1969 Class Page
CLASS OF 1969 50-YEAR REUNION
TRUELY GOLDEN
By Tracy Poe Rohwer
The QA class of 1969 celebrated a rousing and magical 50-year reunion at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle on Saturday, September 21. One hundred-seventy guest gathered in the same room of the hotel in which the class prom was held 50 years ago with background music of late 60s tunes especially put together for the event. Attendees enjoyed a menu of tray-passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations and a dessert and coffee bar that included individual cakes bearing the "Queen Anne Grizzlies Forever" logo on the marzipan top. The main event went from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with an additional after-party from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. when hotel chef-prepared pizza was served.
The room was made particularly festive by memorabilia from the school/district archives, most notably, the original school name lettering that had graced the main entrance of the school since 1909. Mannequins displayed fashion styles from 1969, including school letterman jackets.
Queen Anne '69 classmates brought their high-energy QA spirit and were heard to remark the reunion was "epic" and "the best reunion ever" as well as have been inspired to stay connected over the coming years.
Class of '69 Commencement Program, CLICK HERE
To see the Reunion Display on this event, CLICK HERE.
To see the Reunion Program, CLICK HERE.
Queen Anne Class of 1969 45th Reunion
Click this link for more photos of their reunion
The Queen Anne Class of 1969 held its 45The Queen Anne Class of 1969 held its 45th
Reunion on Friday, September 12, 2014, at the Elliott Bay Marina, Palisade,
Alani Room & Patio Tent (just south of the Magnolia Bridge) on a beautiful
summer day in Seattle. It was an evening to renew friendships, tell of fond high
school memories, share stories and, most important, to honor our QA 1969
classmates no longer with us. Overall, it was a special time for the 60
classmates and guests in attendance.
Our QA 1969 classmates and guests were treated to good fare (the food
was delicious!) including a few beverages and a great venue for a reunion.
Special thanks to our QA 1969 classmates that traveled long distances to attend
the event (California (4), New Mexico (1), Nevada (1) and Connecticut (1)). We
expect many more long distance travelers to attend our 50th
Reunion in 2019. Also, thanks to the QAHS Alumni Association which made
available QAHS Merchandise for sale during the reunion.
About halftime of the event, we paused to toast to
the “good health” of all QA 1969 classmates as well as remember our QA 1969
classmates that have passed away but will never leave our memories. For those QA
1969 classmates who were not able to attend our 45th Reunion, we know
each of you was there in spirit!
Thanks again to the QA 1969 classmates and guests
that attended our 45th Reunion and start planning to be there for the
QA Class of 1969 50th Reunion on Saturday, September 21, 2019,
6-10pm, (same place already reserved), Elliott Bay Marina, Palisade, Alani Room
& Patio Tent.
Remembering one of "Our Boys of Summer"
A Tribute to Greg Gardner
40th
Reunion
"Born to be Wild"
Your Reunion Committee
Steppenwolf's classic hit, "Born to be
Wild", rang true as the Class of 1969 reunion committee took on the challenge of
creating a memorable 40th reunion September 11-13, 2009. Though amidst
economic challenges, the 3 day event emerged triumphantly, kicking off with a
Friday morning "4-man Scramble at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila, then topped off
the evening at Buckley's in Belltown.
Saturday night at Acalia was an evening of fun for about 100 attendees, music from the 60's, and just catching up with old friends. Several raffle prizes were given away, the Grand Prize being a new (Sedona) bike, donated by Lloyd Tamura of Velos Bike Shop. Mr. Taylor, Industrial Arts Teacher, and his wife were special guests.
Sunday afternoon the class had a afternoon BBQ at Carkeek Park, with grilled
salmon, hot dogs, and salads.
What economic challenges! This class created memories.