{"id":51376,"date":"2026-06-16T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=51376"},"modified":"2026-06-16T07:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:04:50","slug":"class-of-1976-50-year-class-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/class-of-1976-50-year-class-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 1976 50 Year Class Reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Reunited and it feels so good! The Antwerp class of 1976 is at it again, this time to celebrate their 50th class reunion! The festivities were held at The MAC Gym in Antwerp, with over 65 classmates and friends in attendance. The event, hosted by, Pam (Slight) Helms, and Elaine (Carr) Phillips was deemed a great success. Steve Bechtol of MRB Tunes graciously provided the music, while Stan Spryn prepared a scrumptious buffet including brisket, chicken and sides. Cupcakes were provided by Kathy (Knapp) Whitney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees enjoyed a 50\/50 raffle with proceeds going to the class fund, with the winner Randy Ott donating a portion of his prize back to the fund. Gag gifts were also given to those who were married the longest, had the most grandkids, retired first, travelled the farthest to attend the reunion (Rick Eblen and his wife travelled over 1,100 miles!), and other categories. Classmates were also eligible to win gift cards that were generously donated from local businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, everyone had a wonderful time reminiscing about days past, and catching up on life since then. Attendees visited the memories table which included photos, the 1976 Archers yearbook, and a tribute tree for those who have passed. The class song “We May Never Pass This Way (Again)” by Seals & Crofts brought back memories as it echoed through the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“And all the secrets in the universe, whisper in our ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the years will come and go<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take us up, Always up”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers wish to thank those who helped with the set up and clean up. Your efforts helped tremendously. Congratulations to the class of 1976 for 50 years of solidarity and friendship. up”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers wish to thank those who helped with the set up and clean up. Your efforts helped tremendously. Congratulations to the class of 1976 for 50 years of solidarity and friendship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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