Members of the class of 1956 recently held a 50 year weekend reunion that included a football game, dinner and tour of the School of Pharmacy.  Approximately 50 people attended with some traveling from CA, KY, FL, CO, MD, NJ and DE.

It was unanimously decided not to wait another fifty years to come together again as a class, but to gather again in 2016. 

Our 50th reunion is over, all had a great time, and I will leave you with one last reunion jingle while the flavor lingers on... if you are in a singing mode, think of "My Favorite Things" (apologies to all!!)

We had the reunion, it was a sensation
For those who stayed over, a mini-vacation
And seeing our classmates, oh my that was great
For each one had stories and tales to relate.
All the memories
Lots of laughter
Lots of friendship, and good will
Playing catch-up
The before and after
All the good things awaiting us still...

A privilege renewing old friendships and greeting
The spouses and friends were all fun to be meeting
Each one from the other, we tried to pick out
Well some have got thinner, and some a bit stout
We are older
Sometimes bolder
But personalities have not changed
We hope we're wiser
From life's experience
That has given our interests broad range.

Everyone looked great, has done lots of good things
Overcome challenges, all that stuff life brings
We look toward the future, remember the past
All in all Temple Pharmacy was a real blast
Glad you joined us,
And those who couldn't
You were missed more than we can say
Keep in contact
Phone or e-mail
FIFTY YEARS JUST ZOOMED BY IN A DAY!

First and foremost, Stay well! Secondly, STAY IN TOUCH.
Irene and Carl have been talking about getting a newsletter update out at some point. Here's a mini-update of folks who couldn't make it but sent their greetings:
Donald Tirpak, a bright student who left us after freshman year to enter the priesthood. He is now Father Adrian and sent a photo on his Harley when he turned 70.
Eugene Sebastianelli is still working 60 to 70 hours a week in his Bellefonet, Pa. pharmacy which includes a gift shop. One of his daughters graduated pharmacy school.
Jim Wenger sold his Strasburg pharmacy which he had for 23 years; he now works part-time. His real love is working with the boy scouts where he has been scoutmaster for 39 years.
Homer Butler, who died a few years ago, led a remarkable life. The web-site for Homer is www.uis.edu/development/giving/CampusWideScholarships/HomerLButlerAndPaul
Marlene Rafner is now in the antique business, having retired from pharmacy a few years ago.
Peggy Glinsky is retired and loving it in Sarasota FL

We had a great deal of fun setting this up, and were happy to hear so many appreciative comments. And we hope to do this again in different ways. Peggy Loftus Glinsky suggests that the snowbirds get together in Florida during the winter. Let her know if you are interested/available.

And don't forget, when you are asked to give a little back, whether you are active in Pharmacy now or are engaged in some other venture, or are retired, please show your appreciation for the great undergrad degree you earned at Temple University School of Pharmacy in 1956!!

All the best.

Mollie Kidorf Fisch for
The Committee for Rounding Up All You Endangered Temple Pharmacy 1956 Grads:
Irene Soponis Robb, Lew Schwarz, Carl Segal and me,
and with input and great ideas from Ed Zivitz, Charlie Klatskin and some others