2011 ALUMNI REUNION
96TH BANQUET
MINUTES - MAY 28, 2011
The 96th Annual Henderson High School Alumni Banquet was held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Henderson Community Building. 77 members and guests enjoyed the meal catered by Candi and Mark Knop. President Judy Magers welcomed all to be seated, with the invocation by Wanda Williams. Piano dinner music was much enjoyed. Richard Fleming did a fine job.
After the meal Judy opened the business meeting with the Roll Call of Classes. 1943 was the first year for members present. They were Ruby Smith Godfrey, Everett McGrew, and Stan Herald. The 1951 60-year Honor Class was represented by Jerry and Abbie Duysen, Raymond Morris, Dwight Dittus, Don Sowers, Bonnie Frink, Deloma Allensworth and Wanda Williams. This was 8 of our graduating class of 12. Pretty good!
The minutes and Treasurer’s report of the past year were read and approved. The Historian Report stated that deceased members since last year are Harry Paul, Bill Harbor, Lois Reu Carpenter, Darlene Kempton Sparr, George Triplett and Honorary Member, Arnold Williams.
It was voted to leave the meal and dues amount the same, with “tip money” to be donated by all. “Thank You” was given to the Knops for a “job well done.”
The Nominating Committee recommended that the current officers remain for another year. Voted by acclamation.
Janice McKinney Duysen was voted to be another Honorary Member. Welcome!
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned for all to visit and look at picture display.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda Williams
Clean-up: Harmon, Houser, Slump
Menu: Ham balls, chicken casserole, scalloped potatoes, green beans/corn, rolls, pasta salad, broccoli-raisin salad, pink fluff, brownie sundaes, chocolate strawberries
After the meal Judy opened the business meeting with the Roll Call of Classes. 1943 was the first year for members present. They were Ruby Smith Godfrey, Everett McGrew, and Stan Herald. The 1951 60-year Honor Class was represented by Jerry and Abbie Duysen, Raymond Morris, Dwight Dittus, Don Sowers, Bonnie Frink, Deloma Allensworth and Wanda Williams. This was 8 of our graduating class of 12. Pretty good!
The minutes and Treasurer’s report of the past year were read and approved. The Historian Report stated that deceased members since last year are Harry Paul, Bill Harbor, Lois Reu Carpenter, Darlene Kempton Sparr, George Triplett and Honorary Member, Arnold Williams.
It was voted to leave the meal and dues amount the same, with “tip money” to be donated by all. “Thank You” was given to the Knops for a “job well done.”
The Nominating Committee recommended that the current officers remain for another year. Voted by acclamation.
Janice McKinney Duysen was voted to be another Honorary Member. Welcome!
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned for all to visit and look at picture display.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda Williams
Clean-up: Harmon, Houser, Slump
Menu: Ham balls, chicken casserole, scalloped potatoes, green beans/corn, rolls, pasta salad, broccoli-raisin salad, pink fluff, brownie sundaes, chocolate strawberries
2012 ALUMNI REUNION
97TH BANQUET
MINUTES - MAY 26, 2012
The 97th Henderson High School Alumni Banquet was held on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Henderson Community Center. 60 Alumni and guests were served a buffet meal. Prior to this we were invited to find our places at the tables, with the invocation by Wanda Williams. We were pleased to have Jud and Ethan Magers help with being our waiters. They did very well. A tip was presented to them as a “Thank You.”
President Nancy Van Pelt began the Roll Call of Classes with the first ones present from 1943. They were Ruby Godfrey, Everett McGrew and Stanley Harold. We were pleased to have several Nishna Valley graduates present, too.
Judy Magers read the previous minutes as well as deceased members. They included Lester Ryan, Betty Allensworth Raney, Randall Moore, Sharon Allensworth Golhoffer, and Kay Steiner Roberts. God Bless their memory.
It was voted to make Kathy Phillips Jacobs and Farrell Weber Honorary Members.
Since it appears that current officers will be almost permanent, it was voted to provide their meal
We were pleased to hear from some Alumni by mail, if unable to be present, with money to help defray costs. Thanks to them, as well as those who gave additional with their dues tonight.
With no further business, Judy and Jerry Duysen led us in singing our School Song.
Thanks to all for coming. All could visit and look at pictures.
Respectfully,
Wanda Williams
Welcome: Bryan Sowers, Darlene Bolton
Meal: Meat balls, chicken (hot) salad over rice, green beans, California mixed veggies, rolls, lettuce salad/pasta salad, white cake topped with strawberries, lemon tarts, brownies, coffee/tea
President Nancy Van Pelt began the Roll Call of Classes with the first ones present from 1943. They were Ruby Godfrey, Everett McGrew and Stanley Harold. We were pleased to have several Nishna Valley graduates present, too.
Judy Magers read the previous minutes as well as deceased members. They included Lester Ryan, Betty Allensworth Raney, Randall Moore, Sharon Allensworth Golhoffer, and Kay Steiner Roberts. God Bless their memory.
It was voted to make Kathy Phillips Jacobs and Farrell Weber Honorary Members.
Since it appears that current officers will be almost permanent, it was voted to provide their meal
We were pleased to hear from some Alumni by mail, if unable to be present, with money to help defray costs. Thanks to them, as well as those who gave additional with their dues tonight.
With no further business, Judy and Jerry Duysen led us in singing our School Song.
Thanks to all for coming. All could visit and look at pictures.
Respectfully,
Wanda Williams
Welcome: Bryan Sowers, Darlene Bolton
Meal: Meat balls, chicken (hot) salad over rice, green beans, California mixed veggies, rolls, lettuce salad/pasta salad, white cake topped with strawberries, lemon tarts, brownies, coffee/tea
2013 ALUMNI REUNION
98TH BANQUET
MINUTES - MAY 25, 2013
The 98th Annual Henderson High School Alumni Banquet was held at 5:30 at the local Community Building. Thanks to Richard Fleming for his pre-dinner music. President Judy Magers invited all to be seated and then enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner prepared and served by Buddy Stogdell. Helping were Ethan and Jud Magers. It was very good. Invocation was given by Wanda Williams.
Later Judy began the Roll Call of Classes with the Class of 1943. Present were Ruby Smith Godfrey, Stan Harold and Everett McGrew. We were pleased to have 74 present – Alumni and guests.
Secretary and Treasurer Reports were read and approved.
Officers were named to have present ones retain their office.
We have purchased a new Southwest Iowa History Book, to be placed in our Library.
Judy had an article about free shows in Henderson. Thanks, Judy.
Deceased members were Les DeBolt, Wayne Turner, Pearl Norton Gresley, Jim Holt, Jo Ann Taylor Houser, and Shirley Butterfield Duysen.
After the singing of the School Song, all remained for visiting.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda L. Williams
Menu: Ham/chicken casserole, party potatoes, green beans, pasta salad/fluff salad, rolls, brownie sundaes
Later Judy began the Roll Call of Classes with the Class of 1943. Present were Ruby Smith Godfrey, Stan Harold and Everett McGrew. We were pleased to have 74 present – Alumni and guests.
Secretary and Treasurer Reports were read and approved.
Officers were named to have present ones retain their office.
We have purchased a new Southwest Iowa History Book, to be placed in our Library.
Judy had an article about free shows in Henderson. Thanks, Judy.
Deceased members were Les DeBolt, Wayne Turner, Pearl Norton Gresley, Jim Holt, Jo Ann Taylor Houser, and Shirley Butterfield Duysen.
After the singing of the School Song, all remained for visiting.
Respectfully submitted,
Wanda L. Williams
Menu: Ham/chicken casserole, party potatoes, green beans, pasta salad/fluff salad, rolls, brownie sundaes
2014 ALUMNI REUNION
99TH BANQUET
MINUTES - MAY 2, 2014
The 99th Annual Henderson High School Alumni Banquet was held May 2, 2014 at the Henderson Community Building. 68 Alumni and guests attended. While waiting for the caterer to arrive, time was spent visiting, looking at the pictures and memorabilia display. Richard and Robert Fleming provided piano and vocal music. The meal served was fried chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, and other side dishes. Dessert of brownies and ice cream was provided by some Alumni members. The caterer was The Pickle Barrel from T5reynor, Iowa. Jud Magers and Ethan Wright did a great job of table serving.
The welcome and business meeting was conducted by Co-Chairperson Nancy Wallace Van Pelt; Class Roll Call by Nancy, with the earliest class present being 1943 with Ruby Godfrey, Stan Harold and Everett McGrew. Minutes and Treasurer’s Report were read and approved. It was discussed that next year, being the 100th, that it would be our last Annual Banquet. Decision of Executive Committee.
Bryan Sowers, Nominating Chairman, nominated same officers be retained. No other nominations or volunteers; therefore, Judy, and Nancy as Co-Chair, Wanda as Secretary/Treasurer.
The School Song was then led by Jerry Duysen.
Submitted by Judy Magers
for Wanda Williams
The welcome and business meeting was conducted by Co-Chairperson Nancy Wallace Van Pelt; Class Roll Call by Nancy, with the earliest class present being 1943 with Ruby Godfrey, Stan Harold and Everett McGrew. Minutes and Treasurer’s Report were read and approved. It was discussed that next year, being the 100th, that it would be our last Annual Banquet. Decision of Executive Committee.
Bryan Sowers, Nominating Chairman, nominated same officers be retained. No other nominations or volunteers; therefore, Judy, and Nancy as Co-Chair, Wanda as Secretary/Treasurer.
The School Song was then led by Jerry Duysen.
Submitted by Judy Magers
for Wanda Williams
2015 ALUMNI REUNION
100TH BANQUET
MINUTES - MAY 23, 2015
The 100th Henderson High School Alumni Banquet was held Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at the Henderson Community Building. 109 Alumni and guests attended. The catered meal was served by Mark Shamblen from the Hog Stop of Council Bluffs, the delicious meal of Brisket, ribs, mac & cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, fluff salad and dessert of brownies and ice cream. Servers were Angie Magers and Ethan Wright.
After the meal Judy thanked Mark and the servers. The Class Roll was called with 1943 being the earliest class present. Ruby Smith Godfrey, Stan Harold and Everett McGrew were from that class. The 70-year Class had Don Parker and Ardith Allensworth Winett were present from that Class. There were some Nishna Valley grads present.
Busineses meeting: Secretary/Treasurer Reports were read and approved. No Old business. New Busineses: Martha McGee and Claudia Hoover volunteered to have charge of Alumni next year. It was voted to have Alumni next year. Doris Morris Harmon volunteered to be Secretary/Treasurer. Meeting adjourned.
School Song was led by Jerry Duysen.
Thanks to Neva Slump and Ladonna Stephens for helping decorate and clean up! And Deb Williams for helping, also.
Submitted by Judy Magers for
Wanda Williams
After the meal Judy thanked Mark and the servers. The Class Roll was called with 1943 being the earliest class present. Ruby Smith Godfrey, Stan Harold and Everett McGrew were from that class. The 70-year Class had Don Parker and Ardith Allensworth Winett were present from that Class. There were some Nishna Valley grads present.
Busineses meeting: Secretary/Treasurer Reports were read and approved. No Old business. New Busineses: Martha McGee and Claudia Hoover volunteered to have charge of Alumni next year. It was voted to have Alumni next year. Doris Morris Harmon volunteered to be Secretary/Treasurer. Meeting adjourned.
School Song was led by Jerry Duysen.
Thanks to Neva Slump and Ladonna Stephens for helping decorate and clean up! And Deb Williams for helping, also.
Submitted by Judy Magers for
Wanda Williams