Steven J. Raher

Rick,

    I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was one of my favorite teachers. Your family is in my prayers.

    --Steve

Rick Dennler

Thank you, again for your thoughts and memories,  we had a wonderful service in St Louis Saturday. So many comments came up about her years teaching junior high, some of those comments from her students read aloud by my sister Kathy.  My mom was also a Central High grad.  My uncle Paul Vander Wiel who coached and taught at Central when we attended was there with his wife, my mom’s sister Marlene and their daughter.  You may have had Paul for Biology, or as a track or football coach.  If you were in my biology class with Paul, you might remember him throwing an earthworm across the room at me, landing on my head.  Never a dull moment.

Tina Bodine (Hall)

Rick, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I, too, remember exactly where her classroom was at Hoover. I have  very positive memories of your mom. She was always kind to me and I thought she was pretty and she had a great smile. She had a positive influence on many of us. Sending you and your family a warm embrace. 

Tina

Rick Dennler

Thank you Tina, great to hear from you, and very thoughtful 😊

Mary E Cooper

I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mom's passing, Rick. She was a lovely lady. God bless

Lee Bobier

To all my fellow classmates, some departed way to soon, I wish all of us a Happy Memorial Day and time to reflet on the true meaning of this holiday

Marti Lundblad (Lafferty)

It is with heavy heart that I make the class of 1972 aware of the passing of friend and classmate Debbie Miller Knight.  She passed away on Wednesday, August 2nd.  Her obituary can be found at Meyer Brothers Funeral Home.  We were childhood friends and she will be greatly missed.  Please keep Al, Chad and Amanda in your thoughts and prayers.

Marti Lundblad Lafferty

Lee Bobier

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all my classmates.

George Olson

Did anyone hear Boogie Drake past away

George Olson

Rusty has drop the ball on keeping site up date,someone else needs to take over

Leonard R Miller

Rusty Clark

Thanks Lenny...I really really appreciate your comments.  
 

At this time I think it would be appropriate for me to speak hear about the last several comments which were posted.
 

Yes, sadly, Boogie passed away 3 to 4 years ago. I was devistated when I heard of this last year and attempted to do an informal obituary for her since her 3 siblings did not.  I sat down with Tony Drake, her brother at Perkins here in SC, interviewed him as well as Boogies sister in N. Carolina (by phone).  What I basically got out of the interviews was that they seem to be a family 'in transition' with some personal differences.  The siblings could not agree on what to say about Boogie so ............they just didn't do anything.  This is why nobody heard anything about her padding.  I really didn't get much meaty quality info from Tony & his sister so..... I called around some of my friends (classmates) and people who may have known her better than I like Janet Stone, Jeff Wooldridge, Steve Struthers, Tina (Bodine) Hall, Norland Green, Garry Smith, Bruce Kalin just to mention a few and all I got from that was "She was a really really nice Nice girl".  Not much more than what I got from Boogie's siblings. I was hoping Norland could give me some meaty advice and stories, but to no avail.  So, I too did nothing.  Sorry George, I'm just not that good!  
 

Oh, and by the way, I learned something important several decades ago which kinda applies here.  when a bunch of us got together and purchased a metal bench which was engraved with Kevin Duling's information after he passed. I heard from several classmates that were upset because some of their friends friends and fellow classmates had died and we didn't do a memorial for them, too. And I will never forget a comment made by one person who shall remain nameless who said, and I am quoting hear..... "what made him so special that he deserves a memorial bench?"  That person was pissed!  Nope, I'm not going down that road again.
 

The lesson I learned through all this was; with a class of 800+ or - this many people, it's impossible for me to keep up with everyone and keep everyone happy.
When it comes time for a reunion or the results of a reunion, I'll add to the site but until then all, I'm only going to deal with is someone's passing..... when I see it, hear it or am advised about one 

Sorry to disappoint you, George ....... perhaps you should take on the task on maintaining the site.  Personally, I think that's a great idea!

Katherine Sweere

Rusty 

Thank you so much for taking on this task - some will appreciate as I do - then there are others that think

they deserve more from you - volunteering is the only reward you can give yourself - but I just wanted to thank you for all you have done and will continue to do - enjoy life - laugh with friends - and remember those who have left us.

Mark Steven Lawson

Rusty you are doing great job. The US and Social Security can't keep track of their clients!!

 Keep up the good work.  
Mark Lawson 

Scott E. McGinty

Thanks Rusty!!  I also appreciate your efforts.  As the site administrator, it is not your job to keep us entertained with constant updates --- THAT'S OUR JOB!!!  We all have profiles that can be used to distribute information.  You just need to handle the big stuff that our account doesn't allow us to do.  Finding obits is tough.  Not having a functioning high school leaves loved ones no place to notify of someone's passing and they just give up.  Once again, THANK YOU --- THANK YOU --- THANK YOU!!!

James H Corkhill

Many years ago,  my father offered to be in charge of a Central High Reunion.  Back then,  there wasn't the technology to communicate like today.  Just the U.S. postal service.  Dad spent hours and hours trying simply to locate a fellow classmate.  

Even though times have changed,  I know the work involved for you, Rusty, is very similar to what my father experienced.  

I have always thought you do a great job!  

On a side note,  when I was a reckless youth,  Rusty and I spent several cold, winter days ice skating on Perry Creek.  One time,  I fell through the ice! I was soaked. Frozen.  I remember Rusty kept saying to me, "Come on, Jim, keep skating back to my house."  We finally made it back to Rusty's home where his mother served us some hot soup.  I thawed out. :)    You're a good man, Rusty.  Thank you!

Susan L. Hoefer (Downing)

Jeffrey Watt Wooldridge

Rusty  You have done and continue to doa fantastic job on this site! Without you we would have nothing. I suggest those who compalin can do the work and see how they think later. Keep up the good work and yes a few will always complain but i think the majority of us love what you do. I know also that people don't always like everything but that is the way the world works....you can't please all the people all of the time. Thank you Rusty for what you do!!     jw

David Brienzo

I agree with Jeff. Thank you so much for your efforts. I appreciate it. 

Bruce A. Pearson

Rusty, thanks.  All of us know you're doing an outstanding job. I don't guess I knew George, but all of us are entitled to a bad hair day once & awhile (ha!). 

Marti Lundblad (Lafferty)

Rusty you are doing a great job!  And we all know that it isn't easy to please everyone!  Keep up the good work!

Pamela Sue Salberg (Woebke)

Totally agree with everyone.  You are doing a great job. 

Marc H Hetrick

Rusty, thank you for all you do, I know that we are informed of a death and pass it on to you, you are always on top of it. Then you post what you have for information.  I know some people are recognized and others are not. What does it matter in the end. Even Christ couldn't please everyone. So I pray for all on this thread that you all realize that Rusty has kept us all updated on what he knows and receives from us. Thank you Rusty for updating us and letting us know what you know. 
keep him updated on what you here and know about our class. God bless, Marc

Randy W. Bradley

Rusty, I know that you are doing your best to keep us updated on the information that is passed on to you.  I know from my experiences that it can be very frustrating to research items and information on the internet.  Just keep doing your best, as I know you will, and things will be just fine by me.

Kathryn Meyer (Zebert)