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I did not have Mrs Morrison as a teacher, but I did have Fritz Briscoe. He was one of my all time favorites, along with John Tuttle. Fritz saw my retirement notice in the Northern Mag. and emailed me his congratulations. It was sure nice that he remembered me after so many years. I wish I had taken the time to stop in Jenison Mi to see him before his passing!

11/03/20 04:13 PM

#2129

At the 50th reunion, I believe some of the teachers mentioned that they remembered the kids in our class. I don't know if most teachers remember all of their students. Maybe because we went through the trials of half-day sessions together....or maybe we were just that impressive!! I think even if Covid cooperates and let's us have a reunion in 2021, there won't be many teachers left.

11/10/20 10:29 AM

#2130

Marylyn Erickson (Lee)

Don, did you change the "Class of " sign to '65 while on those rocks ? Fun photo!

11/11/20 12:45 PM

#2131

The rock I was on was at lighthouse point, not picnic rocks, so the 64 still lives on, at 3rd picnics!

11/11/20 05:35 PM

#2132

Robert Lambert

Found out from Niel Marrieta's brother that Niel died of a heart attack on the golf course Monday. Rest in peace, Niel.

11/11/20 06:58 PM

#2133

Oh no. How sad. Do you know if he was in the Copper Country or was he down south someplace? I'll watch for an obituary.

11/11/20 07:18 PM

#2134

Robert Lambert

All Barry said was he was on the golf course, was revived and died at the hospital. Barry and I were talking about him over the week end. Brought up about when he was injured skiing. Said he died then, but, when he was cut for an autopsy he sat up. Took over 300 stitches to close him up. HOLY WAUGH!!!!

11/13/20 12:07 PM

#2135

Our condolences are extended to Al Filizetti whose wife, Diane, passed away yesterday.

12/05/20 01:41 PM

#2136

Subject: Nostalgia THE DIAMONDS

THE DIAMONDS - Did you know Tom Hanks' father was the lead singer of

the Diamonds?

THIS WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE :

About Tom Hanks Father: If you were alive in 1957, and old enough to

enjoy Rock and Roll, you will probably remember the group

"The Diamonds" who had just launched their super hit "Little Darlin'".

For you that are too old or too young to remember - it was a time when the

performers were happy, enjoying themselves, respecting their fans,

dressed appropriately, and their lyrics could be understood.

In 1957, The Diamonds had a hit with "Little Darlin'". 47 years later,

they were requested to perform at Atlantic City.

This link leads to both performances. Watch the first one, then the

'new' one 47 years later.

Though you can see a resemblance, Tom Hanks' father is better looking

than Tom ... and even better looking with age.

In the linked videos, Tom Hanks' father is the lead singer on the

left. He still has it!

Hope you enjoy.

47 years apart and the same performance, both identical.

https://www.flixxy.com/the-diamonds-little-darlin-1957-2004.htm

12/05/20 04:13 PM

#2137

Don, Thank you so much for that link and the side facts. My sister had the 45 and we used to play it all the time - - along with "The Twelvth of Never" and others. I will try to share this with my sister, maybe it will ring a bell with her. They must have been on Ed Sulivan too 'cause I remember the handkerchief bit. Love it!!

12/05/20 06:28 PM

#2138

I think Tom and his dad have the same nose. In 1957, Dad looked like Tom Hanks used to look in his early days - like in Bosom Buddies or the movie Splash.. I agree Don, dad is better looking than Tom :-)

12/06/20 10:02 AM

#2139

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Sorry classmates false news...The Diamonds were a Canadian group and lead singer was born in Guelph, Ontario. Tom Hanks father was born in California. No connection with the group. Good legend for a good story though. Love the song!

12/06/20 03:07 PM

#2140

Does anyone remember the 'egg' ornaments that the Presbyterian Lady's Circle used to make and sell at the bazaar every year? They used the fake laying eggs. We'd save greeting cards for them to cut out pics to glue on the eggs and then add the 'bling'. My grandmother would always give us some for our tree. Some of mine probably go back 65 to 70 years - - I'm guessing. Can't figure out how to load the pic here from my profile. lol

12/06/20 04:07 PM

#2141

Karen's egg tree

12/06/20 04:12 PM

#2142

Hey Chuck, I still think he looks like a young Tom Hanks - only better.

12/06/20 04:46 PM

#2143

I agree, Pat.

12/07/20 04:54 PM

#2144

Let's get in the holiday spirit since we may be holed up for awhile. Dig through your old pictures and upload something from a Christmas past. Here's mine.

To upload your picture, click on the image box to the right of Source. Then click on Choose File and then Upload. If you need help, let me know.

12/08/20 10:20 AM

#2145

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Christmas morning 1955...brother Roy, sisters Annie, Liz and moi. Messy but happy!

12/08/20 12:56 PM

#2146

Not my photo but great memmories!

12/09/20 06:42 AM

#2147

Jill Irey

12/09/20 05:39 PM

#2148

Ironwood 195??. I got a doll & my sister got the bike. Nighties were always made by Mom and we got to open them Christmas Eve

01/15/21 07:15 PM

#2149

Classmate JoAnn Croisetiere Utt passed away in November in West Virginia.

02/07/21 07:39 AM

#2150

Marylyn Erickson (Lee)

Condolences to friends and family of JoAnn. I didn't know her very well but remember her cheerful greetings whenever our paths crossed .

With that thought I pass along a Happy Birthday wish to you , Susan . Trying to send extra warm thoughts on a very cold winter day. At only 3 degrees this is a deep freeze for Northern Indiana, and I suspect you are in this weather pattern too. Enjoy your day, indoors and warm, and let's look forward to the next time we can meet with MSHS friends for breakfast and a big class reunion. Take care, one and all !

02/16/21 06:13 PM

#2151