Hi everyone...hope this finds you all well & that you've all recovered from our crazy, sleep-deprived weekend!! I know many of us...myself included...aren't as young as we think we are & tried to keep the pace we did when we were in high school & it came back to bite us...with a big, fat cold!! Anyway, I hope everyone is feeling better!! :)
Regarding my title...let me explain. There was lots of talk at the reunion about Facebook...the online social networking site. Many people asked if I was a member & to be honest, I had heard about it but never paid any attention. I knew it was like MySpace & didn't really have any interest...that stuff is for kids! Well, it's all Jon Bowerman's fault...he sent me an invitation to check it out & I did. I'm really glad I did! Many of us that were at the reunion have kept the party going on Facebook. It is so much fun & such a great way to keep in contact. It's different than email and very addicting. I check Facebook more often than I check my email. So, I guess what I am trying to say is...if you haven't checked it out...do it & join the rest of us nitwits at our never-ending 20th Reunion!!
ATTENTION!! ANYONE WHO WANTS A CLASS OF '88 T-SHIRT WHO DIDN'T GET ONE ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!! Contact Michael Hunt at sport-tees@columbus.rr.com. He is still taking orders, if you are interested. He also mentioned having hoodie sweatshirts, too!!
Also, Kris Burkey is the photographer that was there taking pictures on Saturday night. She has a website http://www.memoriestolastforever.smugmug.com where she has posted all of the pictures that she took that night. Check them out...she really got some great shots & they are all for sale along with CD's &/or DVD's of all the one's she took. Please contact her directly if you are interested. Her email is memoriestolastforever@yahoo.com.
Again it was great to see everyone last weekend! We're already looking forward to the 25th!! Keep in touch! Talk to you on Facebook...I'll be there...thanks to Jon :) !!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
WHAT A WEEKEND!!!
OMG!! We had soooo much FUN! It was such a Blast!!
On behalf of the Class of '88 20th Reunion Committee, we would like to thank all of you that came to the Reunion this weekend. Thanks to all of you, it was a tremendous success & we think we can honestly say that a great time was had by all! All of the feedback so far has been very positive & we've had lots of people wondering when the next one is...honestly people...we need to catch our breath first before we start talking about the next one! But, rest assured...there will be a next one & it will be even better than this one...if that's possible!!
It was so good to see everyone & if I do say so...Everyone Looks Awesome!! We are all growing old (did I say that?!) very gracefully!! For the most part, everyone looks the same & just as good as we did 20 years ago!
We had about 230 people join us at Meghan MacMurphy's! Quite the crowd but everyone was so excited to see everyone that no one noticed that we were right on top of each other! Most everyone hung around for most of the night & a handful of us even closed the bar @ 2 a.m.! Just like the old days...but not as easy to bounce back as it used to be!! A special thank you goes out to Michael Hunt for making T-shirts for our Reunion. They are awesome & a great way to commemorate the event! They were a Big Hit & thanks to Katie..every last one was sold!
Saturday was just as successful as we had about 200 people or so. Many different faces joined us on Saturday that weren't there on Friday, so it was just as exciting as the night before! Saturday wasn't as casual as the Happy Hour & everyone looked great in their somewhat formal attire!
Towards the middle of the evening, Katie presented her awards to 1st check received to Karen (Millane) Whitney, Last Minute Charlie to Lisa Thornhill, Amy (Sachs) Yam (same letters in 1st name as in her last name), farthest travelled went to Emmy Hart from Washington and 1st Email response went to Michael Hunt & High School Sweethearts...just to name a few! We were also able to get a class picture with everyone that attended & that was interesting...to say the least!
We had a 50/50 Raffle both nights however the "Pot" was never claimed on Friday night...SO...we added $188 to the Saturday night total to make a grand total Jackpot of $299! The lucky winner was...drum roll, please...Mark Spadafore!! Congratulations, Mark!! :)
The food was great according to those that ate...we had reports from some that they were having such a good time catching up with everyone that they forgot to eat & were starving when it was time to leave!
It was a fantastic weekend & one that won't soon be forgotten. I hope you all enjoy the attached slideshow http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=242520254/a=147006436_147006436/fromupload=true/imagecount=124/videocount=0/t_=147006436. (**password is classof88). I hope that those of you who couldn't make it, it helps you to feel like you were there...cuz God knows you were all with us in spirit & we missed you & look forward to seeing you at the next one!!
Please feel free to attach your comments for all to read...we would love to hear your feedback! Thanks again to all of you who joined us!! We loved seeing you all!
On behalf of the Class of '88 20th Reunion Committee, we would like to thank all of you that came to the Reunion this weekend. Thanks to all of you, it was a tremendous success & we think we can honestly say that a great time was had by all! All of the feedback so far has been very positive & we've had lots of people wondering when the next one is...honestly people...we need to catch our breath first before we start talking about the next one! But, rest assured...there will be a next one & it will be even better than this one...if that's possible!!
It was so good to see everyone & if I do say so...Everyone Looks Awesome!! We are all growing old (did I say that?!) very gracefully!! For the most part, everyone looks the same & just as good as we did 20 years ago!
We had about 230 people join us at Meghan MacMurphy's! Quite the crowd but everyone was so excited to see everyone that no one noticed that we were right on top of each other! Most everyone hung around for most of the night & a handful of us even closed the bar @ 2 a.m.! Just like the old days...but not as easy to bounce back as it used to be!! A special thank you goes out to Michael Hunt for making T-shirts for our Reunion. They are awesome & a great way to commemorate the event! They were a Big Hit & thanks to Katie..every last one was sold!
Saturday was just as successful as we had about 200 people or so. Many different faces joined us on Saturday that weren't there on Friday, so it was just as exciting as the night before! Saturday wasn't as casual as the Happy Hour & everyone looked great in their somewhat formal attire!
Towards the middle of the evening, Katie presented her awards to 1st check received to Karen (Millane) Whitney, Last Minute Charlie to Lisa Thornhill, Amy (Sachs) Yam (same letters in 1st name as in her last name), farthest travelled went to Emmy Hart from Washington and 1st Email response went to Michael Hunt & High School Sweethearts...just to name a few! We were also able to get a class picture with everyone that attended & that was interesting...to say the least!
We had a 50/50 Raffle both nights however the "Pot" was never claimed on Friday night...SO...we added $188 to the Saturday night total to make a grand total Jackpot of $299! The lucky winner was...drum roll, please...Mark Spadafore!! Congratulations, Mark!! :)
The food was great according to those that ate...we had reports from some that they were having such a good time catching up with everyone that they forgot to eat & were starving when it was time to leave!
It was a fantastic weekend & one that won't soon be forgotten. I hope you all enjoy the attached slideshow http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=242520254/a=147006436_147006436/fromupload=true/imagecount=124/videocount=0/t_=147006436. (**password is classof88). I hope that those of you who couldn't make it, it helps you to feel like you were there...cuz God knows you were all with us in spirit & we missed you & look forward to seeing you at the next one!!
Please feel free to attach your comments for all to read...we would love to hear your feedback! Thanks again to all of you who joined us!! We loved seeing you all!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
T~Minus 7 days & counting...
Wow!! I can't believe we're only a week away! Just a little update...I just came from Traci's & we are so excited about the turnout! We are expecting close to 200 (YES!! 2 freakin' hundred!!) on Friday night @ Meghan MacMurphy's & about 170 for Saturday @ the Empire Room!! Amazing!! NEVER & I mean NEVER in a million years when we started this process did we think we would have such a great turnout...especially the way the responses TRICKLED in in August & early September! Word of mouth has been fabulous!! Thank you to all of you for spreading the word. We are going to have a great weekend!! It is gonna be awesome to see everyone!
OK...now for a little business...the hotel! Those who procrastinated past the deadline to book a room have lost our group rate. They may still have a few rooms available but they are probably smoking rooms. If you still need to book...please ask to speak to Andrew & tell him you are with the LHS Class of '88 & he will see what he can do for you...no promises...but worth a try! It is a busy weekend in Syracuse...Syracuse Home~coming & Dirt~Week at the Fairgrounds...so hotel rooms are going fast! So...chop~chop & book 'em if you haven't yet!
If you need directions...just scroll down 2 posts & they are all there...Best Western, Meghan Mac's & The Empire Room. If you have any other questions...please contact one of us...maybe not Traci...she's very busy counting $ & registering everyone!
See you all next week...Please have a safe trip home, if you are travelling!
OK...now for a little business...the hotel! Those who procrastinated past the deadline to book a room have lost our group rate. They may still have a few rooms available but they are probably smoking rooms. If you still need to book...please ask to speak to Andrew & tell him you are with the LHS Class of '88 & he will see what he can do for you...no promises...but worth a try! It is a busy weekend in Syracuse...Syracuse Home~coming & Dirt~Week at the Fairgrounds...so hotel rooms are going fast! So...chop~chop & book 'em if you haven't yet!
If you need directions...just scroll down 2 posts & they are all there...Best Western, Meghan Mac's & The Empire Room. If you have any other questions...please contact one of us...maybe not Traci...she's very busy counting $ & registering everyone!
See you all next week...Please have a safe trip home, if you are travelling!
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