Waterford Kettering's 50th Anniversary

06/07/2012

Fromer band director, George Fetter will be attending the celebration. It would be great to see the many students he mentored at Kettering to greet him on that day. Better yet, it would be best if all who admired him joined our alumni chorus, band, and orchestra groups which will perform during the event. Get all details concerning rehearsal and performance times on our page, "WKHS Anniversary Concert." If you need any more info, contact me at [email protected].

05/30/2012

Great event to cap off the Waterford Kettering 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend! Over 100 former WK coaches, athletes, administrators, teachers and fans will be in attendance for a great golf outing, dinner, silent auction and prizes!

05/30/2012

Did you know that one of Kettering's very own students was featured on MTV's 'True Life'?

That's right! Check out this snippet to learn more about Kettering alum Amber Morris: http://youtu.be/a9r_SCbEOME

And if you thought that was cool, just imagine what else you could learn about WKHS alums from coming to Kettering's 50th Anniversary Celebration and buying a copy of the commemorative book and DVD for $30. Contact Brian Wilson ([email protected]), Jesse McLean ([email protected]) or Hal Farah ([email protected]) for more information!

In 1994 Waterford Kettering High School student Amber Morris was featured on MTV's 'True Life' for being a player in not one, but two male-dominated sports. ...

05/24/2012

Mr. Irv Thompson, who was a member of Kettering's first staff and Kettering's first baseball coach, will be making the trip from his home town in Georgia to celebrate with us. He'd like to see some of his former students and players. If you were one of Kettering's first graduates, please help us make his trip a memorable one.

05/22/2012

05/17/2012

Be sure to go and like the WKHS 50th Anniversary Concert to get more information on the Alumni Concert we'll be having at the June 23rd celebration!

05/17/2012

Waterford Kettering’s 50th Anniversary Schedule of Events
(The schedule is subject to change)

Friday June 22

1-5 PM Registration: The purpose is to let others who may know you that you are in Waterford and where and how you can be reached.

1-5 PM Continuous play of Kettering DVD in Farah-Miller Kiva: The Dvd features a tour of the building directed by Ken Frenkle and Hal Farah who reminisce in addition to the tour. Also included is a panel discussion that includes Ken, Hal, Jan Meagher, Susan Steigmeyer, Willis Garratt, Patty Kent, and Mike Roemensky. They relate stories involving Kettering’s past. The DVD can be purchased as part of the 50th anniversary profile history book.

2 PM Guided tour of the building
3 PM Guided tour of the building
4 PM Guided tour of the building
5 PM Guided tour of the building

3-5 PM Rehearsal for alumni concert (The exact time is not yet determined): All Kettering band, orchestra, and choral performing arts alumni are invited to participate. This is an opportunity for those who never had the chance to perform in a real auditorium while they attended Kettering to say, “I performed in Kettering’s second to none Performing Arts Center.” For more info, contact Hal Farah at [email protected] or visit the “WHKS Anniversary Alumni Concert” face book page. It will be Kettering’s version of “Mr. Holland’s Opus”.

Saturday June 23

7:30 AM-4 PM Registration

8-11 AM Pancake Breakfast: This is a fund raiser, as well as an opportunity to make contact with both past and present Kettering staff, as well as visit with classmates from the past.

9 AM-3 PM Taping of anniversary wishes and “I am Kettering” DVD: Alumni and staff are invited to contribute their thoughts and memories to an oral history of Kettering’s past 50 years.

10 AM-4 PM Meet with former and present staff in Kettering cafeteria

10AM-4PM Memorabilia Room in Kettering media center

10AM-4PM Photographer available for professional photos

10:30 AM-12 Commemorative ceremony: As part of the anniversary celebration, Jim Larkin and Tom Bryce will be honored by having the football and baseball fields named after them. Weather permitting, the ceremony will take place on the Kettering football field.

11 AM-4 PM Guided tours of the building starting at the beginning of each hour.

11 AM-4 PM Continuous play of Kettering history DVD in Farah-Miller Kiva.

12-5 PM Open swim for all attendees (Proper swim attire required).

1-3 PM Robotics demonstration in old gymnasium.

12-5 PM Use of new gymnasium (Proper shoes and attire required).

2 PM-4 PM Anniversary ceremony and alumni concert: The performance will be emceed by Ken Frenkel in Kettering’s performing Arts Center.

Sunday June 24

9AM-?? Golf outing fund raiser for Larkin/Bryce commemoration at the Fountains Golf and Banquet Center on Maybe Road in Clarkston: Besides golfing, the afternoon will conclude with a buffet dinner and silent and live auctions. The cost is $100/person. For dinner only, the cost is $20. Awards for first and second, as well as for longest drive and closest to the hole. To get more details and to register email Keith Patten at [email protected]

05/09/2012

There will be a golf outing on June 24th to raise money for the naming of Larking Stadium and Bryce Field. For more info and check out the event: http://www.facebook.com/events/418118434868709/

05/05/2012

Last Tuesday was one of those magical nights that brought into focus just how incredible the Waterford community really is. That was the night we saw about 200 Kettering alumni, staff, and students at the 50th anniversary book release party. If you'd still like to grab a copy of the book/DVD, bring or send a check (only $30!) to Kettering. Kirk Gibson couldn't make it, but here's a preview of his page!

05/02/2012

Check out the crowd that showed up for the Book/DVD release party yesterday. Thank you so much to everyone that came out. It was a beautiful night and has us so excited for the big event in June!

04/30/2012

A whole bushel-load of Kettering alumni have already mentioned that they plan to be a part of the festivities at WKHS tomorrow night; the 50th Anniversary book and DVD will be unveiled for the first time as part of the celebration on Tuesday May 1 at 6:00 in the Kettering cafeteria. If you would like to check out the book/DVD, copies will be available for $25. And we'd LOVE to get a giant group photo of all the Kettering alumni who are there; please join us! The event is free!

04/30/2012

Here's a sneak peak of the DVD that comes with the 50th anniversary book. We have a feeling you're going to like it! Get your own copy today!

04/29/2012

Didn't get your copy of the 50th anniversary book & dvd yet? It's SO good, everyone is racing to get their own copy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYAMzLdn2vw

Join us this Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Kettering for the 50th Book & DVD Release party!

Get your copy of Kettering's 50th Anniversary Book & DVD today! The book tells the story of Kettering through alumni of the past 50 years. The DVD features a...

04/20/2012

Well, the 50th anniversary books have arrived and look incredible. The books and commemorative Kettering DVDs will be unveiled and available to pick up or purchase at our celebration event, Tuesday May 1 at 6:00 pm in the Kettering cafeteria. Please join us to meet the authors and hang out with some illustrious Captains alumni! Refreshments will be served! If you have purchased a book, you can pick it up that night. If you'd still like to order, you can send a check or cash to room 501, or bring payment to the celebration. Books will be $25 through the end of the May 1 event, and $30 after that. Hope you can join us!

04/18/2012

Soon, we will be posting a three day agenda for the celebration. It will include an alumni performance by choral, band, and orchestra alumni, the free use of the pool, tours of the building, a commemoration assembly honoring Tom Bryce and Jim Larkin for their multiple contributions to making Kettering better, a golf outing to raise funds for building improvements, and visits with past and present teachers whose names will be posted as they announce they will be attending. There will be many other activities as well. We invite alumni and their children and/or grandchildren to use our performing arts center, our new gymnasium, and pool that are second to none. However, the most important activity wiil be sharing memories and relating post high school activities with friends and teachers who come together to celebrate Kettering's 50th. We will also be posting the procedures for those who wish to perform in the alumni concert.

To ensure that this event is the best, we need you to help build the participation by spreading the word to your Kettering friends and by adding your facebook Kettering friends to this page so that as many alumni as possible will be informed.

04/01/2012

Anyone remember the "Save WK" campaign from the 80s? What do you remember about this time?

03/29/2012

Current band room at Kettering. Today and tomorrow WKHS is actually hosting the District IV MSVMA Choral Festival.

03/21/2012

Today members of WKHS-TV filmed a group interview with former teachers and staff members: Hal Farah, Ken Frenkel, Patty Kent, Jan Meagher, Sue Steigmeier, and Willis Garrett and current teacher Mike Roemensky. The interview will be on the 50th anniversary DVD which comes with the Kettering 50th anniversary book, available for sale at yearbookordercenter.com. Use the code 13827.

03/21/2012

Football field in 1994 Class Photo and current.

03/15/2012

Current front view of Kettering as you pull in via Kettering Drive

03/11/2012

You may have heard that Kettering's girls basketball team is now in the Elite 8 and will face Grosse Pointe South for a chance to get to the Final Four. The game is Tuesday at 7:30 at Callahan Hall. And if you are interested in reading the stories about some of the former players throughout the team's illustrious history, you should pick up a copy of the Kettering 50th anniversary book, available for sale at yearbookordercenter.com. Use the code 13827. The price goes up this week! Good luck, Captains!

03/07/2012

Kirk Gibson hit a home run that ESPN editors named the third most exciting moment in World Series history. Want to hear what Gibby has to say about growing up in Waterford? His story is in Kettering's 50th anniversary profile book. The price will go up to $25 on March 15, so make sure that you reserve your copy today. Go to yearbookordercenter.com and use the code 13827. Books will be available for pick-up at the end of April; more details to come!

03/05/2012

Does anyone have pictures of the Fashion Shows that used to be held at Kettering in the early to mid 90s? Or know where I can find some? I'd love to see what you have and hopefully put them in the Kettering anniversary book. Message me here or email me at [email protected]

03/01/2012

In the ultimate case of mistaken identity, one Waterford Kettering alumnus was questioned for hours in the 1981 assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan. Trust us, he had nothing to do with it! But you're definitely going to want to read his story! Order a copy of the 50th Anniversary collection of Kettering stories, on sale at yearbookordercenter.com. Use order number 13827. The price goes up on March 15!

03/01/2012

Current Performing Arts Center lobby with art display.

02/26/2012

Waterford Kettering football picture from the 1960s.

02/26/2012

I'm sure you probably fondly remember Ken Frenkel and Hal Farah, as they collectively represent approximately 457 years of Kettering history. Recently, they were recorded giving a tour of the building. The resulting footage is as fantastic as you would imagine, and the DVD of it will be INCLUDED in sales of the 50th anniversary book. Buy one now before it's too late! Only $23.50 at yearbookordercenter.com Use order number 13827. See you on June 23!

02/25/2012

Have you seen the new Performing Arts Center at Kettering? If not, you should definitely come check it out during the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Not only that, we'll throw in a performance by a collection of current and former band and choir students! http://www.facebook.com/events/369593343059624/

02/24/2012

If you haven't been to Kettering in awhile, a lot has changed. You'll be able to check these changes out on June 22 and 23rd, during our 50th Anniversary Celebration: http://www.facebook.com/events/369593343059624/

02/24/2012

The Kettering 50th Anniversary will try to take you through all aspects of the Kettering experience. We don’t want visiting alum and former staff members to just tour the building, we want them to use it.

The celebration will include:
- An alumni concert with former members of Kettering choirs and bands from the past.
- A chance for all alumni and their children and grandchildren to swim in our pool
- A Kettering memorabilia museum with artifacts donated by alumni
- Current students’ work and clubs
- A robotics team demonstration
- A time for former teams and clubs to share memories, relate history, and develop ways to support present and future programs.
- Tours of the building
- An opportunity to buy Waterford Kettering clothing and other memorial memorabilia to show your Kettering pride


And much, much more!

Whether you are able to come to the celebration or not, we are also offering a Kettering alumni book that has stories written by Brian Wilson’s AP Language Arts and Journalism students. The book includes a DVD put together by Jesse McLean’s video class that also includes a video tour of the building led by Ken Frenkel and Hal Farah. To order a copy, go to yearbookordercenter.com and use the code 13827.

Feel free to contact Jesse Mclean, [email protected], Brian Wilson, [email protected], or Hal Farah, [email protected], if you have any questions or comments.

02/23/2012

Do you know which Kettering grad made it to the Tournament of Champions on 'Jeopardy'? Did you reserve your copy of the Kettering commemorative alumni book yet? His story is in the book! Only $23.50 at yearbookordercenter.com. Use code 13827.

02/22/2012

Anyone remember what this train tracks picture from the 1960s is all about?

02/16/2012

Did you know the term 'punk rock' was first used in print in 1971? Did you know that the writer who used it is a Waterford Kettering graduate? Did you reserve your copy of the commemorative alumni book yet? His story is in the book! Only $23.50 at yearbookordercenter.com. Use code 13827.

02/12/2012

We've been sharing a lot of pictures from the past, but how many of you have seen the school recently? Here, for instance, is Kettering's beautiful pool.

02/12/2012

Want to find out more about the Kettering grad who's a world-record-holding water skier? His story is in the limited edition 50th anniversary book. Order a copy TODAY, before they sell out! go to yearbookordercenter.com. Use order number 13827.

02/11/2012

WKHS was featured in today's Oakland Press. We're told it was on the front page of the actual paper this morning, too, but haven't confirmed that just yet: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/02/10/news/local_news/doc4f359ca253a09637772703.txt

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02/09/2012

Students in Brian Wilson's Advanced Placement Language Arts class are working on a hard-cover book to commemorate Kettering's 50th anniversary. The book, 144 pages with black and white photographs, will include a DVD being put together by Jesse McLean's video students.

The book tells the story of the school through profiles of some of our alumni. While it was impossible to choose enough people to accurately portray the ENTIRE story, we hope that the included profiles will paint an intriguing portrait. We are covering some current Kettering teachers who graduated from Kettering as well.

The book will be finished by the beginning of March and be distributed at the end of April.
The book itself is currently on sale for $20 (plus $3.50 if you'd like to order with a credit card online). You can purchase a copy at Kettering (room 501), or by going to yearbookordercenter.com. If you buy online, you'll need this order number: 13827. It's a secure site run by our yearbook publisher, Herff-Jones.

To keep the price low, we are selling sponsorships as well. If you happen to know of any local businesses who might like to be listed as sponsors, please email Brian Wilson at [email protected].