Class of 1980: Berea High School, Berea, Ohio

 

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Mr. George Viebranz (math) kindly sent biographical info and a photo.

 

He retired from Berea City School District in 2004, after 31 years of service.  He was in a number of teaching and administrative roles in different schools in the system.

 

From time-to-time, he is an adjunct faculty member at Cleveland State U., Ashland U., and Baldwin-Wallace College.  His new career is in mathematics and science consulting.  Here are four of his projects:

 

1.  He's the Executive Director of the Ohio Mathematics and Science Coalition, an advocacy group that supports the development of stronger mathematics and science education for Ohio's P-16 students. In Nov. 2005, they moved to a new office in Cleveland's new "Idea Center" at Playhouse Square.

 

2.  He's a program director for the work of the SMART Consortium.

 

3.  He's a school coordinator for 11 NE Ohio districts participating in a National Science Foundation research project that is Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (PROM/SE {pronounced "promise"}).

 

4.  He is a regional team leader for the Ohio Mathematics Academy Project, a statewide teacher training initiative of the Ohio Department of Education.

(Info. as of May 2005)

1980 Yearbook                 Currently

 

Mr. W. Vitez (coordinator)

1985 Yearbook [Photo courtesy of Ms. H. Persons, BHS '85]

 

Ms. D. Walick (student council advisor)

1980 Yearbook

 

Mr. William ÒBillÓ White died on April 12, 2008 at the age of 65.  According to his obituary in the Mt. Vernon Register-News (of Illinois), he had worked at BHS from 1969 to 1992 and he was survived by his companion of 45 years. The cause of death was not stated.

(Info. as of May 2008)

 

1980 Yearbook                    Undated photo from his obit.

 

Mr. K. Wiant

 

Mr. G. Wilhelm (art) retired from Berea City Schools in 2000.

Best available photo from 1980 Yearbook

 

Ms. B. Wismar (art, volleyball coach) has retired from Berea City Schools.  She sometimes shows her art work at local shows.

(Info. as of Sept. 2005)

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Mr. D. Wysocki (science, girls' softball coach) teaches science at Midpark.

(Info. as of June 2005)

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Ms. B. Youel (English) is on the faculty of two well-known, private universities in the Cleveland area.  She and Mr. Youel have gone their separate ways.

(Info. as of July 2005)

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Mr. J. Youel (social studies) lives in the Cleveland suburbs.  He taught at BHS from 1968 to 1998 and has retired from the school system.  He teaches part-time at BW.  In 2004, he was inducted into the Berea City School District Hall of Fame.

 

Mr. Y. took time to chat with me when I phoned him without warning in May 2005.  -- J.P.

(Info. as of May 2005)

(L) 1980 Yearbook      (R) At his 2004 induction [courtesy Ms. Patty Epperson, BHS '63]

 

Mr. D. Young (music) has fully retired from teaching work and from his work as a church organist and choir director, according to his own information that he posted on the Internet.  He added that he now spends his time traveling, reading, and enjoying his family.

(Info. as of May 2008)

(L) 1980 Yearbook           (R) c. 2006

 

Mr. B. Youngblood (social studies, head wrestling coach) retired from Midpark in June 2001, according to the 2002 newsletter of the Midpark High School Alumni Assoc.  He lives in the Cleveland area.  It seems he sometimes teaches enrichment courses at BW for retired people.

(Info. as of July 2005)

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Ms. J. Yucas (English) retired from the Berea City School District in 2004.

(Info. as of July 2005)

Best available photo from 1980 Yearbook

 

Mr. C. Zoscak (science, j.v. football) might be last in the alphabet, but heÕs top of the list in friendliness.  HereÕs what he said:

 

ÒCoach Zoscak lives in Lake Placid, Florida from Oct - May then migrates north to Marblehead, Ohio for the summer months.  Fishes, golfs and spends the days being busy with other activities.  Enjoys the company of former Berea students and talking about the best years of our lives.  If you are in Florida or the Port Clinton, OH area, look me up in the telephone directory and give me a call.  Would enjoy spending some time with any former Berea student.Ó

(Info. as of May 2009)

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