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Alumni Reunion 2006
August 4, 2007………What a wonderful day and evening it was. Weather cooperated beautifully. There was a breeze for Soccer Game, Music at Kellogg Free Library a gift as always, Grand Alumni Program, and delicious chicken and biscuit dinner. As you read this and you say darn I bet I missed a good time…….you did! But you can rectify all of that by planning to attend next year. As always it will be the first Saturday in August. Already had several people say, “I will be there next year!” Although there were less soccer players than usual, everyone had a good time. As always, Mr. Rutan manages to do a terrific job setting up and running the game. If you see him please make sure to say thanks. Oldest player this year was Marty Perkins, class of 1973. Youngest player was Bri Blanchard, class of 2006. Still running like a deer is Gordy Brown, class of 1982. Soccer is in Cincy’s soul and it looks like we have another great group of young people coming forward this year! For many Alumni the program this year “Dreams” brought forth much reflection on Dreams Realized at Cincy. Some of those being the “Large Gymnasium”, “Wilbur Auditorium”, “Bronze Statue Project”, ( $28,000 being raised by community to do that project in two years), “Technology Department”, (first school in NYS to offer 5 unit sequence in Computer Technology) and still one of only five in the state, the envy of many wealthier district. And why were all of these able to be accomplished? ‘WE DARE TO DREAM”. This year the class of 1957 also had its dreams and they shared them with us. Able to welcome another 75 year grad this year. Class of 1932 was represented by Myra (Osborn) VanEpps. She was presented with a corsage of yellow roses (her class flower) and white carnation and green ribbon (class colors). What fun. Remember many of the Alumni who come for the day have not been back for 50 years. Program show stopper was Fred Downs singing “Jerusalem” at end of programs as he received a standing ovation. We can be very proud of what we have to share with everyone here at Cincy. There were over 350 at the program this year. The days events would not be complete without an opportunity to sit together, break bread and catch up on visiting. What better way to do it than with a chicken and biscuit meal. There were 240 meals served this year. Thank you, Greg Bilodeau and staff. What a perfect ending to a perfect day. Lastly, we must always remember….these things just don’t happen without a lot of work and support from everyone. Thank you Alumni Committee, you make us all look good. Thank you to the Cincinnatus Central School Board of Education and Administration for your continued support. To the Building and Grounds crew, who always come through and of course to all of you Alumni who continue to come and enjoy. I humbly close - as the Alumni Reunion has given me so much - people I have met, stories I have been told and the great joy and satisfaction that comes with planning it. After 15 years of doing this I still enjoy it so very much. It is great to make people happy! Until next time. Terena Loomis, Chairperson
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