Class of 1968
Alumni Liaison
Volume 9 | Number 2
Welcome to Rise, the voice of Grand Island Senior High alumni and friends. We show up every other month in over 9,000 in-boxes bringing you news, views, and memories of GISH. Rise is a publication of the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.
This is Issue #2 of our ninth year of publishing the only consistent connection for alumni and friends of Grand Island Senior High. That makes this iteration 50 of Rise. We are happy you’re a subscriber and hope you continue to read the comings and goings of Islander alums across the globe.
Here’s some of what you will find inside this issue: “At the Top'' looks at a trio of GISH leaders who are retiring at the end of the school year: Executive Principal, Jeff Gilbertson; Activities Director, Cindy Wells; and Head Football Coach, Jeff Tomlin. Be sure to read their stories.
In her “Making Your Mark” piece, Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Executive Director, Kari Hooker-Leep, points out how you can support the work of the Foundation, which supports students, teachers, and alums in a number of ways. Avery Rogers gives us insight into her favorite activity at school: show choir. Get the details in Avery’s “On the Island'' article.
Mike Monk's “Distant Mirror” lists his favorite movies about high school, including one nominated for many awards this year. Wandering Writer Sarah Kuta reminds us that sometimes what looks like an unfortunate change in travel plans can actually be an opportunity for a wonderful time. My “I’ve Been Thinking” column profiles five GISH teachers and what they taught me, part of my remarks during the Legends & Legacies event.
Milestones provides a link to the full biographies of Hall of Honor and Legendary Educator recipients feted on March 12. As usual we have an In Memoriam list of Islanders who have passed, in Reunions we have class gatherings and other class get togethers, and in Class Notes we have the lives and times of Islanders everywhere.
Stay in touch, Islanders. And remember: Keep pushing on.
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At the Top
George looks at a trio of GISH leaders who are retiring at the end of the school year.
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Milestones
Provides a link to the full biographies of the 2024 Hall of Honor and Legendary Educator recipients.
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Making Your Mark
Kari Hooker-Leep points out how you can support the work of the Foundation.
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Shining Bright Since 2005
Bianca Ayala talks about how Gates Elementary celebrated Read Across America Week.
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I've Been Thinking
George profiles five GISH teachers and what they taught him.
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On the Island
Avery Rogers gives us insight into her favorite activity at school: show choir.
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Distant Mirror
Mike Monk lists his favorite movies about high school, including one nominated for many awards this year.
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A Wandering Writer's World
Sarah Kuta reminds us that sometimes what looks like an unfortunate change in travel plans can actually be an opportunity for a wonderful time.
