Saturday night October 6 saw a resurgence of 1960s classic music at the Roy Stevens Gymnasium in Liberty, Indiana with a Classic High School Sock Hop presented by Bob Jenkins, the nationally renowned auto racing broadcaster. The event supported the Union County Educational Excellence Program, the school district foundation that supports unique educational opportunities for Union County Students.
A crowd of nearly 300 ranging in age from the very young to at least 87 years old danced the night away listening to Bob spinning the digital 60s “discs” followed by “Forever – The Tribute”, a very entertaining Beatles tribute band. A quick survey of attendees indicated a strong desire for a repeat performance next year.
UCEEP thanks everyone who attended for their support of this inaugural event and is especially grateful to all who worked so hard to make it such a success.
Great photos! Very impressive turn-out! Sure looks like everyone had a great time. I’m glad to hear it may become an annual event.
We enjoyed the pictures and the hop was great.Thank you for a great time Skip. It was so much fun seeing so many Liberty friends again. Lets do it again sometime. Ginger & Joe
Skip, Great pictures. Sorry we couldn’t be there but since I graduated in 1961 it looks like a bunch of youngsters in those pictures. Great to see those Short High letter jackets. Those jackets sure look better than mine which is falling apart with age and is a little tooooooo small. It must have shrunk. Looks like a “fun” event. Brings back lots of memories.
Fred,
Great to hear from you. You would not have been “too old” as we had people approaching 90!! We plan to have another event next year so I hope you can make it then, jacket or not. We will announce the date asap (it will be in October). All the best.
skip
Hey, JRT!
I love reading your blog and keeping up with you and the family.Those sock hop pics are great!
Have a great trip,
TJS