Jack Longacre’s last convention – OK 2002

Jakk was able to attend the 2002 Highpointers Konvention in Black Mesa, Oklahoma in late September, less than one month before he died. You can read an excerpt from Brendan Leonard’s thesis “Because it is there” (page 24) for more details.

Jack Longacre – 2002 Highpointer Cum Laude Winner

Jack Longacre Waves Following Reception of 2002 Highpointer Cum Laude Award

Diane Winger and George Vandersluis Singing at Jack Longacre’s Bedside

Highpointers Singing to Jack Longacre at Camp Billy Joe – Black Mesa, Oklahoma

Jack Longacre arrives at Black Mesa with Jean Trousdale courtesy of the Black Mesa Bed and Breakfast

Highpointers Paparazzi Photographing the Arrival of Jack Longacre on Black Mesa Summit

50-State Highpoint Completers on Black Mesa Summit, Oklahoma (Back row: Don Holmes, Robert Anderson, –, George Vandersluis, Charlie Winger, Wayne Balcom Second row: Paul Zumwalt, Jakk Longacre with his watermelon)

50-State Completers on Black Mesa Summit

Jack Longacre and Jean Trousdale on Black Mesa Summit

Don Holmes and Jack Longacre on Black Mesa Summit

Paul Zumwalt and Jack Longacre on Black Mesa Summit

Jack Longacre on Taum Sauk – February 2000