Park H.S.- 80th Birthday Party Reunion

Gloria Davis Hess

Posted on the 2022-03-08 at 19:00

Hey Karen, Many thanks for all you do arranging the reunions! Since I turned 80 yesterday-can't believe we are becoming Octogenarians-I really hope to see you at the 22 reunion Best Regards, Gloria HessaA

Karen Manke Weiss

Posted on the 2017-10-01 at 20:00

The Birthday Celebration Is All Over! Saw all of you that attended. All the pictures Jane & Karen took are posted on our Website
on the Welcome page and in *PHOTOS NEW & OLD*, also on Facebook's private group "Park High Friends"

Kate Speer Ely

Posted on the 2017-09-11 at 20:00

Looking forward to seeing everybody! Just read the string of messages and find there was a lot more going on at Park High than I knew about. Wouldn't you love to go back in time for just a day? Preferably during basketball season the year we went to state. And GeForce just a day. See you this weekend.

Kathy Driskill

Posted on the 2017-08-30 at 20:00

Hurricane Harvey or not I will be there!
Kathy

Sally von Gonten Dunbar

Posted on the 2017-08-28 at 20:00

Comments: Wish I could be there to celebrate our 75th birthday together but, I can't... so have a blast and "may you stay forever young" Sally

Lynn Bratley

Posted on the 2017-08-26 at 20:00

I am so looking forward to our 75th birthday reunion and celebrating together. 75? How did that happen? And we all look so young for our age. By the time the reunion comes around, I will be retired from the company I founded 33 years ago - a move two years in the planning. It's a good story - you can read about it on www.improbableplayers.org. My adopted hometown, Watertown, MA named 08/08/17 as Lynn Bratley Day. One of those bittersweet things you just want to share with your parents. So I'm glad I have you to share it with: http://watertown.wickedlocal.com/news/20170816/watertown-artist-and-producer-lynn-bratley-honored

Kathy Olson Driskill

Posted on the 2017-08-20 at 20:00

I am excited about our Birthday Bash but sad to see that many cannot make it !!! I guess there are some of us that cherrished our years in the the Halls of Washington Park High, even though Mr. McKintosh took me to the principals office many times for skipping his class and I found it more rewarding driving around in the 1955 Buick and chasing all those guys from St. Cats, I sooooooo enjoy seeing everyone on these wonderful Get Togethers! I will be there all the way from TEXAS!!!!!! Kathy

Dennis Danner

Posted on the 2017-08-19 at 20:00

Comments: Sorry we will be unable to attend. Stuck here in Olive Branch Mississippi with two 120 lb Bernese Mountain Dog puppies who would not travel well. Regards to all for surviving so long. Special shout out to my long time friends Jerry Franke, Dan Amundson, and those that will not be attending, Lance Anastasio (lives in Florida) Jerry Kreuser (lives in Switzerland) The photos brought back memories of my old departed close friends Dave Witipil (boating accident in Alaska) Larry Seager (died on a mountain top in Arizona so I'm told, Dan Foley (unknown) Valdis Jaunkalnietis (unknown) Have fun and enjoy your good fortune to still be around to celebrate.

Ken Mee

Posted on the 2017-08-19 at 20:00

Jeanne spoke with Ken Mee today and Ken regrets he will not be attending, however he is doing well. We'll miss him, but are glad to hear from him. Several classmates have asked about him, therefore this report :-)

Norm Jensen

Posted on the 2017-08-19 at 20:00

Hi Karen, Have now permanently settled in Roatan, Honduras. Will not be able to attend the 75 party as we don't go back to the States. We absolutely love it here. Also, it's a wonderful place to vacation. Come visit. Sincerely, Norm Jensen

I just watched these movies of where Norm is living. Wow! Norm looks the same

Additional note from Norm & Maggie:
Roatan is one of the Bay Islands approximately 30 miles north of mainland Honduras. It is approximately 30 miles long and 2 to 3 miles wide - mountainous and beautiful. People are extremely friendly and helpful and most speak English. The island is developing rapidly, but we were able to find a remote little spot.

This is the link to movies we have made since we first bought to show the development of our property and adventures in Roatan.

http://queperfecto.pbwiki.com

This link works now.

Karen Manke Weiss

Posted on the 2017-08-18 at 20:00

I inquired how Ken Mazmanian is doing. Jan, his sister-in-law said Ken is doing good at Racine Commons on Corporate Drive. The west building offers more intensive assistance. This is an assisted living facility. He is doing pretty well. He has been diagnosed with Lymphoma for which he has been receiving treatment. As a result, he has had several hospitalizations and pneumonia. His memory is spotty. If someone asks how he is doing, he always replies "Getting better every day".

Dean Theos

Posted on the 2017-08-18 at 20:00

Karen, sorry to say we will not be able to attend as a family commitment has come up. Great job to all reunion committee. A lot of hard work. Hope to see all @ the 60th. Dean & Karen Theos

Sharon Farina (Woiteshek)

Posted on the 2017-08-13 at 20:00

Thanks for the invitation to the 75th Birthday Party. However, I won't be able to come. I booked a condo in Florida for the month of Sept. already back in April. Have fun.

Lois Carroll Fredericks

Posted on the 2017-08-06 at 20:00

From: Date: Message: Comments: sorry I will not be able to attend the birthday bash.

Karen Manke Weiss

Posted on the 2017-08-05 at 20:00

Kathy: Your check has been received and I'm having a problem with my entries showing up on the Who Will Be there List. I've entered everyone that has paid as of today after talking with Jeanne, however several are not showing up. I do have an email into MyEvent requesting help on this matter. I added 15 but some just aren't showing. I'm sure it will be corrected soon.
Added: Suzie & Karl, Penny, Gus & Jan, Vincent, Gene, Donna Anderson, Sheila, Joan Q, John Guenther, Lynn & Chuck, Ken & Jacque, Josephine & Sue Ellen, Karen & Ron, Judy Spencer & Kathy & James.

Kathy Olson Driskill

Posted on the 2017-08-05 at 20:00

Hi guys, Looking forward to seeing everyone in a month, Jeanne I did not see my name on the list but sent you a check for $153 on 7/11, I did not send the forms as I was having Fiber optic installed and a few other things done to the wiring in my home!! Let me know if you got it, James does want to play golf and I will come to lunch. We want to do the pizza party Friday and the Saturday Dinner! Again we look forward to the 75 get together!!! YIKES 75 !!!!!!!!!!!! Kathy

Tom Henrickson

Posted on the 2017-08-04 at 20:00

Comments: heard about reunion from dave henry a few days ago...interested in attending..email info...i will make sure that leaker dave henry comes this time..unless he is banned from coming which is understandable

Patricia Pierce Merlo

Posted on the 2017-07-30 at 20:00

Hello, Karen I am sorry, but I will not be attending the 75th reunion of Park High School. Will you ever have a reunion that will not play golf? I do not play. An old-time sock hop would be more fun! I write poetry and children's stories, and I am going to online college for Complementary and Alternative Health. I am a senior this year. I will receive a Bachelor's degree in June 2018. Best regards, Patti Pierce (Patricia Merlo)

Karen \Manke\

Posted on the 2017-07-28 at 20:00

If you have Questions or a Message, Enter it in this area "What's New 2017" Hope you were able to download the flyer and that we will be hearing from you all soon. have a great summer and don't forget to send in your registration by August 25th or earlier.

Karen

Posted on the 2017-07-28 at 20:00

Sue Tohm Bolander' message copied and pasted
I am sad to miss seeing my classmates at the reunion but I will be visiting the Maritime Islands during that time. This has been a year filled with travel: cross country skiing in Banff and Sun Valley, a service trip with Sierra Club at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, and two weeks in Russia in June. My health is good and I am trying to squeeze in all I can while I can. Life is good! Sue Tohm Isely Bohlander

Dave Webb > Look on Welcome page

Posted on the 2017-07-28 at 20:00

Hi Karen, It looks like I will be attending Saturday event. My relatives are planning big family party, so a lot will be going on. Having get together Thursday with Hugh, Ken, Art and Willard, my fishing buddies How much, and whom do I write check to? Thanks for being there for Team '60, you have been amazing. You might post this recent pic of mine if you can I can't tell if I look 65 or 86, that' for all my Park girls to say. ***(Will put picture on Welcome page)*** Whoopee, David Say hi to my true love, Jean (corrected)

David Webb

Posted on the 2017-07-28 at 20:00

Karen, thanks. Freudian slip, sorry. Jean not Joan. Go Mitchell. David

Ann Bingham Newman

Posted on the 2017-07-28 at 20:00

Got it! Not sure I can attend. I do have a room though . New baby and others , so too many places I have to go! Ann

Dotty Infusino Butts

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Hi, it has been a busy year, not in a good way. A new cancer came up and took up a great deal of my time. I was hoping to make this year a big travel year. Still I am happy to be here and hope I will be able to play tennis again at some point. I would love to have more info on the rest of our group, since I will not be able to attend this time. I will try to look at info which I am really bad at and call if I need help. All myinfo is the same. I promise to come on the 80th or any time before that. Keep up the good work. Dotty Butts

Al Draves

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Hi Karen: I was going to try to make it, but can't do it. Sorry, my disappointment. Thanks. Al Draves

Gail Severson Clark

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Dear Karen I will not be attending the reunion again this year. Unfortunately my health does not allow me to travel. I will be looking forward to the wonderful photos and comments from the students. You all have done a fantastic job with these reunions and should be commended on a fantastic job well done. It's so wonderful to see and read about all the students etc. It brings back so many memories. Hugs to all of the students and you who have put this together. Take care and God bless you all. Go panthers. Lovingly, Gail Severson Clark

Jerry Hefferon

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Thank you for the invitation but I won't be attending. Good to hear from you and I would appreciate being kept up to date in the future. I hope all is well with you and the rest of our class? I'm doing fine and staying active. Take care of yourself! Sincerely, Gerald (Jerry) Hefferon P.S. I still get back there occasionally for a Kewpee and a walk by the lake!

Cliff n Patty Miller

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Very sorry we can not attend. We believe it would be a fun time. Thanks for the invite. Cliff n Patty, (Donnelly), Miller

Tom Howell

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

I can't make it. Sorry. Hope the group has a great time!

Barb Mayfield

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Sorry I have not viewed the website yet -- alot has been going on. I do plan on attending reunion a will get payment to Jeanne Murphy before August deadline! Barb Mayfield

Bill Nelson

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

I will miss not playing in the golf scramble, but look forward t seeing all Friday and Saturday. Bill Nelson

Kathy Foss Jacobs

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Kathy Foss Jacobs also sends the following comments: "Enjoying reading all the info, thanks for all your hard work!"

Ellen Arneson Wagner

Posted on the 2017-07-27 at 20:00

Hi this is Ellen Arneson Wagner Hope everything is going great for you, it is great for me. I will not be attending the reunion I hope you have a great turn out. I was wondering if Joan of Arc still in the area of the big front doors and the library. I still have my Kipi yearbook. Let me know how the reunion goes and how big of a turnout you got. Have fun

Dick Klofanda