Following on the heels of the Fourth of July, the 104th consecutive all-class reunion of Powell High School graduates rolls out this weekend.
In the middle of the Friday-Saturday fanfare is the …
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Following on the heels of the Fourth of July, the 104th consecutive all-class reunion of Powell High School graduates rolls out this weekend.
In the middle of the Friday-Saturday fanfare is the Class of 1969, observing its 50th year since leaving the hallowed halls of PHS.
The Class of 1969 wants to leave a meaningful legacy on its 50th. The class is raising funds to establish the William (Bill) McRann Panther Pride Scholarship to honor the memory of the late, long-time PHS art instructor. Tickets are being sold for a special knife created by celebrated knife maker Dennis Friedly of Cody, a former McRann student. The scholarship will be awarded to a PHS art student to continue an art education at Northwest College.
The theme of meaningful creations will be continued as the Class of 1969 meets for its own 50-year reunion Friday at Jake Clark’s Mule Days barn in Ralston. Kay Clark is a member of the Class of 1969. Class members are asked to bring something they’ve made or something special in their life for a silent auction during the evening.
“We’ve got a lot of painters in our class,” said 1969 class member Terry Faxon. The class party starts at 4 p.m., and a turnout of 60 class members and spouses is expected.
“We’re having a taco bar, and people are bringing their favorite salsa or dip,” Faxon said.
Reunion classes hold their own events Friday night. The Panther Open Golf Tournament is also a Friday feature, teeing off at 10 a.m. at the Powell Golf Course.
These other special reunion class gatherings are on the Friday docket:
Class of 1949 — A truly spirited group of 49-ers will be at the Eagles Hall at 6 p.m., some 25 strong, as they mark their 70th class reunion.
Class of 1959 — The 60-year class will be at the Lamplighter for dinner at 6 p.m.
Class of 1962 — It will be a 57th class reunion for the Class 1962 when they meet at 5 p.m. at the Park County Weed and Pest Control building west of Powell. The class votes each year on when the next reunion will be held.
Class of 1964 — Larry and Judy Hart will host the 55-year class at their home at 397 Lane 13. About a dozen class members and spouses will attend. Former PHS math teacher and coach Bill Farthing will be a special guest.
Class of 1979 — From a big class of 154, some 65 are expected at a barbecue celebrating their 40th at the home of Jon Bloom at 861 Lane 13 starting at 4:30 p.m.
The classes of 1989, 1994 and 1999, meanwhile, will have the downtown covered. The Class of 1989 is at The Red Zone at 6 p.m., the Class of 1994 at WYOld West Brewing Co. at 6:30 p.m., and Class of 1999 at the Elks Club from 7-9 p.m., then on to a Panther Pub Crawl.
Class of 2009 — The 10-year graduating class will gather in Southside Park at 6 p.m. Friday. About 40 are expected for a taco bar served up in the park, said Alexa Kienlen.
On Saturday, the free alumni breakfast is scheduled at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, sponsored by Powell Rotary Club. The Class of 1968 will host all classes for an afternoon of reminiscing at Washington Park from 1-4 p.m., and the day concludes with Bands, Beer and Bonfire starting at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds.