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The Class of 1962 Reunion, held on October 13, 2012 got off to a good start with classmates reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Boyce Flener sang the Nation Anthem as classmates joined in.  After prayer offered by Onard Wilson, fifty seven classmates, thirty seven guest and Honoree Sponsor - Mr. J.C. White and wife enjoyed the dinner prepared by Green River Catering. The names of 32 deceased classmates and 4 sponsors were read and Boyce Flener sang Peace in The Valley as a tribute. Boyce, son of our classmate Linda (Coots) Flener, also entertained with several songs of our era made popular by Elvis.
A brief business session was called to order by class President, Bobby McPherson and Sue (Hammers) Hartis, class secretary/treasury called the class roll. Each member was given time to make comments.  McPherson reported on the class finances then ask for new business. The class members voted to have the 55th class reunion the second Saturday night in Oct, 2017 at BCHS.
Everyone was reminded of the annual gathering which will be held at noon, on the last Saturday in June each year. The June 2012 meeting will be at the former Hillside Inn Restaurant on Hwy 70, now Little Tokyo. All classmates welcomed.

Photo courtesy of Jarald Jenkins