Schoharie Central School Class of 1975 Celebrate 50 years

SCHOHARIE — The Class of 1975 had their reunion at the Patriot’s Retreat Heritage Farm owned by Thomas & Gina Slater’s Farm in Central Bridge with over 40 class members attending. Thomas was the Jr & Sr Class President.  

The farm has been in the Slater family for 80-90 years and he enjoys sharing it with people. It is a 130 Acres Heritage Farm. A rare breed of cow is on the farm, the American Milking Devon Cow. There are only around 1600 of them alive and he has 16 of them. They are a triple purpose breed that came over with the pilgrims in 1623. They are used for milk, meat and as draft animals. The farm also has guineas, geese and heirloom apples.  

 A member of the class, Jeff Back flew in on his helicopter.  He is the owner of Fyr-fyter, Inc in Oneonta. 

There was a table filled with memorabilia of the times, mood rings, candy and year books.  There was also a Remembrance section for those who have passed, Patricia Burns, Peter Emory, Daniel Baker, Gail Tomosevich, Margaret Vogelien, Jeannie Yuhas, James Lawton, Bonnie Pierce, Linda Lewis, Doreen O’Sullivan and Robert Bortell. 

It was a beautiful sunny day filled with laughter, hugs and smiles. Memories of the past and catching up on current events united this group. They celebrated the unique bond that they share.