Garwin High School Class of 1965 In front (l-r) Kathleen Helleso Malkin, Kathy Zmolek Condon, Karen Osborn Bedard, Naomi Drury, Newell Drury, Craig Cutler, Jane Clough Halleck. Back row (l-r) David Dinsdale, Carol Novotny Yilek, Allen Starck, Bob Aldrich, Vicki Hagedorn Walker, Carol Ratliff Siemens, JoAnn Rheder Richards, DeAnna Vajgrt Krupp, Jane Harmsen Jordebrek, Richard Shaw, Clyde Jorgensen.

Garwin High School’s Class of 1965 gathered for its 50th class reunion the weekend of July 31/August 1. The ’65 graduating class of 36 members was the largest in the history of the school at that time. The festivities kicked off Friday evening with a cocktail gathering at the Garwin summer home of Kathleen [Helleso] Malkin. Twenty two classmates and ten guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks while reminiscing and listening to 60’s music. The next day, classmates arrived about 5 pm at the old “Fitch’s Store” in downtown Garwin. Carol [Novotny] and Duane Yilek now own the building and donated the space for a casual potluck meal. Before the meal, all attendees gathered in a circle and held hands to remember those classmates who have left this earth. Richard Shaw led these moments and asked anyone who wished to do so to share a special memory. Classmates’ names lifted up during this time of remembrance were: Larry Dahms, Steven Haas, David Kienzle, Dennis Emke and Kathy [Shirk] Niedermann. Craig Cutler then led the group in prayer before the meal. A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all and everyone had fun being in the old grocery store which has been so lovingly preserved by the Yilek’s. A total of twenty three classmates gathered over the two days for this 50th reunion event. Those not pictured at Saturday’s event but who attended Friday evening were Susan [Stamp] Dixon, Charlene [Clemens] Coon and Lorraine [Cooper] Faucett.