CLASS MOTTO

When Ellen reminded me that we didn't have the Class Motto on the Blog, it was only natural that we include it for everyone to remember and enjoy. So here it is...

”Before Us Lies the Timber, Let us Build”


Now, we could just leave it at that, but it hardly seems adequate...so we will enhance it a little bit with some pictograms...So here we go again...with a little accentuation...


Before Us Lies the Timber...







Let us Build...





And build we did....in an elegant, stately, and refined manner.

We especially want to thank Tommy T for allowing us to insert and circulate this photo of his majestic property in Oregon. It was the perfect depiction for this message.

Now, if by some slim chance someone might have “taken in” a false impression from this photo, let's take a quick peek inside each of these little “castles in the forest”...


A few closing thoughts..."May we be slow to judge but quick to compliment"..."There are many good books with lousy covers"... "Our opinion of people depends less upon what we see in them than upon what they make us see in ourselves"...

Only 50 days till our awesome gathering at Huds!!! F

Clark and Louise Tuthill

Hi everyone, Just received this e-mail from Clark Tuthill and wife, sorry they cannot make the reunion, but please read what they wrote.
Marilyn

Hi there, Doesn’t look like we will be able to make this one, but thanks for the invitation. Clark continued to teach and coach high school football at Shasta High School in Redding until his retirement with many, many championships under his belt. He retired from teaching and did land development and building homes for another ten years. Now he is a world class fly fisherman traveling the world! I continued to teach Home Economics and worked with the teen parents programs until retirement. I am now enjoying all the delights that I use to teach about. We have 6 wonderful grandchildren that keep us busy. Please keep us informed. Thanks, Clark and Louise Tuthill cltuts@att.net 530-241-2496

In the local news..."Woman Shoots Herself While Trying to Kill Mice"

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Associated Press

POTTER VALLEY, Calif. — A Mendocino County woman who was trying to kill mice in her trailer with a gun ended up shooting herself and another person.

The 43-year-old woman pulled out her .44-caliber Magnum revolver after she saw the mice scurrying across the floor of her trailer on Highway 20 in Potter Valley, sheriff's officials said.

But she accidentally dropped the gun, which went off as it struck the floor. The bullet went through the woman's kneecap, bounced off the keys sitting on the belt loop of a 42-year-old man in the trailer and grazed the man's groin before ending up in his coin pocket.

Authorities did not release the shooting victims' names.
The mice escaped the shooting unharmed.

...So come to the "Wild, Wild, West WHS Class of 67 Reunion" where vicious critters still roam the land and brave men and women fight them off with their weapons...and remember...If your woman packs the heat, you better wear plenty of keys on your belt loop...F

Pixdaus, God Gave Us Pics!

"Life"

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If you want to view some beautiful photography, click on this site and enjoy.

Pixdaus, God Gave Us Pics!

THE WOLVERINE - W'sup at skool

I apologize in advance for being unable to enlarge some of the images and articles - FO

Let's travel back to the Friday, November 4, 1966 issue of the Wolverine....

It is the heart of the football season. Tommy T is being chased by wild wolves.....

"Catch me if you can!"

....was 34-15 and the Willits Wolverines fell to 1-5....
It was hard losing those games, but I'm sure we grew
from the whole experience...


The old quad is being transformed into a habitable area with picnic tables at a cost of $2,094.....

Old Quad

New Quad

Check out our October Girl....

And then there was Powder Puff Football...

Did anyone not like this place?....fries and a 25 cent monster twist cone with a cherry on top.....heaven on earth......What was your favorite?

Take another step back to Friday, May 1, 1964 to a front page article in the Wolverine.....here, you will find many of our Senior girls in the running.....

Fishin' For An Answer was always fun....

In closing, We thank all those classmates on the Wolverine staff for publishing and preserving our history....

See y'all at Hud's on August 31....55 days and counting......

THE GOOSE STORY

Next Fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in a V formation, you might consider that science has discovered why they fly that way.

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flapping in V formation, the whole flock creates at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going faster and easier because they are traveling on the trust of one another.

When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power from the bird in front. If we had as much sense as a goose we would stay in formation with those who are headed in the same direction that we are.


When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs whether it's with people or geese flying south.

Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we honk from behind?

Finally, and this is important, when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or it dies; and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.

We will soon meet at Huds for our 41st class reunion to renew friendships, share life experiences, and just act like a bunch of silly geese. And if we have the sense of a goose, we will always stand by each other, our families, and friends.

We will pass through these hallowed doors, once again....

We have been watching for an elegant photo of the main entrance to the High School. Sonja sent us the link to this site and photo owned by Elaine Hamby of Willits. We asked Elaine for permission to share it on our site and she graciously agreed. Please check out her site http://willitsdailyphoto.blogspot.com/ for some great photography and articles about Willits scenes and subjects. Here is her caption for the photo, above.

"About the only bit of architecture that comes close to the grand decoration of Pasadena-style Palladian, is the front portal to Willits High School. Someday, I'll have to check out the interior. My high school, elsewhere, was built in 1960 or so, and looks more like a Bauhaus concentration camp. I hope these kids appreciate what they have."

In a few weeks, we will pass through these hallowed doors and relive some of our past memories of Willits High. We hope this will encourage us all to attend our 41st Class Reunion, August 31, at the House of Hud.

IMPORTANT REUNION UPDATE....

Hello '67 Classmates,

It is a milestone day in the reunion universe (so let's move boldly forward). Finally, I have an e-mail message with the core information we need to get together. The Willits (Hommies) Planning Group (WPG) has been able to assemble a costs package to include rentals, catering, etc and provide a ticket price. We, also, have a Secretary/Treasurer/Controller/CFO to receive ticket monies and provide accounting. Many, many classmates are on board. We have a roster of teachers planning to attend. And, we have a Class picture and school tour organized. So, (without further............you know) here's the dope:

Ticket price: $35 per person. By the Huddles' gracious offer of their home, we have avoided the cost of a hall or other "at price" venue. To receive ticket money (for catering and etc) without bylaws and a constitution, we could not open a bank account in the name of the Class or Reunion. Ken Runyan has stepped up (needs to make a big house payment) and has volunteered to receive the ticket checks and to account for them and our spending. Therefore, send ticket checks to: Ken Runyan, 24149 Birch Terrace*, Willits, CA 95490. *It is important to use "Terrace" as there are a number of other Birch addresses in Willits such as Street, Circle, Place, etc. The checks should be made in favor of Ken Runyan but Ken requests we make a note " '67 reunion" on the checks. The WPG needs to know how many attendees they will be providing for with enough lead time to coordinate the number with caterers, rental suppliers, etc. Therefore, the checks need to be to Ken by July 31st.

The July 31st deadline date gives us a full month and one half to remit. After July 31st, the reunion will continue to accept late ticket payments but the price will be adjusted to $45 per person to compensate for out-of-package cost amounts.

So, checks to Ken Runyan, by July 31st, at the above "Terrace" address, in the amount of $35 per attendee ($45 per, after the 7/31). Note "67 reunion" on the check (Ken will provide accounting for any nervous Classmate to review). Get your check to Ken by July 31st or pay a $10 cost premium per attendee on checks arriving after July 31st.

Now, for the fun stuff.`It appears there are a ton of Classmates coming.
Marilyn and Felix have taken the lead on contacting Teachers. With support of other Classmates, they have found/contacted many of those Teachers still with us, and, somehow, convinced them to attend. So, bring your latent Algebra questions and your yet-uncompleted sentence diagrams and make this more than just a reunion - seize the opportunity to complete your education!!!!!! (Heads up - it might not hurt to throw in your gym shoes, too).

Also, (bugles and drum roll, here) Our Hommies (WPG) have set up a Class picture opportunity and Willits High School tour. Arrive in front of THE school at 1:30 to meet and greet. At 2:00 we will assemble on the front steps (am I correct in remembering the school having front steps?) for Class pictures.

Directly following the picture we will tour the school. A "very Special" docent will lead the group through the hallowed halls

(to administer conduct control, provide hall monitoring, and deliver pertinent historic commentary).

No parental notes will be required and all costs are included in the ticket package price.

From the School, we will exit parking in parade formation and caravan to Huddle's (you're on your own for gas from the School to Hud's - no doubt, the biggest expense of the day).

Here, again, The Class of 1967 excels and "Sets the Standard" by which all others are judged as we cruise through town. Gotta love it!

Luvya, Can''t wait to C-ya! TT