Spring 2008

Pat Moran (now deceased):

Hi, '52ers.  It's 2008 and I am wondering where 2007 went!  Isn't time supposed to drag as we grow older?  Ain't so!

Classmates I heard from at Christmas '07 included Wally Field; John Kerr (deceased), who thought our 55^th was the best ever; Mary Leidheiser, widow of Ed Leidheiser, who sent a “celestial" hi to Ed;  Randy Zehner (deceased), who passed along info on the Class of 1952 scholarship recipient (posted in a recent column); and Paul Walton (deceased), here in Tucson. Betsey and Mayo Snyder (deceased) sent their annual photo card.  This one was a honey.  The Snyders missed our 55^th, but plan to attend the 60th.  Betsey's father and Mayo's mother both went to their 70^th college reunions.  Great genes, kids!

I also heard from Bob Hoyt (deceased), who informed the class that Bill Henderson passed away in July 07.  I remember Bill as a large football lineman and a sprinter on the swim team.  He would come out for swimming right after the last football game and, without pool pre‑conditioning, would compete in the sprints‑and win.  A good athlete and a great guy.

Frank Sgambelluri (deceased) sent an e‑mail saying his wife, Barbara, has weathered a serious operation and chemo and with her tough mental attitude is recovering nicely.  Great news, Barbara.  Evelyn and Allen Levan sent a card indicating that they are very active in their church and volunteering at the local hospital.  Mary Jo Johnston, widow of Jim Johnston, wrote a beautiful letter describing her activities of the last year, including her membership in Sealarks, an association of women alone.  Recently she went with this group to Boston; Portland, Maine; St. John, N.B.; and Halifax, N.S.  Thank you, Mary Jo, for a wonderful letter.

My pen is running dry, '52ers!  I need your help to make this column interesting.  You want a column, but I can't fabricate interesting facts and information from the ether.  Write and tell me what you are up to.  Others would like to hear from you.

 Deceased

•  William E. Henderson

•  William Scherff

•  John R. Slavkovsky Sr

•  Wilmer L. Wilbem

Pat Moran (now deceased)