Cathedral HS Class of '62 - 50th Reunion

August 17 and 18 - "Dear Old Cathedral, Here's to you! Here's to your Class of '62!" What a great weekend! Our 50th Class reunion began with a golf outing Friday at Saddlebrook (roughly 40 of us participated), and continued with a mixer at the present Cathedral HS campus on 56th Street. A Saturday afternoon Mass was said at St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, dedicated to the living and deceased members of our Class of '62. Afterwards we walked across the street to 1416 N. Meridian Street and entered the hallowed halls of our old Cathedral gymnasium . . many of my classmates, for the first time since graduation in May of 1962. The "old Cathedral High School" is now the Indianapolis Diocese Catholic Center, but still holds many fond memories! A reception and dinner provided by Sahm's catering was followed by an evening of stories, memories,  and dancing to the music of our longtime DJ friend, Reb Porter. Br. Douglas Roach,CSC, Principal, was in attendance.  . . didn't give any detentions, thank Heavens, and Brother Roy Smith, CSC, also graced us with words of reflection and inspiration. Dick Dullaghan and our cheerleaders, Bob Desautels, Antoinette, and Nancy led us in  a spirited rendition of "Dear Old Cathedral"; Joe Dezelan, Reunion Chairman, was introduced as "2012 Cathedral Man of the Year"; and finally our classmates and their spouses danced the night away.  Many friendships were renewed as we reminisced well into the night. Click on the link that follows to view individual pictures and a slide show of the evening activities: .Cathedral HS Class of '62 - 50th Reunion

August 11 . . . Henry goes to the Columbus Zoo . . . 

Dad & Hank . . off to see the animals

Can I really feed the animals Mom?

Hey Mom, can I ride this one?

Thanks for coming to our Zoo, Henry . . .come back zoon!

August 10 . . . Henry continued . . . 

Climbing stairs makes me hungry!

I'm toooo cute!

Okay, somebody say grace, I'm hungry!

August 10 . . . "Henry came to visit!"

Look, Nana . .
My favorite new workout!

Climbing stairs . . and . . I win!

Oops . . got to go back down

Hey, Popo . . .
It's easy to go up and down on your tummy!

On July 4, 2012 . . Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio hosted its community with the 8th Annual Independence Day Celebration. A 5K Run was followed by a parade beginning at Little Bear Golf Course, traveling north on Old State Road through the various subdivisions of the community. The race, as Rosie stated, was "hotter than 'Blue Blazes' "! We did, however, have the support of many of our neighbors  . . cheering us on. Rose Anne and I ran together for this race and competed with 249 runners in the 93 degree heat. . . still a great start to the Holiday activities!

June 23 . . . "Run with the Pack 5K" is one of our favorite races of the year! Proceeds benefit Pets without Partners rescue mission and there are always many friendly dogs available on site to adopt. Many of the 82 participants brought their 4 legged companions to run the Scioto Audubon Metro Park course with them. Rose Anne and I were the "Grandpa & Grandma" of the event, being the oldest participants. Both of us had good races, running separately, and having personal best times for the year!  Saturday morning was  beautiful with sun and 74 degree heat elevating to 80 by the end of the race. Don't worry, the sponsors provided plastic pools of water along the route and at the finish to refresh our friends! Maddie doesn't run with us, but looks forward to our return home with the best treat bags . . . all for her!

June 17 . . . Ella joins Grandma & Grandpa at the Zoo! Lea Ann, Mike and Ella spent an enjoyable day with us at the Columbus Zoo! Great Fun!  

Ella at the entrance to the Zoo . .
Did you get wet, Ella?

Daddy Mike & Ella at the Polar Bear exhibit
They were sleeping, no not Mike & Ella,
the polar bears . . .silly!

Grandma & Ella at the feeding barn!

That's the way to travel Ella
Ella, Mike, Lea Ann

Grandpa & Ella with the elephants!

Lions, Tigers, and Ella . . oh, my!

Gitty-up hippos!

Lea Ann, Ella and the Penguins!

June 16 . . . "Singing Buckeye" Chorus performed Saturday evening at the Worthington Park Summer Concert Series. The hour & half program was well received in the outdoor setting by roughly 500 listeners. 44 men were on the risers for the chorus performance; 4  quartets added to the successful performance.  The weather was pleasant; a great evening of song! (Ted is in middle of second row - just to the right of the pole . . partially hidden, but smiling!)

June 10 . . . As Nana would say . . "TO-DAY is my Birthday!" We are having Birthday breakfast at our favorite restaurant in Saginaw, "Fuzzy's" . . .  Nana, Popo, Nini & Papa Jim found this place on the day I was born!

Here I am, the center of attention!
Where are my pancakes?

Think I can eat all that sundae?

Nana, Riley & me!

Com'n Aunt Jennifer, help me!

Hey Dad, we're cool!

Why do I have to take a bath, Mom?
I just have Birthday cake on my face!

Where did my cake go?

 June 9 . . . "More of Hank's first Birthday party . . .

Nana, is this for me?

Wes, Riley, and the Birthday bo

Popo, Nana,, Riley, and Henry

Mom's cool cookie "pops"

Hey Popo, that's MY hat!!!!

June 9 . . "Happy Birthday to me" . . . Dad is GREAT, fixed my Birthday Cake!

Papa Jim & me!

Nana, Mom, and Nene getting my party ready!

Another family photo op . .
hey, that's my cake!

Here I go . . . gotta dive in . . .
pretty tasty!

Hey Cuz Riley . . want some of my cake?

Mom fixed really neat "barbecue cupcakes"
that look like ears of corn and sliders but really yummy!

Whew . . I'm getting full

Hey Tucker, want some cake?

Well, at least lick my fingers!

Sorry Popo, cake's all gone!