A MILLION THANK YOUS

What is there to say other than thank you.  Thank you to the Organizing Committee, the Donors, the Marriott, the Heights Schools Foundation, the impromptu band (Todd, Phil, and Frank), the Emcee, to Jill, Rosemarie, Carmella, our amazing friends from the Class of '75 (and Gary too of course), and to every member of the Class of '74. 

The venue was perfect, the decor and decorations were stunning (thank you Lori Hermelin Bush), and the food was really astounding.  Thanks to Christopher Axelrod our Emcee for expertly hosting the evening. Thanks Danny Zelman for the delicious Bialy's bagel breakfast on Sunday and to the Foundation for the tour and lectures.  Those who could attend on Sunday saw the incredibly moving and loving Memorial Video (a huge thank you and congrats to Buddy Margolis, Barry Seybert, and Warren Bendler). We then shared our stories and our remembrances of those we have loved and lost at the Memorial Celebration by the flagpole with a beautiful tone set by the Tree of Life artwork from Sheila Dorris.   

A very special thank you to Sally Jo Hirsch, the Co-Chair of the entire weekend.  Had Sally not stepped up to the plate and agreed to take on the mantle, the Committee would likely not have formed. 

If you wish to drop folks on the 50th a line to give feedback, or just say hi, you can do it through this web site:

Christopher Axelrod, Bonni Flesher Berger, Lori Hermelin Bush, Barbara Casper Dietz, Sheila Dorris, Carol Ellick, Caroline Canning Galanty, Sally Jo Hirsch, Debbie Klein Kronenberg, Rachel Likover, Vince Manfredi, Bud Margolis, Renee Miller, Melissa Gordon Rhine, Sherri Rosichan, Brent Routman, Barry Seybert, Dan Zelman.

Just for bragging rights.  The Foundation said that we were the largest reunion group they have ever hosted.  Ever. The Marriott too said the same thing.

We intend to upload videos and pics in the coming days, including, but not limited to, the following:

The slide show of our class from Heights shown Saturday night produced by the incomparable Rachel Likover (who btw did all the heavy lifting for the entire reunion and literally provided the magic). Rach, there are no words...

A not to miss professional Interview video with our own Todd Sharp;

The unbelievable Memorial Video;

Video taken by the videographer on Saturday;

Still photos taken by a photographer and classmates who provide them;

More elementary, junior, and high school photos recently received.

etc. etc. tec.

I know that this is filled with a ridiculous number of superlatives, but there is no other way to describe how all this played out and our eternal gratitude to All.

The Committee

Welcome to the Cleveland Heights High Class Of 1974 web site. This site was originally set up for the 35th Reunion at Punderson State Park.  It has now become so much more: a gathering place for classmates to share stories, memories, photos, and contact info.  Registration for this SITE is open to any '74 Heights grad or an invited guest and is FREE.

HOW TO REGISTER TO USE THIS WEB SITE

It's easy to register for this site:

1.    Check the list of "Classmate Profiles" on the left hand column of this page;

2.    Click on your name and complete the site registration.  Just about everyone should be listed (even though maiden names and last names might be inverted).

When you sign up to use the site, you will have to go through Four or Five Steps (no, this isn't a chemical dependency treatment program).

3.     If your name is already in the database of the site, Step 1 will ask you to "JOIN HERE."  Use that block, not the "send invite" area below it.  If your name is not in the database, write me an email and I will add you broutman@merchantgould.com.

4.     Step 2 will ask a bunch of questions.  This is actually an important screen.  I would allow classmates to view things, but that's up to you.  However, one of the options at the bottom must be checked or search engines and the public can see your profile.  So, I would suggest that you make sure to check the option that reads:

You can answer the other questions if you want.

5.     Step 3 gives you the opportunity to add a picture if you want.

6.     Step 4 gives you the opportunity to learn of profile changes of classmates if you want.

Then you can view your profile live.

Only about 1/2 of our class are in the system.  Please call those you know who might be interested in being listed, or send us their phone number or email address and we  will contact them.  If you can't register for the site for any reason, give Brent a call at 612.703.5063 or write him at broutman@merchantgould.com.

THE IN MEMORY PAGE

Finally, a note on the "In Memory" page.  The names that appear on the page were provided by the Alumni Association, appeared in prior reunion programs, or have been given to us by classmates.  Our humblest apologies for any errors that might appear.  If errors are spotted, please let us know and we will promptly remove the names.  We will also notify the Association when this process is through so that they have the most complete and correct list going forward.

 CLASS PICTURES

 If you have a class picture (one that shows you and your classmates e.g. Mrs. Morgan's First Grade Class at Taylor), scan it, let us know and email it to us (broutman@merchantgould.com).  We are uploading the pictures to the web site and organizing them by junior high, so, if you went to Belvoir, your class pictures would be on the Pics Wiley Elem page, or if you went to Boulevard, the pictures would appear on the Pics Roosevelt Elem page.  If you went to Taylor, the students went either to Wiley or Roosevelt depending on where they lived so the pictures will be placed in both the Wiley and Roosevelt pages.  This way, everyone can enjoy the photos.  If you can identify the names of the persons in the photo for us, that would be great.  . 

If you have candid photos taken of classmates, send those along and we will add them to the Misc Pics Page.  If you have compromising photos of classmates (especially of me), send them to me just for fun (I won't upload them) ;). 

 QUESTIONS

Anyway, welcome.  Write me if you have any questions broutman@merchantgould.com or call us 612.703.5063.  Take care.  Brent

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