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Olds School Reunion held
Courtesy of Ronna Lorensen
Jul. 1, 2024 10:17 am
The Olds School Reunion Banquet was held on June 15, 2024.
President Fred Roth welcomed 32 graduates from Olds, 19 from WACO, and 32 guests, The invocation was given by Pastor Mark Youngquist.
Following the meal, Fred thanked Julia Pearson, who prepared the meal, the servers and the kitchen staff from the Swedesburg Bible Study Group, and Glenda Alvine for recording alumni who have passed since our 2022 Banquet. A moment of silence followed the reading of deceased alumni.
The 2022 secretary's report was read by Ronna Lorensen and the treasurer's was given by Gary Anderson. Merle Unkrich was present from the class of 1950. The honor classes included Glenda Boal Alvine from the 70 year class of 1953 and Helen Olson Mullin from the class of 1954.
Five members from the WACO class of 1963, and 14 from the WACO class of 1964 were present. Each member of the honored classes was offered a rose. A slide show featuring items of interest to former students was made available for viewing.
Future banquets will include all former students of Olds Consolidated school. The evening ended with visiting and wishes for safe travel.