Oxon Hill High School Class of 1967 55th Reunion
was at the Hilton Garden Inn, Solomon, Maryland on September 16 - 18, 2022
Oxon Hill High School Class of 1967 55th Reunion
was at the Hilton Garden Inn, Solomon, Maryland on September 16 - 18, 2022
A Final Word
From your reunion committee
To all of our classmates
“Wonderful” does not do justice to the whirlwind of a weekend we spent together
celebrating 55 years of a shared past.
For those of you who were unable to attend, we promise you were missed.
One of our dear classmates was so happy she felt encouraged enough by
classmates to attend her first reunion. She said she will be at every other
one in the future. And that, dear friends, is why folks call and email and
urge you to attend or stay in touch. As the years go by, and more time is
spent in thought, we recognize more than ever how much that is true.
Even if an occasional email, PLEASE stay in touch. You ARE missed.
You are a part of us.
Each reunion we have attended has had a different feel.
As we age, our perspectives shift. Looking back, many of us were in
school together longer than others - some from kindergarten onward.
Many of us played together in common neighborhoods even before that.
Some of us became part of the shared scene later, at various stages.
But each of us brought different gifts to the collective.
And it is that collective we celebrate when we come together at these reunion events.
There are men reminiscing about their sporting feats. There are women
reminiscing about their lack of sporting opportunities. There are others laughing
about the almighty cliques amongst our adolescent selves: Collegiates, Jocks,
Floaters, Loners, Hoods, Dramas and on and on.
There are conversations about what we would do differently as teenagers
and how that influenced the raising of our own children.
There are conversations about children and grand children and beloved pets.
There are conversations about our health and ailments and how our attitudes
shape their effects on us. And of course, there are those more difficult
conversations about our losses. And we’ve all had them by now. Sadly.
But what we do not hear when we gather are conversations that exclude or
diminish or make folks feel uncomfortable. We have grown up.
Maybe not completely. We still have a childlike desire to have fun and
be silly and feel carefree. And of course, we still have opinions.
The difference is we know that others do as well. And by now we have learned
to temper our reactions with respect.
The way we see it is our shared past has created a family of cousins.
We may not always see each other, but we dare say, we’ll always
be there for one another. And through the years and the many
distractions of life that may have kept us apart, we feel a renewed sense of
appreciation at each of the reunions we’ve been lucky enough to attend.
And what makes this “family” even stronger are the loved ones of classmates
who have further enriched our lives with their presence.
The good news is we will not have to wait another five years to reunite.
We will start planning events at two-year intervals.
What would you enjoy? Please share your ideas.
And bless each and every one of you who came this past
weekend and those who we missed, but were in our hearts.
Photos will be along later, when they are available. Use the 'Send us your comments' section below to send us a link to your photos.
Chuck's Latest (Sept 5th) Update
Not long until our 55th reunion, Sept 16-18th, so a couple of PSA’s.
FYI *** The hotel has advised us that there will be a parking charge of $5.26 a day, included on your bill. ***
The current weather forecast for Solomons Island is calling for partly sunny skies,
high in the low 80’s , lows in the low 60’s at night. Sounds like Mother Nature is
partial to Oxon Hill. Of course, being from Oxon Hill you know how quickly it can change.
Friday night – The Pier Restaurant meet and greet 6-9 PM cash bar.
The Pier is located on Solomons Island right on the River.
Golf Saturday morning at Chesapeake Hills Golf Club 11325 HG Trueman Rd Lusby, Md 20657 About 10 minutes from the Hotel
First Tee Time-0836 - Morse, Goodier, Harris.
Second tee time-0844 - Orem, Hughes , Mowrey, Black
Third tee time-0852 - Willis, Spangler, Malarkey, Gilbert
Try to arrive close to 0800, Goodier will go over the format.
Closest to the pin, longest drive, men and women,
and overall winners , men and women will receive prizes.
Saturday night- 6-11 PM
6:00- 6:45 Arrive/mingle
6:45-7:30 Dinner,
7:30- 7:45 Bobby Goodier introductions
7:45- 8:10 Chuck Morse Oxon Hill Memories
8:10 – 8:30 Trivia Contest w prizes.
8:30 to 11 Party.
There will be a DJ, a Cash Bar and a Photographer.
Sunday- Picnic at the Pax River NAS Rec Center about a mile from the hotel
12-4 Mission BBQ will serve staring at noon.
Parking could be at a premium , doubling up might be wise.
Ok hope that covers everything, looking forward to seeing my Oxon Hill peeps.
Hotel checkout I think is noon. They also have a breakfast bar - $12.00
Chuck's August Update
Just a couple things. Paul Dordal had to bail out of the reunion,
so we need one more golfer for the Saturday morning Oxon Hill Open.
First tee off is 830 AM on Saturday Sept 17 th
We should be done no later than 1PM, which gives you plenty of time
to go back to the hotel and take a pre dinner nap.
Let me know if you are interested, the Tee Fees are $30 plus tax I think, pay at the golf course.
Also we are getting close to the big day, two of the ten tables are reserved
for the reunion committee, otherwise its whoever, wherever.
Again, just a word to the wise, 66-67 Trivia involving Oxon Hill doings, sports,
national and international events etc. So study up.
Prizes include sweat shirts, polo shirts, with the Oxon Hill logo.
We will also draw a name for the $250 prize for those that go
there payment in by June 1st. I think there are 38 names in the hat.
Bobby Goodier will handle the introductions, and I will say a few words,
well more than a few and tell a few stories involving some of you.
Anyway, don’t forget the “Meet and Greet” on Friday night ,
at the Pier Restaurant. That is a cash bar. Helen has secured us a private room, from 6-9.
Also just FYI, Pam Kirby has decided to come, we are all elated.
Chuck's July Update
Good afternoon classmates,
A crucial update for our reunion event.
As of today, July 21st ,we have 59 people paid for dinner. There are 57 paid for the picnic.
30 people have expressed an interest in the "Meet and Greet", which will be Friday night September 16th, from 6-9 PM at
The Pier Restaurant which is located on the Solomons Island, about a block or so from the Hilton Garden Inn. That is a cash bar situation.
Saturday morning is the golf outing at Chesapeake Hills Golf Club, which is located about 10 minutes from the hotel. We will have tee times that start at 0830. I have been promised fees of $30 a golfer. I think there is tax??
Right now we have 11 golfers. I paired the groups up , if anybody has an issue or whatever we can always make adjustments.
(Group one) Morse, Dordal, Goodier
(Group two) Orem, Hughes, Black, Mowrey (Horak)
(Group Three) Willis, Malarkey, Spangler, Gilbert.
Dinner is at 6-11pm Saturday night, at the Hilton Ballroom.
6-6:45 mingle ( Appetizers will be served) Cash Bar.
6:45 Dinner Served (Buffet Style) Garden salad, London Broil, Chesapeake Chicken, Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Chocolate Cake, Tea and Water , and Coffee. We will have a DJ, and hopefully a photographer, Bobby Goodier is working on that .
7:45- 8:15 (or thereabouts) a presentation from the committee, including a trivia contest, with prizes. Study up on OHHS information, and 1966-67 general trivia. We will be drawing the winner for the two nights reimbursement (appr.$250).
Then party until 11:00, or the cops come ha ha.
Next day, Sunday the 18th, 12noon-4PM, Picnic at The Pax River Naval Air Station Recreation Center, located just off Rt2/4 before the Patuxent River Bridge.
I MUST have any guests names that you are bringing to the picnic, as the Navy needs that list well in advance. I think I have the names of all non class guests now, except Rick Conover, need that ASAP. Thanks.
The Picnic will be catered by Mission BBQ. The food is pulled pork, sliced brisket, smoked turkey, mac and cheese, baked beans with brisket, cold slaw, sandwich buns, 5 kinds of BBQ sauce, sodas and water. If you want beer, bring your own.
Thats it.
Miscellaneous tidbits.
There are only two rooms left at the hotel for our group discount. The hotel number is 410-326-0303 Mellanie Teed is our contact.
Please call any of our classmates that you haven't heard from and encourage them to join us. Here is the list so far of attendees. Maiden names for ladies. Most are dinner and picnic, some dinner only, some picnic only.
Bobby Adams, Nancy Black, Allen Bowers, Richard Conover and unk guest, Debbie Dutch (Davis) and guest Debbie Hubbell, Paul Dordal, Matt Dudzinski, Marabeth Bjurstrom (Ebel)and husband Henry, Paul Edwards, Debbie Von Rembo, Jeff and Joanne Fisher, Sue Hobgood, Carl Gilbert, Bobby Goodier, Elaine Yuen and Robert Haaz, Billy and Barbie Hannemann, Perry and Diane Ives, John Kerwin Class of 66 (picnic), Billy and Sharon Kurak, Bryson Laudenberger, Dickie and Kathy Ludke, Mike and Marie Malarkey, Howard Manwiller (picnic only), Jane Pearson (McCabe) and Bernie McCabe, Lee and Bev Miller (Wroblewski), Chuck and Cathy Morse, Melissa Horak (Mowrey), Rod Orem and Sherean Hughes, Willie and Marilyn Overton, Dennis "Lefty" Phillips Class of 66 (Picnic only), Vicki Powers, Peanut Warder (Prichett), Stephanie Reynolds, Diana Langley (Rock),Jodi King (Rogalla), Helen Strain (Seawell) and David, Ronnie and Barbara Spangler, Keith Willis, Marie Egloff (Zurowski) Class of '69 and daughter Melissa Zurowski Gray, Cathy Zadoretsky (Picnic), Bob Stanton, Bucky Suit and Rosalie Suit (Tougas), Carl Zambon and Debbie Wilson.
Ok that it for now.
As always , much love and call, email, text, or message me if you need anything.
Chuck Morse
Our 55th Reunion
The Dinner/Dance
The Dinner/Dance will be Saturday, September 17 from 6:00 to 11:00pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom
Also, one of your classmates, as a favor, has donated two nights at the hotel for some lucky classmate as long as your full payment for the dinner/dance or picnic is in to us by June 1st, 2022 (That ship has sailed, only those who have already paid are eligible). All those early payments will go in a hat and the winner will be drawn the night of the dinner.
Chuck's Latest Update (6/24):
About 72 people have committed to the dinner, 71 to the picnic.
We have room for 100 people, so the event is open to other classes (65, 66, 68, 69) on a first come first served basis.
To attend, you must pay by August 1st, to insure your spot.
The Dinner/Dance
The Dinner/Dance will be Saturday, September 17 from 6:00 to 11:00pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom
Also, one of your classmates, as a favor, has donated two nights at the hotel for some lucky classmate as long as your full payment for the dinner/dance or picnic is in to us by June 1st, 2022 (That ship has sailed, only those who have already paid are eligible). All those early payments will go in a hat and the winner will be drawn the night of the dinner.
Chuck's Latest Update (6/24):
About 72 people have committed to the dinner, 71 to the picnic.
We have room for 100 people, so the event is open to other classes (65, 66, 68, 69) on a first come first served basis.
To attend, you must pay by August 1st, to insure your spot.
Hotel Information
The hotel's phone number is 410-326-0303
Use our discount code OHR.
Friday Night
Get-Together from 6 to 9 PM for early arrivers. Cash bar
Where: The Pier Solomons
Saturday Morning Golf
Tee Time 8 AM. $30 per person, includes cart
Where: Chesapeake Hills Golf Club
Saturday Activities
For you folks who come in Friday, and are looking for something interesting to do before the Big Event, here is Helen Strain's (Seawell) list of ideas for things to try ...
Scroll down a bit for Helen's list
Where: Solomon's Island area
Sunday - Picnic at the Pax River NAS Annex - Noon to 4 pm
Help find our lost classmates
!!! **** If you are not getting emails from the Class **** !!!
Please be sure to send your updated email address to cpmorse@hotmail.com
Events
GET-TOGETHER: Friday, Sept 16, 6 to 9 pm
GET-TOGETHER: Friday, Sept 16, 6 to 9 pm
GET-TOGETHER: Friday, Sept 16, 6 to 9 pm
When: Friday, Sept 16, 6:00 pm.
Where: The Pier Solomons
informal gathering of early arrivals, make new acquaintances with old classmates!
GOLF - Saturday Morning - 8 AM
GET-TOGETHER: Friday, Sept 16, 6 to 9 pm
GET-TOGETHER: Friday, Sept 16, 6 to 9 pm
When: Saturday, Sept 17, Tee Time 8:00AM,
Where: Chesapeake Hills Golf Club 11325 HG Trueman Road, Lusby, Maryland
Cost: $30 per person
DINNER and DANCE - Saturday, Sept 17, 6pm to 11pm
DINNER and DANCE - Saturday, Sept 17, 6pm to 11pm
DINNER and DANCE - Saturday, Sept 17, 6pm to 11pm
When: Saturday, Sept. 17, 6:00 pm.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Main Ballroom
London Broil, Chesapeake Chicken and Chocolate Cake !!! And lots of fun! Cost: $55 per person
PICNIC - Sunday, Sept 18, Noon to 4
DINNER and DANCE - Saturday, Sept 17, 6pm to 11pm
DINNER and DANCE - Saturday, Sept 17, 6pm to 11pm
When: Sunday, Sept 18, Time 12 to 4
Where: PAX River NAS Recreation Annex 13855 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, Maryland