The Mission of the
Withrow Alumni Association

Our mission is to support all Withrow Alumni by keeping them informed of current events, activities, fundraisers, and reunions that continue the positive traditions of our lovely institution.

The next Alumni Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011
at 6:30 p.m. in the "Old Library" on the second floor of Withrow.

WITHROW HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME OPENS 2/4/12

Withrow High School began as East High School in 1919.  The name was changed to Withrow in 1925. 
Since Withrow’s opening in 1919 our alumni have established a rich heritage of producing outstanding athletes
while attending Withrow and post-Withrow. 
However, astonishing as it may seem, there has never been an Athletic Hall of Fame at the school... until now.

Through the determined efforts of many individuals by-laws were created and a recognition program has been born. 

On Saturday, February 4, 2012 Withrow will induct its inaugural class
to the Withrow Athletic Hall of Fame.

The induction ceremony will take place in the Withrow Gym
at halftime of the 7:30 p.m. Withrow-Aiken boy's basketball game.

Among those being honored will be:

1. Eddie Beamon, '74 (football)

2. Ricky Calloway, '85 (basketball)

3. Wilce Carnes, '36 (football, basketball, baseball)

4. Dick Ernst, '50 (football, basketball, baseball, track)

5. Joel "Joby" Haynes, '60 (basketball)

6. Walt Maerki, '38 (football, basketball, baseball)

7. Louis Orr, '76 (basketball)

8. Dave Plunkett, '52 (basketball)

9. Fred Ratterman, '30 (football, basketball, baseball)

10. Bob Siekmann, Sr., '39 (football, basketball, baseball)

11. LaSalle Thompson, '79 (basketball)

There will be an induction each year thereafter with a maximum of five inductees each year.

Further information may be obtained by using the emailing WAHOF@Withrowalumni.com  or writing:
Vince Stitzel (’59)
P.O. Box 8186
Cincinnati, OH 45208

To keep the program viable for many years
we would welcome any donations made payable to WAI, Inc.
and indicated they are for the Withrow Athletic Hall of Fame.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT… AND FOR CARING ABOUT WITHROW !

CLASS OF 1961's 50TH REUNION
TOUR OF WITHROW

Click the picture above to see the 62-picture gallery of their Withrow tour.

If you see a picture you like, right-click it and select "Save Image as ...."
and it will be downloaded to your PC for free!

WITHROW RETIRED STAFF LUNCHEON
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:45 a.m.

Please RSVP by Thursday, September 1, 2011
to Barb Zumbiel zumbiel@yahoo.com

Greyhound Tavern
2500 Dixie Highway
Fort Mitchell, KY

(Map and Website )

Take I-71/I-75 South to Exit #188, the Fort Mitchell / Dixie Highway exit. Turn LEFT off the exit
Go about one mile. The Greyhound Tavern is located on the right across from Remke's Market.

We will be ordering from their menu and have separate checks with gratuity included.

If you know anyone who worked at Withrow and has retired,
please invite them... and spread the word. Thanks!

Can you imagine
WITHROW WITH NO BRIDGE ?

Sadly, our beloved bridge has again begun to show the signs of wear and aging.

In the 31 years since our last preservation effort, very serious problems have developed.

The walking surface has begun to deteriorate badly and many bricks are loose and broken.

The supporting structure has eroded and begun to come apart under the bridge.

The repairs required to bring the bridge to a safe condition has been estimated to cost approximately $115,000
and includes major work on the walking deck, arch, and supporting columns.

Please read more about this in an article from Alumni Association president
Jack Cover here .
If the full amount cannot be raised for the repairs, condemnation and blockade of the bridge has been discussed !

We all want to preserve the wonderful "Arching bridge and shaded valley..."
mentioned in our Alma Mater for future generations !

We know that as a group we can each chip in something to preserve
our precious bridge.



HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUITY TO HELP:

No matter the size of your donation, it will help!

Donations may be mailed to:

Withrow Alumni Incorporated
P.O. Box 8186
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208

THANK YOU
FOR HELPING US SAVE
OUR BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE !

A NOTE ABOUT DONATING ON-LINE FROM THIS SITE: 10/15/11

We are attempting to create a means of donating here with PayPal but their software has been unreliable.
We have brought this to PayPal's attention and will place their "Donate" button here only when PayPal can provide a button that always works.

Thanks to the 480+ attendees at our All-Class Reunion on July 16th, 2011
to help raise funds to fix the Withrow bridge!

This event raised nearly $3000 for the Withrow bridge repair fund.

Stay tuned for another similar event in October !

	Jack Cover '59 and Faith Hill '88

See a 54 picture gallery of the event here !

Call us at 363-9085 to arrange a tour
of the recently-renovated Withrow!
There's still a place for YOU at Withrow!

Click the picture above to see the complete picture gallery of their Withrow tour.
Click here to see a picture gallery of their reunion events away from Withrow.

If you see a picture you like in either gallery, right-click it and select "Save Image as ...." and it will be downloaded to your PC for free!

Withrow Homecoming Parade 2010
Click the picture below to see a photo gallery of the parade !

Withrow Alumni were invited to participate in the Homecoming parade this year !
The parade route went up Madison Road to Busken's Bakery, turned right onto Zumstein, proceeded to Erie, then turned right and went up Erie back to Withrow. As the pictures show in the gallery above, parade participants and viewers had a lot of fun!

	Be sure to visit our NEW Alumni Gift Mall for your special gifts!
	We have Minstrel CDs and more! And we've made it possible for you to shop with a credit card or personal check!
	See for yourself by clicking here!!