AN UNFORGETTABLE REUNION — The graduates of the class of 1979 of Weir High School gathered for their 45th reunion on August 2 and 3. In attendance were, from left, front, Dee Tenaglio Stubbs, Emily Ann Roman, Alison Knight, Sheryl Wallace Linkesh, Melanie Donofe, Laurie Gaston Dankovchik, Patty Pulice Rice and Denise Truax Jones; second row, Janet Marie Ridgway, April Merico, Sylvia Tucker Shuler, Lisa Williams Baldwin, Kay Littleton, Alesia Brogdon, Patricia Bailey Bilderback, Lori Robinson and Melanye Wares; third row: Elly Quinn, Robin Auten Brevard, Abbie Starvaggi, Marcia Jonczak, Pat Kelley, Dan Enich, Steve Psaroudis, Roseann D’Amico, Ann Lyons-Taneka, Kathy Mraovich Allison, Penny Siderides Holt, Phyllis Aresco Blavos, Janet Scenna and Vicky Gaston Malone; fourth row: Michelle Tirreno, Marie Angeline Tenaglio, Linda Smith-Brown, Jenny Beagle Regalia, Mary Wright Shepherd, Georgianne Miller, Twila Weekley Cumberledge, Trudy Raveaux Scarr, Shari Murchland Mezzanotte, Cindy Valentine West and Barbara Tunanidis; fifth row: John Diflorio, Bob Hall, Jim Horstman, Danny Wright, Gregory Cain, Paul Anile, Sherri Anne, Barbara Wade Keenan, Kim Livingston Yurko and Sharon Taflan Martin; and back, Debi Reece, Brad Evans, Tuffy Charles Northcraft, Jim Testaguzza, Ralph Wilfong, Ed Roman, Ken KL Uselton, John McCombs, Hus Drizake and Sonya Brown. – Contribution
WEIRTON – Weir High School graduates of the class of 1979 celebrated the 45th anniversary of their graduation with a special reunion held Aug. 2 and 3 at Undo’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn in Weirton.
The meeting co-chairs were Laurie Gaston Dankovchik and Melanie Donofe, who helped organize the event. Meeting committee members included Gregory Cain, Linda Smith Brown, Twila Weekley Cumberledge, Denise Truax Jones, Allison Knight, Sheryl Wallace Linkesh, Vicky Gaston Malone, April Gates Merico, Patty Pulice Rice, Emily Barnabei Roman, Janet Platt Scenna, Mary Wright Shepherd, Barbara Tunanidis, Ken Uselton, Cindy Valentne West, and Janet Zdybicki Ridgway.
The reunion began on August 2nd with a meet-and-greet event. Classmates reminisced about unforgettable times during their years at Weir High. 68 graduates from the class of 1979 were present at the meet-and-greet event. Classmates traveled from Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, California, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and West Virginia.
The winner of the evening’s 50/50 drawing was Patrick Kelley, organizers announced.
The theme for the August 3rd celebration was “Aging Like a Fine Wine.” Organizers and committee members decorated the event in red, white, and blue. Many classmates were dressed in the colors of the theme. The event was attended by 62 classmates and 30 guests. The evening began with dinner and dancing. Dan Enich gave the introduction and welcomed those who had made the journey to reunite.
After Enich, April Gats Merico paid tribute to the 60 classmates who have died since graduation. Dankovchik led the prayer and Lisa Williams Baldwin led the singing of the Alma Mater. Sheryl Wallace Linkesh won a 50/50 drawing. Attendees participated in a silent auction, won by Ken Uselton, and a Chinese auction, which offered about 40 items donated by classmates.
The money raised will be used for the next class reunion, said the organizers. Photos from past class reunions were on display, and a memorial tree with photos of deceased classmates was also on the program. DJ Chelsea provided dance music and a photo booth provided new memories and rounded off the evening.
The 50th meeting will take place in 2029.
