Blackhawk High School Class of 74

Blackhawk High School Class of 74 Getting in touch with classmates Since "Blackhawk" is an Indian name, the staff looked for an Indian-related name and discovered "OHIYESA."
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During September of 1973, the year book staff began to search for an appropriate, yet unique, name for the new Blackhawk yearbook. "Ohiyesa" was the Indian name of Doctor Alexander Eastman, a member of the Santee Dakota tribe which resided in the Blackhawk area for sometime. Dr. Eastman studied at Boston and Dartmouth Universities. He helped organize both the Boy Scouts of America and the Camp Fir

e girls. The staff finally selected "Ohiyesa" for the yearbook because it shows originality and character and represents achievement.....and most of all, because the English translation of this Indian term is....."The Winner."

Another sad loss 😔
11/06/2025

Another sad loss 😔

Joseph David Kross, 69, of Freedom, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at UPMC Passavant McCandless, following a courageous battle with...

10/17/2025

Ok I made a few changes. Can you like this post for me so I know that all is good

10/16/2025

If you see someone on this site selling reunion t-shirts, it’s a scam!!! I now have that person blocked.
I don’t believe that either class (74-75) have reunion t-shirts.
You can ask/message one of the committee members from your class or post a comment on Blackhawk High School Alumni page. Please don’t message Patti. I believe she just runs that site 😊

09/21/2025

Just an FYI; I need to totally redo this page! I should have made this a group instead of just a page. I’m going to have to transfer everything so it may take a while, so please bear with me. Too may people on here that don’t belong 😞

Thanks,
Pam

From Terri Coleman Hufnagel Attention - Blackhawk Class of 1975Lost and Found from the Class Reunion !   LOST - My 3-rin...
08/01/2025

From Terri Coleman Hufnagel

Attention - Blackhawk Class of 1975

Lost and Found from the Class Reunion !

LOST - My 3-ring binder containing Elementary School Group Photos and Class Reunion Group Photos. (I’m thinking that in the clean-up it got mixed up with someone else’s School Mementos ?)

FOUND - this charm that goes on a bracelet or necklace.

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Again, I’m so sorry to inform you of the third loss of a member of our Blackhawk Family 🥲 (three members in one week) We...
07/21/2025

Again, I’m so sorry to inform you of the third loss of a member of our Blackhawk Family 🥲 (three members in one week) We send out our deepest sympathy to the Family.

View Frank James Granato's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

We have sadly lost another Classmate. We are loosing too many of us! To soon if you ask me. Please call you friends and ...
07/21/2025

We have sadly lost another Classmate. We are loosing too many of us! To soon if you ask me. Please call you friends and family. Stay in touch, give hugs and appreciate the time with them!

Condolences to Debbie’s Family!

Deborah Louise Carr, 69 went home to Jesus on July 14, 2025.

Born on February 15,1956 to Ralph Richard (Genevieve) Carr,Sr and Charlotte Esther Cummins Carr, Debbie was the oldest of four; Nora Carr, Ralph (Sharon) Carr,Jr), and Allan Carr.

She was the first class to Graduate from Blackhawk High School in 1974.
Debbie worked for the Pennsylvania Turnpike for nearly 37 years: six months as summer help, two years supplemental working more than 40 hours a week, and 35 years full time. She opened Route 60 Mt Jackson herself. When Toll Route 60 was completed, they added two more people. Then went on to open State Route 576 with three people.

Debbie is known for her most beautiful smile! Her immense kindness and love she poured out on so many. She loved to laugh. Always a strong woman encouraging and uplifting those around her. Going out of her way to do kind things for so many. Making sure her loved ones are taken care of and always there for them. Her love for others she made so clear. She loved gardening flowers, laughing, and watching funny movies. Her laughter roared playing the card game war with her grandson. So much laughter! She enjoyed shooting guns. She loved her German Shepherd dogs Nitro and Ranger like her own children.

She loves Jesus and was often found reading her Bible. Debbie has always been very talented in painting, making a variety of crafts, and sewing. Giving most as gifts or donating to raise money for an organization. She would make special clothing, and hand sewn items for her loved ones. She would make chocolate candies for gifts or to raise money for an organization. She enjoyed muscle cars and riding motorcycles. Her first car was a 69 SS Chevelle. She was the Abate membership officer notary. Serving and volunteering in her community of Homewood Junction. Volunteering her time, talent, and resources to raise money for the fireman.

Debbie was the best Mom and Nanny! The loves of her life are her daughter Michelle (Matthew) Sokoloski, and grandson, Isaac (Karli) Knight.

She loved all her nieces and nephews dearly: Gregg , Stefanie, Michelle, Kimmy, Michael, Joshua, Alex, Jacob, additional nieces and nephews from marriage. She loved all 13 great nieces and nephews, and four great-great nieces and nephews.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Ready to tackle any task set before her, she was brave, determined, brought joy, laughter, and so much love everywhere she went!

We honor her, are thankful for her, and give God all the Glory for the gift she was to us all.

I have very sad news to share. We lost one of our classmates, Leon (Bill) Kelly. Condolences to Nancy and their family! ...
07/18/2025

I have very sad news to share. We lost one of our classmates, Leon (Bill) Kelly. Condolences to Nancy and their family! You all are in our prayers. 🙏 ❤️

Leon William “Bill” Kelly, 68, of Chippewa Twp, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh surrounded by family. Born in Beaver […]

07/10/2025

From Patti Dicanna Kretschman!

Hi Class of ‘74

It’s confirmed - Nancy Stitt is home on vacation, and will definitely be joining us, so let me know if you’ll join us too! We have 7 others confirmed as well….

Previous post: We have a surprise request to meet up with classmates for brunch on Saturday, July 12th at 11am at The Hot Dog Shoppe in Chippewa.

ATTENTION - Blackhawk 1975 Classmates, Former Teachers, and Friends from other Blackhawk and Northwestern Classes !!Our ...
07/09/2025

ATTENTION - Blackhawk 1975 Classmates, Former Teachers, and Friends from other Blackhawk and Northwestern Classes !!
Our 50th Reunion is only 19 days away !
Get your Reservations and Payments in by
July 15th !

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(From Terri Colemam Hufnagel’s Facebook Post)

Hello Class of 74,We had a really nice lunch today for the BHS Class of ‘74! Lots of catching up! Save the Date for our ...
06/08/2025

Hello Class of 74,

We had a really nice lunch today for the BHS Class of ‘74! Lots of catching up! Save the Date for our final luncheon this year: Saturday, September 13th at noon at the Hot Dog Shoppe in Chippewa.”

See you in September 🙋🏻‍♀️🌭🍔🍟

Please contact Patti Dicianna Kretschman through Messenger

06/03/2025

BHS Class of ‘74 -

Friendly reminder: Our next luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th at 11:00am at Yolanda’s in Chippewa. We’ve reserved the private dining room, have plenty of room for many more to attend, and would love to see you!

See Patti Kretschman on Facebook or message her.

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