Updated June 19, 2026
Contact Mike Scharl for more information at notredame71@att.
lunch gathering at Ford's Garage in utica - 4/13/26
Notre Dame Class of 1971
Reunions
- 10 - Valentinos
- 15 - Schmid Haus
- 20 - Notre Dame
- 30 - Venetian Club
- 40 - Venetian Club
- 50 - Venetian Club
- 55 - Venetian Club
Alumni Updates
Responses to 2026 email
Jim Badowski said he’s coming, so that means I’m coming.
Greg Geck
I am going to put this on my schedule this year
Mike Cummins
Absolutely, let's do it. Let's nail down a date and let me know how I can help.
Bob Bury
Would love getting together again. Looking forward to it.
Arnold Matusz
Mike, I was disappointed that I couldn’t make the l
Jim Badowski said he’s coming, so that means I’m coming.
Greg Geck
I am going to put this on my schedule this year
Mike Cummins
Absolutely, let's do it. Let's nail down a date and let me know how I can help.
Bob Bury
Would love getting together again. Looking forward to it.
Arnold Matusz
Mike, I was disappointed that I couldn’t make the last one, but am definitely interested in attending the next one.
Joe Bourgeois
I think it is a great idea.
I will attend as a couple
Rick Caretti
I will plan on attending.
Jim Fetterman
Having missed the last 2 reunions, I'd like to participate in the 55th Reunion. Can you schedule it in early November this time.
Carl Skrzynski
Let's have another great ND Reunion
John Basso
Yes, I would definitely attend the Nov 1st reunion
Art Pscheidl
Nancy & I are planning to come on November 1st
Regards, John Pomper
Plan on attending
Frank Werner
At this point I plan on attending.
Wayne Duda
There's a slim chance that I can make it up to Michigan at that time.
Bob Foley
I plan to attend
Jim Bieszki
Sounds good
Jim Badowski
Put Mary and I down to attend
Tom Klimek
I will not be able to attend
George Kacknowski
Planning on attending
Jim Fetterman
I will be attending this year’s class reunion!
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At this point I plan on attending.
Wayne Duda
There's a slim chance that I can make it up to Michigan at that time.
Bob Foley
I plan to attend
Jim Bieszki
Sounds good
Jim Badowski
Put Mary and I down to attend
Tom Klimek
I will not be able to attend
George Kacknowski
Planning on attending
Jim Fetterman
I will be attending this year’s class reunion!
Vince Kopaco
I plan on attending
Brian Derowski
Linda and I plan on attending
Steve Monacelli
Gretchen and I will be attending
Ken Vermiglio
Mike and Wendy will attend
Mike Oravec
Thanx Mike, I will put the date on my schedule.
Ken Murphy
November sounds good
Ron Humenny
I am interested in attending. Count me in.
Kevin Till
Yes!
Dave McConnell
Alan Palazzolo
Alan Palazzolo
Hi Mike: Thanks for your email. Texas is a little far off to attend but I may try. Just completed my 40th year at Texas A&M. Notre Dame was a great prep for my career. Many fond memories of good friends, good teachers, good times and well deserved corrective discipline 🙂. Sorry to learn of the passing of Rick DeMuro - he was a
Hi Mike: Thanks for your email. Texas is a little far off to attend but I may try. Just completed my 40th year at Texas A&M. Notre Dame was a great prep for my career. Many fond memories of good friends, good teachers, good times and well deserved corrective discipline 🙂. Sorry to learn of the passing of Rick DeMuro - he was a solid friend at NDHS.
Best wishes and prayers, Alan
January 2026
Jim Bieszki
Alan Palazzolo
"We just had our 12th grandchild on December 17, a boy Jameson Anthony Everyone is doing great 9 boys and 4 girls and 9 of them are from 9 on down to zero. Quite a zoo when we all get together. Merry Christmas to everyone. We should get together more often if possible. We’ve already lost 27 classmates that we know of. Thanks for all your hard work Mike."
December 2023
Ken & Gretchen Vermiglio's Annual Christmas Party - 12/7/25
An annual tradition for the last 20 years!
The food is always good, and this year it was prepared by the staff at The Grey Ghost restaurant. Ten ND grads along with four Regina and two Dominican grads, and others enjoyed the food, conversation, ugly Christmas Sweater contest and gift exchange.
Venetian Club Dinner Dance - November 22, 2025
Every year, John and Sonia Basso host of bunch of the "Eastside Gang" at the annual Venetian Club Anniversary dinner. It is always a fun event full of great food, conversation and dancing. The total of 24 guests included eight Notre Dame grads, six Regina grads and 3 Dominican grads. Thanks again John and Sonia!
Tom and Mary Klimek party in Big Rapids -- October 4, 2025
Tom and Mary threw a party at their home in Big Rapids. Lots of good food and fun conversation. Everyone stayed over and had breakfast the next day at the hotel.
ND Class of 1971:
Testori, Klimek, Vermiglio, Onderbeke, Spina, Scharl, McConnel (not pictured).
Also ten Regina and Dominican grads.
John and Sonia Basso annual pool party -- August 17, 2025
Jan Sieg's 70th birthday party - April 26, 2025
Another great time!
Jan Sieg (Don's widow) hosted her 70th birthday party at her home in Ohio. ND 71 alums in attendance: Basso, Spina, McConnel, Skinner('73), Onderbeke, Klimek, Scharl, Testori, and Vermigio
Annual Vermiglio christmas party - 12/9/2024
A great start to the Christmas season!
Ken and Gretchen hosted yet another successful Christmas gathering with great food, good conversation and a fun gift exchange.
Nine Notre Dame alumni in attendance.
May 13, 2023 - Many ND grads were in attendance
Great Party!
Jim's Casino Royale Party was black tie or come as your favorite Bond character. Besides eight 1971 grads there were many others from ND, Regina and Dominican. Prizes for costumes, casino games and some great food!
John & Sonia Basso hosted a 70th birthday bash
Pool party
Pool party
Pool party
Besides ND 71 grads there were lots of friends and ND grads from other years. A good time was had by all!
Honorees
Pool party
Pool party
Class of 71: Dave, Mike, Sue (Regina), Ken, Rochelle (Regina) Jim, Brian, John, George and Tom