Over four years ago this blog was started to jog a few memories before the upcoming 50th class reunion. Then after the reunion it sort of took on a life of its own with Lynne and Nancy S. supplying photos of class activities from the 50s, and a few memories of events in the more recent years. In fact, 2010 with their participation, had more entries than any other year. But it is time . . . I will try to clean up a few mistakes I've made in spelling names--Marian and Marion, Debora and Deborah. I think I've got Jon and Salley down now. If I'd known it was going to have such a long run, I would have made an "authority" list instead of just making up labels as I went along. You can click on any label to see what other entries share it.
We've got stories and photos of the 10th, 15th, 20th, 30th, 45th, 50th reunions, and the 52nd and 53rd "events," plus the ladies breakfasts that met whether or not the whole class did! Actually, the 50th reunion entries are a bit skimpy. If I have the correct labels, about 70 of the entries are from the 1950s (there is some overlap), there are a number of birthday parties, lots of sports stories--baseball, basketball, football, golf, track and tennis--organizations like 4-H, scouting, band, GAA, Student Council, churches, town businesses, town landmarks, our memorial tree dedicated to deceased members of the class, weddings and anniversaries (there would have been more but I didn't get photos from Jon and Phil who celebrated their 50th anniversaries during our blog's time), the class plays, current health problems of class members, and a number of obituaries, including class members who died during the time of the blog--Carolyn, Marv, Neal, Klaus and Libby, as well as our former teachers, and parents of classmates. Probably the saddest entries for me were the obituaries of the sons of our classmates, Glenn R., Lynne and Salley. Those I didn't expect to write. But we also have poetry (thank you, Lynne), some YouTube videos of songs and music of "our times," and some warm memories. As long as Blogger dot com continues, our class and its times will have a spot on the internet.
Will someone please answer my question from the first entry?
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Update July 15, 2011: Sharon Lynn Genz Thomas
Sharon's daughter, Tara, posted on her Facebook page that Sharon died on Thursday, July 14, and the funeral is July 20. Sharon came to our 50th in 2007 accompanied by a grandson. A month after our graduation she joined the Navy where she met her husband Lonnie (d. 1993). After her service she went to college and became a teacher retiring in 1999. She had a lot of hobbies and really enjoyed traveling--having visited all 50 of the states.
Update July 25, 2011 Classmates Glenn R., Francine K., and Diane B. have recently had surgery and might appreciate hearing from classmates as they recover. Please contact Lynne at the above e-mail address, or check your 2007 class reunion roster.
3 comments:
We will miss you,Squeaky
I am her daughter and want to know what mom, Sharon Genz, was like in her High School days? She was very active in her community, church, Lion's Club, local blood bank! She was dependable, but no nonsense! Please email with any thoughts if you would like to share at vcows@sbcglobal.net. Thanks, Dawn Vigario
I think dependable, smart, funny, friendly, and collegial would describe your mom just fine in high school. It's not easy to transfer in your junior year, but she played flute in the band, was active in the athletic association, performed in the senior play, went to the prom and was elected to the Honor Society in her senior year. She was very well liked. Her decision to enter the Navy was a little edgy for our era, and showed her maturity and determination, I believe. Our condolences and prayers go out to you and Tara and your families. I know you will miss your mom.
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