Ballard High School
"Class of 1966"
Website
July 2026
Welcome to July,
Well, here we are about one and a half months away from our 60th class reunion. For more information, go to our class website at Ballard1966.com and find the menu button at the top right of the greetings page. Click on that and find the Detail of Events link. We have sold 111 tickets so far and we encourage those who have not bought their tickets yet to do so soon. Classmates are traveling from all over the United States to attend this wonderful ceremonious deliberation. Though this reunion may be the last of a more formal gathering, we do hope to have an occasional potluck gathering. A potluck gathering is a social event where each attendee brings one or more dishes to share with the group, creating a communal meal. Unlike a traditional dinner party where the host prepares all the food, in a potluck the responsibility for cooking and serving is shared among participant and the locations may vary from picnic grounds to more personal locations. Some have suggested gatherings at Restaurants, Bars, Pubs, or a Lounge. Just a thought.
Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? That means more reasons to enjoy sweet treats!
“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawnmower is broken.”
“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.”
Summer is about fun and simply relaxing.
“I need summer to be longer, so I have more time to do nothing.”
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.”
“When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. When the weather is cold, keep a warm heart.”
“Every sunset in July is a reminder that endings can be beautiful too”
Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day, enjoying the Dog Days of Summer, or simply soaking in the sunshine, July 2026 is a month to celebrate life, nature, and the beauty of summer.
“July is hot afternoons and sultry nights and mornings when it’s a joy just to be alive.”
And on a different note:
There are so many things going on this 4th of July being that it’s the 250 birthday of our country. Please enjoy yourselves but stay safe.
How do Americans spend the 4th of July weekend?
Stuck in traffic.
What should you give a dog for July 4th? Ear muffs.
My AC quit — send thoughts and popsicles.
Don’t trust July fireworks too much, they might just blow up in your face!
The 4th of July is the only day where we celebrate freedom by standing in long lines for hot dogs and then sitting perfectly still to watch things explode.
How come there aren’t any knock-knock jokes about America? Because freedom rings.
Teacher: “Please give me a sentence using these three words: defense, defeat, and detail.”
Student: “When a dog jumps over defense, defeat go first, then detail.”
Did you know that “muffins” spelt backwards is what you do when you take them out of the oven.
In England it’s called a lift, but in America it’s called an elevator. I guess people are just raised differently.
What do the White House and skinny jeans have in common? No ball room.
A photographer was crushed today when a massive block of cheddar fell on him. To be fair, the people he was photographing tried to warn him by saying cheese.
Pigs are the only animals who don’t use the restroom before leaving the bar. They go wee, wee, wee all the way home.
What do you call a paper-airplane that doesn’t fly?
Stationary.
Did you know that milk is the fastest liquid on earth? It’s pasteurize before you see it.
What seven-letter word starts with egg and ends with soup? Chicken
What do you serve with cheese on Independence Day?
Fire crackers.
What’s the difference between a duck and George Washington?
One has a bill on his face, and the other has his face on a bill.
Where do birds stay over the fourth of July? Someplace cheep.
What causes dry skin after swimming on the Fourth of July?
A towel.
An assassin is running towards Trump. His personal bodyguard sees him and shouts, “Mickey Mouse!” This startles the assassin, and he runs off in the other direction. Trump turns to his bodyguard and says, “Thank you, but why did you yell Mickey Mouse?” The bodyguard replies, “Sorry, Sir, I meant to say Donald, Duck.”
What type of flower makes the most mistakes?
Whoopsie Daisy.
Coffee was recently voted the best beverage in the nation, but the election was rigged.
There were many Absent Tea ballots.
They say that having fish tanks can help soothe metal and physical pain. It’s probably because of all the indoor fins.
What’s faster than an escalator? An escasooner.
Woman say they want a man who is “funny” and “spontaneous.” But you knock on their window at midnight wearing a clown costume and suddenly it’s all screaming and throwing things and police sirens.
A man arrives home from work all excited, pulls his wife into the bedroom, throws her on the bed, and pulls the blanket over them. She was shocked as he hadn’t been like this in years! She was just getting interested in what might happen next when he said, “Look, my new watch glows in the dark!”
Did you hear about the flower that was so excited about the Fourth of July? It wet its plants.
I hope that we will restore the faith in what used to be known as public service: that is, elected representatives serving all the people. Not self-service, not for personal financial gain or power. For the benefit of the people.
I am just saying.
Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today. You make the world a better place just by being in it.
Live life for today.
Look for a single moment of joy each day.
Pray for tomorrow.
Cherish your blessings.
And visit with your precious memories often.
Remembering Paul Harvey on his radio program from 5/10/1976 to 2009.
"And now you know the rest of the story….. Good day!"
Your Ballard High School Class of 1966 Reunion Committee.