Ed Grogan (1960)

Hey, Joe....Thanks for your hard work in tracking down people who are not on any list.  I hate to bring it up, but how about Tracy?  Ed Grogan

Kay (Katie) Lawson-Gilfilen (1959)

Is it Debbie Newmiller or is it Delilah Newmiller who is on the missing list?  Delilah (sp) was in class of 1960, 1962 or 1963, I believe, and moved to Anacortes before graduation.  If I remember right.  I've often wondered where she is.

Kay (Katie) Lawson-Gilfilen (1959)

I meant Delilah Newmiller was in class of 1960 or 1961.

Sylvester Guszregan (1972)

Joe, Hello and thank you for your diligent work efforts and all those who have contributed to this endevor. I wanted to respond to a couple of statements made, first i agree with all i have that Jerry Sveum was a remarkable person, not only a gifted athlete but a true leader who showed both perfection and perseverance on and off the field of competition. I personally did not really get to know the true Jerry until after graduation when we wound up together in my car running around Cutbank. I had picked up some friends and one who was a georgus girl named Patti who convinced us to drive to east glacier. Well i had never seen Jerry talk so much in my life as he held a lengthly conversation with her. Patti told me later that he was a true gentleman and class act and that she really enjoyed our trip. The point is that it was then that i really saw what kind of man he was and what respect he commanded with his aura, which was just as natural as flowing water. This brings me to your comment to a Hall of Fame idea, i am all for it as to both the Nature, character and leadership skills that he and others who possessed these attributes be selected by however it is chosen to elect them.  I also want to say a comment about another remarkable man who lived his life on his own terms. Leo John Campanian was a man who i got to know quite well over the years in the early days in Montana to the many years in Alaska, he was a remarkable leader in our trade of drilling for oil and gas. I look back to many fond memories and rough yet unplesent ones, but for all that the good allways out weighed the bad and he always was there to help those who run onto bad luck. So to Bones his brother and his family i am truley sorry for your loss, i know he is on his horse riding in some of the greenest pastures looking at a Sunburst of a evening sky, smiling down upon us all. RIP LJ       Sylvester Guszregan   

Joe White (1958)

Thanks Mr. G.   Get ready for the next reunion!  I don't know that we can top the 2010 show, but we can give it a go.  I've personally reconsidered the Hall of Fame idea, and here's why.  I arrived at the 2010 All School Shindig intending to campaign hard for the Hall of Fame, but what I experienced that weekend caused a change of heart.  I saw, in all age groups, such incredible mutual respect, admiration, and genuine affection--LOVE among peers--that it was magical and awe-inspiring.  As I listened to old friends share memories, dreams, tragedies and triumphs, I realized my idea was simply too small.  Just as the mention of Jerry Sveum triggered thoughts of Leo John Campanian, other alumni were considering who they might nominate.  Truth is, old friend, everyone could and should be nominated by the time we finish the list.  I believe, in fact, both Jerry and Leo John would declare just being a Refiner is prize enough.   NTCHS is our Hall of Fame!    

Jorine Hornseth (Robinson) (1959)

Thumbs Up Joe!  I don't think individuals should be singled out, that defeats the purpose of a reunion in my opinion.

Jorine Hornseth Robinson

Ed Grogan (1960)

Joe, You are inspiring  Thanks for your thoughts.  Is there a place on this site where we can go to see a memorial list?  Ed

Clint Feehan (1971)

Thank you for all your hard work hoping to see everyone this time missed last time

Karyl Miner (Smith) (1961)

In regards to the missing list:  My brother lives in Spokane in an assisted living facility.

Karyl Miner Smith

Sylvester Guszregan (1972)

Hello Again Joe, Yes your words are full of wisdom, we will all remember the good times we shared with those we went to school with, but also those we continued a close association with. I believe as you do all who attented were special in thier own rights, but i must also say there were certain individuals that everyone of us found that held a respect only that person can attain or remember those times. So to all who left NTCHS in search of fame, fortune or just a better understanding of what life is about, it is good that we remember are humble start in the real world begin at NTCHS and the Faculty that worked on our grey matter to give us the tools to be a better citizen. So I say God Bless to the memories of those that shared with us a piece of thier lives. Well i went North to the Future but i have always rembered the my days on the plains of Montana. 

Clint Feehan (1971)

I am trying to get in  touch with Mike Richmond does anyone have his brother Rick's email?

Thank you in advance

Jeanne Holtz (Fairhurst) (1968)

Clint...  Mike's brother, Randy, lives in Sunburst.   Also, Randy's wife, Joni, has the Early Bird Coffee Shop in Sunburst.  Either one would be able to help you.  Jeanne Fairhurst

Susan Bozarth (Otto) (1973)

Hey Clint,  I have a number for Mike.  I just don't want to post it on the sight.  You can phone me at 406-450-3655.  Susan Bozarth Otto

Peter G. Stoltz (1959)

Hey Joe,

Last I knew, 15? years ago,  Stanley Evans lived in Great Falls.

Hello to everybody else for now and am looking forward to saying it in person in July.

Pete

Thomas Anderson (Anderson) (1960)

It's somewhat ironic that Pete posted about my brother in law, Stan Evans. Stan passed away early in the morning of February 3, 2016 from multiple medical complications. He and my sister Cathy have been living in Havre during the past year. Please add Stan and Cathy in your thoughts and prayers.

Gwen Marshall (1980)

Class of 1980!  I would like to know who is interested in riding in the parade if I bring a special float for us.  Represent!  All you would need to do is wear an old NTCHS shirt of sorts and bring some candy or something else to toss to the throng of folks and I will provide the ride.  Please let me know!!!!!   No it is not the green VW bug...   Gwen

Mark Haugen (1974)

Joann and I were originally planning on attending this reunion and were really looking forward to it.  It looks like now we are not going to be able to make it.  With everything that is going on with trying to get started on the new house, I'm mainly just running out of vacation time.  For those of you that have expressed an interest in the house, no, we have not started yet, but hope to start on Tuesday.  I'll believe it when I see that first shovel stuck in the ground.

Here's a brief update on Joann and I since the last reunion.  Leading up to this last year our lives pretty much just moved along as it always had.  Then, Joann finally retired at the end of 2015 after working for 47 years as a dental assistant.  With her retirement we are finally able to move forward with the plans for the new house in Olympia, WA.  We sold our house in Issaquah back in April and have moved into an apartment down here while the new house is being built.  I'm still working (from home) at Avaya doing the same customer support work I was doing at the time of the last reunion.  I only have 332 weeks to go to my retirement.

I hope everyone has a great time at the reunion.  I wish we could be there.  We'll definitely plan on attending the next one.  You can catch me on Facebook if you want to keep up with what is going on with the house.

Take care!

Carol Iverson (Sippel) (1980)

Alan Gilchrist (1970)

Just a 'wondering' kind of thing.

Nothing new, here, but even from long ago, we have had a few significant and persistant AWOL members from the Class of '70...

They might not even want to be found (who knows?), but if someone out there knows a bit on whatever became to these three long-time absent members, I'd be interested to know:

Mike Jansky

Kris Stewart

Carla Wood

Anyone know?

I was also wondering about Larry Hurlbert, too, even though I know he probaby spent most of his high school over in Plentywood.  Happens to the best of us...

Judy Sonnemaker (Turvey) (1968)

last I knew, Carla is in Great Falls and owns "the Other Place" up across from the Holiday Village Mall.

Jennifer (Jan) Jansky (Dahlgaard) (1967)

Mike must not want to be found.  He is alive, though.

Alan Gilchrist (1970)

Well, J, that certainly is his right...

Some of us get ornerier as we get older.  Life happens that way... good to hear that he is still around, though.  Next time you speak with him, be sure and say hello, for me, okay?

-Alan Gilchrist-

Brenham, Texas

Art Taft (1966)

Dear Sunburst Alumni:

I am exhausted after an amazing weekend of renewing friendships and connecting with so many classmates.  During my comments Saturday evening I neglected to thank the Reunion Committee members for all the volunteer hours and hard labor contributed in making this years event, the one to top next time.  To all those who set up and took down tables and chairs, set out and picked up the trash, made NTCH can covers to make it look up-town, the actors in the play, the food vendors, the entertainment orchestrators, the local musical talents of Scott and Rex, shutterbug Mike,  shuttle drivers,  ticket takers,  tour guides,  parking lot directors, and the supporting businesses..THANK YOU!  Those same volunteers were back at it Sunday morning, getting Sunburst back to normal  before mom and dad discovered we'd had a party!  

Thank you to those who traveled crosscountry and the next county over for taking the time to re-connect with a community that gave us a good education and foundation for the endeavors you undertook.

Be good. Stay in touch with those  you care about, do good work, and live with no regrets.

Art Taft

Class of 1966

James Albertson (1958)

To Art, and all the rest. Well done!

Judy Sonnemaker (Turvey) (1968)

Another awesome reunion!  Thanks to everyone for the great time. I got over heated at the pictures so had to leave and sure regretted seeing you all more!  Always to awesome to see everyone after 49 or 50 years!