Lee Chambers

To all 1969 classmates,

I wish to extend my regrets on attending the reunion. I was so looking forward to it. However, my agent has just scheduled me for a speech in Bismarck, North Dakota that weekend. I can not get out of it. I will also be in the midst of moving out west during that time period. I really wanted to have a good old Frank’s pizza again with all my classmates. Please accept my apologies. Order a super pizza and have a bite for me.

Lee Chambers, Class of 69

Julie DeClerck Lenth

I was asked about having dancing at the Friday night event at Jumer's. We won't have a DJ, but we will be playing tunes from our high school years during the evening. If the dancing bug bites, we can crank up the tunes and shake a leg. So to all the dancers coming to Jumers, be ready to kick off your shoes!

Karen Longueville Curtis

I totally agree that the website is awesome. Being unemployed it has kept me entertained. I look forward to being in the QC for a few days. Since my family doesn't live there any more, not much motivation. Hopefully Gendlers will be having a good sale, one of my favorite stops. I am looking forward to catching up. Julie mentioned that not all the folks signed up have visited the website. So I hope there is a good crowd!!

Julie DeClerck Lenth

Karen...we are having a good response to both Friday and Saturday events. Every day I hear from more classmates that are coming to our reunion...I am so excited about seeing everyone again.

Debra Holt Collis

What a great time at the 40th UTHS Class of 69 reunion. I really enjoyed getting reaquainted with "kids" I haven't seen in years. I was touched by the memorial tribute that Julie put together. It's nice to remember our classmates who are no longer here. Remembering, Laughing, catching up and great conversation. Thanks to everyone for showing up.

Marta Lootens Granata

The mixer Saturday was fantastic! Julie and the rest of the reunion group did an outstanding job. It was great to see all you panthers again. It just seems hard to believe that it's been 40 years! Where did time go? We were talking about having a 60th Birthday Party for all of us "cats". Let's do it!!

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Dee Ader Hammond

Glad everything turned out great for the reunion activities, I was tempted to catch a plane from Ca. at the last minute to join in, but I will just have to wait until that "60" birthday party ...hope someone makes it happen.......it would be fun to have it on a cruise ship!
Any takers for that?
For those that couldn't make these events or even if you could, there is still another gathering at Bonnie's in September. take advantage of this opportunity to "Party"
I am looking forward to seeing pictures from this recent reunion and comments posted on this great site......the best thing that has happened for our class since school was out.
JUlie and Sue, I hope you will be able to keep it going, more people are learning about it everyday. Better than facebook or classmates!
Wonderful...thanks so much for your efforts and kudos to the rest involved.
As Always, Dee Ader/Hammmond

Nancy Wray

Thanks to Julie and the entire reunion committee for the great job they did! Friday night was a lot of fun; wish I could have been there Saturday also. The memorial tribute was very touching – so many classmates gone, but not forgotten!

Gary Glockhoff

I hated to miss the reunion. Is anyone going to post some pictures?

Julie DeClerck Lenth

Pictures will be posted soon...if any other classmates have some good pictures, please email the jpg files to julie1951@comcast.net or if you have lots of pictures, please send a CD with the jpg files. Gary, we missed you, too. It was so much fun to see everyone again. Pat Stout did a great job with the "In Memory" portion of the Friday reunion! I will try to figure out how to post that slideshow to the website as well. We are thinking about a very low-key Quad-Cities 60th birthday party in 2011. More about that later!

Karen Longueville Curtis

What a great event! It was worth the drive! Julie, Sue, Randy, Debbie, Ken,Ron and the rest of the committee did a great job. I would love to have an excuse to get back to the QC before another five years go by. If y'all need help with a 60 party, I'd be happy to do what I can from here. Thanks again!!! - K

Jane Diederich Schneckloth

Great job on the organization and the pictures were great. Sorry I couldn't be there!

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Dee Ader Hammond

Julie and Sue, great picture slide show.
What a hoot! I kept watching it over and over and over again...took that many times to figure out who all the old people were!OMG....What a difference 5 years makes;I thought it was only me that had changed that much. haha
It was fun trying to figure out names and faces, but Sue, I recognized you first, you own that special smile...I'd know it a hundred years from now. There are still some people I have no idea who they are. Maybe I'll have the chance to find out at the birthday bash for our 60th! I really don't want to miss it.
looks like everyone had fun, again, great job reunion crew, sorry I couldn't finish it up with you.
Thanks again for sharing..
Dee

James Cruz

Julie,

Just wanted to let you know that Dennis Robertson, and wife Tani, and my wife Patty, did attend the Las Vegas trip, and we had a great time!!! I will attempt to post some pictures from Vegas and share with anyone who cares to look at them. Happy to hear that the Quad Cities 40th went well. This is a wonderful site, and it is great communicating with lost souls from the past. Keep up the good work.

Jim Cruz

Debra Holt Collis

GREAT JOB UTHS CLASS OF 69!!!!

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Dee Ader Hammond

Everyone, Please have a great and safe holiday season......may your new year be filled with pleasant suprises and happiness..........IF anyone gets a chance to get near Riverside, Ca. please contact us, we'd be more than happy to see some of you oldtimers!still looking for more people interested in going on a cruise for our 60th birthdays
Best Wishes to All,,,,,,,,Dee

Lee Chambers

Hello Class of 1969

I am going to break all this politically correct mumbo jumbo and wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! There, I said it, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! (Besides, wishing someone a happy holiday up here in the frozen tundra of Canada means you are wishing someone a happy vacation. That is what they call vacation from work…holidays.)

It was a pleasure being contacted by fellow classmates this year and I can only hope that many more continue. Have a Happy New Year and may your CHRISTMAS be the best ever.
lee

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Dee Ader Hammond

 I NOTICE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN  FEWNAMES WAITING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION FROM THE ADMINISTER TO POST THEIR INFORMATION...FOR SOME IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR...WAZZZ UP?

THIS IS SO NICE TO HAVE, AND IT TAKES TIME, BUT IS THIS A SITE PROBLEM?

THANKS FOR YOUR WORK ON THIS.........

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Dee Ader Hammond

 sURE HOPE EVERYONE WILL TRY TO MAKE IT TO THE BIRTHDAY BASH IN JUNE.  MANY OF US COULD NOT ATTEND THE LAST REUNION..EITHER OF THEM...SO LET'S TRY TO COME TOGETHER FOR A RELAXED EVENING AND "WE'LL ALL HAVE A REAL FUN TIME"..WE'LL TAKE IT BACK TO THE "60'S" AND NOT WORRY ABOUT TURNING IT!

Sheryl Kirklin Morgan

I just read about the 60's b-day party.  It sounds like fun.  I am going to do my best to attend since I missed the big 40th reunion.  I remember so many names and can actually put "faces" with many of them, even though I may not have known you socially, it would be nice to see some fellow classmates.

Julie DeClerck Lenth

Just wanted to let everyone know that you still have time to send in your reservation for the UTHS Class of '69 60th birthday party!

Lee Chambers

Hello everyone,

I am sorry but I must send my regrets on not being able to attend the 60th Birthday party...but  I am not 60 yet...like most of you old timers!

When you live in another country, and with the distance, some things must be set aside. I am living so far north that it doesn't get dark until after midnight and it gets light at 3 a.m. AND two weeks ago we had SNOW!

Way to go Julie, we are all fortunate to have you and the website you put together. My appreciation to all of those who continue to help Julie as well.

I wish you all the best and a Happy Birthday!

lee chambers

Julie DeClerck Lenth

Lee,

I am not 60 yet either...but I say let the party begin now and continue until Nov. 25 (my birthday) and beyond! We miss you at our events! Keep us posted on your northern adventures.

Julie

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Dee Ader Hammond

 We had a nice time gathering with some old friends and classmates.  We didn't have way enough time to visit everyone while back there, so at least with the "bash" we could chat and give each other a hug.........time passes so quickly, some faces I didn't know anymore, but their personalities were still there...others cease to change...it was fun and interesting, hope we can meet again.

Priscilla Erickson Schroeder

ONCE A PANTHER...ALWAYS A PANTHER!!!!  It was so great to see so many of the UTHS Class of '69 at the 60th Birthday Bash.  Thank you so much Julie for again taking the time to organize this event.  Great atmophere and food, friends and frivolity.  I thought we all looked pretty good for 59 to 60 year olds.  I hope to be able to attend the Class of '69 - 69th Birthday Bash, and any reunions in between.  ttfn