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    • About by: webmaster

      July 14, 2009, 02:38

      During the first year, Garfield met Wiley for the first time, and the result of that gridiron battle gave Wiley a 69-0 victory.  Wiley-Garfield games…

      • Contact Me by: webmaster

        July 15, 2009, 05:22

        Use the following form to contact me on any information and to give me information for setting up a website for you if you want one! The name of your site…

    • Royal Purple by: webmaster

      August 4, 2009, 07:30

      Vol. 43 No.6                                                                          …

    • Fun Stuff by: webmaster

      October 4, 2009, 05:35

      This is the main page for all sorts of Fun Stuff that I will be adding to the site.  Fun being things like quizzes, music and so on.  Just click on the item…

      • Music by: webmaster

        September 13, 2009, 01:13

        How about a little music from our past?  Just click on a song title to listen! Les Crane - Desiderata Trying to Look 18 Again, by Randy Andrew,…

      • Garfield History Quiz by: Mike Roberts

        October 4, 2009, 05:54

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      • Billboard Music Quiz by: Mike Roberts

        October 5, 2009, 05:07

        15 Billboard Top 40 song snippets from the late 50s to the late 60s.  You can listen to the first 15 seconds of each song.  There are four choices of song…

      • Crossword Puzzle by: Mike Roberts

        April 18, 2010, 12:09

        Welcome!  Clues for the puzzle are at the bottom of the puzzle.  The top five times will be recorded on the page for others to view.  Have fun!

    • Videos by: Mike Roberts

      November 17, 2009, 05:24

      Class of 1968 40th Reunion DVD The Wonder Years, Episode #1 Short snippets of the Class of 1965 45th Reunion, July 10 Compilation of different…

    • Join the Blog by: Mike Roberts

      November 17, 2009, 20:30

      This is a FREE web site for all former students, faculty and friends of Garfield High School.  It is not meant to replace Classmates.com or any individual…

    • Reunions by: Mike Roberts

      February 26, 2010, 12:49

      Centenial Celebration Starting Up! Garfield Class of 51 Luncheon September 25 Saturday Noon at the Landing.  The Landing is on the Wabash River at Fort…

    • Classmates by: Mike Roberts

      May 22, 2010, 18:02

      This page is currently undergoing updates.  I am in the process of including pictures with each member and e-mail addresses that are encrypted and not linked,…

      • Then and Now by: webmaster

        July 25, 2009, 10:27

        If you have problems recognizing classmates at reunions, can't put a face to a name, or are just curious then just click on a name to see a "Then and Now"…

      • Passings by: Mike Roberts

        May 8, 2010, 07:55

        425 graduates and faculty members are known to no longer be with us.  If you know of a classmate or teacher who has passed away, please leave a comment with…

      • Garfield Heros by: Mike Roberts

        November 20, 2009, 05:07

        This page is dedicated to our Garfield classmates who died for America and to those who served in the Armed Forces to defend America.  May we never forget…

    • Calendar of Events by: Mike Roberts

      May 23, 2010, 10:42

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    • Guestbook by: webmaster

      June 18, 2010, 05:50

      Welcome to the http://spiritof7-6.com guestbook. Please leave your feedback!

    • Multimedia by: Mike Roberts

      July 11, 2010, 09:21

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    • Site Map by: webmaster

      January 2, 2010, 04:29

      This page contains the site table of contents. Use it to quickly find content on this website.


    Blog Posts

    • News  (33)
      • In Search of the Best Tenderloin! by: Mike Roberts

        August 5, 2010, 13:00

        The Sandwich! by Darla McCammon Having grown up in Terre Haute and then living twenty years in the Los Angeles basin and the surfing capital of the…

      • Class of 1970 Gathers at Old Otter Creek Men's Club by: Mike Roberts

        July 16, 2010, 20:32

        The Class of 1970 started off their 40th Reunion weekend with a get together at the old Otter Creek Men's Club Friday, July 16.  The reunion dinner and…

      • Are You Ready for the 55th? by: Mike Roberts

        July 8, 2010, 21:30

        The Garfield Class of 1955 55th Reunion is set for Aug. 20-22.   The planning committee met at Logan's Rib Eye Steak to discuss the upcoming reunion. …

      • From Olympic glory to helping others with dental needs, 1956 gold medalist shares inspiring story by: webmaster

        June 21, 2010, 07:34

        Terre Haute native and Garfield graduate, Greg Bell Re-printed from the Terre Haute Tribune Star, June 21, 2010 Arthur Foulkes The Tribune-Star TERRE…

      • Video Comments and Guestbook Added by: Mike Roberts

        June 18, 2010, 07:14

        New to the site is a Guestbook for comments and the ability to post video or audio comments to articles if you have a web cam.  To leave a comment, all you…

      • Senior Cords a Fad of Innocence by: Mike Roberts

        May 22, 2010, 12:50

        Here is some more information on the tradition of the Yellow Cords! By Deborah Curtis Drummy Vigo County Historical Society The year is 1962, the…

      • Class of '68 40th Reunion DVD by: Mike Roberts

        May 9, 2010, 22:12

        The DVD made for the Class of 1968's 40th Reunion in 2008, is now online in its entirety.  Please be patient when viewing it for the first time as it may take…

      • The Wonder Years by: Mike Roberts

        May 9, 2010, 11:45

        I recently came across the first six episodes of "The Wonder Years".  It was an amazing show! Maybe I loved it because I could see myself in the…

      • And What Was Your Strange High School Custom? by: Mike Roberts

        May 2, 2010, 12:21

        by The Big Geez The following article was found at http://geezermusicclub.wordpress.com/.  It's a web site authored by Steve Albin, Garfield Class of 1961.…

      • Now You Can Have Your Own Personal Web Site! by: Mike Roberts

        April 30, 2010, 18:53

        As I have stated over the past several weeks, the old garfieldhs website will disappear in a few months.  I have been working on a new site to replace it…

      • Site Updates by: Mike Roberts

        April 17, 2010, 22:39

        As you can see, I have added some photo galleries that are visible on every page.  I'm currently using the Class of 1965 yearbook photos and their 40th…

      • Looking for Merilee Jean Jones by: Mike Roberts

        April 8, 2010, 06:05

        I went to Garfield from Jan. 1949 to June of 1950 when I transferred to Gerstmeyer 'Tech' and graduated from there in Jan. of 1953.  My family lived on Elm…

      • Reunion Info by: Mike Roberts

        February 26, 2010, 12:56

        Reunion messages are now posted under the Reunions Tab.

      • 3-Month Anniversary!!! by: Mike Roberts

        February 21, 2010, 08:54

        Today, Sunday February 21, 2010, marks my third month of being smoke free!!! Back in November, I decided to quit smoking after a pack-a-day for 45 years.…

      • Dischinger’s 1960 Olympic team nominated for Hall of Fame by: Mike Roberts

        February 12, 2010, 16:04

        WEB NOTE:  The following is reprinted from the Terre Haute Tribune Star.  Terry Dischinger was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School. By Mark Bennett …

      • Benny's from 1928, 1929 & 1930 by: Mike Roberts

        January 30, 2010, 16:13

        I received copies of the 1928, 1929 and 1930 Benedictus Yearbooks from Jeff Linch.  I am in the process of scanning them and will post pages as I get them…

      • High School Reunions by: Mike Roberts

        December 28, 2009, 05:48

        Found while surfing the net... Author Unknown Every five years, as summertime nears, An announcement arrives in the mail, "A reunion is planned; it'll…

      • Anyone Got a "G" for a Letter Jacket? by: Mike Roberts

        December 13, 2009, 13:52

        I am Mike Landes son-in-law and my wife Tina was given his letterman jacket after his death.  The jacket is missing the G letter and I am trying to find one…

      • Memories on the Porch…”Hey Hey, We’re the Eagles” by: Mike Roberts

        November 30, 2009, 20:46

        by Jane Buchholz Gallagher Class of 1967 This article is reprinted from Randy Andrew's Class of 67 web site.  It was written by Jane Buchholz of the Class…

      • Garfield History Quiz #2 by: Mike Roberts

        November 22, 2009, 09:02

        Take the new Garfield History Quiz and see how you stack up!  Click on the link below or go to the Fun Stuff Tab and click on Garfield History Quiz #2. Take…

      • Garfield Grad Herald Cox, Among ‘Local Legends’ Walk of Fame by: Mike Roberts

        November 21, 2009, 06:36

        On Nov. 20, 2009, a plaque inscribed with the name of Herald Cox was included in the first seven "local legends" to be inducted into the new Walk of Fame to be…

      • Spirit of 76 Painting by: Mike Roberts

        November 17, 2009, 03:34

        Randall Svihla sent this picture of the Spirit of 76 painting that hung in the hallway of Garfield High School.  Anyone remember it?  Randall was a sophomore…

      • Happy Halloween by: webmaster

        October 25, 2009, 09:09

        This video was posted on Randy Andrew's Class of '67 site.  I thought everyone might enjoy it.  It stars Larry Gallagher as the Doctor, Jane Buchholz…

      • Site Changes by: Mike Roberts

        October 4, 2009, 05:59

        I had to do some rearranging of pages on the site.  The Contact Form is now located on the About page and the music and quizzes are now under the Fun Stuff…

      • Three Quizzes now up and ready to try! by: webmaster

        October 3, 2009, 02:15

        Located in the Fun Stuff area: I have added a quiz about the Beatles, Top 40 music hits and also one on Garfield History. Try them out and see how you match up…

      • All Class Reunion? by: webmaster

        September 26, 2009, 17:02

        I just checked the poll on whether an all class reunion would be of interest and so far, it's 21-2 yes.  Any thoughts on possibly trying to organize one for…

      • The 1963 Fire in Downtown Terre Haute. Remember it? by: webmaster

        September 19, 2009, 09:47

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      • Together Again! by: webmaster

        September 16, 2009, 06:09

        After almost 40 years, classmates and friends from Spelterville, Brenda Burk and Becky Dewey,  meet again in Brazil, IN.

      • A New Look and Music Page Now On Line! by: webmaster

        September 13, 2009, 02:02

        I've added a music page for those who want to listen to some of the old songs.  Suggestions are welcome! I've also changed the look of this site and added…

      • Welcome Kindel Taylor by: webmaster

        July 24, 2009, 06:19

          Kindel Taylor, Class of 1968, has volunteered to help out on this site so he is now an official Author for the Spirit of 7-6 site!  Kindel is a…

      • Those Were The Days by: webmaster

        July 19, 2009, 13:28

        Years Click on the link to watch a video compilation of yearbook pictures from 1965-1971 highlighting some of the lighter moments of high school and the…

      • Help Wanted by: webmaster

        July 15, 2009, 20:51

        Editor position and staff positions available for reviving the Royal Purple.  Job positions require writing articles, helping find old Royal Purples,…

      • Hello Garfield! by: webmaster

        July 14, 2009, 02:38

        With the growing popularity of Facebook and similar sites, I figured it was time to join the revolution and open a garfield site for interactions between site…

    • Reunions  (8)

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      • Class of '65 Reunion Attended by over 100! by: Mike Roberts

        July 10, 2010, 22:14

        30 more photos added to the scrapbook by Jan and David Logue on July 14. Photos of the Class of 1965's 45th Reunion are on-line in the Photo section…

      • Are You Ready for the 55th? by: Mike Roberts

        July 8, 2010, 21:30

        The Garfield Class of 1955 55th Reunion is set for Aug. 20-22.   The planning committee met at Logan's Rib Eye Steak to discuss the upcoming reunion. …

      • Class of '68 40th Reunion DVD by: Mike Roberts

        May 9, 2010, 22:12

        The DVD made for the Class of 1968's 40th Reunion in 2008, is now online in its entirety.  Please be patient when viewing it for the first time as it may take…

      • Reunion Info by: Mike Roberts

        February 26, 2010, 12:56

        Reunion messages are now posted under the Reunions Tab.

      • High School Reunions by: Mike Roberts

        December 28, 2009, 05:48

        Found while surfing the net... Author Unknown Every five years, as summertime nears, An announcement arrives in the mail, "A reunion is planned; it'll…

      • Class of 1965 Reunion Notice by: Mike Roberts

        October 7, 2009, 05:25

        I received a notice from Jack Case that he heard from Tom Cummins over on classmate.com - that there will be a 45th reunion on the 13th thru the 15th of Aug…

      • All Class, All School Reunion? by: webmaster

        September 1, 2009, 05:00

        There has been some discussion this summer about the possibility of having an All Class-All School Reunion in 2011 to commerate the 40th Anniversary of the…

      • Class of 1969 Holds 40th Reunion! by: webmaster

        July 18, 2009, 22:30

        The Garfield High School Class of 1969 held their 40th Reunion, Saturday, July 18, 2009 in Terre Haute.  Here are a few casual pics from that evening…

    • Quizzes  (2)
      • In Search of the Best Tenderloin! by: Mike Roberts

        August 5, 2010, 13:00

        The Sandwich! by Darla McCammon Having grown up in Terre Haute and then living twenty years in the Los Angeles basin and the surfing capital of the…

      • Do You Remember... by: Mike Roberts

        October 17, 2009, 07:10

        West's Drug Store had names for some of their lunches.  Do you remember what they were?  Feel free to leave a comment after taking the quiz!


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