Marv Curtis

Some people are going to extremes to come to the Reunion! This is Paul Matthews and Jaime Avila descending Cotopaxi. Getting an early start so they make it on time.

Peggy Scott (Youngs)

Hey Dan,

Yes, a bike ride on Thursday or Saturday morning would be great!  I'll accept for Riki, too.  I guess I'd better let her know.

Peggy

Riki Eastmond

I'm bringing my road bike. Yes mam.

Chris Proctor

Bicycle ride would be great- Friday would work too, giving folks an alternative to golf and still getting them back in time for the brunch or lunch. Thursday or Saturday would also work, but those days might rule out some folks who are traveling to or from SLC for the reunion. Perhaps we could meet at 8:30 AM above the zoo at the parking area/gazebo at the mouth of Emigration, ride Emigration to Little Mountain or somewhere similar, and return. That's a 1 1/2-2 hour ride at the most, and can be made longer in a number of ways if desired.

Paul Matthews

I'm down for a bike ride since I don't golf

Judy Hollberg

I too would be up for a bike ride on Thursday or Saturday 

Christopher Swaner

I was thinking about doing a Pat McEntee memorial motorcycle ride on either Friday or Saturday morning after the Reunion Dinner. The proposed route would be East Canyon from the exit from Parley's Canyon, over Big Mountain and Past East Canyon to Henefer and then down to the exit at Taggart's for a lunch at Taggart's grill. They don't open till 11Am so I would plan on leaving the East Canyon exit between 9:45 to 10:00 AM. Corner dragger's welcomed. After nearly 400,000 miles on eight BMW's over the decades, and after 2 accident's and 3 leg and hip surgeries, I ride what they call ATGATT (All the gear all the time), and I now ride with an air bag vest,  while no one needs to go to that extreme, I will insist that anyone on the ride at least have a motorcyle helmet on. Please let me know if anyone is interested or if someone has a better destination

Happy Trails to ALL!

Riki Eastmond

I'm down for a bike ride both Friday and Saturday.

r

Peggy Scott (Youngs)

Yay, Judy!  Any more lady riders out there?

Friday brunch is at 11, which is why I didn’t bring up Fri.  We could get an early start..... I like Chris’s route. We could leave from East as well!

Dan Brown

Yes, let's do Chris's  Emigration Canyon ride on Friday morning.  I would be up for doing another ride on Thursday or Saturday.  I will be staying in Park City but am willing to travel.  Y'all know the territory better than I do since I have not ridden in SLC since the late 70's.

The response to the ride is great. 

Del Draper

So if it’s Protor’ ride that’s zoo parking lot 8:30 Friday? Those starting from East starting a bit earlier to get to zoo at 8:30. Someone pointed out that we could make the ride longer. Let me add that those who want can always make it shortet by reversing direction in Emigration before Little Mountain.

I’m in. Let’s me know if time changes. Looking forward to seeing folks.  Del Draper

Chris Proctor

Meeting at East for bike ride(s) is a great idea. Maybe the parking lot uphill and across 13th East from the school, next to the baseball field? All three days are open for riding if we start early enough on Friday. Showing up sweaty for the women’s brunch may not be appreciated so maybe Friday is more difficult for some. 

Dave Seiler

All those that are golfing at Forestdale, please remember tee times start at 8:00. There will be room for 15 groups.  This will be Friday morning as well with lunch starting at 11:00 at the course.

Judy Hollberg

I’m playing golf Friday so let me know if you ride Thursday or Saturday 

Marv Curtis

Only a month left until the Reunion! Time for the Songwriting Contest. (Not really a contest, just for fun)

Rules: Pick any song from our high school era and re-write the lyrics to include memories about favorite friends, teachers, events, sports, hangouts, etc. This can be funny, serious, happy or sad. Just not religious or political. Post yours right here in the Message Forum.

To get you going, here are the lyrics from a couple of our East Songs:

LEOPARD'S SONG

L-is for Leopards all victorious

E-is for East High ever glorious

O-is for the onward way we prosper

P-is for power, we gain by the hour

A-is ambition that spreads o'or us

D-is defiance not defeated

S-is for strength fro East Side High

ON EAST HIGH SCHOOL

On East High School, on East High School

Plunge right through that line, 

Round the ball, clear around (name of school)

Touchdown sure this time.

Go on East High School,

Go on East High School,

Fight for your fame.

Fight, East Side, fight, fight, fight,

We'll win this game.

Kate Whitney (Neilson)

EASH HIGH LEOPARD SONG                                                                                            Paraphrased for 50th Reunion

L- is for LEADERS helping others (less fortunate than themself). 

E - is for ENERGY to lift others.   

O - is OPPORTUNITIES that we're blessed with.     

 P - is for POWER to work through all our hardhips.

 A - is ACHIEVEMENTS gained from perseverance.    

 R - is for eradication of all RACISM.

 D - is DISCOVERING your WORTH and also in others.   

 S - is STRENGTH to stand for what is right

(We are born to be part of the solution, not a part the problem)

Dan Brown

With catchy accompanyment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tyGd7opNQ0

Dan Brown

Update on our plans for a bicycle ride.

The ride will be on Thursday leaving from the East High parking lot. We are riding up Emigration Canyon.

Emigration Canyon is an out-and-back ride with a good shoulder (most of the way), and lots of bike traffic, so drivers are aware of our presence.  Total distance from East parking lot to the top of Little Mountain is about 13 miles one way, and about 1500 vertical feet. You can turn around at any time enroute to Little Mountain and shorten the ride, or, if you're feeling frisky, you can extend the ride with an extra three mile downhill (300 vertical foot drop) section that goes to Little Dell Reservoir, from which you'd return the way you came. There are two sets of outhouses along the way, but no water. Malted beverages after the ride are always an option.

This is a ride, not a race so all skill levels are welcone.

Since not everyone can make the ride on Thursday we are planning other rides for those who are interested.  Let me know and I will message you with information.

Props to Chris Proctor for the route descripion.

Marv Curtis

Hey Dan, loved the catchy jazz rendition of the Leopard Song. I didn't know it's origins until now.

Becky Young (Richards)

Hey...I want to go on the Bike Ride up Emigration and golf!  What to do???? I havent been on my bike all summer so maybe I could make it to Ruth's Diner then turn aroundI have to think about this. It sounds great. Thanks for organizing a few things outside the box. Can't wait to see you all!

Christopher...love the motorcycle idea to! 

Judy Hollberg

Becky yes come ride bikes I too might not make it to far but we will have fun! Come golfing too no matter how good or bad you are it’s all about having fun!

Ed Barton

Sorry we’ll miss the reunion. Our 6th and youngest is scheduled for surgery Sep. 3rd.  He is a decathlete at BYU. On recovery he’ll report for missionary service in Hungary. His older siblings have served in Louisiana, Portugal, and 3 in Taiwan.  Who knows - maybe Cindy (Blake) East ‘75 and I are next.  

Best to you all,

Ed           

Holly Williams (Schelin)

You will be missed!  Hope all goes well with your son...Holly 

Marv Curtis

We'll miss you Ed. How did that boy get so tall?

Karen Smith (Chatterton)