September 18-20 Weekend Reunion Celebration
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Memories from the 50th
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50th Reunion Committee
Post-reunion there are many
"shout-outs" that need to be made.
While there is always an risk of complimenting one and unintentionally leaving someone else out,.. we're going to do our best to put the spotlight on some classmates who helped contribute to the special qualities of our reunion. This list is in addition to the many classmates who have donated money or provided discounts to our class and are already listed as fundraising "Patrons"
Planning Committee
Mike Bailey, Karen Edwards-Rutger, Cathy Gentry-Platte, Judy Lewis-Corso, Jim Jackson, Kathy Silcox Holmes, Bea Smith-Van Meter, Annette Tomich-RiestererCarol Young-Fosco
Classmate Search, Directory
Bea Smith-Van Meter
Class Communications, Email
Carol Young-Fosco
Reunion Budget, Fundraising, Registrations
Bea Smith-Van Meter
Reunion Decorations, Centerpieces
Jenny Till-Schoewe
Reunion Publicity, Programs, Website
Bea Smith-Van Meter
Programming Artists, Musicians, Streaky
Mike Bailey
Facilities, Hotels, Police, Sandusky Register
Carol Young-Fosco
Food & Beverage
Annette Tomich-Riesterer
DJ , Audio
Jim Jackson
Firefighters' Children Shoe Fund
Karen Edwards-Rutger
Displays, Raffle, Give-Aways, Signage
Bea Smith-Van Meter
Checkbook
Judy Lewis-Corso
"Classic Blue & White" Koozie (donation)
Peggy Siegel-Batz
Nostalgic Blue/White Key Chains (donation)
Jim Seiler
Antique Toy Display, Reunion Bingo
Richard Gallagher
Columbus Avenue "Buzz the Ave" Banner (donation)
Kathy Silcox-Holmes
Friday's Dessert Chocolate Bar (donation)
Linda Streng-Howell
Washington Park Mound (donation)
Mike Bailey, Kathy Silcox-Holmes, Judy Lewis-Corso
Photography & DVD Services (donation)
Carol Young-Fosco
Blue/White Cupcake Desserts (donation)
Jill Curtis-Shrock
Art and Design Services (donation)
Bea Smith-Van Meter
Patsy Cline Performance, Corvette for "Buzz"
Linda Streng-Howell
Wine, Time-Share for Raffle (donations)
Norm Weaver
Silver Vases, Keys, Candy, Table Runners (donations)
Jenny till-Schoewe
Volunteers for directory search, mailers, reunion set-up & clean-up, hospitality, check-in, raffle sales, speakers, give-aways, plus a multitude of other essential tasks!
Barbara Alexander-Huston, Ron Balconi, Darlene Dunkel-Salzeber, Dudley Ehrhardt, Shannon Eskridge, Billie Feltner-Johannsen, Tom forster, Nancy Furlong-Simon, Richard Gallagher, Pat Herold-Jensen, Cora Johnson-Wiggins, Velma Keaton-Price, Joanne Kilgore-Gerold, Roger Kleckner, Jeanne Kromer-Menefee, Rick Lange, Noel Larson, Tom Lazzara, Julie Lewis-Christiansen, Linda Lewis-James, Dianne Merkle-Meredith, Lynn Meyer, Barbara Miller-Cicalese, Paula Miller-Hoffman, Rosalie Nickester-Thomas, Patsy Nickle-Dehn, Jennifer Norris-Washington, Terry Parker, Pat Pavis-Hire, Carolyn Sarrica-Sieber, Dave Schoewe, Jim Seiler, Peggy Siegel-Batz, Sally Sletz-Benson, Linda Streng-Howell, Kathy Taylor-Sharpe, Theresa Traupman-Langthorne, Jean Unckrich-Puckrin, Dennis Walker, Norm Weaver, Jacke White-Day, Buck Wilson, Kathy Witter-Blake, Jack Zieber, Peggy Zimmerman-Lazzara, Phyllis Zlasney-Stimler (and any unsung heroes that have been inadvertently left off this list).
The biggest reason our reunion was such a great success is that so many classmates took
"ownership" in its success!
Heartfelt thanks goes to each and every one of you!
Lots and lots of Give-Aways
Friday and Saturday many classmates walked away with something special from the reunion events
Friday night offered every classmate a commemorative "Classic" koozie, and a blue and white key chain. On Saturday everyone had an opportunity to get a commemorative caricature drawing of themselves during the evening, plus over 50 prizes were given away during the night from a drawing all classmates were automatically entered into. Prizes included photography and notecards created by local artists of local scenes, including works by our own classmate, Roger Kleckner. In addition there were blue flashdrives, Italian wine from the local Sortino label, award winning DVDs on the history of Cedar Point bands/music, books with a historical Sandusky theme, and gift certificates for some Toft's Dairy ice cream, Classmate, Larry Schlett, received a one-of-a-kind "Classic Blue and White" cap in recognition of his long time support of our class reunions and his display of loyalty through the use of an email address <bluewhite65@aol.com>
WINNERS!
The real winners are, of course, the children of the Sandusky area.
In ONE HOUR we raised $1900
that has now been donated to the Sandusky Fire Department for their Children's Shoe Fund in Honor of Classmate and Sandusky Firefighter, Robert Kowalk.
Class of 1965 50th Reunion Raffle Winners
Winner had "choice" of item in the order numbers drawn
First Place: Jeffrey Pollack - Handmade OSU Quilt/Pillow case set
Second Place: Carolyn Sarrica-Zieber & Jack Zieber- Cabo Vacation (time share condo)
Third Place: Dianne Merkle-Meredith- OSU Autographed Football
Fourth Place: Dudley Ehrhardt - Cleveland Cavaliers Autographed BB
Fifth Place: Norm Weaver- OSU Autographed Mini-helmet & rookie cards
Sixth Place: Dave & Jenny Tilll-Schoewe- Jewelry
Seventh Place: Lynn Meyer - Limited Edition Cleveland Indians Lithograph
Eighth Place: Patty Francis-Coffman - Commerative Sandusky Schools Throw
Ninth Place: Lyle Wurzel - Antique Cedar Point Ferry Ornament
Tenth Place: Wade Tolleson - 4 set Star Trek Memorabilia (unopened)
