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Friday - Nov 4, 2005
THE
BEST
Homecoming
EVER!
That's what we keep hearing. Truth
be told, there really was something about this year's event that was
different. Everyone says they had the best time they've ever had!
The Reunion Committee is pleased as punch that everything went off so
well. It was a group effort by a whole team of talented individuals,
each doing their best. Our heartfelt thanx! go out to all who helped
make this one such a success.
When it was over we didn't do too much
analyzin'. We did decide that a large part of the success was
attributed to the fact that we didn't over-organize. We'll do some
things different next time, like change sign in at the Alumni Tea to make
it easier to do. But other than that and a few tweaks here and
there...we decided what our fellow Alumni really liked was that they could
come to an event and then create their own fun...talk with this group
awhile, mosey over and 'play' with their other friends...it made each get
together truly enjoyable for all.
The Homecoming events began with
an invitation to Alumni to attend the
Chamber Mixer held at the Joshua
Street Mall. Click on the photo to see a photogallery of candids
from that evening. Notice the beautiful Arizona Sunset!
Friday morning was a whole separate
memory. First, I got up and took some pictures from the balcony in
my room at the Bluewater Casino as the sun was rising. Then, for
those of you who have never been there, I took some inside pictures of the
water feature. It is a wonderful place for kids and adults with
water slides, swimming pools, a sauna. As everyone else starting rising we
met at the Check In Desk and headed out for Badenoch's for breakfast.
Click on the photo below for a photogallery of the early morning.
Here's a photo of Coach Simmons and Helen
Williams at the Alumni Tea. Coach has that certain jaunt to his
head, a satisfied smile, and to me he just looks like there isn't another
place on earth he'd rather be at this time...and Helen looks like she's
standing next to one of her heroes! They're shoulder to
shoulder...dear friends from days gone by...happy...and glad to be 'home'
once again! That's the way most of us felt that day...and that
feeling is going to last a loooong time. Click on the photo for a
photogallery of the event.
The
Pep Rally
on Friday morning was just awesome for me. I don't get to be around
that many young people with that much spirit and excitement going on very
often. I think I'll make this a permanent fixture of my Homecoming
agenda. Click on the Cheerleaders below to go to the photogallery.
I have no pictures yet of the Game
or the Bon Fire. I hope someone will send me some.
One of the best events was the
Dinner/Dance on Saturday night. That's where Carolyn Barnes and I
danced the Stroll and I twisted my knee! Here are some photos.
Below are pictures I took at the
BBQ at La Paz
County Park.
The day was just beautiful, just a touch warm, but nice. Click on
the picture to view the photogallery.
Jan Scofield '61 recently made a
list of things he wanted to do before he died. One was to ski one
more time on the River. I don't know whether I told you the story of
having called Jan's number in San Antonio several times a year for TEN
YEARS before he finally answered the phone one day. I hadn't seen
him in 35+ years and he hadn't skied on the River since we all left and
went our separate ways in the early 60's. So, I promised him that if
he came to the Reunion I would find someone to give him a
ski ride.
Conkie's son, Dale, was kind enough to take time out of his Sunday morning
and fulfill the fondest desire of Jan's heart. Click on the photo to
see way too many pictures of this event.
Sunday morning at
Badenoch's
was fun as always. Click on the photo to see who was there.
More
Badenoch's
pictures.
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