By Bob Little

It was a sunny Fall September day that our alumni of NBC convened at the school’s Loysburg campus. Many attendees enjoyed an informative tour of the high school, including the health room prior to the banquet.  Forty-nine grads and 11 guests engaged in lively chatting while eating a hot meal in the cafeteria catered by the Kountry Kettle.

The alumni archived collection of documents, pictures, and sport jackets were on display along with 10 late Replogle HS class and football photos. We were informed by the school administration that the framed photos “had to leave” storage at the high school. Several attendees made contributions to the alumni organization to claim most of them.

The group then adjourned to the auditorium for a business meeting and program led by President Bob Little ’59.  Treasurer Susie Barton ’59 reported a balance (before paying for today’s meal) of $4900.  Phil Leber ’59, membership chairman, indicated ~750 alumni were sent notifications of the banquet by mail or email, and stressed the need for folks to provide email addresses as US mail expenses are escalating significantly.  Brian Detwiler ’77 acknowledged the efforts of Lissa (Shaffer) Scott ’96 who designed and put life into our current website. It is hoped the site, www.nbc-alumni.org, will become an active source for alumni news and associated articles.

Bob Little announced amendments for approval today:

• Bylaws that would set the number of board members to be up to16. (there are currently 12).  Also, terms are to be two years with re-election open.
• All current board members would be approved for two additional years.

Brian moved and it was seconded to approve both of these amendments.

Officers were re-elected as no new nominations were heard:

• Bob Little, president, Phil Leber, VP, Susie Barton, treasurer, Bobbi Foor Frazee, secretary.  Virtually all officers have privately stated that new candidates for these responsibilities would be welcomed to “declare” before next year’s reunion.
• A certificate was presented in absentia to Ralph Scott for last year’s program.  A plaque had been prepared for Ken Huntsman to honor him for his past accomplishments and his speech today.
• Marian Grassmyer and Bob Little led the group in singing the NBC Alma Mater.
• Brian Detwiler introduced our speaker Ken Huntsman, class of 1970 who went on to become the cofounder of AOL (America On Line.)  His 30- minute address was video recorded and may be made available on the alumni website.

Next annual banquet is scheduled for the last Saturday in September—Sept. 25, 2027.

The program ended around 2:30 pm.