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Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

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As for me, I have just moved into a new home in Cave Creek, Arizona, after living in Tucson for almost all of my life.  Fortunately, the desert here looks a lot like Tucson's desert.  I certainly feel like a fish out of water.  The reason for the move was to be closer to my younger son and his growing family.  I miss Tucson, and yet I know this is where I need to be.  Anyone else from THS live in Cave Creek or Carefree?

Marilyn Romine (Huffman)

Like so many others, my best memories of THS are of "the band" and band was great because of Mr. Steele.   Looking back I don't know how he kept his sanity or patience with us! He changed the lives of so many for the better.  I have talked to classmates who say they only stayed in school because of band,  others went on to build their entire careers around music.

Did you see the publicity some college recently got for their half-time show depicting Michael Jackson doing the moon walk?  Fifity years ago our shows had us doing those moving figures  and so much more...  firing canons, twirling carousels (Have YOUR knees recovered yet?), etc.

His abilities as a Band Director were surpassed by his ability to create a Band Family.  We knew he cared about us and unbelievably, after so many years and students, remembered us!

Job well done, Mr. Steele.  Rest in Peace.

Trent Kynaston

There will be a Celebration of Charles "Bucky" Steele's Life at the Northminister Presbyterian Church on January 11 at 3:00. RIP

Patricia Lietha (Dent)

HOPEFULLY I'll be able to be there.  Mr.  Steele was a  great director.  Perhaps  because of our  band shows we were prepared  to play  under Jack Lee  at the Uof A.  I sure don't see  shows like we put on now.  Pat Dent

Cecilia (CeCe) Vasquez (Hall)

I had the great pleasure of working with Mr. Steele when I returned to Tucson High as a faculty member.  We had a wonderful relationship as I worked with the songleaders and twirlers and he incorporated them into the half time shows.  And my brother had the honor of being in the band and yes, he prepared his band members well to be able to join the UA band under Jack Lee which my brother enjoyed doing but not as much as he did being in the "Marching 100."  Good bye my friend!  CeCe Hall

Jennie Longo (Wilson)

It was a pleasure to have been a part of Mr. Steele's Marching 100.  He made everyone proud to be a Badger.  Rest In Peace.  

Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

Happy Holidays, Class of 1964! 

We have a big year ahead of us!

Share your photos, news, plans, etc! 

We will keep you posted about reunion plans and about class happenings...

Marilyn Romine (Huffman)

Thank you, Susie Greenbaum Williams, for sending me the following information about Mr. Steele.  Please pass the word and join us in a Celebration of Mr. Steele's life.

Marilyn Romine (Huffman)

I heard from many classmates unable to attend Mr. Steele's Celebration of Life...and it truly was a Celebration!  Memories and stories from his many old friends had everyone laughing. The music provided by a trio inluding Trent Kynaston ('64) went from heartbreaking ("Just A Closer Walk With Thee") to rollicking ("Saints Go Marching In").  Mr. Steele must have loved it! 

Paul Mann

You're absolutely right, Marilyn - - he HAD to have enjoyed it.  It wa such a privilege for those of us who had been in both the "Marching 100" and the "Hi-Cats" to be there and honor him for his gift to so very many of us.  Seeing and hearing Trent's tribute to him was so cool too!! May he rest in peace, but also as a drummer in a band and leading yet another orchestra!!

Marilyn Romine (Huffman)

Hi Paul,

I was there with Barbara Ludy and  saw Rick Van Camp and Russ Andaloro, but was so sorry to learn from Sharon Mariotte that I missed you. Hope you are feeling much better!

Sadly, very sadly, a lot of our band members are playing in the band with Mr. Steele....

Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

The February THS Women's Luncheon at Tucson Racquet Club was a roaring success!  More people than ever attended and had a great time.  Here are some photos:

Marilyn Romine Huffman, Marilyn Wolf Speert, Judy Greenbaum, Sara Silver Cohen, Suzanne Morgan Sammis and Barbara Ludy Griffin.
 

Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

Here are a couple more photos:

Edith Krompasky and Joan French Ostrop

Susan Ripley Keipple and Carrea Cotlow

Donna Ferstl, Betty Zazueta and Sandi Shein

Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

Ray Nelson and Russ Andaloro at Russ"s home.

Maralyn Hauer (Hauer)

Picture taken last March in Tucson at the Tucson Lions Run, WalknRoll,  benefiting the Lions Camp Tatyiee for the physically challenged in Lakeside, Arizona. LtoR Raymond Nelson, Marilyn Romine Huffman, standing Jim Tallmadge. In addition several "64" classmates made donations in support of their fellow "BADGERS". Raymond is a former Camp Director and he also served on the Camp Board of Directors. Marilyn, Jim and Raymond would like to invite you to join them for this years walk on March 29,  2014  Registration 8am race 9am at Reid Park in Tucson. The Lions are proud that 100% of donations are returned to the community.