November 22

 Today is Friday, November 22, 2024.  61 years ago to the day, November 22, 1963, was also a Friday.  Almost everyone who was alive that day remember what happened around 12:30 PM Central time.  We were in 7th grade, and had just come back to our first class in the afternoon when we heard the news that President Kennedy had been shot.  I believe he was declared dead at 1:00.  The nation suffered a tragic loss, and still today questions remain as to who actually assassinated him.  

On a brighter note, our class has reasons to celebrate.  Recently, Nanette Schroeder (on the left) was one of the costume winners at the Brookings Activity Center Halloween party.  As one our classmates said, "She looks as beautiful as ever." The other winners were Cindy Fernholz, Theresa Bennett, and Carmen Niemeyer.  (https://brookingsregister.com/stories/october-a-busy-month-at-brookings-activity-center,104941)

Nanette stays quite active in the community.  SDSU has had a a beautiful indoor track and field facility since about 2014.  I have seen Nanette working the ticket counter at many of those meets.  She is also involved in many other volunteer activities that provide assistance to the people in town.  

Another classmate who has connections to an honored employee is Stew Linn.  His sister Sandy was recently name SDSU employee of the month (https://brookingsregister.com/stories/sandra-linn-named-sdsu-employee-of-month,112186)

Our classmate Patty Vick worked alongside Sandy at the Briggs Library.  My connections with the local running group "Prairie Striders" stretches back to its origin in 1969, so it was gratifying to see that Sandy has a close relationship with that respected organization.  She also served as the point person for processing, binding and cataloging a large donation — 17 boxes — of magazines and journals to be added to the Prairie Striders Running Club Library,” Biondo said. (Michael Biondo, electronic resources and scholarly communications librarian.)

Our congratulations to Nanette and Sandy for their outstanding contributions.