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Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Mount Ayr High School Alumni Reunion
The 2011 Mount Ayr high school alumni reunion was held Saturday evening. May 28, 2011, at the high school commons. The
invocation was given by Helen SCHARDEIN from the class of 1937 to open the reunion. The meal was catered by Creston
Hy-Vee to approximately 101 graduates and guests. Joen GROSS BROWN from the class of 1964 extended a welcome to the
graduates and guests in attendance. Mike AVITT from the class of 1975 shared memories and his recollection of some of
his high school experiences. He recalled eighth grade wrestling practice being held in the "old" gym and its
small size, cement bleachers and the contrast between it and the modern facilities. He mentioned he drove a 1954 Dodge
Royal and gas was 40 cents a gallon. He recalled Maurice CARR, Maxine CARR, Dale HERRINGTON, R. E. HAUPTMAN, Ezra RICE
and Larry KIMBLE (the latter as paddlers for improper conduct!) He noted the very first time Mount Ayr went to a state
basketball tournament was the boys team of 1915-1916 (their best year ever) with Harry SPURRIER as captain. He stated
the Mount Ayr girls basketball team had gone to state in 2010 and 2011 (with a second place finish in 2010). He was
happy the teams were still going strong 95 years later! His speech was most interesting and well received. The
class of 1961 was honored for graduating 50 years ago. The classes of 1951 and 1956 were also well represented.
Ruth MOFFAT ANGUS from the class of 1934 was the earliest graduate present, followed by Helen THOMPSON SCHARDEIN
(1937), Clarice STEPHENS MINNICK (1938) and Florence ABARR LAWHEAD (1938). Janet HUDSON HICKMAN reported $121
scholarships were given to Ian ABARR, Trevor RICHIE and Rebecca GREGG on Senior Awards Day. A freewill offering was
received for providing 2012 scholarships. Other scholarship committee members were Theola HIGHSHOE WEEDA and Martha
DAILEY LANDPHAIR. Mari REES McGEHEE gave the secretary-treasurer's report. She, Rose JAMES, president,and Marilyn
PRITCHETT JOHNSON,vice-president, are the current officers. The group thanked Rose for serving five years as president.
The new president is Sherry NORRIS with the other two officers continuing. The evening closed with the old school song,
"March Forever On," and the new Raider fight song. After a time of visiting and reminiscing, the group adjourned
until the next reunion on May 26, 2012.
Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, June of 2011
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