By now you probably already know about the passing of Pam Fogle Irwin, Darlene Hines Barnes, Dana Sharp, Carolyn Becker, Clarence (Gene) Helfert, and Steve Schnarr. Also of note was the passing of Eddie Merritt, and Jack McKendree (who our Daniel Wertz classmates will remember)
This month also marks the somewhat anticlimactic Reitz 100th birthday celebration marked by a historical presentation by Reitz history star teacher Jon Carl (he also wrote a book published by MT Publications which is really quite good) and a beer crawl. Big Blue Boosters also took the money that was raised for the celebration and will be overseeing the building of entry gates to adorn the school entrances once they get the blessing of EVSC.
On a more immediate birthday celebration, we are cooking up plans for a 70th birthday celebration in October of this coming year (2019). Nothing fancy, probably at Howell Shelter (after such a great event on the Friday before the 50th reunion). Hey, the Class of 1967 never misses an opportunity to plan for good food, good company, and building great memories. Again, we'll try to coordinate the timing with the Westside Nut Club Fall Festival so out of town classmates can come to the birthday bash and do a twofer while they're here. As long as dessert is included, I'm all in. More details to come as the plans take on more reality and we actually have a skull session with the Reunion Committee.
