Howell High School Bagpiper | Communications & Connections for Howell Public Schools Alumni & Friends

Welcome Highlanders!

Be sure to sign our Guestbook

Or start or join a discussion in the Forum

Tell us what you think and what items you'd like to see added or deleted.

If you'd like to be alerted when the site changes, please send an email to:

thebagpiper@howellhighschoolbagpiper.org

Hail, hail the gang's all here!

The Bagpiper

Communications & Connections to Howell Public Schools Alumni & Friends

The Bagpiper is the official online newsletter for

the Howell Public Schools Alumni Association.

Jeff Salisbury HHS 1967, editor

Submissions always accepted

Got an old or new photo you'd like to share?

Know a grad whose life story or recent accomplishments in life ought to be told?

Email your submissions or suggestions to thebagpiper@howellhighschoolbagpiper.org

Find us on Facebook

News From Howell High School

Spirit Week
Howell High School, Freshman Campus
September 21 - 25 Monday - Plaid Day Tuesday - Movie Day Wednesday - College Pride Thursday - Color Day Freshman- Orange Sophomores- Pink Juniors- Purple Seniors- Black ... more info

NEW! Howell Online High School Completion Program
Howell High School
NEW! Howell Online High School Completion Program Students who are not able to attend Howell High School are encouraged to earn their high school diploma through our new online high school completion coursework. Students follow the Michigan Merit Curriculum and graduate with a Howell High... more info

Parker Marketing Committee is looking for your input!
News of Districtwide Interest
The Howell Marketing Committee has released a new online form which will give you the opportunity to voice your ideas for future uses of Parker High School. Any recommendation must fit within the following criteria: Educational Value Community Value Sustainability / Financial Value. If... more info

2009 Alumni Scholarship Winners

The Howell High School Scholarship Committee selected the following students to receive the 2009 HPSAA scholarships.

Brett Chapman

Katie Livingston

Matt Radick

Congratulations to these new HPS Alums and thank you for all who joined the HPSAA, attended the annual Gathering of Grads multi-year reunion or the HHS Alumni Baseball Game or who made direct tax deductible charitable donations to the Howell Public Schools Alumni Association's scholarship fund.

Your continued demonstrations of "school spirit" by paying your $25 lifetime dues, through your attendance at these functions and/or your direct donations since 2001 has helped provide over $12,000 in scholarships to worthy Highlanders.

For more information on joining the HPSAA or to make a tax deductible donation to the Scholarship Fund, please contact jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com

Howell Schools Highlights & Happenings

HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS "Highlights & Happenings"

Howell Public Schools would like to share with you the highlights and happenings within the school district. If you would like to receive weekly email updates and press releases on school highlights and happenings, please contact Debbie Fondriest FondrieD@howellschools.com at Howell Community Education.

HHS CLASS RINGS FOUND

1982 silver ring, emerald starburst smooth surface stone - Howell Highlanders around the stone, smaller size possibly female...could be male, one side of ring says 19 with a Highlander logo, the other side has a 82 with a banner with the name "jewels" and a torch between the banner and 82, initials JAD on the inside. The ring was found numerous years ago in the Woodhaven, MI area. CONTACT: Joan Blair BlairJ@howellschools.com

Graduation Year on Ring � 1982; Name � Sheila; Initials � SKGW; Howell High; Green stone
CONTACT jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com

Boosters Re-IGNITE Commemorative Brick Program

Howell High is back in its glory, with the reopening of the renovated campus! If you have wanted to leave your mark in HHS history, but weren't sure how...this might do the trick. Purchase a brick to honor your graduate, alumni, a special teacher or coach, etc. Simply download the order form, fill it out and send it in to the booster PO box, and we will take care of the rest! The walkway is in the circular area, just outside the entrance to the HHS football field.

Leave your mark...purchase a commemorative brick today!

Click on this link to print an order form.

Thank you for your assistance & support !

- Joann McKim, Howell Athletic Boosters - mckimdj@sbcglobal.net

http://www.howellschools.com/athletics/boosters/boosters.htm

Positive People for Howell Public Schools

We hope that you'll visit our web site http://www.positivepeopleforhps.com/ and that it will provide important fact based information about our school district and highlight the opportunities available to our children.

Our Mission Statement:

"We Are Committed to Action that provides a Community Voice of Support for Howell Public Schools as an Inclusive, Progressive and Effective educational institution."

Positive People for the Howell Public Schools is just that, people from our community that would like to focus on all our strengths and provide community support to Howell's progressive school district. We know that every person offers value. We need your ideas and input for inspiration in continuing Howell Public Schools moving forward. Our district and community has much to be proud of. The time has come to highlight the excellence that has put Howell Public Schools in the forefront of outstanding, progressive and opportunity driven education. Your thoughts and ideas are Priceless!

Benefits of Joining

There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization. One such benefit is our actions will provide positive support and lasting results for our children's education. Together we can bridge our community and our school district in a way that will motivate, educate, strengthen and inspire future generations. Imagine the possibilities... the benefits are endless.

How Can You Join?

You are welcome to join us at any meeting. Please check our EVENTS CALENDAR for date, time and location. We focus our meetings on positive action that directly affect our children's educational career.

Thank you for visiting our web site at http://www.positivepeopleforhps.com

We encourage you to contact us if you would like more information or are interested in becoming a member of our organization. We welcome your positive stories and kudos that you wish to share with us! Also, please share comments and suggestions for additions to our website. You may contact us at:

contactus@positivepeopleforhps.com

HHS 1963 Class Ring Finds Way To Owner 45 Years Later!

Caroline Dayton Gabel received a phone call from someone that had

found a ring years ago. The woman had read in the newspaper that the "Class of '63"

was having a reunion and it was her hope that the ring from that class could be

returned to its owner.

The reunion took place and with all the fun and excitement throughout three days,

the owner was not located.

A few weeks later Caroline, her husband Denny, and daughter Debbie,

went to visit Barbara MacDonald Nelson and her husband Jer in Oscoda.

The ladies went on a "mission" to find the owner of the beautiful ring!

After some research, they surprised Marjorie Wright Chinn with a phone call.

Marjorie described the ring perfectly, and yes it was hers!

It seems that Marjorie was dating Jim Duncan, another '63 classmate,

and she had given him her ring.

They had gone to a party and her ring was put on his key chain for safe keeping.

Someone stole the ring.....gone forever or so they thought!

Marjorie was thrilled and remarked, "I never thought I would see the ring again!"

Such a small memory of the past....but now a treasure to cherish once again,

forty-five years later!

Submitted by Barbara MacDonald Nelson, Class of 1963

GREAT CAUSE - GREAT FOOD
All families are invited to participate in
The Howell Education Foundation
fund raising event the first Monday of each month!
Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings
for lunch, dinner or a snack.
On this day, 20% of all food purchases accompanied by this certificate
will be donated to The Howell Education Foundation
Only valid at 900 South Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843 517-545-2100
Hours: 11:00 am � 12:00 am

What year? Who's here?

Have a favorite old photo you'd like to share? Think you can stump your fellow alums? How about a photo that you aren't able to identify "What year? Who's here?"

Email it to jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com and we'll post it here.

60's WEB RADIO

IS ON THE AIR!
24 HOURS PER DAY

http://www3.telus.net/60smusic/