Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

I am frustrated when I see old people and realize it is us.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

LeBron James barely saved Team USA from a stunning upset to defeat South Sudan in a pre-Olympic basketball game.  101-100

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

In 1958-59 I lived in Khartoum, Sudan; our family visited what is now South Sudan for the month of December 1958.

Yesterday (televised today) LeBron James and the American Olympic basketball team again faced South Sudan's Bright Stars in a rematch on the Olympic basketball court.        
(Sunday South Sudan earned their first-ever Olympic men's basketball victory when they defeated Puerto Rico 90-79.)

Team USA defeated South Sudan 103-86.

I watched the game with three grandsons - they were all cheering for Team USA. They understood my split loyalty and shared my awe for the Bright Stars.    
Today in 2024, half of South Sudan's population is 18 years and younger.

The Bright Stars were in the game, but they fell short of the performance they wanted:        
Though Team USA held a fluctuating lead throughout the game, it was clear, South Sudan's opponent could not relax and expect to win.

Scott Mermel

FIVE WEEKS TO GO!

OK, everyone!  Time passes quickly and we are now only 5 weeks from our (if you can believe it!) 60th Reunion!!!!  Those of us doing the planning really need to know who is coming so we can work with Hackney's to make sure we have ample space and enough of their wonderful menu.  Wouldn't want a fight to break out over the last slider!  So... if you are going to join us on Saturday, September 7th, please a take a minute now to register (click here).  That will so help us in planning.

We have about 30 classmates and guest registered as of today.  We'd like to see more. Hope to see many of you again in a few weeks.

Your 60th Reunion Committee

Gil Ross

Might anyone have an ingterest in getting together Friday evening, just for a casual cocktail or beer?

  Gil

David St. Pierre Bantz

We will be staying downtown (Congress Plaza Hotel) the week of our reunion.
Anyone else staying nearby (or passing nearby on the way to Glenview) who might want to share a ride?
Or meet up earlier in the week?

David St Pierre Bantz
Joan Leguard

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

   
   Happy Birthday greetings to you,

                  Scott Mermel.

  Thanks for updating the list of registered attendees.

Fancy Miss Nancy (Novak)

Howdy Y'all,

Wow!! Please FaceTime me during the fun 775-230-0092.
1964 reunion
In case you're going...  I wish I could, but circumstances have conspired against it.please, if you have an iPhone, call me! Facetime Please!

That settles it! Just as I was attempting to sign up for our class reunion, I broke my foot! Unable to drive or walk, I still thought I could figure out a way. Then the falling began. Maybe it was the ugly, clunky, bulky, black foot boot (Did I mention UGLY?) I have to wear or perhaps just lack of awareness, but at least I haven’t broken any more bones. Still, there’s no more room on my skin for bandaids and bruises. So, I’ve got an iPhone. I can easily call someone there during the festivities and enjoy a virtual attendance.  Please pass the word. Remind me of the date and hours. My number is:
775-230-0092.    FACETIME PLEASE
Have fun y’all! (That's my attempt to fit in here and become an honorary Texan)
Fancy Miss Nancy 
(Formerly Nancy Novak)
1964 Niles West Band Geek

Barbara Arenson Fimoff (Riske)

Hi all, I'm looking very forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion!  Unfortunately, I'll be a little late.  I'm attending a Retirement Party of a friend who had the nerve to schedule her party at the same time as our Reunion.  I'll see you about 6:30 and hope everyone will still be there!  ta ta for now

Scott Mermel

Still time to sign up for our 60th reunion, one week away.  Just click "60th Reunion" in the menu above and register.  If you pay by credit card, you're set.  If not, bring a check with you next Saturday.  We want as many to attend as possible.  

Jack Edmund Bookwalter

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

   We will miss you      
          Jack Bookwalter      
          Trudi Davis      
          Fancy Miss Nancy Novak        
          Gil Ross           
          Donn Pearlman        
          Marvin Blustein        
          Paul Hain        
          Robert Lawrence 
          Roger Kaage        
          Theodore Forsberg   
          Gerald Goodman          
          Frances Tucker         
          Richard Bolgioni        
          Linda Goebelt          
          Holly Semiloff          
          Rosalie Stemer        
          Robert Olson        
          Donald Kuehn        
                   and all you lurkers.

Paul Richard Hain

Scott had a birthday?  Wonderful!  As youth, we all can't wait to turn 16, then 18, etc. In middle age, we don't like to admit we turned a year older.  In old age, we pray to have another birthday! Fickle humans!  I wish you many more, Scott.  Carpe Diem!!

Roger C. Kaage

I will miss seeing all of you, too. My oldest grandchild is 24, and my youngest is just 5. Unfortunately, the 5 year old has his birthday party on Saturday.  Sorry--he takes priority, since he'd be less understanding than all of you would be. Hoist a drink for both of us, please.

Scott Mermel

We're going to try a Zoom from the 60th Reunion at 5:15PM (Central Time) this Saturday afternoon (9/7).  Because of background noise, etc., this may not work well, but we're going to give it a try.  You're welcome to join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link at 5:15PM on Saturday.  Hope to "see" you there!

Allan Norman Karlin

Sorry.  I could not make it to the Reunion.  If anyone find themselves near Morgantown WV, stop in and say hello.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Special thanks to Scott Mermel, Larry Metnick, Judy Dorfman, Janice Liebling, Fran Garfield, April Mau, Bill Murphy, Steve Spitz, Don Weil for another euphoric gathering. We remain a lively, engaged group, mindful of those who are "apart from us, but always a part of us."

Birthday greetings to Elaine Neubauer, Lee & Jill Miller, Judy Dorfman.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

   Begging your pardon,               
   Notre Dame lost to NIU.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Saturday at Hackney's some of us had the pleasure to Zoom with Rosalie Stemer and Carolyn Alport.

Fancy Miss Nancy Novak was not able to FaceTime 'til most everyone was gone; the car to Wisconsin was about to depart and my phone was ringing.

She would have liked to touch base with everyone. Nevertheless, the conversation was part of an eventful trip. There was a terrible accident on Dundee Road; Fancy could see all the emergency lights and flares.

Expect/look forward to Fancy posting a photo or two... some of her poetry, and short stories a'la Fancy Miss Nancy.

Teaching is very responsible work: Fancy is committed to teaching kids. She gave piano lessons to all 12 of her foster children. We talked about tutoring and teaching life skills. Fancy shared some good ideas about tutoring; she also reminded me how important it is for children to learn to swim.

Larry Metnick

For those who enjoy reunions, there is something magical about reuniting for an evening with fellow classmates. Our get together on September 7, 2024 was such an evening for me.
I wanted to give special recognition to those who traveled from out of state to be there.Your attendance made the evening extra special.

Donna Rugendorf (Kennedy)-New York

Marcia Mink (Eaker)-California 

John Baruk-California 

Stephen Spitz-Virginia 

Beverlee Arpan (Marshall)-Colorado 

David Bantz-Alaska 

Doug Lipman-Georgia 

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)-Wisconsin 

I apologize for any omissions or inaccuracies.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Thanks, Larry. Our time with classmates was well worth the trip.

Bonnie Binkoff (Riley) and I both traveled from Wisconsin.

Bob Nadler traveled from Tennessee.

Marilyn Spiegel (Richards), from Texas.

Anthony Lewis, from Missouri.

John Baruck***

Marvin Irving Blusteln

I am putting 2034 on my calendar.  Think positive.

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

     👍

       maybe first 2029

David St. Pierre Bantz

Are image uploads disabled? Multiple attempts to upload image of our house with aurora, as I was asked about aurora viewing at our 60th - but this interface steadfastly refused to display an image.

Nancy Doyle (Sudlow)