Cadets In Community Service

As part of the Howe educational experience, cadets are encouraged to participate in community service activities.  One such activity is sponsored by the LaGrange Independent Foundation for Endowments (LIFE), a grant-making and community service organization comprised of young people.  LIFE is financed and supported through the Dekko Foundation, the LaGrange County Community Foundation, and LaGrange County’s public and private schools.  There are twenty members, five from each school.  LIFE’s mission focuses on education and quality of life of the youth in our community.  Following the December dinner meeting, the group moved to Meadowview Elementary School in Shipshewana to spend quality time with the students there.

Cadets are also involved as volunteers with a local “Feed the Hungry” program.  On Fridays a group of cadets volunteer at a local church where they assist with the distribution of meals to the needy.  Cadets from The Howe School have been serving in this program for the past two years.

Cadet contributions to community service activities are an important part of their education.  While academics remain central, participation in extracurricular activities such as volunteering for worthwhile community projects helps to build character and instill a sense of civic responsibility.  We congratulate all cadets who have participated in these programs.

Written by Cadet Crystal Vaughn ‘12

Community Outreach Initiatives Important

 

Alumni know that The Howe School exists as part of the larger LaGrange County community. For many of us, during our time at Howe the relationship was arms-length, if it existed at all. That was a disadvantage both for us and for the larger community.  Recently the school has undertaken a number of initiatives to improve the relationship with the community and help it better understand the school while enabling cadets to develop a strong sense of civic responsibility. One such initiative is Little Fins, a program modeled after the Big Brothers Big Sisters programs common in many communities across the country. The mascot for Lima-Brighton, the public elementary school across the street from Echo Company, is a dolphin; so the creative minds of the LET IV class came up with the title. Little Fins helps cadets become more closely integrated with the town of Howe and LaGrange County while building positive relationships with local students. The program reaches out to school children in the community and allows them to experience the school’s intellectual, social, recreational, and cultural diversity. The experience is mutually enriching. 

Each month, on a Saturday afternoon, cadets host local students and join with them in a number of organized activities that include sports on the playing fields or in the Parker Gymnasium, movies in the Father Jennings Canteen, and games in the barracks.  These recreational activities allow participants to interact on an informal level and in doing so, learn from each other. The program has yielded a number of benefits. Cadets are able to develop mentoring, civic, and leadership skills while local students expand their knowledge of the school and its diverse student body. Overall, the Little Fins helps to strengthen the school’s bond with the local communities by mentoring local children in a wholesome environment.

Written by Cadet Erinn Davis '12

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Angels at Alpha

 

A multitude of angels descended upon Alpha Company over the last weekend in January.  The Guardian Angels were a gift from The Rev. Twyla Zittle, St. Raphael Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs Colorado.  Rev. Twyla has made thousands of angels, and it has become a fun ministry and hobby.  She asked if the girls at The Howe School might like an angel. They were delivered the last Saturday in January and were received with joy.   Rev. Twyla is a friend of Chaplain Fleming.

Cadet Zhou to Compete at ISSMA State Competition

Cadets Elizabeth Hasse and Yunan Zhou participated in the Group 1 level at the Indiana State School Music Association  instrumental contest on Saturday, January 28.  Cadet Hasse earned a bronze medal on her difficult ‘Gypsy Rondo’ solo on alto saxophone and Cadet Zhou earned a gold medal on his Mozart piece on clarinet.  Zhou will move on to the state level competition in Indianapolis on February 25.

Cadet Zinyak to Compete at IHSAA Semi-State Wrestling Tournament

For the second year in a row a Howe cadet has qualified to compete in the IHSAA semi-state wrestling tournament.  Cadet Igor Zinyak qualified by defeating Dustin Smallwood of Fairfield by a 9-2 decision in the 160 lb. bracket at the Goshen regional tournament on Saturday, February 4.  Cadet Zinyak placed 4^th at regionals and has a record of 18-4 this season. His career record in his two years at Howe is 35-11.  He will face Jesse Goodnight of Kokomo in an early qualifying match at the War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne on Saturday, February 11.

2012 Florida Alumni Gatherings

 

Dear Alumni & Friends,

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join The Howe School Director of Development, Jean Miller, and Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Bouma, along with other alumni and friends for one of Howe’s 2012 Florida gatherings.

The first gathering will be Monday, February 27 at Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota. The evening begins with a social time at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30. Dinner selections will be from the menu and range from $25.00 - $45.00 per person.

The next dinner event will be Tuesday, February 28 at Hemingway’s Island Grill, The Shops at Coconut Point, 8001 Plaza Del Lago #113, Estero. Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30. Menu selections range from $15.00 - $35.00 per person.

The southeastern gathering will take place on Thursday, March 1 at Sugar Reef Tropical Grill, located at 600 N. Surf Rd., Hollywood (between New York and Fillmore Streets).  You are invited to arrive at 6:00 pm for a reception and cocktails. Dinner will follow at 6:30. Menu prices range from $16.00 - $30.00 per person.

The last of the Florida dinners will be held at Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill, located at 610 Glen Cheek Dr., Port Canaveral (next to the cruise ship terminals), on Friday,

March 2. We will begin the evening with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30.  Dinner selections range from $15.00 - $30.00.

Please RSVP by February 24th, 2012 to either Jean Miller or Marisue Barton at (260) 562-2131, Ext. 227 or 228.

These are four great opportunities to meet with Howe staff and to catch up with old friends and hear what is happening at the school. If you are unable to attend one of the dinner events, but would like a personal visit, please let me know immediately.  I will schedule as many visits as possible.

Sincerely,

Jean Miller

Director of Development