The Rippey Consolidated School graduates and friends met at noon on Saturday, May 29, 2021 for their annual party in the fellowship hall of Rippey United Methodist Church. Roy Bardole welcomed the group and after the pledge to the flag, led the group in prayer.
After lunch, Jean Borgeson led an informal meeting. A grateful thanks to the cooks and their helpers, Phyllis Bardole, Bev Derry, Maralynn Rinker, Myron Rinker, Lyle Rychnovsky, who prepared food and helped serve the group. Also, Marilyn Pentico, and Mary Ann Miller provided cookies for those lingering after the meeting to visit.
Eleven known names of those who had passed away since the last meeting on May 25, 2019, were read.
Pat Carpenter Monthei represented the class of 1960, who would have been honored last year in the 60 year class. The 60 year class of 1961 was acknowledged. Those attending were Roy and Phyllis (Heater) Bardole, Marilyn (Barton) Stine and Norman Devilbiss.
Other alumni attending were: Mary (Ethell) Cunningham class of 1944, who had the distinction of being the oldest attendee; Vernon Fritz, class of 1945; Jean (Nation) Fountain, class of 1946; LaVere Derry, class of 1948; Valerie (Heater) Ogren, class of 1953; Beverly (Todd) Derry, class of 1954; Marilyn (Hiddleson) Pentico, Shirley (Minor) Linn, and Cappie (Thompson) Tucker, class of 1956; Darlene (Mount) Johnson and Bill Souder, class of 1957; Verdina (Odin) Hastings and Gail Monthei, class of 1958; and Mary Ann (Young) Miller, class of 1959. Guests attending were: Paul Miller, Jackie Souder, and Kirk Brant, and Jean Borgeson.
Good food, a room full of laughter and great memories were shared. The group decided to meet again, on May 28, 2022. The 60 year class of 1962 will be honored. This was the final class to graduate from Rippey High School.