25TH REUNION PHOTOS

The Class of '79 held its 25th reunion on October 1st through 3rd of 2004.  Festivities included a pre-homecoming game tailgate party at the library, a "BYO Picnic" at John Lloyd State Park, a "heavy hors d'oeuvres" night at Gatsby's, and a catered Italian luncheon with intramural games and a mass at Monsignore Edward Pace (Fr. Bob Vallee as celebrant and Helen McGrath for music). 

JEFF BASSETT was Reunion Chair.  His primary helpers were Vivian Sanchez, Tricia Schwab, and Susan Lamanna, but kudos to all who had a hand in the event.  A big cheer goes to Pat Kunkel (alumni office), Melinda Knox Miel (alumni office) and her husband, Lazaro Miel (both of class of '80) for their assistance!

Pictures below contain maiden names, for the most part.

FRIDAY NIGHT TAILGATE PARTY & HOMECOMING GAME PICS
Ms. Principal      Ana Mundet Garcia (Class of '80) gathers with the gals of '79 at the tailgate party before Homecoming '04
Helping Hands    Frank Pardo and Susan Lamanna, two of the reunion committee members, gather at the party
Lookers               Joan Paigo, Michelle Castagne, Lisa Szymula and Vivian Sanchez looking great!
Eyda Potatuh       Chair Jeff Bassett (wearing his high school uniform--okay, one a few sizes bigger) and reunion committee member Eyda de los Reyes
Real Help             The BIG help in pulling the reunion off successfully, Melinda Knox Miel (Class of '80), with sis Patty Knox (Class of '78)  
Go Trish!             Tricia Schwab, who spearheaded the tailgate party, greets Bernardo Reynoso, Lisa Szymula, and Susan Lamanna
Ralphie Boy         Ralph Zornoso and his wife pose with Mark Dickhaut, Alex Carrasco, and Suzie Fernandez
Macho Men          Tony Carrion and Roerme Navarro show off the bods
Horrors                Alex, Ana and Suzie look a bit worried...maybe for th other team who lost BIG TIME!
The Covones        Lovely Vivian and her husband chat it up during the game
A Pen!                   Robin Dutko shows off her Pace High Spartan red pen...  altogether now:  "OOOOH!"
It's her fault!       Okay, we don't really know what Michelle was blaming Tommye for (if anything!), but it makes a fun caption!
Ms. Anya              Anya Hagan with her new husband, showing how she's part of the Pepsi generation
Pace Buds            Jeff Bassett (yes, that button IS from 1979) and Mark Dickhaut celebrate a homecoming victory
Clan Man              Steve Martin and the family pose for a pic
Hmm....                  I guess the other team didn't get THAT banged up...we're all smiles now!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT JOHN LLOYD STATE PARK
Banner                Ileana Martin, Jeff Bassett, Loretta Risco, Esther Galicia and Jeanette Luther proudly pose with the PACE banner
Svelte                   Lisa Szymula struts a bikini top with her daughters, and looks great

SATURDAY EVENING AT GATSBY'S
Old Friends        Alina Baguer and Michelle Castagne still look the same... fantastic!
Handsome2        Greg Gandarillas DID have a great time....but he may not like the camera!!
Yummm              Tommye Johnson samples the great food (and it was great!  fajitas, pizza, fruits, cheeses, kabobs and on and on!)
Pitchman            Hugo Fernandez speaks to the class about donating to the new school chapel
Relieved              An exhausted reunion chair Jeff Bassett takes a moment to celebrate
Ms. Miel             Your Saturday night greeter and Pace Alumni coordinator, Melinda Miel, poses with chair Jeff Bassett
Trish                   Tricia Schwab and her husband kick back and relax
Thumbs Up         Dave Ahern (with his wife) is either having a great time or relieved he didn't have to chair this one, or ...BOTH!
Mementos           Some of the many mementos displayed both Saturday night and Sunday

SUNDAY INTRAMURALS, BRUNCH, AND MASS
Service!               Esther Galicia prepares to knock one into next week
Go team               Jeff Bassett shows his excitement at a team victory
Lunch!                Jeff Bassett poses with Pat Kunkel of Pace's Alumni Office before lunch begins
Marilyn              Marilyn Becerra and her hubby schmooze for a pic
Mirtha                Mirtha said, "Look!  This is my daughter...can you believe that?"  Sister, yes...daughter, no!
Trio                    Vivian Sanchez Covone poses with her beautiful children at Sunday Brunch
Dickhauts         Mark Dickhaut shows his mom the beautiful decorations done by Vivian for the Sunday affair
Disco Beat         Melinda Knox Miel and husband Lazaro Miel (both Class of '80), big helps on Sunday, disco to the music
Hut One             Four Pace Spartan footballers hustle up for a quick pic
Falcons              Lourdes Gomez Falcon and her family pose for a pretty pic
Music Gal          Helen McGrath poses with Loretta Risco and Jeanette Luther
Valdes                Jorge and Barbara all smiles
Ladies                Marilyn Becerra, Ana Ferrer, Suzie Fernandez, Evelyn Benitez and Emma Suarez: the ladies who lunch!
Dip!                    Jeff Bassett tries to sweep Loretta Risco off her feet
Cordero             Maura Aldana Cordero and family
For Real?          Nancy Martinez poses with her... GRANDdaughter?  Hey, that's what SHE told us!
Paternos            Susie Roberts Paterno and family attend mass
No Creo!            Caught ya, Dalila!
Reynosos           Bernardo and his wife pose with Susie Roberts
Fr. Bob               Father Bob Vallee and Helen McGrath raise their voices in spiritual song

Our Gang          Class of '79 Alumni at the Sunday brunch. 
                            (on floor)  Jeff Bassett, Chair of 25th Reunion
                            (sitting, L to R) Lisa Szymula, Susie Roberts, Marilyn Becerra, Suzie Fernandez, Maura Aldana, Helen McGrath
                            (front standing row, L to R) Vivian Sanchez, Lourdes Gomez, Emma Suarez, Evelyn Benitez, Dalila Hernandez, Loretta Risco,
                                                                             Jeanette Luther, Nancy Martinez, Mirtha Bueno
                            (back standing row, L to R)  Bernardo Reynoso, Ralph Zornoso, Ana Ferrer, Mark Dickhaut, Jorge Valdes, George Pita,
                                                                               Frank Pardo, Fr. Bob Vallee, Jorge Lopez

 

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