Staples 55

Basta

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• From 50th reunion class greeting:
• 50th Reunion Photos
• Armitage and Speidel 2005 Visits

After Staples I attended Centenary College for Women in Hackettstown, NJ, and Mills College in Oakland, CA, graduating with a degree in Sociology/Economics and a minor in dance. I spent many summers during and after my school years working for Gardella Enterprises in Norwalk and traveling or taking classes in the winter. I finally settled into a real job as assistant treasurer for the Medical Society of the State of NY. Since my marriage in 1969 I have been busy with community/ volunteer activities and enjoying my special interests: golf, swimming, bridge, gardening, cooking and friends.

So where am I 50 years after graduation? I am happy in my own skin. I’ve had some tough battles…, but—all-in-all—the good and bad experiences have made me who I am today and that ain’t all that bad…

I am very fortunate to have been a graduate of the Class of ‘55. We are a group of very unique people. I am looking forward to renewing our friendships and “the good ol’ days”. I will be bringing a box of tissues with me as some things in life don’t change–I am still very sentimental.

—Deanna
Summerfield, FL

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50th Reunion Photos

Hi

Haven’t been playing with “the monster” [Ed. Quotes mine] lately. Some of these are different. Best to both of you.

Take care,

—”D”

Deanna’s husband, Ken Bugan, took these shots during our 50th reunion, all previously posted here. Love how Dee refers to her computer as “the monster…”. Then again, maybe it’s not her computer she’s referring to. Maybe it’s this website…

Not sure.

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Armitage and Speidel 2005 Visits

George,

Maybe you will hear from Gail (Armitage) Heath now. Thanks for the new (Class Contacts) list. I didn’t remember that “Beans” (Gene Dooling) didn’t graduate with us. Surprised at Richard Masiello [Ed. also]. Do you know why they didn’t [Ed. I actually don’t, except for Richie who went to trade school]? What about Caddy Swanson? He was in the bonfire picture. Wasn’t he a non-grad [Ed. Yes]?

The photos are yours. Do not send back. Crop them if you like… The ones with Gail and Jack [Heath] were before we unpacked boxes—we didn’t even have a fridge. They came with their friends and brought breakfast—a neat visit.

Linda and Tom Hanley were here in March. Mike and Shirley are from the reunion in 1990 [see Basta 35th Reunion photos].

In a rush. Hope all is well. We are off to visit our neighbors in South Carolina and then to Maggie Valley in the North Carolina mountains. Will email when I get home.

Best to both of you,
—Deanna

Comments

Comment from Mason Buddy
Time: June 5, 2009, 4:49 pm

Although I didn’t graduate with the classy Class of 55, I always felt that it was “my class”. As the years have gone by I am saddened by the passing of so many of us.

However, for the rest of us life goes on…happily. We have five grown children and nine grandchildren and our annual summer reunion on The Vineyard is a complete blast.

So happy to have stumbled upon this website. Keep the news coming!!

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