Author: Cheryl

North Side High School
Alumni Association
Presents

2015 Inductee Breakfast
North Side High School
Saturday, August 29, 2015

NSHSAA Mission Statement
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The North Side High School
Alumni Association
Exists to conduct activities
Exclusively for charitable
And educational purposes
Related to the betterment
And support of
North Side High School.

Program

Welcome
Chad Hissong,
North Side High School Principal
Invocation
Dale Doerffler
North Side High School Athletic Director
Breakfast Buffet
Message from the NSHSAA
Robin Holley
NSHSAA President, 1973
Hall of Fame Background
Mike Morris
Alumni Director
Hall of Fame Induction—2015
Mke Morris
Dale Doeffler

NSHS Hall of Fame
Induction Class—2015

Rolla Chambers (1927-1963)
Cross Country and Track Coach
Rolla Chambers achieved records in cross country and track as a coach that may never be surpassed. As a cross country coach, his teams won 94% of the meets in which they participated. The teams from 1937-1945 compiled a streak of 68 straight wins. Rolla’s track teams accumulated 26 sectional wins and won all but four of the regionals. This resulted in state track championships in 1941, 1942, 1956, 1957, and 1963. His final record as a coach was 206 wins and only 10 losses. From 1942 to 1963 he also served as the school’s athletic director.

Harry Leeper (1931)
Football, Basketball, Track, and Golf
Probably the first real athletic star at North Side was Harry Leeper. In 1930 he was a member of the track team that was North Side’s first championship team. Then, in 1931 he was the top scorer on the basketball team that also won the championship. He lead the football team in touchdowns each of his years playing. He was an all-conference player in all sports. He was the first North Side athlete to win the King Award which was given to the athlete in each Fort Wayne high school who was the best athlete in the school. After high school, Harry went on to Northwestern University where he was named All American in 1934 and was named to the East West All Star game. After his playing days were over, Harry worked for International Harvester.

Bob Cowan (1941)
Football, Basketball, and Track
Bob Cowan was a true three sport athlete earning 4 letters in basketball and track and 3 in football In track, he failed to place first just once in the 220-yard dash during his high school track career. He came in second in his only loss at a state track meet in his sophomore year. At one time he held state records in the 100 and 220. His long jump record of 22'8" stood for 36 years. The football team lost only twice in his four years at North Side. They were state champs in 1940. The team went unbeaten in his senior year, and Bob broke a state high school scoring record with 155 points playing as a right halfback. In basketball he was twice All City and the 1941 team played in the state championship game. He went on to play both football and basketball at Indiana University and followed that with four years in the NFL with Cleveland and Baltimore. He came back to teach and coach at North Side. From 1953-1960, five of his teams won city championships. Bob Cowan went on to serve in administrative duties including Personnel Director. Bob Cowan has the lone distinction of being the only North Side grad to be inducted into the Indiana Hall of Fame in three sports: basketball, football, and track.

H. Ashley Hawk (1944)
Cross Country and Track
Ashley Hawk is still considered to be one of the most honored of all prep atheletes in Indiana history. He was the state champion in the mile run in 1941, 1942, and 1944. His only loss at the state level came when he finished second in 1943. He also won state championships in cross country in 1942, 1943, and 1944. In 1942 and 1944 Ashley was chosen to Look Magazine’s All American High School Track Team. Ashley went on to become an NCAA All American in cross country at Drake University and later again after transferring to Purdue University. After his college years, he went on to establish his own company – Hawk Construction Company.

Henry (Hank) Chapman (1955)
Cross Country, Basketball, and Track
Henry Chapman was a winner in all three sports in which he competed. He achieved all Conference standing in all three as well. In basketball he was one of the top scorers on the team that won the city championship and went all the way to the state championship game. Hank also was an important part of the cross country team that won sectionals in 1954. In 1955 he contributed to the track team that won sectionals and regionals. He is now retired after 31 years at Navistar International.

Richard "Dick" Hickox (1956)
Basketball
Dick Hickox was an important member of the 1954 and 1955 North Side High School basketball teams. Both were sectional and regional champions and the 1955 team was a state finalist. Dick was the second leading scorer in 1956. He was named to the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. He went on to play basketball for the University of Miami and lead the team to a top 10 ranking. Personally, he was named third team All American in 1960. He was also named first team "Little" All American in 1959, 1960, and 1961. Dick was also inducted into the University of Miami Hall of Fame in 1974. He went on to be a teacher and coach in Florida.

Charles Lyons (1955)
Football, Basketball, and Track
Charles Lyons was twice named all-state in basketball. He was an important part of the 1955 team that was conference, sectional, and regional champs. In 1955 he also was a member of the track team that achieved championships in the city sectionals, and regionals. He played at Purdue University and earned a bachelor's of science degree. Charles joined East Tech High School in Cleveland, Ohio in 1959 as a science teacher and assistant basketball coach. Three years later, he became a teacher and head coach. His Blue Bombers won the city championship over West Tech in 1968, and he was named area coach of the year by the Cuyahoga County Basketball Coaches Association.

Franklin H. Geist (1957)
Track and Cross Country
Franklin Geist carried on the tradition of track stars that started with the early years of the school. From 1954-1957 Frank won on all levels. He was an integral part of the track teams that won the state championships in 1956 and 1957. His individual contributions included being state champion in the 880 yard run and the mile run. For years he held the 880 record time of 1:56.4. He was also a part of the mile relay team that won the state . Their time of 3:19 was the best time in the country for a high school mile relay team. After high school Franklin went on to study at the University of Michigan where he was on the track team for three years. During that time the team won three indoor and one outdoor Big Ten Championships. . After graduation Franklin taught in Michigan and Fort Wayne. In later years he has taught at Saxtons River, Vermont.

Dave Moser (1965)
Basketball
In his three years at North Side Dave Moser was one of the top basketball players in the state. In 1965 he was a vital part of the team that ended at the state title game. That year he was named as the Area Basketball Player of the Year. From North Side Dave went on to play basketball at Davidson University where he was recognized as the MVP . His team marched through the NCAA tournament in 1968 and 1969 and eventually reached the Elite 8 both years. In 1980 he was recognized by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Silver Anniversary team. Currently his is an insurance agent.

Mark Henry (1966)
Football and Basketball
Mark Henry was a major contributor to the basketball and football programs in the mid-60's. In his junior and senior years the football team was city champs, and he was named to the All City team. Mark also was integral to the basketball team that was a state runner-up in 1965. From North Side he went on to play basketball at the University of Michigan. Mark was named to the All Big 10 team and was awarded the Medal of Honor for Outstanding Student/Athlete. He held the record for assists at Michigan for over 10 years. For 25 years Mark lived in Santa Cruz, California and owned and operated his own wholesale plant nursery. The last eight years he has lived on the Big Island in Hawaii where he isteaching high school geometry.

Howard Doughty (1967)
Track
From his sophomore year on, Howard Doughty dominated the hurdles competition in the city and state. In his sophomore year he set the national class record in high hurdles in 1965. The next year he tied the junior record. After three years and multiple wins in meets, he had accumulated three state championships in the hurdles. Howard went on to Michigan State University. In his time there he was on the shuttle hurdle relay team that set the American indoor record and later tied the NCAA outdoor record. Since college, Howard has worked as an architectural photographer, ran a speakers bureau booking speakers like Jane Goodall, and he even wrote an award winning novel about northeast Indiana.

Beth Fremion Wolf (1972)
Cheerleading
Beth Fremion Wolf was the captain of the first cheerleading squad in North Side history to win a national championship. The squad from 1972 was named the Grand National Cheerleading Squad and Beth was individually awarded the Grand National Individual Cheering Champion. In addition she was the United States Tennis Association State Tennis Champion twice. Once in the 16 and under division and again in the 18 and under division. After high school she went on to play tennis at Indiana University. She is a registered physical therapist and developed a program that is used in health care systems across the country. Currently, she is vice president of sales at Wolf Corporation and enjoys participating in running events.

Frank Thomas (1976)
Football, Basketball, and Baseball
Frank Thomas starred in all three sports in which he participated. In football he was an All SAC player who was outstanding on offense and defense. In basketball, he was on teams that won city titles, sectionals, regionals, and almost made it to state. He was named All SAC in basketball and participated in the Indiana/Kentucky All Star game. In 2001 he was named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's Silver Anniversary team. Frank was also an All SAC first baseman in baseball. From North Side Frank went on to continue his basketball at Butler University.

Alice Modic (1981)
Volleyball, Basketball, and Track
In her years at North Side, Alice Modic participated in three sports and excelled in each. In volleyball she was the team MVP from her sophomore year through her senior year. She was also first team All SAC all three years as well. In her senior year she was named to the All Area team in volleyball and basketball. Alice was named to the All SAC basketball team in her junior and senior years and was the SAC scoring champion in her senior year. Also in her senior year, she was named the most valuable player in basketball and track. From high school Alice received a full ride to play volleyball at the University of Georgia , and in 1985 she was named to the SEC All Academic team. More recently, she has been an elementary school teacher and nanny.

Sim Nelson III (1981)
Football, Basketball, and Baseball
All three years that Sim Nelson III was at North, he was named to the All Conference football team. Two of those years he was also named to the All State team. Sim also played basketball. Twice he was named to the SAC All Conference team. In his sophomore year he was Honorable Mention to that team. He played summer baseball in the Connie Mack league where he was named All State. Sim also played first base on the baseball team and was named to the SAC All Conference team in his senior year. Sim went on to play football at the University of Michigan from 1981-1985. In his junior year at Michigan, he was named to the All Big Ten team and was honorable mention on that team in his senior year. Currently, he is ranked second in Michigan football history in receptions.

Michele "Missy" Didier Welklin (1984)
Gymnastics
Michele Didier Welklin was the wiiningest gymnast from 1981-1984 on a team that won three SAC championships, one sectional championship, one regional championship, and a fourth place finish at the state level her freshman year. Individually, she qualified for regionals all four years and twice for the state finals. Michele was named to the All SAC and All Area gymnastics teams all four years. After high school she went on to study elementary education at IPFW. Currently, she is a teacher and coaches at Maplewood Elemenatry School.

Johnny Sewell (1985)
Football , Wrestling, and Track
Johnny Sewell dominated the field in football and commanded the mat when he wrestled. In all four years he competed on varsity level in all three sports including track. He was named the Creative Sports Football Player of the Year in football his senior year. He was also named to the All SAC squad in 1984 and 1985. In 1984 All State honors were bestowed upon him. Johnny's successful wrestling career culminated with a state championship in 1985. From North Side he went on to compete at Miami of Ohio where he was a part of the Mid American championship team in 1986. After college Johnny returned to Fort Wayne and has worked at Dana for the last 20 years.

Bob Shank (1987)
Football, Wrestling, and Track
Bob Shank got his blanket at North Side for being an integral part of three teams in his four years. His real claim to fame were his accomplishments in track, specifically - pole vault. Bob was named twice to the All State team as a pole vaulter. He was a State Champion in pole vault with the 4th best jump in the nation in 1987. Bob still holds the school records for pole vault. For his accomplishments, Bob was inducted into the Indiana Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame. Bob chose to go to the University of Illinois after high school. There he was twice NCAA Division 1 All American and Big 10 champion. He qualified five times for the NCAA National Championships. Currently, he is the athletic director at Northrop High School after years of teaching. During those years he coached the 2004 Northrop boys track team to the IHSAA championship. In addition, he coached four other teams that had state runner-up finishes.

Irene Studler (1990)
Gymnastics
Irene Studler had the most wins of any gymnast at North Side from 1987 through 1988. In 1987 at the gymnastics state finals, she tied for first in the floor exercise scoring a 9.35. She also captured the uneven bar title with a score of 9.15 . In the all-around completion, she finished a very respectable third. In 1988 Irene was second at the state meet in the all-around with a score of 36.65. From North Irene went on to study education at Purdue. Currently, she teaches overseas in Hong Kong.

Rico Talamantes (1992)
Football, Wrestling, and Track
One of the all-time great wrestlers at North Side is Rico Talamentes. His best year was in 1992 when he won the 171 pound class at the state level. That year he went undefeated with a record of 33-0. He helped that team to have the best winning record of any wrestling team up to that point. Rico also was a vital member of the football team that won the SAC championship. He was named to the All SAC football team that year.

Vernard Hollins (1999)
Basketball
Vernard Hollins twice was named to the All SAC team. He is the second all time leading scorer in the SAC. Twice he was named to the All State team. Vernard was an integral part of the 1999 team that won the SAC Championship and Sectional Title. That year he was named to the Indiana team of all stars that played against the Kentucky team. From high school he went on to play at Wright State University. After his college career, "Nard" played 10 years of professional basketball overseas. He was named Switzerland Player of the Year and was a key part of four championship teams. When he returned to Fort Wayne, Vernard created and is the CEO of Always 100 and has sent 48 young people to college since 2011.

Whittney Dupree Stuart-Harvey (2001)
Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Swimming
Whittney Stuart created a legacy in her four years at North Side that is the equivalent of some the Redskin greats. She was a part of the successful volleyball program for four years, three years in basketball, one in swimming, and four years in track. In track she garnered multiple sectional and regional championships in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. In 2001 Whittney was the Indiana State Champion in the 200 meter dash. She went on to the University of Missouri where she was named All Big 12 Student Athlete and won on many levels in both outdoor and indoor meets. She is currently a financial advisor.

Aundrea Brown (2004)
Track
From her first year on the North Side track team, Aundrea Brown was a winner. In her freshman year, she qualified for the state meet in the 100 meter hurdles and placed 13th. She was also on the 4x100 relay team that placed 7th. Yet her biggest accomplishment that year was a 1st place finish in long jump. She followed in her sophomore year placing third in the 100 meter hurcles, 12th in the 200 meters, and 3rd in long jump. Aundrea was a part of the 4x100 relay that made it to state in her junior year. They placed 4th. She regained her long jump title that year.

By Hey (1958-1988)
Basketball Coach
By Hey is one of the winningest coaches in Indiana basketball history with a 550- 325 record. From 1958 through 1988 his teams won 10 sectionals and seven regionals. The 1965 team made it all the way to the state finals, finishing the season as the runner-ups to the state title. Many of his former players went on to play college basketball and others even made it to professional leagues. By, himself, was a star basketball player at Concordia High School, and he went on to play college basketball at Indiana University under legendary coach Brank McCracken. He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997. In 2004 the new North Side gym was dedicated as the “By Hey Arena.’

Special Thanks
to
Keith Hanson, 1961
Medallion. Certificate, and Plaque Design
Ray Beights, 1962
Photo Scanning
Helen Grimes, 1972
Mr. G’s Catering
Dan Vance, 2005
Publicity
Ron Reinhard and his Staff
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2015 Hall of Fame Committee
Tom Bastress, 1945
Gene Evans, 1955
H. David Fiandt, 1964
Mike Leach, 1972
Jenny VanRyn Barney, 1992
Dan Vance, 2002
Don Hunter, Coach
Dean Slavens, Coach
Dale Doerffler, Coach and Athletic Director
Mike Morris, Coach and Alumni Director