The first
reason to go to a class reunion is for camaraderie.
After all we all grew up together and in a way we are an
extended family of sort. We share a state of mind and a unique
time gone by and stage in life called high school. Only 365
persons were in our class, only they can say they were our
classmates from high school. You’d be surprised how many
people would like to see you. REALLY !!!
The second
reason is so that you can visit old haunts and the old
hometown and see old friends and they can see you. Some people
say,
“NO, I don’t have anything in common with them any
more.”
Some people say,
I didn’t have any friends in high school….
Do you really believe that! To that I say,
“You’d be surprised!”
There are
many people that many of us didn’t hang with in high school.
Many of us have only become friends since various Reunions in
the past.
Give us your classmates a chance! We all have had 30 plus
years to blossom and get colorful----Some more than others.
REGARDING
VANITY issues!
You are just fine the way you are. Who Cares what you think
you look like,
you are being too critical of yourself! None of us are spring
chickens any more!
So you
gained weight! Who hasn’t in our fast food culture! You are
Not Alone.
So what if you did some sort of Therapy! You are Not Alone,
our era was the era of therapy and support groups.
Perhaps some of you are recovering alcoholics; HEY we can have
a meeting!!! Perhaps you were a veteran! Hey we can wear
our VFW and American Legion hats and visit the local posts!
Many of us
have been parents of one sort or another. Most of us have the
badges from the slings and arrows of parenthood. Bring your
pictures of your kids and grand kids if you got them. This is
the place to share!
Some of us
have been married once, some many times, it’s a fact of life
in our culture, it's nothing to be embarrassed about. Perhaps
you are concerned about unique Diversity issues; like bringing
your colorful and wonderful significant other to this sort of
event. Hey this is the 21st freaking Century; this is the age
of Diversity. It isn’t a big deal so get over it and bring
your sweetie.
All of us
have had challenges in our careers. Many of us are doing
things we love, other things we hate; others are doing things
we never dreamed of to pay the bills. Come tell us about it.
Cause you never know who you might network with!
In years past the people who seem to NOT come to the Reunion
events are people who live in Corning. Think of a class
reunion like a home coming days event, a time to host out of
town classmates from years past and show them how Corning has
changed over the years. Consider becoming a Reunion Committee
person.
Attending
a high school class reunion is a Journey
of heart, mind and soul as well as time and distance.
Make the Journey- It's Worth it
Used With
Permission From Author:
Cheryl Ann Costa EHS Class of '70
