And as luck would have it, after I send out the invite to come and see NEW photos, the RISD41 server is having issues! So hang on to your emails and Facebook links. We’ll get it fixed as soon as we can!
Author: rockislandclassof1968
Do You Remember Captain Ernie?
Another trip down your memory lane for you right HERE. Tons of links on this site!
1968 Yearbook Online too!
Our class of 1968 yearbook is now on line at CLASSMATES.COM.
Old TV Clips…
Thanks to Ronda McCammon (Higbee) we have this link to some GREAT OLD TV CLIPS!
KSTT Memory Lane…
Be sure to check out the new LINK TO THE LEFT! It’s our own Mark Moskowitz (Brad Scott from KSTT) leaving us a permanent tribute to our Class of ’68 years! Thanks Mark!
Donald Wright Memorial Scholarship seeks applicants
The DONALD WRIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP organization is making an award this year to a Rock Island senior track athlete based on their application provided to the Rock Island guidance department. The applications will be evaluated by the five member board and be awarded based on majority vote of this board. We are seeking applicants for the 2010 scholarship with a deadline of May 10, 2010. Also, the board is seeking contributions as an ongoing method of maintaining the fund balance. Any questions please contact JEFF EDWARDS.
Classmates Monthly Social…
We are planning to start a casual “get together” at the BLUE CAT BREW PUB (2nd floor) in downtown Rock Island. Plans are to meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month with a start time of 6:30 PM. The 1st “get together” will be Wednesday April 7th, 2010. Plan to come and have fun!
Its Final – 60th Birthday Plans
It starts on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM. We’ll be attending the Rocky vs Moline football game at the Rock’s stadium. After the game we’ll gather at Huckleberry’s Great Pizza & Calzones, located at 223 18th Street, downtown Rock Island.
On Saturday, September 18, 2010, we’ll continue the weekend activities at Jumers Casino and Hotel located at 777 Jumer Drive, Rock Island with a social hour from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. followed by a buffet meal. After the meal a short program and an auction will take place. Finally talking and reminiscing to midnight.
The complete weekend details and reservation form can be downloaded HERE.
UPDATE – 60th Birthday Plans
We still strongly think it’ll be Sep 17, 2010. Our plans so far are a football game Friday night followed by going to Huckleberry’s 223 18th St, Rock Island. Saturday night at Jumer’s Casino/Hotel located off of I-280 and Hwy 92 in Rock Island. We have a room reserved for a banquet meal. Stay tuned!
60th Birthday Party Plans
Mark your calendars for our next “Class of ’68” Birthday Party at which we will be celebrating 60 years (Oh my!). Date is tentatively set for September 17th and 18th, 2010! More details to follow.
