With this first incredible donation, the Southfield School of today was born. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Her contributions to Southfield are long-lasting and will hopefully be here for generations to come. Enrollment More. Played profession basketball for several years playing on teams with Kobe & Lebron. Alumni List. Each year the district will identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics and education and have helped bring excellence and distinction to the district. From campus improvements added since 1991, including the kindergarten building, Middle School building and Margaret Shaffer Dickson Theater, to the financial health that is vital to Southfields success, including establishing an endowment at the School, Jeffs lasting legacy can be seen schoolwide. He was elected to both the Louisiana House of Representative and Senate before his election to the U.S. Senate in 1972. He received a law degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge before entering the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant. Graduates of Southfield-Lathrup High School bid a fond farewell to their alma mater last week when the 49-year-old school on 12 Mile Road in Lathrup Village closed its doors for good. The school was founded in 1951. 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. Michael Love played varsity football and ran track went on to MSU and played Club Volleyball and Semi pro football , Aaron Love ran track and earned 3 varsity letters in football, leaving Southfield going on to Delaware, as a 4 year starter ended up Delawares all time leading receiver with 193 catches All conference 3 years and a 2007 All American season playing for the National Championship he also played professional in canada and germany. This was only offered for outstanding accomplishments! The Blue Jays will be no more. He graduated from Byrd High School and received his undergraduate and law degrees from Tulane University in New Orleans. He went on to Culver Academy and graduated 12th grade in 1946. clairlyn@aol.com, For more information contact: 248-540-3562 The Seminole Indians surrendered to the Tamiami Trail. Southfield High School plans to merge with its cross town rival, Southfield-Lathrup High School in the fall. Erica Woodard It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. Ira Newble = Good Guy [Archive] RealCavsFans, Michael Stone Official New England Patriots Biography, Southfield Lathrup Senior High School Alumni, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southfield-Lathrup_High_School&oldid=1136211118, Southfield-Lathrup High School Marching Band, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 07:45. She still considers some of them her closest friends. He served as a U.S. Her vast collection of slides taken on trips to the places she taught about was legendary, as was the South Louisiana field trip which she pioneered. Southfield High School Carolyn Krieger-Cohen, 60, of West Bloomfield is a 1974 Southfield-Lathrup grad. LaQuesha Wiley Muller 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. Both academies have separate entry requirements from the mainstream curriculum. Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. New Southfield High School Alumni and Classmates that have joined: Don Rosenberg class of '72 Christa Rodemich class of '91 Cynthia Lathrop class of '65 Erin Smith class of '15 Steve Goodstein class of '72 Waymond Bryant class of '95 Craig Georgeff class of '66 Noel Becker class of '70 Steven Alexander class of '12 Steven Alter class of '77 At the University of North Carolina she was member of the 2002 ACC Outdoor Champion 4400 Relay Team, and was a two-time All-ACC in the 4400 relay and the 400-hurdles. Declining enrollment (from 1,605 students in 2002-03 to just 800 this year) and financial difficulties for Southfield Public Schools led to the decision to merge Southfield-Lathrup and Southfield High into a new school, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology. He served as a U.S. Senator Johnston served four six-year terms in the Senate before retiring from public service in 1996. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals as their first round pick in the 1967 Major League Baseball Draft. 248-722-1438 They worked together on everything from lesson planning to building electric cities to putting together plays. As his business and his family grew, Mr. Haynes supported numerous organizations locally and was a founding member of the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Roe was behind the plate for the final game at Tiger Stadium. Though these courses aren't offered, students are encouraged to independently study the subject material and take the test. Southfield, Michigan. Lathrup Village, Michigan. There were a number of discussions about this very important topic at faculty meetings. Aaron remained an active member of the Foundation Board until he passed away Aug. 13, 2013. Michael Love Mar 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm. The websites and events are not sponsored by Southfield Public Schools. Gabe Watson makes leap to pro football: 2nd in school history to make it to NFL, Show me some LOVE: Love family dominates school sports programs, Record-Setting Athlete To Retire From SHS. Karen Blum-Paulisin Robert is perhaps best known for his service as the Presidents Special Envoy for Somalia. Each year the district will identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics and education and have helped bring excellence and distinction to the district. At present, she is training for the U.S. Olympics. Great list, Reese B. Judy was very interested in all that they had to say and she very much wanted to bring those studies back to Southfield. (Football, Basketball, Track) In his senior year, he was named to three all-state teams: football, in which he scored 15 TDs; basketball, in which he averaged 20.9 points; and track. Honorable Mention Track, Ronald Hairston Class of 1988. Jason L. Tolbert (c/o 1995), television producer. I would have made a special trip to walk the halls and visit my old classrooms with my daughter for the last time. It's a reunion year for Class of '73, Class of '83, Class of '93, Class of '03, and Class of '13. . 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. Ed was a key member of the search committee that hired Jeff Stokes in 1990. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." 10/4/2017 "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a huge part in the success of our Reunion. Jeff retired at the end of 2012-13 school year, after 23 years at Southfield. She was named the 1994 ACC Outdoor MVP and Georgia Woman of the Year. She could bring out their talents and hone their skills. 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. They smashed their equi More. The Who Concert was not in the winter of 1966-67. Mrs. Weaver taught Modern, World, American, and Louisiana History to Southfield middle-schoolers for a span of 25 years from 1963-1988. Later, in 1980, an opening in the second grade prompted Judy to apply for a move into Lower School. She still considers some of them her closest friends. Her personal teaching philosophy focused on helping students understand that historical facts were created by real people, influenced by the culture and time periods in which they lived. The Alumni Association is an integral part of Southfield and the reason our school has stood the test of time. Tom Eschmann The school was founded in 1951. The athletic field (baseball diamond) of Southfield High School is dedicated to Ted. I reconnected with my prom date from S-L on Facebook two years ago and we are now happily married :-). We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." 10/3/2017 "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious . Peggy Harrell (posthumous) Hockey Simmons also played football for the Blue Jays in high school. Southfield-Lathrup's auditorium is equipped with a full sized stage, dressing room, costume room, lighting, and sound equipment. [1], Southfield-Lathrup High School was well known for its extensive and well-supported music program. All the girls would follow him around as we would walk through the halls.. I had great teachers and a lot of friends. 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. Please include supportive information such as statistics and links to backup documentation. He was nominated as Mid-American Conference (MAC) player of the year the year Randy Morris won the honor. Bill Adler (c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. Judy spoke passionately about the importance of bringing back these in-depth studies. AlumniClass.com is not affiliated with and is independent of any school, school district, alumni association or any other sites. Sheldon Yellen. Track and Field Coach Tamie Hendrickson-Whitefoot Naval Intelligence Officer in Japan. you have Aaron Love, play basketball football, and track, all 4 years at SHS. Many former and current students expressed their sadness on social media. Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology About Us Academics Faculty and Staff Directory Counseling Department Southfield A&T Calendar SHS-SL Alumni Code of Conduct Emergency Drill Reports Senior Information Courses with audition requirements More. Mar 26, 2016 at 5:04 pm. David Begun 1971-1975. In1994the Board of Trustees of Southfield Schoolestablished the Southfield School Hall of Fame. 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. Each and every athlete on this list was a Southfield High School Blue Jay. After military service, he attended Tulane University and entered the Foreign Service. 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. Jason Jones As a personal friend of Hazel Kytle and a teacher and parent during Southfields earliest years, Frances McMillan Schierer is an important link to the Schools past. Post your Southfield High School class reunion information here and receive a free reunion planning website with the reunion tools you need for the perfect class reunion. [Hockey great] Gordie Howes son, Mark, was a year ahead of us. Southfield-Lathrup High School closed at the end of the 2015-16 school year, and its students were divided between Southfield High School and University High School Academy, which moved into Lathrup's campus. A. Ingrid Andress; B. Daylen Baldwin; It was in November of 1967-68' school year. Ed and Lauras four sons all graduated from Southfield Edward 99, Robert 00, Andrew 05 and John Henry 11. Rick Titsworth aka Rick Worthy (c/o 1985), television actor ; This list may not reflect recent changes . It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools . Wrong. But so is almost every other district in the state. Notable alumni [ edit] Bill Adler (c/o 1969), writer and hip-hop activist. Football, Basketball, TrackandField, Vernon Burden Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from La Habra High Schoolin La Habra, California . Camille Redmond Michael Stone, Retired Safety, for both the New England Patriots, and more recently the New York Giants. Southfield-Lathrup High School (SLHS) opened in 1967 to accommodate the growing Southfield and Lathrup Village populations. ecwoodard1@sbcglobal.net . Gymnastics 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. 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. He had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, including an assignment as Ambassador to Pakistan. Judy worked alongside Janet Butcher and Josephine Carmody, wonderful teachers who are both previous Hall of Fame honorees and gave over forty years to Southfield. . Floyd played 164 games, with Edmonton (2000), Calgary (2001-03), B.C. Ed Crawford served on the Southfield Board of Trustees for more than 20 years, including four years as Board President in the early 1990s. She competed in the USA Volleyball program at the regional and Continental levels and competed for the US Teams in Croatia and Italy. Miss Carmody taught a year of kindergarten and two years of second grade, followed by 38 years as a first grade teacher. Helal Abdal 1978-1982. The first year that these units were taught was 1989. Continue Our Southfield Traditions: Make a Donation. He officiated in the 1990 and 1999 World Series, as well as the 1984 and 1994 All-Star Games. Robert passed away on December 10, 2014 at the age of 83. Carolyn Krieger-Cohen, 60, of West Bloomfield is a 1974 Southfield-Lathrup grad. In an extra room at South Highlands Elementary, he and 19 fellow classmates were part of the new progressive school of Shreveport, started by several local families. They had 23 varsity letters between two sisters, both were named most outstanding athlete, and LaQuesha went on to compete at CMU, earned an NCAA championship, AND a USATF Masters Championship. Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school located in Southfield, Michigan. C and D wings are located toward the rear of the building. Janet returned to Southfield in 1963 as a 4-year-old preschool teacher. Southfield-Lathrup High also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in several different subjects including: In recent years, Southfield-Lathrup High School also offered Advanced Placement Physics, Statistics, European History, Spanish, and French. Maan Abbo 1982-1986. (2004-08) and Hamilton (2009-2010), recording a total 588 tackles and 39 sacks. C House contains the Career Center and the majority of the math department. The Marching SAT Warriors Take Another Victory! Students park in the west parking lot. In support of the school, they decided to buy an 8-acre plot of land south of town to give to the school for its new facility. He was a successful coach of football, baseball and basketball teams at Southfield and a beloved PE teacher as well. Her ideas were well-received and other schools adopted some of her ideas for their curriculum. Southfield-Lathrup High School - Alumni - Notable Alumni Notable Alumni Michael Stone, Retired Safety, for both the New England Patriots, and more recently the New York Giants. Rose Abdoo 1976-1980. It made me so proud every time my mom came to watch me perform at the games.. Plain Aaron 1998-2002. My commentary was called Lessons Look which later evolved into Lesson on Golf.. Southfield-Lathrup High School Football, Baseball, 2018 He studied at Washington and Lee University and the United States Military Academy. ; Daniel Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, founder of Quicken Loans ; Billy Whitehouse, c/o 1988, actor. He went on to graduate from South Kent School in Connecticut and then Princeton University with a bachelors degree in philosophy and history. My daughter sometimes plays with them, Simlak says. That is where Judy Coxs teaching tenure began. Jacques L. Wiener, Jr. was born in Shreveport and attended Southfield from 1940-1948. From the Everglades the remnants of this race emerged, soon after the trail was built, to set up their palm-thatched villages along the road and to hoist tribal flags as a lure to passing motorists.For the State of Florida, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943). 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. Southfield-Lathrup High School Ram Apr 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm. NBA for umpteen years. If you put a top ten best athlete list together you would have to include Mike McKaskill and Rudy Redmond! Julie Geller Bussel She carefully documented her journey with photographs and to this day is invited each year to talk to third grade about what she learned and to share her slide presentation. Good points. Where are the Wileys from 91-98?! Any athletic coach with an outstanding achievement in their sport while coaching (see examples below) and a positive representative of Southfield Public Schools as a coach and community stakeholder. The school was founded in 1951. Naval Reserve. Chris Sullivan Mar 23, 2016 at 9:27 pm. He was awarded the State Department Meritorious Award and the State Department Distinguished Honor Award. Welcome! AP United States History Students are also given summer reading. (Football, Basketball) The high school running back also played free safety and kicker for the Blue Jays. Portraits of the first three inductees, all distinguished alumni, were hung in the stairwell hall between the gymnasium and the middle school commons area. ; Jason Jones, c/o 2004, professional American football player for the Tennessee Titans They often reminisced about the old days here at Southfield and spoke about things that they used to teach. 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. info@shs86inthemix.com. All members of the board supported the measure and voted aye, except for Trustee Karen Miller. Jim Haynes was in the first class of Southfield School in 1934. 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. Bessie Burden Lathrup's Lovely Ladies Lathrup's Lovely Ladies Welcome You! Andrew Bowler (c/o 1991), Academy Award nominated writer/director Judy Altoff 1964-1968. Her experiences and knowledge about Lewis and Clark have been invaluable to third grade. The family ofH. Walker Perritt, the father and grandfather of Southfield alumni, donated funds given by family and friends in his memory to refurbish the gymnasium foyer area asa special hall highlighting alumni and honoring those inductedinto the Hall of Fame. He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. As a mom of four sons at Southfield, Laura was also an active volunteer at the School. Required fields are marked *. He was raised in Shreveport, LA and attended Southfield School. A and B wings are located toward the front of the school, facing Twelve Mile Road. He had a long and distinguished career in the Foreign Service, including an assignment as Ambassador to Pakistan. He is in the Eastern Michigan University Hall of Fame as a baseball player. The district is NOT financially struggling. Justin Black, Sports Editor|March 22, 2016, Baseball card courtesy of Tarrence McEvans. Lifetime association members receive a yearly alumni gift, can keep up with other alumni and friends of Southfield, stay up to date with alumni events and socials, and have access to alumni merchandise. Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school located in Southfield, Michigan. In fact, they put over 12,000 miles on their car that summer of 1999. Southfield High School Blue Jays. Southfield High School These individuals will be considered for induction into the Southfield Public Schools Legacy Hall of Fame, which will be located in Southfield High for the Arts & Technology and on the Southfield Lathrup Campus. He attended Southfield 1940-48 for first through eighth grades. This is a great list. Southfield High School Robert B. Oakley was born in Dallas, TX on March 12, 1931. Southfield High School Register as an alumni from Southfield High School and reunite with old friends and classmates. After finishing college and fighting for the US Army in the Korean war, Mr. Haynes finally returned home to Shreveport to take on the family business and to start a family of his own. Dr. Michelle Forbes (c/o 1985), Fulbright scholar, , jazz drummer and former member of the Ray Brown Trio, (c/o 1986), law professor, voting rights expert, and author, Somnath Chowdhury (c/o 1998), 2 time Grand Award Winner at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metropolitan Detroit in 1997 and 1998, Jason L. Tolbert (c/o 1995), television producer, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request, Southfield Public Schools Surplus Properties, Teacher and Support Staff COVID-19 Hazard Pay, Southfield Public Schools Community Eligibility Provision, District Policies, Announcements, & Links, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Calendars, COVID-19 Grant Info - GSRP, Head Start, Adult Ed, and Young Adult Special Ed Teachers, Career & Technical Education and Partnerships, Intense Student Support Network (Special Education), University Middle & High School Academies, Levey Middle School - A STEAM Middle School, Bussey Center for Early Childhood Education. He rated number one onThe Detroit NewsBlue Chip list and was named to their Dream Team. When Judy moved to third grade in 1989 she was very passionate about the Egyptian unit and their study of the pioneers. Kj Hollie Mar 25, 2016 at 12:47 pm, What about Jay Youngblood?!? Mr. Haynes was more than just a Southfield student in those days, he was part of a movement, part of a group of families who wanted a better education for their children than the public system could offer. He went on to graduate from South Kent School in Connecticut and then Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and history. During the late 60s and early 70s, Mr. Haynes served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. 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. Shepard Bates 1995-1999. At present, McEvans is a gym teacher at Levey Middle School, where he also coaches girls basketball boys basketball girls volleyball and boys and girls track. Money in the school budget was extremely tight, but when she approached the Parents Club, they too were excited about the idea and agreed to provide $1500 so that we could begin the studies. 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. 1974 Yearbook Click to View Slide Show Click to View Page Layout Upload Your Photos 1975 Yearbook Click to View Slide Show Click to View Page Layout Upload Your Photos Our Past Reunions Click to View Slide Show Click to View Page Layout Upload Your Photos She has also supported many projects over the years, including most recently, the start of our Archives at Noel Memorial Library, founding of our First Ladies of Southfield group and organizing our Annual Trustee Reunion. It was the second oldest of three high schools in the Southfield Public Schools district, the oldest being Southfield High School, and the youngest being University High School Academy. On the council, Hussey drafted the rules to govern city council proceedings. He was 1985 Michigan Class A State Champion in the 400-meters. She transferred to The University of Florida, where she holds the school record for the 100-meter hurdles. For more information contact: Ram Apr 4, 2016 at 12:25 am. He was a three-time West Division all-star. She was, in fact, so passionate about the pioneer unit that she decided to apply for money from the Atkins Foundation to spend two months of her summer tracing the steps of Lewis and Clark. Graduated, played 2 years professional football in Canada, played 3 years professional football in Germany. http://www.southfield.k12.mi.us/education/club/club.php?sectionid=1511. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, Jims parents, had become more and more involved in the school. During those years, Mrs. Butcher became well-known for the annual building of Electric City, a popular Southfield tradition. Nancy L. M. Banks A-10 Libero of the year 2013,graduated, tried out for the USA OLYMPIC volleyball team, made their national team, traveled to Croatia to compete. 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. Deserves to be on list. La Habra High School Alumni Class List. During those years, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes were very involved parents at the school, donating time and money to support the school. Beginning the summer of 2006, all summer reading work was required to be submitted through mydropbox.com, an online plagiarism screening service. The Headmistress of Southfield from 1941 until 1966, Hazel Kytle laid a strong foundation at Southfield School by enriching the curriculum with French, music, physical education, and the study of ancient civilizations. Must have attended a Southfield or Southfield-Lathrup High School for a minimum of two years and be seven years post-high school graduation to be eligible for this award. Basketball In recognition of the new beginnings, the school is adopting a new mascot the Warriors as well as a new name Southfield A & T (Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology) and a combination of the two schools colors: red, white and blue. Simlaks mother, Ann, passed away in 1998, so those memories hold special meaning. (Football, Track) He was 1995 Michigan Class A State Champion in the 300-meter Intermediate Hurdles. 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. His time is still a SHS school record. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ronald hairston Apr 4, 2016 at 6:40 am, D.A. Simmons broke Johnny Benchs nine-year run as the starting catcher for the National League All-Star team when he was elected to be the starting catcher for the National League in the 1978 All-Star Game. Berkley High School, Groves High School, Shrine Catholic High School and Oak Park High School were also expected to receive some Southfield-Lathrup students. Thom Bainbridge (posthumous) Robert is perhaps best known for his service as the Presidents Special Envoy for Somalia. Register as an alumni from Southfield High School and reunite with old friends and classmates. Lisa Aaron 1978-1982. It serves grades 9-12 for the Southfield Public Schools. [2] It was also known locally for its girls' basketball team State Title in 2005.[3]. I did sportscasts, commentary and play-by-play for Southfield-Lathrup and Southfield High basketball, football and baseball, he says. After Southfield, he attended Byrd High School and Sewanee Military Academy where he was a National Champion diver. Southfield-Lathrup High School was a senior high school in Lathrup Village, Michigan, United States. D House contains the counseling office and the weight training rooms. It supports Southfield in many ways, including the Spirit of Southfield award, funding reunion events, carrying out Legacy Day, planning Hall of Fame ceremonies, facilitating archival storage of Southfield memorabilia at LSUS, and honoring deceased alumni and faculty through library book donations.