HI, CLASS OF '56 TIGERS!
It's time for our 55th Class Reunion!
Mark August 20, 2011 on your calendar!
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| One VERY cool schoolhouse |
The reunion was a great success! The tour was wonderful! The auditorium has been restored to its awesome beauty and is truly a site to behold. The changes made and additions to the school have made it a first class school with facilities to be envied. Ogden High has moved well into the next century with its high tech equipment and labs.
Myrna (Barnes) Burbank deserves our many thanks for all the work she did to ensure a successful reunion enjoyed by all 158 attendees. The reunion committee spent many hours planning for it and worked hard that day to ensure it was a success and enjoyed by everyone.
Several people were taking pictures at the Reunion, and as soon as I receive the disks with them, I will add the pictures to the sidebar. Our Class of '56 donated a substantial amount to the restoration project, Myrna has listed the amount below in her letter. I always knew we had a great class, but you alumni showed the other OHS classes and others just how GR-R-E-A-T we are!
There is a place where you may comment on the reunion and/or restoration of the school on this page, so please don't be shy -- add your thoughts.
Myrna wrote a letter to everyone; here it is:
"Dear Classmates:
"Thanks so much to the 158 who attended out 55th class reunion. On Saturday morning August 20 at Ogden High School we had a tour of the newly renovated area completed thus far. The auditorium was breath taking, it has been noted as one of the nations most beautiful.
"If you did not attend the reunion, I highly recommend that you go to the open house to be held on September 24. You won't believe the new two gyms and the exercise room. Thanks to Judy Webber and Carolyn Nebeker/Rasmussen and their helpers for a great job in organizing and hosting the tour.
"We can be proud of our class of 56. We have donated $83,522.50 towards the renovation of OHS. Several pledge sheets were picked up at the reunion so the number will grow. If you are interested call 801-737-7305
"A continental breakfast followed the tour. The committee and classmates Pat Vandenberg Adrian, Peggy Newman Clark, and even spouses, Carol DeGroot, Larry Meckley and Leon Clark pitched in to help. They chopped fruit, set out food and helped clean up.
"Saturday evening we enjoyed socializing. Appetizers were provided with funds left from out T-shirt sale at our 50th class reunion. We listened to 50's music while viewing scrapbooks from our school days and past reunions. After dinner and a program we had a special tribute to our deceased classmates. ( total to date 77) There were a total of 406 who received diplomas, however we have nearly 500 on our class list.
"We had several attend our reunion for the first time, many have never missed a reunion. While most came from all over Utah several came from California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and Washington.
"Thanks to all who sent pictures for our scrapbooks and also for your help in locating classmates. Please keep us informed when you change your address and ladies, your name.
"A special thanks to our committee who did so much to make our reunion a success.
"2011 Reunion Committee
"Steve Mecham (class president), Joan Tolhurst Meckley, (class secretary) Jim Albertson (media), Larry Carr (photographer), Jerry DeGroot, Dorrene Ericksen Jeske (OHS Blog), Ruth Lindquist Farr (Table decor), Lee Malan, Max Malan, Chuck Millet, Carolyn Rich Nebeker/Rasmussen, Bob VanDyke (name tags), Judy Gibbs Webber.
"If you would like to help with our 60th class reunion or you have question, call 801-399-2224 or email mburbankohs@comcast.net
"Go to our blog in a week or two (to give Dorrene time to enter our '55 reunion pictures) ohs1956.blogspot.com
"HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2016 !!!!!!!!"
"Thanks so much to the 158 who attended out 55th class reunion. On Saturday morning August 20 at Ogden High School we had a tour of the newly renovated area completed thus far. The auditorium was breath taking, it has been noted as one of the nations most beautiful.
"If you did not attend the reunion, I highly recommend that you go to the open house to be held on September 24. You won't believe the new two gyms and the exercise room. Thanks to Judy Webber and Carolyn Nebeker/Rasmussen and their helpers for a great job in organizing and hosting the tour.
"We can be proud of our class of 56. We have donated $83,522.50 towards the renovation of OHS. Several pledge sheets were picked up at the reunion so the number will grow. If you are interested call 801-737-7305
"A continental breakfast followed the tour. The committee and classmates Pat Vandenberg Adrian, Peggy Newman Clark, and even spouses, Carol DeGroot, Larry Meckley and Leon Clark pitched in to help. They chopped fruit, set out food and helped clean up.
"Saturday evening we enjoyed socializing. Appetizers were provided with funds left from out T-shirt sale at our 50th class reunion. We listened to 50's music while viewing scrapbooks from our school days and past reunions. After dinner and a program we had a special tribute to our deceased classmates. ( total to date 77) There were a total of 406 who received diplomas, however we have nearly 500 on our class list.
"We had several attend our reunion for the first time, many have never missed a reunion. While most came from all over Utah several came from California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and Washington.
"Thanks to all who sent pictures for our scrapbooks and also for your help in locating classmates. Please keep us informed when you change your address and ladies, your name.
"A special thanks to our committee who did so much to make our reunion a success.
"2011 Reunion Committee
"Steve Mecham (class president), Joan Tolhurst Meckley, (class secretary) Jim Albertson (media), Larry Carr (photographer), Jerry DeGroot, Dorrene Ericksen Jeske (OHS Blog), Ruth Lindquist Farr (Table decor), Lee Malan, Max Malan, Chuck Millet, Carolyn Rich Nebeker/Rasmussen, Bob VanDyke (name tags), Judy Gibbs Webber.
"If you would like to help with our 60th class reunion or you have question, call 801-399-2224 or email mburbankohs@comcast.net
"Go to our blog in a week or two (to give Dorrene time to enter our '55 reunion pictures) ohs1956.blogspot.com
"HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2016 !!!!!!!!"
GREAT NEWS! It's not too late to send in those reservations! The deadline for making reservations to attend our 55-year reunion has been pushed to August 10th. Tell your friends and fellow classmates if they haven't registered yet. It's been great fun at past reunions renewing old friendships and catching up on what our classmates are doing. DON'T MISS OUR 55-YEAR REUNION!! We're not getting any younger!
Agenda for the day is:
9:00 AM we'll TOUR our newly renovated alma mater!
10:00 AM or following the tour, enjoy a CONTINENTAL
BREAKFAST in the new cafeteria
5:00-7:00 PM SOCIAL: savor h'ors dourves/appetizers
while visiting with old school buds and friends
at the Timbermine Restaurant, 1701 Park Blvd.,
Ogden (mouth of Ogden Canyon -- turn at
Dinosaur Park sign across from Rainbow Gardens)
7:00 PM DINNER! A delicious dinner of salmon,or New York steak
or veggie kabob
If you are up to a game of golf Friday at the improved Mt. Ogden Golf Course which has some new olf carts, (the course is ranked among the Top Ten Golf Courses in the Country), contact Bob Van Dyke 801-479-1118 or email at rcvd@mail.com
If you need/want more information or have questions... call Myrna Burbank at 801-399-2224 or email her at mburbankohs@comcast.net.
Myrna needs your address and email address to send you reunion information -- be sure she has it.
Check out the slide show pictures in the side bar from our 50-year reunion. There are some great pictures! I'm sure you are in one of them! Did you find yourself?
Check out the new additions to OHS and read comments from former students -- even add your own thoughts or a treasured memory of your days at Ogden High. Donations are still needed to complete the finishing touches. To see the letter from the Ogden School Foundation with lots of interesting information, just click on the link below:
Class of '56 reunion Ogden Foundation Letter
Don't miss the fun! Plan to attend the 2011 55-Year Reunion August 20, 2011!
Jog your memory! Do you remember hearing these statements attributed to 1955? (I think every generation has heard them but not with those incredible prices!)
Comments made in the year 1955!
‘I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are,
it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $10.00.‘
‘Have you seen the new cars coming out next year?
It won’t be long before $1, 000.00 will
only buy a used one.’
only buy a used one.’
‘If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit;
20 cents a pack is ridiculous. ‘
‘If they raise the minimum wage to $1.00, nobody will be able to
hire outside help at the store.’
hire outside help at the store.’
‘When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would
someday cost 25 cents a gallon.
Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage.’
‘I’m afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they
let Clark Gable get by with saying DAMN in ‘GONE WITH THE WIND’,
it seems every new movie has either HELL or DAMN in it.’
‘I read the other day where some scientist thinks it’s possible to put
a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some
fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas.’
a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some
fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas.’
‘Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for
$50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if someday
they’ll be making more than the President. ‘
$50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if someday
they’ll be making more than the President. ‘
‘I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would
be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now. ‘
‘It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few
married women are having to work to make ends meet. ‘
‘It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire
someone to watch their kids so they can both work.’
someone to watch their kids so they can both work.’
‘I’m afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a
whole lot of foreign business.’
whole lot of foreign business.’
‘Thank goodness I won’t live to see the day when the Government
takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are
electing the best people to government.’
takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are
electing the best people to government.’
‘The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather,
but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.’
but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.’
‘There is no sense going on short trips anymore for a weekend. It
costs nearly $2.00 a night to stay in a hotel.’
‘No one can afford to be sick anymore. At $15.00 a day in
the hospital, it’s too rich for my blood.’
‘If they think I’ll pay 30 cents for a hair cut, forget it.’
Those of you who are coming from out of town, plan to stay awhile. There are many changes in Ogden. Listed below are some things to see and do while you're in Ogden.
What To Do In Ogden
Live Entertainment/Bar
“Urban Bleu, an Ogden-based band that plays progressive blues, both originals and interpretations of classics of the genre, takes comfort in the style. The members use it to salve the wounds of a very real tragedy that came into their lives on December 13,2009. That day as bassist/cofounder Django Lachlan (aka Timothy McLaughlin) drove home in perilous weather conditions from a gig in Craig, Colorado, the band’s tour van skidded on ice near Rock Springs, Wyoming. The 1988 Toyota van slammed into the rear of a slow-moving semi. Lachlan’s girlfriend, Carmel Sehr, was sleeping in the passenger seat. She died at the scene. Lachlan suffered relatively minor injuries, as did Urban Bleu’s other founder, guitarist/singer Aaron Fowler, and Fowler’s companion , Norma Rasmussen. Aaron Fowler, Django Lachlan and drummer, Jim Wright perform with their band Urban Bleu at the Wine Cellar in Ogden.” ......by Linda East Brady, Standard Examiner Staff.
Theater
Heritage Community Theater – 2505 S. U.S. 89, Perry, Open 10 am to 1 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays and Saturdays. Show times are Monday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2 pm www.heritagetheaterutah.com.
Ogden Amphitheater - Located in Municipal Gardens at 343 25th St. The Amphitheater hosts live entertainment during the summer. Movies are shown on Monday and Friday evenings, and several concerts and concert series take place. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card through SmithsTix at 801-467-8499 or 800-888-8499 Monday – Friday. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Egyptian Theater Box Office, 2415 Washington Blvd. between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, www.peeryegyptiantheater.com or www.ocae.org/events.php
Kenley Centennial Amphitheater - 403 N. Wasatch Drive in Layton. Davis Arts provides an extensive selection of concerts, performances and visual arts exhibits by local and national performers. Call 801-546-8575 or go to ttp://tickets.davisarts.org
Old Barn Theater - 3605 Bridge Road, Collinston. A historical old barn from the Pony Express route was converted to a theater-in-the-round that has provided family entertainment for 11 years. Purchase tickets or make reservations online at www.oldbarn.org or call 435-458-BARN.
Rodgers Memorial Theater - 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. Performing arts theater www.rodgersmemorial.com or 801-298-1302
Terrace Valley Playhouse - 99 E. 4700 S. Washington Terrace. A family- oriented live theater that performs seven shows a year. 801-393-0070 www.terraceplayhouse.com
Attractions
Dinosaur Park & Museum - 1544 E. Park Blvd., Ogden. More than 100 dinosaur replicas outdoors in a wild setting and a dinosaur lab in the museum. Free movie on Mondays at noon and 2 p.m.. From Memorial Day to Labor Day open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. $7. Adults/$6. Seniors, and Students, $5. Children ages 2 to 12. www.dinosaurpark.org 801-393-3466.
Farmers Market - 25th Street from Kiesel to Union Station, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Saturday mid July to mid September. Local farmers bring their produce to sell, artists, and independent entrepreneurs sell the fruits of their labor. A busy, bubbling hub of activity and a word to the wise -- you should shop early if you expect to capture some of the homegrown fruits and vegetables. Usually you will find Ron Gardiner and his dancing horse, Sundance, thrilling children and adults.
Hill Aerospace Museum - Hill Air Force Base, 7961 Wardleigh Road, Exit 338 off I-15. Exhibits: military aircraft, uniforms, and artifacts plus women Air Force Service Pilot exhibits. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Free, but donations are accepted. www.hill.af.mil/library/museum 801-777-6868.
The Junction - Downtown Ogden – 2200 to 2400 South, Washington Blvd to Grant Avenue boasts of Larry Miller MegaPlex Theaters, The Soloman Center consisting of: The Wave Rider, The I-Fly, a climbing wall, and Fat Cats Arcade and Bowling Alley, and several restaurants including Iggy’s and Costa Vida.
Ogden Valley Balloon & Artist Festival - Mid-August in Eden. Hot air balloon rides, art, food and entertainment. www.ogdenvalleyballoonfestival.com
Shortline Railroad Park & Museum - 575 N. 1525 W., Farmington. Take a train ride on a 7 ½ inch gauge rail or a 24 inch gauge rail. Train departs every half hour, weather permitting. The collection has over 90 engines and cars. A 1920s replica of a freight station houses the snack bar, museum and shop. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. www.ssrr.8m.com 801-451-0222.
South Ogden Splash Pad - Located right behind the Ogden Athletic Club, 1221 E. 5800 S. Features two playgrounds, splash pad, restrooms, bowery Free. www.southogdencity.com
Union Station Museum & Art Galleries - 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. The John M Browning firearms museum features guns designed by John M. Browning; the Browning/Kimball car museum displays cars from 1901-1932 and the Utah State railroad museum galleries include transcontinental railroad exhibit, model exhibit and large locomotive. Museums open 10 a,m, to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. $5; $4. Seniors
Lagoon Amusement Park - 375 N. Lagoon Drive, Farmington. It’s what fun is! Offers over 40 amusement park rides and 4 coasters, daily entertainment shows, Historic Pioneer Village, Lagoon-A-Beach Water Park, games and food. New rides are frequently added. www.lagoonpark.com 801-451-8000
Lagoon Amusement Park - 375 N. Lagoon Drive, Farmington. It’s what fun is! Offers over 40 amusement park rides and 4 coasters, daily entertainment shows, Historic Pioneer Village, Lagoon-A-Beach Water Park, games and food. New rides are frequently added. www.lagoonpark.com 801-451-8000
Cherry Hills Resort and Water Park - 1325 S Main St., Kaysville. Named one of the best destination campgrounds in the U.S. by Trailer Life. Features water park, pool, mini golf course, batting cages, climbing wall, kiddy play port, snack bar and restaurant. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. www.cherry-hill.com 888-4G0-CAMP or 801-451-4379
Restaurants to Wine and Dine You! Ogden boasts of several very good restaurants in some very unique settings:
Jeremiah’s Restaurant - 1400 West 12th Street, Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. You don’t want to miss their Award Winning Breakfast, also serving lunch and dinner. 801-394-3273 www.Jeremiahsutah.com
The Prairie Schooner Steak House - 445 Park Blvd. Private dining in your own Prairie Schooner * Cooked the way you like: Steaks, Seafood, Chicken and Prime Rib for a memorable dining experience. 801-392-2712 www.prairieschoonerrestaurant.com
Timbermine - 1781 Park Blvd. (Turn North Across from Rainbow Gardens) Steak – Prime Rib – Seafood – Bar-B-Que nights Mon., Tues., Wed. Open nightly at 5 p.m. Reservations for parties of 8 or more – 801-393-2155 Delicious food – Come experience old mine dining!
Gray Cliff Lodge - 508 Ogden Canyon (5 miles up beautiful Ogden Canyon Cozy Relaxed Atmosphere - A fine tradition since 1945. Tuesday through Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open Sunday – Enjoy our delectable Brunch menu 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dinner 3 to 8 p.m. Closed Monday. Delicious homemade rolls – Steaks – Seafood – Fresh Trout – Chicken – State Liquor License. 801-392-6775 – www.grayclifflodge.com
Texas Roadhouse - Located on Wall Ave. at the intersection of Wall and Riverdale Road. Ogden’s newest steak house serves tender and great-tasting steaks to order along with delicious, finger-licking Bar-B-Que ribs and fresh seafood at very reasonable prices. 801-334-7427 Call ahead to shorten your waiting time.
Farr's Fresh Ice Cream Parlor - Located at the same intersection. Farr’s great ice cream has expanded to a bright, sunny and spacious ice cream parlor with a fireplace in a relaxing atmosphere. Choose a frozen yogurt, custard or premium ice cream and make your own Sundae or choose an ice cream cone.
Maple Garden – 3798 Washington Blvd. – 801-621-1888/801-621-1004
Utah Noodle - 3125 Washington Blvd. – 801-394-6002 (closed Sundays & Mondays)
Windy’s Suki Yaki - 3809 Riverdale Road – 801-621-4505
Ligori’s Pizza & Pasta - 4710 S. Old Post Road - 801-476-0476
Union Station and Historic 25th Street offer a number of unique and very good restaurnts -- try one or two of them when you're here. Don't overlook the unique little shops on Historic 25th St. If you're looking for something different, you will probably find it!
Union Station and Historic 25th Street offer a number of unique and very good restaurnts -- try one or two of them when you're here. Don't overlook the unique little shops on Historic 25th St. If you're looking for something different, you will probably find it!
Golf
El Monte – Unique 9-hole public course nestled in the mouth of Ogden Canyon, - 1300 Valley Drive, Ogden – 801-629-0694
Mount Ogden – Challenging 18-hole public course – high on Ogden’s beautiful east bench. Breath-taking scenery and views. Course has been improved and new golf carts added. You need to play it again! Voted as one of best five courses in the U.S. 1787 Constitution Way – 801-629-0699.
The Barn – Beautiful 18-hole public course on Pleasant View’s northern foothills. 305 West Pleasant View Drive – 801-782-7320
Riverside - Regulation wooded 18-hole public golf course at the Weber River, driving range. Professional instruction available. Open daylight to dark, 7 days of the week, 300 N. 3500 W., West Point, 801-399-4636.
Schneiter’s Bluff - Experience the awesome views of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island at our 18-hole golf course with driving range. 300 N. 3500 W., West Point. 801-773-0731.
Outdoor Venues
Snowbasin Ski Resort boasts of beautiful scenery, hiking, lift rides, dining and shops open on summer weekends www.snowbasin.com
Ogden District Trails Visit http://www.fs.fed.us/wcnf/unit/ogdentrails.htm for a list of 17 local trails, including directions, difficulty levels and elevation figures. Trails include Ben Lomond, Beus, Cutler Basin . Green Pond, Great Western Trail, Hidden Valley, Indian, Lewis Peak, Monte Cristo, North Arm Wildlife Viewing, Skintoe, Skull Crack, Skyline, Snowbasin Ski Area, Tilda Springs, Wheatgrass and Wheeler Creek.
Weber Pathways Visit http://www.weberpathways.org/ for a list of 37 trail listings, descriptions, and maps of pathways for hiking and mountain biking in Weber County. Current trail projects include Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Centennial Trail, Weber Pathways Rail Trail and Weber River Parkway.
**Source: ANSWER B*O*O*K 2011 Guide to the Top of Utah
**Source: ANSWER B*O*O*K 2011 Guide to the Top of Utah
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