UMHS 63 REUNION...and beyond

And So It Begins

Before any party starts, the decorations must be placed and everything must be in order.

Balloons - every party must have balloons! And we had BIG ones!

Thanks to Judy VonGerichten for the balloons!

And the banners had to be hung!

We had the signed banner from the 50th, the super-sized Washington Trip photo and our new Class of '63 Forever banner.

Thanks Joyce and Bill for helping!

The reception table held the classmate booklets and the Memorial for those who have left us too soon.

Thanks for John McDonald and Tina Hollingsworth for your work on this table.

Artwork by Denny Johnson and notice the Golden Bear nametags!

Back inside again, the centerpieces were placed. Lovely dish gardens created by LeRoy Florists in Hatboro.

Thanks to Nancy Telmosse for getting the centerpieces. They were raffled off later in the evening.

A yearbook added for browsing.

A table full of props for funny pictures, courtesy of Carolyn Boscola, our special photographer. You'll see these again!

And cake! Must have cake! Karen West did a great job getting the cake for us.

A special thank you to Susan Forepaugh for baking a delicious German chocolate cake for those who are gluten free. I couldn't get a picture before it was cut.

And the Guests Started Arriving

Right around 5 our guests started to arrive. Stop in the hallway to find your nametag and book, then enter the main room and start looking around to see who else is here. Find a table with old friends. Lots of hugs and kisses. Lots of "You look great!" Lots of "How have you been?"

It seemed that a lot of people congregated around the bar, mostly the men. I don't know why they do this, but it's very common. Have you noticed that?

Let's take a look at all the guests getting reacquainted. Can you identify everyone?

Sometimes, you need to go out into the hallway where it's quiet to talk.

And we made new friends too!

Our bartender Larry with Janet and Bev

Mike Lyons (Nancy's husband) with our waitress Donna. Mike said he was going to marry her because she kept bringing him hot appetizers!

Welcome to Our Reunion - And Get Ready to Sing!

Nancy Telmosse volunteered to give a little welcome speech. Tom Hassler was "volunteered" to lead the singing of our Alma Mater and offer a small prayer before the food was served. Both did a great job - thanks to both of you!

Nancy had a little prepared speech. I kept giving her more things to add to it.

Tom informing us that the words to the Alma Mater were printed on the back of the books, for those of us who couldn't remember them. Probably most of us!