Edina East High School

Grant Henry

Welcome to the Edina East Senior High School Class Of 1980 forums. Please press "Post Response" to participate in the discussion.

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Robin Baird Zieper

Grant,
Thanks for putting this together.

Nancy Wilson Alich

It has been a long time since we graduated. Many of you never really knew who Nancy (Wilson) Alich was. Hoping that the everyone turned out to be successful in whatever they chose to do in life. For myself, I have a successful marriage of 27 years, 2 boys, and a great careerr in nursing.

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Tom Sullivan

I would like to add my thanks to Grant for his work on the reunion website.  It was good to see so many at Combo's wake.  Such a sad time.  We have lost a good friend.  He will be missed.  I'm sorry to say that I will not be able to attend the reunion as  I will be out of town that weekend.  Here's hoping all in attendance have fun.  Cheers! Sully

Nancy Sayler Barnard

Unbelievable ..... here we are 30 years later.  It can't be possible.  I run into people in the most unlikely places.  A lot has happened over the years, but it's so easy to catch up on what's been going on.  There is nothing like an old friend.  All of us who are working on our 30th reunion hope that you will join us to catch up with even more old friends.

Nick Marchuk

Hockey

Is there any interest in a Saturday hockey game?  We did this on the 25th.  We are a bit older so, it may be a bit more entertaining.  I am willing to strap on the pads and Helgemoe is willing to play defense?

If there is interest, I am willing to set up the ice time.

Peggy Heiam Runyon

Hello! I can't wait to see you all at the reuinon. Can you believe it has been 30 years? I hope it is a big turn out. See you all soon.

Mark Brennan

On Chocolate Bunnies

The only thing I recall from Jay Swanson's Chemistry class was his use of the term "Solid Chocolate Bunny" in reference to the character of our classmate David Engler. 

While Dave certainly deserved that remark, he wasn't the only member of our class worthy of the "Solid" distinction.  A month or so after graduation I was riding my bike through Edina (without helmet of course) when this convertible pulled alongside me driven by one of the real cool guys of the class, which meant I was envious of him.

What we discussed has faded from memory, but I do remember feeling great that Matt Comstock spent a couple minutes talking with me. 

Katie West Bassett

The reunion was so much fun! I loved seeing all the friendly faces and getting caught up on everyone's lives.  I really appreciate all the hard work that the reunion committee put into planning such a well run weekend!!! I am sure they are exhuasted but please know that you are so appreciated. 

 Thank you to all the classmates that took the time to come to the events and play with your old friends. So many of you traveled a long way.  I can't wait to see the photos!  I truly enjoyed the reunion and I hope we can all play again soon!

Katie Bassett

Leslye Hutton Phillips

 I second Katie and thank her for talking me into attending.  I too had a ball and loved getting caught up and even meeting new peeps.

The venue and food and music were all  perfect.  Thanks guys for all the hard work....it  was a huge success!

Too bad we all need "cheaters" now in order to read the damn name tags though!!

Thanks again all who helped out!

Leslye (Hut) Phillips

Grant Henry

You guys rock - all of you.

Thanks to everyone who came and contributed to the reunion. Being able to get back together with the people who have known you the longest is priceless. The further down the road we go, the more important it is. I honestly can't think of a better group of people to be on this journey with.

I can't count the number of positive comments I received about the website this week and I'm glad it has been fun for people to use, and made it easy for us to to keep in touch with each other. We're planning on keeping it going. Just because the reunion is over doesn't mean you can't check back and maybe even update your profile periodically.

I'll get pictures up as soon as I can - watch for a new Photo Gallery link on the menu.

Thanks again to everyone for a fantastic weekend. Now I am going to go take a nap. :)

Grant

Charlie Kolars

Grant & Company:

GREAT reunion!

every get together is better than the previous; people are already hoping/wondering if there's going to be a 35th.

while the link below may ignite memories of the chaotic mayhem that ensued following the southview talent show circa 1975, i'm confident those 'who were there' might welcome a glimpse down memory lane;

mere reflections of the talent dispensed by the now Mrs. Henry . . .  Mrs. Swenson, . . .  and who the hell was the 3rd sucker talked into it ?

(poor rendition below of that crazy night at southview, and certainly not to be confused with the original)

was anyone else 'there'?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emvVDC1-bwI

Todd Peterson

It was a great weekend that blew by way too fast, just like the last 30 years!  Many thanks to the Committee Patti Cameron Alt, Nancy Barnard, Grant Henry, Juli Wunder Simmons, Jen Stein Schumann, Gretchen Allen Sewich, Mary Williams Krieter, Anne Davis Langholz, Katie West Bassett and any others I hope I haven't forgotten.  Best of luck to everyone for another five years!!

Todd

Suzanne Bowles

Hi everyone-

it is fun to read your responses about the event since I missed the party. Charlie Kolars still has that great sense of humor.  Please, Please plan another reunion in 5 years. I promise to come.

I was also very touched by Mark Brennan's story about Matt Comstock. The story had me curious as to who could have been the cool guy.  It was Matt! More than cool, Matt was a warm, sweet soul.  He was so good to everyone he met! 

Well school is beginning for my boys. I will return to being the homework gestopo and I hate it. But my kids are much more prepared and have much better grades than I ever did.  

Have a great Fall.  FALL?!  It is still 90 degrees here on sunny Key Biscayne :D

Suzanne

Theresa Quinn Oien

Hello to all:

Wow, what fun!  Sorry I had to miss out as it appears everyone had a GREAT weekend.  I would love to help if there is a 35th.  If anyone is ever in the Seattle-Vancouver, BC area, give me a call. My numbers are listed in classmate profiles.  (If I don't answer straight away I am flying, but promise to return all calls)  I would love to play tour guide as we live in an area that offers World Class skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, etc.  As well, I "discovered" running @ age 40 so I know all of the great short and long distance runs in the Bellingham area.

Best wishes to everyone!

Theresa Quinn-Oien

Melinda Ziegeweid Nelson

 Hi all,

Thank you for a great party - it was so good to see everyone!

xx Melinda (Ziegeweid) Nelson

Melinda Ziegeweid Nelson

 Hi all,

Does anybody have an old cheerleading uniform I can borrow for an evening? I'm going to a "Come As You Were" party  this Saturday! 

xx Melinda

Charlie Kolars

have you checked with pat wise?

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Tom Sullivan

Happy Thanksgiving to the the EE Class of '80.  Let's not let this forum go dormant until the 35th!!  Cheers.

Tom