Logansport High School Class of 1971

Bev Fissel (Appleton)

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Marital status: Married Children: 4

Occupation: Retired RN/Lactation Consultant

Spouse's name(s): Steve

Places you have previously lived: Fort Wayne, IN and New Orleans

Grandchildren's names: Elliot, Camden

Your nickname(s): Bev

Children's names: Ben, Emily, Rose, Brian

Places where you would love to live: San Diego

Great-grandchildren's names: N/A

Pets' names / species: Coco; dachshund mix

Favorite place(s) you have worked: I have liked all of my jobs.

Side gig(s): None

Hobbies:
Reading, gardening, crocheting, caring for my 11 month old grandson since her was born, due to Covid and our daughter, Emily is a teacher. Her partner is also working from home.

Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Speaking up, attending protests

Favorite places you've traveled: Belize, Mexico, Europe, Canada

Elementary school attended: Fairview

Junior high school attended: Fairview

Work history:
Worked as an RN with BSN degree doing pediatric and mother/baby nursing x almost 45 years. Specialized as a lactation consultant for the last 22 years at an OB/Gyn clinic.

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't:
In my next life, I would consider being a veterinarian. I also want to have talent to sing and dance. I would still want to marry Steve.

Things you're still thinking of doing:
Volunteering at the Seattle Woodland Park Zoo once Covid is over. Return to working at a Food Bank. Lots of travel with Steve and grandchildren.
Returning to Symphony concerts and opera with Steve as my date, since he is a retired trombonist from the Seattle Symphony.

Funny or interesting story about travel:
Steve and I and grandson, Elliot, were traveling together to Washington DC at the end of 2019. Steve had taken care of getting the airline tickets. As we are nearing the TSA entry site, it turns out that I did not have a ticket. I ended up missing the flight and had to wait 6 hours for the next flight to DC ,

Things you remember most about your years at LHS: My high school life centered around Steve.

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
Speaking up; not being nervous to speak in front of a crowd; not needing a microphone. Getting involved at our church; it is a liberal, progressive church.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
Debbie Ingmire/Rivard continues to be a positive force in my life as she was in high school.
And of course, Steve, is and always has been the love of my life.
My paternal grandmother, while I was growing up. My kids and grandson are an inspiration and have made me a better person.

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
Our home is in Seattle, WA. Our children all attended college . Our oldest has his PhD in Economics and Natural Resources; he worlds for NOAA. Our first daughter has a Masters in EST and is a teacher.
Our second daughter works for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and our youngest is a medicate doctor and in the Navy.
Our grandson, Elliot, is 14. Our other grandson, Camden, is 11 months. They are so much fun.

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Dave Arnold

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Marital status: Married Children: 1

Occupation: History Teacher / Basketball Coach

Spouse's name(s): Ruth

Your nickname(s): Ziffle

Side gig(s):
Babysitting 2 incredible grandkids, the joy of my life!

Hobbies: Reading, Gardening, Traveling.

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Cornelius

Elementary school attended: Jefferson, Washington Twp., Fairview

Junior high school attended: Fairview

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
The camaraderie with my basketball teammates, and the sheer joy of beating Peru in front of a packed house at the old Berry Bowl.

Key Club community projects.

Singing in the Choir.

The Senior Class Play. I probably had zero acting ability, but it sure was fun being Lil Abner.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
Mr. Kelly Eltzroth, 6th grade teacher at Fairview.
Mr. Bill Richter, Social Studies teacher at Fairview.
Mr. Don Andrews, LHS Basketball Coach.
I chose to be a History Teacher and Basketball Coach because of their positive impact on my life. I wanted to give back to kids what I received from them, as well as from many other outstanding teachers.

My parents, John and Judy, and my Grandmother, Ada Arnold. They instilled in me the importance of Faith, the value of hard work, and the devotion to family and friends.

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
I was unable to attend the 50th reunion in 2021. Grateful for a second chance to see everyone in 2024!

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Sheila Jackson (Bruck)

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Marital status: Married Children: 2

Occupation: Retired

Spouse's name(s): Richard

Places you have previously lived: Muncie, Indianapolis

Grandchildren's names: Ava, Jack, Nora

Children's names: Justin, Emily

Places where you would love to live: Colorado

Pets' names / species: Max, terrier mix

Side gig(s):
10 yrs. of selling vintage fountain pens on EBay for a friend

Hobbies: Painting pet portraits, animal advocate

Favorite places you've traveled: Austria, Belize

Favorite teacher at LHS: Joe Weaver, Dale Sullivan

Elementary school attended: St. joseph

Junior high school attended: Columbia

Work history:
Mr. Happy Burger/ high school, Logansport State Hospital/ 1973 when I stayed home from BSU for a quarter—made me realize why I needed to return to college! The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Designing Woman ( own business), Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Private Investigator

Things you remember most about your years at LHS: Cheering on the Berries in the Berry Bowl!

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
My dear friend and former boss, Jean Deeds from The Children’s Museum who passed 06/2020.
An inspiration to hundreds and accomplishments too numerous to mention—most amazing woman I’ve ever met. Google her and see!

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
Saddened and melancholy to see how many classmates we’ve lost. I’ll be happy to make it through 2020.

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Janie Buck

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Marital status: Single

Occupation: Architectural Designer

Places you have previously lived: Aurora, IL; Boulder, San Francisco, Denver

Pets' names / species: Topaz & Wingo - cats

Elementary school attended: Daniel Webster

Junior high school attended: Lincoln

Work history: Work in architetural design for many years.

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Shelly Wiseley (Burkett)

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Marital status: Married Children: 2

Occupation: special ed. and LD teacher 26 yrs.

Spouse's name(s): douglas

Places you have previously lived: logansport Muncie

Grandchildren's names:
carter smott griffen smott owen smott reagan smott mason wiseley

Your nickname(s): shelly

Children's names: sarah westerhus and seth wiseley

Pets' names / species:
feline Russian Blue/Smokie rescuedfrom Cass County humane society

Hobbies: reading,

Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: teaching water aerobics

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mrs Biship

Elementary school attended: Franklin and longfellow and St. Vincent

Junior high school attended: Franciscan Motherhouse Mishawaka, indiana

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: white water rafting

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: MY PARENTS

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Marilyn Cahalan

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Marital status: Single

Occupation: Occupational Therapist

Places you have previously lived: Milwaukee; Indianapolis; Rochester, MN;

Places where you would love to live: South Haven, MI

Side gig(s):
Summer and Winter Special Olympics volunteer coach (local, state, national; 1987 International Sp.O. Summer Games organizing committee); usher at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame

Hobbies:
Travel, swimming, biking, skiing, knitting, crafting

Favorite places you've traveled: Ireland, Italy and Switzerland

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Wm.Morocco, Mr. Huffman, Mr. McKelvey

Elementary school attended: K-McKinley; St. Vincents

Junior high school attended: Columbia

Work history:
Cahalan Animal Hospital; The Golden Rule Dept. Store; college library; Winnebago State Institute; Community Hospital-Indy; Rochester, MN. Schools; South Bend Community Schools

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Live at a lake or ocean.

Things you're still thinking of doing: Travel to the last 4 states.

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
Participating in Band and Choir
Attending sporting events

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
We received a very good academic foundation to further educations. Others received in depth practical/vocational instruction that is rarely offered in high school these days.

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Deb Roller (Coffin)

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Marital status: Widowed Children: 2

Occupation: Legal assistant

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Becky Frushour (Danely)

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Marital status: Married Children: 2

Occupation: Retired Accountant

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Joe and I will celebrate 50 years of marriage on 5/18/24.

Spouse's name(s): Joe Frushour

Places you have previously lived: Logansport

Grandchildren's names: Abby, Kate, Max, Jake

Children's names: Andy (married to Emily), Casey (married to Anna)

Favorite place(s) you have worked: Brink & Brink, Casper Willson Wilson & Holmes

Hobbies: Crafting...mostly wreaths

Favorite places you've traveled:
Train and bus trip (5 days) through the Canadian Rockies, 10 day bus trip through the New England States. 5 day stay in Cozumel. 5 day stay in Hawaii (Kauai)

Favorite teacher at LHS: Jack Rice

Elementary school attended: Daniel Webster

Junior high school attended: Lincoln Junior High

Work history:
National Bank of Logansport/Bookkeeping Dept 3 yrs
Brink & Brink/Bookkeeping & Tax Prep 15 yrs
Dancer's, Inc/Accounting Dept.-Michigan 1 1/2 yrs
Dr Barry Saltman/Bookkeeping-Michigan 9 1/2 yrs
Casper Willson Wilson & Holmes/Accountant & Tax Prep-Michigan 17 yrs

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Further my education. Never went to college.

Things you're still thinking of doing: More traveling

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
My sophomore year winning second place in the music competition singing a compilation of Simon & Garfunkel tunes with the Coming Generation.
Being in the plays, choir and swing choir.

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
I was involved in a very bad car accident 4 months after moving to Michigan. I hadn't worked very long at my new job and I thought they would have to let me go. But they held my job open for me while I healed and was able to walk again and able to return to work. God is good!

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
My time with my girls from the Coming Generation was very special to me.
Mr Huffman was a big influence in my life with choir, swing choir and voice lessons.
Dick Brink was a huge influence in shaping my love of accounting and tax prep during the 15 years I worked for him.

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Theresa Arnold (Dunwoody)

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Marital status: Married Children: 2

Occupation: Teacher

Spouse's name(s): John - still my best friend!

Places you have previously lived: Indianapolis, visits to Bonita Springs, FL

Children's names: Julie, Kelly

Places where you would love to live:
somewhere sunny and warm with lots of fresh sea air and a view of the water.

Pets' names / species: Oliver - granddog

Favorite place(s) you have worked:
IPS Day Adult High School especially in the early years.

Hobbies: Quilt making, reading, music, tennis

Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Always the teacher, avid learner

Talent not appreciated by spouse/partner/family or friends (be honest!):
Terrible memory for mundane things, penchant for collecting projects, and how easily I am distracted.

Favorite places you've traveled:
Africa, Israel, Norway, Faroe Island, Austria, Italy, Greece - and others

Favorite teacher at LHS:
Choir, Band, Science, Math - it was more about the subject but my favorite teacher EVER was Arthur Pruitt (Algebra) who had never missed a day of school until the year he retired - when he left to get a operation. We would stop by his house to visit on our walk home.

Elementary school attended: Daniel Webster

Junior high school attended: Lincoln

Work history:
Indianapolis Public School Teacher to pregnant and parenting teens for 35 years. But loved my early jobs in Logansport at the State Theater, State Pizza Parlor, Drive-In and State Hospital in music and recreation therapy.

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't:
Take voice lessons, return to taking college classes after retirement, buy a restored 1971 Chevelle Malibu (first car), had more children so then I'd now have grandchildren!

Things you're still thinking of doing:
Return to Africa for another safari, invest in racing thoroughbreds and a horse farm in Kentucky, maintain a tidy house (probably not), get a couple of knee replacements.

Funny or interesting story about travel:
I am such a homebody that I dread the trips as they approach, hating the packing and transitions necessary. But once on the airplane, I am ready for anything. Hate the transitions home as well but not as much. My first trip to Europe was for 6 weeks with the Foreign Study League when I was 15. Got HS credit from the experience.

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
Loved all the band and choir activities: trips, football halftime shows, sweltering in our wool uniforms in the Berry Bowl. Speech Team competitions and playing Euchre. Tiny crowded classrooms where you could easily see your neighbor's answers on tests. Creaky uneven wood floors. Daily lunch of fish sandwich, BBQ chips, and ice cream sandwich - never tired of it!

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
Determined to make some personal changes when I left for college - became outgoing and more fun. I was so serious in HS.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
My Sunday School and youth group at First United Methodist Church. Going to Church Camp. Membership in 4-H. Summer school gym - best class ever with Bowling, Tennis, Softball and Golf where our final activity was to play a hole where I got a hole-in-one! But maybe everybody did... Empowering to learn these skills for my adult life.

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
Loved summers in Logansport. Spent lots of time at Riverside park, boated on the Eel river, rode bikes to swimming pool, learned a new card game each summer. Would crush ice or get it from the milkman and then eat it on the porch.

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Christine Edson (Engelbrecht)

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Marital status: Married Children: 2

Occupation: Retired RN

Spouse's name(s): Steve

Places you have previously lived: Columbus OH, Valpo, Greenwood

Grandchildren's names: Camila, Claudia

Children's names: Emily, Eric

Pets' names / species: Tillie, Llewellin Setter

Favorite place(s) you have worked:
Blessed to have worked with two excellent surgeons. Hosp.post surgery.

Side gig(s): Vol. hemophiliac soc. & animal rescue

Hobbies: Birding, gardening

Favorite places you've traveled: Alaska, Kauai

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Fickle

Elementary school attended: Washington

Junior high school attended: Fairview

Work history: Few places, many hats.

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Travel to Tahiti. Join circus.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: Mr. Shepler, Fairview

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Steve Fissel

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Marital status: Married Children: 3

Occupation: Musician/ trombonist

Spouse's name(s): Beverly (Appleton) Fissel

Grandchildren's names: Elliot, Camden

Children's names: Ben, Emily, Brian

Places where you would love to live: London, Madrid, Munich

Favorite place(s) you have worked: Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera

Side gig(s): teaching

Hobbies: rowing, yoga, bicycling

Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: The ability to count rests.

Talent not appreciated by spouse/partner/family or friends (be honest!): The ability to count rests

Favorite places you've traveled: Vienna, Berlin

Favorite teacher at LHS: Kennth Callane, William Marocco

Elementary school attended: McKinley

Junior high school attended: Columbia

Work history:
Trombonist with Fort Wayne Philharmonic, New Orleans Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony (since 1981), Seattle Opera, & Pacific Northwest Ballet; Faculty University of Washington, Indiana University (visiting lecturer), University of Puget Sound

Things you're still thinking of doing: travel - United Sates, Europe, Mexico

Things you remember most about your years at LHS: Band, Swing Band, Rock and Roll Groups

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
I had many musician friends in Logansport and loved playing music with them, not only in the LHS bands but also in rock and roll groups.

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Christine Frushour

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Marital status: Single

Occupation: Office Manager/AR Manager

Pets' names / species: Baxter / Mini Australian Shepherd

Hobbies: Cross stitch, crochet, knitting

Favorite places you've traveled: Switzerland, China, Guatemala

Elementary school attended: Daniel Webster

Junior high school attended: Lincoln Junior High

Work history:
Magnum Venus Products for 37 years
Prior to working there I had various jobs and positions

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Ken Fry

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Marital status: Married Children: 3

Occupation: Retired Social Worker

Spouse's name(s): Dotty Horst Fry

Places you have previously lived: North Manchester, Wabash

Grandchildren's names: Brandon, Nicholas, Logan, Eli, Dylan, Austin

Children's names: Andrew Fry, Chris Fry, Chandra Powell Burns

Favorite place(s) you have worked: Peru Community Schools

Hobbies: History in general

Favorite places you've traveled: Canadian Rockies and Alaska

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Cornelius

Elementary school attended: Clymers

Junior high school attended: Fairview

Work history:
With disabilities at ARC of Wabash County and Indiana Protection and Advocacy. Child Protective Services in Wabash County. Peru Community Schools.

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Travel to Europe

Things you're still thinking of doing: Travel to Europe

Funny or interesting story about travel:
There's a funny story about a trip west, I took alone while single a few years ago. It's a bit long to put it here, but it did involve a little naivity about Death Valley National Park.

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
Events at the Berry Bowl, Madame Shilling, Mr. Rice........

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
Not quite as shy as people thought, but still on the quiet side much of the time.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: Mr. Bill Richter at Fairview Jr. High

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
We are getting a visit over the fall break from my son and family in California, so attendance at the reunion may be difficult. We would love to catch one of our friend Paul Gerni's shows that weekend. Being a Clymers elementary alum, I'd love to connect with any of our small school peers from there.

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Paul Gagliano

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Marital status: Single

Occupation: Retired

Places where you would love to live: California

Side gig(s): funeral home

Hobbies: cars, cars, cars and camping

Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Jack Rice impersonation

Favorite places you've traveled:
Calif., New York City, Toronto, Mt. Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mrs. Siefert

Elementary school attended: St Joseph

Junior high school attended: Columbia

Work history:
Harvey's Drive-In, National Bank of Logansport, RBM, Logan Lumber, Logansport Memorial Hospital, Marocco Rans Funeral Home

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't:
win the lotto, live in California, have a pole building filled with old Chevys

Things you're still thinking of doing: same as above

Funny or interesting story about travel:
While returning to Logansport from Denver, the train stopped in the middle of the night in Nebraska to eject three guys that displayed very bad behavior

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
basketball games, apple crisp in the cafeteria, plays and the cockroaches in the boy's locker room

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
drivers training, attending class reunions and having my lunch money stolen

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: some of my teachers

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Karen Winegardner (Gribble)

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Marital status: Single Children: 2

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Dee Dee Klotz (Grusenmeyer)

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Marital status: Married Children: 5

Spouse's name(s): Donnie Klotz (Deceased), Faez Khayyata

Places you have previously lived:
Dearborn,MI, Riverview,Sarasota,Kissimmee,Naples (FL)

Grandchildren's names:
Sam,Jedd,Gus,Duke,Hank,Julia,Pauly,Warren,Cora,David III,Diana,Samir,Anissa,Layla,Nas,Xavier,Scarlett

Children's names: Ryan, Donny, David, Naseem, Jamila

Places where you would love to live: Florida

Your alias(s): Gam

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mrs.Guckien, Mrs Bishop

Elementary school attended: Tipton, St. Vincent

Junior high school attended: Lincoln

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Alice Harrington

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Marital status: Married Children: 2

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Randy Harris

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Marital status: Married Children: 3

Occupation: Retired

Spouse's name(s): Becky Thatcher

Places you have previously lived: W. Lafayette, Lisle, IL, Chicago

Grandchildren's names: Gage, Morrigan, Apollo

Your nickname(s): Hair-Ass, Hair-Lick

Children's names: Bryce, Brenley, Shelby

Places where you would love to live: Bermuda!

Your alias(s): Don Harris

Pets' names / species: None

Favorite place(s) you have worked:
Arthur Andersen, Chicago Research & Trading, Ritchie Capital Mgmt.

Side gig(s):
Habitat for Humanity. We've built 5 houses for single moms and their families..

Hobbies: Golf, bowling, target shooting, travel

Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Computer programming

Talent not appreciated by spouse/partner/family or friends (be honest!): That I could accessorize!

Favorite places you've traveled:
Bermuda, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, England, Japan, Singapore

Favorite teacher at LHS: Joe Huffman, Bill

Elementary school attended: Franklin, Daniel Webster, McKinley

Junior high school attended: Fairview

Work history:
Bobby Mercer Road Show (1972 - 1976), Arthur Andersen & Co. (80 - 83), Bricker & Assoc (83 - 85), Chicago Research & Trading (85 - 2003), Ritchie Capital Mgmt (2003 - 06), Nuveen Investments (2006 - 09), Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (2009 - 2017)

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't:
Learn to fly an airplane. But, I've mastered riding in one!

Things you're still thinking of doing: I can't remember! Maybe taking a nap!

Funny or interesting story about travel:
Timing is everything. Becky and I visited Italy in Nov 2019. We were in Venice the week before it flooded and a month before the first COVID cases arrived. Just lucky.

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
I remember all of the non-academic stuff (not a good student): band, choir, theatre. I remember being in the Berry Bowl for home basketball games in the dead of winter. The place was packed, loud and HOT. And all of that heat went up the back row of the band section (the drum section). So, we'd swing-open all of the windows and put on our coats. The old Berry Bowl was a barn; but, I loved being there.

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
I've been blessed beyond what I should expect. Comparing my annoyances to what some of my classmates have endured would be disingenuous.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
To my wife, Becky, who is the most positive force in my life and those of our kids. After that, I'd mention Milton Friedman, Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, and Ayn Rand.

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
I've been humbled by reading the long list of classmates who have passed away. I haven't seen most of the Class of 71 since graduation. So, I realize that this reunion may be the last time I see many of you as we return to our homes. I look forward to reuniting and spending a few minutes together.

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Frank Heathcote

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Marital status: Married

Occupation: Retired

Spouse's name(s): Diana (Spangler) Heathcote

Places you have previously lived:
East Cleveland, Ohio, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Places where you would love to live: I am happy on the south edge of Logansport!

Pets' names / species: Bigfoot, Greta/ cats, 6 Box Turtles

Favorite place(s) you have worked:
I was an Educational Assistant at LHS in the English as a New Language Dept.. I loved it; it changed my life. While we didn't have children, I became the American dad to a number of my students. Those relationships continue to this day. They and their families have enriched our lives.

Side gig(s): Buying/selling/restoring vintage radios

Hobbies:
Collecting & fixing old stuff ; I collected and restored vintage radios and cars. Now it's chainsaws or whatever else I fancy.

Talent not appreciated by spouse/partner/family or friends (be honest!):
My collection of 60+ vintage chainsaws and making them work,

Favorite places you've traveled:
Newfoundland, Denmark, Thailand, Malaysia, St. Eustatius

Favorite teacher at LHS:
Mrs. Heathcote, Mr. Lapierre, Mr. Callane, Mr. Starkey

Elementary school attended: Christ the King, Cleveland, Ohio, St.Bridget

Junior high school attended: Fairview

Work history:
Indianapolis Star, Porter Prescription Center, F.W. Woolworth's record & electronics dept., USAF Jet engine mechanic, Exide Battery Co. factory worker, Househusband, LHS teacher's aide, Donato & Sons Motors sold vintage sports car parts on Ebay

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't:
Own a tank and a '60's vintage Indy car, visit the Faroe Islands

Things you're still thinking of doing: Visit Iceland & the Faroe Islands

Funny or interesting story about travel:
Diana and I took an English car collector up on his offer of loaning his '54 Triumph TR2 sportscar to someone coming to the National Triumph Meet in England. On the way to the show, the Triumph snapped an axle at a roundabout. We were still about 70 miles from the show. We rode the rest of the way in the lorry (Wrecker) and had a great visit with the driver. The car was repaired curbside at the meet and we used it to tour England for a couple more days.

Things you remember most about your years at LHS:
Driving 85 mph in Driver's Ed to make it back from Grissom in time.

Obstacles you've overcome since high school:
Overcoming shyness and feeling like I was out of place in Logansport. Overcoming a natural inability to mechanics.

Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
I was an Indianapolis Star paperboy from 6th thru 9th grades. My route was the whole downtown. After a year I got a 2nd route as well. I delivered to almost all the bars, bookie joints, 2 houses of ill repute, & much more. It taught me responsibility and scared me from ever abusing alcohol. If I treated my customers right, I got good tips. I wish only that I had taken pictures.

Any other comments you'd like to share?:
I am so fortunate to have had an easy life and an excellent wife. I am in good health and I am very happy. For a kid with no higher education than LHS, I have lead a very interesting life and have done alright.

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Karen Hipsher (Hipsher )

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Marital status: Divorced Children: 4

Occupation: Retired

Places you have previously lived: Ft. Jackson, S. Carolina, Oklahoma

Grandchildren's names:
Justin, Isaiah, Jeremy, Taylor, Morgan, Kaitlyn, Jayden, Cassedy, Lily, One deceased that I count is Makayla.

Children's names: Joel, Heather, Jonathan and Sara Blanton

Places where you would love to live: Hawaii

Great-grandchildren's names: Oliver Herb, Sophia, Oliver Hendershot, Ruby

Pets' names / species: Scabby

Favorite place(s) you have worked: Substitute teaching

Hobbies: Cross stitching, crocheting, plants

Favorite places you've traveled:
Hawaii, California, S. Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Nevada

Favorite teacher at LHS: Mrs. Webster

Elementary school attended: Longfellow and Columbia

Junior high school attended: Columbia

Work history: Substitute teacher down in Oklahoma. Wilson Foods.

Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Skydiving because I'm afraid of heights.

Obstacles you've overcome since high school: Having 4 children and still going back to school

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