<table width="700"> <tr> <td> <img src=""> Class of 1965

The streets of Amarillo, TX were Rockin' when the Best Class Alive arrived in Amarillo last week to celebrate OUR 45th Class Reunion! It was a wonderful time of renewing old friendships and sharing details about our lives since Palo Duro High School. Friday afternoon we gathered at the Ambassador Hotel for a reception and get acquainted time together. Later that night many of us attended the Palo Duro-Amarillo High football game and afterwards danced into the night at the Austin Pub where Billy Stull and his musicians brought back many of the old songs of our senior year.

The next morning we unveiled our class gift at Palo Duro High School, toured the school and had lunch in our old cafeteria. It had not changed a bit! However, we did see some significant changes at Palo Duro: new classrooms, a new commons area and entrance to the school, and a renewed Don spirit was evident everywhere. Our school is alive and well, serving a new generation of Dons who will also make a difference in the world.

Saturday night began early at the River Breaks Ranch with a silent auction, horse races at the adjacent rodeo arena, and a authentic Texas steak dinner with all the trimmings. David Hall, our president, announced later that evening that over two thousand dollars was raised in the silent auction--enough to fund the class gift and still have about one thousand dollars added to our scholarship fund! The evening ended with the premiere of a new film about our class titled, Forty-Five Years and Counting. Each classmate received a set of DVDs that included both the 2005 film, Do You Believe in Magic, together with a copy of this year's film. The evening ended with a rendition of Happy Trails as everyone said goodbye and made tentative plans to return to Amarillo for our 50th Reunion in 2015.

As the sun was setting in the canyons beyond, we gathered together for a group picture. This snapshot marks 45 years years of friendship and shared history.



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2010 Reunion Photograph Album (183 images)--click here!

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Our Schedule of Festivities--Did the 45th Reunion live up to the billing? You be the judge.

Arrival Friday Evening, September 3rd

OUR festivities will start on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 as you register at the beautiful Ambassador Hotel atrium -3100 I 40 West. This will be a good time for a casual get-together, enjoy some GREAT FOOD! There will be a cash bar available.. We will have door prizes and some special guests. Time is 4-7 pm.
  • Reunion Registration and Reception
  • Ambassador Hotel Atrium (3100 I-40 West)
  • Fellowship
  • Great Food
  • Cash Bar
  • 4:00-7:00 pm
  • Friday Night, September 3rd
Saturday Luncheon at Palo Duro High School, September 4th

WE are going to stroll DOWN the CORRIDORS of TIME at Palo Duro High School on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 for a CATERED COOK OUT. We want you to see the new Commons, see your brick in the Path of Pride and tour the school. You can eat in the cafeteria or on the campus grounds. . Great door prizes on hand! Special guests will be there that I Know you will enjoy! We hope to unveil a new class gift to the school. Time is 11am to 1pm

  • Palo Duro High School Tour
  • Catered Lunch on PD Grounds
  • Visit the New Commons
  • Tour the Path of Pride
  • Door Prizes
  • Special Guests
  • Unveiling of a New Class Gift
  • 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Saturday at Lunch, September 4th
Saturday Evening at the River Breaks Ranch, September 4th

Your in for a treat as we HEAD ON OUT to the RIVER BREAKS RANCH for Saturday night. The Ranch is a 10 minute drive from Amarillo (Directions will be posted). A REAL FUN FILLED evening is in store for you as there are so many activities. You will get a taste of real cowboy life. The setting is BEAUTIFUL and the Ranch is top notch You will be entertained by real cowboys roping steers or conducting "horse races" . There is a cute gift shop. The food will be awesome as we are having a STEAK DINNER with all the trimmins in the new 5,000 sq. ft., air conditioned facility. A summer night at the River Breaks Ranch will make you feel right at home .

I know the competition will be out of control with all the items we will have for our silent auction. AND I know you will be touched by the events of the evening ( I am sworn to secrecy) VISIT THE WEB SITE: www.riverbreaks.com for a special look at the venue for Saturday night. Time 6-10:30

As the sun sets on The Best Class Alive on September 4, 2010-WE will have so many memories to hold on to Until WE MEET AGAIN for Our 50th reunion in 2015!
  • A 10-Minute Drive from Amarillo
  • Get a Taste of Real Cowboy Life
  • Beautiful Western Ranch Setting
  • Cowboy Steer Roping
  • Special "Horse Races"
  • A Gift Shop
  • Steak Dinner with all the Trimmings in the new 5,000 sq. ft., air conditioned facility
  • A Summer Night at the River Breaks Ranch
  • Silent Auction
  • Many Special Events
  • A Special Climax to the Evening to Take Home with You
  • 6:00-10:30 pm
  • Saturday Evening, September 4th
Last Updated: 15 November 2010 ~~~ Vernon L. Williams, Webmaster
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