GCHS Class of 1959 50th Reunion

Thanks to all who attended the 50th!

After much anticipation, the weekend is over! When we see each other, the five years between reunions just melts away! We can plan the parties, but without all of you, there would be no party! A special thanks to our out-of-state classmates who make the effort to get here from so far away . . . there were so many of you! Special thanks to all of our "regulars" who continue to support our reunions after 50 years! And a big welcome to the four classmates who came to their first reunion – Gloria Beaton Hunt, Jeff Hirsch, Jack Jenner, and Grant Taylor.

Most of you are aware of the fantastic Web site (keysy.com/gchs59) that Dick Conklin maintains for us. Thanks Dick! There are pictures from past reunions, back issues of the GCHS Journal newspaper, and of course, the directory of classmates and friends of the class. It is up to you to keep us informed of any changes in your e-mail, phone, and postal addresses -- please.

A sincere thank you for the beautiful personalized desk clocks and check that were presented to us at the reunion dinner. The money will be banked until plans for the 55th are underway. It was very thoughtful! We were so touched by all of the reunions, but this one was really hard to see wind down. So until the 55th, we wish you happy years, good health, and a bit of wealth!

Jane and Lynda

Guilderland Central High School Class of 1959 50th Reunion Celebration (2009)

Women alumni from the GCHS Class of 1959. First row: Barb Hohenstein Yerbury, Mary Ann Simone Coffey, Ronnie Scott Dahlem, Betty Jacobson Bluto, Ann Mesick Brumley, Gloria Beaton Hunt, Jane Quay Willey, Mr. Ciaccio. Second row: Lynda Jensen Thomas, Carol Jazebowski Olsen, Helen Wands Halbritter, Marlene Suits Laraway, Bev Shenaur Filkins, Diane Mitchell Ziobrowski, Val Piotrowski Stahl, Sandy Schermerhorn Burke.
Men alumni from the GCHS Class of 1959. First row: Dick Conklin, Thurston Armstrong, Bill Gould, Ed Sullivan, Brian Maybee, Howie Anderson, Bill Griessel, Mr. Ciaccio. Second row: Bob Bailey, Gary Adams, Dick Brunk, Frank Kakely, Harmon Taylor, Jeff Hirsch, Grant Taylor, Gordon Grippin, Art Shave, Jon Briggs, Paul DeLaMater, Rich Cox, Ken Kilmer.
Spouses of alumni, GCHS Class of 1959. First row: June Brunk, Jean Anderson, Karen Briggs, Linda Kilmer, Arlene Conklin, Sandy (Grant) Taylor, Rosie Gould, Margo (Harm) Taylor, Mr Ciaccio. Second row: Charles Yerberg, Bill Laraway, Dick Willey, Ernie Zembrowski, Don Filkins, Linda Adams, Alice Hirsch, Gary Bluto, Richard Brumley, Russ Stahl, Jim Thomas, Bob Olsen, Susan Armstrong.
Dick Conklin presents "Holding us Together" GCHS '59 Alumni Award to Jane Quay Willey and Lynda Jensen Thomas for their long-time dedication to our alumni reunion weekends			"Holding us Together" Alumni Awards
Thanks to all who attended the 50th! After much anticipation, the weekend is over! When we see each other, the five years between reunions just melts away! We can plan the parties, but without all of you, there would be no party! A special thanks to our out-of-state classmates who make the effort to get here from so far away . . . there were so many of you! Special thanks to all of our "regulars" who continue to support our reunions after 50 years! And a big welcome to the four classmates who came to their first reunion – Gloria Beaton Hunt, Jeff Hirsch, Jack Jenner, and Grant Taylor. Most of you are aware of the fantastic Web site (keysy.com/gchs59) that Dick Conklin maintains for us. Thanks Dick! There are pictures from past reunions, back issues of the GCHS Journal newspaper, and of course, the directory of classmates and friends of the class. It is up to you to keep us informed of any changes in your e-mail, phone, and postal addresses -- please. A sincere thank you for the beautiful personalized desk clocks and check that were presented to us at the reunion dinner. The money will be banked until plans for the 55th are underway. It was very thoughtful! We were so touched by all of the reunions, but this one was really hard to see wind down. So until the 55th, we wish you happy years, good health, and a bit of wealth! Jane and Lynda
Former Principal (and our Vice-Principal) Chuck Ciaccio addresses his favorite alumni class	(above) "Let Them Eat Cake!" (right) The desk clock awards included two collages of Class of '59 reunion and class photos


Paul DeLaMater, Jack Jenner, Jon Briggs, Jane Quay Willey, Howard Anderson	Grant & Sandy Taylor, Margo & Harmon Taylor			Nameplates remember deceased alumni: Joan Dayter, Larry Markessinis, Nancy Curtis, Robert MacCumber, Ed Gepfert, Ed Sill, Chuck Chiboucas, Jean Ohlidal, Ed Heitzman, Jeff Peterson, Bob Jacobsen, Rudy Olsen, Charlie Gage, Joan Milne, Alice Dickes, Arnie Staulker, Nancy Cubit.

Jim Thomas and Lynda JensenThomas (Reunion Co-Chair)	Dick Willey and Jane Quay Willey (Reunion Co-Chair)	Arlene and Dick Conklin (Webmaster)		Gloria Beaton-Hunt, Helen Wands-Halbritter (Photographer)

Rich Cox, Gary Bluto, Ann Mesick Brumley, Betty Jacobsen Bluto			Bill Griessel, Bill Gould, Howard Anderson, Lynda Jensen Thomas, Jack Jenner, Gary Adams

Sue Wheeler, Valerie Piotrowski Stahl, Ronnie Scott Dahlem, Herb Dahlem			Jeff and Alice Hirsch		Karen and Jon Briggs

Dick Brunk	Frank Kakely		Mary Ann Simone Coffey		Ed Canavan

Art Shave, Ken Kilmer	Gordon and Mary Ellen Grippen		Barbara Hohenstein Yerbury and Charles Yerbury		Bev Shenaur Filkins and Don Filkins

Ed Sullivan	Ernie Ziobrowski and Diane Mitchell Ziobrowski		Mary Alger Bailey and Bob Bailey		Marlene Suits Laraway, Bill Laraway

Brian Maybee	Thurston Armstrong		Howard Anderson and Gary Adams		Carol Jazebowski Olsen

Barry Weeks and Sue Wheeler Weeks	Jean and Howard Anderson		Ron and Dean Sands		Dirck Westervelt