David Long

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Where is everyone? I'm so happy when someone posts something here. Like many of you, I CHECK IN EVERYDAY hoping to see somethng new. Dave L. and Sandy's humor are great, but there are over a hundred of you out there who are silent. Where are you? About 10 people post regularly, but that leaves the majority of you who are free loading. We know you are watching and want to hear from you. Tell a joke. Tell a story. Share a memory. Post something. We love all of you Raiders '64 classmates. Remember the cheer...ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE, BLOOMINGTON WE LOVE THY NAME? That is still true. So don't be shy, let us hear from you. You are loved, needed and matter to all of us.

David Long

Faith Crissey (Campbell)

I just recently got connected onto this site, and am looking forward to re-connecting with several classmates!  I live in Myrtle Beach SC, and have been here for 36 years (can't believe how time flies!!!).  I visited B/N last year for the dedication of the Lincoln's Lost Speech outdoor mural.  It was really good to revisit some of my old spots...

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Hi Faith!   Glad you posted to say hi.  I was at the music portion of the dedication to the Lincoln Mural on the courthouse square, last summer.  I don't walk too well so I didn't go over to you, but I do remember the  announcer saying you were there and them talking to you. I remembered your name from school.

So glad to have a new peron say hi on this site. I hope it encourages others to join in, too.

Faith, do you think there is a chance you can make it back for the class birthay party and Cheeks the next day in August?  That would be great to see you there!

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Faith, great to know you have signed in. Like Sandy, I hope you can make it to the August celebration.

From today's Chicago Sun-Times. I can relate to this.

Julie Hart

I didn't know about the new Lost Speech mural so thanks for mentioning it.  One of my daughters did a history project on it and I have a plate hanging on my wall.  Has always fascinated me.

David Long

Thursday!  I'll be visiting a 'close friend', John.  Acturally the visit starts on Wednesday and concludes on Thrusday.  It's time for the 80yo to hopefully have his final (drumroll please) colonoscopy.  The gallon of prep liquid is prepared and in the fridge and a new book has been downloaded onto the Kindle.  

The VA must think I'm old and absentminded (true) because they've called multiple times to remind me to take the prep pills and when to start drinking the prep liquid and have said they will call again tomorrow to remind me again.  I have a reminder set on my phone to remind me to look for the reminder call.    The prep liquid is really overkill as there's a Thai restaurant 1 block away that has a great PadThai extra spicy that would have the same results . 

On a different and very serious note, got some great news from our former parish in Kansas.  A family from the parish was vacationing in Colorado and their 16 month old daughter was bitten by a rattlesnake.  The Great News is she was rushed to the Children's hospital in Denver and after 10days has been discharged.  It was touch-and-go for several days, but things are really looking good for her now.

David Long

Joan Pease (Clark)

How nice to see a post from my Franklin School friend Faith! 
My mom's health was compromised by asthma, and our family moved to California in the summer of 1962. I missed graduating from Bloomington High and have been living in the desert off and on for decades. 
I have a vague memory that at one time, I was in school with Faith, Hope and Charity. Does anyone remember a soft-spoken girl with glasses named Phyllis Hope? And Charity was the first name of a vibrant brunette? Or perhaps I'm getting people mixed up with Palm Springs High School classmates.  
I enjoy visiting here to see familiar names and experience sweet memories.

Jack Keefe

The vibrant brunette was possible Charity Lee. She was in the Class of 1963, and, last I asked, still among us although living out of town. But sorry to say, the name Phyllis Hope doesn't ring a bell. 

Great to hear from you, Joan.

Jack Keefe

Hey, guys -- it was 62 years ago tonight that we graduated from BHS: June 3, 1964.

David Brock

Just a note--Things here are pretty much as usual.  We seem to have a few less hummingbirds than usual, but still 6-8 regular feeding at the feeders.  Garden is in and all the tomato plants are blooming--a few small ones are set.  With luck, the first one will be ready by July 4, the magic date.  Cucumbers are up and blooming.  Red and Yellow peppers seem to be doing well.  Looks like the friends and neighbors will have a welcome supply in a month or so.  best wishes to all

Jack Keefe

Great News, folks -- we have our December venue!

The December mini-reunion will be held at the Olive Garden in Bloomington on Saturday, December 5, from 1-4 pm. In other words, same date and time as previously announced but with a great new location. 

Last week's abrupt closing of the original venue could have been a disaster for a class of 80-year olds looking for a Holidays meeting place on the cheap. But some dedicated scouting, phoning and answering the bell when there was work to be done saved the party. We'll have reminders in place soon to keep you informed. 

If you wish to thank the social committee members for their quick work -- and they richly deserve it -- they are: Liz Spillman Alex; Sandy Jeakins Sizemore; Pam Hohnstreiter Zweng, and Sharon Green Leipold. 

Remember: Olive Garden, 1701 East Empire Street -- Saturday, December 5, from 1-4 pm. 

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

I was just going to post this TODAY poem, but came across the BHS fight song and thought that went so well with Jack's post, I had to post that first.  Did everybody sing that fight song as they read it?  I did.  

Marvin Theobald

Notice that the Home Page has been updated to show the revised Dec 5, 2026 Mini-Reunion location due to the closing of Alexander's Steak House. No corrected notices will be mailed so be sure to make note on the notice you may have received by mail. While we mail invitations to the entire class for the 5 year reunions, mini-reunion notices are generally only mailed to those that have attended in the past. All classmates and their guests are always invited and encouraged to attend every event but in order to conserve mailing cost mini-reunion mailings are limited. Hope we will have "perfect attendance" for our 80th Birthday Celebration Aug 21.

Marvin Theobald

Recent website messages to the entire class resulted in 11 email kickbacks. During my attempt to get updated contact information on these classmates I sadly discovered the obituaries of two class members, one of which just passed a little more than two weeks ago. These lost classmates are Ron Gibson who passed Aug 2, 2025 and Tom Homer on May 20, 2026. Their obituaries have been posted in the "In Memory" section.

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

Mel, do you know where Bill is buried?  I was thinking about putting some flowers on his grave.

Suzi

Karen Sue (Suzi) Denton (Merritt)

This is for Emerson school group.  Didn't Tom Homer go to school there?
 

Suzi
 

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Suzi, accoring to Find-A-Grave, Bill is buried at Park Hill Cemetery in plot 0-1-130. This is a link to the information. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29857558/william_reinhart-buff

How kind of you to want to do that. I can't find any info on it, but there is some kind of memorial to Bloomington's Vietnam vets in Miller Park where Bill's name appears. Maybe you can find out more, but his grave is at Park Hill.

Wendy Stephens (Cullen)

That event sounds like fun.  I'm too far away.  Today is Cathy Quiet's birthday.  A good friend from kindergarten through high school.  We lost her way too early.  

Joan Pease (Clark)

More memories - here are some groups from the 1960 BJHS "yearbook." Cathy Quiet is in the top row, homeroom 217.

Faith Crissey (Campbell)

That was so much fun lookng at those pictures from the 1960 yearbook!  I can still recognize and remember many classmates!

Janet (Jan) Hitzner (Fries)

Hi Faith,

I remember so many good times that we had together.  Ironically I just came across a book your Dad wrote on Lincoln.  I have had it for years.  Sure hope you are doing well.

Jan Hitzner Fries