It was the summer of 1993 that the Class of '68 held its 25th class reunion. It was, for those of you who remember, held at the Gunslinger Saloon (Main Street level). We were told that we were rowdy and boisterous, as well as obnoxious and to please not return (just kidding!). We did return to the scene of the crime 30 years later at what is now known as The Combine, where we were once again informed that we are a rowdy bunch!
We gathered the weekend of August 11-12. Early arrivals gathered at The Gulch for a kick off on Friday evening. On Saturday, seven classmates took part in the Doug Williamson Memorial Golf event. Doug was a classmate so we decided to gather at this time in order to participate in the golf outing. I must say that his children, Leah and Todd, appreciated those of us who joined the tournament. Others went on a pontoon ride with Bruce Rekstad, also an alumni of the Class of '68.
There were 46 graduates in the Class of '68 fifty-five years ago. We have lost ten classmates over the years. Twenty-three of us attended the event for approximately a 68% participation rate! 68?? Why does that number sound familiar?
Classmates came from near and far. How far, you say? Joyce Dickens Johanson came from Knoxville, TN, Kathy Meester Coffin from Ames, Iowa and Waynette Moeller Geigle from Pollock, SD. Mary Plahn Koehler, Merriam, KS, Shirley Richeal Lyons, Elizabethtown, KY, and Guy Risty joined us from St. James, MN. Sondra Wick Stead arrived from Phoenix, AZ and Jim Lyons arrived from Zepata, TX. The rest of the classmates traveled from MN, SD and Iowa.
This is truly a class to be proud of! We have gathered for reunions every five years since 1968. It is a joy to sit back and watch how everyone mingles, going from table to table and making sure that they all touch base with one another. Also, witnessing the hugs and handshakes and eavesdropping on the "Do you remember the time, etc."
Hopefully, there is an All School Reunion next summer as I am sure many of the Class of '68 will attend. And four years after that, we will be back on track for our 60th reunion in 2028!
-Submitted by Tom Godbey
