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
- Gary R. Piccalo Jr. - '87
- Daniel K. Ryckman - Attended with the Class of '75
- Sue Ann Phelps Bauer - Attended with the Class of '61
- Beverly Jean Walker Kitchen - Attended with the Class of '63
- Doris Ann Davey Turner - '48
- Genevieve Klimek Jazenski - '43
- 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
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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.
Alumni in the News
My son-in-law, Seth Demerly, Mayville class of 2013, joined the military 6 years ago after going through so many obstacles to get in. He has crushed it and proven to them what he’s made of. He started out being a combat medic to now following a dream of flying the aircrafts . He went from a Staff Sergeant to currently being a Warrant Officer. I just wanted to share how proud I am of this kid for the sacrifices he and my daughter make for our country . ~Melissa Dewitt Hayward - '88
To the Class of 1974
Thank You!!
Thank you to the Class of 1974 for their very generous donation to our Cash For Class Fund. Your support will enable us to help teachers supply their classrooms with needed items.
Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion
Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion - August 8, 2024
FRONT ROW L-R: Jean (Duncanson) Kuypers, Dorothy Bodeis, Janet (Brown) Metzler, Peggy (McCardle) Nguyen, Terry and Pam Terbush, Lucille Keipinger, Michelle (McEldowney) Alan, Mike Forys, Linda (Klarich) Forys. BACK ROW L-R: Chuck Mills, Brad Sullivan, Don Anderson, Linda (Cole) Conrad, Janis (Fritz) Ford, Diane (Buggia) Rowell, Brenda (Robare) Brittian*, Dale Sarles, Jeff Smith, Curt Marr, Don Gregory, Chris (Wood) Lobdell.
*Brenda was a class member but did not graduate with the class
The Alumni Board is looking for volunteers!
The Alumni Board needs YOU!
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 1975
From 1975 Class President John Jordan:
Thanks to Mellow Val, or for those of you who don't know him as well, Mark Valentine- all of our 1975 classmates can attend the 50th Reunion absolutely free!!
June 20, 2025 -The Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan. The time is TBD. (Full dinner with a cash bar).
We need to have a minimum of 40 people to reserve a banquet room. I think that we can do way better than that, so please prove me right! We need to place a deposit as soon as possible to lock down the date and an RSVP is a must!! As soon as we feel comfortable with the minimum attendance requirement, we'll pay the deposit, so we need you to respond as soon as you can. Also, let us know if it will be one or two of you.
We are working on overnight accommodations for those of you who want to stay rather than travel home after the event. We will share some options in the mailing that we hope to have out within the next couple of months. Accommodation costs are your responsibility.
We've had a decent response already with addresses, but we have a long way to go. Please share this with people that you know, especially those that you know would not see it unless you share it. We need POSTAL addresses for the mailing.
Send addresses, your RSVP or questions to any of the three following email addresses:
John Jordan: jtj0063@gmail.com
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.
Thank you for your $$$
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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