Silverton High School Alumni Association

05/31/2026

The June 2026 Silverton Alumni News is now available on our website at www.shsfoxes.com In it you'll find information about our 2026 Alumni and Friends Reunion Party, various class reunions, activities related to our 30-year celebration, volunteer opportunities, and news about two new named scholarships.

04/30/2026

Roger Tofte graduated with the Silverton High School class of 1948. He was the owner, developer and architect of the Enchanted Forest in Turner, Oregon. In a story printed in the March 18, 2026 Statesman Journal Capi Lynn, who is a senior reporter for the Statesman, wrote a wonderful tribute to Roger and the Tofte family. The article is an in-depth account of Roger’s life and his vision for the development of the park that has brought so much joy to so many families. You can check out this article on the Statesman’s website (with a paid subscription).

Many of us will remember our own trips to the Enchanted Forest, either with our parents, our children, or a field trip scheduled for students from our local schools.

A celebration of Roger’s life is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at the Pavilion on the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Note: the attached photos are Roger’s senior picture from the 1948 Silvertonia and a listing of the activities he participated in during his junior and senior years.

04/04/2026

Congratulations to the Silverton Foxes Dance Team. The head coach and assistant coaches are all Silverton Alumni who were on the Foxes Dance Team while attending SHS. We love seeing our graduates return to inspire and coach the next generation of Foxes🦊 🩰 💃

02/26/2026

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SUCCESS! 🎉
In 1996, we awarded our first-ever scholarship. Fast forward to 2026, and our commitment to Silverton students is stronger than ever. This spring, we are thrilled to distribute a record $130,600 in scholarships to SHS grads!
If you have a student heading to college in the fall, the time to apply is NOW.
🔗 Start your application: https://shsfoxes.com/scholarships 🗓️ Mark your calendar: All applications must be in by March 15!
Please SHARE this post to help us reach every eligible student in our community!
Class of 2000 recipients: Christy Delany, Sara Fisher Scott, Erin Gardner Stucky and Tyron Sinn

02/21/2026

Fifty years ago, these women and their teammates paved the way for Silverton Foxes girls' basketball, persevering with tireless dedication. We owe a profound debt of gratitude to Coach Brueckner, whose unwavering belief in these athletes proved that girls' basketball was never a passing fad, but a lasting legacy. Left to right: 1976-77 Varsity and JV team members: Carol Hartley, Brenda Rom Geiger, Linda Gerig Merrill, Coach Brueckner and Lanette Roth Willig.

02/19/2026

This is a photo of the first girls basketball teams from the 1976-77 season. Hope to see some of them on Friday February 20th as the Foxes celebrate 50 years of girls basketball in Silverton. GO FOXES!

02/18/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing former SHS teacher and volunteer, Phil Clites, at the age of 99.
Phil was a beloved Math and Science teacher from 1947–1957, but his impact didn't end when he left the classroom. For many years following his retirement, Phil returned to SHS as a volunteer math tutor, giving his time and patience to generations of students.
To ensure his legacy continues, the Alumni Association proudly awards a scholarship in his name every year, which was established in 2017 by his former students. To donate online in his memory to the Phil Clites Scholarship, you can click the link https://shsfoxes.com/give
Rest in peace, Mr. Clites. Thank you for decades of dedication to our students.

https://www.ungerfuneralchapel.com/obituary/philip-clites

02/17/2026

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Join us as we celebrate 50 Years of Silverton Girls Basketball 🏀🧡

📅 Friday, February 20
⏰ 7:00 PM

Come honor our seniors before the game and stay for alumni festivities at halftime as we recognize five decades of dedication, teamwork, and Lady Foxes.

While you’re there, be sure to stop by and check out the brand-new historical photo collage—made possible by support from our Hall of Fame Gala. It’s a powerful visual tribute to the athletes and teams who built this tradition.

We hope to see alumni, families, and community members there to celebrate the legacy! 🦊

01/23/2026

We send our heartfelt sympathy to the Fisher family following the passing of Lawrence Fisher, Class of 1948. We are deeply grateful for his years of leadership within the SHSAA, where he served as a Trustee and as our President and Vice President. He will be greatly missed.

Lawrence passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1930, to Eric and Clarice (Downing) Fisher. He was born in the house of his...

01/17/2026

Our new online 2026 scholarship application is now posted on our website at https://www.shsfoxes.com/scholarships/ Application deadline is March 15th. Please share this post with Silverton High School students and recent graduates who will be attending college for the 2026-27 school year.

 Home 5 Scholarships Scholarships Invest in the Future Support Silverton Grads  Awarded Each year SHSAA awards scholarships to graduating seniors as well as post-graduates seeking to further their education. Since our first $100 Scholarship in 1996, we have awarded a total of $1,580,650 to 1,9...