Put on Your Dancin' Shoes

Music! We had great music.  And we had a fantastic DJ, Ron Fasano.  He played EXACTLY the type of music we wanted.  He played special requests for us.  And he even sang for us - he sounded more like Elvis than Elvis!

Thanks for Harvey Gordon for telling me about him.  I'm posting his business card if anyone is looking for a DJ.  I'm ready to have another party just to use him again!

And now that we have music, let the dancing begin!  We still have the moves - it just takes a little longer!

Hand jive?

Tina, he played A Million to One just for you!

This looks like a spotlight dance!

Nancy, cutting the rug with a broken foot!

Remember The Stroll?

  

Sell it, Janet!

Jimmy and I left early, but I know that Ron played Goodnight Sweetheart as the last song - just like at our old school dances.

Was That The End?

The reunion sadly ended.  Promises were made to keep in touch and to get together for #56 next year.  Lots more hugs and kisses.

But for some of us, the party continued on Sunday morning at Otto's for breakfast.

Who's this?

And who's this?

Just us, being silly!

Even the ballons joined us!

This really was the end of a fantastic weekend.  A big thank you to everyone who helped put this together. 

And this is the end of the reunion posts.  I hope everyone has enjoyed the pictures.  Thanks to everyone who took and sent pictures.  Keep checking back here for details about #56 in 2019.

We'll meet again!

Who's Coming to #55

Starting a list of who is planning to attend the 55th reunion.  I'll add your names as soon as I get your reservation form and check.


Lynne Rose McGhee and Jim McGhee
Carole Lehman Lindsey-Potter and Chip
Ray Roberts
Harvey Gordon and Jean
Joyce Argue Huffert
Donna Stricklin Mazza
Judy VonGerichten Pfeil
Beverly Rowland Keenan
Linda Colbeck Hoberg
Sandy Granato Belli
Don Buehler
Tony Pileggi
Bonnie Mills Rausch and Tom Goodnow
Doris Weiler Kaplan and Dan
Donna Dreisbach Lindsey
Sam Paone and Cathie
Sue Ritchie Lear and Ron
Janet Seely Danielsen
Harry (Hank) Roach
Karen West Terry and Jeff Jones
Denny Johnson
Cynthia Scharmann Childs and Bob Childs
Robin Wright Stewart
Nancy Telmosse Lyons and Jimmy (Mike)
Ruth Mohr Hollingsworth
David Brown
Diane Cimini MacQuarrie and John
Bill Ischinger
Sally Eynon Waters
Peggy Tull Addy and Gary
John McDonald
Tina Hollingsworth
Shirley Bolmarcich O'Hara and Gary O'Hara
Joan Freeland McGowan and John
Susan Forepaugh Meszaros
David Lear and Pam
Egil Nilsson
Allan Brandt
Tom White-Hassler
Judy Miller Reinmiller and Bob Reinmiller
Joyce Stewart Harris and Joe
John Howarth and Bonnie

55th Reunion

The letters for the 55th reunion will be going out in the mail in a few days, but here's a sneak peak.

UMHS CLASS OF 1963 - 55TH REUNION

August 2018

Dear Classmates,

We had so much fun at our 50^th reunion in 2013, we're going to do it again! Come join us.

We'll begin the festivities on Friday, October 19, at 6:00 pm by meeting at the UMHS parking lot and attending the Upper Moreland football game. After the game, head down to the Willow Inn for some adult beverages and good times.

Our reunion dinner will be held at Vereinigung Erzgebirge (often referred to as The German Club), 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 on Saturday, October 20, from 5-9 pm. The menu will be a Beef & Beer featuring hot roast beef sandwiches, a pasta dish, and salads. Two types of beer, three different wines, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert are included. Arrangements can be made for those who have a gluten intolerance. Appetizers will be served from 5-6, and the buffet will be available starting at 6 pm. Dress is casual, but no shorts please.

The cost will be $50 per person if the reservation and check are received by September 7. After that date, the cost will be $60 and must be received by October 5. No tickets will be sold at the door.

If there is enough interest, we can arrange a Sunday morning brunch at Otto's on Easton Rd. in Horsham. We'll let you know if this is possible.

For out-of-towners, I can see about blocking some rooms at the Days Inn in Horsham. Let me know if you will require a room.

Check the class blog – www.umhs63.blogspot.com – for updates.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns:

Lynne McGhee mcgheelynne8@gmail.com 215-675-4573

Karen West Terry painterkwt@yahoo.com 215-675-6145

Nancy Telmosse Lyons nlyons.fairoaks@gmail.com 215-674-5298

RESERVATION FORM

Your name _______________________________

Names of those attending: ____________________________________

____________________________________

Do have a gluten intolerance? ______________

Would you be interested in a Sunday brunch? _____________

Will you need a hotel reservation? __________________

Friday? __________________

Saturday? _________________

Make checks payable to : Lynne McGhee – put 55 Reunion on memo line

Return this form and check to:     Lynne McGhee

                                                  420 S. York Rd.

                                                  A130

                                                  Hatboro, PA 19040

If you are not able to attend but would like an updated address list, a copy can be sent to you for $5.00 to cover printing and postage.

Would you like a copy? _________________

Hope to see you all in October!

RIP Geraldine (Jeri) Dessino

RIP Edward Quinn

RIP Ken Brecht

RIP Jan Koziatek

Wedding Bells are Ringing

We've had 2 recent weddings.  Proves that you're never too old!

Stroudsburg was the setting for the June 2 wedding of Harry (Hank) Roach and Dr. Elizabeth Goodling.

In Hank's words:

On June 2nd, Harry (Hank) Roach wed Dr. Elizabeth Goodling after thinking about it for ten years.  Liz is a professor in the dance department at East Stroudsburg University.  Besides being graceful, intelligent and very patient, Liz is an all-around good egg.  I'm a very lucky guy!

Congratulations and best wishes Hank and Liz!

July 22, friends and family joined Jim McGhee and Lynne Gabel as they exchanged vows in their Victorian Village home in Hatboro.

Jimmy and I got re-acquainted at our 50th reunion in October 2013.  After around 18 months of long distance romance, I finally left Georgia and moved to Hatboro.  We decided in early July to get married, and figured why wait?  

Dreams do come true!

Stay tuned for the next Class of 63 wedding - John McDonald and Tina Hollingsworth, tentatively planned for next spring.

A Facebook Post from Carlos Sison

Carlos posted this recently on Facebook:

Looking back at my AFS year at Upper Moreland which turned out to be the best year of my teen life. It began in Aug 1962 with a “handshake of friendship” with Dad Frank Albus (Mom Ruth & bro Jim) and ended a year later with a poignant farewell. In between, the town I came to see conquered me with much love & affection. Thank you.

Unfortunately, Carlos will not be able to attend the reunion. Maybe next time?

An Update from Scott Brear

I received an email from Scott a short time ago.  He was sending his regrets for the reunion, but posted a short update on his life after UMHS.  Very interesting! 

I copied from his email.

I have received the invitation for the 55^th Reunion of our class…it hardly seems to be that long ago. Regrettably, I will not be able to attend…..the rest California fires have caused us much grief. But, I thought I would take this opportunity to share what has become of me in a nutshell since graduation 55 years ago…should someone be keeping a record.

1.      Penn State with degree of BS Marketing in 1968

2.      Law School in California with JD degree in 1979

3.      Most of career in high tech consulting (I was in Mission Control-Houston working as a junior techie when Armstrong landed on the moon), marketing and sales living on Hong Kong (10 years) and England (5 years)

4.      Stockbroker in San Francisco ….. after the dot.com bust until 2008.

5.      But for tours overseas, California has been my professional and personal home.

6.      Started practicing law in 2008 in Shasta County, California (200 miles north of San Francisco) specializing in family law and probate.  This last career has been extremely fulfilling! This included being appointed as pro tem judge for two years.

7.      Two children: Sebastian is 19 and a sophomore in local junior college. Samantha is 32 and involved in the emergency preparedness field based in Salt Lake City.

8.      I am on my fifth marriage….moving around has been costly.

9.      I am still very healthy weighing about same as when I graduated from UM.

10.   I am an avid ocean sailor having taken our boat from Hong Kong to the Philippines and then our US boat from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We cruised around for 18 months.

11.   We were just burned out of our home here in Shasta County (City of Redding). Total loss. Very scary event as the force of the fire was unexpected until 1 hour before we vacated. WE lived on our boat in San Francisco Bay for a week before coming back to the devastation! We will NOT rebuild here. The next spot will probably be Brookings, Oregon…on the coast just a few miles from California.

So that is me in  a nutshell over the past 55 years. Time flies. I would love to know what has become of the entire class. I know some died in Vietnam, and I am sure others have passed away from an assortment of reasons. I trust most have not.

Best wishes,

Scott Irvin Brear

Class of 1963

Rooms Blocked at Days Inn for October 19 and 20

I went ahead and blocked 10 rooms at the Days Inn in Horsham (245 Easton Rd. next to Otto's).  Some rooms will be King, others will have 2 doubles.  The rate is $69 per night plus tax.  Included are free WiFi, free breakfast, and free parking.  This hotel is pet friendly and has a fitness center.

Call 215-674-2500 for reservations.  Mention that you are part of the UMHS 55th Reunion to get the special rate.  You MUST call by September 19.

UPDATE:

There might be some confusion regarding reserving a room.  On the reunion reservation form, I asked if you would need a room.  This was ONLY to get an idea how many rooms to block.

I CANNOT MAKE THE RESERVATION FOR YOU.  YOU MUST CALL YOURSELF IF YOU NEED A ROOM.  

Sorry for any confusion!

Some Big Changes

Some good news to report!

First, I heard that Harry (Hank) Roach got married to his long-time love, Elizabeth.  I don't have all the details or any pictures.  I'll have to work on that.

Then - an engagement!

Tina's ring - It was her great aunt's (I think) ring - so pretty

Tina Hollingsworth and John McDonald got together right after our 51st reunion and are now engaged.  They're planning a wedding next year, possibly in May.

And then another wedding!

Lynne Gabel (that's me!) and Jimmy McGhee were married on July 22.  We reconnected at the 50th reunion and things blossomed from then.  A small wedding at our home with family and close friends in attendance.  A perfect day!