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Hello, All,

You may be interested in knowing that  Fernway School suffered significant damage from fire on July 10th.  The fire started on top of the historic school building and quickly intensified, devouring the old clock tower and collapsing the roof.  About 20 additional fire departments were needed to help Shaker Heights firefighters shuttle water from more than a quarter of a mile away to the school to put the blaze out. No one was hurt but the community was devastated. They came out en masse to support firefighters, police and each other.  School administrators and community representatives have worked together to devise a plan for  a " temporary " Fernway School, for this school year, which will be located in several other Shaker School buildings. School will open August 22nd.  You might be interested in reading the following articles, from local newspapers, below.

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On a lighter note, have you given any thought to celebrating a Shaker Class of 1962, 75th birthday party?  A question was posted on this page, at the end of last year (the holiday greeting message- with the illuminated Terminal Tower photo on it  ) asking whether or not there was any interest in either a 75th birthday celebration in 2019 or a 60th class reunion in 2022.  I think there were 3 reponses, 2 for 75th celebration and 1 suggesting we celebrate both milestones. Please share your thoughts on this and we'll get the ball rolling...or not! 

Warmest regards to you all...stay well and stay in touch.