Memories

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There really isn't a way to repay each of you for the many hours of work that you put into the recent reunion. There is a powerful connection between the past, the present and the future. If my past had been different, I would not be the person I am today, and would not experience whatever it is the future holds for me. Thank you for the part you played in bringing me to this point in my life.

I especially want to thank you for your contribution to the reunion festivities...for making phone calls, shopping for door prizes, printing directories, maintaining the website and facing possible rejection when calling people you had not seen in 40 years. Whatever you did, whether it was planning for food or decorations, carrying out trash, or keeping up with post-it notes and pieces of paper that passed through your hands, you helped to make the time special for all of us.

I saw many faces light up at the mention of someone's name or when someone came into the room for the first time. I couldn't help but smile all night long as I watched our cheerleaders trying to keep enthusiasm high, overheard our ball players bragging on plays, and saw Danny Mays out there doing the "gator" with his replaced knee. The flirts were still flirting, the singles still cruising, and couples were still together after almost 40 years of marriage.

What I experienced that weekend confirmed everything I believe about myself and my memories - Life was good back then, and it is still good! Though many things have changed, one core value of our life has not changed - the important of relationships. Good friends are friends forever! I'm confident that over the next 10 years, some will get together without a committee to organize it, many will send notes or emails, or make phone calls. Pictures of grandchildren will be shared, News will be spread and because of who we are, prayers will be offered when we hear of troubled times coming to one of our own. Much of this will happen because of time spent together over one weekend in 2006 - one reunion that you helped create.

Thank you for your unselfish actions and for sharing your gifts to bring us together. Our memories of those two nights will last for a lifetime. I pray that God will bless you all and keep you safe until we meet again.

From Lynda Deisher ( Page ) ... Were you ever sent to Home Ec. to have the hem let out on your dress? It had to fall below the middle of the knee. Miss Hobac ( not sure how to spell her name ) was always checking the hems when we went to PE or when she'd see you in the hall. Then, styles changed it to bell bottom pants and mini skirts. Now they've come back again .. But the long skirts didn't. Guess that shows the teachers weren't always right when they said " One day you'll see". Thanks Lynda ... I also remember some of our classmates being sent home to change their blouses .. nothing too low cut, french cut, or lacy blouses allowed! Alan