Mayville, Michigan Alumni Association - Est 1887 ~Celebrating 137 years in 2024~
2024 Reunion Social Highlights
- The 2024 Alumni Reunion Social was held on Saturday, June 1st at the Veteran's Pavilion on the grounds of the Mayville Museum. Approximately 44 people attended and enjoyed plenty of good food and friendship. Eight Alumni from the Class of 1974 received a special "Golden Diploma" in honor of 50 years and there were no Alumni from the Class of 1999 present to receive "Wildcat Pins" in honor of 25 years. Two special Diplomas were also awarded - a "Diamond Diploma" celebrating 75 years was presented to Harold Rappuhn, Class of 1949 and a "Memorial Diploma" was presented to Josh Lobdell, in honor of his late father Archie Lobdell from the Class of 1974. A welcome to the newest members of the MHS Alumni, the Class of 2024, was given by the 1974 Class President and Vice President Mike and Linda Klarich Forys. Craig Weaver, the 1974 Norman Duncan recipient did the honors of presenting 2024 graduate Jordan Burke with the Norman Duncan memorial Award, along with the Alumni Scholarship. Thank you to all who attended! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the 2025 Reunion Social - scheduled for June 21, 2025 - at the Veteran's Pavilion, Mayville.
Pictured Above: Mitch LaBair ' '76, Karen Crowl Patterson - '76 & Don Patterson - '75
2024 Alumni Reunion Social
50-Year Graduates Class of 1974
Norman Duncan Memorial Recipients
50-Year Graduates Class of 1974
Front Row L-R: Dorothy Bodeis, Christina Wood Lobdell, Mike & Linda Klarich Forys. Back Row: Peggy McCardle Nguyen, Cheryl Smith Dahlberg, Curtis Marr, Craig Weaver
Eldest Alumni
Norman Duncan Memorial Recipients
50-Year Graduates Class of 1974
Left to Right:
Louis Hamilton '47, Mildred Woern Fox '47, Richard Fox '45, and Harold Rappuhn '49 - Diamond Diploma recipient
Norman Duncan Memorial Recipients
Norman Duncan Memorial Recipients
Norman Duncan Memorial Recipients
Left to Right:
Hunter LaBean - '23, Jordan Burke - '24, Louis Hamilton - '47 (First Recipient), Craig Weaver - '74
Memorial Diploma
2024 Duncan Memorial & Alumni Scholarship Recipient
Norman Duncan Memorial Recipients
This year marked the first time that the Alumni Association has given out a "Memorial Diploma" - Pictured above are Christina Wood Lobdell - '74 and her son Josh -'98, holding a Memorial Golden Diploma in honor of Archie Lobdell -'74, (husband and father), who passed away in 2021.
2024 Duncan Memorial & Alumni Scholarship Recipient
2024 Duncan Memorial & Alumni Scholarship Recipient
2024 Duncan Memorial & Alumni Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Jordan Burke on receiving the 2024 Duncan Memorial Award and the 2024 Alumni Scholarship Award. She is the daughter of Bayne and Michelle Burke. Her future plans include attending Michigan State University to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Alumni Association Members
2024 Duncan Memorial & Alumni Scholarship Recipient
2024 Duncan Memorial & Alumni Scholarship Recipient
Front Row L-R: Judy Ollila -'79 (Photographer), Betty Steele Harris -'61 Back Row: Sherri Secord Elenbaum - '82, Jill Steele Pape - '83, Krystal Bodeis LaBair - '77. Not Pictured: Victoria Vollweiler Shields - '75
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Obituaries
Alumni Obituaries
- Betty L. Smith Dennis - '56
- Ede "Ed" Gotwalt - Attended with the Class of '74
- Donna Lee Kowalski Zietz - '69
- Lorraine Lewicki Ash - '73
- Karen Hascall Gordon - Attended with the Class of '78
- Cynthia Lugowski Freemire - '84
- Joanne Alfano Putnam - '56
- John Alan Harris - '92
- Margot Blackmore Knoll - '54
- James Long - '57
- Doug Stout - '56
- Michael L Kilbourn - '88
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*Note see 2024 Obituaries page 1 for more listings.
**Obituaries are posted when they are received. Please help us keep up to date by notifying us of any obituaries that we have missed.
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You don't need to live in the Mayville area, or even the state! If you have access to a computer, ipad/tablet, cellphone or other device and have email, you can help. Your opinions and ideas are needed.
Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion
Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion
August 8, 2024
Frankenmuth Credit Union Community Room
Frankenmuth, Michigan
2024 Mayville Sunflower Festival Citizen of the Year
Congratulations to Rod Buhl - Class of '77
The 2024 Citizen of the Year is Rod Buhl. "Thank you, Rod for all you have done, and are still doing, for the community of Mayville!" The Mayville Sunflower Festival will take place this year July 18th thru July 21st.
Thank you Alumni!
Thank you from Mr. Olar's 8th Grade
Mr. Eric Olar organized and planned a trip to the Michigan State Capitol and the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing for his 8th grade History Class. The Alumni Association donated funds to cover the cost of the charter bus for the May 10th trip. The remainder of the funds were raised by the students. The Alumni Association is thankful for the donations from our members that helped make this educational trip possible for these Wildcat students.
On the steps of the State Capitol
At the Michigan Historical Museum
Alumni In The News
Bob Okony - '75 & The Klik Band - July 19, 2024 - 7:00-9:00 PM
The Klik Band will be playing at the Mayville Sunflower Festival -Friday, July 19th in downtown Mayville from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. They play Classic Rock, Cross Over Country, Motown, and Pop. No admission charge.
Band member Bob Okony is shown on the far left in the photo above.
Alumni News
Class of 1981
A few members from the Class of 1981 met in Frankenmuth for dinner and a visit with Juan Lorenzo and his wife. Juan was an exchange student from Vigo, Spain with the Class of '81. Front Row: Patti Vollweiler, Juan Lorenzo. Back Row: Michelle Scott Steele, Jeff Steele, David Gregory, Robert Higgins and Juan’s wife Montserret. Juan lived with Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Haindl of Mayville while he was attending Mayville High School.
2023 Class Reunions & Upcoming Alumni Events
Class of 1998 - 25th Reunion
The Class of 1998 celebrated their 25th Class Reunion Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Golden Years Club - 277 West Snover Rd, Mayville. There were 12 class members in attendance. Back row: Amy Jo Wright, Steve Turner, Terry Smith, Marc Bodies, Tony Hoffman, Jenelle McKeage Front row: Julie Cook, Randi Penland, Shannon Hudie, Rachel Lieber, Nikki Emerson, Janice Williams (Gals names are listed as maiden names)
Photo credit: Terry Smith
Class of 1983 - 40th Reunion
Mayville's Class of 1983 gathered to celebrate their 40th reunion on Saturday, July 22nd at the home of Kim (Perry) Copeland. There were 21 classmates in attendance.
Front Row: Donna (Gregory) Gray, Toni (Irvine) Craig, Linda Taylor, Rebecca (Workman) McNiel.
Second Row: Rhonda (Richardson) Wright, Jill (Tewksbury) Wiechec, Kim (Perry) Copeland, Holly (Davis) Brown, Barb (McConnell) Bennett, Brad Moss.
Back Row: Mike Pilly, Jill (Steele) Pape, David Pape, Tim Elling, Rene' (Honoway) Hampel, Bryan Hampel, Vickie (Taylor) Acha, Gordy Brown, Marty Tompkins, Wayne "Rick" Grant. Not pictured: Sandy (Lamphere) Thompson
Class of 1973 - 50th Reunion
The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th Class Reunion Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the O'Brien Farm - 2445 O'Brien Rd, Mayville. There were a 19 class members who showed up.
Left to right: Back row - Dan O'Brien, Richard Hiiter, Bill Hunt, Gary Anderson, Bill Frenzel, Gary Stonerock, Fred Beach, Phil Kaatz. Front row - Bruce McInally, Donna Manwell, Roxann Johnson, Barb Kilmer, Karen Brigham, Doreen Steele, Virgil Rexin. Front - Brian Stout and Valerie Geib. Not pictured - Marty Plain and Brenda Beckman. (Gals are listed by maiden names)
Check out the photo gallery using the button below.
The Class of 1988 - 35th Reunion
The Class of 1988 got together on Friday night October 6th, 2023 at Friends Bar, formerly known as Hollywood & Vine in Silverwood. On Saturday, October 7th, they met at the Willow Springs Golf & Country Club, in Vassar.
Names and more photos can be found under the MORE PAGES tab - then click on the Class of 1980-1989 tab.
Class of 1975 begins planning for their 50th Reunion in 2025
The Class of 1975 celebrates 50 years in 2025!!!
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Donation Information
NEW Mailing Address: MHS Alumni Association C/O Jill Pape 5709 Plain Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
NEW Mailing Address: MHS Alumni Association C/O Jill Pape 5709 Plain Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
NEW Mailing Address: MHS Alumni Association C/O Jill Pape 5709 Plain Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
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Alumni Scholarship Donations
NEW Mailing Address: MHS Alumni Association C/O Jill Pape 5709 Plain Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
NEW Mailing Address: MHS Alumni Association C/O Jill Pape 5709 Plain Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
The Mayville Alumni Association awards a $1,000 scholarship each year to one graduating senior.
Cash For Class Donations
NEW Mailing Address: MHS Alumni Association C/O Jill Pape 5709 Plain Rd, Silverwood, MI 48760
Cash For Class Donations
Funds are given directly to teachers to purchase needed items for their classrooms.
School Supply Closets
General Fund Donations
Cash For Class Donations
Donations are given to each school to help them stock their supply closets with various school supplies that are handed out to individual students as needed.
General Fund Donations
General Fund Donations
General Fund Donations
General Fund donations help cover the cost of the Alumni website and the domain, along with miscellanous office supplies.
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General Fund Donations
General Fund Donations
Thank you for your donations that help the Alumni Association with the various programs. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!!!
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