On July 1,1988, former students and teachers of Orwell Cove assembled for a school reunion. This event was held at Hall, with approximately 140 people in attendance. Six months prior to this event, a committee that consisted of Martina Doyle , Stanley Morrison , Newman MacDonald , Alberta Gillis, Kay Gillis , Edison MacLean , Clifford McLeod , Estelle McKenna , and Michael and Perle McKenna, collected names, sent out invitations, set up a program for the day, and selected a location. Registration was at 3:00 p.m. An interfaith service began at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Ian MacDonald from Vernon United Church as the guest speaker. Scripture was read by Sr. Ethel MacDonald and prayer by Sr. Mae MacDonald . A tribute to deceased pupils and teachers was read by Clifford McLeod and Michael McKenna . Alberta Gillis and Kay Gillis presented flowers. A banquet was hosted by the Vernon River C.W.L . at 6:00 p.m. and was enjoyed by all. A video of the event was taped by John MacLeod of Bellevue . People travelled from all parts of Canada and the States to attend this reunion. All who attended this event thought it was a great success. 49