Independence High School Alumni Association

Alumni Mission Statement


Promoting educational memories, one class at a time. Join the Alumni Association! The IHS Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) organization with meetings held at the Independence High School Media Center.




Alumni Association Executive Board

Dale Veverka ’70, President
Joan Mencl ’70, Vice President
Bob Wagner ’66, Treasurer

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Alumni Integral Chairpersons

Peggy Korecko ’88, Social Media
Don Krolikowski ’77, Website
Michael Janatovich (IHS Principal), Honorary V.P.
Gwen Schmidt-Manfredi ’68, Pub-Rel.
Amber Veverka ’07, Newsletter Editor
Dave Stefanski ’80, Membership Chair
Nancy McCormick ’75, Hospitality

The Alumni Association meets the second Monday of the month in March, June, September and November.

Important Dates:

Newsletter Submission Deadlines
Spring 2025 – Sunday, May 11
Winter 2025 – Sunday, November 9

 

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Alumni Breakfast in the Park

 

The I.H.S. Alumni Association Breakfast in the Park is open to all I.H.S. alumni, faculty, family, and friends. The event will include great food, raffles, and camaraderie! This casual event has become a popular place to catch up with former classmates.

  • Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
  • Time: 9 – 11:30 AM
  • Tickets:
  • Adults (13 & Over): $10
  • Children (6 – 12): $4
  • Children Under 6: FREE
  • Menu: Waffles, Sausage, Pastry, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, and Juice
  • Location: Kiwanis Pavilion, Elmwood Park 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131

Advance reservations are encouraged, however, tickets will also be available at the Home Days Alumni Tent and at the door the day of the event. Contact Bob Wagner (‘66) for tickets and more information:
Email: Bob Wagner Email Bob Wagner
Phone: 757-202-7750 (call or text)

Homedays Booth Volunteer Sign-up

We are looking for volunteers to help at the Alumni Tent at Home Days on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2! The gig is simple: greet people, have them sign the guestbook, give out alumni stickers, collect membership dues and sell raffle and brunch tickets. Shifts are less than two hours and available on Friday and Saturday. If all shifts are filled you can still come and help out as there’s always people to greet and memories to share!

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June IHS Alumni Meeting at the High School

Monday, June 9, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting at the High School, Media Center

Please join us for friendship, fellowship, and even a cookie or two. Oh — And we will have a brief business meeting! See you at 7:00 p.m., in the Media Center.

Nominate an Alumni for the Diploma of Distinction

Wanted Diploma of Distinction Nominations!

Annually the Independence High School Alumni Association awards  the “Alumni of Distinction” to a graduate of Independence High School. The award is presented at the June Quarterly meeting (the second Monday of June,) in the High School Multimedia Center. Any current member of the Alumni Association may submit a nomination. The nomination criteria is intentionally very “open” as excellence comes in diverse careers, life, service and other measures of contribution. We request a narrative description of “excellence” that places the nominee above all others. Nominations should include the graduate’s full name (maiden & married if appropriate), graduation year and a narrative of why this person is the most deserving graduate you know.

The cutoff for nominations is April 21, but submissions after that date will be considered for the following year.

The award recipient will be chosen at an Alumni Association Board meeting no later than the second week of May.

Enter the first and last name of the Independence High School Alumni you would like to nominate.
Are you able to assist?
The program lasts about an hour. It would be special to have you present at the award ceremony!

See the list of Alumni who have received this award.