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NewsBriefs - October 2016



Indiana Bicentennial Celebration - 2016

Happy Halloween
Fall is here; leaves are turning!
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~Shortridge Alumni Association~

From the Principal's Office: http://www.myips.org/shs 
Visit the website frequently for up-to-date information of school activities and special events. 

Dear Shortridge High School Alumni:

  
Visit our website for updates.

Regards,

Shane O'Day
Principal
New Activities & Partnerships Updates...

Shortridge and Joseph Maley Foundation Forge Partnership - 
JMF Fall Celebration, Friday, October 21, 2016, Caleb Mills

During the 2015-16 school year, Shortridge introduced a new partnership with the Joseph Maley Foundation (JMF). JMF is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, established in 2008 with the mission, "serving children of all abilities." They work to build acceptance of individuals through seven programs that engender compassion and respect for the diversity of life. 
  As Shortridge continues its partnership with the Joseph Maley Foundation in the current school year, we are pleased to share that JMF will host their Fall Celebration on Friday, October 21, in Caleb Mills auditorium. This fundraiser provides a wonderful opportunity for SHS alumni to learn more about the Joseph Maley Foundation, the scope of their programs, and the collaboration with Shortridge while raising critical funds for JMF. Discounted tickets are available for Shortridge alumni--simply enter promo code SHS Alum when registering to attend at www.josephmaley.org. 
  This event celebrates the programs, partners, and volunteers of JMF. 
**The presentation begins in the auditorium at 12 noon, and afterwards Foundation programs will be showcased in classrooms. 
**You will have the opportunity to learn how you can get involved with JMF and ask questions about the impact of programming on central Indiana youth. 
**Tours also will be offered to explore Shortridge with current students serving as ambassadors.
  To learn more about JMF and its programs, and to register for the Fall Celebration, please visit: www.josephmaley.org. 
  We look forward to seeing you!

For more information regarding JMF, contact Sue Peoni, 317.501.3897.

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SHORTRIDGE ARCHIVE & MUSEUM...
LOOKING FOR SHORTRIDGE ARTIFACTS & TREASURES

WHAT? -- ESTABLISHING THE SHORTRIDGE/ARCHIVES MUSEUM  of artifacts and memorabilia.

WHO: A letter from SHS freshman, Mary Jo Easley, who is helping promote the ArchiveS and Museum project fundraiser. Following is Mary Jo's request to SHS alumni:
To all with a kind heart and a few bucks to spare:

  I hope you all are enjoying the changing from summer to fall as much as I am. As a freshman, this is my first fall at Shortridge High School (SHS) and I am glad to report that I'm loving every minute. While much has changed for me in the past year, my passion for all things history has only strengthened. Fortunately, for me, this year marks the inaugural year for the SHS Archive/History Club of which I am a proud member. Being a new addition to the long list of on-going projects at SHS, we are in need of many supplies to preserve the archives and artifacts we already have as well as the ones we are tracking down.

  Myself, along with a core group of devoted archivists are committed to ensuring the preservation of our school history and its contribution to the Indianapolis community. I, on behalf of the archivist team, ask that you help us in preserving our history by taking a few moments to donate to our Go Fund Me page so that we may reach our $3,000 goal.

  The link for our page is below and includes a more indepth explanation of our mission as well as a history of Shortridge. If you have any questions or have an interest in taking a tour of SHS or the archives room, feel free to contact me so I can set up your peek at the past. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting Shortridge High School.

  Please share this link with others to help us grow our archives/museum project:

Best regards,
Mary Jo Easley

P.S. If you own or know of someone who may own a display case that is no longer of use, please contact me mj@easleywinery.com.

OR 
Send your donation to Shortridge Alumni Association (SAA) by check with Archives/Museum in the notes area, c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254. Donations tax deductible.

WHAT WE NEED/HOPE TO OBTAIN: 
* Vintage SHS jewelry and accessories; e.g. class rings, vintage pin, class keys, brooches, etc.
* Vintage SHS clothing items: Letter sweaters/jackets, sports uniforms, ROTC uniform, senior cords, cheerleader outfits, etc.
* Original photographs of teams, events, dances, special visitors, etc.
* School trophies (not individual unless pre-1930)
* Vintage SHS artifacts; e.g. dance programs, correspondence of an historic nature, pennants, banners, signs
* Vintage scrapbooks and SHS-related videos
* Rare, unique, quirky, one-of-a-kind items.

WHAT WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING:
Due to limited space and the availability of digitized copies, we don't need: 
* Yearbooks: we have duplicate copies for many years; the older yearbooks are in very fragile condition that should be separated and stored in special archival-quality cabinets where they would be better protected.
* The Shortridge Echo
* Newspaper clippings 

We're almost certain there may be alumni and/or family of alumni who may still have items stored in an attic, basement, estate sales that could be added to this historical collection. If you have NON-PAPER items that might be included, send those items to: Shortridge High School, ATTN: Lori Armstrong, Partnership Coordinator, 3401 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

OR Contact Charlotte Ottinger directly with questions regarding this project: 317-509-8577 or by email: COttinger@IUHealth.org  Continue to check back for updates regarding our progress.

LOG ONTO OUR WEBSITE WITH YOUR DONATION: 
www.shortridgealumni.com. Click on the Dues/Donation tab and select the appropriate Archive/Museum category to make your donation via PayPal or send your check. The Shortridge Alumni Association is a 501-c-3 nonprofit organization. Donations may be eligible for tax purposes. Consult with your financial adviser. 
 
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LAST CHANCE TO OBTAIN YOUR BRICK INSCRIBED FOR 2016
Deadline: 10/31/2016 

Join other alumni with a memorial for the courtyard. See '300' Brick Club Continues (Side-bar article for more information and brick order form.) 
Submit your order soon for your brick inscription to be completed by fall 2016.
 


















If there are other classes interested in honoring distinguished alumni or teachers, contact the Alumni Association to discuss your ideas and work out the details.

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 SAA Board of Directors 

Board members elected/reelected to the Shortridge Alumni Association Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting, June 4, 2016, for two-year terms:

Executive Board
Keith M. Rand - '70 - President
Jarnell Burks-Craig - '63 - VP, Public Relations
Marilyn (Chance) Shank - '67- VP, Marketing & Development/Fundraising
Deloris "Dee" (Richardson) Duff - '59 - Treasurer/President Emeritus
Open - Recording Secretary
Brenda Gibson - Corresponding/Financial Secretary
  
Members-at-Large (decade representatives)
Open (Decade of the 30s)
Kathryn "Katy" (Hill) Meredith - '42 (Decade of the 40s)
Lynn (Bolles) Boatman - '58 (Decade of the 50s)
Margaret (Smith) Francis - '53 (Decade of the 50s)
Open (Decade of the 60s)
Hubert Hopson - '65 (Decade of the 60s)
Open (Decade of the 70s)
Wanda Burks-Bell - (Decade of the '70s)
Joseph Matthews - '81 (Decade of the '80s)
Nigel Long - '13 (Decade of the 2000s)
Tayjia Wright - '13 (Decade of the 2000s)
  
Board appointments:
Consultant/SHSAW Founder - Guy E. Russell - '59
Parliamentarian - Open
President Emeritus - Alfred Edyvean
  
SHS Administrators: Shane O'Day, principal

 

 

Thank you for your continued interest and support.
Sincerely,

Dee Duff

Deloris "Dee" (Richardson) Duff
Treasurer & Editor, NewsBriefs
President Emeritus
Shortridge Alumni Association
 
In This Issue
From the Principal's Office
New Partnerships
SAA Board of Directors
Visit Our Website
"300 Brick Club" Last Call
SAA Memberships
Shortridge Yearbooks
Class Reunions
2017 Hall of Fame Nominations
Log in to our Website!
 
Self-Register on the website
  Click  here for membership flyer if you cannot sign on via PayPal.  Print. Complete, enclose your check, payable to SAA, and mail to: 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.
Navigate the website. Self register at www.shortridgealumni.com.

Mission statement, association bylaws, available to view online. Check out the Activities tab. Or share your class information for a reunion.

 

Are you interested in ordering SPIRIT WEAR? T-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, etc. can now be ordered from information on the website. Create a special design for your class reunion. A percentage of your order will help support the Shortridge Alumni Association.

 

** View your Class Directory, complete your Profile, upload a photo,

** Pay Member Dues via PayPal. Paid membership required to surf the entire site.

** View back issues of NewsBriefs.

** Examine bios of SHS alumni who have been inducted into our Hall of Fame

"300 BRICK CLUB"
LAST CALL FOR 2016

THE BRICKS HAVE BEEN PLATED AND ARE NOW ON DISPLAY AROUND THE COURTYARD FOUNTAIN! YOUR BRICK COULD BE IN THE NEXT GROUP.

Alumni are encouraged to purchase a brick, the proceeds will support the Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund. Each brick is $150. All bricks may be purchased for individuals/spouses, family alumni, or a memorial for deceased family member(s) or teachers. 

The Brick Club Order Form is attached  here. SAVE the form to your computer, click in the shaded areas and type your information or SAVE, PRINT and complete the blank form to send with your check payable to Shortridge Alumni Association; email the electronic form with your payment information to: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net. Or send your check or credit card information to SAA c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254.

DISREGARD THE JUNE 2015 DEADLINE DATE ON THE FORM.

For questions, call 317.694.8736.
 
SAA Memberships & Renewals
  
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP-- $50/YEAR 
 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL/ REMINDERS SENT TO AN EMAIL ADDRESS CLOSE TO YOU! 

Member dues are the life-blood of our alumni association. These timely annual payments help fund these and other projects:
*Student athletic programs and supplies unfunded by school budgets;
*Support student (scholar) special activities not fully supported by school budgets;
*Alumni special recognition programs; e.g. Hall of Fame; athletic awards, et al;
*Other special student-centric project requests from school administration;
*Annual fees for association business affairs; e.g. website maintenance, newsletter distribution agent; supplies, postage, etc.;
*Alumni association annual meetings and summer celebration activities.

Sign up TODAY! RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY. IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER WHEN YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES, SEND US AN EMAIL AT shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net 
 
FOR RENEWALS: Look at your membership card for the expiration date. If joining or renewing online, please include your class year; ladies please include your maiden name. Example: Dorothy (Jones) Smith, 19xx, email and USPS mailing address. 
 Alumni Association membership is required for full access to the website.
Fees :
  • One-year membership: $50 annual fee payable via PayPal or check
  • Five-year membership (General Members for Shortridge Legacy Scholarship Fund)  payable to Shortridge Alumni Association; mail c/o 5030 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254 or pay online. 
  • For more membership information, visit our website: www.shortridgealumni.com or send email: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net 
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Shortridge Yearbooks

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Check out the digital library of yearbooks as catalogued by the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. Most Shortridge yearbooks  from 1898 - 1968 are available for viewing at: http://digitallibrary.imcpl.org/shs.php

 

2017 CLASS REUNIONS

I s your class planning a reunion in 2017? Let us help publicize your event. Continue to read N ewsBriefs  for information regarding upcoming class reunions:

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH CLASSES OF 1966 AND 1976 FOR THEIR 50- AND 40-YEAR CLASS REUNIONS IN AUGUST. We hope your classmates had an enjoyable time. 
We will be happy to post 1-2 photos of your reunion in our newsletter, if you wish. Send jpg photos and a brief description to shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net.
 

REUNION ORGANIZERS

Please note that if during your reunion you plan to visit the school, a written request must be submitted several months in advance IF the school is to be opened on weekends--Saturday or Sunday. (Arrangements must be made in advance if your group wish to host your gathering in the courtyard.) A fee is levied to the using group based upon how long the group will visit the building. Other restrictions may apply; therefore, schedule your reunion and complete the necessary paperwork to confirm your date and time as far in advance as possible. Visit the school website for the required documentation.
Thank you!
2017 HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES

NOW THRU DECEMBER 31, 2016

Complete the nomination form for candidates who may be inducted into the Shortridge Alumni Halll of Fame in 2017. The nominator must complete and submit the form and provide a resume or professional profile of the nominee by December 31. Names only will not be accepted. 
Click Here  for the form. 

Inductees will be honored at the SAA Annual Meeting and All Classes Reunion in early June 2017.
Direct questions to: Deloris Duff, 317.694.8736 or via email: shortridgealumni@sbcglobal.net