Over the past year or so I've enjoyed reconnecting with some of my high school classmates through Facebook.
I was so shy in high school that I didn't have a lot of real "friends," but was influenced greatly by those with whom I associated in day to day classes and activities.
Our Facebook conversations have opened up a lot of feelings, attitudes, beliefs, woes, and rejoicings.
We've shared the wisdom that we've gleaned through age and experience and have begun establishing deep friendships.
When Dave and Amber said that they would be in town for a couple of days, we worked hard to find a tiny block of time that would give us all an opportunity to meet for lunch. The message was sent to any who might be interested and we met at Sweet Tomatoes for a little food and a lot of "catching up."
Jacquie Coon Catten, Debbie Backman Jenson & Sherryl Riley Case.
These women were always in the forefront through our school years, serving in leadership capacities. I never knew any of them to be anything but friendly, kind, & filled with integrity.
Jacquie is a retired high school History teacher; Debbie is enrolled in belly dancing classes; Sherryl is "grammy" to eight grandkids.
Clive & I went to school together from Kindergarten through High School.
We were just classmates until seven years after graduation when we finally discovered one another. We were both involved in music and frequently crossed paths during our school years.
Rich Patonai & wife, Deb.
I didn't really know Rich very well in school. I do know that he ran track. He has traveled the world from France to the jungles of South America and has degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.
Dave Bringhurst & wife, Amber.
I had a huge crush on Dave when we were seniors. We worked together on the Seminary newspaper staff & we went to Girl's Pref together. He is an amazing artist and an avid bicyclist. He has suffered from diabetes for many years and has lost a leg and the eyesight in one eye. I've never known a kinder man than this one.
We're planning to throw a 60th Birthday Bash for the class this summer.
It should be a blast!
