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Ron Watts
It's always good to hear news about our fellow classmates, both the good and not so good news. Helen and I celebrated our 68th wedding anniversary in April. We are both very active and get around fairly well. Our eldest granddaughter, Amanda, graduated from the University of Texas, San Antonio, with a PhD degree in micro- molecular biology. She received her master's degree from Portland State University and followed her professor to Texas where she worked in the lab at the university.
Friday we are going down to Plymouth, Indiana, about an hour's drive from Mishawaka, IN where we live, to see the Big Boy steam engine that's stopping there. Should be neat seeing a steam engine that huge. We don't do a lot of traveling anymore but enjoy going to Shipshewanna and fill up on Amish food. Helen still makes quilt tops, and I still enjoy wood working. All in all, we are doing well and enjoy living in Indiana.
06/05/26
Sam Crilly
Every year, Sam spends two weeks in Kauai, Hawaii in his two time-shares. This year, he is there with his son and wife. He posted these two photos on Facebook and asked to have them posted on our class website. One has him relaxing at the rooftop grill overlooking the landscape and ocean. The other is Sam swimming in the ocean off the Na Pali Coast.
06/12/26
Nelda (McMichael) Gruenthal
I'm soon to be 90 and I'm cleaning out all the old stuff that I've kept for many years. Most is going into the trash because my kids and grandkids have very little interest, if any, for any of my collections. Here are a few photos of Dance Bids I found. They will be going into the trash. It's really a shame, but they just don't want "things." I've enjoyed keeping these, and now I
need to let go. If I find anything else of interest, I'll send it along. I wish the best for all the remaining class of '55. Sorry I couldn't make it to the last reunion. I am just not up to the long drive any longer. Still enjoy checking out the web site now and then.
06/23/26
The faint one on the lower left is for the S.F.O. Beachcomber's Ball; May 28, 1955; White's Point;
Jack Crawford and his band; Donation: $1.80; 9:00 to 12:00; President Barbara Smith ----->
The lower one is from the Wilson-Jordon-Poly all-nighter dance.
Sam Crilly
We had a family party at my local daughter's house and took these pictures. One is of me and my six grandchildren and the other is of me and my great grandchildren. I can't be old enough for this to happen.
07/02/26
Margie (Nielsen) Brown
Since others are bragging about grandchildren, I will too.
Sydney is a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), as is Jack. Jamie is running her father's land development business. Adam is in medical school in Grenada and will return to the USA next year for the last two years. Lilly just graduated from Concordia University in Irvine, but her future plans are not finalized. Their parents did well with their careers, and I wish the best for these five.
My hubby, Don Brown, died 10 years ago, and I am managing fairly well. Church activities, Ben West's Bible study, Curves gym three times per week, quilting, and family keep me occupied.
Local WWHS grads among us have dinner every other Monday evening, and the ladies have brunch every other Wednesday morning.
Treasure your memories! 07/06/26
Harold "Hal" Harlan Wise
We were sad to be informed by his daughter, Nora, that Hal passed away in Texas on June 30, 2026.
