Thursday, October 16, 2014

Update: Class of 57 reunion 57

Class President Mike B. observes: "The 1957 graduating class from Mt Morris High School held our 57th reunion at the fabulous Barnacopia between Polo and Mt. Morris on hiway 64. We had 19 classmates and 2 former teachers in attendance. A wonderful buffet including roast beef and chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, broccoli and cauliflower, Macaroni salad, and soft drinks. For dessert we had cupcakes with a lighted candle on each one. The anniversary cake had a picture of our 8th grade class on it. We sat around and reminisced with guests, the two Warrens, Reckmeyer and Burstrom. It's amazing how young they looked. A tour of the venue provided a great finish to the wonderful evening. Everyone left with a very warm feeling of love and affection for each other. We look forward to the next time we can get together. We have a great class indeed.
Lynne, Nancy, Priscilla and Fran
The pizza dinner before the reunion
Class reunion decorations
Barnacopia, west of Mt. Morris

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Marker placed by class tree

Five summers past the Mt. Morris High School graduating class of 1957 dedicated a young maple tree on the campus on our village square-most commonly called “The Campus.” Many mature trees had been destroyed in a recent storm and had been removed. The members of the MMHS class of 1957 thought they would much like to see the trees restored and be a part of this restoration and also memorialize their deceased classmates. Autumn Blaze maple was chosen and classmates donated the funds for purchase. The tree flourished in all seasons, especially in fall as a living memorial to friends. Recently a bronze marker was placed simply stating “Mt. Morris Class of 1957,” thus serving as a reminder to future generations that though we no longer have our high school and we may have lost a few classmates along the way. . . we know not age, nor weariness nor defeat and will not be vanquished. While attending one of the many concerts and programs on the Campus this summer please visit our tree and view the marker.