The Albert Lea High School Class of 1949 celebrated its 60th reunion on Sept. 18 and 19 with all events at Wedgewood Cove.

“Memories” was the theme of the reunion. A social time was held on Friday evening with 53 classmates and spouses attending. On Saturday morning, some classmates golfed. Then at noon, a buffet luncheon was served to 55 people.

On Saturday evening, a social hour was followed by dinner for 104 classmates and spouses. The dinner prayer was given by Earl Thompson. Following dinner, Roland Johnson gave the welcome. A guest of the class, Norrine Jensen, sang “Memories” from the musical “Cats.” Elaine Schott Cox, class historian, presented some remembrances. Bud and Barb Varner then read the names of the 83 deceased classmates. Jensen sang “My Favorite Things” from the musical “Sound of Music.” A DVD composed of photos through the years was introduced by Marlene Ludtke Behle. A photographer, John Deyo of Austin, took photos throughout the dinner. Those photos will be added to the DVD, which will be sent to classmates who ordered one. The program concluded with Roald Storvick leading everyone in singing the ALHS Fight Song in 1949, “We’re Cherry and Blue Albert Lea.”

The 2009 reunion committee members were: Marlene Ludtke Behle and Roland Johnson, co-chairmen; Arnold Biedermann, Elaine Schott Cox, Betty Metcaife Hermanson, Donald Kortz, Mary Ann Larson Martinson, Phiz Nelson Olson, Duane Steele, Earl Thompson, Barb Kron Varner and Bud Varner.