A recent observation from an "Eat Your Vegetables" alumnus regarding my recent postings on the class's Almost 60th Reunion:

 

"You weave a rich tapestry from the assorted threads of the unwashed underwear of a group of wild and crazy guys." 

Menlo School Class of 1964's "Almost 60th Reunion"

Welcome Classmates! Earlier this year, some of you probably got tired of receiving e-mails from Mike Kenner and me encouraging you to join us for an "off-cycle" Class of '64 Reunion. 'Sorry about that, but we really thought it was a good idea not to wait all the way until 2024 for our next get-together. 

But, if you missed this one, don't worry - you'll start hearing from us again early in 2024 as we start prepping you to join us for our REAL 60th Reunion sometime in October, 2024.

That said, we DID gather together 10 classmates and 3 wives in Palo Alto to, once again, share our memories of our Menlo experiences back in the 60s!  We would have had 12 classmates, but Bruce Benton's flight out of Tennessee experienced a mechanical issue and had to return to base. After that delay, re-scheduling just wasn't an option for Bruce.  Jon Lawson was also planning to join us, but he was scheduled for surgery the weekend of our reunion and chose not to join us (a GOOD choice, Jon!). We're sure hoping Bruce, Jon, and a BUNCH of you who couldn't join us this year will give serious consideration to joining us in 2024!

Next I'd really like to express my thanks to Mike Kenner for ALL of the work he put into organizing this reunion, from the emails and post cards, to the cool "Eat Your Vegetables" shirts, to making the arrangements with Pezella's Villa Napoli for our dinner AND for arranging for a photographer (Christophe Testi of Creative Shot) to capture wonderful photos of us - ALL at our very BEST!

NOW for the photos:

 John Zinke greeting Keoki Raymond:

Mike greeting me:

And, attending his FIRST Class of '64 Reunion, EVER, Skip Croninger!

Kim McKeller greeting Keoki Raymond (Doug Williams in the background):

Mike Kenner and Guil Gaylord:

Tom Love and Keoki:

Another plug for Pezella's :-):

Connie and Mike Kenner:

Guil Gaylord:

Guil's lovely wife, Karen:

Doug Williams:

Doug's lovely wife, Lulu:

 

And now, on to dinner:

Tom Love:

Skip taking a look at our 1964 Yearbook:

Tom Alexander:

 View 1 of dinner:

And View 2 of dinner:

 

And NOW, the group photos (yes, we are just about to the end)!!

Front Row, L to R: Tom Alexander, Kim McKeller, Mike Kenner, and John Zinke

Back Row, L to R: Keoki Raymond, Tom Love, Guil Gaylord, Skip Croninger, Bill Jarrott and Doug Williams:

Classmates and spouses:

Front Row, L to R:  Tom Alexander, Lulu Williams, Connie Kenner, and Karen Gaylord:

Back Row, L to R Mike Kenner, John Zinke, Keoki Raymond, Tom Love, Guil Gaylord, Skip Croninger, Bill Jarrott, Doug Williams, and Kim McKeller:

Hope you enjoyed the photos!  And Mike and I also hope you'll all consider joining us for our REAL 60th Reunion in October of 2024!  In the meantime, stay safe and well!! Cheers, Bill