer from Fort Scott Middle School 6th Grade ELA Teacher to Fort Scott Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher

Minor, Linda – transfer from Winfield Scott Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher to Winfield Scott Elementary Technology Teacher

 

Classified:

Glover, Carol – Winfield Scott Cook – change in hours from 5.5 hours to 5.0 hours

Vincent, McKayla – transfer from Eugene Ware Elementary Paraprofessional to Winfield Scott Paraprofessional

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

Rivera, Jacquelyn – Winfield Scott Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher

Singmaster, Torrie – Fort Scott Middle School 6th Grade Math Teacher

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

Jobe, Candace – Special Education Administrative Assistant

Judson, Mary – Fort Scott High School Cook

Kim, Jong – Winfield Scott Kitchen Manager

Marsh, Anna – Eugene Ware Elementary Cook

Jones, Haley – Administrative Assistant/Communications Coordinator

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

Ables, Andrew – Fort Scott Middle School Assistant Football Coach

Bourbon County, Government, Schools

U235 Special Board Meeting June 30

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UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235

UNIONTOWN, KANSAS

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Friday, June 30, 2023

7:00 a.m.

 

 

 

AGENDA

 

  1. I.    Call to Order.
  2. Flag salute.
    B.   District Mission Statement.
  3. B. Approve the Agenda.

 

  1. Information Items:
  2. Purchase of Vehicle.
  3. Selection of Construction Manager at Risk.

 

III.         Action Items:

  1. Approve Purchase of Vehicle.
  2. Approve Construction Manager at Risk.

 

  1. Adjournment.

 

Next regular board meeting date is Monday July 10, 2023 at 7:30.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Special Meeting Agenda for June 27

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

JUNE 27, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  Danny Brown, President

 

2.0       Flag Salute

 

3.0       New Business

            3.1       High School Science Resources (Action Item)

3.2       Preschool Resource Frog Street Purchase (Action Item)

3.3       KERMP Property, Casualty, Auto Insurance Renewal (Action Item)

3.4       Laptop Storage & Supply (Action Item)

            3.5       Year-End Review and Approval of Transfers (Action Item)

           

4.0       Other Business – Personnel Matters

4.1       Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

4.2       Exit Executive Session

4.3       Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

 

           

5.0       Adjourn Meeting

                        President Brown

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board Met On June 12

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                              Superintendent                                                                                                                                            

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, June 12, 2023

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda with removal of 8.9 KERMP insurance and the consent agenda as follows:

  • Board Minutes from the May 8, 2023, regular board meeting and May 19, 2023, special board meeting
  • Financials-Cash Flow Report
  • Check Register
  • Payroll – May 19, 2023 – $1,663,532.16
  • Activity Fund accounts
  • Extended Trip Applications, Fundraising Applications, Gifts & Donations
  • Resolution 22-14 Banking Resolution

 

Licensed Tiger Team Member – Superintendent Destry Brown recognized Jannah Farrington as the Licensed Tiger Team Member of the Month.

Left U234 Superintendent Destry Brown and Jannah Farrington. Submitted photo.

 

  • Farrington is a Special Education teacher at Fort Scott Middle School. Mrs. Farrington organizes the Special Olympics held for students and coordinates going to Pitt State for participation. She is always positive and trying to find what is the best for kids. Mrs. Farrington has taught for USD 234 for 12 years.

 

Classified Tiger Team Member – Superintendent Destry Brown recognized Cheryl Marsh as the Classified Tiger Team Member of the Month.

Destry Brown and Cheryl Marsh. Submitted photo.
  • Marsh is a Kitchen Manager at Fort Scott High School. Cheryl is gracious and kind to everyone. She has a can-do attitude and does what is best for schools. Mrs. Marsh has been with USD 234 for 25 years.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown recognized Bill Michaud as the Volunteer of the Year. Mr. Michaud is the coordinator of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce mentoring program that matches local leaders with Fort Scott High School students.

Destry Brown and Bill Michaud. Submitted photo.

 

Board Members shared comments.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown provided an update to the board on services provided by the school nurses in the district, shared information regarding the Core Community program, discussed a June 27th special board meeting for the purposes of closing down the budget and other end of year items.  He also noted two grants that had been applied for: Safe and Secure Grant and Mental Health Grant.

 

Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith updated the board on end of year data, highlighting celebrations, curricular and assessment team progress, Science Resources, the new assessment program, and Summer Enrichment.

 

Gina Shelton, Finance Director, updated the board on new employee orientation, USD 234 job fair to be held on July 11th & 12th at the FSMS Community space, and final categorical aid numbers for Special Education.

 

The board approved changing the regular July board meeting from July 10th to July 17th, still to be held at the Board of Education, 424 S. Main Street, at 5:30 p.m.

 

Superintendent Brown shared information with the board in regard to adoption of a policy related to out-of-district student enrollment.

 

The board approved the following items:

  • Workers Compensation Renewal 2023-24 – KASB Workers Comp
  • Trash Bid & Recommendation – 5-year bid to 4 State Sanitation
  • Audit Contract for the year ending June 30, 2023, with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, CPAs
  • Ratification of Negotiated Agreement for 2023-24, including changes to Supplemental Salary Schedule
  • Curriculum Associates – iReady – K-8 Assessment & Intervention
  • Approval of Personnel Report
  • Approval of ESSER Premium Pay for 2023-24
  • Approval of Classified Raises for 2023-24
  • Approval of Special Services Raises for 2023-24
  • Approval of Director Raises for 2023-24
  • Approval of Administrative Raises for 2023-24

 

The board tabled the following items:

  • CDWG Technology Carts & Supply

 

The board heard an audio recording from patron Tracy King.

 

The board went into an executive session for negotiation and personnel matters.

 

Vice-President Barrows adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

June 12, 2023

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Billionis, Connie – Retirement – Board of Education Deputy Clerk, Secretary, Alumni Recording Secretary, as of May 31, 2023
  • Campbell, Carlee – Resignation – Fort Scott Preschool Center Teacher at the end of the 2022-23 school year
  • Ericson, Tyler – Resignation – Winfield Scott Teacher at the end of the 2022-23 school year
  • Mead, Jenice – Resignation – Fort Scott Middle Teacher at the end of the 2022-23 school year
  • Wilcox, Ashley – Winfield Scott Technology Teacher and Professional Development at the end of the 2022-23 school year

 

TRANSFERS/REASSIGNMENTS:

For the 2023-24 school year:

Certified:

  • Thomas, Rachelle – Transfer from Eugene Ware 5th Grade to Eugene Ware Special Education Teacher

 

Classified:

  • Hodges, Julius – Transfer from Winfield Scott Paraprofessional to Fort Scott High School Paraprofessional
  • Lisica, Michelle – Transfer from Eugene Ware Paraprofessional to Eugene Ware Speech Paraprofessional
  • Willard, Siarra – Transfer from Eugene Ware Paraprofessional to split Speech/Paraprofessional
  • Witt, Randi – Transfer from MIS Clerk to Winfield Scott Speech Paraprofessional

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Casey, Hunter – Winfield Scott 2nd Grade Teacher
  • Cate, Kassie – Winfield Scott Elementary Special Education Teacher
  • Stanley, Billie – Eugene Ware 5th Grade Teacher
  • Turner, Candy – Fort Scott Preschool Center Teacher
  • Workman, Darcy – Eugene Ware 4th Grade Teacher

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Ludeman, Sara – Fort Scott High School Paraprofessional

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Blackburn, Brendon – Fort Scott Middle School Head Football Coach
  • Blackburn, Brendon – Fort Scott Middle School Summer Weights and Conditioning
  • Brown, Lindsey – Fort Scott High School Girls Summer Conditioning
  • Feeback, Brennen – Fort Scott High School Assistant Football Coach
  • Heatherly, Julie – HOSA sponsor
  • Eugene Ware Elementary Mentors
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board Agenda for June 12

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                     Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 12, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order         

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            4.1       Board Minutes

            4.2       Financials-Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – May 19, 2023 – $1,663,532.16

            4.5       Activity Fund accounts

            4.6       Extended Trip Applications 2023-24

            4.7       Fundraising Applications 2023-24

4.8       Gifts & Donations 2022-23

            4.9       Resolution 22-14: Banking Resolution

5.0       Recognitions

5.1 Student Recognition

5.2 Employee Recognition

5.3 Board Member Acknowledgements

6.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            6.1       Superintendent’s Report

            6.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            6.3       Finance Director’s Report

7.0       Old Business

7.1       Roof Payment #5 (Action Item)

8.0       New Business

8.1       Change of July Meeting Date to July 17, 2023 (Action Item)

8.2       Workers Compensation Renewal 2023-24 (Action Item)

8.3       Trash Bid & Recommendation (Action Item)

8.4       Audit Contract for the year ending June 30, 2023 (Action Item)

8.5       Ratification of Negotiated Agreement for 2023-24, including changes to Supplemental Salary Schedule (Action Item)

8.6       Open Enrollment Information (Information Item)

8.7       CDWG Technology Carts & Supply (Action Item)

           

           

8.8       Curriculum Associates – iReady – K-8 Assessment & Intervention (Action Item)

8.9       Property, Casualty, Fleet, Cyber Insurance 2023-24 (Action Item)

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business – Personnel Matters

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2     Exit Executive Session

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

10.4     Approval of ESSER Premium Pay for 2023-24 (Action Item)

10.5     Approval of Classified Raises for 2023-24 (Action Item)

10.6     Approval of Special Services Raises for 2023-24 (Action Item)

10.7     Approval of Director Raises for 2023-24 (Action Item)

10.8     Approval of Administrative Raises for 2023-24 (Action Item)

11.0     Adjourn Meeting

           

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ARCADIA, KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET

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Pictured in center is Louise (Opitz) Hughes of Kearney, Mo. celebrating her 80th Year at the Arcadia alumni – Louise graduated at Arcadia High School in 1943.
Pictured with Louise is her daughter, Christine Bossung, and her son, David Hughes. Standing is Arcadia Alumni president, Pat Morris.
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“HUGE SUCCESS”

 

Even though Arcadia High School closed its doors at the end of the  “1965” school year, the annual alumni banquet is still being held on memorial week-end every year in Pittsburg, Kansas.  The membership also includes the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Class of 1965.  The banquet was held at the Lamplighter Inn on Saturday afternoon, May 27th and was catered by Chicken Mary’s and served by the Stansbury

brothers of Arcadia, Ks. Open Door Mission Church Youth.

 

Enclosed with the invitation to the banquet this year was the 2022  Financial Report prepared by Shirley Landon, Treasurer.  The 2022

Minutes were enclosed also prepared by Virginia Smith, Secretary.

These were included in the mailing to provide more time for visiting.

 

Social hour was 1:00-3:00 p.m. followed by lunch and business meeting. President Pat Morris of Arcadia welcomed the 40 Alumni and 23 guests.  The Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag was led by Merle Engle.   The Lord’s Prayer in unison was led by Melvin Nichols.

 

At the opening of the business meeting, Pat introduced alumni officers  Vice President, Tom Watt; Secretary, Virginia Smith;  Treasurer, Shirley Landon; and Marilyn Flagg, Historian.

 

There were no objections or corrections to the 2022 Minutes or the 2022 Treasurer’s report.  They stand approved as presented.

 

Merle Engle along with nominating Committee of Mary Lee Payne and Sherry Sisney nominated the following officers for the coming year as follows:  Pat Morris, President; Tom Watt, Vice President; Shirley Landon, Treasurer; Virginia Smith, Secretary; and Marilyn Flagg as Historian.  A motion was made by Betty Skidmore and seconded by

Lou Sheets and motion carried.

 

Special recognition was given to members of the 60th  (1963);

70th (1953); and 80th (1943) this year.

 

Those attending from the 60th class were the following:  Sharon

(Barnard) Foster and guest Richard Foster and Richard Page.

 

Attending from the 70th.   were as follows:  Bobby Charles Harris and

guest Bobby C. Harris, Jr..

 

Atending from the 80th.  were as follows:  Louise (Opitz) Hughes and

guests David Hughes and Christine Bossung.

 

Jan Steele was recognized as being the daughter of former Arcadia High School music teacher, Dick Steele.

 

All 18 guests were asked to stand and be recognized.

 

Virginia Smith, chairman of the Scholarship Committee, announced the winner of the 2023  A.F. Bowlus/Betty Kirksey Scholarships as Carson

Ruoff (Grandson of Alan and Joyce (Gable) Niebrugge).  Other AHS Alumni Scholarship winners were  Aaron Moe  and Adam Moe (Grandsons of Fred Dixon).  Carson Ruoff received $1,000.   Aaron and Adam Moe received $500 each.

 

Pat Morris introduced  Sharon Foster (Class of 1963), and Ronnie

Smith  (Class of 1962) who served on the scholarship committee with

Virginia.

 

Any child, grandchild, or great grandchild of Arcadia High School Alumni may apply for a scholarship.

 

Marilyn Flagg led the memorial service for alumni deceased since the last meeting.  Those remembered were: Jo (Fowler) Ferraro, Helen (Fowler) Knoll, Jessie (Eggen) Dunn, Irene (Buchanan) Williams, Louetta

(Swezey) Schwatken, Betty (Ritter) Skidmore, Leona Maxine (James) Garrett, Boyd (Buck) McMillin, John Richard Meacham, Shirley (Birdsell) Garrett, Shirley (Stroud) Weber, Ernestine (Swezey) Murray, Jo Ellen (Elliott) Swezey, Margaret (Turner) Jones, Sharon (Powell) Thornhill, Olive (Curnutt) Berting, Richard L. Dixon, Geneva (Jeannie) Ham, Jerry McClendon, Gary Mayfield, Anita (Miles) Callahan, Richard Totman, Maxine James (Teacher), Marie (Hoover) Marshall, Dr. Retha (Hoover) Dr. Kilpatrick  Gries, Merle Mayfield, and Mary Lou (Davidson) Peace.

 

Louise (Opitz) Hughes, 96 years old (Class of 1943)  was given an award for being the “Oldest” alumni.  Esther (Engle) Cousins (Class of 1954) was awarded for traveling the “Most Distance”.

 

The school song was led by Bill Skidmore.

 

The Benediction was by Melvin Nichols.

 

The roll call which consisted of the following and the 1943, 1953,  and 1963  classes listed above was done by Tom Watt.

 

1949 –   Jerry Skidmore

1950 –   Betty (Clarkson) Skidmore

1951 –   David Fowler and guest Jeanie Watson

1954 –  Esther (Engle) Cousins and guest Janice Crooks

Gary Peterson and guest Patty Peterson

1955 –   Mary Lee (Eggen) Payne

1956 –  Shirley (McKinstry) Landon

Bill Skidmore and guest Twonette Skidmore

1957 –  Merle Engle

Francis M. Jones and guest Karen (Jones) Tripp

Lou Sheets and guest Linda Sue Sheets

Lilly (Turner) Sheffield

1958 –  Laura (Coonrod) Felt and guest Ronnie Felt

Fred Dixon

Marilou (Garton) Bork and guest Jerry Bork

Sandra Sue Stelle

1959 –  Michael Sheffield

Gary Skidmore and guest Jean Skidmore

Beverly (Swafford) Silvers and guest Vern Silvers

1960 –  Jerry Coonrod and guest Jan Steele

Melvin Nichols

1962 –   Marilyn (Coonrod) Flagg

Barbara (Dawson) Swearingen

Helen (Morris) Nichols

Ronnie Smith

1964 – Virginia (Harris) Smith

Ronny Kellogg and guest Barb Kellogg

Steve Morris

Pat (Smith) Morris

Peggy (O’Dell) Worsley

Sherry (Swafford) Page

1968 – Ronnie Page

Don Schaub

Larry Shead and guest Ralph Shead

Sherry Sisney

Tom Watt and guest Phyllis Watt

 

The servers were the

Stansbury Brothers (Camryn, Sammy, Wyatt, and Tido), of Arcadia, Kansas Open Door Mission Church Youth and Judy Stansbury.