CHS Class of 1980 gathers

Coshocton High School alumni marked their 45th class reunion with homecoming festivities, live music and visits with former teachers.

Published December 18, 2025 - 5:16 p.m.

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Pictured are Marty Dew, front left, DeAnn Harris Harper, Lisa Lapp Fox, Jan Lewis Arnold, Patty Smith Roof; row two, Susan Bechtol Brumbaugh, Kurt Lillibridge, Jane Lewis English, Amy Weaver Shutt; row three, Sheila Waters Parkhill, Kelly Hammond Darr, Danita Gilbert Conway, Peggy Shutt Wyler, Cheri Williams Jones, John Burris; row four, Randy Faler, Chris Coleman, Rod Greenwood; row five, Andy Bachert, Dick Lorenz and Brooks Bertl.

Coshocton High School Class of 1980 celebrated its 45th class reunion Oct. 3-4.

Classmates attended the CHS Homecoming football game Friday night and hosted a reunion gathering at the Indian Bear Cork and Coffee in Roscoe Village.

Brad Fuller provided the live music, and honored guests were former teachers Sharon Shurtz and Thomas Stockdale.

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