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Post Reunion Postings
from willards@ucr.edu
date Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM
subject The Fabulous Reunion!
mailed-by ucr.edu
Hi Everyone -
I just wanted to express a special thanks to all of you for working so hard to make this reunion our best ever....it was
really wonderful! I attended the 30-year reunion and had a great time working with the committee. I had so much fun at
the 30-year event, I didn't think it could be topped, but it was. This reunion was even better! Although many of our
classmates could not attend, many more attended this time than 10 years ago. Having it outdoors made it less formal,
more relaxed, and definitely more affordable. That was a key decision that worked out well. The food and liquor were
both great. Sometimes with an abundance of free liquor and a large group, things can get disorderly and routy. I liked
not having to pay for the few drinks I had, and nobody was routy....another plus. Bob did a great job as MC for the
program, and I enjoyed sharing my memories with the group. Finally, the tribute to our deceased classmates was a
wonderful gesture.
But the most important feature was the "family" atmosphere. I have talked to many people from other schools and
other classes that say their reunions are disappointing. Even after many years apart, people stand around in the
same old cliques. And there are comparisons made on the level of success each has achieved....this turns off a lot of
people. Our reunions have none of that. People seem genuinely delighted just to see each other again....it is like we
are a family. The old cliques are gone, and there are no comparisons of success or judgment passed.....that is the
way it should be!
I believe our class is very special, and hope that we can reunite again in upcoming years. This event was everything
one could ask from a reunion, and then some! I hope everyone in the committee had as much fun as I did.
Sincerely,
Will Sundquist
date Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM
subject The Fabulous Reunion!
mailed-by ucr.edu
Hi Everyone -
I just wanted to express a special thanks to all of you for working so hard to make this reunion our best ever....it was
really wonderful! I attended the 30-year reunion and had a great time working with the committee. I had so much fun at
the 30-year event, I didn't think it could be topped, but it was. This reunion was even better! Although many of our
classmates could not attend, many more attended this time than 10 years ago. Having it outdoors made it less formal,
more relaxed, and definitely more affordable. That was a key decision that worked out well. The food and liquor were
both great. Sometimes with an abundance of free liquor and a large group, things can get disorderly and routy. I liked
not having to pay for the few drinks I had, and nobody was routy....another plus. Bob did a great job as MC for the
program, and I enjoyed sharing my memories with the group. Finally, the tribute to our deceased classmates was a
wonderful gesture.
But the most important feature was the "family" atmosphere. I have talked to many people from other schools and
other classes that say their reunions are disappointing. Even after many years apart, people stand around in the
same old cliques. And there are comparisons made on the level of success each has achieved....this turns off a lot of
people. Our reunions have none of that. People seem genuinely delighted just to see each other again....it is like we
are a family. The old cliques are gone, and there are no comparisons of success or judgment passed.....that is the
way it should be!
I believe our class is very special, and hope that we can reunite again in upcoming years. This event was everything
one could ask from a reunion, and then some! I hope everyone in the committee had as much fun as I did.
Sincerely,
Will Sundquist
From: Janet Katz [mailto:jkatz2001@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 8:40 AM
To: wccarlin@astound.net
Subject: RE: YVHS Class of 1969
Hi Debbie,
My husband forgot to give you the SD card from our camera with all the reunion pictures. After we get back home
(Mon. 9-21) we'll put everything on a CD and mail it to you. I'll also include our donation check, made out to you, for the
school.
Again, I can't thank you enough for spear-heading this reunion and doing such an outstanding job with the other
committee members. I've been to every reunion except the 10th, and this was by far the best one of all. It was really
nice to have the brunch on Sunday also.
Hope you're able to relax a bit now and get back to your regular life!
Janet Rocklin Katz
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 8:40 AM
To: wccarlin@astound.net
Subject: RE: YVHS Class of 1969
Hi Debbie,
My husband forgot to give you the SD card from our camera with all the reunion pictures. After we get back home
(Mon. 9-21) we'll put everything on a CD and mail it to you. I'll also include our donation check, made out to you, for the
school.
Again, I can't thank you enough for spear-heading this reunion and doing such an outstanding job with the other
committee members. I've been to every reunion except the 10th, and this was by far the best one of all. It was really
nice to have the brunch on Sunday also.
Hope you're able to relax a bit now and get back to your regular life!
Janet Rocklin Katz
from Debbie Carlin <wccarlin@astound.net>
date Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 9:54 AM
subject FW: YVHS Class of 1969
mailed-by astound.net
Thought you guys would like to see the youngest child of our class. This is Steve Gallagher’s 4 month old son, Billy.
date Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 9:54 AM
subject FW: YVHS Class of 1969
mailed-by astound.net
Thought you guys would like to see the youngest child of our class. This is Steve Gallagher’s 4 month old son, Billy.
From: bausin@sbcglobal.net [mailto:bausin@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 10:33 AM
To: Debbie Carlin
Subject: Re: YVHS Class of 1969
Hi Debbie,
Here are a few pics of Billy, at about 4 months.
Had a great time at the reunion.
Steve
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 10:33 AM
To: Debbie Carlin
Subject: Re: YVHS Class of 1969
Hi Debbie,
Here are a few pics of Billy, at about 4 months.
Had a great time at the reunion.
Steve
| from topiaryartco <topiaryartco@centralhouse.net> to ayres.rs@gmail.com cc topiaryartco@centralhouse.net date Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 8:08 AM subject class union Bob, Thanks for the privilege of having us host Lisa's visit here in the Shenandoah Valley(Amador County). From Sobon Winery Estate and museum where Lisa immediately became our tour guide. Identifying most of the artifacts and tools that are still in use in her homeland today. Spinetta Winery was closed, but they opened for Lisa for a tour of their Art Gallery. We took the mule everywhere from the wineries to the Deaver Flower Farm and Gardens and the restaurants where the locals welcomed her with open arms. She slept comfortably with the night sounds of coyotes outside her bedroom windows. There was no lack of stories or conversation. Lisa's like Disneyland, we couldn't get enough of her in such a short period of time. My only disappointment was when my own dog and cat dropped me like a dirty shirt and spent their every waking moment with Lisa. They even sulked a couple days after she left. Lisa left us with the warmest and fondness of memories of her stay. We are looking forward to hosting her son when he finishes his obligation with the military. Dear sweet Becky Ross thank you for keeping the two mules a secret, Lisa loved the joke. Thank you again to all the committees hard work for jump starting our hearts. Big feathers in your caps. Love to all, Edward (Catfish) Stephens Cheryl Dillian-Stephens |
| from Thom Garetson <tgaretson@hkis.edu.hk> date Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 8:09 AM subject Reunion Thank You mailed-by hkis.edu.hk Dear Reunion Committee, This might seem a bit odd to be coming from someone who wasn't able to attend our 40th reunion, but I wanted to say thank you for all your hard work in putting the reunion together. It looks like there was a great turn out and the weather was perfect. I have enjoyed looking at all the online pictures and watching the videos from previous reunions ... quite a contrast between the 20th and the 40th! If a Far East trip or tour is somewhere in your future, it doesn't get much better than Hong Kong. So, if you are coming this way please feel free to contact me. Thanks again, Thom G. Thomas Garetson Hong Kong International School 1 Red Hill Road Tai Tam Hong Kong |