1963 NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL

DECEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

INTRODUCTION: This year, winter arrived on November 14 and was gone by the next day in Fort Wayne.  Do you remember winters in Fort Wayne? It may have been colder when we were younger than it is today, but there are the same activities we enjoyed 65 years ago. We have fond memories sledding and ice skating, along with throwing snowballs at friends, playing hockey in the park, and making snowmen in our front yards. This picture, taken at Franke Park, is where we may have spent time sledding and ice skating. 

DON ELBRECHT:  Don proves a family that throws axes together stays together. His family gathered at BullsEye at Mitchell’s Restaurant for a family get together. Don did not let his vision impairment get in the way. He threw an ax and hit the bullseye? Way to go Don. You always were on target!

60^th Reunion:  The 60^th reunion is being planned for the fall of 2023. Please let us know whether you would prefer the middle of August or middle of September to hold the reunion. Just email Stephen Heine by December 15^th at heine4019@hotmail.com or phone him at 260-749-8737 with your choice.

Following are suggestions that the committee has received so far: Friday Night reception, Saturday evening dinner, and on Saturday a walking tour downtown ending with a  luncheon.

Quarterly Gatherings:  Since the September newsletter, several classmates gathered together to greet Steve Doan and his wife Donna back to the Fort Wayne area for a visit with family members.  Also, Stephen Heine and Don Elbrecht are planning the third annual Christmas party.

• Steve Doan Reception: Below is a picture of the reception. 

• Christmas Party: The next get together is scheduled for December 8^th at 11:30, and all of you are invited to join us. The only requirement is that you bring a unique, inexpensive gift to share with a friendly, lovable, classmate. Please RSVP to Stephen Heine at either 260-749-8737 and leave a message or at  heine4019@hotmail.com. 

NORTH SIDE ALUMNI Association: 

Alumni looks forward to the banquet recognizing distinguished alumni. The newest distinguished alumni will be inducted in the spring of 2022.  They will include Thomas Duxbury 1960, John Burd 1964, Margaret Thompson Miller 1957, and Philip Burkhalter 1955. Past inductees are on display in the North Side High School Atrium. You can join the North Side Alumni Association by clicking on the following: NSHS Alumni

OTHER:

• We ask you to please remember those who are ill or are facing difficult times during this holiday season.
•  Do you know of anyone from our class who does not have a computer? The website can be accessed at a local library. Just enter online North Side High School Class of 1963, and it should pop up.
• Do you have questions about or trouble navigating this system? If so, please call Jim Keller at 1-260-470-0768.
• Please send your suggestions about the newsletter to Stephen Heine (see above) so the committee can better meet your needs.