MAY 2017

Inside… Class Reunions ........................................................................2

In Memory ...............................................................................3

Special Events .......................................................................5

How Much Does the Newsletter Cost? ...............................6

Attention Alumni! ...................................................................9

Veteran Stories .....................................................................11

Secondo "Conte" Candoli ‘54(July 12, 1927 – December 14, 2001) was an American jazz trumpeter based on the West Coast. He played in the big bands of Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, and Dizzy Gillespie, and in Doc Severinsen's NBC Orchestra on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He played with Gerry Mulligan, and on Frank Sinatra's TV specials. He also recorded with Supersax, a Charlie Parker tribute band that consisted of a saxophone quintet, the rhythm section, and either a trumpet or trombone.

Conte was the younger brother of trumpeter Pete Candoli. He was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on July 12, 1927. During the summer of 1943, while at Mishawaka High School, Secondo “Conte” Candoli sat in with Woody Herman’s First Herd.[1] After graduating in 1945, he joined the band full-time, where he sat side by side with his brother Pete in the trumpet section.

Conte immediately went on the road, where he stayed for the next ten years, with Herman, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, and Dizzy Gillespie.

In 1954, after leaving Stan Kenton, Candoli formed his own group with sidemen Chubby Jackson, Frank Rosolino, and Lou Levy. He soon moved to Los Angeles to join the Lighthouse All-Stars with Shorty Rogers, Bud Shank, and Bob Cooper, and was with them for four years.

Candoli’s long relationship with The Tonight Show began in 1967 and he became a permanent fixture in the orchestra’s trumpet section when Johnny Carson moved the show to Burbank, California in 1972. For many years he preferred to stay in California where he could do The Tonight Show, take all the studio work he wanted, and do occasional concerts and clinics. He ventured to Kansas in 1986 as a WJF All-Star with Jerome Richardson, Barney Kessel and Monty Alexander at the 1986 Wichita Jazz Festival. After Carson’s retirement in 1992, he traveled occasionally with Doc Severinsen, but still enjoyed his solo playing.

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SAVE THE DATE! CLASS OF 1987 30TH CLASS REUNION

JULY 22, 2017Plans are being made for the 30th Class Reunion of the Class of 1987. Join us as we reunite with past classmates and see what they have been up to the last 30 years.

Please contact the current President Donna Graves at 574-226-7385 or tdg1201@msn.com for additional information. Committee members include Vice President Anne Behnke Greenleaf, Secretary Andra Pavuls, and Treasurer Julie Curtiss Firestone.

CLASS OF 195760TH CLASS REUNION

August 19, 2017Moose Lodge

123 Bain St. | Mishawaka6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails

7:00 pm Dinner$25 per person

Send payment by July 15 to:Donna (Gunn) Termont

511 Webster St.Mishawaka, IN 46544

574.259.1884

CLASS OF 196750TH CLASS REUNION

August 11 and 12, 2017

CLASS OF 197740TH CLASS REUNIONSeptember 16, 2017VFW | Mishawaka

Watch for details here.

YEARBOOK WANTED

Dorene Arnold is looking for a 1994 or 1995 Miskodeed. If anyone has an extra copy they would like to donate, please contact her at 574.272.8279

MAY 29

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•Thomas E. Anderson April 10, 1951 - March 9, 2017 Class of 1969 Mishawaka, IN•Joyce (Steinke) Baird September 7, 1933 - March 27, 2017 Class of 1951 Crawfordsville, IN •Roy L. Carroll September 7, 1941 - March 6, 2017 Class of 1958•Geraldine (Brown) Colburn October 31, 1927 - March 16, 2017 Class of 1956 Mishawaka, IN •Ward L. Correll September 11, 1920 - March 25, 2017 Class of 19___ Elkhart, IN•Charlotte J. (Rogers) DeBroka February 11, 1943 - March 8, 2017 Class of 1961 Mishawaka, IN•Tamela R. Gaby January 28, 1966 - February 28, 2017 Class of 1983 Elkhart, IN•Amy Graham March 2, 1958 - March 24, 2017 Class of 19___ Dowagiac, MI•Barbara Ann (Calijure) Gygi March 15, 1936 - March 1, 2017 Class of 1954•Mary Pat (Hull) Hatcher _______________ - March 11, 2017 Class of 1961 South Bend, IN•Toni Heinzman August 24, 1952 - February 19, 2017 Class of 1970•George Kedik May 1, 1935 - March 3, 2017 Class of 19___ Mishawaka, IN•Janet M. (DeSmet) Lakner September 23, 1936 - March 4, 2017 Class of 1954 Bremen, IN•Sharon L. (Hines) Landen October 18, 1936 - March 18, 2017 Class of 1955 South Bend, IN•Irene (Keiter) Laudeman September 23, 1935 - March 11, 2017 Class of 1953 Mishawaka, IN•Alberta (WIlson) Magley September 12, 1020 - March 3, 2017 Class of 1939 Sun Lakes, AZ•Cleota (Dowell) Metzler _________________ - March 3, 2017 Class of 1932 Archdale, NC•Roscoe H. Ransberger October 3, 1922 - March 24, 2017 Class of 1942 Shipshewana, IN•Richard A. Snyder February 14, 1934 - March 31, 2017 Class of 1953 Mishawaka, IN• Lester R. Welty September 2, 1917 - March 27, 2017 Class of 1935 Tampa, FL

May our classmates rest in peace.

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REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA MHS REUNION

The 15th Annual MHS Arizona Reunion was held at the Spoke & Wheel Restaurant in Phoenix, (recommended by Carole (Lehman) Vendrick ‘55) on Saturday, March 11, 2017. There were 33 people who registered, and 31 attended, which included 20 MHS Alumni and 11 spouses and guests. The food was served as a buffet. Barbara (Freese) Nelson ‘53 handed out the name tags and brochures. Paul Smith ‘53 provided the Invocation. Martha (Endicott) Pierce ‘56 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and acted as MC.

We honored the memory of Alberta (Wilson-Williams) Magley ‘39, who passed away on March 3, 2017. Alberta always attended the luncheon and was previously registered to attend this year.

We discussed all of the changes in Mishawaka since we went to MHS and who had visited Mishawaka recently. We also talked about who had played in sports at MHS and who had gone into the military after high school.

Prizes were given as follows:The Earliest Graduates: Class of 1947 Steve Ciszczon and Bill Hemphill

The Most Recent Graduates: Class of 1966Ruth (Roelandts) Carroll, Mary (Ganser) Grossman and Danny Meehan

First-time Attendee: Ruth (Roelandts) Carroll ‘66

The Year with the most attending: (tie between 1953, 1956 & 1966 with 3 from each year):1953: Tony Catanzarite, Barbara (Freese) Nelson, and Paul Smith.1956: Alfred Cocanower, Bill Hartman, and Martha (Endicott) Pierce.1966: Ruth (Roelandts) Carroll, Mary (Ganser) Grossman, and Danny Meehan.

The first person to register: Barbara (Freese) Nelson ‘53

The luncheon ended with Ruth (Roelandts) Carroll ‘66 and Carol (Lehman) Vendrick ‘55 leading the MHS Fight Song.

submitted by Martha (Endicott) Pierce ‘56

CELEBRATIONS!Alice and Donald ‘50 LaCluyse of Macy, Indiana will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 1.

Dororthy (Woolet) ‘51 and Gene Lubbers celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Apriul 17, 2017.

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MADE IN MISHAWAKA LUNCHEONDate/Time: Wednesday, June 14 at noon Location: Windsor Park Conf. Ctr. 4020 Edison Lakes Pkwy., Mish. Cost: $40 per person; $400 per table of 10Honorees: Remo Belli ‘45, Rocco Germano ‘40 and John Gleissner ‘61. Highlights will include the classroom grant recipients and Dr. Dean Speicher.

For ticket information, have questions, or would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities please contact: Jane (Zimmerman) Wright ‘68 at 574.532.1881 or foundations@mishawaka.k12.in.us.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO MHSAA

The MHSAA would like to thank the following alums for their monetary contributions to the MHSAA. By adding a “little something extra” while renewing their membership, these contributions help provide funding for the luncheons and monthly newsletter and it is so greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Mary Jo (Herzog) Daggitt ‘53 Mebane, NC

Sandra (Gard) Wegenke, Faculty Dewitt, MI

Johanna (Turner) ‘59 & Maury Bonne Mishawaka, IN

in memory of their daughter,Michelle Bonne

OPEN CAR SHOW MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The annual open car show will be held at the August 2 alumni luncheon. You are invited to bring your hot rod classic, antique or any nice ride. September 6 is scheduled for the rain date. if You have any questions, contact Vince Kertes ‘64 at 574.315.0319.

WE HEAR YOU! NO ENTERTAINMENT FOR JUNE!

Each month at the alumni luncheons there is a survey form alums can take and fill out to express to the board what they would like. Over the past year these surveys have been collected and summarized. One of the comments made over and over is that alums just want the chance to socialize and not necessarily need to have the entertainment. So.... let’s give it a try! For the June luncheon the only entertainment will be YOU! You will have the entire time to lunch with your friends and mix and mingle with other alums. There will be more time to catch up with your classmates and meet alums from other classes.

Be sure to let the board know how it works out - maybe the format can be offered again!

MARK YOURCALENDAR NOW!

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2017 LUNCHEON SCHEDULE

May 3Entertainment: J. Jay Brook

Menu: Italian beef, potatoes & Gravy, buttered corn, rolls & butter

June 7Menu: Mostaccioli, meatballs, Italian salad, fresh fruit, rolls & butter

July 5Menu: Brats, potato salad, baked beans, fresh fruit, rolls & butter

ALL ALUMNI LUNCHEONS ARE HELD THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH$8 per person - includes hot or cold drink, tax, gratuity and hall rental fee

$2 for those who come just for the entertainment and socializeCash bar available for beer, wine or mixed drinks. Half & half drawings made prior to entertainment.

LOCATION: FOP Hall, 1825 E. 12th St., Mishawaka

NEW MHS ALUMNI MEMBERS

Phil DeCook ‘66 Mishawaka, IN

Darrol Frye ‘38Atlanta, GA

Dale Deardorff ‘66 Mishawaka, IN

Gale L. Lanning ‘77Grand Rapids, MI

Keith Slabaugh ‘53Elkhart, IN

Secondo “Conte” Candoli ‘54 cont’d from pg 1

His playing brought him performing and recording opportunities with top names in show business, such as Gerry Mulligan, Shelly Manne, Terry Gibbs, Teddy Edwards, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., and Sarah Vaughan. He has appeared in many motion pictures with various orchestras and worked in all of Frank Sinatra’s TV specials.

Candoli was inducted into The International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. He died of prostate cancer at the age of 74, in Palm Desert, California.

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On Tuesday, May 9, the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County will host a 24-hour giving event.

Every dollar donated on May 9 will be increased by a share of more than $2 million in matching funds provided by our generous Give Local St. Joseph County sponsors.

Because the primary mission at the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County is to build permanent resources for the community, Give Local St. Joseph County is designed to support local charities now and from now on. How? By passing through 75% of net dollars raised for each charity to support current programming, and by placing the other 25%—plus generous matching funds into MEF’s permanent endowment, increasing the annual support it receives year after year.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

On May 9, 2017, you can make online donations of $25 or more to Mishawaka Education Foundation (MEF)@ GiveLocalSJC.org using your phone, tablet, or computer. The online leader board will show you—in real time—how many dollars your favorite MEF is raising on May 9.

We’ll also have a “preview period” that begins on Monday, May 1, 2017. You can use that time to:•schedule your gift in advance at GiveLocalSJC.org•mail or drop off a check to the Community Foundation, with MEF in the “Memo” line of your check or on an attached form (this is important)•initiate gifts of stock•make transfers directly from an IRA (for donors who are over age 70-1/2)•recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund with the Community Foundation

If you need assistance with any of these options, please contact the Community Foundation at (574) 232-0041.

Its YOUR day to make a BIG impact for the MEF!

ATTENTION ALUMNI!

CLASS OF 19xx GAVE GENEROUSLY TO THE

MISHAWAKA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Make your class stand out! The class that donates the most will be recognized with a permanent brick paver displayed in the Alumni Pavilion at Mishawaka High School.

Class of ‘56 can you beat Class of ‘55 or ‘57?

Class of ‘57 can you beat Class of ‘67 or ‘77?

You get the picture. Help MEF raise the much needed funds to support the Mishawaka Promise. Your donation will be matched by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County!

Be sure to include your class year when making your donation!

CORRECTIONS

In the April issue under the Celebrations section Fran Cook’s son-in-law’s last name was spelled wrong. His name is Rich Sparks.

Under “New Members” Kim E. Egendoerfer, Sr. was listed as a ‘72 grad but is actually a ‘73 alum.

In the March issue under the Veteran Alumni section Jim Cripe’s service information was entered incorrectly. It should read: Jim Cripe ‘50, US Marine Corp., PFC 12-11-51 to 12-1-53.

I apologize for any errors or omissions.

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WHERE IN THE US......

Did you ever think that the neighbor down the street you don’t know just might be an MHS alum? On the next few pages, are the number of alums residing in each state and internationally. The number after the city represents the number of alums there. (Taken from membership roster.)

ALABAMA - 7Hampton CoveHollywoodHomewoodHuntsville (2)MontgomeryOrange Beach

ALASKA - 2NoorvikSoldotna

ARKANSAS - 7GreenbrierHoliday IslandHot Springs VillageJonesboroLittle Rock (2)Midway

ARIZONA - 48AnthemAvondaleChino ValleyFountain HillsGilbert (2)Green ValleyLake Havasu CityMaricopaMesa (7)Ovo ValleyParadise ValleyPeoria (2)Phoenix (4)Prescott (3)Rio VerdiScottsdale (4)Sierra Viesta (2)Sun City (2)Sun City West (2)Sun Lakes (2)SurpriseTempe (2)TopockTucson (3)Yucson

CALIFORNIA - 50AlamoBishopCarmichaelCathedral CityChula VistaEl CentroFair OaksFairfieldHalf Moon BayHemet (2)KelseyvilleLos GatosMenifeeMill ValleyMission ViejoMoorparkOceansideOrindaParadiseRancho MurietaRancho Palos VerdesRedlandsRedondo BeachRedwood City (2)RiversideSan Diego (4)San GabrielSan JoseSan LorenzoSan Marcos (2)Santa AnaSanta CruzSanta MariaSimi ValleySn Luts ObtspSpring Valley LakeStockton (2)TemeculaThousand OaksVenturiVistaWalnut CreekWest Hills

FLORIDA (con’t)GainesvilleHaines City (2)HollywoodHudsonHypoluxoJacksonville (4)KissimmeeLake Placid (2)Lake Wales (4)LakelandLand O LakesLargoLutzMelbourneMiami LakesMiddleburgN. Fort Myers (2)Naples (5)New Port Richey (2)NokomisNorth Fort Myers (2)OcalaOdessaOrlando (4)OspreyPalm Bch. GardensPalmettoPanama City BeachParrishPompano BeachPort Charlotte (2)Port Orange (2)Punta Gorda (2)RuskinSafety HarborSaint PetersburgSarasota (4)Sebring (2)South BendSpring HillSt. Pete BeachSt. Petersburg (2)Stuart

COLORADO - 18Boulder (3)Broomfield (2)Castle RockCentennial (2)Colorado SpringsDenver (2)DivideHighlands Ranch (2)LakewoodLittletonMorrisonWestminster

CONNECTICUT - 3NewtonOakvilleWest Hartford

DELAWARE - 1Newark

CONNECTICUT - 3NewtonOakvilleWest Hartford

FLORIDA - 129Barefoot BayBonita Springs (2)Bradenton (4)BrooksvilleCape Coral (3)CasselberryClearwater (2)CocoaDaytona Beach (2)DebaryFleming IslandFloral City (2)Fort Lauderdale (2)Fort Myers (7)Frostproof

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FLORIDA (con’t)Summerfield (4) Sun City Center (2)Tampa (4)Tarpon SpringsTavares (4)TequestaThe Villages (2)Tierra VerdeTitusville VeniceWesley ChapelWest MelbourneWest Palm BeachWinter Haven (3)Zellwood

GEORGIA - 16AthensBlue RidgeFayettevilleFlowery BranchGrovetownKingslandLoganvilleMurrayvilleNewnanPeachtreeRangerSaint Simons Isand (2)SummervilleSuwaneeWatkinsville

HAWAII - 1Wailuku

IDAHO - 2Idaho FallsKetchum

ILLINOIS - 34Arlington HeightsAuroraBataviaCherry ValleyChicagoCollinsvilleDowners GroveEarlville

IOWA - 8 AnkenyCedar RapidsCenter PointDavenportIowa CityMarshalltownPolk CitySpirit Lake

KANSAS - 2Overland Park

KENTUCKY - 7BardstownFt. MitchellLexington (2)Louisville (3)

LOUISANA - 2HammondPineville

MAINE - 3FreeportLewistonPresque Isle

MASSACHUSETTS - 3AttleboroManchesterNorthborough

MARYLAND - 9AberdeenAnnapolisChestertownGreenbeltHavre de GraceKensingtonLusbySalisburySilver Springs

MICHIGAN - 87AdaAlpenaAnn Arbor (2)Auburn Hills

ILLINOIS (con’t)ElmhurstFrankfortGlenview (2)Green OaksGurneeJolietMc HenryNaperville (3)NorthbrookOak BrookOrland ParkPalatineParisRockfordSouth BeloitSt.CharlesSwanseaTinley ParkVilla GroveWestmontWheatonWillowbrookWinfield

INDIANA - 1173AndersonAngola (3)AuburnBloomington (2)Bremen (6)Bristol (7)BrownsburgCambyCarmel (2)Chesterton (3)ChurubuscoCoatesvilleColumbia CityColumbusCrown Point (2)CulverDecaturDeMotteElkhart (52)Fishers (3)Fort Wayne (16)Franklin (1)Goshen (9)

INDIANA (con’t)Granger (63)GreenfieldGreenwood (4)HamletHuntertown Indianapolis (20)KokomoKoutsLafayette (2)LaGrange (3)Lakeville (6)LaPorte (4)MacyMichigan CityMiddlebury (2)Mishawaka (606)MonticelloMorgantownMuncie (7)Nashville (3)New Carlisle (3)New Have (3)NewburgNoblesville (4)North Webster (2)Notre Dame (2)Osceola (67)Plymouth (3)Portage (3)RochesterRome CitySanta ClausSouth Bend (213)Syracuse (3)Terre Haute (2)Valpariso Wakarusa (2)WalkertonWarsaw (6)Winona Lake (2)Wolcotville (2)Zionsville (3)

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MICHIGAN (con’t)BangorBarodaBear LakeBenton HarborCantonCassopolis (5)ColdwaterDe WittDecaturDowagiac (3)Eaton RapidsEdwardsburg (7)FarmingtonFranklinGobelsGrand RapidsHarbertHarbor SpringsHarrison TownshipHaslettHollandKalamazoo (5)Lake LeelonauLake OrionLambertvilleLansingLathrup VillageLawtonLindenLivoniaMacombMarcellus (3)MichigammeMount PleasantNiles (10)NoviPortage (2)Rochester HillsRockfordSaint JosephSanfordShelby Twnsp.St. Joseph (3)StevensvilleStevensvilleTraverse CityVandalia (4)Whitehall

MINNESOTA - 4Apple ValleyBuffaloSaint FrancisSaint Paul

MISSISSIPPI - 2Olive BranchStarkville

MISSOURI - 6BransonJefferson CityManchesterMaryland HeightsSaint PetersWarrensburg

MONTANA - 1Kalispell

N CAROLINA - 21BahamaBullock CaryCharlotte (2)FranklinHendersonville (2)Kill Devil HillsKnightdale (2)MatthewsMebanePinehurstRaleigh (2)SalisburySherrillsfordWest EndWinterhaven

N DAKOTA -1Dickinson

NEBRASKA -1BellevueColumbus

NEVADA - 7HendersonLas Vegas (6)

NEW HAMPSHIRE - 2IntervaleLebanon

NEW JERSEY - 2DelranLincroftRiver Vale

NEW MEXICO - 4 Albuquerque (3)Deming

NEW YORK - 4Ballston SpaHorseheadsLake GeorgeNew York

OHIO - 25Avon LakeBeavercreekCantonCelina (2)CentervilleCincinnati (2)ColumbusDayton (2)FindleyKentonKetteringLyndhurstMason MiamisburgRichfieldRichmond HeightsSheffield VillageSpringboroStow (2)West CarrolltonWesterville

OKLAHOMA - 5Broken ArrowEdmondPurcellTulsa (2)

OREGON - 2MedfordPortland

PENNSYLVANIA - 6Beaver FallsCranberry TownshipLancasterMontoursvilleNewvilleWillow Grove

S CAROLINA - 20AikenBluftonCloverConwayDuncanElginGoose CreekGreenville (3)GreerHilton Head IslandLexingtonMyrtle BeachOrangeburgPendletonSimponsville (2)SpartinburgTaylors

S DAKOTA - 2HuronSioux Falls

TENNESSEE - 12ChattanoogaCookeville (2)KnoxvilleKodakMartinMaryvilleNashville (2)PowellRogersville (2)

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TEXAS - 43AbleneArlington (2)AustinBryanCanadianCarrollton (2)Dallas (5)DickinsonFlower MoundFort Worth (3)Georgetown (2)HoustonKellerKerrvilleLewisville (2)MansfieldMesquiteMineolaNorth Richland HillsPearlandPlanoPort Isabel (3)PorterSan Antonio (3)ShermanSpringWaskomWeslaco (2)

UTAH - 2Cottonwood HeightsHolladay

VIRGINIA - 7Alexandria (2)DanvilleGainesvilleManassasMechanicsvilleWilliamsburgYorktown

VERMONT - 1Jericho

WASHINGTON - 7 BothellBremertonDuPontMercer IslandMonroeSnohomishSpokane (2)

WISCONSIN - 10DelavanGermantownMequonNew Berlin PotosiRacineWalesWest BendWhitefish BaySun Prairie

Washington DC - 1

INTERNATIONALLethbridge Alberta, CanadaJerusalem 9234120, ISRAELPasig City, 1600, PhilipinesFlintshire Wales, UK

APRIL ALUMNI LUNCHEON

Attendees of the April alumni luncheon were entertained by the Paul Decker Band and dined on baked ham, scalloped potatoes, veggies, and apple sauce.

Winners of the 50/50 drawings were: Joann Piraccini Neely ‘61 - $50; Stella Chamberlin ‘53 - $30; Dave Rutkowski ‘65 - $20.

Be sure to attend on May 3 when the entertainment will be J. Jay Brook and the menu will include Italian beef, potatoes an gravy, buttered corn, rolls and butter.

THE APPEARANCEsubmitted by Sarah (Lutz) Grise ‘55

I woke up one morning and look in the mirror,To find something strange reflecting there.

It wasn’t there yesterday and to my surprise,It had grown so much larger and doubled in size.

The head hairs are white and more than I care,It was black as pitch and the only one there.

Yep!! There it is so long, soft and thin--A hair growing out of my chinny, chin, chin!!

Sarah has had several of her poems published in The Tampa Ledger, a daily newspaper that serves Lakeland, Florida and the Polk County area.

Dates to Remember

MHS Alumni NewsletterDeborah Brechtel1531 E. Third StreetMishawaka, IN 46544

PRST STD

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDSOUTH BEND, INPERMIT NO. 498

May

3 MHS Alumni Luncheon 11:00 5 Cinco de Mayo 5 May Festival of Fine Arts - MHS East Gym 7:00 pm 14 Mother’s Day 20 Armed Forces Day 29 Memorial Day

June

4 140th MHS Commencement Ceremony 7 MHS Alumni Luncheon 11:00 14 Flag Day18 Father’s Day