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50 Year Reunion Class Photo at the State Theatre - October 23, 2021
50 Year Reunion Class Photo at the State Theatre - October 23, 2021

If you're new to this page, welcome! 

Here's where you can register on the website and enter your personal profile (we don't do any fact-checking). Plus, you can view the profiles of your classmates. 

 

If you didn’t register on the website in 2021, here's where you can tell us a little (or a lot!) about what you've been up to since 1971. Click the Register button below to display the registration form. Most fields are optional but your first & last names and email address are required (the ones with the *). Your email address becomes your Username. You must also create a Password (minimum of 3 characters). 

 

By providing your email address and creating a password, you become a registered member of the Logansport1971.com website, which will allow you to take full advantage of the features of the website, including the ability to edit your Classmate Profile, upload your favorite photos, and add memorials and tributes to our deceased classmates at any time in the future. It also prevents your "friends" from making unwanted (and probably, inappropriate) edits to your profile. 

 

You can also upload Then and/or Now pictures of yourself. The Reunion Committee has digital versions of our senior class pictures from the Tattler. If you'd like your senior class picture as your Then picture, let us know through the Contact Us link in the Menu and we'll upload it to your profile.

 

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Classmate Profiles
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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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:07:07

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!
Last edited: 2024-03-22 16:08:04

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:09:20

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:07:33

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
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:04:46

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:04:33

Deb Roller (Coffin)

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Marital status: Widowed Children: 2
Occupation: Legal assistant
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Becky Frushour (Danely)

Marital status: Married Children: 2
Occupation: Retired Accountant
Comment:
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.
Last edited: 2024-03-05 21:10:48

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:05:23

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
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:03:59

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:07:48

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
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:08:21

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:05:37

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
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:06:51

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.
Last edited: 2024-04-28 10:08:19

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.
Last edited: 2023-12-15 09:06:30

Randy Hitchens

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Marital status: Married Children: 3
Spouse's name(s): Kathy Connelly (Fort Wayne)
Grandchildren's names: Henry, James, Kate, Hugh, Rosemary
Your nickname(s): Hitch
Children's names: Cyrena, Chase & Carin
Pets' names / species: Chloe- black lab frisbee dog
Side gig(s): Real Estate.
Hobbies:
Travel, half-marathons, boating & history/genealogy.
Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: 8 marathons (NYC, Chicago, Marine Corp)
Favorite places you've traveled:
Jerusalem (2022), Istanbul, Athens, Zurich, London/ Hitchin UK
Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Arthur Pruitt.
Elementary school attended: Franklin
Junior high school attended: Fairview
Work history:
Roche Diagnostics (marketing, corporate accounts, sales teams), Indiana Pharmacists Association (lobbied pro-pharmacy and consumer laws at statehouse), CVS Pharmacy (pharmacist).
Funny or interesting story about travel:
Ash from 2011 Icelandic volcano eruption shut down European airports. Kathy & I travelled 1550 miles from Copenhagen to Madrid by train & bus to catch a flight back to the U.S. Our escape involved a EU bullet train, Paris rail strike, sleeping in a rail car in Paris & a wild-wild West antique train ride to Madrid.
Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life:
Mr. Sam Nelson, Fairview 9th Grade Biology Teacher. A Lilly penicillin biology project motivated me to pursue pharmacy. Also, my parents, Bill and Alberta Hitchens, modeled how to live by Faith.
Any other comments you'd like to share?:
I have great memories growing up in Logansport and look forward to celebrating our Birthdays in August 2024.
Last edited: 2024-04-03 22:40:13
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