John Gummo

Thank you Al and Karen, for your responses.  John (& Joyce) Gummo

Linford Magaha

Dawn and I will be happy to attend the Reunion.

Lin Magaha

Karen Stuart (Ambron)

Good Morning John & Joyce, 

If some are not happy with the September dates for the reunion, class of 1960, perhaps we could think of the month of June. After all thats when we graduated. My suggestion would be the 13th or 14th of June or both if a weekend reunion is planned. As luck would have it, but 60 years later, that date falls on a weekend. Karen Stuart Ambron.

Merle Moore (Moore)

I am sorry that we will not be able to attend the 60th reunion in September.  We live most of the year at the Palm Gardens NM and RV Resort in far southeast Texas where I am pastor of the Palm Gardens Fellowship Church.  We will be back east in early June but in September our Winter Texans are just getting back into the park from the north for the winter season.  Hope that you all have a wonderful reunion and wish that we could be there.  Blessings to ALL!

Wayne Lewis

Hello John,

I have not been on our class website lately and just saw your plans for a September reunion. Sue and I have had to slow down a bit on our travel so I can't make a commitment but will certainly keep up with the plans as we get closer to the date. We are still living in South Carolina and have not been back to Hboro in many years.

Thank you for trying to get our class together,

Wayne Lewis

John Gummo

Dear Classmates of 1960 - Last Thursday, 3/5/20, Classmates Harry Busch, Robert Meade, Host, Robert Clevenstine and myself, met to discuss the "proposed" reuninion/gathering, which was suggested in January - tentatively, September 18th (2020).  After much deliberation, it was determined that:  Final date, actual location and duration of such a gathering should be determined at "committee level" in a more "democratic process" rather than, otherwise - as an "individual initiative".  Therefore, I yield to "the process" and encourage other classmates who wish a committee approach to please step forward; contacting Robert Meade to express your interest in the process.

I would like to thank many of you who, over the past months, have reached back to confirm, not only your interest, but your willingness to attend a multi-class reunion - single day event (with the class of 1959 - 1960).  You are welcome to call me on my cell phone: 570-916-2669, or email your further determinations on this matter:  easternresources@comcast.net  -  I will relay this information back to "the committee" for the record.

My wife, Joyce (Hafner, class of '59), looks forward to seeing as many of you as are interested this fall - check out the 1959 HHHS Website, and thanks, for participating on behalf of the HHHS Class of 1960.  I will be attending wife Joyce's class of '59 gathering at Doylestown CC on Sept. 18th.  I will also attend our class of '60 reunion should it materialize.

To each of you, and all remaining HHHS Alumni - please stay well and do all possible to avoid coronavirus.

Sincerely, John Gummo:  570-916-2669 (cellular)  easternresources@comcast.net (email)

John Gummo

Good Classmates All -

John Gummo and Joyce H. Gummo (HHHS '59) trusting God that you, your family members and loved ones remain in wellness at this critical time in world history.  Paging though our yearbook, we think and have concern for all classmates.

As Vince Mandes ('59) recently wrote:  "The best friends and years of our lives"...and Vince continued by remembering those classmates who have passed - God be with their souls!

Regarding a class "Reunion" and one-day "Gathering":  I have communicated with Doylestown Country Club - to determine/confirm dates of availability:  We (Joyce and I) inquired of availability on September 11th, as some in Class of '60 preferred that date - Doylestown CC does not have availability on September 11th - so, September 18th is still on tentative hold for a room to accommodate 60 persons.

Please advise me if you plan to attend the gathering, not later than May 31st.  You can email us:  easternresources@comcast.net or telephone: 570-726-6711 or my cell phone:  570-916-2669 at your convenience, or respond via the websites for '59 or '60...certainly, if anyone would like to extend this invitation to other classes of HHHS ('58 or '61), that is fine - we just need to know the number of attendees.

We believe the next few months will be challenging for all...but believe in the future; therefore, 'would like to confirm tentative number of classmates (& spouses/significant others) who desire to attend a 9/18 gathering - realizing that circumstances for travel may change, but need to establish tentative confirmation with Doylestown Country Club.  Please understand:  As conditions across the country improve, all clubs and gathering places will reopen with a condensed schedule of pre-booked and rescheduled events; those who have been previously booked will have first choice in selecting an alternative date.

Let us trust in God and country that we shall have the opportunity to join in common friendship again.  Best to All this day -

John (& Joyce) Gummo

Karen Stuart (Ambron)

Hello John & Joyce,  Great to receive this recent information from you. I am very interested in coming to the "Gathering" on Sept., 18th my husband Jim and I. I will be in touch with you tomorrow, April 14th .  Thanks for all you both have done, Karen Suart Ambron

Mary Lou Stella (Hood)

John and Joyce, 

I am very interested in a class reunion on September 18 for myself and hubby Rich. Praying that the Corvid19 will be under control.  
Thanks for getting a class reunion gathering.

Mary Lou Stella Hood

Blanche Bennett (Smith)

Hi John and Joyce,

My husband and I are interested in the Class of '60  reunion and the Sept date is fine . Thanks to the both of you for taking on this project. We all know you are not going to get everyone to agree on dates but I say you get it set up for when you can get a venue and go for it . You know you can't please everyone all the time , so run with what you have and set it up. We would really enjoy a trip back to the Hatboro- Horsham area for a visit and it would be great to see everyone. 

Thanks again to you and Joyce for all you are trying to do.

Blanche Bennett Smith

David Orman

I’m very much in favor of a 60^th Class Reunion, so it’s nice to see the idea picking up a little – well, if not momentum, a little huff and puff here and there.  It’s also nice to see that Blanche née Bennett, for one, is looking forward to coming from beyond the nearby area to be on hand.

At the same time, I remain disappointed that there seems to be no concern – or at least little if any voiced here – of scheduling an event of this stature that conflicts with one of the holiest days of one of our country’s major religions. I’ll repeat what I noted earlier: In planning an event that should be as inclusive as possible, we seem remiss in not having developed a more worldly awareness far beyond our Hatboro-Horsham upbringings and in not recognizing the insensitivity of planning an event with the conflicts that accompany it.

I certainly agree with those who argue that, in planning any event --- an engagement party, a wedding, a milestone birthday party – it’s almost inevitable that someone will have a conflict. But families (and I like to think of us as one) don’t pick a date that conflicts with a religious holiday if it’s not a religious celebration.

Also, in looking at arguments that not only a date, but also a location has been selected, I do not understand why the Doylestown Country Club seems to be the only place where our reunion might take place. Nor why it needs to be limited to a brief, one-time event, unlike the Friday get-together and Saturday “family” picnic of some years back. Those kinds of decisions are the things that, in the past, a reunion committee has explored. I know there was a recent reunion discussion involving John Gummo, Bob Meade, Harry Busch, and Bob Clevenstine, but it looks like nothing has changed since John’s original plan to combine with HHHS classes as far back as 1955. You know, those old people.

So as an alternative possibility in these crazy days of Covid-19, given the realities of where our classmates have spread throughout the country (California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, etc.) and the consequent uncertainty that continues to cloud travel arrangements, what about:

1. We bite the bullet and look forward to the uniqueness of a 60th reunion in our 61st year  perhaps next May or June, maybe at Doylestown Country Club (or somewhere else), even if it's just a Saturday afternoon picnic, and
2. We explore possible economies of scale by approaching the Class of '61 (which may well be planning its own 60th Reunion) and the Class of '59 to see if they would like to work together on such a special event.

Sorry to be so wordy -- I used to get paid by the inch. But I encourage those with any ideas or other reactions to share their thoughts on this Forum. 

Merry Sahm (Mc Nulty)

Agree with David that another date would work that's doesn't conflict with a holiday. Thanks for planning

Joan Kleinhoff (Buck)

I just read David Orman's suggestion, and I really appreciate his loyalty to our class and his desire to attend all our reunions.  I had missed Dave's earlier message about having the reunion a week earlier "to make Joan Kleinhoff happy, a good idea to keep her happy" and when I just now read it I had to laugh out loud.  He must be referring to when I was a real bully in second grade!  At the same time, I also appreciate the work involved in organizing the event and appreciate the plans that have already been made.  Thank you John and Joyce for initiating the reunion.  This pandemic also throws some doubt into making plans for this summer.  

That being said, I'm for postponing the reunion until next June, perhaps a two day event.  If the reunion goes as scheduled for this September (and I do plan to attend), I would still be in favor of a Class of '60 only reunion the following summer.  It could be very low key.  Does anyone have a big house, or large screened in back porch?  

Very saddened to hear of the passing of three more of our classmates this month.  Each one is very special to us.  Please stay well and stay safe.  We're all doing out best, looking forward to restrictions easing up soon here in Florida.

Love to all,

Joan

Linford Magaha

Just read Joan and David’s response and I agree, September may be too aggressive (but I would attend if one was scheduled) and like the idea of having one in the summer of next year. This virus seems to favor us old folk which may be keeping classmates from responding.

Pamela Long (Sharp)

I have no problem with our 60th reunion being in the 61st year.  I'm always late for dinner anyway.  Do hope Dave Orman and Joan Kleinhoff have settled their differences by then (they always seemed like such nice people!).  

Alfred Hartman

Move it back a couple of weeks or so not another year. Some may not make that!

Karen Stuart (Ambron)

Way to go Al, I Mentioned something like that a while back, glad to know others in our class agree. Karen

Barbara Sehenuk (Cekavic)

I would love to attend our reunion whether it is our 60th. or 61st. but I do hope we can all agree on a date and it will be final. Looking forward to seeing our classmates but I am sure we will need name tags because we have all changed in appearance. Need I say more!! Lets party everyone!!! Barb Sehenuk Cekavic

Fred Schaeffer

Greetings Classmates! I am looking forward to seeing everyone! It´s been awhile. I have committed to the gathering at the Doylestown CC in Sept! Then I heard about the Religious Holiday. Like I said-----I had already comitted to that! So we will be coming down for that if it is still in the works. But a full fledged Class Reunion with All Classmates is what I prefer! Hope All are doing well and staying safe!! Fred Schaeffer

John Gummo

Classmates - Barb & Fred, in particular -

Thanks for your recent communications - subject to current epidemic requirements, yes, we are still on for Sept. 18th at D.C.C. - and Joyce and I look forward to seeing all who are able to attend that get-together.

There were also various communications regarding the structuring of a "reunion", either this year, or 2021; if another event materializes, we will welcome the opportunity to participate. 'Best for this day -

John Gummo

Fred Schaeffer

Hello John. Hope you are doing well!.Providing the virus will be gone,  and the Class Gathering at Doylestown CC will be held...We are planning on being there! Looking forward to seeing Classmates!! Also hoping that we will have a 60 or 61 Class Reunion sometime in the not too distant future! Time flys by in a hurry! Lets Party!!! Take care and stay safe!  Fred                             

Harry Busch

Hello John & Joyce, My wife and I are interested in attending the Class reunion on Sept.18th. Thank you for arranging this with the country club. We look forward to meeting all who can attend. Stay safe and healthy, Harry and Sue Busch.

John Gummo

Good Classmates All -

Good day...'Hope all is well with each of you and yours!

Joyce and I were recently reminded of just how short life is...as our youngest son quickly passed from this life from a major aneurism (5/23/20).

Like all of you, we are concerned for a resurgence of COVID19 throughout the states...and, as to the concessions for our generation which is most susceptible...regretfully, we believe a gathering as previously proposed for September (18), 2020 should be postponed.

Please take every precaution to stay safe...hopefully, we will have the opportunity to re-energize a reunion or single one-day dinner party as was planned.  Best....

John Gummo

Barbara Taylor (Carroll)

John and Joyce,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your youngest child.  We never know what life has in store for any of us so let's be thankful for today and hope tomorrow provides another day. 

Bless you,

Barb Carroll

Carol Hyde (Felker)

John and Joyce,

We are extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to both of you and your family for the loss of your youngest son.  Many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Everyday is a real treasure to spend with those we cherish.  May you find comfort in sharing all those wonderful memories of special times spent with your son and family.

Carol and Rudy