The Reunion

It's hard to believe I graduated from high school 40 years ago! The Sonora Raiders had their reunion in Costa Mesa last weekend. I was a little apprehensive about going because I was sure I would remember few if any of the people. I knew of one person who would be there (see picture). I would say I talked with about 8 people that I was friends with or had in classes. Many of the people I vaguely remembered, but we all look so different. Thankfully the reunion committee provided name tags with pictures or we would all be lost! I look like I have the same glasses! LOL

Everyone looked great...of course we all have a few pounds added and either graying, losing, or balding in the case of some of the guys! I saw 2 gals that look EXACTLY like they did at 17. How come they didn't gain a pound or get a gray hair? It was like a time warp.

It was sad to see photos of the dozen or so who had died over the years. I spent a great deal of time with an old pal who now lives in Alabama. She is an amazing woman and I really enjoyed hearing her life's story post high school. It was so interesting to talk with people and see how we had all "grown up."

Two teachers were there that I had and it was good to chat with them. One, my biology teacher, looked amazing for 73! He calls himself a "gentleman rancher" and lives in Colorado. I think all the girls had a crush on him back then, and he continues to look great and have that wonderful, genuine, personality. And to think he remembered me! He showed us the yearbook he brought with him so he could refresh his memory. Glad I wasn't the only one that did that!!

I must say though that those days seem very distant and I don't recall as much detail as I would have liked. I remember silly things, like where we ate at lunch, where our lockers were, and gym class. Most of the class seem to have stayed connected via Facebook (remember, I am not allowed to have that per Jay) so they have continued to build memories. I laughed to my friend and said how while I remembered little, I was sure my sister Beth will remember it all when it comes around to her 40th!

Glad I went, but won't go to a 50th. Dan was a good sport to tag along :) The key word from this entire blog entry: REMEMBER.