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Bedford High School Alumni Association

President: Chuck Faller ’73 (E-Mail Chuck) 419-290-6382
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 (E-Mail Pam) 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins (E-Mail Laura) 734-854-2926
Trustee: Bill Regnier (E-Mail Bill) 734-856-4277
Web Page: Bedford Alumni Association


October 2013 Newsletter
Submitted by: Gene Stock ‘64

Please Note: If you would like to receive Alumni Newsletter up-dates via e-mail, just take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records : Bedford High School On-Line Community. This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

You can also send your request to Gene Stock and he will put you on list.



Schedule Of Upcoming Events



November, 2013: BHS Alumni Family and Friends Luncheon at AJ’s Doolittles. This event is normally held on the first Wednesday of the month at noon. All BHS alumni and friends are welcome to attend. For more details, click on the photo.



2013 Hall of Fame Induction



The following will be inducted into the Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Bedford High School:

Edd Bankowski: Athlete - ’66
Tom Estes: Athlete – ‘53
Eugene Holey: Athlete – ’49
Jeff Holly: Athlete – ‘79
Bob Lambert: Athlete – ’90
Bill Salisbury: Athlete –‘77
Kevin Taylor: Athlete – ’70
Bill Zgorzelski: Athlete – ‘71
2001 State Championship Volleyball Team

For additional information concerning the Hall of Fame just click on:
Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Page



Alumni In The News:



Please Note: We are always looking for stories concerning Bedford High School Alumni, Teachers and Staff. Please send any information that you would like to submit to Gene Stock. Click here to read current newspaper articles concerning the following Alumni:
Dennis Kinney 1970
Mike Morris 1964
Jackson Lamb 2013
Josh Swy 2003
Kelly Meinhart 1984
Edd Bankowski 1966
Brett Holey 1978




Bedford High School Class Reunion Information


If you need information concerning class reunions please check out the following web pages for the most up-to-date information:
Bedford Yes: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Notes: We have added a list of some suggested web sites for your reference when planning a high school reunion and researching for lost classmates.
Bedford Public Schools: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Reunion Info. Just click on the year that you graduated.




Athletics



The Varsity Football team is currently 6-0 and headed for the state play-offs again. They are currently ranked in the top 5 teams in their division in the State of Michigan. To listen to all the games on the web go to Bedford's Home of Classic Rock, WMLZ - Z108. Or FFR Media


The Varsity Volleyball team is currently 34-5 and ranked 8th in the Michigan Class “A” poll.


To read about all of the Mule athletic teams just click on: Bedford Sports Video coverage of many Bedford Athletic events is available on BCSN Buckeye Cable



News from Bedford Public Schools




Bedford hires new Superintendent: Mr. Mark Kleinhans

Click on the links below to read newspaper articles concerning the new Superintendent:
Monroe News July 20, 2013: New Superintendent Ready To Bring Stability Back To Bedford
Toledo Blade April 15, 2013: Bedford hires its top choice for superintendent




The Central Administration Staff also welcomed two new members to its ranks. 1991 Bedford graduate Edward Manuszak was hired as the new Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Student Services. Mrs. Sharon Ramirez was hired as the new Chief Financial Officer for Bedford Public Schools.
Click here to read the newspaper article that appeared in the Toledo Blade concerning Sharon Ramirez “Bedford school board hires new CFO” on January 14, 2013.
Click here to read the newspaper article “Bedford Hires Manuszak As Assistant Superintendent” that appeared in the Bedford Now.


Former Bedford teachers Ron Koch and Denise Ellsworth were elected as trustees to the Bedford School Board and Lisa Beins-McCaig was appointed to a trustee position. Click here to read more concerning the Bedford Board of Education



Staff Retirements:
The following staff members retired from Bedford Public Schools this past year:
Kathy Bankowski
Lynn Rodegeb
Bernal Koch
Barb Purdue
Clara Talip
Michelle Gorniak
Beth Johnston
Pam Pilewski
Pat Mull
Marilou Turski
Pam Appleman
Ric Beauch
Linda Gentry
Joan Goodell
Gerald Mills, Jr.
Terry Wagenhauser
Ken Graf
Shawna Smith (School Board Member)

For the most up-to-date news from Bedford Public Schools just click on Bedford Public Schools


News from Bedford Township





If you would like to keep up with Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:
Bedford Yes: Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
The Monroe Evening News
The Toledo Blade
Bedford Township Government
WTOL-11 TV Toledo
WTVG-13 ABC Toledo
BCSN Buckeye Cable (local TV station that broadcasts local sports; you can also watch events on their web site)


Alumni Association



We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.




Please Join Us on Facebook
The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have over 1,800 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.


Alumni Association Contact Info:
Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site: Bedford Yes (go to the Alumni Association page). You may contact the Alumni Association at the following e-mail address: Bedford Alumni News




Bedford High School On-Line Community


We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: Bedford High School On-Line Community. This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

 

 

Bedford High School
Alumni Association

February 2013 News Flash

Submitted by: Gene Stock ‘64


Bedford Basketball Team Makes History!

The varsity basketball team captured the 1 st league championship in school history.



Click here to read all the most up-to-date information concerning the 2013 Bedford Kicking Mule Basketball Team’s first league championship in school history.



Please Join Us on Facebook

The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have over 1,600 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.


Additional Facebook pages for Bedford High School Alumni: (Click on the links below to view pages.)

If you grew up in Bedford Township you may remember…….. (2,900 Bedford Alumni subscribe to this page.)

Bedford Remember/Persons/Alumni (1,500 Bedford Alumni subscribe to this page)

 



Alumni Association Contact Info:

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will be posted on the following web site: Bedford Yes (go to the Alumni Association page). You may contact the Alumni Association at the following e-mail address : Bedford Alumni News

 



Bedford High School On-Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records : Bedford High School On-Line Community. This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

October 2012 Newsletter
Submitted by: Gene Stock '64

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association



President: Chuck Faller ’73 (E-Mail Chuck)  419-290-6382 
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 (E-Mail Pam) 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins (E-Mail Laura) 734-854-2926
Web Page: Bedford Alumni Association

 

 

Schedule Of Upcoming Events

 

 

October, 2012:BHS Alumni Family and Friends Luncheon at AJ’s Doolittles. This event is normally held on the first Wednesday of the month at noon. All BHS alumni and friends are welcome to attend. For more details, click on the photo.

 

2012 Hall of Fame Induction

 

The following will be inducted into the Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Bedford High School:

Ellen Bacon: Teacher ('72 - '07)
Stacey Heams: Athlete – ‘88
Lindi Bankowski: Athlete – ‘01
Jess Hurley: Athlete – ‘92
Jim Long: Post High School – ‘75
Doug Winkler: Athlete – ‘73
Jill Treuhaft: Teacher ('69 - '99)
Bedford High School Wrestling Team of 1977

For additional information concerning the Hall of Fame just click on:

Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Page

 

Bedford High School Class Reunion Information

If you need information concerning class reunions please check out the following web pages for the most up-to-date information:

Bedford Yes: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Notes: We have added a list of some suggested web sites for your reference when planning a high school reunion and researching for lost classmates.

Bedford Public Schools: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Reunion Info. Just go the bottom of the page and click on the year that you graduated.

 

 

Athletics

The Varsity Football team is making a bid for another successful season. To listen to all the games on the web go to Bedford's Home of Classic Rock, WMLZ - Z108.

To read about all of the Mule athletic teams just click on: Bedford Sports Video coverage of many Bedford Athletic events is available on BCSN Buckeye Cable

 

News from Bedford Public Schools

 

Bedford Superintendent Dr. Ted Magrum Retires

Click here to read the information concerning his retirement.

 

Kay Williams, former Bedford school board president and community leader passed away on April 28, 2012

Click here to read the newspaper articles concerning Kay Williams

 

Staff Retirements:

The following staff members retired from Bedford Public Schools this past year:

Kathy Bohl
Karen Couturier
Nancy Daney-Jordan
Ron Koch
Peggy Kubitz
Mark Malley
Judy Nicholes
Sharon Obee
Pam Pilewski
Barbara Schneider
Pat Skomedal
Irene Skulas

For the most up-to-date news from Bedford Public Schools just click on Bedford Public Schools

 

News from Bedford Township

If you would like to keep up with Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

Bedford Yes: Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info

Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)

The Monroe Evening News

The Toledo Blade

Bedford Township Government

WTOL-11 TV Toledo

WTVG-13 ABC Toledo

BCSN Buckeye Cable (local TV station that broadcasts local sports; you can also watch events on their web site)

 

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Bedford High School (located at the corner of Dean & Jackman Roads) in Room B-6. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

Please Join Us on Facebook

The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have over 1,400 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

Alumni Association Contact Info:

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site: Bedford Yes (go to the Alumni Association page). You may contact the Alumni Association at the following e-mail address: Bedford Alumni News

 

Bedford High School On-Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: Bedford High School On-Line Community. This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

 

 

March 2012 Newsletter
Submitted by: Gene Stock '64

Bedford High School Alumni Association

President: Chuck Faller ’73 (E-Mail Chuck)  419-290-6382 
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 (E-Mail Pam) 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins (E-Mail Laura) 734-854-2926
Web Page: Bedford Alumni Association

 

Bedford High School Class Reunion Information

If you need information concerning class reunions please check out the following web pages for the most up-to-date information:

Bedford Yes: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Notes: We have added a list of some suggested web sites for your reference when planning a high school reunion and researching for lost classmates.
Bedford Public Schools: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Reunion Info. Just go the bottom of the page and click on the year that you graduated.

If you have reunion or class information that you would like us to post on our web pages just e-mail them to us.

 

3rd Annual Bedford High School Southwest Reunion Announced

The 3rd Annual Southwest Reunion will take place on Friday, May 4th at the Holiday Inn located in Fountain Hills Arizona. (Fountain Hills is located 26 miles from the Phoenix International Airport). It will start at 6:00 p.m. All BHS alumni and friends who live in the southwest or will be visiting the area are welcome to attend. For complete details including how to RSVP for the reunion and things to see and do while in the Phoenix area, go to the Bedford Alumni Association Announcements & Current News Page.

 

Schedule Of Upcoming Events

 

March 14, 2012:BHS Alumni and Friends Luncheon at AJ’s Doolittles. This event is normally held on the first Wednesday of the month at noon. All BHS alumni and friends are welcome to attend. For more details, click on the photo.

 

 

March 17 & 18, 2011: BBA Trade Fair: The Bedford BBA Trade fair will be held on Saturday, March 17th and Sunday March 18th at Bedford High School. Please stop by the Bedford High School Alumni Association booth (# 464 in the new gym) and say "Hi" and see what's new with YOUR Alumni Association. Click on the logo at the left for more info.

 

 

2011 Hall of Fame Induction

 

The following were inducted into the Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Bedford High School:

Clayton Kelley: Outstanding Coach
Jesse Elzinga ’97: Outstanding Athlete
Rebecca (Neorr) Umpstead ’90: Outstanding Athlete
Terry (Riddle) Ornsby ’88: Outstanding Athlete
Louie Tibai ’92: Outstanding Athlete
Paul Stanifer: Outstanding Teacher (Music)
1998 State Champion Volleyball Team

For additional information concerning the Hall of Fame just click on:
Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Page

 

 

Bedford Community Stadium News
Great News! Two major donors, Grogan’s Town Chrysler and Barron Insurance, have agreed to pay off the remaining amount owed on the loan for the Bedford Community Stadium.
For complete details click on: Bedford Community Stadium News

 

 

 

 

Athletics News


 

 

 

Bedford High School has had a very successful fall and winter sports season. Here are a few major highlights:

 

 

 

The Varsity Football team finished 6-3 and qualified for the Michigan State playoffs.(defeating Brighton in the first round). Click here to read the newspaper articles concerning their season.

The Varsity Volleyball team finished the season 65-11-1, SEC League Champions and advanced in the state tournament (losing in the semifinals) Click here to read more about the team.

The Varsity Wrestling team finished the season 20-5. They were SEC League Champs and made it to the MHSAA state quarter finals. (The Mules were tied with Hartland 27-27 after the last match but lost on the Eighth Criteria). Junior Mitchel Rogaliner claimed the title of STATE CHAMPION at 112 pounds. Click here to read all about the season.

The Girls Varsity Basketball team finished the season 16-7 and were MHSAA District champs. (They lost to Inkster in the first round of the regional). Click here to read more.

The Boys Varsity Basketball team finished the season 18-6 (the most wins for a season in school history). They were 2nd in the SEC Red Division and were MHSAA District Champs. (They lost to Romulus in the first round of the regional). Junior Jackson Lamb became the all-time Bedford scoring leader; breaking the old mark of 1,180 set in 1971 by Jon Whitman. Listed below are some recent newspaper articles:

Toledo Blade March 13, 2012: “Bedford's wild ride ends --- Romulus takes 70-46 Class A victory”
Bedford Now March 12, 2012: Mules in Regional tonight

To read about all of the Mule athletic teams just click on: Bedford Sports Video coverage of many Bedford Athletic events is available on BCSN Buckeye Cable


News from Bedford Public Schools
For the most up-to-date news from Bedford Public Schools just click on Bedford Public Schools

 

 

 

 

News from Bedford Township
If you would like to keep up with Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

 

Bedford Yes: Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
The Monroe Evening News
The Toledo Blade
Bedford Township Government
WTOL-11 TV Toledo
WTVG-13 ABC Toledo
BCSN Buckeye Cable (local TV station that broadcasts local sports; you can also watch events on their web site)

 

Alumni Association Meetings
Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Bedford High School (located at the corner of Dean & Jackman Roads) in Room B-6. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

Please Join Us on Facebook
The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have over 1,400 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

Alumni Association Contact Info:
Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site: Bedford Yes (go to the Alumni Association page). You may contact the Alumni Association at the following e-mail address: Bedford Alumni News

 

Bedford High School On-Line Community
We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: Bedford High School On-Line Community. This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

 

Additional Alumni News:

BHS Alumni Florida Reunion: We have posted a photo and video from the reunion on the Alumni Association Announcements and Current News Page

Reunion Sponsored by the class of '70 for all Bedford Grads: Click here for information.

 

 

 

September 2011 Newsletter

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association



President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382 
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com  734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com  734-854-2926
Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

 

The Bedford High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2011 inductees for its Hall of Fame. The following will be inducted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Bedford High School:

 

Clayton Kelley: Outstanding Coach
Jesse Elzinga ’97: Outstanding Athlete
Rebecca (Neorr) Umpstead ’90: Outstanding Athlete
Terry (Riddle) Ornsby ’88: Outstanding Athlete
Louie Tibai ’92: Outstanding Athlete
Paul Stanifer: Outstanding Teacher (Music)
1998 State Champion Volleyball Team

 

The inductees will be introduced to the public on Friday, October 14, 2011 at half time of the Bedford High School Football Game versus Monroe. The induction banquet will take place at Bedford High School at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Tickets to the banquet are $25 each and can be ordered by mail. Checks should be made out to “Bedford High School Alumni Association”. Please indicate on your order if you want tickets mailed to you or that you will pick them up at the banquet. Mail your orders to: Lisa Pickard, Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Bedford High School office. The last day to purchase tickets that will guarantee you a meal at the banquet will be October 12th. If you have any questions concerning tickets, please contact Lisa Pickard at 734-850-6105 or e-mail: Lisa.pickard@bedford.k12.mi.us If you have other questions concerning the Hall of Fame please contact Chuck Faller at 419-290-6382, chuckfaller@bex.net

 

Here are the Bios for the Hall of Fame inductees:

 

Jesse Elzinga Class of 1997

Jesse was a Cross Country and Track Star while at Bedford High School. Jesse posted 2 of the top 10 times in BHS Cross Country history, and held the overall school record until last year. He earned All Conference, All Region, and All State honors in both Cross Country and Track, and placed 3 rd in the 3200-meter in 1996. Jesse was named track athlete of the year in both cross country and track by the Monroe Evening News. He was academic -All-State in '96. Sadly a serious injury wiped out his entire senior seasons in track and CC. His coaches felt that if was not injured he well might have been a state champ in '97. Jesse is now a teacher and administrator at St. Edwards School in Oxford U.K.

Clayton Kelley

Clayton was a Teacher, Mentor, and Coach while at Bedford High School, but he is most notably remembered here for being the man who started the Wrestling Program at Bedford High School in 1958. Starting with very little experience he made Bedford a winning program in just two years, and a winning wrestling program has been an ongoing tradition at Bedford for about as long as anyone can remember. He produced 9 conference champions, 9 state qualifiers and one state placer. He attended BGSU, Eastern Michigan, and served in the Marine Corps. After leaving Bedford he taught and coached for another 20 years at Garden City High School in Garden City Michigan.

 

Rebecca (Neorr) Umpstead Class of 1990

Rebecca was an outstanding athlete during her career at Bedford High School, in addition to being a good student and a great person. She played on the Track, Basketball and Softball teams but her 4-year career sport was Volleyball. While earning honors at the other sports, Rebecca was Class A All District and All Region in Volleyball both her Junior and Senior years. She set team records for service aces and block solos in a match, and was named 2 nd team All State her senior year. Rebecca is married, has 3 children, and is a recreation specialist with the Ann Arbor Recreation Department.

 

Terri (Riddle) Ornsby Class of 1988

Terri was a gifted multi-sport athlete while a Bedford High School, excelling at softball and basketball. Terri set many individual records and won many individual awards during her career at Bedford including the Golden Glove Award, set the stolen base record, most hits in a single season, and posted the highest batting average. She was named to the first team All District, All Region, and Second team All State during her career. During her senior year she had the misfortune of a career ending knee injury that ended any further opportunities. Terri is married, has 4 children and resides in the Bedford Area.

 

Paul Stanifer

Paul is a retired music teacher from Bedford High School, and his legacy has been an inspiration for his successors to follow. At the time Bedford had a Symphony, Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage Band, and Paul was involved in them all. He took our programs to first place finishes in state competitions on numerous occasions, and after retirement continued to server in the music community as a respected judge for the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Assn. Paul and his wife reside in Manitou Beach Michigan.

 

Louis Tibai Class of 1992

Louis was a wrestler at Bedford High School and a very successful one. He was a two-time team state champion (89’ and 92’), was the 130 pound individual state champion in 1992, and had a career record of 178-12-1. He was a state finalist his other two years of high school in 1990 and 1991. A three time league champion, three time district champion, and three time regional champion all go toward his impressive resume’. Louis and his wife Heidi have 4 children and reside in Bedford Township.

 

1998 State Championship Volleyball Team

This year’s team selection to the Hall of Fame is our first state championship volleyball team. The 1998 team consisted of Lindi Bankowski, Brook Burton, Theresa Estes, Katy Grodi, Bree Hickman, Melissa Lyczkowski, Val Lyczkowski, current Hall of Fame member Shayna Munson, Sarah Oleszczuk, Rachael Parsons, Sarah Schneider, and Melissa Weaver. In addition the following girls were brought up from the JV team to participate in tournaments that year; Melissa Meinhart, Nicole Salisbury and Tara Paranick. This team had an 89-3 record, set records for most wins in a season, longest winning streak (46), and won 11 of 12 tournaments that year. This team’s head coach was Jodi Manore who still serves in that capacity at Bedford High School today.

 

 

Additional information concerning the Hall of Fame:

2011 Hall of Fame Inductee Bios: http://www.toledoblade.com/North/2011/08/17/HS-Hall-of-Fame-to-induct-members.html

Hall of Fame Info: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssocHallofFame.htm

 

Bedford High School On-Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Bedford High School (located at the corner of Dean & Jackman Roads) in Room B-6. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

Please Join Us on Facebook

The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have 1,403 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

 

Alumni Association Contact Info:

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site: www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page). You may contact the Alumni Association at the following e-mail address: bedfordalumninews@yahoo.com

 

Up-To-Date News and Events

If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/ Bedford Public Schools
http://www.bedfordsports.com Bedford High School Sports
http://www.bedfordnow.com Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
http://www.monroenews.com The Monroe Evening News
http://www.bedfordyes.com Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
http://www.bedfordmi.org/ Bedford Township Government

 

The Bedford High School Alumni Association publishes a newsletter several times a year. Newsletters are e-mailed to Alumni and Friends who are registered with the Bedford High School Online Community sponsored by Harris Connect (this is the company who publishes the Bedford High School Alumni Directory).

If you are a Bedford Alumni and are not currently receiving the electronic newsletter and would like to receive it please go to the Bedford Online Community at the following link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/  Up-to-date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. If you are not a Bedford Alumni but would like to receive the newsletter, please contact Gene Stock at stocksportsinc@yahoo.com and he will add you to the e-mail list of BHS Alumni Friends.

 

 

July 19, 2011

 

Congrats to ’64 BHS grad Mike Morris! Jim Cramer interviewed American Electric Power’s CEO Mike Morris on his “Mad Money” show on CNBC. Click here to view the interview.

He was inducted into the BHS Hall of Fame in 2010. Click here to view his bio from the Hall of Fame program.

 

 

 

Newspaper articles concerning Bedford Baseball All-Region & All-State Honors:

 

 

 

Bedford’s Jared Kujawa, a standout in football, hockey and baseball, has been named Monroe County Region Boys Athlete of the Year.

 

 

 

 

2011 Monroe County Region Boys Atahlete of the Year

Born to be a leader - Jared Kujawa a rare mix of talent, humility

By Ron Montri: Monroe Evening News, July 3, 2011

Bedford football coach Jeff Wood has a framed picture in his office that was taken during the 2009 season. Quarterback Jared Kujawa is the main focus of the picture. “It was taken during his junior year. We were tied with Ann Arbor Pioneer 21-21 and were driving (for the go-ahead TD). The players are kneeling and Jared is standing over the huddle. You can see the look on his face that says we’re going to win this game,’’ Wood said.

That natural leadership ability, coupled with his immense talent, sets Kujawa apart from most ath­letes. He lettered in football, hockey and baseball as a senior and had exceptional seasons in all three. Kujawa has been chosen as the Region Boys Athlete of the Year by The Evening News sports staff in a close vote over Daniel Bolster of Dundee .

“He’s one of those special kids who comes along every 10 or 15 years and yet he’s so humble with that outstanding ability,’’ Wood said. Kujawa is ready to move on to the next phase of his athletic career, playing baseball at Western Michi­gan University.

His football and hockey days are over. At least it looks that way. “It wouldn’t surprise me if I ran into him down the road and he told me he was playing two sports in college,’’ said Bedford hockey coach Randy Menchaca. “He’s that kind of an athlete.’’

Kujawa led the football team to the best season in school history (11-1) by running and passing for 2,178 yards and 35 touchdowns. He took off his football pads, donned hockey pads and had 39 goals and 33 assists in 25 games. He removed his hockey pads, put on his catching gear and hit .519 for the 36-7 baseball team. Kujawa’s athletic feats are legendary.

In one football game, he ran for seven touchdowns and passed for another. He carried the ball 15 times for 326 yards, a 21.7 average. His night would have been even better if a 36-yard TD run hadn’t been called back by a penalty.

He was a three-year starter in baseball and Bedford had a 107-15 record during that span. Kujawa either scored or drove in 287 runs during his career.

He scored seven goals in a 24-hour span for the hockey team, getting a hat trick the first night and tallying all of Bedford’s goals in a 4-3 win the following night. “His ability as an athlete and leader were far above any player I’ve coached,’’ Menchaca said. “The kids followed what he did on the ice and what he was doing off the ice. He has great skills and a great sense of humor.’’ Kujawa earned four letters in hockey. He missed a month of his junior season when he decided to have knee surgery so he would be ready for baseball. “I knew he would be back (to the hockey team) sooner than they expected and he was. That’s the kind of kid he is,’’ Menchaca said.

Kujawa is the son of Gary and Chris Kujawa and played part of his hockey career with Garryt, his older brother. Garryt will join the Bedford hockey coaching staff next season as an assistant coach.

In football, Kujawa had a knack for hunkering behind the line until a hole opened, then dashing for long yardage. He set a school record with 1,564 rushing yards as a senior and crossed the goal line 27 times. Kujawa wasn’t called upon to pass very often but completed 31-of-53 for 614 yards and 8 TDs. It was no coincidence that Bedford’s football program took off in 2009 when he became the starting quarterback. Bedford beat Pioneer for the first time in school history on the night

2011 VOTING 

Jared Kujawa, Bedford 29
Daniel Bolster, Dundee 28
Jake Sterling, Jefferson 24
Jake Gilstorff, Summerfield 14
A.J. Arnett, Monroe 11
Jackson Lamb, Bedford 11
Jed Crots, Summerfield 11
Ed Shinevarre, SMCC 10
Corey Lay, Erie Mason 9
Justin Heiserman, Dundee 7
Cameron Cramer, Ida 5
Nick Kaiser, Bedford 5
Aaron Tenney, Carlson 1

 

PAST WINNERS:

2010 Zac Richardson, Huron 2009 David Box, Milan 2008 Josh DuPree, Whiteford 2007 Audie Cole, Monroe 2006 Josh Winter, Bedford 2005 Aaron Roelfs, Erie Mason 2004 Kyle Upchurch, Erie Mason 2003 Casey Steffen, Flat Rock 2002 Dan Fugate, Dundee 2001 Jim Duffy, Airport 2000 Jim Duffy, Airport 1999 Carl Ford, Monroe 1998 Adam Ruffner, Carlson 1997 Scott Ciacelli, Summerfield 1996 Myke Thom, SMCC 1995 Craig Maddux, Jefferson 1994 Corey Simpson, Whiteford 1993 Ryan Stahr, Flat Rock 1992 Jamie Mossburg, Airport

 

 

More congrats go out to the Bedford HS Baseball Team!

MEN June 23, 2011: “Bedford lands three on dream team”

MEN June 20, 2011: “All-Region Baseball Player of Year: Jared Kujawa, Bedford”

MEN June 20, 2011: “All-Region baseball 2011” (Bedford lands 4 players on team)

MEN June 20, 2011: “All-Region special mention” (Bedford had 4 members on the list)

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Awards: (Click here for the web site)

On the home page you can go to the links that will have information concerning the following:

2011 All-Star Game at Comerica Park (Jared Kujawa was a member of the East team)
2011 All-State Teams: Jared Kujawa, Trent Szkutnik and Jackson Lamb were named to the Division 1 & “Dream Team”(which includes all divisions in the state).
2011 Regional Coaches of the Year: Craig Trychel was named the Regional Division 1 Coach of the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List of State Championships won by Monroe County Teams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 19, 2011 Bedford Baseball Up-Dates:

Toledo Blade June 19, 2011: “Bedford falls 1 run short in title contest”

 

June 18, 2011 Bedford Baseball Up-Dates:

Toledo Blade June 18, 2011: “Bedford mixes big lead, drama in win; Mules oust Stevenson for title shot”

The Monroe Evening News June 18, 2011: “New leadoff hitter gets Bedford started”

Detroit Free Press June 18, 2011: " Baseball semis: Temperance Bedford pitchers keep SH Stevenson at bay"

Fox Toledo Sports June 18, 2011: (Video) "Bedford baseball reaches state finals!"

 

 

 

 

June 16, 2011  Bedford Baseball Up-Dates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedford catcher Jared Kujawa will miss the semifinal match. He suffered a left knee injury during Tuesday's quarterfinal game.

Toledo Blade June 16, 2011: "Bedford ready for state semifinal;But Mules will be without Kujawa"

Monroe Evening News June 16, 2011: "Kujawa won’t play in semis"

 

 

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association


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Web Pages:
Bedford Yes Alumni Page
Bedford Public Schools Alumni Page

 

Breaking News: June 15, 2011

 

 

 

The Bedford Varsity Baseball team is in the hunt for a state championship! They will be playing in the Michigan Division 1 semifinals on Friday June 17 th in Battle Creek. If you can’t make it to Battle Creek to cheer on the Mules you can follow the game on the Internet. The MHSAA will offer live streaming of the game which is scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Here is the link to the MHSAA site for more information concerning the live streaming of the game: http://www.mhsaa.com/Sports/Baseball.aspx (Info is posted on the right hand side of the page under “Finals On The Air”

For the most up-to-date info concerning the team, please go to the following web sites:

Bedford Sports Information: www.bedfordsports.com
Michigan High School Athletic Association: http://www.mhsaa.com/Sports/Baseball.aspx
The Monroe Evening News: www.monroenews.com
The Toledo Blade: www.toledoblade.com
Alumni Association Newsletter page: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BHSAlumniAssocNewsletters.htm

 

Here are the links to the most recent news articles concerning the great win by the Mules Baseball Team in the quarter finals at the University of Michigan on Tuesday June 14th.

From the Detroit News: “Late-game heroics lift Temperance Bedford in baseball quarterfinals” http://detnews.com/article/20110614/SPORTS05/106140427/Late-game-heroics-lift-Temperance-Bedford-in-baseball-quarterfinals#ixzz1PIYSP9fw

From the Toledo Blade: “Bedford wins 3-2 over Detroit Western International in state quarterfinal” http://www.toledoblade.com/HighSchool/2011/06/14/Bedford-wins-3-2-over-Detroit-Western-International-in-state-quarterfinal.html

From the Monroe Evening News: “Blake comes through for Bedford baseball” http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110615/SPORTS/706159969

 

 

 

The field at the Bedford Community Stadium soon will have a new name! The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education approved a contract between the district and Grogan’s Towne Chrysler, a Toledo car dealership during its regular meeting June 2 nd. Grogan’s Towne Chrysler has agreed to pay $264,000 over 12 years toward the debt on the stadium. As part of the deal, the football field will be named “Grogan’s Towne Field”.

To read about all the details including a copy of the agreement between Grogan’s and Bedford Public Schools, go to the “The Bedford Community Stadium” page on the www.bedfordyes.com web site.

Here is the direct link to the page where the info is located: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedCommunityStadium.htm#CurrentNews

 

 

 

 

November 2010 Newsletter



Bedford High School Alumni Association

Web Pages:
Bedford Yes Alumni Page
Bedford Public Schools Alumni Page



Newsletter Information

This is the sixth edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you are enjoying hearing from us from time to time. Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the Alumni Association Web Page. 

Gene Stock ’64 has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him.





BHS Alumni Association & Doolittles Partnering For Fundraiser Event

The Bedford High School Alumni Association
Alumni and Friends Day
at
A.J’S Doolittle’s!
On Thursday November 18 th, Doolittle’s will be offering some outstanding specials from 4-9PM with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Alumni Association. You must bring in a copy of the advertisement discount coupon in order to get the special prices for up to 4 people.
One Half rack of ribs, includes soup or salad and choice
of potato for $8.99. They are also offering 20% off any regular
menu item. There will also be specials on some of your
favorite beverages, making this one heck of a deal.

Come on out November 18th and have a great deal on a great meal and support the Bedford High School Alumni Association. It’s a WIN-WIN for everyone! See our event page on Facebook for more info.

 

Bedford Fall Sports Up-Date:




Bedford Mule Football Team Advances in State Playoffs




The Bedford Kicking Mules are 11-0 and continue to make school history! On November 5th they won the first state district football championship in school history. On Friday November 12th they play Gross Pointe South at Bedford Community Stadium in the Regional Final. For the most up-to date information just go to www.bedfordsports.com  If you can’t make it to the game, you can follow the Mules on the radio. Just tune in to the Bedford High School Radio Station: WMLZ-LP (107.9 FM). The game will also be streamed live on the Bedford Sports web site.

Click here for the link to the Michigan High School Football State Play-Off brackets for the Division 2 teams. When you get to the brackets just click on the word “preview” below the teams in each bracket to get complete details about each team.

Listed below are links to several recent newspaper articles and TV videos concerning the Bedford football team.

Bedford offense rolls over Wyandotte
November 6, 2010

Big plays carry Bedford to win
October 30, 2010

Magic season for Mules
October 28. 2010

13 ABC Athlete of the week – Jared Kujawa
October 28, 2010

Human highlight reel
October 23. 2010

Bedford All-time top performers
August 20, 2010

 

Cheerleading:Cheer Teams do well in 2010.

Boys’ Cross Country:Boys take 7th in state meet; Kaiser and Thompson All State honors

Girls’ Cross Country :Girls finish with fine season.

Girls’ Golf :Bedford finishes 6th in State Tournament.

Boys’ Soccer :Bedford finished a great season with a record of 10-4-2.

Boys’ Tennis :Bedford Tennis team in rebuilding year.

Girls' Swimming & Diving:Bedford ladies swimmers end regular season at 9-3

Girls' Volleyball:Another outstanding season as Bedford Volleyball advances to Regional Final



BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame




(Photo courtesy of Leighton Photography)

Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Inductees October 23, 2010

Left to Right: Seated: Dave Snouffer (representing inductee Mike Morris), Arnold Strzelecki, Shayna Munson, Doug Harper, Bill Regnier, Dick Harley, Matt Wiederhold

Standing: Suzan (Doyle) Kiple, Terry Doyle, Sherry Doyle, Guy Rank, Bill Salisbury, Lex Potter, Scott Striggow, Tony Wiederhold, Ken Betley, Craig Rank, Earl McHenry, Doug Stevens, Jim Fuller, Edd Bankowski, Ron Huskins, Paul Stokes, Tom Swan, Kevin Whitenburg, Jamie Simmons, Fred Alcock, Kerry Cousineau, Bruce Heasley, Bob Long, Phil Whaley, Tom Joseph, Jeff Folk, Chuck Joseph, Mark Hoffman, Mike Stockmaster. Richard Joseph.

All photos taken at the Hall of Fame game and banquet are posted on the Alumni Page at the following web site: www.bedfordsports.com Click here for a direct link to the page.

Click here for complete information concerning the Hall of Fame.





Recent Alumni Obituaries


  Marjorie (Marge) Abel, 1948 Bedford graduate.


Marge and her husband Norb own and operate the Olde Schoolhouse Commons in Lambertville, MI for the past 25 years. This is the old high school building that many Bedford graduates attended. Click here to read her obit that appeared in the Toledo Blade.








  Bill Early, Bedford teacher and coach from 1946 to 1954.

He coached 4 sports while at Bedford: Football, Baseball, and Basketball & Track. Bill was the first coach at Bedford High School to be inducted into the BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame. He was a member of the first class to be inducted in 2000 along with some of his former athletes.
Here is what was written about him in the banquet program “Bill Early was one of Bedford High School’s greatest coaches and a great motivator of young athletes. He coached Bedford’s first championship football team, winning the River Raisin Valley Athletic Association championship in 1948. Bill’s football teams during his coaching career had 35 wins, 11 loses, and 2 ties. His teams scored 990 points against his opponents 260. He was a successful track coach as well, winning the vast majority of his meets. Bill then went on to become a school administrator and later a college professor.”
Many of his former athletes have great admiration for him. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of many residents here in Bedford Township.

Listed below are newspaper articles concerning Bill Early:

The Flint Journal
William J. Early, former Flint schools superintendent and World War II veteran, dies at 89
Published: Saturday, October 30, 2010

Traverse City Record Eagle Obituary
William J. Early, 89, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Published October 29, 2010

Phillips Funeral Home guest book for William James Early

 

 

 

Click on the graphic at the left to read a newspaper article about some of Coach Early's football teams.













 

 

 


Alumni Association Information



Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in room B-6 at Bedford High School which is located at the corner of Dean and Jackman Roads . We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

Current News

The class of ’64 has organized a monthly lunch get together for all Bedford graduates and friends. The get together is held at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at A.J’S Doolittle’s! in Lambertville. Please join us on December 1 st. For more information click here.


Up-Dates

Need information concerning the Alumni Association? Just go to the following links:

Bedford Yes
Bedford Public Schools
IHigh.com (Bedford Sports)

Visit our Facebook pages:

Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance Michigan

Bedford Community Stadium]





Bedford High School On Line Community
We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.


News Links

If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

Bedford Public Schools
Bedford High School Sports
Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
The Monroe Evening News
Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
Bedford Township Government
Toledo Blade

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

September 2010 Newsletter

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association


 

President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com 734-847-6358
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com734-854-2926

Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

September, 2010
Happy Summer to all Bedford High School Alumni and Friends!



Bedford High School On Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.



Alumni Association Meetings
Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in room B-6 at Bedford High School which is located at the corner of Dean and Jackman Roads . We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.




News and Events

Bedford’s Mule Muscle wins $250,000 in Pepsi Refresh competition.
Toledo Blade August 18, 2010: http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20100818/NEIGHBORS04/8160355

Here are links to newspaper articles concerning the 2010 Bedford High School Football Team:
Toledo Blade August 25, 2010: http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20100825/SPORTS12/8210351
Ann Arbor News August 25, 2010: http://www.annarbor.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&tag=high%20school%20previews&limit=20


If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:
http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/ Bedford Public Schools
http://www.bedfordsports.com Bedford High School Sports
http://www.bedfordnow.com Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
http://www.monroenews.com The Monroe Evening News
http://www.bedfordyes.com Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
http://www.bedfordmi.org/ Bedford Township Government





Bedford High School Alumni Association 11th Annual Hall of Fame Induction


The Bedford High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2010 inductees for its Hall of Fame. The following will be inducted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Bedford High School:

Richard Harley: Teacher (1973-2009)
Doug Harper: Athlete – ‘85
Michael Morris: Post High School –‘64
Shayna Munson: Athlete – ‘99
Arnold Strzelecki: Athlete – ‘51
Matt Wiederhold: Music/Post H.S. – ‘87
Bedford High School Wrestling Team of 1976


The inductees will be introduced to the public on Friday, October 22, 2010 at half time of the Bedford High School Football Game versus Monroe Jefferson. The induction banquet will take place at Bedford High School at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Tickets to the banquet are $25 each and can be ordered by mail. Checks should be made out to “Bedford High School Alumni Association”. Please indicate on your order if you want tickets mailed to you or that you will pick them up at the banquet. Mail your orders to: Lisa Pickard, Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Bedford High School office starting on September 10th. The last day to purchase tickets that will guarantee you a meal at the banquet will be October 18th. If you have any questions concerning tickets, please contact Lisa Pickard at 734-850-6105 or e-mail: Lisa.pickard@bedford.k12.mi.us

At the banquet each individual inductee will receive an engraved plaque with their photo commemorating their induction. A duplicate plaque will be placed in the entrance to Bedford High School. Each member of the 1976 wrestling team will receive a personalized medallion commemorating the induction of the team. A plaque with the team photo will also be placed in the entrance to Bedford High School.

Again this year, the alumni Association will offer sponsorship/advertising opportunities to local businesses and individuals. The sponsorship is $200. Donors will be recognized in the Hall of Fame program and will also receive an 8”x8” brick which identifies the donor as a Hall of Fame Sponsor for 2010. The bricks will be placed permanently in Alumni Plaza adjacent to the Victory Bell at the Bedford Community Stadium. For more information, contact Laura Collins at 734-854-2926 or click here to download a copy of the brick order form. All orders must be submitted by September 30th. Any profit from the Hall of Fame banquet will be used to reduce the debt on the loan for the Bedford Community Stadium which currently is $230,000 on the one million dollar note.

Additional information concerning the Hall of Fame and the Bedford High School Alumni Association can be found at the following web pages:
Bedford Public Schools: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html
Bedford Yes: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssocHallofFame.htm .

Any questions concerning the Hall of Fame should be directed to Gene Stock at 734-847-6358 or e-mail: stocksportsinc@yahoo.com




2010 Hall of Fame Bios


 
     Richard Harley (Outstanding Teacher)


Richard “Dick” Harley was a teacher with the Bedford Public Schools from 1973 until his retirement in 2009. He graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1968 and taught 7th and 8th grade math and science for 5 years at Rosary Cathedral School in Toledo before coming to Bedford in 1973. While teaching at Bedford he earned a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Toledo. Dick taught at Bedford Junior High School the first eight years. He was one of the first teachers to use a computer in instruction in the building. After leaving the junior high he was assigned to teach a variety of subjects over the years at the high school which included Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Honors AP Calculus. Dick had a keen interest in computer programming. He wrote his own programs to do simulations, to create unique extra credit problems, to generate tests, to grade lab exercises and to compute grades. According to many Bedford graduates, he epitomizes the exceptional teacher at Bedford High School, always willing to assist students before, during and after school. If there was a particularly confusing topic, he always had more than one way to explain it. Dick currently lives in Toledo, Ohio with his wife Josie. They have three sons Ed, Matt and Christopher. Concerning his years of teaching at Bedford he says “I have always felt blessed to be a teacher and to be at Bedford; teaching and being around young people has kept me motivated and feeling young for 41 years”. Dick was nominated by Julianne Krell, one of his former students.



   Doug Harper (Outstanding Athlete)


Doug Harper is a 1985 graduate of Bedford High School. There have been many outstanding wrestlers at Bedford High School over the years, and Doug definitely is a member of that group. He was Bedford’s first three time state place winner in any sport (wrestling). He placed 5th in the state (first sophomore to place in the state) in 1983. Doug was the state champion in 1984 (50-0 @98 pound class) and 1985 (51-0 @ 105 pound class. He has the second highest won/loss % for a 3 year career at Bedford 94.7% (winner of 102 consecutive matches). His career record was 143-8. He was a High School All American three different times. After graduating from Bedford he wrestled at Clackamas Junior College in Oregon City, Oregon. While at Clackamas he was a team captain, academic All-American and placed 3rd @ the Junior College Nationals. In 1988 he transferred to Eastern Michigan University. As a member of the wrestling team, he was a two time NCAA qualifier, Mid-American Conference runner-up in 1988 and champion in 1989. He was named the outstanding wrestler at the MAC Tournament in 1989. From 1988 to 1992 he was ranked in the top 6 on the Olympic ladder and in 1992 was ranked #3 in the United States. Doug currently lives in Orting, Washington with his wife Cathryn and children Ryan and Sarah. His love for wrestling has guided him to volunteer with a local wrestling program. He serves as an assistant manager for Les Schwab Tires where he has worked for the past 17 years. Doug was nominated by his junior high wrestling coach Edd Bankowski.


    Mike Morris (Outstanding Post High School Accomplishments)


Mike Morris was a 1964 graduate of Bedford High School. Mike was the sports editor for the school paper, “The Goalpost,” a member of the Varsity Club, cast member of the Senior play and was chosen outstanding senior class member by the Kiwanis Club. He also participated in football, track and baseball. Currently serving as President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus, OH, based American Electric Power; Mike could be considered one of the most successful businessmen to have ever graduated from Bedford. (Google Michael G. Morris and see.) AEP is the largest electricity generator in the USA. For 8 years prior to AEP, he was President, Chairman and CEO of Connecticut based Northeast Utilities System. While he was President and CEO of our own Consumers Energy, Mike offered his efforts to provide the lighting for Bedford's Community Stadium. He is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute and presently serves on the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Advisory Board, where he has testified before Congress, held round tables with T. Boone Pickens and met with President Obama concerning energy policy needs. Mike presently also serves on the Executive Board of Alcoa and The Hartford Financial Services Group. Mike graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1970 & 73 with a BS and MS in Biology. Eastern Michigan named him a Distinguished Alumnus in 1995. At EMU he was Commander of the ROTC Brigade and served on their Board of Regents from 1997 to 2004. In 1980 he received a law degree (cum laude) from The Detroit College of Law (now at MSU) and is currently a member of the Michigan Bar Association. Presently, two of his passions involve the development and deployment of carbon capture and storage technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the improvement and restructuring of the American power grid. Mike, with his wife Linda, call Northville, MI, home. They have two children, Ryan (30) and Justin (deceased). Mike was nominated by high school classmate Dave Snouffer.



    Shayna Munson (Outstanding Athlete)


Shayna Munson was a 1999 graduate of Bedford High School. She was nominated by her high school volleyball coach, Jodi Manore, who regards her as one of the top volleyball players to graduate from Bedford. Shayna was a 4 year varsity volleyball player. Her high school accomplishments include the following: Monroe Evening News “Player of the Year” both her junior and senior year, Monroe Guardian 1st team All-Region in her junior and senior year, 1st team All-State her as a junior and senior. In 1998 she was a member of the first state championship volleyball team for Bedford. She still holds the records for blocking points for a season (239 in 1999), highest kill % in a career (.440) and highest kill % for a season (.460). Her 4 year accumulated record was 321-24-8 as a team. Shayna also excelled as a member of the Mule basketball team. She was a three year varsity starter in her junior and senior year was named to the Monroe Guardian and Monroe Evening News 1st team All-Region. After high school she went on to Kellogg Community College where she was a 2-year starter on the volleyball team. She was named 1st All-American both seasons. In 2001 she transferred to Eastern Michigan University, starting on the volleyball team for 2 seasons. While at Eastern Michigan she was named co-captain her senior year. After graduating from Eastern she continued coaching the volleyball team there for two years. She then left Michigan and moved to Clearwater, Florida and became a member of the Beach Volleyball Tour where she was named the top player in the state of Florida (her fist year). Shayna currently plays on the Beach Volleyball Tour as a professional and international team member.




    Arnold Strzelecki (Outstanding Athlete)


Arnold Strzelecki was a 1951 graduate of Bedford High School. He was a member of both the football and track teams while in high school. Arnold (“Arnie”) excelled as a member of the track team in 1949, 1950 and 1951. He was known as an outstanding track speed runner, scoring 16 points in most of the meets that he competed in all three years. Arnie competed in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, broad jump and anchored the half mile relay team. The 1951 track season proved to be one of the finest in Bedford’s history. The Mules, led by Arnie Strzelecki, concluded an undefeated season in dual and triangular meets. At the state regional meet in 1951 Arnie finished 1st in the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, broad jump and anchored the 1st place 880 relay team. In 1950 & 1951 he was named the track team’s most valuable member. He currently still holds the Bedford record for the 100 yard dash. After high school he spent 2 years in the United States Army. Arnie is currently retired from the Ford Motor Company where he served as a machine repairman for 35 years. In 1987 and 1988 he participated in the Michigan Senior Olympics where he won two gold medals in the long jump. He also played in a dance band for 15 years and enjoys gardening; many of his friends refer to him as the “Tomato Man”. Arnie and his wife Betty Joann still live in the Temperance area. They have four grown children Terrie, Kellie, Tracie and Matthew. He was nominated by fellow classmate and Hall of Fame member Jerry Kish.



     Matt Wiederhold (Outstanding Theater Arts Student & Post High School Accomplishments)


Matt Wiederhold was a 1987 graduate of Bedford High School. While in high school he was an outstanding member of the Bedford High School Symphony and Marching Band as a percussionist. After graduating from high school Matt attended the University of Toledo where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Art History in 1992. While attending college he was member of the Bedford Community Theatre group (1988-1994) serving as board president, producer, director, actor, set design and marketing. From 1995 to 2000 Matt worked for the Toledo Museum of Art serving as Coordinator of The Inform Project, Partner Liaison for Art & The Workplace and as a Public Information Associate. In the professional arena, Matt’s major accomplishment is his work on the Main Street Program and with which he became an economic development specialist in June 2001. This program is 25 years old and its focus is for preserving historic commercial districts while promoting the support of local economies and districts as destinations. He started working for this program in the Toledo area where he received two awards for his work on Adams Street. Matt then moved onto the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization in Cleveland, Ohio as its Economic Development Director. From 2003 to 2006 he oversaw the restoration of nine Cleveland storefronts which also included a $7 million project to revitalize the Capitol Theatre. Matt has been a contributing arts writer for a number of publications. Currently Matt is the executive director for Main Street Medina which is a program to revitalize the historic district of Medina, Ohio. He was nominated by fellow classmate Kristine Lefor (Neorr) who states on her nomination form “Matt has done things since high school that many of us only dream about”.




1976 Bedford High School State Championship Wrestling Team



Top Row from left to right: (Standing) Manager, Jim Fuller, Guy Rank, Paul Stokes, Phil Whaley, Bill Salisbury, Bruce Heasley, Craig Rank, Ron Huskins, Fred Alcock, Mike Stockmaster.

2 nd Row from left to right: (Kneeling) Tony Wiederhold, Richard Joseph, Lex Potter, Rod Luttrell, Co-Captain -Scott Striggow, Co-Captain-Tom Joseph, Chuck Joseph, Jamie Simmons, Kerry Cousineau, Mike Doyle.


Bedford's 1976 Wrestling Team captured the hearts of many people in the community and many wrestling alumni. Along with this, the Mules captured the FIRST TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in Bedford and Monroe County history. On their way to this historic accomplishment, the Mules racked up many First (1st) for this fledging program.

Here is a sampling of Mule FIRST'S:
1) First Regional Championship.
2) Most Regional Champions (4).
3) Most State Place Winners (5).
4) First UNDEFEATED team in tournament competition (10-0) including the STATE TOURNAMENT.
5) Most points scored in Bedford's History in the following tournaments: GLL (184.5), Bedford Invitational (154.5), Battle Creek Invitational (148.5), District Championships (67.5), Regional Championships (82) and STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (65).
6) Bruce Heasley, pinned every opponent in the GLL, in the duals and tournaments for 2 straight years.

There were so many factors that contributed to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, from our tremendous coaching staff, to our 1975 Seniors that gave us the blue print to accomplish this goal, to our excellent community and grapplerettes that came to cheer us on, to all of our support groups that kept us going. But in the long run, it all came down to a group of young men that decided, pursued, sacrificed and dedicated themselves to the one goal for our team - a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. The seven wrestlers that were in the final tournament, the others that sacrificed time to help them prepare for the tournament and made them the BEST CONDITIONED TEAM in the State. Volleyball Coach, Jodi Manore nominated this fabulous team for this Great honor.

Team Members:
Seniors : Fred Alcock, Bruce Heasley, Tom Joseph, Dan Mockensturm, Craig Rank, Jamie Simmons, Paul Stokes, Mike Stockmaster, Scott Striggow, Phil Whaley

Juniors: Mark Boudreau, John Dunnigan, Chip Emptage, Dave Fry, Charles Joseph, Jim Labadie, Rod Luttrell, Ted Overman, Lex Potter, Les Poulson, Guy Rank, Bill Salisbury, Bob Snyder, Kelley Stanley, Mike Venia, Tony Wiederhold

Sophomores : Ken Betley, Jim Boraggina, Kerry Cousineau, Mike Doyle, Steve Fisher, Jeff Folk, Jeff Gamby, Mark Hoffman, Ron Huskins, Richard Joseph, Steve Klock, Eric Lawn, Tim Leffler, Scott Lutman, Bob Quigley, Greg Smith, Doug Stevens, Rick Webster, Kevin Whitenburg

Manager: Jim Fuller

Coaches: Bill Regnier, Tom Swan, Bob Long, Edd Bankowski, Dennis Hubbard, Earl Mchenry

 

 

 

Click on the graphic at the left to view a copy of the 1976 Wrestling Banquet Program (36 pages).

 





Class Reunion Information

If you need information concerning class reunions please check out the following web pages for the most up-to-date information:

Bedford Public Schools: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Notes: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html#classinfo Just go the bottom of the page and click on the year that you graduated.

Bedford Yes: Bedford High School Alumni Association Class Notes: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BHSAlumni%20AssocClassNotes.htm

If you have class information that you would like us to post on our web pages just e-mail them to us at: bedfordalumninews@yahoo.com





Newsletter Information

This is the fourth edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include on our web site pages; so if you have one, send it in.
Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site pages: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html and www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page).


 

 

June 2010 Newsletter



Bedford High School Alumni Association



President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382 
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com  734-847-6358 
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com  734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com  734-854-2926
Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html




Alumni News & Events

2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
Congratulations to the 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees. The following will be inducted into the BHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 23, 2010. They will also be honored at the half-time of the Bedford High School football game on Friday, October 22, 2010:
TEAM
The 1975-76 Bedford High School State Champion Wrestling Team

INDIVIDUALS
Richard (Dick) Harley: Outstanding Bedford High School Teacher from 1973-2009
Doug Harper: Outstanding Athlete – 1985 BHS graduate.
Michael Morris: Outstanding Post High School Accomplishments - 1964 BHS graduate.
Shayna Munson: Outstanding Athlete – 1999 BHS graduate.
Arnold Strzelecki: Outstanding Athlete – 1951 BHS graduate.
Matt Wiederhold: Outstanding Theater Arts Student and Post High School Accomplishments – 1987 BHS graduate.

Complete details concerning the Hall of Fame can be found on the BHS Alumni Association web page at the following web sites:
Bedford Yes: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssociationHome.htm
Bedford Public Schools: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html



Bedford Staff Retirements
Click here to read a newspaper article concerning the recent retirement of 33 staff members from Bedford Public Schools. (Bedford Now: June 12, 2010 "33 retire from Bedford Public Schools")




Mule Muscle Up-Date

Right now the Kicking Mules are #1 in the NATION in the Pepsi Refresh competition, a contest to let the public decide which ideas get millions of dollars of grants for community projects. Mule Muscle is in the running for $250,000 to build a weight room that will expand physical education for all students, provide a new weight room, and create space for the first ever wrestling room.

Bedford like many districts across the nation is in tough economic times. A victory in this national contest would do so much more than build an addition on the school. Not only would it teach today's students and future generations about life-long health, it would be a hopeful sign for an economically battered region that good things are on the horizon.

Please take a moment to vote today and each day the rest of June at http://www.refresheverything.com/mulemuscle. If you'd like more information, have any questions, or have an idea to spread the word to your company please email dumbbell@mulemuscle.com.

Remember voting is free and only takes a moment. Pepsi will not market to or sell your email address.

We are so grateful for the support from you, The Mule Nation, and for your contribution to the future of 'Ole Bedford High.

Sincerely,
Mule Muscle, Inc.
A 501c3 Charitable Organization
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning how you can get involved with the Mule Muscle Inc. program, please contact:
Rebecca Regnier BHS ‘87:
E-Mail: becky_lee0201@msn.com




Alumni Association Information
This is the fifth edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include on our web site pages; so if you have one, send it in.
Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site pages: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html and www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page).


Bedford High School On Line Community
We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.


Alumni Association Meetings
Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Bedford High School (located at the corner of Dean & Jackman Roads) in Room B-6. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

Please Join Us on Facebook
The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have 1,258 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.


Up-To-Date News and Events
If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:
http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/ Bedford Public Schools
http://www.bedfordsports.com Bedford High School Sports
http://www.bedfordnow.com Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
http://www.monroenews.com The Monroe Evening News
http://www.bedfordyes.com Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
http://www.bedfordmi.org/ Bedford Township Government


 

 

Newsletter for April 2010

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association    

http://www.bedfordyes.com/images/BedfordCrest.jpg

President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com  419-290-6382        
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com    734-847-635
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com   734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com 734-854-2926

Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

 

Happy Spring to all Bedford High School Alumni and Friends!

This is the fourth edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include on our web site pages; so if you have one, send it in.

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site pages: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html and www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page).

 

Bedford High School On Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Bedford High School (located at the corner of Dean & Jackman Roads) in Room B-6. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

 

 

Please Join Us on Facebook

 The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebookand catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have 477 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to jointhe social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

 

News and Events

If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/ Bedford Public Schools
http://www.bedfordsports.com Bedford High School Sports
http://www.bedfordnow.com Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
http://www.monroenews.com The Monroe Evening News
http://www.bedfordyes.com Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
http://www.bedfordmi.org/ Bedford Township Government

 

Hall of Fame Information

Just a reminder that The Bedford High School Alumni Association is still accepting new nominations for this year’s Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place this fall. Nominations are being taken until May 1 st. For additional information please visit the Alumni Association page on the Bedford Public Schools web site at: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us or call Chuck Faller @ 419-290-6382.

The guidelines for nomination to the Hall of Fame along with a nomination form are also available at the following web page: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssocHallofFame.htm

 

Advertising Opportunities at the Bedford Community Stadium

The Alumni Association will be launching a program that will give businesses and individuals an opportunity to advertise at The Bedford Community Stadium. The plan is to offer signage to be placed at appropriate locations around the stadium. The approximate size of the signs will be 4’ X 8’. When details have been finalized we will send out the information to all Bedford Alumni and Friends. The money raised from this program will be used to reduce the debt on the loan for the stadium which is approximately $250,000. If you have any questions concerning the advertising opportunities, please contact Chuck Faller at 419-290-6382

 

Mule Muscle

Mule Muscle, Inc. (MMI) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was formed in 2009 with the purpose of raising funds to:

• Construct a new Weight Room Facility for Bedford High School

• Renovate the existing weight room into a Wrestling Room that will accommodate 14 practice rings;

• Purchase new Weight Room and Wrestling Room equipment to allow 90 athletes to lift at 32 stations, with room for benches, racks, dumbbells, etc.

MMI will be seeking private donations from businesses and individuals, holding fundraisers, and applying for grants from the state and federal government. MMI has received support from the Bedford Board of Education, but no public school tax dollars will be used for any part of this project! MMI is a non-profit corporation with tax exempt status. Your donations are 100% tax deductible. The Bedford High School Alumni Association would like to encourage everyone to support this program. Below is a letter from the organizers of Mule Muscle concerning an exciting fund raising opportunity. If you would like more information concerning the Mule Muscle program please visit their web site: http://www.mulemuscle.com/

 

Dear Bedford Alumni,

Our school has a chance to win $250,000 from Pepsi Corporation. This money will be used to build a weight room for Bedford High School. The room will be available for every single student to learn about lifelong health and be equipped for our athletes in all sports to train. In addition a space will be renovated for expanded physical education curriculum and our wrestling team will have its first ever wrestling room.

You don’t have to pay a dime. Just vote for click this link - http://www.refresheverything.com/mulemuscle - everyday in MAY.

The project with the most votes gets the $250,000 from Pepsi.

Frequently Asked Questions:

My kids don’t play sports why should I care?

Every single student will benefit from this space. The new weight room will be a powerful tool for the physical education department to teach lifelong health. In addition every student lured to other schools with better facilities is state money lost for the children who remain. Help keep Bedford kids in Bedford!

I don’t have any kids in Bedford Public Schools why should I vote?

A good school system is critical to a thriving community. Your property values, your safety and our local businesses all thrive when Bedford Public Schools thrives. In addition this is a $250,000 investment in our community that will create construction jobs.

Will this cost me any money?

No. This is a corporate grant from Pepsi Corporation. No tax dollars are being used for this project.

Please help Bedford kids with just a click a day. After you vote please email the link to your friends, family and co-workers. Do this every day in May. It’s easy since there is no selling involved. We only need numbers to win this Mule Muscle Extreme Makeover. Think of it as American Idol but for your old school!

Thank you for your DAILY VOTE. You’re refreshing our entire community!

http://www.refresheverything.com/mulemuscle

(This link won’t be active until May 1 st)

Mule Muscle, Inc.

A non-profit 501(c)(3) community charity

 

 

Newsletter for November 2009

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association   

President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com 734-847-6358
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com734-854-2926

Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

 

Happy Fall to all Bedford High School Alumni and Friends!

This is the third edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include on our web site pages; so if you have one, send it in.

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site pages: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html and www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page).

 

Bedford High School On Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at Bedford High School (located at the corner of Dean & Jackman Roads) in Room B-6. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

 

Please Join Us on Facebook

 The Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan is on Facebook. Please click here to see our page on Facebook and catch up on all of the news from Bedford Alumni from across the country. As of today we have 477 members on the Alumni Association Facebook Page. Not a member of Facebook? Just click here to join the social network that helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

 

News and Events

If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/ Bedford Public Schools
http://www.bedfordsports.com Bedford High School Sports
http://www.bedfordnow.com Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
http://www.monroenews.com The Monroe Evening News
http://www.bedfordyes.com Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
http://www.bedfordmi.org/ Bedford Township Government

 

2009 Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations again to the 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees who were inducted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Bedford High School:

Bill Hammerstein: Athlete - ’59
Steve Danforth: Athlete – ‘69
Terri Bosma (Blok): Athlete – ‘77
Mathew Bell: Music/ Post HS – ‘91
Tony Gill: Athlete – ’91
Phyllis McMacken-Maschke: Teacher (deceased)
Bedford High School Football Team of 1966

Additional photos and complete bios for all inductees are available at the following web page along with complete details on the nomination process: 

http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssocHallofFame.htm

 

 

Alumni In The News:

Jerry Jaffe '65 - Ex professional wrestler:  Click here to read Toledo Blade Article July 19, 2009

Chris Morris 2001 - Oakland Raiders starting center:  Click here to read Bedford Now Article September 26, 2009

 

 

Congratulations to the Bedford High School Football Team!
SEC Red Division Champs and MHSAA State playoff qualifier. Keep It Going Mules!!!

 

We need your help! As many of you know, the Bedford High School Alumni Association is still paying on the note for the Bedford Community Stadium, which is the home field for the Bedford Mules football team. The current balance is $280,000 on the one million dollar loan. We are proud of our community and its reputation and that’s why in 1997 we decided to make the stadium our first special project that is now benefiting everyone who lives here. Please become part of one of the largest privately funded projects in the State of Michigan. Here is how you can “Be A Part Of It”:

 

1. “Community Rewards Card Program”. Marge and Norb Abel, owners of the Schoolhouse Lunchroom, have offered us an opportunity to raise some funds to help pay off the stadium loan. It is a new program called “Community Rewards Program”. Every time a person uses one of the special “rewards” cards that we issue at the Schoolhouse Lunchroom the Bedford High School Alumni Association will receive a percentage of the purchase. There is no cost for the card.

Another nice feature of this program is that you can "lend" your card to family and friends to use.  Even though the card is activated in your name, other people can borrow your card and use it when they pay for their meal at the Schoolhouse Lunchroom.  The more the card is used, the more the Alumni Association will benefit.  Remember, every time the card is used with a payment, 10% of the bill will go to the Alumni Association to help pay off the stadium loan.  Even if you do not live in the area you can still help by passing on this information to your family and friends that live in the Lambertville area. Please contact us if you would like a card.

The Schoolhouse Lunchroom is open M-F 8:00-5:30 & Saturday 8:00-3:00. They also offer take out orders. Here is their web site that lists daily menu specials: www.oldeschoolhousecommons.com Their complete menu is listed on the following web page: http://www.bedfordyes.com/BHSAlumniAssocAnnounceCurrentNews.htm

 

 

2. Purchase a custom engraved brick with your personal message. These bricks will pave a pathway of pride throughout the Community Stadium and will be a lasting reminder of the contributors. The bricks make a wonderful gift or memorial. The cost to purchase a brick is $100 for a 4”x 8” or $200 for an 8”x 8” brick. Click here to download a buy a brick form.

 

 

 

 

3. “Make A Pledge” to the Bedford Community Stadium over 5 years. Your name will be included on a plaque on the “Recognition Wall of Fame” (located at the east end of the stadium) with a pledge of $1,000 ($200 per year) or more.  Click here to download a pledge form.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Attend one of our “Charity Poker Events”. We have scheduled 4 event dates with the new Players Poker Room in the Bedford Plaza (next to Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders) at 7200 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, Michigan. The charity poker events start at 2:00 p.m. and end at 2:00 a.m. each day. We are also looking for people to help work at the events. If you can spare a few hours of your time on any of the Charity Poker dates, please contact us.   Click here for a printable flyer.

 

The dates are:

November 6,7,8, 9
November 18,19,20,21
December 9,10,11,12
December 17,18,19,20

 

 

 

5. Become an active member of the Bedford High School Alumni Association. We are a group of BHS graduates and others who are interested in the well being of Bedford High School. We meet the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Bedford High School in Room B-6. No membership fee is required and membership is open to everyone whether you are a Bedford graduate or not. Click here to download a membership form.

 

6. Volunteer to help with any of our fundraising activities.

 

 

 

If you would like more information on how you can “Be A Part of It” please contact us.

 

 

 

 

Newsletter for August 2009

Bedford High School Alumni Association   

President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com 734-847-6358
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com734-854-2926

Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

 

 

Happy Summer to all Bedford High School Alumni and Friends!

This is the second edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include on our web site pages; so if you have one, send it in.

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site pages: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html and www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page).

 

Bedford High School On Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Bedford Public Schools Administration Building which is located at 1623 West Sterns Road. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

News and Events

If you would like to keep up with Bedford High School and Bedford Township news, here is a list of useful web sites:

http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/ Bedford Public Schools
http://www.bedfordsports.com Bedford High School Sports
http://www.bedfordnow.com Bedford Now (local Bedford Township Newspaper)
http://www.monroenews.com The Monroe Evening News
http://www.bedfordyes.com Bedford High School and Bedford Township Info
http://www.bedfordmi.org/ Bedford Township Government

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association 10 th Annual Hall of Fame Induction

 

The Bedford High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2009 inductees for its Hall of Fame. The following will be inducted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Bedford High School:

Bill Hammerstein: Athlete - ’59
Steve Danforth: Athlete – ‘69
Terri Bosma (Blok): Athlete – ‘77
Mathew Bell: Music/ Post HS – ‘91
Tony Gill: Athlete – ’91
Phyllis McMacken-Maschke: Teacher (deceased)
Bedford High School Football Team of 1966

The inductees will be introduced to the public on Friday, September 11, 2009 at half time of the Bedford High School Football Game versus Ann Arbor Huron. The induction banquet will take place at Bedford High School at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Tickets to the banquet are $25 each and can be ordered by mail. Checks should be made out to “Bedford High School Alumni Association”. Please indicate on your order if you want tickets mailed to you or that you will pick them up at the banquet. Mail your orders to: Lisa Pickard, Bedford High School, 8285 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Bedford High School office starting on August 31st. The last day to purchase tickets that will guarantee you a meal at the banquet will be September 9th. If you have any questions concerning tickets, please call Lisa Pickard at 734-850-6105.

At the banquet each individual inductee will receive an engraved plaque with their photo commemorating their induction. A duplicate plaque will be placed in the entrance to Bedford High School. Each member of the 1966 football team will receive a personalized medallion commemorating the induction of the team. A plaque with the team photo will also be placed in the entrance to Bedford High School.

Again this year, the alumni Association will offer sponsorship/advertising opportunities to local businesses and individuals. The sponsorship is $200. Donors will be recognized in the Hall of Fame program and will also receive an 8”x8” brick which identifies the donor as a Hall of Fame Sponsor for 2009. The bricks will be placed permanently in Alumni Plaza adjacent to the Victory Bell at the Bedford Community Stadium. For more information, contact Laura Collins at 734-854-2926. Any profit from the Hall of Fame banquet will be used to reduce the debt on the loan for the Bedford Community Stadium which currently is $280,000 on the one million dollar note.

Additional information concerning the Hall of Fame and the Bedford High School Alumni Association can be found at the following web pages: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html   http://www.bedfordyes.com/BedfordAlumniAssocHallofFame.htm . Any questions concerning the Hall of Fame should be directed to Gene Stock at 734-847-6358 or e-mail: stocksportsinc@yahoo.com

 

2009 Hall of Fame Bios

 

Matthew Bell ( Music & Post High School)

Matthew Bell was a 1991 graduate of Bedford High School. While in high school he participated in Symphonic Band, Marching Band and Pep Band. In high school he earned 11 first division ratings at District Solo and Ensemble Festival, performing solos with the violin, trumpet and as a member of a brass quintet. Matt was a 4 time All-State Band member. One of Matt’s major musical achievements at Bedford was being named as the Michigan representative to the 1991 McDonald’s All-American High School Band. Additionally, Matt wrestled one season, ran track two seasons and was the single Bedford High School National Merit Scholar his senior year and graduated 4 th in his class. He attended Michigan State University. He was a member of the MSU marching band for 5 seasons. In 1995 he graduated with honors from the Honors College in Chemical Engineering. After graduation he took a job with DuPont in Orange, Texas. He continued his musical career by playing professionally with “Key West The Band” from 1996 to 2005. The band played more than 100 shows per year throughout the United States and Mexico. Matt spent two years in Guatemala doing missionary work with his wife, Dr. Heidi Bell. Matt has also recorded with the Japanese pop band, Ninja, and recorded a theme for ABC Sports. He is now playing with “Spare Change”, a band based in LaGrange, North Carolina. Currently he resides in Winterville, North Carolina with his wife and son Isaac. Matt was nominated by his high school band director, Ron Koch.

 

Terri Blok (Bosma) (Outstanding Athlete)Terri Blok was a 1977 graduate of Bedford High School. She was nominated based on her outstanding contribution to the growth of girls’ athletics at Bedford. Terri put the Lady Mules on the high school athletics map with her stellar performance and dedication from 1975 to 1977. While in high school she earned 8 varsity letters in 3 years playing basketball, volleyball and softball. In volleyball she was a 2-time All-Region player and had 122 serving points in 1976 (much shortened season compared today). In 1977 as a member of the softball team she earned All-Region honors and had a .458 batting average on a team that won a regional championship and finished ranked 3 rd in the state of Michigan. Her strongest sport was basketball. She was a 2-time All-Region point champion with a 17.8 points per game average in 1975 and 22.5 points in 1976. In 1976 in a game against Ann Arbor Pioneer, Terri scored a game high 42 points while sitting out for almost half of the 4 th quarter. This record was set before there was a 3 point line and has held this Bedford record for 32 years. In fact, Terri outscored the entire Pioneer team, who only scored 41 points. She was the team MVP in ’74,’75 & ’76. Terri was also selected Monroe County Region Player of the Year in 1976 and was also listed as a High School All-American. She received a basketball scholarship to Eastern Michigan University, graduating in 1982. Terri now makes her home in Snellville, Georgia with her husband Harry. They have two sons, Brian and David. She was nominated by her good friend and former teammate Phyllis Reese Boehm.

 

Steve Danforth (Outstanding Athlete)

Steve Danforth was a 1969 graduate of Bedford High School. While in high school Steve ran track and cross country. He still holds the record for the 1600M, with a time of 4:16.8 set in 1969. Steve was also a state champion in the mile run in 1969 and finished first in the Champion of Champion’s meet that year. After high school he attended Bowling Green State University. He was a member of the BGSU track and cross country teams, serving as captain of the cross country team in 1972. Steve had some outstanding accomplishments while at BGSU which included the following: 1970 All-American as a member of the 4 mile relay team and in 1973 was a member of the 4 mile relay team that set the American record that year. In 1972 he was an All-American in cross country. He graduated in 1973 with a degree in Accounting. Steve has worked as a certified healthcare consultant, certified financial planner and certified public accountant. In 1979 he became the youngest person to pass all parts of the certification examination to become a certified health care business consultant. He is now retired from The PM Group, a business consulting and accounting firm specializing in working for physicians and dentists (1974-1999). Today he still keeps busy managing commercial real estate and trades stocks for a living. Steve lives in Sylvania, Ohio with his wife Amy. They have two children, Justin and Lindsey. He was nominated by fellow runner and friend Joe Caruso.

 

Tony Gill (Outstanding Athlete)

Tony Gill was a 1991 graduate of Bedford High School. He was an outstanding athlete while in high school winning 9 varsity letters (4 baseball, 3 football and 2 basketball). In football he was a member of the 1990 GLL championship team. He was a 2-time GLL first team member in ’89 & ’90. He also was All Region and All Monroe County in 1990. Tony excelled as a member of the Mule baseball program. Among his baseball honors were MVP in ’90 & ’91, All-GLL 2 nd team in 1990 and first team in 1991, All Region and All-Monroe County in ’90 & ’91. He was named to the Michigan All-State second team in 1991 and was the first Bedford player to be selected to play in the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game at Tiger Stadium. Upon graduation he held 16 Mule football and 9 baseball records, some of which he still holds today. He still holds the Michigan state record for most interceptions in one game (5 against Northview in 1990). Upon graduation Tony received a baseball scholarship to Bowling Green State University. He was a 4 year starter in centerfield for the Falcons where he served as captain of the 1995 team that captured the Mid-American Conference Championship. In 1995 he graduated with a degree in Education with a major in Sport Enterprise Management. While at BGSU, he also took courses in Aviation Technology. Tony completed his aviation training in 2007 from Delta Connection Academy. After graduation he worked in the front office of 3 minor league hockey teams ( Birmingham, Peoria & Toledo) and 1 baseball team ( West Michigan). Currently he is a pilot for Mesaba Airlines, a subsidiary of Northwest Airlines. Tony lives in Temperance with his wife Keri and daughters Britony & Kerigan. Tony was nominated by fellow Bedford athlete Brent DuKate.

 

Bill “Marty” Hammerstein (Outstanding Athlete)

Bill Hammerstein was a 1959 graduate of Bedford High School. He won 8 varsity letters as a member of the football, basketball and track teams. Bill was a great running back as well as a place kicker on the Mule ’58 and ’59 football teams. He is best known and remembered for his outstanding track career. As a sophomore he was selected as the MVP of the track team where he completed in the high jump, long jump and half mile. In his junior year he was a regional meet double winner placing first in the high jump and ½ mile. At the state meet that year he tied for second in the high jump giving the Mules their only points. Bill’s senior season was superior. He was a double winner in every track meet except for the state finals. In the SMC conference meet he placed 1 st in the mile run and high jump while setting both league and school records. At the regional meet he set the Class B ½ mile record. He became Bedford’s first state champion in any sport when he won the ½ mile run in which he became the first area runner to run under two minutes. It was also the fastest time of all ½ milers in all classes at the State meet. At the Champion of Champions meet in Kalamazoo he ran the ½ mile in 1:57.3 to beat a record set in 1938. After high school he attended the University of Michigan. As a member of the track team he set a freshman 800 meter record. He then transferred to Western Michigan University and continued running track. In his sophomore and junior years he placed 2 nd in the 880 at the MAC meet. His senior year he placed first in the MAC meet in the 880 run. He had many outstanding meets his senior year including taking first place as a member of the Distance Medley team at the Drake relays that set a school record. After graduating from WMU he coached at the high school level in Delton and Adrian, Michigan from 1964 to 1974. Over the years he worked as a salesman for Aermotor receiving recognition as salesman of year several times and is currently the owner of MH Pump & Supply. Bill currently lives in Adrian, Michigan with his wife Mary. They have 4 children, Angela, Julie, Sally and Kimberly. He was nominated by Edd Bankowski.

 

Phyllis McMacken-Maschke (Outstanding Teacher)

Phyllis McMacken-Maschke was a teacher with the Bedford Public Schools from 1962 until her retirement in 1984. She graduated in 1944 from the University of Toledo and did her graduate work at Eastern Michigan University. While at UT she worked for the Sun Oil Company in their labs. When her children were all in school, she began her teaching career at Luella Cummings School in Toledo. In 1962, Phyllis was hired to teach at Bedford High School. She taught many different subjects including: Home Economics, Biology, General Science and Math. She was one of the first women in the State of Michigan to be certified as a driver’s training instructor. She was the cheerleader advisor for many years and could be found at most athletic events. “Mom” as she was called by many of her students, also served as a class advisor for the classes of ’67 & ’73. She was activities director and student council advisor during the 70’s up to her retirement in 1984. Phyllis was always there to help students who were in need and to enhance high school events. Fellow teachers and administrators remember her as a person who went above and beyond her duties as a teacher. Phyllis was married to Jack McMacken, who died in 1999, for 54 years. They had four children who all graduated from Bedford High School: James ’65, Chris ’67, Ellen (Bacon) ’68 and Karen (Adamski) ’73. Phyllis married former Bedford High School teacher, coach and principal, Art Maschke in 2000. He passed away in 2005 and Phyllis passed away in December of 2005 at the age of 84. Phyllis was nominated by her daughters Ellen Bacon and Karen Adamski.

 

 

The 1966 team won the first GLL Championship in football. It also was the first championship for Bedford in football since 1958. The Mules went 3-6 in 1965 losing three games by seven points or less before blanking Whitmer 6-0 in the final game of the season. The Whitmer game is the one that Coach Ray Kwiatkowski believes gave the players a winning attitude and the necessary confidence. Coach Kwiatkowski stated that “I believe that our accomplishment began during the final game of the 1965 football season.  Bedford had never beaten Whitmer.  This Bedford team, which was all about breaking barriers, playing tough, and handling pressure, captured each moment of that last game. Coach Kwiatkowski went on to say “this win gave our team and our school pride, dignity, and a belief in creating our own destiny”.  Each and every member of the 1966 team began working toward the 1966 season with REAL expectations, even winning a GLL Championship!

The goal sounds simple, but there were (almost) insurmountable odds.  Whitmer was three times the size of Bedford.  Rule variations between Ohio and Michigan did not help.  Bedford was the only Michigan school in an otherwise Ohio league.  Ohio's pre-season practices began three weeks before Michigan's starting date, which included two-a-day practices.  Ohio was allowed three scrimmages with opponents while Michigan had only one.  Ohio's game schedule began a game before Michigan's.  All this gave Ohio considerably more experience when we met on the field.  The Bedford players were well aware of the differences and chose to work through them to achieve their goal, GLL CHAMPIONS.

With only 33 players on the varsity, starters, scout and special team players, managers, and coaches each contributed toward the ultimate goal.  Jobs overlapped and practices were constant movement for everyone involved in the preparation for the exciting season.  To name individuals for leadership, outstanding performances, enthusiasm, and simply hard work would be an impossible task because there were so many equal contributions. A team is capable of accomplishing things that no individual can, regardless of how talented he may be. This is a team award and it is deserved by this team in its entirety.

The following is information listed in the end-of-the-season banquet program:

Team Captains: Dave Long & Chris McMacken
Rushing Leader: Dave Long carried the ball 188 times for 1,208 yards, scoring 92 total points.

All Great Lakes League Team:

1st Team: Dave Long, Tom Johnson, Bill Wingate, Mike Ferguson, Wayne Rumple

2nd Team: Chris McMacken, Joe Urbaniak, Fred Warren, Darrell Mossburg, Jerry Brescol

Honorable Mention: Pat Leonhardt, Gary Sherman, Doug Dold, Bruce Gamby, Paul Preketes, Blaine Geer, Dennis Hubbard.

 

Team Members:

Seniors:Roy Butler, Dave Covell, Doug Dold, Mike Ferguson, Bruce Gamby, Dennis Hubbard, Tom Johnson, Dick Kindle, Pat Leonhardt, Dave Long, Chris McMacken, Chuck Meader, Mike Milano, Kinsley Renshaw, Wayne Rumple, Guy Seymour, Joe Urbaniak, Fred Warren, Bill Wingate, Jim Bacon

Juniors: Jerry Brescol, Thomas Dusseau, Rob Edgington, Tim Fitzmorris, Robert Hudson, Darrell Mossburg, Paul Preketes, Mark Sherer, Gary Sherman, Norm Shinkle, Tom Towne

Sophomores: Roger Brown, Blaine Geer

Coaching Staff: Ray Kwiatkowski, Al Studer, Jerry Berndt, Bill Regnier, Larry Skeldon, Bob Ritz, Tom Swan

Managers: Phil Covell, Bruce Dull, Tom Hendrix

 

 

 

 

Newsletter for April, 2008

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association   

President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com 734-847-6358
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com734-854-2926

Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

 

April, 2009

Happy Spring to all Bedford High School Alumni and Friends!

This is the second edition of our on-line newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include in the newsletters; so if you have one, send it in.

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will also be posted on the following web site pages: http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html and www.bedfordyes.com (go to the Alumni Association page).

 

Bedford High School On Line Community

We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

 

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Bedford Public Schools Administration Building which is located at 1623 West Sterns Road. We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

News and Events

Adopt A Road Program: The Bedford High School Alumni Association participates in the Monroe County Road Commission “Adopt a Road Program.” We have adopted the 2-mile stretch of Dean Road from Lewis Avenue to Douglas Road. Three times a year (April, July & September) we serve the community by helping to keep this two mile stretch of road debris-free for the public to enjoy. Our first clean up date is Saturday, April 25th. We will be meeting in front of Bedford High School at noon. If you would like to participate please contact Gene Stock or just show up at noon on April 25th.

Dice Charity Poker – A Texas Hold’em Charity Event: The Bedford High School Alumni Association will be sponsoring this fundraiser on the following dates: June 4th to 7th, June 11th-14th, and August 13th-16th. It will be held at Maple Grove Golf Course & Bar at 6360 Secor Road. For more details click on this link: http://www.dicecharitypoker.com/Home_Page.php If you would like to help us with this event, please contact our President, Chuck Faller.

 

9th Annual Hall of Fame Inductees

Photo of 9th Annual Hall of Fame Inductees

 

10th Annual Hall of Fame Game and Banquet: The 10th Annual Alumni Association Hall of Fame dates have been set. The new inductees will be introduced at half time of the football game on September 11th. The induction ceremony and banquet will take place on September 12th at Bedford High School. Additional information concerning the Hall of Fame and the Bedford High School Alumni Association can be found at the following web page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html  If you would like to nominate someone for the Hall of Fame, guidelines and nomination forms can be downloaded at the Alumni web page. Please note that we have extended the due date to nominate someone from May 1st to May 15th.

Class Reunion Info: As we receive information concerning class reunions, we post them on the Alumni Association Class Information page. If you have information that you like to have posted, please send the information to us.

 

News Flash……Vote for BHS…..

Recently NBC-24 Toledo visited Bedford High School to film a piece for their “My School” promotion which features local high schools by showcasing, from a student-perspective, some unique aspects of our school. The program shows the “video” of our school on NBC-24’s website ( www.toledoonthemove.com) beginning 4/21. For one week anyone can VOTE for our school’s video (by clicking on the video to view it, it counts as a ‘vote’)

To view the video:

·    Go to the website (www.toledoonthemove.com) and click the “community” tab at the top. “My School” is in then on the list in the green box on the left side of the page. Bedford Public Schools will also post a link on the District’s home page.

·    It will be accessible on their website early in the morning 4/21 (approx. 6:30 a.m.) Each click on the video counts as a vote for BHS to win a $500 in scholarship money for BHS to give out to a student as they see fit.

·    It will be announced on NBC-24 news during the morning and dinner newscasts 4/21 (6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.) that Bedford High School, “My School” voting is now taking place.

PASS THE WORD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW SO THAT BHS CAN GET AS MANY VOTES AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO SHOW OUR BPS SUPPORT AND GAIN THE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY!

 

 

 

 

Newsletter for December, 2008

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association   

President: Chuck Faller ‘73 chuckfaller@buckeye-express.com 419-290-6382
Vice-President: Gene Stock ‘64 stocksportsinc@yahoo.com 734-847-6358
Secretary: Pam Krell ‘73 krellpam@aol.com 734-856-4732
Treasurer: Laura Collins laura@collinsaccountingandtax.com734-854-2926

Web Page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html

 

Greetings From The Bedford High School Alumni Association!

 

 News Flash:  The Bedford High School Alumni Association is now on Facebook at:

                                                                   Bedford High School Alumni Association Temperance, Michigan.  Please join us!

 

Dear Fellow Bedford High School Graduates,

Thanks to a new e-mail system from Harris Publications it is now possible for our organization to communicate with our fellow alumni in a cost efficient and timely manner. We are excited about this new system and hopefully you will be too. It enables us to keep you informed about future Bedford Alumni events and other good things that are happening at your “old” Alma Mater. We have people who live far away inquire all the time about the school, and now we are able to send out updates as the need arises. We hope that you will enjoy hearing from us from time to time. Our vice-president Gene Stock has the responsibility to produce and publish the newsletter. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions concerning the newsletter please contact him by e-mail at the address listed above. He is also responsible for sending out press releases to the media and supplying information to the webmaster of the Bedford Public Schools web site for the Alumni Association. If you have any information that you would like publicized, such as reunion announcements, or if you need assistance in locating other classmates, please contact him. We are always looking for positive stories about Bedford Alumni to include in the newsletters; so if you have one, send it in.

Many of you may not be aware that we do have an active alumni association; so a little history is probably in order.

The organization was born in 1996 as a result of the need to build a new football and track venue in Bedford. The voters in the community had made it clear that this venue would not be supported in a bond issue and our old facility was just not capable of hosting the events in this day and age. Our old stadium (as many of you will remember) was located behind our bus garage and not on the high school campus  So, a group of Bedford Graduates got together and discussed the possibilities of forming an association. The list of things that the group could help with turned out to be far more than just the stadium. It was decided then to go ahead and form the association and that the first special project would be a privately funded new stadium for Bedford High School. The support of the community was overwhelming; people donated money, labor, materials and helped to raise funds for the project. The decision to name it the Bedford Community Stadium was easy, as the community became so deeply involved in the project. The association borrowed one million dollars to start the project and we now have an outstanding facility that is not only used by the school but is open to the entire community. On any given afternoon you will find area residents walking or running the track, sitting in the stands with a good book on a sunny day, or just stopping by to chat with friends. It has really been an outstanding project and we are very proud to have been a part of it. We continue to raise money to make our annual payment, and our balance is now under $300,000.00.

Information concerning the 9 th Annual Bedford High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame banquet is included in this newsletter. We would like to invite all of you to attend this wonderful event. Information on the selection process, nomination forms and a list of past inductees are listed on our web page www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html If you have any questions concerning the Hall of Fame, please feel free to contact our president Chuck Faller at the e-mail address listed at the top of the page.

We are always looking for more people to become involved so if you have any questions on how to do that, please contact our President, Chuck Faller. We would also like to ask you to take a few minutes to up-date your records on the Bedford High School On Line Community. If you have not registered yet, please do so. There is no cost to register and up-date your information. Just follow this link to up-date your records: http://www.graduateconnections.com/bedfordhs/ This will be a great assistance to those alumni who would like to contact you. Up to date records are also very important when your class is planning a reunion and will assist Your Alumni Association to keep you informed.

The Bedford BBA Trade fair will be held on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday March 8th at Bedford High School.  Please stop by the Bedford High School Alumni Association booth (# 464 in the new gym) and say "Hi" and see what's new with YOUR Alumni Association.

Current information concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association along with archival copies of Alumni newsletters will be posted on the following web site:  www.bedfordyes.com

 

 

 

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association 9 th Annual Hall of Fame Induction

The Bedford High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2008 inductees for its Hall of Fame. The inductees will be introduced to the public on Friday, February 27, 2009 at half time of the Bedford High School Girls Basketball Game verses Saline. The following seven Bedford High School graduates will be inducted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Bedford High School: (click here for Directions to Bedford High School)

Terry Banks (1979)
Joe Caruso (1972)
Michelle (Andrews) King (1983)
Mary Linzie (1989)
Kellie Nowak (1996)
Jennifer (Bringman) West (1992)
Kevin Vogel (1987)

On Saturday, February 28th the event begins with a reception and tours of the Bedford High School Building from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. followed by the induction ceremony.  Dinner will be prepared by The Bedford High School Silver Spoon Cafe students.  Tickets for the banquet can be purchased at the Bedford High School office. The cost of the ticket is $25.00. Tickets may also be ordered by mail. Checks should be made out to “Bedford High School Alumni Association”. Please indicate on your order if you want tickets mailed to you or that you will pick them up at the banquet. If you have any questions concerning tickets, please call Lisa Pickard at 734-850-6105. The last day to purchase tickets that will guarantee you a meal at the banquet will be February 25 th. Mail your orders to:

Lisa Pickard
Bedford High School
8285 Jackman Road
Temperance, MI 48182

Again this year, the Alumni Association will offer sponsorship/advertising opportunities to local businesses and individuals. The sponsorship is $200. Donors will be recognized in the Hall of Fame program and will also receive an 8”x8” brick which identifies the donor as a Hall of Fame Sponsor for 2008. The bricks will be placed permanently in Alumni Plaza adjacent to the Victory Bell at the Bedford Community Stadium For more information, contact Gene Stock at 734-847-6358.

Anyone who would like to help with the banquet should contact Chuck Faller, Alumni Association President, at 419-290-6382.

Additional information concerning the Hall of Fame and the Bedford High School Alumni Association can be found at the following web page: www.bedford.k12.mi.us/alumni_assoc.html  If you would like to nominate someone for the Hall of Fame, guidelines and nomination forms can be downloaded at the Alumni web page.

 

Listed below are recent newspaper articles concerning the Hall of Fame:

Toledo Blade Neighbors Section November 28, 2008

Bedford Press February 2, 2009

Bedford Now February 7, 2009

Toledo Blade Neighbors Section February 18, 2009

Bedford Now March 7, 2009

 

 

Click here to read the bios for the 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees:

 

 

 

2007 Hall Of Fame Inductees

                                  

Todd Lezon, Lowell Cauffiel, John Hittler, Doug Dove, Ed Tutelian, C.David Parker                              Brett Holey

Click here for Complete bios for the 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees.

 

 

Bedford High School Alumni Association
Hall of Fame Members

 

2000

Bob Andrews (Community Supporter)
William Early (Coach)
Chester & Lottie Karpanty (Community Supporter)
Gerald Kish (Athlete)
Dick Oswald (Athlete)
John Stafford (Teacher)
Reid Stout (Administrator & Inventor)
Dr Warren Tolly ( Athlete & Post High School)
Richard Trychel (Athlete)
Jon Whitman (Athlete)

 

2001

Etta Mae Chapman (Teacher)
Chris McMacken (Athlete)
Art Maschke (Administrator & Coach)
Karen Sapp (Crowe) (Athlete)
Jennifer Shrader (Williams) (Music, Theatre and Post High School)

 

2002

Ron Boehme (Athlete & Coach)
Tom Gannon (Athlete)
James McHugh (Administrator)
Paul Swy (Athlete & Community Supporter)
Oyce Whitesell (Teacher)
Jerry Wing (Administrator)

 

2003

Bill Alexander (Athlete)
Charlie Holmes (Teacher)
Dennis Kinney (Athlete)
Fred Lowe ( Athlete & Post High School)
Chuck Rimmer (Community Supporter)
Paul Whitman ( Community Supporter & Post High School)

 

2004

James Kindle (Athlete)
David Simpson (Athlete)
Buffy Williams (Ruddy) (Athlete)

 

2005

Robert Boehme (Athlete)
Dennis Brighton (Athlete)
Gary Duhaime (Coach)
Lew Horn (Teacher & Coach)
Liz Renius (Smith) (Athlete)
Gene Stock (Community Supporter)

 

2006

Richard Boehme (Athlete)
Walter Chany (Athlete)
Eleanor Gordon (Administrator)
Shane Heams ( Athlete & Post High School)
Leslie Keane (Athlete)
Carol Emptage-Kwiatkowski (Teacher)
David Long (Athlete)
Ken Moyer ( Athlete & Post High School)
Lynn Parachek (Teacher & Coach)
Edward Rudd (Community Supporter)
Kara Walcher (Shavo) (Athlete)
(Bios for the 2006 Inductees are listed on the Alumni Association web page.)

 

2007

Lowell Cauffiel ( Post High School)
Douglas Dove ( Athlete & Post High School)
John Hittler (Athlete)
Brett Holey ( Post High School)
Todd Lezon (Athlete)
C. David Parker (Teacher)
Edward Tutelian (Teacher)
(Bios for the 2007 Inductees are listed on the Alumni Association web page.)

 

2008

Terry Banks (Athlete)
Joe Caruso ( Athlete & Post High School)
Michelle Andrews (King) (Athlete)
Mary Linzie ( Athlete & Post High School)
Kellie Nowak ( Athlete & Post High School)
Kevin Vogel ( Athlete & Post High School)
Jennifer Bringman (West) Athlete & Post High School)