Queen for a day

Dorothy Oke Romano, 98, was the oldest woman at the Sept. 16 all-class Roseville high schools’ reunion.

She’s been the oldest at previous reunions, but this year, organizers surprised Romano with a sparkly crown and sash proclaiming her Homecoming Queen

“I’m having the best year of my life,” she said.

Romano attended Roseville High School at the building better known to younger generations as Burton Junior High. She was one of 65 in the RHS Class of 1946, including her sister, Marion.

Most graduated in June, but 13 received their diplomas in January, according to Dave Bommarito, president of the Roseville Historical and Genealogy Society and one of the reunion’s organizers.

The annual reunion is open to any graduate of the city’s four current or previous high schools: Eastland, Sacred Heart, Roseville and Carl Brablec.

Romano spent the reunion surrounded by many of the party’s 400 attendees who wanted to congratulate her and get a photo.

The Roseville all-class reunion is held each year in September.