55th reunion update

Dear Classmates,

I have recently returned from Reno where I finalized the details for our 55th reunion at the Sure Stay Plus Airport Plaza Hotel.  I am very excited about our venue and the arrangements that have been made. It all starts at 5:00 PM Friday with a meet and greet reception on the second floor next to the Aztec Room. A no host bar along with assorted Cheeses, crackers, and vegetable plates for all to munch on while you catch up with each other's recent travels. You will be on your own for dinner, but Bill and Connie Green will be hosting a hospitality room after dinner..

Saturday day you will be on your own to do what you would like in Reno. 

Be aware that Reno will be hosting their annual Hot Air Baloon Races that day. It is a very special event, if you have not seen it before. Saturday night's dinner will be in the second floor banquet room and begin with cocktails at 5:30. At 7:00, the buffet will be served consisting of:

Caesar Salad

Trip-tip

Chicken Picatta

Rice Pilaf

Triple cheese au gratin 

Seasonal vegetables

Bread and butter

AND Cake, coffee, and tea for dessert.

Sunday's breakfast buffet, also on the second floor, will be available from 8:00 to 11:00, as I tried to accommodate most everybody's

departing travel plans. 

We have rooms blocked for our class at $110.00 per night. Our room block is NOT in the Sure Stay national system, so when you call the

hotel to book your room, select the option connecting you to the front desk, NOT the reservation option. Also, because of the Hot Air

Balloon races, you should book your room early as we could experience pressure to give up our rooms to outside guests.

Hope to see you in September,

Ron Johnson, WHS Class of '64

rkjohnso@astound.net

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Bill Broughton 1946-2019

Bill passed away on saturday after a long illness. He attended westmoor for 2 years and  made some good friends while he was at Westmoor. He was active in sports, particularily  basketball and also in band. He will be missed by many people who loved him. If you would  like to leave a message for his family, he has a facebook page where people are leaving  messages. 2 tributes from classmates "Bill and his family are personal long time friends. I'm sorry that he didn't get back here to see  all of us in the more recent past. The last time I saw him was in Vegas about 20 years ago  when he was doing a tour with some local orchestras. Rest in Peace, Bill." Eric Skinner "On a sadder note, I have learned that our classmate, Bill Broughton has passed away in  Australia. Bill joined our class in his Junior year. He and I became good friends while playing basketball for the Rams. After high  school, Bill pursued a musical career in  which he became an accomplished composer, conductor, and musician of several  instruments. He gained world wide acclaim before settling down in Australia. It is there that  he found his true passion, teaching and inspiring young people to follow their musical talents.  I tried to get Bill to join in our reunions, but he was always too busy at the time, but would try and  make the next one. Sadly, now I won't be able to ever share my memories of our times together at Westmoor with him." Ron Johnson The following is an internet article about his passing.  British Bandsman has been informed of the death of Bill Broughton. As a permanent resident  of Adelaide, Australia, Bill Broughton (composer/artist/conductor/producer/author/motivational  speaker) was revered as a composer and arranger in various genres, including Orchestra,  Concert Band, Brass Band, Big Band and other musical groups. He was, from 2003-07,  part-time lecturer at Adelaide University Elder School of Music with large and small  ensembles, composition/arranging, film scoring, one to one tutoring and brass masters  classes. He also travelled interstate lecturing at other schools, performing as conductor and  soloist, adjudicating, as well as giving motivational presentations. Bill also made solo/lecture tours to Japan, USA, Norway, The Netherlands, Sweden and the  UK. On his tours he not only performed but also gave lectures on the music industry, music  copyright and publishing as well as motivational presentations. In addition he was a member  of the well known Salvation Army trombone ensemble Spiritual to the Bone. Bill’s integrity allowed him the opportunity to work with the finest professional people in the  entertainment industry. His gregarious spirit and positive attitude allowed him, on many  occasions, to turn difficult (and potentially disastrous) situations into great opportunities. His  abilities to encourage and motivate people into giving their best were well-known parts of his  personality and reputation. A full tribute for Bill Broughton will appear soon in British Bandsman magazine. http://www.britishbandsman.com/news/2050/death-of-bill-broughton?fbclid=IwAR0tGIdUJjlCUFtlTJ52s-PpdMavOQ3res07oEx3gDErpWdi0dduPfYH8u8