News and Events

CCRES Grant to SAEF will Help Expand the SHS Hall of Fame in the Cougar Courtyard

SHS Principal Frank McKnight accepts $10,000 from CCRES on behalf of the Springfield Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) to be used to expand the SHS Hall of Fame in the Cougar Courtyard. SAEF’s mission is to honor the academics, arts and athletics for the children of Springfield and Morton. CCRES graciously provides funding for non-profit organizations in education and health services. SAEF board members Dr. Gary Mattei and Dr. Joseph O'Brien were instrumental in obtaining this grant.  

Flag Donated in the Memory of Sarah Fleischman, SHS Class of 1935

An American Flag was donated in memory of Sarah Fleischman, who was a graduate of Springfield High School’s first class in 1935. The flag was presented by the U. S. Marines to the family of Sarah Fleischman at her graveside service in June, 2009 for her distinguished service. Sarah’s nephews Chuck and Bill Fleischman donated the flag to SHS in Sarah’s memory. Pictured in the photo from left to right: SHS Principal, Frank McKnight, Chuck Fleischman, Bill Fleischman, Peg Fleischman, Barbara Fleischman and Jill Herr.

Classes of 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 Reunion Saturday, October 17 at Springfield Country Club

There was a multi-class "40-ish" reunion for the Springfield High School classes of 1968, 1969 and1970 on Saturday, October 17 at the Springfield Country Club.  Over 300 alumni attended.  Former SHS teachers and severalHall of Fame athletes attended.

The preceeding night, October 16 was the SHS Homecoming football game against Lower Merion, which took place under the lights at the revamped stadium. Tours of the high school and new Hall of Fame Courtyard were conducted on Saturday afternoon.

The reunion included dinner, entertainment, and a donation to the Springfield Area Educational Foundation (www.springfieldaef.org), which benefits academics, the arts and athletics in the Springfield School District. 

Linda Green Weniger, '68, Stan Johnson, '69, George Pagano, '69, Don Cadge, '69 and Lyn Rosenbaum, '70 lent their assistance to the reunion.  Please join the team!

New SHS Alumni Directory is now available

To obtain your copy of the 2009 SHS Alumni Directory contact Greg Plank or Dr. Gary Mattei < mattegar@ssd.k12.pa.us>.  You can also order directly from Harris Connect, the publisher of the directory. The directory is available as a hard bound book or a CD ROM.

Springfield Educational Association Golf Outing  

The Springfield Area Educational Foundation - SAEF- held is first annual golf tournament at the Rolling Green Golf Club on Monday, June 22nd. The weather was great and the course was in perfect condition. Over 80 golfers participated with another 25 guests enjoying dinner at Rolling Green. Special thanks to the Tournament’s major sponsor, John Falcone Sr. and John Falcone Jr. of Falcone & Truman Plumbing & Heating. All proceeds raised from this inaugural event will directly benefit the students of the Springfield School District by funding academic, artistic and athletic programs for the children of Springfield and Morton.

Photo #1: Stan Johnson and John Falcone Sr., both SHS Alumni and Trustees of SAEF,  surveyed the par three at Rolling Green where golfers had a chance to win a brand new Jaguar or Range Rover courtesy of Jack Devine. Photos courtesy of John Perkins

Photo #2: John Falcone Jr., SHS Alum and major sponsor, sinks a long putt to save par at the inaugural SAEF Golf Tournament.

Class of 1960 Reunion

The SHS Class of 1960 is planning their 50th reunion on or around October 5, 2010. For information please contact Cindy Jacoby Fischer at (H) 610.526.0174 or (W) 610.558.5779.  

Springfield Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) Funds Proposals in Each SSD School

The Springfield Area Education Foundation (SAEF) has generously committed to fund an academic endeavor at each school this year. The amount below is a stipend for the parties performing the services in the proposal each principal submitted.

            SHS: $3,500

            ETR: $2,500

            SAB: $1,500

            SCE: $1,500

Springfield Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) Funds New Banners in SHS Blue Gym

Due to the generosity on one of its members, the SAEF Board of Trustees voted to fund additional Central League champion and rival team banners to hang on the walls of Springfield High School's Blue Gym.

Dorothy Schlosser, SHS Class of 1935

Dorothy E. (Collison) Schlosser died on April 29, 2008. She was 91. Mrs. Schlosser moved to Springfield in the 1930's and was a member of the first graduating class of Springfield High School. She lived in Springfield until 1965.

Springfield High School Class of 1974 35th Reunion

From: Ray Supper, Liz Isherwood, and Carol Finley

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009

Location: Paddock Hunt Room

Time: (7:30- 11:30p.m.)

We’re pleased to announce that the Reunion will be held at the Paddock at Devon, 629 West Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA 19087. http://www.devonpaddock.com/

The Paddock is owned by Carol Breingan Finley and her husband Stephen Finley. 

We are facing some difficult times and at one point even considered putting the Reunion back into next year. We used the Evite system to poll as many of you as possible to aid in the selection of the date which was whittled down to the best overall selection. May 30th is also a relatively easy weekend for travel ans it is past the Memorial Day Holiday

Carol came forward and worked out a package which we feel is very good in terms at keeping the event as affordable to allow as many as possible to attend. We figured a Cash Bar would work the best this time around as it allows everyone the flexibility to choose their own quality and quantity on drinks.

As far as dinner, you are welcome to make individual reservations via the restaurant www.devonpaddock.com or a system called open table and you can request seating in the Reunion Room. Dinner is not included in the Reunion Costs of $25.00 per person.

We need to get everything officially reserved and to do that we need to get as many of you as possible to send the check for $25.00 per person at your earliest convenience. Please mail a check to:

Ray Supper

8704 Liberty Place

Tampa, FL 33615

You previously answered “Yes” on the Evite system and do not have to anything there unless you wish to change your response or comments you previously made. You just need to send in your payment ASAP.

Liz and I will also be getting back to you in about 2 weeks via Email about doing a program for the Reunion and see if anybody is interested in buying Sponsorships. Also a great many (over 80) are involved in our Facebook Group which will also allow us the ability to get together at a Springfield Watering Hole the night before and see if anybody is interested in doing any other activities during the weekend. 

We can make it more than just a few hours at the Reunion itself.

If you have any further questions/concerns you are most welcome to contact either Liz Isherwood Johnson (704-293-1482) or Ray Supper (813-888-6070)

Thank you very much for your participation and look forward to have a really great 35th Reunion.

Kate Robertson, SHS Class of 1978

Kate is seeking information on a Class of 1978 reunion. You can contact Kate at mroberts@moog.com.

Gary Kasmer, SHS Class of 1988

Gary is seeking information on a Class of 1978 reunion. You can contact Gary at gary@ktbenefits.com.