69'er John Eilerman Is New Soccer Hall of Famer

Mick John Eilerman ('69) was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame at the 38th annual banquet held October 2009 at the Millenium Hotel in downtown St. Louis. John was inducted into the St. Louis University Billiken Hall of Fame in 2002.

John played soccer 4 years at McBride High School. The varsity soccer team ended with a 6-12-6 record in John's senior year. Check Google's bookmarks for other career highlights.

McBride HS 1969 Varsity Soccer Team



John is Executive Vice President, C&R Mechanical Company. A 1973 graduate of St. Louis University with a BS in Accounting , John was awarded (1980) an MBA from Washington University. He is a graduate of St. Kevin's Parish, St. Ann, Mo.

Highlights of John's 11 year-soccer career playing the forward position listed on the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame website include

1967-69 St. William
1969 Our Lady of Good Counsel
1969-72 St. Louis University
1970-72 Giesler-Jorgen
1973-76 Kutis
1977-80 Caleco’s

CHAMPIONSHIPS:
1968 St. William MO Junior Cup Runner-up
1969,70,72 St. Louis University NCAA Champions
1971 St. Louis University NCAA Runner-up
1970, 71 Giesler-Jorgen St. Louis League Champions
1971 Giesler-Jorgen MO Amateur Cup Runner-up
1973 KUTIS St. Louis League Champions
1974 KUTIS St. Louis League Champions
1975 KUTIS Open Cup Champions

HONORS & AWARDS:
1976 CYC All-Star Team
2002 St. Louis University Hall of Fame

Other Class of 2009 Soccer Hall of Fame inductees include Jack Barry, Don Doran, Frank Flesch, Bob Huber (McBride '67), Don Huber, Ed Huneke, Jim Kersting, Tim Logush, Tom Malle, Ron Paul, Tim Rooney, Fred Schmalz and Richard Burns (posthumously), the Kutis family and Lori Chalupny .

Hey Micks, Enjoy Your Yearbook Online!

OK 69'ers...say you can't find your graduation yearbook!?!? Yeah, we know. "it's at Mom's"...or "that's where it was last time I saw it!" And how long ago was that? Maybe it's upstairs...in the attic...no...how about the garage? Oh, hell, admit it. You have no idea where it is do you? Well look no more...it's here with all the other McBride Yearbooks...that's right...the archive starts with the 1925 yearbook and ends with our last yearbook dated 1971. Check them all out at the McBride Alumni Website. But right now... let's enjoy The 1969 Colonnade!

Micks Hunt Poltroon In Chi Town

Mick 69'ers Tony Nocchiero, Pat Clear and Steve Schwartz pictured this July in a Chicago outdoor theatre venue shortly before Pat's evening Macbeth performance. While the ghost of Macbeth freely roamed the theatre grounds. the alums report Poltroon was a no show. Steve Schwartz last depicted Poltroon's exploits over 40 years ago in the Colonnade newspaper's comic strip panels displayed on McBride High School's first floor. Poltroon sightings in Chi town should be immediately reported to Chicago actor Pat Clear.

Micks Wait In Boston For Poltroon

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McBride 69'ers Dik Ganahl and Steve Schwartz wait for Poltroon at the St. Joseph church in Boston's North End during the Fiesta of St. Joe held on the last weekend of July every year since 1925. Poltroon's exploits were last chronicled 40 years ago in comic strip panels created by Steve Schwartz and displayed in the McBride HS Colonnade newspaper's first floor window display. The alum shared cold ones during their vigil in the church's vestibule at Mary's shrine. While disappointed by Poltroon's absence, the alums' spirits were lifted by the Boston Police Parade Band's rendition of the Chicken Dance. Both agreed 'the outdoor Fiesta is exactly the kind of place you'd expect to find Poltroon.' Who knows, the two alums may become permanent Poltroon pilgrims!

Micks Pick In June Cards Over Cubs By 8!

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McBride alums forecasted in June '09 that the Cards would lead the division in late August by 8 games over the Cubs. The Micks' prediction was made at Ozzies after much discussion. Pictured l to r are Mick 69'ers Jim Schafers, Larry Chik, Tom Lang, Bob Blattel, Pat Murphy, Dik Ganahl and 71'er Den Ganahl. For the record, on Sunday 8.23.09 the Cards lead the Cubs by 8 with a .568 winning record!

These Missed Mick 69'ers Have Gone Ahead

I know McBride '69 is just one-month shy of 40 years ago. But right now, and maybe because this is Holy Week, McBride seems as close as the one-hour Bi-State bus ride down Martin Luther King Drive that it always was. At this moment, these Micks that have gone to the other side are so close...so real...so 'just down the hall.' I'll always remember the haunting quietness of Steve Alsop's eyes, the thickness of Ken's just-sprouting stubbles, Carl's ruby-cheeks framing his bright smile and George's debate-style aggressiveness...Chris' dimples always hid an almost-audible-laugh, Rod's loafers were always shined, and Neil's smile was louder than his banter...Steve's voice was as deep as he was tall, and Tony's bite held the promise (for me at least) of a timeless novel...Steve Phillips always spoke behind a raised hand, Ralph's easy going manner kept life in perspective and Rich's square-jawed stare should have one day edited the Times. For me...these Micks remain very close...and for you? rjg

These 69'ers pictured L/R and T/B have gone ahead.
Steven Alsop-2004; Kenneth J. Bauman-1976; Carl E. Begmann-2008; George W. Daignault-2002; Chris Grinstead-1970; Rodney H. Hanebrink-2001; Neil R. Hohlfield-2008; Anthony V. Lazzari-1995; Stephen O. Husmann-2002; Stephen J. Phillips-1970; Ralph R. Russell-2006; Richard W. Vejvoda-2003.

Tim James '72 Mayor, Actor & Friend To All

The following notice regarding Tim James '72 is published on the KSDK site. "St. Ann Mayor Tim James, an accomplished local actor and performer, died at his home Friday night. He had battled diabetes and coronary artery disease. He was 54 years old.

James was elected mayor of St. Ann MO in 2007. Before that, he served as that city's 3rd ward alderman. His sister, Maureen Jaggard, says James was a longtime member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He did voice work for commercials and acted in plays.

Visit Google's Tim James Page.

Please send your remembrances of Tim to Richard Ganahl '69 at rganahl@bloomu.edu. Peace Be With Tim!

Mike Gorges '71 Creates St. Louis Graphic Icon

Mike Gorges '71 describes his eureka moment. "That was my art "CRUISIN." I did the Chuck A Burger art on the bill board. Originally I did a t-shirt for Ralph Stille, the owner then of the only surviving Chuck. I had previously worked as the night manager at the Rock Road location. Ralph was the supervisor of the the North County (4) chucks. After leaving and starting to print t-shirts in my basement, (yeah, I was the one printing posters and ribbons in the Brothers' basement after school hours), I ran into Ralph and he asked if I would do a Chuck A Burger shirt, "just for the workers to wear."

When I started designing the shirt, I wanted to do nostalgia of the Cruisin era. Ralph, expecting his "Chuck A Burger" logo on the shirt, was blown away, when I surprised him with a full color '57 Chevy, car hop and the Logo around the graphic. Immediately, he wanted to order more, "to sell to a few of his patrons and family." I started printing this shirt 3 doz at a time, and eventually through several years produced thousands of these shirts. I still have a couple of the original run. This eventually lead me to working for other t-shirt companies locally, and finally landed me in Indianapolis, where I work as a high end artist doing NFL, NBA, and NHL t-shirt art. You might see our shirts at WalMart or Pennys and occasionally at the stadiums. You can see some of my other work at http://www.flickr.com/photos/michael_gorges/"

Cruizin In North County

Bet you didn't know that crooner Lil' Walter Scott of Bob Kuban and the In Men ended his career in 1983 as a 'corpse in the cistern' at a house next to the home of McBride Alum Larry Chik of '69? Check out Walter and the In Men in this video!