On October the 18, 2017, the 1955 graduating class of Thurmont High School celebrated each of their 80th birthdays at The Carriage House in Emmitsburg.
Ernest Rice spoke on their friendships lasting over the years, and of the loss of their friend and class president Robert Stitely a few days earlier. Class members attending were: Lela Angleberger Weaver, Raymond Bentz, Jim Bostian, Nancy Carback Riffle, Janice Dubel Zapkie, Patricia Eyler Raymond, Jenna Lea Harbaugh Ott, Barbara Jackson Diffenbaugh, Grace May Blickenstaff, Juaniata Myers Bowers, Phyllis Moser Schell, Louise Null Humerick, Ernest Rice, Doris Smith Rippeon, Peggy Wachter Laster, and Betty Willard Kunkel.
Following the luncheon, prizes were awarded for the following: the member coming the longest distance—Janice Dubel Zabkie from Arizona; the oldest female member—Patricia Eyler Raymond; the oldest male member—Ernest Rice; the youngest female member—Phyllis Moser Schell; the youngest male member—Jim Bostian.
“The years at Thurmont High School gave us many fond memories,” said Lela Angleberger Weaver.
After much discussion about their days, a list of questions was presented to each member. Louise Null Humerick answered over 50 percent correctly and received a prize. A good time was had by all. They all look forward to meeting again in June at the Thurmont High School Alumni Banquet.
