Darien High School Class of 1958  

I'm back "home on the range" in Kansas. Had a "wunderful, wunderful" time at that terrific reunion. Thanks to Paul, Carole, Donna, Ginny, Art and all who had a part in pulling together this memorable event. Keep in mind that most of us spent 12 of our first 18 years together, which makes us almost like brothers and sisters. Now, its back to life as usual including my 17th anniversary with Kathy on November 7th.

Best wished for the holidays ahead and a Happy New Year.

I too am looking foward to the upcoming reunion and swapping tales of years gone bye. My late wife and I attended the 25th reunion at Art Lupinacci's in Stamford and I was surprised by the changes that had taken place. Now with double the time I can only imagine the additional changes. I promise not to bore you all with stories of my three grand kids, but I still have a small, albeit politically correct, number of   jokes (see my year book picture quote) that I just may share after a few cocktails.  

Hope all you golf players and fans saw the 37th Ryder Cup at our course here in Lou.  Was most exciting one in long time, and we brought the cup back!  Iwas walking scorer for first foursome match between Mickelson/Kim and Harrington/Karlsson which was halved, and on Sunday singles for BOOOOOOOOO Weekley and Oliver Wilson, who won 4&2 as you know!  Opening and closing ceremonies were fantastic, and I have lots of autographs for my grandson Sam.  Was experience of a lifetime for this golf nut. Linda (Burkett), I read in blog you and family live in Lexington, Ky. and love golf!  We have to try to get together next summer when we get back from Florida, we'd love to have you play Valhalla. Also see you are UK fans (Roger's a UK grad).  How about our J.B. Holmes win at Ryder Cup over Hansen!!  He put drives in places we couldn't believe from those back tees. 

Let's email and keep in touch.

Have to run, our houseguests are leaving, more coming in from Texas tomorrow for a week, (another golf tournament)  What fun, but cuts into my grandson time.  

See Y'all soon.

Ann Failla Peoples

Wish I could be there - but it's "football time in the Bluegrass" - and we have a "houseful for the UK/South Carolina game - hard to believe it has been 50 years- since DHS time (still remember the "fun" times in orchestra when Anne Lindberg would count Mr. Thompson hairs in his mustach)- I am still working full time in the advertising world - once it's in the blood you hate to give it up - husband is retired after 38+ years at IBM - so roles are reversed.  We are proud parents of 4 grown children - Scott is a Commander in the US Navy - Submarines lives in Chesapeake VA- (1 14year old son), Todd is Naval reserves and Computer Inforamtion Manager - 3 grand childen  ages 9,6 and 9 months- lives in Pittsburgh - Craig is in the auto industry - just married in June and lives in Nicholasville, ky - our youngest - Amy is a media buyer and still single - living here in Lexington - and our oldest and adopted son lives in Cherry Hill NJ  working in the trucking industry- Barry was our initiation into sports as he played football for UK.  Paul and I enjoy playing golf - and UK sports - whether it is football or basketball - We manage to travel around to see the kids - and play various golf courses in the south!  You'all have a wonderful time at reunion - since I travel quite a bit (on the job with clients)- maybe I can get a client in Connecticut and just drive through Darien - it has been about 35 years since through there!

Linda Burkett Dickinson

Greetings from "The Bar-B-Q" capitol ... Kansas City. Look forward tovisiting with all in attendance October 10, 11 and 12. Just cut the cake August 20th on my 68th. My mom celebrated her 95th  July 11th in Chicopee, MA; residing at  assisted-living quarters after selling the Fatherley residence. My father passed away in  1993. Brother Bob Fatherley, Jr. lives in Westport, CT with his Julie. Kid-brother John lives in Chicopee with his Danielle. I'll have lunch tomorrow with Marcia Williams Perry and her Max. Marcia was a career flight attendant with TWA, and Max was a rep for John Deere. They won't be able to be at the reunion, but asked me to express their best wishes to one and all. With harvest in by next month, it's been a good year in the Great Plains. As the sun sinks slowly in the West, best wishes from the smokin' Bar-B-QCapitol!     RWF 

I never thought 50 years could pass so quickly. Six years ago I was in Darien and talked with Steve Zangrillo at the Darien Sport Shop who remembered many in our class by name. I live with my wife Dawn in Seattle and retired from my medical practice in 2000. We travel and I enjoy part time teaching. We have two grown children and are expecting our first grandchild in the next few weeks. Thanks for making this reunion possible

I never did make it to Darien High - shipped of to boarding school after ninth grade - but looking through the class list, there are many I remember from grade school (Royal, Hindley & DJH.

I now live in San Mateo, CA and am still working. I produce a community lecture series

I was married for 24.877776 years, got divorced in 1990,have two kids and a living happily ever after.

Looking forward to seeing y'all. Good thing for Blogs as it bring back memories that have departed from my brain. Ann Faila - similarities as I had several farms of which one was in Kentucky. My other half lives in KY & FL. I do say y'all also. Jerry Porter, you & I both had knee surgery from high school football. Had considerable more since then.

WISH I COULD MAKE IT, BUT WE WILL BE TRAVELING.  NOTED THAT PAUL JOHNSON IS ON THE COMMITTEE, PLEASE TELL HIM THAT EVERY YEAR I LOOK FOR THE TIME MAGAZINE PERSON OF THE YEAR ISSUE AND HAVE NOT SEEN HIS PICTURE LIKE THE ONE HE DREW IN THAT AWFUL CRAFTS WE WERE MADE TO TAKE.  LOWEST GRADE I EVER GOT

I echo Jerry Porter's comments.  I've never been able to make a reunion due to many conflicts of life.  I wouldn't miss the 50th for all the tea in China.  Hope someone can find the Hawk flag and bring it!   See you in Oct.

Jim Cochran

This might bring back some memories for you, it did for me. You might want to share it with some of our classmates. 

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