2008

Wife of History Teacher Ron Finkbiner Passes Away

Known very lovingly as "The Gorilla" by Ron Finkbiner when referenced to his students, Judy Finkbiner, the wife of history teacher Ron Finkbiner, was a joy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Judy passed away recently after a long battle with brain cancer. While the Finkbiners have lived and worked in Lexington, KY for the past 10+ years, Judy will be returned to Indianapolis for burial. Please keep Ron in your thoughts and prayers.

Services Set for Ron Finkbiner's Wife, Judy

Judith Ann Finkbiner 65, Punta Gorda, FL and Georgetown, KY, died March 14, 2008. She was born June 29, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Stephen F. Marchick and Evelyn (Fogle) Marchick, who preceded her in death. Judy graduated from the University of Indianapolis (BS Business). She worked as an Account Executive in the printing industry. She retired from Quebecor World in 2005. Judy is survived by her husband, Ron Finkbiner; her sister, Dr. Nancy Marchick-Drourr and her dogs, Trudy and Elanor. Internment will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery at 1 p.m. on April 14, 2008. A memorial service will take place at the Irvington United Methodist Church (Parlor), 30 North Audubon Road from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 14. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.

Larry Stone Named to Indiana All-Star Basketball Team

Larry Stone, point guard at Howe the past four years has been named to the Indiana All-Star Team and will represent Howe, IPS, and Indiana in the Indiana/Kentucky All Star Series this summer. The game will be played at Conseco Fieldhouse is at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. Tickets run from $5 - $100 and can be purchased by contacting Ticket Master at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 317-239-5151. Anyone wishing to donate to help purchase an add in the media guide for Larry can send checks or money orders made out to "Howe Ahtletics" please note "Larry Stone". The full page add is $600 dollars.

Howe Wins Indiana Academic Super Bowl for Science

From left: Emily Stacey, Seth Julian, Miles Stacey and Ketsaraporn Binma. Binma is a foreign exchange student from Thailand. Congratulations to the Howe Hornets, who captured this year's state Academic Science Super Bowl title! This is the school's second state championship. Howe also won a first place in the Academic Super Bowl in 1992 with a team comprising Ana Roof, Jill Lepper, Christopher Ratz and Scott Greene who won first place in the Fine Arts Division. The 1992 team was coached by Mrs Pamela Denny-Rohrbach. The 2008 Hornets defeated defending champions Park Tudor. Howe was the only team from Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks or Johnson counties to be champion in any subject or any division. The team is coached by chemistry and physics teacher Jeff Steinbronn. The Academic Super Bowl is sponsored by Purdue University and the Indiana Association of School Principals.

Popular Teacher Warren Dressler Passes Away

Warren Charles Dressler 49, went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2008 at his residence in Greenwood. He was born on Oct. 17, 1958 in East Chicago, IN. He was a graduate of University of Evansville, and held a MS in Education & Counseling and a BS in Cytotechnology.

Former Long-time Howe Teacher Joe Vollmer Coaches State Champion Golf Team

Joe Vollmer, a long-time teacher at during the 70s, 80s and 90s recently coached the Cathedral high school golf team to a first place in the state championship. Congratulations to Joe and his team.

New Book on "Historic Irvington"

"Historic Irvington," a recently published pictorial history book of Irvington will be previewed by the author Mrs. Julie Young, Wednesday, August 20th, 11:30 am at the Golden Coral Restaurant, 10220 E. Washington St. Autographed volumes will be available. This is an excellent publication one that you will want to become acquainted with. Your host: East Side Optimist Club.

Husband of Hornet Kristie (Shaw) Dellinger ('86) Entertains American Troops Overseas

Kris Shaw, husband of Howe alumni Kristie (Shaw) Dellinger ('86), is a stand up comedian who recently returned from a tour overseas. Kris traveled to Iraq and Kuwait in June and entertained our military troops stationed there. Kris tours all over the country and internationally doing stand up comedy shows. Kris is managed by Kristie, who does his booking and public relations. You can check out his website for tour information at www.krisshaw.com.

CAPT Paul Hass ('80) Assumes New Duty as Deputy Commander of Carrier Air Wing

On 31 July 2008, Howe alumnus CAPT Paul Haas ('80) assumed duty as Deputy Commander, Carrier Air Wing NINE (CVW-9), at Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA. CVW-9 consists of a mix of eight carrier-based Navy and Marine Corps squadrons of strike fighter, helicopter, electronic attack, and airborne early warning aircraft. CVW-9 deploys on the aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) from the Pacific coast. CAPT Haas joined the Navy in 1985 after graduating from Purdue University. He has accumulated nearly 4000 flight hours and 700 arrested landings in FA-18E/F Superhornets, F-14A/B/D Tomcats, A-4E/F/M Skyhawks, and F-16N Falcons over a 23+ year career, and has participated in Operations DESERT SHIELD, SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM. CAPT Haas is pictured above with his wife Kelly Ann, next to an FA-18F Superhornet from the VFA-154 "Black Knights," one of the Air Wing squadrons, at the CVW-9 Change of Command ceremony; below, in the cockpit of an FA-18F during training earlier in 2008.

Former Band Director Hal Meurer Dies

Born: May 03, 1925 Died: August 24, 2008 Services:Services 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Wright Chapel at the Franklin United Methodist Community - 1070 West Jefferson Street - Franklin, Indiana. Graveside service 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery, east of Riley, Indiana Visitation:Friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Vandivier-Tudor Chapel - 951 North Main Street, Franklin and one hour prior to services in Wright Chapel at the Franklin United Methodist Community Hal A. Meurer, age 83, of Franklin, passed away August 24, 2008. Hal was born on May 3, 1925 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of the late Robert and Helen Meurer. During World War II, Hal was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Band (1943–1945), playing numerous engagements in New York City.

Second Annual Howe All-Alumni Block Party is Huge Success

Bald Boys (from left to right: Kevin Friedly ('77), Gary Houston ('77), Eddie Davis ('77) and Mark Watkins ('69). It was estimated that close to 300 people attended the second annual All-Alumni Howe block party held around the corner from the Irving theater (in front of the Lazy Daze Coffee Shop). Food, drinks and books were available for sale by Lazy Daze, The Legend, The Bread Ladies, Jockamos Pizza and Bookmamas book store. All indicated it was great success and they are all ready to participate next year. Music was provided by Michelle Haddix and "Audio Diner."

Distinguished Alumnus Howard Caldwell ('44) Honored with Inclusion in IPS Hall of Fame

Jack Boeldt ('56) Member of the IPS Hall of Fame Committee, Howard Caldwell ('44) IPS Hall of Fame 2008 recipient, Roger Marchal ('60) Howe Alumni Association President. At the annual Indianapolis Public Schools Hall of Fame Lunch held at the Indiana Roof on October 8, 2008, one of Howe's own, Howard Caldwell was the recipient of this great honor for his many years as a renown journalist and news anchor for WRTV-6. Also attending in support of Mr. Caldwell's honor were Frank Tout, retired Principal, Marcia Clark Strader ('58), Errol Spears ('60), Charlotte Schultz McLane ('57), Jean Morgan Koelliker ('55), Carol Yeager ('57), Dan Kaga ('57) and Loren Seils ('58).