The Indian Mosaic is again in a place of honor at the MHS West Campus, thanks to MHS graduate Rick Weisbender and his friend and helper Pat Barry. Be sure and stop by if you are in town for a class reunion this summer (or just stop and see it!) The proud chief, who once […]
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New MHS Wall of Fame
The Indian Mosaic will provide the anchor to the new MHSAA Wall of Fame at MHS. Pictured here holding the family’s plaque is Jonathan, the 13 year old grandson of Wall of Fame Honoree Harold Robinson, MHS ’48. His wife, Ann Robinson, their daughter Sherry Robinson and Jonathan traveled from Wharton, New Jersey to attend […]
Band Legend Norvell dies at 86
by Bill Felber, Executive Editor Larry Norvell didn’t create the music program at Manhattan High School or the Manhattan Municipal Band program. But over his long tenures as director, he infused both with statewide distinction. The most prominent figure in music here for the past half century, Mr. Norvell died at Mercy Regional Health Center […]
MHS’s ’61 heroes to share stories
Manhattan Mercury article by Mark Janssen, Sports Editor The record is sure to improve from 9-0 to 15-0, the heroics will be magnified, the yardage gained and touchdowns scored multiplied two-fold. And for sure, a ton of fun will be had by life-long friends Friday when the Manhattan High football senior class of 1961 stages […]
MHSAA Investigates Restoration Project
Story from The Manhattan Mercury Many Manhattan High School alumni fondly recall the ceramic mosaic of an Indian head — the school’s symbol — that was formerly in the floor in front of the school gymnasium. Now they’re hoping to restore the Indian to its former glory and install it in a place of honor […]
2013 Annual Meeting and Picnic
Wefald Pavilion, Manhattan City Park, August 11, 2013 The members attending the MHSAA Summer Picnic enjoyed a beautiful bountiful pot luck feast, and many on-going and possible new projects for MHSAA were discussed during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Manhattan High School Alumni Association.
Manhattanite makes Broadway debut in ‘A Christmas Story’
Courtesy of The Manhattan Mercury by Bryan Richardson brichardson@themercury.com Sometimes, a kid from a small city can have her bigcity dreams come true. Charissa Bertels, who grew up in Manhattan, is making her Broadway debut as a part of the ensemble in the musical “A Christmas Story,” which opened Nov. 19. Bertels, the daughter of […]
Tailgate at Bishop Stadium
Always happy to see MHS alums – and maybe a really future alum! Membership chairman Dave Fiser ’57 talks with MHS alums (and maybe future alums) and hands out MHSAA membership brochures. MHSAA Events committee: back row Karl Kandt ’86, Carita (Clark) Otts ’55, Marlene (Moyer) Glasscock ’65. Front row Pat (Prockish) Petty […]
2012 Annual Meeting and Picnic
Report of the 2012 SUMMER PICNIC & ANNUAL MEETING. Wefald Pavilion, Manhattan City Park August 26, 2012 After finding the group locked out of their dining and meeting place, resourcefulness and cell phones finally roused the right city employee to come with a key: Photo at left shows the last of the group that had […]
2012 Wall of Fame Induction
The Wall of Fame Class of 2011 are John Weigel ’46, Lynn Meredith ’69, Dawayne Bailey ’72, and Anna Seaton Huntington ’82. Each of the inductees was recognized at a ceremony Friday, February 10, 2012 at Manhattan High West Campus. Following a 6:00pm reception in the commons area, each was formally introduced as a member […]