Curtis (Curt)) Johnson

Does anybody remember the name of the piece that the Coronado organist was playing as his he rose up from the orchestra pit? 

I mean this year when we toured the renovated Coronado, one of the events of our 50th reunion. 

Thanks in advance!

Dorothy Hall

Hello, Curtis.  I remember that the tune you're referring to is fairly well known, but don't recall the name.  Sorry!

Gary Knodle

Gary Knodle

Nancy Kallenbach (Parker)

I'd like to wish all of my East 1964 classmates a very Happy New Year...may you enjoy a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2015! It was great seeing all of you who attended our 50th reunion...looking forward to the 55th in 2019. Hope to see you there! Nancy (Kallenbach) Parker

James Ridings

Happy New Year to all!!!  Thank you Karen for being a gentle woman and reminding us to share the joy of the season. 

Living here in northern Mississippi, I have enjoyed a cooler than normal year in '14 with '15 starting out the same way.  When I came south with my new bride back in '69 I found the beauty of flowers blooming in February which continued through late November.  I have enjoyed the 4 seasons of the Mid-South ever since then. 

I wish you all well there in the snow.  I enjoyed snow angles in my youth and I came back to visit family a few times through the late '80's but do enjoy my flowers.  We all are finding that Seniorism is as much of a challenge as we found "being an Adult" was back in the middle '60's.  Some of us have more of a challenge than others but that is the joy of opening the present (gift) of today and sharing the blessings of the day's supprise and chalenges with our aquaintences.

If any of you fellow studens from East High, no matter what year of graduation come through Memphis, TN and want to have a point of rest and fellowship feel free to call.   (901)301 2829

Mary Johansson (Evans)

Comments on being a Senior!

I agree with Jim that being this side of a Senior is a just as much a challenge as being the Senior in 1964.  I just finished a graduate class in Generational Studies in Education and the Workforce.  We certainly are still a force to be considered, the Boomer generation.  We are still working (some of us) and some are actually returning to work.  I went back to school to get a masters and found out of the 30 students in the program, several are Boomers!  One of our characteristics is our propensity for hard work, always expending more than minimum effort.  Our classes at East seem to echo back that trait.  Seems like the teachers expected that extra effort.  Very interesting to view 4 generations now in the workforce but we are still the largest.  (Gen Y comes in a close second!).  It's great to hear about our classmates and read about their lives.  I don't think it ever occurred to me while at East that our generation would have such an effect.

Everyone have a great 2015.

Mary Ellen Johansson

James Ridings

John Hegberg,

This is to share with you my plans. I am a 69 year old crotchety old fart. Living solo here in Southaven, MS, I have no motivation to plan for any social activities to occur at my passing.

However, I do plan to be more than a fart in the wind. Here in Mississippi, and I suspect in other states, there is a continual need for Medical Professionals. In the University of Mississippi's Medical School there is a program which allows individuals to donate their remains for no remuneration, to be used as tools for pre-Med students. Each student will need a cadaver, like the days back in Hi-School and College where the class bought the pickled frogs and other small animals for the “research” work learning the cutting and slide preparation for Zoology.

This “gift” to the State cost me and the family nothing. The Med School will, at my discretion return any unused remains after 1 year, to the family. My will... states that there is to be no return and the University of Mississippi's Med School cremates the residual remains at that time.

That being said, I have made plans to stay around the northern confines of Mississippi. I have a card with my driver's license which declares to whoever finds my body to contact the school which will collect the remains and put me into the system. Mississippi will not go out of state to collect the cadaver.

I tell you this now because:

• I do not intend a great funeral to take place with my daughters and ex... When I am gone my remains are just a collection of molecules. There is no reason for any stones in a graveyard or anything else.

• This saves my children and ex. $7-8,000 in funeral expenses which will not need to be spent to fulfill --- tradition. They can have any Memorial Service they desire at what ever cost the Church might charge, if any cost at all.

• If they want a memorial, I have told them to plant a tree or clump of trees of their choice and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. I am with Him enjoying His beauty!

• Others in similar situations in our class might find it interesting to be able to plan a gift to their piers and descendants in their passage as I have.

• I do not know how to publish this to the class. If you feel it provides enough of a seed of a future vision to reach out to your and my piers, to bless others, maybe you can share it with the class.

   

Respectfully,

James Carey Ridings

Neva Keres

I am interested in getting a women's East High class ring from 1964.  Please let me know if you have one available or know how I can get one.  Mahalo!

Neva Keres

Sherry Johnson

Hi Neva,  It was lovely to see your picture.  It has been a long time.  I think my East High Ring is in my jewelry box.  If you are interested I can look when I get home tonight.  I would certainly be interested in selling it to you. My e-mail is:  sjohnsondr@aol.com and my cell is 617-429-1003.  Let me know.  Happy to check. Hope you are doing well.  Best,  Sherry 

Steven Tolodxi

Jean Wahlstrom (Salley)

Does anyone remember Mrs. Gorman?  She was my third grade teacher at Kishwaukee School.  Her obituary was in the paper this week.

Linda Bergquist (Johnson)

It has been brought to my attention that we lost another classmate, Eileen Einhorn Stanley passed away on 8/11/2021.  It was not in the local newspaper, but it is on line at www.fitzgeraldfh.com/obituaries.  The funeral and visitation was today.   I tried to up load it, but am not able to do it.  I know that John used to post the obituary on this page, but I am sorry, I am having a hard time doing it.

Linda 

Michael Foster

Gloria Chostner (Swanson)

Tom DiPuma

1964 is a long time ago!  All of us still here are vey fortunate and may have experienced the absolute best of times.  There as a cloudy transition through the late sixties and seventies as the transition to equal opportunity accelerated and the Viet Nam experiment stumbled its way to an end game.  From the late 70's on, we experienced an incredible run as the technology, economy, access to knowlege and opportunities to experience other cultures through travel or commentary exploded.   The effect of  the mass avaibility of broadcast and on demand videos and instant communiction at such high quality is just beginning to impact the nature of personal relationships, the ability to learn new skills and concepts and form personal relationships. It's a significant strength can also be the most significant weakness if it is not in balance.    The ability of social media companies to parse and monitor every keystroke or selection of content you make and then apply artificial intelligence to predict your wants, desires and needs is spooky.  Add voice communications and facial recognition, and you have the abilty to score, rank and segment individuals by pre determined categories.. All developed in collaboration by Google and facebook for the CCP and now utilized to screen content, rank and block users on those platforms.   No matter your political persuasion, it should give pause.  If "the other side" with evil intent had control of those capabilities, it would make you nervous.  If your side had control, you would be glad they had that capbility.   Think about that.  If it doesn't bother you, you are being played.  It is a simple old trick - anxiety and fear has your full attention and focuses you away from other risks or threats coming your way.   You have lost a degree of freedom that when combined with unfettered access to your financial accounts, will allow for selective targeting by the potential to be an opposing force or future competitor.  It is not even hard to imagine that all that is truem because it already exists.    Now think of 1964.  We could not imagine the advances that have taken place in the last 50+ years.  What will it be like when our grandkids are 75?  I hope they still have the degree of freedom we have experienced.  Freedom to spend our time and accumulated wealth as we please.   The only time I my choices were restricted was during my time as a draftee in the US Army 1968-1970.  I was fortunate, came back and went on to grad school and a business career.  Let's hope the grandkids have those opportunities and more.  Go Erabs...                     

Robert Willey

Right on Tom. I would only add as I would have in the late 70s that unforturnately our advances in social interactions and  mutual respect  have not kept up with our techno advances. Bob Willey 

Curtis (Curt)) Johnson

A well thought out post, Tom. You were my first friend when we were only 4-years-old. I lived around the corner from you on Regan St. I remember being impressed with your Lionel train. I'm glad you are still alive, my friend. Best wishes to you in 2022! Take care, Tom.

Geneva Garson (Swing)

Very well-thought post!!

Wayne Christensen

Classmate David Quist is guide for one of Napa Valley's very best wine tour companies if you happen to be traveling in California wine country and need a guide.

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William Nolan

I haven't really been on here before, although I joined a while ago.  I have lost touch with all of my classmates over the years.  So, some catchup.  I went to Michigan State University from high school graduation until 1968.  I got married in 1967 to Sara, and we will be celebrating our 55th in September.  In the 70s I worked as a journeyman electrician, held a general contractor's license, and owned a couple retail stores.  I actually like going to school, so I did it a lot, ending up with 4 Master's degrees and a doctorate.  I taught college for 35 years.  Now I am retired and write books, which you can find on Amazon -- some non-fiction and some sci-fi. (Link in profile) We have lived in Arizona since fall of 1973.  We have a rural lifestyle, with dogs, cats, chickens, and horses.  I have two sons in their 50's (one passed this year) and a daughter 18, plus 5 granddaughters and 2 great grandsons.  I may be out of line here, since I don't know if introductions like this are usual.  If anyone remembers me (doubtful) give me a shout.  Like everyone I am on Facebook, but as Bill Nolan..

Wayne Christensen

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William Nolan

Thank you Wayne for letting me know my message was cut off.  I don't know what is missing.  It looks complete, but I'm old.  What do I know.  I will add a link to my page here.

https://www.amazon.com/Bill-Nolan/e/B06XXPBK1Q/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Wayne Christensen

David Carlson