One of the reasons we're in Dubuque now, is for Don's 50th reunion from Loras Academy. He was in the last graduating class before it closed and Wahlert High School opened. For those of you that don't know, Loras Academy was an all boys school, and their sports teams were known as the "GUBS". Now, in my humble opinion, being a "GUB" is enough to make a guy proud for a lifetime! (Maybe Don should be writing this blog entry?) Anyway, it's kind of an infamous group of guys, and it's probably better if there exploits remain unsaid. A couple of us wives decided it's a good thing to be married to one of them, but we'll never admit it in their presence. Around 80 attended out of 169, 29 have passed away. As a group they looked pretty good. Lots of grey hair, a few bald spots, and a few extra pounds-this was all explained by one of the speakers who proclaimed them, "mature men". As usual, they had a lot of fun! On Friday, they met at Lacona Golf Club where some golfed and others played euchre. After a barbecue, they had their picture taken and then spent the evening telling stories. Here are the last of the "GUBS"-if you double click on the picture, you might be able to see them! Don's 5th from the left in the second row.
On Saturday, we had Mass at St. Joseph's Chapel in the old academy building on the Loras College campus. One of their classmates, Jim Chapell, is a priest, so he said the Mass, in memory of their deceased classmates. It's a beautiful little chapel. I'm sure the guys spent time on their knees in there-if the walls could just talk!
After Mass we went to the Grand Harbor Convention Center for dinner in this overhanging part that looks out on the Mississippi.
The view from inside.
Some of the "GUBS". (By the way-I hope someone reading this, will ask Don what a "GUB" is-it's a really dumb story!)
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