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The 64th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held May 19, 2007 in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons. Welcoming everyone was Connie Wooer VanHoose, class of 1982. Dr. David Jicka, class of 1957, gave the invocation. A potluck dinner was enjoyed by approximately 152 attendees. We moved to the LGI where Melody Boze VanderMeer, class of 1982, welcomed the class of 2007. Melody's son, Ross, gave the response. Roll call was taken by Connie Wooer VanHoose. Sue Reed Leinaar gave the memoriam. Secretary/Treasurer's report was read into record by Connie Wooer VanHoose. The floor was open to any old business. There was none. The floor was then opened to new business. Nancy Kroes has created a website for the alumni association. The address to the website is listed on the back of the program. Jim Wells gave the remarks from the class of 1982. Wilbur Beck gave the remarks for the class of 1957. 2008 Banquet Officers - 1983 graduate, Sally Texter Respectfully submitted, The 63rd Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held May 20, 2006 in the High School Dining Commons. Welcoming everyone was JoAnn Greenman Haas, class of 1981. Bob Elwell, class of 1956 gave the invocation. A potluck dinner was enjoyed by approximately 125 attendees. We gathered in the LGI where Dave Green, class of 1981 welcomed the class of 2006. Dave's son Ross gave the response. Roll call was taken by Barb Triestram Long. Mary Sager gave the memoriam. Secretary/Treasurer's report was read into record by Barb Triestram Long. The floor was opened to any old business. There was none. The floor was then opened to new business. Mary Sager voiced concern about running out of food before everyone was through the line. Suggestions were made that everyone bring two dishes to pass as opposed to only one. Vic Haas suggested having a pig roasted for the meat and Mary Klassen suggested selling tickets to have the banquet catered. It was decided to reorganize the food tables to have two lines, each starting with salads, then veggies, then casseroles and meats with a separate dessert table. It was also decided to have folks bring two dishes to pass next year, possibly from the same category. Mary Sager also suggested that next years 25th alumni needed volunteers from previous banquet planners to sit on a committee to help each year in planning for the next banquet. JoAnn Greenman Haas gave remarks about the class of 1981. The 62nd annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 21, 2005. Welcoming everyone was Jill Humphreys Steele, class of 1980. Paul Pierson, class of 1955 gave the invocation. Everyone enjoyed a potluck dinner, although there were a lot of empty dishes toward the end of the line. We adjourned to the LGI where Steven Osgood, class of 1955 welcomed the class of 2005. His grandson, Ross Osgood, gave the response. Rick Steele, class of 1978 gave the memoriam. Jill Steele read the Secretary/Treasurer's reports. There was no old business. Bud Leonard, class of 1943, suggested there be helpers for the older graduates at the food tables. Roll call was answered by 131 alumni. Edna Shoup Sheffield and JoAnn Greenman Haas, class of 1981, will be chairpersons for the 2006 banquet. Jill Steele gave thoughts from the class of 1980. Mr. Shehelm, a teacher and coach from 1935-1937 was introduced. He is 93 years yound and drove over from Muskegon. Also honored were Don Moody and his wife Pat. Don was the principal as well as superintendent at Delton. Pat was THE kindergarten teacher for the class of 1955. Gary Buckland and Delores Franciso Mohn shared memories from the class of 1955. 50-year pins were presented to the honored class. Respectfully submitted, The 61st annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg Middle School on Saturday, May 15, 2004. Welcome was given by Wilbur Sager, class of 1954 and the invocation by Kathy Williams Roberts, class of 1979. After a wonderful potluck dinner, Barry Haas, 1976, welcomed the class of 2004, with the response given by his son Chris Olson. Roll call was done by Scott Simonovic, class of 1979, and answered by 157 alumni. Ralph Peake, class of 1954 gave the memorial tribute. There was no old business. Frank Bourdo, class of 1953 suggested we pass the food from table to table. After much discussion, it was decided to continue to serve it buffet style, with the main dishes and desserts in two different areas. Next year's committee members will be Kim Leinaar and Jill Humphreys Steele, class of 1989. Lisa Warner shared memories from the class of 1979. Ken Buehler and Steve Garrett, both from the class of 1954 talked about how things are changing. 50-year pins were presented to the honored class. Entertainment was provided by the Blue Water Rockers. Respectfully submitted, The 60th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 17, 2003. It was a lovely evening and there were approximately 210 in attendance at the banquet. There was an abundance of food and scrumptious desserts enjoyed by all. Matt Bourdo, class of 1978, welcomed everyone and Jeff Boze, class of 1978, gave the invocation. After everyone finished visiting and eating the program was moved to the LGI for the remainder of the banquet. Inductees for the class of 2003 were Staci Boyle and Katie Palmentier. Roll call was done by Lynn Miller Wichman and Johnny Liceaga. The Secretary/Treasurer's report was read by Beck Vice Boze. We had a beginning balance of $325.60. There was no old or new business. Beverly Gillette Taylor gave the memoriam. Karin Kroes Carl gave the remarks for the class of 1978, using a Powerpoint presentation. Dean Williams gave the remarks from the class of 1953. 2004 committee members will be Michelle Rourbough Wooden and friends, from the class of 1979. 50-year pins were given to the nine members present from the class of 1953. As pins were received, each member stated their names and where they are now living. Cody Siebert on guitar, and Katie Parmentier singing provided entertainment. Everyone had a wonderful time and the evening ended at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, The class of 1977 welcomed and honored the class of 1952. The 59th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 18, 2002. It was a beautiful evening. Approximately 225 people were in attendance at the banquet. Food was wonderful and desserts were plentiful. Kelly Springer welcomed everyone and Paul Hughes, School Board President, gave the invocation. We all ate wonderful food and then moved to the LGI for the rest of the banquet. Dan Chamberlin spoke on the past and present of the school. Inductees for the class of 2002 were Meghan Osgood and Drew Goebel. Roll call was done by Kelly Springer and memoriam by Frank Bourdo. Secretary/Treasurer's report was by Cindy Pennock Swagler. The opportunity for old and new business was asked and no reply. Class of 1977 remarks by Dan Chamberlin and class of 1952 remarks by Karl Anders and Loraine Johnson Pike. The treasurer's report stated that we had a beginning balance from 2001 of $387.58. The 2003 reunion committee consists of Jeff and Becky Vice Boze, class of 1978. 50-year pins were presented to the 24 members present from the class of 1952. It was suggested that a microphone be available so those obtaining their pins can state their names and current residence. Entertainment was by Katie Palmateer with her guitar and singing a group of wonderful songs. A great time was had by all and the evening was called to an end about 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, The 58th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 19, 2001. It was a beautiful spring evening. There were approximately 210 in attendance at the banquet. Bob Chamberlin, class of 1951, welcomed everyone to the banquet. Bob spoke on the need for extra money this year due to expenses approved at the 2000 banquet. Pat Hughes, class of 1976, gave the invocation. We all enjoyed a great variety of delicious foods. Desserts were scrumptious! We then moved to the LGI where Barry Haas, class of 1976, welcomed the class of 2001. The response from the class of 2001 came from Rachael Olson, stepdaugher to Barry Haas. Barry Martin, class of 1976, took the roll call. There were 156 alumni in attendance, beginning with the class of 1938. There were 18 teachers in attendance. Deb Dewey-Perry, class of 1976 read the Secretary/Treasurers report for 2000. There was a reported balance of -$65.41 at the end of 2000. Ending balance in the bank: $5.17. There wasn't any old business to report. New business, a request was made to add the count of teachers to the roll call. 2002 committee members are Kelly Springer, Sylvia Herbert Goebel and Cindy Pennock Swagler, class of 1977. Pat Hughes, class of 1976, read from fond memories classmates shared at our 20-year reunion. He took us back to the Spirit Jug Contest and Panther Donuts. We were proud to say the class of 1976 was the FIRST class to graduate from the "new" high school after a full year at the school. Lt. General Richard (Dick) Burpee gave remarks for the class of 1951. He spoke of his many intriguing experiences serving as Lt. General, including working closely with President Ford. Through all of his challenges and many accomplishments, Dick will always remember his younger days, growing up here in Delton. The 50-year pins were presented to the 16 members of the class of 1951 in attendance and the evening was called to an end at about 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deb Dewey-Perry, class of 1976 The 57th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. It was a pleasant evening. There were approximately 125 in attendance at the banquet. Robert Pike, class of 1950, welcomed everyone to the banquet. Vic Haas, class of 1975, welcomed the class of 2000. Chris Hoyle, class of 2000, responded to their welcome and had a wonderful speech of his days at Delton Kellogg. Jim McKelvey, class of 1975, gave the invocation. Larry Osborne, class of 1975, conducted the roll call. There were 97 alumni counted, beginning with the class of 1930. Twelve Delton teachers and employees were also present. Pat McCarty Moody, class of 1950, gave the memoriam for her class. She reported they had lost four classmates. A moment of silence was observed for the departed alumni. The meeting was called to order and the Secretary's report was read by Barb Burggrabe Marble, class of 1974. The Treasurer's report was read by Kay Kenyon Booth, class of 1975. There was a reported balance of $363.86 at the end of 1999. There wasn't any old business. New business was that 50-year pins needed to be ordered, a cost of $450 for 300 pins. It was agreed to order. Kay noted that Deb Dewey Perry, Pat Hughes, and Barry Martin, class of 1976, volunteered to be contact persons for the 2001 banquet. Jim McKelvey, Barb Marble, and Kay Booth gave the remarks for the class of 1975. They talked of the loss of their classmates, the great times and closeness they all had once had. Lamar Erb gave the remarks for the class of 1950. He reminiced about his first day of school. The 50-year pins were presented to the 19 members of the class of 1950 who were in attendance. The evening was called to an end about 8:00 p.m. The 56th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 15, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. It was a beautiful May evening. There were approximately 218 in attendance at the banquet. Clarene Lewis Zantjer, class of 1974 welcomed everyone to this event honoring the class of 1949 (50 years), 1974 (25 years) and this year's graduating class of 1999. Ron Thornton, class of 1974 gave the invocation. At 8:00 p.m. we adjourned to the auditorium, where Kevin Matteson, class of 1974 welcomed the class of 1999 (the last class of the century). Kyle Matteson gave the response for the class of 1999. Clarene Lewis Zantjer conducted the class roll call. There were 134 alumni counted, beginning with the class of 1937. Eight former teachers and eight former employees were in attendance. Emil Peterson, class of 1949, gave the memoriam for his class. He reported the loss of six schoolmates. A moment of silence was observed in memory of the departed alumni. The business meeting began with Melodie Mangan Armour, class of 1974, reading last year's secretary/treasurer report. It was noted there was $331.08 remaining in the treasury at the end of 1998. There wasn't any old or new business to report. Clarene noted that Kay Kenyon Booth and Barabar Burgrabbe Marble, class of 1975, volunteered to be the contact persons for the 2000 Alumni Banquet. Larry Peake read the minutes from the 1974 Alumni Banquet. He gave a lengthy address, speaking fondly of his love for basketball, and how important school spirit and the rapport between teachers and students were in our day. The evening came to a close with the presentation of the 50-year pins to the 16 members of the class of 1949 who were in attendance. The 55th annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 16, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. It was an unusually warm May evening. There were approximately 160 in attendance. Kim Chamberlin McCool, class of 1973, welcomed everyone to this event honoring the classes of 1948 (50 years), 1973 (25 years), and this year's graduating class of 1998. Robert Chamberlin, class of 1951 gave the invocation. At 8:00 we adjourned to the LGI where Steve Goebel and Rita Asakevich Boball from the class of 1973 welcomed the class of 1998. Darius Goebel and Val Frost accepted on behalf of the graduating class. Class roll call was conducted by Kim Chamberlin McCool and Patricia Reitler Mockaitis, class of 1973. There were 92 alumni counted beginning with the class of 1937. Six former teachers and 2 former employees were also present. Mary Lou Tobin Handley, class of 1948, gave the memoriam for her class. She reported the lost of six classmates. The business meeting began with Patti Reitler Mockaitis, class of 1973, reading last year's secretary/treasurer report. It was noted by Kim Chamberlin McCool that there was $329 left in the treasury at the end of 1997. There was no old or new business to report. Kim Chamberlin McCool reported that Clarene Lewis Zantjer and Carolyn Noteboom Hershas, class of 1974 will be working on next year's banquet. Margaret Armstrong, class of 1949 volunteered to be the contact person for the class of 50 years. Kim Chamberlin McCool reminisced about the class of 1973 from their elementary years to moving into the new intermediate building and fads and fashions experienced in high school. Gordon Duisterhof, class of 1948, spoke briefly on the changes that have occurred in schools since he attended, not always for the better. He then introduced Richard Patterson who spoke of teaching and driving the school bus at Delton in the 1940's. He apologized to his former shop students in attendance tonight for being so hard on them. He thought they all turned out pretty well! Mr. Patterson also recalled many former teachers he had worked with at Delton. The evening came to a close with a presentation of 50-year pins to the nine members of the class of 1948 who were in attendance. Cathy Hayward Curtis, Alumni Banquet President for 1997, opened the night's festivities with a "Welcome to All". Norman Johncock, Class of 1947, gave the invocation. We began our hearty repast with the accompaniment of dulcimer music of Memory Lane. At 8:30 p.m. we assembled in the auditorium for the business meeting, opened by Cathy Hayward Curtis. Tim Clark conducted the roll call. The meeting was attended by 130 alumni, 14 teachers and 2 employees. Minutes from the past meeting were read by Gary Payne, secretary. The motion to accept the minutes was made by Brad Monica and seconded by Tim Clark. With the break-down of the audio system, the old business was conducted by the secretary. All members interested in purchasing a DKHS Alumni Banquet Cookbook were directed to contact Nancy Kroes and pick-up a recipe submission form from the secretary after the meeting. Old business was closed, accepted and seconded. New business was opened with the welcoming of the class of 1997, by Mary Root Tack, to her son, Rob Tack, into the Alumni Association. Nominations for 1998 were tendered and accepted:
Herb Rorabeck, Class of 1947, entertained all with his extensive report of the trials and tribulations of growing up through the 12 years of attendance at Delton Kellogg Agricultural School. Al Mott, Class of 1937, shared their experiences being the first class to attend school for 12 years. Brad Monica, Class of 1972, spoke of female students stealing raisins from the cafeteria and finding them all over the halls (secretary's note: you had to be there). Fifty-year pins were passed out to those attending from the Class of 1947, by the secretary. The 53rd annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons on Saturday, May 18, 1996. There were approximately 140 present. The welcome was given by Paula Jones Lyons, Class of 1971, and the invocation was by Jerry Johncock, Class of 1946. A delicious potluck was enjoyed by all. The induction of the Class of 1996, to the alumni association was given by Paula Jones Lyons and accepted by her daughter Shannon Lyons and Heather Haas, Class of 1996. This year's banquet honored the classes of 1946, 1971, and 1996. The class roll call was conducted by Chuck Miknis, Class of 1971, with 121 alumni responding, beginning with the Class of 1933. There were eight teachers present. Memoriam was given by Kenneth Kahler, Class of 1946. He reported that the class has lost four members. The business meeting was called to order and Paula Jones Lyons read the minutes and treasurer's report. Minutes and report were accepted as read. There was no old business. For new business, Nancy Kroes, Class of 1970, suggested a fund raiser in order to increase funds and purchase 50-year pins. She suggested a DKHS Alumni Banquet Cookbook featuring recipes used for the banquet. Nancy had made a number of request forms which were available to anyone who was interested. We took a vote on the cookbooks, majority ruled and the motion was seconded by George "Bud" Leonard, Class of 1943. Leatrice Jones, Class of 1940, suggested that the potluck should have four table lanes in order to move along faster. The motion was seconded. Paula Jones Lyons then presented the nominations for next year's officers. They are:
No further nominations were made and these candidates were accepted as the 1997 officers. Chuck Miknis, Class of 1971, spoke of how times have changed. Music then: Jackson 5, Three Dog NIght, James Taylor, and who can forget The Carpenters. The music now: Smashing Pumpkins!?; Fashion: long hair, pork chop sideburns and Rod's rattlesnake pants. Aside from the pork chop sideburns and Rod's rattlesnake pants, the fashions are the same! He spoke of TV shows, sports, and the Vietnam War. Rick Hyde, Class of 1971, also spoke of the class whose motto was "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right". He remembered that we were not a "fancy" class, but a class with a mixture of cliques who all got along. We were the first class to play on the new baseball field and finished second in the KVA. He looked fondly back on the Class of 1971, individually made up of ordinary kids, but put together, saw that it was worth doing and did it right. Flutel Nye and Jerry Johnson, Class of 1946, spoke of memories of Mr. Donovan and also of what had happened to Ken Kahler during study hall. They read from a paper of fellow class members who spoke of Ozzie making a good president one day if they didn't hang him first. Flutel told us about the high fly ball that hit him on the head only to have Ozzie catch it! We heard about the class trip and how the bowling score was added up wrong, and also about the girls' basketball team. A reminder was made to anyone in their class that was still interested in purchasing a 50-year memory book for a fee of $10 each. Paula Jones Lyons presented the 50-year pins to the Class of 1946. The meeting was adjourned and the alumni were then entertained by the dulcimer group Memory Lane. All in all it was a very pleasant evening and the music was the icing on the cake to an enjoyable event. Respectfully submitted, The 52nd annual Delton Kellogg Alumni Banquet was held in the Delton Kellogg High School Dining Commons at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 1995. There were approximately 150 in attendance The welcome was given by Deb Anders Weltzer, class of 1970 and the invocation was given by Betty Gould Belson, class of 1945. An abundant potluck dinner was hearily enjoyed. The welcom to the class of 1995 was given by Marylyn Herminett, class of 1970, and accepted by her daughter, Melissa Purdy, class of 1995. The class roll call was conducted by Nancy Kroes, class of 1970, with 110 alumni responding, beginning with the class of 1931. There were four former teachers present. This year's banquet honored the classes of 1945, 1970 and 1995. Memoriam was given by Stuart Hammond, class of 1945. He reported that the class of 1945 has lost five members. The business meeting was called to order and Nancy Kroes read the 1994 minutes and treasurer's report. Minutes and report were accepted as read. There was no old or new business. Deb Anders Weltzer presented the nominations for next year's officers. They are:
No further nominations were made and these candidates were accepted as the 1996 officers. The "Stuck Twins", Laura Stuck Raher and Lauren Stuck Baldwin, reminised about the class of 1970 and graduation night which was culminated by a climb to the top of the water tower which used to stand in the corner of the golf course at M-43 and G Avenue in Kalamazoo, to paint "DKHS class of 1970" on it, which was the tradition of the time for Comstock, Delton, Gull Lake, and Parchment. They did a wonderful job—it took about two years before one of the other schools painted out our 1970. Dick Hart from the class of 1945 shared a story I'm not sure he was supposed to, about Betty Gould Belson. He also read the class of 1945's prophesy which caused a lot of laughs. Nancy Kroes presented 50-year pins to the class of 1945. The meeting was adjourned and the alumni were invited back into the dining commons to be entertained by, and dance to, the Otsego Jazz Ensemble (with Jeff Bourdo, class of 1971, on the drums). Those of us who stayed were further entertained by members of the class of 1945 who danced to the waltz and polka requested by Dick Hart. Too bad we didn't have a camcorder so you could all see! Respectfully submitted, The third annual alumni banquet of the Delton High School was held on May 27, 1939 in the school auditorium. The meeting was called to order by the President and the minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Fifty-three alumni members were present and all but nine classes were represented by some of their members. The nominating committee presented their nominations which were as follows:
A motion was made and seconded to accept these nominations and they were voted upon and elected. There was no other business and following an interesting program the meeting was adjourned LaVera Johncock The second annual alumni banquet of the Delton High School was held on May 27, 1938, in the school auditorium. The meeting was called to order by the President and the minutes of the last meeting read and approved. A greeting, which came with a lovely bouquet, from Laura Horton Judson, Phoenix, Arizona was read. Seventy-four alumni members were present and all but six classes were represented by some of their members. The nominating committee presented their nomination which were as follows:
A motion was made and seconded to accept these nomination and they were voted upon and elected. There was no other business and following an interesting program the meeting was adjourned. Lois Flower The first annual alumni banquet of the Delton School was held on June 5, 1937, in the school auditorium. After the dinner the meeting was called to order by President Leon Dunning. Minutes of our first meeting and the constitution were read and approved. Roll call followed, and 46 graduates since 1905 were present. The highest number from any one class was four, class of 1911, and four classes were not represented. The nominating committee chose Leon Dunning for President, Millard McBain for Vice President, and Lois Flower for secretary-treasurer. Their names were voted on and all were unanimously elected. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Marquita Smith,
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