Korby's connections: A road trip into the past

This year marked the 50th anniversary of my high school graduation, a milestone that has brought back many memories.

Good God, Eisenhower was president when we were born and Nixon was president when we graduated. Long live the Class of 1972.

And thanks to all classmates who planned all the details for the recent reunion party at the Lost Tavern and the River Inn. Committee members included chair Wendy Wolf Yrjanson, Bill Sobeleski, Howard Simula, and Steve Jankowski.

Here is one of my favorite stories with buddy and classmate Gary “Moose” Pastika, who once convinced me to take on a cross-count...