Other classmates who traveled from out-of-state for this event included Ken Savidge who came from Murrell's Inlet, SC to work with the sound and lighting; Marti McCord who flew in from Nashville, TN to attend; and Jeanne (Van Scoit) Garrison who came from Pittsburgh PA.

I have written and posted a detailed account of their concert, including set list and photos. Click here to see them. This concert also included the reunion of Marble, a legendary Upper band from a more recent decade. See the same web page for details.

Speaking of Zeke, in 2007 I digitized a cassette recording I'd made of a 1972 Zeke concert in Harrison Smith park. Sound quality is poor but it will really take you back! Click here to read about this concert and download MP3 files of the songs.

35th Class Reunion (28 July 2007)

The USHS Class of 1972 Reunion was held on a delightful July evening at the Moose in Upper. Over 55 classmates attended along with spouses and friends. There is a beautiful group photo that should be available from Positive Image Photography at (419) 294-4416.

As one of the organizers, I knew in advance who was coming so there weren't many surprises for me. The big one, a total shocker, was walk-in Dave Margraf, who lives in New Braunfels, TX! He knew about the reunion from the invitation and happened to be in the area for his mother's birthday celebration.

Music was provided by Dr. Ike and the Funk King recommended by Norma (Frey) Rodriguez. They can really rock out, and I received several requests for them to turn down the volume. "Dr. Ike" is Isaac Orians, a local chiropractor, and "Funk King" is Eric King, son of the late Jim King of Zeke fame. Both of them would go on toe perform in the 2008 Zeke reunion concert with both Marble, their early band, and with Zeke.

Check the Gallery for photos from the reunion. I admittedly did not take many because I was too busy working! If you were there, feel free to send me any of yours!

We have been very fortunate to have had a reunion every five years since graduation, and with a different pair of classmates willing to coordinate each time! That's pretty unusual, and special.

I still have a dozen or so booklets left. They were professionally printed and bound on heavy stock by Mike Tesmer of Xerox (thanks again, Mike!), and you can have one for $2 to cover the envelope and stamp cost. Let me know.