Jeff Willets

I wanted to personally thank all of the members of the reunion committee for the hard work in their mission of creating an experience worthy of our 50th aniversary of graduating.

I know you all have read the schedule that was posted on this site, as I did, but I guess it took me receiving the "hard copy" in the mail, to actually fully comprehend the work that must have gone into making this event, so much more than "just" a diner and a dance.

It's plain to see that the goal of the committee was to provide a ONCE in a lifetime experience for this special reunion.  From the hospitality room for spur of the moment gatherings of old friends, to the Saturday night dinner and dance, to the Sunday picnic.  I don't believe any class has been treated to the offerings we are being afforded, and at such a resonable price to boot.  I'm also a member of the class of 67, and trust me, their 50th, was just a run of the mill event.

This  4 day extravaganza is really something to be proud of, it really does confirm that the Class of 68 was the BEST Class ever from Start H.S..  Words really escape me from describing how rewarding it is to know that YOUR committee really cares about their friends from so long ago, and that the goal was to make YOUR 50th, something for the ages.

Kim Wening (Maros)

Jeff,  Thank you for recognizing the hard work of all the comittees.  This has been our vision to make this a major celebration.  Other than our monthly fandangos, this is probably the last large reunion.  We would love to see all of our fellow grads at this reunion.  We all have had our experiences  in life, good and bad, we aren't the same people.  So, don't be nervous about coming and seeing all these old faces.  Kim and Jan 

Karen Narewski (Warlick)

Dave Dunmead

Pat: looking forward to you and La-Li visiting Florida! Sounds like Toledo needs to plan for the Gilbert tornado hitting the West End in early October!! Thanks to you as well as the reunion committee for all you have done for the reunion! Will be a great time!

Janis Fought (Brown)

Reunion attendees will be able to touch base with Pat or leave contact info in the Hospitality Room during the reunion in case you want to get some groups together.

Start football schedule still doesn't have any info for October. Games are on Friday nights (with one scheduled for Thursday in September). We will keep an eye out for the rest of the schedule.

We will have at least one TV and remote (for flipping channels) on Saturday for your favorite teams' football games. There also are some great sports bars close by for a multi-tv experience. The Hollywood casino has several huge glass-wall TVs in its bar. 

By the way, the Renaissance has a nice fitness center. No pool but you will be way too busy for swimming!!

The reunion web site is working!  Easy to register and pay.

 www.shs50reunion.com 

Janis Fought (Brown)

We learned of another classmate that has passed away:  William Kusz, November 2011. 

Janis Fought (Brown)

Janis Fought (Brown)

Unfortunately learned of the passing of another classmate, Robert Kreft. I don’t have a year.

Gary Johnson

Thanks Jan, great news. Now, if only tHe Browns could field a team. Go Colts!

Pat Martin (Lipps)

Is the golf outing on Friday for all levels of play?  I am so impressed with all the activities that have been planned.  Sounds like I may have to stay in Toledo for the whole week.

Patrick Gilbert

 from the Desk of MARC HALL :

Golf at Stone Oak Country Club in Holland, OH is et for Oct 4th at 10 AM. All interested golfers of are welcome. Clubs are available to those coming from out of town.

Jeff Willets

Pat, trust me, all levels of play will be welcome, we all are not Arnold Palmer, more like John Daly on one of his worse days!

Nancy Wolff (Szymanski)

Dear Classmates - we just lost another member of the Class of '68.  I was just notifed via email by Debbie Jo that Toni Cotterman passed away at 2:30 today.  What a struggle!  Thoughts & prayers to the members of the family.

Patrick Gilbert

RIP Toni...I will post to the in memory page :(

Marcia Kelso (Wilkinson)

It sounds like Toni went through quite an ordeal, for quite a while.  I remember her as being a pretty quiet classmate, but a really nice girl.  My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.  Thanks for the school picture, Gary.  

Nancy Wolff (Szymanski)

Debbie Jo Cotterman sent me the website for the funeral home handling Toni's arrangements - habeggerfuneralservices.com/obituaries/toni-boliing - I don't believe there's any service but you can leave a condolence message.

Frank Fischer

Wanted to say a big thanks to all the reunion committee members !  What a tremendous schedule !Looking forward to seeing folks. Also it is fun seeing the Fandango’s get togethers.

Marge Updegraff (Mendeljian)

MAY 2018 FUNDANGO

ATTIC ON ADAMS (MANOS)

We had a beautiful evening on the patio. What a great night to be outside. Those that were not able to come missed all the fun and laughs, as you can see from the pictures. Join us next month!

Arnie Fretz, Bill Carstensen, Joe (Kim's husband), Lauri Fotopoles, Kim Wening, Joe Hajduk, Dave Hill, Rick Boyd, Kim Frisk

Janie (Joe Hajduk's wife), Kathy Storm, Debbie (Dave Hill's wife)

Ed Kanarowski, Chris and Kathy Grevis

Lynn Kamper and husband John

Gary Kreiger and Deb Pfann

Chuck (Marge Updegraff's husband) and Kim Wening

Ed Kanarowski

Cathy Burcewicz and Marge Updegraff

Rick Boyd, Arnie Fretz, Bill Carstensen and apparently mosquitoes

Kathy Storm, Karen Kowalski, Joan Radebaugh

Bonnie Heffner

Deb Pfann and Lauri Fotopoles

Dave & Debbie Hill

Marge Updegraff  and Joe (Kim Wening's husband)

Joe & Janie Hajduk and Dave & Debbie Hill

Deb Pfann and Joe (Kim Wening's husband)

Gary Kreiger, Kim Wening, Rick Boyd, Kathy Storm, Chris Grevis

Pictures taken by Deb Pfann and Marge Mendeljian

Patrick Gilbert

What great pix! Looked like a good time was had by all. Thanks Marge & Deb for the great photos with all the names..  u-Da-Bes!

Susan Ehrhardt (Hancock)

If there is ANY chance for the next Fundango to be on the 11th of June or the 29th of June, I would be eternally thankful.  We are traveling through Toledo on our way to and from the Canadian Eastern Provinces at that time and would love to hit a Fundango.  I might even have a spouse with me!!!

Kim Wening (Maros)

That's GREAT Sue.  Are you reading this Dale and Eddie?

Pam Galbraith (Hudson)

Happy Healthy Birthday to Gary Winckowski!!!!  Enjoy your special day!!!  Hope that we will see you and Rita at our 50th class reunion in October.  In the meantime come join us at a Fandango...we have a lot of fun and laughs!!!!

Best wishes,

Pam (Galbraith) Hudson

Kim Wening (Maros)

Gary,  Have a great day.  Don't be a stranger.  Bring Rita to one of fandangos.  Kim 

Roger Worley

Kim Wening (Maros)

Roger, So glad to hear from you.  We have missed you.