And, if you didn't come along for this trip, you missed a great time.

With the donations received, especially the generous gift from Robert Merkel, the Committee was able to keep the cost very affordable.

And, the weekend was filled with events:

There were over 100 people attending the event at the Palm Pavilion, over 240 people at the Welcoming Reception and approximately 210 at the Dinner/Dance.  This was an incredible turnout, even better than our 20th.  

The highlight of the entire weekend was the presentation Saturday night by our veterans, including a poem by written and read by Jim Drain and a speech by Phil Ferrazano.  Phil's words silenced the room and brought us all closer to understanding the feelings of our vets.  Thanks to our veterans for a job well done!

Reunion attendees also voted to establish the CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded each year to a qualified high school senior.  The scholarships will be funded completely by donations from classmates, with the hope of each classmate making a donation of at least $19.68 each year.  Lynne Edelman Faimalie is chairing this effort and coordinating the selection of recipients.

Two display tables were set up, one expertly created by Tom Watson with a wide variety high school memorabilia, the other professionally displayed many articles collected by our veterans in honor of their service. 

A reunion booklet was published and it was filled with pictures and information from the weekend.

And a big thank you to all the committee members who helped make this most unforgettable weekend possible. Committee members were Cheryl Irwin Boswell, Linda Burr, Carol Hillard Duncan, Judi Baker Hilleboe, Bob Bentz, Suzann Birchall, Pam Davenport Houle, Judy Drain Dowd, Jim and Kelley* Drain, Tom Duncan*, Lynn Edelman Faimalie, Kathy* and Phil Ferrazano, Charlie Hilleboe, Greg LeFleur, Candy North Schmidt (whose picture was inadvertently omitted in the committee pictures in the book), Dave Perkey*, Bob* and Linda Shank Wilson, Thomas Watson, and Allen Weatherilt. Thanks to each and every one of you for the countless hours of work. (*Non-class member spouse)

However, the question left unanswered in many people's minds is what really went on in room 1110. 

Committee Members

• Linda Burr, Chairman
• Charlie Hilleboe, Vice Chairman
• Patty Day Perkey, Secretary/Treasurer
• Judi Baker Hilleboe
• Bob Bentz
• Suzann Birchall
• Roger Call
• Pat Colley Richard
• Bill Carroza
• Pam Davenport Houle
• Jim Drain
• Judy Drain
• Lynne Edelman Faimalie
• Phil Ferrazano
• Cheryl Irwin Boswell
• Marc Jordan
• Greg LeFleur
• Candy North Schmidt
• Carla Riggenback Coyne
• Rick Sailors
• Walter Shank
• Linda Shank-Wilson
• Pam Thacker Moore
• Tom Watson
• Allan Weatherilt

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