Parkland 1972 50th Class Reunion

Pam Knappenberger

Posted on the 2022-10-03 at 20:00

Hello fellow 1972 classmates. Glen and I are married 49 years this year and live in the Northern Lehigh School District. We have 2 sons ( 42 and 38) and 1 grandson. I am a retired LPN and Glen is a retired tractor trailer driver of 47 years from Air Products. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

Thomas Krause

Posted on the 2022-08-09 at 20:00

During my senior year with the help of my friends, I founded and was first president of the Parkland Chess Club which still exist today. Since high school: I graduated Penn State Univeristy, went into accounting and settled in real estate. I received historic renovation awards, won the 1999 National Croquet Championship for singles in first flight and runner up for doubles (I screwed up). I have a real estate brokers license where I give free referrals of top real estate agents to buyers and sellers. I had one failed marriage and am enjoying one long happy marriage, where Gina and I share 3 sons. I enjoy travel, plays, musikfest, golf (I suck), pickleball and all kind of games. I am excited to get together with my classmates and friends. It is now 2 months away from our 50th reunion. I joined the reunion committee to help make this the best reunion ever. After much work, we are now 96 and growing. We can do more. We need your help to spred the word. We have 3 events: 1. Golf @ Twin Lakes 10/7/2022 2. Free home footbal game 10/7/2022 7 PM at our original football stadium in Orefield, PA. They will provide us with our own section and recognize us. I need a head count, so call or text me 610 984-5249 by 8/31/2022. 3. Luncheon 1 to 5 pm @ Twin Lakes in a beautiful and newly renovated room. I can not wait, this will be really good. Tom Krause

Pete Young

Posted on the 2022-05-16 at 20:00

I graduated with the class of '73, because I attended my senior year there, but I was away at prep school for 9th-11th. I went to James W. Good School in Cetronia from 1st through 6th with what would become the class of '73. Trying now to remember elementary teachers names. First was Miss Liddecoat, second Miss Williams, third was Mrs. Grim, fourth, Mrs. Haas, fifth and sixth elude me now. I was in jr. High with you guys at what used to be called Kratzer. Favorite teachers there were Mr. O'Conners in English and Mrs. Owens in Math, whom we mercilessly mocked with the nickname "fish lips". I have lived in Vermont my whole adult life avoiding the rat race best I could. I am happily married in my second marriage and have three healthy grown sons. In spite of my life long atheism, I am blessed, proving that the Lord works in mysterious ways indeed. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from our time together. %u262E%uFE0F

Joe Marzano

Posted on the 2022-05-16 at 20:00

I have lived around the country in 8 states, traveled extensively and am now living in a lovely active 55 community near Lansdale (no snow shoveling, no lawn mowing) with my Emmaus-grad wife, Mary. I am semi-retired as an advisor and coach to corporate boards, still traveling and enjoying pickleball, billiards, swimming and other recreation.

We have two sons, the oldest living in south Philly and the younger living in northern Japan with his wife and son. We love going to Japan, lovely country and people.

50 years have gone by in a flash, and now we gather again for a reunion! Come join us and catch up!

Patricia L. (Snyder) McCloskey

Posted on the 2022-04-12 at 20:00

Are there any reunions coming up. If so I would like to be notified. My address is 73 Valley Road, Bernville, PA. 19506. Thankyou, Patricia

Joel Brown

Posted on the 2015-05-18 at 20:00

After graduation, I joined the National Guard and worked at Hanes Hosiery till June 1979 then went to work for the Postal Service in winston Salem and Greensboro until I retired in November. I did get married back in 1977 divorced in 96 ahd had a 1 son Douglas in 1981 He is 32 now and still stays with his mom I reside in Madison NC.

Charlie Schulter

Posted on the 2014-04-25 at 20:00

The guys are a site for sore eyes. Bill, Rich, Dave and John. Take care boys.

Patricia L. Snyder McCloskey

Posted on the 2012-07-30 at 20:00

Hello everyone. Sorry, I am unable to attend this reunion-2012. I would have enjoyed seeing everyone again.
     I live in Shartlesville, Pa., Berks County. I\'ve lived here for 13 years now. Before that I lived outside of New Smithsville, Pa. for 24 years.
     Out of high school worked at Shoe factory in Macungie, other shoe factories over the years. Worked in Dining hall at KU. Took the Civil service test and got a job at Hamburg Center, as a Residental service aide. Transfered to Kutztown University in the Custodial field. Then 7 months later bid on job as a Tradesmen\'s helper in the maintenance department.  Went on to become a Certified Refrigeration Mechanic.  I took classes at RACC and Leigh Community College. I also, take classes at KU, from time to time. Taking music classes at present. I\'ve been a Refrigeration Mechanic for 25 years. Hope to retire in the next two years.
     I\'ve been divorced for 26 year. In an awesome relationship for 7 years now. I have 4 beautiful amazing children, Ernie-35, owns business in computers and installs low voltage wires in new and renovated construction. He and his girlfriend just got an Art studio. Anthony-32, works Quality Control for EJ Brenamen. Married and has a son, Braden. Trisha-30, going for her Masters in Accounting. Married has two boys Damon and Alex. Matthew-28, Works with his brother Ernie installing low voltage wiring.
How time does fly by when your having fun. Have a great reunion. Remember, were not getting older just coming into our prime. Retirement is a time of Celebration of a New Beginning in our Life.....
Patricia Snyder

Sid Grosman

Posted on the 2012-06-30 at 20:00

Hello PHS alumni. Looking forward to a sublime reunion experience in \'12. Great food, golf with side bets- I hope to get in Iacocca\'s pocket not just deep... doggie pack deep!! Hope everyone can make the scene with stories to tell...

Randy Mantz

Posted on the 2012-05-12 at 20:00

Moved to the Tampa Bay area in 1974, been living here ever since. Took the early retirement package from Delta Air Lines in 2008. Currently driving a semi for Schneider National because I thought it would be FUN! I am married with 3 daughters. Just celebrated 31st wedding anniversary in March. Looking forward to making it to the reunion. I didn\'t know we had 6 previously! pEACE oUT! LOL.

gary iacocca

Posted on the 2011-03-12 at 19:00

bummed we couldn't be there..unavoidable. the group photo is great. i recognize alot of the faces but some i could use help. i will have to see bill steele for the scoop on everyone. the ladies were looking fine. family stuff...married 25 years this october, together for 30 plus. married at 30, can't believe we all turn 55 this year. dots and i have four boys...chris is 24, graduate of univ of scranton working with me until his girlfriend finishes her phd then we'll see...alex is 22, a senior at lehigh university and a varsity wrestler. will stay on for his masters...max is 19, a freshman at desales studying psych...and andrew is 16 and a freshman at blair academy hopefully chasing girls and staying out of trouble. they are all great kids. we have been pretty lucky. they have a great mom. as for me , graduated lehigh, went to wash dc, partied too much, became a marketing exec for a large ad firm, had a blast, then in 1991 decided to buy the family business..yocco's...of which i am currently chief cook and bottle washer. my offices are in emmaus and live near the fish hatchery off of cedar crest. life has been interesting to say the least full of ups and downs. i play alot of golf..any time sid...put on too much weight but still have my hair.. sorry steve . hey does anyone have a copy of the school movie we did...the red, the grey and the gold ?? okay that's enough...hope to hear from a few of you. see you soon

Joe Marzano

Posted on the 2011-03-12 at 19:00

Hey fellow Trojans!I am delighted to re-connect after so many years away. My wife Mary (from Macungie, Emmaus HS) and I have been together nearly 33 years, and have two sons, Nicholas (28) who lives in Philly, and Stephen (26) who lives in Japan with his wife. I have traveled much and have lived in eight states. Last year I moved from Minnesota to N Virginia and am working in Washington DC running the University of Phoenix campus on Capitol Hill. I\'ve been president of four colleges before this, general manager of several businesses, and started my career at WAEB and then ten years in marketing and operations with Time Warner (where we moved six times - very nomadic life).My family has stayed in the LV so we are happy to be back east near them, and looking forward to actually attending a reunion after many years! If you are in DC, let me know!

Paulette Kehm-Yelton

Posted on the 2009-01-05 at 19:00

I have enjoyed reading what everyone is doing. I'm just sorry I did not find it earlier. I moved to Tennessee after graduate school. I am living in upper east Tennessee where I am a program director of a Dental Assisting Program. I also do eduational consulting for the American Dental Association. I have two children, Jacob, age 20, who is studying Digital Animation and Hillarie who is a freshman and not sure what she wants to do. This web site was a great idea and I appreciate all the work that went into it. THANKS

Robyn Kerler (Preve)

Posted on the 2008-11-25 at 19:00

This is going to be a mind blowing experience. I have not been back to Allentown since the day I left for college, except for a brief 2 hour pass through 30 years ago! I feel like I am going to another planet! But I look forward to driving around and looking at my old homes and the high school, and getting the feel of the area again. I left to go to Bucknell, then to Vanderbilt, then 25 years ago landed in Charlottesville, Virginia where I have lived since then, except for a few years overseas. I have 3 kids; one graduated from Virginia Tech, the other at U. of Va., and the third a junior in high school. I have always been terrible at names, so this Saturday night will be a challenge. Thanks to Carol Woroniak for tracking me down about a year ago...see you all soon, Robyn Kerler

Lynn Daniels (Lutterschmidt)

Posted on the 2008-11-24 at 19:00

Can't believe 36 years have gone by!! I've been teaching at the Fogelsville Elem. for 31 years!
My husband, Tom, is a Sr. Project Manager for Alvin H. Butz, Inc...have two children. Katie is 26 and recently got married...Business degree from UD and Adam is 23, with a Finance degree from PSU.
Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

berne anderson

Posted on the 2008-11-19 at 19:00

Hey trojans and Trojanettes,

What a nice jam to type this little note to. I'm hoping to get to the reunion. My wife of thirty some odd years has her reunion the same night. It would be a blast to see everyone, it's been quite a few years for me. I've been in Easton for 30+ years. Everyone do take care.

All the BEST
Berne

Patricia Seif (Daniels)

Posted on the 2008-11-17 at 19:00

I live in Dallas, Texas with my crazy husband Jeff of almost 23 years. I am a licensed professional counselor by profession and specialize in working with children and adolescents for many years. I am an avid ballroom dancer and love road biking and being outside when that Texas sun is shining and that is quite often the case. I think I should have been a ballroom dancer or forest ranger; however it is too late for that!

Jeff is anything but laid back as he is a pastor, author, college instructor, host of a television program, (www.levitt.com)volunteer detective, police officer and firefighter and is still looking for more jobs!

We have two wonderful sons, Jacob age 20 (a second year college student preparing for a ministerial career) who is brilliant, calm, ethical, serious and wants to engage the culture through compassionate theology and Zack age 17 (attending college and a high school senior concurrently) who is an artistic, assertive, passionate musician who wants to impact the world through worship music

Being this age sure gives you and interesting perspective, and I wonder what else is to be done with the passion, time and energy left inside of me! Look forward to communicating with anyone who is interested.

I will not be able to attend this reunion, however if any future events take place in the summer I will make it a priority to come.

Cheryl Bradbury Demers

Posted on the 2008-11-16 at 19:00

Hi! I am still living in the valley and have been working as an instructional aide in Parkland for the last 5 years. After graduated from Penn State I spent 2 years as a city and regional planner in northeast PA. Have been married to Chris for 32 years and have Beth (30) and Andy (26). I was a stay at home mom for many years and then worked in East Penn SD for 10 years; my husband is a middle school principal. Beth also graduated from Penn State and then completed medical school. She is a pediatric anesthesiologist in Syracuse. She and her husband have a son, Jacob. My son graduated from Drexel and is a computer programmer/analyst. He is still single. Love to travel and spend time with Jacob. Wish I could see you all.

AL Anderson

Posted on the 2008-10-29 at 20:00

Where to start? I Have been involved in many bussiness over the years. Beginning with constuction and rehabbing farm houses and barns. Then got involved in allentown, in a building i named Phoenix Square, large old warehouse, where i created different business's, such as the Phoenix Antiques MArket, two different night clubs,and a gym that randy beitler and i built. Since then i created a pub called The Macungie Pub, sold it last year and now have the Leather Corner Post. I enjoy adventure trips, like rowing the colarodo river for 2 weeks, and things like kyaking the british virgin islands,and any other types of adventure i can find. I have two kids my son Andre played soccer for parkland and graduated with academic achevment having straight A's the entire 4 years at parkland {go figure} where was my head at his age. We toured england and ireland with him as they played soccer tournaments through out the countrys. He just gratuated from Bucknell University with a degree in Electrical Enginnering , but went into finance with hedge funds in New York, well you all know that story finance has changed in the last two months, so he is now looking for another job. My daughter played soccer and hockey for parkland and is now at Bloomsburg in her second year. My wife lisa works part time at Banana Republic at the Prominade Mall in Center valley. And of course we still live in the area near Fogelsville next to the Glasbern Inn, and down the road from beitler. Still love to hike the knob,hawk mountain, and Pinnacle. See every one at the post and reunion.

Edwin Richard

Posted on the 2008-10-22 at 20:00

Hi everyone, I live in Sunny California with my wife of 33 years. We have 4 beautiful children 3 boys 28, 25, 14 and one girl 22. I 've been working in the insurance claims business for 32 years. I would love to make contact with all of you and hope to come to the reunion.

Jan (Green) Ruch

Posted on the 2008-10-07 at 20:00

Nice to hear a reunion is being planned again, although I probably won't make it to this one. I'm still living in the Lehigh Valley with no plans to move anywhere else.

My hubby Keith (PHS class of '69) & I just celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary on 10/1/08. We have two surviving children (lost a son at age 3 1/2), Tammy - 34 & Christopher - 35 & two grandchildren, Chase (9) & Casie (7).

I worked for Cross Country Clothes for almost 20 years til they closed in '95 at which time I went to the Allentown Business School and earned my Associates Degree. After that I started working at Air Products & Chemicals (Customer Support) and have been there for the past nine years.

Hobbies: Bowling (Tammy bowls with us too) & going to Country Concerts.

Germaine Edwards Lenz

Posted on the 2008-09-12 at 20:00

How can you sum up 36 years in a paragraph? You can't. So please come to the reunion, have some laughs, some tears, and a lot of fun!

I am currently a structural engineer with Pennoni Associates, married to Bob for 29 years, & have a daughter Amanda, 20. We moved back to PA after Amanda was born so she could be raised around family.

I left the demands of consulting engineering when Amanda was born and dabbled in other things. I was a substitute teacher at Orefield for several years so ask your kids if the had Mrs. Lenz (the shadow letter teacher).

Hope you see you soon!!

Bill Steele

Posted on the 2008-08-28 at 20:00

Hi All and Thanks for visiting the site. I am in the Valley and sell dead chickens at the Allentown Farmer's Market. Many of our class and our teachers shop there. Stop by and check us out! My second marriage is only two years old and life is wonderful. My daughter, Julia (21), and son, Michael (19) are both PSU students. After a 10 year stint in the food end of the traveling carnival business, and a couple of years in an independent restaurant, S.L. Fingers in Allentown, I am thrilled to be here in our old stomping grounds. We now live in Fleetwood (read: even more Dutchy than Lehigh Valley). Walt and Carol are right; this reunion planning has been a BLAST. John Jaindl has been a more than gracious host to each meeting and connecting with Al, Germaine, Sid, Randy, Sam and Marianne and others is fantastic. We are excited to see everyone in November!!!

Randy Beitler

Posted on the 2008-08-28 at 20:00

Hi everyone,

Still living in the Lehigh Valley, but I have defected to Northwestern School District. Cindy and I have been happily married for 26 years and have two youngen. I've been a land surveyor for the past 30+ years (Beitler Land Surveying) and Cindy works for Lehigh Valley Hospital in research. Maggie, our daughter, graduated from Philadelphia University and now lives in Atlanta and is a designer for Shaw Industries. Ben, our son, is in his third year at the United State Navel Academy. Our dog Phoenix does nothing.

Paul Fritsch

Posted on the 2008-08-28 at 20:00

Hello to all PHS alum! Hope the past 30+ years have been good to all. I'm still relatively local - living in Kennett Square, PA; it's near West Chester University where I finished up my college after spending a year in London. Currently work for an insurance company in Philadelphia - provide insurance on the art collections of museums and private collectors. Been doing that for 18 years - Wow, how time flies!! Just took my first cruise with friends and had a blast. Would love to talk with any of you who enjoy crusies to get ideas where to go next!

See you in November! I'll be the one wearing the Mickey Mouse tie!!

Sally L. Everett-Krznaric

Posted on the 2008-08-25 at 20:00

Hi All- how about this-school colors:

Selling drugs in Pittsburgh (the legal kind-Cardiovascular Division of Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals). Husband of 31 years, Rich (in name only) getting people off of drugs-Chaplain of Gateway Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Hospital. Have 2 daughters: Kristi-Grove City grad, works for Pfizer (my competitor), and currently in Law School in Florida. Kacey-Pitt grad, works at Magee Women's Hospital of Pittsburgh in their Lupus Center of Excellence. Both have boyfriends but neither married...yet...started saving just in case!

Looking forward to seeing everyone-Life is good!!!

Janice (Whitiak) Benko

Posted on the 2008-08-23 at 20:00

I am living in Allentown. I am employed at PPL (electric co)for 34 years. Work as a Transmission and Distribution Technical Design Specialist. I am remarried for 4 years. We enjoy travel, dancing, music and entertaining. I have daughter Nichole who is in the restaurant industry.
This website is unbelievable. I am quite impressed. Thanks so much for coordinating this event for all of us. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Pam (Speidel) Austin

Posted on the 2008-08-18 at 20:00

I live in beautiful Charleston, SC with my husband of 30 years, Scotty. We enjoy fishing either from our boat or pier fishing, camping, and golf. We have 3 daughters. Our oldest, Tara, is married and practicing law in Columbia, SC, our next oldest, Corrie, is living and working in Charleston and is dating a wonderful man who is an Air Force pilot, and our youngest, Stacey, is a sophomore at Clemson University. My husband and I work together (I technically work for him) in the golf business. I have kept in touch with a couple of my closest friends in high school over the years, but look forward to seeing more of you in November.

Until then......

Craig Ritschel

Posted on the 2008-08-17 at 20:00

My wife Nancy, daughters Angela and Sara and I are at home in the shadow of the Wind River Mountains in western Wyoming but my thoughts are with you all. We won't make the trip back in November but would love to hear from you via e-mail or otherwise.

Nancy King Wetzel

Posted on the 2008-08-17 at 20:00

Happily married for 34 years, 4 children, 3 boys 1 girl, 4 grandkids. Live in Wilkes-Barre, PA. I work at sears, I am a cancer survivor, presently doing very well. Not sure about reunion yet.

Elaine(Heilman) Toth

Posted on the 2008-08-11 at 20:00

Married for almost 28 years, 3 kids, lost one at age 2, car accident. Now with daughter age 20 and son age 24(recently married) My house is FULL daughter, 2 kids, son and daughter in law all live here in Orefield with us. Work full time as a Physical Therapist assistant. I LOVE MY JOB. Don't know about the reunion yet, I haven't kept in touch with many people. Does anyone remember me? Elaine Where is THE MOVIE??????

Stephanie Plarr Cope

Posted on the 2008-07-19 at 20:00

I live in beautiful sunny Florida the past 15 years and love it ! I am married to Craig Cope for 31 years and we have a daughter Scarlett 25 years old. My husband, daughter and I are in real state .
We enjoy ballroom dancing and love to travel ! Just want to thank the reunion team for putting this together. We will see you in November and will be at the Leather Corner Post friday night.

Walt Johnson

Posted on the 2008-07-15 at 20:00

I'm a general dentist in Schnex. and Allentown.
Wife - Teri PHS '74
Twins Adam and Lauren age 26
Daughter Kate age 24

We are having a blast planning this get-together. I hate to see the meetings end, but i'm sure the reunion will be just as much fun. we'll see you there.

Carol (Woroniak) Cannon

Posted on the 2008-07-15 at 20:00

As everyone else on our reunion committee - I am having a great time meeting and planning every month with the 'team'! We hope to see all of you in November!

Please sign our guest book and let us know a little about how you are doing!