Okabena's 125th Birthday Celebration July 3 & 4, 2004 "Come Home To The Nesting Place"
2004
2004 marked the 125th Birthday Celebration of Okabena, Minnesota. Okabena is an Indian name that means "Nesting Place Of The Heron." Hundreds of Alumni returned "Home to the Nesting Place" for the July 3rd All-School Reunion. Reservations received for the buffet meal came from 26 states and Canada.
"Welcome Home"
730 alumni & family members enjoyed the buffet meal. Thanks to all the returning alumni and local residents all events were a wonderful success.
Mrs. Scheevel gives official welcome.
SSC National Honor Society members escorted arrivals with umbrellas, helped with registration, cleared tables and provided tours.
"Are we having fun yet?"
Photo courtesy of Tri-County News
Photo courtesy of Tri-County News
Mr. Knutson provides All-Generation dancers with music.