Marilyn Wilson

It was wonderful to see so many classmates and catch up on 50 years of life.  I can't thank the planning team enough for all they did to make this such a nice event.  Pyramid Hill was a nice venue, the food very tasty and decorations well done.

Jennifer Copeland (Schwelik)

Thank you to Dan Bowman and the reunion committee.  It was delightful to reconnect with classmates and learn about their lives and families. This was made possible by the hard work of the reunion committee. Cannot thank you enough for creating the opportunity.

Jennifer Schwelik (Jenny Copeland)

Patricia Browning (Senner)

Dave McClain

Nancy L Sloneker (Jackson)

Kudos to you and the reunion committee for organizing and managing our 50th reunion celebration. I had a great time, but Bobby had the most fun; I had to practically beg him to go with me. Ironically, he didn't want it to be over! You and your committee went all out for our 1969 Taft Tiger class. Food was delicious and seeing and talking to people we haven't seen in years made us so happy!! I only wish I could have walked around more to speak to people. Balance issues.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. What a party!!!

Cheryl Hughes

Adding my thanks to Dan, Cheryl, Cara and the whole committee for an entirely successful and so-fun reunion! I also wish I had been able to talk to more people - the time flew by. And Big Thanks to Cheryl for setting up this website as well. I hope it stays up, so we can stay in touch, even with those who could not get to the reunion. Pyramid Hill was a great venue for the party. I hope to tour it the next time I am in Hamilton. 

James Trout

What a great reunion. Thanks to those who planned and those who traveled so far.  I was struck by how everyone had evolved, yet retained the best qualities from youth - humor, honesty, humility, passion, acceptance and the list goes on. Interesting to see those qualities thrive in such old bodies!

Jim

Randy Welsh

Taking a trip down "Memory Lane" in celebration of our 50th high school reunion starting with a tour of the "old school" was delightful...filling us with glimpses or our past days & admiring all the changes since-progress in motion(Thanks Joni Copas for your expertise & time Sat. morning).  

Gathering at Pyramid Hill to continue our class celebration & catchup with everyone that attended seemed a daunting task/never enough time.  Can you believe it has been 50 years since graduation?  What a lovely venue!  Food was perfect...

All the stories from your past & present shared with us were much appreciated.  Fun to make more memories!  As we have reflected the past few days-remembering your smiles & hugs made us so happy to be back home.  

Sincere thanks to all of you that worked behind the scenes to organize this event.  Just the Best!  

Randy & Roxanne(Cox) Welsh

Pam Maurer (Tyson)

HI,

I know i am a bit late in my thank yous, but kudos to the reunion committee for putting together a wonderful reunion for the class of '69. You all did an awesome job of making it fun and personal for everyone. Dan, you and your wife stood out as the leaders of this effort and i would say everyone really appreciated your hard work and dedication to classmates you haven't seen for years.

Plus, a shout out to everyone who made the effort to travel so we could all be together and enjoy great memories and revisit our youth. Where did those 50 years go?

Thanks to all for a very memorable time together. Pam

Melanie Williamson (Gross)

Rest in His Peace, my dear and precious friend Linda Dalton Steiner!  My memories are sweet, serious and some downright silly as I consider our friendship since 7th grade!  My heart will always be grateful for your reaching out in love and forgiveness years after 'a parting' and the joy of our renewed friendship.  I am thrilled that Jim and our children got to meet you and Eddie.  ❤️

William P. Weber (Weber)

Linda Dalton Stiener and I grew up living on the same street and were always like brother and sister.

Allot of people probably did not know her well.  She had a hugh heart and was one of the most giving persons I ever knew. Many times when everyone would turn their back on someone, Linda did not.  When someone would pass and others did not come around because they did not know what to say.  Linda and her Husband Eddie would show up weeks and months after the passing to make sure the survivers were ok.  She always remembered birthdays and other special events in others lives,  We live our life and then it is over.  What remains is the memories.  Linda made her life count and touched alot of lives.  I challange you to also make your life count.  May God Bless her husband Eddie Stiener who is left behind.  

Richard E. Turpin

Good morning all. Hope you are doing well. I wanted to see if we want to have a 55 year reunion. It would be nice, even if just a picnic it would still be nice to see those of us that are still upright....lol

Takle care Rick

Richard E. Turpin

Very sorry about Linda. She was a very sweet lady and I got to know her through Diane Johnson. I am sure Diane was glad to greet her friend when that day came. RIP Linda, gone but not forgotten

Todd Puthoff

A 55 year reunion/get together would be worth looking into. I unfortunately was unable to attend the 50th. Always up for a reason to return to the scene of many memories 

Cyndi Stull

A picnic is perfect as long as it does not rain.........

May I  suggest.......The Farm or  Big Bulls  outside of Ross......There is  volleyball and  and if it  rains  

we  can go inside..........We  can order our  own food there too for those that  won't  have  access  to fixing

a  dish.   ..........And  there is the  Columbia Bowling Alley  /  Poleman's  .....Maybe  have  our  reunion on a 

night when    a  band is playing....both places  have music............Cyndi Stull.

Kathy Meeker (Ross)

I would be interested in any 55 year reunion.  They're always fun!

Glenn Conley (Conley)

Sounds like a great ideal

Richard E. Turpin

Good evening. I was wanting to put out some fillers about a 55th reunion. At this point in our lives I think this is important, while we still can. Doesn't have to be anything elaborate, even a picnic and you bring your own food, and our families, including our fur babies..  Some can help with those that may not be able to do that for what ever reason, mostly health. And perhaps a meet and greet somewhere.  I don't mind helping with plans, and would welcome help from anyone.

The past few years we have lost some of our friends, and I am sure there are people you would like to see again. Five additional years might be a challenge for some, or we may have lost the opportunity to see them, for now.

thanks for your time.

Rick Turpin

My email is  rturpin@cinci.rr.com

cell- 513-804-5102

Richard E. Turpin

Greetings to all.

Thought  I would try again.

I was looking at the old pictures of the class  reuion , and sad to see how many will not be with us any longer. 

I really hope we can have another one, each time there is less and less. In Oct 2022  I almost went to the other side of the dirt and would have hated not seeing you all one last time. For the most part , we were a close class and I think we owe it to those who have passed on that we meet and honor them.

We don't have to do anything fancy, a casual picnic somewhere, at least, we are doing something.

I would help plan things but I need help. Think about it, don't wait.   

Thanks for your time

Rick

RichardTurpin515@gmail.com

James Trout

Great idea

Cheryl Hughes

I had a great time at the 50th. Sorry I won't be able to attend the 50th. Hope it's a great success.

Cheryl Hughes

I had a great time at the 50th. Sorry I won't be able to attend the 50th. Hope it's a great success.

Richard E. Turpin

I am exited that we are going to do something for our 55th.  I know its short notice, but please try to come if at all possible. I spoke to Jim Skowbo and Sam McMillan and they will not be able but say Hi. Iook foward to the event.

Rick Turpin

Marvin Moore

I was excited to hear about a possible 55th Reunion.  Unfortunately, I will be out of the country for the month of July and will not be able to attend.  I will look forward to the 60th.

Marvin Moore

Richard E. Turpin