100th Reunion - Uxbridge Secondary School

October 17, 2012

All I hear is ... <quietly> crickets ... lots and lots of crickets ...

Come on people, you asked for a comment/blog section on the website. Here it is and this space is like a tomb. It doesn't have to be clever. It doesn't have to be long. Just be yourself. Please try it.

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Mike Kelland on June 25, 2013 10:39 AM

Well Richard, it is over, sort of. It was an extremely busy few day's. There were a few people at the dance, I would love to have had a moment, just to say Hi. That just didn't happen. I guess I will have to wait till next time, but there are no gurantees then, either.

Mike Kelland on June 18, 2013 6:00 PM

Just confirmed John Cochrane's chip truck, will be at the car show, baring any issues. Best fries around, and John's portions are always appreciated. Thanx John, every little bit helps make these events enjoyable.

Mike Kelland

Roberta (bert) Delorme(McFarlane) on June 14, 2013 11:10 AM

Do you have to pre-register for the Inn Crowd? I have already registered for the reunion and Pub night and wasn't aware that this event was finalized until talking to a friend recently. Looking forward to a great week end!

Mike Kellnd on June 18, 2013 9:38 AM

Hi Roberta. The Pub Night and the Inn Crowd, are the same, so if you have registered for the Reunion and also paid for the Pub Night, you are good to go. Hope you have a wonderful weekend with us.

Mike

Karen Hannivan (Zegil) on June 12, 2013 9:10 AM

hello. well when you mention the 'Inn Crowd'. Wow that was soooo much fun and cant wait to c old faces from those 'good ol days'.

Mike Kelland on June 10, 2013 11:46 AM

Hi Everyone. We are 6 player's short of filling the golf tournament. In this sramble format, 2 teams of 4, tee off and play together in an 8 some, so that there are 8 people to share memorie's and create new ones. It would be nice, if 1 more foursome would sign up, so that there is not a team, by themselves.

If interested, please get registered. Only $30, a few hours, and a few laughs.

Thanx

Mike Kelland

Bryan Pearce on June 11, 2013 2:45 PM

just show up at the course for the golf I assumebwevare playing with pers from our era Bryan

Mike Kelland on June 12, 2013 9:06 AM

To the golfer's. Please's show up at the North Course of Foxbridge. Trying to match people up, best as possible.

Karen MacDonald - Legvari on June 17, 2013 11:26 PM

As both a past student and teacher at USS, I have stuff for the decade rooms - but how do I get it to people decorating the rooms?

Who is in charge of each decade room? How do we contact you? When are you starting to decorate? Have time to help, if you need it.

I can bring some things up earlier on Friday if you can use them?

For example...My black school sweater and example of tabs, crest, Letter U and other awards from the late 60's & 70's; I have lots of Astras - late 60's through to 2005; some sports photos - especially Archery teams from 1985 to 1998 (with OFSSA winners); even some early USS history & photos of USS before the renovations done after the 1980's...if you want to see the way we were!

Let me know if you can use any of this?

Mike Kelland on June 18, 2013 5:54 PM

Hi Karen. If no one replied, call the school and they should be able to direct you. I'm sure, your decade would appreciate your help and your item's.

Mike Kelland on June 6, 2013 10:03 AM

To the many Grad's, that are Uxbridge Business Owner's in Uxbridge. Thank you very much, for your prize donation's, for the Reunion Golf Tournament. Brian Manorek or myself, will be around to your store in the near future, to pick up your donation.

Sincerely

Mike

Mike Kelland on June 5, 2013 5:53 PM

Thank you Richard, for all your hard work on this Blog. I think we all thought it would be a great place, to converse. Still a couple of weeks.

Peter Ovens on June 1, 2013 3:03 PM

Hi to all former students of USS, Uxbridge Secondary School in Uxbridge Ontario. I am one of the people looking after the 70's decades room for the 90th USS Reuinion and am looking for volunteers to help on either the Friday night or Saturday...we need 1 hour of your time as well as any memorabilia from the 70's to help decorate the room.please contact me if you can help by sending me a message on FB or by email. also repost this on FB so that others will see this from the 70's decade. thx Peter

John Park on June 2, 2013 11:38 AM

I can give you as much time as you need on Friday. What time do you need help?

Mike Kelland on May 31, 2013 3:53 PM

USS golf tournament, has only 6 opening's left. I would like to take this time, to thank everyone that signed up. Just praying for nice weather, 9 hole's, and off to the Inn Crowd. Don't forget the formal at the Rustic Tin Mill Fiday night after opening ceremonies, and thanx to graduate/owner, Don Andrews. Please support this, but I think it will be a full house, without me promoting.

Randy Low on May 27, 2013 6:51 PM

Looking forward to seeing all my classmates. It has been awhile since I tlaked to anyone. I expect to be there all three days, since I live in Ajax.

Sandra Mayr on May 25, 2013 4:22 PM

Hey All...... I booked this weekend off my PT job ages ago, now I have my daughters College Graduation the Friday afternoon and a Wedding on the Saturday late afternoon.

I'm trying to show face either Friday night or Saturday morning.... I'm thinking Sunday will be a right off for most.....lol (Pub Night)

Would love to see some faces from my year! Hope to see someone!!!

Cheers

Sandra Mayr

905-260-3110

Tracey Ware on May 24, 2013 12:56 AM

Really looking forward to this event. Hoping to see some folks I haven't seen for a while and catch up. It's unbelievable how much time has gone by - and for those who haven't been around to see the changes in the school, you're in for some big surprises

Don Andrews on May 22, 2013 4:03 PM

We are hosting a Prom Night Dance Party at Tin Mill Restaurant on Friday June 21st 2013 from 9:30 pm - 1:00 am. Features: Live Entertainment; Prom Photos; Party snacks; lots of dancing; prizes; cash bar. $20 p.p. & tax. Tickets available online www.tinmill.eventbrite.ca

For those that missed your first prom or for those that want a prom "do over", come join us for a night of dancing and lots of laughs. Adults only please.

Congrats USS on your 90th Anniversary.

Mike Kelland on May 23, 2013 12:26 PM

That sounds like a lot of fun, Don. Thanx for hopping on to the excitement, the commitee is trying to generate, for this Special Weekend. Should be a great way to finish, an enjoyable first evening.

Kelly Young on June 18, 2013 3:07 PM

Please be advised that due to circumstances beyond our control, Prom Night Dance Party @ Tin Mill has been cancelled. For those that were planning to join us, we appreciate your support and enthusiasm. Tin Mill will be offering refunds to anyone who has purchased a ticket.

Mike Kelland on June 18, 2013 7:42 PM

That is a shame. Hope things are ok.

Mike Kelland on May 13, 2013 10:40 AM

Only 14 spot's left, to fill the golf tournament. 3 Foursome's plus 2 individual's will fill it. Let's get it done, so I can finish putting the group's together.

Thanx

Mike

Judy nee Dobratz on May 12, 2013 8:00 PM

Class of '73 is meeting at Don & Faye Simmonds after the golf game and before Pub night .... contact Don, Faye, me, Eric Blackburn, Donnalee (Thompson) .... hope to see you all there!

Greg Freeman on May 20, 2013 9:29 PM

I am hoping to make it and try to recognize some faces as well. it would be great to connect with classmates and hear where they are 40 years later. I hear you Linda when you say 60 next year. i guess we are all at that point.

Barb Graham on May 13, 2013 6:39 PM

Hi grads of '73

I'm looking forward to trying to recognize a few faces. See you there.

Pink Floyd on May 2, 2013 11:43 AM

Also, thank-you Mr. hudson for knowing our lyric's, and replying with the song title.

Pink Floyd on May 2, 2013 11:39 AM

"Wish You Were Here." Actually, wish this blog would heat-up, after the tireless effort Richard has put into this page. This Reunion, will be here and gone before you know it, so lets have some fun and conversation.

Mike Kelland on April 29, 2013 1:36 PM

Brian Manorek and I are organizing the Reunion golf tournament. We spent a few hours visiting most of the local businesses that are operated by past graduates. There are approximately 30 and everyone openly donated a prize, for both the golf tournament and prizes at the In Crowd dance. Many thanx to those business owners!

Mike

Mike Kelland on April 19, 2013 10:25 AM

Just in the rumour stage, I heard yesterday that Don Andrews of The Tin Mill restaurant, may be planning a Prom Night theme at the restaurant, after the ceremonies at the school. Don, would do this with "Class" and it would be a great way to finish the first evening.

Michelle Bennett - Angove on April 12, 2013 11:55 AM

Just registered and looking forward to seeing so many people!

Anyone out there from Graduating Year 85/86 going to the Pub Night?

Dawne and Keith Duckworth on April 10, 2013 7:58 AM

Looking for Alumni from the late 60's to early 70's!!!

Just wondering if there are any students from this era attending the reunion? Some of us will remember the good old days with the INN CROWD and how about the drag races that never happened!!!! Like to hear from you!!

Karen MacDonald-Legvari on June 18, 2013 7:03 PM

Hi Guys! I'll be there at the Reunion for the MacDonald Clan of the late 60's & 70s . Wendy, Keith & Dan MacDonald (alumni 1966-1974) unfortunately can't attend. Hope others from our era will be able to join in the events! I'll be there on Friday (before 5:00) with some stuff for the decade rooms. Hope to see you at the staff luncheon on Saturday Dawne. Many thanks to both of you for all the work you have done with the PUB NIGHT and Golf Tournament...It sounds like both events will be a big hit!

Dawne Duckworth on April 7, 2013 3:47 PM

PUB NIGHT It has been decided that the INN CROWD will be performing in the large ice pad area and we will have the community center for those people who would like to sit and chat--comments from years gone by. So let us make a special attempt to get there.

Dawne Duckworth and Steve David(COVENORS)

Jane Emslie-Smith on April 7, 2013 12:40 PM

It was a real fluke I found out about the reunion and am so happy Uxbridge high is celebrating 90 years! I have such fond memories of the place and the community. It was a great place to be a teenager! I am coming for a work conference first week of June so perhaps I can meet up with some of you then and take a trip down memory lane. Have fun all of you who will be attending!

Peter Ovens on March 2, 2013 3:54 PM

for those who attended the 75th reunion know that the saturday entertaiment night at the arena sold out, so if you want tickets get them now as there is a maximum number. working on the 70's decade room with Brian Evans so 70's generation contact this website with memorabilia for our room. hope to see you there!

Elaine Cox on April 6, 2013 7:40 PM

I think I still have a prom dress from the 70's if the committee would like

to borrow it. I can't believe it has been 40 years since we walked thehalls of good old USS. Lots of memories from that time. Getting excited .

Elaine Cox

James Reid on February 17, 2013 9:07 AM

I will be attending the festivities

Dawne Duckworth on February 3, 2013 2:05 PM

Just so everyone understands that the INN CROWD will be playing in the Community Hall and the arena pad adjacent will be open for people to meet and greet and talk without competing the music. This was a request from the last reunion. As far as advertisement, we have tried the Arena sign, posting signs, sending it out on facebook and recommending people look at the website, but if we could all talk it up, that would be great. Thanks Dawne Duckworth

Pink Floyd on February 4, 2013 9:10 AM

Are you sure Dawn, I thought it was the Inn Crowd on the ice pad. Please confirm, and let us know.

Thanx
Pink

Dawne Duckworth on February 4, 2013 10:21 AM

Yes, Pink Floyd.
As co-chair of the Pub Night that is what we decided; the arena hall for the dancing festivities with the Inn Crowd and the closest arena pad will be set up with another bar area for people to meet and greet.
The concern was at the last reunion people could not really socialize.
Dawne Duckworth

Pink Floyd on February 4, 2013 11:40 AM

Thank you.
Have a wonderful day.

Charlene Miller on January 26, 2013 12:41 PM

Hi, Linda, Remember the days at Harry's Hideway (Teddy Boys) Hope to meet up at the reunion.

Linda Barrett on March 6, 2013 10:38 AM

Hey Charlene:

I just got shivers down my back when I read your email....those were the days...driving to the big city of Oshawa...Larry's Hideaway...Sweet Blindness....OMG....I think it's some sort of residence now. I hope to see you at the Reunion too! xxoo

Linda B.

Charlene Miller on March 10, 2013 9:53 PM

Hi Linda, Susan and I are staying at a bed & breakfast. Will just be like Wasaga days. Girls trying to get ready with just one washroom and fighting over it. Does that bring back memories. Shall we dress up like we did for the tacky party, except in the 70's garb. Can't wait to see you, it's been too long. That goes for all of you out there.

Charlene

Linda Barrett on January 23, 2013 11:35 AM

I was at U.S.S. from 1969-72....how time flies...I'm going to be 60 next year....wash my mouth out with soap...I can't believe I just said that. Love to Sue Miller and buy a car from Mike Kelland at Williamsons!
Hope to see you at the reunion (especially Mr.Morris!)xo Linda Barrett

Mike Kelland on January 23, 2013 4:46 PM

Thank you very much, for the plug Linda.

All the best
Mike

sue miller on January 27, 2013 6:09 PM

Have missed you these many years Linda. I will always remember Wasaga and the chip truck in Port Perry, we had some fun summers at the Windjammer......see you at the reunion. Can we really be just this side of 60?

Linda Barrett on March 6, 2013 10:43 AM

Hey Sue:

Too, too, many years..... but it seemed like yesterday when I read your email. We had a lot of good times....I run into Alex every once in awhile at his record store in Oshawa. I really hope to see you and Charlene at the reunion. Linda xxoo

Veola Drope (Hill) on January 17, 2013 1:03 PM

Although I only attended USS for Grade 9 in 63-64, I have enjoyed looking at all the pictures of friends that I made that year. Excellent work!

Judy on January 15, 2013 10:33 AM

just moved .... and in the packing (and unpacking) process found some year books!!! oh my oh my oh my ....... can it truly be 40 years for the class of '73 ???? not sure if time has flown because it's been fun :) but it definitely feels like it has flown by ..... looking forward to seeing some 'old' friends :) LOLOL

John Park on February 9, 2013 4:58 PM

Yes, I can't believe that it was 40 years ago either. Too bad that the only class pictures of that group are on line are from grade 9. So many people are left out.
[editor's note:] Hi John! Thank you for your blog post. With respect to only grade 9 showing, we hope to remedy that soon. We have thousands and thousands of pictures still to post but it all takes much time - not only scanning but captioning the results so that they're Google searchable. Please bear with us as we struggle to get more resources into this problem.

Pink Floyd on January 9, 2013 9:31 AM

Welcome to 2013. Sure hope this "Blog Page" takes off, in the near future.
" Remeber when you were young
You shone like the Sun,
Shine on
You crazy Diamond."

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd on December 22, 2012 10:05 AM

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Happy New Year.
See you in 2013.

Donna Stacey (Campbell) on December 19, 2012 12:13 PM

I am really looking forward to the reunion next summer. There's nothing like taking a walk down memory lane . Pub night will be a blast.
See you in June.

Charlene Miller on March 10, 2013 10:06 PM

Hi Donna, how are you. Hope to meet up with you.

Charlene

Donna Stacey on March 21, 2013 8:58 AM

Hi Charlene I am doing well thanks. How have you been? I would love to get together with you, Karen is also going to the reunion.

See you.

Donna

Charlene Miller on April 19, 2013 1:25 PM

Hi Donna, Are you staying in Uxbridge for the weekend. Is Bill coming with you. Did you register for the Inn Crowd Dance.

Donna Stacey on April 27, 2013 2:40 PM

Hi Charlene, Karen and I will be in town for Saturday's events and we have registered for the Inn Crowd dance. We can't wait ... see you soon.

Donna

CHARLENE MILLER on May 12, 2013 6:40 PM

Hi Donna, did you and Karen know about the added events for Friday afternoon.

Donna Stacey on May 15, 2013 7:04 PM

Hi Charlene, unfortunately Karen and I will have to miss the fun on Friday we both have prior commitments that we have to attend .

Pink Floyd on November 30, 2012 12:18 PM

Very valid point, Annika. Hundreds of past students, don't know a thing about this. Poster's in town, and ad's in local paper's, will reach the local's, but how do you reach other's? Those who know and are on Facebook, will help.<br /> Any suggestions?

Annika on November 29, 2012 6:52 PM

How come this is such a big thing and when you ask around in Uxbridge, nobody seems to know anything about it? It's about time to spread the news outside of the online world, isn't it?

Jackie Lockie on November 28, 2012 6:54 PM

Regarding the 1949-50 Grade 12 class photo:
Front row - 5th girl is Dorothy Croxall
Second row does start with Marilyn Wagg

Hope this is the kind of comment that will be useful.

Jackie Lockie on November 28, 2012 5:58 PM

Working hard to complete the names on the 1946-47 long photo of all students. Can anyone help me, or has this already been done?

Pink Floyd on November 27, 2012 9:41 AM

To the above Blog user's,
Sue Miller, Mike Kelland, Lynn Morrison, B, John Campbell, and Deni Lauder, and especially Richard Watson, who spends hour's adding to this Website.

Have a Merry Christmas
Pink Floyd

Deni Lauder-Hensman on January 15, 2013 7:51 PM

A little late, but same to you and Happy New Year!

Pink Floyd on November 22, 2012 12:27 PM

How bought them Blue Jays!

Pink Floyd on November 22, 2012 12:26 PM

Go Argo's.

Pink Floyd on November 22, 2012 12:04 PM

Question: Is the " Inn Crowd " being set up in the hall area, or in the ice pad area? Have some friend's and family coming, and if it is in the hall area, might want to get there early, so we can sit together.

Thanx

Deni Lauder-Hensman on November 18, 2012 7:03 PM

John Campbell on November 10, 2012 10:40 PM

Hello...students of 1955-1960...where are you?
It would be fun to hear from you...you can't be that busy.
Any stories from shop classes etc?

John Sargeant on December 26, 2012 9:23 PM

Hi Soup
I don't know if you remember me or not. I was on the UHS Bees when you were centre for the Hornets. When I got to play for the Hornets (guard), we set the record for the most succesive losses by a UHS senior team.
I do recall Coach Newton ranting about me faking you out? and not taking advantage of the deek. Great memories. Hope to cathc up with you and other members of the Bees and Hornets

Pink Floyd on October 31, 2012 10:24 AM

"Is there anybody------Out There?

Rik Hudson on April 30, 2013 7:46 PM

Yes - we have become "Comfortably Numb"

John Campbell on October 24, 2012 10:29 PM

I went to Uxbridge High School from 1955 to 1960 and was involved in cadets...student council...basketball...shop classes and so on but almost never in academics!
I look forward to seeing old friends at the 90th Reunion. Thanks to the folks organizing this event.

B on October 24, 2012 1:20 AM

Just a suggestion...I'd recommend creating a Facebook page for the USS 90th reunion, if one doesn't already exist. This will allow USS alums to easily share the details with hundreds of former classmates.

Dawne Duckworth on April 7, 2013 3:50 PM

Yes there is a facebook page for the USS 90 reunion.

Lynn Morrison on October 23, 2012 7:10 PM

Just had a great evening with Beve Kaye, Denise Steward and Patti Cordingley!! Looking forward to meeting up with others at the reunion!! Come on class of 76/77 let's hear from you

Judy Tyndale on January 10, 2013 10:18 PM

Hi class of 76, I can't wait to meet you all again!

Melissa Brook Geer on February 22, 2013 2:40 AM

Really looking foward to seeing everyoneear. Too many years

Sue Miller on October 18, 2012 8:29 PM

Anyone remember the Inn Crowd???? Well we have convinced the original dj's to spin the old tunes at the reunion, so dust off your ponchos, bell bottoms, and platform shoes and lets dance......

Mike Kelland on October 23, 2012 9:20 AM

Being a teenager, in the late 60's, and having the "Inn Crowd", were very special time's. Too bad, there are no "do-overs."

Many thanx, to Bill & Peter

Mike

Junia Langille on March 23, 2013 2:29 PM

The Inn Crowd was one of the highlights of those school years during 63-65. I was in the same class as Peter and still run into him occasionally in Port Perry.

USS provided many great memories of people that I still look back on.

Freda Greer on April 7, 2013 8:43 PM

Anyone from my class interested in meeting for dinner at the HobbyHorse on the Saturday at 5:30 before going to the evening festivities? Please let me know so we can keep track of numbers....

Thanks and blessings

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October 16, 2012

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Tracey Ware on June 26, 2013 12:49 PM

What a great time! Catching up with folks I haven't seen in years! (some as many as 30 years, wow!)

The USS Stage Band at opening ceremonies knocked it out of the park! The decade rooms brought me back (wayyyy back). And seeing the brand new 'sparkling' gym...I really can't thank the organizers enough. Already looking forward to 2023! For those Alumni who didn't make it out this time, may I suggest you start planning for the 100th celebration now - it's sure to be another fabulous event!

Mark Belfry on June 8, 2013 5:46 PM

Can't make the reunion, pity. But I wanted to send my best wishes, and a particular thanks for posting the Astra staff over the years. What a pleasure to see pics from that time and to read the blurb I wrote in 1968. I am moved and grateful. Have a great reunion! Love to all.

Guye Strobel on April 23, 2013 9:50 PM

Hi to everybody out there. ("Is anybody out there?") Just stumbled on this site and am quite excited. I don't know why. I will be there. And for all the beautiful girls that wouldn't go to bed with me during puberty (and that would be all of them) maybe my luck will change. Aw com'on now! Seriously, drop me an email if you wish to get in touch. Looking forward to it.

Norm Brennand on April 22, 2013 11:02 PM

Hi USS Colleagues.

First of all, a sincere "thanks" to Peter Morris and all good folks organizing the upcoming 90th. Considering I have yet to make a reunion of any kind I think I need to provide "best efforts" this time around. What is so very enticing are all the comments from the late 60's/early70's.....must be us baby boomers are now entering the retirement chapter in our lives and a reunion comes with the territory.

So..... hope to pull away from the Calgary area for a few days and rekindle many old friendships,

Norm Brennand (403-869-4122)

Bryan Pearce on March 31, 2013 2:27 PM

76 grad year ... Is there a list or nominal roll on who is attending to date .... Habby...murph... Crox ... Harman ... Rob S ... K Brook... And who is golfing ... Have not been around since 76 looking forward to it ....

Rik Hudson on January 25, 2013 9:51 AM

I just let Bill Carrol, the exchange teacher from Australia, USS had in exchange for Reg Kerford, know about 5the event. I invited Bill to take a look at uss90.com to get info on it. Maybe, just maybe, he could be coaxed into coming. I am sure he would win the farthest traveled award! He is on Facebook.

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