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

Busy Tigers continue to be busy

        When we last left the Tigers, Clark and Mary Ann had packed up and headed back to Yakima.  They and most other couples stay in the big bedroom downstairs.  It is a daylight basement and has lots of light - not a dingy and dark den at all.  Soooo - as I knew other Tigers (actually Tigerettes) were headed this way, I hurried and changed their bed so I would have a bit of time for a cup of tea.  Phyllis arrived about 1:00 in the afternoon and, of course, we had to go shopping. Sales have to be seen and new things bought.  I don't remember what we ate and that doesn't matter.  I know we did - sometime and some thing. 
    The next morning (that would be Saturday - remember, Clark and Mary Ann left on Friday) Sali and Carol arrived.  Of course, they hadn't shopped yet and they were very very sad.  To make them happy we all went - you guessed it, shopping.  And, it is a given that because they had never been to the Davenport for the Early Bird Special - that is what we did.  Everyone loved it and back home we went for a nice evening of visiting.  Sali brought a bag of treats to make friends with Mya (who was outside when they arrive AND Mya told Sali not to come closer).  Once inside I let Mya in and Sali bought her love.  Sali had the big bedroom downstairs -- Carol the usual bedroom downstairs that is smaller.  Phyllis has the bedroom across from mine upstairs.
     Sunday arrived and, I don't remember breakfast - maybe we didn't eat.  Phyllis had to leave early to meet her husband in Idaho for a family gathering.  That left Carol, Sali and me.  We did more visiting and shopping and before we knew it the day was done.
     Monday, Carol had to leave fairly early so we went to, of course, The Old European for wonderful breakfast and then to have Carol's car checked for a dreaded "blinking light" on dashboard threatening horrible things if you don't get it fixed right away.  All is good there and off she went home.
      NOW - Sali and I are alone.  Looking all around and - yep!, we are alone.  Except of course for Mya (who know has transferred all of her love to the one with goodies) and little Lili (my 6# poodle) who scoots under Mya to avoid being trampled to death.
      Monday Sali and I went shopping and then to the movies - we saw "Unlimited" and I wouldn't recommend it - too gory toward the end.  Where is Disney when you want him.
      Tuesday, I took Sali to the Airport to make sure she left and she did.

Tha tha that's all folks for this visiting.