Chaminade College Preparatory School’s Class of 1975 held its 40 Reunion at the historic Busch Family Estate, Grant’s Farm, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Well over 100 members of the class returned to enjoy an evening of comradery, humor, and nostalgia..
Peter Busch, an alumnus from the class, graciously hosted the reunion at his family’s mansion. Many of the guests fondly recalled parties there from their youth, where several attendees ended up in the pool. While we closely monitored the pool area, nothing dramatic happened. However, the group did share many stories and recollections of teachers, incidents, and naturally old photos, thanks to some ’70’s yearbooks. A few faculty members also attended to lend credibility and recall to the tales.
During the reception, guests had photo opportunities with several Grant’s Farm animals, including a Burmese Albino Python, Chinchilla, a Macaw,a Harris Hawk, a Red Tail Hawk, and of course, the majestic Clydesdale. A brief program after dinner enabled the guests to applaud the golfing exploits of some alumni, recognize the event organizers (Mark Brennan, Bart Castelli, and Fritz Clifford), and acknowledge Peter Busch, who heard a unanimous round of cheers to host the 50th celebration. More on that possibility later.
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- Matt with “Indigo”, a Macaw, Tammy and Gerard Duggan
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- Burmese Albino Python
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- Tim Pagliara, Dana Perdue, Robin and Dan Wahby, Steve and Rayleen Kelly, Matt with “Indigo”
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- Dan Abel, Bro. Leo Slay, Rosalie Abel, Bob Faust
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- Kevin McConville, John Kercher with a Harris Hawk
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- Candice Carter, Victor with a Red Tail Hawk, “Artemis”
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- Karla and Bruce Bergner, Yvonne and John Renz
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- One of Grant Farm’s Clydesdales, “Evan”
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- Steve O’Connell, Tracy Mueller with “Evan”
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- Larry and Kath Wuerz with “Evan”
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- Mark Brennan, reunion co-chair, Sandy Parres with “Evan”
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- Karla and Bruce Bergner with “Evan”, the Clydesdale
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- Mary Ann and Jimmy Frain with “Evan”, the Clydesdale
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- Fritz Clifford, reunion co-chair, Jerry and Cindy Finkenkeller, Steve Kelly
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- Jan and Jay Simon with “Evan”
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- Rayleen and Steve Kelly with “Evan”
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- Dr. Joe and Bonnie Viviano with “Evan”
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- Mary Ann Frain, Judy Howell with “Evan”
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- Felix and Tarrole Milfeld with “Evan”
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- Fritz Clifford, Stacey Asher with “Evan”
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- Tarrole Milfeld with Grant Farm staff holding a Burmese Albino Python
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- Robert and Lisa Snyders with “Evan”
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- Matt with “Indigo”, Carrie, Kate with Burmese Albino Python, Stephen with “Dusty”, the Chinchilla, Stacey Asher, Fritz Clifford
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- Peter Busch, Carol Prag with “Evan”
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- Dan and Robin Wahby with “Evan”
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- Chaminade College Preparatory School Class of 1975
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- Class of 1975
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- Class of 1975
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- Class of 1975
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- Chaminade’s 40th Reunion Class
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- Peter Busch, Ashley Albers
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- Reunion co-chairs Fritz Clifford, Bart Castelli, Mark Brennan
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- Missy Zeni, Catering Your Way by Lisa, Fritz Clifford ring the “dinner” bell.
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- Dining room buffet table
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- Peter Busch promotes his “moonshine”.
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- Debbie McCormick, Chris Griesedieck, Tim McCormick share a humorous moment.
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- Peter Busch presents the favored Moonshine toast
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- Leicna Schepers, Stacey Asher, Bob Schepers, Fritz Clifford
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- A little levity!
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- Wow, did we really look this way?
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- Casual conversation!
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- Peter Busch, Fritz Clifford converse with some of the guests.
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- Some of the crowd
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- Peter Busch surveys the scene.
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- Terry Rohan, Meg Griesedieck
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- Other side of the patio
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- John Griesedieck, Matt Browne, Tim and Debbie McCormick, Chris and Meg Griesedieck, Terry and Jay Rowan
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- Lynn Saundres, Ann Monan
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- Mary and Gary Huge’
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- Jan and Jay Simon, Larry and Kathy Wuerz
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- Steve Hatfalui, Tracy Mueller, Steve O’Connell
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- D.J. and Nita Williams, Peter Busch
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- Stacey Asher, Fritz Clifford, Carroll and Judy Howell
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- Tim Mohan, Mike Saunders, Dennis Dolan
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- Chris Affenberg, Chris Anderson
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- Kevin and Pam Harr
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- Kevin and Claire Hennessey
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- D.J. Williams, Bob Flood
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- Overview
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- Overview
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- Outdoor patio on a beautiful night
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- Bob Flood
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- Judy and Carroll Howell
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- Jerry Finkenkeller, Tim Mohan
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- Matt Browne, Jay Rowan, Jay Simon
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- Carol and Jim Prag
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- Chinchilla, Stacey Asher
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- Class mixes on the lawn.
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- Grant Farm’s animals attract a crowd.
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- Debbie Castelli, Lisa Snyders
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- Jack and Anne Quade
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- Andy and Mary Stoll
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- Chris Auffenberg
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- Robin and Dora Ell
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- Dan and Rosalie Able
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- Jay Rowan, Dennis and Anna Dolan, John Griesedieck, Matt Browne
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- Steph and Carol Otis
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- Clydsdale back feathers
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- Clydsdale Feathers
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- Candace Carter
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- John and Yvonne Renz
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- Nancy and Kevin McConville
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- Gerard and Tammy Duggan
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- Dan and Rosalie Able
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- Switching locations.
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- Rosalie and Dan Abel, Mary Ann and Jimmy Frain
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- Sandy and Mark Brennan
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- Mark Brennan, Rigil Eberle
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- Tim and Anna Pagliara
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- Tim and Anna Pagliara with Steven, “Dusty”
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- Guests view the animals near the lake by Busch Mansion
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- Gerald and Tammy Duggar
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- Yvonne Renz pets a Chinchilla.
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- Tim and Ann Mohan look at the Macaw, “Indigo”.
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- Tim and Ann Mohan
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- Osha, Harris Hawk, Artemis, Red Tail Hawk
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- Mark Brennan, designated emcee
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- Mark Brennan
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- Guests gather for a short program.
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- Carroll Howell, Fritz Clifford
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- One of the former faculty, Carroll Howell
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- Overview
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- Bob Flood receives two trophies.
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- Richard Hughes, Mark Brennan with Tim McGonagle, Chaminade Class of 1975 40th Reunion Golf Outing Long Drive
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- Richard Hughes, Jay Rowan, Chaminade Class of 1975 40th Reunion Golf Outing Closest to the Pin, Mark Brennan
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- Fritz Clifford, Bart Castelli interview one of their classmates.
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- Bart Castelli, Robin Ell, Andy Stoll, Kevin Harr, 1st Place team, Chaminade Class of 1975 40th Reunion Golf Outing
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- Bart Castelli, Mark Brennan, Fritz Clifford receive special recognition.
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- Richard Hughes, Mark Brennan, Fritz Clifford, Bart Castelli present Peter Busch with a special certificate.
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- Mark Brennan, Fritz Clifford
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- Mark Brennan, Fritz Clifford conferred a gag gift to Peter Busch.
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- Mark Brennan, Fritz Clifford, Peter Busch
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- Mark Brennan, Peter Busch, Fritz Clifford
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- Jay Rowan, Chris Griesedieck, Matt Browne
