LAHARPE — It was a hot Kansas day, with temps outside in the mid-90s, greeting attendees at Saturday’s LaHarpe High School Alumni dinner. Several former students, family and friends attended.
Ware Catering served meals to 54. Sharon Utley opened the meeting with a prayer. Bob Watson led the flag salute.
Since the high school’s closure in 1966, members have offered scholarships to Allen County students. This year, four $500 scholarships were awarded. Three went to Marmaton Valley High School students, Dylan Drake, Kaitlyn Drake and Jefferson Stpillman; the other to Humboldt High’s Karley Wools.
The students shared their thanks, and their future goals, at Saturday’s meeting.
Officers were elected for the upcoming year; Sharon Utley, president; Linda Call, vice president; William Watson, treasurer; and Ruth Caudell, secretary.
The oldest member attending was Glen Cox, from the class of 1950.
Ruth Manbeck Caudell, William Watson and wife Linda celebrated their 60-year reunion.
Others attending:
Riley Beaman, Darrell Hawk, Kim Swearingen, Mary Manbeck Clay, Pat Ansell Heinz, Sharon Chandler Clay, Cheryl Link, Stella Smoot Higinbotham, Sharon Kincheloe Sigg, Karley Wools and Virginia Wools, all from Iola;
Gene Vincent and Beth Manbeck Prock, Colony;.
Sandy Morrison Ellis, Humboldt;
Steve and Shirley Utley, Linda Hengar Sweany and Harry and Joyce Hay Lee, LaHarpe;
Linda Chandler Call, Emporia;
Dale Houghton, Rose Hill;
Cecil and Sandra Colgin Beaman, Belle Plaine;
