Atherton High School Louisville, KY Class of 1956

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Bernard Solomon
Deceased
12-17-1988

Obituary:
Bernard David Solomon, 51, formerly of Louisville, died Saturday in Salt Lake City after an illness. He was director of the Jewish Community Center and United Jewish Council in Salt Lake City, and an Army veteran. Survivors: his wife, the former Martha J. Johnson of Salt Lake City; two sons, Steven K. and David Solomon, both of Salt Lake City; and two brothers, Michael Solomon of Denver and Martin Solomon of Columbus, S.C.

Stuart Stauss
McLean, Virginia
Xsr.stauss@att.net

Masters in Electrical Engineering from U of L – 1962
Served as an officer in the US Air Force – 1962 to 1965
Served in the Department of Defense (mostly Pentagon) – 1965 to 1982
IBM Senior Engineer in the Washington, DC area – 1965 to 1992
Lockheed Martin Senior Engineer in the Washington, DC area – 1992 to 1999
Retired and moved to Florida – 1999
Served as crew on a tour boat – acquired a USCG Captain’s license – 2000 to 2004
Survived Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jean – 2004
Survived Hurricane Wilma – 2005

Family: Eric Stauss born 1963 Adam Stauss born 1964 Sherri Stauss born 1966
Wife Rita Obtained Commercial Pilots license and Instrument Instructor rating – 1970 to 1978
Masters in Behavioral Science from Catholic University of America – 1981
Currently: Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Citizens Advisory Committee, Chairman Society for Ethical Ecotourism of Southwest Florida, Board of Directors

Shirley Steitz Haag
Jacksonville, Florida
shaag@coj.net

Because of husband's job relocation, the family moved from Louisville to Jacksonville, FL in 1983.

Married with 3 children, Susan, Shae and Scott--all attorneys. I am currently working and have been for the past 10 years with a Judge in Florida's 4th Circuit. I am also a certified Mediator for County Court.

The family's first grandchild is expected in mid-March 2006.

I attended a reunion many, many years ago, and I certainly look forward to our 50th. If I may, I wish to thank each one in the Class of '56 who has shared his/her time and talents to organize this reunion. From information gathered to date, it looks to be an exciting one.

SHIRLEY STEITZ HAAG 2006

Larry Smith
Louisville, Ky
lsmithfolk@aol.com

Sharon Stengell Hitch
Louisville, Ky
sharon.hitch@louisville.edu

After graduating from Atherton, I attended the University of Louisville and received a B.S. degree from the College of Business. Then I joined the work force and met my husband, Reeves, at IBM. Reeves is a native of Roanoke, Virginia, and was transferred to the Louisville sales office in 1962.

In 1965, I resigned my position at IBM and was a stay-at-home mom with our two children. Much later I returned to work and for several years was employed at U of L in continuing education serving as manager of professional development for the College of Business. I retired to have more time with family and grandchildren.

Now that Reeves and I are both retired we spend most of our time with grandchildren, church activities, and some travel. We are especially interested in our class mission project in Belize. Although I’ve lived in Louisville all of my life, I didn’t ever see many AHS classmates and so serving on the reunion committee has been fun. I can’t wait to reunite with more AHS friends.

Sharon Stengell Hitch 2006

Charles Stephens
Fort Huron, MI

Stewart, Alan
Owensboro, Ky.
Deceased.
5-14-2004

Doug Stewart
Lamoine, ME
Colgate_1960@yahoo.com

I graduated from Colgate University in 1960 with a BA-Economics and went on to Syracuse University, where I received an MBS. The next 25 years were spent as a corporate nomad ending up as a Vice President-Compensation & Benefits at USF&G Insurance. Ultimately, finding myself on the wrong side of a merger and at the ripe old age of 45, I decided to go into business for myself and have spent the last 15 years selling group life, & health insurance and retirement plans to small companies in the Philadelphia, PA area.

I have 3 children from my 1st marriage: a daughter, Kearsley (no children) who is a Professor-Anthropology at Northwestern University, an older son, RB ( one daughter), who is a Psychotherapist in Fort Collins, CO and a younger son, David (two daughters) with Fidelity Investment in Japan.

My present wife, Muffet, and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this summer. Last Spring we bought a 200-year-old farmhouse and barn in Downeast Maine, that I am in the process of totally renovating while Muffet, finishes her career in Philadelphia. In the meantime, when the dust settles (literally), I will restart my insurance business up here ( I don't think I could ever fully retire. ), when I am not fishing, canoeing, golfing or doing other Maine type things.

DOUG STEWART

Henry Stickler
Louisville, KY

John Stites
Huntington Beach, CA

old4navy@earthlink.net

After graduation, I went to Vanderbilt University along with several classmates. I graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and headed for California as an Ensign in the Navy. I was assigned to the Gunnery and Weapons department on the U.S.S. Lofberg (DD 759).

In San Diego, our home port, I met my wife, Nancy, who was originally from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, (who also has her 50th reunion this year.) Upon completion of my three year obligation, we packed up and moved to Midland, Michigan, where I worked at Dow Chemical in the Saran resin production group.

After seven years in Michigan, we were eager to get back to Southern California, because of the warm winters. The four of us (by now, we had a son and daughter), settled in Huntington Beach soon after the 6.7 point San Fernando (Sylmar) earthquake in 1971. I worked for plastic resins plants and some of them were sold and moved out of California. We stayed and I worked at companies which manufacture composites and materials for the Aerospace and airplane business. Fortunately for us, all of the companies were within a reasonable commuting distance from Huntington Beach. I was working at CYTEC Industries in Orange until I retired in 2003.

I stayed active in the Navy Reserve, and in 1981, earned a Navy Retirement. Both of our children graduated from college close to home and have both married. We have 4 grandchildren, 3 boys and 1 girl, and both families live within 15 miles from the homestead.

Since I retired, I just putter around the house. Among my treasures, I have a 10,000+ record album collection, (my favorites are Rock and Roll of the 50’s and 60’s), and a sizeable beer can collection (most opened from the bottom). I do a little part time Mystery Shopping at restaurants, movie trailers, oil changes, and grocery stores. I hope to see you all at the reunion.

Barry Stoler
Louisville, Ky

I’m working half the time.

Pulmonary (lung) and Critical Care Medicine with 6 partners since 1972!

We have 3 grandchildren!

We travel some. I play golf some.

Still do some Medical Speaking and Teaching. Look forward to seeing everyone

BARRY S. STOLER, M.D. 2006

Emory Straus Logan
Hilton Head, South Carolina
elogan7764@aol.com

EMORY STRAUS LOGAN I married Ralph Logan in 1957 while we were students at the U of K. I graduated with a BS in Chemistry from the U of L. I worked in medical research at the U of L Medical School while working on a PhD in Physiology and Biochemistry.

Ralph graduated from Speed in Civil Engineering and we started moving. I never finished my PhD but got a MS in Political Science from the U of L when I returned to Louisville in 1973. At the time I was working as Director of Volunteers for Jefferson Co., a political job.

I have three married daughters and three grandchildren (two girls and a boy). I moved to Hilton Head in 1980 and started working for Sea Pines Co., becoming Vice President of Real Estate Securities before the Bankruptcy of Sea Pines Co. in 1986. I then went to work for Ralph and am still working at home for him. He still does roadwork and consults part time. I volunteer at the computer club to help members. I am on the Communication Committee and Maintenance Committee for Sea Pines and Secretary of the Club Course POA for the area where I live. I am Rear Commodore for the Hilton Head Yacht Club and will be Commodore in two years.

I enjoy studying Spanish, line dancing, gardening and kayaking. My children and grandchildren visit in the summer. Two of my grandchildren will be spending this summer with me and working.

Ethel Straus Montag
Charlotte, North Carolina
esmontag@mindspring.com

Graduated from U of L and got married in 1960 to Jim Montag. Had a son and a daughter in the next four years and moved to Charlotte, NC. We opened Casual Corner's all over North Carolina and sold them in 1986. I retired and did charity work which I stopped when I turned 65. We have a house in Hilton Head and Charlotte and travel a lot now. I have two granddaughters whom I adore. Hope to come to the reunion with Jim. ESM2006

Ethel and Jim Montag

Mary Alice Street Bronaugh
Fair Oaks, CA

Gerre Streicher Goldenberg
Charlotte, North Carolina

Annie Strohm Duran
Louisville, Ky

Tom Stroud
Louisville, Ky
tstroud153@aol.com

After Atherton it was University of Louisville. While at U of L, I married my high school sweetheart, Carol Eisenmenger, AHS Class of 58.

Our children Dana, Todd and Kent came along in '59, '60 and '64. Our son Todd died at age 21 in an auto accident. Our children have given us four terrific grandchildren. Kent and Michelle have two daughters, Meagan, age 18 and Abbey, age 15. Dana and Chip have a daughter Holly, age 10 and son Shawn, age 7.

Left to right Tom, Carol, Abbey 15, Meagan 18, son Kent, daughter in Law Michelle, Shawn 7, daughter Dana Kirwan, son in law Chip, Holly 10

I've had three great careers: I worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky for almost 24 years. My Blue Cross career gave me many opportunities; I served that company as sales representative, Director and Vice President of Professional Relations and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In 1985 I moved to Humana and stayed there 11 years and served them as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In 1996 I started Stroud & Associates. I'm in business with daughter Dana Kirwan and son Kent. Retirement is not in my plans. One of my passions is being able to go to work every day, I actually look forward to Mondays.

My 3rd great passion (after family and work) is being able to enjoy life and I've found so many ways to enjoy myself. Carol and I are fortunate to be in very good health. Carol introduced me to travel; I never thought I'd be a very good at it but she's got me hooked. Another source of great enjoyment is our lake house that we've had for 10 years. It sits on 3 ½ acres overlooking the mouth of Lilly Creek on beautiful Lake Cumberland. We are there every other weekend, year around. This area offers us so many opportunities; the hills are covered with wildflowers, wildlife is abundant, boating, fishing and much more.

Since my teens, I've enjoyed fishing. Now, in addition to fishing Lake Cumberland, a group of good friends go to Alaska every year for salmon and halibut fishing. Alaska is a great place to visit and Carol is going with me this August

Here I am with my world record Red Banded Rockfish (Sebastes babcoci), 9lb, 12 oz caught 7-11-99 at Whalers Cove, Alaska.

I've done a poor job of keeping up with all the friendships I made at AHS and look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. Thanks very much for your excellent work on our ahs56 website, it is terriffic.

Bobbie Swimme Chance
Indianapolis, IN
Chancylee@aol.com

I find it almost impossible to believe that we graduated from High School fifty years ago - that's just not possible! ! The years - where have they flown? What I'm finding even more impossible is to try to sum up the last fifty years of my life in a paragraph or two. WOW - what an assignment! Well, here goes - -

Following graduation. I worked for six months prior to enrolling at the University of Louisville. I loved U of L. I made cheerleader and so did Bobbie (my best friend). AND I met the love of my life. Jerry. You guessed it - he was a football player and I was a cheerleader - how romantic! The romance lasted for 33 years of marriage producing four beautiful children (two girls and two boys) and eleven absolutely perfect grandchildren and. you won' t believe this, we now have a beautiful three month old great -grandson!! Sometimes, unfortunately, all good things come to an end - as did our marriage after 33 years. BUT, the good news - we are still best friends and still share so much of our family together.

After we were married. Jerry and I moved to Indiana where he finished his degree at Indiana State and began a successful coaching career, which took us to several cities in Indiana. I finished my degree in business at IUPUI while our four children were in grade school. Shortly after graduation, I went to work in Human Resources at Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis. After five years, I moved on to be the Director of Environmental Services at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Shortly after that I took over the directorship of the same department at Community Hospital South and then Community Hospital North. So, in summary, I'm the Network Director of Environmental Services at the Community Health Network (primarily the three Indianapolis Hospitals) and have been there for 24 years. I love my job and don't have any plans to retire soon.

What do I like to do - I love to travel and I love to be in the sun! So, you have it, I take trips where I get the best tan I can! I love seeing all my grandchildren in the various sports activities they are always involved in. I was the same when our kids were involved in everything! I guess - once a cheerleader - always a cheerleader!!! I used to like to play golf and plan on starting that again this year. On the quieter side of things, I love to play cards - especially bridge. I also like to read.

Looks like I went over the required paragraphs but it's been great filling you in on my life - I love reading about you and what you have done since we graduated. I hope I have a chance to talk and see everyone at our Reunion. Until then - Bobbie

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