Mount Vernon High School

November 7, 2007

We have a great class!

What a wonderful, heartwarming experience! We were always fun, friendly and kind, but we've grown up and have become even more so. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing and talking with each and every one of you. Like I said in my earlier post, some of us have been together since first grade so this weekend was especially meaningful. Thank you all for coming and let's make efforts to stay connected. It was a special weekend and we need to keep the Class of 1977 spirit alive.

I love you guys!
Lisa Tagg Claydon

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Patrick Embrey on November 8, 2007 3:07 AM

Although this was my first attendance, I found a lot of faces I honestly thought wouldn't remember me. Unfortunately for them, they did. After talking to a few attendees, I was surprised! I also seemed to suprise a few, because they were all in posession of crosses, holy water, and garlic. Come to find out I was declared deceased at the 10 year. For a dead man, I look damn good on my feet. However if I am alive, I need some serious work!!
And Lisa?........ who said we've all grown up? Whomever it was, they didn't interview me.
I did enjoy the weekend. Visited family on both sides of the grave, met old/young friends I had been thinking about for years, hopefully cleared up some disagreements from the past. And Sam, it was good to see you again. And if anyone needs a good/creative light tech in Florida (or from Florida), let me know.

Pat Embrey

Karen McKinney on November 29, 2007 10:37 AM

That was the Best!! I had so much fun seeing so many of you. I was surprised how many people remembered me too, Patrick. Lee Nancy,Debbie, Liz...I had a blast!!! I hope we can all make the next one, hope we aren't counting grey hairs by then! Lisa, Lauren Thank You So Much! To All of you...Thank you for a Fantastic time.

Cynthia Wynder on December 5, 2007 6:48 AM

Just a message to inform everyone Pam Brant has cancer and this is why she was not at the reunion. If you care to send her an email to keep her spirits lifted. I've know Pam since 4th grade and I know her well enough to know she needs all the support she can get.

Her email address is rapunzelmc@msn.com.

Thank you for your support

Cynthia Wynder

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October 10, 2007

24 days left!

Is everyone getting excited about the upcoming reunion weekend November 2-3? We're working hard to organize it all and sure could use some help from all of you. Please go review the Lost Classmates page and help us find anyone we may not have found yet. And, to make sure everyone feels comfortable coming, get in touch with anyone you can to encourage them to attend...especially the Saturday night dinner. Our goal is have the best party your class has ever seen...a tough challenge, but we can do it!

So many people have asked for a directory since the 10-year reunion...we now have one! Thanks to those of you who have already created listings in the Class Directory. This is a fun and convenient way to keep in touch, isn't it? We ask that everyone create a profile so we can use this tool a resource in the future. Please don't make us work so hard to find you next time!

Did everyone see the great hotel rate that is available for a limited time...and the registration fee goes up after next Monday? NOW is the time to plan your reunion weekend--register and reserve your hotel room today! And please continue to check the website for recent updates...they happen everyday.

I'm am your special ambassador of fun. Let me know how we can make this reunion the best it can be for you. Is there anything you'd like to see on the website, special brand of alcohol you'd like to have available (no, we can't do Miller ponies and grain alcohol punch) or anything else? Just let me know and I'll see what we can do.

Please register now and encourage others to do so as well.

Lauren
Your special ambassador of fun

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Lisa Tagg Claydon on October 10, 2007 6:41 PM

Hi!

Are you still deciding if you should attend or not? Let me tell you why you should be there. This event will only happen once in our lifetime...30 years of adulthood (well maybe a little less than that) is definitely something to celebrate. We all spent an amazing amount of time together. We have lots of great memories...lots of fun to rekindle. It will make us feel 18 again...in spirit anyway. I don't know about you, but for me graduating from high school was so exciting and a little sad. We've never again spent time with or even seen some of the people we grew up with...learned to drive with, ate lunch with every day for years (some of us go all the way back to first grade!), shed tears with, had our real first kiss with (hi Jay Friedman), got rides to school with (I miss Bill Bailey) and did so much together on our course to being the people we are today. Reunions make you smile, laugh and feel good and I can't wait! Just like you, I'm crazy busy...and wish I had more free time. I'm making the time and I hope you do, too!

Lisa Tagg Claydon

Karen McKinney on October 21, 2007 3:29 PM

Lisa,
Just after I posted that I would not be attending...plans changed and I WILL be coming !
All of my arrangements are done, and will be flying in at DCA at 3:56pm, and staying at the Holiday Inn! I'm so excited, can't wait to see everyone!!

Mark Wilson on November 5, 2007 10:11 AM

Hello everyone!
I must appoligize that I was not able to come this year. I was down with a head and chest cold and I'm sure no one wanted to catch what I had! It sounds like everyone had a great time and I wish everyone all the best. I hope that folks keep in touch and will look forward to seeing everyone at the next reunion!
Best,
Mark

Susan Mitchell Noviski on November 5, 2007 11:06 AM

Hello to Everyone!! It was great seeing ALL that attended Friday & Saturday. Especially Alan Beasley! Hopefully we all can find more off the lost list for the next reunion....thanks SOOOO much to Lisa & Lauren for a job well done!!!! Hope to hear from and see others, keep in touch!!!
Suzi

Lee Colburn on November 5, 2007 11:16 AM

Congratulations and a “BIG THANK YOU” to Lisa & Kevin for taking on this task & organizing the reunion…I’m sure the “Ambassador of Fun” had something to do with this also ;>)

Thanks to everyone who showed up…classmates, previous & post grads, friends, family, sisters, brothers, ole principles, secretaries, etc. I had a great time reminiscing with everyone I knew from 1977 & even many of you I just became acquainted with for the first time.

My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Northern VA…you guys & gals are great!!!

Thanks again!!! Lee Colburn

Jeb Boyce on November 6, 2007 11:36 AM

Lisa and Lauren - you both did a fantastic job in setting up and conducting the reunion. I had fun partying with both of you and the many friends I hadn't seen in 30 years. This website is a great way to stay connected and I hope to see everyone at maybe a combined class reunion in the future. Great job Lisa & The Ambassador of Fun.

Kathy Whyman on November 6, 2007 7:35 PM

Wow what fun. I was great seeing everyone and cannot wait till we do it again. Please keep in touch with upcoming events. PATTY REYNOLDS if you read this please send me an email.

Patti Reynolds on November 7, 2007 8:03 PM

Hey Kathy, it's been too long! Kevin has my number for you. Give me a call, I'd love to hear from you! Patti

Georgette Hawkins on November 7, 2007 10:14 AM

Unbelievable…….By looking at the pictures and reading everyone’s messages….I would say we are all in agreement that the reunion was a HUGE S u c c e s s !!!!! It was great seeing old friends and also making new ones!! I thoroughly enjoyed talking to everyone I had the chance too, and apologize for not getting to talk to others as the time just went by way too fast….

Thank you to everyone who was able to take time out of their busy lives and traveled far and near to make this the great event it turned out to be. Hopefully the timing will work out better next go round for those who weren’t able to make it.

Lisa….Lauren……..thank you again for everything!!!!!!!!

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