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Fifty
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Class 1960 REUNION COMMITTEE- Committee members: Sue Evans - Sandra Oed Fowler - Jack Herman - Brent Robbins - Raymey Simpson
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| 03/24/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE
SAYRE 50th REUNION - SEPTEMBER DATES (10-11-12): (30 classmates)(55 people) INTERESTED: Jeanne Andersen Bowlin - Libby Blankenship Darnell - John G. Burt - Jim Chiles - Ben Cundiff - Judy Disborough Moore - John Dobbins - Betsy Drautman Tyrrell - Sue Evans - Ted Frith - Don Gibson - Ron Hammerle - Jack Herman - Peggy Leahy Dale - Jinny McMichael Sittler - Larry Myers - Sandra Oed Fowler - Nelson "Nick" Lamkin - Linda Mayer Pearce - Charlene Morrison Dano - Brent Robbins - Tom Rouse - Judy Schuba Brown - Dan Scmitz - Bob Sexton - Raymey Simpson - Jesse H. "Buddy" Smith - Rocky Sullivan Thomas - Claude "Sandy" Thomas - Marie VanHoose Sayre - (11 classmate)(17 people) MAYBE: Chuck Armstrong (Mariner’s Season) - JanDee Broida Parker - Mary Carol Coons Cooper - Linda Harbison Matt - Bill Mayrose - Tony Miniea - Melvyn Price - Gayle Reichmuth Erxleben - Barbara Rosenthal Martin (grandchild due) - Steve & Joan Fischer Schindel - (15 classmates)(27 people) DECLINE: Tom Bedwell - Ann Bell Willis - Grover Blanton - Charles H. & Gwen Davies Brown (wedding) - Roberta Bryson Wolfe - Bruce McBride - Harriett Micou Corum - Steve Mowry (white water rafting) - Lynn Pankonin Birdt (Scotland) - "Bert" Pence - Sandra Philips Fizer - Anita Pierce Brock - Charles Smoot (Greek Isles & Istanbul) - Joellen Tyler Johnston (Outer Banks vacation) - WRITTEN (20) NOTES to those without e-mail or who aren’t answering phone --- MADE (65) PHONE CALLS: E-MAIL (56 received /150 sent) -
COMMENTS:
Marie,
It's a maybe for us. The dates are fine. I'm just not sure what else is going on next year at this moment in time. Steve and Joan Fischer Schindel
Hi Marie, I like the new dates and I'am interested.I guess
they don't want to include 1961? Thank You, Dan Schmitz
Sept. sounds better as we have really bad weather up here. If
things are settled with my mother we hope to come. Only time
will tell with her as she is getting worst but you never
know.
Charlene Morrison Dano
I will be vacationing in the Outer Banks at that time.
Joellen Tyler Johnston
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| 03/22/2010, AN UPDATE FROM
MARIE
50th
REUNION - SEPTEMBER DATES (10-11-12):
(23 classmates)(41 people) INTERESTED: Jeanne Andersen Bowlin - Libby Blankenship Darnell - John G. Burt - Ben Cundiff - John Dobbins - Sue Evans - Ted Frith - Don Gibson - Ron Hammerle - Jack Herman - Peggy Leahy Dale - Jinny McMichael Sittler - Larry Myers - Sandra Oed Fowler - Nelson "Nick" Lamkin - Linda Mayer Pearce - Brent Robbins - Judy Schuba Brown - Bob Sexton - Raymey Simpson - Rocky Sullivan Thomas - Claude "Sandy" Thomas - Marie VanHoose Sayre - (5 classmate)(9 people) MAYBE: Linda Harbison Matt - Sandra Philips Fizer - Bill Mayrose - Tony Miniea - Barbara Rosenthal Martin (grandchild due) - (12 classmates)(21 people) DECLINE: Chuck Armstrong (Mariner’s Season) - Tom Bedwell - Ann Bell Willis - Grover Blanton - Charles H. & Gwen Davies Brown (wedding) - Roberta Bryson Wolfe - Harriett Micou Corum - Lynn Pankonin Birdt (Scotland) - "Bert" Pence - Charles Smoot (Greek Isles & Istanbul) - Steve Mowry (white water rafting) -
COMMENTS:
9-11 I'll be marching with the USCG Auxiliary in homage to the New
Yorkers lost in the attacks. I don't think I could possibly enjoy
dancing on that day. Not even at the glamorous Audubon Country
Club. Sorry, Bert Pence.
Please be advised that I decline to be in attendance at
the WHS Reunion, because of the dance and drink etc. Grover
Blanton
Marie, put me down for a maybe. We have a number of
other things going on at that time. Thanks,
Bill Mayrose
Nick and I would most likely attend. The dates are
certainly better as I would not have to buy a coat!!!! I just
hope our Kentucky friends will be in town then so we can stay
with one of them -- family too so we can see them. (Yes, I
pack a lot into any trip).
Linda Mayer Pearce
Marie, These date won't work
for us either.. We'll be in the Greek Islands and Istanbul.
Buy the way, how did you like your Viking River Cruise?
Charlie Smoot
Count us in, Ben Cundiff
Marie, We're planning to attend. Don Gibson
I would more than likely attend an early Sept
reunion - Ted Frith
Careda and I are going on a white water raft trip on
the Rough River in Oregon on September 20th to September 27
th and will be unable to attend the reunion in September. We
would certainly attend the reunion any time in October.
Steve Mowry
sounding better and better
but......I must still decline !! You are a sweety to do
all this work for the class of '60
Ann Bell Willis
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| 03/22/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE
SAYRE 50th REUNION - SEPTEMBER DATES (10-11-12): (21 classmates)(38 people) INTERESTED: Jeanne Andersen Bowlin - Libby Blankenship Darnell - John G. Burt - Ben Cundiff - John Dobbins - Sue Evans - Ted Frith - Don Gibson - Ron Hammerle - Jack Herman - Peggy Leahy Dale - Jinny McMichael Sittler - Larry Myers - Sandra Oed Fowler - Brent Robbins - Judy Schuba Brown - Bob Sexton - Raymey Simpson - Rocky Sullivan Thomas - Claude "Sandy" Thomas - Marie VanHoose Sayre - (4 classmate)(7 people) MAYBE: Linda Harbison Matt - Sandra Philips Fizer - Tony Miniea - Barbara Rosenthal Martin (grandchild due) - (7 classmates)(12 people) DECLINE: Chuck Armstrong (Mariner's Season) - Tom Bedwell - Charles H. & Gwen Davies Brown (wedding) - Roberta Bryson Wolfe - Harriett Micou Corum - Lynn Pankonin Birdt (Scotland) - COMMENTS: EKU has a fb game with UL that week end so may work for us. Sounds better than Nov. Jeanne Andersen Bowlin
This is a better date. I would probably attend part. Hope all
is well with you and your family. Rocky Sullivan Thomas
INTERESTED! A GOOD DECISION, CHANGING THE DATE, COSTS AND VENUE. RON HAMMERLE Much better choice of dates…..weather still nice, etc. Response is maybe to very likely….have to check with the boss and she is with new grandson in Houston for a few more days. John Burt
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| 03/21/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE
SAYRE
Mark your calendars -- Sept. 10-11-12, 2010
In response to the comments of 92 classmates re:
initial proposal; for November dates the Reunion Committee has
proposed this alternative. Please respond: INTERESTED
- MAYBE - DECLINE. Also, PLEASE SEND any information
you might have re: Lost List attached..
mdvsayre@sbcglobal.net
Committee has decided on September 10,11 and 12, 2010
for the Class of 1960 - 50th Reunion.
FRI 9/10 - (details and costs are being worked out)
SAT 9/11 -
Dinner/Dance: Audubon Country Club ... cocktails, buffet
dinner and DJ - starting at 6p.m. Cost
not tallied as yet.
SUN 9/12 - (details and costs are being worked out)
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| 03/16/2010, EMAIL FROM JOHN BURT: Seems like the prospective reunion date may have been moved from shortly before Thanksgiving to sometime in September….maybe not. September is generally better since it avoids the heavy travel period as you approach Thanksgiving, and, we’re all getting older and cold weather is to be avoided. If there is any voting on this matter, mine would be cast for September (or early October).
Regards,
John Burt
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| 03/13/02010, EMAIL FROM CAROL GOODLOE
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| 03/13/2010, EMAIL FROM CHUCK ARMSTRONG Unfortunately, I am unable to do this or attend in September because I’ll be in the last month of our regular season which does not end until Monday, October 3rd. This change of dates to September will not work for me.
Chuck Armstrong
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| 03/13/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE SAYRE ... Sandra Oed Fowler and committee has switched week-ends and proposal: Sept 10-11-12 - no cost estimates as yet -- Audubon Country Club with DJ - Golf Scramble and other activities for non-golfers - Mass at Cathedral - Brunch - I will address a follow-up mailer when I return 3/18/10. |
| 02/27/2010, EMAIL FROM GAYLE
ERXLEBEN
Re: reunion dates, I would agree
with those who don't think the weekend before Thanksgiving is a good
time. BUT the committee just has to choose a time it thinks best &
hope it will work out for most people - not an easy task!
Gayle
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| 02/25/2010, EMAIL FROM MARIE
SAYRE
I have forwarded your comments and
everyone's comments and many agree with you - It is all up to the
committee - I only signed up to be messenger. As further developments
are announced I will send it. Thanks for response. I'm making lots
of database corrections. I will keep you in that loop as well. Marie
V. Sayre.
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| 02/24/2010, EMAIL
FORWARDED BY MARIE SAYRE
Marie,
good to talk with you. I'm interested in attending the reunion
although due to a conference conflict, I might not get there for the
whole thing. One observation: I think $150 for a dance is pretty
expensive even with dinner. That cost is likely to deter some from
coming.
Be sure to look me up if you get back to Chattanooga. Best,
Sandy (Sandra Walker Kurtz)
JUDY (DILLON) VOGLER AND GARY VOGLER. WE ARE DEFINITELY
INTERESTED. THANKS,
CALL: Mel Borland -- Maybe - still teaching and may have
conflicting ECON meetings; but, interested.
CALL: Joe and Sandra Carter Behr -- Yes -- But; would prefer
OCT. dates -- NO on races -- Thinks proximity to Thanksgiving is
not good in general costs & availability of air travel - family
obligations - weather. Does like Class 1960 only
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| EMAIL 02/17/2010 FROM:
NOVEMBER 19, 2010 -
Suggested: Night Racing at Churchill Downs - cost not determined - NOVEMBER 20, 2010 - Suggested: Dinner Dance - "The Monarch’s" at The Olmstead - estimated @ $150.00 /couple - NOVEMBER 21, 2010 - As Yet Undetermined
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EMAIL FROM MARIE 8/24/2009
FORGIVE any oversights in my asking for help - I concentrated on those I could recall in Louisville area. I do not have current e-mail on Linda Miller Dabney - Sherman & Judie Wylie Henderson or Steve Porter. When I return from my travels , I want to put the pedal to metal on planning 2010 WHS REUNION. Many are asking me for a date certain. Those of us who are out of town need to make travel plans. I suggest one of first two week-ends in October 2010 because I have had requests to avoid June and September. We need to speak for a convenient hotel room package. We need to consider activities for FRI (day & evening) - SAT (day & evening) - SUN (brunch) ... I think some frivolity and some casual and some semi-formal would be a great mix. If it is priced out separately and price is an issue everyone can pick & choose. I have a collection of suggestions I will share. I hope we can agree on 5 year reunion intervals and I think it would be good to set the dates!! 2010 -2015 - 2020 - 2025 - 2030 ... We are looking at this one and 4 more if we are lucky to get us to 75 years ... how many will still be traveling at age 88? age 93? Hope you will help!
Love, Marie VanHoose Sayre
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| EMAIL FROM BERT PENCE,
07/18/2009 John, I'm
not aware of any particular date or location. I think it would be
great if we could pick a true destination for the 50th, not
Louisville. Key West is great and cheap to get to, plus there's lots
to do there. Just a thought.
On Jul 18, 2009, at 11:35 AM,
Libby (Blankenship) Darnell wrote:
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| EMAIL FROM BERT PENCE, 7/12/2009 Are all of the Sultans still with us? I for one, would be willing to cough up some $ to reunite them for a waggener party. The dress would be the 50s, the attitude that of the teens of the 50s and joy, unmatched. Think about it folks. Comments welcome.
Bert Pence class 0' 60. Love to
all.
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Email from
Nelda 4/23/2009 Nelda Perkins Mohr (class of 60)
Nelda Mohr Branch Manager John Musante Porter Memorial Library Central Rappahannock Regional Library
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| Email from Chuck 4/22/2009 I could probably arrange a private tour of Hillerich & Bradsby if people would like that. Just
give me sufficient lead time and how many people we shall have. Chuck Armstrong |
| Email from Libby 4/22/2009
had several positive responses to Masonic
Home suggestion so I went on line to
www.theolmsted.com/
for additional information. If you check this link most of the info
is just their various menu items but the first page and the 3rd page
will give info about facility size availability and cost. Also,
someone suggested they'd like Churchill Downs which would be open if
the reunion is held the end of May to 1st half of June. Other ideas
might include antiquing either here or in Glendale, KY. There is also
Louisville Slugger museum and the Frazier museum within walking
distance of each other and if you go you would pass the Science Center
and you can't go wrong with IMAX no matter what's showing. If they're
in town, the River Bats could be of interest along with exploring the
Frankfort Avenue corridor. In fact, on the last Friday of each month
there is F.A.T. Friday when you can have free trolley rides and visit
crafts, clothing, glass blowing, wine tasting, snacks, etc. There's
not a lot left around here that's the way it was back in '60 but if
anyone had an interest, Ten Pin Bowling Alley is still here.
Libby (Blankenship '60) Darnell
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Email from Libby 3/1/2009
Wondered if there would be any interest in checking into having a lunch/brunch at the Masonic Home as part of the reunion festivities. It has been renovated/restored into a beautiful retirement community but the dining hall in the center of the campus, now called The Olmsted, has been kept for rentals, i.e. weddings, receptions, parties, silent auctions, etc. If there is any interest, we could find out if the rental was possible for the week-end picked and what the cost would be. Also, if there's still a need for committee participants, let me know. Libby (Blankenship '60) Darnell
Email response from Dick, 3/1/2009 Dick Bedwell
Email response from Steve 3/1/2009
Libby et al., The Olmstead is a wonderful choice, much better to stay in the
'hood. It is a great facility, operated by Masterson's. However, for
those of us who spent many an hour sweating in the nearby Masonic
Home gym and those who came to watch us, the destruction of that
gymnasium by turning it into offices and meeting space would be
pretty sad. You can still see some of the old floor and some of the
concrete bleachers, but it has been completely transformed. That was
always regarded as the best basketball floor in the state because of
the air cushion underneath. That's why Doc Adams used it for Eastern
HS when he was there and Waggener when he transferred. I understand
it had no economic value for Masonic Home, so it was a necessity,
but a shame anyway. Maybe we could take all the old b'ball players
and cheerleaders over and take a sad picture.
Steve
Porter, '61
Email Response from Bruce 3/2/2009 Sounds good to me. It doesn't seem
possible that 50 years have passed.
Remember that growing old is mandatory,
growing up is optional!
Bruce McBride Email
Response from Marilyn 03/02/2009 Email Response from John 03/02/2009 Email Response from Bert 03/02/2009 Email Response from Marie 3/3/2009
Libby -
Thanks for the Olmstead suggestion for
Reunion 2010 and I have added you to list of 1960 volunteers.
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I haven't heard from nor contacted the
school as yet... that is a good idea. We may be able to arrange the
opening reception and registration at the school. I updated your home
e-mail as requested.
eturley@windstream.net
I have Wally Adams - Ben Cundiff - Rich
Stokes and Mel Borland ... do you need them or were you offering them??
I will work on a list of the names from which I need information. Thanks
for your contact. Marie V. Sayre
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Email from Marie 2-12-2009
TO: Classmates: 1960, 1961 AND
1962
2010 is 50 years since
Class of '60 graduated from Waggener
High School ... and 49 years for Class of
'61... and 48 years
for Class of '62. It is time
to set the date for our reunion week-end. My husband's class has set an
early June week-end and Robert Ling has business overseas at that
time. "Biggs" Tabler suggested from mid-May before Memorial Day week-end
OR in alternative I suggest mid-September thru mid October.
I think we need at least 12 -20 committee
members. You can then elect a chairman, a secretary and a treasurer
(perhaps one for each class). And, assign FRI "sign-in" and FRI night -
SAT morning - SAT afternoon & SAT night - SUN farewell brunch ...
IF YOU WILL HELP contact me
mdvsayre@sbcglobal.
I am working steadily on updating my address
and e-mail and phone list. It is constantly in flux....
I have 225 contacts for '60
with 60 unknown and 39 deceased.
And, I have 225 contacts for '61 with
121 unknown and 26 deceased. I have not as yet counted what I have on
Class of '62.
I favor a JOINT CLASS REUNION EVENT
and would like to see us move to 5 year intervals with other events
interspersed. We are not getting any younger and we are thinning in our
ranks!! There is still space on the VIKING Danube River Cruise
4/15-4/29/2009 and I am working with "Sandy" Thomas & Barry
Munz on an Atlanta Area Gathering in July 2009 and I
really enjoyed the group that gathered in October 2008 at
Gilman's Point (RICK'S). Former WHS teacher, Estelle Logsdon
Zimlich joined us!!
Looking forward to hearing from all of
you!!
Marie VanHoose Sayre '60
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