GHHS '57 News

Mardelle Miller Grimm died of cancer on May 28, 2019. Her obituary has been added to her individual page q.v. here. For those of you who knew her family you should know that her daughter, Molly Kate Whitmore, died on the same day, also of cancer. Fortunately, Mardelle was not aware of it.

A micro-reunion celebrating several classmates 80th birthdays was held in Florida in late February, 2019. See the group photo here.

Personal updates are pouring in. They are incorporated into the individuals' respective roster pages. See Susie Williams, Jim Bobbitt, Jim Shough, Judy Earhart, and Rich Williams.

Tom Palmer died of cancer on Jan. 5, 2019. His obituary has been added to his individual page q.v. here.

Carol Gattner Linzell passed away on August 8, 2018 due to complications from a stroke. Her obituary has been added to her individual page, q.v. here.

After a long fight Joanne Day Orr succumbed to her cancer on October 19, 2017. Her obituary has been added to her individual page, q.v. here.

The 60th Anniversary reunion was held in Columbus at the Hilton Garden Inn on Olentangy Blvd. on August 5. It was very enjoyable as usual, including, of course, the traditional entertainment of Tony Mesi's monologue. In addition to the regular reunion attendees, Steve Raitch added his presence to the group. Don & Mardelle Miller Grimm were present part time, but missed the group photography, q.v. here.

Some positive news for a change - Eloise Erk Coburn, who lost her husband of fifty-some years, a few years ago has found a new mate. She and Leo Myers were married last December and will be living in Ocala, Florida.

Sharon McCloskey Hahn passed away October 20, 2014. Her obituary was published in the Tampa Bay Times and is reproduced on her roster page.

Yet another passing: Roger Marks in mid-August, 2013. A memorial service will be held at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, on Saturday, September 21 at 10:00AM. Obituary is on his Roster page.

Todd Hovermale has contributed some reminiscences regarding the GHHS class of '57 U.S.Army service. See them as a caption to the "Eight G.I.'s" photo here.

Bill Ramaley passed away June 9, 2013. Bill lived a full and productive life. See his obituary on his page.

Carolyn Rudy Jensen passed away the evening of February 25, 2013. She had been diagnosed with an agressive cancer only a few weeks ago and was in hospice care at her home. There will be a memorial service March 16 at First Community Church.

We believe that Terry Haggerty passed away May 21, 2011, in Joliet, Illinois. The evidence is only from internet searches. The Terry G. Haggerty of the particular record discovered was born June 17, 1939 in Ohio. If anyone can add to this, affirmatively or negatively, please do so.

Diane Parker Gorey passed away March 29, 2012. Her obituary is on her roster page.

Don Grimm and Mardelle Miller Grimm have moved from Chillicothe, Ohio to Sequim, Washington. See photos from their farewell party at MCL in October, 2011. Read about their moving experience here.

Mick Moore died on July 3, 2011 after a stroke a few days earlier.
His memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, at 2:00 p.m., at the Norville Mortuary in Flagstaff.
See the obituary reproduced on his page.

Dole Baker died suddenly on May 1, 2011. An obituary is reproduced on his page.

What better time than Valentine's Day to announce that (fanfare):
Larry Crossley and Judy Turner are uniting in marriage. The ceremony will take place on April 9, 2011 at the couple's church in Summerville, South Carolina, attended by a small party of relatives and friends. After a cruise to the Bahamas, the happy couple will reside in Summerville. See Larry's personal page under the roster menu for more details.
I'm sure you join us in wishing all the very best to Judy and Larry.

Carolyn Rudy Jensen and Bill Ramaley have updated their respective pages with interesting tidbits here at the end of the year 2010.

Dan Denney died as the result of an automobile accident in the pre-dawn hours of July 5, 2010. See the obituary on his page.

In their February, 2010 edition, the community newspaper This Week in Grandview, ran a picture of Jean McQuilkin and Mick Moore crowned Queen & King at the annual L.A.L. Sorority Valentines' dance. We can't recall if the dance was held at the high school gymnasium or St. Christopher's Church or elsewhere, but you'll agree they are a handsome couple. The photo was probably originally printed in the February '57 Tri-Village News, and is now apparently in the archives of the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society.

Todd Hovermale has added some items of historical and amusing interest to his page. Don't miss it.

The gathering at Wyman Woods was attended by many classmates of '57 and other years as well. In spite of the equatorial-jungle-heat-until-the-rain-shower we all had a good time. See the photos (from the Orr family camera) from the link on the home page.

A gathering is scheduled at Wyman/Grandview Woods on June 25, 2009. All classmates and guests are invited.

We have reserved the Shelter House from 4:00 p.m. until park closure at 10:00 p.m. It is equipped with picnic tables. If you need a soft/comfortable chair bring it.

Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided by your hosts. (Alcohol & tobacco verboten by Grandview Parks & Recreation Department.)

Around 6:30 we'll have an evening meal. Plans are to order pizza or other fast food from one or more of the nearby joints, preferably ones that deliver. We will have menus available at the park --OR -- you can bring your own picnic and/or something to share with others.

It's to be very casual, no planned activities. The emphasis is on comradeship and good cheer.

Saturday morning [Jan. 17, 2009] Grandview area lost the Kingswood Building to fire. If you recall the original location of the Post Office and stretching north to Smurr's Jewelers on the east side of Grandview Ave and north of Third Ave. About 11:00 we witnessed flames leaping thirty feet above the roof line and dense smoke that could be seen for miles. The three alarm fire was fought by several fire departments but because of the type of construction with the open attic, the flames spread quickly. Temperature in the teens formed an empty shell of a building frozen in ice. Monday morning they are saying three million dollars in damages and some two dozen businesses destroyed. The Z Restaurant (Old Post Office) may have been saved.

The Grandview theater has closed its doors. Read the article from the Tri-Village News.

Susie Williams Stevens has found a box of old photos in her attic. In the browse photos link, see pre high school/Girl Scout Cooking School and high school era/Susan Williams Collection.

Read all about Ron Capuano and Alfred's Barber Shop in the Sept 2008 issue of Upper Arlington Magazine and on his page.

A few more 50th anniversary reunion booklets are available for sale. Contact a reunion committee member to get one for $15 which includes shipping and handling.

Jean LaMacchia passed away Friday, August 30, 2008. See the obituary on her page.

Norbert Cassady passed away Friday, July 11, 2008. See the obituary on his page.

Mary Kay Laugherty Henricks passed away May 18, 2008. See the obituary on her page.

Delores Biemesderfer passed away May 11, 2008. See the obituary on her page.

Carolyn Rudy Jensen has found a website that includes many complete Highlanders.

Joyce Herriott Delaney passed away December 8, 2007. See the obituary on her page.

Reunion candids from 1987, 1982, and 1977 now posted. Please send in any candids from any reunion you find in the old shoebox in the closet.

Fiftieth Reunion activities were well attended and enjoyed by all. Candid snapshots are being posted as received. See group photo Some classmates could not attend because of ill health. See Bill Morrison's letter on his page.

The reunion schedule and a list of Grandview area restaurants have been published. See fiftieth.

Bio's are pouring in! See pages of Susie Williams Stevens and Judy Turner Palmer.

Disregard typo in recent Spring 2007 Alumni Newsletter which puts reunion dinner on Friday night. It is still planned for Saturday evening, October 13.

Carolyn Rudy Jensen has contributed anecdotes, observations, and reflections on both her current life and childhood.

Roger Marks has contributed a few gorgeous photos for his page and is the source of the Bill Morrow story.

Galen Gonser has stepped forward with a wonderful autobiographical contribution. Don't miss it! Here's hoping this inspires more of you to contribute.

Enjoy new Fiftieth Reunion page. Meeting minutes have been moved to a link from there. Don't overlook the reunion song authored by Carolyn Rudy Jensen.

Roger Hoover passed away Jan. 10 at Mt. Carmel hospital. See his bio page for obituary.

Hope you like the new format and capabilities. Some senior portraits are of inferior quality because they had to be scanned from the Highlander. Scanning from original photographs produces a much better image. Such image contributions will be appreciated.

If you are using the Mozilla Firefox browser or the Netscape Navigator browser, you may see some infelicities. Your webmasters apologize. We are pedalling as fast as we can.

Dynamic Roster Page is now in operation. Names in underlined blue have changed since you last saw them (or you have cookies turned off). Names in underlined pink have not. The first version had a memory of only one day. New version has 6 months.

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