to the
Shawnee Mission North Class of 1963
Website
MOST of the pictures have been loaded on our website, but there are more, so when I have the time I will get these on here as well.
We had quite a number of classmates and their guests who came from near and far to this, our 55th SM North Class of 1963 Reunion. For all who couldn’t join us this time, we HOPE to see you at our 60th — in 2023!
A "SAVE THE DATE!" POSTCARD WAS MAILED IN MAY 2018, AND YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED IT,
IF WE HAD YOUR UPDATED MAILING ADDRESS!
iF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THIS POSTCARD, MOST LIKELY IT WAS DUE TO NOT ACQUIRING YOUR MAILING ADDRESS IN TIME TO MAIL IT. . . PLEASE FORGIVE US!
WATCH FOR ONE FOR THE 2023 REUNION sometime in early 2023, no sooner.
There have been 54,625 visits by SM North Class of 1963 alums to this website since its inception on
April 8, 2013!
Can you believe this? We've been online for FIVE years!
Have you moved and/or changed your phone number since 4/8/13?
Please update your PROFILE on this site.
This insures you will hear about any planned events.
Ye Old Webmasters!
Ann (Kirk) Sandler and Chuck Seel
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Karen Fabris
Cheryl Jones
Lynette Star Louden
Sandra K. Teter (Wilhite)
HELP!!! We need to find these folks before the next reunion. If you have ANY hint as to where we might find the above people, please CONTACT US and let us know! Possibly you know an email address, their children's names, their workplace (now or earlier), the ladies may have a second (or more) married name - (we do check their maiden names), an old phone number, or last place you remember they lived after high school/college.
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If you know of someone who hasn't logged onto our new website. . .
they are MISSING!  Please make sure they know we are here!
Of course, logging onto this website does not obligate anyone to come to the reunion, but it gives everyone a chance to contact old friends to see what they have done in the last 55 years!
Give your old SMN friends this information:
Log onto SMN1963.com and a log-in screen will appear.
Where it says NEW MEMBERS - click on "missing classmates" and then find your name, click on it.
A box will come up with a button that says [Join here!
if this is (your name) please click here.]
That will take you to a quick form
to create your log in information.
Fill in the form and go on to the next page
to create your profile information.
Below your profile information please visit the
privacy information for YOUR profile only and check
which ones you would like.
If you have problems/questions you can either
press the "Contact us" at the top of the page
or just email smn63classreunion@gmail.com
with your name (maiden name), address, phone, and email address.
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Join with other Shawnee Mission North Classmates of 1963 and Like us on Facebook!
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REFER A FRIEND PROGRAM
I have added a link below that is automatically configured to use as a "Refer a Friend" program. Not only is the Class Creator site used for high school classes, but for families and any group that may benefit. If we refer someone to the site and they sign up for Class Creator, a $50 check will be sent to US!! This is a great way to earn a little extra money and try to keep our cost down for reunions. If you know anyone that could use the service please pass along the information. To receive credit they must use the link below. If they need assistance please use the "Contact Us" button.
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The name "December" means "tenth month". In the original Roman calendar it was indeed the tenth month. The year then began in March, January and February did not exist. To help regularize the calendar a bit, the second King of Rome, Numa Pompilius, added January and February. January was made the first month in 153 B.C. moving it from March. Although December changed position to the twelfth month, no one ever changed the name. The name would come to England through the Old French. It replaced the Old English word, [Ærra]-Geol-monaþ, which meant "month before yule", literally, "first passing - changing - month".
December began with 30 days. Numa dropped one in his reform and Julius added back two when he performed his own reform in 46 B.C. (The Roman's thought even numbers were unlucky, so they tried to make as many months as possible odd numbered.)
The premier holiday of the month of December is undoubtedly Christmas which is vigorously celebrated in most western countries, even in those where the Christian tradition has been waning. It is celebrated on the 25th and is a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated in the United States with various traditions that include gift-giving, decorated trees, feasts, and family visitations.
Hanukkah is also during this month. Officially it begins on the eve of the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, and ends eight days later. It commemorates the defeat of the Syrian tyrant Antiochus IV in 165 B.C. It includes gift-giving and is marked by the daily lighting of candles on a candelabra.
One celebration that runs over into the next month, and the next year as well, is New Year's Eve on 31 December. This involves saying good-bye to the old year and rejoicing in the new one. In the United States it is often marked by fire-works, dropping a ball in Central Park, parties with dancing and snacks.
The month contains the winter-solstice, which is the point in the Earth's revolution about the sun where the sun reaches its most southerly declination. This is the shortest day of the year and occurs on or about 22 December. It also marks the beginning of the official winter season.
December is the real beginning of winter in northern climes. The month is often used as a metaphor for the declining age of individuals in story and biography, such as the oft used phrase that this or that person was in the "December of his life". But the idea of decline, cold and darkness are undoubtedly overshadowed by the joy, excitement and preparations that are part and parcel of the "Holiday Season", which generally is thought to include Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years Eve.
The birthstone for December is the turquoise.
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SMNOF - Shawnee Mission North Opportunity Fund -
“Finding & Funding Opportunities for the Shawnee Mission North Community”
Please visit their website and learn all the good they do for our Shawnee Mission North students!
Click here to go to their website.
To learn more about this excellent opportunity for Shawnee Mission North students, please click here.
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