Time is getting closer...... Mini Reunion right around the corner....

As we remember back 56 years ago to the end of our high school years, we also remember our classmates and the good times we had.  Many of us have stayed connected and the good times (albeit in a milder manner) continue.  I haven't checked with Jerry lately about the number but it seems that many will be joining us again.  That is such good news.

Interesting, isn't it, that our bodies (all parts) grow older but our sense of youth remains intact.  

As a courtesy to others, maybe this would be a good time to ask that all eye-glasses/contacts/etc. be left at the door and let our auditory senses (hearing aids are acceptable) take over so we aren't staring at each other with disbelief - not that any of us would.

I, for one, am anxious to SEE you all and HEAR you all, but in less than a month it will sadly be another memory to keep and another mini-reunion to plan ahead and look forward to attending.  Maybe it would be a good idea to try and plan the next one while this one is being held.  

SEE YOU ALL THERE ON AUGUST 9th at Jerry & Bev's.

Remember that the Class of '54 is also having their reunion and all of our class is invited.  They are including the Class of '53 and '55.  If you're interested and haven't heard about it, let me know.  Gary Correll is in charge of it and most of the time will be at his BEAUTIFUL home on the lake.  Only about 15 minutes from me so it isn't too far out of Spokane.

If anything comes up  check this blog and keep up.  Inquiring minds want to know!!

Was this Pep Club Initiation?

"Ginny, Ruby"  1955

In my fuzzy fuzzy memory, I recall that this was more than likely our Junior year (1953-4) and it may have been for Pep Club initiation (anyone have better memories).  Also, I recall that when we were approached by a Senior we were to bow before them (I imagine it was the male species) and say "Allah, Allah, you are the salt of the earth and I am but the dust!.  Now go figure - I can remember stupid stuff like this and how to talk the famous "double talk" and not know where I put the darn pen I was just writing with.  Therein lies the difference between long term and short term memory loss!!! 

How nice it is that our class is still close and I have had Ginny (Virginia) visit my home several times and she is planning on coming to our next reunion, too.  That's remarkable as it isn't all that easy for her anymore.  Looking forward to seeing you all in August.

1955 Cheerleaders at Assembly

L-R:  Lois Haney kissing Bill "Peewee" Vaughn; Micaela Peterson waiting her turn; Ruby Simonson getting to be last (sigh!) 

How cool is this!  Finding a few more "things" in my "things" and will share what I find.  Does that make sense?  Guess it doesn't matter anyway.

Our wonderful cheer leading outfits aren't quite what you would see today.  They consisted of white corduroy pedal pushers (old phrase for old people) and the warm up jackets that belonged to the guys.  Not sure who had #7 but I wore #4 that was Alan Nicks' number. AND - to refresh the memories that may still exist out there in never-never land; we, the Cheerleaders were all kicked-off/fired/dismissed (choose your adjective) for smoking in uniform in the parking lot at a game.  Let that be a lesson to all the young people out there.  We were shamed but live on  -stronger for the lesson - or maybe just live on.

Stay tuned - will put more pictures on.  You can send me some from your personal files to share, too.  You have my email and know where I live so send away.

1996 Disneyland - Sali, Ruby & Lois Gard

 I was going through some pictures and ran across this one.   Duane and I were down in California visiting Sali & Andy in March 1996.  We went to Disneyland and were waiting in line for a ride when I noticed someone who looked familiar.  I said to Sali - that's Lois Gard.  She said no it isn't and we had a couple of yes/no/yes/no's and I started saying loud enough that I thought Lois could hear "Lois!" and nothing.  After a couple of times, I convinced Sali that she should call her name - which she RELUCTANTLY did.  Well ---- the head spun around and - yep -- Lois Gard.  Disney was right.  "It's a small world after all".

TIGER FUN IN SPOKANE!!

This particular Tiger (that would be me) has been very busy. On the 14th I flew out to Jacksonville, FL to visit my older sister and, of course, that was perfect. Got home on the 19th, and on the 20th (that was only yesterday) Jerry and Bev came up for the day and spent the night. This has become a tradition for their anniversary (yesterday was their 54th). They come up, take me out to dinner for their anniversary - go figure - but I love it.

When they arrived early yesterday afternoon we went out to Gary and Karen Correll's to visit and see the newest things he has done to the magnificent home they have. Of course we visited until it was getting a little late and we were getting hungry.

This time we went to the Outback (sometimes it is the Red Lobster). After dinner - back to my house and had ice cream - Jerry had a banana split and Bev and I just some ice cream with caramel.

We had invited Gary and Karen to join us for breakfast this a.m. at the Old European Restaurant so Gary said they would pick us up here - which they did. We were visiting and eating when Ed Torrison came in (he didn't think he would be able to but did) and more visiting continued.

Lots of talk about the '53-'54-'55 reunion that will be at Gary's. Sounds like there will be quite a few people sooooo - remember that will be September 13, 14, 15, and 16th. If you need further information let me know. You can email me at rubymc@comcast.net.

That's it for today - I am exhausted and will be heading for bed very very soon.

Obit of Chuck Husted now posted on our Memorial Page

So far I am able to keep up some of the Tiger pages.  Don Deycous sent me the obit for our classmate, Chuck Husted.  You can view it on our Memorial Page at:

http://home.comcast.net/~55tigers/memorial.htm

You won't be hearing from me for a few days as I will be leaving for Jacksonville, FL to visit my oldest sister AND get our of our cool spring.  Maybe when I get back all my tulips and flowering shrubs will recognize that winter may finally be behind us for a long time (I hope).

The Mini-Reunion News

       Some of you read your emails and not the Blog, others the Blog and not emails.  Go figure!  So, to be redundant, I am repeating the email so the info will reach all.

REMINDER: MINI-REUNION DATES ARE August 9, 10, 11th