Certainly a night to remember!  It was so great to 
see everyone again.  Shared memories, lots of 
hugs and continuous laughter.  It's one of those
weekends that you wished would never end!
You know you've had a good time when you wake
up the following morning with no voice from 
singing Bowman cheers!  Not to mention that 
my adult children were amazed that I managed
to stay out until 4:00 am.  Yes we may be a little
older, grayer on top, but we can still party with 
the best of them!  Thanks everyone for making
this trip back in time the greatest ever!

If anyone has any pictures to share could you
please send some my way?

     It was a weekend of challenges – the face was familiar, but what was their name?? My strategy was if anyone appeared to recognize me, I hugged them first, then turned over their name tag.  I extend my thanks to the organizing committee for putting our grad pictures on our name tags!     
      Time is a great equalizer – I may not have been “popular” in high school, but in our fifties, popularity doesn’t really matter any more.  I enjoyed great conversations with people who were casual acquaintances in school, and I am glad to know, that whatever challenges we have faced in the last 35 years we all have achieved success on whatever terms we might use to measure it.

   People come and go from our lives, but that doesn’t diminish their impact.  I am glad I was able to see friends and renew relationships with those who had been “lost”, but fondly remembered.

            I want to extend my thanks to the many friends who took the time to ask about my brother Rob, extend their sympathies, and share their memories of him.  I appreciated that more than I can express.

Hey there class of '73! (and everyone who attended)  Was that fun or what!!!!  It was sooo... great to see everyone and reconnect, but where were you Mr. Lloyd Wiggins?!!! You signed up and there you were...not!!  We missed you.  I'd forgotten how strange my graduating pic was until I got a look at my name tag. Man!!! What was I thinking that a.m. when I put that bandanna on my head (Fashion statement or Bad hair day)  We'll never know, but I think that may have been a one-of for the Bowman yearbook.  Yikes!!!!    Loved having everyone over to my garden for cocktails before the dance on Sat. and I think we got some great pictures.  Thanks for coming.  My sincere apologies to anyone who didn't get the invitation.  It was very last minute and I had to trust the grapevine ( which wasn't quite as effective as in high school it seems) .   Well folks, now that we've reconnected I hope we see eachother again soon.         Peace

Oowwatanight!

I can't remember the last time I went out and did not want the night to end. At 1:30 thirty some people were still lingering in the dance hall reluctant to head to the front door maybe sensing, "We may never pass this way again." There was 11 class of 75 grads among that crew, confirming to me I graduated among a special group of students. Most of the rest were from the 74-77 era. Dean Huggins said it well. "You only get 4 or 5 chances in your life to do something like this."

I have many 'snap shots' from this weekend. I felt sad when my head hit the pillow and I closed my eyes late Saturday night. Here are a few memories I will now cherish.

Dancing with my sister Margaret [class of 72] to Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" and singing it 'with feel' as her friend Marla watched from the sidelines, positively beaming. . .This beautiful woman telling my wife Shawna what a nice guy my brother Vern was. Thank you JoAnne Peters. . . Dancing to "Reeling in the Years" and singing that with the incomparable Debbie Brodsky. . .Dancing "Fox on the Run" with my foxy wife Shawna. . . Hearing my little brother Jeff's laugh, [class of 84] as I told him the story of Gregg 'greasy' Scott's 15 yard penalty in football for, "Blatant unnecessary roughness, late and cheap kick to the ribs number 40 defence." . . .How bout finally telling Jack Nepjuk [class of 74] what a difference his encouragement made for me. Or how's this for the "line of the night." I went to the reunion with lifelong friend Hans Reimer and his sister Helen from class of 1970. We just got sat down and two class mates of Helen's came over to tallk to her. One of them updated her opening with, "I live in the Caribbean now." Helen turned to Hans and I and said," I've only been here 2 minutes and already this woman's being a bitch."

It's amazing how much life got squeezed into those 4 years. I think I  know why we are drawn to these reunions and why I felt sad to see this end. The world's a safe place when everyone loves each other. Kinda like Heaven. Thank you Aden Bowman.

"Hey Woody, remember that time, remember that time you taped a playboy pinup to the clock of Mr. Kershaw's class during recess. Then about half an hour into the class everyone started laughing when he told us to stop looking at the clock, 'The class will end when the bell rings'."  Bye.            

Hello all with a special greeting to those from '61.  Although registered, my wife of 42 years, Diane (Woolhouse) and myself will not be attendiing the festivities this weekend.
Congratulations to Bob Hinitt and the renaming of the theatre to his name.  Along with several thousand of his students, I have fond memories of his energetic leadership, and on occassion, chaulk throwing frustration.  
Have fun this weekend and at the very least make the lies believable.

Hi everyone.!  Sorry wont be at reunion.  Have a good time  all of you!

Wow!  Kudos to the organizers ... I am looking forward to see those who crossed my path during my high school years of 1973 to 1977 ... hope you have a graduating picture so that I can place the updated face to the memory.  Namaste, Joanne :)

Grad 98

wondering where everyone from 76 is? is everyone just waiting to see who is going before they say yes? (like me)

I will be there with my wife and 3 kids...the circus is coming to town. Class of 85...spread the word so we can get together.  Thanks to all who organized this.

HI CLASS 1998 IT MONTY SEE YOU IN AUG 22,23

THINK THE REUNION SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN 2010 YEAR OF THE FIRST GRADUAING CLASS!!! us.!!!.......heehee. hi to anyone I knew. Im not coming(unless Joanie Mithell is there} She gave us all something to brag about.. Guess the parking lot is for students now. WE had to park on the street!., in 59-60. Hope your reunion will be a success.. When in Vancouver, look me up!

Hello everyone from Indianapolis! I am thrilled to learn about the 50th Year Reunion. I am planning on attending and look forward to returning the "Bear's Den" after many years away from Saskatoon and seeing you all.

Congrats to everyone that is making this reunion possible.  We will be counting down with the website while we work the winter away here in La Penita, Mexico.  We look forward to seeing all the familiar faces.  See you there!  Hasta Luego Amigos.