THE CRUISE

Seventy-five people consisting of alumni and spouses filled the the third deck of the Spirit Cruise Ship for our sixth and final gathering. They could be found dining, dancing, enjoying the warm night air on the outside deck and finally, viewing the fireworks display side by side.   A pleasant ending to an even better tomorrow.  Send in your pictures for inclusion–see blog home page for details.

Spirit of Chicago - full shot

Spirit of Chicago -close up

Beth Miller Schuette-Cindy Kaiser Hart-Bonni Holzman Van Buren-Sue Unger Buckmann

Lisabeth Ross Cummings - Linda Scandura Kuczak - Karen and Ted Castellucci

Karen Castellucci - John Krug - Cheryl Gillespie with Brenda Byrd & Charlie Thomas at right rear

Rita Riedl Hofmeister and Alan Gerber

“The reunion experience has given us memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. It is especially gratifying hearing the heartfelt responses from faculty and staff. From the committee members, and all those “quiet contributors,” who helped before and during the festivities, we could not have done this without you, Bon.” Alan Gerber

Lei Girls

Chicago skyline from the Spirit's deck

Jan Purdy Bednarz - Kathy Koclanis Horan - Anna Reger DiBrita

“…I’m still basking in the warmth, camaraderie, laughs and even a few tears. These are memories I will cherish forever.” Jan Purdy Bednarz

Kordells

I loved being reconnected with everyone–stay forever young–Kordells rule hehehahahha Lynn Rizzo Gaffney

Urania Karr Linda Boris Labuda -Lynn Rizzo Gaffney -Patti Kolder

From left, Lynn, Urania, Bonita Jackson Lovison, Pat , and Linda

“I wish more clubsister would have come; Pat looks great and eight kids…WOW. Lynn and Urania looked wonderful.   What can I say about you, still the Bonnie that I remember. ”                 Linda Boris Labuda

Susanna-Lynn G.-Sue-Shelly (deb's cousin)-Carolyn-Dodi-Christine-Deb

Take out Shelly add Cheryl

Marcia Canter O'Hara with Annette Tamraz Rizzo -Kiki Foutris -Lynn Wisher Wasserman

Carolyn Rose Avila with Marcia Canter O'Hara and Nick O'Hara

Waters Graduates

“I was so happy I made the effort. Although short but so sweet. We get so caught up in our daily lives that it is hard to do what is most important! I am up your way sometimes, so we should stay in touch. And Bonita, again what you did to pull all of this together was so unforgettable. And of course the team that worked with you. I hope we connect in 5 years!” Hugs, Carolyn Rose Avila

Budlong Graduates (minus Wayne and Bonita!)

Class of 1969 Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders - Give us an A! Elaine - Robyn - Claudeen - Marcia - Lynn

Bonita and Kathy with someone over our shoulder

Bonita and Jan

Al and Ingrid Czech

Jan - Bonni - Bonita

Jan Purdy Bednarz and Anna Reger DiBrita

Cheryl Gillespie and Beth

Cindy - Annette - Bonni

Cheryl – Lynn and -Beth

Lynn and Al Gerber

Kathy K. and Anna

“I just wanted to say that the reunion was a total success! I had a wonderful time, and I know everyone else did too. The memorial service was very moving and a wonderful tribute to our former classmates. The luncheon was great and the dinner cruise was fabulous! It really was a lot of fun. Thanks for all your hard work, it definitely paid off!” Anna DiBrita

Jo Galva Hackett -Rita Riedl Hofmeister - Susan Yoshihara -Mary Lou Bradna

“I want to thank you for making the 40th reunion really fun, touching and memorable.         Love, Mary Lou Bradna”

Dodi Potirus Eells and Dina Marks Tosh

Dave Crawford and Sue Watson Frcka

For the young at heart!

Dina and Deb Harmon Blackwell with Kay Stanford McKee in between

Dancing and Singing Wait staff

Shipboard Entertainment

kissy face 1

and 2!

Women in Black! (Jo, Marcia, Lynn, Annette)

Urania and Claudeen

Ted & Karen Castellucci

Sue Unger Buckmann - Gail Anderson - Lisabeth Ross Cummings - Linda Scandura Kuczak

Rita-Elaine-Jo-Susan

“Although my work schedule and a family medical crisis prevented me from attending most of the events, I very much enjoyed the Saturday nigh dinner/cruise. It was just delightful to reconnect with old friends and catch up with 40 years of living. The weather co-operated and the fireworks with the backdrop of the downtown skyline gave one pause to appreciate the beauty of Chicago. ”          Susan Yoshihara

Lynn-Kathy-Jan-Elaine-Rita-Urania-Anna-Jo

Lynn-Elaine-Rita

Wayne and Dori Schleehauf

Al Czech and Wayne

and Alan Sobel (minus guitar!)

I would bet all the money in my pocket that our reunion events would make many others pale in comparison. Wayne Schleehauf

and Steve Geocaris

Urania-Bonni H-Cindy-Linda-Sue-Lisabeth-Claudeen

Sue-Susanna-Kiki

Lynn-Dodi-Susanna-Shelly

Kay Stanford-Al-Anna-Jan-Claudeen-Annette-Kathy-Rita

Group Shot - outside deck

Springing the “MY GIRL” surprise!

Springing the "MY GIRL" surprise

Singing waiter's rendition of My Girl

Ya, she liked it!

Peace - John Krug and Bonita Jackson Lovison