Class Reunion and July 4 fun in Ely

Class of 1981: First row: Renee McClellan Drewelow, Jessie James, Steph Homer Sustercich, Stacy Zupancich Nelson, Mark Krmpotich, Marsha Ware Rusco, Kelly Magie Grahek, Diane Gotchnik Jamnick, Kris Koivisto Wilmunen; Second row: Kenny Johnson, Kris Tarvin Olson, Mark Nelson, Darvin Mattila, Judy Bialik Sertich, Renata Skube, Loraine Kosir Walker-Johnson, Terri Erchul Abbott, Stacy Kauppi Wotring, Ann Hogan Horace, Linda Miklaucic Divine, Don Franks, Konrad Schumacher; Third row: Randy Brandsma, Alan Johnson, Donald Baltich, John Hammond, Joe Jurantich, Tim Chase, Greg Lindsoe, Ray Podominick, Dave Karlinski, Rob Wilmunen; Back row: Connie Przybylski Thompson, Anne Erzar Folz, Dean Lesar, Lisa Rusco McNeal

Rebecca and Lexy Meador of Ely smile for the camera as they wait for the next parade float to pass by.

The class of 1974 had over 68 classmates make it out of 108 left for their 50th. The class originally had 129 graduates.

ALL CLASS REUNION GET TOGETHER - The classes of 1975, 1976 and 1977 took a group photo at a party hosted by Bryan and Patty Rusco.

Receiving the second place award in the category of Most Patriotic was the Veterans on the Lake entry in Ely’s 2024 July 4 parade.

Receiving the third place award in the category of Most Patriotic was the z’Up North Realty entry in Ely’s 2024 July 4 parade.

First place in the Non-Commercial Float category went to Mr. Moren’s Classroom. Second place in the Non-Commercial Float category went to the Class of 88.