| Comments from Classmates | ||
| From | Comment | Date |
| Marcia Coffey |
I am still living and working (at the
hospital) in Bethel, Alaska and loving it. This is my 8th yr out here.
I think we went straight from Winter and spring river break up to fall
this year. Warm sunny days (Bethel style) have been far and few between
but we make the best of all days-clouds included. Summer subsistance
fishing is wrapping up and berry picking season is cranking into full
gear. If it helps any of you feel better, gas in Bethel costs 5.97 per
gallon and diesel is 6.57 per gallon. Milk is 9.49 per gal and 12 pk
pop costs 11.49.
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8/3/2008 |
| Beth Anderson |
I am so sorry that I cannot attend the reunion, I would love seeing everyone again. I live in Orlando Florida (Celebration) and travel quite a bit for work and we are putting an addition & pool on our home that requires me to be here in August. It’s so great to see familiar faces in the pictures on the web site, even if they are just a little older! Say Hi to everyone for me! |
7/2/2008 |
| Martha Wachlin |
Hey Jodi and Jim, be glad you have hairs to count! I am currently bald
due to chemo. Don't get overly concerned every one, the cancer was only
stage 1 and the doctors are sure they got everything. I'm just doing the
chemo for insurance. I'm still teaching at Spanish at FHS and have had
some of your children and, dare I say it, grandchildren (gasp) as
students. Aren't we too young for that? Looking forward to seeing
everyone. You can get hold of me at
srtawach@gmail.com. Go Pretz!
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6/30/2008 |
| Jodi Schoonover |
THANKS FOR THE GREAT WEBSITE! I'll be there this year (even tho you
always pick the hottest weekend of the year in Illinois!) Can't wait to see
all you "old folks"-LOL And Jim, they're not GRAY hairs-they are CHROME
on guys & Shimmering Silver on gals! WINK! Thank
God for Clairol! SEE you all
soon & Thanks for all your hard work-if I can help from Colorado-E-me
@
jodisktoy@hotmail.com PRETZELS ROCK!!! P.S> Do you know how many
people don't believe we are
PRETZELS?? PEACE & LOVE
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3/2008 |
| Wendy Boettner |
Graduated from Highland Community College in 1975
and Rockford College in 1985 with a B.S. in Human Relations.
After many years of working in the Personnel/Benefits Field, I switched
careers and became a teacher. I am now the Disability and Outcomes
Manager for NICAA/Head Start (pre-school) in Freeport. I keep busy with
kids, gardening, my home, pets, walking, reading and my church
activities.
Hi to all classmates from 1973!! Go Pretzels!!!
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4/2008 |
| Debbie Swalve | I don't have any grandkids yet but I do have a grandog named Duffy, does that count? Hello to everyone. I miss family and friends back in Freeport, but I sure didn't miss your winter! |
2/14/2008 |
| Debbie Boyer | Awesome job on the website. For those of us than cannot make it back for the reunion as I have not been able to do makes it a special treat. Got to see John Chapman when we took the kids to DC and saw him as we were walking across the street and it was such a hoot! After the 25th reunion, Kathne Hughes and Steve Steingraeber each called me and we had such a blast talking about the reunion. It is amazing how the fundamental school years always keep a special place in most of our hearts. Here is wishing everyone well. |
2/17/2008 |
| Kay Alden | Scott Brodnick lost his courageous 3 year battle with cancer on January 27, 2004. We are so glad that he was well enough to attend the 30th reunion and we were able to spend some time with him. I received an e-mail that a group of classmates went to see him last week and even through all his pain he still had his sense of humor and flipped the bird to Steenrod for a smart remark. Although we know he is now free of the pain, one can't help but feel a loss at his passing. | 02/03/2004 |
| Jim Rosenberger | I just found out about this website. What a trip! I have a Pretzel Fans Club button on my bulletin board in Manhattan. For some reason, people think being a Pretzel is pretty funny. Go figure. Sorry we couldn't make the reunion. Maybe next time. - "Rosie" |
10/31/2003 |
| Marcia Coffey | After completing my Masters Degree in Social Work in August 2000, I took a job working as a medical social worker at Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital, in Bethel, Alaska. November 18, 2003 will be my 3 yr anniversary living and working in Bethel. Working in the resource poor Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region has been an eye opening experience I will never forget and continue to enjoy. I apologize for not sending my comments sooner. I just received the notice about the 30 yr reunion, today (10-30-03). I am home in Freeport, for a visit with family and friends. Funny thing...seems like the first place I always wind up stopping is my dentist's office for necessary repairs and check-ups. My dentist happens to be Chad Reedy and he does excellent work! News from back home is always welcome. One of the things I enjoy most is when Dad sends a package from home and it arrives with old Frpt newspapers used for packing. I then spend the evening reading all the packing. |
10/30/2003 |
| Karen Wilson |
Reunion committee for 2003............
Great job! A lot
of hours went into celebrating our 30th, and I for one appreciate your
time and efforts. I'm only in Rockford, so if I can help at all
with the 35th, I will.
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8/06/2003 |
| Steve Diehl | Wow ... Awesome Website! Sad to see the photos of our previous classmates that have passed on and wish I could have connected with those at the reunion. Hope to see some of you again !! Thanks to whoever loaded up this website .. lots of work. |
08/05/2003 |
| Nancy Artman | I just wanted to say THANKS to everyone for doing a GREAT job on the reunion this year. It was fun seeing everyone. | |
| Barb Jeffrey | I may not make the reunion because I had a kidney transplant on July 9th. I'm doing very well though, so I try to stop by for a while. Looking forward to seeing so many OLD friends. Great website. Thanks. | |
| John Brooks | "Cool Thing" | |
| Jim Readeker | Looking forward to catching up and counting gray hairs. | |
| Donna Peterson | Can't wait to see you all! What a great website!! | |
| Cathy Saar | Great job on the website! Looking forward to reading more about all of you. | |
| Debbie Entmeier | Nice job on the website. Sorry I wasn't able to help this time due to my grandson being diagnosed with leukemia. He is doing real good and the drs. said he is in remission. I hope to see a lot of people at the reunion. Please send in your info even if you can't make it. | |
| Steve Knight | Goodness gracious! What a wonderful website! '73 seems like just yesterday. Thanks for the memories! | |
| Denise Mergen | Very nice website! I'm impressed. This would be the first reunion I attend. (30 yr) I am really looking forward to it. | |
| Debbie Ames | Your website is AWESOME! Good job! | |
| Diana Knutti | HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE REUNION EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!! | |
| Dave Diddens | Cool site !! It's amazing how some things come back to mind after 30 years. I can't make the reunion but will try to keep up with the site. When you're browsing, check out my bands web site, yes we still play 30 year old music, at www.crosscutband.com. Hope to see some of you out some time. | |
| Ellen Zrimsek | Hey Alison.. hmm.. so we can send love notes here on this page? oh oh, I think you have started something! | |
| Lisa Cronau | Nice website. Be sure to bring cameras this year. Also it would be really nice to hear what folks have been doing in their lives these past 30yrs. See you at the reunion. | |
| Steve Gitz | Very nice website. These things weren't invented when we graduated. High School was fun, but not as fun as the reunions. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. | |
| Alison Opel | Thanks you guys for the awesome website. I'm really inspired to "be there" for this reunion. Hey Kais...president of WHAT?...the POM-POM Squad?? Ellen Z....How are those twins? Mine are seventeen...let me fill you in on the whole driver's license bit! And a special note for LSB, "Hang in there fellow PRETZEL"...from your 1st LOVE! | |
| Ruby Collier | What a great website! I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I can’t believe it’s been 30 years already. My how time flies! I am sorry that I will not be attending the 30 year reunion. I really had fun at the 25, and will miss all of you. Stay in touch and thanks for keeping me informed. | |
| David Timmersman | I have now returned to the Minneapolis area where I lived until 1964. I am now living right in the heart of downtown and enjoying it! Looking forward to the reunion! | |
| Ellen Zrimsek | 30 years sure has gone by fast! I miss all of you! | |
| Anonymous | Thanks for doing this! What a walk down memory lane! | |
| Dennis Wilson | Nice Web site. And one more thing: Let's party, One more Time! | |
| Randy Kaiser | Kais "I am the president" | |
| Mark Seely |
Would like to see some pics from the 25th reunion. (If anybody has some they would like to share, I will be happy to post them here. Just attach them to an e-mail to fhs1973@verizon.net ) |
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| Debbie Koon | Great idea for the website and good job! | |
| Rick Guzzardo | Great job and easy access. Looking forward to seeing work on teachers page. | |
| Nancy Artman | Very , very nice web page. You guys did a great job. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. | |
| Jeff Hawkins | Hope to see ya'all at the BIG 30, you crazy Pretzels | |
| Gayle Erwin | Looking forward to the reunion. Thanks for your hard work! | |
| Debbie Ruthe | Didn't know about this website. A lot of work went into loading all of the info. | |