JAKE, HOPPY, and DICK HOWE
Athletes
AHS Class of 1939, 1941, and 1944
Jack "Jake", Richard "Dick", and Robert "Hoppy" Howe
Brothers whose significant athletic achievements at AHS were enhanced by decorated collegiate careers, professional excellence, military service, and long-standing commitment to our community.
Jack "Jake" Howe - 3 sport Athlete at AHS; Tennis Regional Champion and State Tournament Participant; Top Basketball Scorer in the State of Michigan, 1939; Starred in Basketball at Alma College; 2 Time All-MIAA; 1942 MIAA MVP; Top Alma College Scorer for 3 straight years; Member of the Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Robert "Hoppy" Howe - 3 year Basketball and Tennis Athlete at AHS; All Conference Basketball Honors following Junior and Senior years; Continued Basketball participation at Alma College; All-MIAA Recognition; Received appointment to the United States Naval Academy and played 2 years of U.S. Naval Academy Basketball; Graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry; Member of the U.S. Navy Dental Corp, retiring as Captain.
Richard "Dick" Howe - Football, Basketball, Track & Field Athlete at AHS; Starting Football QB and dazzling Punt Returner; Consistent Basketball Scorer; Student Council Vice-President; Northwestern University Graduate; U.S. Navy Service; Graduate of Cleveland Medical School; Practiced Podiatry in Alma for more than fifty years.
Jack "Jake" Howe - 3 sport Athlete at AHS; Tennis Regional Champion and State Tournament Participant; Top Basketball Scorer in the State of Michigan, 1939; Starred in Basketball at Alma College; 2 Time All-MIAA; 1942 MIAA MVP; Top Alma College Scorer for 3 straight years; Member of the Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Robert "Hoppy" Howe - 3 year Basketball and Tennis Athlete at AHS; All Conference Basketball Honors following Junior and Senior years; Continued Basketball participation at Alma College; All-MIAA Recognition; Received appointment to the United States Naval Academy and played 2 years of U.S. Naval Academy Basketball; Graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry; Member of the U.S. Navy Dental Corp, retiring as Captain.
Richard "Dick" Howe - Football, Basketball, Track & Field Athlete at AHS; Starting Football QB and dazzling Punt Returner; Consistent Basketball Scorer; Student Council Vice-President; Northwestern University Graduate; U.S. Navy Service; Graduate of Cleveland Medical School; Practiced Podiatry in Alma for more than fifty years.