2004
CLASS OF 64 REUNION
Mount Baker School District
P. O. Box 95, 4956 Deming Road, Deming, WA 98244
Telephone: 360 383-2000
Sponsored by the Mount Baker Class of 1965
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Saturday, 18 September 2004
Time: 1:00 P.M. ~ 10:00 P.M.
Location: Lake Samish (BBQ)
This was the largest "Class of 64" attendance we've had so far; including the pleasure of seeing a couple of classmates that have never attended previously; Brian Johnson, coming all the way from Chicago with his wife, and Wallie (Klix) Rumford.
The food was delicious - Oven Fried Chicken, Barbequed Beef Ribs, three salads, corn bread and pies galore! Some of the photos even turned out well (See Below).
There was a lot of laughter and hugs, and all had the opportunity to talk and "catch-up" with those that attended. Our former principal, Calvin Johnson and his wife also were present; he gave an outstanding speech on wisdom and living each day as it comes. May I add the man doesn't look a day older than when WE graduated...
Stay tuned for other class gathering announcements, and for sure see you for our 45th in 2009!!! Glory Linderman-Bodtke
AWARDS! AWARDS! AWARDS!
Presenters: Judy & Joanne (Verkist)
With only two days to prepare, Judy & Joanne did a fabulous job with some very unique (?!#) gift awards and a lot of laughter.
1. Who came the longest distance? Brian Johnson.
AWARD: A matchbox car.
2. The one with the most grandchildren? Fred Ronk.
AWARD: A pillow buddy with a little book.
3. Who had the most children of those who attended the reunion? Janet Vrieling- Lenssen.
AWARD: She received a "pop-up" nursery rhyme book.
4. Who has been retired the longest? Dan Seelye.
AWARD: His award was a park bench with a little sign on it that read "A place to rest".
5. Who has been in the most countries? Wallie Klix-Rumford ~ Over 30!
AWARD: A Spanish/English dictionary and an atlas.
6. Who has owned the most cars in the last 40 years? Louise Bremer-Sygitowicz.
AWARD: A 12" screw driver to help keep her cars running.
7. Who has lived in the greatest number of states? Carl Cain.
AWARD: A map of Washington with Whatcom County circled in red and marked "home" so he would know where home is.
8. Who has been married the longest? Louise (Bremer) and Bill Sygitowicz.
AWARD: A one rose bouquet and a little treasure book on love. They have been married 30 years. They were one of three couples who attended that had been married 39 years, but had been married a month more than the other two couples.
9. Law Enforcement? Dick Denson.
AWARD: A set of hand cuffs with keys that work and a whistle. Our one and only retired Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff.
10. Tallest person? Carl Cain.
AWARD: A yard stick that said "the tallest person at the 40th high school reunion".
11. Shortest person? Barbara Chilcote-Hansen.
AWARD: A foot ruler stating that she was the shortest at the reunion.
12. Friendliest? Roy Nelson.
AWARD: A toy telephone, so he can keep in touch with all of his friends. The telephone even says "hello" when the receiver is picked up. Wow!
13. Who was voted the most humorous? Joe Linderman.
AWARD: Two sets of clapping hands. He will never have to wait for applause again!!
14. Who has the greenest thumb? Carla (Riley) Helms.
AWARD: A small watering can and some Marigold seeds.
15. Who was/is the most fashionable? Richard Vaughn.
AWARD: A lovely wine colored hat with white feathers for his wardrobe.
16. Who has run a marathon or entered Ski to Sea? Richard Vaughn.
AWARD: An air foot cast. He probably won't need it though, as he said he doesn't intend to enter any more races.
17. Who has the most dogs? Bob Sternhagen.
AWARD: He got a nice dog rope for his pets.
18. Who has the most cats? Bev Moline-McDonnell.
She now has a nice cat toy that holds catnip for her cats.
19. Who spent the longest time in the military? Carl Cain & Mark Lidbeck.
AWARD: They received fresh cookies from Judy (Verkist) as a reminder of how we appreciated them and their service. Fred Ronk offered a prayer of thanks and asked God to care for those serving at this time. There were four at the reunion that had spent at least four years serving our country.
20. Event Planner Extraordinariness!!? Gloria Bodke-Linderman
AWARD: A lovely, home-made, dried pansy picture (made by Joanne) and a gift certificate to See's Candies for putting together the reunion. Gloria confides " my confession is that it really wasn't work for me - it's too much fun to be considered work!"
See you for the "Class of 64" 45th in 2009!!
If you move in the next 5 years, be sure to let Roy Nelson (360-384-5850) or Gloria Bodtke-Linderman (360-592-5395 / GloryHam124@AOL.com) know personally, or fill out the form provided for updating your current information in our online directory here: www.MountBaker65.com/Baker_Directory_Form.html.
We want to assure no one is left out that may want to attend!!
Click Photo: Enlargement
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L/R: Front (seated) Row 1: Joanne Verkist-Moore, Gloria Bodtke-Linderman, Judy Verkist-Anderson.
Row 2: Brian Johnson, Mark Lidbeck, Barbara Kaplan-Chilcote Hansen, Jody Helms-Higman, Janet Vrieling-Lenssen, Louise Bremer-Sygitowicz, Carla Riley-Helms, Bev Moline-McDonnell, Sharon Andrews-Tellefsen, Deanne Fuller-Cain.
Row 3: Joe Linderman, Dick Denson, Richard Vaughn, Jim Martinson, Wayne Engholm, Bob Sternhagen, Roy Nelson, Fred Ronk, Wally Klix Rumford, Sandra Ahrens-Johnson, Mr. Calvin Johnson.
Back Row: Larry Murray, Dan Seelye, Carl Cain, Mike Boice.
