ahs class of '67 - 45th class reunion booklet

WW e l c o m e . . .e l c o m e . . .To Alexander High School’s

“Class of 1967”45 Year Reunion

NEPCO Lake Shelter HouseOctober 27, 2012

Social Hour............................... 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmDinner....................................................... 6:00 pmDance...................................... 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMusic by.................................................. Rumours

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It’s been 45 Years!As we graduated in 1967 we were told to explore our new horizons and we went off in 85different directions to do just that. Education, careers, marriages, kids, home mortgages,moves, divorces, and all the other life events would be pursued until there was no time orenergy left for exploration. Now that we are retired or nearly retired, we will be able toonce again explore our new horizons. But this time we’ll know more about ourselves andthe world, than we did 45 years ago.

We could dig out that old graduation speech that would read something like this: awhole new world lies before us, go forth and seek your fortune. But instead of havingyouth and a lifetime ahead of us, we are 63 years old. This time every day counts. Justas our graduation speech advised us to forge ahead….45 years later the advice stillstands. Why rest if you can learn something new? If you can go somewhere youhaven’t been? If you can meet someone you didn’t know? If you can taste somethingthat’s unfamiliar? If you can hear something that’s foreign to your ears?

We are fortunate that our class is close knit and we genuinely care for one another. Ourreunion is not just a ‘get together to see who’s fallen apart’ as we once chided, but it’s anaffirmation of ourselves, who we are and where we’ve come from. We may have goneoff in 85 different directions in 1967, but coming together once every 5 years allows usto see each other as ourselves. We each bring with us 45 years of diverse experiences, butas a group we still take joy in recollecting our high school days and recite old stories likeit was yesterday. Together, we celebrate our victories and mourn our losses. Our youthand frivolity may have passed, but our friendship, history, and spirit remains.

Enjoy! -- Sue Alft Kosharek - 2012

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Glenda Anderegg-SchmidtAddress: 225 4th Avenue, B402, Kirkland, WA 98033 No Response

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Lee AmundsonAddress: 4110 64th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Jean Al l i son-AdamsAddress: 11820 Townline Road, Bancroft, WI 54921No Response

John AkeyAddress: 1329 Doblin, Green Bay, WI 54302Phone: 920-328-3165Birthday: April 30

Current Occupation: Retired

Susan Alf t-KosharekAddress: 6011 North Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-712-0296 Email: [email protected]: May 12

Occupation: Neighborhood Table meal coordinator, food pantry worker,book reader, and Zumba enthusiast. Spouse: Patrick

C l a s s m a t e D i r e c t o r y

Gerald ArendtAddress: 9120 County Trunk Z, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Caro l ine Arendt-EglandAddress: 4962 Lynn Hill Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

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Roland AndresAddress: 115 Highland Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506No Response

Phyl i s s Applebee-NighAddress: 3191 3rd Avenue, Bancroft, WI 54921No Response

Judy Arendt-LobnerAddress: 3321 86th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-424-1664Email: [email protected]: December 20

Current Occupation: Retired Spouse: Michael


Rose Ann Arendt-BoardmanAddress: 1128 Church Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Pamela Barth-VehrsAddress: 494 13th Avenue, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

John BaneckAddress: 1029 County Road DD, Rudolph, WI 54475Phone: 715-451-4427Birthday: January 21Current Occupation: Retired Spouse: Darlene

Terre Arndt-ForbesAddress: 10020 Carousel Court, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Phone: 715-325-7130Email: [email protected]: June 27

Current Occupation: Nekoosa Piggly WigglySpouse: Danny G. Forbes

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Sandra Arendt-Ole sonAddress: 506 North Section Street, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-886-3219Birthday: February 8Current Occupation: Taking care of the grandkids

Spouse: Rich

Mari lyn Boyle s-LambAddress: 143 Dellwood Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Lloyd BaumgartDeceased

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Nancy Bloyd-Bel lonAddress: UnknownNo Response

Keith BoardmanAddress: 1128 Church Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Char le s BrodyAddress: 2331 Sampson Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-423-5981Email: [email protected] Birthday: August 31

Current Occupation: Truck driver & floral delivery Spouse: Carol J Wunrow-Brody


Richard Bros tAddress: 584 East 4th Street, Manawa, WI 54949 Phone: 920-596-3044 Email: [email protected] Birthday: June 9

Current Occupation: Chief cook & bottle washer Spouse: Linda

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Denni s C larkAddress: 13017 Hollywood Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Sharon Co lby-Hei s erAddress: 1510 46th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Lorra ine Coon-Gue lzowAddress: 1125 Church Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

George DammannAddress: UnknownNo Response


Bonnie David-Kope lkeAddress: P.O. Box 381, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Sherry DeBoer-Mart inov i chAddress: 128 Briar Cliff, Soldotna, Alaska 99669No Response

Susan Egland-RadekAddress: P.O. Box 1956, Omak, Washington 98841Phone: 509-826-2610Current Occupation: Retired school teacher

Spouse: Ken - Married 41 years

Fred ElwortAddress: 911 West 3rd St, Apt. 326, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Gary Fi scherAddress: 5520 Barberry Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-424-8005Email: [email protected]: December 8

Current Occupation: Retired Spouse: Lynnette - Deceased


Chuck FlunoAddress: 875 Ranger Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-325-3034 Cell: 715-570-3140Email: [email protected]: June 2

Current Occupation: Retired Spouse: Hollis J Fluno - (Basler)

Roger Foot i tAddress: UnknownNo Response

Larry Franc i sAddress: 6010 Pine Ridge Trail, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Joseph Gaze l eyAddress: UnknownNo Response

Gayle Goodnes s-BeyerAddress: 13797 Forest Hill Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response


Jean Gotz-FogartyAddress: 4610 8th St. So., #132, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Jan Grez l ik-SchraederAddress: 4191 State Hwy 54 West, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495Phone: 715-887-4314 Email: [email protected]: March 16

Current Occupation: Retired Spouse: Jerry

Joan Grez l ik-RaabAddress: 6465 Hickory Road, Vesper, WI 54489Phone: 715-884-2180Email: [email protected]: March 16

Current Occupation: RetiredSpouse: Carl M. Raab

Ken Hart j eAddress: 1011 West 5th Street, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Kathy Hasenhor l-Hami l tonAddress: 132 4th Street, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response


Linda Hofmei s t er-RandrupAddress: 1941 Russell Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495Phone: 715-424-2405Email: [email protected]: August 24

Current Occupation: Retired - RN Spouse: Jerry

Arleen Howard-LobnerAddress: 12642 Hollywood Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-886-3577Email: [email protected]: December 25

Current Occupation: Part-time Land's End Customer Care SpecialistSpouse: Dave Lobner

James HowlandAddress: 829 Highway E, Stevens Point, WI 54481No Response

Gary JepsonDeceased

Jeanne Kautzer-BrodyAddress: 23464 Walnut Avenue, Glidden, IA 51443Phone: 715-659-2278Birthday: November 24Current Occupation: Housewife - Grandma! Spouse: David


James Kes s l erDeceased

Robert KniprathAddress: 13119 Hollywod Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-886-4488Email: [email protected]: October 2

Current Occupation: ElectricianSpouse/Significant Other: Jan Fisher

Cindy Knol l-KoopmanAddress: 6050 Plantation Court, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-421-0807Email: [email protected]: November 2 Spouse: Larry

David Konko lAddress: 1120 South 91st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214No Response

George KorntvedAddress: 14084 Deer Ridge Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-570-5330Birthday: March 29Current Occupation: Owner - Piggly Wiggly Spouse: Susan

Example i s not the main th ing in inf luenc ingothers . . . i t i s the on ly th ing .

Alber t Schwe i tzer

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Nathan Krons tedtAddress: 1506 Czech Avenue, Friendship, WI 53934No Response

Lee LambAddress: 143 Dellwood Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Susan Lamb-WiesnerAddress: 1003 10th Street SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902No Response

Linda Legget t-MunroAddress: 3600 West Woodman Dr., Apt.116, Appleton, WI 54914No Response

Brenda Lewi s-JacksonAddress: 1991 Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response


Al MachtanAddress: P.O. Box 357, Moorcroft, Wyoming 82721Phone: 307-756-207Birthday: July 31

Current Occupation: Electrical ContractorSignificant Other: Rosalie Bremmer

Mike MajorAddress: 9195 Strawberry Lake Drive, Evart, MI 49631No Response

Sandra McKeeAddress: UnknownNo Response

Chri s Miche l s-MacFarlandAddress: 2531 Village Way, Katy, TX 77493No Response

Roger Mirac l eAddress: UnknownNo Response


Mary Mul len ix-StreamAddress: 9318 Silverstone Lane, Verona WI 53593Phone: 608-497-0810Email: [email protected]: May 18

Current Occupation: Registered NurseSpouse: Peter

Donna “Jo” Nealy-SimsAddress: 2750 Butler Road, League City, Texas 77573Phone: 832-385-0517Email: [email protected]: February 27

Current Occupation: Retired Special Ed. TeacherSpouse: Ken Sims

Sharon Ol son-LambAddress: 727 Blue Ridge Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-325-3383Birthday: April 30Current Occupation: Retired (I am my mother’s caregiver)

Spouse: Roger Lamb

Wayne Ol sonAddress: 13677 Forest Hill Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response


Wayne Ol te sv igAddress: 4739 Creamery Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Jeanet t e Os trum-Franc i sAddress: 6010 Pine Ridge Trail, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-325-3994Email: [email protected]: May 25

Current Occupation: Operations Department - Nekoosa Port EdwardsState Bank (will retire on November 30th)Spouse: Larry Francis

John PeckhamAddress: 1658 Kimball Avenue, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Kenneth Pe loAddress: 1491 4th Street, Port Edwards, WI 54469No Response

David PierceAddress: 4650 East Almeria, Phoenix, Arizona 85008No Response


Nicki Premo-Jaros insk iAddress: 5580 County Road F, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Phone: 715-424-15723Birthday: August 17Current Occupation: Retired

Spouse: Thomas

Susan Regal ia-KirchenDeceased

Rita Reicher t-GotzAddress: 2789 Swanson Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-887-3876Email: [email protected]: August 1

Current Occupation: SecretarySpouse: Edward Gotz

Rosemary Renner-PazurekAddress: 6311 Oakbury Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Gary RickabyAddress: 12969 Hollywood Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response


Wally Schaef f enbergerDeceased

Sal ly Schmidt-DurhamAddress: UnknownNo Response

Rick ShepardDeceased

Jean Shymansk i-BenderAddress: 6480 Hemlock St., P.O. Box 132, Vesper, WI 54489Phone: 715-887-3876Email: [email protected]: February 9

Current Occupation: Nana who takes care of Brett & MaceySpouse: Bernard Bender

Thomas Shymansk iDeceased


Nancy Slus s er-KrauseAddress: 1714 County Road JJ, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Karla SmithDeceased

David SonnenbergAddress: 450 Wood Avenue, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-886-4655 Cell: 715-213-4531Email: [email protected]: December 13

Current Occupation: RetiredSpouse: Carol

Joanne Spice-Whee lockAddress: 260 Peckham Road, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Lynnet t e Spice-FischerDeceased

Memories From Our 40th Class Reunion

Razz & husband Tref

Linda, Mully, & Dr. Mike

Rita & Ga

ry F.

Bob K. & Jan Fischer Wayne Oltesvig &

Judy Sutherland-Tibbetts

Dave & wife CarolCindy & husband Larry

Rita & husband Ed, & Nicki


Arleen & husband Dave

Nicki, Judy A., & Karla

Razz & George K.

Chuck’s wife Carol, Cindy, & Chuck B.

Bob K. & Jan Fischer


Gary F. & Lynnette Sue’s husband Pat, Sue A., & Linda

Rita, Dave S., & Rita’s husband Ed

Cindy, Lin

da Brost,

& Carol S

onnenberg


Razz & husband Tref, & Rita

Sue A. & Linda

Left to right: Rose Ann, Keith, Bob K. & JanFischer, Lynnette, Dick’s wife Linda, & Dick

Left to right: Gary F., Nicki’s husband Tom &Nicki, Chuck B. & wife Carol, & Mike Lobner


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t: Sharon

O., Larry,

Jeanette,

Chuck F.

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lly, & Judy

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d Tibbetts

Front: Sandy A. & husband Rich, Back: Mully,

Cindy & husband Larry, Karla, & Dr. Mike

Rita & Dave Carol Sonnenberg & Gary F.

KarlaGary F.

Dave S. & LynnetteDE-LISH-US Brand Cheese Potato Chips!!!


Razz & husband Tref

Band - Zakattack

Lynnette & Gary F.

Wayne O. & Judy Sutherland-Tibbetts,& Rose Ann

Arleen & husband Dave

Sue’s husband Pat, Sue A., & Linda



Chuck’s w

ife Holly, C

huck F. &

Dave S.

Jeanette, Sharon O., Lynnette, & Lorraine

Judy A., Karla, & Judy’s husband Mike


Marcia Steege-KummAddress: 1019 West 3rd Street, Nekoosa, WI 54457Phone: 715-886-3940Email: [email protected]: April 28

Current Occupation: RetiredSpouse: Michael Kumm

Sandy Ste inbachAddress: 411 11th Street So., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

Patr i c ia Stensberg-Hel l erAddress: 13771 South Fowler Circle, Gordon, WI 54838No Response

Herbert St i ckneyAddress: 636 Garrison Avenue, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

David Szulczewsk iAddress: 911 West 3rd Street #215, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response


Edna Thompson-KuhnAddress: 620 Daly Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

John Michae l ThompsonAddress: 2156 Ellis Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481No Response

Richard TibbsAddress: 2107 Brookhaven Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870No Response

Pri sc i l la Tobler-ObermeierAddress: 1025 Covered Bridge Rd., #7, Waupaca, WI 54981No Response

Karla Vehrs-BasaraAddress: 7780 66th Street North, Pine Springs, MN 55115Phone: 651-770-5793Email: [email protected]: November 1

Spouse: Jim Basara


Rosemary (Razz) Wilson-SinetteAddress: 26945 295th Avenue, Holcombe, WI 54745Phone: 608-393-5104Email: [email protected]: May 28

Current Occupation: Retired hairdresser - 37 yearsSpouse: Tref

Susan Winter s-MertzAddress: 3113 Midas Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Birthday: September 12Spouse: Ron

Wendy Wolfe-Keunt j e sAddress: 4852 Just Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457No Response

Wayne WorthAddress: 1811 Riverview Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494No Response

What l i e s beh ind us and what l i e s be fore u sare t iny matter s compared to what l i e s w i th in us .

Ralph Waldo Emerson


Judy Zoln ik-WinklerAddress: 650 9th Avenue South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495Phone: 715-421-5558Email: [email protected]: November 7

Current Occupation: Communications Coordinator - North Central WisconsinWorkforce Development Board

Marvin Zurf luh, Jr .Address: 1759 Highway KK, Mosinee, WI 54455No Response

To Have SucceededTo laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent peopleAnd the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics

And endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty;To find the best in others; to give of one’s self;

To leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child,A garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;

To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation;To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived...

This is to have succeeded.Ralph Waldo Emerson

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That I made it this far. John Akey

How much fun I’m having and how busy I am! Sue Alft Kosharek

That I don’t feel like 60+. Judy Arendt-Lobner

That I don’t feel I’m in the 60’s. Charles Brody

Making it this far. Dick Brost

The effort that people (my age) make to gather. It’s nice to not be on a schedule.People seem to take more time to visit. Susan Egland-Radek

Getting paid to do absolutely nothing. Gary Fischer

Still being able to move. Chuck Fluno

The golden years aren’t that great!! But you should make the best of it. Jan Grezlik-Schraeder

The freedom to go and do whatever you want and the amount of time I spendmeeting friends for breakfast, lunch, etc. Also the fact that friends and clasmatesfrom 45 years ago still have the same personalities and mannerisms.

Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

How much fun it is and how busy I am. If you would have told me a few yearsago I would be playing golf and actually watching “that boring channel” on TV,I would have said you were crazy! Arleen Lobner-Howard

Everything hurts, and if it don’t hurt--it don’t work.Jeanne Kautzer-Brody

How fast they got here!!! Bob Kniprath

I’m actually golfing better now than I ever have. (In 25 years!).Cindy Knoll-Koopman

That I made it to 60. George Korntved

When I was 40, people in their 60’s looked old. I am in my 60’s and I don’tlook old. But the people in their 40’s sure look YOUNG! Al Machtan

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What surprises you most about being in your 60’s?

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1) I really still feel young...at least young in hear. 2) That even though I’m63, I can still get in pretty good shape by exercising and eating healthy.

Mary Mullenix-Stream

I feel more empowered, stronger, and independent than ever!Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

How good I feel. Sharon Olson-Lamb

The 60’s do not seem as old as they used to. Jenny Otrum-Francis

That I’m still here! Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

It came faster than it should have and I’m still working. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Move back to Texas where I lived for over 30 years. Sally Schmidt-Durham

No grey hair! (Only my hairdresser knows for sure. Jean Shymanski-Bender

That I made it. Dave Sonnenberg

Gravity. Karla Vehrs-Basara

More freedom to speak your mind. Enjoying retirement sooner than I expected to.Razz Wilson-Sinette

How computer and Internet dependant I am! My best resource for informationis to just simply “Google It”!!! Judy Zolnik-Winkler

Hanging out with Mully, Lamb, or Jo. Instant regression to adolescent behaviorand humor! Tomfoolery! I can still remember Mrs. Lamb saying, “When areyou two girls going to grow up?” Susan Alft-Kosharek

Oldie, goldie music. Judy Arendt-Lobner

Music, songs from the 60’s. Sandra Arendt-Oleson

Nothing...I don’t have enough time left to waste any of it thinking about whatcould have been. Dick Brost

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What’s the “ONE” thing that can make you regress back to your teen years?

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Music! Especially songs by the 4-Seasons, The Beach Boys, and Roy Orbison.Susan Egland-Radek

Eating a very good cinnamon roll. Although, there are none as good as the onesthat came from the old Nekoosa Bakery! Gary Fischer

I don’t think I would want to. I’m sure our teen years were a whole lot betterthan today’s teen years are. Jan Grezlik-Schraeder

Oldies and doo-wop music. Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

“Oldies-But-Goldies!”---and still remembering most of the words! Arleen Howard-Lobner

Oldies music! Robert Kniprath

Certain songs on the radio. Cindy Knoll-Koopman

No Responsibilities. George Korntved

Probably age! As we get older, some of us will have that experience. If ithappens to me, I hope I can spend a little while in ‘66 and ‘67!

Al Machtan

Driving through Nekoosa and look at the high school. Thinking about (Cokeand cheese chips). Mary Mullenix-Stream

Being around friends from high school and hearing the great music we grewup with really takes me back! Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

Muscle cars and music from our era. These two just go together.Sharon Olson-Lamb

Music from the 60’s. Jenny Ostrum-Francis

Talking to my teenage grandchildren. Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

Hearing a favorite song. Thinking about Hillside dances. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Music. David Sonnenberg

Spending time with my teenage grandchildren. Marcia Steege-Kumm

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Speeding. Karla Vehrs-Basara

60’s music. Razz Wilson-Sinette

My beige cut-offs that Judy did her amazing artwork on! (and yes...I still have them!) Susan Winters-Mertz

Really big hair and listening to 60’s music such as The Beatles, Herman’sHermits, Sonny and Cher (I Got You Babe), and the Four Seasons.

Judy Zolnik-Winkler

Girls having to wear skirts and dresses to school. How dumb was that? Susan Alft-Kosharek

No gum chewing. Judy Arendt-Lobner

Too long ago to remember. Charles Brody

We had rules? Not having a shirt tucked in was a capital offense. Dick Brost

Our senior year when we worked so hard selling magazine subscriptions toearn money for a class trip. Then the school board ruled against us doing it!

Susan Egland-Radek

Having to write the word “STUFF” over and over for Mr. Campbell. What awaste of an educational opportunity to learn more than that. Gary Fischer

Had to go to class. Chuck Fluno

That girls had to wear skirts or dresses. Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

The dumbest rule was not allowing us girls to jeans to school. Arleen Howard-Lobner

I don’t remember rules, good or bad. Al Machtan

Obviously--dresses for girls. Mary Mullenix-Stream

I don’t remember too many rules, so I guess I would say dress code . Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

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What do you think was the most ridiculous “RULE” we had in high school?

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Girls had to wear dresses or skirts. Jenny Otrum-Francis

No pants-only skirts. Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

The dress code. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Those stupid gym outfits we had to wear. Jean Shymanski-Bender

No jeans. Karla Vehrs-Basara

No slacks or jeans. Skirts had to touch steps when kneeling. Razz Wilson-Sinette

Having to wear dresses, skirts and nylons held up with garter belts...OUCH!!!I’d love to get back all the money wasted on hosiery! Judy Zolnik-Winkler

Floyd Britten. He got me interested in woodworking. John Akey

Mr. Campbell! He instilled in me a life-long love of the written word and heencouraged me to write. He also was the one teacher who gave us a sneak preview of the huge social changes that were about to take place (i.e., women’srights, civil rights, etc.) that would impact and improve all of our lives forever.

Susan Alft-Kosharek

Did I have any teachers?? Charles Brody

Kozzy. Dick Brost

Boyd Campbell. He was young, enthusiastic, and ‘pushed’ us as juniors andseniors to extend our oral and written language skills. Susan Egland-Radek

Mr. Britten. He saw my potential not only in my ability to do good work, butalso in my leadership ability long before I did. Gary Fischer

(Two) Gordon Zahn, he made me do my homework and Jim Minor, he mademe grow up. Chuck Fluno

Can’t think of any. Jan Grezlik-Schraeder

Mr. Thorbus. He taught me that all you have to do to run away is stuff socksin your pocket. Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

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Which teacher made the biggest impact in your adult life? Why?

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Mr. Miner came to my mind right away. His coaching on doing a job interviewhelped me so much during my first interview. I also got to say Mr. Campbell.What a teacher! Arleen Howard-Lobner

They pretty much all left a memory or imprint of some sort. Robert Kniprath

Boyd Campbell. He showed he cared about everyone. George Korntved

It’s tough to single out one teacher. We did have a lot of good ones. My choicewould have to be Mr. Miner. He seemed to have a way of making a person feelgood abou theirself. I still think of Mr. Miner every so often. And Mr.Campbell. You know, all that STUFF! Al Machtan

1) Mr. Bersoth (Civics) - challenged our minds. 2) Mr. Otto (History) - thekindest teacher I’ve ever had. Mary Mullenix-Stream

Boyd Campbell! I learned so much about life from him. Great English teacher!I still can’t say the work “stuff” without thinking of him. Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

They all made an impact; they helped me grow up. Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

Mr. Minor. He treated us like the young adults we were not like kids. Rita Reichert-Gotz

None. Jean Shymanski-Bender

My mom. Karla Vehrs-Basara

My mom. She taught me many skills that I have put to good use over the years.Razz Wilson-Sinette

Marion Smart (not exactly a “teacher”). She was intellectual and sophisticated asmost realized, but what many didn’t see was how she REALLY invested herself and her time in her student librarians. Susan Winters-Mertz

Mr. Campbell. I’ll never forgot the A+ he gave me on our “World Peace” writingassignment and his kind words of encouragement. Judy Zolnik-Winkler

Study harder. John Akey

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Was there something you wanted to do inhigh school, but never did?

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I wish I’d been more intune to the social injustices of the times. To thinkAfrican American citizens couldn’t vote in our elections until 1965!! Now thatseems shocking. Susan Alft-Kosharek

“Yes”. Judy Arendt-Lobner

Sports...they didn’t have any. Sandra Arendt-Oleson

I don’t remember what I wanted to do. Charles Brody

Yes, but I’m not telling her name (their names). Dick Brost

Take Latin. It was only offered after school. I rode a school bus all throughjunior high - high school so I couldn’t participate. Susan Egland-Radek

I did about anything I wanted. Good or bad. Chuck Fluno

Play more sports. Jan Grezlik-Schraeder

Forget the boys. Girlfriends are so much more fun. Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

Skip school--never had the courage to do it. Cindy Knoll-Koopman

Sports. George Korntved

I really wanted to grab Mr. Zahn and throw him out into the hall and then throwa desk at him. I can’t believe we let him do half the things he did!.

Mary Mullenix-Stream

Would have loved to be in a folk singing group; take art classes and choir; andbe a cheerleader. Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

No. Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

Have a car...especially a Mustang. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Get all “A’s”! Karla Vehrs-Basara

I had always wanted to participate in extra-curricular activities such as plays, working on the yearbook, and the Papermaker Post newsletter. Unfortunately, Ialways had to get on the school bus and go home.

Judy Zolnik-Winkler

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There are so many dumb things that I did it’s hard to narrow it won to one.Here’s one: On a boring Sunday afternoon of hanging out with Sue Lamb, sheasked me to trim her hair. I accidentally cut one side above her ears!When I was finished, she looked in the mirror and proceeded to make me sitdown while she did the same thing to MY hair! Needless to say, we were both hysterical and had to go to school like that the next day. Susan Alft-Kosharek

It was fun--I’ll never tell!. Judy Arendt-Lobner

Skip schoool...sometimes. Charles Brody

I don’t recall doing anything dumb, but if I did, I’m sure it was fun. Dick Brost

Walked down the hallway with my skirt “hiked-up” in the top of my pantyhose!I was “so embarrassed”! (Obviously I’d just used the restroom!!)

Susan Egland-Radek

There was on thing, but I can’t reveal it. Not really. Jan Grezlik-Schraeder

Bring a pile of books home every night and never open them. Fun, no...just stupid.Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

There were a lot of them, but my memory is going...so can’t remember!!Arleen Howard-Lobner

Don’t remember, but I’m sure there was something... Robert Kniprath

Not trying very hard, but it was fun! George Korntved

I did a lot of dumb STUFF in high school. And I am definitely not putting themin print. The one dumb thing I did that I can mention is smoking. Al Machtan

There were so many dumb things I did in high school, but we all did them andhad so much fun doing them! Mary Mullenix-Stream

Going sledding through the curvy roads around Lake Wazeecha behind a carin the snow and skinny-dipping in the lake in warmer weather. Very FUN!

Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

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What was the dumbest thing you didin high school? Was it fun?

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Who me? There are so many things...it’d be hard to pick one. Jenny Otrum-Francis

Can’t remember. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Don’t remember. Jean Shymanski-Bender

Smoke - NO! Drink - YES! Karla Vehrs-Basara

Didn’t study as much as I should have. Oh yes, high school was a blast.Razz Wilson-Sinette

Most of the things I did in high school were pretty dumb. Back then, I thought itwas fun...and now, not so funny. One dumb thing that stands out in my mind is:My stepmom asked me to take the family car to the grocery store for milk. On theway back from the store, I purposely drove the car off road and began driving thefire lanes like this tank car was a four wheeler. Of course, I got the car stuck outin the middle of the sticks and had to walk several miles home and sheepishlyexplain to my parents where their car was. Judy Zolnik-Winkler

I have been fortunate to have had so many diverse experiences and have metsuch a wonderful variety of people over the past 45 years from all walks of life,all persuasions, and ethnic backgrounds. It has allowed me to grow and developin ways I never thought possible (and add to my silly repertoire of humorousstories). It really has made me who I am today. Susan Alft-Kosharek

Nothing. Charles Brody

Near death experience? When I was in a coma I didn’t see any lights, but itsure got hot! Dick Brost

I remember being in Algebra Class and hearing that JFK had been shot. I startedcrying even though we didn’t know he’d already died at that time.

Susan Egland-Radek

We are spending our time visiting and enjoying our kids and gradkids! Doina alot of golfing and trying to avoid most of the winter by dividing our time betweenArizona and Florida!

Arleen Howard-Lobner

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Any personal experiences you would like to share?

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Great experiences at Alexander--many good memories that will always be with me.Mary Mullenix-Stream

My only year in Nekoosa will always be full of fond memories. No one couldunderstand a word I said, because of my Southern accent. Being a member ofthe Homecoming court was something I’ll never forget. Fallying in love, havingmy heart broken, but still learning from those experiences. My 1st job at theChristmas Tree Farm! Disaster. I was awful! No telling how many trees Irunined. Only lasted “ONE” day! Loved stealing apples from some housebehind Mike Thompson’s. We got chased off. Thought we were about to be shot.

Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

Had a great experience with Jeanette and Glenda in a boat and cabin fun with Rita!Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

Thankful for my wonderful husband, four children, and eight grandchildren. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Being a mother and grandmother are the most rewarding experiences in my life.Marcia Steege-Kumm

Those are top secret! Karla Vehrs-Basara

We are enjoying our new camper. Plan on being “Winter Texans” this year. Fishing.Enjoying life with Tref. Razz Wilson-Sinette

Life experiences have taught me to let go of the toxic people in my life andembrace and cherish those who are supportive and there for me when I need them.

Judy Zolnik-Winkler

Something special...maybe make a donation toward something worthwhile inthe name of “The Class of 1967”, do a group volunteer project? Who will beplanning it, that’s the real question! Susan Alft-Kosharek

Maybe an informal picnic--catered of course! Susan Egland-Radek

Roll out the barrel and have a good time. Have a wheel chair race while we arestill able to handle a chair by ourselves. Gary Fischer

I don’t know, but I hope it is fun! Jan Grezlik-Schraeder

What are your suggestions for our 50th reunion?

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Tour the old high school, even if just a part of it and throw a huge beach party atnite and build a gigantic bon fire and throw in all kinds of fireworks.

Linda Hofmeister-Randrup

Let’s have one!! That’s all that matters! Arleen Howard-Lobner

Same thing is good... Robert Kniprath

Let’s just all make it! George Korntved

Any time but October is good. In Wyoming, October is hunting season.With my work and two weeks off for elk hunting, that pretty much takes careof the month. In five years, I shouldn’t have to worry about work, just the hunt-ing.

Al Machtan

Maybe have everyone bring an item to have a silent auction or just a drawingto win something. Maybe use any money from the auction to purchase a treeor bench, etc. to go to the school in the name of the class of ‘67. Has anyonethought about our class attending the high school football game together andbeing recognized during half-time? I don’t know if there is a home game or not,but it’s just an idea. Donna Jo Nealy-Sims

Keep it simple. Nicki Premo-Jarosinski

To have a committee who has never helped or hasn’t helped in the past 15 yearsor so, to get a new idea for this “BIG” reunion. Rita Reichert-Gotz

Go to dinner and just talk. No dance. Jean Shymanski-Bender

No questionnaires! Karla Vehrs-Basara

I like the idea of doing something commemorative in the name of the Class of ‘67.Donate items for a silent auction or raffle something off with the proceeds goingtoward something worthwhile at the high school or in the Nekoosa community.

Judy Zolnik-Winkler

According to the “I Grew Up in Nekoosa, WI”Facebook page, the Peter Papermaker logo was createdby Alexander High School art student Bob Tesseraround 1961. The logo was originally created for a gymbanner. The Nekoosa - Port Edwards Bank picked it upin ’64 -’65 using it on their matchbook covers.

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It is certainly true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Youth, on the other hand is in the hearts and minds of each of us

and let the beholder be damned!-- Sue Alft Kosharek

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