Welcoming our 2011 State Champion Football Team

For the firs time in school history, the Rams are PA Class AAAA State Champs!  Coach Glen McNamee is named the 2011 BIg School Coach of the Year!

2011 Volunteer Appreciation Party

On Dec. 14, 2011, we hosted a "Volunteer Appreciation Party" as a way of saying "Thank you" to everyone who helped us this year.  Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and we are grateful for their assistance.

2011 Alumni Cruise to Bermuda

28 people sailed from New York to King's Wharf, Bermuda - September 27 to October 5, 2011.  Here are some highlights of the trip.

Monthly Breakfast

On the first Wednesday of each month, a group of CDHS grads gets together over breakfast.  It's a great time to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Join us at the Promenade Family Restaurant on Derry St.  Reservations are required by 8:00am that day - CDHSalumni@verizon.net or 541-0220.

Mixer at The Colonial Lounge, June 23, 2011

Our second mixer was another rousing success!  On the deck at The Colonial Lounge for a gorgeous night in Linglestown.  In addition to the folks you see in these photos, some of the camera-shy attendees were:  Nancy Compher Stine '62; Nicole Wallace '00 and her 3 guests; and photographer, Debbie Groff Hoachlander '72.  A total of 35 people came out, we took in 5 new membership applications, and handed out several others.

PA Sports Hall of Fame, Central PA Chapter, 2011 Banquet

The 2011 Induction Ceremony was held on June 12, and Central Dauphin was well represented!  Barry Schmiedel, Class of 1960, was honored as an inductee.  Other inductees with ties to CD were Gary Sheeler, former CDHS football coach and Athletic Director, and Tami Scola, wife of former CDSD Superintendent Dr. John Scola.  Many other CD alumni were in the audience to support our former Rams.  The Alumni Association also placed an ad in the program booklet, listed all of CD's Hall of Fame Inductees to date - click here to see it. 
Photos provided by Debbie Groff Hoachlander, Class of '72.

Mothers' Day Concession Stand at Stauffer's of Kissel Hill

 Alumni working the concession at SKH on Mothers Day Weekend!  Thanks to all!   

Mixer at Gilligan's, April 14, 2011

Our first "mixer" at Gilligan's!  About 40 people attended, and we got 13 new memberships.  In addition to the alumni you see in these pictures, the camera shy people who were also there included:  Karen (Witmer) '60 & Sam Mummert '60; Susan Seeds; Jim Creason; Mike Mausner; Debbie Groff Hoachlander '72; Betty Blain Miller '63; Bev Davidson Bosak '62; Marty Bennett Malakin '72; Janice & Herb Wragg '58; Eric Epstein '78; Rich & Sarah Eshenour Johnson '63; Patty Martz '68.

Alumni items in the high school

Where Are They Now?

Marty Reid

 

Alumni Picnic 2010 - Key West Party

 Our annual picnic had a Jimmy Buffett theme this year.  Very lei'd back and festive.  Thanks to all for your help to make this a great event.  Check out these photos! 

Class of 1959's 50th Reunion

The Class of '59 marked their Golden Anniversary with a rock n' roll party on Sept. 19th!

2009 All Alumni Reunion

The third annual All Alumni Reunion was held on Jun 20, 2009.  Here are some photos of the great time that everyone had.  The weather wasn't cooperative, so we all stayed inside for the evening, but that didn't put a damper on anyone's spirits.  Thanks to Judy Nevin Emmers, '61 for sharing her pictures with us.

SKH Fundraiser, May 9 ' 09

Thanks to everyone who donated items to our bake sale table!

Memories from 1972

From Ray "Wally" Smith, '71 : I kept a few items from back in the Shanghai days. Had that on the wall in the basement of my parents place 4807 Locust Lane until they moved out about 8 years ago. That is one of the only items in the basement to survive Hurricane Agnes in 1972.  There is a music periodical in the Harrisburg area called Shinbone. They are doing an article on Shanghai and asked us to send some old photos and stuff......so I thought I would send it to you as well.

Class of 1962's 45th Reunion

Here are some photos that Nance Welch took at the Class of '62's 45th Reunion in September 2007.  If you have additional ones, please send them in!

Homecoming 2008

For the third year, we have had an Alumni Welcome Booth at the Homecoming Football Game.  Alumni were greeted as they entered Landis Field and given complimentary drinks and popcorn, and Alumni ribbon to wear.  After the game, we headed over to Gilligan's to continue the celebration with more food & beverage!

Class of 1958's 50th Reunion

These are just a few shots from the Saturday night dinner from the Class of '58's 50th Reunion. 

1958 Football Team's Hall of Fame Induction

The 1958 Undefeated Football Team was inducted into the CDHS Hall of Fame at the September 5, 2008 game at Landis Field.  The following night, the team met for dinner at Geo's Country Oven Restaurant and the Alumni Association was there with gift bags for all team members.

All Alumni Reunion 2008

Here is a collection of photos taken by various attendees at the 2nd Annual All Alumni Reunion Picnic - June, 2008.  If you have additional ones, please feel free to add them!

Graduation 2008

The Class of 2008 graduated on June 4th at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Open House at the former high school building

On April 14, 2008, the school district hosted an Open House for the community to see the recently completed renovations to the CD Middle School, our former high school.  A delegation of CDHSAA members set up a display table and served as an unofficial "Welcome Booth" for the attendees.  We handed out Alumni Ribbons and information about our organization, brought the contents of the 1954 Time Capsule, and showed the film, "Central Dauphin's First Year" in the small auditorium.
The renovations are amazing!  If taken into the building blindfolded and then asked to guess where I was, I would never have thought it was the same building I spent sooooo much of my time in as a teenager. 

East Game "Green Out" 2007

For the second year in a row, the CDHSAA called for a "Green Out" at the East game.  Everyone was encouraged to wear their CD green and the Alumni Association handed out free pom-poms to the CD fans.  We are grateful to our generous sponsors - Enders Insurance Associates, Groundwater Sciences Corporation, and Jeff Hoachlander of Edward Jones Investments - for funding this effort for us.

Homecoming 2007

The 2007 Homecoming game was Friday, Sept. 28th against Cedar Cliff.  The CDHSAA sponsored an "Alumni Welcome Booth" where we greeted all alumni, handed out complimentary beverages (Thanks to Harrisburg Dairies!) and popcorn,  and Alumni Ribbons.  The classes of '57 and '62 were special guests as they were celebrating their 50th and 45th reunions that weekend.  After the game, the party moved to Gilligan's Restaurant with approximately 100 enjoying each other's company, as well as snacks provided by the CDHSAA.  Our lucky 50/50 winner was Sam Swartz ' 63, who took home $115!!!!

All Alumni Reunion Picnic 2007

Here are some additional photos from the June 30th Picnic.   If anyone can help to identify some of these faces, please email us.  If you have photos that you took that day, you may upload them as well.

Homecoming - October 6, 2006

Time Capsule Opening

The opening of the 1954 Time Capsule at the Locust Lane building took place on September 23, 2005, the day before the 50th Anniversary Celebration.  The items which were inside of it are currently being held until we purchase a new time capsule for the new high school.   The NEW cornerstone at the Locust Lane building has been installed, and we are grateful to Bruce Wevodau, '69, for generously donating his time to this project.

50th Anniversary Celebration

CDHS 50th Anniversary