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In anticipation of our 50 + 2 Reunion in 2022, please tell us what you are up to these days...this is THE place to keep up with what's going on and send messages to your classmates! We left the entries from the 40th Reunion so you can have a look back!
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| Gary Zerman Wednesday, May 11, 2022 |
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A big thank YOU to everyone on the the reunion Planning Committee. A large task, complicated by COVID with many cancellations, continued dates/updates and re-dos. But YOU did it and did it very well. Thank YOU all again. And thank you to all of our teachers, staff and coaches for their concern, counselling and guidance. It was so great to see evryone, but it went by sooooo fast. Just like the 50 2 yrs. I wish I had more time to spend & reminisce with each YOU - and hopefully will be able to do that sometime soon by moving back to Florida - where my heart has always been. I'm so thankful for all our shared expereinces and so proud to call you my firends and classmates. GO SAILORS! Hoping, waiting & wanting - to do it again! Sooner, rather than laster. I wish you all the best and a bright sun shiney day. With Love, GLZ. |
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| David Morris Saturday, April 23, 2022 |
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| Thank you all for planning this great reunion. Well done! It was great seeing everone after so many years and sharing memories. I really enjoyed the school tour and seeing that SHS is still such a great school. Hope to see everyone again soon. | |||
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| Joe Hostetler Sunday, April 3, 2022 |
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| What a good time we had at the 1970 HS reunion. Meeting people I have not seen in 52 years was a real treat. So many great memories we had together as a class. Thank you so so much to the committee and the volunteers and classmates and especially those that traveled so far to make this happen. | |||
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| Mary Bouknight Cadle Sunday, April 3, 2022 |
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| Whated to thank all of our classmates and others for all of the hard work they had to do to make our 50 2 a great and wonderful event. A lot of fun memoriers added to all of the others collected over the years. Hope there can be other gatherings for us to look forward to in our future. Wishing everyone all , and only, the best for our many years to come. | |||
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| Marikay Bunting Sunday, April 3, 2022 |
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| Thank you to the committee and all the volunteers for another awesome reunion. | |||
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| TIM PARKS Wednesday, March 30, 2022 |
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| HELLO EVERYBODY AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
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| George Mulford Friday, March 11, 2022 |
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| On March 13, 2022 I turned 70 years old. Thank you for the birthday cards from the SHS Class of 1970! I am married to Kathy (Waddell) Mulford, RHS Class of 1971. On January 23, 2022 we celebrated 51 years of marriage. We have four children and in April will welcome our ninth grandchild. My wife is retired and I am still actively working as Lead Pastor of Grace Bible Baptist Church in Leesburg, FL, a position I have held for 31 years. I also serve as a volunteer chaplain for Lake County Sheriff's Office, Fruitland Park Police Department, and UF Health Leesburg Hospital. I am a Senior Chaplain with the International Conference of Police Chaplains and serve on the CISM Team for the Lake County Sheriff's Office. I love helping people and my passion is to share the love of Christ with everyone I meet, for it was Jesus Who changed my life completely in July of 1972. God bless each of you dear friends! | |||
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| Patrick McNabb Tuesday, March 8, 2022 |
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Greetings, Just purchased my tickets and booked some travel for the 50 reunion. My wife and I moved to Asheville NC two years ago just in time for Covid and working from home. I have been working as a CPA for a very long time and just gave my notice (the final one). Looking forward to retirement. See you in Sarasota. Patrick |
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| David Morris Monday, February 21, 2022 |
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| Hi everyone, My flight is booked and I am excited to see everyone again after all these years. I've spent the last 40 years in Maryland working for the Defense Dept and just recently retired. My wife and I enjoy bike riding, dancing and beekeeping. Will see you all soon. David | |||
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| Mary Ann Blankenship Monday, June 28, 2021 |
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| Hello Everyone! I'm looking forward to attending our reunion and catching up with all my friends. | |||
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| Bern A. Mortberg Thursday, June 24, 2021 |
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Hey everybody from SHS 1970! I look forward to seeing all of you who can attend this 51st anniversary of our ending our occupation of that old builidng built in 1913. My biggest regret is not getting to know a lot of the fine people in our class and staying in touch with them. I wish you and your familes all the best. Bern Mortberg |
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| Thomas McCoy Wednesday, April 21, 2021 |
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| Retired from Solar Industry. Playing and building guitars. | |||
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| Elaine Chess Williams Wednesday, April 7, 2021 |
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| Can't wait for next month to see you fellow sailors. I didn't think I would live to see this year. I'm still working till next year. I've been married for 47 yrs, have two grown daughters and 2 grandchildren. | |||
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| Bern A. Mortberg Monday, January 4, 2021 |
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| A hearty Texas "Hello" to all of the remaining class of 1970. I hope that all of you are well and will atend the 50 (51st?) anniversary of being released from SHS. Bern Mortberg Dallas, TX | |||
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| TIM PARKS Wednesday, September 23, 2020 |
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| Hello everybody!!!!! | |||
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| Ross Hamilton Saturday, March 14, 2020 |
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| Hi SHS classmates, I sure as hell hope COVD-19 doesn't mess up our reunion. With it being at the end of May, I'm hopeful it won't. Let's all try to bring as many photographs (digital files of course) that reflect our lives, the SHS years and beyond. Wouldn't it be fun to do some slide shows? Either set aside some time Saturday or Sunday or put something together the following Monday or Tuesday? Discuss... Cheers, Ross Hamilton | |||
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| Gary Zerman Monday, March 2, 2020 |
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I send a big thank you to everyone working on the 50th Reunion. Your energy and efforts are appreciated. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing everyone again (it has been too long and too infrequent; hard to believe fifty [50] years has gone by) and a moment of silence to remember our classmates who unfortunately have left us. Things on the Left coast just keep getting crazier. Working on a federal case to increase representation/apportionment ( https://stafnelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CFR-DOCKET-October-2019-1.pdf ) - which is one of the biggest issues fconfronting us on both state & federal level and the cause of so many of our problems. California has the WORST representation of any state - it last added a member to the legislature in 1862, when state population was less than 400,000; Cal has since added 40,500,000 persons and now Assembly distircts are 500,000 and State Senate distircts 1,000,000 ; Feds last added a member to the House in 1911, when the country's population was less than 95,000,000 - now the population is over 320,000,000 and House districts are 770,000 . Representation was so important, it was the original first 1st Amendment. See The Original Bill of Rights Had 12 Amendments ( https://www.thoughtco.com/original-bill-of-rights-and-amendments-3322334 ). Instead of having representative Republics - our governments have become Oligarchies - and the Will of the People get ignored. The case is currently on appeal in the 9th Circuit. See ya all at the end of May. My best, GLZ. |
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| Jane Sue Shumway Wednesday, February 19, 2020 |
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| Hello Mighty and Beloved Sailors! I hope you will sail on to our 50th year reunion this year it’s going to be fantastic. I look forward to seeing you there. Anchors Aweigh! JaneSue | |||
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| Caroline “Diane” Greco Boyd Wednesday, February 19, 2020 |
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| Retiired from medicine after 45 years , 5 kids, 8 grandkids & 5 great grand kids I’m busier now than ever & loving it! Still living in Ormond Beach & summers at our NC home I hopefully will be able to make our 50ith Reunion! | |||
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| Thomas McCoy Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
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| 50 years, I never thought I would make it. Let me know who's going, I'm really interested in seeing everybody! Tom | |||
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| Ida Mae Cash Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
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| Look forward to seeing my fellow Sailors!! Class of 1955 | |||
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| Don Saba Tuesday, February 18, 2020 |
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| I am still working and enjoying being self employed for almost 40 years now. My wife Erin and I have been married for 29 years and we have a 22 year old son serving in the United States Coast Guard in the HITRON Squadron out of Jax., a drug interdiction unit. I have two married children and ten grand children living in Utah. I love living in Sarasota, my home town, and in the neighborhood I was born and raised in. I can hear on Friday nights, during football season the playing of "Anchors Away" from my home a few blocks west of Cleland Field and many wonderful memories are reborn. I look forward to seeing my classmates from 1970. | |||
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| Buster Peters Monday, February 10, 2020 |
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| still kicking, not real high though. Moving back to Florida from North Carolina of 20 yrs. If the Good Lords willing I will see my old friends then. | |||
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| Vernon Fields Thursday, January 30, 2020 |
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| Sill alive and well! Still playing music. | |||
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| dave johnson Wednesday, January 15, 2020 |
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| SWEET LIKE A LEMON!! Can't wait.................... | |||
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| Bern A. Mortberg Wednesday, January 15, 2020 |
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| Hello everyone! I am so excited that we are having this 50th! So glad that Greg Schlaf sent me this info. Bern "Devil" | |||
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| Steve Wood Monday, January 13, 2020 |
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| Really looking forward to this 40th reunion. 1980, right? We wish! LOL | |||
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| REBA(JEANIE)MCQUINN Friday, December 27, 2019 |
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| I am so excitted for this reunion! I haven't been home since June 2011! | |||
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| Susan McGarry Thursday, October 31, 2019 |
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Dear Reunion Committee: Thank you for once again organizing another wonderful chance for many of us to reconnect with old friends. I join others, who like me, moved away from Sarasota in appreciation for all the work you locals do to make these reunions possible. I plan to attend this May and am looking forward to seeing all of you. Susan |
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| Karen Troy Gebhardt Thursday, October 10, 2019 |
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Looking forward to celebrating our 50th reunion! I don’t get to Sarasota very often since my parents passed away. I just don’t remember what a beautiful city it is until I come back. And I’m certainly looking forward to seeing everyone. A great big thanks to the reunion committee! |
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| Mary Ann (Blankenship) Algeo Thursday, October 3, 2019 |
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| Hello Everyone! I'm looking forward to our "50th" High School Reunion. I am happy that it's actually on my birthday. I think it will be the biggest party I've ever had. | |||
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| Ed Allen Wednesday, September 18, 2019 |
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| 50 years! How time flies when your'e having fun. I retired just over a year ago, but keeping busy doing contract work on radio and TV transmitters thoughout the Southeast. Still in Sarasota let me know if I can help with the reunion | |||
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| Vince Cervera Friday, September 13, 2019 |
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| Still in the Sarasota area. Retired since age 62. I have been married for 45 years to my sweet wife Gail. Enjoying life to its max. We have three children and ten grandkids. I have been blessed by a wonderful family and the great joy they bring to our lives. Looking forward to our 50th. Best of wishes to everyone. | |||
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| Rick O’Brien Wednesday, September 4, 2019 |
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| Hi everyone. 50 years, wow! Thanks to all who put this reunion together. Lisa and I live in Sarasota and we love it. I’m a retired RN and I’m enjoying golf. I look forward to seeing you all! | |||
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| Douglass "Dougie" Greene Wednesday, September 4, 2019 |
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| Hi everyone. Although I didn't quite make the class of 70 (71)I feel honored to be apart of this fun reunion. I'm still in SRQ for the past 60 some odd yrs. Does that make me feel old or what? Looking forward to seeing everyone. | |||
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| Thomas “Tom” McCoy Saturday, July 20, 2019 |
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| I have been retired since 2011. I have played guitar since I was 10 years old so I decided to build some custom guitars. My other interest has been Solar Photovoltaics, I have several patents that are in use today which are crucial for controlling voltages on Solar Panel use. I was made aware of my Ojibwa ‘Chippewa” heritage when I was in SMH with Cancer back in 1983. I survived the Cancer and became interested in finding out more about my Native Heritage. It has been a very interesting journey. I have 4 girls and 4 grandchildren, 1 grandson and 3 Granddaughters. I have been in Sarasota since graduating High School except for College at USF in Tampa, and a 9 month job project in Longbeach, Ca. | |||
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| Karen (Davidson) McKinney Thursday, April 18, 2019 |
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| This website is AMAZING! Thanks to all who made it so easy to navigate and informative. 50 years??? Doesn't seem possible. Looking forward to seeing you at the 50th celebration. | |||
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| John Egberts Wednesday, April 3, 2019 |
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| looking forward to the 50th! Please keep me posted. Just retired after 37 years as a pharmacist John | |||
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| Chris Niederpruem Thursday, March 21, 2019 |
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| Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Time flies! | |||
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| Gary Johnson Wednesday, March 20, 2019 |
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| Looking forward to the reunion!! | |||
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| Mike Brown Thursday, March 14, 2019 |
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| Hi All, See many of you since I am still in SRQ but looking to trying to recognize the rest at the reunion. Please don't miss it, it really is a Big Deal. All the Best! | |||
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| Rick Borgus Thursday, February 28, 2019 |
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| Looking forward to seeing everyone - just doesn't seem like 50 years have passed! | |||
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| George Coggan Saturday, February 23, 2019 |
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| Looking forward to seeing “old” classmates! | |||
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| Mark Mullen Saturday, February 23, 2019 |
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| The time flies by doesn’t it. Looking forward to seeing my classmates again soon. Am still working, have a great job, love what I do. My wife and I are a killer mixed doubles team. I don’t run races any longer but my wife runs half marathons and finishes in the top of her age division. My daughter is a mental health counselor, one son is is a speech pathologist and another son in med school. Stay well and we will see you soon. | |||
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| Alicia Byrd Fruehwald Friday, February 22, 2019 |
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| Hi Sailors! it's time to get our Class of 1970 crew to sail back to our beautiful "harbor" to relive our yeomen memories!! Stay tuned into the website for info which will be coming very soon! Let's see: Married SHS sweetheart Dale 1971. Licensed Practical Nurse 5 years at Sarasota Memorial then after first child, entered Internal Medicine practice as Nurse, Office Manager 1977 and then retired (2015) as Clinical supervisor of 6 physician practice concluding 39 years with my original doctor. Our daughter and hubby live in Palm Harbor, two talented and beautiful grandkids. Our son resides in Sarasota. We are enjoying retirement. Looking forward to seeing everyone! | |||
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| Mary Bouknight cadle Friday, February 22, 2019 |
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| Really looking forward to this event. | |||
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| Debbie Whyte Kowal Friday, February 22, 2019 |
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| *Looking forward to the 50th! | |||
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| Wendy Cunningham Warren Friday, February 22, 2019 |
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| 50 years WOW!! Divorced living in Bradenton with my 91 year old Mom!! 3 kids 13 Grandkids. Retired from SMH 9 1/2 yrs ago to be a nanny!! Can't wait to see everyone again. Have 2 Grandkids attending SHS!! | |||
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| Doug "Coach" Corbett Friday, December 22, 2017 |
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| Looking forward to, but not wanting the time to get here too fast, the reunion! Hard to grasp the fact that HS is nearly 50 years removed. I'm sure I'm not the only one that is saying, "If I only knew then what I know now..." | |||
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| Peggylea Shumway Thompson Wednesday, April 15, 2015 |
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| mark anderson Friday, June 27, 2014 |
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| wow what a trip back in time. i graduated from shs in 1976. it was an excellent school during your time and it was the same during my time. by all accounts it is even better now. however, i am sad to see the OLD building deteriorate, and completely reconstructed on the inside, and the newer buildings from 1958 being deconstructed. what a shame. | |||
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| Robert Samson Thursday, August 16, 2012 |
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| Most of you won't remember me although I was a graduate of the Class of 1970. I didn't participate in any school activities and I was fairly anti-social. However, seeing this web page brings back memories and I feel inspired to say "hello". I think its great that all of you reunited after 40 years (we can't be that old, can we?) and there's a small part of me that wanted to join in. Ultimately, I didn't....probably for some of the same reasons I didn't participate 40 years ago! Was that period of time (late 60's & early 70's) really special or are we the only one's who think that? Anyway, I wish you all good health and happy trails. | |||
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| Cora S. Clements (Niewold) Monday, July 5, 2010 |
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| Everyone looked like they had such a good time, 40 years did go by fast. Pictures were wonderful. | |||
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| Blythe McDonough Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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Just incase you haven't heard...The group pictures and CD's for the people in Sarasota have arrived! We are meeting Tuesday, June 29th on the patio at Marina Jack's at 7:00 p.m. to hand them out. Even if you didn't order pictures, stop by and reconnect. If you did order pictures and can't make it, please e-mail me so I can make arrangements to get them to you. |
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| Blythe McDonough Friday, June 4, 2010 |
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Hey everyone, The weekend was a bit of a blur for me until I saw the incredible DVD's that Leslie and Paul produced for us. They are still in the process of finishing them but I got a sneak peak and what a wonderful keepsake. If you were unable to make it to the reunion you would really enjoy the stroll down memory lane. What a talent the two of you have! I'm sure those of you who have ordered them will be getting them shortly but be sure to pass on the word not to miss out on ordering a copy to other classmates. See you at thr 45th!!!!!!! |
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| Steve Wood Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
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Reflections on our reunion: 1. The first class manner in which it was done. Friday was perfect. Marina Jacks is such a great venue to meet and greet in a casual, yet classy atmosphere. The Saturday tour of the school was well planned and accomplished exactly what it should have. Way to go Jane Sue! Saturday night was awesome. Ronnie has a great ranch and everything from the tent to the band to the catering company made for a really fun night. Even the port-a-potties were "a cut above"! Thanks, Ron! Oh, and I especially enjoyed Steve Hardee parking my car. Very appropriate for a "lower classman". It just proves that '70 will always rule over '71! So thanks, committee, for not cutting corners and making an early decision to do it right! 2. Liz ought to start a small business to consult with other reunions on how to set up a website. She probably says "no way", but I believe that her website was responsible for such a high attendance for a 40 year reunion. It was amazing. I haven't seen the numbers, but I heard around 230 attended at least some part of it. If we had about 460 to graduate, and 40 are deceased- well do the math and that is an incredible percentage. I live way far away and found myself having to check the thing at least every week or two just to see what was going on. By the time I got there after checking the website for about 8 months, I had an idea about what many were doing and how everyone was. It was great! 3. It made me remember what a beautiful place Sarasota was to grow up in. So, to everyone who still lives there- don't take it for granted. Thanks for a great time! Steve and Judy Wood |
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| Jeanne Marie Miles Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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| I had a wonderful time at the reunion. Time goes so quickly. I can't believe it's been 40 years. I still remember high school. The committee did an awesome job and I look forward to 45 or 50 reunion. | |||
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| Jeanie Smith McQuinn Tuesday, May 11, 2010 |
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Rusty, so great to visit w/you! I'm sending a check for my CD and class picture. Thanks for all you did! |
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| Michael Hartenstine Sunday, May 9, 2010 |
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Thank you Class of 1970 for your tremendous support of our 40th reunion. So many of you made the effort to attend, and many more who could not attend posted messages on the guest book. |
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| Doug Corbett Saturday, May 8, 2010 |
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| Hey Rusty, check is in the mail for the class pic and CD. You know the procedure when you get the check. Should have funds available by July! | |||
| Gregg Mastriforte Thursday, May 6, 2010 |
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To the Reunion Committee, Incredible job ! Everything was well thought out and done first class ! Thank you. |
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| Angela (Epistola) Hartvigsen Thursday, May 6, 2010 |
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Dear Former Students of Andy Wright, Kirby Sanders, the current choral director of Sarasota High’s Singing Sailors, and his students have opened up part of their final concert of the year “the Final Bow” as a time to pay tribute to Andy and all that he has done for the music program at Sarasota High. The concert is scheduled for Tuesday night, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Sarasota High auditorium. On that concert Sarasota high chorus alumni will be invited to the stage to sing Kirby Shaw’s “Children of the Light” (commissioned for Andy by a group of his students). There will be a dress rehearsal of the alumni group on Monday evening, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium. Please let me know if you are planning to attend the rehearsal and performance so I can let Kirby know how many people to expect. My email address is: angela_hartvigsen@sarasota.k12.fl.us Perhaps after the dress rehearsal there could be a get together for alumni…let me know if you are interested in coordinating that piece. Thanks!! Angela (Epistola) Hartvigsen Class of ‘82 Fine Arts Program Specialist Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 Sarasota County Schools
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| Jeanie Smith McQuinn Wednesday, May 5, 2010 |
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Many thanks to the brilliant work of our reunion board and committees! You all went above and beyond to make this a very, memorable event for all of us. I had a wonderful time seeing former classmates, reconnecting with some and making some new friends! Blessings and good health until we meet again! |
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| Rick Borgus Tuesday, May 4, 2010 |
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| Wow! What a great event. The folks that worked so hard in putting the reunion together are to be commended and congratulated on putting together this truely outstanding gathering. Great to see so many old friends and to re-establish contact with folks that I had lost contact with. | |||
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| Julie Specht Studer Monday, May 3, 2010 |
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What a Wonderful Weekend --- Thank you to Everyone for all the Hours, Effort and Care that you have given. It really was remarkable--- the Impact of what began as a 40th Reunion is so much more! |
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| Marikay Bunting Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
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A very big THANK YOU to the committee for a fabulous weekend. It was wonderful to see everyone. |
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| Paula (Doyle) Zeanah Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
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To everyone who was involved with the planning and production of our 40th reunion--fabulous job and many thanks! Everything was done with so much thought and detail, and the updated website and videos within hours after the events---very impressive! I also want to give special thanks to those involved in the Booker Experience. I am so glad that you took the opportunity of our 40th not only to highlight critical events that impacted all of us, but also to provide some healing, reconciliation and, well, reunion! It was good to see everyone-again, thanks! Paula |
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| Dc23coach@yahoo.com Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
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| For those of you who missed, this was a very special reunion. We hope and pray that everyone that was unable to attend this event will come in 20?? I can assure you that it won't be 40 years before I get together with classmates again! Broken fences were mended! New relationships were built! I believe that the pledges that were made to spend time together were more than just lip service. This truly was the CLASS OF 1970! | |||
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| Tracey Lohr Durham Thursday, April 29, 2010 |
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Can't believe I am going to miss our 40th Class Reunion....but a trip to Sarasota this weekend was not workable. My husband (of 25 years) Lee and I recently retired to the N.E. Georgia Mts. in a town called Hiawassee. Our house overlooks the highest point in GA...Brasstown Bald....what a wonderful place to retire! After graduating from UF I moved to the Atlanta area and have been there until the past couple of years. I taught 30 years for the Cobb County School system....loved my job. But now I am on to another career....My husband and I are part owners of an antique mall here in Hiawassee....collecting and selling antiques have become our addiction! My parents and my two brothers are still in Sarasota so I try to get down there several times a year....and usually always at Christmas time. It is amazing....the times that I am there... I rarely run into anyone from school....Sarasota has really grown and changed from what we knew it as high school kids. Would love to hear from any of you....I can't wait to hear all about the reunion. I have reserved an CD so I can see everyone in action. Have a wonderful weekend....and hopefully I will be able to make the next one! Tracey |
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| Gary L. Zerman Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
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WOW! Forty (40) YEARS! A lot of time, a lot of miles. a lot of memories. Looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing the past & present with you. First, to our classmates - the terrific guys & gals - who have expended so much time, talent, energy and other resources to put together this wonderful, precious event - THANK YOU. Second, a thought & moment of contemplation, wonder and silence, to recollect & remember, those of our classmates, who too, too, early, have left us and passed on. They, each one of them, are remembered and missed, and yet are still with us, in our hearts & minds. I'm still on the LEFT COAST here in California, outside LA in Santa Clarita, Valencia. This state has gone crazy. Still fighting for LIBERTY, attempting reform of the legal/judicial system, which has been taken over by BIG MONEY, BIG LAW, SUPER LAWYERS. Whatever happened to those history/social studies lessons about BIG BROTHER? We forgot that one, and now also have its evil twin BIG CORPS. The revolving door between the 2 is destroying us; they been disassembling the nuts & botls of our communities for decades. Too big to fail? No, it's too big too work. Enough politics. Got married at 36 to a beautiful & wonderful Lady - Angela - in Saipan, honeymooned in Hong Kong & Philipines. Angela had/has 3 wonderful children, Mia, Leanna, & Ramon. Got divorced after 5 yrs (we still love each other, but not in love), and still see her and the kids regularly. Have 5 grandkids, the youngest William was just baptized last Sunday. After graduation, came to Cal on a trip with John Allen. We came back a few months later. Started at MJC, dropped out, enlisted in USAF (promised Air Traffic Control, put in Security Police; basic in San Antonio, then Minot, ND, Saigon, Veit Nam, Korat, Thailand, Omaha, NB). Resumed MJC, transferred to & grad (Bus. Mgmt.) from UofWF, Pensacola. Moved to Mobile, AL, computer sales Burroughs Corp. Moved to LA for law school. Praciticed insurance defense litiagtion (product liability, gov't tort, contruction defect), moved to pltf's legal malpractice (where I got my real legal education & my head handed to me), moved to legal/judcial/gov reform and did a stint as a prosecutor. Legal counsel & media rep for SDJAC's initiative that got on South Dakota's 2006 ballot as "Amendement E"- to limit the despicable, dastardly doctrine of Absolute Judiclal Immunity (that covers corrupt & malicious judicial acts - see Stump v. Sparkman, 435 U.S. 349 (1978) - read it and puke, weep.) Find law challenging (recall that quote that "The Law is a jealous mistress"), but it is exponentially outweighed by the frustrations. (Mistress? Hell, it's a whorehouse.) Too bad, because if done correctly, proper law could do wonders. We were told the adversarial system & cross-examination are the engines of truth; some truth in theory, but in application we mostly have gotten much more conflict & much less truth - and the judges, lawyers & pols mostly got richer. Obviously we have not been well served. Life simply is not as complicated as our law/gov has made it. Does anyone who went to SJHS - go MiIDDIES - recall Howard Porter? Recall that he vehemently claimed that he knew Haley Mills (from the original movie 'Parent Trap' [or at least the 1 before Lindsey Lohan]), and convinced almost everyone, including the teachers/faculty, that she was in fact coming to SJHS to visit him? And recall in PE class we did our Jumping Jacks shouting "Haley Mills is here today, if she isn't Porter pays"? Of course, she never came. Lotta miles, lotta memories, but not over the hill yet, and feel like I'm still a kid with a lot of climbing to do. Again, thank you to the guys & gals who put this event together & who are bringing us back together again. Can't wait to see everyone. GLZ. |
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| Cricket Pierce Muello Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
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Greetings from Massachusetts! It has been such fun to read all the comments you have left, and see the photo that's posted at the top of the site ( all of you usual suspects I would expect to see at a reunion!) and to learn a little about your lives. I was sorry to find some of my friends in the Memorium column, however. In a nutshell, I have lived in Massachusetts for 30 years, married, had two children, and now am thinking about moving back to Florida. ( winters being what they are up here...lol) I'm sorry I could not make the 40th reunion, but If it's at all possible I've got my eyes set for the 50th..so keep me in mind when you start planning for the next celebration. I hope to see you all there...best wishes to you all and have a lovely reunion this time around. |
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| Christine Rickert Teel Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
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| Hey ya'll! That's how we talk here in Georgia. I've been here ever since I graduated from SHS and came to college in little bitty Milledgeville, Ga. Met my husband on a blind date and 37 years later he's still the love of my life! We live in Macon, Ga and we're both teachers. I teach 3rd grade and he teaches 8th grade physical science. I hate that I'll be unable to attend this reunion because we are right in the middle of state testing and 3rd grade is one of the critical grades so I can't be gone. I haven't heard from Patricia Bolanos Chacon to see if she's coming but she did stop by my parents' home unexpectedly a few months ago and is doing well. Her husband is the head of the hospital in Grecia and they have two daughters. Ya'll have a great time. I'll be thinking about you and maybe I'll make it to #50! | |||
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| Patrick Mcnabb Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
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Hello, I am looking forward to the reunion and will be at the Saturday event with my wife. We live in Atlanta and when we are not working, we like to travel. Just got back from San Francisco. Most of my family still lives in Sarasota so I visit at least twice a year. Thanks Patrick |
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| Leslie Beahm Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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TO those of you who have sent me PICTURES..........thank you SO MUCH!! They are AWESOME!!! The 'deadline' is NEXT Wednesday April 21st! This VIDEO (thanks to ALL of you) is going to be quite a 'treat' to watch! ALL I can say is: YOU GUYS LOOK FABULOUS! also - to those of you that I have spoken with .......I have been so grateful to have some quality time with YOU to catch-up PRIOR to the Reunion! See everybody soon!!!! |
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| Jim Moss Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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| What fun, it will be great to see freinds from the past, Martha Works, are you back in Sarasota? | |||
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| Mark Mullen Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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I want to thank the people responsible for putting together this web site and event....excellent job! I'm looking forward to seeing you all. |
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| Leslie Beahm Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
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PLEASE.......if you haven't already done so, send me PICTURES of YOU!!!! I'm doing a video (actually MORE like a movie) to be shown at the reunion celebrating who we are TODAY!!!!! There WILL be a 'down memory lane' segment. but the FOCUS is on the PRESENT and celebrating that we ALL have been blessed to be given the opportunity to Meet and Greet each other once again! I have already received some FANTASTIC photos........but in some cases, I don't have ANY!! Don't be SHY.......you KNOW you want to see pictures of everybody ELSE..........and everybody ELSE wants to see pictures of YOU!!! Thanks......Leslie "Lights, Camera, ACTION....40 years in the Making"!! |
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| George Mulford Friday, April 2, 2010 |
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Hello Everyone! We are so disappointed we won't be able to attend after all, due to some very important church events the same weekend as the reunion. There's just no way we can come. Hope you all have a wonderful time! Sounds like the committee really has some great things lined up. Forty years really has flown by! Wish we could see everyone. Maybe we can make the 50th!Check out our web site at www.gbbconline.com. Would love to hear from some of you. God bless! George & Kathy Mulford P.S. Two more grandchildren on the way - soon we'll have seven! Must be getting old - HA! |
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| Paula (Doyle) Zeanah Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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Long time no see! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks! Paula |
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| Betsy (Niwinski) Spiess Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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Hi Everybody! Wow, congratulations on the committee's unrelenting efforts to have a terrific reunion. Kudos. My husband of 21 years ( on April Fools Day), Larry and I won't be making it this reunion but will definately try for the big 50! We live in St. Petersburg with my healthy and wonderful 88 year old Mom and are slowly adjusting to retirement. Sadly, we lost my eldest step son in September at 42. The other four step children live in various places. My health is greatly improved. In 2006 I was so ill, I coded (died) but thank God for wonderful doctors I survived and continue to be happily married and healthier by the say. I wish EVERYONE a wonderful reunion and thank you again to the committee. Betsy :o) |
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| Candy (Anderson, Weise) Spaulding Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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| I can't believe it's been 40 years, seems like yesterday. I'm still on the same street I grew up on. I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Work as an office manager for a great company. I'm engaged to a wonderful man and am very happy. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Candy | |||
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| JaneSue Shumway Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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HELP!!!! Does any one know where Rick Sapp and Larry Neubauer are? THANK YOU Class of 1970 for the many happy, happy times and endless precious memories. You are truly the best anyone could ask for. Thank you for being such a special part of my life. Now, if we could only find Rick and Larry, and everyone would come to the reunion and my slacker children would give me some GRANDCHILDREN (Gregg M. has suggested the awesome idea giving them an African Fertility Doll, which I'm seriousely considering), life would be perfect! take care... look forward to seeing you all.... JaneSue Shumway |
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| JaneSue Shumway Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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Well Hello! Hello! Anchors aweigh to the best Sarasota Sailors Reunion yet! I think it's the 20th .... right? I sure do look forward to seeing everyone. Has anyone heard from Larry Neubauer? Gooooooooo Sailors! You're the BEST! Take care... JaneSue |
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| Susan McGarry Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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| Wow! I just opened and read and watched most of the Booker Experience page. It focuses my memories of that time. I was one of those people whose family was from the “north,” though all of my education was in Sarasota County Schools. I remember being excited about going to high school with black children or whatever, in those days of my consciousness, I would have called African American youth. I was unaware of how hard it was for the students from Booker. Most of my friends and acquaintances came through the band and tennis team and we didn’t talk about it much. Yet the division of the races in my childhood stands out of one of the major themes of my childhood memories. I think I was conscious of it all the time and troubled by it. For the last 16 years I have been on the Racial and Economic Justice Taskforce of an organization in my community called the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice. Recently we have been reading together in a book group and we are sponsoring, at my church, a community read of Paul Kivil’s, “Uprooting Racism.” During the discussion last month, as one of the African American members of our committee, who is a dedicated educator about racism, was talking about wearing a “flesh” colored band-aid as a child, I flashed upon a childhood experience that I had totally forgotten. The fact that I had just read Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help,” may have contributed to this memory. My family shared a back-yard border with a family, in which the male householder was a prominent banker. At one point near my high school years, someone tried to extort money from him, a lot of money. This criminal threatened his family and the family’s safety and to show he was serious, he came to the house and murdered their maid, who was African American. Obviously the horror of that incident, though so deeply buried in my psyche that I did not remember it for over 40 years, has remained with me. Though the perpetrator was a criminal, the crass disregard for this woman’s life (someone whom he did not know, and from whom he could extort very little), seemed a symbol of much that was sick about our relationships in those days. I totally appreciate the efforts of the Booker Experience group and hope that our next 40 years may be more aware, caring, and mutually inclusive of all of our class mates and all whom they love. | |||
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| Frank Rivers Monday, March 22, 2010 |
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Wow-the reunion committee has been busy. What a great website Liz! You are very talented!! It is truly a small world - saw Marikay Bosshart Bunting in Greenville, SC! |
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| Reid Farrell Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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My dear friends and classmates, Dale and I have been looking forward to seeing all of you at reunion, but I'm afraid that's not going to happen. We have just learned from my doctors that I have to have my right hip replaced, so we can't be with you next month. However, I have a sabbatical coming up this summer, and... if you're willing... I would be happy to arrange for a "continuation of the reunion celebration" somewhere convenient for everyone. I have talked with Liz about it, and she says that the web-site will stay "up," so that we will all be able to stay in touch... so, "stay tuned for further updates." Have a great time together, and know that I will be with you in spirit. Blessings, Reid |
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| Mike Brown Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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Hey Gang Looking foward to seeing some of those not so familiar faces. Its been a long time and I hope everone will make the effort to be there. As our circle of friends get smaller and smaller every year, let's make the effort to get out next month. Let's get wound up like the good old days. |
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| Liz Baskerville Beahm Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
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If you think 40 years went by fast, the next 2 months will fly by, and we can't wait to see all of you at our 40th Reunion on April 30 - May 1! Good news: you don't have to lose weight or have those Botox injections...or wear a bathing suit or a coat & tie! This not a beauty contest...it's all about rekindling old friendships and perhaps making new ones and enjoying each other for who we are today. So relax. If you have not sent in your registration form and payment or registered online via credit card, please do so no later than April 1. We have a wonderful event planned for you and we must offset the expenses we have already incurred to confirm our plans at Marina Jack as well as for the feast at the Roehr Ranch. You know...great food, live music and lots of fun stuff! If you are planning to do the free tour of the SHS campus, please RSVP for that as well. All the event details are on the EVENTS page of our website. Don't forget to promote your business on our website and in our Reunion program book - details for this are at this are on the SAILOR SUPPORTER webpage - the deadline for this is April 1. Also, we need your help. Our goal is to have as many of our classmates as possible at the events. But...we have not been able to reach some of them. Please review the list on the WHO's MISSING webpage, and if you know how to reach any of them, direct them to our 40th Reunion website or ask them to call Blythe McDonough at 941-737-7074.
I also want to add my thanks to our very hardworking reunion committee for all the time spent on our reunion plans! Can't wait to see all of you! |
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| Shelia Atkins (Hammond) Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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Hi everyone! I'm really looking foward to this "40TH Reunion." Just wanted to say thank you to the Reunion Committee for a job well done!Can't wait to see you guys and to have a great celebration! Shelia |
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| Paul Reubens Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
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| ANYBODY ON THE FENCE ABOUT COMING TO THE REUNION-- I VOTE YES! I'D LOVE TO SEE YOU AND SO WOULD LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO KNEW YOU FORTY YEARS AGO WHEN WE WERE TURNING INTO WHO WE BECAME. | |||
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| Wendy Warren Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
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| Just purchased tickets for my sister and I cant wait till its REUNION time!!!!!! | |||
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| Joni Heck Miller Monday, February 22, 2010 |
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| I mailed in my check last week for my husband John & I. Can't wait to see everyone again! | |||
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| Doug Corbett Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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| Sent my check for the reunion in last week. Rusty is going to do his best to make sure to deposit it as soon as he thinks it will clear. If it clears by April 29th we'll see you all on the 30th! | |||
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| Greg Schlaf Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
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| WOW.. what a nice web site, and what a rush of memories! Looking forward to the event. If anyone has contact info on Steve Parks or Tommie Ulrey(class of 70), or Byron Sanders (class of 71) I'd appreciate the info. My family left town about 2 months after we all graduated in 1970, so I lost touch with most everyone. My sister Penny Schlaf (class of 72) has now bought a condo in Sarasota after being gone 40 years, so you may be seeing both of us (for good or ill!) in the years to come. See ya' at the reunion for sure. | |||
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| Susan McGarry Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
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| I've got my tickets and a substitute minister for my church in Ann Arbor, Mi. (where it is snowing right now - Feb. 15). I will be attending the reunion with my two small children (some of us live life backwards). I can't wait. | |||
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| Lee Sullivan Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
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| Looking around. The Website is great. My Husband & I are wanting to come down to Sarasota, now I have a great excuse!! Will confirm as time gets closer | |||
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| Reid Farrell Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
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Hello one and all, I want to echo everyone's kudos to Liz for this terrifc website, and to the committee for all their great work! I am looking forward to seeing and being with all of you for this reunion. Blessings and peace, Reid |
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| Ross Hamilton Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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| Hey Y'all: I'm so all over this, I'm really looking forward to hanging and seeing everyone. Looking for air reservations now...I bet it's colder in Sarasota today (1/11) than Portland, OR! Those poor oranges. Cheers, Ross. | |||
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| Jessica Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
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| wow, i was never in sarasota high i went to seabreeze high in daytona beach but i think it so great that people keep in contact, reunions are great! | |||
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| Rhonda Keesee Black Saturday, December 26, 2009 |
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| Rhonda Keesee Black Saturday, December 26, 2009 |
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| 40 years is a long time ago. Are we really THAT old. See you all on Facebook! | |||
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| john egberts Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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Please say it isn't so! 40 years? I'll be there. I guess we need the Roehr Ranch because the Ron-Con Ranch had such a bad rep? |
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| Dee Albritton Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
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Everyone looks wonderful. |
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| Margueritte Turner Greenhalgh Monday, November 9, 2009 |
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| Looking forward to seeing everyone!!!! | |||
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| Peggy Kalakauskis (Riley) Monday, October 5, 2009 |
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Where have the years gone??? I hope to see everyone next year. My husband and I are really looking forward to it.! Take care |
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| Sheryl Burnell Hornok Monday, September 28, 2009 |
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| I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again. I cannot believe it is already 40 years....life has been good! | |||
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| Doug Corbett Monday, September 21, 2009 |
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It has been wonderful to get back in contact with many that I haven't seen or talked to since the 20th reunion. As a matter of fact, this past weekend I was able to hook up with a few people that I hadn't seen since graduation. I enjoyed sitting down at a Booker Experience committee meeting and am excited that it appears we are going to have a true representation of the SHS class of '70's 40th reunion. Hope the renewed contact list continues to grow and that this will be the biggest and best reunion of all. Let's all keep in touch!! |
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| Liz Baskerville Beahm Wednesday, September 9, 2009 |
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I am so happy to still be in contact with my childhood friend Annamaria Meachen Harrell, who signed the Guestbook below. (She was one year behind us at SHS) She is an amazing woman...in spite of the challenges she has with MS, she loves life and nature, enjoys family and lives life to the fullest. She even has voice-activated software so she can use the computer and correspond via email! You go girl! Huggggs, Liz |
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| Annamarie Meachen Harrell Wednesday, September 9, 2009 |
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I signed in once already but using my maden name so that people would recognize me . however in 1972 i married my highschool sweet heart David" ceasar "Harrell we have lived out side of gainesville fl, in a little town of Waldo for 30 years .we have to children Felicia who is 32 ,Michael age 30 .we have 4 grand children ranging in age from 3 mons to 13. I am retired from the UF . ten years ago on disablity after i was diagnosed with M.S .And could no longer peform my job duties. my husband retired from the news paper after 30 years and is now working as a substitute teacher. I would love to hear from you alll take care |
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| Mary Bouknight Cadle Saturday, September 5, 2009 |
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| Hi everyone and a big THANK YOU to the committee.This an awesome web site.The 40th is going to be so much fun and what a great chance to reconnect with everyone. I am soooo looking forward to it. | |||
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| Windrum Thursday, September 3, 2009 |
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| a month ago someone from SHS told me Whit Southwick was wanting to be in touch w/me. I haven't heard from him and don't have any contact info for him. If anyone reading this list can forward Whit's contact into to me ... thanks! Bart | |||
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| Carmen F. Hernandez Taylor Saturday, August 29, 2009 |
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I am attending the 40 year reunion. Can't wait, very excited!! |
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| Linda Albritton Friday, August 28, 2009 |
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| I want to add another shout-out to the committee. What a great job you all have done! I know that everyone really appreciates all the time, effort and hard work it takes to pull something like this off. See you in Sarasota next year. Love to hear from everyone. | |||
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| Annamarie Meachen Friday, August 28, 2009 |
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| I didn't graduate till 1971 but some of my bestfriends were in the class of 70 hope ya'll have a great reunion have fun | |||
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| Jim Carr Thursday, August 20, 2009 |
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I'm in. I notice there is no beach party planned for this one. What's with that? We have 7 months left for sit ups and jogging. OK Liz, who's REALLY doing this website :-) See you all there. Jim |
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| Steven Roth Sunday, August 16, 2009 |
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| It seems so long ago and then someone calls you on the phone and ask's if you graduated shs in 1970, 40 years go thru your head and some names and faces flash past of old friends and you wonder what ever happened to them. The reuion seems like it will be great even thou I only spent my senior year at shs, but I still live in lakewood ranch | |||
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| James Dozier Sunday, August 16, 2009 |
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| Phyllis Cafaro Town Sunday, August 16, 2009 |
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| Thank God we all have this reunion to look forward to. It is so great to be able to connect with old friends. | |||
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| Margueritte Turner Greenhalgh Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
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| The committee deserves a hugh THANKYOU!! Great job on the website..I look forward to getting and keeping in touch with everyone!!! Margueritte | |||
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| Debbie (Griffin) Foss Thursday, August 13, 2009 |
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| Hi Class of 70, my hat's off to our reunion committee, especially Liz Baskerville, who put the web site together and keeps us all engaged and excited as we look forward to the event. Somehow, in the blink of an eye, 40 years have passed. It seems like a blink of an eye but when I stop to think of everything that has happened since I graduated high school, it's mind boggling. I'm not sure I'll be able to make it to the reunion, but I do enjoy checking the site from time to time and having the opportunity to say hello. | |||
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| Bart Windrum Wednesday, August 5, 2009 |
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| Hi All, If Sarasota was a 10 hour drive from Boulder Colorado instead of a 10 hour flying day I'd have shown up at some prior reunions. Although it's unlikely I'll drop in for the 40th, I suppose a hello is in order since stats have it that some # may not survive to the 50th (or ought that be, may not survive the 50th?!). And I *still* wanna know who put my class pix way up high on those walls, and how they did it! Bart | |||
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| Rick Borgus Friday, July 31, 2009 |
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| Doug Corbett and Gregg Mastriforte both sent me the link to the website. Seeing the information brought back lots of great memories. Like Doug, I can't commit to attending this far in advance but hope to make it. | |||
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| Doug Corbett Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
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What a pleasure it was to hear from my old buddy Gregg Mastriforte and get access to this site. Great job Liz! I hope to make it to the reunion, just can't commit this far in advance. Glad to have 9 months to try to lose some weight! Will add the site to my favoirtes so I can keep up with everyone. Go Sailors!!!!!!! |
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| Steve Wood Monday, July 27, 2009 |
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| I look forward to seeing everyone next year. It should be a lot of fun. Besides, I'm sick of going to my wife's reunions in Memphis. I'm going to bring her to Sarasota and show her where the real "beautiful people" are! | |||
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| Chris Niederpruem Monday, July 20, 2009 |
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| The new links are awesome!!! "Our Music" really is a waltz down memory lane, no pun intended! Enjoy! Great idea again, Liz. | |||
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| Jeanie (Smith) McQuinn Friday, July 17, 2009 |
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I am very excited about this reunion; I've missed all the others. I'm looking forward to seeing my high school friends and re-connecting. I'd love to hear from any of you; especially my fellow chorus friends. |
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| Butch Walker Friday, July 17, 2009 |
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| Thanks for taking your time in putting this reunion together, The 20th was wonderful and alot of nice things came about because of it. I'm not sure if I'll make this one but hope to. Bless you all. | |||
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| Gerald Law Saturday, July 11, 2009 |
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Hello everyone, it,s been a long time coming but i,m truly looking forward to this class reunion. i,m anxious to rekindle old friendships. |
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| Gregg Mastriforte Sunday, July 5, 2009 |
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Hi Everyone... Its nice to see/read how well everyone is doing ! Liz - Very professional job on this website. Certainly one that we would be proud of here at IBM. It reminded me (and bear with me as I work this in) of your high quality Algebra homework you would often let me copy. :-} Thank you ! Will catch up later. Regards Gregg Mastriforte Sr. Systems Architect IBM Corporation |
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| Cheryl Burns Norment Sunday, July 5, 2009 |
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| Wow!!!! 40 years. Has it really been that long?? Thanks to all that are working so hard to make our reunion a real party. Can't wait to see everyone. | |||
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| Joni Heck Miller Saturday, July 4, 2009 |
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Hey, I just found two students. Marian White & JoAnne Hamel waiting to hear back from them. I also wrote to Marcia Wooten Page. I think her sister is Kathy Wooten & she may be living in Sarasota. The last time I saw Kathy she was working for an agency here in Sarasota & helped my mother when she was sick. Hope to find you Kathy! Joni |
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| Michael Hartenstine Thursday, July 2, 2009 |
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I commend to everyone’s reading The Desegregation of Sarasota High School: No Longer Separate, But Equal?, which is posted on the Booker Experience page. It does a credible job of explaining the challenges, failures, and limited successes of desegregation during our high school years. It relies heavily on oral interviews with teachers, administrators, and students at SHS during 1967-68, including our classmate Fredd Atkins, whose reflections are most instructive. A quote on page 30 from author James T. Patterson, Professor Emeritus at Brown University, illustrates both the shortcomings of our desegregation experience and our potential for an integrated reunion: “To desegregate is to break down separation of the races and to promote greater equality of opportunity. To integrate is to reach further: to bring together people of different colors and ethnic backgrounds so that they associate not only on an equal basis but also make a real effort to respect the autonomy of other people and to appreciate the virtues of cultural diversity.” As teenagers, most of us lacked the maturity, empathy, and life experiences that would have promoted true integration in 1967-70. As adults nearing 60, we surely are prepared to celebrate and respect each other in both our common humanity and our diversity.
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| Chris Niederpruem Wednesday, July 1, 2009 |
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Dear All: I just read Mike Hartenstine's letter to Fredd Atkins and Fredd's response, which is posted on our website at the link Booker Experience. Heartfelt thanks to both of you for your candor and to Paul Rubens' initiation of this effort of inclusion. I hope all of us alumni will read the letters and embrace the opportunities for greater understanding and friendship that they present for our future together. Looking forward to seeing ALL of Us! Chris N |
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| Pam Scott Buzby Sunday, June 28, 2009 |
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It's very exciting to see everyone so engaged in our 40th reunion. Awesome website!! If there is anything that I can help with - I'd love to. I'm in Sarasota at least every other month. Looking forward to seeing everyone! |
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| Ed Allen Friday, June 26, 2009 |
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This is GREAT! I wish we had this site for the Class of 70 years ago. Although I live in Sarasota, I've lost track of most of you, so I look forward to getting reacquainted at the reunion |
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| SINDY HARRISON NORRIS Friday, June 26, 2009 |
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Looking forward to the 40th reunion. wow!! |
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| George Mulford Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
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| Great website! Thanks to everyone responsible for it and the planning for the 40th Reunion. Can't wait to see everyone! | |||
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| Wendy Warren[Cunningham] Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
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| 40 Years!!!!!!!!!!!! Have we gotten that old?????????????/// Looking forward to reunion | |||
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| Marikay Bosshart Bunting Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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| 40 years sure go by fast. Seems like yesterday we were getting ready for the 30th. This website is awesome. Thanks for putting it together. | |||
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| Joni Heck Miller Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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Great picture & web page. See you soon! Joni |
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| Chris Niederpruem Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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Hello Everybody! Can't wait to see you all again. As one of the cheerleaders of our class, I thought it would be appropriate to salute the great class of 1970 in our beloved Orange and Black! Can you all believe it: 40 years!!! Tell everyone you know to attend, this one will be a blast! The Committee, and especially Blythe and all, are working hard to make this one the best ever. See all soon! |
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| Amy Tafeen Tuesday, June 23, 2009 |
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| Great job organizing, look forward to seeing everyone! amy | |||
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| Margi Baskerville Nanney Sunday, June 21, 2009 |
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| Greetings from the Class of '72 Reunion Committee...you all are set for a great reunion...scares me since our next one is just two years away!!! Think I can talk my sister Liz into doing a website for us? (Hint, hint....) We share a lot of great friends between our two classes...so maybe I'll show up and crash the festivities! Love you all lots, margi | |||
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| Leslie Beahm Hinsz Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
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Mark Zweig: I WISH I could take credit, but the GENIUS behind the website is my former classmate and NOW sister-in-law Liz Baskerville Beahm!!! and I 'echo' your compliment........it is AWESOME!!!! |
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| Paul Reubens Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
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| Hi, again! I hope anyone who signs in here and knows how to reach ANYBODY else from our class will forward the website info to them so we can really begin to build a complete list of alumni. And in my book, alumni doesn't mean you have to have graduated or even been at SHS all three years. Instead of the number of people for this reunion decreasing, it is our goal this time to have the attendance increase. The committee planning the reunion is awesome by the way, and the whole weekend will be great. Really. | |||
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| Mark Zweig Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
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My compliment to Leslie for putting the class of last century into the new century! Nice website! Looking forward to seeing everyone again. |
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| Liz Beahm Friday, June 19, 2009 |
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I am so happy to be a part of the reunion planning committee and am having so much fun developing our website! It will be a work in progress for a while yet! I want to thank all of you for your kudos and your input and suggestions...keep 'em coming! Also, I am so appreciative of my good friend and website partner, Leslie Del Toral...she taught me everything I know and still is! |
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| Alicia Byrd Fruehwald Friday, June 19, 2009 |
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Not to keep making the same comments, but WOW!!! Liz this is a FANTASTIC site!!! As a member of the planning committee, I can not thank you enough for the effort and time you are giving to this project. |
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| Blythe Bellomo McDonough Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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Wow..everytime I go into this web site I find something different! Liz this is unbelievable! Thank you so much for offering your time and helping to make this reunion better then ever!! |
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| George Coggan Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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| Wow, what a great picture! It's amazing that I recognize many of you. Thank you Liz for a wonderful website. | |||
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| Michael Hartenstine Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
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| Leslie Beahm has kindly pointed out that in my previous post, I incorrectly typed April 20 instead of April 30 for our reunion date. Don't be misled! It's April 30! Thank you, Leslie. | |||
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| Michael Hartenstine Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
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| The Class of 1970 reunion committee is planning an event that is bound to entertain us all. We are lucky to have such a dedicated group of talented volunteers. Blythe Bellamo McDonough is again our able chairperson, and Liz Baskerville Beahm has created this superb website. Mark your calendar for April 20, 2010. | |||
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| Paul Reubens Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
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| Great to see everyone last night at the planning committee meeting! We're all still recognizable! | |||
| Joni Miller Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
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| It was great seeing everyone again. If you need more help on anything let me know. | |||
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| Leslie Beahm Hinsz Sunday, June 14, 2009 |
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| 40 years??? NO WAY!!!! | |||
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| Liz Baskerville Beahm Sunday, June 14, 2009 |
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| Really looking forward to seeing everyone! Where did 40 years go??? | |||
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