Hi everyone!  What a great way to keep up.

I was also shocked when I heard about Al.  He was so much fun at our reunion!  I will keep his family in my prayers.  It's such a shock to re-unite with someone from so long ago in your life, and then suddenly they are gone...goes to show you we aren't immortal like we thought we were in high school.  For this reason, I am more thankful for the friends I have.  I LOVE staying connected with this website and hope ALL of you check in once in a while!

Hello to all.......

Ilike this web  site.

Richard LewisFriday, July 11, 2008 A quick story to share about someone on the "where are you" list...In 1975, I was a US Marine standing on a pier in Cannes, in the south of France...like thousands of other Marines and Sailors stationed on ships in the US Mediterranean...waiting for shuttle boats to return is to our ships after shore liberty...a guy and myself back into one another accidentally...I turned around in mutual shock and surprise, to find "sailor" Tom Lowdermilk standing there. It was a class reunion in and of itself...I know he found his way back to the states...but now we will see if he can find his way to this reunion...Its truly quite a small world... I didn't go to you're school. I however feel Tom Lowdermilk is the real deal. His heart proceeds him in everything he does. You all can be pleased to know one of your classmates from the class of '73 has become a good friend of an Alaskan and a great man (he lives in the east somewhere).

I swear I did not solicit those kind words from Don Gus Moody. I met him 13 years ago at a court mandated adult reading course, the guy's a kook.

Hi everybody! Just browsering

Hello!  So glad I found this website!  I didn't graduate from Haworth , my family was transferred to Cedar Rapids the day after our Sophomore year ended.  Saddest move I ever made!  I had great friends in Kokomo and the 3 of us Roeber kids love to talk about our time in Kokomo!   I'm hoping the site is still up and active, and each of you are doing well!   Carolyn

Happy New Year to all you Huskies from beautiful Las Vegas!

2 great guys from the Maple Crest-Haworth era have passed on.  Both Al Sullivan and Kris L. Nick were real nice people and i have alot of great memories of them.  I last saw Kris a few years back at the Steel Inn tending bar and we had alot of good laughs from the old days.  You never know when you are spending the last times on this earth with somebody, so don't let those moments pass you by if you get a chance.....see a friend!

I don't think people realize how many hours it takes searching for lost classmates or the effort it takes to put an event like this together. I will be happy to help you in any way with the next reunion! Thank you so much for all of your time! I had a wonderful time at Scotty's and like Cindy (Silvey) Holliday because of this reunion I have reconnected not only with her but Elaine (Schrader) Lindemann, Theresa Cooper, Brenda Hoel, & Jan & Dave. As far as I'm concerned, the relationships that we create while we are on this earth is what life is all about! Looking forwar to the next one!

This website is awesome, I have never been to a class reunion.   I moved to Florida and was an administrative assistant for 20 years.  I retired and moved back to Kokomo.  So far so good.

I didn\'t finish school, but would have graduated with you all. Got GED in the Army. You can find me on facebook or myspace (dougandreginawymer) or email me at dougwymer@yahoo.com

Hi....does anyone out there remember Vicki Walls.  Not sure if she was in class of \'72 or \'73.  I am trying to locate her.  Thanks for your assistance.

Al was such a nice guy. It was great to see him at the reunion. I remember him as we grew up and could count on him for a laugh. My prayers to him and his family, we'll miss him. I'm glad we have this forum to share with each other.

class of 1975  go huskies

As most of you know Al Sullivan passed away on December 7th, Al was a very good friend to me and will be missed.  For those of you who would like to attend a causal gathering at Al home on Saturday, December 13, 2008 @1:00 p.m. the address is as follows:Al Sullivan6986 S. 100th E. Trafalger, IN 46181

Just to set the record straight Tommy ...the Kodiak bear my husband shot  in Alaska is a 10 footer .....  and my home is a zoo and not just because of all the dead animals....mostly because of the people !!!! LOl !!!.............and again thanks for bring Susan up to see me and the great afternoon at your moms!!! ..... God bless her.......Virginia, Susan and i will be talkin' bout that afternoon for a longgggg time !!!!

Yeah, nothing like wondering if your friend is going to end her first motorcycle ride by dropping into a sobbing pile of leather and snot and muttering, "WHAT was I thinking???"  But, no...Susan climbed off of Tom's beautiful bike after that long trip from TN to IN and still managed to have a smile on her face!  Frozen onto her face may be more accurate.  Even a summer rain is cold when you're flying low.  Tom Lowdermilk was a great pal to transport Susan to Jane's house in Tipton so that we could all get together to commiserate after our ziplining accident a few weeks prior.  Yes, Susan (Beatty) O'Banion, Jane (Schroeder) Fague, and I all took our 54-year old butts to Sevierville, TN for some serious ziplining through the Smokies.  And we all 3 wound up in the ER.  Go figure.

I am so sorry to hear about loosing Al Sullivan !  My heart truely is so sad for his wife, and familiy.  What a terrible loss for everyone.  You will be in my prayers.

This website is great. It is also nice to see some many of us using it was an easy way to stay connected! I would be happy to assist with the expense to keep the website up, please contact me with who to send some money to. I've seen a few of our classmates since the reunion and each expressed their regrets at not being able to attend. Reach out to them and remind them about the website. Let's do have some informal get-togethers!

6:40 am EDT July 11th 09 I picked up childhood friend "Pillion for the Day" Susan "Beatty" O'Banion for her first motorcycle ride.  568 miles and 11 hours 20 minutes later I dropped her off at Jane "Schroeder" Fague's Zoo (this place has bookoo dead animals stuffed hanging on the walls including a 8'  bear that her husband Scott shot in Alaska). What a trooper or maybe a nut case Susan was, never a word as we road the back roads from Knoxville TN to Hobbs IN. Thinking back maybe she was terrified. When I dragged the foot pegs thru one of hundreds of switch back turns she did let out a yelp.  Susan became a member of the Wet 70 Club (70 mph in a toad chok'n rain storm) again never a word, the girlz got kahunnas. Sunday Susan, Jane, and Virginia "Root" Boshears stopped by my mom's crib for a visit had a great time.  Oh yeah Susan also climbed on the back of The Asphalt Angel for the ride back to Knoxville the following Wednesday morning for a high speed interstate ride. Little does she know but that day she was on 2 wheels a 90+ mph again she did fantastic although I hear she is recovering at Chestnut Lodge making pot holders and finger paintings.   

Denny Willis stopped by my office today to tell me the sad news about Al Sullivan.  There isn't really much a person can say when something like this happens, other than to share how they felt.  For me, Al was such a lovable goof, who enriched so many lives, it's hard to imagine him gone.Rest in Peace, Al.  You will be sorely missed.

Sorry I missed the reunion! I promise next time. Theres Lerche, I tried to e-mail you and it didn\'t go through. I would like to know how your doing and anyone else out there, keep in touch.Dede

Been on vacation...so the post is late. What a great time in seeing so many people after such a long time ago. A prayer for the families of those classmates who are gone.  Much too young. A special thanks to those who prepared and presented such a great gathering...Jan and Dave, Melody, Vicky and Al......All others, thanks for the memory...Life is short, ...and this is worth looking forward to once again!

A lot of people said they hadn't checked out the pictures page because they didn't realize that you have to click on the images to see more. There are 38 pictures posted right now - mostly thanks to Rich Fields (thanks Rich!) so check them out. It's easy to post so if any of you have some pix from the weekend, please do so. It really was fun seeing so many of you - and I loved the idea that was kicked around about having some informal get-togethers before our next reunion. Marianne

Just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the Jan and Dave and everyone else who worked so hard on this reunion.  I was sad to not see more people there, but we had a really wonderful time.  I'm glad we are able to keep in contact with each other on this website.  PLEASE, if you haven't put in your "two cents" worth, do so.  We'd all love to hear from any '73 classmate!  We're not getting any younger!!  THANKS FOR ALL THE PICS TOO!

Sorry I missed the reunion! Sounds like a GREAT time! I have been living in Houston, TX for the past 13 years with my wonderful husband Jeff. I have 3 kids, Matt is in Denver, Chase is here with us and Ale' is in her second year at Texas State. Nice to hear what everyone is up to. This is a great website!

  To Kathy Long ... several girls in the class have tried to contact  you but we're thinking your emails are blocked....we are hoping that you are doing well after your chemo  ...please let us know .... wish you could have been at the reunion it was a good time !!!!    Sincerely and Gods' blessings, Jane Schroeder Fague

Here are details for JD's memorial service next Sunday from his sisters Sharon (Dempsey) and Carol (Yoder) who were a few years ahead of us: "A memorial service celebrating the life of John David Schwalm will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 2:30 pm at Calvary Union Church (formerly Union Presbyterian Church) 4737 E. 600 S., Walton, Indiana. A time for sharing memories will follow the service." (Directions to church: SR 35 north fr Walton. Turn left on 600 S and go 1.5 miles west. Church is on N side of road. Inquiries 260-820-3481 (Carol Yoder) or 765-459-8553 (Sharon Dempsey) I'd also like to thank everyone for celebrating JD at the class reunion. He really wanted to be there - and he was. Thanks! - Rich

 So sorry to hear about Al Sullivan.  I would love to hear from you all---remember all those choir trips with David the director?  Anybody remember Tommy the musical?  Then there were those plays I used to be in...those were certainly the days!  I have two in college out here in Virginia (one at Virginia Tech and one at Roanoke College).  I have kept in touch with Jane Marshall...will give you her email.

Hello All,       Although I didnt graduate from Haworth,I am looking forward to attending the 40th reunion. I went to Haworth through my junior then moved to Maryland with my family in 72.        I graduated from U of Md in 77,[aig-econ] worked for Chem-Lawn 78-89,Lancaster Landscapes[fairfax va.] 78 to present [president and owner]. Ive been married 35 years, have 4 children, live in Gaithersburg Md.         Over the years Ive stayed in touch with Tom Lowdermilk we enjoy riding motorcycles all over the US when time allows. Tom told me about the reunion and web site.         I hope to get a couple of tickets and see everyone in Aug.    

Just checking in.  Seems like only yesterday.  Boy the years have flown.

Steve Lawless called me last night to inform me of Al's passing. I was stunned! Al was such an intelligent, generous, fun and Very special guy. I pray his family is recovering. I already think of him every time I wear my lt. blue Haworth sweatshirt that he so generously donated to the reunion door prizes. Al also gave to keep this website running for a few years. We should all be thankful for knowing such a great guy. As chair for the memorial committee I would like to be informed of these events in a more timely manner. You could contact me thru this website or at Minivickie@yahoo.com I would like to know what happened to Al.

I just learned about Al Sullivan...It is a shock and very saddening. For those who attended the reunion...not only did Al share so much of himself by helping and sharing fellowship...but we could all tell how much Al was enjoying his time with his classmates.  My prayers for his family...and may the memories last a lifetime.

Hi everyone! Had such a great time at the reunion.  It was alot of  work but I wish it was coming up soon again.  We'd love all the help anyone wants to offer.  That way we'd have alot of fresh ideas.  Hated to hear about Al Sullivan.  We had so many great laughs preparing for the reunion.  Sure will miss him. Love to hear from some of you.