So, it was back to school for my 20th High School Reunion in Minot, ND. I was not able to make my 10 year due to the birth of our first child, so this was the first time back to the old stomping ground. I’m not going to lie, I had a lot of reservations about going. It’s been a long time, I have not stayed in touch with hardly anyone. I had all kinds of excuses. Here are some myths I had:
I won’t remember anyone’s name: False. I only had to look at a nametag once. It all just came flooding back in and I remembered everyone.
You have to sit through long boring stories of where people are at. Most of the people you see, you give each other a quick 5 minute bio. Where you live, married, what you do, kids. End with “good to see you” and keep moving.
My ‘group” won’t be there or the people I hung out with won’t be there. At your 20 year, there are no more groups, clicks, clubs or anything else. You are all just veterans of the class.
It’s just a one up type show where everyone is trying to impress everyone. I didn’t get this at all. (Although, if you do find yourself with one of these types of people, here is a great way to cool them off. Tell them that their shirt is the same color as your Mercedes. )
It was so long ago, it doesn’t really matter anymore. It was a long time ago, but those are crucial years in a persons life and the people you go through them with are a big part of your makeup.
My anxieties were totally undeserving (as is the case with most anxieties) I had a great time getting to see old friends and catch up on where everyone is at now. If you get the chance to go to yours, take my advice and go.
The class of “89” is doing fine.
#1 by Brian Fedje on July 8, 2009 - 9:07 pm
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Great summary of the weekend Jeff. I wish I had more time to visit with you. You are a blogging, twittering, facebooking fool!!
#2 by Mike Zorn on July 8, 2009 - 10:24 pm
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I’m happy I get to be the first to comment on your page Jeff, was great seeing you again and will not let another 15 years go by before we get to hang out again. Your blog really says alot of truth for the integrity of our class. I’ve spoke with others from years ahead and behind our class and I believe that we’re truly the most ‘real’ class with class that’s walked those MHS halls in awhile. And btw…you’re still the best looking guy in our class, only behind Wahlberg and myself of course!!! I’ll be in touch my friend.
#3 by jenny brenna on July 9, 2009 - 2:51 pm
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Hi Jeff! I really wanted to join in on the reunion but was unable to come…….now I’m even more sad I missed it!!!! My mom and sister still live in Minot so I visit, just not able to now. Minot has changed some, huh?? I keep in touch with DeAnn, Ronette & Kim Nelson…DeAnn & Kim both live in Minot but haven’t heard if they went to the reunion. Thanks for the myth buster! I agree with Mike Z., our class pretty special!! Take care! jen
#4 by Joe Zimmerman on July 12, 2009 - 9:02 pm
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Now I am really upset that I couldn’t make it for the reunion. I heard that maybe a 25th in Vegas??? I would definately be up for that, since it is only 2 hours up the road. I hope everyone had a good time, and take care.