High School Reunion - Page 2

SethMurphy · 07-15-2025, 08:32 AM

I didn't go to my 20th, I moved away from home right after school, never went back. So I don't really know those people anymore. Next year will be 25 years for me, and I feel confident I won't make the trip

BostonNut · 07-15-2025, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

I love when they vote the "special" kid Prom King or Queen.

Which makes it even more sad that you missed the cut.

Twalk1975 · 07-15-2025, 08:44 AM

I think I'd rather talk to my former classmates' kids than my classmates themselves. I spent my highschool years in a small rural midwest town that i havent been back to in years. I couldnt get out fast enough, and feel for any kid growing up there. Its generally true of my family reunions as well, my cousins' kids are more interesting than my cousins have become.

asujbl · 07-15-2025, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

Reunion's are a pass for me. Hit me up if you wanna grab a beer, but I'll skip the forced interaction.

Blows my mind anyone could find it fun to answer the same questions repeatedly for a couple hours:
So, how many kids and what ages?
What do you do for a living?
So, whatcha been up to? Still talk to Bob? Remember when he did that burn out in front of the principal 25 years ago?!

Pure torture

This is 100% accurate

With social media? You can find me

I’ll grab a beer with you

That’s plenty

Boo · 07-15-2025, 11:21 AM

Hairy would definitely go if Stifle's Mom was going to be around.

blackandgold · 07-15-2025, 11:21 AM

Never been to one maybe I’ll go to my 40th lol

asujbl · 07-15-2025, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Hairy would definitely go if Stifle's Mom was going to be around.

This is a solid post

BostonNut · 07-15-2025, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Hairy would definitely go if Stifle's Mom was going to be around.

Ski mask on or off?

bigdog2003 · 07-15-2025, 11:36 AM

I kept up with the people I wanted to keep up with. All the others can go jump off a cliff as far as I care.

duwal · 07-15-2025, 11:58 AM

A high school reunion is getting together with people you haven't really had an interest in talking to or hung out with for decades.

This year was my 30th HS reunion. Got a message from the girl coordinating it on Facebook saying 'hey would love to see you there!'. Previous message from her...2014

BostonNut · 07-15-2025, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by duwal

A high school reunion is getting together with people you haven't really had an interest in talking to or hung out with for decades.

This year was my 30th HS reunion. Got a message from the girl coordinating it on Facebook saying 'hey would love to see you there!'. Previous message from her...2014

It’s pretty clear she wants you.

oldgoldy97 · 07-15-2025, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by duwal

A high school reunion is getting together with people you haven't really had an interest in talking to or hung out with for decades.

This year was my 30th HS reunion. Got a message from the girl coordinating it on Facebook saying 'hey would love to see you there!'. Previous message from her...2014

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

It’s pretty clear she wants you.

Wonder if he lives in SC

IndySportsCards · 07-15-2025, 12:12 PM

I went to mine but in disguise, told them I was an exchange student and was funny to hear people tell stories about me way back when.

Seahawks fan · 07-15-2025, 04:32 PM

I've never been to one, mainly because I moved out of the state 2 years after graduating. My Highschool was pretty weird looking back. I'd say the majority of my class were there to actually learn/go to college and not there for friends/popularity like you see in movies. If I look up my graduating class in social media... I get plenty of results from my school of other classes but not mine (class of 98). HS was just a short blip on the way to more important things.

49ersSF · 07-15-2025, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Seahawks fan

HS was just a short blip on the way to more important things.

It's sad to see people who, decades later, still consider HS the greatest time in their lives. The interesting aspect is that so many people embellish their own history that they create a memory of something in the past that is much different than the actual reality.

NYBBFAN · 07-15-2025, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 49ersSF

It's sad to see people who, decades later, still consider HS the greatest time in their lives. The interesting aspect is that so many people embellish their own history that they create a memory of something in the past that is much different than the actual reality.

Like you, with Mike Trout stats.

BostonNut · 07-15-2025, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Like you, with Mike Trout stats.

Oh snap!

hairysasquatch · 07-15-2025, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 49ersSF

they create a memory of something in the past that is much different than the actual reality.

It doesn't actually have to be about embellishment of oneself. Memories are tricky things...

49ersSF · 07-15-2025, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

Like you, with Mike Trout stats.

Saraste · 07-16-2025, 12:23 AM

I came back down here for my 10th. I stayed with B&K. It was a good reason to see them and finally meet their daughter for the first time. She was about 22 months old at the time. I remember very little from the actual reunion except that it sucked. It sucked so bad that I don't think they even tried to have another one.

This year would have been our 40th. B has lived in the same house ever since and he has never heard anything about any reunion since the 10th. No big deal to me as B is the only person I am still in contact with, though I lived next door to someone in my class for several years after I moved back down here. Knew of him in school but that was it.

jmarascojr · 07-16-2025, 07:36 AM

As an earlier poster said, with social media I don't really see the point of reunions, I keep up with who I want to when I want to with it.

I graduated in '98, our 10 year had a good turn out... It was the first one, it was "cool" and social media still wasn't was what it is today....

But the 20th and 25th year ones got minimal turn out.

There was a Facebook group and pictures were posted... The 10'ish people that showed up were definitely the ones you'd expect to be holding on to the "glory days" of high school...

My Dad on the other hand, someone who doesn't do social media, he just went to his 50th high school reunion...
At that point I think you're just trying to see who's still alive and who's not...

ssbledsoe · 07-16-2025, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

This is 100% accurate

With social media? You can find me

I’ll grab a beer with you

That’s plenty

"So, what's it like havin' a guy for everything? You ever talk to Smith? Heard he's up to his knees in kids and ex-wives/gfs. Hard to believe the dude who's letterman jacket was worn by a new freshman each week and struggled to pass pre-algebra ended up like that. Wild times bro. Wiiiiiiiiild times..."

asujbl · 07-16-2025, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

"So, what's it like havin' a guy for everything? You ever talk to Smith? Heard he's up to his knees in kids and ex-wives/gfs. Hard to believe the dude who's letterman jacket was worn by a new freshman each week and struggled to pass pre-algebra ended up like that. Wild times bro. Wiiiiiiiiild times..."

This post made my head hurt and it took 5 seconds to read. Haha

scotthenrichs · 07-18-2025, 03:38 PM

Our class of 100 (1997) doesn't even have a reunion. I guess a few of them got together at a restaurant/bar the summer of 10 years, that was about it. Guess our class just communicates with who they want to via Facebook.

oldgoldy97 · 07-18-2025, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by scotthenrichs

Our class of 100 (1997) doesn't even have a reunion. I guess a few of them got together at a restaurant/bar the summer of 10 years, that was about it. Guess our class just communicates with who they want to via Facebook.

You’re telling me one of the biggest towns in Wisconsin doesn’t have a formal reunion?

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07-15-2025, 08:32 AM	#26
SethMurphy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centerville/Erie, PA Posts: 19,417 smurf_8 sethmurphy	I didn't go to my 20th, I moved away from home right after school, never went back. So I don't really know those people anymore. Next year will be 25 years for me, and I feel confident I won't make the trip __________________ Twitter - @seth_murphy8 PCs - Ryan Callahan, Reggie Lewis, Funko Pops (a little), a few other things that catch my eye

07-15-2025, 11:21 AM	#30
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 54,343 klay22	Hairy would definitely go if Stifle's Mom was going to be around. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

07-15-2025, 11:36 AM	#34
bigdog2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 8,724 jammons52 bigdog2003	I kept up with the people I wanted to keep up with. All the others can go jump off a cliff as far as I care. __________________ Looking for Football: All South Carolina Gamecocks. Baseball: Carl Edwards Jr, Nick Ciuffo, Jackie Bradley Jr, SEARCHING FOR BILLY O'DELL PSA/SGC GRADED CARDS FOR THE PC

07-15-2025, 12:12 PM	#38
IndySportsCards Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EO 13848 Posts: 41,891 braco0 IndySportsCards	I went to mine but in disguise, told them I was an exchange student and was funny to hear people tell stories about me way back when. __________________ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.

07-15-2025, 08:44 AM	#28
Twalk1975 Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Phoenix Posts: 824	I think I'd rather talk to my former classmates' kids than my classmates themselves. I spent my highschool years in a small rural midwest town that i havent been back to in years. I couldnt get out fast enough, and feel for any kid growing up there. Its generally true of my family reunions as well, my cousins' kids are more interesting than my cousins have become.

07-15-2025, 11:21 AM	#31
blackandgold Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lockport La Posts: 9,031 guidry2732	Never been to one maybe I’ll go to my 40th lol

07-15-2025, 11:58 AM	#35
duwal Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,975 duwal duwal	A high school reunion is getting together with people you haven't really had an interest in talking to or hung out with for decades. This year was my 30th HS reunion. Got a message from the girl coordinating it on Facebook saying 'hey would love to see you there!'. Previous message from her...2014

07-15-2025, 04:32 PM	#39
Seahawks fan Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 7,776	I've never been to one, mainly because I moved out of the state 2 years after graduating. My Highschool was pretty weird looking back. I'd say the majority of my class were there to actually learn/go to college and not there for friends/popularity like you see in movies. If I look up my graduating class in social media... I get plenty of results from my school of other classes but not mine (class of 98). HS was just a short blip on the way to more important things. __________________ Always looking for Kam Chancellor and Rare Marcus Trufant cards. I will buy or trade just message me.

07-16-2025, 12:23 AM	#45
Saraste Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sound Asleep Posts: 18,409 kesscards	I came back down here for my 10th. I stayed with B&K. It was a good reason to see them and finally meet their daughter for the first time. She was about 22 months old at the time. I remember very little from the actual reunion except that it sucked. It sucked so bad that I don't think they even tried to have another one. This year would have been our 40th. B has lived in the same house ever since and he has never heard anything about any reunion since the 10th. No big deal to me as B is the only person I am still in contact with, though I lived next door to someone in my class for several years after I moved back down here. Knew of him in school but that was it. __________________ The strange looks I get from customers at shows when they are selling and I ask for NASCAR! Which is the most accurate voice to read posts in: Saraste as a corpse - oldgoldy97 12/19/23

07-16-2025, 07:36 AM	#46
jmarascojr Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,302 shooterjoe13	As an earlier poster said, with social media I don't really see the point of reunions, I keep up with who I want to when I want to with it. I graduated in '98, our 10 year had a good turn out... It was the first one, it was "cool" and social media still wasn't was what it is today.... But the 20th and 25th year ones got minimal turn out. There was a Facebook group and pictures were posted... The 10'ish people that showed up were definitely the ones you'd expect to be holding on to the "glory days" of high school... My Dad on the other hand, someone who doesn't do social media, he just went to his 50th high school reunion... At that point I think you're just trying to see who's still alive and who's not... __________________ Always looking to trade, https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVYMy7F I PC Luke Harper/Brodie Lee

07-18-2025, 03:38 PM	#49
scotthenrichs Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,517 henrichs_1 Sah0620	Our class of 100 (1997) doesn't even have a reunion. I guess a few of them got together at a restaurant/bar the summer of 10 years, that was about it. Guess our class just communicates with who they want to via Facebook.