We Mourn the Passing of Coach Mike Nardone

We are saddened by the news of the passing of Coach Nick Nardone who passed away on August 8, 2016.  Please go to Faculty Update for more information.

We Mourn the Passing of Debbie Pidgeon O'Connor

With deep sadness we learned that Debbie Pidgeon O'Connor passed away today.  Debbie was an active member of the reunion committees over all the years since we graduated.  She was a special member of our class and will be sorely missed.  Condolences go out to Debbie's family.

Debbie's Obituary

We Mourn the Passing of Joe Rauschkolb

With deep sadness we have learned that Joe Rauschkolb passed away today.
Please go to Faculty Update for additional information.

Bellinis and Brunis Get Together in Arizona

 Bill and Sue Bruni with Pook and Phil Bellini
in Pinetop, Arizona

65@70 Birthday Bash in the Carolinas?

Following our 50th reunion last year, many people expressed an interest in not waiting until our 55th to get together again.  With that in mind, some conversation has taken place among classmates on Facebook regarding planning a 65@70 Birthday Bash in the Carolinas in the Fall of 2017.   I'm willing to organize a gathering in the Charlotte, NC area and Rita Rolls Beirne has offered to help with organizing something in the Charleston, SC area.  We could do one or the other location or BOTH.  It's about a 3 1/2 hour drive from one area to the other, so we could plan events in both places over several days.  It's not too soon to start thinking about this, so please contact me to let me know if you'd be interested in attending and which area you'd prefer... or if you'd be willing to go to both areas.  Many people have already offered to help in any way they can.  
 
-Pook Bellini 
azpook@gmail.com

Farewell Luncheon for Carol Moshier Desiderio

Thanks to Marianne Indusi Solak for sharing these photos of the farewell gathering at Nancy Worden's.

Carol is moving to Florida!

Carol Santucci LeComte, Nancy Worden, Nina Jones Suchy, Carol Moshier Desiderio, Cliff Obenauer,
Marianne Indusi Solak,  Donna Drago-Burniston

Art Sullivan and Cliff Obenauer

Ed McCaffrey (husband of Linda Calabro McCaffrey) Meets the Dalai Lama

EJ McCaffrey, son of Linda Calabro McCaffrey, shared this photo and news on Facebook.  

"My father truly has the luck of the Irish. Went to his cancer check up and found out he is cancer free; and then met this guy on his way out….."

Great news that Ed is now cancer free!

David Perugini

Tony Blaumauer – the older brother of our classmate Frank Blauer – has been a good friend to my father (Philip Perugini, Head Custodian at OHS during our school years). He takes him to play golf and on various outings to ’tip a few’ together. Last week I was picking up my Dad at one such outing at the American Legion Post 1597 in Crotonville, when Tony said, “Check out who’s behind you — from the Class of '65!” It was John (‘Jack’) Garrett, looking good, trim and very much like the Jack we knew in 1965! It turns out that Jack often accompanies my father and Tony on their golf outings. Jack explained that he had planned to attend our 50th, but a last minute family situation interfered. Check out the shirt Jack was wearing - Class Spirit is strong in Jack!

Roseline Poderyki Young

Hi all, I apologize for being delinquent in corresponding with my class members that made OHS such a great and comfortable environment!!! Henry and and I always enjoyed the full and mini reunions we attended. Sadly the last 1 1/2 years have been a personal rollercoaster of illness that has swung between disaster and hope... Henry became ill with what we thought was sciatica and I was diagnose with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer.  Luckily I have been able to tolerate the chemo very well. Sadly after a couple hospitalizations that Henry miraculously recovered from, the surgeon discovered late stage gastric Cancer 
(hard to diagnose early ) at the end of November during surgery that we thought would resolve his gastric issues. He passed away on Feb.28.   I am back on chemo for a second time and am trying to live day at a time (not as easy as it sounds).  I'm doing ok and have fabulous support from family (even though they live far away ) and friends.  I believe the friendships I formed at OHS laid the groundwork for the importance of friendship through out my life. I promise to be more up when I post again.  In fact , I'll start now by saying I was so very Lucky to have been married to Henry for 38 years that brought us closer with every passing year....

Mike Sellazzo Scholarship Event

The 1st Annual Big Mic Battle and Talent Competition (benefiting the Michael J. "Big Mike" Sellazzo Scholarship) was held on April 9th.  Thanks to Marianne Indusi Solak for sharing these photos from the event.