Class of 1965 Hold Reunion

On September 11, 2010, 33 members of the Parkway High School Class of 1965 gathered at the Willow Bend Country Club for their 45 year reunion. 

Bob Maurer welcomed everyone and asked Jim Bourelle to lead the group in prayer.  After the meal, the balance of the evening was spent thinking about the things that changed during the 45 years since graduation,  taking pictures, and visiting with class members whom they hadn’t seen in 45 years.  The class also remembered the 13 class members who are deceased.  Members of the committee were Bob Maurer, Frieda Stober, Janet Riley, Sharon Miller.   All of those attending are looking forward to the next reunion in 5 years.

Row 1 left to right: Bob Maurer, Susan (Pattison) Gingerich, Sharon (Luth) Miller, Sharon (Kolter) Katterheinrich, Betty (Emerson) Houser, Gloria (Weitz) Clouse, Frieda (Roehm) Stober, Nancy (Ransbottom) Smith.
Row 2: Jim Tolan, Carol (Wittung) Wenning, Lowell Warthman, Jay Robison, Sara (Knoll)Clark, Bob Anderson, Mary Anna (Provci) Weitz, Janet (Rumple) Riley, Gary Goodwin
Row 3: Roger Sapp, Orley O’Daffer, Jim Bourelle, Gary Kimmel, Wayne Willrath, Gerald Deitsch, Lindain Brehm, Tom Avery, Del Thatcher.
Row 4: Lorren Caffee, Bill Stober, Elbert Schumm, Carson Cheek, Paul Ross, Marvin Humerickhouse

Retro Reunion Successful
The Parkway High School classes of 1972 to 1978 had a "Retro Reunion" at the Rockford Community Building on Saturday, September 11, 2010, hosted by the class of 1975.  There were 67 classmates, 29 guests/spouses, and 3 faculty in attendance. The meal was catered by Jeff Davis Concessions. Snacks and cake followed throughout the evening. Music was provided by Bryan Stetler and J.R. Sigler of Rockford, with dancing after the meal.  Door prizes were provided by generous businesses from Rockford, Willshire, Mendon, Chatt, Tama, Mercer, Wren, Convoy, Van Wert, Decatur, Berne, Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, Minster, Delphos, and Lima, and the class of '75 thanks them for their generous donations. Memory boards were created for each class for those we have lost. We had a moment of silence to remember the great loss of life and irreparable damage to our citizens nine years ago on 9-11 in the attack on our country. We had a great time reminiscing and catching up with each other. Class pictures and a group photo were taken by Gibby's Express Photo, Van Wert, and were/ are available for purchase through Gibby's or Charlene Lutz at 419-771-7275.

Thanks go to Ellen and Jerry Reigle, Mark, Hoenie, Nancy Salway, Ed Eichler, Terri Mason Sonner, Gary Hensley, Kaye Ross, LuAnn Sigler, Karen Nuttle, Nathan and Lois Clutter, Deb Knapke, Shari Acosta, Karissa Lutz, and Kevin Lutz.  If I have missed anyone, please know that I truly am thankful for your help. I could not have found all the people and put this thing together without them.
 

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Retro Reunion Group photo 9-11-10

Front to Back, Left to Right

Row 1-Kim Dudgeon, Glee Felver, Beda Rodriguez Sielschott, Diane Bruns Arn, Theresa Gehm Berry, Kevin Ross, Kaye Sidenbender Ross, Ted Dellinger, Denise Kuhn Myers.

Row 2-Bonnie Schroer Allen, Karen Sidenbender Nuttle, Donna Bollenbacher Warthman, Linda Miller White, LuAnn Clay Sigler, Ellen Salway Reigle, Charlene Wolf Lutz, Romona Thompson Carver, Nancy Price Surles, Regina Beeks Jenkins, Annette Marbaugh Schumm.

Row 3-Robin Protsman, Alice Andrew Jackson, Sherry Dietrich Shaffer, Deb Bruns Grove, Brenda Davis Barker, Kathy Kettering McHie, Dawn Dudgeon DuComb, Janet Roebuck Hetz, Deb Hayes Knapke, Backy Schaadt Stephenson, Susan Sites Holdcraft, Melanie Bourelle Hinchcliff, Dawn Davis Coffey, Cyndi Anspach Hessling.

Row 4-Rene Now Nietz, Deb Caffee Jones, Sarah Sites Curry, Gary Shaffer, Dale Regedanz, John Gamble, Nathan Clutter, Ted Dellinger, Ed Eichler, Rusty Cheek, Tom Stover, Jim Garwood, Phyllis Gause Giardullo, Ron Schumm.

Row 5-Dave Adams, Jeff Jones, Rick Davis, Keith Stallter, Tony King, Mike Heiser, Debi Fox VanGundy, Bruce Hamrick, Mark Hoenie, Max Miller, Jeff White, Greg Bollenbacher, Larry Grier, Randy Thompson, Brad Carr, Rick Stevenson.

PARKWAY HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1970
40^th CLASS REUNION

SATURDAY . JULY 24 . 2010

The Parkway class of 1970 is excited to present a reunion opportunity for all class members, near and far. Please save the date of Saturday, July 24^th, 2010 at 5:00 pm. The reunion will be held at The Shanes Park Pavilion. A casual and relaxing evening of food, fun and sharing is being planned.

All classmates are encouraged to bring any school pictures and memorabilia. You may also bring current pictures of your family or interests. If you wish, these will be displayed and shared with your classmates.

The evening's dinner will be catered by none other than our very own Gourmet Girls, Connie Hamrick and Susie (Shaffer) Miller. Paper products and dinnerware will be provided. Please bring your own beverage of choice. Checks for the dinner are payable to Chuck Painter. Information is being mailed to all classmates. You may use the RSVP that has been mailed or click the following link for a printable version.

Any financial donations to the class would be greatly appreciated as it will provide opportunities for future class projects or memorials. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you. Please direct all questions to Chuck Painter at 419.363.3176.        

Washington School Holds Reunion

A reunion of the former Washington Township School students was held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the building. Over 100 of them with spouses and family (bringing the number to almost 200) shared memories and enjoyed a delicious meal.

The former Washington Township schoolhouse had two rooms and educated almost 300 students in its day. It was a full service school with students completing graduation, playing a variety of organized sports and educating the youth of the township. The building is still located on St. Anthony Road where it was built in 1909.  The entire school closed in 1958 when it was sold to and became the Unity Grange # 2116 headquarters.

Class of 1959

50^th Reunion, June 13, 2009 

Front Row Seated: Gale Shaffer, Jean Bolenbaugh Metzger, Grace Anspach Hines, Virginia Thatcher Vanhorn, Betty Grossnickle Felver, Carolyn Shaffer Jamieson, Nancy Carr Temple, Linda Pierstorff Zsembik. 

Middle Row: Mark Rudledge, Larry Sapp, George Wienman, Tom Ransbottom, Connie Rhoades Eichenauer, Kay Kettering Thomas, Jean Raye Shindeldecker Giese, Bonnie Brehm Barna, John Runyan.  

Back Row: Roger Jamieson, Stanley Hunter, Bill Fritzinger, Jon Binkley, Jerry Rutledge, Joyn Hileman, Earnest Felver, Keith Kable, Larry Hawk,  Jim Provci.

Rockford High School Alumni Gathers ~ 214 Attend Yearly Event

The Rockford Alumni met on Saturday, June 13^{th, 2009} at the Rockford Community Building.  There were 214 reservations for the event.  A social hour was held at 4:30, with dinner served at 5:30.  Rev. Roger Perl, Class of 1954, gave the invocation.

A meeting was held following the dinner.  It began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the singing of the school fight song “Fight On, You Tigers.”  All former cheerleaders, including one from the Class of 1944, led the singing.  Next was the roll call of the graduates.  Each person introduced himself or herself as the year was called.

The Alumni Association was pleased to have present Lester Miller, a graduate of the Class of 1931.  It was pointed out that Lester made arrangements to keep the Alumni going 8 years ago when there were no officers.  He convinced Jon Sidenbender to emcee the meeting, while Lester would send out letters to the addresses that were available at that time.  There were 80 reservations for that meeting and the number has grown each year.  The committee now consists of Jon and Martha Sidenbender, Marlene Roebuck, and Doris Sites.

Also present having graduated 70 years ago or more are as follows:

Mary Sites Schramm, Class of 1934

Sophie Pfister, Class of 1939

DeWain Graham, Class of 1939

Each was presented with a flower.

The Class of 1959 was also honored as they were celebrating their 50^th anniversary.  It is also hoped that the Class of 1960 will bring their class reunion to the alumni meeting next year.

After singing the alma mater, the meeting was adjourned.  Visiting with friends concluded the evening.