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The
third reunion of radio-tv students who graduated in the 1950s and 60s from the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati was held June 23-25,
2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The
first EVA PARNELL SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD was made to Tom Urich, a 1962 graduate of CCM with a dual major
in both radio and television and music. Tom has been highly successful in his
chosen career of acting, along with his wife, Judy McCauley Urich. Read more >>>
Read more about the 2006 award >>>
A dream was born and came true
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Some
six years ago (2000) we dreamed up the idea of having a reunion for students who graduated from the College-Conservatory of
Music in the 1950s and 60s... before and after its merger with the University of Cincinnati.
Charlie Plummer and Pete Bissman put the first reunion together and fun was had by all.
It was held at the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. The second reunion was held three years later (2003)
at Downtown Disney near Orlando, Florida. Serving on this committee were
Charlie Plummer, Pete Bissman, Jerry Zack and Terry Jackson. Once again, the
three-day event was a great success.
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| Charlie Plummer looking out over the Ohio River |
This
year’s reunion (June 23 & 24, 2006) was held at the Garfield Suites Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. Once again our old faithful Pete Bissman headed up the committee along with Maryann Cannon Luedtke, Pam
Swartzel Stephens and Charlie Plummer. The two-day event included a Friday evening
of hospitality in a very nice suite overlooking downtown Cincinnati. The fellowship of the evening was terrific. Many then went
off into little groups to hit some of their favorite restaurants in the area.
Saturday
morning we began with a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then we journeyed across
the Ohio River for a luncheon cruise on the Belle of Cincinnati. The
afternoon was highlighted with a special serenade on the calliope by our very own Herb Shaw, who said he had always wanted
to play a calliope. After the two-hour cruise it was a rush back across the river
for preparation for another special hour of hospitality before our main banquet Saturday evening. Each radio and television
graduate was given time to speak to tell his or her life story. These stories were totally enjoyed by all present.
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| Alumni sharing their careers |
Special
plans had been made for this reunion’s main banquet in that we were going to present for the first time the EVA PARNELL SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. The committee had chosen
in advance the recipient, Tom Urich, a 1962 graduate with a dual major of radio and television (BFA) and a music degree.
Charlie
Plummer served as Master of Ceremonies and made the special presentation to Tom. It
was a very unique crystal plaque. After the presentation, Tom spoke of his dedication
to his career and how much Eva Parnell had influenced his life and career.
One
of the more popular things of the night was the invocation delivered by the emcee, Charlie Plummer. And since there have been many requests for copies we are including it as well.
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Our Heavenly
Father, tonight we want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to have this assembly of friends from our days spent at
the College-Conservatory. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend the
College-Conservatory Radio and Television Department. We all have to admit that
it was a very unique educational institution, and that alone is why yet to this day we are still gathering to enjoy those
wonderful days that we had together.
Tonight,
God, we ask your special blessing on those who wanted to be with us but coud not because of illness. God, place your hands on them and help them if it be your will. (And,
God, if you have not noticed for most of us our warranties have all almost run out, so please stock your warehouse with as
many spare parts as possible.)
God,
tonight we hare honoring one of our friends from those wonderful days at CCM. God
bless him and his family. Again, thank you, God, for bringing us together tonight,
radio and television students from the College-Conservatory of Cincinnati. And we even welcome a few music major guests as well,
understanding fully, God, that it takes more of your effort to bless them, but we ask you to show your kindness and consideration
toward them as well. And, God, please make it possible for Herbie to find a way
to take calliope lessons before our next riverboat cruise.
In the
name of Our Heavenly Father, God bless and Amen.
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This page contributed by Charlie Plummer
Pictures by Pete Bissman
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