UMHS 63 REUNION...and beyond

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

And More Picnic Pictures

And more!

Carole and Judy

Bonnie, Howard and Tom

Sorry Tom, but Stew's pony tail is longer!

Bill, Harvey and John

Joan, what secrets are you telling Nancy?

Jim, Bill Campbell and Ray Roberts

Nice to see Bill - he didn't make it to the 50th or 51st

Looks like that's the end of the pictures. If I receive more, I'll post them.

Looking forward to #53 next year!!

The Picnic Pictures Keep Coming

More!

Nice picture of Tina - too bad the flowers got in the way! Jimmy, put the cell phone away!

Almost forget to get a picture of the cake before Donna cut it all up

Jimmy doesn't want to be bothered - must get the vacuum plugged in for John

Vacuuming is hard work - John deserves to sit and rest

Stew and Denny - friends from way back

Another random group shot - Harvey, Howard, Jean, Bonnie, Tina, Bill, Carole, Denny, Joan, and Tony at the food table

Nice picture of Lynda and Bill

I can't figure out what Joyce and Judy were discussing

Linda, Judy, Joan, Peggy and Gary

Lynda looks captivated by Bill. I'm so glad she was able to come this year.

Judy, what did Denny do to frighten you?

A dangerous trio when they get together - Sue, Sandy and Karen

John, Jim Pearson, and Denny

Jimmy, Karen, Sandy, Ron, Stew, John, Sue, Jim, Leslie and Denny

I think there are more pictures!

More Picnic Pictures

Here's more!

I'm making sure I get the banner signed

Judy getting the tripod set up

John doing a little housekeeping before we started. I wonder if he does windows?

Birthday girl Donna cutting the cake

Karen came with a big bag of goodies

Howard got blocked in the group shot so Judy made sure to get a good picture of him

Joan came decked out in purple and gold

Stew gets the award for the longest hair!

Still more pictures to post!

Reunion Romances

It's great to reconnect - and especially nice if the renewed feelings grow

Tina had some news for us

Tina and Bill Ischinger?

Tina and Howard Johnson?

Tina and John McDonald? Bingo!

But what's this, John and Joan Freeland??

Jimmy McGhee and I reconnected after the 50th and are still going strong. It's a forever thing.

But check out Denny Johnson and Joyce Argue in the back - Judy's trying to figure out what's going on!

More pictures on the way!

More 52nd Reunion Picnic Pictures

More pictures!

Judy's first attempt at a group shot. How many can you name?

Group photo with Judy - she managed to get in place before the timer went off!

Denny Johnson, Stew Ackerman, Carole Bruner, Harvey Gordon, me

Tom Goodnow, Bonnie Mills, Nancy Telmosse, Peggy Tull

Judy VonGerichten, Tina Jenneray (Chris Shope), Joan Freeland, Joan McNickle, Sue Ritchie, Linda Harrison, Leslie McLaughlin, Jean Gordon, Jimmy McGhee

Ray Roberts, Denny McLaughlin, Gary Addy, John McDonald, Tony Pileggi, Howard Johnson (Sorry, just a corner of his head!), Tina Hollingsworth, Joyce Argue, Sandy Granato, Lynda Wildermuth, Karen West, Bill Ischinger, Bill Burgher, Ron Lear

Ray Roberts next to Ron Lear, Jimmy McGhee talking to Tony Pileggi, Sue Ritchie explaining life to me, Harvey Gordon and John McDonald

Preparing for group pictures

Peggy Tull and Gary Addy - Wake up Peggy!

We wanted to get everyone's picture in front of the banner, but it just didn't work out.

Judy and I before the crowds arrived

More pictures to come!

52nd Reunion Picnic

We had our 52nd reunion picnic on June 20 at the Holiday Inn Express in Warminster. 37 expected, 35 attended. Shirley (Bolmarcich) and Gary O'Hara couldn't make it due to Gary's recent knee surgery. They were missed!

A fun afternoon. We decorated this year in red, white and blue since we were right between Memorial Day and the 4th of July. Still had a little bit of purple and gold thrown in for good measure.

Tons of food - again. It was Donna Stricklin's birthday, so we had her cut the cake. She also drew the winning number for the 50/50 since she won last year. Wouldn't you know, she drew her own number! She was holding tickets for herself and Linda Harrison, so the money was actually going to go to Linda.

We saw some people for the first time since the 50th in October 2013. And we're hoping to see a lot more next year. I really enjoy these little mini-reunions. For most of us, the friendships and bonds we formed in high school were the first we had outside of family. As we get older, I think it's important to keep those friendships alive.

So, here are some pictures taken at the picnic! Enjoy!

Harvey Gordon and John McDonald having a serious discussion

Judy VonGerichten and Linda Harrison

Jimmy McGhee enjoying lunch

I see John McDonald, Sue Ritchie, Jim Pearson, Denny McLaughlin and his Leslie, Nancy Telmosse, Howard Johnson, Harvey Gordon and his Jean, and Tina Hollingsworth's back

Denny Johnson and Donna Stricklin look serious while Joyce Argue and Judy VonGerichten are sharing a lighter moment

Linda Harrison and Judy VonGerichten from a different angle!

More pictures to follow!

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Who's Coming to the 52nd Reunion Picnic?

Just as I did last year, I'll post the names of those who are coming to the picnic. Check back often to see who's on the list. Maybe someone you haven't seen in 52 years??

Lynne Gabel
Jim McGhee
Tina (Hollingsworth) Owens
John McDonald
Nancy (Telmosse) Lyons
Harvey Gordon and Jean
Howard Johnson
Tina Jenneray (we knew her as Chris Shope)
Bill Campbell
Suzanne (Ritchie) Lear and Ron Lear
Donna (Stricklin) Mazza
Joyce (Argue) Huffert
Denny McLaughlin and Leslie
Joan (McNickle) Morris
Judy (VonGerichten) Pfeil
Sandy (Granato) Belli
Bill Ischinger
Ray Roberts
Shirley (Bolmarcich) O'Hara and Gary O'Hara
Karen (West) Terry
Jim Pearson
Joan (Freeland) McGowan
Peggy (Tull) Addy and Gary Addy
Tony Pileggi
Bonnie (Mills) Rausch and Tom Goodnow
Bill Burgher
Carole (Bruner) Ackerman and Stew Ackerman
Lynda (Wildermuth) Basham
Linda (Harrison) Bonfiglio
Denny Johnson

Make sure I get your check soon so I can add your name to the list!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

52nd Reunion - Rooms Blocked at Holiday Inn

I changed the blocked rooms at the Holiday Inn. There are 4 rooms, king beds, for Friday, June 19 AND Saturday, June 20. The rooms are $139 per night.

If you need a room, please contact me ASAP as I have to give the hotel the final count no later than May 19.

I've already booked one of the rooms, so there are still 3 available.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

52nd Reunion

Letters will be going out shortly regarding our 52nd reunion. But in the meantime, here's what the letter will say:

UMHS CLASS OF 63

52^nd REUNION PICNIC

Those who attended last year had a great time, so we decided to do it again!

The date is Saturday, June 20. We'll be at the Holiday Inn Express in Warminster, 240 Veterans Way, next to Costco. Time noon until 6-ish.

We'll supply hoagies and dessert, along with soft drinks and water. If each of you could bring some type of snack or appetizer, we'll be all set. If you would like beer or wine, feel free to bring some. We'll have glasses and ice.

Dress is super casual. Be comfortable and enjoy yourself!

Cost for the picnic is $15.00 per person. Please send checks to me at this address:

Lynne Gabel

503 S. Warminster Rd., V7

Hatboro, PA 19040

Put UMHS 63 in the memo line. Any questions, feel free to call me at 678-622-5986 or e-mail gabel.lynne@yahoo.com.

I'll need checks by June 6 please.

Holiday Inn has blocked a few rooms for us, for anyone coming from out of town who would need a place to stay. The rooms are 2 queen size bed suites for $139.50 per night. They are blocked for Friday night, June 19. I can get more rooms if necessary and also get rooms for Saturday, June 20, if desired.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING A ROOM AT THE HOTEL, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. FRIDAY NIGHT OR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY? I NEED TO LET THE HOTEL KNOW BY MAY 19.

Hope to see you all on June 20!

If anyone wants to respond directly from this post, here's the response slip:

RETURN THIS WITH YOUR CHECK BY JUNE 6

Number attending @ $15 each

(Check made out to Lynne Gabel – put UMHS 63 on memo line)

Names attending:

________________________________________________________

Return to:

Lynne Gabel

503 S. Warminster Rd. V7

Hatboro, PA 19040

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Follow Up on Shirley Knapp

Shirley's family will have a private service. Her obituary is posted at www.gussfh.com (Guss Funeral Home in Mifflintown), and condolences can be posted there.

Such a loss. I remember her bubbly personality, her smile and her dimples. Always fun to be around. It's hard to believe she's gone. Gone too soon.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

RIP Shirley Knapp

I received word earlier today that Shirley Knapp passed away on March 22. I don't have any details at this time about funeral arrangements, but will post when I do.

Shirley always had such a bright happy smile, and just look at those dimples. She will be missed by friends and family.

RIP, Shirley.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

News from Barry Stott

I received an email from Barry Stott that I wanted to share. Interesting reading!

When I started as a disc jockey in radio in upstate Pennsylvania back in 1966, I became good friends with another disc jockey who came to work at the same station where I was. His name is Kelly Watts. He was best man at my wedding. Anyway, we lost touch over the years, in fact we lost touch for about 30 years. He had been trying to locate me for several years, and last summer we finally made contact by email and telephone. (He and I now live too far apart to see each other, but we email each other regularly and talk on the phone every few months.) Right now he is doing an internet radio show of ALL oldies. His show is on every Sunday, and it is now heard on 2 PA. stations, one station in North Carolina, and throughout ALL of Canada. He is working on picking up more stations. His show is 3 hours long, and each week he does all the songs from a particular year (ONLY between the years 1955 thru 1975). This past Sunday was 1969, and the show the week before was from 1962, which was a great year for music. In the last half hour of every show he counts down from 5 to 1 the top 5 songs from the charts for that particular date. He also gives interesting tid bits like prices of food, cars, houses, popular TV shows, toys and games, etc. One show each month he ditches the yearly format and does a specialty show, where all the music has to do with the specialty. For instance one specialty show was all records dealing with "destinations" --- another one was all summer related music. He is also great about digging up a few oldies that we all would remember when hearing them, but we most likely haven't heard them played for years. The name of his show is appropriately called "The Class Reunion".

The reason I thought Lynn might be able to post this where people would see it is that this Sunday, March 8th, his show is oldies from the year 1963. I thought some classmates might be interested because of the year. The week after, March 15th should be a good one also. It is a specialty show on "One Hit Wonders". And the one I'm really looking forward to is the specialty show on April 12th, which is "Girl Groups". His show on the internet begins every Sunday at 6 PM (Eastern), 5 PM(Central), 4 PM (RM), and 3 PM (Pacific), and the show lasts for 3 hours. Rather than list the 2 PA. stations, and the NC station, I will give you the Canadian website (LTD radio Canada). I have found out thru experience this is the easiest one to get to quickly and without any hassle. Anyone interested should type into the Google Bar the following: "Listen live LTD radio Canada". It will take you to a list of choices and you will click onto that one. (It may say tune-in on the site also). I have also found that the actual Google Bar makes it easier to get to the site. One more thing, LTD usually starts Kelly's show about 2 or 3 minutes past the hour, so if you tune in and hear a song playing that isn't particularly old it is the last song LTD network is playing before he starts his show. So just keep it on until you hear his theme song and his introduction. Also there is a possibility "tune-in" may ask you if you want to subscribe to it, but it is NOT necessary to subscribe in order to get Kelly's show over the internet on LTD.