Niskayuana High Class of 1969 Reunion

Niskayuna High Class of 1969 Reunion

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40th Reunion Plans are now being made!
Dates: October 2-3, 2009
Looks like our meet-n-greet event, will be held on Friday, October 2nd, so please save the date. Locations now being negotiated; we'll announce it here soon.

The big Dinner/Dance will be held at the Mohawk Club
on Saturday, October 3, 2009.Visit their website for photos, directions and more. The Mohawk Club was renovated in 2004.
Revisit this site often for updates and please tell your friends!
Note: limited paper snail mail this time; this is *the* place.

Reunion Committee Members: Laura Miklowitz and Dave Doolittle (co- chairs),
Dale Siegel Nemer, Bonnie Hanna Newman, Scott Nielsen, Beth Rowland McLaughlin and Janet Erlach Willie.

If people want to help in any way (especially contacting classmates) they can email Laura or Dave.

HASTA La NISKA, BABY! Our class held its 36th Reunion in June 2005. Why 36th? Plans for the 35th never worked out, so we forged ahead with a "better late than never" weekend, June 17-18th. Our first get-together was held Friday at "Pinhead Susan's" in downtown Schenectady; then we met again for a dinner/dance Saturday at The Desmond Hotel in Albany.

Many thanks to our chair, Laura Miklowitz, who helped make that 36th reunion happen! We are now planning our 40th; watch this site and the NHS Alumni webpage for details and don't forget to register your email address and current contact info there:
www.niskayunaschools.org/district/Alumni/alumnimain.htm.

We've also added a contact updater page on our own site right here, so please do both. Go to the link at the top of this page and do the "2008 Class Survey". This should only take you five minutes, max, and will give us your contact info and a few optional comments/ memories to share. Some of us also have a spot on Classmates.com to help connect that way, so if you happen to run across one of us there, please be sure to tell them about this website. Note: Because of how fussy they are, you'll have to disguise our site's address like this in your message you post: nhs1969-dot-net. People will get the idea, then come here.

Thanks very much... Dave Doolittle, webmaster and co-chair.

COMMENTS from CLASSMATES ...

I remember when I found myself the only one left in my immediate family,
back in 1994 and thinking that only I carry those memories from years gone by.
I then realized that many of my old school friends were there for those memories
as well. That link is precious.
-Bonna Hanna Newman, Orlando FL

Thank you so much for sending this e-mail. I went on the website and enjoyed looking at the pictures. Some people haven't changed at all, and some have.
I've resisted coming to the reunions because I don't have a spouse and am not a dancer, but it looked like everyone was having so much fun that I might put my reservations aside and show up for the 40th. Why is it that the reunion is a larger number than my age (or at least the age I think I am)?
Thanks again for all the hard work. Connections are important and you've done a great job keeping us linked together.
- Barbara Stocking
Rancho Cordova, CA

Sorry that I wasn't able to join everyone for the reunion, but the photos look as though a great time was
had by all. Regards to all and kudos for a great job!! I still see Carol Godlewski and we were both sorry
that we were not able to make the event. Perhaps we can be there for the 40th. It would be nice to
reconnect with old friends again.
- Linda Stanczik
Albany, NY

Once again, thank you for the the hard work that went into producing our reunion. It was a remarkable experience for me and I shall be back. I know it certainly was a homecoming for me. I have never felt so welcome and so solid within any group. I will be eager to see in the future where we all get to and now have something to measure myself against. Thank you so much. It meant so much to me.
- Crystal Dickerson
Cayucos, CA

NOTE TO FELLOW CLASSMATES: If you have comments you'd like to add to this page, please email them to your webmaster, Dave Doolittle. I 'll be happy to add them here! MacManCape@comcast.net. OR post them on our Blog.

I invite all classmates who were unable to attend to email me a current photo and contact info to add to this site and help others get in touch with you. See you at the 40th!

-Dave Doolittle
PS- If you'd like to view some scenic shots of Cape Cod where we live, take our photo tour of this lovely, historic region at www.capecodphotoalbum.com

NISKAYUNA HIGH's ALMA MATER

Niskayuna, our guide through the days and years,
We’ll follow thy footsteps forever.
Hold high thy bright lanterns of courage and truth,
Lead us onward in every endeavor.

Niskayuna, while seasons roll on into years,
We cherish each memory anew.
Alma Mater, thy council and wisdom prevail;
To thy name keep our hearts ever true.

Words by Jane Titus, ‘61

A note from Laura:
I love how at this point in our evolution, we are drawn to one another with true affection and unconditional acceptance. Lo those many years ago, we were so aware of our perceived 'differences', now we realize how much we have in common and how much we share. It has been a pleasure and privilege being/staying in touch with so many of you over the years.

Ideas for the 40th?
Please e-mail Dave or Laura: with suggestions.

Volunteers needed, please...
If you can help make phone calls to invite classmates in person, we sure can use your help. The more volunteers we get, the fewer calls to make. Please email Laura or Dave if interested.