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Weston Reunion in June 2005

Posted on October 12, 2011 By Ellen Turnock

On June 4th, 2005 Dave Steede organized a reunion of Weston Teacher and Coach Bill Mellish with several of the guys who played for him.  The shirts were furnished by Denny Foster .  Mike Bibler contributed the pictures. Also at the reunion were 1955 Grads of Weston.  

Pictures from the Past, Uncategorized

Michael J. Palmer passes away

Posted on October 11, 2011October 11, 2011 By Ellen Turnock

EHS Class of 1961 classmate, Michael J. Palmer, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in his home.  Mike received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and his master’s degree in engineering from Western Michigan University. He married Helene Heffington in 1998.  She survives along with his three sons, Michael A. Palmer of Elkhart,  Derek…

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Classmate News, Recent Obituaries

Dave Ferling’s slideshow of the 50th !!!

Posted on October 3, 2011October 8, 2011 By Ellen Turnock 3 Comments on Dave Ferling’s slideshow of the 50th !!!

http://www.dfsystems.net/Photo%20Section/slideshows_index.html Many thanks to Dave for sharing  his excellent photos and also his  hard work  !!!

50th Reunion News, Classmate News, Reunion Pictures

More Friday Night Reunion Pictures

Posted on September 16, 2011September 16, 2011 By Ellen Turnock
Gale Hatfield Bale and Sandy Cooper Raholin
Carol Raatz Kuhns, Beverly Swanson Havera , Marilyn Yoder Whetstone, Irma Floor Wanke
Steve Raholin, Sharon Papa, Nancy Wallace Showalter, and Vince Papa
50th Reunion News, Reunion Pictures

1959 Goshen Relays

Posted on September 16, 2011 By Ellen Turnock

In the 1959 Goshen Relays,” little” Bobby Scott, Class of 1961 , nosed out Gary Roosevelts “big” Floyd Theus at the finish line.  Scott , a sophmore,  was five -four, and weighed 98 pounds .  Theus was a six foot junior.  The winning time was 3:29.9  which was good for the second best relay mark in…

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Pictures from the Past, Uncategorized

Class Breakfast

Posted on September 14, 2011October 3, 2011 By Ellen Turnock

The Class of 1961 is going to begin meeting for breakfast at Perkins in Elkhart  on the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 9 AM  on September 22, 2011.   All classmates and spouses are welcome.  After the 1st meeting, a decision will be made whether or not to continue to meet at Perkins or…

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Classmate News

The Lerner Center

Posted on September 10, 2011October 30, 2011 By Ellen Turnock

The following are pictures taken by Jim & Liz Tulley McLane of the Lerner Center the night of our 50th reunion.  As the saying goes…  a picture is worth a thousand words…..

50th Reunion News, Reunion Pictures, Reunion Updates, Uncategorized

Fun on the River Queen

Posted on September 10, 2011September 10, 2011 By Ellen Turnock

Jeff Van Horn, Jill Wilson Peckham, and Rich Nelson enjoying the River Queen Cruise.  The picture was contributed by Mary Lou Kelly Nelson.

50th Reunion News, Reunion Pictures, Reunion Updates, Uncategorized

Class Reunion Banquet

Posted on September 6, 2011 By Ellen Turnock
Stan & Cindy Stanger Compton
Marcia Butterbaugh
Bob Scott & Carolyn Morris
50th Reunion News, Reunion Pictures, Reunion Updates, Uncategorized

Class Reunion River Queen Cruise

Posted on September 6, 2011September 6, 2011 By Ellen Turnock
River Queen Cruise
Dave & Carol Steede on the River Queen
50th Reunion News, Reunion Pictures, Uncategorized

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