Yes, we're still going strong. Proved that on October 5 at Giuseppe's in Warminster for our mini-reunion celebrating 56 years.
In July, Tina, John, Jimmy and I went to check out Giuseppe's. We liked what we saw.
And this is what we got!
The room looked really nice with the purple and gold napkins.
Lots of room for everyone
Nancy did a great job with the centerpieces, as always.
The buffet table - good food!
The beverage table - just imagine bottles of soft drinks
Nancy's son gave her a basketful of makeup to share with the ladies
Then the classmates started arriving!
The never-changing Tony Pileggi and Denny Johnson
Smiling Bill Ischinger
Bonnie Mills and Tom Goodnow - wonder when they will tie the knot?
Our newest couple - Linda Colbeck and Don Buehler. He says they're just friends. We'll see!
Harvey and Jean Gordon - always smiling!
Our newest "official" alumni - Sam Paone
More about Sam later in this post.
Jeff and Betty Hassinger. Even though Jeff actually graduated in '64, he's still a member of our class. We had him longer!
Shirley (Bolmarcich) and Gary O'Hara - high school sweethearts
First time at one of our mini-reunions - Judy (Miller) and Bob Reinmiller. So glad you joined us!
Allan Brandt - just days from retiring from PECO after 50 years!
Tina Hollingsworth and John McDonald - engaged over a year now. Set a date!!!
Me and my sweet Jimmy! And we've been married over a year now!
Joyce Argue and Jim Pearson - recreating a picture from the Jr. Prom
Denny and Nancy Telmosse - both cuties!
Ray Roberts in deep conversation with Tony
Lynda Wildermuth - such a sweet smile!
Now some random pictures. You should know everyone by now.
We brought the blown-up picture from the Washington trip. Can you find yourself?
Joyce selling 50/50 raffle tickets. Half back in the bank for future reunions, the other half ended up in Joyce's pocket!
Jeff thought there was something fishy about the ticket seller holding the winning ticket!
Get those cameras ready ladies!
Me, taking a picture of Bonnie...
Taking a picture of me taking her picture - you get the idea
Joyce, very serious photographer
Tina, trying to figure out which button to push
Dessert!
I think this says it all!
Now, you might have noticed a number of small framed paintings on the tables. Denny brought 2 boxes full of his framed artwork, all mediums, to give out as gifts. Unfortunately, no one got a picture of the whole collection. But everyone left with one. This is one we brought home. Lovely work, Denny - and thank you so much for all the gifts!
Sorry for the reflection.
And I mentioned there would be more information about Sam, our newest "official" alumni. Although we always thought of Sam as one of our class, he never had the opportunity to graduate. He had to leave during his senior year to help his family. But during the graduation ceremony at the high school for UMHS Class of 2019, Dr. Robert Milrod, Superintendent of Schools, announced that he was awarding an honorary diploma to Sam so that he could be inducted into the UM Alumni Hall of Fame. Mr. DeLaurentis had the honor of presenting Sam with his diploma. And today, October 25, Sam Paone became the newest member of the UM Alumni Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Sam - well deserved! We are all so proud of you!
2019 Inductees - UMHS Alumni Hall of Fame
And so ends our 56th reunion of the UMHS Class of 63. We were - and always will be - a great class.
Like the cake says - Still Going Strong!
See you all next year!
