MEADOWDALE ALUMNI NEWS
Do you have news or announcements that may be of interest to fellow classmates
from the Class of 1977 and 1978 such as a birth of a child/grandchild, a
graduation, marriage, illness or passing of a loved one, fellow classmate or
teacher? Do you know about an event or general news that may be of interest?
Let us know and we will share it with everyone on this page.
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MR. GRATON PASSES AWAY
John A. "Andy" Graton, 62, Price Hill, died Sept. 27 at the
Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy Hospital-Western Hills. Mr. Graton
is survived by siblings Charmaine Vires, Roger "Rocky"
Graton, nieces and nephew Patti Webb, Hollie Graton Bauer,
Robb Graton, Kelly Russell; lifelong friends Steve Magocsi,
Dale DeBrosse. Preceded in death by parents Vivian, Roger
Graton. Services were Oct. 1 at St. William. Arrangements by
Meyer Funeral Home. Memorials to:  League for Animal
Welfare, P.O. Box 30229, Cincinnati, OH 45230.
CITY COUNCILMAN
Class of 1977 classmate Joe Zumwald has been sworn in as a city
council member for the city of Englewood, Ohio. Congratulations Joe!
Click Here To View The Story
IT'S A BOYOHBOYOHBOY!
Class of 1978 classmate Marita Fox is the proud grandmother of a
baby boy. Anthony Guy Borger Jr. was born at 2:44 AM on June 8,
2007, weighing in at 6 pounds 13 inches. Congratulations Marita!
11/19/2007
FRONT PAGE NEWS
Class of 1977 classmate Sandy Goodwin's daughter Hanna not only
made the front page of the local newspaper on September 14, 2007,
she was also featured in a story on a local TV news broadcast!
12/17/2007
8/22/2008
12/15/2007
12/15/2007
3/10/2008
ALUMNI SON SET TO GO TO COLLEGIATE REGIONAL FINALS
Alex Robinson, the son of Kim Johnson from Meadowdale's Class of 1978, along
with his  teammates from The University of Kentucky Club Hockey Team are heading
to Ft. Myers, Florida to play in the American Collegiate Division II Hockey Association
Regional Finals between March 12 - 15. The University of Kentucky Club Hockey
Team is in its 24th year. This will be their first trip to the Regional Finals. UK who
were ranked 9th in the Divisional playoffs, beat #4 ranked Wagoner 4 to 2 and went
on to beat #3 William Patterson to advance to the finals. Alex, a starting defensive
player for the Wildcats is a nursing major at The University of Kentucky.  Kim and her
husband of 27 years, Jim Robinson,  the University of Dayton’s Official Scorer and
Assistant Coach for the Troy High School Hockey Team, attended most of  the UK
games this year.  Alex's sister, Kelly (17), a junior at Vandalia Butler, is also rooting
for her big brother. Kim and her family currently resides in Vandalia, Ohio.
4/26/2008
A DAYTON LANDMARK CLOSES ITS DOORS
Sad news from the Dayton business world as another landmark business,
Sherer's Ice Cream has closed. Many of you will remember going to Sherer's
after school for a scoop or two of their fresh homemade ice cream.
5/8/2008
JULIE FRAME FROM THE CLASS OF '78 SET TO EXCHANGE VOWS
Meadowdale Class of 1978 graduate Julie Frame, who currently resides in Englewood,
Ohio has recently announced her engagement to Keven Hiles.  No date has been set but
we will keep you posted. Congratulations Julie & Kevin!
OUT WITH THE OLD - IN WITH THE NEW
Recently we learned that Meadowdale will be torn down in the next two to three years and a new Meadowdale High
School building will be built on the site of the old practice field and track. All of the class composites from Meadowdale
classes 1962-1975 are hanging in the senior cafeteria, while the others hang on the main cafeteria walls, along with
yearbooks, scrapbooks and photos that are being housed in a storage area which needs to be picked up by designated
classmates from each class. For more detailed information concerning this news item and to view a comprehensive list
of items available, along with class list for the items just Click Here to go to the  Meadowdale Class of 1973 website, then
click on "Meadowdale Archive Information."
5/14/2008
MEADOWDALE CLASS OF 1980 GRADUATE, MARK BROOKEY PASSES AWAY
Mark Brookey a member of Meadowdale's Class of 1980 passed away peacefully in his home with family members at his side
this past Wednesday evening, May 21 after battling Liver Cancer over the past year. Mark's father, Mr. Ron Brookey was a
popular a councilor at Meadowdale during the 70's. Mark is survived by his family including parents: Ronald & Rose Mary
(Omlor) Brookey of Dayton, sisters and brothers-in-law: Kay & Bill Lawler of Oakwood, Julie & Tom Snyder of Clayton, Lisa &
Chris Glass of Englewood. His sisters all graduated from Meadowdale. Several of Mark's fellow classmates and friends from
Meadowdale attended Mark's viewing, which was followed by a beautiful Memorial service held at  St. Rita's Church in North
Dayton.To send your condolences to the Brookey family, please go to Kindred Funeral Home's website using this
link:http://www.kindredfuneralhome.com/obit.htm, and follow Mark Brookey's link and go to "View and Send Condolences."
5/28/2008
JEFF ANGEL TIES THE KNOT
Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Jeff Angel married Josephine Dean,an RN
at the new Atrium hospital in Middletown, Ohio on Saturday July 12, 2008.  
Congratulations Jeff & Josephine
To view more photos from Jeff & Josephine's wedding go to the
All In One Studios' Website by CLICKING HERE then go to Angel Wedding.
All In One Studios
Amber C. Scott - Owner
Phone 937-307-3654
The Happy Couple
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Angel
Jeff Angel and his brother Gary
from Meadowdale's Class of '75
Jeff Angel with his friends from
Meadowdale's Class of '77
Bill Rosenfeld & John Spidell
9/8/2008
JACK MEERHOFF FROM THE CLASS OF '77 PASSES AWAY
We are sad to report that Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Jack Meerhoff passed away this
past Thursday September 4 in Columbus, Ohio.  Jack's sister Teri,  also a Class of '77 graduate,  
was killed in 1993 from injuries sustained in a domestic dispute. You can link to Jack's obituary,
which includes funeral arrangements and a link to send condolences by CLICKING HERE then  
type Meerhoff in the search area, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Terri Meerhoff
Jack Meerhoff
11/13/2008
ANGEL SENT FROM HEAVEN
Meadowdale Class of '75 graduate Gary Angel has reported the birth of his first
grandchild, Norah Ann Angel. Norah weighed in at 6lbs and 7 ounces and
measured 19.5 inches tall. She was born to Gary's son, Joshua and Joshua's
wife, Lara.  Congratulations to the entire Angel family on their new addition!
MEADOWDALE CLASS OF '77 LOSES CLASSMATE DON (KLU) BEARDSLEY
Former member of the Meadowdale Lions baseball team and Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Don Beardsley, nicknamed
"Klu" by his teammates, passed away last Thursday. According to his good friend Mark Roberts who was present at Don's
memorial service, Don was diagnosed with inoperable liver and pancreatic cancer and passed away just 6 weeks later.
"Thankfully I got the opportunity to talk a lot to Don before he passed away...We all called him Klu because he reminded us (his
baseball teammates) of Ted Kluszewski" said Roberts.  His friend Sandy Goodwin added, "I am glad Don came to the (Class of '77)
reunion.  I hate to think that is the last time I will ever see him. Just one more reason why we need to keep in touch."  Below is
Don's obituary from the Dayton Daily News, which was brought to our attention and sent to us by his Baseball Coach, Steve Goad.

BEARDSLEY, Donald R. Age 49, of Brookville, formerly of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at
his home following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Beardsley. He was a restaurant manager with
both Frischs & Cassanos. Don was a 1977 graduate of Meadowdale High School where he was a member of the baseball team. He
was also an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Susan; father, Jerry Beardsley; brother Jerry Beardsley, Jr., both of
Trotwood; sister, Kathy & husband Mike Berry, Englewood; brother, Ted & wife Deloris Beardsley, Union; mother-in-law &
father-in-law, Carolyn & Dale Cogan, Englewood; sister-in-law, Barbara Cogan, Cincinnati & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral
services will be held 1 PM Monday, Dec. 8 at the GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME, 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE, with
Pastor Don Jackson officiating. Interment in Arlington Cemetery, Brookville. Visitation at the funeral home Monday from 11 AM
until service time. If desired, e-mail condolences may be sent by going online to www.gilbert-fellers.com
12/9/2008
Don Beardsley (right) with friends
Sandy Goodwin and Mark Roberts taken
at last year's Class of '77 reunion.
Gary Angel and son Joshua poses
with a new born Angel, Norah Ann.
5/21/2009
JEFF ANGEL FATHER TO BE
It's official, Meadowdale Class of 1977 graduate Jeff Angel and
his wife  Josephine have announced they are with child.
Josephine is expected to give birth sometime this winter.
Congratulations Jeff and Josephine!
The Happy Couple
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Angel