MON VALLEY CATHOLIC CLASS OF 1969 CELEBRATES 55TH CLASS REUNION

Monongahela Valley Catholic High School Class of 1969 held its 55-year class reunion on Aug. 24 at St. Katharine Drexel Hall, Bentleyville. Classmates enjoyed tables of homemade cookies made by class members, charcuterie boards, a dinner buffet provided by Flamingo Legs Catering, music provided by class committee chair Cary Charles, dancing, trivia from 1969, door prizes, winner take all, school memorabilia, a memorial prayer service and — most of all — great conversation. Future events are being planned for the classmates to reunite. Pictured, first row, from left, are Alida Bunardzya Lewis, Donna Velicky Macik, Dorothy Krajnik Shallenberger, Vivian Bludis, Geri Haluch Pergola, Judy Rach Laughlin, Denise Rossi Contrael, JoAnna Beresh Stroh, Patricia Renk Martin, Patricia LaMendola Herk, Nancy Nelson Simpson, Paulette Drost Price; second row, standing, Joyce Sabol Kopanic, Maureen Gaydos Leonardo, Patricia Mihalic Karki, Joyce Lee Amatangelo, Cheryl Damanaskas Wilber, Ed Los, Anne Loftus Haynal, Janice Pomponio Suomela, Sandra Wright Monovich, Mary Lou Leach Walker, Francine Gilli Zajac, Jama DiBiasi Calabro, Mike Fuoco; third row, standing, Andreas Kmiecik, Deborah Rebar Roberts, Claudia Petrus Parker, Chuck Marciak (not visible), Rick Kozar, Cary Charles, Dan Ravasio, Gary Baron, William Herk, Dave Frederick. Thomas Petrus, who is not pictured, was also in attendance.