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FiftyYears Later... The Golden Jubilee Class of 1975 BY MARK V. MISTRETTA ‘75
The Class of 1975’s Golden Jubilee is now in the archives, shelved with classes of the past years: unique in style, yet kindred in spirit and Brotherhood. We have learned much through the years, and we now understand that to age gracefully means to age with integrity and purpose. Nevertheless, we still looked good for men with a few gray hairs past middle age, and even if we couldn’t spot each other at first, it only took moments to recognize familiar smiles, voices and characters that shaped a special period of our lives with a bunch of guys we cherished as friends and loved, that’s right, we can say it now, loved as brothers. The signature ties and shaggy hair, the defiance, the conformity, the wanting to belong, the need to be independent and the comfort of being in a place that wanted us to succeed in life proved to be the catalyst for good times, and above all, good hearts. The laughter and
memories we shared throughout the reunion strengthened the bonds that originally united us. We are proud of our class and how so many of us have stayed in touch, celebrated with each other and leaned on each other in times of need. Special thanks to those who traveled from afar and to those who did not make the reunion but were with us in spirit; and a special hat off to those who watched the celebration from above; you were not forgotten. We can also be proud of ‘75’s generous contribution to the school’s efforts to provide opportunities for young men who otherwise would not be able to attend St. Joe’s. These young men will be part of the school’s rich legacy as an educational institution that enriches the minds and spirits of its students and fosters confidence in them to believe in themselves and each other.
Thank you, St. Joe’s!
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