The Rossville Scholarship Foundation had their Rossville Alumni dinner this past Saturday night. It was well attended. We had over 140 registered alumni and guest in attendance. During the business meeting the basketball team of 1945-46 was honored. This team had the most wins of any team in school history. Record was 24-1. There were seven members of that team present to be honored. Then two members of the football team joined the others from the basketball team to be honored for their winning football season.
The two $1,000 scholarship winners, Taylor Tomson and Jason Spencer, each gave a short speech on their accomplishments and future plans.
Clyde Strimple spoke on how important a scholarship was to him. His helped him to go to college and become a teacher and coach to many students and athletes.
Election of officers was held. June Wehner Burgett elected president, Clyde Strimple elected vice-president, Helen Wehner Lytle elected secretary, Sandy Lloyd Tomson elected treasurer. Members at large are Billee Dolezilek and Bob Dolezilek. Two members retired from the board. They are Charlie Foster and Jane Rogers McClelland. Elected as new members at large were Dean Page and Bonnie Fauerbach.
Roll call of classes was held. Oldest class attending was Class of 1941. James Fitzgerald and Juanita Raab. Most recent class was 1985. Chris Tomson and Ann Dolezilek.
Next years party will be June 7, 2014.
Additional photos of this year's event can be seen at:http://rossvilleksphotos.blogspot.com/2013/04/blog-post.html
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