I recently attended a class reunion. Actually, it was much more than a class reunion; it was an all-school, all-class reunion, done at the same time as the town's centennial (which I have found out - long story - is something of a mystery since there are other dates considered to be when the town was established, incorporated, etc., but I digress...)The photo here is of a new memorial, dedicated during the weekend celebrations.
It is on the site of the old school, which does not exist any more. Except in the memories (and my dreams...yes, I dream often of walking the hallways of my old schools...) of former students, etc.What was really strange is coming across an old teacher who I swear looks younger than she did when we were in high school.
It was amazing to talk to old classmates, and meet 'new' even older former students. I finally met Michael Rustad, without whom this site would not exist. I also met Allen Ahles, who assisted me with some of the Ahles family history on this site. And of course, I not only met, but stayed with, Chuck Walker, whose story of his ancestor is being serialized on this site.
All and all, an amazing weekend I will never forget!
Humboldt-St. Vincent School 1956-1991
Dedicated to all the teachers, administrators, students, custodial and transportation personnel who so faithfully served
and attended this school.
Bell monument provided by Garylle B. Stewart, Class of 1958. Construction and installation of Bell by Wayne G. Stewart, Class of 1964. Masonry work by Steve Olson and Grandson Construction, Fargo, ND. Bell saved from school and provided by long-time residents Curis W. Miller and Brad Hemmes.
Dedicated at Humboldt Centennial and All-School Reunion,
June 22-23, 2007.
Trivia: The bricks forming the base of the memorial were once part of the old-wing of the Humboldt School
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