Pictures from the 50th Reunion - 1999

Group Picture

1st Row Seated - Left to Right: Tom Marchant, Roland Selby, Robert Tubbs, Glyn Havens, Reid Tait, Robert Harvey, Kenwood Drayton, George Thompson.  2nd Row Seated - Left to Right: Georgia Stemen Medlock, Phyllis Munger Rumsey, Marjorie Bates Nedell, Betty Stephenson Dodge, Anna Munger Heckman, Nancy Fair Callahan, Ellen Stein Ivey, Coach Floyd Eby, Clare Newbury Multer, Joyce Carls McCurley, Marian Russell Rubley, Ethel Porter (Lawrence's wife).  3rd Row Standing - Left to Right: Lee Pfost, Guy Cobb, Richard Hill, Fred Frederick, Freda Earley Lewis, Mae Krisov Harlos, Pat Kaser Trumbull, Jane Ann Paul Brown, Florence Rubley Ewers, Joyce Tompkins Heller, Jean Baum Linn, Joan Donkin Legg, Roland Thompson, Lawrence Porter. 4th Row Standing - Left to Right: Ronald Corey, Max McConnell, Alfred Sortwell, John Odren, Gilbert Dean, John Burtch, Gene Sowles, Jack Wood, Phyllis Dolbee Wood, Marvin Rosenberg, Otis Macklin, Robert C. Rubley, Robert Heckman.

EVENTS OF THE 50TH REUNION

Friday, September 17th, 1999

Welcome - Hospitality Room at Quality Inn - 3 p.m. Snacks & drinks with the Welcome Committee - catching up with each other since 1994

Homecoming Football Game at Cardinal Field - 7 p.m.  Coldwater vs. Battle Creek Harper Creek - Honoring the class of '49 - Class of Champions - at half time presentations.  Over 70 classmates and spouses attended the game.  Here is what was said over the public address system: "The Coldwater High School Athletic Department would like to welcome and introduce to you the class of '49, the "class of champions" celebrating their 50th class reunion this weekend.  The class of '49 was one of the most memorable classes to graduate from CHS not only for their athletic accomplishments but also for producing  outstanding band performances at regional and state competitions as well as many other academic achievements throughout the year.  Best know as the class "B" state basketball champions of 1949 they also captured co-Twin Valley football and baseball championships as well as many track and field records held for many years in the TV and state.  We will be introducing some of the championship football team members along with some of the band and other class members at half time.  Please join us in welcoming the class of 1949."  

At halftime, the 1949 Football team was introduced along with their individual and team accomplishments.  Representing the 1949 Cardinal Marching Band was Richard Hill, former Drum Major and saxophonist.  Representing the senior cheerleaders was Joan Donkin Legg.

After game pizza party at the Hospitality Room at Quality Inn.  Many thanks to our hosts: Fred Fredericks and Marvin Rosenberg.  Videos of the 49 State Championship Game and the Senior Washington Trip were shown at various times during the course of the three days.  Rollie Thompson set up a computer so those interested could view the internet site of our class reunion designed by Gisela Drayton, wife of Kenwood Drayton. Other local CHS grads from those years surrounding ours were also invited.

Saturday, September 18th, 1999

Thanks to Gene Sowles for setting up a golf outing at The Coldwater Country Club.  It was a beautiful sunny fall day and a great time was had by all participants, even the hackers.  

There were also two major events in the city - The Historic Home Tour and the Fall Arts & Craft Festival which provided non-golfers a great opportunity to get around the community to recall and tour some of the beautiful old homes as well as participate in the Festival and the many sidewalk sales sponsored by downtown stores.

Gathering at the Coldwater Lake Club House for drinks and snacks started in the afternoon about 2 pm.  The traditional pig roast buffet and dinner occurred at 6 pm.  Our Master of Ceremonies was ably performed by Fred Fredericks.  A lot of reminiscing and tons of stories were told. The highlight of the evening was the appearance and remarks by Coach Floyd Eby.  He and Mrs. Eby joined us for dinner as we celebrated his 80th birthday.  Not only was his great sense of humor intact but his detailed memory of athletic events and individual player stories were remarkable.  He entered the club to a rousing chorus of the "Cardinal Fight Song" - Before he sat down he did something else that characterizes why he is such a great human being.  He went up to every single person - classmates and spouses - shook their hand and talked with each one and in many cases remembered names and something about the person.  

Many of us went back to the Quality Inn Headquarters Room for relaxing, card party and socializing.

Sunday, September 19th, 1999

A farewell "gourmet" breakfast was held at the old high school hangout - Harry's (now Irma's) prepared by famous Chefs Jack Woods and Fred Fredricks.  The Chefs lived up to their reputation - the food was excellent and the atmosphere reminiscent.  Goodbyes and "see you in 5", hugs and handshakes characterized this "Class of Champions."

Thanks to our Committee

It takes a lot of organizational ability to put on such a class three-day event, so our hearty applause goes to the following folks:

Our Late Leader and Chairwoman - Pat Kaser Trumbull

Her Helpers: Marvin Rosenberg, Fred Fredericks, Freda Early Lewis, Joyce Carls McCurley, Gene Sowles, Rollie Thompson

It takes money and time to do the special events that we, as classmates, are privileged to experience.  We should recognize those special contributions by Marvin Rosenberg, Fred Fredericks and Jack Wood.