Danny Manzo, Class of 1957, and Fairmont East grad Brenda Manzo are celebrating their 55^th wedding anniversary.

Brenda wrote:

“55 great years. 57 if we count the 2 we went together before we were married. It has been a wonderful time.

“Multiply those years by 2 special sons, 2 beautiful daughters-in-law, 4 awesome grandchildren and, the icing on the cake, our sweet great-granddaughter, Bella.

“Thanks to all of our family and friends who have been on this ‘merry-go-round’ with us. You have helped to make it so special.

“I love you Danny ........ to the end of time. Today, like every other day, you’re at the golf course and I’m going to work but the rest of the day and night is ours to share.”

Brenda organizes reunions of former Bees. 

Brenda and Danny have lived in Monongah since 1967.

Danny was on the 1955 Monongah High state champ football team and was co-captain with Joe Meffe of the 1956 Monongah High state football title game runnerup team.

And, as Brenda pointed out, Danny is pretty comfortable and confident on the golf course, too.

There has been a Manzo at Monongah High for five decades -- from 1935 through 1950 and 1969 through 1978 (the year before the final 1979 MHS graduation class that preceded the consolidation into North Marion High).

Phyllis Manzo Berardo, Class of 1935.

Genevieve Manzo Lopez, Class of 1937.

Mike Manzo, Class of 1941, on the 1948 world champ coal-loading crew at Monongah Mine No. 63 which loaded 1,536 tons during one shift.

Patsy Manzo, Class of 1942.

Helen Manzo Raspa, Class of 1945.

Mary Manzo Tiburzi, Class of 1949.

Joe Manzo, Class of 1950.

Nancy Manzo Bolyard, Class of 1970.

Pat Manzo, Class of 1973.

Karen Manzo Tennant, Class of 1974.

Lisa Myers Manzo, Class of 1977.

Tina Manzo Prodanovich, Class of 1977.

Jim Manzo, Class of 1978.

And, at North Marion, Kim Sapp Manzo, 1980 grad (after 3 years while there still was a Monongah High).