Class reunion extraordinaire

The Van Wert High School Class of 1965 set the bar for 50th reunion celebrations out of sight when class member Scott Niswonger brought in Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and the Beach Boys to entertain his class, as well as the VWHS Classes of 1964 and 1966 (and a few who were lucky enough to buy tickets for the event, held Sunday afternoon in the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio). At left, Love performs one of the Beach Boys’ many hits, while (right) Niswonger and Gabfest Girls Barbara Roggenkemper Hitt and Julie Droll Rupert sing with Love (who has a “65” on his hat for the Class of 1965) on “Barbara Ann.” (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)