***REGISTER ASAP***

6 DAYS UNTIL OUR 55TH REUNION - Aug. 25, 26 & 27...  

REGISTRATIONS (underlined newest ones): (listing Classmate names - may have a plus one)

1. Steve Allen
2. Karl Anderson
3. Barb (Arnson) Reynolds
4. Sue (Aslakson) Sturgill
5. Lois (Vanderwest) Balcom
6. Don Barnes
7. Laurel (Beekman) O'Malley
8. Sandra (Boone) Thomas
9. Bill Bouwman
10. Jim Boyle
11. Pam (Clark) Hall
12. Jim Davis
13. Larry Decker
14. Larry deJong
15. Barb (DeVries) Brink
16. Donna (DeVries) Kooi
17. Glenyce (Dewey) Hansen
18. Lynelle (Dostert) Brown
19. Judy (Dutmer) Spoelman
20. Carmen Dykema
21. Gussie (Fairbanks) Nowak
22. Greg Flaska
23. JoAnn (Gray) Burns
24. Eugene Harvey
25. Sharon (Hatch) Lindgren
26. Linda (House) Kekic
27. Pam (Hurst) Wolters
28. Mike Kolbe
29. Charlene (Lange) Richardson
30. Janet (Langeland) Dirkse
31. Lessie (Lewis) Hamilton
32. Alice (Line) Wathen
33. Sharon (Loftquist) Fodrocy
34. Jim McTaggart
35. Al Mell
36. Marsha (Mitchell) Pletcher
37. Pam (Morgan) Stevens
38. Deborah (Niva) VanKersen
39. Robert O'Malley
40. Karen (Olson) Braman
41. Carol (Pierce) Ross
42. Bob Ritcheske
43. Mike Roys
44. Evelyn (Shepherd) Whalen
45. Dianne (Smith) Decker
46. Jean (Smith) Johnson
47. Pam (Stanton) Van DeVeire
48. Joe Stapel
49. Brenda (Syperda) Bouwman
50. Judy (Townsend) Hale
51. Joe Urcavich
52. John Usmial
53. Ray Vanderhoevan
54. Kathy (Vinton) Crago
55. Bill Wasserman
56. Bob Wathen
57. Pam (Wolfe) Witherell

MHS CLASS OF 1967 55^th REUNION REGISTRATION

Dear Valued Classmates and Friends,

The past two years have been a rollercoaster ride! To help put them in the rearview mirror, let’s look forward to marking our 55^th year since we graduated from high school 1967!  We hope you will join us this August to celebrate!

THREE DAYS OF EVENTS!

Thursday, August 25^th

• Dedication of “The M Rock”, 4:00 pm:  Pere Marquette Park entrance at Round-About – Media invited!
• Reunion Social Gathering - Picnic-style meal at Hager’s Hideaway, 4:30 pm:

Happy Hour at 4:30, meal at 5:30 pm.  Location: 3156 Lakeshore Drive next to the Vikings Lodge on Muskegon Lake (extra parking in lot across street). A very casual, social evening partly indoors with outdoor tables/chairs on Muskegon Lake near the water’s edge! 

      BYO alcoholic beverages - Mixers, lemonade, iced tea, ice water and coffee bar provided.

      Price - “Early Bird” registration (mailed by August 1^st) - $30 per person.

                   “Late” registration - $40 per person

Friday August 26^th

• Very popular Guided Tour of MHS, 10:00 to 11:00 am: Hosted by Larry DeJong with invited guest, Matt Cortez, MHS Superintendent, who impressed other classes on this tour!  Park in lot at the home of the Old “Cove” and enter Southern Ave. front entrance.
• “Pep Rally” before MHS Football Game, 4:30 pm: Fricano’s on Muskegon Lake, 1050 W. Western Ave. Food/drink are classmate’s responsibility. Pre-purchased tickets to game handed out, or pick up at “Will Call” at Stadium. Please consider attending even if you’re not going to the game!
• MHS Home Football Game with Classmates – Tickets not picked up at “Pep Rally” will be at “Will Call”

Saturday August 27^th

• Informal Brunch at the Channel Pavillion - Pere Marquette, 10 am to noon: Reminisce with classmates!  Coffee, juice, donuts, plates & utensils provided. Donations of brunch-style foods welcomed!  Bring your own chairs!

Note: City collects $10 daily parking fee payable @kiosks. You may want to spend the day at the beach!

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Committee Members:  Steve Allen, Lois (Vanderwest) Balcom, Bill & Brenda (Syperda) Bouwman, Karen (Olson) Bramen, Barb (DeVries) Brink, Lynelle (Dostert) Brown, Larry deJong, Carmen Dykema, Greg Flaska, Robin Howard, Linda (House) Kekic, Dave & Donna (DeVries) Kooi, Sharon (Hatch) Lindgren, Al Mell, Carol (Pierce) Ross-McRoberts, Char (Lange) Richardson, Judy (Hale) Townsend, Joe Stapel, John & Barbara (Irwin) Usmial, Pam (Stanton) Van deVeire & Jim McTaggart

(Call 231.557.8844 or email jusmial@aol.com with any questions or concerns)

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REGISTRATION FORM

Name(s)____________________________________________________________

Please fill out and mail for early Bird registration by August 1^st – $30/person. 

***Late registration (after August 1^st) -$40/person

***Make check payable to “MHS Class of 1967” and mail to:

                                     Brenda Bouwman, 704 E Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

__ # of persons attending Reunion Social Gathering/Meal Thursday August 25^th at $30 each                                                          Total_______ __# of persons attending Reunion Social Gathering/Meal (late registration) at $40 each                                                        Total ________

__# of persons attending MHS Tour Friday August 26^{th           INCLUDED}  

__#of persons attending Friday night Home Football Game with Classmates at $5 each?                                                        Total ________

__# of persons attending Informal Brunch at Channel Pavillion Saturday August 27^th                                                              INCLUDED

I wish to donate to defray the cost of food for Informal Brunch on Sat. August 27^th                                               Donated amount: ________

                                                                  Total amount enclosed: ________

--------------------------------------------------------------cut here & mail with check-------

If unable to attend, send any contact changes of address/email/phone so we ALWAYS stay in contact!

GO BIG REDS!

Note: Please check websites listed below for additional events posted after the printing of this document!

THINGS TO DO IN MUSKEGON - Courtesy of the Shoreline Visitors Guide & Muskegon Chamber of Commerce

Muskegon is the ultimate outdoor playground with inland lakes, miles of Lake Michigan waterfront & miles of rivers, woods, and dunes. It is one of the largest shore communities along Lake Michigan with a population of 40,000 residents. Once a major source of timber, it remains a tourist destination for its state parks, beaches and large historic homes left behind from the lumber giants. Monet Gardens of Muskegon, once a vacant lot, recreates gardens in Giverny painted by famous French artist, Claude Monet. Muskegon State Park is a popular destination for water lovers. Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park and Wild Water Adventure Water is nearby.

Lakeshore Museum Center – Featuring a History of Brewing in Muskegon www.lakeshoremuseumcenter.org

Muskegon County Museum – Focuses on history of region, including logging & early Native American inhabitants

Muskegon Museum of Art – Featuring works by Edward Hooper & Picasso’s Mistress, Francoise Gilot www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Muskegon Farmer’s Market in Downtown Muskegon – Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 8am – 2pm

Central Business district with breweries, distilleries, restaurants, sculptures, public art, murals & the Frauenthal Center.

VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center linking the Mercy Health Arena (previously LC Walker Arena) www.visitmuskegon.org/convention-center

Self-checkout Bike rentals outside the Union Depot!

Lakeshore Bike/Walking Trail to Pere Marquette Park or North Muskegon & connector to Montague Hart Trail

Courtesy of: www.muskegon.org and www.visitmuskegon.org

A FEW LOCAL HOTELS

Hampton Inn – 231.799.8333                       Baymont by Wyndham – 231.798.0220

Fairfield Inn & Suites – 231.799.0100               Delta Hotel by Marriott – 231.722.0100

Shoreline Inn – 231.727.8483         Rodeway Inn – 231.733.2511 

Quality Inn & Suites – 231.739.9092

THE BOULDER (aka The Rock) WAS PLACED @PERE MARQUETTE PARK THIS MORNING. DEDICATION TBA AFTER SEPT. 14TH GATHERING! Do you recognize any of the people in the picture?

Joe Staple, Bill Bouwman, John Usmial, Pam (Stanton) Van DeViere, Steve Allen & Larry deJong

WE HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL, and we look forward to gathering once again with all our Classmates.  And remember, this reunion will be much more subdued and will be designed around increasing the ease of socializing and catching up with friends.    

50th REUNION SLIDESHOW TAB

- 4TH ON LEFT MENU -

Nostalic pictures,

pictures at Reunion &

Slideshow of those

who are no longer with us...

This website was created by your classmates to assist with organization of reunions and special events like our 70th Birthday Party in 2019!  This is a place just for you - to reconnect; to keep in touch with everyone; to obtain the most up-to-date information; to share memories; to create new memories; and to let everyone know what's changed and what's stayed the same.  PLUS THIS WILL BE YOUR MAIN SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REUNIONS!

If this is your first visit, here is how to get started:

1. Click on "Classmate Profiles" tab near top of left menu bar
2. Scroll to find your name & click on it
3. Now follow prompts to fill out your profile and/or make corrections to contact info
4. If your name is not listed, use "Contact Us" tab to notify us and we can add your name (you may have graduated late or left for another school in your senior year and wish to attend our reunion)
5. Supply your home address (for snail mail invite); your email address (for quicker contact); and your phone number (if we have any questions).  PLEASE NOTE - ONLY ADMINISTRATOR CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION!
6. We encourage you to upload a recent photo and/or any other photos in your profile
7. IF YOU ARE A VISITOR, i.e., faculty, family, friend or other MHS Alumni and would like to see more of our website, simply send us a message and we will contact you
8. Once your profile has been created, you will have the option of contacting any person through this website if they have registered.  AND, the great part is your email address is protected - it is kept private.  If you have any questions feel free to contact John Usmial (jusmial@aol.com)  
9. NOTE:  If you would like to contact a classmate but have not registered/created a profile, we may be able to help.  We keep info confidential, but if you contact John Usmial (jusmial@aol.com), he can email the person you are attempting to contact and they can decide whether or not to contact you.

The reunion committee has been meeting regularly for many years.  The current committee consists of  Bill Bouwman, Brenda (Syperda) Bouwman, Sharon (Hatch) Lindgren, Carmen Dykema, Karen (Olson) Bramen, Carol (Pierce) Ross-McRoberts, Judy (Hale) Townsend, Linda (House) Kekic, Barb (DeVries) Brink, John Usmial, Pam (Stanton) Van deVeire, Al Mell, Joe Stapel, Char (Lange) Richardson, Robin Howard, Dave Kooi, Donna (DeVries) Kooi,  Lois (Vanderwest) Balcom, Larry deJong; Lynele (Dostert) Brown, Steve Allen, Greg Flaska and James McTaggart (who was always a member of Committee, but missing from this list too long!).  Others who wish to help will have their names added as they come forward.

JOHN USMIAL, 50TH REUNION CHAIR & by default, 55th Reunion Chair - jusmial@aol.com or 231.215.6223