Slidell High Class of 82, 30 year reunion – Summer 2012

Just a note to remind all that our 30 year class reunion will be held the summer of 2012.  That’s only 2 1/2 years away.  Any reunion  ideas that you want considered, please forward them to either myself at: gnansenelson@yahoo.com or Micheline Mourot at: michelineuter@bellsouth.net

Nancy Goss-Ferrier

Our condolences go out to former classmate Nancy and her family following the sudden passing yesterday of her husband, Henri.

Last surviving member of SHS’s first football team dies

Dominick Bruno

BRUNO Dominick Bruno, of Slidell, LA on Saturday, March 14, 2009. Beloved Husband of late Melba “Putty” Bruno. Father of Dominick J. Bruno(Diann) and Melvin J. “Butch” Bruno. Brother of Cusimano Bruno and Vivian B. Fail. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Special thanks to Carol Ann, his niece, and Trinity Rehabilitation for their special care. Age 93 years. A native of Sicily, Italy and long time resident of Slidell. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for over 80 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of Slidell High, on it’s first football team and it’s first All State member, of which he was the last surviving member of the team. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Interment in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY. Visitation on Tuesday after 10:00 A.M. until funeral time. Donations to Slidell Hospice, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

SHS Celebration info

100th year
Celebration and Culminating Event / Gala
Saturday, March 28 2009
10:00am – 3:00pm

10:00 CENTENNIAL DAY PARADE
As we start the celebration, join us around the front of campus and cheer for current Slidell High students and our Honorary Grand Marshalls:

Mrs. Elinor B. McGinty Class of 1931
Mr. Joseph C. Buccaran Teacher 1963-76, Principal 1976-2003
John Lamarque Class of 1961
Ronnie Panks Class of 1963
Johnny Johnston Class of 1964, Band director 1971-2001
Ray Alfred Class of 1972
Trey Folse Class of 1977
Mike Gambrell Class of 1980
Matt Forte’ Class of 2004

10:15 OPENING CEREMONIES at the Main Stage and Garden Stage at the front of the campus.

Welcome Blake Edwards, Class of 2010
Invocation Rev. Matthew Rawle, Class of 1997
Presentation of Colors Slidell High NJROTC
Pledge Lillian McAbee, Class of 2009
National Anthem Matthew Rawle, Class of 1997, Jennifer Reich, C lass of 1997, Melanie Rawle St.Cyr, Class of 1999, Chris Marroy, Class of 2006
Introduction of Guests Blake Edwards, Class of 2010
Centennial Remarks Mr. William C. Percy, SHS Principal
Guest Speakers Superintendent Mrs. Gayle Sloan, Deputy Superintendent Mr. Trey Folse, Mr. Joseph C. Buccaran
Garden Dedication Sr. Chief Ray Gonzales, Present Faculty Member
Singing of Alma Maters Johnny Johnston and SHS Honor Choir

10:45 Tribute to L.V. McGinty
Join us in the library for a special showing of a video produced by St. Tammany Parish Public Schools Access Channel 13 for a tribute in memory to “Mr. Mac’s” more than 40 years of legendary service as teacher, coach, and principal at Slidell High.

11:00 Vince VanCe and the Valiants in a 90 minute concert on the Main Stage

11:10 SENIOR SHOWSTOPPERS in the Auditorium
Don’t miss our musical revue celebrating a history of spectacular senior plays at Slidell High, with performances by many of our shining alumni.

11:15 Meet Matt Forte, Chicago Bears RB and Slidell High class of 2004, in the Gymnasium

11:15 “Future” Cheerleaders and Swingerettes CLINIC
Young girls can learn a centennial cheer and dance from current Cheerleaders and Swingerettes in the Gym.

12:30 Country music sensation Jenny Brooks, class of 1989 performs on the Main Stage

1:00 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Alumni and current members of the Slidell High Band perform on the Garden Stage

1:10 SENIOR SHOWSTOPPERS in the Auditorium

1:15 “Future” Cheerleaders and Swingerettes Perform on the Garden Stage

1:30 Vince VanCe and the Valiants perform on the Main Stage

3:15 Powder-Puff Football at L.V. McGinty Stadium

Also Featuring:

Food from various local restaurants
Walk down memory lane with memorabilla collected from SHS alumni
Excerpts from past senior class plays
Children Focused Activities – space walks, face painting, dancing, cheering
Much more …….

For further info, visit: www.slidellhigh.stpsb.org

SHS Baseball Field Lights – Donations still needed!

Slidell High School Baseball Boosters -
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant
This grant will support lights for the Slidell High School Baseball Field. The Slidell High Booster Club is trying to raise the money to have the lights installed.
If you or your company can help with a tax exempt donation or sponsorship, please send it to Slidell High School, care of Christy Wiebelt or contact her at 985-960-1633.

www.slidellhigh.stpsb.org

SHS C/O 82 now on Facebook!

So, hop over to Facebook and register. Just search Slidell High Class of 82 & you’ll find it.

And a belated Happy New Year to everyone!

Hurricanes or Pyromaniacs – Pick Your Poison

Coaches Scramble

So it’s not enough that all our schedules are completely off-kilter because of stupid Gustav and perhaps even Ike, no that wasn’t enough. Two loosers by the names of Michael West & Dylan Farmer, with two much free time on their hands (one of whom is a 2007 SHS graduate, no less) ALLEGEDLY thought it would be fun to burn the press box down early Monday morning, sending football coaches at more than two schools as well as reunion celebration planners scrambling to make alternative plans for Friday night’s game between Slidell & Salmen (always a big draw) and the 100th anniversary celebration (sure to draw a huge crowd.)

I have a theory about these two clowns. If they’d paid more attention in math class while they were in high school, they might, right now, be successfully drinking their way through LSU instead of trying to burn down the high school.

In spite of all the extra work, to say nothing of the additional expenses these two idiots have now caused, there is some justice, in that, those of us who did pay attention in math class all those years ago, will tonight sleep comfortably in our beds and these two are now on the “three hots and a cot” plan! Enjoy your new accommodations, gentlemen!

At some point, the big game will be played and the anniversary celebrations will take place and these two morons will be held up as text book examples of what becomes of those who don’t pay attention in class.

SHS ponders proceeding with celebration

Their moms must be so proud!

Fire Destroys Slidell High School Press Box

On Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:35 a.m. the Slidell Police Department and St. Tammany Parish Fire District One received a 911 call that Slidell High School’s Press Box was on fire.

When police and fire units arrived on the scene they discovered that the Press Box was fully engulfed in fire. While Fire personnel extinguished the fire, Slidell Police Officers checked the entire school grounds for any other signs of break-ins, fire or criminal damage, finding none.

Investigators from both the Police and Fire Departments responded and began their investigation. After the fire was determined to have been deliberately set, Investigators first spoke with the person who called 911 and he told investigators that he saw two subjects park a white Chevy P/U, near the school and enter the school grounds. The witness thought the two were going to run on the school’s track. A while later he saw the two subjects leave in the same truck in an unknown direction. A short time later he heard a loud bang come from the school and when he exited his home he saw the Press Box on fire and immediately called 911.

Investigators were able to locate a piece of evidence on the scene which led them to a local convenience store. There they were able to locate a credit card sales receipt with the name of Michael D. West; the clerk was also able to give a description of a vehicle that West was riding in, which matched the same given by the witness. Investigators then went to the home of West and interviewed him. During the interview West admitted to setting the fire. West told investigators that he first broke into the Press Box and was causing damage to it’s interior when they started to light pieces of paper on fire, when the fire got out of control they left. West did not give investigators any further motive for the crime. Investigators are continuing to investigate the incident and expect at least one more arrest to be made in the case.

Arrested Subject: Michael D. West age 20 of 112 Wellington Lane, Slidell, LA was arrested and charged with Simple Arson. West was booked at Slidell PD and transferred to the St. Tammany Parish Jail where bond was set at $20,000

UPDATE: Second Arrest
On Monday, September 8th at 3:00 p.m.18 year old Dylan Farmer the second suspect in the Press Box Fire was arrested at his place of employment.

Farmer admitted to his involvement with the fire and when asked why he did it, he stated “I was drunk and not in a position to do anything”

Arrested Subject: Dylan Farmer, age 18 of 1324 Greenlawn, Slidell, LA was arrested and booked with Simple Arson; Farmer will be transferred to the St. Tammany Parish Jail where bond will be set.

Investigators do not anticipate any more arrest in the case.

PIO: Captain Kevin Foltz 985-290-0767

SHS 100th B’day celebration starts now!

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Gene Seroka AKA Eugene Seroka

That’s “Mr. Seroka” to you & me, was recently appointed senior Veep Middle East & East Africa for American President Line & APL Logistic. He will be headquartered in Dubai.

Which begs the question – Why do all the Eugene’s & Danny’s of our class insist of now being addressed as Gene & Dan? Following that trend, as I was known, back in the day as Gnanse Jo, I shall henceforth be addressed as Jo Blow! I’m just saying…

Congratulations Eu Gene!