"1948"

The following is a poem that was misplaced at the Russell High School Reunion on May 25, 2013.  

It was written by Margaret (Wilson) Ruby, classmate of "1948" Russell High.  This poem was written September 20, 2007.

A Tribute to Classmates of 1948

To live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die,

We cherish the memories of our classmates of Russell High.

Namely Stanley, Wendell and Barbara Lou.

The class of "1948" gives special tribute to each of you.

You were all special, each in your own way;

We cherish the memories from day to day.

We know our journey, here on earth, will someday end,

We were honored to have each of you, as a classmate and friend.

We bid Stanley, Wendell and Barbara a farewell and good-bye, 

As our classmates of "1948" from Russell High.

Russell Cheerleaders

This is from Facebook by Wanda Frye Horn  June 2013 

Russell Class of 1963 at 2013 School Reunion

The Russell Class of 1963 celebrated their 50th reunion at the Russell all school reunion on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  Pictured above are:  Bottom from left:  JoAnn Miller Hoffman, Linda Sellers Christensen, Rosemary Atwell Jeffries, Ann Boldt Dilley, Cody Green Koch and Bonnie Palmer Knust.  Top left to right:  Bill Callahan, Dennis Garton, Ray Wilson, Gary Collins and Richard Arnold.

Farm Bureau Hall of Fame

Lucas County Farm Bureau President Danielle Van Ryswyk presented Robert "Bob" Cain, pictured below, with Retired Teacher of the Year Award Monday June 10th.  Bob is known for his stellar coaching career.  Cain is another longtime resident of Lucas County.  He is a familiar face through his teaching career in the Chariton School District.

Max Arnold, pictured below, was also honored as the 2013 Agribusiness man.  Arnold is a longtime Lucas County resident.  Arnold and his wife Gwendolyn ran the Russell lumber yard for thirty-five years.  He has owned a farm since 1941 and currently owns 660 acres with a mix of cattle, corn and beans and hay pasture.