MAHS Class of 1988 20 Yr. Reunion

Minersville Area High School Class of 1988 : 

Minersville Area High School Class of 1988 20th Anniversary November 1, 2008

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Our 20th year reunion was held at the Forestville Volunteer Citizen’s Fire Company, #1, Forestville, Pennsylvania on Saturday November 1st, 2008. A total of 20 classmates, plus their guests attended, and two former Battlin’ Miner teachers. The photos in this album catch mere snippets of time. The excitement, laughter, energy and emotion may be seen in the following photos, but will only be recalled by those who attended. Nothin’ is More Finer than to be a Battlin’ Miner

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Battlin’ Miners of 1988

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The Reunion Committee Special thanks to all the committee members who dedicated their time, resources and energy to make the reunion a success. Connie, Curt, Becky, Jenny, Kim, Michelle and Carol

Door Prize Winners : 

Door Prize Winners Kim Chernosky $10 Gift Certificate M & R’s Catering Shawn Coyle Gift Certificate for 2 Brunches Lazy Dog Café Kelly O’Brien Lipshaw Set of 6 MAHS Shot Glasses

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Door Prize Winners Tammy Sukeena Gerber Mootz’s Original Coal Candy Bucket George Weis (5) Deluxe Car Washes Quandel’s Michael Klassen Mootz’s Original Coal Candy Bucket

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Door Prize Winners Dave Lipsett Dinner Gift Certificate The Blue Tavern Connie Whiteman Magdeburg Bottle of Vignoles Wine Mt Hope Winery Jeff Enders Gourmet Pet Treat Basket Sasha’s Canine Bakery

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Door Prize Winners Kathleen Feeney Klassen (5) Deluxe Car Washes Quandel’s Mr. Bill Messaros Aveda Gift Basket River Street Station Becky Hammond Whiteash $25 Gift Card Amigo’s Grill

Grand Prize Winners : 

Grand Prize Winners Pearce Raczka Winner of a Battlin’ Miners Jacket Courtesy of The M Den Thomas Madera Winner of a Autographed copy of the “Breaker Boys” written by author David Fleming Mr. Fleming Provided a personalized inscription for the Class of 1988

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The tables were adorned with reunion programs handcrafted pumpkin centerpieces, mini Battlin’ Miners candies, customized shot glasses and commemorative magnets. The Setting……

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Our former teachers, Mr. William Messaros and Mr. David Holland honored the Class of 1988 with their presence, toasted us to our successes and provided the class with inspirational words of wisdom. Thank You Both! Our Teachers

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Jeffrey Enders was the lucky winner of the 50/50 Raffle! The Raffle Winner

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Jeff, Pearce, Boner, Corky and Curt Jenny, Russ, Bec, and Carol FRIENDS….

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Friends Then, Now and Always

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Tammy Sukeena Gerber & Connie Whiteman Magdeburg Alicia Purcell, Tammy Sukeena Gerber & Kim Chernosky Michelle Laudeman Rose and Carol McGrath Renninger Michael Klassen and Shawn Coyle FRIENDS…

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Mike Klassen & Curt Woodford (Right) Sherry Melewsky & Pearce Raczka (Below) Kevin and Jenny Siemanis Wigoda with Kelly O’Brien Lipshaw (Below –right) ….Mingling

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Scott and Kelly Lipshaw Alicia Purcell & Robert Hendricks Michael and Kathleen Klassen The Couples……who willingly posed!

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Kevin Wasser & Kim Chernosky Wasser Becky and Chris Whiteash The Couples……who willingly posed! Marie & David Lipsett

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The Wigodas and The Whiteashes Alicia Shares a Hug with Mike Kostura Tom Madera

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Russ, Mike, Shawn, Pearce & Jeff Carol and Kim Tammy and Alicia … Fun Times

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“Law & Order” – Russ & George A Lawyer and PA State Police Officer! Kim, Tammy and Sherry ….Great New Memories

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Carol, Jeff and Kim A Thorn between to Roses! Guest Jim Shaak, Michelle & Mike Rose Mike Rose …Being Silly!

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Becky and Tammy Dave, Pearce & Jeff Kelly, Carol, Tommy and Dave Russ, Michelle, Jenny, Dave & Bec

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Kevin Wasser (Kim’s Hubby) & Mike Kostura George Weis “Trooper George” Proud Member of the PA State Police Connie, Tammy and Sherry

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Becky, Kim, Mr. Messaros, Jenny and Carol Mike and Kim Alicia and Mike

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DJ Fran Doyle and Pearce …Getting Down! Alcia, Sherry and Mike Carol (No Sleeping!) and Kim …More Memories in the Making!

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Cheryl Messaros and Dave Holland Curt and Mr. Holland Mingling with The Teachers….. No Detentions Issued! Ron Renninger (Carol’s Hubby) & Mr. Messaros

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Dave Holland , Cheryl Messaros and Kevin Wasser (Kim’s Hubby) Mr. and Mrs. Messaros Share a laugh or two! Mr. Holland and Kevin Wasser

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…..And the Party Was in Full Swing

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Laughter Continued All Night Long!

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Rich Gerber (Tammy’s Hubby) and Mac Magdeburg (Connie’s Hubby) Chatting at the Bar! Reflections in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are….

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Carol is making her rounds! Notice Zombie and girlfriend Amber at the middle table!

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The Bar Scene …the kegs were flowing, the jello shooters were sliding and the mixed drinks flowed freely…

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And we partied on….

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Rhoda…..our Barmaid! Strike a pose, Rhoda! Tammy & Alicia Share a Hug! Ron Renninger (Carol’s Hubby) having fun! More Fun Photos!

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8 x 38 = 304…..collectively we are very OLD!

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Kevin Wasser, Carol and Corky… a rose between two thorns! Pearce, Russ, and George

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And then,…..the Dancing Began!

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DJ Fran Doyle Kept Us Jammin’ to 80’s Tunes

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The Girls are working it …..Linda Madera (Tom’s Wife), Kim, Michelle and Carol

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Everyone Was Getting Down! Michelle Busts a Move

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Kevin and Kim Rock On! ….All Hail the Class of 88…..

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The Class of ‘88 was getting their groove on…..

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Jenny and Becky Contemplate the Dance Scene……. …But then, the gauntlet was thrown down…..and a dance challenge soon ensued……

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The Crowd was cheering for Rich and Dave! Jeff says…..”C’mon Boner, you can take him!.... Rich Gerber and Dave Lipsett are about to enter…..The Dance Off!

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Dave is getting jiggy with it! Both are too sexy for their shirts!.... Rich is swingin’ and swayin’ Our Male Solid Gold Dancers

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Boner gets Down!!!! Rich is breaking out moves that Boner never seen before!

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When interviewed following this grueling dance off, Dave Lipsett was quoted as saying…. “I AM the reigning male dance champ of the Class of ‘88, if not the entire free world…..Justin Timberlake, you got nothing on me pal…bring it on, anytime, anyplace.” And the winner was…… 2008 Battlin’ Miner Dance Champ David “Boner” Lipsett

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Alas, all good things must come to an end. And in the end, All the Stars were Shining!

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Special thanks to all the Classmates, our teachers, the wives, husbands, partners and sponsors who made this a wonderful event! Get Ready for the sequel….our 25th! Coming in 2013

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