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Alta hough
Posted on the 2021-09-29 at 20:00
It has been a while since I signed the guest book. Jack you have done a wonderful job on the website. It would not be possible without you. Keep up the great work. Can not thank you enough
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Joe
Posted on the 2021-03-30 at 20:00
C'mon classmates's, time is running out for us to share memories.
a second hint for house picture: Dad was dentist.
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Joe
Posted on the 2020-10-28 at 20:00
1/2 block north of St Mary's
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Joe
Posted on the 2020-07-29 at 20:00
Hint: Park Ave
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Alta
Posted on the 2020-06-28 at 20:00
The house looks like Jacquie Vancil
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Bill Fraedrich
Posted on the 2020-06-02 at 20:00
Just learning new toy
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Brenda Jergens
Posted on the 2019-10-16 at 20:00
I am the daughter of Ronald Bowman. When my father left Illinois in the early 70's, he never looked back. He only returned to Illinois on 1-2 occasions after that day. It was hard to live without my father. My heart was broken when he left Illinois as I was very a very young girl and didn't understand why he left. Long distance from your children is never a good idea. However, I am very thankful for the times I did have with him & the memories we made.
Thank you to Jack Lindstrom for reaching out to me & my father in Florida last year. I'm certain it meant alot to my dad.
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Nick Lurquin
Posted on the 2018-12-23 at 19:00
Hello! This is Nita Campbell Schou's grandson. I never had the pleasure of meeting my grandma, but I know all of you did. I would love if anyone could reach out to me to tell me about her. Even the smallest story. She died when my mother was young, so even my mom doesn't have many stories about her. I'd love to learn more. Thank you! My email is nlurquin@gmail.com
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Kent Carlson
Posted on the 2018-11-24 at 19:00
Thank you for reminding me I am 80. Lol
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David E. Miller
Posted on the 2017-12-05 at 19:00
Thanks for the memories !
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2017-01-18 at 19:00
Our website is a treasure and we are all indebted to Jack. This is story of a class in a town named Sycamore, that we called home in our youth and some fortunate classmates still call it home. I wish there were a way to package it up to share with those who don't have a computer. Again, we all have some time on our hands (except my dear friend Sandy Hill who keeps on the move every day) so get your memories and thoughts down on paper - you all have something to share. For those without computers, letters can be sent to Jack.
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2016-10-21 at 20:00
Just a thought: Reunions are times to see old classmates and share memories from over the years. We learn that not everyone remembers the same things from events from long ago, but we all have our own memories from our places in time. Each of us from the class of 1956 should be getting these memories down on paper now since we have all become aware that we are all on borrowed time. Our memories of Sycamore, the place and the people, is part of the towns history. I see a book named "Memories of the class of 1956" - a compilation of the various sections of this website. After each bio, whatever memories you can add that aren't already here in Reflections, Then and Now, would be added. Right now this is all electronic, the compilation would also be in a one copy form for the library. We each have a story to tell and some of the memories that come up in a reunion should be put on paper. We all have found that retirement can get very busy but taking the time to chronicle our unique memories would be a reflection of the people and town where we grew up.
Start writing!
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joe
Posted on the 2016-07-18 at 20:00
Who else was in the kindergaten morning class at Central School? There has to be someone hopefully ,who has a class picture in the family archives -- it was only 73 years ago! Kenny Davey and I were in it and I just found out Sandy was in that class. Kenny and I were "disciplined" for trying to kiss some girls. The classroom was in the southeast corner of the 1st floor.
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KAREN HILSTROM DUFFEY
Posted on the 2016-06-29 at 20:00
We just spent some great time with Joe Peplow. He has been in Florida for a few weeks and brought us up to date on Sharon Dunlap Martin and Ralph Muns and also Sandy Gustafson; in Illinois. We had a great evening and then some time this morning before he started north. Lots of old memories shared. We are going to try real hard to be there in Sept with you all.
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2016-01-11 at 19:00
Comments: Need some quick help. Who remembers Valentines Day in grade school? I remember exchanging cards at school, maybe 1,2,4th grades at West School? The cards were very simple, one sided etc Give me some memories! Email or call me. Joe
joe.pep@comcast.net
847-459-7947
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sharon dunlap martin
Posted on the 2015-03-22 at 20:00
hello classmates 1956.I spent alot of time and really enjoyed all the pictures; changes in clothes and hairstyles and yes, the growing years tell their own story without words. I will go back to one of the sad sights another day. This is much appreciated and has taken much time to prepare.Thank you
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Richard Lindgren
Posted on the 2015-03-16 at 20:00
Hi
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john denby
Posted on the 2014-12-04 at 19:00
hello
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Alta Hough
Posted on the 2014-04-18 at 20:00
Thanks again Jack for all you do for our class, without you we would not have this wonderful website. We are back from Texas and good to be home. Alta
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Gene Behler
Posted on the 2014-04-06 at 20:00
Dear Classmates: In case you haven't noticed, we have had nearly 41,000 hits on our class website. Not bad for a class of 96 people (right now we are down to 75 living grads). I've seen many class websites and I can honestly say none is as good.
We have Jack Lindstrom to thank. It was his brainchild and he has nutured it for nearly a decade. Clearly it has been a labor of love for Jack.
Jack's birthday is coming up on June 14th. He'll be 77. I hope you will join me at that time to say Happy Birthday to Jack and to thank him for his remarkable work on the class website.
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sharon dunlap martin
Posted on the 2013-08-12 at 20:00
thanks for this site Jack. Keep e-mails coming. I am realizing precious memories these days. My husband of 54 years passed away last year. Many of you have had the same losses. I continue to enjoy tennis and my kids and grandkids every chance I can. Have gone back to spending hours with a paint brush. Love the cabin in N.C mts. and winter in Chokoloskee Fl. I well remember the halls of the old school and the young faces there.
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Bill and Arliss Fraedrich
Posted on the 2013-08-08 at 20:00
Thank you for the kind words.
Bill & Arliss
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alta hough
Posted on the 2012-09-28 at 20:00
I can\'t believe no one has signed the guest book for a long time. I want to thank everyone that attened the mini reunion, we had a good time. Also thank all of you that called or sent cards to thank Bob and I. We love doing it.
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Gene Behler
Posted on the 2012-09-28 at 20:00
I have been doing research for a family history I am writing. I came across a note in The Sycamore True Republican that I thought classmates might find interesting. It said that the Victor Bergquists (Dick Bergquist\'s family) had sold their home on North Maple Street and were moving to Sherman Oaks, CA. Victor had taken a job as treasurer for Capitol Records of Hollywood, CA.
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Alta Hough
Posted on the 2012-07-07 at 20:00
I can\'t believe no one has signed the guest book since Jan. We are having our 56th at the cabin on Sept. 15th, 2012 so please join us. Hope everyone is doing good. As usual Jack you are doing a great job on the web page. Thanks
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Curtis Hornor
Posted on the 2012-01-28 at 19:00
Enjoying, first time. Nearly 90 years old, and it brings back some plesent memories.
Thanks, CH
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2012-01-09 at 19:00
In response to a Christmas card from Karen and Bud I told them about my extended stay at the hospital which was why I didn\'t get cards out this year them . Karen told Jack and then the emails started coming. Thank you dear friends, and never underetimate the power of the internet. Knee replacements are going on everyday without problems but every now and then there is a bump in the road. During that 10 days in the hospital I managed to shed 12 lbs - now to keep it off!. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2011-09-27 at 20:00
For those who missed the reunion, I looked at your names and thought of each of you hoping you are in good health and enjoying life. We have been having a "mini reunion" every year lately out at Bob and Alta\'s comfortable getaway so watch the website. It is always a guaranteed good time - surprise us and drop by! Do send Jack pictures of you and your families - if we can\'t see you in person, pictures will have to do.Joe
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Alta Hough
Posted on the 2011-09-08 at 20:00
Jack I like the new look for the web page, you do such a great job. The reunion is coming together nicely, we have 51 people attending, not as good as our 50th but ok.
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2011-08-08 at 20:00
I am sorry that I cannot make the reunion. I would really like to. Maybe later I can make one of the weekend meetings that you have at the restaurant in town. Maybe next spring. I hope that you all have a wonderful time. Nancy
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Jeff Miller
Posted on the 2011-08-06 at 20:00
This is a cool site!
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2011-06-03 at 20:00
Take some time and look at the archives of the True Republican site that Jack has published. I have been looking at the war years issues and seeing the names of the young men and women who were in uniform. The locals and personals, the advertisements -- 2, 3, then 4 digit phone numbers, prices of clothing and other consumer goods, lots of history . Take a look!
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alta hough
Posted on the 2011-05-10 at 20:00
Had a wonderful winter in Texas. Now we are back and planning the 55th reunion, which I hope everyone will come too. If you get a chance, watch the utube video Jack put on, it is great. Good job Jack, thanks for all you do with the web page. Alta
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Michael Ouimet
Posted on the 2011-02-04 at 19:00
I am Barbara Ouimet Parsons\'s brother. found this through facebook; very nice.
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Lori Schou Lurquin
Posted on the 2011-02-01 at 19:00
My brother, Brad, shared your site with me and I wanted to thank you for sharing information about our mother, Juanita Campbell Schou. I truly got tears in my eyes reading the tributes to her and her other classmates who have also passed away. It is very special to me to "see" how my mom was through the eyes of others. Even though I lost her when I was 12, almost 38 years ago, I continue to miss her every day. Thank you for this wonderful website.
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Bradley Schou
Posted on the 2011-01-31 at 19:00
I want to thank you very much for the information and pictures of my mother Juanita “Nita” Campbell Schou.
It is great to read the story from Nancy Niewold about her memories of my mother and their time at Sycamore High School and after.
My mother died when I was very young (7 years old) and reading about her helps to fill in information that I never knew.
If other classmates of my mother have stories or pictures my sister and I would be very grateful to hear from you.
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Brad Albion
Posted on the 2010-11-03 at 20:00
Proud to be a graduate of SHS.
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2010-10-26 at 20:00
The history of music site is a good lesson on where the music that we know as STANDARDS came from.Take a look, it is well worth your time. Make a shopping list of songs to add to your collection and go to iTunes! As always, "thanks Jack" for such an entertaining informative website.Joe
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Mike Resler
Posted on the 2010-10-08 at 20:00
Although I am a 1978 graduate of SHS, I wanted to "check in" with all of you. I have enjoyed visiting your website and looking at all of the pictures and memories you have preserved and showcased so well.
Sycamore was and still is a fantastic community. I visit when I can, as I have many fond memories of growing up there. Every kid should be so lucky to get the chance to grow up in Sycamore.
I especially enjoyed reading your section about Pete Johnson. I agree... he was and still is an extrordinary man. My father Don and I enjoy reflecting about the great times, the special times of our lives we spent in Sycamore... Pete\'s name always comes up as do many others. Pete was a mentor and role model to my father, myself, and all of us who knew him. Thank you Pete!
Cogratulations for the honor Pete, that you so deserve and you will receive this weekend. And thank you for caring, your leadership, and generosity to all of us in Sycamore over the many years.
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Felicia (Henne) Ows
Posted on the 2010-10-08 at 20:00
What an honor it is to say that Pete Johnson was my high school principal from 1976-1980. It is so nice for them to be doing this statue in his honor.
Felicia (Henne) Owens
Class of 1980
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CAROL CRAIGEN JOHNSON
Posted on the 2010-09-21 at 20:00
WHAT A FUN, FANTASTIC WEBSITE!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2010-09-19 at 20:00
Another great gathering of us "old people with young hearts" at Alta and Bob\'s. The rain came and went before the party started and there was no dust on the lane coming to the "cabin". God bless all of you!Joe
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mary
Posted on the 2010-02-09 at 19:00
hi, It\'s feb.2010,we are just sitting around at Mary\' house reading this awesome site. Laughing & remembering what we can. John & I come to Mary\'s when it\'s too cold in sycamore, well we got fooled this year. Cold,rainy,cloudy,repeat, day after day. We will go home to Sycamore in April sometime. WE shop.eat, watch tv, i do my puzzles & then we repeat the process. Exciting. Waiting for good weather so we can go to San Antonio. Take care. Mary & Pat
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Gary Scott
Posted on the 2009-12-31 at 19:00
Great web site. Thinking about one for the SHS Class of 1961.
Wishing everyone the best in 2010.
Gary and Sally Scott (SHS 1961)
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Alta Hough
Posted on the 2009-12-07 at 19:00
Everyone have a very Merry Xmas and a good new year. This is the first year to be away from family on Xmas, so a little hard for me. Take care. Alta
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Oz Kendall
Posted on the 2009-12-02 at 19:00
Everyone out there have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Doug Rogers
Posted on the 2009-11-23 at 19:00
I've traveled the world and lived in some wonderful places, but isn't it funny how the memories of growing up in a really nice small town like Sycamore resonates so strongly that those memories seem like they happened just yesterday. Sycamore will always be home for me. I'm 60 years old now. Class of 1967. I remember the kidnapping of Maria Rudolph when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade - I recall the centenial celebration when many of the men grew beards - Sycamore Park and Locust Street were my playground. Family was born - and died in Sycamore. Some still live there. Maybe I'll go home someday too.
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alta hough
Posted on the 2009-11-02 at 19:00
I JUST LOVE OUR WEB SITE, THANKS TO JACK AND EVERYONE WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED THINGS TO PUT ON IT. IT WAS NICE TO BE FEATURED FOR THE MONTH OF OCT. THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CAME TO THE 56, 57, 58 MINI REUNION, IT WAS A BLAST. HOPE EVERYONE THAT LOOKS AT THE WEB PAGE WILL SIGN THE QUEST BOOK, I REALLY ENJOY READING THEM. ALTA
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Bill Jones
Posted on the 2009-11-02 at 19:00
I'll be back to read some more. I enjoyed what I have read so far.
Bill SCHS'61
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Oz Kendall
Posted on the 2009-11-02 at 19:00
Great job and thanks to all those taking care of the web site.
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Patty von Ohlen Cramer
Posted on the 2009-11-02 at 19:00
What a wonderful tribute to Sycamore!! One thing that will always stick in my mind is the kidnapping of Maria Rudolph. I was in first or second grade, but remember so vividly the entire community mounting horsebacl amd searching everywhere for her. Although a very tragic ending - the community was strong together in their search efforts.
I will always remember the farmers (Kocher, Lindgren, Keyes, Mullins) coming to harvest our crops when our Father took sick.
Sycamore is the best kept secret in DeKalb County!!
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linda lindsay coons
Posted on the 2009-11-02 at 19:00
What a great find. You have a really wonderful site. Thanks!
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wanda(stiles)gagnon
Posted on the 2009-11-02 at 19:00
My condolences to all Fred' family
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Sharon Dunlap Martin
Posted on the 2009-09-30 at 20:00
Dear Classmates, I was looking at some "old" photos and remembered great times and found myself smiling backat the faces in the photos. We,Ralph, and I winter in Chokoloskee Fl. and summer in MaggieValley, N. Car. We are healthy for now and love tennis for me and fishing for Ralph. Our son is in W.Palm and our daughter and family are in Atlanta with 2 boys 8 and 12. Wish I could see you all in new photos.
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Kelly A. Lindstrom-Derby
Posted on the 2009-09-26 at 20:00
Wow this is a wonderful web site, I am kelly, Jack Lindstroms daughter, I really hope the class of '79 can hold a candle to this site, very well done, Good Job!
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William B Albion
Posted on the 2009-09-14 at 20:00
As a past graduate of Sycamore High, it certainly is nice to revisit days gone by. Though I live in Los Angeles, Sycamore will always be a very special place. I have so many wonderful memories and I'm very proud to claim Sycamore as my home town.
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Oz Kendall
Posted on the 2009-03-28 at 20:00
Sure is nice to come back to this web site and think of all the fond memories from days gone by.
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Joe Trapp
Posted on the 2009-02-22 at 19:00
Larry Linden has taken the laboring oar in creating a website for the SHS class of 1957. We sincerely appreciate his efforts. Larry had suggested that the classmates of 1957 view the website of the class of 1956 to get ideas for the creation and continuation of our website. So, I thought I would take a few minutes and glance at the '56 site. So, I went online and retrieved the '56 site. Well.............two hours later I was still fondly recalling the memories of my junior year and the wonderful teachers, coaches, students and friends. And, of course, Sycamore. The site is terrific and the contributions by Gene Behler really touched home. Thanks '56 Joe Trapp 1957
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Pat Watson '62
Posted on the 2008-09-30 at 20:00
Wow! The people,places, and events mentioned here certainly bring back memories. I graduated a few years after you, but many of the things mentioned were a big part of my life too!!! Thanks again, and I hope someone writes a rememberance for our 50th. (2012)
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ALTA HOUGH
Posted on the 2008-08-09 at 20:00
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME AND HELPED IN MAKING THE 70TH BIRTHDAY/MINI REUNION A SUCCESS. THANKS TO GENE FOR THE NICE ARTICLE HE WROTE ABOUT BOB AND I AND OUR LITTLE HIDEAWAY AND THANKS TO JACK FOR THIS WONDERFUL WEBSITE. THE CLASS OF 58 WILL HAVE THEIR 50TH ON SEPT 19TH,20TH AND 21ST. OUR CLASS IS INVITED ON THE 19TH AND WE ARE GOING, HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE. ALTA
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Warren Young
Posted on the 2008-08-05 at 20:00
Very good web site.
Hi to all the alumni.
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becky stratton
Posted on the 2008-06-23 at 20:00
what an ingenious website!? approaching my own 20 year class reunion (class of 1989) and spearheading the gathering i am very much interested in doing the website idea as well....kudos!?
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2008-04-11 at 20:00
I am so sorry that I will miss the reunion this summer. Im having a reunion of my own. All of my bros and sisters, Janet, Jack, Shirley and Jim, and my daughters and other relatives will be coming here for a family reunion. We get together every two years. All five of us live in a different state. We had the last two at Oregon where Jack lives. That will be in MAy. In July, my daughter is taking me on a cruise to the Bahamas. Ive never been on a cruise and always wanted to do this. Janet told me not to miss snorkeling. I know that this sounds far fetched now for those of you that live in the east, but I am opening my pool today and starting up the pump and filter. Its suppose to be over 80 degrees here today and for the next few days. My poor brother that lives in Sycamore, say that he doesnt think that winter will ever end. I know that Jack L. feels the same after shoveling all that snow. I have been in touch with Roberta and she is in and out of the hospital. I also try to keep touch with John Florent and he also is not well. He is in and out of the hospital as well. Have a good reunion and I shall think of you all. Let the rest of us know how the 70 party goes.
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2008-03-09 at 20:00
This is a very belated "thank you" to all of you who sent your thoughtful cards following Jody's passing away. I miss her everyday. I now know the pain that you who have lost spouses have gone through and are still going through. Joe
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2007-12-19 at 19:00
The Christmas party at Alta's was a very good turn out. For all who couldn't make it, the next big party will be our combined 70th Birthday Party in the summer. This will be a lot of fun and certainly something to celebrate. If we make it to 70, we might as well set our sights on 80!
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ALTA HOUGH
Posted on the 2007-09-27 at 20:00
THANKS AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL WEB PAGE. YES WE WILL BE GOING TO TEXAS AND WILL BE HOME JUST BEFORE THANKSGIVING. IT HAS BEEN SO NICE HERE, HATE TO LEAVE. I HOPE EVERYONE WILL SIGN THE GUEST BOOK, IT IS FUN TO READ EVERYTHING. ALTA
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2007-08-27 at 20:00
We had a great time at Roberta and Warren's home a couple of weeks ago. Alta mentioned a get together next year to celebrate 99% of us turning 70. What a great idea! For those who visit this website, please say "Hi" to the rest of us by signing the guest book and maybe share some memories on the "Reflections" page. Whatever class you were in, if you remember us, we remember you. We had a high school and junior high combined enrollment smaller than some high school graduation classes these days. Share your memories!
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ALTA (KUNTZ) HOUGH
Posted on the 2007-08-20 at 20:00
IT WAS GOOD TO SEE EVERYONE THAT MADE IT TO ROBERTA'S FOR THE MINI REUNION. HASN'T JACK DONE A WONDERFUL JOB ON OUR WEB SITE.IT IS FUN TO READ THE REFLECTIONS PAGE. I KNOW WHEN I WROTE, I COULD HAVE WENT ON AND ON, THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO REFLECT ON. EVERYONE ENJOY. ALTA
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Jane (Kuntz) Albrecht
Posted on the 2007-08-14 at 20:00
I really enjoyed reading the reflections section of the webpage. Also enjoyed Gene and Jack's Great Adventure. My class will be having our 49th mini-reunion next month. Jack and Gene have done a great job with your website.
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Lisa (Foster) Hamsmith
Posted on the 2007-08-01 at 20:00
My parents are Jim and Carol (Stroberg) Foster. I really enjoyed visiting your website. While growing up I have heard many of these stories before... but it was fun to read about them again from the perspective of my parents' classmates. Of course the pictures are fun too! I especially enjoyed seeing the infamous "Foster Field." (My kids really love that story about their Grandpa Jim!)
Great job on this website! I think it is wonderful how you all keep in touch this way! Best wishes!
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2007-07-14 at 20:00
I really enjoyed the article about Darlene Frantum. Once, when I was in grade school, I went out to their farm. I was outside, never having been to many farms. Two ducks were mating. I thought they were having a fight. She and her brother Bob laughed, and Darlene wispereed to me what was happening. Her face was bright red. I said OK and went home and asked my dad what all that meant. :)))
I like Karens story as well. Her mom was a great lady. I used to go to Karens and we walked to school together. I knew her mother long after that, as she came to my beauty shop until I left Sycamore and a lady named Marge did her hair. Her parents were so nice, and polite. I stayed over at her house many times. As I read things people write, I have a lot of long ago memories.
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2007-04-14 at 20:00
I am really enjoying reading the memorial section as well as the photos. There is so much to say about our deceased classmates as we all have our own little memories of these people as well .
I remember how nice everyone was to each other in those years. Things have changed so much ,but we were so lucky to have lived during those great years that ..
I have had phone conversations with John Florent, Roberta Anderson and Bob Cambell. I could write quite a bit about Nita as we were good friends in 7th, 8th and we spent most of our summers at Lake Ripley together. We had some fun and funny times. After that we detasselled corn the next summer and after school was out, we made a trip to Ca. together staying with relatives.
I hope to come back to Sycamore this Aug. if Roberta is able to have the reunion again. She says she plans to.
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CAROL CRAIGEN JOHNSON
Posted on the 2007-03-01 at 19:00
What a fun website!!!!!! Well done!!!!!
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Joe Peplow
Posted on the 2007-02-26 at 19:00
The memorials written by Carol Foster, Bonnie Lindgren and Barb Makela are treasures. This gives a more complete snapshot of their lives and certainly brings back some of our own memories of these beloved classmates. Don't hesitate to offer help to a spouse, family member or friend who is writing a memorial for any of the other classmates who have passed away.
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Susan Halverson Henry
Posted on the 2007-02-01 at 19:00
I am a member of the class of 1977. We also have a class website. Feel free to visit us. You can access it through the High School website. I wanted to let you know that a memorial section is very important, we also have one. I noticed that you have lost 13 members of your class; we have already lost 9 plus one that is missing, presumed deceased. That is a horribly high number for only 30 years out of high school. We suffered our first loss during our senior year, and our second the following year. Just these past three months we have lost 3 classmates. As we plan for our 30 year reunion we pray that we have no more losses. We will be paying special tribute to our lost members at our reunion (one of our members suggested the Navy's ceremonial tribute) and we are going to follow that. If you are interested in more information regarding this, contact me and I will forward the information to you.
Susan Henry
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2007-01-27 at 19:00
What a nice memorial Carol wrote for Jim. , who was a class act. He was a great guy and I never knew anyone to have a bad word about him.
How nice to hear from Dottie Peplow, Jo's sister. My brother ,Jack , went to school with Dottie and I believe she has a hand in getting the '59 reunions together. I spent quite a lot of time with Jo during and before our reunions. We were in town early and looking for classmates, not quite knowing where to start.
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Dotti Peplow Mortell
Posted on the 2007-01-21 at 19:00
My brother Joe Peplow got me into this SHS Class of 1956 web site and I just wanted to say Hi to anyone who may remember anyone from the Class of 1959. This is a great site and it's fun to see what some of you are doing in retirement. Joe tells me about your class reunions and the get-togethers you have inbetween. Nice to hear that you all stay in touch. Take good care to all of you.
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Pat O'Connor
Posted on the 2006-10-24 at 20:00
I missed seein geach of you. Looking at the CD Jack sent (WOW what a nice presentation Jack) brought back more memories than I could imagine. I'm sure I will spend time with the Leaves (I still have a copy) and watching the CD when I retire.
Certianly my best to all. the surgery was succesful. I can get into trouble again.
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ALTA HOUGH
Posted on the 2006-10-23 at 20:00
IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE REUNION. I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR COMING, BECAUSE WITHOUT YOU ALL, IT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SUCCESS THAT IT WAS. A GREAT BIG SPECIAL THANK YOU TO GENE AND JACK. GENE FOR ALL THE THINGS HE WROTE AND JACK FOR THE WEBSITE AND THE MOVIES AT THE REUNION. TO THE REST OF THE COMMITEE MEMBERS THANK YOU TOO.
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Sally Davis Mathews
Posted on the 2006-09-28 at 20:00
Our 50th Class Reunion was well planned, and we had a great time renewing friendships. The committee deserves a big THANK YOU for all the time and effort of making this the big success that it was.
This web site is a super way for all of us to keep in touch, thanks to Jack, and all who support it.
Thanks again!
SALLY
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Joe peplow
Posted on the 2006-09-22 at 20:00
It was so good seeing all who attended the reunion and those who weren't there, I thought of all of you and hoped that you are in good health and enjoying your 68th + or - a year, year on gods green earth. Its never too late to come to a reunion and never too late to drop a classmate be it snail mail or e-mail. As Gene Behler has so eloquently written, we grew up at a wonderful time. Following WWII, the whole country enjoyed a prosperity long absent . We were born at the tail end of the depression and after the war our families could now buy new cars and other consumer goods unknown in the 30s. We need to hear your memories and this is the place to do it.
Joe
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Oz Kendall
Posted on the 2006-08-29 at 20:00
Sure is a blast reading all this stuff. Had a good chuckle. I'm still in Alaska, intend to stay here. Alaska wife passed away in 03. I get to Sycamore once or twice a year to see the kids and grand kids and Anita. Retired from Forest Service and went to work part time for Coast Guard as a construction inspector. My goal is to see as much of Alaska as I can. I'll be in Sycamore a week after the reunion. Sorry I'll miss all you junior high classmates.
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2006-08-29 at 20:00
Ozzie Kendall was about the next classmate that I wondered about . Also I wonder about Don Smith. I have talked to John Florent on the phone last eve. That was a nice surprise. We live about 450 miles away from one another. Not that far these days. I will see you all in two weeks.
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Patricia Baker Reed-Martin
Posted on the 2006-08-16 at 20:00
Hello Class of "56" - My family moved to CA in 53 so I didn't have the pleasure of graduating with you. However, I went to school with some of you as early as kindergarten. I am really looking forward to seeing you at the reunion and getting reacquainted. Thanks to Gene for the great tribute to Sycamore and thanks to Jack for the "easy to use" website.
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2006-04-29 at 20:00
This is such a nice web site. My brothers and sisters and I have one similar called My Family. We keep in touch daily. All five of us live in a different state. I get in here weekly.
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George Thomas
Posted on the 2006-04-07 at 20:00
I can hardly recognize myself in the pictures. Thanks to Jack for all the work he has put in on this project. I hope to attend the 50th reunion in Sept - my first & only one - from sunny southern California(Palm Springs) after a summer of traveling.
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Gene Behler
Posted on the 2006-03-21 at 19:00
I just reviewed all of the photos in the Photo Album. What a terrific walk down memory lane. It is very user friendly. That is, it is easy to get from one album to the next . Once in an album, you can click one button and it will scroll through all the pictures in that album. At any point you can stop and enlarge a picture. Great stuff! It just takes a few minutes to review all of the albums.
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Dorothy Carlson
Posted on the 2006-02-28 at 19:00
Just great to see this website full of so much wonderful information and pictures. Thanks for all the work you all have done. Gene - that was a great essay on Sycamore and totally agree with all you said!
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Louise (Emenheiser) Bower
Posted on the 2006-02-28 at 19:00
Since I first signed the guest book back in August, lots has happened here. Congratulations to all who've contributed to it. So much fun to see the pictures. See you in September.
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Jim Niewold
Posted on the 2006-02-25 at 19:00
Hi. I'm Nancy Niewold's little brother Jim, class of 62. Being the youngest of five kids, Nancy the oldest, I can remember a lot of you sniffing around our house back then. My parents rarely missed a basketball or football game in town or away and I was usually with them. I remember especially that tall Foster kid looking around the basketball court like he was totally lost. I own and operate a retail store in Sycamore called The Clock Shoppe. If you get a chance, stop in and say Hi. I have lots of old Sycamore post cards.
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Gene Behler
Posted on the 2006-02-14 at 19:00
Jack has done a great job with this website. While I wrote a few things for the site, Jack did the bulk of the work. He also did a fine job preparing a CD called "Reunions and More" which includes pictures of nearly everyone. I've seen it and it is very well done. The CD will be available at a nominal cost around reunion time. I think I can speak for nearly everyone when I say I am glad DWD ponied up the money for the plastic surgery.
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Nancy Niewold
Posted on the 2006-01-27 at 19:00
This is even better than the last time I was here, which was months ago.
These old photos are fun to look at and I wonder whatever happened to Patty Baker??? Anyone?
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Lauralee Maveus Currier
Posted on the 2006-01-27 at 19:00
Hi Classmates,
I'm really looking forward to seeing you all in September. I'm sure we're all going to be wrinkle free, slim, with our natural hair color, and will recognize one another immediately
Love to all,
Lauralee (Laurie)
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Barbara (Miller) Stone
Posted on the 2006-01-04 at 19:00
It can't be 50 years! I'm not old enough! This web site is fantastic!! It's obvious that several people have put in a lot of thought and hours getting this organized and kept up to date. I especially enjoy the "then and now pictures". Many thanks to all involved. Keep up the good work.
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Carol S. Foster
Posted on the 2006-01-03 at 19:00
The committee is doing a great job in planning our 50th class reunion. Thanks for all of your hard work!!
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Karen Hilstrom Duffey
Posted on the 2006-01-02 at 19:00
Jack & Gene have definitely done a great job with this web site. Now I would like to see some more personal updates, real ones not fictional. We are now permanent Florida residents and would love to see and hear from more of youl We play lots of golf and love the Florida life style If anyone comes down this way give us a call. We are so lucky that two of our three daughters live here in Sarasota as well as our three grandchildren so we don't have to go back to cold country for the holidays to be with them. Our middle daughter still lives in Crystal Lake, teaches in Dundee, and plays professional football in Chicago, but comes down here for holidays etc. So we have the best of both worlds. Keep in touch classmates and actors. See you in Sept. Karen
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Colleen Campbell
Posted on the 2005-10-14 at 20:00
What a delightful and well organized website! I always thought the class of '56 was above average and this proves it.
May you continue to add to it for the next fifty years.
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Jean Askins Keister
Posted on the 2005-09-02 at 20:00
This is a great asset for our class. What a great way to keep in touch with our classmates.
Thanks to Jack and everyone who helped get this site up and running.
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Phyllis Gorbet Bradley
Posted on the 2005-08-29 at 20:00
What a great website. You all did a great job! Let me know if I can help. Thanks again for the website.
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Nancy Wirsing
Posted on the 2005-08-29 at 20:00
What a Great Job! Thanks Jack and all the contributors, keep up the good work.
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Pat Cretsinger Nelson
Posted on the 2005-08-28 at 20:00
Love this site, it is sooooo neat! We had a great class didn't we?
