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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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* Announcing WYHS 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees *
Jayne Lawson Shannon, 1972 - John Dickey, 1986
Robin Skinner Kefauver, 1994
Congratulations to Jayne, John & Robin!
They will be honored at the Whitehall Education Foundation's Celebration Dinner on Friday, January 30, 2026. They will be introduced & presented "Hall of Fame" plaques at the WYHS Varsity Boys' Basketball game on January 31.
Their accomplishments will be posted later this week.
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* Announcing WYAA's President & Board Members *
Congratulations to Nic Rosales, 2015, who was elected WYAA's new President.
Congratulations to WYAA's newly-elected Board Members: Dean Henning, 1975; Tasha Yarbrough, 2002; Chorsie Calbert IV, 2013; & Anna Farrow, 2015. They'll be joining current WYAA Board members: Greg Funk, 1972; Mike Mazzi, 1976; Lona Straight, 1980; & Claire Wilson- Cooper, 1993. Joyce Turnbull, 1969, will continue administering WYAA's website & provide transitional support as Emeritus President.
Nic's Presidency & the WYAA's new board members start on January 1, 2026.
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Thank You & Best Wishes!
I'm thrilled that Nic Rosales, 2015, is your next WYAA President! Nic has the passions, enthusiasm, & creative ideas to lead WYAA & its Board. WYAA's 2026 Board Members represent: educators; finance, sales & service professionals; business managers; veterans; & entrepreneurs. WYAA has a great future!
Thanks to WYAA’s Board members, past & present. Since 2017, these board members volunteered many hours & gave financial support to help WYAA become an important alumni organization. My heartfelt thanks to: Katie Queen Quincel, 1972; Greg Funk*, 1972; Dan Miller, 1973; Mike Mazzi*, 1977; Scott Harrison, 1978; Ed Kowalski, 1982; Lona Straight*, 1985; Claire Wilson Cooper*, 1993; Anthony Jordan, 2002; Tasha Yarbrough, 2002; Byron Diaz, 2011; Dassan Jefferson, 2015; & Nic Rosales*, 2015. (*Current WYAA Board members).
Thanks to Whitehall City Schools (WCS) for their unwavering support: WCS Superintendents Sharee Wells & Brian Hamler (RIP); WYHS Principals Maria Boyarko & Paul Smathers; WCS Communications Directors Amanda Isenberg & Ty Debevoise; WCS Staff: Pam Glass & Key Club Students, Stephanie Howell; & WCS Facilities. I'll be forever grateful to WCS Athletic Director Bill Hughett. Bill has been an incredible & loyal WCS partner since we started WYAA in 2017! He's a fantastic help & supporter for all WYAA events & programs.
Thanks to you & all our WYHS alumni who helped us spread Ram Pride by volunteering & supporting WYAA events, programs & fundraisers! And, thanks to Bob Ochsedorf, 1970, who owns Ochsendorf Productions. Bob & his vendors helped us design our Ram Pride logo & merchandise. And, Thank you to Whitehall’s community supporters: Whitehall Mayors Maggard & Bivens, & Rick Curry & RJ Koons at Whitehall's VFW.
Best Wishes to Nic & WYAA Board Members!
Joyce Turnbull, WYAA President, 2017-2025
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* Veterans Day, November 11, 2025 *
Thanks for your service to our 499 WYHS Alumni Veterans
To see the list of WYAA veterans, click on the "Ram Veterans" link on the left column (deceased are included, but indicated). And, Thanks to our Military Spouses & Families who support & supported our Ram veterans before, during & after their time in their US Military service.
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* How to ENSURE your Profile is PRIVATE *
Keeping your profile information private is a critical & important feature of this website. To ensure you BLOCK Your Profile Information from public search engines, please follow the easy steps below. Go to the EDIT PROFILE link midway down the left column under Member FUNCTIONS. (You must be signed in. If you can't remember your password, go to the left column under 'MEMBER FUNCTIONS' & click on CHANGE PASSWORD.) Go to: PROFILE VISIBILITY (towards the end of your Profile Edits). Check BLOCK PUBLIC SEARCH ENGINES from accessing your Profile. Only fellow Classmates & Teachers can view your Profile details. Your home address, emails, etc. are never available. REMEMBER TO SAVE CHANGES at the bottom of the page. NOTE: LEAVE THE BOX UNCHECKED if you wish to allow the public (friends, co-workers, family members, etc.) to view your Profile details via public search engines. If you have any questions or concerns about blocking your PROFILE, contact Joyce Turnbull, jnturnbull51@aol.com.
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* WYHS Memories & Trivia *
The Ram Memories & Triva link on the left column that features interesting/funny stories or trivia by Alumni while attending Whitehall Schools. Since 1958, current events, societal, popular & cultural norms have influenced & provided different WYHS experiences. To submit your story send your story to jnturnbull51@aol.com.
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Do you remember our Alma Mater & Fight Song?
We sing thy praises, Dear Alma Mater
We stand by thee so strong
And forever true
Heaven guide and keep you
We shall never fail you
Dear, Whitehall-Yearling High!
Fight, Whitehall, Fight Win this battle, tonight!
Let's give three big cheers for the Great Black and White
Fight! Fight! Fight! Win fellows, win,
Onward, forward, tonight!
For our victory, Whitehall
We will Fight! Fight! Fight!
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* For your Reference *
Whitehall City Schools (WCS) website: https://www.wcsrams.org
The Rams Sports news & schedule: https://wcsramsathletics.com/events
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