Les Ehrsam

Susan K. Housholder (Johnson)

Hi everyone, a belated thanks to Alice and Ed for planning such a great evening for those of us close here in the city to get together.  Food and friendship overflowing at Takioka made for another good memory.  Hope we can do it again sometime this fall.

Also, a note to thank those who sent kind wishes on my 70th birthday.  It was not nearly so scary an experience as I expected it to be.  I remember thinking - when I was oh, so much younger - that 70 had to be the WORST!  Of course, as young people we do not know what we don't know - 70 is a gift, for sure and all the experiences and friends and family that come with it make it so - this, dear classmates of the class of '63 - includes all of you.  Thanks so much!

Steven B Doan

Susie, the gathering was, by all accounts, a fine time for all who attended. I will be in Indy/Fort Wayne area 29 Oct-4 Nov if anyone in those towns would like to have coffee or a sandwich or whatever--but no big shindig--simple. I have a meeting in Indy, but also want some time with family, especially my recently widowed Aunt Jean in Markle.  BTW, this opportunity to re-connect with old friends and make new friends of folks I only saw in the hallways is, as Susie said, a pure gift. You are a collection of amazing folks--and more than survivors. Bless you!

Anne E. Modricker (Cavanaugh)

Bravo, John Briggs!

Stephen S. Heine

I do not find the term Redskins offensive but a badge of respect for the Miami Indians. As a school psychologist I have had to deal with much greater issues and do not agree that tne term Redskins offensive and would promote that the majority of maskots would be politically incorrect for one reason or another. Why have we been able to hold on to this maskot for so long? 

Robert Ignacio "Nash" Moreno

About black people in our class , I remember one black girl in our school ; however she did not last too long

before transferring out.  Does anybody elae remember her?

Anne E. Modricker (Cavanaugh)

Yes.  I remember her.  And we had only one Asian, as I recall -- Steve Chen?

Robert Ignacio "Nash" Moreno

Does anybody remember class mate James or Jim Griffin, Hewent by the nickname "Slim"?

Norma K. Soughan (Hoffman)

yes,  He died 8-04-2007.  But you probably already knew that.

Norma

Steven B Doan

The classmate who died in 2007 was Jim Griffith, a friend from age 5 on and a good soul. He loved sports and loved to laugh. I was sad to hear of Griffy's death.

Robert Ignacio "Nash" Moreno

Thank you for your response concerning Jim" slim" griffith. He was a good friend to my brother and I.

My brother Bob  will be saddened by this news. Thank you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Nash Moreno

Robert Ignacio "Nash" Moreno

Its me again Ethel

It appears that I made a mistake asking for information about a fellow class mate.

The person that my brother Bob was looking for was Richard "Slim" Gailreath or G ilreath.

He was a tall quiet uassuming person and what we did not know was that he was from the childrens home.

Any and all information will be appreciated , thanks again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Nash Moreno

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John A. Briggs

I've been on the road again, afoot with a pack in India (Maharashtra). I invite my old Northside classmates to join me for a moment in a pleasant Kolhapur slum called Kananagar. Good weather, no blisters, tea and cookies in an Agatha Christie atmosphere. 

The latest notes are at jbriggs926.com, or, another door at Facebook... 

Les Ehrsam

Are you going to publish?  This looks like good National Geographic material.

Janice R. Bower (Adkinson)

I have enjoyed reading the posts of my former classmates, and I'm sure most will not remember me - I was the geeky looking girl who only cared about getting home and back on a horse.  It wasn't a phase. This site is wonderful, and although enjoyable, it is also sad to see how many classmates are no longer with us.  God Bless them all.

My post is irrelevant, at this time, as I learned that the FWCS board (primarily, the chair) felt the need to change the name of our mascot, the brave "Redskins," to the "Legend."  I was surprised that former alumni, as well as some current students, did not have a vote or suggestion for a new name/mascot . . . .I guess that would have been too easy.  I am curious as to how a "Legend" runs onto the football field or basketball court - will it be a big "L?"  Our yearbook is the "Legend."  Think about all the logos, uniforms, etc., with the Redskin emblem, and how costly it will be to change this. Had I been allowed to vote or suggest (as all of us should have been), I first would have voted "no" on the change, but as that was decided without our input, I still would have suggested, "North Side Chiefs."  Easy - no change of any emblems, no out of pocket costs compared to what Legend will bring.  I was always proud to be a Redskin and felt superior to those Archers across town - we were tougher and respected our heritage.

I have been away from "home" for 35 years, however, my mom is still there, so I get some Fort Wayne news. I am living in Georgia on my 20 acre horse farm, raising Thoroughbreds - see, I told you it wasn't a phase.   Keep posting happenings from our class of 1963.  Fond memories.

All the Best,

Jan

Peter C. Frank

Like Janice Bower, I was a know body. I am also very PROUD to be a North Side Red Skin. If we had the chance to VOTE, I also would say NO! From what I have heard the school was built on a Indian site or barrial ground. The name is simballic not discriminating. I just wish some of these tree huggers would do something constructive, instead of trying to re-envent the wheel. That goes for the NFL with the Redskins, but they haven't said anything about the Kansas City Chiefs. These people need to sit back and do a little research and see why things are called the way they are. Indians were brave and fought for what they thought was right (land, life style and there freedom). That what NSHS stands for and what educating young people is all about.

Norma K. Soughan (Hoffman)

Janice and Peter,

I was another bookish, not as popular as some.  But I agree.  We are Redskins to the end.  No one can take that moniker from us.  But we can adjust because we are North Siders and were educated adjustable.

Norma

Janice R. Bower (Adkinson)

Hi, Peter and Norma . . .

I remember both of you. Thank you for responding to my message. No, Peter, I don't consider us nobodies at North Side.  We were all part of a great class with diverse interests. I am thankful for the education received at the Dome, and looking back, we probably received a better education in high school than students now receive in "some" colleges and universities. I had great teachers. I did not participate in extracurricular activites, as I had a goal outside of school, which took most of my time. I have had a wonderful, exciting life, which included a long marriage prior to the death of my husband, three children, who have gifted me with 6 grandchildren, lots of travel, meeting celebrities through showing horses, meeting a U.S. President - Jimmy Carter lives 15 miles from me - and being part of Rosalynn Carter's Care Institute and knowing her through my work in geriatrics Alzheimer's care. Having been in the horse "business" for 58 years and previously training race horses, I am now focused on raising Thoroughbreds for the Kentucky sales. One of our classmates (Linda Strong) wrote in my yearbook to remember her when I won the Kentucky Derby . . .Haha - I'm still working on that, but the Kentucky Oaks is not out of the question, either. It's been a great ride, and I like to think my education at North Side and gaining confidence and the ability to talk with anyone was responsible for a lot of my success. I will still watch and read about all of you with the pride of being a part of North Side High School and a former Redskin.

Jan

Peter C. Frank

Thanks Jan for remembering me. Wasn't sure that I was even a good splot on the wall, that people walked by. I do have a lot of very good menories from the DOME. I still brag about the school and how big our class was, the size of our auditorium, how many gyms and pools we had.  Most of the schools around Kansas here and Colorado, there classes are under  100. Some of the areas I have lived in Colorad the hole student body wasn't even 50 students (K to12). I had some good teachers, but I had a couple that shouldn't have tought. One I remember was Mr. Clark. He would put a problem on the board. Then look at it and saw that's a good one and start working on it himself without explainning what he was doing, then the bell would ring-DAM. I got lost and fell back. I passed, but I don't think I learned any thing. Dean of Boy caused me college, being young and stupid, I listen to him. I had all my credits, so he gave me the option to come to school late and take of early. I should of taken some pre-college courses. Again young and stupid. Applying to several colleges, they wanted me to take 3 or 4 pre-college couses. As it has turned out, I too have had a very good life in law enforcement. Working in the mountains, one really learns how to conduct themselfs, when your back up is 1 to 2 hours away. Now retired, I have just moved to 3 mile east of Augusta, Kansas. I only have 5 acres. On our ranch in Colorado, I to took care of 6 houres. They were just hay burners, but fun. 

Pete

Janice R. Bower (Adkinson)

Hi, Pete,

First, thank you for your service in law enforcement. I have several friends who are in law enforcment or retired. One of my best friends was a Washington State Trooper- then detective for 33 years. You have to be a special person to be in that field.

I only had one teacher that was a stinker and will remain nameless. I took both academic (college) courses and business classes. My guidance counselor discouraged me from pursuing a career in veterinary medicine (wrong advice) with the excuse that I was too small (85 lbs), and very few women were veterinarians.  HA!  All that sure changed. I'm pretty much my own veterinarian with the horses, other than surgeries, but I have done a trach.

Enjoy your retirement in your beautiful part of the world. Good grief, it doesn't seem we graduated 53 years ago.  We are not that old.

All the Best,

Jan

Peter C. Frank

I was very luck with the crap  I ran into being an office, I didn't really get hurt. If fact I am very luck with the health I have. Like us all I have my aches and pains, but I am very mobel with NO meds. Think I am fortunate that I am able to enjoy KANSAS. That's a statement - Kansas. We are in a nice area. I have a lot of freedom here.

Pete

David W. Kinne

It's been a long time since anyone posted here, so I don't know if this will get read... I just reconnected with this site after 4 years away from it myself. Have been enjoying participating on a Facebook page called "You are positively from Ft. Wayne if you remember... "  https://www.facebook.com/groups/140262392730780/  

A couple of people remembered me there from my posts, and that started the search for connections which lead me here. 

Born and raised in Ft. Wayne, to two NSHS grads, I left when I was 20 and have since lived everywhere else. I no longer have any relatives in the area. My last visit there was maybe 5 years ago for a cousin's funeral in Auburn, and I have a brother who lives in Bloomington, so no blood ties in town any longer. But I do have a thousand fond memories of my early days there. 

Among other things I am a professional writer, and have written a biography which begins just as I was preparing to leave Ft. Wayne for the outside world, and I hope to finish it soon. I am using my unusual and paripatetic life to explore the great changes in the country and our culture over the last 50 years.

I was surprised to find messages from three old friends waiting for me here when I finally got logged in yesterday, courtesy of James. But they were all old. The messages, I mean. Hope we can still connect. 

If you care to reach out beyond this site you can friend me on Facebook (David Kinne) or email me at d.kinne at gmail dot com. (No bots need apply) 

Love to all, 
David

Stanley O. Needham

Dave,

Just a heads up in case the email I sent you gets caught up by your spam filter.  My email is stanneedham@embarqmail.com

Stan

Norma K. Soughan (Hoffman)

According to Mike Morris, Alice Coatney is still on the staff at the college  where she is a professor.   Is our information correct about her death.  I am not sure who sent in the original notice.   Check with Mike Morris for updates.   Surely, she would not still be listed as on staff if deceased.

Norma Hoffman