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”

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

SUNDAY, JULY 15TH. FAREWELL BREAKFAST


FAREWELL BREAKFAST BUFFET celebrating the last day of our three day celebration..

Classmates and spouses met at Hoss's in Altoona on Sunday morning at 8:30AM. Hoss's Manager Mark Dubyak opened the restaurant to serve our class.

             As we enjoyed eating breakfast and conversing with classmates a DVD was playing on the wide screen TV of Memories from 1950 school days to the present with music. Contents include pictures of the schools we attended, class group pictures, senior  memories, reunions, bus trips, river cruises,train rides, classmates and spouses, and deceased classmates. The DVD was compiled together with pictures and music by Denise Showalter.
            Three classmates (Anna Meek Phillips, Jeanie Burns Berkstresser, & Donna Wulfert O'Shell were lucky and a won a DVD. Others purchased the DVDs for $5.00 each.
            We said our farewells, hugs and kisses as we closed another chapter in our life, but oh! the fond memories that were made in those three days.













                                A great time was had by all that attended the three day Celebration.  If you were one that attended any one of the events or all three, you took with you fond memories.  For those of you that didn't attend the celebration, I am sorry for your loss.  The BA Class of '62 is a very unique group of people that have bonded over the years and have become a large class family that cares about each other.  We are planning to have a Small Class Reunion every year if plans work out.




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