Adrian High School Alumni Association

10/30/2026

MAPLES! We have a World Series CHAMPION among us!! Congratulations to Eric Theisen, Class of 2003! Eric is the lead hitting coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. We could not be more excited for you, Eric! So proud that you are a Maple!!

10/24/2026

1974–75 AHS Basketball Team Reunites - Once Teammates, Always Maples!

Nearly 50 years later, the memories are still fresh, the friendships are still strong, and the stories are just as good!

On October 17th, members of the 1974–75 Adrian High School basketball team traveled from across the country to reunite at Buffalo Wild Wings in Adrian. What a great afternoon of laughter, storytelling, and reconnecting with old friends!

It all started when former teammates Rob Judson and Mark Caggiano met for breakfast and spent 3½ hours reminiscing about basketball, growing up in Adrian, and their AHS days. That conversation sparked an idea — why not get the whole team back together?

And that's exactly what they did!

The teammates shared fond memories of their late friend and teammate Chuck Schwartz and former Coach J.P. McDevitt. They also sent their best wishes to former Coach Judson and his wife, along with former Coach Swenor, who couldn't attend. Teammates Bruce Rearick and Tommy Rink were also missed due to prior commitments.

Different paths, different places, but forever connected by their days as Adrian Maples!

Once a Maple, Always a Maple!

Front Row (L-R): Lynn Courington, Rick Bailey, Jim Johnson, Fred Smith, Steve Brown, Rich Clay
Row 2 (L-R): Mark Caggiano, Rob Judson, Mark Wilson, Jeff Cochran
Row 3 (L-R): Paul Lanczki, John Carlson, Doug Hartung, Glen Butler, Ramon Hobdy, Paul Sylvester, Joe Jenkins, Vern Moore, Randy Wells
(Not pictured Bruce Rearick and Tommy Rink)

10/13/2026

The best night of every year! Recognizing our OUTSTANDING alumni 💙

10/05/2026

A 1989 AHS alumna is taking over! Go Maples!!

Welcome to the new ASEF Executive Director, Heather Perez!

Heather Perez has been named the new executive director of the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation. Perez is the fourth executive director in the Foundation’s 40-year history.
Perez comes to the Foundation having served in executive capacities at several community non-profit organizations, most recently as the Director of Development at Hospice of Lenawee where she led comprehensive development strategies including a $1 million campaign for the Hospice of Lenawee “Jim Feeney” Hospice Home. She was also responsible for strengthening committee engagement, strategic planning initiatives, and an annual event that grew in capacity year over year.
Perez’s responsibilities with ASEF will include initiating a strategic planning process, building out the Foundation’s board of trustees and shepherding a 40th anniversary celebration for the organization. Perez will also oversee the Foundation’s main mission of awarding classroom grants and raising funds to continue its success.
A 1989 graduate of Adrian High School, Perez looks forward to working with the philanthropic community, including AHS alumni who identify with the ASEF mission of strengthening the educational excellence of their alma mater. Perez holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University and is committed to servant leadership, fostering long-term, collaborative relationships, and working alongside others to strengthen and serve the community she is proud to call home.
“I am very excited to work with the local community and our alumni to build the capacity of education at Adrian Public Schools,” Perez said. “The ASEF is committed to enhancing classroom rigor while supporting student growth in academics and the arts, providing students with meaningful experiences that will enrich their education and, hopefully, stay with them for a lifetime.”
Not a stranger to supporting education, Perez was the Executive Director at Community Learning Connections and the Resource Development Manager for Communities in Schools – Lenawee. With these two entities, she managed fundraising efforts and operations which supported at-risk students and focused on graduation outcomes.
Perez replaces ASEF retiring Executive Director Jenny Engle who oversaw the award of close to $800,000 in classroom grants given to APS teachers over the past eight years.
The Adrian Schools Educational Foundation was founded in 1987 as a non-profit with its only mission to benefit Adrian Public Schools students. It fulfills this by awarding classroom grants to teachers, enhancing APS curriculum and giving students opportunities in the arts and academics. Over its 40-year history, the ASEF has awarded close $2 million in classroom grants and special projects such as the AHS courtyard renovation and partnering in constructing STEM labs in all APS elementary school buildings.

10/05/2026

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09/17/2026

CALLING ALL BAND ALUMNI!!!
Here is your opportunity to be on the field again! Dust off your instruments and sign up to play with the marching band during pregame at the Homecoming game!!!

We are very excited to invite you all back to Maple Stadium to play with the current members of the Maple Marching Band during Pre-Game on Friday, September 25th starting at 6:40 pm. Kick Off is at 7:00 pm Here is the Alumni Music link for the Homecoming music. Alumni are invited to play the Alma Ma...

09/08/2026

MAPLE MONDAY!
While this used to be the first week of school for AHS, now the kids are in their 3rd week of school already!
What was your favorite part of getting back to school each fall?

08/25/2026

We forgot to add the annual get together for the Class of 1959 to our newsletter in the spring. Let all of your friends from the class know! They should have received a Save The Date card back in February, but if not, get in touch with Jon Wetherbee!

07/16/2026

Are you laid up at home avoiding this heat? Staying out of this smoke? Have I got an opportunity for YOU! The Alumni Association is prepping a 3,000 piece mailing that needs insert envelopes folded. Would you be willing to take a box of 500 home and fold them? While you watch a movie? Listen to a great audiobook?
Let us know. We can deliver!

07/13/2026