Updated 11/21/06
You know you're from Kent, when...
-You are offended if someone asks if you're from
Ravenna
-You skipped a class to go to Swenson's
-FU Bob is a family friend
-by "the beach", you mean a tiny man made patch of
sand on Twin Lakes
-You know the Kent State campus better than most of
the college students
-popcorn coming in 32 flavors is normal
-seeing a black squirrel is an everyday occurrence
-winning an athletic event is a rarity, and the fact
that the Rider football team was 10-0 makes you want
to learn how to play
-whenever you tell a non-Kentite you're from Kent, the
first thing that crosses their mind is May 4.
-you'd rather drive through downtown Akron than
through any part of Ravenna
-there is nothing to do downtown unless you're at
least 18
-there are more tattoo/piercing parlors and bars
downtown than actual shops
-you will never go more than a month into the summer
without seeing 3/4 of your school's population because
the entire town goes to Kent Fest.
-you won't drink water from the tap outside of the
city limits because you know Kent has the best water
on the planet
-you are referred to as a "townie" on campus
-someone asks you where the rec center is and you
direct them to the one on Franklin Ave. because what
they're really thinking of (on the KSU campus) is more
commonly known as the wellness center
-you mourned the loss of the Loft
-you have visited 'the tower'
-you know where half of your teachers live
-ravens are for burning
-you're on a first-name basis with your high school
principal
-you are praying for the day that Steak n Shake is
actually in Kent
-Brimtucky is a real place
-Katie's Korner does not involve prostitution, only
ice cream
-Guido's does not just deal pizza...
-It snows a foot overnight and you don't even bother
to check the school closings because 'Kent City
Schools' will never be on the list
-In elementary school, you wanted to live in River
Bend. In middle school, you wanted to TP River Bend.
In high school, you wanted to party in River Bend.
-prom is still held in your high school gym
-You make fun of the people who are still obsessed
with Roosevelt. And yet you still go to see POPs every
year.
-You have attended either a Sweetheart, Farsight,
Annabel, or Starcrossed show.
-You remember when Starbucks used to be Brady's Cafe
-You can quote graffiti under the bridge at River
Front Park
-you can't walk from one side of Kent's campus to the
other without knowing somebody, be it a student, a
teacher, a staff worker, or some random "townie".
-you go downtown on Sunday nights for the anti-war
protest...and everyone there looks ripped straight out
of 1969.
-you look in the mirror and say "wow I am awesome."
(because Kent kids are awesome)
-it can be 70 degrees and sunny one day, then 30 and
snowing the next and you don't think anything of it
- you know what "Moon Glo" is and no it's nothing like
"Moon Shine"
-90% of your senior class went to Kent State
- when you went inside Sheetz for the first time, you
almost peed yourself with excitement
-you know exactly what an "awky awky turtle" is, does,
and how it works ((and use it regularly))
-you get excited for the summer because all of the
college kids go home and there is no longer a 45
minute wait to get into Chipotle
-you wait 45 minutes for Chipotle anyway
-you remember being forced to go to swim lessons after
school in elementary school
-waiting for the library to be built was a big deal,
but going to Mrs. B.'s story times was even bigger as
a youngster
-you see George riding down the sidewalk downtown and
you stop and talk to him for over thirty minutes
because he's become a close friend over the years
-walking downtown Kent on the Halloween and the people
don't surprise you, because your parents made you
immune as a little kid.
-you think of going on a shopping spree, the first
place to cross you mind is Gabes
-if you're thinking about eating healthier you just
incorporate more PULP in your diet
-there are more tanning salons than grocery stores
- your stock broker sold you marijuana in 1975
Updated 11/20/06
Our condolences to Kay Alexander whose mother just passed away
Updated 10/19/06
Welcome Matt and Angela from WKDD
Updated 07/31/06
Well I hear the birthday party went very well and was well attended by the class. Greg Quier cut the cake ... It was actually his birthday.
I will post more pictures as I get them.
Our condolences to Jan Baker whose husband Dave just passed away ( they were both at the party )
Updated 06/22/06
Our condolences to Bruce Stump and his family. Bruce's father passed away on 06/14/06. Our condolences also to the families of Renee Beck, Bev Hardesty, and Malcolm Weckerly who's fathers all passed recently.
Easy Rider Bash Info
A social gathering is planned to celebrate the passage into the ‘Easy Rider’
era of our lives.
When: June 30th, 2006
Time: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Cake Cutting: 8 p.m.
Where: Kent Lanes
Cash Bar
Open Bowling
Handicap accessible
Outdoor cabana
DJ @ 9 p.m
Questions ?
Tara Ludick Jackson, tjackson@kent.edu or 330-673-6329
See the Record Courier Article here
........
50th Record Courier article
Updated 04/05/06
Our condolences to the family of Jeff Dunn who passed away Sunday March 26, 2006 at Akron City Hospital
Easy Rider Bash Info
A social gathering is planned to celebrate the passage into the ‘Easy Rider’
era of our lives.
When: June 30th, 2006
Time: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Cake Cutting: 8 p.m.
Where: Kent Lanes
Cash Bar
Open Bowling
Handicap accessible
Outdoor cabana
DJ @ 9 p.m
Questions ?
Tara Ludick Jackson, tjackson@kent.edu or 330-673-6329
Updates 03/20/06
Ok ..... After much toil and delay I have posted some of the pictures from the 30th reunion. Feel free to browse the pages and leave me feedback. If you have any pictures email them to me and I will add them to the appropriate page. Stay tuned I am going to be adding more reunion pictures to the site very soon !!!!!!!
Stay tuned for information regarding our classes 50th year birthday party, to be held sometime in June.
Previous Updates
Our condolences to the family of Steve Neff . Steve passed away in June.
Our condolences to the family 0f Jeff Cook. Jeff's sister passed away recently.
The class of 75 will hold their reunion July 8th at 7:00 at Rays. Everyone is invited !!!!!
There has been some discussion about multiple year reunions. Please either email with you thoughts on this or leave comments at Class of 74 Message Board.
The guest log was hacked but it has been restored to it original content.
The class welcomes Alex Ricci back to the area. Alex and family currently are living in Stow.
The Pictures have been developed and I should receive them this week !!!! Look for a major update soon !!! Leave Feedback of the reunion here !!!!!!
Note : You will notice I have not updated the site for a while now. This is because of a variety of issues related to myself, and I apologize for the delay. I will begin updating again shortly.
If you know of anyone that has moved please forward there address and Email address to us ASAP.
07/13/04 -- The reunion week is upon us !!!!! I look forward to seeing everyone at Rays tomorrow night. Please be safe in your travels to Kent, and thanks to everyone for making this a great event.
Golf
Tee times start at 8:00 am. Please make sure you arrive early and allow enough time time get a cart, pay and putt.
Saturday
For those who are coming Saturday night after dinner, remember there is a $10 dollar cover charge.
06/17/04 - Second Tally 50- Rays, 35 Dinner, 8 golf, 6 lunch, 4 tour, 16 photo.
For those who are coming Saturday night after dinner, remember there is a $10 dollar cover charge.
Dr Lang Passes Away -- Dr Walter Lang passed away this weekend. The class of 74 sends its condolences to John and his family.
06/03/04 - First tally 17- Rays, 18 Dinner, 4 golf, 3 lunch, 2 tour, 8 photo. Hey Fred Thaxton paid ( I owe you a beer !!). Its a start but lets get going and get our forms in !!!!!!!!!!!
05/18/04 -- You should have received your invitations. I know that you did SOOOOOO ....... Send them in !!!! Hey Fred Thaxton your invitation did not arrive yet. Were waiting. !!!!!!!
05/06/04 -- Invitations are in the mail -- Please fill them out right away and return them. If you did not receive an invitation via snail mail, email me and I will get one to you ASAP. Note to Fred Thaxton if your invitation arrives first I will buy you a beer !!!!!!!
04/08/04 --Invitations will be sent out the March 20th. When you receive them, please fill them out and return to the committee ASAP !!!!!!
04/08/04 -- On a sad note... Brian Burdick passed away late last week. Please take a moment to remember him in your prayers.
03/15/04 --I am sad to report that Colonel Al Brauer has passed away.
03/15/04 -- I am looking for pictures from the 15 year reunion. If you know how I can get these pictures ( I think Ruth Coiner has them ) email me the contact name and a phone number.
12/22/03 -- Merry Christmas !!!!!!! Here is to a save and joyous holiday
11/04/03 -- Mr Kneale has indicated that he is planning on attending our reunion. In addition many of our faculty also plan to attend. We will post a list of attendees on the site as the information becomes available.
11/02/03 -- Save the Date !!!!!
As Times and details become available I will post them on the site.
10/27/03 -- Look for an announcement in the next seven days!!!!!!!
08/27/03 -- Want to invite your favorite teacher to the reunion? Got to Faculty and Hall and fill out the form. and we will invite them !!!!!
08/27/03 -- Help us choose the hall for the dance !!! Go to Faculty and Hall and fill out the form. Help us plan our reunion
08/12/03 -- The missing list keeps growing.. we need your help locating classmates.
08/01/03 -- Ok here we go again. Where are you Mark Haskins your forms were returned return to sender. Lets all chip in and find Mark !!!!!!
07/10/03 -- The class of 73 will hold their 30th reunion on July 25 at Mandalaris in Kent. Stop in and say hello and visit with old friends.
06/10/03 -- Ok So many of us with kids have played where's Waldo. So my question is -- Mark (Haskins), are you still with us. Let us know. I will buy you beer at Rays at the reunion. Missing - Mele Speaker. Mele came to us around our freshmen year. Around 1976 she got on a plane to Rhode Island and we never heard from her again She has never attended a reunion either. Help us find her.
06/10/03 -- We need updated addresses !!!! About half of the email I have on file is bad. So if you know of any one that has moved or you know there email address let me know so we can contact them.
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