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Columbia City, Indiana 46725

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Archived Notices of Past Class Reunions

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Class of 1936

The CCHS Class of 1936 is having its 69th class reunion on July 15, 2005, at Big G's Restaurant in Columbia City.  For more information, call Carl Hearld at 260-244-3816.

Class of 1937

The Class of 1937 will hold its 72nd reunion on September 26, 2009,  at Oliverz Restaurant in downtown Columbia City.  Reservations are required.  Call John Walter at 260-244-2911 or write him at 611 Squawbuck, Columbia City, IN 46725.  (Attending were Mary (Barsh) Yeager, Hilda (Chapman) Diffendarfer, Verne Diffendarfer, John R. Walter, Ernest Gaff & Floyd Mettler.)

Class of 1938

CCHS Class of 1938 will hold its 68th reunion at a luncheon get together at the Coach House behind the Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 12 Noon.  Cost is $8.50 per person and will again be catered by Jill Daniels.

Guests are welcome!   Please let Gayle know by July 10 if you can make it.  Can respond to 406 N Washington, Col. City, IN  46725.  Contact Gayle Brunbaugh Schinbeckler at 260-244-6050 or email to garfield@kconline.com.  Y'all come!

Class of 1940

The Class of 1940 will be holding a "get-together" at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Big G's Restaurant, South Main & Chicago Streets, Columbia City, Indiana.  For more information, contact Vera Ramsey at 260-244-5848.

Class of 1941

The Class of 1941 gets together every year.  The next reunion is on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:30 A.M. at Big G's Restaurant, South Main & Chicago Streets, Columbia City, Indiana.  Contact Dale Gillespie at 317-251-4301, 6031 Wexford Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220 or email to tdgillespie@moore-engineers.com

Class of 1942

The Class of 1942 will hold a get-together luncheon at noon on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Big G's Restaurant, South Main and Chicago  Streets, Columbia City, IN.   Reservations are not required, just order from the menu.  For more information, contact Bob McKibbin at (405) 225-6982 or (405) 818-9447

Class of 1944

The Class of 1944 will join the Classes of 1945 & 1946 in a joint reunion at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Even if you cannot attend, the class would like to hear from you.  Contact Mary Grant Trier at maryetrier@embarqmail.com for more details. 

Class of 1945

The class of 1945 will join the Classes on 1944 & 1946 in a joint reunion at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Even if you cannot attend, the class would like to hear from you.  Contact Eleanor Tanner Grable at 260-799-4363 for more details.

Class of 1946

The class of 1945 will join the Classes on 1944 & 1945 in a joint reunion at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Even if you cannot attend, the class would like to hear from you.  Contact Barbara Crampton Miller at 260-799-4945 for more details.

Class of 1948

The Class of 1948 is holding its 57th class reunion on Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City.  Greetings at 11 a.m., luncheon at 12 noon.  Classmates are asked to bring items for an auction as well as photos & other memorabilia to share.  For more information, contact Sally Meyers Martin at 260-244-6779 or Connie Grable Rohrbach at 260-691-2554 (summer) or 260-244-6757 or email to conrohrbach@aol.com.

Class of 1949

The Class of 1949 will hold its 60th reunion on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City, Indiana. Registration at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Contact Barbara Lankford Parker at 260-248-4164 or email to debjparker@embarqmail.com

Class of 1950

The Class of 1950 is having a reunion on Friday, August 5, 2005, at Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City.  Social hour at 5 p.m. (cash bar) and dinner at 6 p.m.  The invocation before dinner will honor those classmates who have passed away.  A professional photographer will be on hand to take a class picture.  Cost is $23 per person.  Reservations to Ralph Anderson at 260-244-5744.

Class of 1951

The Class of 1951 will hold its class reunion on June 4, 2009, at Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City, Indiana.  Social hour begins at 6:00 p.m.  and dinner is at 6:30 p.m.  Call or send reservations to Chick Harker at 260-244-6470 or email to chicnsu@yahoo.com .

Class of 1952

The Class of 1952 will hold its 55th reunion on Saturday, August 11, 2007, at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Eagle Glen, Columbia City, Indiana.  Dinner to be served at 6:00P.M. 

Cost of $20 per person to be sent to:  JoAnn Moyer Geiger, 106 N. Wayne St., Columbia City, IN 46725 by July 1, 2007.

We will also meet for breakfast on Sunday, August 12, at Big G's in C.C. at 9:00 a.m.

Questions can be directed to Vasta Fulk at  v_jfulk@hotmail.com

Class of 1953

The Class of 1953 will hold its 55th reunion on September 19-21, 2008.  The weekend will begin Friday September 19th with a pizza party at Smith's Carriage House.  On Saturday the 20th a dinner and entertainment will be at Eagle Glen's Eagle Nest Event Center.  The weekend will end with breakfast on Sunday the 21st at a local restaurant.

More information to be posted when available.  Contact Don Wineland, 260-691-3105 or donwineland@hotmail.com

Class of 1954

The Class of 1954 will hold its class reunion on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City, Indiana.  A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.  Call or send reservations to Graham Kleespie at 260-691-3010  or email to rkandgklees@live.com

Class of 1955

The CCHS Class of 1955 is having its 50-year class reunion on July 30, 2005, at 6 p.m. at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  On July 31 they will meet  at 9:30 a.m. for a breakfast/brunch at Smith's Coach Room, 207 N. Main Street.

Searching for information on these classmates:  Patricia Barnett, Gerald Brown, Frank Hatfield, Jack McBride and Rolland Gipson. 

For more information or to provide addresses for the above classmates, contact Marthene Wiley Phend at  marthene@sbcglobal.net or 440-247-6784 or Margaret Hedrick Kintzel at 260-248-8184.

Class of 1956

The Class of 1956 will hold its 50th reunion on June 24, 2006.  Greg Woodham is seeking classmates to:  (1) Serve on the planning committee, which will meet on Oct 15, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Smith's Carriage House, Columbia City;  (2) Help locate missing class members such as Gordon Carpenter, Rosemary Lucas & others;  (3) Help in Columbia City on The Big Weekend.

Call Greg Woodham at 317-215-1777 or e-mail him at   rwoodham3@comcast.net.

Class of 1957

The 50th reunion for the Class of 1957 is set for Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Mark your calendars now.  Click here for details of the weekend's activities.

Serving on the reunion committee are Rex Carpenter, Rosalie Farber Kleespie, Eugene Heckman, Shirley Hosler Schlotterback, Pauline Juillerat Bruch, Carol Schuman Krider, Janis Smith Kelly,  Barbara Snepp Klopfenstein, and Patty Winebrenner Goldsby (who will be in charge of decorations).

Rex Carpenter, chairman of the 50th reunion event, requests that anyone interested in helping with the 50th reunion contact him by email to  rexcarpenter@msn.com  or phone 683-422-0390 (winter) or 260-248-8408 (summer).

Class of 1958

September 20, 2008 has been reserved at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City for the Class of 1958's 50th reunion.  Planning will begin this summer.

Anyone interested in helping with the reunion can contact David Heinbaugh by email to  dheinbaugh@mchsi.com or phone 260-244-6036.

Class of 1959

The Class of 1959 will hold its 50th Class Reunion on July 25th, 2009. The main event will be held in South Whitley at the Brownstone with dinner and a band (Spike & the Bulldogs). More details to come, but please reserve the date!!

An Early Arrival party will be hosted by Cindy Hoffman Jones on Friday night.

The committee includes Kent Stickler, Cindy Jones, Barb Miller, Jane Thomson, Devon Schuman & John Lillich.

Contact John Lillich to verify or change your address, either by  by email to  jclillich@email.com  or mail to 4411 SW Branch Terrace, Palm City, FL 34990.

Class of 1960

The Class of 1960 is celebrating its 45th class reunion over Old Settler's Day weekend.  Friday, June 24, 2005, the class will ride on a float in the Old Settler's Day parade.  Meet at the school about 5:00 pm.  After the parade, members will meet at Morsches Park Pavilion for snacks & fellowship until 10:00 pm.

Saturday, June 25, 2005, a dinner will be held at Eagle's Nest Event Center.  Cocktails at 5:30 pm (cash bar) and buffet dinner beginning at about 6:15 pm.  For more information, contact Brenda Reeg Robison:     BooksBoop@aol.com

Class of 1961

The Class of 1961 will be celebrating their 45th class reunion on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the Eagle's Nest, 125 Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City, IN.  Enter off SR 205, 1/4 mile east of US 30.  Social hour from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Dinner at 6:00 p.m.   Evening agenda begins at 7:00 p.m. with more socializing.

Cost is $25 per person.  Mail check to:

Suzanne Mallwitz Wilt, 7080 E South Barbee Dr, Pierceton, IN 46562
For more info. call 574-594-5926 or email to cnswilt@kconline.com

Class of 1962

A reunion of the CCJHS Class of 1962, to remember our high school days so long ago, and to celebrate the 45 years that have passed so quickly since then, will indeed be held at the Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City, on Saturday, July 7, 2007.  An announcement letter will be mailed in early 2007 to everyone at their last known address.  See Alumni News for list of "missing" classmates.

Although details are not fully decided, the cost per person will likely be $25.00, and will include a great time, good food, stimulating conversation, and non-alcoholic beverages.  A cash bar will be available.   Activities will begin with a getting re-acquainted hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7, a bit of a program at 8, and a lot more visiting after that, up to 10 p.m.

Anyone who has changed addresses in the last few years, or has reason to suspect that we may not know his or a classmate's address, please let us know the new, correct one(s).  Getting the invitation in everyone's hands is the hard part of this undertaking, so please help with information.

Contact Tim Thomson by email to tnt@thomsonsmail.com, phone 260-244-5111 or mail to P. O. Box 480, Columbia City IN 46725

Class of 1963

Columbia City High School's class of 1963 has its 45th year reunion on the weekend of June 27-28, 2008.  We will have an informal gathering Friday night at the Elks Lodge before, during and after the Old Settlers parade. It's a great place to watch the parade and see classmates.
 
Saturday begins with Florida Scramble golf at Eagle Glen Anyone wanting to play (classmates and/or spouses) should be at the clubhouse by 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. start.  Players are responsible for their own cart and greens fees.
 
Dinner at the Eagle's Nest begins with cash bar opening at 6 p.m. Class picture is at 7 p.m. and dinner begins at 7:30 p.m.
 
Still looking for a few classmates including Edgar Balsecatoral, Diana Fields, Herb Hendrickson, Barbara Hyser Curry, Fred Kutschinske Martz, Barbara Rhodes, Judy Durfey, John Gemmer, Jim Hill, Ron Kramer, Alan Lawson, Ron Snodgrass, Harry Edmunds, Joe Hackley, Tom Horstman, Jewell Krauss, Mike Reynolds and Connie Welsheimer.
 
This year most of us will turn 63 years old so our theme is The Class of '63 is 63.
 
Contact reunion committee members for an invitation. They are:

Dave Heritier, dheritier@iwon.com
Mike Rush, mrush@whitleynet.org
Karen Barnes Morton, dustcollec@aol.com
Vicki Mohler Runda, vidi815@aol.com
Mike Redman, mike@redmanph.com
Marilee Boyd, boyd63@earthlink.net
Jacie Worrick, j.worrick@mchsi.com
Charlotte Hurd Blair, csblair@embarqmail.com

Class of 1965

The Class of 1965's 40th class reunion will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Eagle's Nest Event Center.  Cocktail hour (cash bar) begins at 6:00 p.m. with a buffet dinner served at 7:00 p.m.  DJ music beginning at 8:30 p.m.

The CCJHS Class of 1965 hasn't been able to locate Gerald Kissell and  David Sell.  If anyone knows where to reach either of them, please contact Judy at 260- 248-2487.

For more information, contact Trish Hardy: thardy@teleport.com or 760-753-0830.

Class of 1966

Members of the Class of 1966 will celebrate turning 60 on August 16, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Events include a buffet dinner.  Cost is $20 per person.  Click here to download invitation:  CCJHS1966_60thBD.doc

Reservations due by August 6th to JoAnn Graves Blackburn, 260-723-5941, or jblackburn93@embarqmail.com   

The Class of 1966 will hold its 40th Reunion on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Socializing begins at 6 p.m. (cash bar) and buffet at 6:30 p.m.  Music by "Frankie & the Bananas" begins at 7:30 p.m.  Invitations have been mailed with a questionnaire to be returned even if not attending.

Cost is $20 per person and reservations are due by July 1st to Jo Ann Graves Blackburn, 5865 S 300 W, Columbia City, IN 46725.  Contact her by email to jblackburn93@kconline.com or phone to 260-723-5941.

Class of 1967

The 40th reunion for the Class of 1967 is set for June 30th, 2007.  Details to follow later. 

Please update us with your current mail, and e-mail addresses.  Contact Ty Murphy at  tymurphy@hotmail.com or phone  (260) 244-7416.

Class of 1968

The 40th reunion for the Class of 1968 will be held at Eagle's Nest Event Center at Eagle Glen in Columbia City  on Saturday, July 19, 2008. The times are 6:00 PM for mingling, snacks, and drinks; 7:00 PM for a buffet dinner.

Please update us with your current mail and e-mail addresses.  Ron Yohe is in charge.

Class of 1969

The Class of 1969 will hold their 40th Class Reunion on Saturday June 27, 2009, at the Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City, beginning at 6 pm.  (See class photo & reunion story at 1969 40th Reunion)

Information and details will be mailed to all class members in the spring of 2009.  In addition, there will be a hot dog roast on Friday evening, June 26, 2009 at Gloria More's home, beginning at 7 pm. On Saturday morning, June 27, 2009, there will be a golf outing for any interested in attending at Crooked Lake Golf Course.

The Reunion Committee promises a great time, and we are looking forward to seeing all of our classmates who can attend.  Contact Alan Stewart astew51@aol.com or phone 937-878-7355.

Class of 1970

The class of 1970 is holding a reunion on July 23, 2005, at the Whitley County Shrine  Grounds in Columbia City.   Arrive at 5 pm, eat at 6 pm.  Group photo taken at 730 pm (cost is $15 to purchase).  DJ & dancing.  Cost is $35 per person.

Lifetouch National School Studios will take arrival portraits & candid shots for a color memory booklet that includes the group photo.  Cost is $20 before July 23 & $25 at the reunion. 

For reservations & more information, contact Becky Orr (260) 636-7858 or email to orrcabinetry@yahoo.com

Class of 1971

The Class of 1971's 35th Redneck Class Reunion will be held on Saturday June 24, 2006, in the backyard of 115 North Elm St., Columbia City, IN, from 5:30 p.m. until ??.   All classmates are to bring a dish, their choice of drinks, and $5.00 per person for the foot stompin' music.  Parking will be in the lot of the old Marshall Middle School.  Dress casually with cowboy hats optional.

Contact Becky Brase Griswold at (260) 244-0100 or email to  picturegarden@earthlink.net.  R.S.V.P. by June 17 if possible.  Late comers are welcome.

Class of 1972

The Class of 1972 will hold a reunion on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Eagle's Nest Event Center  and Eagle Glen Golf Course.  Buffet dinner at 7:00 p.m., doors open at 5:30 pm.  Tee time for golf outing is 9:30 a.m.

Cost is $28.00 per person for reunion.  Cost for golf tournament is $36.00 per person.

Contact Craig Kneller 260-260-248-8774 or Michelle Bloom Patton 260-691-2515.

Class of 1973

CCJHS Class of 1973 will be holding a "35th" Class Reunion on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 at the Columbia City FOP Lodge.

Contact: Leslie Waterson-Gamble at (260)-244-3678 for RESERVATION information.

Class of 1974

CCJHS Class of 1974 is having its 35-year reunion on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 6:00 PM at Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.   Italian buffet dinner & cash bar.  Cost is $25.00 per person, $35.00 at door

Please send check by August 10 to:

Diane Crow Samuels
9619 Blue Mound Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Questions, please email Ellen Roy Jagger ellenjagger@yahoo.com  or phone 260-244-6552

Class of 1975

The CCHS Class of 1975 is having its 30th class reunion on August 6, 2005, at Eagle's Nest Event Center, Columbia City.  Social hour at 5 p.m. (cash bar) and dinner at 7 pm.  Reservations accepted until July 25.

Addresses are needed for these classmates:  Bekki Bolinger, Ed Bowser, Betty Cox, Dave Cash, Priscilla (Grant) Hauth, Debra Noll, Cindy (Egolf) Shamrao and Sharon (Blake) Wellman.

For more information, contact Carol Heidenreich Westenfeld at 260-432-1951.

Class of 1976

The 30 year reunion of the Class of 1976 will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006 from 5:30 - 11:00 p.m. at Eagle's Nest Event Center, 125 S. Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City (just north of U.S. 30 on St. Rd. 205 at Eagle Glen).  Cost is $20 per person and includes the meal. Class Roster Booklets available for $3.00 each.  There will be a raffle, places for you to display your memorabilia, and a memorial display. 

Booklets will include Classmate's Name, Spouse's Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address, Children's names & ages, Occupation & Place of Employment, What has happened since your last reunion? What's your favorite class memory? 

Send reservation with payment and booklet information to: Deb (Bowie) McClurg, 808 S. Whitley St., Columbia City, IN 46725 (Make checks payable to CCJHS Class of 1976).  Check this web page for updates and don't forget to update your information in the database on this website.  Contact Deb at 260-244-6600 or email Kay Rothgeb Cowdin at k.cowdin@gmail.com

Class of 1977

The 30th reunion of the Class of 1977 will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2007 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Eagles Nest Event Center in Columbia City.   7:00 p.m. Cocktails & Social Hour;  8:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet (Cold); 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Entertainment (Alexander Sounds, DJ)

Cost:     $30.00 / person, $ 60.00 / couple
(Make checks payable to:  Tara Porter "Class of 1977")

RSVP:  Tara L. Heinbaugh-Porter at  (260) 609-7322 or taraporter@mchsi.com
Cindy Auer-Greer at (260) 244-5866
Kevin Macy at (260) 244-6129 or kjmacy@earthlink.net
Connie Sheets-Forrester at (260) 248-2420 or naej95@mchsi.com

Any class member whose address has changed over the past five years, or who knows the address of a classmate has changed, should either contact Tara Heinbaugh Porter with the updated contact information and/or update the your entry in the CCHSAA Alumni Database on this site.

Class of 1978

The Class of 1978's 30th reunion will be held Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16, 2008.  We'll be hanging out at Beamer's on Friday from 8 p.m. to ??  Saturday events will be at Forest Ridge Campground, Larwill.  Family fun will run from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. and dinner by Daniel Catering will be from from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dinner is $20 per person.  Click here to download invitation with reservation address:  1978_30thReunion.doc.

Questions?  Contact Flava Galbreath, phone 719-232-4865 or email to  flava@ballstate.bsu.edu.

Class of 1979

ALOHA!  Join the Class of 1979 for a Poolside Luau at Don Hall's Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday July 11, 2009, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Cost is $25 per person by June 1, 2009 or $35 on day of event.  Mail payment to Kim (Cramer) Cearbaugh, P.O. Box 125, Columbia City, IN 46725.

Rooms available at Don Hall's -- mention Class of '79 when making your room reservation at 260-489-2524.

Contact Deb (Ramsey) Sievers at ccjhsclass79@yahoo.com if questions.

Don't miss this one -- it's our 30th!

Class of 1980

The Columbia City High School Class of 1980 is celebrating its 25-year reunion on July 30, 2005 at the Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City.  Social hour at 6:30 p.m. (cash bar) & dinner buffet at 7 p.m..  Cost is $20.00 per person for dinner and DJ.  Reservations requested by July 22 to Kevin Ewing at 260-609-7416 or e-mail kwewing@whitleynet.org.  

Class reunion committee members are searching not only for names & addresses of classmates, but also for VOLUNTEERS to help with the reunion.  Contact Kevin Ewing per above with addresses, to volunteer or to request an invitation.

Class of 1981

The 25th reunion of the Class of 1981 will be held on June 17, 2006 at the Etna Troy Community Center.  More details will follow as the time approaches.  For additional information, contact  Terri Koldyke Honeck at tered63@sbcglobal.net.

There are approximately 70 classmates who have incorrect addresses. Check the list at Alumni News to see if you can help us locate any of them.  The names of these classmates will also be published in the local papers.

Class of 1982

A reunion for the Class of 1982 has been put together by Norris Strickland for Saturday, November 24, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.  at the American Legion.   Cost is $15.00 per person.  Contact Norris Strickland at 260-503-1643 or Strickman1@hotmail.com or email Beth Simmons Glassley at rglas4@aol.com.

Class of 1983

The next reunion for the Class of 1983 is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Etna Community Center.  Please email with your current address if you have not received a postcard yet or provide info on other classmates who may have moved since the last reunion.  Also, send any pictures from high school you would like to share and let us know if you would like to help.  Committee members so far:

Lisa Schuman Peppler, Darci Puckett Lewis. Lorraine Crowe McFarland, Diana Growcock Harris, Marsha McKinley Vermillion & Judy Smith Vanderford.

Contact Lisa Schuman Peppler, email ccjhs1983@yahoo.com  or phone 260-244-4151

Class of 1984

The 25th reunion for the Class of 1984 is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Miz Pah Shrine Grounds, 985 N. SR 9, Columbia City IN.  Appetizers from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm; Hog Roast-Chicken Picata dinner at 6:00 pm.  More details on Class of 1984 page, Reunion Info link.

Casual Dress-$15 Per Person- $25 Per Couple
RSVP By July 1, 2009; Make Check Payable to:
Joe Heck CCJHS84, 36 Jeffery Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725

If you have not already done so, please send your information to ccjhs84@yahoo.com Submitted by Joe Heck  phone 260-244-4782, 
vjheck@embarqmail.com.

Class of 1985

A class reunion was due in 2005 but reportedly will not be held until 2006.  Does anyone have information?  Contact webmaster@cchsaa.org

Class of 1987

The 20th reunion of the Class of 1987 will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the VFW, 415 E. Chicago St. in Columbia City.  Invitations will be sent out in May 2007. 

If you have not already been contacted, please provide your email & mailing addresses as soon as possible to: Angie (Sheets) Vance at amvance1138@yahoo.com or phone 260-229-0170.

The cost per person will likely be $15.00 per person.  Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m.  A cash bar will also be available.  There will also be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes.

A list of classmates for whom we need addresses is posted on the Message Board, Alumni News & Reunion Info Link on the Class of 1987 page.

Also, don't forget to sign up or update your entry in this database. It's a great way to keep track of everyone for free!

Class of 1988

It has been 20 years since the Class of 1988 graduated from CCJHS, and 10 years since our last reunion.  We hope that you will be able to join us on September 13, 2008, at the Mizpah Shrine Horse Patrol Grounds on State Road 9, Columbia City, IN. The fun will begin at 6:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 a person or $30.00 a couple.

Please RSVP by September 1st by sending a check to Nicole De La Cruz at 202 North Line Street, Columbia City, IN 46725.  For questions, contact either Nicole at andelacruz2003@yahoo.com or Jerra (Bales) Rosine at CCJHS1988@yahoo.com.

Class of 1989

The class of 1989 will hold its 20-year reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Portside Pizza at Tri-Lakes.  No rsvp required. Call Jason Herron at 260-341-4299 or email jason534@aol.com.

Class of 1990

The Class of 1990's 15th reunion will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday September 10, 2005, at Whitley County Shrine Grounds, Columbia City.  Casino from 6 til 9 p.m..  Dancing 9 pm til ??

For more information, contact Denise Reeg Pequignot at 260-723-6809 or dpequignot@earthlink.net

Class of 1991

The Class of 1991 will be holding their 15 year reunion at the Eagle’s Nest Event Center on Saturday, September 16, 2006.  Social time will begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m.  We tentatively have our very own Dan Clifford and his band “The Bees Knees” scheduled to provide us with some funky south of the border jazz music.

Cost is $20 per person and payment can be sent to Sally Wherry, 1700 E. Poplar Rd., Columbia City, IN  46725.  Comments or questions may also be emailed to Sally at swherry@columbiacity.net or phone 260-691-3901.   More information will hopefully be sent out by the end of May.

Class of 1992

The class reunion set for August 18, 2007 for the class of 1992 has been cancelled due to lack of rsvp's. 

Any questions please call Denice (Barnett) Spencer 260-244-4030 or email at jdspencer73@yahoo.com

Class of 1993

A reunion was due in 2008.  Please contact webmaster if you have information about its being held or planned.

Class of 1994

The Class of 1994 will hold its reunion on Saturday, August 1, 2009Family time will be at Paige's Crossing in Columbia City from 11 am to 3 pm for those interested.  The class reunion will be at the Shrine Grounds in Columbia City, starting at 6:00 pm.

For more info, email Lori Bockelman Heuer at brandinlori@kconline.com or phone 260-248-2079.

Class of 1995

The Class of 1995 10 year reunion will be on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Shrine Horse Grounds in Columbia City.  Cocktail hour is scheduled at 6:30 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM.  Cost is $25 for a single and $45 for a couple.

Please RSVP to Heidi Buhl at 1226 W. Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 with check or money order or heidibuhl@verizon.net or phone 260-418-1552.

Class of 1996

The Class of 1996 is holding its 11th year class reunion.  A hog roast will be hosted by Andy and Lora Maggard on Saturday, September 15, 2007, beginning at 3 p.m. at their home, 335 South Wolfe Road, Columbia City, Indiana.

Activities planned include a corn hole tournament, volleyball and fireworks.

For further information, contact Andy Maggard 260-229-2435 or Trent Lawrence 260-503-9281.

Class of 1997

No date has been set for the reunion yet, but it will being during the summer of 2007.

If I have not already contacted you, please email me your mailing address (and the name of your spouse if you have one) as soon as possible:  Michelle Bowyer   michelleleebowyer@yahoo.com
or phone  765-730-6102.

Don't forget to update your entry in this database.  It's a great way to keep track of everyone! 

Class of 1998

The Class of 1998 will hold its 10th class reunion on Sunday August 17, 2008, at Morsches Park in the Pavilion.  Cookout will begin at 12:00 p.m. with softball and volleyball games to follow. There is a playground area for kids as well.

Cost is $20 per individual or $45 per family.  RSVP by August 10th to Matt Moore at mooremh@grace.edu.

Class of 1999

ALOHA!  Join the CLASS of 1999 for a Poolside Luau - you may swim if you wish!!  To be held at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Rd., Fort Wayne, on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.  Lounge is open until 1 a.m. and they do have a house band!

Cost is $25 prepaid by June 29, 2009 ($35 day of event).  Mail payment to:  Miranda Minear, 2175 E. Crampton Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725.

Rooms available, mention CC Class of ’99 when making a reservation, 260-489-2524.   Rooms are $89 for 2, which includes dinner and breakfast!!

Class of 2000

The Class of 2000 is holding a reunion on Saturday, August 20, 2005, at the American Legion, Columbia City.  Cost is $10 per person.  For more information, contact Craig Henney 260-417-0493 or craighenney@gmail.com


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