I recently attended my 50th year class reunion. It’s the third one I’ve been to since I graduated from a large city school in 1969.
I shared my fun experience with friends and family and suggested they attend their next reunion. Some said they planned to, but others didn’t believe they would.
GO!
There isn’t much change to see in early reunions, but by the time the 50th rolls around, we’ve had a lifetime of experiences and growing.
Without name tags, I wouldn’t have recognized many classmates. I’ve kept in contact with one of my “best friends” but other than bumping into a classmate at the grocery store or event, high school remains a memory.
Throughout the years, we married, divorced, moved away, dedicated ourselves to careers, children, grandchildren, lost loved ones, and became a bit more humbled.
Many of the “cool kids” actually remembered me and distributed warm and caring hugs. “Weren’t you?” seemed to be a common phrase, and “do you remember teacher so and so?”
Our hair was dyed, natural, or gone. Some of us limped to the buffet line or slipped on reading glasses.
I heard about travels, volunteer work, mission areas, and how their lives have changed throughout the years.
Along one wall were pictures of classmates that we’ve lost. I had planned to talk with several old friends who are now gone. One particular guy jumped the fence at the outdoor drive-in movie and hopped into the backseat of my car where my twin, two best friends, and I were viewing the show. I remember we squeezed together in our little Rambler and talked and laughed the whole time. I never got to share this with him. We need to take time today, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
I left well before the stroke of midnight, and mentioned if God willing, I’d see them at the 55th class reunion.
So, if you’re wondering reunion or not. Make it a YES!
It sounds like you had a great time. 😊
I did. If you can attend your reunion, please do. Thanks for dropping by. Patsy 🙂
Glad you had a great time.👩🎓
I sure did, Ann. Try to attend your reunions. Thanks for stopping by. Patsy 🙂
How great to share memories of an earlier time period in your life. It’s sobering to discover how many classmates have passed on. It makes one think we have to live every day to the fullest. Thank for sharing.
Yes, Bev. You’re right. Thanks for stopping by. Pat 🙂
I went to mine the same night in a small town in the thumb. Loved it. We had 29 from our class come . 10 had passed on. We were still partying after midnight. Hope to see a few more for 55. God willing I’ll be there with bells on. Lol.
Ruth, sounds like you had a blast! Love the bells idea. I think we had over 160 attend
but our class was in the hundreds. Thanks for sharing. Pat 🙂
We don’t know what tomorrow brings. God willing, I hope I will make it to our 50th! Sounds like memory lane was a blast! And being there with your partner in crime (Peg), you guys must have had everyone on the floor laughing! So glad you were able to go!
Yes, we laughed until our sides ached. You will make your 50th reunion.
Thanks for stopping by. Mom 🙂
Glad you decided go to your 50th reunion. Last year I attended my 60th and we
had a great time and shared memories as you did. We now plan to meet every two years and make it a simple lunch shared by classmates. As we were a small class it will be easy to keep it simple and enjoy each other.
Look forward to your 55th and be sure to attend.
Your 60th sounded like fun. I’d love to have a luncheon but we
had hundreds of classmates. Over 160 attended the 50th. Thanks
for sharing. Pat 🙂