LOVELOCK - The 96th Annual Pershing County High School Alumni Association meeting of the general membership was held June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pershing County Community Center.
President Lynn (Aufdermaur) Christofferson, Class of 1975, welcomed the alumni members and guests.
The Pershing County Chukars Unlimited partnered with the alumni association for the evening meal, giving their time to order, cook, serve and clean-up the delicious meal of barbeque steak, Basque chicken, chili beans, salad and rolls. Almost all of the PCCU members have graduated from PCHS and thus were alumnus as Grads Giving Back.
After the pledge to the flag, veterans and those who served in the military stood to be recognized. There was a moment of silence for our departed.
Vice President Leslie (Brinkerhoff) Steward, Class of 1974, acknowledged the lifetime members. To become a lifetime member, the following people have given $1,000 to the PCHSAA. This money is used for scholarships.
Lifetime members introduced included Pearl Stoker Martel 1919, Llewellyn Young 1934, Thomas Olaeta 1937, Leon Anderson 1948, Pete Fundis 1951, Dawna Moore Johnson 1952, Mike Nickalonovich 1959, and Jim and Celeste Hamilton 1967/1966.
"Class of 2013" Senior Class President Myra Ramos introduced the graduating class in attendance and 2013 generations were introduced.
Madison Aleene Neal, fourth generation - parent Kirsten (Gottschalk) Hertz 1987, grandfather Mike Gottschalk 1962, great grandfather John Robert Gottschalk 1938.
Jared Nathaniel Jensen, fourth generation - parents Shannon Jensen 1988 and Lisa (Starr) Jensen 1990, grandfather, James Starr 1974, grandmother Ramona McKinnon 1972, great grandmother Drucella (Cooney) McKinnon 1953.
Seth D. Montes, third generation - parents Keith Montes 1983 and Dana (Pommerening) Montes 1984, grandparents Dale Pommerening 1960, Pamela (Yager) Montes 1970 and Manuel Montes 1953.
Delmar Bryce Gorsline, third generation - parent Bill Gorsline and Coralee (Pommerening) Gorsline 1988; grandparents Jan Pommerening 1963 and Angelina (Sambrano) Pommerening 1964.
Leah Justine Holland, third generation - parent Peggy (Story) Holland 1979, grandfather Bill Story 1942
Laura Alyse Milich, third generation - parents Wendy (O'Kelley)
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Ricketts 1990 & Gary Milich 1985, grandmother, Franci (Itza) O'Kelley 1969
Robert Taz Burrows, second generation - parents Robert Burrows 1981, Martha (Cholico) Burrows Adult Ed. 1997
Brandon Coyle, second generation - parent Jason Coyle 1988
Samantha Rose Dennler, second generation - parent Richard Dennler 1984
Aundrea Renee Gonzalez, second generation - parent Ramon Gonzalez 1993
Kameron Lane Mitchell, second generation - parent Teri (Gibson) Mitchell 1984
Kevin Henry O'Neill, second generation - parent Blaine O'Neill 1980
Christian Xavier Orona, second generation - parent Danielle Wehnau 1989
Delfina Paredes, second generation - parent Esther (Robles) Paredes 1980
Mikayla LaRue Reese, second generation - parent Sandra Arias 1987
Martin Rosas, second generation - parent Becki (Jarvis) Rosas 1987
Nicole Ronaue Rose, second generation - parent Donna (Weagant) Rose 1988
Gabrielle Alise Switzer, second generation - parent Vicki (Fisk) Switzer 1984
Rocio & Rosario Torres, second generation - parent Gil (Gonzalez) Torres 1986
Eight scholarships were awarded this year. Grads Giving Back held a Mustang 5K in the park on June 8 in order to award the Mary Ryan Memorial and Louetta Thomas Memorial Scholarship.
"Alumni dues collected equal scholarships for our graduates," said PCHSAA Secretary/Treasurer Geraldine (Similey) Atkinson, 1971.
The PCHSAA awarded scholarships to Valedictorian Samantha R. Dennler, Salutatorian Sarita Jo Condie and three general scholarships were awarded to Myra Ramos, Laura Milich, and Rocio Torres.
The Mary Ryan Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Victoria Mapson. The Louetta Thomas Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Gabriella Switzer.
The Anne Stone Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Kameron Mitchell. Anne Stone was a teacher who taught at the Lovelock Elementary School for many years.
The Pershing County Alumni Association Leadership Award 2013 was presented to Sarita Jo Condie.
"If you graduated from Pershing County High School, you belong to this organization and are a member. Dues plus donations equal scholarship monies," Atkinson emphasized when giving her report to the attendees.
The "Most Senior" female alumnus was awarded to Phyllis Bendure & Rosaline Mateas from the graduating class of 1937. The "Most Senior" male alumnus present was Brenton Dodge from the graduating class of 1946. The alumnus traveling the greatest distance to attend was George Prater, class of 1953, from Alabama, who traveled about 2,190 miles.
Hall of Fame nomination letters were read and plaques presented to Ted P. Bendure & Garry Stone.
Historian Jody Dingee Bailie 1982 called the Roll of Classes.
The slate of officers for 2013 - 2014 were presented by Trustee James Rowe: President Lynn (Aufdermaur) Christofferson 1975, Vice-President Leslie (Brinkerhoff) Steward 1974,
Secretary Denice (Munk) Davis 1970, Treasurer Geraldine (Similey) Atkinson 1971, Historian Jody (Dingee) Bailie 1982, Webmaster Rachael (Wagner) Leavitt 2000,
Trustees Lisa (Aufdermaur) Booth 1979, James Rowe 1960, Rachel (King) Craspay 1995
"The Knife" was auctioned off by John Aufdermaur 1955 and bought by the Sheeran Family. This money also goes into scholarships.
The Benediction was given by Bobbie Jeanne (Sturges) Aufdermaur 1957. All cheerleaders past and present were invited up to lead the school song. Then the floor was cleared in preparation for the dance. Stay up to date with PCHS Alumni at online at their website www.pchsaa.com and their Facebook page Pershing County High School Alumni Association.
"I would also add to all who attended and donated, a very big thank you," said Trustee Rachel (King) Craspay.
"A very big thank you to all who worked so hard to make this event so successful this year and we will see you next year," stated President Christofferson.
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