Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Hey Springfielders and Buckeyes,

Tis the season of giving and we are working to inspire more Springfield grads [SHS North South], family, friends and Buckeyes who have not yet become annual donors to the SHS Scholarships Program. Hope that you will join in with the other 50+ who have. No donation is too small.

Please visit www.SHSscholarships.com and then click on the NEWS button. See jack57shs on twitter too.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all . . . jack57shs on twitter

Concussions

Do you really want to reduce concussions in sports like football. Then …


1. Remove the facemasks from the football helmet. That will change immediately the way that players block and tackle.

OR

2. Get rid of the hard shell helmets. Use soft helmets made of the material similar to what is used in wrestling mats. No facemasks.

OR


3. Pad the outside of the hard shell helmets the same way that Woody Hayes pioneered it for just one season at OSU back in the early 1960s.

By the way, Coach Hayes told us in class why he stopped doing it. Our Buckeye ball carriers became accustomed to getting hit in practice with soft helmets. However, In games, our ball carriers were getting hit on the hands with the hard helmets of our opponents. That caused fumbles. So, Coach Hayes discontinued the use of soft helmet padding to help stop our ball carriers from fumbling the ball. So, this tells us that all teams need to adopt one of the three suggestions above, not just some of the teams.

Growth of SHS Scholarships - year by year

Growth in contributions to the SHS Scholarships Program, year by year.

2008 = $700.00
2009 = $2,128.00 = $2,828
2010 = $2,237.10 = $5,065.10
2011 = $2,159.57 to date = $7,224.67 on 11/17/11

Our 50+ donors have given more each year than the year before. We are extremely thankful for their generosity.

Once we reach $35,000, we can begin making annual awards to our new SHS graduates.

Please make your annual donation today and ask two relatives and friends to help us grow. No donation is too small.

Thanks ... Jack Hutslar
SHS Class of 1957

Follow the SHS Scholarships Program at

www.Twitter.com/Jack57SHS

www.Classmates.com/JackHutslar

www.Facebook.com/JackHutslar

www.SHSscholarships.com

http://shsscholarships.blogspot.com/

2011 Fundraising Campaign for SHS Scholarships Program

Our 2011 Fundraising Campaign for SHS Scholarships Program starts with letters to all previous donors and this email to those who have not yet become annual donors.

• Asking all annual donors to ask two others to begin making annual donations.

• Asking all North, South and SHS graduates to begin making an annual donation, today.

• Asking all North, South and SHS graduates to ask your reunion committee to begin making an annual donation.

• Asking all North, South and SHS graduates to help by spreading the word among your classmates and friends.

• Asking for volunteers in Springfield to help us conduct one or two annual fundraising events.

• Asking for a Springfield company to help us generate giving the Springfield as a company wide service project.

• Seeking an annual event in Springfield like flea market, antique show, car show, walk-a-thon, 10K, tournament [basketball, bowling, golf, Putt-Putt, softball, tennis etc], supper or breakfast, bike ride or motorcycle rally to partner with the SHS Scholarships to help us generate funds for our new SHS graduates.

Please send in your 2011 donation today ... and spread the word. Thanks.

For more information, call Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916.

2011 SHS Wildcats Football results

2011 SHS Wildcats Football results starting with the most recent game at the top of this post. SHS home games are played at Evans Stadium.

Wi-Wi-Wild. Ca-Ca-Cats. W-I-L-D-C-A-T-S. W-I-L-D-C-A-T-S. Yea wildcats. [1950s version]

It was a tough season for the Wildcats. The head football coach resigned. They began the pre-season late as a new coach was not selected as soon as would have been preferred. Then the season dragged on with injuries and suspensions. Yet, there is great hope for next year with an exciting group of offensive firepower returning.

Northmont * SHS Wildcats drop 20-14 squeeker to Northmont in season finale at Evans Stadium according to GWOC report.

OR SHS Wildcats drop 33 to 20 decision to Northmont in another report of the final score on the Northmont web site. The SHS site at News-Sun now indicates that the final score was 33 to 20. Finish the season 2-8 and 1-4 in the GWOC.

Centerville * SHS Wildcats punished by Centerville Elks 56 -15. Really big ouch. SHS 2-7 & 1-3 in Conference. Elks 6-3 & 4-0 in SWOC conference. No details reported.

SHS Wildcats fall to Beavercreek Beavers * 13-0 as 7 Wildcats were suspended for the game. SHS drops to 2-6. Beavers now 5-3. No other details

SHS Wildcat football homecoming game Friday 7:30 vs Beavercreek then Homecoming “Enchanted Garden” Dance on Saturday the 15th 8:00 to 11:00pm.

Wayne * stomps all over the SHS Wildcats 47 to 6 in GWOC conference game. We drop to 1-5 on the season. Ouch. That hurts.

Trotwood * 37 - SHS Wildcats 13. SHS drops to 1-4 on season. Next game against Wayne.

SHS Wildcats come out on top at Miamisburg 26 to 3. Improve to 1-3 on season. Miamisburg falls to 2-2 without injured QB. Next game vs Trotwood.

SHS Wildcats drop 33-20 verdict to Sycamore Aviators at Evans Stadium Fri night. Defense unable to stop Sycamore as SHS offense plays well.

Upper Arlington 34 - SHS 19. Wallace has 300+ yards passing. Montgomery has 200+ yards receiving. SUS is an exciting team to watch.

Wildcats are reaping the rewards of success. Sunday’s matchup with Upper Arlington in the Kirk Herbstreit Kickoff Classic at Ohio Stadium in a game that will be nationally televised on ESPNU 3:30pm

Wildcats in 3:30 Sunday matchup with Upper Arlington in Kirk Herbstreit Kickoff Classic at Ohio Stadium. Nationally televised on ESPNU

SHS falls to heavily favored Cin St Xavier 30-7 at Nippert Stadium. Interception is the only SHS score. SHS now 0-1. St Xavier is 1-0. Upper Arlington is next.

SHS beats Fairborn 21-10 in scrimmage

* indicates a GWOC conference game

New SHS football coach is Adam Taylor

Spread the word

We are asking you to help us spread the word among your friends and classmates - - send donations to the SHS Scholarships Program. It benefits the new SHS grads.

Reunion: SHS Class of 1957

Reunion


It is official. SHS Class of 1957 to hold 55th reunion
Saturday June 23, 2012
6:00 to 10:00 pm
Casey's

Rumor on the "street" is that the SHS Class of 1957 will have a reunion in 2012. If it happens, that will be number 55. Holy Smokes.

Nostalgia, 1950s style

SHS Class of 1960 reunion

http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/class-of-60-recalls-class-rings-letter-sweaters-45-rpm-records-829491.html


1950's
A White Sport Coat & A Pink Carnation

This is one of the best 50's video's I've seen. You will enjoy this. But, only if you were in our generation or very close to it. . . .

If you were not of this generation - listen and enjoy! It was one of the best of times.

http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm


Our thanks go out to Carolyn Cadwallader, Class of 1960, for thinking of us. ... jack 57 SHS

Seeking 3 Springfield OH companies

We are seeking three Springfield companies to help us take the SHS Scholarships Program to higher levels of giving. Contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 to set up a meeting so that we can review the possibilities and customize a program strategy or event for you with the possible assistance of your employees.

Jack Hutslar is a 1957 graduate of Springfield High School. He went to Warder Park, Elmwood and Schaefer Jr Hi and played in the band starting in the 3rd grade.

Story: President from OSU

The year is 2016 and the United States has just elected the first woman, an Ohio State graduate, as President of the United States, Susan Buckeye.

A few days after the election the president-elect calls her father and says, "So, Dad, I assume you will be coming to my inauguration?"

"I don't think so. It's a 8 hour drive, your mother isn't as young as she used to be, and my arthritis is acting up again."

"Don't worry about it Dad, I'll send Air Force One to pick you up in Vandalia and take you home. And a limousine will pick you up at your door."

"I don't know. Everybody will be so fancy. What would your mother wear?"

"Oh Dad," replies Susan, "I'll make sure she has a wonderful gown custom-made by the best designer in Springfield."

"Honey," Dad complains, "you know I can't eat those rich foods that you and your friends like to eat."

The President-to-be responds, "Don't worry Dad. The entire affair is going to be handled by the best caterer in New York. I'll ensure your meals are salt free Dad. I really want you to come."

So Dad reluctantly agrees and on January 20, 2017, Susan Buckeye is being sworn in as President of the United States, with her Mom and Dad in the front row for her big moment.

Dad notices the Senator sitting next to him and leans to and whispers with undeniable pride, "You see that woman there with her hand on the Bible, becoming President of the United States?"

The Senator whispers back, "Yes I do."

Dad says proudly, "Her brother played football at Ohio State."

O - H - - I - O

This reminds me of the OSU alumni who died. He went to heaven, of course. While taking the grand tour, they walked into that great football stadium in the heavens.

Lo and behold ... there was Woody Hayes standing right there on the sidelines, baseball cap and in his white short-sleeved shirt.

The new Buckeye arrival said, "Wow, I cannot believe that I am seeing Woody right down there on the sidelines."

The heavenly guide said:

"Oh, that's not Woody. That's God, He just thinks he's Woody Hayes."

SHS Donations received 2010

Donors to the SHS Scholarships Program through 2010 have brought our grand total up to $5,065.10. We continue to grow. Thanks to everyone who has helped us as we progress along this journey. We hope that you and your classmates will continue sending us your generous donations each year. Remember, no amount is too small.

We wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Pay Pal. The Springfield Foundation, trusted keeper of our donations, have added Pay Pal to their web site. Go to www.SpringfieldFoundation.org for more information or to contribute to the SHS Scholarships.

We are very grateful to have received 2010 contributions from:

Mr & Mrs Jim Drum, TN
SHS Class of 1957

Jack & Sally Davidson Hutslar, VA
SHS Class of 1957

Sally Hutslar, VA
Columbus North HS

Dr Diane Jones, WI
Lancaster [OH] High School

David Leedale, OH
SSHS Class of 1978

Dr Barbara Mathias, IA
SHS Class of 1957

Jillian Marie Hutslar Mattone, PA
Medina [OH] HS Class of 1979

Ms Marianne Nave, OH
SHS Class of 1953

Jo Ellen & Trey Raley, NC
Class of 1996

Jo Ellen Hutslar Raley, NC
Wesleyan Academy, Class of 1996

Deanne and Mike Rucker, OH
SHS Class of 1958

Earl and Laura Davidson Saito
Wittenberg University graduates

Dr James T Smith, CA
SHS Class of 1957

Brian Stroble, OH
SSHS Class of 1981

Ms Lois Stroble, OH
SHS Class of 1960

Mr & Mrs Dan Switzer, OH
SSHS graduates

Dave Warner, OH
SSHS Class of 1974

Dan Yeazell, CA
SHS Class of 1957

Please help us spread the word among your classmates and friends. Ask your classmates and reunion group to consider sending in their annual donations. Help us continue to raise the bar. When you help our new SHS grads, you help Springfield.

Thanks so very much . . . Jack Hutslar