Franklin High School Class of 1975 members gathered July 19 at the Wood Grill in Harrisonburg, Viriginia, to celebrate the 50th-year class reunion. After a warm welcome, Stephen Teter offered the blessing before the meal. As the buffet-style dinner was enjoyed, 29 classmates and their guests reminisced about their high school days and updated friends about life events. A special booklet was distributed in memory of deceased classmates. Andrew Eye, Zelene Harman, Michael Hartman, Rodney Hedrick, John Herrera, Steven Judy, James McLaughlin, Hugh Mitchell, Dennis Pennington, and Marie (Simmons) Roop along with Jefferson Byers and Carl Ray Homan were fondly remembered. Classmates received small favors and door prizes as keepsakes. Gratitude was expressed for all who came. Those present plan to meet again in five years. Classmates attending the reunion were, from left, front row, Mike Shanholtz, Dennis Hevener, Angela (Mowery) Vance, Teresa (Kile) Bowers, Jodie (Kimble) Thomas, Shalee (Dunkle) Wilburn, Angela Propst, Teresa Kimble, Gail (Mallow) Simmons and Mary (Propst) Fern; middle row, Janet (Simmons) Roberson, Judy (Kiser) Grimm, Sheila (Wimer) Rexrode, Tana (Pitsenbarger) Good and Kelly Pitsenbarger; and back row, Raymond Mowery, John Ruddle, Stephen Teter, Richard Simmons, Larry Hartman, Alvy Humphreys, David Simmons, Melodie (Keplinger) Humphreys, Rick Linaburg, Perry Propst, John Vandevender, Michael Hedrick, Scott Lough, and Francisco Newman.
