Robert Nowicki

I believe that forth from left is Diane Dearington! Checked with my SOMANIS and she was  a Round Table girl. Can I still say girl?

Jackie Cook (Giffin)

Thank you!  That's exactly who it is.  I haven't lived in Manchester since I graduated from college.  Unfortunately, California is a bit of a distance to go for a reunion.  I did make it for the 50th though, and that was great fun!  I saw people I hadn't seen in 50 years.

Robert Nowicki

I just read Peggy Jeffries bio in honor of her upcoming birthday. I saw that she went to nursing school. How wonderful that so many of our classmates did so. Future nurses club really did it’s job. Thanks to all of you that did!

Philip Rice

Well, Manchester High School has retired the mascot  "Indians."  Here is a link to the efforts of MHS students to change to the "Red Hawks."  I, for one, am proud of the kids for engaging in this effort.

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/manchester-high-school-considers-changing-mascot/140533/

Those of us who know a bit about birds might quibble that the bird is more properly known as the "Red Tailed Hawk," and has the unfortunate nickname of "Chicken Hawk."  (The California species is the Red Shoudered Hawk.)

Douglas McBrierty

Thanks, Philip

That is great news, the students are aware enough to want to help start a change in how MHS respects cultures. I like the comment in the clip. To not remove the past but to move on. I am proud of the students that have taken the initiative. YAHOO! Beautiful Hawk.

Mikk Hinnov

I'm glad they changed the mascot. It would have offended me if, for example, the mascot had been the "Estonians" (my heritage).  Or the "Germans" or the "Russians " or any other nationality or ethnicity, or worse, some ethnic slur like Redskins or Kikes or Dagos or ... well, you know worse ones. Another common one that puzzles me is "Tojans". They lost, didn't they? 

Robert Nowicki

Maybe they were talking about condoms. 

Philip Rice

I recently learned that the Manchester Historical Society scanned entire copies of the Herald.  It is possible to read both headlines for every date and see the Friday "High School World" issues.  Jerry Conklin's name appears frequently in the sports column--a tennis ace!  Check out the issues from 1956 and 1957 when the "new" MHS opened.  Barely a mention of us 7th and 8th graders; we were too insignificant to merit notice. Here is a link: http://www.manchesterhistory.org/News/NEWS_1962.htm

Jeremy Conklin

Hi, All, Great reading all your stories!

Recognize many of my fellow Round Tablers...Tom Best (best man for my wedding!), Phil Rice, Doug Pierson, Dick Harvey... but where the heck am I? And I don't see the other member of our intrepid high school trio w Tom and me-Dennis Podolny. Dennis was the one who got us started doing Gilbert & Sullivan trios...anyone remember our fun romp at assembly, singing/playing the 3 love-sick guys prancing around in robes masquerading as women to get into a nunnery? :-) I remember the 3 of us singing an accapella trio for Mr. Hunt's English class... Jerry

PS: Happy Birthday, Georgie! (Georgeanne Minder)

Fred Pariseau

So now that I am 78 I thought I would create a bucket list.  I can honestly say that I have accomplished all of them

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FRED’S BUCKET LIST:

Marry my high school sweetheart and most wonderful woman Check

Have 2 beautiful children Check

Have 3 beautiful granddaughters Check

Have a beautiful great grandson Check

Have two beautiful sisters Check

Have a Fabulous Extended Family Check

Have 2 beautiful children (Cam and Cooper) who call me Poppa Check

Have wonderful nieces and nephews Check

Have the most fabulous and closely connected Cousins Check

Have an awesome group of close friends for many years Check

Spend years with the Special Olympics Soccer Program Check

Demonstrate and get approval for a Unified Soccer Team from Eunice Kenney Shriver Check

Be with my sister for the Special Olympics World Games in Minnesota Check

Director of Soccer for the Special Olympic World Games in New Haven Check

Throw a football with my son on the Dallas Cowboys football field Check

Take my daughter to an REO Speedwagon concert Check

Volunteer as a Big Brother Check

Run and finish (7) Marathons Check

Train/Run/Finish the Marine Corps Marathon with a Special Olympic Athlete CHECK

Ski in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) Check

Ski out West (Colorado, Montana, Wyoming) Check

Ski many times with my wife, daughter, son in Vermont Check

Skydive Check

Visit Italy (3) Check

Visit Europe Check

Visit South Africa Check

Mikk Hinnov

You've had an enviablly rich life so far, Fred! Don't stop now! I did 

Fred Pariseau

Hey Mikk! Thanks for the post!!  Never to old to keep those dreams alive and continue pursuing!!  Next on my bucket list is to reach 80 and attend the class 80th birthday reunion.  Take care!!

Jeremy Conklin

Hey, Fred,
Are u in Fl for the winter?
Just returned  from a Gigi Fernandet tennis fantasy camp at Innisbrook Resort west of Tampa end Jan w world renowned Bryan Brothers  Great fun! (And a real tester physically!)
Then it was on to Delray Beach for my 10th yr driving for the Delray Beach Open...BMWs-nice!
Spent whole month of Feb playing tennis outdoors...wonderful!
Going back in 2 weeks for another fantasy camp w former world # one and US Open  champ Andy Roddick. My friend, Mike Bryan, who lives in Tampa area, is coming by to hit w us the last day.
Fun working w u on reunion committee last year. Thot reunion went well. Hope we can do it again for the 65th!
Take good care, and let's hear what you're up to these days...
Warm regards, Jerry

Jeremy Conklin

That shd be " Gigi FernandeZ"! 😊

Fred Pariseau

Hey Jeremy. So great to hear from you. Your tennis events sound awesome and so great that you are playing. Fantastic and say hi to Andy Roddick for me. He is one of my favorites.

Have a great time and email me when you are back in Ct. and we can meet for lunch!

Fred

Gerald Bidwell

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/manchester-dems-honoring-3-party-members-longtime-state-official

Philip Rice

Not too many of our 1962 classmates have posted messages on thie forum.  I just want to send holiday greetings to all those friends from years past!

Robert Nowicki

Back atcha Phil. We all have to be thankful for all we have. This includes all the great memories of MHS and all the great teachers and classmates of our youth. 

Nancy Snow West

best wishes for great holidays to everyone who sees this message!!

Robert Nowicki

I was thinking about the Phinney-Hunt tours. I never got to go, but would have loved that experience. Did anyone out there ever go?  How many were on each trip and do you remember the cost? 

George E Landis

Yes, Bob, I was lucky enough to go on  a Phinney-Hunt tour.  I beleve there were abouit 15 of us, and

we traveled in 3 station wagons.  I have no idea what the cost was all those years ago, but it was a

very memorable experience.  I still have my slides from that adventure.

George Landis

Robert Nowicki

Thanks for the post George. Very envious of your experience. I have a couple of other questions, if you don't mind. Were there any other adults in that group?  How long were you traveling for and what were some of the highlights? 

George E Landis

There were 3 adult driver.  Gil Hunt, Phinney and a 3rd teacher whose name I cannot recall.

We went from coast to coast.  Some of the highlights were Devils's Tower, and many of the other high points.

Wish I could recall them all, but after all, it was more than 60 years ago.

Fred Pariseau

Hi Class! This message is from Robert Nowicki.

I would like the class know that I have donated my copy of the 1958 Gateway to the Manchester Historical Society. If any one wishes to view it on line, they could go to there website and call it up. They also have the 1962 SOMANHIS if anyone lost theirs. Could you post this info on our sight please. Enjoy!

Jeff Doll

My CPAP machine took a dive this week so Dale had to take me to the local office of Regional Home Care in Rocky Hill Friday afternoon. The lady there turned out to be Fred O'Dell's Daughter in Law Lynn! What a great gal! She had nothing but superlatives for Fred and his Goddess wife Mary. She is also very competent. It took her no time to straighten out what I guess I messed up. My CPAP worked flawlessly last night. Thank you Lynn.