Oh my goodness...1 week away!!!! Are you all listening? Two years of planning, and it all comes down to a weekend!! Stressed...you could say that, we want to make sure that everyone has the chance to enjoy this "happening".
Our class had 132 graduates...we are sorry to say that we have lost 20 graduates...and we have 32 graduates signed up to come to the reunion...hmmmm.
Where are you other 80 people? You have time...if you want to still come to the reunion, please email us now and let us know...we have to have a count in to Paul for the food, so the latest would be Monday...how long does it take to send an email...you can pay at the door...just be sure that you let us know if you want the class picture...that would be a total of $80.00. If you don't want the class picture...it will be $60.00, $35.00 for a single.
Also we need to know if the ladies are coming to the Ladies Tea Saturday morning, and the gentlemen are attending the hot dog roast at Pat Slentz. Come on people...you know by now if you are coming....most of us have known for years that we are going to be there...
Let us know...Please!!!
Looking forward to a fantastic weekend with friends...
Friday, August 21, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
T-shirts
Hey Classmates...wow are things hopping for our 40th reunion...some late comers showing up...good things happening.
A little surprise...the Caruthersville Tigers' first football game is August 28th, same night we will be getting together for supper, and at the American Legion. Some classmates will be attending the game and then hopefully coming later to the Legion hall...let's hope the CHS Tigers win big and help us celebrate our 40th.
Also we have some T-shirts that are being specially made for our class...the planning committee all have theirs, and will be wearing them on Friday night. We will also make these shirts available to anyone of the class who want them. They are red and white tie dye...with Class of 69
Caruthersville, MO...and our old faithful Tiger on the back of them. They will sell for $20...if you know for sure that you want one in a specific size please let us know and we will try to have your shirt at the reunion on Saturday night....email us your size at chsclassof69@charter.net
We will also be announcing a fund raising effort for our class. We thought it would be nice to get something special for the new school when it opens in 2011...so we will start a drive to raise money for that purchase....details will be included in your reunion packet...
I hope everyone is as excited as I am...not much longer!!
A little surprise...the Caruthersville Tigers' first football game is August 28th, same night we will be getting together for supper, and at the American Legion. Some classmates will be attending the game and then hopefully coming later to the Legion hall...let's hope the CHS Tigers win big and help us celebrate our 40th.
Also we have some T-shirts that are being specially made for our class...the planning committee all have theirs, and will be wearing them on Friday night. We will also make these shirts available to anyone of the class who want them. They are red and white tie dye...with Class of 69
Caruthersville, MO...and our old faithful Tiger on the back of them. They will sell for $20...if you know for sure that you want one in a specific size please let us know and we will try to have your shirt at the reunion on Saturday night....email us your size at chsclassof69@charter.net
We will also be announcing a fund raising effort for our class. We thought it would be nice to get something special for the new school when it opens in 2011...so we will start a drive to raise money for that purchase....details will be included in your reunion packet...
I hope everyone is as excited as I am...not much longer!!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The last planning committee meeting...
August 1, 2009...yep ... the last planning meeting before the reunion. The last couple of years, have been a blast. People always showed up...always had fun...and always were excited about planning a 40th reunion like no other. We have heard from so many other classes...no one throws a reunion like the "Class of "69". Why? Because we want our friends to reconnect and have the renewed friendships that we have. This isn't just a reunion....this is a "happening".
Honestly...there is no way to tell you all how many hours have been put into planning this reunion...a lot of effort.
The response has been good...not great...sure would like to have a lot more of our classmates decide to come. We will accept your reservations, late... this whole reunion was done for "you"...go ahead and send in your money...let us know what events you want to attend.
Friday - dutch treat supper at the Roundhouse...they already have us down!!
Friday - gathering at the American Legion...very informal...for those who want a step up on the reunion
Saturday morning - Ladies tea at the Presbyterian Social Hall
Saturday lunch - hot dog cookout at Pat Slentz
Saturday evening: registration...pictures...program...great meal...entertainment
Sunday morning - church service at Presbyterian Church with special music by Tana Lonon-Rogers, and Don Smith
This wasn't just thrown together friends...you were always on our mind!!
Honestly...there is no way to tell you all how many hours have been put into planning this reunion...a lot of effort.
The response has been good...not great...sure would like to have a lot more of our classmates decide to come. We will accept your reservations, late... this whole reunion was done for "you"...go ahead and send in your money...let us know what events you want to attend.
Friday - dutch treat supper at the Roundhouse...they already have us down!!
Friday - gathering at the American Legion...very informal...for those who want a step up on the reunion
Saturday morning - Ladies tea at the Presbyterian Social Hall
Saturday lunch - hot dog cookout at Pat Slentz
Saturday evening: registration...pictures...program...great meal...entertainment
Sunday morning - church service at Presbyterian Church with special music by Tana Lonon-Rogers, and Don Smith
This wasn't just thrown together friends...you were always on our mind!!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Deadline drawing near
August 1st is the deadline for sending in your reservation form and money...if you will not be able to make the deadline...please let us know by sending an email to chsclassof69@charter.net and tell us that you will be coming , and you will mail the money after August 1st...we need to make sure we have a count for the meal.
Thank you , and please put your form and money in the mail tomorrow...it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you , and please put your form and money in the mail tomorrow...it would be greatly appreciated.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Landing on the Moon
40 years ago...a man walked on the moon. Well he actually kind of skipped or hopped...little hard to "walk" on the moon. We all heard Astronaut Buzz Aldrin say, ' that's one small step for "a" man, and a giant leap for mankind," The eagle had landed.
When I look up at night, and see a full moon...what an incredible feeling to know those men, climbed out of a space ship that was shot off from earth...placed an American flag on the moon, and then came back to earth, and have lived 40 years with that memory. For real...goosebumps. And the Caruthersville Class of 1969 graduated that year...pretty cool huh?
When I look up at night, and see a full moon...what an incredible feeling to know those men, climbed out of a space ship that was shot off from earth...placed an American flag on the moon, and then came back to earth, and have lived 40 years with that memory. For real...goosebumps. And the Caruthersville Class of 1969 graduated that year...pretty cool huh?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Party Party!!
Wow... I think we have had just about as many classmates from other years reply, as we have from the 1969 class...so many so excited to get to come to our reunion. Most have written..."Class of '69 always has a great reunion!!" They are totally correct...our class always makes a reunion an experience!!
We have rented two sections of the Caruthersville Community Center for the Saturday night event...we have more than enough room for our class to enjoy visiting and a meal from 6-9, and for other classes to join us at 9:00 for music, dancing, conversation, and just old plain fun!!!
A reminder, the meal is only available to the Class of 1969 and their spouse/guest...there will be no cash bar available. Bring your own cooler with your beverage choice. At 9:00 other classes will be invited to come in for $15 a couple or $10 for a single ... to enjoy the music of Interstate 55. The money collected will be given to Interstate 55 to help with their expenses.
More excitement is building as the date draws closer... 40 years...WOW!!!
We have rented two sections of the Caruthersville Community Center for the Saturday night event...we have more than enough room for our class to enjoy visiting and a meal from 6-9, and for other classes to join us at 9:00 for music, dancing, conversation, and just old plain fun!!!
A reminder, the meal is only available to the Class of 1969 and their spouse/guest...there will be no cash bar available. Bring your own cooler with your beverage choice. At 9:00 other classes will be invited to come in for $15 a couple or $10 for a single ... to enjoy the music of Interstate 55. The money collected will be given to Interstate 55 to help with their expenses.
More excitement is building as the date draws closer... 40 years...WOW!!!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
If you ask them...they will come
It was mentioned that some of you might want to know some of the classmates that are coming to the reunion. So I thought I would name a few.
Denny Meredith is coming all the way from the Hague, Netherlands. I am sure that will be the longest distance. Denny has led a very interesting and honorable life. 23 years in the service of our country, and still working for the government. He will have all kinds of places and things to tell us about.
Lynn Shainberg is coming from North Carolina, Lynn has been a Flight Attendant, Real Estate Executive, wife and mother to two wonderful children. She is so excited about seeing old friends.
Charles McCoy will be there. One of the locals who always show up for the reunions. He runs his own business in Caruthersville, and will show us all a few dance moves.
Cynthia Hinchey Crayne, will be at all of the events. She has helped in the planning, and looks forward to seeing friends from the past. She is working on Virginia Banks Jean, hopefully she will decide to come.
Mary Dexter Tipton Stutzman, and her husband Ron will be with us. I know that Mary is a personal trainer, and has also done other important jobs since high school. She is always upbeat and looks forward to the reunions.
Anita Dunagan Roy, she will be bringing our photographer with her. Rob, her husband will be taking our group picture. She is also bringing a dish for the Ladies Tea. Anita just retired from over 30 years of teaching.
Wannie Curtis Johnson will be the lady in charge of the decorating. She has always come to the reunions, and always helped in anyway she can. She is a nurse and works for the Jimmy Dean/Sara Lee people in Dyersburg...sorry WJ
Wendell Stanfill will be at the reunion with his wife Cindy. Wendell has had a rough year with his health, but nothing could keep him from showing up at this reunion. He has been on the planning committee, and is anxious to start beating on some drums. He works as a surveyor in West Memphis, AR.
George Goodrum is coming from Jasper, GA...I know he has a truss company there, but don't know much about it...we will have to ask him.
Mary Jane Alexander Wagner will be not only coming but bringing her homemade desserts...she does catering, and makes the most marvelous desserts. We are so lucky that she is doing this for our class.
Don Smith has always helped with our reunions. Just about anything you ask him...works out! He and his wife Monica recently returned from a family trip to Italy... lot to talk about there.
Charlie Jones, the Caruthersville Fire Chief. Charlie is always leading the way for our class. He organized a fire truck float for the Homecoming parade, and it was a great success. He keeps us up on everything going on in Caruthersville.
Pam Blurton Brantley is another hard worker. Just tell her what you need done and she says ok! She works in grain...don't know her official title, but I can tell you that she is good at it. She is married to Terry Brantley, and has two beautiful daughters.
Dorothy Ghyers Mann another one of the planners. She helps keep us straight with what is going on with our buildings and important things like that. She works for the state, and is married to Jerry Mann.
Billie Sue Davis Mulcahy, is living in Dexter, and she will be here as she has been for the other reunions. She and her husband have a pharmacy in Dexter. Billie was always so friendly in high school, and hasn't changed a bit.
Willie Baird...what can I say...he is bringing his wife Kris this year, he is coming in from Rogers, AR where they moved a couple of years ago to be close to some grandbabies. Willie always brings some fun to the reunion...be ready to talk about golf or crude jokes!!
Tana Lonon-Rogers will be flying in from Florida...she has worked so hard on a surprise for everyone. It will be so good to see her, and thank her for all she has done.
Bubby Henson is coming...this will be Bubby's first reunion...I think he is excited and looking forward to seeing so many classmates.
Nathan McClendon, and his wife Brenda...as everyone in Caruthersville suffered through the tornado...but Nathan was up the next morning getting his lumber and ordering his windows...he is a quick one. Nathan works at the shipyard, but takes time out to help at the planning meetings.
Pat Slentz has jumped in too...he will be hosting the men's hot dog cookout on Saturday afternoon. Pat will always add to the good times!!
I plan on being there also, bringing my sweet husband who puts up with me for a few years before the reunion. And I can't wait.
Several others that I know plan on coming, are Steve & Kaye McKaskle, Jerry Woods, Debbie Broderick always makes it, as does Kay Kasper King. I know the reservation forms will start pouring in this week.
I also know that we have reservations for Mr & Mrs Darrell Roberts, and Mr & Mrs Sam Bishop. We may have a few family members of some of our deceased classmates also.
Also attending from other classes, Jerry Stanfill, Jon Hornyak, Susan Chaffin, Denise Meredith, Mike Hazel, Denny Baird, Wayne Smith, Paul Carmean...who knows who else...when the doors open to other classes at 9...it will be your wildest guess who might walk through those doors!!!
I hope you will make your decision this week, and get you info sheet and money back to us. It is going to be a great one!!!
Denny Meredith is coming all the way from the Hague, Netherlands. I am sure that will be the longest distance. Denny has led a very interesting and honorable life. 23 years in the service of our country, and still working for the government. He will have all kinds of places and things to tell us about.
Lynn Shainberg is coming from North Carolina, Lynn has been a Flight Attendant, Real Estate Executive, wife and mother to two wonderful children. She is so excited about seeing old friends.
Charles McCoy will be there. One of the locals who always show up for the reunions. He runs his own business in Caruthersville, and will show us all a few dance moves.
Cynthia Hinchey Crayne, will be at all of the events. She has helped in the planning, and looks forward to seeing friends from the past. She is working on Virginia Banks Jean, hopefully she will decide to come.
Mary Dexter Tipton Stutzman, and her husband Ron will be with us. I know that Mary is a personal trainer, and has also done other important jobs since high school. She is always upbeat and looks forward to the reunions.
Anita Dunagan Roy, she will be bringing our photographer with her. Rob, her husband will be taking our group picture. She is also bringing a dish for the Ladies Tea. Anita just retired from over 30 years of teaching.
Wannie Curtis Johnson will be the lady in charge of the decorating. She has always come to the reunions, and always helped in anyway she can. She is a nurse and works for the Jimmy Dean/Sara Lee people in Dyersburg...sorry WJ
Wendell Stanfill will be at the reunion with his wife Cindy. Wendell has had a rough year with his health, but nothing could keep him from showing up at this reunion. He has been on the planning committee, and is anxious to start beating on some drums. He works as a surveyor in West Memphis, AR.
George Goodrum is coming from Jasper, GA...I know he has a truss company there, but don't know much about it...we will have to ask him.
Mary Jane Alexander Wagner will be not only coming but bringing her homemade desserts...she does catering, and makes the most marvelous desserts. We are so lucky that she is doing this for our class.
Don Smith has always helped with our reunions. Just about anything you ask him...works out! He and his wife Monica recently returned from a family trip to Italy... lot to talk about there.
Charlie Jones, the Caruthersville Fire Chief. Charlie is always leading the way for our class. He organized a fire truck float for the Homecoming parade, and it was a great success. He keeps us up on everything going on in Caruthersville.
Pam Blurton Brantley is another hard worker. Just tell her what you need done and she says ok! She works in grain...don't know her official title, but I can tell you that she is good at it. She is married to Terry Brantley, and has two beautiful daughters.
Dorothy Ghyers Mann another one of the planners. She helps keep us straight with what is going on with our buildings and important things like that. She works for the state, and is married to Jerry Mann.
Billie Sue Davis Mulcahy, is living in Dexter, and she will be here as she has been for the other reunions. She and her husband have a pharmacy in Dexter. Billie was always so friendly in high school, and hasn't changed a bit.
Willie Baird...what can I say...he is bringing his wife Kris this year, he is coming in from Rogers, AR where they moved a couple of years ago to be close to some grandbabies. Willie always brings some fun to the reunion...be ready to talk about golf or crude jokes!!
Tana Lonon-Rogers will be flying in from Florida...she has worked so hard on a surprise for everyone. It will be so good to see her, and thank her for all she has done.
Bubby Henson is coming...this will be Bubby's first reunion...I think he is excited and looking forward to seeing so many classmates.
Nathan McClendon, and his wife Brenda...as everyone in Caruthersville suffered through the tornado...but Nathan was up the next morning getting his lumber and ordering his windows...he is a quick one. Nathan works at the shipyard, but takes time out to help at the planning meetings.
Pat Slentz has jumped in too...he will be hosting the men's hot dog cookout on Saturday afternoon. Pat will always add to the good times!!
I plan on being there also, bringing my sweet husband who puts up with me for a few years before the reunion. And I can't wait.
Several others that I know plan on coming, are Steve & Kaye McKaskle, Jerry Woods, Debbie Broderick always makes it, as does Kay Kasper King. I know the reservation forms will start pouring in this week.
I also know that we have reservations for Mr & Mrs Darrell Roberts, and Mr & Mrs Sam Bishop. We may have a few family members of some of our deceased classmates also.
Also attending from other classes, Jerry Stanfill, Jon Hornyak, Susan Chaffin, Denise Meredith, Mike Hazel, Denny Baird, Wayne Smith, Paul Carmean...who knows who else...when the doors open to other classes at 9...it will be your wildest guess who might walk through those doors!!!
I hope you will make your decision this week, and get you info sheet and money back to us. It is going to be a great one!!!
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