by Mike Peringer, Class of ’53 It was an unusually damp and cool morning in June when the phone rang. You do remember phones, right? A pleasant voice – “This is Meredith Reis. I’m calling from 30 Rock in New York” Yes she actually said that! “I’m a producer on the TODAY show here at …
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May 17
Come to Golden Grads 2011 Annual Luncheon June 4 at Nile Country Club
The Annual Business Meeting, Election of Officers and 29th Annual Luncheon will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Nile Country Club located at 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA. (1 block west off I-5 on 205th). Free parking is available in the Country Club parking lot. RHS grads MUST BE current dues-paying …
May 02
Don’t Miss Golden Grads Free Night at the Spring Musical!
Tuesday, May 24th is Golden Grad’s opportunity to see the RHS musical “Titanic – the Musical” free at the dress rehearsal, 7:30 PM in the RHS Theater. Roosevelt Theatre has consistently created world-class, internationally recognized theatre education. And we always have a wonderful time at Roosevelt High School productions. It’s like a mini-reunion for Golden …
Apr 10
Don’t Miss GG Night at the Spring Musical!
Tuesday, May 25th is Golden Grad’s opportunity to see the RHS musical “Curtains” free at the dress rehearsal, 7:30 PM in the RHS Theater. Don’t miss it! For more information contact: Dick Follis, acting interim President; John Fahnestock, Vice President (’53); Joyce Hitt Butchart, Secretary (’53) and GG Secretary for the Class of 1953; Marcia …
Feb 08
Golden Grads President Bob Berst Mourned
We are saddened to tell you of the loss of the beloved leader of the Golden Grads, President Bob Berst, class of 1948. Bob passed away on January 27, 2010 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle after losing his battle with melanoma. He was an inspiring leader and steadfast in his service to GG, handling so …
Apr 21
Don’t Miss GG Night at the Spring Musical!
May 19, 2009 is Golden Grads night at the 2009 RHS Spring Musical. Be at the RHS Theater at 7:30 PM for a rollicking production of ‘CATS’! Don’t miss it!
Apr 04
Next Golden Grads Board Meeting Slated For April 29, 2009
Make your plans now to attend the Golden Grads Board Meeting at 10 AM April 29, 2009, in the Alumni Room at RHS. All paid-up members are welcome, and class secretaries and committee chairs are urged to attend.
Aug 28
GG Pot Luck Picnic at Matthews Beach August 14 a Great Success
This year’s Pot Luck Picnic was at a new location – Matthews Beach Park, 95th NE and Sand Point Way – on Aug. 14, a beautiful sunny day. About 25 people attended. Food was wonderful, and everyone had a great time visiting and viewing pictures.
Aug 20
Golden Grad Mailings Are Going Electronic!
Golden Grads is planning to use email to contact members, send out reminders, and provide info on GG activities, RHS activities, etc., to help control postal expenses. The project has been taken on by Joyce Hitt Butchart, GG Secretary, who has been working hard to computerize the mailing list. But we are still missing some …
Jul 24
Class of ’53 Silent Auction Benefits Golden Grad Scholarship Fund
Toni Filigno Clark headed up a silent auction during the RHS Class of 1953 55th reunion July 18, 2008 to benefit the RHS Golden Grads Scholarship Fund. The auction brought in $895 for the Scholarship fund and was a lot of fun to boot.