The ESL Class of 1978 Reunion Committee would like to thank everyone for their support, participation and attendance. We had a very successful 45th reunion because you all turned out and showed out! You all made it a great 45th reunion! Thanks to you all! We hope you all enjoyed yourselves and embraced the opportunity to "Redeem the Time" while creating new memories.  Stay tuned for upcoming events...We will be planning a 65th birthday trip and a 2028 destination reunion. 

Reach out to your classmates...let's increase participation and opportunities to share, collaborate and just have fun. 

Thanks again!!!

Thank you to the committee members of the past, present and future. Thank you for letting me share my gift with our class over the years. The 30th, 35th, 40th adn 45th year reunions. Thank you for letting me serve our class  with my gift. You could have said "No". This is my way of saying 'Thank You". Great committees come and they go. You're one of those that shine and glow. We've had our four day events at a variety of different places. Creating joy that you see on our classmates faces. You've always done a great job at putting things together. By putting in the effort. To come with ideas and plans that end up being something that's so grand. I will always appreciate you, honor you, respect you, love you and thank youfor these things. You are true Flyers that have earned their wings! Nathan Ware Classmate of 1978. 

R.I.P. ARETHA FRANKLIN 2018

THANKS TO THE COMMITTEE! Great Great Reunion! Thanks for your Hard Work and Dedication. The Class of ‘78 Appreciate you All. 

FLYERS FOR LIFE

Glass Ceiling Cracked!!!! 

STEVIE IS COMING BACK TO STL!!  WHO REMEMBER "BUDWEiSER SUPERFEST" @ BUSCH STADIUM ??  STEVIE JAMMIN' 'til 3 IN THE MORNING !  OMG!!

Thanks to Sherrie & her devoted Committee for a Wonderful "55" Birthday Party for  the Class of '78.  Everything was a "Class Act".  Much Appreciation and Thanks to the Committee! Very Nice! 

"FLYERS FOR LIFE"

Candyce will be "In The House"

OCTOBER 2015

Reaching out to Ronald Willard. Please email me Donna Taylor Edwards at estlwoman78@gmail.com or edwards.dm@hotmail.com.

Loving the FLYING TIMES REVIEW (newsletter)

Great job and much appreciation for keeping the Class of 78 moving upward & forward.

Looking forward to the "55" PARTY !! " TURN IT UP "

 MUCH THANKS!! TO THE PRESIDENT & her COMMITTEE !!

Love, Candyce Hunter Brooks

      Flyer for Life

LOVE THE NEW "FLYING TIMES REVIEW" 

[news letter]

THANKS TO OUR PRESIDENT SHERRIE & her hard working COMMITEE 

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE "DOUBLE NICKEL" ( 55 ) CELEBRATION !!!

"FLYER FOR LIFE" 

So happy to have this monument in Remembrance of one of the                  " BEST CLASS EVER" to graduate from East Saint Louis Sr. High!

FLYER FOR LIFE!  Candyce Hunter Brooks

May you all have a BLESS year and beyond.

This is Donna.  You can reach me at estlwoman78@gmail.com.  Is this Tree (tall as as Tree from 25th)  Hit me up!

If anyone is interested in purchasing one of my album's which I have been asked on social media, you can go to CD BABY OR ITUNES and many more . You can purchase my last release called THE TIMELESS ALBUM  as well under THE TY MARQUIS SMITH EXPERIENCE, and add me on Facebook too.......

Looking for Donna Taylor who has a younger brother Ronald Taylor who once lived on 25th Street near Jones Park. It been at least 35 years. If anyone has any information please respond. Thanking You in advance, Left East Side in 1978 in my Senior Year move to Chicago.

Looking for Charles Johnson who once lived on Alhambra Court. If anyone has any information please respond.  Thank you.

Hello Fellow Classmates,

I am still excited about seeing so many of you at our recent reunion and at hope this message finds you all in good health.

As I am sure you are all aware, tomorrow, August 28th is a significant date in our nation's history in that it marks the fiftieth (50th) anniversary since the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recited his iconic and historic I Have a Dream" speech.   This speech has a place of its own in our nation's history in that experts and scholars alike, have ranked it as being the Number #1 political and social speech in the past century.   This speech is of particular significance to me because as a college freshman in September of 1978, a mere three (3) after our high school class attended our graduation ceremony,  I memorized the "I Have a Dream" speech and it has been indelibly stored in my mind.

I was first asked to recite the speech and did so in front of the entire college student body in during  a program to celebrate Black History Month in February 1979 and have been sharing it ever since.  To date, I have recited the speech at several colleges, universities, churches, corporations, government facilities, and other venues for the past thirty four (34) years.   Over the years, I have shared the speech in front of audiences members totaling in excess of 20,000 and on  one occasion, I recited it at the Missouri History Museum in the presence of Dr. Arun Ghandi, the grandson of Mahatma Ghandi.

Some of my renditions have been recorded and can be seen online and below are links to a couple of my past renditions:

     #1:  Recitation earlier this year at Saint Louis University (SLU):

                http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=d.+c.+cooper+i+have+a+dream&mid=AD04E8F00CB4E891F082AD04E8F00CB4E891F082&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1

    #2:   Recitation at the Go Network in Saint Louis:

                http://vimeo.com/18931248

Because Dr. King's speech has had an impact on the lives of so many individuals, I felt compelled to share with you.   I feel am privileged whenever I have the opportunity to share Dr. King's words and hope that tomorrow, each of you will reflect on the speech and do your part to help to make his dream become a reality!

God Bless the Class of 1978!

Sincerely,

Darryl C. "D. C." Cooper

Hello Fellow Classmates,

I am still excited about seeing so many of you at our recent reunion and at hope this message finds you all in good health.

As I am sure you are all aware, tomorrow, August 28th is a significant date in our nation's history in that it marks the fiftieth (50th) anniversary since the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recited his iconic and historic I Have a Dream" speech.   This speech has a place of its own in our nation's history in that experts and scholars alike, have ranked it as being the Number #1 political and social speech in the past century.   This speech is of particular significance to me because as a college freshman in September of 1978, a mere three (3) after our high school class attended our graduation ceremony,  I memorized the "I Have a Dream" speech and it has been indelibly stored in my mind.

I was first asked to recite the speech and did so in front of the entire college student body in during  a program to celebrate Black History Month in February 1979 and have been sharing it ever since.  To date, I have recited the speech at several colleges, universities, churches, corporations, government facilities, and other venues for the past thirty four (34) years.   Over the years, I have shared the speech in front of audiences members totaling in excess of 20,000 and on  one occasion, I recited it at the Missouri History Museum in the presence of Dr. Arun Ghandi, the grandson of Mahatma Ghandi.

Some of my renditions have been recorded and can be seen online and below are links to a couple of my past renditions:

     #1:  Recitation earlier this year at Saint Louis University (SLU):

                http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=d.+c.+cooper+i+have+a+dream&mid=AD04E8F00CB4E891F082AD04E8F00CB4E891F082&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1

    #2:   Recitation at the Go Network in Saint Louis:

                http://vimeo.com/18931248

Because Dr. King's speech has had an impact on the lives of so many individuals, I felt compelled to share with you.   I feel am privileged whenever I have the opportunity to share Dr. King's words and hope that tomorrow, each of you will reflect on the speech and do your part to help to make his dream become a reality!

God Bless the Class of 1978!

Sincerely,

Darryl C. "D. C." Cooper

Before I start posting pictures...I want to give a much appreciated Thanks !! to the 35th Class Reunion Committee.  It was so much fun!!...and I think I can speak for us all....  JOB WELL DONE !!!    LOVE ALWAYS!

I may have overlooked a couple of classmates that were not on the In Memory page.  Kevin Robinson and Michael "Mik" Phillips

Hi Classmates,

I'm so thankful to be apart of such a wonderful class.  Can't wait to see you all. 

Nice Night! Enjoyed seeing everyone again. Can't wait for the Winery trip. 

Created to Commemorate the Class of "78"...  Remembering  that nice sunny day! in front of East Side High in 1978 ; )