Charlotte Warr (Andersen)

I went to Hawthorne elementary. I certainly don't remember that many of my teachers that I had through the years, but a few stay in my mind. One of the ones who sick out the most is Mrs. Mansfield, who I believe was my fifth grade teacher. She would sing folk songs to us in this loud, brassy voice. Throughout my life and many times when I trying to remember which day of the week it is, I can hear her singing this song that she had us learn in my head. Anyone else remember? We sang it much more slowly.

Jerald DeGraw

I ABSOLUTELY Loved being with You ALL, recently, even though 1- I still quite sure it WAS Angel Moroni atop Salt Lake City Hall (hall?). 2- I felt quite embarrassed donning My Baseball cap (I am grateful to the unknown Cubby who diplomatically and highly Graciously quips "nice hat" rather than "Jerry, who the heck [Hell] do You think You are? You are NOT at a Chicago Cubs baseball game"! 🤨 AND (referring to #2, above, AND my non-collared shirt (All were in My LG washing machine) - but rather should have taken Preston's kind offer of borrowing one of His, WHICH HE ACTUALLY BROUGHT WITH HIM, to the Reunion (I REALLY DO APPRECIATE that, Preston😊 {I am now going to send this small portion, since I am SO old and can't tell You how MANY times I almost got to the end of My message, only to hit the wrong key and erased it all🥴😩 (cont'd)

Jerald DeGraw

...well, LITERALLY, 2 seconds after I hit 'submit' part one, and had a good start on part2, My screen blacked out...no power...and actually lost all of it (unless I just didn't know how to retrieve it - most likely). Well, here We go again...since I can't remember what I said in part 1, part 2 may sound incongruent (is that ACTUALLY a word? Does ANYONE know what it really means?😂 So, I think I will dispense with the 'even thoughs', I'll proceed with a FEW of the 'no regrets': Firstly, I was honored to sit with Ray Alt (who I have known since Jefferson Elementary), Paul Michelson (who I had the great pleasure of riding motorcycles with), Craig Weed and Their Betters😊 I got thinking about it later, after telling each one how privileged I felt sitting with them at the same table, that one of the reasons I made that sincere statement, is because They are 3 of the most Humble of Cubbies (though there were/ARE many). 2- I was Very moved seeing some of My Great Friends, who I had Lovely associations with, when I felt like a 'Nobody', but Totally Loved, also, seeing EVERY ONE OF MY FELLOW CUBS AND THEIR PARTNERS😊 once again, I will leave part 2, even though there are several other reasons I decided to Grab My 'Leathers', lift My kickstand and bike 🏍️ on out, despite the rain😁 

Jerald DeGraw

...part 3. Yes, once again, I was afraid of deleting part 2...after the smiley face, my keyboard escaped and I did not know how to get back to it, sooooo 'SUBMIT'😁 Part 3 - Everything, here on out will be random, which often defines Me, but VERY SINCERE❤️ I have My yearbook, sitting on My lap, having just taken the time to do MUCH MORE than just a quick, casual glance, with EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU😊 I went beyond 'Memory Lane' and entered a whole Kingdom!!! Randomly: I really missed seeing those of You, in My Kingdom, who couldn't make it to Our reunion, for many reasons, including being in a Spiritual Kingdom, which is actually here on Earth, anyway😊 among many, MANY Others, I was hoping to see Utahna, to give Her thanks for Her parting, silent adues (wrong spelling, I'm pretty sure), at the conclusion of Our reunion, I believe also at the Country Club (who's phones I installed and maintained). As I looked at each picture, something very meaningful came over Me...some of You I knew even Before, as well as during Our time at Jefferson Elementary and Lincoln Junior High (Vicki Harrison, GREAT Friend, remember Stuckenschneider? "Boys, Girls, Others..." 😂 There is more, MUCH more, but my mind is now mush and I feel mostly, but not ENTIRELY, dead ( I visited 'Miracle Max' a week ago, last Monday, so maybe there's hope...? I shall return, but after offering You My version of Tolstoy's 'War and Peace', I think I'll, rather than have 2nd Breakfast (or lunch, rather), I'll go directly to 3rd NAP😂

Jerald DeGraw

Oh, slumber must temporarily wait, to answer one of Our Great and Stalwart Forum Friends, Charlotte, along with Paul, if I can Figure out how  to include a picture (WAY beyond My pay-level 🥴

Jerald DeGraw

Hmmm...just as I thought...can't figure out how to upload multiple pix, so I'll try separately...not even sure if the first one made it), but here goes...

Jerald DeGraw

Jerald DeGraw

Jerald DeGraw

Now, depending on availability, I'll start counting sheep or sawing logs😁

Charlotte Warr (Andersen)

Great job, Jerry! I had given up hope of a Pic of your yellow beast. Keep up the nice long ramblings!

Jerald DeGraw

Thank You, Char...You are Kind😊

Charlotte Warr (Andersen)

Charlotte Warr (Andersen)

Charlotte Warr (Andersen)

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Jeff Chivers

HEY ALL:  It was GREAT seeing all that made it to the 55th Reunion!!

I just completed the reunion video.  If you'd like a preview/ "sneak peek" before it is posted on the website, click on the Vimeo link below:

https://vimeo.com/1125916514

Looking forward to more great times with GREAT friends!!

Susan Farrimond (Hadden)

Jeff, I just watched the video.  Fantastic job!  Unfortunately, I was unable to attend so it meant even more to me seeing everyone that did.  Thank you!  Take care.

Darlene Webster (Joneson)

Jeff, great job!  Too bad the name badges weren't larger.  We would be appreciated if we do very large name badges at our next get together.

I wasn't able to travel from California, but I see at least one who traveled further than that.

I loved seeing my classmates and how they've changed, as I have.

Sending lots of love and wishes for good health for my classmates and their significant others!

Dar

Colleen Strand (Hansen)

I really enjoyed the video! Thank you again Jeff for your hard work and for photographing my best side ;p

Patty Wall (Woodland)

I also enjoyed the video.  It was great to see the faces that brought back many fun memories for me.  Thank you Jeff!  There is a part of me that is sad to think I was not able to be there this time.  I hope everyone has many more sunrises in their future and perhaps we will be able to come together again!

Connie Godfrey (Mascherino)

I also express my praise and appreciation for the video. It was great to see so many faces from the past. Most were recognizeable once I read the name tag. We are still a great looking bunch of CUBS!!! Hopefully many more of us will be able to attend in 2030. Thanks Jeff, love to you all.

Wayne Demke

Thanks Jeff for the video. And to all of you that worked so hard to make this happen. Without this I would not have been reunited with a couple of old friends. I had been looking for Craig Weed for years. We sat and had a great catch-up. And thanks to Mike Vranes I was able to reach out to Richard Daniels. So glad that I went. Thanks to all of you that took the time to talk with me. Love you all.

Lynda Legg (Griffiths)

Many Thanks for the great video!! We were traveling and I wasn't able to be there. So good to see everyone. Thanks Jeff!!

Jeff Chivers

To all who have viewed and commented on the 55th Reunion Video, thanks for your kind words and positive feedback.  A labor of love!

Also, with the assistance of Preston, the link for the 2025 55th Reunion Video is now also available on the South High Class of 1970 website Home Page. The link is located in the left-hand margin "55th Reunion Video 2025." Just click on that link and it will take you to the Vimeo link - click on that and you're there!  

Likewise, video links from past reunions (40th, 45th, & 50th) and the "Reflections" video are also located in the left margin of the Homepage that you can view if you are in the mood for a little nostalgia or a view of how we've all "matured" over the years - not "older" just "better!!"

Looking forward to our ongoing associations!

Kathleen Thatcher (A)

Jeff, not complaining, but Tommy Moss was not on the tribute page of people who had passed.