63rd Reunion — was planned and held on September 15-16, 2023. Reunion points of Contact were: Jovita Traynor Lang, Sharon Erickson Faulkner or Joyce Watkins Misner. They have reunion information! Almost 100 attended the various events.
PLANS for EHS CLASS 1960
Web page updated December 12, 2023.
EHS Class 1960 planning committee is planning the 63th Reunion. It will be held 15-16 September 2023 in Enid Ok. Contact: Jovita Traynor Lang or Sharon Erickson Faulkner if you have a suggested inputs for the 63rd Reunion– most events are already set.
EHS Class 1960
DATE: September 15-16, 2023 (Friday & Saturday)
PLACE: Enid OK
HOST HOTEL: RAMADA INN
(REGISTRATION FORM AT BOTTOM IF THIS SECTION)
NOTE: MUST PRE REGISTER TO ATTEND LUNCH at Oakwood Country Club for the sit down meal)
NOTE: Class Directory available if unable to attend the reunion or if not attending the lunch at the Oakwood Country Club (OCC). SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW IF WANT A DIRECTORY!
- Directory for class member is included in the $35.00 Oakwood lunch cost.
- Directory will be available for purchase (check or cash) at the reunion for those NOT ATTENDING the Lunch at the OCC or people wanting an extra copy. Cost at the reunion will be $5.00 if not mailed.
- MAIL COPIES–Directories will be available via USPS for those UNABLE TO ATTEND the reunion. Cost for mailing to a USA address will be $10.00. Make check payable to EHS Class 60. Mail the check to Sharon Faulkner. 4109 Timberlane, Enid OK 73703.
- DIRECTORY WILL BE MAILED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, 2023.
- Directory contains:
- –A. Names/address/phone/email of classmates,
- –B. Listing of deceased,
- –C. Senior Class Pictures from the Quill
- –D. Pictures from some past reunions.
DETAILS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENTS:
Events: Social Gatherings & dinner–
–Date: Sept 15, 2023.
Place: Ramada Inn (Turkey Creek)–Dining room near the swimming pool.)
Address: 3305 W. Owen K. Garriott, Enid OK
Time: Event will start at 5:30PM. (Can order from a limited menu from approx 6:00PM to 8:00PM)
Food: Dinner (Dutch Treat -Order from menu-can pay with cash or a credit card).
Bar: No host, cash bar. (May have to go to bar and order a drink as they may not have a server available in our room on Friday-bar is next room)
–Date: Sept. 16, 2023.
Place: Oakwood Country Club
Address: 1601 N. Oakwood Road Enid OK
Time: 11:00AM
Class picture at 11:30. (In front of the Entry to Oakwood Country Club)
Food: Buffet Meal: House salad, pork tenderloin, chicken Dijon, potato casserole, green beans, rolls and butter, chocolate cake, cheesecake, water, tea, coffee
Cost will be $35.00 per person and includes a CLASS DIRECTOR for class members only– PLEASE pre pay as we have to provide number of meals to prepare one week before the event plus order directories.
REGISTRATION INFO BELOW-
–Date: Sept 16, 2023– Saturday Evening
Place: Blazes BBQ
Address: 1002 W. Willow, Enid OK
(Northwest Corner of Willow and Van Buren) (Near Evans Drug Store)
Time: 5:30PM
FOOD: Order from the menu—can pay with cash or a credit card).
AREA LODGING:
Most offer AARP, senior discounts, or military discounts (rates will be lower with discounts). NOTE: Some hotels offer lower rates on Saturdays.
NOTE: LODGING– HOST HOTEL or SPECIAL RATES
AREA LODGING: Most offer AARP, senior, AAA, or military discounts (rates may be lower with discounts).
HOST HOTEL: RAMADA INN.
HOST Hotel: Ramada Inn, 3005 W. Owen K. Garriott, call the Ramada in Enid at this number to get the special rate (580)234-0440. The rate is $60.00 (one king) or (double beds) plus hotel tax. FREE Breakfast when staying in Ramada Inn–(Ramada Inn POC: Ed)
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OTHER HOTELS: Rates below as of January 2023– rates may vary from what is listed below: (CALL TO CONFIRM RATES)
–Baymont Inn & Suites – (580)-234-6800 3614 W. Owen K. Garriott —-$60.00 plus taxes – Light breakfast
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–Hampton Inn, –POC: Christy-(580)234-4600/580-701-4629.– 511 Delma Court (4100 block W. Owen K. Garriott), Starting Rates are $109.00 and up plus hotel tax. – Large breakfast choice
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–Holiday Inn Express, –(580) 237-7722. 4702 W. Owen K. Garriott– Rates vary from $129.00 (weekdays) to 114.00 (on weekends) plus hotel tax. – Have lower rate for Saturday. Complement breakfast –
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–Marriott’s Spring Hill Suites–Phone: (580)-540-4256 (POC:Arele)– Near the WalMart on West Owen K. Garriott. (West of Walmart) Location – 5815 K L drive– Behind Oklahoma Highway Patrol area- Rates $107.00 to 109.00 plus tax – Hot breakfast
POINTS OF CONTACT:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Jovita Traynor, Lang (580) 540-4042, jlang42@suddenlink.net
Sharon Erickson Faulkner, (580) 242-0526, sfaulkner42@suddenlink.net
Joyce Watkins Misner, (580) 747-6530, rejoyse2001@yahoo.com
Vernon Chodrick, (580)542-0321, vchodrickjr@gmail.com
Brian Arnold, (580) 237-3852. no email
See the web site: www.enidhs1960.com
YOUR REUNION COMMITTEE:
Chairperson: Jovita Traynor Lang
Treasurer: Jovita Traynor Lang & Sharon Erickson Faulkner
Class Locators: Sharon Erickson Faulkner & Joyce Watkins Misner
Directory: Sharon Erickson Faulkner
Registration: TBD
OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Brian Arnold
Sophia Butts Befort
Vernon Chodrick
Bill Lochner
Dennis Luckinbill
Barbara Maynard Wagner
Linda Nolte Ragoss
Gary Young
THINGS TO DO IN ENID OKLAHOMA:
——PLACES TO VISIT IN ENID—-
—Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center — Location: 507 S. 4th, (580)237-1907– The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, is a historical museum telling the fascinating story of the settlement and development of Northwest Oklahoma, beginning with the Land Run of 1893. Through interactive exhibits, research, events, and programs, the Heritage Center makes learning a fun and engaging experience for all ages. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There is an Admission fee– maybe FREE to veterans.
—Vietnam Memorial Wall—Location-Woodring Airport. It is referred to as the WOODRING WALL OF HONOR! On November 11, 2013, one the the Vietnam Traveling Walls was RETIRED and is on PERMANENT DISPLAY at Woodring Airport. For those of you who have never seen the Wall is a salute to those that paid the ultimate cost for our freedom.
—Enid Convention Center (now called the Stride Center) –(Old Convention Hall for class 57 people) Location:.123 W. Maine or 301 South Independence Avenue, Enid, OK 73701 (580) 616-7362 . If want to tour the facility enter from the West Door and can walk thru the facility any time it is open.
H. T Holder works—H. T Holden has made many sculptures over the years. Below is a listing of a few and SOME are available in Enid for viewing!
1987-Boomer-Located on West side of the Stride Bank Center (previously Convention Hall)
1993-Holding the Claim-Located in the Sunken Gardens at Government Springs Park–“Boomer” companion piece “Holding the Claim” Land Run settler. Statue located at Government Springs Park (1993)
1994-Keeper of the Plains-Located on the East side of the Court House Lawn. A LONE INDIAN PROUDLY STANDS HOLDING THE
ARTICLES OF PEACE, THOUGHTFUL AND SERENE, HE IS
THE “KEEPER OF THE PLAINS.” THIS MONUMENT,
UNDER-WRITTEN BY SECURITY NATIONAL BANK WAS
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE MANY GENEROUS CITIZENS
WHO GAVE THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO PAY
TRIBUTE TO OUR NATIVE AMERICAN ANCESTORS WHO
SO RICHLY NURTURED AND PROTECTED THIS LAND.
1998-The Vision Seeker-Located in front of Enid High School–• “Vision Seeker” Plains Indian in full headdress at Enid High School (1996)
2007-The Homesteaders-Located at the entrance to the Cherokee Strip Museum, 4125 W Owen K Garriott
2008-Pioneers, Past, Present Future- Located on NE corner of the Court House Lawn. Statue consist of three one-half life-sized figures — a “Boomer” who participated in the Cherokee Strip Land Run of 1893, a World War II aviator (Lt. Colonel Leon R. Vance Jr. )and an astronaut Eileen Collins. Collins was one of the first women to graduate from pilot training at Vance. She went on to become the first woman to pilot a space shuttle mission.
2010-Thank You Lord-Located on the West side of Emmanuel Enid Church building–• “Thank You Lord” praying cowboy at Emmanuel Baptist Enid (2010)
• “Headin’ to Market” cowboy roping a longhorn at the stockyards in Oklahoma City (2000)
• “Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s Native Son” at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City (2005)
• “World Champion” American Quarter Horse at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City (2007)
• “The Ranger” bucking horse and rider mascot at all three campuses of Northwestern Oklahoma State University (2007)
OSU in Stillwater is the site of three monuments already with the cowboy kneeling remembrance of basketball players who perished in 2001, megabooster T. Boone Pickens and Heisman Trophy standout Barry Sanders; the real Pistol Pete monument is slated to be dedicated next spring in conjunction with Holden’s induction into the OSU Hall of Fame.
“It’s fitting that it’s the last monument. I’d like to paint more and do smaller sculptures,” Holden said, once he finishes his part and sends it off to the foundry later this fall.
—Enid High School —
A FORMAL TOUR (NOT PLANNED AT THIS TIME) —Location: 611 W. Wabash.– (Let Jovita Traynor Lang or Sharon Erickson Faulkner or a committee member know your desires)
702 N. Washington — (580) 233-3051
Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays and Mondays except by appointment, and all major holidays and adverse weather. Admission is by donation.
228 E. Randolph Ave. — (580) 234-4998
Hours: 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.
200 E. Maple — (580) 233-2787
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday
200 E. Maple — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Twilight Time will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the months of June and July.
Admission: All-day pass, $9, children under 2 are free. Groups of 16 or more are $7 per person. After 3 p.m., admission is $4.50. Memberships available.
1001 Sequoyah — (580) 234-7265
Hours: 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday through Tuesday, except by appointment. Closed all major holidays and inclement weather. Closed Nov. 1 through March 31. Admission by donation.
Northern Oklahoma College Enid Observatory
Northern Oklahoma College Enid campus is at the corner of Randolph and Michael Hedges.
Groups may schedule visits to the observatory or planetarium by calling the astronomy center at (580) 548-2399.
Cherokee Strip CELEBRATION 15-16 September 2023-Enid OK
NOTE: Some events will conflict with the EHS Class 1960 reunion events scheduled on Saturday–ENID, OK – The City of Enid celebrates the town’s 1893 founding at the annual Cherokee Strip Celebration September 15-16, 2023.
Friday, September 15th
11am-1pm Cherokee Strip Celebration – Lunch Rush, Indian Taco & Drink for $10, courthouse lawn
Saturday, September 16th
9a-1:30p Cherokee Strip Festival – food and vendor booths open on courthouse lawn
10:30 am Cherokee Strip Parade, downtown Enid. Some of the events include fire trucks, floats, cars, marching bands and the traditional Longhorn steers.
- REGISTRATION:
PLEASE RETURN BY AUGUST 15, 2023 AND MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: “EHS CLASS 60 REUNION”. (Note: No credit cards accepted)
RETURN CHECK AND REGISTRATION FORM TO: Sharon Erickson Faulkner, 4109 Timberlane, ENID, OK 73703
Host hotel: Ramada Inn – Room rates $65 (king) or (2 beds)- 580-234-0440– questions contact ED at the Ramada!
To receive above HOTEL rates for “EHS Class 60 ” must register at the hotel by August 15, 2023 to get room rate.
EVENTS:
Friday, September 15, 2023, 5:30 PM–Ramada Inn (Turkey Creek) (Dutch Treat, order from limited menu)
Number attending (______)
Lunch Buffet: Saturday, September 16, 2023, 11:00 AM, Oakwood Country Club
Number attending (______) at $35.00 per person = $_______.00
Total enclosed $_______.00
Saturday, September 16, 2023, 5:30PM, Blazes BBQ – Number attending (______)
REGISTRATION FORM AND CLASS DIRECTORY INFORMATION – PLEASE RETURN
IF UNABLE TO ATTEND – we request information below to update EHS Class 60 roster/directory:
NAME: ________________________________________________________________
Street Address, City, State, ZIP: _______________________________________________ Phone:________________________
Cell Phone:_____________________________
E-Mail:____________________________________________
As an option, you may email directory/roster information to: sfaulkner42@suddenlink.net