Phil Goldman

Frank Allen

With reference to Bernard Duckworth, his brother Brian Duckworth advises me that "Bernie passed away in 1995 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Up until that time, he had been a Baptist minister".

Phil Goldman

Sad indeed but sure seems his career was very fullfilling!!!

Zoetha Brown (Amritam)

Michael Thompson

I wanted to leave this note to all that are going to attend the 50 celebration of the class of 64. Unfortunately Stacy and I will not be able to attend, to those that have worked so hard on this event congrats, you have done a remarkable job. To all that attend, please take this to heart, life is way to short to put off anything that you have the ability to work on or accomplish, one might say a bucket list. If you have read my bio I have been truly blessed, I hope that all that attend have a great time remembering then, and making a commitment to what happens next. For us, life is precious, focus on what really matters, our faith, our spouse if we are fortunate to have one, our children, and all those people that have played an important roll in our life, wether it be a teacher, co-worker, neighbor, friend, member of our community or church or a stranger that had an impact on our life. Forgive those who have offended you and most importantly forgive ourselves for holding any ill feelings toward anyone. As I said life is way to short, have a great time, sorry we cannot be there. Michael and Stacy Thompson

Susan Schaller (Scimeca)

Susan Scimeca (Schaller)

1.  How many children do you have?

One child, a daughter

2.  How many grandchildren do you have?

One Granddaughter

3.  What are your 3 favorite songs from the highschool?

1. Green Onions by Booker T. and the MG's, 2. He's so fine, 3. Respect

4.  What was your favorite highschool theatrical production?

None

5.  Who were two of your favorite teachers?

Mr Mundt (Art) and Mr Schmidt (Chemistry)

6.  What is one of your favorite highschool memory?

All the sock hops after the Basketball games. I loved to dance and it was a great place to have fun and let off steam with my friends.

7.  Words of Wisdom.  What words of wisdom would you share with  the Class of 2015.

"Take the road less traveled." Don't conform and follow the pack. Break free, try new things, go new places, travel, see new horizons and experience life, before you get trapped into the mundane and its to late. You only go arund once and before you know it you'll be celebrating your 50th High School class reunion too.

Nancy Eubanks (Hildebrand)

1. Children:  2. 1 male 1 female

2. Grandchildren: 4. 3 males 1 female

3. Songs: most of them. We listen to the MALT SHOP OLDIES on Direct TV all day long.

4. School play: OUR TOWN. The only one I remember because I was in it.

5. Teachers: Mr Gray and Mr Mundt

6. Memory: prom, 1963 which included the train to SIU.

7. Focus on what is truly important in our lives and let the rest go.

Mary Lou Robinson (Kalmus)

1. Children: 2, one of each

2. Grandchildren: 4 from 3 to 11 (2 of each)

3. Favorite Songs: Runaround Sue, Chances Are, Stay

4. Theatrical Production: Our Town because I was involved

5. Favorite Teachers: Mr. Thompson-US History, Mr. Herdes (big crush!)-Economics, Mr. Devine-Math

6. Favorite HS Memory-Not necessarily a favorite but definately the most memorable-The day in economics class when it was announced that JFK was shot and there was a stunned silence for a long time.

7. Words of wisdom-life can be difficult but also richly rewarding-take chances and don't be afraid to experience the unknown.

Phyllis Pridmore (McKenna)

1.  children - 2

2.  grandchildren - 0

3.  songs -

Summer Place, Percy Faith

Runaway, Del Shannon

Venus, Frankie Avalon

More (Theme from Mondo Cane), Vic Dana

Telstar, The Tornados (there is a less tinny version by the Ventures in 2001)

4.  theatrical production - Our Town, and the Band Stage Shows

5.  teachers -

Watt Jones, Band

Charles Kerlin, English

Arnold Barbknecht, Latin

6.  memory - Cheerleading, Band Stage Show on the road, Student Council plans for dances and other events

7.  wisdom -

I stole this from Garrison Keeler quite a few years ago, but I think it covers all the bases, and it's easy to remember:  Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.

Sue Toelle (Weber)

1.  How many children do you have? 3 children, a daughter Shannon, a son Sean, a step son Fred who is now deceased. 

2.  How many grandchildren do you have? 8 grandchildren 3 boys and 5 girls ranging from 1 year to 20 years.

3.  What are your 3 favorite songs from the highschool? The Theme from a Summer Place, Moon River,  Satisfaction.

4.  What was your favorite highschool theatrical production? No memories 

5.  Who were two of your favorite teachers?  Ken Nordquist 

6.  What is one of your favorite highschool memory? Prom and Post Prom to SIU of 1964.

7.  Words of Wisdom.  What words of wisdom would you share with  the Class of 2015.  Don't worry about the cliques and mean kids.  Be yourself.  For the most part that all goes away with maturity. Don't be pressured into drugs etc. by peers.

Peter Connor

1. How many kids? 2 boys

2. How many grandchildren? None, but we're hoping.....

3.Two favorite teachers.  Mr. Matheny and Mrs. Lawson.

4. Favorite times?  Leaving school early to play golf in the afternoons....

Donald Morris

1. Children - two biological children and three stepchildren

2. Grandchildren - 4 (ages 6 to 13)

3. Songs - Everly Brothers, Crying in the Rain; Ronettes, Be My Baby; Beach Boys, I Get Around; Dave Clark 5, Because; Bob Dylan, The Times They Are A Changin'

4.Theatrical production - Our Town

5. Favorite teachers - Bert Gray (biology), Ms. Lawson (English)

6. Favorite memory - prom train to Carbondale

7. Words of wisdom - Will Rogers, "Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Janice Hoglund (Brenner)

Janice Hoglund Brenner

1.  How many children do you have?  

Four  (Three daughters and one son)

2.  How many grandchildren do you have?

Thirteen ( seven grandaughters and six grandsons--ages 4 to 18)

3.  What are your 3 favorite songs from high school?

 Lots of songs   - love to listen to the 50's, 60's songs (Theme from A Summer Place, Where The Boys Are, Elvis, etc. etc.)

4.  What was your favorite high school theatrical production?

probably:  Carosel

5.  Who were two of your favorite teachers                     ?

6.  What are your favorite high school memories?

cheerleading football and basketball games , going to SIU for post prom

7.  Words of Wisdom - a few of them

Being happy can be hard work sometimes.  It's like maintaining a nice home.  You've got to hang on to your treasures and throw out the garbage.----

 Walt Disney quotes "(If you can dream it, you can do it.") and ( "That's the real trouble with the world,

too many people grow up." ) 

"Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever."

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Helen Ward (Page)

Lyn Ward Page

1) one child

2) no grandchildren

3) Put your Head on my Shoulder, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Venus

4) Carousel

5) So many--Mr. Maury Jones, Mr Devine, Mr. Peart, Mr. Borich

6) Choir--rehearsals, concerts, musicals (Down in the Valley, The Merry Widow, Carousel)

7) Do what you love to do best--it will reward you beyond your wildest dreams! 

Ed Glassner

Arden Fasanella (McElroy)

1.  one daughter  Jill 46

2.  two grandchildren   Carly 20  and Zach 18

3.  songs  Blue Velvet,  Stay,  Louie,Louie  12th of Never

4.  Carousel,  Our Town

5.  Mr. Lightener,  Mrs. Cottingham(Miss Grossman),  Mr. Clark

6. All the parties graduation week, all the dances

7.  Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.

Patricia Hearst (Schwarzentraub)

1. How many children do you have? Four—Two sons and two daughters

2. How many grandchildren do you have? Eight—Ages 12-weeks to 14 years

3. What are your 3 favorite songs from high school?  I loved so many--but here are 3:  Theme from Summer Place; When I Fall in Love; Roses and Lollipops (Jack Jones).

4. What was your favorite high school theatrical production? Carousel our senior year.  Also Down in the Valley and The Merry Widow.

5. Who were two of your favorite teachers ? MAJ (Maurice Allen Jones)—Concert Choir; Stanley Moore—Junior English; Janice Moore--Math; Ray Janota—Adv. Biology; Ashley Thomas--Notehand

6. What are your favorite high school memories?

Lagoon Concerts by the Concert Choir at the end of the year; Dissecting cats in Mr. Janota’s Adv. Biology class; Participating in musical productions; Cheering at football and basketball games.

7. Words of Wisdom - a few of them

1.  Quality is LONG remembered after cost is soon forgotten.  (You never get something for nothing; invest in and cultivate value in all you do!)

2.  Don’t sweat the small stuff! (If it won’t make a difference 5 years from now—F.I.D.O; i.e. Forget It and Drive On!)

3.  No one gets a touchdown in a clean uniform.  (To gain success and achievement you need PASSION and PERSEVERENCE and it takes ENERGY and WORK and SWEAT to accomplish worthwhile goals.  You may get tackled or fall in the mud—but get up and keep going!)

4.  No one is ever pregnant ALL the time!  (Nothing stays the same forever and no one is in charge forever; there is a time for serving (action) and a time for being in the background (rest).  Both are important at appropriate times.)

5.  Smile often, laugh out loud, and look for the good and positive in all people and situations.

6.  Live by Proverbs 3:5-6!

Paul Shapin

1.  How Many Children  2

     Scott 31     

    Amanda 29

2.   How many grandchildren 0

      I'd be happy for a wedding at this point.

3.   Favorite Songs

      Sounds of Silence

      I want to hold your hand

4.  Favorite production

     N/A

5.  Favorite Teacher

     Donald Devine  (Math)

6.  Favorite Memories

     Post-Prom to SIU

7.  Words of Wisdom

     Be skeptical but not cynical

     Be assertive but not aggressive

     Be accepting but not complacent

George Bowen

From:  George Bowen

Children:  3

Grand children:  11 total,    8 girls   3 boys  ages 5 to 23

theatrical production:  N/A

Teachers   Mr Janota and Mr Devine

Memory:  the Lagoon, Homecoming bonfires

words of wisdom:  Never underestimate yourself, with alot of hard work you can do and be anything you want!!

Merle Rovel (Erlich)

Merle Rovel Erlich

3 Chilren: Seth, Rachel and Josh

6 grandchildren: ages 2 to 9 and hoping for more.

Favorite Teachers:  Stanley Moore, Mr. Janousek, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Janota'

Memorable Songs:  The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Earth Angel, Twist and Shout, anything Beatles, Beach Boys, and Baez.

Post Prom was great!

For 8 years I read daily Words of Wisdom to the entire elementary School during Morning Announcements.  They all boiled down to treat Others as You Want to be Treated!

Barbara Sellers (Plunkett)

1.  How many children do you have?  One

2.  How many grandchildren do you have?  None

3.  What are your 3 favorite songs from the high school?   I want to hold your hand; Suykiyaki;  Theme from Summer Place.

4.  What was your favorite high school theatrical production?  Our Town

5.  Who were two of your favorite teachers? Mr. Gray; Mr. Thompson

6.  What is one of your favorite high school memory?  1964 Prom and post-prom

7.  Words of Wisdom.  What words of wisdom would you share with  the Class of 2015. Laugh More and take more risks.

Barbara Sellers