Wow-what a great time we had in July.  Thanks to all of you that spent hours and hours planning the reunion.  The turn out was tremendous.  It was so great to see everyone - I could still recognize most everyone!!!  Hopefully we will have another reunion soon, like a 70th Birthday party (just a thought).  Again, thanks to everyone involved in the planning- you did a wonderful job.

It is only a short time until we gather together and share some memories and catch up on news from old friends/classmates!  I really thank all the members of the planning group as they have accomplish a lot in preparation for these events.Those who are unable to attend will be able to check the site later for photos, I believe. Travel safely, come to enjoy the time, and we will celebrate 50 great years of growing up in Hopkins and attending a wonderful school!!!  We will remember those not here anymore with fondness!!Beverlee

I am thinking of all of you as you gather  for the 70th birthday party! Whoa...70 years, but lots of blessings, good friends, good health, and happiness abounding if you are able to join  your friends for this evening!   You will be in my thoughts.  Smile for the camera and those of us who are unable to attend will be looking for the new photos on the website!   It was a pleasure going to school in Hopkins, MN, studying, making new friends each year and knowing that growing up in the midwest was the best!  And so was Hopkins!!!!   Sending love to all...

Hello Fellow HHS Classmates......I just viewed the photo's from the 2019 gathering....ya'all (that's Texas talk) look fabulous!  What a special tribute to those who have gone before us re: The In Memorial page.  Although I had planned on attending the Gathering in 2019 - unfortunately I had to cancel everything due to another open heart surgery -I am doing very well  as of this writing and hope to join eveyone in September, 2020 provided the Covid-19 Virus permits us to travel etc.?  A BIG "shout-out" and THAKS to all those that worked so hard on the Committee....you guys are awesome! May we ALL stay healthy and safe and look forward to meeting again soon.......Blessings, Suzy

Just got back from a long (bucket list) trip to the Yukon and Alaska.  We had breakfast with Fred Wintermantle and wife (Sue) in Seward.

always wanted to graduate from hopkins but moved after my soph yr to oregon -swapped snow for rain! i hated moving but the yrs have proved it to be a positive even in my life.your web site is fantastic and i was able to send msgs to a couple of people i distinctly remember.  i do remember not being able to wear jeans, and administrators measuring the length of girls skirts, the somber mood at school after the plane crash that claimed the lives of buddy holly, the big bopper and richie valens, and sock hops at a school across hwy 7 from the hi sch, playing a golf match at austin in a snowstorm and many more...  as you can see you\'re fondly remembered.  have a great reunion!

What a fabulous fun-filled 50th Reunion - - we were always known for our "Spirit" and indeed, we still have it after all these years!Thank you ever so much to ALL the Folks that made this wonderful Event so awesome!!  What a warm and joyful gathering - as was suggested - let\'s ALL celebrate our 70th Birthday together in two years - I\'ll keep my Pep Club Sweater in moth balls!!!  Blessings To All - Suzy (Doss) Bicknese

Hi! It will be wonderful to see the Class of 61\' again - when I came to Hopkins from another high school on the east coast, I was pretty sad to leave my friends. But it was one of the best moves in my life. The students at Hopkins were friendly and took me in under their wings. And for that I am forever grateful for their kindness and caring. Love, Sandy

I am looking forward to the 1961 school reunion next July, and plan to attend if nothing happens to prevent my wife and I from coming.

50 years?  There nust be some mistake!

Raining...can\'t golf.  Sitting at my computer and had to commend everyone that helped with the reunion. Someone more articulate than me would probably wax poetically but all I can say is "GREAT JOB!" Listening to the post reunion musical selections is a poignant reminder of how special a time we grew up in. How many of us listen to the music and wonder..who selected that song.  Maybe it is best if we don\'t know!Thanks againMike

Hello everyone, I look for to the first reunion that I've attended.  What a peleasure it will be to see and hear how all our lives have treated us. See you at the 50th. Ric

 I see the committee once a month.Looking foward  to seeing everybody else. 

I\'m from the HHS class of 60 -- we had our incredible reunion last weekend.  Biggest problem was that 2 evenings weren\'t enought to see all of the 100 classmates who attended.  Don\'t make the mistake some are now regretting of saying "I don\'t do reunions" and go while you can.  We\'re already planning for 2015, but most wish it could be sooner.

I agree.

Thank you, Don Michel, for updating the website upon the news of more photos, passing of classmates, etc.  It is so wonderful to have this site to use to keep posted on the class of 1961! We appreciate all you do,  Don!Beverlee and the class of 1961!!

A small group of Snow-Birds gathered February 25th in Sun City, AZ - Thanks for hosting Jayne & Verle Aarness!  Those present from the Class of 61\' were: Steve Puck, Jayne Eidem-Aarness, Verle Aarness, Mike Quinn, Mike Winge and Suzy Doss-Bicknese.....great time had by all.

I don\'t feel old enough to attend my 50th high school reunion! Is this for real? Huge congratulations to

I\'m looking forward to seeing you all back in Hopikins.