Jay Stielstra - remembered (bschmid7401@gmail.com)
Jay's friends and family will hold a memorial celebration of his life on Saturday, June 15 at 1 pm in Pioneer High School's Schrieber Auditorium, Ann Arbor. This is a beautiful, newly renovated, professional theater, with easy parking and enough seats for everyone who wants to attend.
Jay had an extraordinary gift – he was able to positively impact the lives of so many people, from so many communities. At this celebration, a number of those people will share something they learned from knowing Jay - a lesson they've used to enrich their own lives, or those of others.
And of course, there will be a lot of Jay's music performed by a number of his very talented musical friends.
**If you learned something from knowing Jay that you'd like to pass along to others at the memorial gathering - either aloud during the celebration or in writing - please contact me in advance (bschmid7401@gmail.com).
It can be lighthearted or serious, practical or idealistic.
Remember that even though very few of us will have the opportunity to create change on a large scale, every one of us has the opportunity to make small positive changes in the world around us, every day. We hope everyone will take something from this celebration that will make the world a little better.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may want to attend. Also, formal dress is discouraged.
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jaystielstra/journal/view/id/660ad61b0961192c0e5c872b
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More About Pioneer High School
601 West Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI
Jay taught Social Studies and American History at Pioneer High School from 1959-1967. He introduced and taught the school's first Black History course in 1968. He also coached the school's football team; if you look at the trophy case across from the entrance to the auditorium, you will see a trophy for his State Championship team from 1962, the year he was voted Michigan High School Football Coach of the Year. - from Barbara Schmid, close friend
Class of 1967 Contact: Kent Kittel kkittel@provide.net
Ann Arbor High Class of 1967 Newsletter
Hello again Class of ’67 members,
Here is the latest class member news for April 5th, 2012 Issue #105 The last previous issue from me was November 10th , 2011 issue #104
I know it has been a long time since the last newsletter. As most of you know, several health issues have again kept me from putting together a newsletter. Things are improving and I plan on continuing to share class news with you again. This will be a shortened version this time and I will try to get back to putting out a more ‘normal’ newsletter in the future. Kent
In This issue:
ï‚· March & April Class Member Birthdates
ï‚· 45th Reunion this summer
ï‚· Scott Morgan Info
March & April Birthdates
ï‚· Bill Vlisides March 9 vlisides@umich.edu
ï‚· George Ralph March 11 GRalph2743@aol.com
ï‚· Bob Seyfried March 12 kaswifer921@yahoo.com
ï‚· Diane McMillan March 13 dianemcmillan@cox.net
ï‚· Rick Eisele March 13 han5l778@comcast.net
ï‚· Diane (Jedele) Amos March 18 dianeamos1@yahoo.com
ï‚· Les Baer March 21 les@gsharenet.com
ï‚· Roberta (Gage) Martin March 22 robertalmartin@san.rr.com
ï‚· Daniel Barwick March 22 No e-mail address available
ï‚· Phil Naylor March 27 mnaylor@hotmail.com
ï‚· Wendell Haight April 1 WendellHaight@aol.com
ï‚· Judy (Bradley) Burt April 6 judyburt2@comcast.net
ï‚· Bill Ely April 10 bill@ely.gccoxmail.com
ï‚· Rick Williams April 20 No e-mail address available
ï‚· Linda Levan April 21 llevan421@q.com
45th Class Reunion being planned
 A low key reunion celebration of the 45 years since our AAHS graduation is in the preliminary planning stages. We feel we should keep getting together at least every 5 years, but save the big blow out for celebrating our 50th in 5 years. We are planning for a one night reunion around the first weekend in August. When I say “low key†I mean we might not serve a meal but furnish appetizers, munchies a cake, coffee, tea, lemonade, iced tea decorations, music and decorations with a cash bar. We plan to have plenty of opportunities for us to catch up on what is going on with the members of the Class of 1967..

 We have had a few committee members become busy and who aren’t able to help with the planning and execution of the reunion as they have done in the past. We are looking for a few local class members with e-mail to join the committee and give us a hand and some new ideas fr the reuion. Any takers? Contact Kent Kittel at kkittel@provide.net
Scott (The Rationals) Morgan Info
 Class of ’67 member Scott Morgan needs your help. About three months ago, Scott was diagnosed with severe liver disease and ascites (no Hep C).
Reprinted from a posting on Scott Morgan’s website February 24, 2012 o “Dear Friends,
Scott is stable and living at home but we still don't know to what extent damage can be reversed. This healing is a very long and slow process and we simply have to wait to see how his body responds to treatment. Scott is firmly committed to getting well without surgery and is doing everything in his power to make that happen. Needless to say, he quit drinking at once.
Many of you have asked about his voice. It sounds very scratchy and weak at this point and he hasn't even attempted to sing! Once again, the extent to which it will come back remains to be seen. He needs to see a specialist for diagnosis. We'll keep you posted.
Financially, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital has an assistance program that covers part of his bills, (bless them), however, there is still the other part that Scott has to pay, which is significant, plus anything outside their health system such as prescriptions, etc. Although we have applied for Medicaid and other Social Services, these are difficult days for those funds and nothing has been approved as yet.
In order to show our support and help Scott through tough times, a group of his friends have gotten together to stage a benefit performance and to solicit funds. The plans for the benefit are just under way so there is little to report as yet, but stay tuned to this page for updates. If you can help Scott by sending a donation or buying merchandise, that would really help him a lot....â€
 Film-maker Tony D'Annunzio is donating proceeds from the screening of his “Louder Than Love, The Grande Ballroom Story†documentary go to Scott. It' will be shown at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor 7PM.Monday April 9th, 2012 . Tickets at Ticketweb.com or 866-777-8932
ï‚· An additional benefit is planned for April 14 at 1477 Grill (formerly Mario's of Troy) to help Scott.
o Scheduled performers include Amy Gore and Nikki Corvette, Frijid Pink and a Howling Diablos celebrity jam that will feature many of Morgan's musician friends.
o Guest MC's are Doug Podell and Steve Kostan from WCSX-FM (94.7). Many rock and sports items will be up for auction, including stuff donated
by Ted Nugent, Dick Wagner, Ray Goodman, SRC, Alice Coope
