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Bill Harrison (Harrison)

Looks like we have solid interest in a 2023 reunion in Lake Forest! Next step: I was planning on sending an email to all registered classmates (about 85), asking who is interested, what time frames are best in 2023, and who would volunteer to be on the committee if we have one (Fred already volunteered. Thanks!). Eileen, if it's OK, I'll send it out from you and me. That way we can track the responses and I can post updates. Also, there is about $1,000 in our private account that can help, thanks to the recent donations from classmates. Good to hear from so many of you! Let's do this!

Kris Shoulberg (Brown)

I would be happy to help In whatever way I can from Florida! Maybe Zoom? Thanks Eileen and Bill for getting this going!

and......Bruce, don't worry! We'll ALL need name tags! Not many of us still look like we did 60+ years ago!

Daniel Hollister

2023 Reunion sounds great. Let's hope all of us remain verticle!!!!!

Dan Hollister 

Diane Belmonte (Patterson)

Bill, I am late in reading this page, but would like to contribute to your fund.  I may also be able to make the Reunion next year.  Diane Belmonte Patterson

Bruce Sharer

Can anyone here provide me with information about Jerry Piepenbrock? He was a good friend in Lake Bluff. I heard that he and his dad died in a car accident years ago. He was gone when I started to reconnect with LFHS friends. Anyone know what he did after high school? College? What year did he pass? Another thing I remember about Jerry other than his  eight inch TV in his room was the incredible chemistry set he had in his basement. Thanks for any information.  --Bruce

Bill Harrison (Harrison)

Fellow Classmates, LFHS Class of ’61,

Bob White here. For several years prior to Covid, there had been suggestions on our class website that we should have a 60^th reunion. Unfortunately, 2061 has come and gone.

The idea came up again after Covid settled down. And encouraged by several comments that "we really should do something while most of us are still vertical,” (Thanks, Horace!), a few of us decided to get together and begin the process of setting up a “60th” reunion, even if it is two years late.

Bill Harrison, Fred Jackson, and I have put together a rough plan that we would like to share with you to gage interest.

 We are thinking of:

 • in Lake Forest, sometime late this summer or early fall

• not be tied to the 4^th of July, Lake Forest Day, or Homecoming. 

• cocktails and dinner, probably at the amazing Lake Forest-Lake Bluff History Center. Check it out at lflbhistory.org

• recognition of those who are no longer with us 

• a “free” day with several activities to pick from or to simply do something on your own.

   Ideas so far are:

            • a tour of the high school

• golf at Deerpath Golf Course

• miniature golf at the new Deerpath Miniature Golf Course

• a “closing” get together before we all head back home.

But before we go any further, we need to gage the interest of our fellow classmates. In other words, would you plan to attend a “60th” reunion based on the above information?

Reply to Bob White with your answer ASAP. His Email is: mrquail@comcast.net

NOTE: If you have already responded to Bob's email, please disregard.

Kris Shoulberg (Brown)

Hi all! As I sit here going through my daily ritual of checking my email and Facebook accounts, it occurs to me that we should maybe  have our own Facebook "page!" Wouldn't that be a simple and fun way for us to stay in touch? Interested? Yes? No?

Cheers! Kris

Bill Harrison (Harrison)

Kris, that's up to you. Personally, I am moving away from FB. Was taking too much of my time. Good luck!

Susan Leonowitz (Adams)

Hi Kris--I wonder how many people would do Facebook since so many don't even send a birthday wish or respond to wishes sent to them. All it takes is a minute! I wouldn't want to have Bill put in even more effort than he puts in now.

Bruce Sharer

FB works for me, Kris.

Bruce Sharer

Sometime back I mentioned that I had been touch with Jim Schweckle formerly of Lake Bluff and LFHS. He said that he wasn't interested in connecting wioth the group due to health and other issues.  I don't recall if I  mentioned that he had passed. Today, a reminder of his obit came to my email. I thought I would share it here. 

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Bruce Sharer

I have a photo of the 8th Grade graduating class of 1957 from Lake Bluff Junior High. I can recognize many of my classmates, but not all. I was wondering af some of you Lake Bluffers can fill in the blanks.

Here is my list relative to the photo attached. I'm sure I have mis-identified some and/or mispelled, I apologize.

ROW 1

, , , , , , , , Ginny Dangermond, Sharon Tjaden, ,

ROW 2

Eddie Holstein, , , , , Louise Wolverton, Vickie Carrberry, , , , , , Todd Steussy, Jim Roberts, Daniel Aioki

ROW 3

Tom Brunet, Larry Trezise, Bob White, , J West, , Robert Weisenbach, Randy Kwiatt, , Terry Rogan, , , Jerry Piepenbrock, ,Tom Dunkerton, Steve Ritter, Keith Moldenhauer

ROW 4

 , , , , , , , , , Bernie McGovern, , Robert Walton, Bruce Sharer, , , Jim Schwechle

ROW 5

Eddie Risty, ,Paul Frederick, , Ira Cushing, , Terry Alberg, Robbie Patelke, , Dennis Conley, Joel Eiserman

Bruce Sharer

I have three Forest Trail annuals if anyone is interested, 1957, 1959 and 1960. I bought them as a set of four to get my freshman anual, 1958.

Kris Shoulberg (Brown)

Well, Bruce! I must have made a big impression on you! I am #12 front row. I can identify most of these. Will try to do it soon. Take care!

Bruce Sharer

Who played in the Lake Bluff Junior High Band under Mr Duba (sp) during 1955-1957? I played trumpet? I changed to French Horn at LFHS and continued actively playing through 1986 with various groups.

Fred Jackson

Congratulations! You are part of history. The 50's and 60's in Lake Forest was a transformative period in Lake Forest. Population was growing and part of large estates were being sold and developed. We diddn't know it, but we were part of a major change in Lake Forest. The Lake Forest/Lake Bluff History Center will feature an exhibit that speakes to this period beginning in June through November. If you are in town, stop by. I think you will enjoy it.

Bill Harrison (Harrison)

Dear classmates. I've been asked to get any information on Peter Langer. We lost contact with him. Any ideas?

Thank you!

Tom Dunkerton

Interesting note. Laurie & I have volunteering for the San Diego Police Dept for 8 years. . Our division just brough on a new Captian. He told me he is from  Chicago North Shore. I asked him how far. He said Lake Forest.  He graduated from LFHS. Small world.

Fred Jackson

Just a little note: my wife, Jeanne, passed away a couple of weeks ago. We were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren, and a great grandson. We were married for over 50 years and enjoyed a wonderful life together. I know many of you have lost a spouse. I now join you in sharing your sorrow.

Mary Maxwell (Thomas)

Fred: I am so sorry for your loss.  It sounds as if you two had a beautiful life together.  I will keep you & your family in my prayers!

Tom Dunkerton

Kris Shoulberg (Brown)

Dear Fred, I am so terribly sorry for your great loss. You are blessed with wonderful memories which I pray will give you strength as you move forward! 

Eileen Janowitz (Ward)

In August we were in the Midwest, primarily to visit Tim's sister in Appleton.  We spent two nights in Chicago, two in Appleton and three in beautiful Door County at our friend's' home.  Carolyn is a close friend of mine as well as of Michele's - happily Michele and her husband, Art, were there as well.  The whole trip was wonderful but a highlight was one night in Lake Forest - very nostalgic!  We stayed at the Deerpath Inn ( beautiful but pricey), had dinner at Francesca's whicjh is housed in the former Janowitz Finest Foods building.  Then a fascinating visit to the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff History Museum - I heartily recommend you go if you're in the area.  Fred Jackson arranged for us to have a private tour with the curator before the Museum opened - and Fred joined us which was very special.

As you, know we grew up in the best town!

Eileen Janowitz Ward

Bill Harrison (Harrison)

Dear Eileen,

Loved to hear about your stay in LF! Would loved to have seen you on your way to LF, since we live right off I-80 near Omaha.

When Linda and I visited LF, years ago, we had a similar nostalgic experience...Market Square, The Cellar, your Dad's former store and many other places. We even went back to our old house on Illinois Rd and knocked on the door. The nicest elderly couple even gave us a tour! Talk about memories! It was incredible. And the beach! Oh my.

Steven Spaner (Spaner)

ALL classmates, LFHS 1961, I would be interested in your reaction/review of the new movie A Complete Unknown. Released December 2024.