Encampment Class of 1953 celebrates 69th reunion with all classmates still living

On Saturday, June 25, the Encampment High School graduating class of 1953 met to celebrate their 69th reunion. The seven-member class of 1953 was one of the largest groups of graduates anyone could remember for many years. Now, nearly seventy years later, the class is still intact and that fact added to the festivities made the celebration very special. Five of the seven classmates met at the home of Gayle and Brent Wessel where they were treated to a sumptuous five-course meal. The group had plenty of opportunity to visit and reminisce about the old days. With the help of Raymond and Charlene...