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Peg (Lazendorf) Kramer used denim with Nottingham cheerleader's letter applied.  Painted words: clubs, Principal Kane, fraternity, sorority, plus some pins and buttons for other activities.


Reunion

The Nottingham Class of 1968 held their fortieth reunion on October 10-12th, 2008.  It was a tremendous success.  On Friday evening, about 150 class members met at Ambrosia Restaurant, in Armory Square for an informal reception.

On Saturday at noon, about fifty classmates attended a tour of our alma mater, which was led by Sehl Burns and Margaret Lanzandorf.

On Saturday evening, about 150 classmates attended a dinner with a disc jockey at Drumlins Country Club.  We met in the Member's Dining Room.  The Nottingham Wall of Fame Dinner was being held on the same evening in the Banquet Room (downstairs).  This allowed alumni from both events to mingle with each other.

On Sunday morning, an informal brunch was held at The Jefferson-Clinton Hotel, which was where many classmates stayed.  We had arranged a generous group rate there.

The class also set up a Reunion Web Site which we intend to keep operational.  It has contact information for classmates, as well as many pictures, comments, and personal biographies.  The website address is:http://nottingham68.com/

The Committee had planned a small fee towards a class gift.  However, due to a much larger turn out than expected, as well as coming in "under budget" for the week end, the Class of '68 raised approximately $3000 to donate as a Class Gift!  The Committee is investigating class gift ideas at this time.  We are also issuing a challenge to all classes to try and "top us!"  When it comes to supporting our beloved Nottingham, "let the competition begin!"

All in all, the week end was very successful.  "Mother Nature" co-operated by providing beautiful weather, and everyone that attended, commented on how enjoyable it was.  Even the classmates that were not able to attend, were able to participate through the web site!

The Reunion Committee consisted of: 

Chairman - John Brown (315) 488-0259

Committee Members - Tina Tzivani Zhang, Nancy Costello Bianchine, Kathie Sinopoli, Margo Goal, Becky Maar DiMaggio, Nancy Workman, Reggie Isserlis Adler, Elizabeth (Liz) Belden Handler, Diana Cramer, Phil Zeppetello, Cathy Chengarian Brummer, and Jay Mindnich.

News

Diana F. Cramer, ('68), who lives and works as a public librarian in snowy Syracuse, had a wonderful vacation in Greece this past fall....a dream trip, hiking, swimming, shopping and eating my way through Athens and three islands with a group of like-minded hikers from the U.S. Please look for Diana on Facebook. (See the class of '95 for news of my son Ethan.)

Syracuse Stage is currently featuring Tales From the Salt City, a show by playwright Ping Chong based on seven Syracuse residents telling their stories. The show is getting tremendous reviews, and it features Nottingham graduate Albert Marshall. Marshall was a member of the class of ’68, and in the play mentions Nottingham English teacher Ms. Kasberger as the teacher who really brought him alive.  (Ed. note: the show ran through November 2, 2008).

Merlin “Harpster” Harper (’68) would like to stay in touch with others from the class of '68. Merlin, of South Omaha, NE, 402-312-0033, Bug1951@msn.com has set up a home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/circleofoldfriends and email: circleofoldfriends@yahoogroups.com 

Obituaries

Genevieve Burman Share, 90, died October 7, 2008, in Illinois. A talented pianist, she appeared frequently in concert as a soloist and accompanist. She inspired dozens of young students. Jean and her husband Nat were involved in many community activities and enjoyed their summers with friends on Tuscarora Lake before retiring to Delray Beach, FL. She is survived by three daughters Barbara S. Kaplan, Laurie B. Share, and Marjorie Share Swerdlow (’68), sons-in-law Joel Swerdlow (’64) and Marty Zwick, four grandsons, and her brother Sheldon.

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Updated: June 15, 2010