Martin Libhart

I have 7 Class of 68 classmates that meet for lunch every Tuesday. We added another classmate yesterday. It's good to have Ray Gaede with us - hadn't seen him since 1968. 

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Ladies, I crashed in on the guy's Talk-0-Tuesaday this week. They where polite, but next time I do that Ill let you know so you an come too.... however, we would sit across the room at a seperate tables. LOL! Connie

Martin Libhart

My first grade class at Lincoln Elementary. Our teacher was Miss Fast. I am in the second row, second from right. How many others can you name??

Chick Ragland

Veronica Camargo, Tom Jackson', Stanley Estrada or Joe Corona, Kermit Isenhour, Elvia Flores. Judy Legee, Mike Klassen. 

Thomas Jackson

Johnnie Johnson, Kermit Loewen, Phillip Baldwin, Louie Monarez, Ida Chavez, Cynthia Huntley, maybe Karen Hartman, maybe Gerald Stiver, Brenda Drake (?) 

Martin Libhart

You are correct on all Tom J.

Chick Ragland

Come on Libhart don't I get partial credit on Kermit's first name? I was a Sunset kid! I know I got Klassen and Judy right and I think Veronica too

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Who is on either side of you Martin?  And the two in front of you?  I wonder if that is Shirley Boese in the back next to Judy Legee.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Dear Classmates, sorry I’ve missed so many opportunities to wishing so many Happy Birthday these past months. And it’s hard to believe that I turned 73 in June along with episodes of dizziness, fast heart beats, breathlessness, nausea, and lack of energy. I eventually went to the heart doctor for several different test that showed for a O’Gal my age I have a very good heart. So, at this point and time everything seems to point towards an inactive/long-healing process over shoulder/arm/hand injury, plus a carry-over called Long-Covid. At least I know I’m not going to keel over with heart issues, so it’s a matter of pushing myself to giddy-up go with folding chair close by. LOL!

With that said, my goal is to get my recliner legs energizes enough to keep up with my active heart- beat. So, if you live close to Newton, please come join me at the Rec. Center for a freebee one hour swim M-F at 1:00. The water’s warm and nobody cares what you look like in a swimsuit because everyone there is well over the 50+ mark. I’d say LOL, but not sure if that’s funny or not. O’ well what the heck LOL! Hope to see you there…. Connie

Veronica Camargo

Dennis Schmidt

Connie,

Sorry to hear that you have had some age-related issues. It sounds like you are on a good path toward mending them.  We recently got an unexpected reminder that we are "getting up there" in years.  We have gone on a lot of cruises in the last twenty years, but haven't done one since COVID.  So, last weekend we booked a cruise for October.  Then we started to work on reserving excursions for each of the stops.  We picked a water resort in Cozumel which included an underground river to explore. That sounded like a lot of fun.  When we selected "Purchase", a window popped up saying that we are not eligible for that excursion because we are TOO OLD!!!.  Wow!  We weren't expecting that one!  We grumbled a bit and then tried to pick a snorkel trip.  You guessed it!  TOO OLD!!  Come to find out, about half of the excursions have an age limit of 65 or 70. (Surprisingly, zip-lining through jungle canopies 40-feet above the ground did not have an age limit!)   So, in spite of the unexpected reality check on our age, we still found some fun things to do and will have a good time.  Next time, we will have to do these more dangerous activities on our own.  😊

Erle Miller

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Thanks, Erle.  You get all the credit.

Marvin Bachman

Dennis Schmidt - If you're seeking a thrill I highly recommend the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience - they have no age cap. My wife gifted me with 10 hot laps in a retired Nascar at Iowa Speedway a few years back. BIG FUN! No worries because they set the rev limiters to cap top speed at 155 mph. Have fun!

Martin Libhart

Thanks all for your input over the last few months regarding the preferred time of the year for our 55th High School Reunion in 2023. The majority of responses indicate Summer as the preferred time. We will begin detailed planning in the Fall of this year and work to secure our 2 venues. We plan to again have Friday at The Winery near Whitewater, Ks, and Saturday will be at the American Legion in Newton. We may also try to schedule a visit and tour of our old Newton High building in the morning or afternoon on Friday. (The building is now a junior high, but the building will still have a lot of memories for us).

Looking forward to a GREAT turnout and seeing you all. We're not getting any younger..... please plan to attend!

Martin

Martin Libhart

The Lincoln Elementary 5th grade class, with our teacher Mrs. Kurr. I am in the second row, second from right. I can name everyone except 2. Help me out with 3rd from left and 2nd from right in the front row.

Veronica Camargo

Mike Roberts

Martin the girl on the left is Cathy Clegg and I think Veronica is correct.

Martin Libhart

Veronica you are correct. Mike, the girl on the left is Martha Scott. 

Mike Roberts

I was talking about the girl second one in from the right Side. Standing next to Dennis 

Thomas Jackson

I was trying to remember when Linda Zinn started at Lincoln.  Thought that might be her on the right side of the front row?

Veronica Camargo

Thomas Jackson

Yeah, I think Mike has it figured out.  Fun pictures Martin, but it is sobering to realize how many of our classmates are no longer with us.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Hey! Guess what I found rumbling through stuff…. 1965 NHS Student Handbook

M. D. Morris, Principal:  Here are a few highlights:

Attendance & Absences: “Cut or Skip” school, you got an “F” for the day and/or Saturday Distension.

Dress Code:1. Boy’s shirts shall be buttoned to at least one button below the collar and shirt tails worn inside trousers. No sweatshirts allowed. Boys shall wear a belt with trousers made to be worn with a belt. Trousers must be of a type to be worn at waist level. 3. Hair must be conventional style, “fad” haircuts no accepted, and faces must be clean shaven. 4. Girls shall wear dresses or skirts. Hair dyes of color other than those normally worn, or dyes used to attract attention shall not be allowed. 5. Boys and Girls clothing shall fit properly, being large enough to provide freedom of movement and to avoid the appearance of undue tightness. 6. Exceptions for special occasions may be made by the office. The Dress Code rules apply to all school sponsored activities. 

THE BELL: Students not in activities or requiring study need not come to school before 8:45.

Grade Requirements for Elective Positions & Plays: all candidate must have at least a “C” grade in each course as of the end of the last prior grading period.

Textbook Rental: rental fee is $9.00 for all senior high school students, regardless of the number of courses in which a student is enrolled.

Down Slips: are sent to parents of students…. Activity Tickets: $5.00 provide admission to home football and basketball games, wrestling, and a year’s subscription to The Newtonian.

PLUSS: 29 pages of such info…. LOL! Time flys.

Martin Libhart

REMINDER......... this Saturday Sept 10th is our monthly breakfast in Newton at The Breadbasket at 10:00 a.m. Join us if you can!!!