Class Chatter
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My earliest experience with motorized toys was with Torrey in the late 50's- he got a go cart which seemed so much fun- racing around low to the ground. My parents were against the idea, but I still lusted after that speedy feeling, so I thought I would build my own! That idea was still born, no place to do it! But I got a Doodlebug scooter which I fixed up for quietly cruising. Then I got caught one night, underage, driving without lights, Harvey Allison was on the back! I lost track of Torrey when the expanding family moved to a newer house, leaving Lakeview Drive behind. But my motoring lust never left, still building things for fun & speed. Thanks Torrey for setting my heart's course in the proper direction! RIP
I'm so sorry to hear of Torrey's passing. I have so many memories of fun times together. He was a good friend and a good person.
Posted on: Mar 07, 2024 at 12:59 PM
I’m pleased to announce our new website co-admin. Joanne Larson Galley has a very strong tech background and also great editing skills. Her assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you Joanne!
Posted on: Jan 12, 2024 at 3:23 PM
If you were undergraduate at Hopkins (Class of ‘68), you were with Bruce Fye, Mike Borzy, Jack Hayford…..?
Welcome to our website, Larry! We are glad you joined us. We hope you are enjoying our site and hope you’ll be able to reconnect with some of our classmates. I was born in Montana and have always loved that state. What an impressive career you’ve had in medicine! Hopefully, you’ll join us in September for our 60th reunion.
Many band students will remember Ed Melichar, who passed away on October 23, 2023. He taught at Edina from 1959 until 1987. His obituary appeared in the Star Tribune and services will be held on January 12th, 2024, at St. Patrick's Church, 6820 St. Patrick's Lane Edina, MN 55439. Visitation will be from 9:00am to 10:30 with a Mass to follow along with a luncheon.
https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000477133/?fullname=edwin-james-melichar
Posted on: Dec 18, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Second post of the day... another FYI: despite incorrect info on his profile, Bob Abbott (who with his wife, Sue, alternates homes in Florida and Alexandria) has his 77th BD arriving on Dec. 24, Happy Xmas and birthday, too, Robert!
Posted on: Dec 18, 2023 at 1:14 PM
hello to everyone. For those who lived in Morningside, FYI that Steve Riley died about a week ago at age 77. The Rileys lived on Lynn Avenue, I believe, and they moved to Wayzata before he graduated.
Posted on: Nov 22, 2023 at 8:16 AM
Sixty years ago today, we were all in class when the loudspeaker came on with news of the shooting of President Kennedy. I remember how stunned I was and frightened about what this meant for the future of our country. I remember being angry with Mr Bechtle still making us take our vocabulary test - who could concentrate??!! What are your memories of that fateful day?
