45th Reunion in 2005; Go Spartans, ... er, Wildcats, or whoever you are.
Pawpaw Bob hugs his g'daughters before going to 45th Reunion
Marriott, Pooks Hill, location for WJ's 45th Reunion, 2005
From Rockville Pike, looking back towards Pooks Hill. My favorite frog catching creek. circa 1954,
Looking over photo albums. My my ... how the years pass
Jill Y. looks over scrapbooks
Beth Mc., Gail, Joan, and Nancy D. Talking in the Hall.
Gail reaches for her date book; while Beth already knows who she wants.
Bob Bl. Hey, I'm ready to party?
Jill Y. and Quay Mc.
Teddy K. and Pat C. The grande entrance
Dick B. and wife- the one in green
Mickey C. talks it over with Teddy K.
Mike G. connects with Jake C.
Carol S. and Joan S.
The head, head table: Gail, Mitch, Joan, and Beth
Gaye R and Bill R. share a tale.
Two for Dick B.
And two more for Bob
Rich F. recalls many good times. It's a long way between MD and FL.
Hinkey H. and Dr. Ray S. and Ray's wife.
Gail Y., Gaye R., and Nancy L.
Bill R. and a fan, Gail Y.
Gail Y. and a bigger fan, Bob K.
Bob Taylor and Dick Beale ol' football buddies.
Hellooooo, Linda Y.
Mitch and Bill
Gail, takes our photo
Will she place it in the bathroom next to hers?
Bob K. wonders, why, if I were young again ... to Joan G. and Beth Mc.
Filicity P., Beth Mc., Bob K., Gail Y., and Mitch. What will we look like in 5 years? Hopefully in each other's arms.
Bob B., Carol S., and Teddy K.
Mitch M. and Joan Sc.
Mitch, Joan and Beth look at a vintage class photo
Bob T. and Bob K., old WJ classmates and football buddies
We could sleep on the beach under the life guard's chair and still stand up in the morning, 1961
Entrance sign to Bethesda. Gateway to the National Capital. Washinton's Country Club district.
2007 entrance sign to Bethesda. One destination, one community. A world of Excitement.
One can ride the Capital Crescent Trail from Silver Spring through Kensington and Bethesda down to the C&O Canal.
Capital Crescent Trail goes under Wisconsin Ave in distance
On the Captial Crescent Trail thru Bethesda, the new Gifford's ice cream parlor on far left next to a cinema.
Making a soda at the New Gifford's- faking it. Note picture on wall
Do you remember the old days in a little town of Bethesda ?
Inside the old Gifford's Ice Cream parlor. The largest creation was the "Big Top". One dollar
Bethesda Theator is now entrance to Hi-Rise apartment complex, 2005
Alan Shoemaker and his Beagle. Going back to Alta Vista School days.
35th Reunion, 1995. What did we look like then?
35th Reunion, 1995, WJ Class of 1960. Left one third
35th Reunion, 1995, WJ Class of 1960. Middle one third
35th Reunion, 1995, WJ Class of 1960. Right one third
30th Reunion, 1990. WJ class of 1960.
30th Reunion in 1990. Far left.
30th Reunion in 1990. Part B
30th Reunion in 1990. Part C
30th Reunion in 1990. Part D, far right.
Dave and Gwen Swinburne are alive and well in St. Pete Beach, FL- on a cruise, Dec 2007
Believe it or not, this was 8th grade at North Bethesda Jr. High
Bob K. and John S. head for Hot Shoppes. Please, no hair jokes.
A White Sports Coat and a pink carnation. I'm all dressed up for romance.
Sum sum sum sum summer time- at OC, 1961
"Gladiator-like Russell Kramp (my bro, left) ..." from WJ Yearbook, the Windup
Old Yearbooks at Tea Room, Kensington, MD
After all these years, I finally get the honor I deserve
Our little book of Secrets published for our Golden Anniversary Reunion
I can tell you what happened every minute of that evening ... 50 years ago
It took a little while, but I finally recognized Bill Underwood
Fast Rewind to 1960: Bill Underwood and the late Bob Taylor in wild woods of Gaithersburg, MD
Randy T. and Ian McC. (back of head)
Ian McC., Kay Kellerman ('61) and Carol B.
Cal Thomas Speaks
Steve K. and his wife, Barbara, and Gail Y. Now those are pretty smiles.
These should get me through the evening
Dave S. and Dick B. in vintage white sport coat and a Pink Carnation of course. Later, we even sang the tune and it broke my heart.
Wynne B., Gwen O. and Dave S.
Lynn S. says, "Here's to you, you hunka, hunka Love".That's Bonnie B. over her shoulder
Steve K. and John F. Is that a guy on the floor in background, on right? What a roudy group for a bunch of Seniors
Beth McM. tries the laser on me. Ray S. and his wife in background, far right
Linda Y. and Jim B.
Marilyn K. and Joni P., and Dee W. in between in background
Brad Welfare and Richard Farr. Note empty dishes on table, Uh oh. We may be old, but we havn't lost our appetites.
Kathy B. and Linda S. in the "Nostalgia" Room
After Reunion, I went over to Del Ray (Alexandria), VA, to visit my Grandparents former home. I was into the past. The main street sure had changed.
And inside the Fairy Godmother Custard Shop, I sat down on a famous landmark and finished my custard. Now that I've been there, I wonder if they will re-paint the seat: "Bob sat here".
Bob and his daughters, the next generation
Pawpaw and his grandchildren, the NEXT, NEXT generation.
Few days later, I watched my grand daughter dance and sing in Joseph's Technicolor Dreamcoat in HER Jr Hi. with "Elvis". I tried to explain to her the REAL Elvis. Well ... you know.
