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                   The class of LP 1960 met the evening of August 13th at Mr. Salsa’s in Oglesby and enjoyed a Mexican Fiesta.  It was extremely hot and raining that evening, but no one noticed . On the inside the room was filled with excitement with classmates greeting classmates with hugs, kisses and warm handshakes.  There was much talking and laughter as classmates moved around the room. Everyone enjoyed reconnecting, chatting and revisiting moments of the past. 
      Saturday morning we met at the High School for a tour of the hallowed halls of LP.  Much had changed around the school, yet so much remained the same. One couldn’t help but have a twinge of nostalgia as we walked around the school with our friends as we did 50 years ago.  It was a great trip down memory lane.
      Saturday evening we gathered at Oak Ridge Country Club.  There were more hugs and handshakes as everyone became reacquainted. Cameras were flashing and everyone continued to reminisce about what has happened over the last 50 years.  A favorite topic was “grandchildren”.   
      Everyone then took a breath to enjoy a wonderful buffet.  However, while everyone was dining, the room was alive with conversation and the sound of glasses coming together in a toast.
      The disc jockey warmed up his equipment and the dancing began.  A favorite dance was “The Stroll” which everyone did quite well.  We may be old folks now, but everyone danced with the same energy and enthusiasm we enjoyed 50 years ago.   
      It was a sad moment when we gave thought to the 72 classmates we lost on the journey to this point in time.  Dr. Kent Hess gave a prayerful talk in memory of those who are no longer with us. 
      Jerry Orlandini gave thanks and praise to the committee chairpersons, Sandy Stergulz, Karen Gehm and Mary Joyce Walters.  Classmates echoed his comments with applause in appreciation for not only our 50th reunion, but also the many reunions they have organized in the past.
      The magical evening drew to an end and Classmates bid fond  farewells to their friends of yesteryear to return to their current walk in life.  As we left, however, we hold in our hearts still another memory  - that of our a fun filled and memorable 50th Class Reunion.
 Until we meet again…………………Be happy, be healthy and God bless us all.
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JoAnn (Planker) and Arnold Daley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  They were married on October 29th, 1960.  Congrats from your classmates!
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10/9/2010 
Special Thanks to Frank Haas 
Frank was a very big help with getting the yearbook pictures uploaded to the website.  
While getting the job done, he made some interesting observations: 
A lot of the girls didn't marr
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