Four Lapeer graduates inducted into Alumni Hall of Honor

The Lapeer Alumni Association inducted four new members into its Alumni Hall of Honor on Sunday, November 7, at an afternoon ceremony at the Lapeer East High School Auditorium.

Distinguished graduates for 2010 include Ronald L. Reamer, Class of 1955; Linda Moore Priestap, Class of 1963; Fr. David Parsch, Class of 1964; and Kevin M. Daley, Class of 1975.

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Each year, the Lapeer Alumni Association honors a small, elite group of graduates from Lapeer Community Schools who are inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. Nominees include any graduate from Lapeer Community Schools who has been out of school for at least 10 years.

The Alumni Hall of Honor selection committee includes members of the Alumni Association, a Lapeer Community Schools board member, school employees and community members.

Brief biographies of the four honorees:

Ronald L. Reamer, Class of 1955.
Ronald L. Reamer did so much for his Lapeer community. Mr. Reamer owned three businesses, chaired the Merchants Association, Red Feather, United Way, and held all leadership positions at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Ron served in the National Guard and directed the Desert Storm/Desert Shield support group. He served in leadership roles with the Boys Scouts for more than 30 years and was also active in 4-H, Church Youth and the Lapeer Anti-Drug Youth program.

Ron was a local PTC president for six years and served four years as a Lapeer Community Schools board member. He also was honored as the Lapeer Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. Mr. Reamer died in 2008.

If it was for the community, Ron Reamer was in the front row.

Linda Moore Priestap, Class of 1963.
Linda Moore Priestap taught vocal music and reading for 32 years and was selected LCS Distinguished Educator of the Year in 1992.

She was the musical director for performances of The King and I, Guys and Dolls and The Wizard of Oz. Linda is the chaplain for Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), a national women’s group,and president of the Carolyn Mawby Chorale. She volunteers with Friends of the deAngeli Library and Sweet Dreams, a group who sews colorful pillowcases for seriously ill children at Hurley Hospital.

She is deeply involved in Goodfellows and the Holiday Depot. Linda raised two children, cared for her mother, and maintains a dedication to her community. She was involved with Kiwanis Kids and Kiwanis Kapers.

Linda served as Director of the First Presbyterian Church adult choir for 17 years. She also is a church Elder and worked on numerous committees. Since its inception Linda has gathered a group of “alumni” friends to open the Distinguished Alumni program with music.

Fr. David L. Parsch, Class of 1964.
Father Parsch is the eldest son of 2009 inductee Rod L. Parsch.

David graduated from Michigan State University, served in the U.S. Navy and was director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tuscola County. Called to the priesthood, he attended Catholic University in Washington, DC. Dave was ordained by the Catholic Church and has served the Saginaw Diocese since January 1980.

From his starring role in an entertaining production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the 1,000 Leaders Initiative in Saginaw, to his 20 years as anchor of the WNEM-TV 5 television show Scope, Father David L. Parsch recognizes the goodness in all persons and leads by example in all aspects of his life. He is a true role model.

Rep. Kevin M. Daley, Class of 1975.
One of nine children, Kevin Daley is a fourth-generation farmer in Lapeer County.

Never one to be idle, Kevin served politically on the Arcadia Township Board for 24 years, including 13 years as supervisor. As a board member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, the Farm Bureau and Lapeer County EMS, it was only natural that Kevin aspire to higher political calling and service.

In November 2008 and again in November 2010, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent Lapeer County. Kevin has excelled quickly and now serves on state House committees covering Agriculture, Labor, Governmental Operations and Great Lakes and the Environment. Residents of Lapeer County are well served with Kevin M. Daley as their voice in Lansing.

Photo caption:Distinguished Alumni honored were (from left) Ronald L. Reamer (deceased), represented by his wife Susan Reamer, Linda Moore Priestap, Father David L. Parsch and Kevin M. Daley.
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Applications accepted for 5th Annual Lapeer Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award

Do you know a Lapeer Community Schools high school alumnus worthy of induction in the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor?

Nominations for candidates for the fifth annual Lapeer Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award program are still being accepted for the fall induction program.

The Distinguished Alumni Award program is sponsored by the District and the Lapeer High School Alumni Association.

To be eligible for the award, a person, living or dead, must have graduated from the Lapeer Community Schools at least ten years ago and be noted in his or her field of endeavor or recognized for expertise and good works.

The person must be considered a role model for youth and demonstrated positive leadership and outstanding achievement, service or contributions to society. Honorees will attend the Distinguished Alumni Induction Ceremony scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2010 in the Lapeer East High School Auditorium.

Four previous classes of Distinguished Alumni Award winners included pillars of the education community; a U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilot and other distinguished military men and women; local business owners and executives, a women’s basketball team head coach, a former high altitude balloon test pilot killed testing flight suit equipment for the new astronaut program in the 1960s and a police chief, among others.

Applications are available in District buildings or by calling Mary Linn Voss at (810) 538-1634.
Deadline for applications is Friday, May 7, 2010.

Four officially inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor

With proud family and friends looking on, a former Lapeer high school teacher, a college professor and author, a U.S. Army marksman and a newspaper man and author were inducted into the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor at a ceremony at Lapeer East on Sunday, November 8th.

(Photo caption: Left to right, Mrs. Susan Rydell, daughter of the late John M. Carlisle, Class of 1922; Michael A. White, Class of 1966; Ray Hile, brother of the late Barbara Hile, Class of 1952; and Joe Irgang, nephew of Dr. Frank J. Irgang, Class of 1939.)

The late John M. Carlisle, Class of 1922, a Detroit News reporter; Frank J. Irgang, Class of 1939, a decorated World War II veteran and professor and later chairman of the Industrial Arts Department of San Diego State University; the late Barbara J. Hile, Class of 1952, a distinguished Army sharpshooter and the first, and only, woman member of the United States Army Rifle Team; and Michael A. White, Class of 1966, a retired Lapeer East High School teacher, member of the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division and Emergency Medical Specialist with the Lapeer Area Ambulance Company, were selected this summer for the honor.

The four were honored for their personal achievements and the role models they have provided to young people in their lives.

Photos of the ceremony are at the District's photo gallery.

2009 Distinguished Hall of Honor selected

A high school teacher, a college professor and author, a U.S. Army marksman and a newspaper man and author are the selections to the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor.

The late Mr. John M. Carlisle, Class of 1922, a Detroit News reporter; Dr. Frank J. Irgang, Class of 1939, a decorated World War II veteran and professor and later chairman of the Industrial Arts Department of San Diego State University; the late Ms. Barbara J. Hile, Class of 1952, a distinguished Army sharpshooter and the first, and only, woman member of the United States Army Rifle Team; and Mr. Michael A. White, a retired Lapeer East High School teacher, member of the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division and Emergency Medical Specialist with the Lapeer Area Ambulance Company, were selected this summer for the honor.

The four will be inducted into the Hall of Honor during a ceremony at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 8th in the Lapeer East High School auditorium.

Additional information and photos of the inductees are available at the District’s photo gallery.

Photos (top to bottom): Dr. Frank Irgang, Mr. John M. Carlisle, Ms. Barbara J. Hile, and Mr. Michael White.