Dennis Dunlap

It was great to see everyone and a special thanks to Peg and all of your that helped her do such a fine job

getting the class together. I really enjoyed seeing my classsmates some go all the way back to grade school.

The celebration of 50 years was perfect in evey way. Thanks Again Denny Dunlap 

Linda Schuler (Dishon)

What a wonderful weekend! Thanks so much to everyone who volunteered their time and hard work. You all made this reunion so special. You went the extra mile with decorations,gift bags, pictures,food,CDs,etc. I had such fun reconnecting with old friends! It sure doesn't seem like 50 years. I think we really had a great class. I appreciate all those who traveled long distances. Thanks again to a super committee.

Jan Carol Burch (Campbell)

It was a pleasure to be part of the committee for our 50 year class reunion. So thankful that so many of our classmates from near and far came back. That is what makes the reunion. It appeared to me that everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a lot of fun working with everyone,and I am actually going to miss it. I didn't get to talk to everyone I wanted to,but maybe next time. Stay well and God"s blessings to all! Jan Burch Campbell

Chris Lytle

There are three stages of life:

1. Youth

2. Middle age and

3. "Gee, you're lookin' good." 

Our 50th Reunion was a blast! Thanks to the organizers. And thanks to all of you for attending. It was great to reconnect and catch up! 

Roger McDonald

What a mystery:  To see someone after a half-century and still feel an immediate, real, unfeigned connection.  We were so open to the world and each other in those days.  I can't add to the deserved praise that others have heaped on the committee, so for once I will shut up and bask in the thought of having such friends.

Larry Nethers

What a great weekend!  Thanks to all who planned and made it happen. Excellent job.

I really enjoyed seeing everyone. (Just remember, it's better to be seen than viewed)

Looking forward to the next one.

Bryce Morrice

I’ll add my two cents in to the well deserved accolades already givyto the planning committee. They did a great job. But I want a do over so that I could try to talk to more people. Since I was a “new guy” to the class in the junior class I didn’t know a lot of the names but appreciated those who new my name and reminded  me who they were.  

Linda K Miller (Brucker)

If you took the tour on Sunday and thought about the site of C,D,E, and F buildings, an aerial shot of the NHS campus we attended from 1965-68 was included in your welcome bag.  The picture was taken circa 1962-63 and is in the front and back cover of the 1964 Reveille. Richard Pound took a photo of that photo and Janet Yost Maney had it printed for y'all. Richard also took the picture of the Licking County Courthouse at dusk on Flag Day this year. 

This was the first time I was on the Reunion Committee, and the first Reunion I've attended. We had a lot to do to put the 50th together in one year, and we had a lot of fun doing it. It was great to greet old friends and make new ones.  Thanks to all that helped and all who attended.  

Larry Wilson

I uploaded pictures from the 50th Class Reunion.  They are in the side bar under "50th Mixer" and "50th Class Reunion".  The NHS Tour is under the "50th Class Reunion".  Again, it was great to see so many people at the reunion and renew old acquaintances, some of which I haven't seen in 50 years.  But, we all still look good, don't we?

Mindy Glass (Collins)

Thank you , Larry for posting all the great pictures from the 50th reunion.   It was fun to see people that I haven't seen for so long. And kind of hard to figure out some of the faces!!  I'm disappointed I was not able to be there but very happy to see such a big turnout for all those who worked so hard to put it together.  Thanks again for sharing.  

Jane Michener (Heston)

 I’m so glad to be a part of the reunion committee even though I was several hundred miles away but so glad  I got to work with Nancy Fetter on the memorial tribute to all our 75 classmates who have passed on. We  tried very hard to include all those that attended school with us or went on to graduate with us to be included. So wish this reunion lasted longer. I wanted to talk with more of long lost friends. 

I think we should have an informal reunion in 2 years to celebrate our 70th birthday year. What do you think? 

Thanks Peg for giving Nancy and I a project  we could work on from afar.

I experienced a cultural shock coming NHS, because I came from a class of 28 to a class over 500  I have met more of you after graduation than during the 3 years at NHS. Always thankful my parents moved us to Newark.  Love to hear from fellow classmates anytime.  If you get to Fort Myers any time I’d like to meet up  

Barb Compton (Maier)

Just a note to say thanks to the committee and everyone who took part in the GREAT CLASS of 1968 50th reunion. Enjoyed both nights of seeing and talking to friends I grew up with in the class of 68. Once again thank you very much. Barb Compton Maier

John Babcock

What a great weekend. The committee did an out standing job, thank you all so much for your hard work and taking time for all of us. Time is short let's plan another soon, remember growing old is a privilege.

Dave Froberg

Well, y'all made an old man's weekend. Many thanks to the committee. You pulled off a great one. Good to see everyone and reminisce. Saw folks I haven't seen in 50 years. Great pictures Larry!

Curtis Puryear

My apologies to Jan Burch Campbell for not mentioning her when I made comments comending the outstanding job by the reunion committee. It was indeed an oversight on my part. Jan was an integral and influencial member of the committee who worked extremely hard to make this 50th reunion a success. "You Rock Jan"!! A friend and appreciative classmate...Curtis P.

Mike Kelley

RESULTS FROM THE CLASS OF 68 GOLF OUTING, 50TH REUNION AT THE FOREST HILLS GOLF COURSE. Closest to the pin,,,,,,Tim Powell, Longest Drive,,,,,,Paul Miller, Longest Put,,,,,,,Rick Vermillion. For the Championship there was a tie between group A, Paul Miller, Jerry Boylan, Rick Vermillion and group B, Bill Giles, Larry Jones, Mike Kelley, and Dan Kovreg. Everyone that golf in the outing had a great time.

Michael Cramer

As I made the 20 hour trip back to Houston I had a lot of time to reflect on what a wonderful time I had during the 2 nights of our 50th reunion while listening to the 2 cd's that were provided. Much thanks to the entire committee that did an outstanding job putting it all together.  The only regret I have is that I didn't get to see and talk to some of my classmates I now know were there. Evidently we didn't recognize each other or we certainly would have interacted. Happy 46th Anniversary to my wonderful friend Denise Dishon (Winegardner) and Jay as it was one of my highlights visiting with y'all. Looking forward to seeing some of you on FB. Best regards.

Mike Kelley

I just want to thank everyone that was on the committee for the 50th Mixer & Reunion. What a great two days we had, this was a great turn out from the Class of 68. over 200 showed up. Special thanks to Peg you are the best. Thanks to all who came from all over the country, I am proud to be a part of the NHS CLASS OF 1968, GO WILDCAT GO!!!!!!!

William Rissler

Douglas L. Gage

Assuming that anyone that reads this note has read all the preceding entries, I have little to add. But I must say thanks to all of you that spent the immense amount of time it took to pull this off. Awesome job!

The only thing that would have made it better is more time together. I know I missed the opportunity to talk to so many other old friends/classmates and I'm sorry about that.

During the years since we left high school, I have talked to many people that said they didn't like high school. All I can say is they went to the wrong school in the wrong class.

NHS '68!!! 

Larry Wilson

I just noticed an obituary in today's Advocate.  Deena Hollingshead Wright lost her husband, Ron, on August 29th.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Deena.  May he rest in peace.

Rondol Gary Wright

COLUMBUS - Rondol Gary Wright entered into rest on August 29, 2018. Ron was born in Columbus, Ohio to Rondol and Erma Wright. Ron is survived by his wife of 21 yrs. Deena (Hollingshead) Wright. His brother Warren Wright, sisters Martha (Jack) Mortland and Jan (Richard) Aller.His children Kari, Kirsten, Kathy, and Ron. Step children Angela (Chris) Kline of Dublin, Ohio and Ron (Kelly) Bone of Johnstown, Ohio, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Rondol and Erma Wright and sisters Ilma Wright and Irma Camp.

A memorial service will be held at North Broadway United Methodist church 48 E North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio at 6:30 PM on Wednesday September 12, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of choice.

William Rissler

Larry Wilson

Another sad note for our class.  Esther Zartman Slone passed away.  Enclosed is her obituary.  Also, Marian Spivey submitted her obituary to the "In Memory" section.  May Esther rest in peace and may her family be comforted.

Newark - A funeral service celebrating the life of Esther E. (Zartman) Slone, age 68, of Newark will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 14, at The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service.

Esther passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Altercare South of Newark. She was born December 15, 1949 in Newark, Ohio to the late Louis Zartman and Myrtle (McCoy) Dressler.

Esther was a graduate with the class of 1968 from Newark High School. Esther worked at the Children's Home for several years in the housekeeping department. She also was a receptionist at A.R.K. helping those with mental disabilities. Many people may remember Esther from her tenure at Wendy's Restaurant in downtown Newark where she was a crew member. Esther enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Issac. She was a loving, kind, no nonsense mother who was devoted and provided for her family.

She is survived by her two children, Dixie Jo Bailey and Bryan (Amanda Smith) Slone; the father of her children, Ronald Slone; grandson, Issac Beach and his mother, Amber Beech; a sister, Mary Dressler and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Ronald Bailey; and two brothers, Jeff Zartman and Larry Zartman.

Family and friends may call two hours prior to the service on Friday, September 14, from 9-11 a.m. at The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 59 North Fifth Street, Newark.

Peggy Gartner (Dunlap)

Hello Everyone!!

Just a Reminder....Our POST Class Reunion meeting is Monday, September 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM at St. Leonards.  We welcome anyone and everyone from the Great Class of 1968 to come and discuss what went well, what we can improve on and setting dates for future reunions and or get-togethers.

Anyone reading this who cannot be at this meeting....we welcome your input!!

Please e-mail any of us and give us your thoughts, ideas, suggestions so we can share them at the meeting.

Hope to see all of you who can make it on Monday at 6:00 PM.

Peg

Larry Wilson

Our condolences go out to Sarah Gerberich Sensabaugh and her family at the death of her husband, Robert "Rocky" Sensabaugh.  May he rest in peace, Sarah, and may God comfort you and your family.

     Robert A. "Rocky" Sensabaugh

Newark - Robert A. "Rocky" Sensabaugh, age 69, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday,  September 5, 2018 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.

Rocky was born December 9, 1948 in Newark, Ohio to the late Clyde A. and Beatrice J. (Baird) Sensabaugh and was a 1969 graduate of Heath High School. He enjoyed tinkering with small engines and working on cars, shooting pool and playing cards on Saturday nights with his wife and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sarah M. (Gerberich) Sensabaugh; and a son, Nicholas A. Sensabaugh.

A private gathering will be held by the family.

Please visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about Rocky or to sign an online guest book.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Rocky and the Sensabaugh family.

Published in the Advocate on Sept. 7, 2018