Do you or have you attended your class reunions?

@jillhill (37354)
United States
August 12, 2009 7:23am CST
My 40th is this weekend. I have not attended since my five year reunion because of many factors.....first my best frien in high school and my boyfriend of four years suddenly became involved at the end of my junior year......it made for a very uncomfortable senior year.....I went to the five year because I was married to a classmate and he wanted to go. We had a good time but the boyfriend that took off with my best friend....sat next to me with his hand on my knee under the table cloth at the dinner. I figured by now he's pretty much over it...so I decided to go just to connect with a few people....I don't even know if my two best friends from high school will be there but both my sister's classes are included in the reunion....so do you or have you went to your class reunions? One of my best friends went to the 20th and she said there wasn't one person there she wanted to hang out with! LOL...maybe things have changed!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
12 Aug 09
I have never been to one of my reunions. I just don't care anything about going. I know alot of people go & have a good time & i might myself but have never carried enough about seeing if i do. Don't guess i am very social.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
I'll have to see if this is different then the five year....it was pretty pathetic....both my sisters are going though and that will be fun...I hope!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
13 Aug 09
Y'all have a big ol' time.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 Dec 10
Thank u for the best response, Hope u have had a good day.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I have attended every reunion since we graduated. Our 45th is in October of this year. Not sure we are going. If we decide not to go, it will be the first one I've missed. All were fun but don't have much interest this year. We had a huge graduating class. Was somewhere around 900 or more. My husband graduated the year after so he also knows many of the people from my class. It's expensive, right around $200 for both of us to attend the reunion and the Sunday brunch. My best friend from high school went in the convent right after graduation and I lost track of her. My husband was my high school sweetheart. We both played all kinds of sports so we have classmates we can chat with about softball, baseball and other sports. Past reunions, I was also on the planning committee but this time just didn't have the interest. We can decide in the next couple of weeks if we are going. If you decide to go to your reunion, have a blast.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
15 Aug 09
That's great the classes are combined and you can share your time with your sisters.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
Thanks! I'll try to.....hopefully my two best friends will be there...if not I have my sister's to fall back on.
@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
12 Aug 09
It sounds like you had a rollicking time! I guess this year would be my ten year class reunion, only I graduated when I was sixteen, two years ahead of my class. So I don't know if they would include me in the reunion invites. But since my school was so small, I doubt we will ever have any reunions. My mom never went to her reunions, but she graduated at the age of 16 also. Now my dad has gone to all of his reunions. He is still in contact with some of his former classmates, and of course he has fun wherever he goes. So they always go, even if my poor mom would rather not.
@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
13 Aug 09
Not so much smart as desperately wanting to get out of my school.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
You must have been one smart cookie! I'll have to see how 35 years changes people!
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• United States
12 Aug 09
No never. it will be 25 years next year and I have no intention to go. It was hard for me to fit in. My best year was my junior year and I knew it could never be the same.I didn't go to graduation.Instead I went on a trip with my mom.I am not curious about the old gang. i would feel out of place. I assume most are married with children. I never wanted either. All the things we had in common are all gone.It would be a waste of time.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
It would be for you! I totally understand!
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• United States
13 Aug 09
I hope whatever you do , you have a good time.
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
14 Aug 09
I would never go. I was only at the school for only two years and didn't have any memorable relationships there. Well, maybe a few bullies ... My mother married an army sergeant when I was nine, so after the second grade we went to different schools after two years (maximum) or so. My sister was far more outgoing than me, and kept up relationships. She said her class who graduated in Germany (we're US citizens) had their 20th graduation anniversary in Germany, and had a blast. But she wasn't as anti-social as I was during that time. No, I have nothing to give to the past. I go forward and leave it all behind.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
My grandkids are all military....sometimes its nice to move around!
• United States
14 Aug 09
i dont have the chance since i was homeschooled but i went to my husbands 10yr and it sucked! he hated the school but cant go to the high school one before that one because its was in another country but i talked him into going so i could experience it since i was deprived and figured he might enjoy it and it was awful.. they ran out of food.. the people were just rude.. we skipped out quick
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
I don't blame you....sounds aweful!
@k1tten (2318)
• United States
13 Aug 09
I haven't attended my class reunion yet because mine is next year. It's hard to believe I graduated in 2005 and it's been 5 years next year. I'm not sure how I'll feel about going because there was so many problems the last year of my school. I'm not even sure if I'll really go.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
13 Aug 09
My five year was yucky...everyone bragging about how good they were! It was sickening.....I have a special reason to attend this one!
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
13 Aug 09
I have not attended any class reunion ever since. I am quite busy with my work and have been traveling a lot. I hope to attend to the upcoming reunion soon.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
I can't wait to see what it's like tomorrow night!
• United States
13 Aug 09
I have been graduated from high school 20 yrs this summer... and just last week I received the information in the mail for our reunion.... funny thing...I have not opened the envelope yet!! ok, first --in response to your reunion/high school experience...OH MY GOD!!! I dont understand when friends/boyfriends can do that and stab someone in the back...but I think in the long run you are better off without people like that in your life and I hope that things worked out so much better for you in life and that there lives were totally miserable!!!!! second, regarding my reunion....they did have a 5 yr reunion, only I thought it was too soon to see some of those people so I didnt go and thought maybe I will go to the 10th... but that came and went and I never even cared to look it up or find out about it... now I have been contacted about the 20th (like I need to be reminded I am 20 yrs older LOL).... hubby asked what I plan to do about it... I opened a facebook acct to contact an old work friend and never closed out the account and people from my high school have been contacting me --but of course I never go to facebook --I am more of a mylot person!! I dont want to go, but I am not sure if I will... I have no interest to see what others have done --not that I was anti social in school --I had tons of friends and never dated anyone from my school so there is no bad feelings.. just I really dont have an interest --but we will see what happens when the time comes!! LOL
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
If my sister's weren't going to be there I wouldn't go...but even if the rest of the reunion flops I'll be with my sisters!
• Malaysia
13 Aug 09
I never attend class re-unions cos I was never invited!. Not sure there is any thats being organised either. After finishing school, most of us went overseas for studies. As for me, I left for England to study Engineering.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
13 Aug 09
This is only the second one for me in forty years! LOL....
• China
13 Aug 09
I haven't attended my class reunions last October. Because I was busy for work. This year I don't want to miss it.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
I hope you get to go then!
@yelrihs (298)
• Australia
13 Aug 09
i havent attended any reunion, only because i live overseas now and not able to come everytime they organise a reunion.. well, im pretty upset about it, but i guess there is nothing i can do, because i cannot afford the plane ticket anyway.. many of my friends have started family and had babies, it will be really great to be able to catch up, i realy wish...
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
It would be nice to check out what everyone's doing!
• China
13 Aug 09
Primary school's, junior middle school's and senior middle school's class reunions have I all attended. But I may never attend them again ~ My classmates have all changed so much and be very curious to know what is happening to each other. However, after the dashing time, there is always a dull atmosphere. It is dull to talk about work with those having a same profession, it is also dull to explain your life to those having a different job. Some young men and women may expect to find ideal marriage in this situation. But as far as I know, few succeeded. Even if they could, they may involve similar dilemma like you. Boyfriend or girlfriend could be the most familiar stranger and the strong feeling could hurt your daily life. sigh... So jillhill, I think you'd better not go to the reunion. Best wishes!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
13 Aug 09
Thanks for the advice!
• United States
13 Aug 09
I attended my 35th reunion 4 years ago, out of 109 people a grand total of 9 showed up. The whole weekend consisted of going to a football game on Friday night, and a dinner on Saturaday night. I think maybe a dozen classmates showed up for this. My 40th is coming up in about six months and if they do not have a better plan for the activities I will skip it.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Aug 09
Ours is at a casino....with a dinner and dance....both my sister's will be there so that's a plus!
@caver1 (1762)
• United States
12 Aug 09
I have not been to any reunions...yet. A 30th is being planned for this fall and I hope to be able to attend. I've just recently connected with some high school friends on facebook and I think it would be nice to see them again. Hope you have an enjoyable time!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
Thanks!
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
12 Aug 09
Our 10 year reunion was just last fall I think. I didn't attend. I don't feel like I can. I switched schools just before 11th grade, but I don't consider my 2nd school as my alma mater. I hated the 2nd school, and ended up dropping out. If I were to go to a reunion it would be the school I went to for 9th and 10th grade, but since I didn't graduate from that school I'm not sure if I belong at the reunion. Oh well, anyone I want to connect with is on Facebook.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
That has been a very good way for people to stay in touch!
@mikeysmom (2088)
• United States
12 Aug 09
my 30th just passed and i did not attend. no one i really need to or want to see. the people i have kept in touch with are in a different class than i was and the only person i kept in touch with from my actual class lives in florida and we met up twice over the past few years. i have never attended any reunions and i am not likely to in the future.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
If my sisters weren't going to be there I probably wouldn't have went...it's a nice get away for the three of us to attend together.
12 Aug 09
Here in the UK, or at least with the schools I attended, the reunion thing isn't really done or if it is it is quite low profile. You never get invitations to reunions rather than it being spread by word of mouth that someone is having an informal get together rather than a proper organized event. Personaly I've never bothered to attend any of these gatherings as I don't have that many fond memories of my time at school. Plus the few old friends who I would like to see again and catch up with have moved far a field so it is highly unlikely that any of them return for just an informal social.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
I see.....It is a bit different over here.....
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
12 Aug 09
wow! I have never been to any reunions at all as it wasn't happening then in the U.K. But it may be different now. what a mix up for the fifth reunion though. It has made me giggle. People do change and not just physically as life has dealt with them in may ways and some have become embittered etc. some people also have grown in a different way so I can understand what your friend said about not wanting to hang out with any of the people there. I mean - what do you all have in common? Just a few years at school together. I think though, if I had an invitation then I would be tempted to go - just out of curiosity. And the former boyfriend that groped you? He is probably in a wheel chair, wearing a deaf aid and has to take Viagra. (Just on Saturday nights!) I owuld love you tpo go so that I can hear about it all.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
Both my sister's will be there too...so it will be fun regardless of if I see anyone else I want to reconnect with.....that is highly doubtful.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
12 Aug 09
My ten year class reunion was last year, and, no, I didn't go. It was too expensive and most of the people that I am still friends with didn't go, so it really wasn't worth it to me. The next time that a class reunion rolls around, I hope that our officers who planned the prior reunion will have grown up some and then I will be willing to go. From what I understand, the reunion last year was all about partying, getting drunk and being wild. I haven't been in that stage of my life for many years and in certain ways I am sad that many of my old classmates haven't grown up yet.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
12 Aug 09
That's how my five year was....so I didn't go all these years.....if my sister's weren't going I would have never went.....at least I can have fun with them!