Ballard High

September 25, 2008

Our 40th Reunion - 2008

Well, I trust everyone has recovered from last Saturday... I hope so. I thought I'd start this page up - seems like a good a place as any to keep in touch, per se...

So, what did you all think of the set up, the food, the sounds, everything...and be honest, we can take. We want to know what worked, what didn't, what to improve on for our next get together...be that a 45th or the Golden Beaver 50th.

Personally, I enjoyed seeing everyone and all those hugs and the memories came flooding back and I'm so glad that you all came!

We ARE the mighty, mighty Beavers.....and everywhere we go.....

xoxoxo,

Marnee Maye

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Cindy Still-Stowe on September 26, 2008 7:29 PM

I had a GREAT time! So many memories came flooding back!! The food left a bit to be desired, but was decent. The sound system could have been better, but the tunes at the end of the night made for some good dancing for those of us that did dance. The decorations were nice, well suited for the occasion, and the committee put in some good thought for the get together. I think a luncheon would be better for us aging Beavers next time. It would be probably a lot more reasonable in cost, as this one was a little too costly for what was put on. Where was the money spent? The food? The room? Where? For the money we spent, I expected a little more than what we got.

sue lindblad on September 27, 2008 1:28 AM

I thought it was excellent. It was wonderful to see so many old friends. The venue was perfect with the sun setting on the sound, food was good, music was good (thanks to Marnee) but the playing of the music was a little sketchy. so certain people had to babysit the cd player.

Thanks everyone for your hard work in making this evening a success. It seemed a little loose, not a lot of structure, but that was part of the charm also. I left Ballard in sophomore year and a lot of peoiple didn;t remember me, nor I them, but it was so glad to reconnect with the ones that did.

Mary Lou Knudsen on September 27, 2008 6:09 PM

I really enjoyed the evening. Thank you committee for all your work. I liked the fact it was laid back it was much more relaxing.
The food left alot to be desired but I was not there for that so it was ok.
I wish the PA worked better but you know things always happen you just do with what you have. Maybe someone should have had duct tape. Remember that for next time.

Mary Lou

Karen Blackburn on November 30, 2008 11:53 PM

I better sound system for the music and pa. Get a different caterer, the food left much to be desired, and future go arounds a day time luncheon would be good. Many will not be able to handle buffet lines, with our canes or walkers by then.

Joel Johnson on December 4, 2008 12:27 PM

Hello Marnee & all Beavers & Beavettes: The party was great, but there was some glitches in the sound system. For the next one, please allow me to provide my small P.A. and CD setup with microphones---I'll be glad to do that!! By the next reunion the 60's songs will still live on, of course. I still remember using the audio-visual record players at the Monroe Jr. High penny movies+battles of the bands. We were the Warlocks, they were the Pacifics.......Vanilla Fudge forever!!! Don't forget JIMI!!!

Karen Parker on August 17, 2009 10:47 PM

Yes fof Joe to do the music and sound system, next time!!

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