THE 25th ANNIVERSARY REUNION – PUERTO RICO, 1987

The 25th Anniversary reunion took place at the same site we had our physical and survival training in the mountains of Puerto Rico, Camp Crozier, from July 5 to 11, 1987. Many of us had the opportunity to share our experiences, find out about our lives after Peace Corps service and a chance to visit many places across the Island. The government of Puerto Rico allowed us to use those facilities free of charge and the food we were charged only to cover expenses.

During the opening ceremony we had the opportunity to have a welcoming message delivered by the city mayor of Arecibo. Among the activities we had the opportunity to visit and being welcomed by the mayors of the cities of Arecibo, Ponce, San Juan and Juana Diaz. In our visit to San Juan we had the chance to attend ceremonies at the City Hall, and the Governor’s Mansion “La Fortaleza”, also visting the old city and its historical places. Even we had the opportunity to go to a night club to enjoy Brazilian music.

Also for the first time we had the chance to swim in the swimming pool we began to construct during our training at the camp. The Puerto Rico Radio Observatory was another interesting place we visited and the tour guide was Garred Giles, RPCV Colombia. Among those attending were, according to my recollection:

1. Bob and Myra Anderson
2. John and Priscilla Dolan
3. Angelica (Angie) Simmons
   
4. Lorraine (Lorie) Adams
5. Corinne Hay
6. Gerald Rutland
7. John Schely
   
8. Harold Walton
9. Norma Canfield
10. Gloria Lyons
11. Esther Diaz
12. Modesto Ortiz
13. Rosario Martinez
14. Manuel Cruz
    
15. Juan E. Rosario
16. Eloina Rosario (RPCV-Chile/Korea) There were others RPCVs attending that I wish to include in this list, but can’t remember. If there is any one not included, please, let me know.