Venice High School

Mike and Toma Hosom

Posted on the 2012-01-26 at 19:00

I stubbled onto your website today while snooping the web. Great site. Toma(1968) and I(1967) are clearly much younger than most of you, except for Susan Capasso (she is apparently on hold in her 30s), so you may not remember us. We remember most of you since we since were the under-classmen looking up to you our mayure seniors. Truly you are SENIORS. Toma and I have been living in Spartanburg, SC since 1978, we have two sons and three grandsons. Toma stopped working (legal administration) about five years ago and I will retire after 33 yeras from Michelin Tire Corp at the end of 2011. We are all blessed to be in good health have had a wonderful life so far. All of you look great and we really enjoyed reminiscing the old days.God bless you all.

Carol Heise Johnson

Posted on the 2012-01-26 at 19:00

My dear friends from VHS of 66, where on earth has the time gone? It passes & we stay the same! YEAH! I think of you all so often--never a day goes by that some one comes to mind. We grew up in the BEST place ever. I doubt we knew it at the time but we sure do now. Its cold & dreary here and I\'m just wishing, ah to be in Venice, walking the beach or just watching the waves. I\'m just a sucker for the good ole days. Next will be the BIG ONE!! 50yrs, can you believe that & we are only 39yrs! Ha! Miss you all----Carol

Paul Covill

Posted on the 2011-01-06 at 19:00

Hello Class of 66
It been a long time
I left Venice in 66 and haven\'t come back,
I do miss my friends
I am retired and living in Minnesota,
Work for an oil company for 35 years in and out of the country, but home in the Cold Country , it is cold here. But we have the greatest of sumers.

Lord Bless You
Paul

Luthern Country,
Miss you Paul

paul adkins

Posted on the 2010-12-04 at 19:00

looking for a yearbook for my wife we lost hers ph#941492 1286 tks

Jane McDonald

Posted on the 2010-08-30 at 20:00

Hi classmates! I\'m currently living in North Florida. I don\'t intend to change my address any time soon. Its great to hear how everybody is doing. Jane

Dr Roy G Bernius

Posted on the 2010-06-11 at 20:00

Hello Class of 1966!Dr Roy & Monique Bernius here. We shared our wedding vows May 8th 2010, and we had a wonderful honeymoon in the Fiji Islands. All settled in our new home in Historic St Marys, GA. I am semi-retired now, only working when I really want to, but I am still rockin\' em with my one-man band! Basck to performing July 10 at the Kings Bay VFW 8385 for a big party.God bless ya\'ll!Roy & Monique

Deborah Wendel (Smith)

Posted on the 2010-01-17 at 19:00

Hello Everyone!
Thanks to John for keeping things up to date and I appreciate everyone including me in the emails for contact. At this point I have gone to Florida numerous times but usually have business in the Panama City and Crystal River area and don't make it further south. However, my sister and brother-in-law are moving down to Venice area within the next few months and that will add additional incentive to make it down. Nokomis is my favorite place in Florida and if I had my druthers I would live there...maybe some day. The winters are rough up here but I am working and will keep plowing/shoveling along until I retire. I think of all of you and would love to talk with you and know how you are doing. Life is good, my heart is full and look forward to visiting when I can. I have earmarked the All Class Reunion this summer. For those of you interested in a multitude of pictures of all my seven kids and their families I do have a facebook page. My daughters set me up as one lives in NYC and one in Alaska and they always want pictures of neices from MI. I'm the Nana that has the kids as often as possible so post pictures of them when they visit. Again-my thoughts are with you all and please keep me informed on what is happening.

Debby Wendel

Carol Heise Johnson

Posted on the 2010-01-09 at 19:00

Sorry that we missed the Oct 2009 get together, but to much going on. Then we were in Venice in Nov 2009, Good to see Don Lane & Kathy Fox, lookin good. Hope to see EVERYONE at the 45th reunion.

Dr Roy G Bernius

Posted on the 2009-11-06 at 19:00

I had a very close call after visiting a church Sunday! A women accidentally bumped into me with such recoiling force that it sent me air-born toward a head first tumble down 20 slip proof concrete steps, leaving me unconscious once I hit bottom.

I was horizontally escorted into the emergency room with 86 bad cuts and nasty abrasions, 123 bruises & contusions, 7 whopper sized goose eggs and all the bandages one body could hold!

Fortunately, I am a rapid healer. The morning after, instead of feeling like a mack truck hit me, I actually felt better! Within 2 days the goose egs had disappeared, most of the bruising had vanished, and now 5 days later I am down to 3 band aids, a stiff and quickly healing shoulder and a slightly sprained thumb that feel better every day.

No fractures, concussion, infections or brain damage! HALLELUJAH! PRAISE GOD!!!

Dr Roy "The Incredibly Supernatural Boy" Bernius

Janie (Tamer) Gunnell

Posted on the 2009-05-12 at 20:00

This is wonderful. I have been sitting here at my desk smiling at the computer. Everyone looks like they are having such a good time in the pictures. Can't wait til next year. See you then. And, John, keep up the good work!

Dr. Roy G. Bernius

Posted on the 2009-04-26 at 20:00

Well, hello my friends!

I now have 11 grandkids -Yikers!

My one-man band has become one of the most notable & requested acts in North /Central Florida and South Georgia! I now have booking thru March of 2010, but still have openings here and there for 1-2 night engagements.

My performances put forth such wonderful live music and multiple vocals so that I sound like 8-12 people!

Hope to hear from those of you who have not called or written in a while! God Bless! -

Dr. Roy "The Incredibly Supernatural Boy" Bernius

Carol Heise Johnson

Posted on the 2009-03-07 at 19:00

Hey there 66 Gang, I just looked at the pics from the gathering on March 1st. Looks like you all had a GREAT time. We are hoping to get down in the fall for the gathering then. Don Lane I just didn't know you without the beard!!! You still look cute tho!!! Love to all Carol & Carl

Phil Farley

Posted on the 2009-02-09 at 19:00

It is strange that no one has signed this guestbook since 2007 (Dr. Roy). So here goes. since moving ot Missouri about 20 years ago the trips back get more spread out. and everything changes dramaticly when you do go back. With children in Oregon and Arkansas It become more important to see grandkids than beach and sand, Wiil be down some day and would love so see old friends. 55 years will be in 2011. Not really that far away..

Dr. Roy G. Bernius

Posted on the 2007-06-28 at 20:00

Hey Ya'll! Ever since retiring from the porfessional entertainment industry in 1992, my personal and music industry friends have been begging me to put an act together, Well, finally their wishes have come true! I have created a one man band which I call "Dr. Roy'z Magical Musical Time Machine" where I play my guitars, kick bass pedals and back it up with a high tech drum machine. I sing & play over 350 top tunes from the mid-fifties thru present day cover songs, and will be doing one-night stands of all kinds! In September I will be appearing at The famous House of Jam here in Jax! -Sure is nice to be back! ROY

Jay Goodley

Posted on the 2006-10-19 at 20:00

Looking forward to seeing everyone at tomorrow night's bash. Jay G

Janie (Tamer) Gunnell

Posted on the 2006-10-03 at 20:00

Awesome site!! Thanks. Although I was from "67, I enjoyed every bit. Enjoyed seeing so many of you at the All Class reunion last summer. I'll be thinking of you and hope everyone enjoys your time together...janie

Paulette Lanius

Posted on the 2006-10-02 at 20:00

What a wonderful website! Thank you John and the rest of the Committee for bringing us back together again. With this website you have enticed so many of us to attend the reunion and/or get in touch with those we have lost contact with over the years. I've been pulling pictures out and going through the yearbooks and yes, even found my class ring. 40 years, how can it be? Looking forward to seeing all of you. God Bless

Joe Henriques

Posted on the 2006-10-01 at 20:00

Reaching back into memories of growing up in Nokomis and experiences at VHS, I am filled with gratitude and wonder. I was blessed with such a good place I called home and, even better, such wonderful people whom I could genuinely call friends. Truly a rich heritage! I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Lynne Corbett Marchese

Posted on the 2006-09-16 at 20:00

Strange how my Memory Bank has exploded with memories since deciding to go to the reunion! Had them locked away pretty tight I think. So looking forward to seeing everyone! Lynne

Donna Story smith

Posted on the 2006-09-14 at 20:00

Hello 66ers ! It was really great fun to see all at the all-class last year,and confirm we are still who we were ! ( scarey,too- ha ha ! ) What a super class of great folks ! The web-site is so cool, and EVERYONE has put in such productive, and appreciated time - thanks SO much -you are ALL still the greatest ! Scott & I live in Fredericksburg, Va. at the moment. It would take a long bit of visiting to play catch up, and share so many life -after- 66- adventures - so, ya' come & visit ! We can't make it there this time around - but I know it will be a grand week-end ! I'd love to hear from EVERYONE, do have a wonderful sharing & please write ! Many,many hugs, and God Bless ! Donna Story-Smith.

Ed Eddie Drew

Posted on the 2006-09-09 at 20:00

Great Website! Thanks to Roy Bernius and Paul Thayer for the scoop & link. Sounds like your commitee has done an excellent job in arrangements. Good luck to all! Ed Drew

Charlie Powell

Posted on the 2006-09-02 at 20:00

I look forward to seeing everyone at our reunion in October. I'm still here at VHS--haven't left. This website is great. Many thanks to John Pitcock and the others responsible for designing this class reunion website for us. For even more information about our current VHS, go to our high school website. It even has our current weather and forecast from our own VHS Weather Station.

Dr. Roy G. Bernius

Posted on the 2006-08-24 at 20:00

OMG!!! I just found the pix of "Roy in the Doghouse" on pg 10 in the 1963 Wigwam Glances Photo Album!!!

Dr Roy Bernius

Posted on the 2006-08-15 at 20:00

WOW! I Just noticed that I am hit # "1966" today!!! WOnder who will be # "2006"...

Sarah Snowden Schmidt

Posted on the 2006-08-06 at 20:00

The website is wonderful!!!! It really opens up so many memories..I always considered Venice High class of "66" my class, even though I left my Jr. Yr. I really do remember so many of you!! I want to try and make the reunion!!! It would take a book to write about my life..but I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me...God Bless all of you!!!

Ron Johnson

Posted on the 2006-07-29 at 20:00

What a Great effort John on the site. How did 40 years come and go so quickly. Hope to make it down to the big 40. Hey Gordon & Richard, I have the All Star Picture for you to sign.

Stephen Ferguson

Posted on the 2006-07-06 at 20:00

Hello and warmest greetings from the West Coast. Jo and I both often are struck with memories of incidents and personalities; high points and low points, and all of you. We have many questions and wonders and hope that many of you are as happy as we are 40 years later. From bright horizons of the North Pacific...we think of you often.

Nancy (Taylor) Sanders

Posted on the 2006-05-29 at 20:00

This fantastic website certainly highlights how far we've come since high school....remember the purple-ink duplicating machines? What a difference today in our lives and lifestyle. Back then: no cell phones...no microwave ovens! How did we survive? As a high school teacher, I still remain young at heart although recently, when my students learned it was my birthday and asked how old I was, I confessed to being 58 at which point one of my little darlings said, "Mrs. Sanders, you're older than my grandmother!" Boy that brought me back to the fact that we've been out of high school for 40 years! When did you realize YOU weren't eighteen anymore? Ben and I hope to see you at the reunion. Nancy Sanders

Elaine Dinero Dustin

Posted on the 2006-05-27 at 20:00

Wow!! Very impressive website and a great idea. I have not seen anyone except Susie McCracken, since our 10th. And it has been years since I have been to Venice. No family ties there anymore. I have to look back and view each segment of my life as adventures or chapters. But nothing can take the place or compare with the memories of our youth. It saddens me to see the list of those that we have lost. Hopefully I can make it to Venice for the reunion. We ain't getting any younger.

Paul Thayer

Posted on the 2006-05-16 at 20:00

Congratulations to everyone in the class of '66 and to those who are organizing your 40th reunion. Thanks, Dr. Roy, for telling me about this outstanding Web site, which will really help to bring people together. I know you guys will have a great time in October. Too bad I was in the class of '65. :-) Best regards to all my old friends and acquaintances in the wild 'n' crazy class of 1966. Keep on rockin'! Paul Thayer

Ron Edwards

Posted on the 2006-05-14 at 20:00

Great Website, looking foreword to seeing all of you at the upcoming awesome Venice High School Class of 1966 reunion.

Jim Sikora

Posted on the 2006-05-06 at 20:00

This is a trememdous website. Talked to John Pitcock this morning and congratulated him on putting this together. It is a great way to keep in touch. All of you take care and remain healthy.

Jo Alexander

Posted on the 2006-04-12 at 20:00

This has been a wonderful trip down memory lane, and it's nice to see that so many people are still in touch with each other. I won't be able to go to the reunion, but my thoughts will be with all of you. Gayle and Kris...Stephen Ferguson and I have talked about looking you up sometime. We're West Coast neighbors!

Gayle Brohard Frederick

Posted on the 2006-04-11 at 20:00

What a great webb site! This is really tugging at my heart strings. I haven't been back to Venice since my 10th reunion. I would love to come back and see everyone one more time. I saw Gordon's picture receiving the key to the City from my father, and I could feel my old home calling to me. Hope to see all of you in October. Gayle Brohard Frederick

Kris Leet

Posted on the 2006-04-07 at 20:00

A great website. Thanks. Hope to join everyone at the reunion. Kris

Walter J. Packard, Ph.D.

Posted on the 2006-04-01 at 19:00

Nancy and I are looking forward to the Class of 1966 Reunion. See all of you there. It will be a lot of fun to get together with everyone again. See you in October!

Peggy Deen Rich

Posted on the 2006-04-01 at 19:00

Looking back and reminiscing, CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S BEEN 40 YEARS SINCE WE GRADUATED!! Time waits for no one. Thanks to John, the Webmasta, for his insight, ideas, time and great music. Looking forward to seeing everyone in October for a "trip down memory lane". Bone up on your Macbeth trivea, would be fun to do a little stint on our class play. Hoping to see EVERYONE. Peggy

sandy ryan sanzone

Posted on the 2006-03-27 at 19:00

super website John... left Venice thinking I would necver come back then I took a look at the big picture & realiazed I have it all here. My career is blosssoming & life is good. Best of everything to all. My granddaughter is a junior at VHS, how scary is that! and my youngest bro is president & CEO of the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

Sue Bass Deegan

Posted on the 2006-03-26 at 19:00

It is great to have so much excitement surrounding our 40th Reunion! Getting everyone together will be such fun. It will bring back great memories and create new ones. See you all in October. Sue

Carol Heise Johnson

Posted on the 2006-03-25 at 19:00

This website is GREAT! I hope to be there for the 40th, WOW that sounds real dang old, but we are what we are. See ya in Oct.

Susan Van Deusen Regnier

Posted on the 2006-03-23 at 19:00

I always knew you were going to be Great John. Us" Bernius Brats "have to stay in touch. Lets shout loud and proud we will be together soon. Hoping to see you all soon . This time I am stay for everything. I missed so much of the 30th.

Deb (Wendel) Smith

Posted on the 2006-03-22 at 19:00

John--thanks so much for putting this together! I had been hoping for a 40 year reunion. It was a trip down memory lane for me at the 30th and hope to enjoy even more this time around.

Dr. Roy G. Bernius

Posted on the 2006-03-22 at 19:00

Awesome site John! You're the MAN! Hi to all my VHS Friends! Dr. Roy "The Incredibly Supernatural Boy" Bernius

Dodi (sangiacomo)Franzen

Posted on the 2006-03-20 at 19:00

What a great website John, great job! Wish I could be there for the 40th, I have such great memories of the "Class of 66", truly wonderful times.

Carole Ward Long

Posted on the 2006-03-19 at 19:00

John, thanks so much for putting this website together - it's awesome! Can't wait to see everyone at our 40th - has it REALLY been almost 40 years since we graduated??? Can we possibly be approaching 60 yrs. old? See y'all in October!

Sharon Leggett Babington

Posted on the 2006-03-19 at 19:00

John this is a great idea Love the intro music Sharon

Paula Garavalia

Posted on the 2006-03-19 at 19:00

Great job!!! I have to send it to our Committee Members for Class of 67 so we can have one too. Also, it let's us Class of 67 people know where to go to crash your events (HA). I have quite afew photos from the All Class Reunion in 2005 from Don Lane's house. Would you like copies for your website?

Jill Cooper

Posted on the 2006-03-19 at 19:00

Great idea! I rarely am able to attend the events but do like to see where everyone is and what they're doing these days. Thanks for the effort you put into the website!

Gordie Struble

Posted on the 2006-03-18 at 19:00

the website looks great john. we appreciate all of your time and effort, after all, you are the "masta' of the web" the responses we've received from our classmates so far are highly encouraging. it appears that the forty year mark is a time that is plunking away at the heart strings of those that spent many of the best years of their lives here in Venice, the "little village by the sea". G.D. Struble, jr