From Iowa we made our way to Kansas City to exhibit at our third convention. As soon as the convention was over on Friday we dashed toward Illinois so that I could arrive at my 50th High School Reunion that began at 3 pm on Saturday at he Holiday Inn in Hinsdale, Illinois. We drove the 500 miles and made it on time. Actually, we arrived in time to park our trailer at Marquette Manor Baptist in Darien, which was about 10 minutes away from the Holiday Inn where the reunion was held.
What a great experience that evening was! George LaBine and his committee did a superb job planning and organizing a delightful evening of memories. We had 99 class members attend, out of 478 listed in our 1959 yearbook. Back in the day the Chicago Public Schools operated on a semester system and therefore held a January and June graduation each year. Our reunion for the Lindblom High School Class of 1959 included both groups.
It was fun checking the "lanyard photos" around our classmates necks to see who we could remember and identify. I enjoyed immensely the opportunity to reconnect with classmates after so many years.
The program included a delicious dinner, plus a very interesting video and several special features. Of course there was time for lots of pictures and lots of conversation.
Here I am talking with Jack Beasant and Jo Mannino; with Ron Lach on the left in the background. Connie enjoyed herself and did a great job snapping priceless pictures.
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Who is that handsome guy in the picture around your neck? Actually you are still handsome (just a little older). It looks like you had a great time. I also liked the picture of Connie in front of your house in Normal. What fun to go back and see it and then get together with so many old friends.
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