When Allan Offenberger looks back on his life, his high school days at Penticton Secondary School in the mid-to-late 1950s remain unforgettable.

Growing up in Penticton and attending Pen-Hi was simply amazing, said Offenberger.

“I can summarize by saying that as a young person growing up and watching the world expand beyond you, it couldn’t have been a better place,” he said.

“We had the two lakes, endless summer activities, the fruit orchards, we had amazing weather, terrific educational opportunities and we spent so much time outdoors enjoying nature and everything this great city has available.

“The upshot was the social preparation, the academic preparation and the great interaction between the students made it special. At the time we graduated high school, Penticton had about 12,0

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