Holly Williams (Schelin)

Well I hate to say it Karen, but that sounds way cooler!  You will be missed!

Becky Young (Richards)

I'm going to come golf for sure but I need to sign up for it still. It will be fun to get a pro lesson from you Judy! JK!  I won't make you do that. I think I better meet the bikers at the base of the canyon not East High. I'll let you know for sure if you need to watch for me on the side of the road!!! I'll be wearing bright red, white and leopard colors! Or maybe my pep club uniform....HaHaHa!

Ed wishing your son a quick recovery. So fun to read all the messages from friends of long ago. I went to Highland Highs reunion last weekend. I didn't even go there and it was great. Good attendance and lots from out of town. Our reunion will be super. There are a few out there that need a push or shove to sign up. I know a few.

PLEASE... if anyone has some good old East High memorabiia down in the basement or up in the attic....please let me know or Nancy Holt Monson! Especially you Brian Brown....you had a ton at the last reunion as I recall.

Later Leopards*&^%$#@!

Gary T. Lomax

Class of 69',

I am quite disappointed not to be able to attented, such a hard to believe event that is about to happen, the 50th Reunion of the East High Class of 69'.  I will very much miss reuniteding with many friends.  Everyone have a great time at the 50th Reunion.  My wife and I will be in Toyoko.  In Valdez today.  International Dateline in 4-5 days.  Weather has been very cooperative so far!

GTL and his GTO

Mary Jo McElvain (Wolf)

Have fun everyone! And take special care of yourselves. I am unable to join you, but I will be thinking of you.

Dan Brown

Update for those who want to go cycling.  The Thursday ride is on.  We also will be doing a ride on Saturday up City Creek Canyon.  I will let you know about the time and gathering spot.  We are working on a Friday ride for those of us who do not golf. We plan to finish in time to attend the other events. 

I can't wait to see all of you in your Lycra.

Ron Poulton

It’s been a hoot reading all the posts and updates in anticipation of the reunion.  I am reminded of all the hours I spent watching so many of you being 'leopardized,' that uneven initiation onto the path of the good life.  I am nostalgic for all the hours flexible scheduling allowed me to spend in woodshop making breadboards, without ever registering for a class.  No doubt, Dickens had it right.  Now I feel almost caught up, but not yet ensnared; and I am vacillating between eagerness to see some of those I have loved and wanting a refund.

Don Malouf

I was hoping to see you all for the 50th, especially since I have missed all other reunions for a variety of reasons.  Unfortunately, I will be in D.C.helping my brother shoot his second short film.  Have fun without me.  I’ll see you in ten years.

David Evans

Mary and I live in Hong Kong and have only certain times when we can travel back to Salt Lake.  Unfortunately, the dates for the reunion just aren’t possible.  I wish it was otherwise.  At reunion time in 1999, we were in Nagoya, Japan.  In 2009 we were on an assignment that I could not move.  Now, we are out again, but will be back in Utah either next year or the year after.  I have been grateful for the encouragement and invitation to attend, and wish that we could.  

As I read each of the memories and comments, I have been unusually nostalgic and remembered so many good times with many of you. I have enjoyed the lyrics by Evan, Steve Rich and Dave Seiler, and found myself remembering the music and feelings we had during those years at East.  I am reminded of those who have passed and those whose spouses have passed away.  

With some amusement, I have read the survey results.  John, the survey did not include 8 as a possible number of children.  That is how many we have, with 28 grandchildren.

Our family abruptly moved from California as I started 9th grade, and many of you welcomed me to Salt Lake and then to East High.  I was very grateful to each of you.  We have been able to raise our children with some of you, had our children be good friends with your children, and will feel forever grateful for these associations. 

I hope that it is not only a wonderful reunion, but that we have another in 10 more years.  If we do, I promise to come.  

Dave Evans

Marv Curtis

NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LARRY GROBSTEIN!

10 years ago we had a great informal get together at 'The Bayou' the night before the big gala event.

Everyone there had great time. Drinkers and non, eaters and non, breathing and non, alone or with partners, with emotional support animals or not. 

Who has an interest in meeting up again? Everyone is welcome. 

I propose we meet at Fiddler's Elbow in Sugar House Wednesday evening. They have a area in the back where it would be easy to mingle and BS about how many medical procedures we have had or how big our TV screens are, or whatever.

They have food, drinks and sports on TV if you want to sit and observe the nonsense. 

Post if you are interested. I (Larry) will be there around 7:00 (PM). I will be the guy alone in the back with tears in my eyes because nobody showed up to tell me how kind the years have been to me and how much my ears have grown since High School.

Thanks,
Larry (Fred) Grobstein

Don Malouf

I’d like to stop by the Fiddlers Elbow for a bit.

Becky Young (Richards)

Marv...You crack me up! What can I say. The two event reunion keeps on growing and growing and growing.

Its so fun to watch. We have Bike rides and Fiddlers Elbow and motorcycle rides and our golf and brunch and lunch and the social hour buffet! What a grand weekend for all those attendingall of it or some part of it. I wish it could be everyone!!! See all you classmates real soon!

Marv Curtis

ON BEHALF OF SANDY SUMMERHAYS PITCHER: "My nine-year-old grandson, Benji Norman, of Brigham City, UT is battling brain cancer. He is finished with radiation and is beginning more intensive chemotherapy at Primary Children's Hospital.

My youngest daughter, Sarah Keyes, set up a Go Fund Me if anyone would like to help. It would be very much appreciated. 

Go to gofundme.com and search for Help Benji fight brain cancer. His picture shows up on the left for you to click on.  

Thank you class of '69!"

David E. Johnson

larry and others..count ne in..sounds like it will be good to get an early start on celebrations.. david johnson murray utah

T (Todd) Johns

Greetings to the East High Class of `69!!

Regrettably, I must add my name to the list of those alumni who won`t be able to attend this year`s celebration. 

My wife and I live in South America now and we`re both actively engaged in a number of activities here in Cuenca, Ecuador, a beautiful Spanish colonial city we have called home for the past 5 years.

Wishing you all a memorable 50th reunion!

Todd Johns

Peggy Scott (Youngs)

Larry, I'll be there at Fiddlers Elbow Wednesday, see you there!

Peggy

Brian Brown

Does anyone recognize these classmates from Wasatch Elementary circa ’63 or ’64?

Upper left is Deenie Macenally. Looks like Ann Palmer on 2nd row from the top. I recognize the TWINS on the 3rd row down with Nancy Flandro & Janet Moe between them. (Janet sat next to me in Mrs. Grismore’s 5th Grade Class.? Sandy Hess is on the bottom row far right. Who else do you remember!

John Adamson

I’ll be at Fiddler’s as will Del Draper. Reed Madsen as well, I think. 

Jim Olsen

Chris Proctor

 I will be there at Fiddlers Elbow, and I just heard from Bob Rust that he will also come. 

Brian Brown

Is anyone interested is going on a tour of Classic Car Restorations at KINDIG-IT DESIGNS? They are close to where we are having the Mens Golf Luncheon on FRIDAY afternoon. Their address is 164 East Hill Avenue, SLC, UT 84107-They are just off of State Street in Millcreek. I made a reservation for 3pm for anyone who is interested...cost is $5/person and is a complete your of the facility & current cars they are working on. Slightly different than other places you may have visited. Website: www.kindigit.com phone number: 801-262-3098... Or call Brian BROOM Brown at 817-994-5711.

Dan Brown

For those of you going on the bike ride Thursday morning, park in the East High upper parking lot on the far east side. There should be plenty of spaces. And don’t let anyone give you any trouble. Remember; we really are Seniors.

We want to be riding by 8:30 so try and get there at 8. 

So far there are about 10 of us. 

I look forward to seeing you all

Chris Gaddis

Chris Gaddis here. It’s been a riot reading items on the website for the last umpteen years. I’m sorry to miss the get together at Fiddler’s Elbow! But, I’ll be there Thursday night and can’t wait to see friends from so long ago.  

Mike Rudert

Hey Fred, I'll drop by some time this evening.

Nancy Flandro (McKay)

I'm looking forward to the reunion and want to thank everyone who has helped in any way to make it happen! This website has been awesome to keep us connected! It's going to be fun to see our classmates again after 50 years with thicker glasses (and waistlines), hearing aids, and amazing life stories to share! See you soon! 

Verdo Thomas

I like Fiddler’s Elbow & I will be there this evening. Nice suggestion, Larry