Berea High School

Joann Hemphill Kahn

Hi Larry
Fantastic job with the web site!
I really appreciate what you have done in putting this together and staying with it.
I check back frequently because some of my fondest memories are right here.
I'm having trouble finding a photo to send to you - that is, one that doesn't look like it's 20-30 years old or one that doesn't make me look like I'm 50-60 years old.
Possibly, I am not the only one with this dilemma.
Joann (Hemphill) Kahn

Larry Froehlich

Any one remember:

Wildwood Lake;
the dances after the football games;
pep rallys on Fridays;
what class you were in when you heard President Kennedy had been shot;
dances at the American Legion Hall;
hanging out on the Triangle;
cherry cokes at Gray's Candy Kitchen;
did any of you paint the wood building in the back of the school;
the park had a curfew and you could get locked in (oops)!

Gene Berg ('67)

I remember most all that stuff!

Gene Berg ('67)

shooting pool as Skips, what were those 2 bars and dance places behing skips? I was up stairs, one in the alley?

Gene Berg ('67)

There was anotther bar down the street walking from the old pizza king toward the swim pool

Larry Froehlich

Gene, the bar in the alley was The Nest! 35 cent draft beers as I recall!

John Goodworth

In reply to Joann above...I was at the 40th Class Reunion...I was struck by the fact that the women of our class are all timeless and beautiful.....( oops... must we be politically correct even here?)Suggest that you send a recent photo....John Goodworth

Kathleen Gregg Beckman

Thanks to Larry and Gerry for planning a great get together on March 7. Meeting once or twice a year is a wonderful idea--lets us catch up with our classmates and meet alumni from other classes. Of course, there is always the "it's a small world" factor when we realize that our paths have crossed more times then we ever knew. Keep up the good work.
Kathy Gregg Beckman

JoAnn Ciresi Allen

What a nice get-together with all "the guys' on Sunday! Looking forward to the picnic in July -- hope to see lots and lots of BHS alumnae from the 60's!! Thanks, Larry, for all that you are doing for us!

Marsha Kobalka Bajorek

Marsha Kobalka Bajorek
Hi Larry,
This is a fantastic website! Don't know why I haven't responded sooner. The pictures from the July 26 event were great and I wish I could have been there. Just like Joann Hemphill, I'm also looking for a decent picture.

Larry Froehlich

Marsha, glad you logged on and are enjoying the web site. Let me know if you have any suggestions or items to add......other than that picture you're looking for!!

Paul Effinger

Thanks for the web page Larry, It sure brings back the Good old Days. Berea will always be "HOME" When I can retire I'd like to move back to Ohio. My kid sister still lives back there in Brunswick. The folks are buried there and as I said its home for me. my roots are there. People are friendlier there. Hope you and everyone are doing well. Next time you all get together have a beer on me.

Tom Grant

As i got older I started wondering what ever happened to ????
This is good stuff Larry.
To Bill Gear, howdy
I didn't join that classmates web site because a fella I know got screwed bad on charges and took him about 6mo to get things rite.
However, this is real fine
I'll add to my profile a little bit at a time.
Is there a place where I can get a year book so I'll remb what U peoples look like lol???

Larry Froehlich

Tom, I'm not sure if any yearbooks are available but if you click on Classmate Profile (on the top of the page) and then Show Yearbook Photos.........we are all there!

Karen Pennoyer Curnow

Great site job. I am so pleased that I can now see how classmates are faring.

I also posted my business that I am having trouble with. I hope you can all check out parentingpracticalities.com
Sorry...but I am getting desperate.

Lynne Bolon Aidikoff

Hey Larry,
I remember all the things you posted on your list except painting the wood and they were vanilla cokes at Gray's!

Even though I've lived in California for 47+ years, the memories from Berea are etched in my heart. They are such a part of my being. Fairwood, Rhoem and Berea High.

Thanks for this site and making it possible to re-live those times!

Lynne

Kathleen Gregg Beckman

I have been a "Community Volunteer" at Roehm Middle School for the last 15 years working with the Music Department Patron Drive.
The flyer that goes home with the students reads: "The money from this Patron Drive is used to benefit the many Roehm students involved with the music program. It will be used to strengthen the talents of our young musicians. Your willingness to contribute is greatly appreciated and your name will appear in our concert program through December of this year. The entire Music Department appreciates your donation and cordially invites you to attend the concerts."
If anyone would like to contribute you can reach me through the BHS Class of 1966 website. Patron Drive is from February 1 to February 22, 2010.
Thank you. KGB

Larry Froehlich

Kathy, can we send a check to you? Made out to?

Kathleen Gregg Beckman

Yes, you can send Music Patron Drive donations to me at 278 Baker Street, Berea, OH 44017. Make checks payable to Roehm Middle School. The listing options are: Friend - $5.00, Patron - $10.00, Super Patron - $20.00, Gold - $35.00, Platinum - $50.00 and Diamond - $75.00. At the Diamond level you can have a business card printed in the concert programs. For any level let me know the full name you wish listed.
Thank you for your support. KGB

Gary Kujanek

Larry, awesome, awesome, awesome...we were all so lucky to grow up in Berea. Wildwood Lake & later Crystal Lake, The Nest, Grays Candy Kitchen, Nick's on the Triangle, Berea Pool, singing the National Anthem..."and the home of the...BRAVES!!!", the wonderful Cleveland Metropolitan Park, dancing class at Lechner School, Mr Gorman's ("The Blade") Basketball Teams, Skip's Pool Hall, Gormans (where I bought my first camera---press the button outside the window to operate the Christamas train display), the "Tower" at BHS, the Librarian (was it...Ms Brooks?), Ms White for Senior English, the Cuyahoga County Fair, summer Little League at the Fairgrounds with Coach Tebelak, Hrivnak & PE at Roehm...the Class of '69 needs a site like this!! This is really good stuff!

Larry Froehlich

Gary, thank you very much. The site has been a lot of fun! Thanks for reminding us about "pushing the button" outside of Gorman's! I had forgotten all about that but your comment brought back some fond memories. Thanks!

PS: I'd be happy to help the Class of '69 if they decide to have a site.

Joann Hemphill Kahn

Hi Larry
I enjoyed your video. What can you do with two batteries? Mr. Wizard couldn't do this stuff!

Joann Hemphill Kahn

Larry Froehlich

Thanks Joann..........that is an example with a man that has too much time on his hands! I wonder what I can rig up this summer??

Kathleen Gregg Beckman

 Thanks to Larry and Jerry for organizing the May 1 Breakfast Get Together.  Always a fun time.  The food at Mike's Bar and Grill is good and the company was interesting.  Hope there are many more opportunities to catch up and remember.       KGB