Category Archives: Remember When

(Above) Brownie Troop, 1996 - First grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 467 went to Kinney Pioneer Museum in 1996.  They earned 18 Try-Its and 10 peached; participated in three service projects, cookie sales, and went on two field trips this year.  Pictured front row (L-R): Katlin Sheimo, Sara Huber, Melissa Mormann, Brittany Secory, Kristin Pitkin …

Nice day for a bike ride in 1971 - (Above) It took three hours and six “major” stops for these girls to bicycle around Clear Lake in 1971.  All the girls were eighth graders and included (L-R): Julie Hollibaugh, Carol Ritchey, Pam Makarcwicz, Dolores Anderson, Liz Lauber, Linda Radach, Dee Varty and Becky Severson. by…

(Above) Lily gatherers, 1885 - According to the July 11, 1885 Clear Lake Record, Lily gathering was a popular outing as seen from this photo.  According to the Clear Lake Record, “Water lilies are now ‘ripe’ and excursion to the lily beds at the head of the lake are a daily occurrence. Photo Credit: Huey…

Honor Society initiates, 1971  - Fifteen new members were initiated into the Semper Fidelis Chapter of the National Honor Society in 1977.  New members were front row (L-R):  Nancy Lambert, Sally Kennedy, Debbie Gilbertson, Denis Kremin, Lois Sauce, Evelyn Sell, Caroline Hanson; back row (L-R): John Hendricks, Clark Christian, Lynn Thayer, Mike Schwichtenberg, Ted Schuler,…

(Above) Camping by the Outlet, 1882 - Campers at Camp Sirrine near the Outlet circa 1882. One of those to pitch a tent at Camp Sirrine was Lou Henry, future wife of President Hebert Hoover. Her family traveled 90 miles aboard a three-seated carriage to reach the camp to spend a delightful few weeks enjoying…

(Above) Musi-Gals, 1971  - The Clear Lake Musi-Gals posed in their new dresses in 1971.  The outfits consisted of white blouses, red tunic length vests and matching skirts.  Members of the group included front (L-R): Kathy Odom, Shirley Dunn, Judy Lincicum, Mary Jane Reynolds, accompanist, Janelle Sargent and Lorraine Buck.  Middle row (L-R): Sharon Rule,…