Donna Amira

Thank you John.

Jerry Benecke

John - this is a little strange - I seem to recall our friend Carl's passing & obituary from a few years ago - thinking there may be another Carl K - Jerry

Ric Rivera

Thank you John. R.I.P. Carl you have traveled a quiet rough road.. The Tribe.....You'll not be alone here as for us always dear friend in our hearts forever young. Thanks for being a great neighbor and friend. Peace Be With You! 

Marlene J Souriano (Souriano-Vinikoor)

RIP Carl. He was a good looking guy.What I remember about Carl was his association with Janine Guttman. Janine would volunteer that they would go out furniture shopping (the bedroom). The union didn't evolve into anything more serious. 

Ric Rivera

MarleneJS: Carl would of like that your observation! Got me thinking was that when Carl RIP was trying to bake bread with too much yeast darn, then it was on to simpler tasks in Home Ec class? Don't answer, just kidding!   

Ric Rivera

A throwback in conjunction to John Hein's  msg # 996 11-01-15 could not find these treasures until now. May you be pleasantly amused to the days of "On Top of the World", turn em lose whom can say otherwise........ 

John Hein

It's a l-o-n-g story, so I shant bore you with the details, but at long last I had a great confab with Jerry Israel. Sincere thanks to all who aided and made that happen. On my next trip to Lost Wages, I'll be "in the know", and Jerry and I will raise a glass to all Quaker 68-ers.

Ric R: That's a really cool post. Reflections At Twilight ??? Who knew ???

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

So John.  Please get Jerry's permission and send me the latest contact info for him.  I want to keep the data base up to date.  Thanks.

John Hein

Nancy: Will do.

Denise Lambert (Leonard)

Hell-o Fellow Quakers, this is Denise (Lambert) Leonard.  Thanks for all the repsonses regarding my lost year books.  I went to visit our library at school and was able to take pictures.  Thanks again and GOD Bless!

John Hein

Nancy: Check your messages.

Denise: Which library did you go to?

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Just letting everyone know that Suk In Lee just joined this website.  Say "hello" everyone.

Susan Niven

Best wishes to everyone!

John Hein

It sure is quiet in here......so let's make some noise !!! This is a retirement party for someone who's not a Quaker, but the 68-ers were well represented. This is Ric Rivera & Ed Young justa a Honky-Tonkin' and Jumpin' Jack Flashin'.......Njoy !!!

Donna Amira

Thanks John. Nice photo!

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Many thanks to Gregory Coleman alerting us to the death of Thomas V Smith.  I so remember hanging out in the basement of his parents house and listening to Simon and Garfunkel.

Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

Another good man gone.  Thanks for letting us all know.  

Ric Rivera

The FHS "Bel Canto Reunion Picnic at Madrona Park" FB page had a reunion Saturday. I am seated behind Friendly Mitchell

Top left with Ian Cox (host family from Hamilton, Scotland visiting), Kate Lucas, Pat Evans, Ann Sakaguchi, Eileen Anderson, Gaylord Anderson, Ellen Gilson Steere, Rick Rivera, Betty Halfon, Joyce Altaras, Friendly Mithchell, Sue Peringer-Borroff, Deborah Burton and Schroder. - Margaret Kremen Lanz & Tony Volchok not pictured. 

About 40 people came. After hours we went up the hill to 34th & Union Madrona Eatery & Ale House. 

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Hello Everyone.  Please welcome Brenda Darlene (Burks) Dungey to our website.  She is wanting to see an annual and I have pointed her to the FHS library.  If anyone else has a solution for her, please pass it on.  Thanks.

Sara Thompson (Thompson)

There are several places to find annuals. The Franklin library has a collection, I think, as does the teacher who is the adviser for the annual. But it may be hard to get in over the summer. I think the Seattle Public Schools Archives has a collection and maybe even the Seattle Public Library. The the Rainier Valley Historical Society has one as well. You can check their website for hours. http://www.rainiervalleyhistory.org/ 

Sara Thompson

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Thanks Sara for the update.

Ric Rivera

Welcome Brenda hope you find was satisfactory. 

And here is some pictures of classmates in 2016 Seafair from my FB page. Big Al Schocken under the shade trading. The next photo is Ned (Edward) Olsoe center, me & Charles (Scott) Harrison (Hawthrone Elementry) who lived 2 houses in from LWBlvd on 43rd & remembers Dennis Perry and Jimmy Sparkman, names that will ring a bell with some. And LINKS current Rainier Valley Heritage Festival that started 23 years And Kiro7 TV Seafair "5 Stunning Moments from Blue Angels..." Oh them changes. 

http://www.seafair.com/events/2016/rainier-valley-culturefest-weekend/

http://southseattleemerald.com/2015/08/17/reliving-the-rainier-valley-heritage-parade/

http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/5-stunning-moments-from-blue-angels-show-over-seattle/418992194

Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

Awesome pics!  You guys all look the same -- and say hey to Charles!  Any idea what happened to Dennis Perry?  I used to see him working down at Pike Place at one of the butcher shops, but it's been years and year ago now.  He was always such a friendly guy with a big easy smile.  

John Hein

It seems to have gotten very quiet in here again. OK, so how about a moment of silence for one of our classmates? Let me see some hands in the air: Who remembers Larry Dahl? I remember him well; words fail me, so I'll just say a nicer guy I've never met. Look up 'gentleman' in the dictionary, you'll see his picture. Larry, like Walt Henry, lost his life on a penninsula in Southeast Asia in 1971. You'll not find his name on the memorial wall in Olympia as he was born on Oregon. Last week, I found his name on a wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Portland. I'll post more on my FaceBook page for any and all who wish to pay homage. It saddens me to think Walt and Larry never had a chance to live their lives; they died so young, so long ago. I think the least we can do is observe a moment of silence. What say ye ??? (I tried to clean up the picture, but my graphics skills are limited) RIP Larry & Walt.

Susan Fannan (Kaeser)

When my husband and I were first married, he was stationed at the pentagon. They have a display of Medal of Honor winners. His name is there. I was proud to call him my friend.