Check here for all of the
upcoming
Alumni Events for the Class of
1955.
Remember... check this page frequently as
we will keep posting updates.
We will continue to provide this
website for you “computer wonks”. Our website address
will remain
http://www.ralclassof1955.com. We hope that you
will continue to access this website for class information
such as classmate events, status and location of
individuals, and inter-member communications between old
friends. All website suggestions and input can be sent
to
donfarmstrong@hotmail.com (webmaster).
We have closed down our mailing
address. Any mail should be directed to either
Don Armstrong, Frank Buck or Lloyd Nelson. Their address is
in the directory page of the website. Also, check their
e-mail address in the directory.
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The committee had an exit meeting and
concluded that we should consider the following:
1. Have the next reunion in 5 years
2.
Eliminate the picture process -- each classmate is
encouraged to their bring own camera
3. Eliminate
the high school tour
4. Continue the golf
tournament
5. Return to the Monticello Hotel
6. Continue with the Friday night reception.
Did we get it right? We encourage any feedback and
suggestions for the next reunion.
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We are adding a new section for announcements .
Please check these things out:
Richard Mackey is reported to be
ill and his wife says he would look forward to hearing from
his old classmates. His e-mail address is
Targetwoman24@yahoo.com
The Daily News reports that Gerald
Basie died on July 28, 2008
The Daily News reports that Lyle
(Pee Wee) Peterson died July 11th.
Gene Zidlar reports the passing of
Sherry Gorans Gray, in Bellingham,on June 11, due to a
massive abdominal infection
We just heard from Bill Herold.
He lives in Georgia about a 100m miles north of Atlanta. His address is in the directory.
Some snafu created his name being omitted. Great to
hear from him.
Carl Hokkanen's daughter (Amie) has
informed us that Carl has a new address. He has limited
visiting hours. Please check the directory for this change.
Check out our scholarship winner
for 2007 further down
this event page.
Sonny Estes was inducted into
the RALong High School Hall of Fame, along with eight other
former athletes. Nice going , Sonny. We all knew
you were good.
Whitey Nelmark was featured in the
book about local sports celebrities.."101 Sports Stories".
Why not our "Hall of Famer"? It is all very weird.
By the way..Whitey is becoming known as the Cowlitz County
sports trivia expert along with his "color " duties as a
radio broadcaster.
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Check out the BB trunks on these "studly"
players. Thanks to Buck Johnson for this trip back into our
memories.
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Meeting Place..Olde Creek
Cafe...11:30, first Wed each month.
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August 6 lunch meeting.
A lively group this month. It looks like they were having
fun. The jovial "luncheneers" were: Bill Potter,
Jackie Lorati, Lloyd Nelson, Barbara Herron, Bev Ruth,
Roberta Cox, Roxy England, Frank Buck, Alan England. Roy Nix
Jr., Gloria Sanders, Whitey Nelmark
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Many classmates will be attending the
monthly luncheons which will be scheduled the
1st Wednesday of each month. We hope
you come and enjoy visiting with old friends.
Bring a classmate with you. Gloria (Boyd) Sanders and
Priscilla (Hautala) White will be coordinating this event.
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Golf
The golf tournament was fun and just a
little wet. Some finished out the day, but many did
not. Kudo's to those fools who toughed it out. They
were United States Marines and Air Force veterans (Phil
Pederson). I cannot believe that Bob Anderson won the
"Women's Division". We had 32 golfers out and it was
great fun. Thanks to Coke Keene and Jim Pangborn for
their hard work.
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Video
If you are
interested in ordering CD's or DVD's of the reunion
video display, contact Ken Hudson at
ken@plannedcity.com. Ken's mailing address is 1019 23rd
Ave. Longview,98632. His phone number is 360-577-8451.
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Scholarship Fund
Note: Since the reunion,
we have received donations of $2,300. Great job
classmates!! On Friday
13, 2006, Frank Buck and Don Armstrong delivered our
check to Ty Morris, Asst Principal. Ty is the school
representative to the R.A.Long Scholarship Foundation.
Many thanks to Eugene (Coke) Keene for initiating this fund
drive. The committee challenges our fellow classmates
to consider this worthwhile project by the next reunion.
We believe we can exceed this donation.
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Our scholarship winner for 2008
is RACHELLE GOMEZ.
Rochelle has a 3.4 grade average, is active in the Teen
Mentoring program, FFA, and R.A. Long girls basketball
team. girls volleyball team, and the softball team. She
hopes to attend the University of Wisconsin in
Madison. Rochelle hopes to be a veterinarian
specializing in big animals. In her application, Rochelle
mentions her desire to improve her life and get an education
to escape her unstable personal life. We wish Rochelle all the success in achieving her goals.
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The winner for 2007 is Madeline
Kate Morris.
Kate has a 4.0 grade point average, a
tennis all-star, active in several leadership conferences,
and on the honor roll. Madeline wants to be a high
school counselor and teacher. Her colleges of choice are:
Univ. of Puget Sound, Washington State Univ. , or Boise
State Univ. Good luck to you, Madeline.
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We received this "Thank You"
card from a scholarship recipient 0f 2006. (My name represents all of
the class of 1955)...
Note: Our monies will continue to be administered by the
R.A.Long Foundation. Scholarship awards will continue
to be awarded to students, each year, as recommended by the
Foundation Committee.
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Reunion time!
Check out these photo's
from the reunion:
Clifford Goodrich having a good conversation
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Marilyn Ockerman Segger and Sonny Estes
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Norma Church, Arlo Wixon and Whitey Nelmark
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Gary Gregg and Jim Hogg. (Bill Potter in the
background)
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Marilyn Ockerman Segger and Clark Townsend
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Moses family and Joe's friend. Jean Lancaster is enjoying
it all.
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Charles Childers and wife.
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Joe Moses up close
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Judy Palmer Peterson and Lois Hendrickson Anderson
chatting
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Ron and Dorothy Snyder Burnett
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Arlo and Mylo Peterson. (50 years between visits)
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Jean Lancaster
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Jackie Brown Lorati, Judy Palmer Peterson, Lois Hendrickson
Anderson,
Dorothy Snyder Burnett, Kay Kettwig Sparks
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Whitey and his old coach
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Dorothy Snyder Burnett, Kay Kettwig Sparks, Jackie Brown
Lorati
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Jean Hautala Medlock shakes hands with Arnie Jackmond
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Jackie Brown Lorati and Gloria Boyd Sanders at a committe
meeting
