2025 Diploma of Distinction Presentation

Please join us on Monday, June 9 at 7 P.M., in the High School Media Center for the presentation of the 2025 Diploma of Distinction to Dale Veverka, Class of 1970.

Dale's lifetime exemplifies the ideals of dedicated service to education, citizenship, selfless service, and volunteering benefiting others. Highlights include:

34-year teaching career, coach and Education Association Treasurer.
Eight-year City Councilman and now running for 5th term.
Past President of Independence Seniors' Organization.
Kiwanis member serving community.
Pillar of Independence United Methodist Church initiating community outreach programs benefiting the entire community.
A renowned lifetime "Classic Car Guy" and past President for 8-years, and now, again reelected, of the North Coast AMC Car Club.
And, current President of the Independence High School Alumni Association.

Seemingly, Dale is addicted to volunteering, and there is not a day of his life when he is not serving others.

In spite of his objection, it is time to recognize and thank Dale on Monday, June 9 at 7 P.M.! Please attend and participate in recognizing Dale.

Mark Your Calendar for these Meetings & Important Dates:

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

Newsletter Submission Deadline for the Winter Spectator is Sunday, November 9th, 2025.

Donations and Memorabilia

We are always looking for memorabilia from your high school years. If you have rings, class photos, yearbooks or other memorabilia, particularly from 1926 thru 1928, 1931 thru 1944, 1946 thru 1951, 1992 and 1994, you would like to donate, please email Bob Wagner ('66), at goawagner@aol.com.

Since 2009, we have enriched lives at Independence High School as follows:

The first four years, the gifts averaged $350.00 per year, and included: decorative IHS floor mats, banners, iPods.
The next five years, the gifts averaged $800.00 per year and included: Turf the Field, a sports tent canopy and a contribution to a speaker program.
For the past few years, the gifts have averaged +/- $2,000.00 and included: activity banners in the High School Cafeteria, outside Graduating senior banners during Covid-19, Indy backdrop screen and table cover for programs and TV interviews, and last year, $2000.00 for large screen monitors.
Thus far, we have donated over $10,500.00.

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