NICHOLLS CLASS OF 1961
Francis T. Nicholls High School
New Orleans, Louisiana
50th Anniversary Class Reunion
Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, Louisiana
Sunday, October 23, 2011


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Thanks to the photographers who shared their pictures with us: Mary Olivier, Carol Chauff, Norm Hellmers, Al Ohm, Ron Chapoton.

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George Daigle and Lloyd Surbeck start the preparations.




Big Mike Thurman (Mary Olivier's husband) helps with the street signs.
 George Daigle, Karen Altmann, and Eddie Mercier (Nicholls '59, husband of Carol Chauff) put up the banner.






The bright banner announces our 50 year reunion (1961-2011).
 Reminders of the old neighborhood.




Balloon-filling starts early in the morning. Lloyd Surbeck, Beth Vosbein, wife of Fred Vosbein, Carolyn Lester, Betty Miller, Carol Chauff in rear, and Rosalyn Coscino, seated. "Blue and gray to you each day. . . ."
Balloons add to the festive atmosphere.

Waiting for classmates are Betty Miller, Karen Altmann, and Carol Francis. Carol Taffaro, Darlene Blakeway, and Darlene's guest find their nametags and receive their favors from the hostesses.



Linda Perniciaro watches as Mary Lynn Gardner "signs in." After all of their hard work preparing for the reunion, Karen Altmann and George Daigle get to sit for a few minutes.




Classmates gather for food and conversation.
 "Oldtimers" remembering the good old days.




Jessie Dixon and husband Joe Tillis (left) regale Eddie Mercier (husband of Carol Chauff, Nicholls '59). Carol Chauff welcomes Loriana Bautista, Gayle Buras, Angie Fernandez, Val Crochet, and Val's husband, Armand Scurria.




Karen Altmann begins distributing the special diplomas, which "recognize this now golden senior as a Rebel Forever."
 Karen patiently helps eager classmates (JoAnn Uhl, Ronnie Martin, Betty Stegall, and Pat Huff) find their diplomas.



Mike Riemer celebrates, thinking he's finally received a real diploma. Loriana Bautista starts getting signatures on her graduation cap.




A beautiful cake honors our Alma Mater. Hostesses Carol Chauff, Karen Altmann, and Mary Olivier.




Lloyd Surbeck reads the special issue of The Rebel Yell. Judy Fairchild looks over scrapbooks and photos.




Looking over a book of memories are Sylvia McRae, her husband, Rodgers Norton, and Darlene Blakeway. Darlene's guest, Don LeCourt, stands behind. Roger Hayes and Mike Riemer enjoy reviewing old memories.




Gail Sensebe, Jessie Dixon, and JoAnn Fos Norman Ducote, Ike Mayer, and Ron Chapoton




Lynn Barbe and husband Steven Arthur. Ron Chapoton and wife Myra.




Leo Schnell and guest Kathy Bankston.
 Larry Simpson and wife Linda.




Tom Norvell and Linda Clement (married classmates). Mike Gaudet and Fay Schehr (married classmates).




Bob Ashworth and Sandra LaGrange (married classmates).
 Carol Marsh and Don Boe (married classmates).




Dolores Cavanagh and Dottie Dyer.
 JoAnn Uhl and Penny Munster.




Carol Chauff and husband Eddie Mercier (Nicholls '59).
 Mary Lynn Gardner and husband Herb Tauzier.




Elna Thonn and husband Allen Schubert. Peter Schimmeck and wife Lillian.




Al Ohm and wife Jean.
 Bob Wilson and wife Stephanie.




Carol Heft and Dottie Keller.
 Carol Taffaro and Darlene Blakeway.




Virgie Stringer and husband Bob Duncan.
 Angie Fernandez and guest Lester Lightell.




Loriana Bautista and Andrew Risey (married classmates). Marie Schell and husband Ted Bukaske.




Roger Hayes and wife Susan.  Mike Riemer and Norm Hellmers.


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