The reunion attendees are especially grateful to Mel and Betsy Ponzi, whose Herculean efforts over a couple of years led to a very successful, well-run, very enjoyable reunion. Thanks also to these others on the Reunion Group who contributed their time and effort: Charles Briefer, Program Notes Thanks to these sponsors as well: Otterbein College, Dept. of Music Concert Venue & Stage Hands And finally, thanks to Ron Rhodes, whose 7ASO web site kept us all up to date on reunion news throughout. |
Photos: Don Hancock and Mel Ponzi
![]() ![]() The Ponzis welcome everyone ![]() Memorabilia in the Hospitality Room |
Getting Reacquainted
Photo: Don Hancock
![]() George Andrix and Jack Monchecourt Photo: Don Hancock ![]() Old Friends Get Reacquainted at the "Old Cats Bash"
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Photo: Don Hancock ![]() Adam Pinsker swaps stories with a friend Photo: Mel Ponzi ![]() Conductors' table at the Bash: Arno Drucker, John Canarina, Bob Jones, Sam Adler, Edward Alley |
The Banquet
Photo: Mel Ponzi
![]() Mel and Betsy Ponzi show how to dress for dinner Photo: Jerry Pollack ![]() Aller Anfang ist schwer: Sam Adler tells how it all started (Video courtesy of David Furholmen) |
Photo: Jerry Pollack
![]() The Banquet Hall Photo: Mel Ponzi ![]() Ben Hord had an inexhaustible stock of anecdotes |
Relaxing after the Concert
Photo: Don Hancock ![]() Don Hancock alone on stage (before or after the concert?) |
Photo: Barbara Hedlund
![]() Marilyn Montzka (widow of 7ASO member Art Montzka) and David Furholmen |