Mission Magazine Spring 2008 - Garces Memorial High School

Ram ReunionsClass of 1957 Celebrates 50 Years!By Helen HallerMary Clark Morlenad & Carl MorelandFront row: Barbara (Lendacky) Logan, Connie Kelly, Claudia (Antongiovanni) Heinle, Helen (Reischman) Haller, Judy(Antongiovanni) Walsh, Judy (Johnson) Olson; Back row: Suzanna (Day) Elfsten, Pat (Wattenbarger) Blair, Judie (Nelson)Schwebel, Janet (Hubbard) Watson, Marcia (Worden) Trammel, Janice Rush, Yvonne (Caire) Head, Jane (Douds)Gaspardone, Louise (Harrison) Kadrovach, Diane (Phoenix) Dougherty, Sylvia (Alexander) Wilson, Jeanne (Sara) BurrellButch Sandrini, Barbara & Al SandriniThe Class of ’57 celebrated their 50th reunion last August with a fun-filled weekend in Cambria.The 66 attendees began arriving on Friday afternoon and unexpectedly encountered one another in storesand restaurants all over town and on the garden paths of the Cambria Pines Lodge, where most of themwere staying.The Friday night delicious tri-tip barbeque was prepared and served by Jimmy and Connie Murphy withhelp from Brian and Candy Kelly. It was held at the American Legion Hall and class membersreminisced about old times well into the night.The Lodge breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday provided another opportunity for classmates to relaxand catch up with one another. As friends came into the breakfast room, more and more tables werepushed together and there was much laughter shared over multiple cups of coffee.On Saturday afternoon, Dianne (Phoenix) and Morgan Dougherty hosted an open house at their home inCambria. It was a beautiful sunny day so everyone gathered on their deck and enjoyed the fresh oceanair. We all heard some great stories about Brother Marcus, Sister Ambrosia and Sister Laurentia, toname only three. Of course Gene Bonas once again shared his story of walking into a pole while doinghand signals at girls in the next building and seeing Sister Lourdina wagging her finger at him while shelaughed hysterically as he picked himself up off the ground. It was silly stories like that whichentertained attendees all weekend and there was plenty of time to share them.On Saturday night there was a formal dinner at the Cavalier Restaurant. The highlight of this eveningwas a “Then and Now” power point presentation which Al Marchetti had prepared with pictures fromthe yearbook as well as ones which had been submitted by classmates. Al Sandrini entertained everyonewith his narration of the presentation using a laser pointer (until wife Barbara took it away from him.)Table decorations for the dinner were made of LP and 45 records arranged on a base and decorated withgreen and white pompoms. The record labels listed songs and artists which had been popular in the ‘50sand which provoked more memories of dances and other good times. The decorations were the creativework of Yvonne (Caire) Head.Reunion attendees left feeling 50 years younger after sharing good times and funny memories. We weretransported back to our teenage years and enjoyed sharing common experiences. Since the reunion,those who have e-mail have been able to continue to renew old friendships and share experiences.Brian & Connie KellyLeo & Jeanne SchamblinGene & Robbie Bonas &Louise KadrovachPage 28