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Gary Hansen
Lucky days are here again as Post #21 pops up for this message. Have been wanting to send earlier about the reunion but maybe better later than never.
Looks like everyone attending the big 60th came away with some very positive impressions, what a great day!
1. FIrst of all may it be emphasized that the success of any super event like this is the result of the dedicated organizers and leaders who jump in with the overall planning, coordination and implementation. A lot of time and effort is involved but what it really boils down to is a desire to serve mixed with a labor of love. All the committee members deserve special recognition and a solid round of applause. It was also a special treat to see the group committee photo with the individual identity notations.
2. Without this website, the ability for class members to communicate would be a lot more difficult and special thanks to Janet for both her organization skills and further dedication as Website Director.
3. Especially for all of us who wished we were there but unable to attend for one reason or another, the photo collection was a welcome addition. So thank you to both the owners of the cameras and the ones who actually triggered the shutter. They say a picture can be worth a thousand words but one of the two supplement photos that Janet submitted are worth more than ten thousand words, at least to me. One of those shots was taken from inside the Club which also included an outside the window view of the Pt. Defiance side. In that photo one can clearly see a number of significant landmarks which represent a reminder of many past activities that were a reality there. For example, the boat ramp, the ferry dock, the Pt Defiance Boat House, the fishing dock and the Anthony's Restaurant (had a different name earlier on). The parking lot helped service all these features. What a treat to bring all of them backto life.
4. The group picture was especially impressive, what a good looking gang of 78 year olds! It appears that this group of land lubbers all arrived at the Club in their cars, trucks or SUV's. Since this was held at the Pt Defiance location with salt water access and harbor protection that maybe a few folks (i.e. Ellis R and Rick F) may have decided to arrive by sea on their nautical rides. (Captain Hook costumes would have been appropriate)
5. In an interesting turn of events it just so happened by pure coincidence that Rick W (stuck with Covid in Hawaii with wife Bobbi) and myself hooked up in our own reunion phone call at exactly the same time the 60th was underway. Here in Los Angeles is about 900 miles from Tacoma and Rick on his coffee farm is 2500 miles from LA. We had a great visit while remembering you all on the seashore.
6. Speaking of seashores, do any of you recall the Class of 62 Senior Banquet held at a location a little further up the Waterway at the Top of the Ocean (there is a photo of Dean Huber and Harry Justice entertaining themselves there in the Huber album on this website). That particular evening the fog was so thick, any attempt to drive through it was risky at best. However a number of us brave souls patiently took their time to challenge the elements and the showwent on. The Top of the Ocean was a popular place as a restaurant, bar and dance house that allegedly had a reputation as sort of a local Mafia hangout. In later years the place burned completely to the waterline by a disgruntaled employee who lit it up after soaking a portion of it with gasoline. For anyone interested in the full story check it outon your favorite search engine.
7. It is not very often that this website receives that much attention as has been seen here from the 60th Reunion attendees and it is encouraging to see the tote board light up that way. From the photos there are a number who we wee show up for the reunions but hardly hear anything from a written posting standpoint. It would be great to also hear from you from time to time even if it's just to say "Howdy."
8. The postings from the two Mary's (Mary S , Queen of Song and Marryanne, Tallest Member of the Drill team) regarding the Cardinal FIght Song were noteworthy. We all remember rising on the football field or basketball court to ring out those words to encourage the Cardianl athletes to go all out to fight and win for our dear FP High. Of course the big band sound in support was always a welcome addition. But is it any wonder our school never won any awards for league sportsmanship honors? It took me over 60 years here to figure this out but obviously any school that encourages "fighting" like this would never win that award! In any case I hope you all enjoyed the "double Mary" cocktails, like I did. God Bless and keep up the good postings.
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