Members of the Catholic Central class of 1971 gathered in Alpena on Aug. 13 to mark 55 years since their graduation. The reunion took place at the 19th Hole, bringing former classmates together for an anniversary gathering.
A 55-year class reunion
The event was reported by The Alpena News on Sept. 2, 2026, in its lifestyles coverage. The source identified the gathering as the Catholic Central class of 1971’s 55th reunion and said it was held at the 19th Hole in Alpena.
A courtesy photo accompanying the report showed the classmates who attended. Those pictured, listed from left to right, were Bev Powell Somlinski, Bill McKay, Colleen Townsend Marceau, Mark Werda, Jack Chrzan, Lois Kelly Straley, Sherri Smith De Fouw, Dave Pruden, Dave Grabiel, Sue Wachowski Jackson, John Riopelle, Theresa Kroll Srebinski, Mike Clearwood, Julie Przykucki Murray, Dan Bruski, Teresa Zbytowski Yachcik, Don Marceau, Debbie Skiba Riiber, Mike Hamilton, Jeff Bruski, John Raniszewski, Vanessa Flewelling Mills, Janine Gilmet Liscic, Anitta Macks Dumsch, Sylvia Bruski Konicek, Yvonne O'Neil Meden, Pat Dumsch, Laurie Fournier Scudder, Craig Kus, Chris Kurtz Gruschke, Mike Murphy and Carol Putkamer.
Alpena-area alumni gathering
The reunion gave the former Catholic Central students an opportunity to reconnect in Alpena more than five decades after their class year. The supplied report does not provide additional details about the event’s schedule, attendance beyond those pictured, or plans for a future reunion.