CONNELL HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

                           1909-1968

The CHS 2009 Reunion Committee is making final arrangements for this summer’s August 15^th -16^th reunion and wanted to remind you to be sure to register for this special event.  There is much chatter between alumni to solicit and verify fellow classmate attendance.  The committee would appreciate having your registration form completed and sent in by July 1^st or soon thereafter. 

The Program Sub-Committee is busy putting together a great weekend with entertainment, prizes, music, do-you-remember-when, old school/classmate pictures and opportunity for extended visiting.  This is a “once in a life time” activity to get together with that “young” classmate you miss, wanted to ask questions or just chat about life experience.  Our registrar, Carolyn Davis Chase ‘58, tells us we have well over a hundred alumni registered and more coming in all the time.

There will be a room set aside at the community center for CHS memorabilia, so bring your CHS “stuff” to share.  Send a copy of favorite pictures to Sheila (Thompson) Poe ’65; 21634 Hwy. 2 East; Hartline, WA, 99135, or send scanned photos to:  poedunk@televar.com.   Include a list of your favorite songs too.  Please bring your camera or video to the reunion so pictures can be made available on the CHS Website.

Also, we need those CHS trivia questions.  ex: “Who drove a red and yellow 1963 convertible”?  Who drove 100 mph down Main Street?  Send your trivia questions and answers to Carol (Smith) Berry ‘65 at CHSreunion09@msn.com. The trivia activity will be a hoot at the banquet.

Encourage fellow alumni or a favorite faculty member to attend this fun- packed reunion.  Early registration will aid in the committee’s planning process.  Come join the reunion party.  We’ll see you there.  If you have any questions, or a special request, contact a Reunion Committee member. 

CHS 2009 REUNION COMMITTEE

Download, print and mail your Registration to attend the August 15-16 reunion. 

Don't wait until the last minute. Get it done today so you don't forget.

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 The latest Connell Eagle Review:  Editors Bonnie & Mary Judy

Want to take part in preserving Connell's history?

Here is the architect's conceptual design for the Connell Heritage Museum building expansion. The Museum Board of Directors has formed a committee to pursue the proposed project.  The Building Committee is currently developing marketing and funding strategies to secure long-term financing & community support necessary for this new asset.  They anticipate that the majority of funding will come from government and private foundation grants; however, community interest and support is a major force in this endeavor. 

The Committee’s core volunteer group is in place and looking for others to participate in this project.  Individuals with a “Can Do Attitude”, communication and computer skills, document control, or marketing experience are encouraged to contact the committee chairman.  What a great opportunity to invest in the past and future of North Franklin County communities.  Please consider being a part of this organization. 

The Building Committee’s near term goal is to have a full-scale project plan in place ready to kick-off this spring when the Museum opens. For further information, contact Arnold Hudlow 509-234-7281, Committee Chairman.

Current museum picture

Send Photos !!   Start sending in some interesting pictures of you or your classmates that we can use on the website and possible display at the reunion.  

Where are you?

If you are on this list, we are looking for you. If you want to be found, use the Registration tab above to let us know your current address.  If you know an address for a classmate, please use the Contact Us tab to provide the information and we will see if they want to register.

Eagle Review Staff 50 Years ago!!!

Remember this next time you walk up to the ticket window of your local movie theater with your $s in your hand.

Subject: Denzel Washington, and Brooks Army Medical Center

Don't know whether you heard about this but Denzel Washington and his family visited the troops at Brook Army Medical Center , in San Antonio , Texas the other day. This is where soldiers who have been evacuated from Germany come to be hospitalized in the United States, especially burn victims There are some buildings there called Fisher Houses. The Fisher House is a Hotel where soldiers' families can stay, for little or no charge, while their soldier is staying in the Hospital. Brook's has quite a few of these houses on base, but as you can imagine, they are almost filled most of the time.

While Denzel Washington was visiting, they gave him a tour of one of the Fisher Houses. He asked how much one of them would cost to build. He took his check book out and wrote a check for  the full amount right there on the spot. The soldiers were amazed to hear this story and want to get the word out to the American public, because it warmed their hearts.
 

The question is??  Who's movies do we support?   That great Academy Award winner Sean Penn or someone like Denzel Washington?

Preparing For Your High School Reunion

Some people view a class reunion as a rite of passage, while others may see it as a painful reminder of time marching on. Whatever your personal take on a class reunion, you can usually count on receiving an invitation every ten years or so. Preparing yourself for a class reunion involves a number of emotional, logistical and financial considerations you won't find on the official invitation from your high school class reunion committee.

It is not unusual to have mixed emotions about attending a class reunion. While the possibility of reconnecting with former friends can be exciting, there is also the possibility of rekindling a few not so fond memories. One way to prepare for a class reunion emotionally is to keep your expectations realistic. Thirty and forty year reunions can be especially variable, since many of the participants may be enjoying working at good jobs while others may be struggling to attain financial stability. Still others may or may not be enjoying retirement. 

Consider the bittersweet nature of a class reunion. You may discover that some classmates have passed away since graduation, while others have faced major upheavals in their lives. While the nostalgic elements of a class reunion often take center stage, it may help to view your classmates as contemporaries facing the same adult challenges you face. Try to relate to the 48, 58 or 68 year old grandmother as much as the 18-year-old classmate you remember. 

One consideration when preparing for a class reunion is logistics. The official invitation should include times and dates of the event itself, but transportation and lodging are your responsibility. You may have to request several days of vacation or personal time from your employer. Your spouse may also have to make special arrangements in order to accompany you to the class reunion. Travel could mean packing the family car or reserving tickets for the nearest airport to the venue. Some attendees contact former friends who still live in the area for overnight housing. 

Financially, the cost of a class reunion can be prohibitive. Besides the traveling expenses, the price of the tickets is often substantial. There may also be other events scheduled throughout the reunion weekend, each with their own costs. Be prepared to budget extra money for entertainment, food and beverages. 

Some things you may want to pack for a class reunion include yearbooks, photographs from high school days, current photographs of your family, and a blank scrapbook for class reunion events. The most important thing to remember is to live in the moment whenever possible. A class reunion can be a very positive and memorable milestone in any adult's life.