June 7, 1975
Ron & Cheryl Howard

High school sweethearts marry, have four children and live happily ever after. Sounds like a fairytale. But for Ron and Cheryl Howard, this tale is real.

Thirty-five years ago today, Ron Howard married Cheryl Alley, the girl he fell in love with while a junior at a Burbank public high school. Though Ron was already a well-known television and film star when he met Cheryl, she was not interested in his childhood fame.  She was interested in him.

They were both just 21 when they married in front of 300 guests at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church in Burbank. Cheryl wore a white lace wedding dress and Ron wore a powder-blue tuxedo.  More than 300 guests attended including ushers, Don Most, Anson Williams and Tom Bosley.

Ron proclaims that Cheryl is the greatest love of his life.  On that sweet note, we tip our hats to Mr. and Mrs. Ron Howard.  Happy Anniversary!