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[Yardlie]

Ugh...I can't believe my 50 year class reunion is coming up. The only reunion I went to was my 10 year. At that time, I said I wasn't going to anymore until my 50 year...and here it comes already! How did that happen so quickly?

I'm really not sure that I want to go. I keep in touch with four friends that I went to high school with. My class had about 300 students. I was just a studious, quiet student who took part in some extra-curricular activities in high school. However, I wasn't one of the "cool kids." I only went to one college reunion too. I would hope that by the 50 year reunion people would have outgrown their little cliques.

What has been your experience with class reunions...especially after 40 or 50 years? Thanks!

[cherry]

I have never gone to any. I debated for a bit about my 50th, but decided ,I really didn't care about people, I hadn't seen in 50 years

[Yardlie]

@cherry ... That's how I feel too. DH thinks I should go. He is very extroverted, and I'm the introvert.

[cherry]

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@Brinklii wrote:

@cherry ... That's how I feel too. DH thinks I should go. He is very extroverted, and I'm the introvert.

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Tell him he can go to his, and to  let you do ,what makes you happy

[Moonchilde]

My 50-year is coming up this year as well. I have no plans to go because there were 650 people in my graduating class, only one person I was friends with is going that I know of, and I haven't been in touch with anyone in the years since graduation. I was one of the quiet kids; no reason for anyone to remember me.

What's funny is, previous reunions were all out of state, and now that I've moved 350 miles away, the 50th reunion is in town AND on my birthday, lol. 

[Stormygirl]

40th coming up soon and am undecided on whether to go or not. I havent seen any of my classmates in almost 40 years although talk to a few on the phone. I moved as far away from where I grew up as possible LOL. I really didnt have a great time at the only one I attended (10th) Funny I dont even know if I would recognize alot of them or them me. LOL Am still undecided as well as this cost money, travel and I know there is a clique of organizers who organize it to suit them. Decisions decisions eh?

[QVCkitty1]

My 50th is coming up, and I'm not going. My real friends were made in college and in the workplace. I just don't see  the point.

[Desertdi]

My 50th was in a distant state...........and I wasn't exactly a "teachers' pet".......it was a school full of "cliques", and I wasn't a member, either.   Didn't waste the money.

[patbz]

I went to 25, 35 and 50; they were all in Silver Spring MD (my hometown).  I too graduated with a large class (800) and knew in passing a number of my classmates.  Really enjoyed 50th and there were over 200 in attendance.  I had several well known classmates who have shown up at the other reunions I attended but for the most part skipped this one (Sonny Jackson who played for Astros did come--he led us to state championships in baseball, football and basketball).  I lived in same neighborhood all through school and college so I had many acquaintances from as far back as kindergarten with whom I reconnected.  The sad thing was the obligatory slide show of those who passed; there were a number that I hadn't realized were gone.

I also enjoy going to DHs reunions (on the opposite coast) as the pressure is off, so we spouses really enjoy one another.

[VenturaHighway]

I was from a small town and there were only 70 in our class, so we were family

We all grew up together, so seeing the ones that are left is wonderful My very best friend and the first boy I ever kissed (1st grade) passed away So I was so glad that I got to see him one more time