CLASS OF 1975 HOLDS REUNION
August 1995

On a warm August night in San Francisco, they gathered from all corners of the United States, nervously entering the room that had been prepared for them. Who was this group of balding, middle-aged travelers and why had they come to pay $60 a piece (60 Bucks David???) for Chinese food? It could only be the work of master organizer,

David Knisely.

We were first to arrive: Ken Westrick, Cornerstone executive; Julie Peterson, Teacher; Cliff Raborn, Computer Technician and myself, Judi (Porter) Rower, School Nurse. Ken and Cliff looked like clones of their 1972 selves. Julie and I...had shorter hair.

When the next guests arrived, a tall smiling couple, we all smiled back and wondered, "Who the hell are these people?" It didn't help that this strange man knew all of our names immediately. Finally, Julie asked the awkward question. "I'm Doctor Brad Sandler." This guy, whose own eyes were never visible in high school because of his long hair, is now an eye surgeon.

The rest of the group arrive en masse. John Trepanier, Financial Advisor; Dr. Allen Williamson, Nurse; Steve Koch, Pentel Executive; Sally (Lord) Redfield, swimming teacher; and coach, Gavin Birnie, Financial Analyst; Eric Lee, Nurse and David Knisely, Master Reunion Organizer and Alaskan Chef.

We spent the weekend following a heavy schedule of "fishy" meals (scheduling courtesy of Chef Knisely) and retelling old stories, showing pictures, rereading old Junto's and trying to fill in the gaps in a space of time that hardly seems to exist. Wasn't it yesterday that we all gathered at the shack? It couldn't have been 20 years ago, I don't even feel 20 years old yet.

Diplomas Presented

Honorary diplomas have been delivered to 4 individuals who showed the Spirit of the class of '75 by braving a weekend in San Francisco with members of the class. They perservered through endless retold stories, mountains of pictures and meal after meal of fishy things. They learned the required Chinese vocabulary (including Gavin's swearing), toasted the classmates and ended the weekend knowing more about us than any outsider should (and much more than Steve Koch will remember). They were presented T-shirts memorializing the occasion to celebrate their induction to the HKIS Class of 1975. Congratulations to Mary Koch, Cami Lee, Betty Williamson and Robin Sandler. We look forward to seeing you in Hong Kong on December 31, 1999

Steve and Mary Koch with daughter Alex

Cami Lee, Betty Williamson, John Trepanier, Allen Williamson and Eric Lee

Wills Amended

Having survived the first 20 years after graduation, the following people have submitted additions to the 1975 Senior Class Will.

*Steve Koch leaves his wife, Mary, to Gavin Birnie since Gavin already has her clothes (nice hat Gavin)

*Judi (Porter) Rower leaves her reputation for great birthing hips to anyone who wants it. (Mary...enjoy!!)

*Ken Westrick leaves 3 quarts of potato salad, 25 hot dogs, 4 pounds of hanburger, 2 bags of marshmallows and what's left of a Rum soaked watermelon to David Knisely who thought people would want more than a liquid diet at the Reunion picnic on Angel Island.

*David Knisely leaves his pictures of his adorable little girl to Brad Sandler who has NO PICTURES OF HIS OWN KIDS!

*Sally (Lord) Redfield leaves her love of hiking ("We're walking up that? How far??") to Julie "lets-rent-bikes-I-want-to-be-active" Peterson.

*Allen Williamson leaves the gas nozzle (that ripped off the pump when he left it stuck in his gas tank and drove off) to Eric Lee whose wife did the same thing. (Nice work Cami and Dr. Williamson!)

And Finally...
*John Trepanier leaves nothing to the imagination. (You had to be there.)

David Knisely, Brad Sandler, Allen Williamson and Steve Koch discuss the diploma problem.

Diplomas In Doubt

Well, Mates, unfortunately it's official. Due to an amendment to the Hong Kong Lease agreement with China, our HKIS class of '75 diplomas are in danger of being annulled. It seems that in 1972, one of our classmates offended British sensibilities by "streaking" through the Star Ferry terminal (Thanks a lot, BRAD). Now they are demanding justice.

The identity of the perpetrator remained a mystery until recently when a newspaper photo of the event resurfaced in the home of a San Francisco Bay area eye surgeon. Dr. Sandler denied all knowledge of the incident but a photo of the doctor, enhanced by computer to add hair (lots) has authorities convinced they finally have their man.

It was decided that on the day Hong Kong returns to Chinese control, all HKIS class of '75 diplomas would become invalid. However, Wall street financier and T-shirt negotiator, John Trepanier has intervened on behalf of his classmates. He has used his connections in Russia to negotiate a delay with the Chinese that will allow time to locate all class of '75 members who will be affected.

Today, the British government announced that they have reached an agreement with China to retain control of this case until it is resolved.

It is now IMPERATIVE that ll members of the HKIS Class of '75 appear at the Hong Kong Terminal of the Star Ferry on December 31, 1999 at 4:00 PM. At that time, the validity of our diplomas will be decided.

Dr. Sandler has agreed (in front of witnesses) to re-inact the now famous run, to determine whether his actions really did pose a threat to decency. A somber and completely sober gathering will follow where Cliff Raborn has agreed to dance (for medicinal purposes--to loosen up his back).

Again, it is IMPERATIVE that all members of the class of '75 appear, so begin planning (and saving) now. Help us make contact with any classmates you know of by writing to the Editor, Judi (Porter) Rower at jrower@hotmail.com.

Hotel and other arrangements will be made closer to the date of the event. BE THERE!!!!