Magnolia Alumni Banquet held on June 13
Magnolia Alumni celebrated their 72nd alumni reunion at the Logan-Magnolia High School on June 13.
The evening began with the Pledge to the Flag, with Jim Diggins as MC for the evening.
The oldest lady graduate was Esther Gochenour Michael, class of 1950.
Othal Hodges from the class of 1957, was the oldest man graduate.
Appreciation was given to the Cater, Casey Ulmer for the great meal. Others to be thanked for their help were Lorita Rider, Sharon Gochenour and Sondra Straight.
Alumni that have passed since June, 2025.
Ralph Edward Class of 1946
Hollyce Anderson Neumeyer Class 1948
Larry Epperson Class of 1950
Ruby Graham Taylor Class 1951
Jim Reardon Class 1954
Orma Herman Kraai Class 1956
Louise Thordsen Lincoln Class 1960
The honored classes were 1951. 1956 and 1961, With two members from the
class of 1961, being present, were Maureen Reardon Doner of Hancock and Jerry Straight of Logan.
Others alumni present were:
Blencoe: Richard and Peggy Parr.
Council Bluffs: Angela Reardon Hansen, Jerry Hodges.
Dunlap: Pat Diggins and Ken Dunham.
Galva: Othal Hodges and Thersa Hunt.
Harlan: Rusty Fields.
Logan: Esther Gochenour Michael, Darlene Bedsaul Lamberson, Sharon Grosvenor Gochenour, Steve Burress.
Magnolia: Lorita Mether Rider
Mondamin: Ruth Hoover and Dave Beck.
Woodbine: John and Sue Benedickt, Kathlene Burress, 103 Year old attending with her daughter Sharon Burress Smith and son Steve Burress.
Bennington, Neb.: Maureen Diggins.
Blair, Neb.: Jim Diggins.
Omaha, Neb.: Butch Michael, Lorraine Lewis Street.
Papillion, Neb.: Jack Lewis
York, Neb.: Eileen Epperson Smith, Cheryl Trzupek.
Kenosha, WI: Bill Diggins
Decision was to continue to have the alumni in 2027, second Saturday of June.
Anyone that attended Magnolia at any time is invited to attend.
