WCHS/THS Classes of 1965 - July 9, 2010

WCHS/THS Classes of 65 Special Shine Issue July 9, 2010

Hi, Classmate!

In this 2010 Summer Special Issue:

• Ron McMillian's Daughter Nikki

• Pow Wow 2011

• Project Shine

• Bears 2010 Football Schedule

• Class Reunion Information

• Coach Hopkins Bio-sketch

• Thank you to LINKS RUN volunteers/participants

----- Nikki -----

Really good news on Ron McMillian's Daughter, Nikki. Nikki has made it past all the radiation treatments.

Ron and Barb want to thank everyone for all the prayers on Nikki's behalf.

----- Pow Wow 2011 -----

Ron and Barb are looking forward to giving us yet another fun and fantastic Pow Wow all class event in 2011.

Our having our 45th Reunion in late September just made it too busy to also have Pow Wow this year. Stay tuned for updates on Pow Wow 2011.

----- Independence School District -----

----- Truman HS This Year -----

PROJECT SHINE

When Schools Gleam, Kids Beam

From: http://www4.indep.k12.mo.us/project_shine/index.html

It has been another great year in the Independence School District. With the help of our community partners we have had many successes which have made a positive impact on the lives of our students. Project Shine provides another opportunity for community members, parents, faculty, and staff to gather together, roll up their sleeves, and put an extra shine on five of our schools in the district: Glendale Elementary School, Luff Elementary School, Ott Elementary School, Randall Elementary School, and Truman High School.

Project Shine will take place one weekend, every year. The Independence School District will lead volunteer-based projects at designated schools to clean, paint and update. We invite you to make a difference with the second annual Project Shine on July 17, 2010.

Volunteer support is key to the success of Project Shine. We are currently seeking corporate sponsors, supplies and volunteer teams for painting and cleaning projects at the five Project Shine schools. If you would like more information on becoming a Project Shine volunteer or donor, please contact the Independence School District Project Shine Coordinator, Lori Worth Smith, at 816-804-0679 or lori_worthsmith@indep.k12.mo.us.

Get started today by completing an online application. Together, we can make our community shine!

2010 Project Schools

• Truman High School

• Glendale Elementary School

• Luff Elementary School

• Ott Elementary School

• Randall Elementary School

TO VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Project Shine! We encourage you to bring your friends, family, service clubs, or churches along with you. We will make sure you work as a group at the school of your choice. Please fill out one volunteer application for each person who will be volunteering. The application is important for organizing projects and tasks for our volunteers at each of the schools.

Online Application (link) http://www4.indep.k12.mo.us/project_shine/volunteer2.php

PDF Application (link) http://www6.indep.k12.mo.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ProjectShineApplication_2010_v2.pdf

If you choose to fill out the PDF application, please fax it to 816-795-0596 or return it by mail to:

Project Shine

Attention: Lori Worth Smith

3225 S. Noland Rd

Independence, MO 64055

TO DONATE

Monetary Donations to Project Shine:

Make checks payable to The School District of Independence Foundation, Inc.

Project Shine

3225 S Noland Rd.

Independence, MO 64055

Credit card donations can be made by calling Debby Lewis

at the Foundation Office - 816-521-5300 ext. 10049 or click https://www.donation-net.net/public/isd/donation/donation1.cfm?dn=1126&source=100&CFID=6793354&CFTOKEN=75346955 to donate online.

2010 PROJECT SHINE SPONSORS

Partner Sponsor Level

• ATK -- http://www.atk.com/index.asp

• Centerpoint Medical Center -- http://www.centerpointmedical.com/

• The Examiner Newspaper -- http://www.examiner.net/

• Maywood Baptist Church -- http://www.maywoodbaptistchurch.org/index.php

• Missouri Organic -- http://www.missouriorganic.com/

• Missouri Mavericks -- http://www.missourimavericks.com/

Community Sponsor Level

• Bryan Dave, LLP

• Hawthorn Bank

• HyVee

• Stewardship Capital, Ltd.

• Zeke's Paint

• ACI/Boland, Inc.

• Allen Lefko

TO CONTACT PROJECT SHINE OFFICE

Hotline: 816-521-5502

Email: projectshineinfo@indep.k12.mo.us

Mailing Address:

Project Shine

3225 S. Noland Road

Independence, MO 64055

----- WILLIAM CHRISMAN BEARS 2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE -----

08-13 H Blue/Gold

08/20 H football jamboree

08-27 H Lee's Summit

09-03 A Winnetonka

09-10 H Liberty North

09-17 A Park Hill South

09-24 H Belton ------------- Homecoming

10-08 H Fort Osage

10-15 H Truman ----------- Class Event

10-22 A Ray South

10-28 A Raytown

----- Class Reunion Information -----

For Current Information and/or Class Contact - http://www.williamchrismanhighschool.com

Class of 1950 60th reunion will be October 2, 2010. And, the Class of 1950 meets for breakfast the second Monday of each month.

Class of 1958 Turning 70 birthday party will be held on September 25, 2010.

Class of 1962 breakfast 3rd Monday each month.

Class of 1963 breakfast 1st Monday each month.

Classes of 1965 45th reunion will be held September 24, 25 and 26, 2010.

Class of 1968 Turning 60 birthday party will be held on September 11, 2010.

Class of 1970 40th Reunion will be held on July 24, 2010.

Class of 1980 30th Reunion will be held on September 24 and 25, 2010

Class of 1990 will hold their reunion on July 9, 10 and 11, 2010

Class of 1995 will hold their reunion on July 24, 2010

Class of 2000 will hold their reunion on June 25 - 27, 2010

The Class of 1950 have monthly get-together for breakfast and visiting at The Big Biscuit at 40 Highway and Lee's Summit Road in Independence on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 am. We'd love to have other Chrismanites join us.

60th Reunion of the 1950 Class will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Westminster Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Lexington and Pleasant Streets, Independence. It will be a casual get-together with Hors d'Oeuvres and time for mingling and visiting. The Reunion starts at 4 pm till ???????? For more information contact, Patricia Surber at fsurber@kc.rr.com.

The Class of 1958 50th Reunion DVD's are now available for purchase. A package deal of the DVD and the 50th Reunion Memory Book are just $20 including P&H. DVD photos include senior yearbook pictures, recent reunion pictures, picnic pictures and the elementary grade school group pictures. To purchase your DVD/Memory Book package - send check or money order made payable to William Chrisman Class of 1958 in the amount of $20 for each package to: Sherri Mullins, 1739 E. Mechanic, Independence, Missouri 64050. Offer good while supplies last. Questions? Contact Sherri by using the form on http://www.williamchrismanhighschool.com/classes/1958/58submit.shtml.

----- Coach Hopkins Bio Sketch -----

Travis Verne Hopkins

1. Born: 8/4/1910

Parents: Thomas Travis & Belle (Moore) Hopkins

2. Schools attended: Ruskin H.S.

Missouri Valley, Marshall, MO BS

University of Missouri, MS

3. Married: Hazel Johnson (Home Education Teacher at Wm Chris & Van Horn)

4. Military: World War II - France & Germany

5. Why teaching for a profession? Loved Sports and children

Taught at Center before WW II and Chrisman after WWII

6. Why Independence School District? They needed a basketball Coach.

7. Taught at William Chrisman

When: 1945 - 1980

Which subjects: Physical Education (PE)

Coached Basketball and never had a losing season

Coached Track

Assistant Football Coach

Driver's Education

Awards/Honors : many, Director of Phy Ed last few years

8. Significant school events: Sponsored Teen Town

9. Interactions/memories of Harry S. Truman: Friend of Beth Truman's Brother.

10. Hobbies: Lawn work.

11. Other: One Son - Jack David Hopkins, President, Commerce Bank of Raymore, MO. Married Connie. They have two children: Heather Cheerleader at MU and Travis Sophomore at Ray Pec.

NOTE: To view additional teacher info -- http://www.tmes.biz/williamchrisman/teachers/educators.shtml

----- Thanks To All LINKS Run Volunteers -----

Special thanks to Robie Mathews and all of her LINKS Run 2010 volunteers and participants for their raising scholarship dollars for Chrisman, Truman and Van Horn students.

That's All For This Time,

Cecil Taylor - Class of 65

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