Still playing fiddle and still going strong.

Hello fellow 68 grads!  I am very much looking forward to our 55th in 2023 on July 28th and 29th! I know life is busy, even in retirement! But, time gets away from us so easily and then we find ourselves regrettimg that we did not shuffle our schedules to make those very important events. We are not promised tomorrow, be sure to make today count! Get  your reservations in now! Come on class of 68! Let's do this!

I returned from the Doctor today; concerning my Prostate Cancer. My PSA number is 0.25, this simply means healed from cancer. I am a survivor, actually with God on my side I am an overcomer. Thank you so much to God for my healing, to the many people who have had me in their thoughts and prayers. All things are possible to them that believe. Not being moved by what I hear, feel or see, for they are temp

I want to thank all those who plan these reunions of the NWC class of 68 for all the work they do and all the time they spend bringing them off.  It seems to be a thankless job but a job that’s is much appreciated by all those who attend.  I am of the understanding that those who work so hard to bring joy to the rest of the class of 68 have grown tired and have decided to make the 50th their last effort.  Such a decision actually saddened me and the few  to whom I spoke. These annual get together/reunions are enjoyable to all, were they not they would held that many of the class of 68 would be disappointed if not saddened.  Please continue your gallant and selfless work for those who enjoy the work you do. Thank you.  

Hello all to all! Well, one more week and we will all be together again! Cannot wait to see those of you I have enjoyed at past reuniuons and so looking forward to new names on the list that I have not seen since graduation!  %u200BMuch thanks to our committie for all of the hard work they do everytime we have a gathering! They are incredible!! Wishing safe travels for all to and from!! See you soon!!

Hello classmates – Sorry I can’t make the reunion again. It seems like the reunions are always scheduled for summer, which is the busiest time for the amusement park where I work. For six years, I’ve been in charge of the crew that cleans up the messes under the roller coasters. I just love it and get to ride for free. Anyway … I do want to send a few messages to classmates: Of course … A big hello to all the Coronets and Cygnets! I know I missed a lot of pep club meetings, but you always told me how much fun they were. I really can’t remember now which club I was in because I never bought a sweater. But “hello girls” … no matter which club you were in … you were just lucky to be in one – I guess I should have tried a little harder. Hey to John Gilbert – I know we spent a lot of time together on the bench in the school office, staring at Sir Bedivere. To this day I still don’t know what the truth is, but I think your explanation of how knights were able to go to the bathroom made as much sense as anything I’ve read. Hi to George Lemmon – I will always be grateful for the quiet time we spent together under the pull-out bleachers in the gym. I learned so much from you about how grocery stores were arranged and I think I was the first person in my family to know what an end cap was. George, just so you’ll know … I never did wash off that homemade purple Garvey tattoo that you put on my neck. It was a lot of fun to be marked “special – six for a dollar”. Hello to Linda McCullough – I can now confess that I’m the one who stole your zippo. I would have told you but it was too much fun watching you snarl and constantly accuse Jeanene Miller and Peggie Singleton of taking it. A special howdy to Dan Loving – I must say your election campaign slogan was a classic. I had it put on a t-shirt I wore to the beach for three years in a row and I never felt so popular. My hair was finally growing back in but I think the shirt helped too. It was what they call an “icebreaker” in California. Hey to Cindy Carter – How in the hell did you do that without getting hit on the head? And sometimes fire was involved. But I guess that’s the price you pay for putting the top up and down on a Volkswagen Beetle convertible. Hello to Sam Musallam – I just want you to know how I admired you because you were the first person I ever knew who had a collarless madras shirt. I remember that rainy day you wore it at Taft, and the dye stained your arm. I still think that’s why you became a doctor. Charlie Smith – I have seen your emails, but I really don’t remember anything about you. Sorry. Hello anyway. Wow – the very special Ann Ackerman – gee, thanks so much for setting the high end of the grading curve in all the classes. The only class I passed also had Phil Spaulding in it, so he helped balance you out. A shout out to Bill Perry – I think I will never forget the time we were in Will Rogers Park and

I am sorry I can't be at this reunion. I am in a rehab center, dealing with severe back issues, and tremendous difficulty walking. Would love to see anyone who might want to drop by to see me. Call me at 405-415-0479, if you would like to come by. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Rick

So sorry I am missing this reunion! But I want to send a huge "thank you" to Sir Bedivere and the entire committee, Cindy, Linda, Bill, Jeanene, and Janet, for all of the hard work that has gone into the planning of this reunion during this past year. Cindy Carter Daviee has an awesome menu planned for Saturday night. The memorial board will be so special, and the interaction amongst classmate will be incredible!! (I can't believe this is the first reunion Terry McMahon has ever come to and I will miss him!) Special shout out to Sutter, Rocket, the big eight, all my girl friends on FB. Nancy H., I will miss seeing you this year! Thank you June, Doris, Beverly and Janie for helping us out at the front desk. Peggie 

I hate that I won't be able to see y'all this year as Jim and I have retired and currently are living on our boat with our cats.  We are in the Chesapeake for the summer and can't leave the cats for any length of time.  The 40th was so memorable that we are planning already for the 50th.  I am looking forward to seeing all the pictures of y'all though.

I sure wish I could be there!!  But here’s a note from me… Hello friends!  I sure wish I could be there with you to catch up and laugh about all the great childhood memories!   Like fake, pink “Delma Harris” admit slips, the WKY bus trip to see the Beatles, parking at Lake Hefner, piling into the trunk of our ’59 Chevy to get into Cinema 70, and a heck of a lot more!  Have a great time, visit me in St. Louis, and a special hello to my little brother from the class of ‘73 sitting in the audience – Donnie Snyder!!

Well, of all things, we will be on vacation during the reunion.  I'll miss seeing everyone.  BTW, I quit coloring my hair - it's quite liberating.  Have a fantastic weekend - see ya next time.

So many familiar names on the guest list, now if I could only find my yearbooks to match names with faces.  I'm sure none of us has changed much over the last 45 years!  I am truly sorry I will not be able to attend the reunion, but I'm sure it will be a great deal of fun.  I hope all of you stayed safe during the recent tornados; I certainly remember crawling under the house when the sirens went off, but nothing as severe as what you all just went through.  Take care, all of you; enjoy your time together.

Good Evening and the best to all of you!  So glad so many of you could make it - it is a special time! We are still in South Dakota and it has been a busy time, especially for those still in Oklahoma.  We prayed and contributed to four different on-the-ground organizations for both Moore and OKC, and are still praying for an exceptional recovery for all.  My relatives in OKC and southern Oklahoma are fine, except for a little flooding. Our sons live in Tennessee and Louisiana, so we do not make it to OKC often, which is regrettable.  Our time at NWC was indeed enjoyable and so much more precious as we see what is happening across the country. God bless you all, and be in good health!

I encourage everyone to check out our websight to see if you might know how to get a hold of any of the missing grads. We have had a lot of e mails come back to us.  Also, if you would check out our list of deceased grads and can help with the date of death, we are planning a beautiful memorial and would like to include dates.  As always, out reunion will be full of fun!  Please sigh up today and send in your payment.  Looking so forward to seeing everyone!

HI you all!
Gilbert and Lemmon said I should visit this website. It\'s Great! Looking forward to July 2013!!!

 

greetings

 

Fellow 68 grads. I am so sorry I was unable to make the 60 B-Day bash for our class. I was at the top of Pike\'s Peak on a motorcycle in sleet and snow. Brrrrrrr - made it down with my eyes shut and trusting my husband  John  (class of 67) to get us down safely and he did.

But I plan to be at the 2013 and anything else planned in between if it happens. It will be great to see all of you again.

Mike McElroy is truly one of the most outstanding  gradiuate of Northwest  Classem.  If there is an Award given  to Outstanding Alumni Mike McElroy is a must at the top of the list.  Very few could measure up to what he has sacrificed to save lives and lead others to be proficent  in Emergency Medicine anywhere in the United States. 

Hi everyone.  I\'m sorry Dixie and I were not able to attend the "60th Birthday Party" for our class due to an unforseen conflict on that day.  I have been looking at the party pics on line.  It appears to have been a great party.  I hope we can make it to the next reunion event.  Dixie and I have been married for 33 years.  I was an OSU Accounting graduate, and we met when she was in grad school at OU Health Sciences Center (Speech Pathology).  I retired from Devon Energy in February 2010.  We have two sons, Ted (28) and Grant (25).  Ted and his wife Anne live in Ann Arbor Michigan, where he works as Assistant Director of Development for University of Michigan Athletics.  Grant and his wife Lindee live in OKC.  Grant is in his first year as a business teacher and Head Baseball Coach at Northwest Classen.  Best Wishes to all the Brave and Bold Knights of \'68.

Never have made a reunion.  (I was lost but now am found.)
Looks like so much fun!  Hated to work instead of partay . . . hope to make it the next time.  Enjoyed seeing all the great pics, at least! 

Just made an entry & didn\'t put my maiden name!

 Thanks to the organizers of the 60th Birthday Party for providing another great event.If you are not already on facebook, I encourage you to join as there are many Birthday Party photos posted and we can quickly connect you with many other facebook friends from our class.  Great way to stay connected leading up to the 45th.

Checking in to read the Birthday Party Invite.... I won\'t be able to make this party, but am going to plan earlier for the next one. Happy Birthday to Us; Happy Birthday to Us; Happy Birthday; Happy Birthday... KNIGHTS ROCK 4EVER! Until next time... Be well and happy. Cyd

(PS. Echoing what others have said -- join FBook and start adding in some you see on this website. The rest will magically appear. It\'s a heartwarming thing to go through life with our awesome classmates -- if only by FBook!

   I'm posting this in loving memory of Steven Thornton Amos who went to his reward 25 years ago today.

   He was my best friend and best man at my wedding 30 years ago this July. Everyone I spoke to at his funeral vowed that he was THEIR best friend as well. 

   As you carry on with your busy day today, please pause a moment to think of Steve and others from the Class of '68 who 'graduated' ahead of us.

   Keep on truckin', Knights!

I hope to see a bunch of you '68 classmates at the Harn Homestead this Sunday, 9/20/09!!  Lots of good food, register for the golf tournament and see lot of great people!!!!

I'm going to be at the "all classes" reunion on 9/20/09.  Hope to see my '68 classmates then!  

I wanted to come, but, alas, I couldn't, this time. Much thanks to Doug Amick for calling to remind me.  The picture of all of you looks great.  Congratulations Jim on National Coach Award.  My wife, Joanna, son, Yale (15), and I live in the Dallas area where I work as a project engineer for US Customs.  Yale is a junior at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH and is on the swim team.  Joanna and I met in Architecture at OU and also a math tutor. Enjoyed reading everyone's comments and look forward to the 45th!

I want to say hello to all the fun people I missed when I missed the reunion. I had my ticket, reservations, everything when BAM! I got hit with a double overload of work (have you ever noticed that the excitement in any sentence is boosted exponentially by inserting the word BAM!) Anyway, certainly hope to make the next one.

Love the web site. Would love to be included with any reunions even though I was a couple of years younger, knew many of you!

Facebook anyone? We've got a few dozen or so identified NWC Class of 1968 classmates with facebook accounts now (and I'm sure there are more out there). It's another fun way to connect and communicate. There is a Northwest Classen facebook group that includes all years. I think we should encourage others to sign up for facebook (it's free) and then set up our own NWC 1968 group. Give it a try!

I want to say "thank you!" to all who put this site together and submitted pics!  Since my family moved, I didn't get to graduate with the NWC Class of '68, whom I had grown up with; so the pictures were extra important to me.   I was amazed at how good my friends from Kaiser are looking (including Suzanne, Jeanene, Ann, Janis, Pam, Judy, and my great neighbor, Paul).  It made my day to see pics of my good friends, Gordon Bockus, Jeff White, and Greg Witt!   And, Margaret Baxt Hines looks just too beautiful!  I want to send my best to everyone in this class.  Hope I can make it in 2013.  

To all who attended and all who did not: This reunion was the best ever! It was just awesome to see all of you who have NEVER been before. And just as awesome to see everyone who is a "regular". The comments have been great and it is so good to hear from so many.

I hope those of you looking at the site will write in with your comments. I ve been talking so much about the reunion to my and friends and family that, I think, they feel like they were there...even to some grads from '67 who have been to the  OUR website. What a great group of Silkies we were...the best ever!!! And thanks to all of you who are sending in your pics!

I have not made a reunion in 20 years. It was so great seeing so many of my former classmates. I only wish I had been able to make all the events so I could have seen many more people. Everyone looked so great. Looking back at my years at Northwest Classen they were so wonderful. I would love to stay in touch and hope to make one of the "first Thursday" get togethers.
Billy Held (aka Bill)

I would like to thank the class of 1968 for allowing me to take the photos on Fri and Sat. You all made me feel very welcome and that's why I was able to get some good photos.

Thanks

I echo all the wonderful comments about the reunion weekend. As I look at the pictures, what a wonderful group of quality people. There were many people not there, which we all would have loved to see.  Too bad this cannot be a yearly event, not very practical, can't wait until the 45th reunion. A special thanks for those who took Barbara my wife of thirty-seven years (Putnam City graduate of 72) under their wings while I visited with people. She was very impressed with our group, stating this was by far the best reunion we have had. We've not missed one. Interesting relationship renewed, Gene Fair and I go back as far as attending the same nursery school together, she looked terrific. Others I could name but we all have those special friends and memories. Bill Bowman I really enjoyed seeing you. The only thing I don't remember  as a group  ever doing.....Sing Dear Northwest Classen.....Brave and Bold.....We will always sing our praises for the purple and the gold.....though the years go swiftly by us.....and we travel far apart......the emblem of proud Knighthood will never leave our hearts. Thanks everyone for being there, see you at the 45th or before!

Larry Elliott Class of 1968

sorry i missed the fun, good to read that so many of you are well and able.  hopefully next time unexpected problems will not come up.

What a wonderful time I had!  It was so great to connect with my dear friends who have meant so much to me over the years.  I especially enjoyed re-connecting with my best friend Joy from Belle Isle and her husband Danny.  

Thanks for making my man feel so welcome!  He had a great time and made lasting friends.

I missed everyone so much.  I bought a new house in Galveston, TX and moved in on July 1st.  I am still unpacking boxes!  On our reunion weekend I was with you all in spirit.  I had planned to come nearly all year and then my house move and an unexpected death of a friend on July 4th derailed me.  

The reunion pics look fabulous.  My, my what a good looking class we are!!!!  I hope to make the event in September, or one of those Thurs. nite get togethers if they are still happening.

I started surfing last year (never say never about anything!) and I work as an Employee Assistance Consultant in the U.T.System.  

Hope to see you soon!
Carol

Thank you all for a wonderful reunion. I love you Patti Roach Golden. Thank you so much for opening your home to me again. It was a real blessing for me to see so many young friends. I needed the laughter and hugs. I started not to go because of losing my dear husband, Ray, so soon before the reunion but I'm so glad I let Patti talk me into it. What an uplifting I recieved.

A special thank you to the committee for their devotion to our amazing class. 

what a wonderful and memorable reunion!  it was so heartwarming to see all the beautiful faces from NWC.  can't explain why strong ties formed so long ago endure and continue to grow.  have not stopped smiling ever since last weekend.  even our children sensed that kathy and i experienced something special at the reunion.  thanks to all who made it so successful, including Kirk and Danna.

I loudly echo what Dan said below. Cindy Carter Daviee and Susan Parker were the creative force and organizational wizards behind much of what happened at the 40th reunion. Judy Spicer Amico designed what is perhaps the niftiest name tag anyone could want for a reunion, and there were numerous other hands doing all the busy work it takes for parties like this (George Lemmon, Master Balloon Blower Upper). The gracious nature of Kirk and Danna Humphreys cannot be understated ... what great hosts they are! 

And let's not overlook those of you who were able to come to this, especially you first-timers! Without you ... well, it would have been another planning meeting, only with food and balloons ... and where's the fun in that?

So ... now we turn our sights on 2013 and the 45th Reunion. To get there, we'll need everyone's continued help in locating lost classmates. Please send email addresses ro Sir B at nwc_1968@yahoo.com 

If you are not sure he has your email, drop him a note & we'll make sure you are on the list. You will not be flooded with useless emails, but will be told once in a while about things relating to or of interest to the classic Class of 1968.

Keep checking back at this site ... it's ours until futher notice. We'll develop other things making your stop here worthwhile!

Stay in touch everyone! We are that special class of Northwest Classen!

Thanks for such a great time. The committee did such a great job. Looking forward to the next!
Sincerely, Margie Walker Martin

I just wanted to thank each and every committee member for a most wonderful reunion.  Your fine efforts are greatly appreciated.  I so enjoyed seeing everybody.   

I have just had time to look at all the wonderful comments that people have written - you've said it all!  I still feel kind of giddish (is that the right word?) and so uplifted from being around such a great group of people.  It was so great to see everyone and I'm sorry for those that didn't come that I missed!!!!  

As Charlie Smith said we have such a great class and even my husband loves to come and has really developed a close friendship with some.

As everyone has said, thank you committee for everything - you've outdone yourselves again.  Can't wait to see what you'll do in 5 years!!!!  :)

Love you all! 

Dear Friends - we are back home in Reno, Nevada and cannot begin to thank everyone for the most wonderful weekend! Thank you to Sir Bedevere, THE COMMITTEE, the Humphreys and to everyone who took the time to come to the reunion, relax and stop for a couple days to enjoy old friends. We made new friends as well! It meant so much to us as a "new" couple to see everyone and receive so many warm wishes for our happiness. We hope that if you are going to be in Reno that you will give us a call. Reno and Lake Tahoe are a very fun place to visit. We will miss everyone of you and look forward to seeing you at the next reunion - if not sooner sometime in OKC. 
Much love, Debby (Frye) and Lloyd Carlson

Well, I sent my check in really really early for all three events and was so looking forward to seeing everyone!  But alas developed a severe case of poison ivy and one of my eyes was swollen shut and I was hideous looking so missed out on so much.  I just found this web site again and loved seeing all the pictures and looking deeply into the eyes of these faces and memories are just flooding.   I acutally still live close by and hope to begin making the "First Thursday" events just to get back in the groove.   We did have an awsome class and it looks like everyone is still in touch with one another.  Keep sending pictures and I'll see some of you at "First Thursday"!!!!

Susan

Wow! I haven't had so much fun in years! A humongous thank you to Bill and the entire committee for the amazingly wonderful time given to all. Every event was absolutely perfect, as was the chosen host hotel...even if I did get locked out of rooms for a while and nearly arrested by a cop in the lobby for toting a caution road cone presented to me as a gift from Kent.

A special thanks to Martha, Rocket, Kent and Judy for our after hours hallway party in my time of need. And a big thank you to Bill Landers for feeding us in the wee hours.

What a GREAT group of people in which we have to celebrate our origin. It was beyond well worth traveling so far to attend.

Love and hugs to all.
Arlene

p.s. Fuzan Stacy! I would have led you around with your eyes wrapped closed with a purple and gold bandana. You call for help if ever needed again. I missed you!

Lots of people worked hard on this reunion, but the driving forces were Cindy and Susan.  Hats off to all of those who worked on this gathering for making it the best reunion ever.  What a weekend.  To all of you who came to your first reunion. . .thanks!  It was great to have you back.  We will all look forward to the 45th

Many thanks to the '68 class reunion committee for a well-planned and festive week-end.  The technology we have today made the whole experience so much richer than the last reunion I attended-- 20 years ago! I definitely won't miss another one!   

I just wanted to thank all of the committee people.  It was a wonderful event and I loved seeing everyone.  I know how hard you all worked to pull this off.  My husband and I really enjoyed all the parties    If you know of some of our fellow graduates that didn't come, please encourage them to come to the next one.  I went to my husbands reunion last year from John Marshall and I think we are a much better looking group of people and more fun too.  It was so much fun to see all the new people that haven't come before.   We need to encourage others to come to the 45th.  Love to you all. 

It is amazing how each reunion far surpasses the previous one in terms of planning, organization, or by the wonderful classmates that get to attend.

Thanks to Martha for being such a dear friend the last 5 years after connecting from the 35th Reunion, Arlene, it was fabulous seeing you from Idaho, clearly the farthest travel ; )  Rocket, getting to spend time with you was very special since we have known eachother since 3rd grade...you are still a wonderful guy!  Terry, so nice to get to know you better and welcome to your first.  Jane Anne, thanks for sharing a Scotch with me and welcome back to the living ; )  Bill, for always being such a great friend and always there for me...making me feel important and cared for.  Good luck next weekend at the Emmies, you will be in our thoughts!!!

John Taylor thanks so much for the wonderful hospitality suite, please let us pitch in for the expense if needed.

It was great seeing you all and like Linda, it is amazing how I missed so many wonderful classmates over two nights.  Please grab me next reunion and let's catch up.

Jeanene, Linda, Cindy, Susan, Janet, Kay, Hattie and Shannon, loved seeing you ladies as always.

Can't wait for the Alumni Golf Tournament September 15th so save this date on your calendar!  We need 1968 representation for the tournament and you get to play Twin Hills which is a fantastic course.  All School event planned on Sunday and tournament on Monday so please plan to come and show our Alumni support!!!  This can be our focus for golf since our time is so limited during our Reunions.

See you in September and we won't have to wait 5 more years!!!

Love you all,

Judy

Linda, your pics look great and I would love to have some of them..Hope they get posted to the site for us to download.

Thanks, Judy

I only got to attend the BBQ Saturday afternoon which was wonderful (Thank you, thank you Kirk and Danna for sharing your beautiful and welcoming home with us)!  Charlie, tell your wife I noticed all the great big, heartfelt smiles, too.  It was so fun seeing everyone who was there.  Reading all the comments posted afterwards make me so sorry I didn't get to attend the other events.  I appreciate all the work (including First Thursday fun) that goes into making a perfect weekend every five years or so!  Take care everybody - until next time!

Looking at the pictures makes me wish I'd been able to be there.  You guys haven't aged a bit!  Maybe I'll try for 2013.  If I can lose a little weight, and maybe buy that sports car, and get some sharper clothes, maybe a supermodel.........uh, oh hell I'll be happy to just still be alive!!

Glad all had such a great time.  Take care.

I have been trying to tell my friends here in Bozeman about my 40th reunion experience.  It's a challenge...words fail me.  It was so great to see everyone.  I was so proud to look around the room at all the attendees and think, Wow, these are my people!  Hats off to you who have kept the home fires burning all these years and have not only made reunions possible but have also made them such extraordinary experiences.  I look forward to seeing you all again in five years.
Love to you all,
Doug Amick

I had such a great time Friday and Saturday night. It was so good seeing everyone. Really enjoyed being able to dance with Mike Fair, thanks Sharon. I looking forward to the next reunion wouldn't miss it for anything. 
I want to thank all people that help put the reunion together. 

Stanaleen

Like Doug Amick, when I returned home I  could not stop talking about the reunion weekend (finally stopped when my wife told me I was repeating myself).

These classmates from 1968 have developed into just some wonderful human beings.  Everyone was so friendly, caring and inclusive.

If you want a spirit-lifter, don't miss the next class reunion!

Another big thanks to all of those who made it possible.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone who came to this reunion and gave me the most wonderful weekend I've had in years!  What a fabulous time.  All the arrangements were perfect, of course, because of the hard work of Bill and Danny and Jeanene and Linda and Susan and John Taylor and John Gilbert and everyone else who helped.  You guys have it down to an art.  I loved seeing everyone, and I can't believe how wonderful everyone looked.  I noticed a few guys brought their granddaughters with them, but that was OK.  So please keep in touch....I have a great guest room if anyone is in Denver.  (And the nightly rate is cheap.)  To Ben Byers, Arlene, Judy and Rocket:  I love you, man!!!!  You saved my life.

What a fabulous time we all had! I think, the best ever! It was great to have so many class mates show up!!! 

What a great weekend. I sure enjoyed seeing everyone. I was so happy with the number of " 1st reunion" attendees. Doug, Terry, Lloyd, Debbie, Joy, Jane Anne, Marrgie, Candy, all of you, it was great to see you.

Silkies Forever!

George


 

What a whirlwind of a weekend!  I cannot express how wonderful it was to see and visit with everyone, even though in two nights, I still did not get to visit with everyone.  Our class has proven once again why we keep coming back....the pride, the fun, the life long friendships, the loyalty, the teamwork. I love NWC and what it represents to me.  Please, please keep coming back. Especially our favorite party crasher, Bobby Hammack and David Gibbs! I love you all!!!!

Linda

I am continually amazed at what a special class we have.  This weekend's reunion reinforces my belief that many of the other NWC classes must envy our 1968 class.  I think every person who was there felt the comradarie, the closeness and the love that we all have for each other.  It is that way whether we see each other once a month or once every five years.  My wife (she had a great time meeting everyone) commented that everyone there was smiling all the time, that that were genuinely glad to be there and genuinely glad to see each other.  Those who have not been to a reunion with our class just do not realize what they are missing.  I know there were those that could not make it this year and we missed them, but hopefully, we will all be around for the next one.

I hope for the next reunion we have some more alums attend who have never been to a reunion like we did this year. 

Let us all keep in touch through this wonderful website developed by John Taylor and Bill Perry.  It is a great vehicle to provide information to all.  Everyone, please use it, and let ever grad you come across know about it.

I just got home now in MPLS, MN and am taking the next 2 days off to recuperate from all this partying because you "OLD" people kept me up WAY too late 2 nites in a row.

The highlight of my reunion was seeing Bob
Hammack and David Gibbs who I grew up with
on Cummings Dr., which was easily the toughest neighborhood any NWC grad could possibly live in. I had not seen them in over FORTY years !!! I didn't almost CRY, I did !!!

 

Another highlight was seeing my basketball buddies Bergman, and Byers, who along with their wives, voluntered Saturday nite

at the Twin Hills Golf Club event which I thought was a very NICE place to hold our event. 

I think we owe the class of '69 a favor and if I am able , I plan to attend their next reunion as a volunteer.

 

A very special  THANKS to the
organizing committee for an outstanding job and making all of this possible. 
I don't think we realize how much time and effort they put into this STUFF. 

 

Thanks to my buddies Janet Wiles, Judy Rogers, Arlene Davis and Martha Walker for watching out for me and providing transportation arrangements whenever I needed them.

 

Finally, I would like to send a message to the Redbirds, Magpies, and Chipmunks.
What happens when you put all 3 of the above on a field with a bulldog ?

BULLDOGS RULE !!!!

Rocket
 

My husband, Mike - of almost thirty years, and I are planning to attend  Saturday night and it will be great to see everyone.
I still live in OKC.  I own Fair Insurance Agency. My husband, Mike Fair, retired as a state Senator after serving most of his adult life in politics.  We still snow ski Colorado and trek around Europe every year- so we aren't "over the hill "quite yet!  A couple of years ago we snorkeled twice across Santa Maria Bay at the south end of the Baja, Mexico.  Would love to hear from any of my classmates.
Sharon

Hello everyone!

I made plans to come to the reunion, but it just didn't work out. I'm sure it will be great!  I have been married for 39 years to Bob Pruitt ('66 NWC grad) and have 6 children, ages ranging from 15 to 35 and  3 precious grandchildren.  For the past 29 years we have lived in Chattanooga, TN.
Bob and I are humbled and very grateful to know and have a personal relationship with our Creator God...Jesus Christ, Maker of heaven and earth.  His presence has transformed us and He has made all the difference in our lives. 
Hopefully, I will make the next reunion.  A big thanks to all who made this happen.  Keep me posted!

Sonja (VandenNieuwenhof) Pruitt

I was really hoping to attend this year, but it just wasn't meant to be.  Hopefully I'll see you all at the 45th or 50th!  I'd like to drop in on a monthly gathering if I'm in OKC at the right time.  For those of you attending: Have a wonderful and special time!  (oh yeah, and Redbirds Rule! hahahaha - looking forward to that team photo, Bob). 

It breaks my heart to know that I will be unable to attend this year's reunion because of health problems.  All of you mean so much to me and I am so proud of our class.  I'll keep in touch on this web site that has been set up and I believe that Cindy and Arlene are going to read a short note for me.  I would love to hear from you either by e-mail or you can call me at home (330-8378).  I believe Arlene, Cindy and some of the girls might come by sometime during this weekendto see me.  If anyone is interested, please check with Arlene or Cindy

I am on permanent disability now (certainly not by choice) and it gets pretty lonely without any interaction with others.  However, I do want to thank so many of you for the sweet and caring e-mails, cards and calls.  Have and wild and crazy time and drink one (or two or three) for me.  

As Jimmy Buffett says, "oh, the stories we could tell" (OR NOT!!)

Joanne

P.S. - Thanks so very much to everyone who worked on the reunion.  You've done an awesome job! 

Can't wait to see everyone!~ We decided to drive to OKC from Reno this time and are just coming into Amarillo as we speak! Thanks to "The Committee" for making all of this possible. Love reading the messages. Can't wait! 

Hard to believe it's been 40 years & I haven't really kept in contact with anyone.  I am on the missing classmate list but am still kicking and live here in the city.  I was married for 36 yrs but am now a widow.  I have 2 beautiful daughters & a grandson who is the love of my life!  Sorry that I will not be attending the reunion but I hope you all have fun!  Linda

I loved high school so much that I can't seem to get away from it. I am currently an administrator at Mustang High School, in August I will be starting my 30th year!!!  The pride and loyalty of students who attended NWC will never be duplicated.  I thought I was holding on to an image of NWC that only existed in my mind until I talked to a Mustang teacher who attended Midwest City (1968 grad also) and he confirmed that many others in the metro area were envious!!  I am still proud to be a Knight.  See you at the reunion!!

I'm planning to attend the cookout at the Humphrey's on Saturday afternoon.  That may be the only event I'll make - have 2 other commitments that weekend and leaving on vacation the next.  Life is rather tame the other 51 weeks of the year - what's up with THAT weekend?!  Hoping to see a lot of old? (never) classmates at the Humphrey's! 

Hi everyone,
This website is a great idea!  Thanks to those who work so hard to keep us in touch, and remind us we're still "young at heart".  Like the Madison Magpies, I'm looking forward to another Mayfair Chipmuncks group picture.

Greetings Knights and Ladies! I really thought I was going to make this one -- but, alas, it's not gonna happen.  I would really love to have seen everyone. Oh, well -- maybe in another ten years if I'm still ambulatory!

I've bought a ticket for both nights so that I could at least support the event -- I know these soirees usually operate in the red. If anyone knows of someone (or IS someone) who'd like to come and needs a "subsidized" ticket -- get in touch with Sir Belvedeer.  It's all yours.

Now for the news -- I live in Virginia outside of Washington DC these days.  Two daughters, two step-daughters and six grandchildren of various "stripes." Life is good.

I am an artist and interior designer -- my husband Thom Bradley is a computer technician for the Washington Post Newspaper.

We are renovating a 1965 Airstream trailer and love to travel and hike -- the Grand Canyon is a favorite spot -- we love the Southwest.  So stand by -- when retirement time comes in a few years we'll be pestering all of you -- keep the driveway clear:)

Rocket and/or Martha -- your assignment is to party hearty on my behalf as well as your own!  I know you're up to the task.

How can it be that I was only 9 when I graduated high school..............since I am only 49 now ?

I'm not going to make the reunion, but reading this website has stimulated a lot of memories.  Remembering a lot of great people and the strange time of life that is high school.  Also, more than a little chilling to see the list of those no longer with us; not living in OKC anymore I wasn't aware of most of them.  Anyway, hope everyone has a great time.  Somebody ask Kirk Humphreys if he remembers us shooting hoops in my driveway?

My maiden name we Graff. I got married in January 1968 married name Rudolph. I got a divorce and my present name is Cynthia Stanaleen Reeves.
Cell 405-413-6684   Work 405-721-1300 

Oh, Martha. Do you always do everything you are told?
You are so funny. 
But I think an easier solution would be that the events only be held by candlelight. We will all look fantastic then!
See you at your cocktail party.
XOX
Arene

Still looking forward to seeing everyone.  Just had quadruple bypass surgery, doing very well.  Had chest pain on Mothers day and as a typical paramedic, ignored it.  Got worse, ignored it.  Got really bad, drove myself to the hospital.  All I said to my doctors was "I have to make Northwest Classen re-union, rest is not important now.  I will make it.  Thanks to George Lemon and Alan Sandgarten for nice notes....Mike

P.S. While I was under some heavy drugs was reciting NW Classen football scores from 1968, funny thing I looked them up and was correct on all scores. 

I still haven't found just the right thing to wear for Friday night.  Something that will make me look 30 years younger and 30 pounds thinner.  I can't imagine why I haven't found anything yet.  Something low cut and push up.....for my chins.  Did get new jammies in case I get lucky.  Judy Rogers and I are planning a little cocktail hour before the Friday night event for those staying at the Skirvin...let me know if you'd like to come!

Who can forget the Charcoal Oven after school or Coit's Root Beers?  How about cruising up and down the NW Expressway after a football game?  Lots of great memories!!!

Our high school graduation doesn't seem so long ago. My youngest just graduated high school. (One out of college and back home and one on his way to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.)        
I can't be 58 can I? Since many of you have grandchildren, I'll need some counseling about becoming an "empty nester". The 35th reunion was fun an am looking forward to this one!

P.S. I resent that stupid "dancing balloon" commercial! Class of '60 maybe but not us!

That card got me thinkin' of those silken days of yore
When gas was 30 cents and Big Macs not much more.
Draggin' Quicks, The Oven, Delta and Rancher's Daughter,
Back row at Cinema 70 not doin' what we oughta
Hangin' with Gilbert, Geo Lemmon and Charlie Smith,
Dating that John Marshall girl, the one I'm still with.
Hang a fat forty on me, I'm still the same, folks:
Less hair here, more hair there, same "pun"ishing jokes.
Son Daniel is in law school with his fortune to seek,
And daughter Laura's no slouch--graduated Harvard last week.
Can't make this reunion but enjoy it, you Knights!
Keep making those memories and reaching new heights.

Hey Susan and Danny..Can't wait to see you guys. I've seen Susan several times since 68, but Danny, I havn't seen you since Highschool..wow..what a Kick. Where's Allen Sykes, Mike Way, Jennifer Sucky (spelling)? Kay Hinkel..anyway, hope all is well with you guys...see you soon...

Greetings from Sydney! I can't make this year, so please allow me to reminisce instead. We all shared so much - winning State in Basketball for one. But, who among the lucky few remembers Charlie Hale's Auto Mechanics classes, or Janie Creekmore's Latin classes (the best teacher ever?), or how about this obscure event? Some of us attended a meeting after school with a couple of 'recruiters' from the John Birch Society. I don't recall the invitation naming the host, but it didn't last long. After their opening rant, one of the few teachers there asked them to define Communism, to which they had no answer. Can anyone confirm this for me?

Greetings from Colorado Springs.  It has been 20 years since we've been able to make a reunion, but Hank (also class of '68) and I are looking forward to seeing everyone.  We don't feel old.  What's up with our birthdays adding numbers to our ages? We're both still working and enjoying our jobs.  No grandkids yet, just a grand pup! 
See everyone in July. 

Really looking forward to returning to OKC and meeting old friends.

Our reunion will be here before we know it.  Know it will be lots of fun! If any Burbank Bumblebees or girls who lived in Willard Hall at OSU are interested in gettin together during the reunion weekend at times when reunion events are not scheduled, please get in contact with me.  Some of us have thought about trying to do this.  See everyone soon!

Hello from New Jersey!
I would never have imagined that I'd end up here, but you just never know where life may take you.  Last spring, my sisters and I had a wonderful reunion in OKC and Norman.  Northwest Classen looked about the same, as did Taft.  I'm not able to attend the 40th reunion, but hope you all have a wonderful time connecting with old and new friends.  I have very fond memories of growing up in OKC!
Have fun!  Starr

Hi Everyone,

As I read these messages I have my yearbook by my side as a reference to "times gone by". This reunion sounds like fun and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.  And, THANK YOU, to all of you working to make this happen.

The Section is always with you......

Then they made this movie, May the force be with you........

Does not compare to the section is always with you.

It's been fun "connecting" with a few classmates for the first time in 40 years.  Easy to email through this site.  The reunion will be my first.

I'll be flying down solo from Minneapolis and look forward to catching up with other out-of-staters at the Skirvin Thursday-Sunday and everyone else at the planned activities.

I'm sorry that I will be unable to attend the 40th.  I made the 35th just after moving back from Gulf Breeze, Florida (very close to where Joy Johnson lives).  My daughter Halley will be visiting at that time from Jacksonville, Fl, with my precious 2 year old grandson. I'm sure ALL of you grandmothers understand that I can't give up a minute - you know we are getting older - at least that is what I understand from all the messages posted.  Joanne - I know you have worked very hard on the reunion - you are a very special person!  HAVE A BALL!! 

I'm really looking forward to coming to the "40" reunion.   I have been to all of them and the longer the time has past since we left NWC, the more fun the reunions have been.  My wife, Arlene, will be there as well.   She enjoys the reunions almost as much as I.

It is said that Helen of Troy had "the face that launched a thousand ships".  Our reunion committee can claim to have mailed the "postcard that launched a hundred diets".  Mine isn't working out so well, but I'll be there anyway and looking forward to a rare return to OKC.  I'm hoping that my old Monroe Redbirds team mates will be there to pose for a 50th--yes 50th--anniversary photo!

Greetings to all!  I have been gone a long time, and only occasionally visiting Oklahoma - learned a lot in Cajun land about food and music; now we are up in South Dakota (my husband does oil & gas work); just a few miles northwest of our Homeplace in Pierre "Dances With Wolves" was filmed; so it is very scenic.  Will probably not make the reunion, but we'll see; both of our sons will be on the East Coast playing football this fall.  Blessings to all!  Mary

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Tommy and I have been married for over 40 years. We have two wonderful children a son and daughter and five grandchildren,  We have lived on our farm North of Prague, Oklahoma for 33 years.  Tommy has retired now, and I am an Independent Oil and Gas Producer.  Hope to see everyone there.

We were truly blessed to have gone to such a great school.  I hope to see many of you at the reunion.  It seems like only yesterday, but 6 kids and 5 grandchildren don't come that fast.  See you this summer.

My husband Danny Clark (also class of '68) and I have moved nearly 400 miles closer to OKC, but we're still nearly a thousand miles away in Niceville, Florida ( just across the bay from Destin).  Even so, we hope to attend this reunion and reconnect with old friends (and I guess I DO mean old!).  We're astonished to see how many of our class remain lost.  Guess we're not the only ones who've moved around a lot in 40 years. 

Looking forward to seeing old friends.  They say 50 is the new 30 so we are only 38

This is the best time......hate waiting five years to see all the OLD friends.   I haven't missed a reunion yet and I hope our wonderful committee continues to take this on so we can attend many more!  :) See you soon!

Really looking forward to this reunion.  I hope to see lots of people I see every five years and some who may not have ever been to a reunion.  It's a great time. 

I WAS WONDERING IF WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A GET TOGETHER FOR THE BIG 40.  THANKS TO SHERRY LANG MEEK FOR FINDING ME AND GETTING ME HOOKED UP.  I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH MEETING. I'LL HAVE TO TRY THAT OUT ! 

Hello everyone! 

Ya know ... we should never underestimate the value of the personal connections and friendships that go back to our youthful roots. Like the others before it, this upcoming class reunion is a great opportunity for us all to shelve our daily concerns and relax ... spending some time chuckling about things we almost forgot about ... and remembering other things we've been wanting to share with friends from a special time who would appreciate it the most.

"First Thursday", that legendary Class of 1968 never-ending monthly planning meeting for the 20th reunion, has created and reinforced the kinds of friendships that seldom happen elsewhere. Come to the 40th reunion and experience it yourself!

We (I) must be old because I can't remember any (many of you) and will have to get out the old year book to look up the names.  Sherry Lang and just a few other are familar.  Savannah is just a little to far to drop in for weekly drinks to catch up - will at least have to wait for the reunion.

It's that time again, this should be a good one.  I hope we can get the word out to as many people as we can so all 1968 grads can attend.

40 years, my how time flies!  Pat and I have been married now for 38 years.  We have 2 kids, and 7 grandkids.  Grandkids are the greatest!  Looking forward to seeing everyone in July. 
Take care and see you all soon!
Pat and Libby Determan 

I can't wait to see all of you OLD people !!!
Rocket

How exciting this is 40 years!!!! I am looking forward to seeing everybody.  
Click on LOST CLASSMATES  & help us locate a few Missing members. See you in July ! 

I'm really looking forward to this reunion -- I've never had friends this old before.  And I'd like to know where Spaulding is, too!  And Rocket.  And a bunch more. 

Anyone heard from Phil Spaulding? Any info would be appreciated. The last email address I have has resulted in no replies. Thanks.

I know that it has been 40 years and I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.  I recently have started going to the 1st Thursday night and it is great.  Wish everyone would come.

I can't wait for the reunion. I am so excited about seeing eveyone there. We had quite the special class!

Well, I have to say, I certainly don't feel old or that we have been out of high school for 40 years!  (I do keep doing the math though, just to make sure.)  It's always fun to see people I knew then and meet people I didn't get a chance to know in high school.  Northwest Classen is full of very fond memories.  Come join the fun...or maybe an alumni group - they are both doing great things for the school!

YES, we really are this old!  I can't wait to see everyone.  Haven't attended the last couple of reunions, so it will really be fun for me to get together with everyone.  Plans are really shaping up.  Should be fun!!!
Be there, everyone!

Hats off to everyone who continually works to keep our Class of '68 together. ....You know who you are....Thank You! This website is another example of the "class" our Knights and Ladies continue to exemplify! My husband (Gene, from NWC's class of '59) and I are looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

Jay and Pam just got on me for not posting anything on the website, so here goes: I can't believe that it's been 40 years. It seems like yesterday that John Gilbert and I were cutting Architectural Drawing. I can't wait to see everyone next summer!

If I am to travel 2,000 miles for this, I best see EVERYBODY  in attendance! So looking forward to us all being together again. And no crashing private gatherings this time, Kent, Susan, Debi & Chuck. (on 2nd thought, perhaps we will!)
Love to all,
Arlene

Miss our 40th reunion?!  NEVER!  I might be old, pleasantly plump and in a wheel chair, but I'll be there with bells on!  ;)

Greetings all. Not much has changed for Richard and I since the 03 reunion except more grandkids..We have seven grandgirls and one grandson, one of them has a driver's license YIKES!!! Can't wait to see all you beautiful people:O)

You may be that old, but I'm the baby of the class. Hope to see everyone soon.

Yes, we are that old, and I had better see all of the class of 1968 at the reunion!  We have an awesome class and we always have a great time!  Some of us still meet the first Thursday of each month at the Bell Isle Brewer after work.  Come join us anytime!!

40 Years?!?! Now I know why I always hated Math!

40 years?!?! Are you sure?

I can't wait!

Thanks for the Card. I look forward to the 40th!! Gosh are we that old?