Reunion 2016--Maritime Version!

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

This summer's 50-year reunion of the East High Class of 65 was such a success, plans are in the works for a floating reunion in November 2016!

Perhaps the most dominant thread of conversation we heard at the various events was “we should do this again…and not wait for the next 5 or 10 year interval…like how about next year?”

Another dominant conversation thread was the generally positive response to the suggestion that a reunion be planned on a cruise ship…in the Winter… in a Tropical environment!

Thus was born ...

EAST HIGH 50TH REUNION II, THE SEQUEL 

Recognizing the need for planning time (noting as well that we all need to start checking off the items on our bucket lists) we have begun organizing a Reunion Cruise for next November (November 5-13, 2016 to be precise). That date should give everyone plenty of planning time; and importantly, it will afford everyone a chance to arrange a booking with Princess Cruises before that particular cruise (#633) is sold out. 

We plan to set up another event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, for the evening of November 4, 2016; a Bon Voyage Dinner.

REUNION CRUISE
We have booked an 8-Day cruise of the SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN on Princess Cruises. The cruise originates at Ft. Lauderdale stops in Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao. 

The ship leaves Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 4:00PM and returns Sunday, November 13, at 7:00AM. The Voyage is #633 and details can be found at thelink below.

We have set it up as a group cruise, so when you call to book note the following instructions we have from Princess:

“If you or your traveling companion(s) are Active/Retired Military or Carnival Shareholders, please let me know so that I can provide you with the details about these benefits.

Also, if you have any friends or family that may want to join you on this cruise, please have them contact me directly by email or they can give me a call 1-800-901-1172 ext. 41631 and we can get started!

On behalf of Princess Cruises, Welcome Aboard!

Phillip Bronstein

Cruise Vacation Planner
Direct: 1-800-901-1172 ext. 41631
Email: pbronstein@princesscruises.com
My office hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 3:15 PM PST

Reference “East Anchorage high School 50th reunion booked by Nancy Wertzbaugher on Aug. 11 for Cruise #633 on Nov. 5-13, 2016

BON VOYAGE DINNER
In view of the great success of the Golden Corral dinner that Dave Lucas organized for the reunion last June, we plan to follow Dave’s formula with a dinner in Ft. Lauderdale the night before the Cruise. A simple, no sign-up affair designed to be informal but loads of fun (perhaps we can even get the Golden Corral in Ft. Lauderdale). It will be a gathering point for those booked on the Cruise. And for those who can make to to Florida, but are not booked on the Cruise, it will be a chance to participate in a send-off party.

NEXT STEPS

The only thing it takes for this event is to contact Princess Cruises and book passage on Cruise #633 … before it is sold-out!

Prices start as low as $898 for the entire 8 day cruise. We have absolutely no idea how soon, if at all, this cruise might sell out, but checking on a booking as soon as you are able to determine you want to attend seems prudent. Typically the less expensive rooms are sold-out first.

FURTHER INFORMATION

We will send out this information via e-mail to all on the list. We will also utilize the Facebook Group Page

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Schedule of events for East Anchorage High Class of 1965 50-year Reunion

The 50-year reunion of the East High class of 1965 will take place June 25-27, 2015:

Thursday, June 25, 2015, 5-9 pm: Banquet at the Golden Corral, 4520 Union Square Drive (corner of Tudor Road and C Street). The charge for dinner is $14.79. But if you come before 4 p.m., you can get in on the lunch charge of $9.59 and hang out till the banquet starts.

This event was put together by Dave Lucas, who is also soliciting images for a slide show during the banquet--anything of East High, grads of the class of ‘65, or Anchorage in the early 1960s. You can get them to him by email or by snail mail on a CD, DVD, or flash drive. Contact Dave at dll38sf@mtaonline.net.

Friday, June 26, 1 p.m.: Tour of East High, guided by Principal Sam Spinella. He'll also, we're advised, be happy to sell us masses of East High swag!

Friday, June 26, 7 p.m.: No-host cocktail party/mixer at O’Malley’s on the Green, 3651 O'Malley Rd. No registration or sign-up required--just show up. This one was actually put together by the West High reunion group, so we thank them for the gracious invitation to us former crosstown rivals!

Saturday, June 27, 2-6 p.m.: Barbecue at Jerry and Nancy (Wimmer) Wertzbaugher's place. The address is 1111 W. 12th Avenue (Yes, deep in the heart of West High territory, but think of it as a friendly invasion!) Google Maps will be happy to show you where it is.


The planners are yours truly, Stan Jones, 907-350-7711, and the Wertzbaughers, 907-242-6122/274-7763. All of are reachable at easthigh65reunion@gmail.com by email.

Our theory is, the events above will be enough for most folks and, of course, people who want to plan other get-togethers among themselves for the following Sunday are very much encouraged to do so.

The main vehicle for updates will be this blog. 

Secondary outreach resourceswill be Facebook and the reunion email.

Again, however, this blog is the primary resource.

Also, please help this go viral. If you know of someone in our class, or in another class before or after ours, who might be interested, please pass along the news.

Questions? Suggestions? Please weigh in!

Can't wait to see you in June!

Stan Jones

On Behalf of the Ad-Hoc Organizing Committee for the East High Class o' '65 50-year Reunion

The one and only 1965 Thunderbird!