Sat, 07 Apr 2007
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Post Reunion Thoughts
We would like to thank everyone for coming to the
SPC reunion. Maybe now, after seeing old
classmates and friends, we can post some thoughts
about the reunion and create some ideas on future
projects.
Posted 10:55
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12 comments
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JMJ - What a Fun Time!
Gerry and Family -- Last year you asked if I
thought "enough" people would be interested in
attending a SPC reunion ...how funny is that
now?!? You toook off with this grand idea of
yours, and whoda thunk that "enough" people would
grow to such a huge number? I was amazed at your
planning, your website, your total commitment. I
was also amazed to see you with a beer in your
hand - and not curled up in the corner from
exaustion! You and your family worked very hard
and the result was extraordinary. My heartfelt
thanks to you Gerry, and the rest of the Grape
family for this huge effort that turned into a
wonderful afternoon! JMJ - it was fun!
....Patty McNamara Ableman '66
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WHAT A RIDE!!!
WHAT A RIDE!!!MY ARMS ARE STILL SORE FROM HUGGING
EVERYBODY(WHAT A GREAT FEELING). SISTER ANNE
CAROLINE GAVE ME A BEAUTIFUL INSCRIBED ROCK, AND
ONLY HEAVEN COULD BE BETTER THAN THIS, THANX
GRAPES, FOR GIVING ME A SEAT ON THE BUS!!!!!!!!!!
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INCREDIBLE!
Gerry, this was the most incredible event I have
ever witnessed. I'm still on Cloud 9 and
absolutely amazed at the HUGE success of the party.
You and your sisters pulled off the party of a
lifetime. You brought an entire neighbor hood back
together for a joyous Sunday afternoon. Words
cannot describe my gratitude. Bless you all.
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What a Blessing!
What a blessing last Sunday was to me & all I
talked to. I think I almost talked to the 550
peoplein attendance because I have been hoarse
for 2 days & still trying to get my voice back
(some are hoping it takes a few more days). I am
still smiling & when asked why that is I
say "SPC Then and Now! How blessed we were to
grow up in such a place. How blessed we are to
have been able to recreate that magic. Thank you
seems so inadequate to say to Gerry and the
Grapenthien family. I know I am not alone in how
much I appreciate you and will NEVER forget this
wonderful thing you have done! So again I thank
you and thank you again. This is right up there
with some of the best happenings of my life. I
have been blessed with much in my life-more than
I deserve & just when I thought it couldn't get
any better - this SPC Reunion happened. We are a
special FAMILY! I know the class of '67 feels
that way & plans to try to continue the party!
Thank you again Gerry & family!!!
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What a Day!!!!!
Gerry and Carol, I can't thank you enough for
such a great day! Seeing everyone brought back
such good memories. You and your family did a
wonderful job planning and organizing this
event. The outcome proved it. I just can't
believe how fast the day and night went. Thank
you again for all your hard work and devotion.
There is a place in heaven for you now.
Florence Accardi Mahanna "CLASS OF "70"
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BIGGEST BABY BOOMER BASH EVER
Gerry and his girls........Thank you so much for
your vision, dedication,and plain old hard work
in organizing the BIGGEST BABY BOOMER BASH ever!!
We lived a childhood that will never be
experienced again in America. It's obvious that
we baby boomers, collectively, have a caring
heart and a happy soul. Looking forward to the
next bash......maybe dancing next time????
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Thanks...It was great FUN!!!
Thanks to all who made this reunion so much fun.
You all deserve alot of credit!!!! Thanks!!!
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Great Sunday Afternoon
Gerry that was a wonderful afternoon. I just
viewed the cd and everyone looked like they were
enjoying themselves. The best part of the
afternoon for me was getting to talk with
Delores, Danny Palumbo's mother. The last time
I saw her was right after I got married, so that
would have been around 35 years ago. She gave
me a christmas tree ornament that she had made
and it has been on our christmas tree every year
since, I think it's time I pass it down to my
son and granddaughters.
If there is anything I can do to help with the
next event let me know, this should definitely
become a regular scheduled event. Kudos to
Gerry and evryone else who helped stage this
great get together.
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Again, thanks!
Didn't want to let too much time go by without
expressing my gratitude to you all that worked
so hard to pull of an incredible day! Several
memories were brought up as well as several new
ones were made! It was great to see old friends
and to know the good ones are still so good! God
bless you all and thanks for the new memories!
Hope to see you all soon.
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Darn missed it again!!!
Wow, just found out about the reunion today. I
found the website though and what fun it was to
look through the photos but I only recognized a
handful of people. It would be nice if the photos
had names attached 'cause these old eyes had a
hard time readund those name tags. I plan to make
the next reunion God willing. Philip C Welch
Class of 1971
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It was just a year ago today...
And what a year it has been. Once again thanks go
out to Gerry Grapes and his sisters for rekindling
old(?) hearts and minds. :-)
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Class of 1961
The blog was great. It did bring back many
memories. I was a Patrol Boy on North Ave.
I was causing the kids to run, so I could finish
sooner. Sister mary Alice found out and re-
assigned me to playground duty.
God bless you all, it is a great website.
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