Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Remember when the first McDonalds opened in Normal, the Golden Arches were very impressive, now that I look at them they look like a handle for the building.

How about when Sandy's opened at the corner of Towanda and Empire.  You could get the best French Fries for a dime.

George King

A member of our class needs our thoughs and payers Richard d Center his wife Kathy is not doing well .If you know Rich send him a note telling him you are thinking of him.

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Earl Hargis!!!!

Phil Hershey (Hershey)

Happy Birthday my "Old Friend" seems like only yesterday we met in Mr Moeller"s homeroom as we sat at our desk in the back of the room. Congratulations on making it to your 80th birthday. Hope you have a great celebration.

Phil Hershey (Hershey)

A tree, bench, plaque or something even more special. I support the idea and will gladly help with a donation if approved. We were a special class. Recently I met a new member at my golf course from Bloomington graduated in 80's who was unaware of the history of the building and our class history as the first sophomore class to attend and graduate.

Larry Shoup

I'll agreewith a tree, plaque or whatever. Just tell me when and how much. We need to do it up right!

Larry Shoup

I believe that Sandies opened in anticipation of the neww BHS location. Of course, the school administration chose to have a closed lunch hour so they never florished as they'd expectes.

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Ron Peterson!!!!

Janice Scott (Vitton)

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Sandy Matheson Mier!!!!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

I hope everyone is giving some thought to the proposed idea of leaving the Class of 62's presence somewhere at BHS.  It's been suggested a tree, a bench or a plaque.  My thinking on the tree is trees get cut down, we want something that's going to outlive all of us but I'm at a loss as to what it could be, any suggestions?   

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Allan Mapel!!!!

Sonja Jones (Davis)

My idea - I don't know how practical - would be to make a patio of bricks, with each brick engraved with one of the 1962 graduating class.

Phil Hershey (Hershey)

That is a fantastic idea. I will make a donation to help get whatever idea is decided on. I do think this was a very doable project.

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Ron Ratcliffe!!!!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Don't forget, Wednesday the 14th, Valentines Day, Breakfast at Shannon's at nine o'clock.  Hope to see you there!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Larry Keeran!!!!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

We have lost another Classmate, Carol Jones Dennisons obituary is in the In Memory Section.

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Sandie Skidmore Price!!!!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Sharol Brooks Brandt!!!!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

I think we probably all feel this way!

I did not write this and I’m not sure who did - but WOW does it speak to my heart!!!  Worth the read. Don’t wait to read it later!
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Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening.
Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday.
... and the month is already over.
... and the year is almost over.
... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.
... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends.
and we realize it's too late to go back...
So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time...
Let's keep looking for activities that we like...
Let's put some color in our grey...
Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts.
And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters...
I'm doing it after...
I'll say after...
I'll think about it after...
We leave everything for later like ′′ after ′′ is ours.
Because what we don't understand is that:
Afterwards, the coffee gets cold...
afterwards, priorities change...
Afterwards, the charm is broken...
afterwards, health passes...
Afterwards, the kids grow up...
Afterwards parents get old...
Afterwards, promises are forgotten...
afterwards, the day becomes the night...
afterwards life ends...
And then it's often too late....
So... Let's leave nothing for later...
Because still waiting see you later, we can lose the best moments,
the best experiences,
best friends,
the best family...
The day is today... The moment is now...

We are no longer at the age where we can afford to postpone what needs to be done right away.
So let's see if you have time to read this message and then share it.
Or maybe you'll leave it for... ′′ later "...
And you'll never share it....

Janice Scott (Vitton)

Patti Perry (Daubs)

Thanks, Janice, for getting the ball rolling for this project to honor the Class of '62.  Ours was the first class to attend all three high school years in a new building designed  by local architects Lundeen and Hilfinger in a unique and new architectural style for its time, 'Mid-Century Modern.'  It is also appropriate to remember our Big 12 Championship wins in football, basketball and baseball.

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

Happy Birthday Elsie Krueger!!!!

Barbara Kincaid (Menken)

I wanted to show the stately homes that were torn down in order to build Wesley Church.

and this is the finished product in case you've forgotten.