55th Reunion of Wadena Class of '57 Held in September 2012

Our dear departed classmates were honored at this table with this display of Class of '57 photos.  Shown above are Mary Jane Weller, Mary Ellen Gleason, Beverly Roggenkamp, Sharon Merickel, Eldon Lillequist, Wynnette Warneke, Phyllis Rebischke, David Olson, Mary Lou Merickel, Jim Beving and Mary Ann Edwards

Bob Danielson and Harsey Scott make short work of the delicious lunch at the reunion.

Jim Erickson, Ike Halliwill and Wayne Huffman, 3 of the former 50's Leather Jacket Gang reminisce over soda and Koolade. 

The fine array of beverages is appreciated by Susan Thompson, Helen Goedel Harvey and Husband Don Harvey.

Newly wed Don Harvey husband of Helen Goedel adjusts his spectacles before proceding through the buffet line while Nancy Harrison Kosen, Don Kosen and Janet Olson Scott eagerly  anticipate their turn in line.

Jim and Mary Erickson join Charles and Edith Lindberg to catch up on old times.

Cis Richardson Johnson, Pat Klein Thurk, Sandra Severson Moench and Ramon Moench Line up for the fine cusine.  Jim and Mary Erickson and Ike Halliwill await their turn in the background.  

Lois Halbmeier Smith, Cis Richardson Johnson and Judy Otte Bender discuss the menu at the WhiteTail Golf Club

WORLD'S GREATEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND!

Wadena High School Band 1957

Directed by Glenn K. Evenson  (CD's available)

A GREAT HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR

1957 Senior High A Cappella Choir

WADENA HIGH SCHOOL  CHOIR DIRECTED BY PAUL MONTAN
(CD's available)

Ancient photos discovered

Ancient photos discovered!

 The following photos of Class of '57 members were discovered along with several more photos to date unpublished in a messy desk drawer in a clandestine basement in obscure but beautiful Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin.  This unbelievable find has been traced to the late David L. Olson, member of the class of '57 who most likely took most of these photos.

David Olson, member of the class of '57 distinguished himself as an amateur photographer, political radio reporter for KUOM, humorist and travel commentator on Sweden and Israel.  David passed away in October of 2011. We will miss him.

"The guy who came in out of the cold"  Chuckie Zosel burrowed his way out of a snowbank to become famous as boy website blogger and Class of '57 reporter.  Zosel is scheduled to be present at the re-onion to show the complete collection of rare photos. 

Tom Smith and Jim Gustafson just couldn't stop laughing.  No wonder, Mary Lou Merickel was tickling their backs.

Boys of '57'

John Snee was planning to come to the reunion, but was afraid his 1947 Plymouth might not make the trip from Florida

Seaman Charles Lindberg, USN is still defending our country.  Thanks Charlie!

Class of 57 Reunion

Hold the Phone!  You don't want to miss . . . 

 Wadena High School

"Class of 1957"

55th Class Reunion

Hope to see you there:

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Wadena Golf Course AKA

White Tail Run

September 2010 Photo of The Month

This black lab was always eager to ride behind his master on the ATV