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REMINDER

Reservation Deadline extended to September 11, 2024

Live Band (Spin Cycle) will be playing on Saturday night

ALOHA BHS CLASS OF 1964

As the name suggests, the 60^th reunion of our class will be the final edition.  We have had ten prior get-togethers and the committee wants this to be the best one ever.

Friday morning from 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM you can go to the Butler Eagle site at 514 West Wayne St. in the city to view the Jimmy Bashline Circus.  This is a work of artistic genius created in the 50’s.  Bob Brandon and Sam Baron would walk past the garage as Jimmy was creating miniature circus performers, customers and of course the Big Tent.  Bob’s wife Charlotte will be available to tell you how Bob brought this treasure back to Butler County and his important role in making that happen.  Sam came to Butler also and took 300+ pictures once it was set up in Bob’s garage.

Friday night, September 20^th we will gather at Coleman Hall, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora,  PA, just off Hansen Ave. at 4:30 PM.  We will feature a Back to the Future menu that evening.  After dinner, we plan to test to see whose cognitive abilities are still intact.

Please know that all we will supply for a beverage is water.  Ice will be available.

Saturday morning, anytime from 10:00 to 11:30 you can have a guided tour of Memory Lane at the high school with murals showcasing past events.  Enter through the cafeteria doors.

Saturday evening, September 21, the doors open at 4:30 PM with dinner to follow.  Shortly after dinner we will be entertained by Spin Cycle, a seven-piece group with a vocalist.  Of course, we will ask them to play some Motown songs along with dance moves like the cha cha slide, etc.  Requests will also be honored.

The price of both evenings of food and entertainment is only $30.00 per person.

AGAIN, only water will be provided.  Ice machine is available.

Coleman Hall only seats 300 people so the first 300 to make reservations will be accommodated.  After that, we will have a waiting list.  We expect a large crowd since it will be our last reunion so make your reservations ASAP.  As the magnet that Bob gave us at the 50^th reunion states:  BHS CLASS OF 1964 - WE IMPROVED THE WORLD! 

Checks and reservation form can be mailed to Betty Jo McLaren at 2004 Isleworth Lane, Cranberry Twp.,  PA  16066

RESERVATION FORM – INFORMATION SHEET – CLASS OF 1964 60^TH REUNION

Name (include maiden name)                                                                                                                             

Address (include street address, town and zip code) 

Phone Number   (H)                                                                     (C)                                                                 

E-Mail Address                                                                                                                                                  

Name of Spouse/Friend,  if attending                                                                                                             

        I plan to attend the Friday night festivities at Coleman Hall.  Number attending  ____________.

___ I plan to attend the Saturday night class reunion at Coleman Hall.  Number attending  __________

___ I cannot attend

 The price of the two events is $30.00  per person.  Please make checks or money order payable to BHS Class of 1964.  Please complete and return this form by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, so that final plans can be made.  Forms and checks may be mailed to – Betty Jo McLaren, 2004 Isleworth Lane, Cranberry Twp.,  PA  16066

It sounds like a fun-filled weekend and that is what we want it to be for you.  Plan to attend and reconnect with your former classmates. 

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following committee members: 

Sheila Giesler Gealey at 724 822-6378,  sgealey@yahoo.com

Pat Oliva Montag at 724 283-3180,   pamontag2@gmail.com

Pat Chappell Shanor at   pshanor@zoominternet.net

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ALOHA BHS CLASS OF 1964

As the name suggests, the 60^th reunion of our class will be the final edition.  We have had ten prior get-togethers and the committee wants this to be the best one ever.

Friday morning from 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM you can go to the Butler Eagle site at 514 West Wayne St. in the city to view the Jimmy Bashline Circus.  This is a work of artistic genius created in the 50’s.  Bob Brandon and Sam Baron would walk past the garage as Jimmy was creating miniature circus performers, customers and of course the Big Tent.  Bob’s wife Charlotte will be available to tell you how Bob brought this treasure back to Butler County and his important role in making that happen.  Sam came to Butler also and took 300+ pictures once it was set up in Bob’s garage.

Friday night, September 20^th we will gather at Coleman Hall, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora,  PA, just off Hansen Ave. at 4:30 PM.  We will feature a Back to the Future menu that evening.  After dinner, we plan to test to see whose cognitive abilities are still intact.

Please know that all we will supply for a beverage is water.  Ice will be available.

Saturday morning, anytime from 10:00 to 11:30 you can have a guided tour of Memory Lane at the high school with murals showcasing past events.  Enter through the cafeteria doors.

Saturday evening, September 21, the doors open at 4:30 PM with dinner to follow.  Shortly after dinner we will be entertained by Spin Cycle, a seven-piece group with a vocalist.  Of course, we will ask them to play some Motown songs along with dance moves like the cha cha slide, etc.  Requests will also be honored.

The price of both evenings of food and entertainment is only $30.00 per person.

AGAIN, only water will be provided.  Ice machine is available.

Coleman Hall only seats 300 people so the first 300 to make reservations will be accommodated.  After that, we will have a waiting list.  We expect a large crowd since it will be our last reunion so make your reservations ASAP.  As the magnet that Bob gave us at the 50^th reunion states:  BHS CLASS OF 1964 - WE IMPROVED THE WORLD! 

Checks and reservation form can be mailed to Betty Jo McLaren at 2004 Isleworth Lane, Cranberry Twp.,  PA  16066

RESERVATION FORM – INFORMATION SHEET – CLASS OF 1964 60^TH REUNION

Name (include maiden name)                                                                                                                             

Address (include street address, town and zip code) 

Phone Number   (H)                                                                     (C)                                                                 

E-Mail Address                                                                                                                                                  

Name of Spouse/Friend,  if attending                                                                                                             

        I plan to attend the Friday night festivities at Coleman Hall.  Number attending  ____________.

___ I plan to attend the Saturday night class reunion at Coleman Hall.  Number attending  __________

___ I cannot attend

 The price of the two events is $30.00  per person.  Please make checks or money order payable to BHS Class of 1964.  Please complete and return this form by FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024, so that final plans can be made.  Forms and checks may be mailed to – Betty Jo McLaren, 2004 Isleworth Lane, Cranberry Twp.,  PA  16066

It sounds like a fun-filled weekend and that is what we want it to be for you.  Plan to attend and reconnect with your former classmates. 

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following committee members: 

Sheila Giesler Gealey at 724 822-6378,  sgealey@yahoo.com

Pat Oliva Montag at 724 283-3180,   pamontag2@gmail.com

Pat Chappell Shanor at   pshanor@zoominternet.net

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60th REUNION

Please plan to join us on September 20 and 21, 2024 at the Tanglewood Center in Butler for our last reunion get-together.  We are planning 2 nights of casual fun and friendship renewals.

We are working hard to plan 2 great evenngs that all will enjoy.  The price for both evenings will be $30.00 per person.

Details of both days will follow shortly.  Looking forward to seeing a lot of old friends those 2 nights.  

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Inviting everyone to check our Facebook page at Butler PA High School Class of 1964.  There is lots of information and pictures for you to view.

We will be adding information on our 60th Class Reunion as it becomes available.

Check it out!!

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There was a wonderful story about our classmate, Bob Brandon, in the Eagle on 7/20/22, documenting his involvement in the saving of the Jimmy Bashline Circus.  Please use the following link to read the story - 

https://www.cranberryeagle.com/2022/07/20/elephants-tigers-clowns-will-live-at-butler-eagle-until-at-least-september/

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We are looking forward to an enjoyable afternoon this Sunday, May 1 at our 75th birthday party.  Thanks to everyone who has decided to join us beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Butler Township Park.

Just a reminder to everyone that it is a BYOB event.  Water will be provided.  See you there!!

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BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 75th BIRTHDAY PARTY. 

Please join us to celebrate the 75th birthday (give or take a few months) of members of the BHS Class of 1964.

You have already seen some of the reasons why the committee has decided to do this posted a few weeks ago on our website.  The plans include some fun activities and a hot buffet dinner followed by, of course, birthday cake. The fun begins at 1:00.

It is BYOB—beer, wine, alcohol ok along with soft drinks.  Water and ice will be provided.

The event will be held Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Butler Township Park 468 South Duffy Rd. Butler PA 16001

Please send a check for $20.00 per person made out to BHS Class of 64 by Wednesday April 20th to:

Sheila Gealey

314 Old Plank Rd

Butler PA 16002

Be sure to include your name, name of your guest (if appropriate) address and phone number.

The Class of ‘64 Reunion Committee

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75th Birthday Party for the BHS Class of 1964    

Some of us are already 75 and some of us are not quite there yet and will be celebrating our 75th birthday this year. Time for a party!  The committee has heard that other Butler High School classes have done this and, after a vote, decided we also would have a birthday party.

I asked reunion committee members to comment on why we should plan the birthday party.  Here are some of their answers:

• I always look forward to our class gatherings and catching up with classmates. Also the chance to get acquainted with some I did not know well in the past;
• It is always so nice to see everyone and we have a great time together;
• I enjoy the camaraderie of fellow classmates of 1964. I enjoy the relaxation of being in a beautiful park setting. It’s time to commiserate with others of the same age and reminisce;
• And one very poignant remark: We need to get together before we can’t.  I think we all can identify with that as many of us have lost family and friends over the past few years.

We’re planning a one day event on Sunday, May 1 at the Butler Township Park building. We will have some fun events, a buffet dinner and of course—birthday cake. More information will follow but we wanted you to put it on your schedule now if you would want to attend.

Stay tuned to the BHS website for more information..

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The following videos have been added to our site.  They were taken by Sam Baron during our 4-day class reunion adventures.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mzl6t8ssxhe5j3h/AACo7kf9kSJcGdsCrj6zW_2qa?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vrqy6l157ckcuex/AAD4ae5j4ASqlr3oPQGAg5KAa?dl=0

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Announcing  links to the 35th and 45th reunion videos - 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xvfg9r6iuwqw7p/35th%20ReUnion%201999%20BHS%20%2064.mp4?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/80s6rd6dqpcy2tt/45th%20ReUnion%202009%20BHS%2064.mp4?dl=0

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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gn0pzuly3ggwx12/AAA2PS3LQiX_z4EHwtjfbzdra?dl=0

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The Springhill Suites Marriott has offered members of the Class of '64 a discounted price for rooms during the reunion.  The room rate will be $120.99 which includes tax.  Rooms need to be reserved by 8/20 and when you call, please tell them that you are from the Class of 1964 and the rate they offered Butler High School is $120.99.   The rates are usually $169.00 plus tax.  

The phone number for Springhill Suites of Butler is (724) 256-9844.

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ANNOUNCEMENT - Save The Date

Our 55^th Reunion weekend will be September 20 and 21, 2019.

The committee has met and we are looking forward to a fun weekend. 

There will be a Friday night get-together from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Sons of Italy hall that is located on Main St. with access at the side of the building.  Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.  Wine, mixed drinks, and soda will be available to purchase.

Saturday evening will be at the Butler Country Club.

During the day on Saturday, we can take advantage of the Fall Festival downtown.  There are new hotels in the Butler area including one that is downtown which might be convenient especially for our Friday night get-together and activities during the day on Saturday.  It is SpringHill Suites by Marriott located at 125 E. Jefferson St., Butler, PA – (888) 384-1774.

We will be sending more information about the reunion and hotels in the area soon.  Please plan to join us for a great weekend.  If you know someone who has not joined our website, please encourage them to do so at https://www.classcreator.com/butler-pennsylvania-butler-area-shs-1964/

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Please encourage your classmates to go to our new site and ask to join!

WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK! 

http://www.facebook.com/ButlerPaHighSchoolClassOf1964#