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Patti Bohlen Hambleton
So glad to read messages from so many friends, especially Steph Jonson and
Lana Fields to just name a few. Thanks Dan Adkins for reminding of this
site. Have a 19 yr old daughter Jordan, no grandkids yet thank goodness way
to go JR congrats, and Stephanie how do you do it with all yours? Hey Dennis
Gadd! Hope to see you at Nick Rotundos when Steve comes home in March, glad
your surgery went well. Chris Jones you sound so very happy. Hope to
finally make it to a reunion this year. Can't wait to see you all. e-mail
open to all patti.hambleton@yahoo.com
please write!!
February 24, 2009
Facebook
Craig
Kigar
If you use Facebook look for the group "Hamilton Taft Senior High Alumni" I
thought it would be one more way of reaching our classmates and possibly the
members of other classes.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Beth Davis
I think someone beat you by about one week Craig! There is a Taft Senior
High School Hamilton Ohio facebook page up and running - hopefully we will
get everyone to know about both facebook pages!
February 24, 2009
Connie
Willer Jahner
yesterday the humidity was awful here and I was just sitting down with
some iced tea when the phone rings and it was Tim Zecher of all people!!
Crazy how after all these years to hear from an old friend. Since I last
posted on here i have had several friends contact me that is awesome and why
i love the internet! i have a myspace and a facebook just to keep in touch
with family and friends and see pics of us all. Our last daughter graduated
HS in May almost makes me jealous of JR having a baby, well grandbaby #6 is
due in December! I will spoil him (yes its a boy, Blake) him just like I did
his mother!! I actually hope to make it home for the next reunion. Its been
a while so should be fun
Friday, August 22, 2008
MIKE
BROCKMAN
SAW DENNIS GADD LAST NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL YEARS AND AS USUAL
HE HAD NEWS ABOUT THE CLASS......THIS SITE!!! WHO SAW THIS COMING IN 1974!
GREAT WAY TO STAY IN TOUCH, ESPECIALLY AT OUR AGE!!
August 17, 2008
Reunion
Stephanie
Jonson Kovats
Hi everyone. Just a thought about our reunion next year. I was in town
visiting at the end of May & had a discussion with my brother, Jim Brown,
and brother-in-law, Gary Brown. Gary remarked about the fact that when we
were in school, the classes of 72, 73, & 74 all hung around together and how
that was specific only to those years of classes. I hadn't thought of it
before, but had to agree with him. We DID all hang around together, some of
us even married people within those classes. Anyway, Beth, when you guys
start planning the reunion for next year, IF you decide to combine again, I
vote for combining us with the class(es) above us at TAFT rather than the
class from Garfield. Jim and Gary hadn't heard a thing about a reunion for
them this year. So, maybe there isn't one & they'd like to join us next
year. Just a thought. Love to all, Steph
Monday, June 9, 2008
Craig Kigar
The idea of combining reunions is
interesting. My inclination would be to go with 73, 74, & 75 classes instead
of 72. Nothing wrong with the class of '72, we just spent one year at Taft
with them while we spent 2 yrs with the class of '75, yet there is nothing
saying we couldn't do both.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Chris
Jones
Steph, I agree That would be
a BLAST!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Hello
Class of 1974
Harry Cohen
I love your site. Wish the class of '73 would do something like this. Hope
all you "underclassmen" are goin great. Would love to hear from you...if you
remember me. My email is
harry.cohen@insightbb.com. Drop me a line.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Lana's
backyard
Craig Kigar
So Lana are you going to share some of your backyard photo's? I'd love
to see them.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Too old
for this
Stephanie Kovats
I was browsing the website & came across the pics of JR & new baby again.
I'm currently in day 2 of watching two of my grandsons (ages 2 & 3). There
is a reason I had my kids at a young age...LOL. These two are wearing me
out fast. Good luck, JR. As for me, I'm ready to kick back & relax. Come
on Friday (Nick & his wife return from their cruise).
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Trying to find a friend
Sherry Lakes Miller
Does anyone know what happened to Becky McDulin? I moved when I was just in
the 10th at Taft so didn't get to be in the great Class of 74 at Taft High
school. But know alot of you. Went to Wilson also and miss it up north. Have
been down in Fla ever since. Have lost contact with alot of people Came up
for the 74 graduation though and saw Becky and everyone else graduate
outside in the field.... Would like to hear about her and her family. And
anyone that remembers me.
Warm down here,
Hi Stef.
Thanks,
Sherry
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Stephanie Jonson Kovats
Hi Sherry,
I remember you. I saw Becky last just after her mom died.
She was actually living in the house on Carmen. But, that was a
while ago. I can't remember her last name either. Of course, these days, I
can't remember a lot of things. Where are you in Fl? I'm here, too. Take
care, Steph
Saturday, December 8, 2007
95 weeks and 3 days Are You Ready?
Craig
Kigar
What are your plans? Just think if you wanted to you could loss 1/2 a pound a
week and be 47#s lighter. To some of us that wouldn't be enough,but hey to
others it would be half or a third of their body weight! (So to others it may be
one sixth) I should come up with some prize or something to the first six people
that e-mail me with the correct response Okay we will come up with something.
Talk to ya soon Silas1216
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Ted
Mate
Jeff Matthews
I ran into Ted a few years ago. He and his wife Margaret are living in Zermatt
Switzerland. That is the town at the base of the Matterhorn on the Swiss Side.
Ted runs the Bucherer's jewelry store and has served at the head of the chamber
of commerce. Margaret runs the only child care facility in the town.
Ted celebrated 30 years with the store in 2006 by taking his family on a round
the world trip. He was gracious enough to maintain an online diary and send
some of us frequent updates on their trip.
August 5, 2007
Senior
Pranks
Craig L Kigar
What senior pranks do you all remember? I recall the pop cans that
couldn't be used for prom decoration somehow appearing in the Principal's
Office. Yes I know this makes you work your grey matter just a little but...
July 24, 2007
JR Samples newly found fatherhood
Dennis
Gadd
After what has seemed like years raising my three boys and getting them out I
have to ask myself, Has JR lost his friggin mind! I don't know. Just a thought.
JR, good luck and I mean that in the best of way as possible. God bless.
July 2, 2007
Taft Talisman on Ebay
Craig L Kigar
I was out looking in eBay and discovered that someone was selling a '73 Talisman
Yearbook, not me honest in the description the lister referred to a 'Misty'.
There weren't any bids yet so it was five bucks, where did this snow come from
buckeyes?
April 7, 2007
Greetings!
Stephanie Jonson Kovats
It's great to hear that David Jones is alive and well. Hi to both David
and Dennis Gadd. Isn't this a great website? Let's encourage more
classmates to get on board. I will be searching through my pictures soon &
should have some to add to the "Guess Who" part of the scrapbook.
Somewhere, I have some really old pictures. Take care all, Stephanie
October 4, 2006
The rumors of my death...
David Lloyd Jones
After going to great lengths to track down one of my best friends from high
school- Terry Tincher, I was somewhat taken aback to find out that I have
been deceased for some 5 years... In truth, I am alive and well and living
in Washington, DC. I am self-employed, single, very healthy and as of my
most recent physical, not dead or even near death (though, at 50, I do have
a little arthritis and my cholesterol and blood pressure are both too
high..)(OK, I've gained a couple of extra pounds, too..). I would love to
catch up with old friends... Melanie Dane- if you see this, please write!
October 1, 2006
Kathy
Brandenburg
Wow.. must be
a trip to wake up alive when you thought you were dead. Oh, wait, you didn't
think you were.. Hello
and welcome "back".
April 16,
2007
Family
web site
Chris Jones
Classmates,
I made a little family website if you care to catch-up on the Jones' Not
sure if this will be a link... You may need to copy and paste it in your
browser...
http://homepage.mac.com/chrisdebjones/jonesfamilysite/
Man... Is it good to hear from Dennis Gadd!
Chris Jones
September 17, 2006
Greeting from Dennis Gadd
Dennis Gadd
Oh how nice it is to see a bunch of
tigers coming togeather in cyber space. As you all no some of us no longer
are with us. Lets keep their families in our prayers. As for me, yes I am
still alive and in good health. Isn't life wonderfull! I hope this letter
finds you all in good health and spirits also. If any of you would like to
get in touch with me feel free to email me at my email address. I hope to
here from you soon. Your classmate, Dennis Gadd.
September 17, 2006
Ernesto
Lana Field Compton
It looks like we are going to get hit again! The path of the storm is
coming directly over West Palm on Tues/Wednesday. Steph, Terry T. are you
guys OK and prepared. I can't remember how many of us are down here. Must be
my age. It looks like the entire state is getting it! Keep safe.
August 29, 2006
Terry
Tincher
Lana; We got lucky again. Hope all is well Terry T.
August 30, 2006
Stephanie Kovats
Lana, Thanks for your concern. We didn't get anything but rain, which we
really needed. The wind wasn't any more than a "blustery day" brings. How
are you? Cross your fingers, the season's not over yet. Take care, Steph
September 1, 2006
Subject: Web site
Craig L Kigar
This is such a great site, I was wondering what it might cost in terms of
time, effortand money to have an auto-update e-mail sent once something
changes on the page, similar to family.com Any suggestions?
June 1, 2006
Jeanne Griffin
We pay our web host $10 a month. If
you or anyone else would like to sponsor a month,
please click here.
Subject:
Tom
Stephenson
Craig Kigar
Has anyone heard from Tom Stephenson?
March 6, 2006
Stephanie Kovats
Hey guys,
From previous posts, I know of at least 4 of you who have had your 50th
birthday. Where are the pictures? I just posted a few of mine. Please
share yours. Please see:
http://taft74.com/sjonson.htm
January 29, 2005
Subject: Walk to Cure
Diabetes
Mikki
Server Latimer
Greetings!
I'm writing to you to ask for your support in a very special cause.
This year, I'll be taking part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation's Walk to Cure Diabetes along with a half-million other walkers
across the country. Our goal: To raise $86 million to help fund research for
a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Please visit my Walk Web page if you would like to donate online or see how
close I am to reaching my personal goal:
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=86223513
October 2, 2005
Subject:
Weddings
connie jahner
Well we married off another one last Saturday September 17th. Our
youngest boy. Still got the oldest boy to marry he's almost 29 and probably
will be single forever. Our 17-year-old daughter got a promise ring
from her boyfriend but she promises to finish college first - that will give
us enough time to save up for another wedding!! 3 down 3 to go!!!
September 20, 2005
Subject: New
address
Craig Kigar
Changing addresses in cyberland is not any simplier than packing up your
entire home and moving... Oh the joy Oh the joy
September 12, 2005
Subject: Hurricane
Katrina
connie jahner
Just wondering if every one is safe from the path of the hurricane katrina -
the only thing we notice up in north dakota is the climb in gas prices.
$3.00/gallon tonight for regular......
August 31, 2005
Lana Field Compton
Happy to say that it was supposed to get West Palm Beach again but it went
south. Sorry to say it went to Dade/Broward and you know the rest. Say a
prayer and hope none of our classmates are in this.
September 6, 2005
Subject: New
address
Kathy Brandenburg (von Korff)
Hi all. Reunion was fun. Just wanted to post my new email on
here. I changed from dsl to cable so lost my other email.
And HA HA I just turned 49 today!
August 17, 2005
Subject: Grandchildren
Stephanie Kovats
Now this is a subject I love to talk about. How about it, all you
grandparents out there? Is there anything better?
I have 5 1/2 grandchildren. They are:
Alexa (she'll be 11 on July 30)
Jason (he just turned 6)
Madison (she just turned 4)
Logan (he's 11 months)
Avery (was born on March 24 of this year. She's almost 5 months.)
Baby Kovats (? due on Dec. 6) SMILE
July 5, 2005
I'll be in town the weekend of August 18th for a "Big Fat Greek Family
Reunion" It's Saturday night at Rick's. The weekend will be
packed with family visits but maybe I'll run into some of you guys
somewhere. Take care, Steph
August 15, 2005
connie (willer) jahner
Being a grandparent is heaven you got that right Stephanie!!
We have 5 also
The oldest McCayla will be 10 in December
Crystal - 4
Alex - 4
Michael - 2
Cassie - 1
With six kids and 5 grandchildren life here is never boring
July 16, 2005
Subject: Overseas classmates?
Craig Kigar
Hey I was just wondering if we have any classmates living abroad ?
Sunday, July 3, 2005
Subject:
The big 5-0
Lana Field Compton
Please tell me that I am not the first to turn the big 5-0 in this
class. My big day will be on November 16th.
I want to hear from my fellow classmates on how they intend on celebrating
this big event.
For me, I am thinking of wasting away in Margaritaville if the hurricanes
don't blow it away!
June 19, 2005
Brenda Arnold Cooper
Hey Lana, I won't be fifty until Dec. 16, so you beat me.
I will be spending it with my husband and my adopted daughter
who will be 5 on Nov. 14th!
June 20,. 2005
Stephanie Kovats
Hey Lana,
You are not alone. I will turn 50 on Dec. 27, just
3 days after Chris Jones. I have decade birthday parties. This
one will be the biggest yet.
Planning my own party (although Eric will be paying for it). I can't
wait. I think that the best way to not
fret about getting older is to enjoy each day of it. Hope you ALL
enjoy getting older. Love to all, Steph
June 20, 2005
Chris Jones
Steph, YOU REMEMBERED! Since Lana is SO MUCH OLDER then us we will just
let her report from the other side of the hill so we know what to expect...
June 26, 2005
Lana Field Compton
Whew! I am off the hook. Mark Sanders turned 50 before me.
Way to go, Mark. See you at 100!
As for you Chris Jones, I am going to give you a kiss and hug when I see you
at the next reunion then I am going to hit you with my dentures and cane!
I was thinking of you and the reunion 10 years ago. I was having a mid
life crisis over being the first grandma in the class. Someone beat me
to that too.
You solved the problem by announcing it in front of God and country (aka the
bar at the Elks). It solved the problem real fast!
I love you guys dearly and can't wait to see you in 4 years.
July 2, 2005
Connie
(Willer) Jahner
Geez what am I the baby of the class or what. I am only gonna be
49 on Sept 5th. I have decided to have a goodbye to the 40s party!!!
My birthday is on labor day this year! My kids think I am insane - our
oldest one turns 29 in October so next year I could just go hide - 50 and a
kid whose 30 yikes!! Hope all is well with everyone - we are having
some stormy weather up in North Dakota this summer - first tornadoes were 5
miles south of our house, now last night we had 85 mph winds go through
town. Needless to say its a mess this morning. Can I join you in
margaritaville Lana!!
Sunday, July 3, 2005
Melanie Dane
I will be 50 on Oct 2, - planning a dinner/ Rock and Roll cruise on the
California Delta- (I live on the largest inland port in California) and my
13 year old is making the oldies music mix for us.
Some of you must have gotten a really early start on family - my oldest son
is 13 and my youngest is 11.--No grandchildren but I have great kids and a
good business, Merlin Design Group- I am a professional lighting designer
and system integrator- so if any of you are building something-happy to help
with the design!
Melanie Dane
August 12, 2005
Subject: Classes
of 73 or 75?
Craig Kigar
Hey does anyone know if either of these two years have anything even
close to this spectacular web page?
May 26, 2005
Subject: From friends to
flames...
Chris Jones
What a very cool way to keep in touch with all of you. Thanks to the
classmates that have made this sight possible! Everyone really looks
good! A few were hard to recognize but the eyes never lie! Mikki I WILL be
there for the next one. Stephanie Kovats Johnson, do you think your husband
would mind if we danced? After all I loved you first! (1st grade) Rick and
Janie have not changed a BIT! (Dave and Janie are good together aren't
they). Everyone take care, I love and miss you all!
November 15, 2004
Subject: Reunion Pictures
Stephanie Kovats
Thanks to whoever has posted pictures already. It's the next best thing to being there. Hope to see more soon. This website is great. See you all in 5 years!
August 17, 2004
Re: spread the word
Kathy Brandenburg
I was wondering why I didn't get anything in the mail again.
8/04/2004
ne were destroyed by water years ago! How about posting recent pictures? I'd pass this web site on if I knew anyones address!