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The Berlin Alumni Association Annual Reunion

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submitted by Lilly Hewitt

The Berlin Alumni Association held its annual celebration last weekend. Elizabeth Reynolds and Marion Goodermote represented the class of 1934, the only remaining members of that class that graduated 80 years ago.  Elizabeth is 96 years old, and Marion will turn 95 in the coming week. 

Russell Bonesteel, Association President, presents Marion Goodermote with a corsage. Marion was the 1934 Valedictorian.
Russell Bonesteel, Association President, presents Marion Goodermote with a corsage. Marion was the 1934 Valedictorian. Photo by Lilly Hewitt.
Elizabeth Reynolds addresses the association and tells the group that there were only six in the class. She received a standing ovation.
Elizabeth Reynolds addresses the association and tells the group that there were only six in the class. She received a standing ovation. Photo by Lilly Hewitt.

 

Elizabeth Reynolds after receiving a standing ovation for her speech at the Berlin Alumni association. Photo by Lilly Hewitt.
Elizabeth Reynolds after receiving a standing ovation for her speech at the Berlin Alumni association. Photo by Lilly Hewitt.
Marion Goodermote (left) and Elizabeth Reynolds (right) at the recent celebration. The two were classmates in 1934 and in later years became sisters-in-law. Photo by Lilly Hewitt.
Marion Goodermote (left) and Elizabeth Reynolds (right) at the recent celebration. The two were classmates in 1934 and in later years became sisters-in-law. Photo by Lilly Hewitt.