Happy Holidays!

well look who showed up

Jed Jaworski is bummed that he missed the reunion(we couldn't find him, ) but he'll be in Shorewood Saturday,
December 22nd for an SHS mini-reunion get-together at Kathy Nelsen's house.
Whoever happens to be in town, you're invited!
OPEN HOUSE from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Come as you are.
R.S.V.P.: Kathy's email address is: plora at earthlink.net

Oh I Know There's A Ton Of Great Songs Out There, But You Have To Admit

This one is something!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, GUYS!!

With Lots of Love,

Claud

Sniff!

Just in...

Susie Fantuzzi just sent me some pictures with her fiance, Rocky. They are planning to wed in Florida on February 14th of 2009. Congratulations, Susie!

ALSO, today is GRETA LONGREEN'S 50th BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday, Greta!

Coffee Break Thing

My friend Jaye posted this link on her blog today, and it's kinda cool if you're looking to waste a little time in a new way:

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 74 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

That "74" is how many people have my name. You can check out your name by clicking in.

And you can see Daniel's new baby by going to the post below this one.

Also: you can say Hi to Jill Salinsky, who showed up at the BOO post a couple of days ago.

That's all the news, folks.

love,
c

Daniel Has The CUTEST News!!!

Meet Darling:



And CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel and his wife!!!

Boo!

And if y'all want to make a tombstone of your own, just click on this link: http://www.jjchandler.com/tombstone/,

and have a great Halloween, you guys!

lc

Happy birthday

Many Happy Returns, Chris!!!

How'm I Doing?

Want to find out how you're doing?

Just in case there are any Slackers out there who haven't tried this one yet, they can click HERE to find out how they're really doing.

Have a gorgeous fall weekend, everyone!

Seems Like So Long

Since we've talked. Or seen eachother.

Thanks to everyone who got in on that group email* and answered -- it was so good to hear from you!

Anyone got any news? My news is all kinda non-news: still working on the book...zzzz. Going to Chicago for Christmas, though -- a Nowicki get-together that should be a gas.

Speaking of a gas, if you haven't seen 3:10 To Yuma, it's worth the dough. And the Bourne one -- holy crap, what fun!

Can you tell I don't have too much to say?

Let me know when you guys want to start planning next year's reunion, all right?

And ah...go Greyhounds!

lc

*if you're reading this and didn't receive the email and would have liked to, PULEEZE write me and I'll add your email to the group. Thanks!

THANK YOU, REUNION COMMITTEE!!!!

When I think of what it takes for me to organize just having a few friends over for dinner, and then compare it to the work that had to be involved in making invitations, compiling lists, choosing menus, making memory books, orchestrating tours and golf games, and planning picnics...well, I just can't imagine it.

THANK YOU TO ALL PLANNERS AND HARD WORKERS ON THE COMMITTEE FOR A FABULOUS AND AMAZING FIRST-CLASS REUNION!!!!!!!

I mean it, you guys -- thanks!

Claud

It's Showtime!

Slackers are posting pictures of Our Actual Reunion here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shs76grads/

You'll need a Yahoo ID, but they don't ask for much more...

Thanks Everyone!!!!

Hey Dan Berghaus

Martine and I saved some pizza for you. Oops, I guess not. Yum!
Laurel, YOU were supposed to be here....

REGARDS

Holly told me that I had better empty Buzz Stephens mailbox and check in here. So, here I am. Sorry it's been so long, and I apologize to all the people who have written to me and gotten no response. But sending emails to me at the Buzz Stephens address is kind of chancey these days. You would probably have more luck reaching me by putting a message in a bottle or throwing a note down a Wishing Well! If you want to be sure to reach me email me at clothedambition@aol.com or clothedambition@yahoo.com.
I will be answering all of you who have written to me in the past few months during the next week. No, I haven't been in jail since my last post, just got caught up in my real time life.
For the past 20 minutes I have been reading all of the most recent posts and have had such a rush of nostalgia it's almost overwhelming, and then to see that video. Dang, you were all so beautiful. I mean, really, you all look like movie stars! And I remember everybody, from Andy Albright to Anne Wettingale. That video really touched me, thanks for posting it. However, I was a little miffed that the original ending was cut off, just because it was so funny. For those who didn't see it (cough) 32 years ago, it ended with me rushing out of the Drama Building doors and trying to coerce Audrey Lockwood into dancing with me. Remember Audrey Lockwood? And you all thought I was a character, hrmmmph! Anyway, suffice to say Audrey was not willing to participate and the movie ended with her beating me over the head with her ever present Samsonite briefcase! Priceless.
I see Sue Fantuzzi has shown up. Funny, I don't remember her from HS, but I sure remember her from the 8th grade and even remember that she once signed my jeans "Sue The Wop" But damn, girl! Where do you get your energy? Just reading your posts exhausted me! It looks like you have been on an interesting journey, and I am glad that you are still full of spunk!
And Todd, hello Todd. I remember the two of us getting into some pretty serious criminal activity when were weren't much bigger than Rug Rats, and now here you are a grand success, and me, well, let's just say I have continued on with my life of crime! Oh, and a word of advice to Chris Twining. It isn't the best idea to publish your address on the net, there is a good chance the Moonies might show up at your door, or worse, Kato Kaelin!
I'm sorry I won't be there this weekend, but I promise to make it to the 43rd annual reunion. And tonight, when you are all at TJ's, if somebody thinks of it, order a glass of Perseco for me, and when you all toast yourselves, raise my glass extra high, because I salute you all, and wish you the very best!
dan b. (no, not bennett, think harder)

Golf Outing Announcement:

The golf outing will take place at Lake Park on Sunday morning at 10:30am, (just before our family picnic at Lake Park picnic area #2 at 12:00noon.) For those that are interested, please contact Clark Korneisel. You can email him directly:
moregolf00@aol.com

Video of SHS in March of 1975:

This is 3 1/2 minutes of random silent video footage that Holly took at school back in 1975.
Just click on the picture:

C'mon, guys...

time to make sure $$ and information has been turned in--

From Susie's Photo Album!

Good Sunday to all!
It is graduation day here in "the Bay" and lots of folks are out and about going to festivities and the like on this beautiful, sunny afternoon! I, on the other hand, have a couple years to go. So, spent the day decorating my new rain barrel in the backyard with retro VW Bug flowers and pink palm tree stickers! I have FINALLY mailed my check to Kathy Nelsen Smith and will be at the reunion, which I am looking forward to! Kudos to Debbie Roberts Cordiero for that constant nudge .. I now must work on my hubbie, Dan .. he's a wonderful conversationalist and would have such a awesome time - I think I have until the 1st of July to get extra funds to Kathy for the dinner expense (?) Anyway .. to more important things and the reason why I am posting ...
There was an extraordinary article this past week in the Milwaukee Journal on Jim Meisser and his wife, who are opening up a new bank in Sheboygan. Please take time to read this uplifting article on a classmate of ours whom we should be so proud to have graduated with! My soon to be WFB upperclassman, Meg, helped me to make this a simple task for you and said you can click on the link below to read the Monday, June 4, Milwaukee Journal article ("Banker breaks ground") on Jim Meisser (nice photo, too!) Enjoy - Beth Hoffman Delaney

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=614431

From Joan's kitchen...

Thank you, Maureen Monroe, for sending some pictures from your scrapbook!!

Slacker Intermission

Ain't it quiet, though?

At least this way we won't run out of conversation at Aliota's.

Save it up, folks.

It's only...om...9 weeks away?

Is that right?

Celebrate!!

Happy Happy Birthday, Martine and Anita!!!!

SIS Cutiepies and One for Mr. Meyer

P.S. Ed David signed my book "Joe Pro." And Casey Calvert signed it "All Pro." Would you guys care to explain yourselves?

"Lake Bluff Indian Guides"

with their fathers

Calling All Checks

Have you sent your check to Kathy yet?

Have you sent your memories answers to Rebecca or Kathy yet?

No time like the present.

Thanks!!

SURPRISE! It's Jimmy's birthday on Monday...

and his wife and daughter threw a surprise party for him Saturday night. We didn't get a picture of everyone at our meeting on Saturday, so here is a shot of some of us at Jimmy's. We all got cool party favors to wear.

SHS JV Basketball 1974

CUUUTE, or what???





and here are the frosh

Meeting Here (minus the snow)

Kathy Nelsen is hosting a reunion get-together this Saturday, March 31st, around 2pm
at her home, which, incidentally, was where Don Byrne lived during high school. If you can't find the place, call or email someone--

Please bring any completed forms, if you have them, and a check would be great!

The Spain Trip

Look what Debbie Roberts found! These were part of the slide show at the 20-year Reunion. On the left are: Debbie, Patti, Cindy, Sally, Mary, and Peggy. On the right: Al, Holly, Todd, Terry, Bano, Debbie, and Cindy.

Mr. Baumeister's Sixth Grade at Atwater

Thank you, Eddie David, for sending this one. Now we have to figure out the names on this one....

A Moment of Silence

I would like to pause a moment; I think that many of us involved with this blog were aware that Claudia's father was quite ill. Now, since his passing, this may be a good place to leave condolences, for those that wish. You can click here to see the obituary.

And now from St. Bob's:

(Thanks to Julie Paque!)

MORE Lake Bluff class pictures...

(from Deedee's collection)

Digital Projector needed

Does anyone own a digital projector that we could use for the slide show presentation at our reunion at the Hilton on July 21? Please reply either here in the comments, or call or e-mail someone on the committee.

Lake Bluff Scrapbook Archives

OK ladies, check out this Brownie Troop Fly Up Day photo from 1967! Remember crossing the bridge and looking at your reflection in the "water" (a mirror)? And how about those huge paper flowers we made and held in this pic?

It appears aged photos are enjoying a rerun, so here's even more of a brain teaser, Mrs. Jensen's A.M. (Junior) Kindergarten class from 1962-1963 ... and Senior Kindergarten thru 3rd grade below - while we were still so cute - with those bow ties, cardigans, special dresses, shiny shoes and most often parent-styled hairdo's!

I know these photos are likely to bore those who didn't attend Lake Bluff - sorry! I was

having so much fun with scanning at Kinkos that I ending up putting all my class pics onto a CD, so here is 3rd thru 6th grade and more classmates to identify. You all enjoy and be sure to

have a good weekend. Beth H.