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MAINE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL - EAST CLASS OF 1956 |
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The MTHS, Class of ’56 Reunion has come and gone! For those of you that were there, we hope you enjoyed yourselves and renewed “old” friendships and established “new” ones. For those of you who were unable to attend, we are sorry because you missed a really good time! Friday evening, 150 of us were “shoulder to shoulder” as we enjoyed an intimate pizza party. It wasn’t Romano’s, but the fellowship was great! We were always looking down to see to whom we were talking—a gentleman suggested that next time the name tags be a little higher on the body as sometimes it was embarrassing where we had to look. Saturday morning, 70 classmates revisited “hallowed ground”—the building where we spent 4 years (some less, some more) of our lives trying to learn what we wanted to do when we were out in the world. We learned a lot of history and met some of the current students who were really interested in who we were and why we were there. Hopefully we inspired them to feel that they will want to come back in 50 years. Roberta Temple Cullinan was kind enough to provide a bus for transportation from the hotel. Another 42 classmates boarded a bus and visited downtown Chicago. We had a great tour guide (from Boston) but she really knew the City. She, too, gave us a lot of historical information. We drove past the Marshall Fields building now adorned with black (Macy’s trademark) awnings. The name on the building is still Fields, the clock is still there and they are still selling their Frango Mints. We drove down the Magnificent Mile, walked through Millennium Park and lunched at Navy Pier. Some classmates took a boat tour out on Lake Michigan. We never cease to be amazed at the beautiful skyline of Chicago. Saturday evening we gathered for a class picture (139 of us), dined on stuffed chicken breast or NY strip steak and posed for table pictures. Each guest received a packet of notes with original art work by Barb Rosbe Felisky. Gordon Burgett provided copies of his book, “How to Plan a Great Second Life.” After a short program, some (not very many) couples danced to 50s music by our DJ, but conversation was the main attraction. Some people were loosing their voices from so much talking. Attendees came from Hawaii, Scotland and everywhere in between. For 12 of our classmates, it was their first Class Reunion. We had singles, married (quite a few over 45 years), grandmas and grandpas, great grandmas and grandpas and great, great grandmas and grandpas. Ministers, authors, artists, doctors, doctorates, professors and many other occupations were represented by our illustrious classmates. For those who were able to stay overnight and not leave at the crack of dawn to drive home or catch a plane, there was a continental breakfast in our hospitality room. It was the last time to talk with classmates and promises made to keep in touch. We hope that all of you who attended the reunion will spread the word for the next reunion (55th, we hope) and those of you who weren’t able to attend this one will be inspired to start “saving your pennies” now so that you can attend the next one. Those who live in the Chicago area have the opportunity to attend a Mini Reunion every year. It is just an evening out, but another chance to renew friendships. Let us know if you are interested in attending so we can put you on the list. On the Information Data Sheet, you were asked if you would be interested and/or help with a Mini Reunion in your area. In the back of the telephone directory, the classmates are listed by States so you can see who lives near you. Volunteer to help in your area! Thanks to the all of the committee members for their many hours of planning. We hope each of you who attended had a good time.
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