Mary Ann Etzler (Etzler-Phillips)

Many thanks to everyone who helped put together the 45th reunion on Saturday!  Having planned a few events myself I know how difficult it is to pull it all together-invites, location, music, entertainment, food, beverages, tables, nametags, photos, memorabilia and more.  You all truly did a great job, and saying thank you just doesn't seem sufficient.  

I echo the sentiments of others, the party was a great time, dancing was fun and it was amazing how many folks stayed until the lights were turned on!  Seeing people we have not seen in years was amazing, and in some cases emotional, just thinking back and reminiscing.  Greg, Tom, Bob, Yvette, Jeff, Victor, Dave, May Lou, and so many more, it was great catching up with you all.  I'm just sorry i didn't get to say hello to everyone who attended (yes, there were that many, how cool is that!). So for those I missed, my apologies, but please stay in touch on this forum which is so gracioulsy managed by Steve Hardy!

Back to work, Happy Tuesday, and don't be strangers!   If any of you are ever in Central Florida please do let me know as I would love to see you if your time here would permit a short visit with a classmate!

-Mary Ann

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Robert Ayre

Mary Ann Etzler (Etzler-Phillips)

Oh, and I forgot to tell you all the funniest (stupidest) thing ever about American Airlines (which is fast becoming far too similar to Spirit and Jet Blue). Apologies in advance to any classmate I might offend, who has ties to the airline industry!

So we booked our flights to/from MNPLS with American ONLY because we had to cancel our trip to Ft. Worth, TX in Sept (due to Hurricane Dorian) and American ALLOWED US to use that flight as a credit for a future flight.  Ok, I guess that's better than the "no refund" we received on our kids' tickets.

The flights to/from each had one stop, and on each of the "stop overs" our seat assignments were not adjacent to one another.  So we asked the gate attendant onthe first stop if we could change seats & they said , "sure, but the cost is $10 per person, thank you."  Seriously?  We declined.  On the other stop over we asked the gate attendant the same thing, and they said, "sorry, the flight is full, but for $10 each we could try to move you."  WHAT?  

In both cases, THE FLIGHTS WERE NOT FULL, and once on board, after everyone was seated, the flight attendants told us it was OK to move to adjacent seats. Note to self:  wait until you're boarded to ask for a seat reassignment!

Gotta love the airline industry.  I know we all have to make money but this just seemed like "over the top" greed and a lot of customer "no service."  Makes flying so much less fun, doesn't it?

John Cavanaugh

Thanks to all that worked on the reunion.  Your hard work really paid off.  Kora and I had a great time.  It was fun reconnecting with folks I have not seen in years and getting to know some classmates I didn't know well in High School.  My only regret was not being able to visit with everyone.  (So many people, so little time.)  We had to leave a little early becasue of some committments on Sunday morning, but I have to say it was time well spent.  Thanks again.

Robert Ayre

Robert Ayre

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

David Frazer

Sorry to hear about Carmen (for the family and friends sorry)!  What a fighter for four years!  Praying for the family and friends. Look forward to a heavenly reunion!

I echo the sentiment from the reunion; so many people to visit with and on the way home thought; oh!  I never made it back to talk with her/him!  Sure was fun!  Again, thanks to all who made it a fun night!  P.s. I'm bringing a notebook to the next reunion and writing all the invites down incase that I ever retire. Imagine the money I could save eating your food and over staying the visit, and not having a mortgage.

Steve Hardy

Remember Mr. Krubsack, one of our 10th grade World History Teachers?

William L. Krubsack

William L. Krubsack, a longtime resident of Prescott, WI, passed away at the age of 78 on October 4, 2019. 

Bill was born on February 10, 1941 in Fond du Lac, WI. He was the fifth born of seven children. He grew up and attended school in Stevens Point, WI. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 1964 with a BS in History.

He achieved his dream job of teaching World History at Park High School in Cottage Grove, MN. While teaching at Park, he obtained his Master of Arts degree in Teaching from UW-River Falls in 1973. He retired after 30 fulfilling years in 1998. He fondly referred to his students as “scholars” and used to say, “I remember the thinkers and the stinkers.”

A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Unity Church-Unitarian at 733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104. Coffee and cookies will be served after the service in the Parish Hall.

Victor DePaulis

I do remember. I went to River Falls after 3 years in Army band. I think that was before his time there. Great teacher!! Sure will be missed, sympathies to the Krubsacks

Vickie Quiner (Carlson)

I am sorry to hear about Carmen! It sounds like I missed the best time last weekend but my family needed me! I am posting a photo of our October blizzard . I bet you are glad you live where you do! Please pray for us farmers up here, most of us have crops in the fields and can’t get to them!

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Jeffery DuBois

I want to express a big THANK YOU to everyone that helped organize the 45th reunion last Saturday!

I had a great time hanging out with my former classmates - good conversation, food, music, and dancing!

A special thank you to Yvette Nierenhausen for taking on the leadership role in organizing the reunion, from booking the venue to determining the food catering, dj, fun activities, and all the other details!! It was so well organized!

I very much appreciate  Yvette's  willingness to step in, as well as the assistance from Bob, and Francene and others for making the 45th such a successful event :)

On another topic - based on conversations with some of the classmates at the reunion that are living in the midwest, a few of us up here have canoes and/or kayaks and like to paddle.  I wonder if there would be any interest in a paddle get together next  Spring/Summer?  Maybe on the Saint Croix - or in the St. Paul Park/ Grey Cloud Island area (Mississippi river).   Everyone  would be welcome,- we just need to make sure we have enough boats. Let me know your thoughts.

There is a new bridge on Grey Cloud Island  so there is nice flowage now in what used to be  stagnate back water channels in that area. we could do some paddle exploring there.  Just throwing out the idea.., I will plan to  bring it up on the message forum next Spring....

Steven Bilderback

A canoeing trip sounds great!
I have three canoes and acess to a few more. I also have plenty of camping and day trip equipment if needed.
Count me in! 

Steven Bilderback

And thank you to all of you, (you know who you are) that pulled off the 45th reunion! 
I hope to see all of you, yes all of you at the 50th.

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Douglas Kladis

kayaking Verdie River would love to have you join the wife and I Yvette it would be fun trust me

Robert Ayre

Yvette Fuchs (Nierenhausen)

Robert Ayre

Karen Romanchuk (Garaghty)

David Frazer

Thanks Steve for the pictures.  I did not know 1/2 of those pictured were there... Almost like I missed out.   Hope I am not speaking out of turn; but the picture of Darrell Amacker reminded me to ask for pray for him.

Steve Hardy

I wish I could take credit for the reunion pics, but credit goes to the young people with the cameras.  They did a terrific job of covering our reunion.  I just now finished resizing, rotating, and cropping, so that all the photos are now right side up.

Steve Hardy

For my party bus driving during the Halloween season, I decided to dress up as Svengoolie, the TV horror movie show host.  Each week, he presents one of the classic horror movies. Here in the cities, he is seen on ME-TV.  I'm the one on the right.

John Cavanaugh

Steve, That is a great costume! You could be his double!