You cannot imagine what fun it was, posing for this photo. My 50th class reunion from Amana High School, Amana, Iowa. We were a close class of 18 students, 14 of us starting school together in kindergarten. We have memories, many happy and funny memories. At this special reunion, we had 13 students attend. Unfortunately, 3 of our classmates have passed on. They are greatly missed. Two were unable to attend. They were greatly missed.
Admit it...only in Iowa can a photo resembling "Field of Dreams" mean as much as this picture. This photo means a lot to me. I will treasure it always because to me, we do not look our age!!! Young at heart and in spirit. We traveled from California, Arizona, Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin and the rest came from somewhere in Iowa. Thanks to Facebook, it is much easier to keep in touch.
The best surprise at this gathering was the unexpected visit of our high school business and art teacher, Mr. Richard Wheeler from Dallas, Texas. Some of us still have trouble calling him anything but Mr. Wheeler.
He was just out of college when he started teaching at our high school when we were freshmen. Richard was a great inspiration to all of us and just put the icing on the cake of this gathering. Thank you, Richard, for making the effort to attend.
To my dear classmates, I wish you health and love and peace. May we be so fortunate to gather again. Please, let us keep in touch.
How fun Susan, and how amazing to be part of such a small graduating class. I'm sure you share a ton of wonderful memories. Love the photos. Hope you're having an incredible summer!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great reunion. I am surprised I did not run in to you or any of the others. Had hoped to see Mr. Wheeler, but he snuck out of town as quickly as he came. Without his instruction, I could not "type" this.
ReplyDeleteSo great you were able to do this. We have our 45th high school reunion this fall and I hope to be there.
ReplyDeleteWow a class of 18 and 13 of you could all get together, great memories I'm sure - great opportunity. My class in 1964 had 496 students so I can't imagine 18.
ReplyDeleteI can tell by the photos that you had great fun. Love that car!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I made it to my 30 year class reunion. I also attended small schools. I started school in Minnesota then North Carolina, Iowa and finally western Kansas. I would love to attend my 50th year class reunion, but I can no longer travel. In fact to make it to my 30th year reunion, I asked my brother and his wife to drive me out to western Kansas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous get-together with old friends. There's nothing like childhood friends that have known you all of your life - they feel like family. I went to my same reunion last year and had a ball. Love the vintage car.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're safely at your summer retreat. Enjoy the break from the heat and rain.
Sam
Speaking of a "class" act... that is simply fabulous. I see the joy on everyone's face and know it must have been a grand time!
ReplyDeleteFinally under 90 degrees today and we'll try to keep it cool until you and the Trout arrive. So excited about seeing you again!
Those are great pictures! So nice that you all still get together.
ReplyDeleteVery awesome! The history, the stories and the memories...Wow.
ReplyDeleteVelva
Hi Susan, what a fun and touching post! I love the photos and how you have kept in contact through the years, even Mr. Wheeler!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this very special time and memory with all of us!
Wonderful, Susan...You and your classmates look like happy people and it's quite catching, even from a photo. My own 50th reunion is in September, and I hope to enjoy it. I'm wondering how many were in your class....
ReplyDeleteWhat a senior moment. I do know how many were in your class. You just told us! Sorry!
ReplyDeleteI believe you are a part of an exceptional class, Susan!! Kudos the the bunch of you!! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasured memory this will be. Just as the memory of 50 years ago with your classmates must be. I am going to my 50th this September. We should pose in a Michigan corn field. Great idea you had. Love, love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos. Love the one in the corn field! ... who thought of that??? So glad you and Cathy had such a nice visit. Her salad looked INcredible.
ReplyDeleteWhat a trip down Memory Lane that must have been. I have never been to a high school or university reunion. Yours sounds like it was something special.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan, what a marvelous post! And how lovely so many showed up. It's always such a pleasure to share memories and rehash everything. You're right about Facebook too...it's why I joined.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great attendance percentage. What great memories and friends you have made.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to grow up. We stopped at the Amana Colonies just last year and love it there.
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