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Showing he’s still got the moves, Warren Dueck drives around his Team ’70s teammate Randy Fehr during pre-game warmup for the alumni basketball game which was part of the festivities for Saturday’s celebrations at Abbotsford Collegiate.
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It was back to the old stomping grounds for Abbotsford Senior Secondary alumni on Saturday afternoon for the “Bye-Bye Abby Day” celebration, held in honour of the school’s 51-year history before it is demolished. Built in 1955, Abby Senior stands as Abbotsford’s oldest school and has seen more than 17,000 graduates pass through its doors, each with their own memory. For Judy and Chester Gmur, it was where they first fell in love. “We met by the office right over there,” said Judy as she pointed down the hallway. “And we have now been married for 43 wonderful years,” added Chester. Michelle Klassen, a 1979 graduate, VIDLEIONE ON ws.com remembers skipping class with her abbyne friend Linda. “I have so many memories during those times, all of them worth it.” Edward Sawatzky, who graduated in 1962, came from a small 50-person school in Manitoba before transferring to Abby Senior (now Abbotsford Collegiate) and still remembers his first day. “The buzzer went off to change classes and I just sat in my chair, not sure where to go or what to do,” chuckled Sawatzky. “I left my books behind, couldn’t figure out my locker combination and made it to my next class as it was ending.” Teachers such as Eric Ratzlaff, who taught the Humanities course for 31 years, were flocked by students offering their gratitude. “The young people made this place wonderful,” Continued on A3
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