WELCOME to the B-A Class of ‘62

Class Motto: Better Always Higher Still

Graduating Class

May 31, 1962, Ninety-six classmates from the Class of ’62 graduated. Our vision of the future was shaped by plans for the following year. With thoughts of higher education, the armed forces and impending engagements, who could think any further ahead? The freedoms on the other side of the school walls consumed our days and filled our dreams.
When we started our new journey after graduation we were called "the graduates of the Class of ’62". We have all suffered from disappointments, illnesses, and loss of loved ones. We have also shared the joys of friendships, job promotions, raising families, and enjoying grandchildren.
We all remember how September 11, 2001, changed many of our lives. Our sense of security had been shattered, but as Americans we pulled together and stood tall and supported our great nation and moved forward.
Now we have acquired a new title, “Senior Citizens.” As age steals away the years, we are faced with making the decision to retire or continue to work. Regardless what we choose, the Bellwood-Antis Class of ’62, are survivors.
As we continue our journey through the “Golden Years,” we will enjoy each new day as it was our last. We will cherish every moment spent with family and friends and enjoy the journey as long as it last.

“Better Always Higher Still”

Thursday, August 13, 2009

SUMMER BLAST WITH CLASSMATES

ON A HOT SUMMER EVENING
Monday, August 10, classmates came together for an evening of fun, sharing conversations about the past and present. We were pleased to have Judy Lauver and husband Ray Lightner, Sandy Long Veddar,and Pat Shirley join us for the very first time. Classmates were pleased that Sandy made time to spend with us at our get together, traveling from Arizona to visit her mother. We were honored by the presence of her mother Ruth Long, joining us for the evening. It is always a great feeling when classmates show up for the first time and continue to return creating a bond with our family of classmates.

Jenny talked about as we turn the age of 65, we become an official "SENIOR CITIZEN" regardless how young we look or feel. Also, she spoke about the benefits of being a senior citizen from information received from Benefits & Rights for Older Pennsylvanians booklet and Blair Senior Services.Such as Federal Income Tax Preparation, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Reduced Motor Vehicle Registration, and Legal Assistance by a lawyer in making Wills, Power of Attorney, and Living Wills. Laughter filled the room as she told jokes about problems that senior citizens experience.

The highlight of the evening was when Kenny Brubaker surprised Bob Himes with a folder of Bob's school papers from twelfth grade. With Bob's permission, Jenny read a paper that Bob wrote about his "PHILOSOPHY of LIFE" for English Class. We were amazed that at the age of 17, Bob Himes knew exactly what life was all about and what it would take to become a successful business man and citizen of a community. "HAT'S OFF" to Bob Himes, for living out his Philosophy of life and full filling his dream as a farmer and business man as he has done.
Our next Get together is September 14, 2009. Come and get to know the people you went to school with. They could become your best friend.
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