Putnam City High School Class of 1959 has reunion weekend
Richard Jeffries, Karen Otto, Tom Pinion, Judy Walker, Maureen Williams, Francis Lombard, George Lawson were among the alumni had the 50- year -reunion. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Members of the 1959 class of Putnam City High School celebrated with a 50-year reunion dinner at Coles Garden. It was one of the activities during reunion weekend. This class was the first to graduate from the “original PHS” at 50th and Ann Arbor.
Masters of ceremonies was Trent Cornman and David Padgett. George Lawson was 1959 class president and he spoke during dinner. 13 couples who have been married at least 50 years were recognized. Maureen Townsend Williams created a slide show for the event.
When class members arrived at Coles Garden, just outside the room there was a display of the ample gift baskets organized by Tom Pinion. Pinion, Judy Shidler Walker, Suzie Holmberg Welch and Richard Jefferies handed out name tags.
The sixteen tables had individual pumpkins with distinctive florals attached and glitter, flowers and leaves decorated by Karen Martin Otto, Dallas.
Alumni Association members had a pancake breakfast and then everyone visited the Putnam City School Museum for a dedication; Lynn and Trent Cornman hosted a barbecue dinner, and the 1959 class was honored at the All Class Reunion.
The class of 1959 received donations from classmates for scholarships for the new graduates of Putnam City High School.
The first scholarship of $500 honors all classmates who served the country in any branch of the service. The group has funded one Veteran’s Scholarship.
The second scholarship of $500 honors principal and superintendent Leo Mayfield. The class has funded three Leo Mayfield Scholarships. Mayfield has attended each reunion but due to health issues was not able to attend this year.
A third fund raiser was for a new rail around Pete the Pirate at the school. The new railing was installed October 20th by Richard Queen, owner of Royal Ironworks.
These committee members helped plan the 50-year reunion for Putnam City High School. They are Jay Johnston, Gary Webb, Tom Pinion, David Padgett, Jim Walker, Judy Shidler Walker, Bob Deupree, Trent Cornman, Maureen Townsend Williams, Troy Lavon Whitney, Monta Rose Saunders Templin, Sue Kinney Graham, Bruce Holman, Richard Jefferies, Mary Ann LeGrange Vance, David Moninger, Gayle Templeton Keeton, George Lawson, Suzie Holmberg Welch, Darla Dies Clouse.(Photo provided) .
Pumpkins ready to be put on the tables at the Saturday night event. ( Photo provided).
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Comments
Such a wonderful weekend with friends from afar. Thanks to the great group who worked so hard to put this together for those of us from out of town.
Although I missed the event due to illness, I have enjoyed the pictures and conversations passed on to me. Hopefully, I will be there for the next event. It all sounded and looked wonderful.
What a wonderful giving group of friends. Thanks you each and every one!!