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You may not know that Monroe has been undergoing major renovations for the last two years - and I mean MAJOR!. School #15 was razed, and main building was extended all the way to Averill Ave. The poster below shows the new facade that stands where School #15 used to stand. I believe that the expansion was mainly to expand the phys ed facilites (to make a full-size gym). And what used to be the paved area outside the lunch room is now an athletic field - no more home games in other school's stadiums.

There will be an Open House on September 8th at 12:30 PM. This will be followed by a home football game on the new field. I plan to go - my curiosity is in full bloom. I have been asked if I have an estimate of how many from our class will be attending. It isn't necessary, but if you are planning to attend, please let me know so I can give them a rough estimate. Email me at tracy (at) walkermedia (dot) net.

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This countdown calendar is just a reminder that, although we have had our 50th High School Reunion (who would have thought!), we are not done. It is time to start looking toward our next gathering - probably for our 55th reuion in 2021. We would like your help planning it - don't be shy! We also would like ideas and suggestions on what we should do.

It is also important that you keep in touch. Please visit this web site on a regular basis to make sure your contact info is up to date, and to share important milestones. Also - please let us know of any deceased classmates that you know of (how sad to ask that), and periodically check the "Missing Classmates" list to see if you can help track any of them down.

Stay tuned - the best is yet to come!

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Rochester pages on FaceBook

MHS group members should be aware of these great local nostalgia FB groups:

Things I Remember About Rochester, NY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThingsIRememberAboutRochester/

Before & After Pictures of Rochester
https://www.facebook.com/groups/204383706422112/

If you Grew Up in Rochester and Would Like to Share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1430154987237450/

LOADS of photos from decades past of places long gone and events long past
excellent fading memory refreshing boost!!

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GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the
second person.
4) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
5) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandma's lap.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jello to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge... mostly sweet, with a few nuts
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD:

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're
down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking
chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers
to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.

SUCCESS: How true this one is.

At age 4 success is . . . ... Not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is ... . . Having friends.
At age 17 success is ..... . Having a driver's license.
At age 35 success is . ... . Having money.
At age 50 success is . .. .. Having money.
At age 70 success is . ... . Having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is ... ... Having friends.
At age 80 success is . .. .. Not piddling in your pants.

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday Night - 6:00 - 10 PM at The Back Nine Grill - 3500 East Ave.
Open Bar and hors d'oeuvres

Saturday Night - 5:30 - 10:30 PM at Glendoveer's - 2328 Browncroft Blvd.
Dinner -  open bar for beer, wine, and soda - short program - DJ - photobooth

Sunday Picnic - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Buckland Lodge in Buckland Park - 1341 Westfall Rd.
Food Truck (grilled food, salads, drinks)

Questions??
tracy@walkermedia.net
(585)752-5790 (c) - use this number for a call or a text

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Thanks!! For All Your Help!

The 50^th reunion of the MHS Class of 1966 was an unqualified success! the Reunion Committee worked very hard to ensure that our 50^th was a reunion to be remembered. During the planning the committee decided to try to keep the events as affordable as possible. The challenge was balancing affordability with value. To help accomplish those goals, we asked classmates to underwrite some of the expenses - and people were extremely generous. The Reunion Committe, on behalf of the entire class, would like to thank the following people for their generous financial support:

• Friday night appetizers - (thank you Chris Thurber Knupp! and Connie Hawkes Stockanus)
  Open Bar - (Thank you Dave Lippa)
• Saturday night misc (decorations/cake/other) - 
  (Thank you Josh Katzen and Eliot Lipin and annonymous)
  DJ - (Thank you Dave Lippa - AGAIN)
  Cake - (Thank You Juanita Moniger Davis)
• Sunday Picnic Lodge - (Thank you Ray Tierney, Jon and Carol Tomson)
• Keepsake album -  (Thank you Rich Warshof)
• Web site -   (Thank you Nancy Noblett and Sondra Jones Lubas)
• Calendar - (Thank you Ed Connelly and annonymous)
• Photo Booth - (Thank you Sharon Pulcino, & Terry Edelstein, & Dave Lippa)
• General expenses (Thank you Eliot Lipin, Harvey Finn, & anonymous)

We sincerely appreciate your generosity!