REUNION UPDATE

While http://ravennahs1969.blogspot.com may not be YouTube – it’s entertaining none the less! In addition, it’s a great way to take a little trip down memory lane, or get a sneak preview of classmates (so you can recognize them in August!) and what they’ve been up to for the last (really?) 40 years! We’d like to encourage everyone to “check out” the blog frequently, since (we hope) more classmates will begin contributing. What kind of contribution can you make? The fun – FREE kind of contribution! You can put in personal information - an update on what you’ve been up to- worldly observations, or bits of “boomer” wisdom. While you’re there, why not post a current photo of you and/or your family! Everyone would love to see any of those “Kodak” moments you have stashed in boxes - Prom pictures, candid shots of when you were young and wild, or group pictures that prove you did more than just hang out at Guido’s (or prove that you did!). Let’s get the blog party rolling! The reunion plans are coming along nicely. Reunion details and Reservation Form will be snail mailed by May 10th . . . so please be on the lookout for this information. Friday, August 7 will be a casual gathering at the English Pub in Ravenna starting at 6:30 PM. Each individual is responsible for their own food and beverages. If there is enough interest, we will have a 2 person team (in 4-somes and pay for your own) golf scramble on Saturday morning, August 8. Information regarding this event will be decided and firmed up once we get responses back from classmates. Our REUNION is set for Saturday, August 8 at the new Elks Lodge, 776 N. Freedom Street, Ravenna. Doors open at 6:00 PM. A buffet dinner will begin at 7:00 PM, with a class picture taken at 8:30 PM. (This portion of the reunion must be paid for in advance, via your Reservation Form.) A cash bar will be available all evening for soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks. We will have a class address book available free (one per classmate) to all classmates attending the reunion. Those who are not able to attend may order one on the Reservation Form and include the required $5.00 fee (which covers envelopes and postage) with their form. We have found many of our classmates, but we are still looking for: Gloria Jean Bergdorf; Susan (Brown) Hutchinson; Anita June Burba; Catherine Rose (Delong) Smith; Wayne Given; Patrick Griffith; Joseph Lawrence Hemrick; Jr.; Kenny Bruce Jones; Dale Kirkhart; Vickie Lynn (Long) Sady; Richard Alan Marshall; Irene (Monson) Steele; Dianne “Loretta” Moss; Richard Putnam; Patricia Ann (Richeson) Stewart; Sherri Ann Robinson; Edwin Albert Ruggles; Jr.; Juanita (Simpson) Kanode; Kenneth William Starek; Marsha Stephens; Sally Stone and Sharon Ann Ulm. If anyone has information on any of the above classmates, please contact Pam Summers at palsummers@sbcglobal.net. A 12 oz. coffee mug (pictured above) has been created specifically for the RHS Class of 1969. Even if you don’t drink coffee or tea, this mug is a wonderful way to remember ole’ RHS. A new high school which is being built, will house all students beginning with the 2010/2011 school year. It is unknown what will happen to the RHS building we all know and love (or - maybe not) but this is your chance to have a keepsake of your alma mater! Preferred method to obtain this… one of a kind; highly collectable mug, is to check the appropriate section on the Reservation Form and include the payment with your form. Some Mugs will also be available for purchase Saturday night at the Reunion. PLEASE NOTE: Only cash or check will be accepted for purchase. While we understand that these tough economic times may play a part in your decision to attend, we sincerely hope each and every one of you recognize that your presence is an integral part of a successful weekend; that you are an important member of -The 1969 Class of Ravenna High School! We look forward to seeing you all on August 7th and 8th! RHS 1969 40th Reunion Committee