Manistique High School Class of 1918 Remembered

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The author recently wrote about the Manistique High School graduating class of 1918, but did not have a corresponding picture to include. Unexpectedly, the author received a letter from Minnie Weber Krammin, a resident of Fennville, Michigan, who was a member of that 1918 graduating class and shared memories of her former classmates.

Why it matters

This story provides a glimpse into the lives and experiences of a high school graduating class from over a century ago, highlighting the importance of preserving local history and the personal connections that can be made through sharing memories of the past.

The details

When the author wrote about the MHS class of 1918 three weeks ago, they did not have a picture to include, so they substituted the class program instead. Upon reviewing the names, the author recognized many of them, knowing that the classmates they knew were no longer around. However, the author was pleasantly surprised to receive a letter from Minnie Weber Krammin, a resident of Fennville, Michigan, who was a member of that 1918 graduating class and shared her memories of her former classmates.

• The author wrote about the MHS graduating class of 1918 about three weeks ago.
• Minnie Weber Krammin, a member of the 1918 graduating class, recently sent a letter to the author.