You now can see the results of our years of planning and preparation for WCI’s 50th Homecoming online! Check it out and — most important — plan to attend!
WCI50th Web Site Now Live!
February 20th, 2010In Memoriam - Lynne (Schendel) Gingrich
October 27th, 2009Lynne (Gingrich) Schendel (class of 1964 & 1965) passed away suddenly in September. Lynne was a vivacious popular student during her years at WCI and her many activities included being a Vikings cheerleader . She leaves her husband, Ken, five children, their spouses and one grand-daughter. Her greatest joy was her family and she was anticipating with much excitement the arrival of her second grand-daughter. Family and friends celebrated Lynne’s life on September 16, 2009 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
In Memoriam - Orville Good
August 29th, 2009One of WCI’s opening year teachers in 1960, Orville Good, passed away on August 5, 2009 at the K-W Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital. During his years at WCI he taught Industrial Arts as well as various occupation training courses. Also while at WCI he and his students built the sets for all the school productions. In his private life he was a tireless environmental advocate for Wilmot Township and had just celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Patricia (Stewart) Good, on July 11, 2009. Funeral services were held at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on August 9, 2009.
In Memoriam - William (Bill) Fetter
August 15th, 2009Bill Fetter (class of 1961) passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Monday July 27, 2009. A memorial service was held for him August 4th at KW Christian Fellowship. Bill described himself as “Cerebral, brooding yet light hearted enough to laugh and my secret desire was to either as comic or architect … Ended up an ad man.” He was looking forward to WCI’s 50th Homecoming and had volunteered to help — he’ll be missed by many.
In Memoriam - Bill Metcalf
June 16th, 2009
Bill Metcalf (class of 1962) - philosopher, good man and fine jazz pianist passed away quietly June 13, 2009 after a lengthy illness.
In Memoriam - Derek Weiler
May 1st, 2009Derek Xavier Weiler (WCI class of 1987) passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at his home in Toronto at the age of 40. He was the editor of Quill & Quire, the premier magazine of the Canadian book trade, and wrote about books for several publications, including the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Driven and Chatelaine. Derek is survived by his wife, Sari Morrison; his parents, Gerald and Marie Weiler; his sister Marcy Hespeler and family. A memorial service was held April 18, 2009 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home in Kitchener. Derek is eulogized eloquently on the Quill & Quire web site and blog: http://www.quillandquire.com/blog/index.php/2009/04/13/derek-weiler-1968-2009/.
Class reunions
April 20th, 2009A recurring theme in the responses to the reunion survey we sent out last year was the desire to have specific class years get together during the 50th celebrations. Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2010 is a time that would be available for this type of event. WCI’s facilities could be made available. All that would be needed is for those interested to self-organize their reunions. The wcialumni.com site can contact alumni from specific years on request. If you’d like to spearhead such an event let us know at info@wcialumni.com
2007 Retirements
April 19th, 2009WCI’s 2007 retirements are:
Steve Hagedorn (Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Library)
Joanne Pentland (Family Studies)
2008 Retirements
April 19th, 2009WCI’s 2008 retirements are:
Michael Grainger (E-Coop)
Sandy Pyper (Technological Studies)
Wendy Sherlock (ESL)
Doris Martin (Secretary – Student Activities)
Program for June 4-6, 2010
April 3rd, 2009Here’s the program outline for our 50th anniversary homecoming:
Friday, June 4, 2010: Registration and opening ceremony at WCI, including tours, memorabilia rooms (to be open through the weekend); informal evening social at RIM Park.
Saturday, June 5, 2010: Open house at WCI, including memorabilia rooms, pre-scheduled times for teachers to be available; afternoon performance series; sports events; evening banquet at Bingeman Park.
Sunday, June 6, 2010: Closing ceremony; remainder of day open for self-organized class/group events.
More volunteers and input are welcome!