Karen Hough Park has been sharing her poetry by using her "Classmate Profiles" page.  Everyone can use this function to communicate or opt to send private messages by clicking the envelope icon top right, then clicking "Compose New Message" and selecting a recipient. We get notifications in our email when something new is posted, unless you have unchecked that box in your profile details.

 

Classmate, Karen Hough Park has written a verse in remembrance of  some "In Memory" friends:

 I Knew You ! ! !

My circle’s been small, I remember you all!
Those that I’ve touched,
Have all meant so much!
New and old friends,
The love never ends.
I can still see your smiles,
Goodbye for awhile!
I made life through,
Because I knew you!

To Sue Crawford-  You were my friend,
l remember when,
We’d talk on the phone,
While we were at home.
We were young-married,
And our friendship carried.
I remember the day, you moved away.
It was your time to go...
We’ll MISS YOU, you know!

To Nita Rowe... Didn’t know what to say,
Since you went away.
You were a good friend,
Way back when.
It’s been awhile,
Since seeing your smile.
You had a good life,
Tho full of strife.
Who knew what would come?
You died way to young!
Life took its twists,
You surely are missed!

To Randy Guy Merrick...
We were partners in school,
When life was so new.
Life had begun,
We were so young!
Just a bit shy,
You were such a great guy.
Even with strife,
You had a great life.

Your memory is strong,
Tho you’ve all moved on.
Your life was blessed.
You were all the best!

 

Sue Crawford Crafts added to "In Memory" Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373430

 

Randy Merrick added to "In Memory" Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373689

 

Roger Ball Adds to Memories of Mrs. Hammond

To say she was a character is to hit the nail on the head. My most vivid memory of her was when President Kennedy was shot. We were in her class when it was announced that he had died and we were dismissed from school. She was in tears and of course quite emotional. Those moments made me realize what a caring person she was.

MEMORIES OF TEACHERS  (please contribute yours)

In the interest of posting pleasant things, I would like to share some memories of Sophomore English teacher, Theresa Hammond. I invite you to contribute your own memories of her or any other teacher whose life impacted yours. Some of these memories are already posted as comments under the Guest portion of "In Memory," but it doesn't hurt to highlight them here.

Mrs. Hammond's obituary highlights how involved and interested she was in her students. This was certainly true for me and Patricia (Butterfield) Webb. We’ve been sharing memories in general and landed on distinct memories of Theresa Hammond. Pats’ memory:

"My desk was right across from hers, so close they were touching. And she used to ask me if I had any candy, probably because I used to eat Stark Mints in class, and would sometimes give me a $5 bill and ask me to go to Petersen’s to buy candy for her just before class was starting and when I asked her what kind of candy she wanted she said to just get whatever I wanted and to get some for me too. She was such a character! I can remember her standing in front of the class and talking about students who called her at night - I think she said when she was in the bathtub. She was so animated! "

My memory

As a sophomore, I think I was pretty obnoxious and self-absorbed, but Mrs. Hammond saw me as being mature and having insight. She gave an assignment to write about Daring To Be Yourself and I wrote a scathing observation of the cliques I saw around me and what you had to do to fit in. She sent it to my parents with a letter praising my courage to speak the truth. In it, she said she loved me and hoped I never changed. Years later, when I got married, she was the only teacher I invited to my Wedding Reception (I would have invited Dow Young, but he died a month before my wedding). She arrived half an hour early because she was so excited to congratulate me and remind me how much she loved me.

SEND YOUR MEMORIES BY CLICKING "Contact Us"

 

Rodger Huckins has informed us of the passing of Emmett Harris

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373547

 

History Teacher, Glen Erickson has been added to the "In Memory: Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=8833201

 

Classmate, Dave Creer has been added to the "In Memory" Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373431

 

A comment has been added to the "In Memory" Section for Mike Radulovich

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373766

 

Linda Budd would like to add some email addresses

for those who are interested in more information about

Allen Park

Utah Open Lands is the organization that will be managing the Park. 

 

utahopenlands.org

for donations

You can specify Allen Park.

 

ben@utahopenlands.org

for memories, stories and images about Allen Park. 

                                                                                                                                photo by Enrique Limón

 

Classmate, Linda Budd Writes Letter to the Editor

(part  of a series: KEEP THE GOOD NEWS COMING)

Published April 16, 2020 in The Salt Lake Tribune

Thank you for saving Allen Park. Thank you, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Karri Schlegel, Utah Open Lands and everyone who contributed to saving this historical, magical place.

Indeed, thank you to Dr. George Allen for establishing this bird sanctuary and his daughter, Amy Allen Price, for her relentless staving off of developers for whom money trumps all.

As a child I was lucky enough to have a father who took us to Allen Park on Sunday afternoons to enjoy the exotic birds.

Many years later I was lucky enough to live in one of the log cabins for two years. The counter was higher than usual because it had been built for one very tall bird scientist who stayed there on and off for years.

Allen Park was never Hobbitville to me. It was a sanctuary in the city, a place where you went to sleep and woke up to the babbling creek and birds singing.

Allen Park’s rich history is largely forgotten. I hope the city will research Dr. Allen’s full legacy. The main log house, for example, was built by Scandinavian craftsmen who were otherwise jobless during the depression. It’s a gem. The doors rest on wooden hinges, the library at the top of winding wood stairs, a mini Yellowstone Lodge.

Again thank you for saving Allen Park Bird Sanctuary. Please save as much of it as possible and make the park a tribute to Dr George Allen’s love of nature’s beauty.

Linda Budd, Spring City

(If you would like to leave Linda a message, click the envelope icon, upper right or go to her page under Classmate Profiles)

 

 

Many of you have contacted us, asking for  "The Jon Jeppson Story" to be linked here. The production of this YouTube video was originally intended for Jon's family and close friends, but he has agreed (with reservations) to let it be shared here. Classmates, we are all in our 70s and we are unabashedly who we are. This is one person's story about how he's chosen to deal with life. We encourage the reporting of any other stories about classmates. CONTACT US!

click here or highlighted section above:

(slide tab to beginning)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7gkq6cqwOU&t=3458s

(If you would like to leave Jon a message, click the envelope icon, upper right or go to his page under Classmate Profiles)

Coach Milne Added to "In Memory" Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=8784408

It has been reported that classmate, Mike Radulovich has died. If you have information or memories, please let us know by clicking the "Contact Us" tab.

Ann Church Best Added to "In Memory" Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373409

Mike Coffey has informed us that his wife, Sharai Jumonville, passed away in September, 2018

Sharai has been added to the "In Memory" section, but PLEASE click HERE to read ALL the comments on her profile page. Her honesty started a dialogue that was very healing.

(you must use "desktop site" from the square drop-down if you are on a droid to view complete profile)

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373615

 

Linda Dixon Added to "In Memory" Section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373449

 

SECOND ANNUAL FOOTBALL LUNCHEON HELD

Nov. 1, 2019

left to right: Bob Franz, Tres Romney, Blaine Maw, Mike Lowe, Dale Harris, Royal Hansen, Stan Spencer, Terrell Smith, Mark Tsuyuki,  Conrad Hunsaker, Rudy Thompson, John Mannos - Larry Hunter and John Whaley left before photo taken

 

Joan Emmer Wallin has informed us of the passing of Pat Bleazard

She has been added to the "In Memory" section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373348

Brenda Parks added to "In Memory" section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373741

John Rich added to "In Memory" section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373772

(Thanks to Nita Maxfield Sorenson for notifying us)

 

David Proctor obituary added to "In Memory" section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373764

Thanks to Joan Emmer Wallin and Nick Snow for notifying us.

Be sure to read the tribute to Dave on Nick's profile page or under"What's New."

As a side note, here's another reminder to click the "Contact Us" button to add any news you want shared with classmates - about you or any classmate. While we want to pay tribute to those who have passed, it would be nice to have more current "life experiences" shared here.

 

Bruce Smith obituary added to "In Memory" section

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373820

                                                                                                                                         

 

Lorraine Keener obituary added to "In Memory" section

 

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373619

 

Shirley Smith obituary added to "In Memory" section

 

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373828

 

EAST HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM (1964-1966) REUNION in NOVEMBER

(see if you can identify individuals before you look at the names)

(looking pretty good, don't you think?)

(left to right: Dave Creer, Mark Fairbanks, Jon Jeppson, Blaine Maw, Stan Spencer, Tres Romney, Mark Tsuyuki, Conrad Hunsaker, Eric Wangsgaard, John Whaley, Mike Grobstein, John Mannos, Larry Hunter, Terrell Smith, Dave Kimball, Steve Richins, Royal Hansen)

Classmates, this is your website. Please let us know what kinds of things you want to see here by messaging us using the "Contact Us" tab on the left. The class of 1965 posts jokes regularly - Not sure if we want to do that.  It's nice to remember those who have passed on, but we would also like to celebrate our lives. 

 If you liked Cathy Clawson Brady's display at the reunion, Salt Lake people might want to visit her Christmas display at The Write Image - 2205 East 2100 South

 

Dave Wright's obituary has been added to the "In Memory" section.

Thank you for notifying us, Scott Carter.

Click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7395105

 

 

Physiology teacher, Joseph Sperry has been added to the "In Memory" section

Thank you for notifying us, Kathy (Selin) Moore.

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=8337442

 

Bob Nowels added to "In Memory" section

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373729

(We wish to thank classmate, Mark Fairbanks for notifying us through the "Contact Us" tab to the left - He reported that he talked with Bob's wife, Mary Lou about 2 weeks ago and was told he had passed in January. He had been in pretty bad shape after multiple strokes and heart surgery.)

 

Mary Jane Jarman Weyher added to "In Memory" section

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373596

 

Biology teacher, Lynn Findlay added to "In Memory" section

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=8126606

 

Gaylord Berry added to "In Memory" section

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373335

Jim Bagley added to "In Memory" section

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373321

Robert Wallace added to "In Memory" section

click here:

http://www.east1966slc.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7373894

 

PHOTO BOOTH PICTURES

Classemates, the  website storage for photos in the "Photo Slideshow" section is full, if you still want a copy, click the "Contact Us" tab and I will get one to you.  Thanks - Schoenhals

 

Greg Call's obituary has been added to the "In Memory" section

I'm sad to let you all know that Greg Call has died. Greg was a big hearted brilliant guy with a great sense of humor. He was the very best of doctors, known for his excellent thoughtful patient histories and his remarkable knowledge of and ability to diagnose even rare diseases. Greg's children and grandchildren meant everything to him and he treasured his youthful friendships, all you guys and gals, throughout his life.    -  Linda Budd , June 25, 2017                                                                                         

 

Meet and Greet, August 19, 2016 - courtesy of John Whitchurch

 

 

 

CLASSMATES, YOU CAN HAVE A COPY OF THE GROUP PICTURE TAKEN AT FRIDAY'S "MEET AND GREET" BY THE VERY GENEROUS FRANK LANGHEINRICH (PHOTOGRAPHY TEACHER AT EAST HIGH).

YOU CAN DRAG IT TO YOUR DESKTOP OR COPY IT IN THE WAY YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE WITH ON YOUR COMPUTER.

FRANK HAS USED PHOTOSHOP TO MERGE THE SECTIONS INTO ONE BIG PICTURE, BUT WE ARE INCLUDING ALL THE SHOTS.

CLASSMATES,

YOU CAN SEND YOUR OWN PICTURES TO THIS SITE AFTER EACH REUNION EVENT BY CLICKING "PHOTO SLIDESHOWS",  THEN SELECTING A FOLDER.  YOU WILL THEN SEE A SQUARE THAT READS, "CREATE YOUR OWN PHOTO GALLERY HERE".  AFTER THE COMMITTEE HAS REVIEWED ALL PHOTOS, YOUR FOLDER WILL BE ACTIVATED.

DEAR AMAZING ANGELS ON THE "DONATIONS" PAGE,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

DONATIONS CAN STILL BE MADE AND SENT TO:

East High Class of ‘66 Reunion
P.O Box 58045
SLC, UT 84158-0045

 

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THANK YOU FOR COMING;

IT WAS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!

       Our 50th reunion weekend has concluded.  It was wonderful because you made the effort to come and greet each other.  Those of us who have planned this over the past year have thought about you constantly and wondered how many of you would be found and then how many of you would want to come to what we planned.  Thank you for making our efforts so worthwhile.  We were touched by the turnout and the sincere expressions of appreciation for making the reunion happen.

            As promised, this is a list of classmates who worked on the reunion:

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE:

Cathy Clawson Brady

Reid Evans

Lynnette Graham Orme

Richard Greene - Treasurer

R. Ivory Hansen

Mary Ellen Hintze Pugsley - Chair

Jon Jeppson

Caroline Klas Chang

Nita Maxfield Sorensen

Bruce Miya

Susan Paul Kosak

Melbourne (Tres) Romney III – Fund raiser

Kathy Schoenhals Feigal

Heather Stewart Dorrell

Rudy Thompson

Mark Tsuyuki

 

Search Committee:

Heather Stewart Dorrell - Chair

Caroline Klas Chang

Susan Paul Kosak

Kathleen Dunn Stone

Kathy Schoenhals Feigal

Reid Evans

Honorary members:  Royal Hansen and Bruce Miya

 

Friday’s “Afternoon in the Park”:

Bruce Miya – Creator/Chair

Tres Romney

Rudy Thompson

Mark Tsuyuki

John Bryson

Lynnette Graham Orme

John Whitchurch

Ray Moffat

Marilyn Christensen Greenwood (and Marilyn's husband, Jay - honorary classmate)

Stan Spencer

Betty Ann Cunningham Goodreau

Karen Greene Romney (honorary classmate)

 

Friday Entertainment:

Rod Daynes

Heather Stewart Dorrell

Art Sandack

Charles English

 

Saturday Golf Tournament at Old Mill Golf Course

Rudy Thompson

 

Saturday Evening at the Country Club:

Richard Greene

Tres Romney

Mary Ellen Hintze Pugsley

Mark Tsuyuki – 60’s Recorded Music – background music and sound equipment

Lynnette Graham Orme

Sissel Hadel Hawkes

Kathy Schoenhals Feigal – “In Memory Slide Show” (special thanks to Mary Ann Edwards, Kathy’s daughter, for her hours of technical help)

The most amazing Memorabilia Display a 50^th reunion will ever see:

Cathy Clawson Brady 

(Special thanks to Cathy’s children Lauren and Terrell for hours of help)

Table centerpieces and Ex Libra bookmarks:

Cathy Clawson Brady

Beautiful Flower arrangements (tables and buffet):

Colleen (Freddie) Larsen Kesler

 

Saturday Entertainment:

Nita Maxfield – Chair

Jon Jeppson – Sound Equipment

Vicki Allen

Cathy Christensen Larsen

 

Program:

Heidi Hayes Jacobs - MC

Patty Jackson Cannon - slide show extraordinaire

Hal Cannon – performed original song

Brian Fetzer - performed original song

Jesse Fox and Tim Mason – “Smother's Brother’s” Routine

Jon Jeppson and Dave Smoot – “sing-off” (kind of)

A'Cappella Choir

Madrigals

 

Sunday Non-denominational Devotional - “Legacy of Service:"

Larry Brasher – welcome and introductions

Mark Tsuyuki - prayer

Millie Neville Holyoak - chorister

Fred Evans – Organ

Nita Maxfield Sorensen - Piano

Cathy Christensen Larsen –"Insta-Choir" Director

Speakers:

          Blaine Maw

          Heather Stewart Dorrell

          Jon Jeppson

          Ralph Dewsnup

Marilyn Christensen Greenwood - prayer

 

Website:

Cathy Clawson Brady - Designer

Rod Daynes – got us started

Reid Evans – (“patient persistence” kept us going)

Kathy Schoenhals –  Queen Bee, “Living Teachers” and “In Memory” researcher and contributor

Kathleen Dunn Stone – “Living Teachers” and “In Memory” researcher and contributor

Mary Ellen Hintze Pugsley – Worker Bee

 

Postcard:

Cathy Clawson Brady – Designer

Kathleen Dunn Stone – Production facilitator (and P.O. Box provider)

 

Facebook Page:

“EH CLASS OF ’66 5OTH REUNION” – Caroline Klas Chang – Creator and social media facilitator

 

 

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REUNION WEEKEND EVENTS

Friday - Sugarhouse Park - Meet and Greet (scroll down for park map)

Saturday - Morning - golf and misc. suggested activities

                  Evening -  Country Club Dinner and Program

Sunday - Non-denominational Gathering at Monument Park Ward (new venue)

*******PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR DETAILS*******

"A Friday Afternoon in Sugarhouse Park"

                      photo - Bruce Mia, event chairman

 August 19, 4:00 p.m until 9:00 p.m. 

at Sugarhouse Park, 2100 S 1500 East, at the Sugar Beet Pavilion

(southeast corner of the park)

Please feel free to arrive any time after 4:00 p.m.  A panoramic group photo will be taken during the evening at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments and entertainment included!

SATURDAY'S EVENTS

MORNING

August 20, a Saturday morning GOLF TOURNAMENT at The Old Mill Golf Course will begin at 8:00 a.m.  Please contact Rudy Thompson at 801-822-1414  (if you have not already heard from him).

OTHER SATURDAY ACTIVITY CHOICES -  contact Larry Brasher - 916-250-8867 for contact info

Saturday evening's  BUFFET DINNER at The County Club, 2400 Country Club Drive (2400 E 2380 South) begins at 6:00 p.m. The Social Hour is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (cash bar; soft drinks, no charge; raspberry lemonade will be passed). The buffet will be served at 7:00 p.m. There will be a program and lots of time to mingle and visit. The cost for this event is $75. (The Country Club’s dress code requires that no denim be worn. Sorry, all you cowboys – wear your denim duds on Friday!) Please wear whatever you're comfortable with - fancy or business casual.

 A SUNDAY GATHERING, AUGUST 21st

by Richard Murray

REGISTER AND RESERVE NOW !

  for the 50th Reunion Celebration! (posted Apr. 1, 2016)

The events begin Friday evening, August 19, 2016 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Sugarhouse Park, 2100 S 1500 East, at the Sugar Beet Pavilion (southeast corner of the park). This is our informal CLASSMATE'S MEET AND GREET. There will be very light refreshments. If classmates would like to share a musical number, we welcome it. So, please let us know through the “Contact Us” tab or the 'Event Registration' on the left side of the home page of this site if you have a number. There is NO CHARGE for this event.

August 20, a Saturday morning GOLF TOURNAMENT at The Old Mill Golf Course will begin at 8:00 a.m.  Please contact Rudy Thompson at 801-822-1414 for cost and to make a reservation.

Saturday evening will be a more formal BUFFET DINNER at The County Club, 2400 Country Club Drive (2400 E 2380 South). The Social Hour is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (cash bar; soft drinks, no charge). The buffet will be served at 7:00 p.m. There will be a thirty-minute program and lots of time to mingle and visit. The cost for this event is $65 per person if paid by May 15, after this date the price increases to $75. (The Country Club’s dress code requires that no denim be worn. Sorry, all you cowboys – wear your denim duds on Friday!)

Unfortunately, what we are charging does not cover all the expenses for this reunion. Donations are welcome, along with your reservation. (Suggestion, donations can also be made in memory of a classmate.) We do not want to exclude anyone because of the cost. Please send a check/money order for the amount you can afford or let us know how we can help.

Please click the blue link under the Event Registration after you've clicked here or on the left sidebar. After you've printed and filled in the form, mail it and your check or money order to: 

East High Class of ‘66 Reunion
P.O Box 58045
SLC, UT 84158-0045

(posted Jan. 25, 2016  ) Welcome East High Class of 1966 to your 50 Year Reunion Website! 

First things first – please save the weekend of August 19th and 20th, 2016 for our reunion.  Make those travel plans, if necessary - we really want you to come!  Check this website often - it will be updated as more plans are ready to be announced. 

We consider this site to be a work-in-progress – please contribute to it by contacting us if you can help find missing classmates (everyone is considered to be missing until you create your profile).

This is your website, created to disperse reunion, as well as other information, and also, to allow us to communicate with each other via email.  This site has been described by some as our own private Facebook; you must be a classmate and be logged in, done by clicking on your name and creating a profile (as sparse or embellished as you wish), in order to communicate with other classmates who have also created profiles.

This site is very private – please read the explanation provided under the “First Time Visitors” tab, located on the menu strip right above the gorgeous leopard oil painting.  (Our classmate, Richard Murray, was commissioned in 1998, by East High students, faculty, and PTA to produce this masterpiece. It currently hangs in the south hall of East’s main floor.)

If you need further help, consult your grandchildren or click  "Contact Us"  located above the iconic phone booth sketched by Cathy Clawson Brady, which graced the cover of our Senior Year Directory.  Although it will appear that you are contacting Mary Ellen, the Site Administrator (brow-beaten into this position), you may also receive an answer from Kathy Schoenhals or Reid Evans, as well.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

If you are trying to send a private message to a classmate and think they are not responding, be sure to check the envelope icon (top right corner) for messages. If there are no messages there, you might try looking in your personal email junk folder. Classcreator will never send you spam. Please whitelist or add to your contact list anything coming from:

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To log out, use this icon   found in the upper right corner.  While you're at it, please investigate the bell and envelope icons and everything else your clicking finger lands on.