True Confessions

I love it when readers confess reading the blog for a while before they actually contact it. I know there' s a lot of you out there who probably sit down each morning with your cup of coffee and boot-up to see if there is any new news. I am glad you do it even if it is your secret for the moment. I hope one day you, too, will take a minute to send a brief update. Without the updates the blog would be boring and empty. The latest confession and update comes from Mike Tesch as he trys to reconnect with old friends.

Mike writes:

Hello fellow Panthers! I only have time for a quick note right now, but I wanted to say that I have been lurking this blog ever since I got the email that said we are approaching our 20th reunion. Say it isn't so! We are still so young!

Anyway, as I read everyones awesome letters to the class, I realized that there were so many people that touched my life during that wonderful time. I have so many great memories, and I can't wait to reconnect with my old friends!

I was stationed overseas in the army during our 10 year reunion, so I can't wait for this one! Since I mentioned that I was in the army, I guess I should fill you guys in on what I am up to now -- I joined the army as a Military Intelligence linguist in 1992 because being the Assistant Produce Manager at the Delchamps on Brownswitch Road while trying to go to college was going nowhere.

The army sent me to Monterrey California to learn Arabic. California was great, butArabic class was really tough. After graduation, and after a brief stint in the 24th Infantry Division in Georgia, I found myself attached to the NSA.

After 9 years in the army, I came to a point where I needed to decide whether or not to make it a career. I asked my boss what she thought my chances were about getting hired at the agency, and she said she would write a request to make sure I was hired. I entered on duty at the NSA, and then 9-11 happened. I have been busy ever since.

I met my wife, Jen, here at NSA headquarters, and we have been married for three years. We don't have any children, but we have two silly Golden Retrievers, Roscoe (4) and Sophie (5 months).

Okay, this wasn't the quick note I had intended...I started typing, and couldn't stop! There are so many gaps, and I apologize for that. I was typing so fast. I think I've said enough that you guys get the picture.

Please feel free to contact me:
mjtesch@gmail.com

Warmest regards,
Mike Tesch

I am so glad you had a minute to give us your "quick " update, Mike! It is just really nice to know you're well and intouch. I hope more decide to start typing and never stop!!!

Remember to send your info/photos to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com or contact information to:
Kathi....... kenelms@bellsouth.net or
Susan....... sstreets@charter.net

Second Generation Panther??

I received an email from Jamie Nevitt Moring (married 87 classmate Jim Moring). She sent an update, and as you'll read they have been very busy the past 20 years raising second generation panthers....

Jamie writes:


Jim and I have been together since October of 1987 and we have three children. Our oldest, Ryan, is going to graduate this May 2007 (20 years after us) He is 17 years old. Jordan is 14 years old and our only daughter Ashlee is 12 years old. I run a home based daycare out of our house. It is a job that I love and it has enabled me to still be home for my own children. Jim has been working for Home Depot for the past 18 years where he is now an assistant manager.

Isn't that neat how Ryan is going to graduate 20 years after his parents and from NHS I am assuming according to their address? If so..........Ryan is the first - second generation NHS graduate that we are aware of so far. I wonder if he followed in Dad's footsteps and played ball?? I bet the boys leave Ashlee alone with two older brothers!

If memory serves me correctly , Jim's sister is married to Jeff Wood. Hopefully we will hear from Jeff soon so we can scratch him from the list. Speaking of list.......I am working on the post now.

Stay tune!

Send info to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com
Kathi Easter Nelms kenelms@bellsouth.net
Susan Ramke Streets sstreets@charter.net

Mother and Daughters.....Trio

Here's mother and daughters...................can you guess who??? We've read the update in weeks past. Mom did not mention if both girls are hers, but I think it is safe to guess the one on the left is surely hers. As a matter of fact, you may not recognize mom in the mom's photo, but you should see mom in the daughter. Too cute!






















Give up??

It is Sherry Wilkerson and her daughters. Sherry, fill us in on the girls. All we know is that there are three kiddos. I am guessing these are the 8 and 6 year olds???????
BTY............ Love the hair this color.

Remember to send your photos, updates, etc... to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com and contact information to Kathi Easter Nelms kenelms@bellsouth.net or Susan Ramke Streets sstreets@charter.net

Sharing Memories

This is a photo that needs to be shared with SHS. As you may notice some familiar faces from our class, SHS will recognize a few from their class. This is a photo taken at Boyet in Science class.........Mr Smith's class possibly?? That would be Renee Smith. The Godfather, Mr. Smith, in the photo is of the late Lane Smith. You will also see his picture posted on

SHS's "Safety Dance" post.

Lane past away shortly after graduating from SHS in 1987. I know those of you who knew Lane will think of him often over the next year as we all prepare for our reunions.
Another Boyet photo with Panthers and Tigers.

Emily DeMaria is shown in this one. She is standing next to Amy D. - behind Beth P. and Donna B. If any of you know where Emily can be found or perhaps know her married last name, please let us know. She has been asked about a lot.

Last we know she was in the Washington D.C. area.
Ahhhh.........the Common's Area aka The Pit

Anyone know where Becky Lowe is??? We know where Jason S. and Legrande are, but need your help in finding Becky.

Technical Difficulties

I have several pictures to post to the blog.  I have been trying for days without any luck.  I see SHS has posted photos successfully over the past few days.  It seems that when I can not upload pictures they can and when they can't, I can??????  

 

In the meantime, why don't you send an update to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com  or send your contact information to Kathi Easter Nelms kenelms@bellsouth.net or Susan Ramke Streets sstreets@charter.net

 

 

 

Thinking of YOU

There are people out there still thinking about you!


I wasn’t going to participate in the reunion, and it had nothing to do with whether or not someone did something to me or even what I look like. My hesitation was more; I didn’t accomplish what I had hoped after leaving high school. My goal was to be an elementary teacher. Well that hasn’t happen, working full time and a full class load is not a good combination, and for awhile I was made to feel embarrassed that I didn’t have a “career”. I didn’t think I had much to offer, I was wrong. I’m proud of the jobs I’ve held and the fact that I get to stay home with my kids. Most importantly I’m happy with my life. To be perfectly honest, I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up! I hope those of you that feel like you didn’t accomplish what you set out to do will still let everyone know where you are and how you’re doing.

Because I posted something about myself I have been contacted by people I haven’t heard from in years. People I didn’t think would remember me. This blog has helped me find friends I forgot I had. I know there are a few people I’d still love to hear from: Ricky R., Robin R., Sonny (I lost your email-computer crash), Mike, and Michelle M.! Just know that there is someone out there thinking about you and wondering if you’re happy.

Renee Gilley McKnight

"My Name is EARL"

This past weekend was the first of the reunion planning meetings. It was a real nice meeting and one that I found to be extremely informative. I have photos of those of us who attended to post (thanks to Susan Ramke Streets), but once again I am having trouble uploading them to the blog. I will have to post them later and link them to this post.

Those who were there........Kathi Easter Nelms, Chris Abney, Lauren Schreiffer Tracey, Sandra Culpepper D'Angelo, Tony D'Angelo, Robert "Bobby" Gunn, Jean Ingram Hoover, Susan Ramke Streets, Renee Gilley McKnight, Carolyn Mauffray Crockett, John Alberstadt, and myself.

The main focus of the meeting was putting together a list of those who are considered "missing". These classmates either have not contacted us or we have been unable to contact them. The contact list was generated from our senior yearbook and the graduation program. I will post the list of the missing classmates soon. Please go through it to help us find these people. Also if you see someone who is not on the list and you think they should be, please let us know. I know not everyone's picture made the yearbook, and there are some who may not have walked the night of graduation. It is important that we try to find everyone.

We are also working on a date, venues, activities etc.............. I will keep you posted as to plans as they are made.

I commented earlier on how informative the meeting was to me! It was brought to my attention at the meeting that I am the reason that some of our classmates want nothing to do with a reunion.

"OUCH!"

I do realize that once I entered high school and over the four years there, I left my title of "Friendliest" behind at Boyet. However, I was unaware that I (ALONE??) was so cruel and tormenting to some of you that it will be influencing your decision of attending a 20th reunion.

The fifteen year old in me wants to tell you to put on your big girl/boy pants and get over it, but the thirty-seven year old mom and former teacher in me realizes that twenty + years is a long time for you to have had carried these hurt feelings. (That is longer than half of our lives.)

So I would like to take this opportunity to say "I'm SORRY!"

I, of course, apologize for my actions and on the behalf of any others who may have hurt/offended/embarrassed you. (If there were others??) I also apologize to my friends that were at the meeting to have put them in a very awkward position. I appreciate the laughs and support I felt from all of you after the 20 year old news flash, but I mostly appreciate Jean for sharing the information with me.

Please don't let a few bad memories from high school keep you home. I think if you attend the reunion, you just might be surprised that you're not going to find the same people (who were nothing more than children) you left in high school. (Click here to read more) And remember that it is not "MY" reunion but "OUR" reunion. Hopefully with your help, your friends will be there too and will miss you if you're not there. However, if you plan to come with bitter feelings and a chip on your shoulder, it is probably best that you stay home.

I also want to take this opportunity to tell those who weren't always so nice to me that I harbor no ill feelings towards you. I realize that it was high school and sometimes that is just what happens in school. I have not turned in to an angry adult because of it. And sadly enough "ugly" still happens in schools today.

So......... if you are ready to see old friends, make new ones, or just to have a great time at your reunion, send your contact information to Kathi Easter Nelms kenelms@bellsouth.net or Susan Ramke Streets sstreets@charter.net If you want to post updates, photos, or fond memories on the blog, send your information to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

Sweethearts

I am glad to have the blog working in full service so that you can get caught up on this married Class of 87 couple: Tony D'Angelo and Sandra Culpepper

Tony writes:

Wow, it is great to read all the letters from every one. I like most of the classmates that have sent in blogs can remember parts of highschool like they were yesterday. And then there are times as I read the blogs I cannot recall names or faces. That is why I am so excited about the reunion. I really want to see old friends and reunite with ones that I have been missing. I felt lucky to be part of many of the clicks our school had. Reading the blogs has been a wonderful trip down memory lane. Keep up the work and if you need any help for the reunion I would love to assist you guys.

I will start with the basic info that every one is giving. After high school I joined the Navy Reserve thinking how good it would be to get paid while I go to college and such. First I attended SLU for a year and then switched to USM still not really knowing what to do for a career. Little did I know that the Gulf War would happen and that I would be pulled out of USM and have to spend way to much time in Saudi. I know it sounds terrible!!! Actually it was probably the best thing that could have happened. When I returned home I was much more focused and ready for adulthood (I changed majors, graduated, and got married).
I am married to a NHS 1987 graduate, Sandra Culpepper(She will post her blog next). We have three children Alyssa 11, TJ 10 and Jacob 7.

Alyssa is just like her mom; smart, beautiful and loves her daddy. TJ is our control freak; the boss and the smartest of the bunch. Jacob is my boy; all he wants is to be like his dad. What else could a father want. They are our world and keep us quite busy with dance and sports. We are both nurses and live in Slidell. Yes we are still in Slidell. We have recently built our dream home. It was one of the hardest things we have done but it is worth it. It is us inside and out. I work in New Orleans and Sandra works in Slidell. As we read the blogs we are amazed at all the great things our class mates have done. We both have had the same jobs since the 10 year reunion and little else career wise has changed. We are very comfortable and content but also jealous of the things are classmates have done. One day when the kids are in college we will get to travel the world. At least that is what I need to keep telling myself (HA-HA).

Sandra's post....

Okay, Tony's had his say, now it's my turn. After high school I attended SLU for a semester then quit to work for my parents business. In 1989 I was hired as a pharmacy tech at Slidell Memorial Hospital and continued to work while going to USM in Hattiesburg, MS. I graduated in 1993 and Tony and I got married in November the same year. I continued (and still do) work as a nurse at SMH and also part time for a physician's office here in Slidell. Our biggest job is our three kids. They are into soccer, volleyball, dance, karate, and various school activities. Needless to say, we are constantly running. Whenever we pull out old pictures or yearbooks from school, we tell the kids all the stories of the things we did. They are excited because if we live here for their high school years, they will be second generation NHS graduates! Anyway, we are excited about seeing everyone at the 20 year reunion. We had a great time at the 10 year reunion. We will keep our eyes out for any other classmates and let them know about the blog and that there is a 20 year reunion in the making. Please let us know if you need any assistance. We would be thrilled to help.


We are very excited about the reunion and hope that most of the class can attend. We were lucky enough to be at the 10 year reunion and had a great time. By the way has any one heard from Barry Anderson or Stash Veller? It would be great to hear from any of our class mates.

I think my all time favorite blog moment so far is Tony's comment about Alyssa being like her mom. What a beautiful thing to write about both of them. Still "sweethearts" 20 years later!

School has started!!! I must have forgotten how busy it keeps me. It may seem as though I am forgetting about the blog, but know that I now have two in school and are very involved at both schools. Don't give up on me! If you don't hear from me in a few days, I am working with the kids.......and I will be back.

This may also give you a chance to send me some info.. nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

Unbelievable sights.. Indescribable feeling.. Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling... Through an endless diamond sky

Another first of our classmates to respond to my initial out reach to you was John Lee. We've communicated several times over the past blogging months. I have enjoyed the correspondence and am thrilled that he is sharing with you. I don't think his adventures, and I do mean adventures, will come as a bit of a surprise to you.........well, some of them may!

John writes:


Has it been 20 years?!?!? Where has the time gone. Seems like 40. When you are in a federal corrections facility looking to get out, time just drags on.

JUST KIDDING!!!!!! I have never served any time in any facility in this country.

I joined the Navy right out of high school and went and saw the world. I started as a Nuclear Machinist Mate, ended up training with the Marine Corps and SEALs out in San Diego. Been around the world about 5 times, saw some interesting people and introduced to amazing cultures. I've seen and done things that looking back now, would have said "What were you thinking?!?" I've jumped out of airplanes. Dangled from helos. Swum from submarines and many other crazy things. Eventually, the Navy said I screwed up enough and said I had officer potential and sent me to college. I went to the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO (saw Nicole Holtcamp briefly there) and earned my degree, commission, and my wife. The Gulf War was ending and I decided to stay in CO. I got back into computers and am now one of the Senior Systems and Network Admins for the 4th largest county in Colorado. I have been very fortunate enough to develop certain systems that are the role models across the country in certain fields. Also during that time, my wife and I had two kids. Meagan is 12 going on 21 and Steven is 9. They are the love of my life and my world revolves around them. Nowadays, I try and take it easy and seek the fun. It's not hard to do that living in Colorado with all the stuff you can do around here. I love riding my bike and try and ride my bike to work about twice a week when the weather permits (about a 30 mile round trip). I love doing charity rides that raise money for things like Children's Hospital. I've ridden up to 82 miles in one day. I am also a member of the local Search and Rescue team. This is an all volunteer organization that basically helps people when they get in trouble in Colorado. I have helped save several lives this summer alone. Despite all the places I have been in my life, I have always been proud of growing up in Slidell, LA. I tell people I was born in Korea, but raised in Slidell. There have been many times, especially when I was in some forsaken place around the globe, I would think fondly about my friends from back home and wonder what they were up to at that precise moment. You guys have always been a part of me and I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you again very soon. For those of you who know what the Calcutta Beach Republic was, we need to do that trip again!!!

John H. Lee
Sr. Systems Administrator
Larimer County
200 West Oak Street - PO Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522
PH: 970-498-5071
Cell: 970-567-4463
FAX: 970-498-7985

Click here to view John's family site. You will find that John's children seem to be just as well-rounded as his is.

I have been trying for two days now to share NHS Class of 87 "Sweetheart" updates with you and the picture of their sweet family. I have been experiencing a road block when it comes to uploading the picture. Keep checking back to see what couple I am talking about.....any guesses?

I also want them to know that I have not forgotten about them. I didn't want to post the update without the photo.

School starts Monday. So I will be doing my best to keep up daily with the blog. If you see that your update has not been posted shortly after you've sent it to me, you know it is one of a few things: I am crazy with school, trouble with the blog, or I have received so many updates that they are lined up for posting. Which ever the case may be, keep sending post so we can keep reading!

Send your updates, fondest memories of school, and/or pictures (past and present) to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

My Three Sons

Well, they are not actually "my" three sons. They belong to two of our classmates. I think I see more of their mom in the oldest and middle boy and the more of the dad in the youngest. Who do you see?

Have you guessed yet as to who they belong too. You've read the update as you've navigated your way through the "Streets" of the blog. Did you get my corny hint or do you give up? Click here

If you have gotten this far without clicking to see who mom and dad are, you may just recognize dad pictured here with the boys. I bet there is never a dull minute in their house.

It looks like they had a great vacation too. If you want to share your vacation photos with us and an update, send it to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

A "Saint" to Save the Day

A day had passed without a post...YUCK! If you check daily (like me?? LOL), you probably get a little disappointed when there is not an update to read. Well, there is no need to be disappointed today. Robert "Bobby" Gunn was a "Saint" and sent me his update.

Bobby writes:

Wow. Where to begin? First of all, a 20 year reunion doesn't seem real. I don't think any of us feel that old. Secondly, it's pretty wild to me that some classmates have kids either about to enter or who have entered high school and some, like me, who have two little peanuts.

I've got two little girls, Ramie (3 1/2) and Riley (1 1/2) and have been married to Virginia (who is from New Roads, La.) for just over 6 years even though we've known each other since 1988 or 1989. We met at Northwestern State in Natchitoches and graduated in journalism/PR together. I really paced myself in college, getting involved in student government, blue key, band, rugby, fraternity, worked at the radio station on campus and joined the La. Army National Guard. I still don't know why but I guess it was something my friends were doing and I think we all know how that goes ... fortunately, I didn't get deployed overseas.


After college, I began working in Media and Public Relations for the New Orleans Saints and spent six pretty fun years there, working through the last few Jim Mora years, and the Mike Ditka/Ricky Williams years. I was in St. Louis for a game when the 10-yearreunion was held and missed everything...

In 2000, I left the Saints and joined the Louisiana Supreme Court's Community Relations Department and commute from Slidell into the French Quarter everyday. Since college, I've spoken by e-mail to a few from the class of 87 and for a while stayed in pretty good touch with Mitch R. and saw him at least once a year when the Saints trained in La Crosse, WI, where he moved but have lost touch with him over the years.

It's nice to see everyone is doing well from our class and I can't wait to see everyone at the reunion.

Robert (Bobby) Gunn

p.s. Renee Gilley McKnight, please tell your husband Ted I said hello. Good to see he's doing well also.

An update from a saint with pictures of angels.............I love the pictures! For some crazy reason I get emotional looking at all of our children. They are all so beautiful to me. I know behind every little smile there are tons of funny stories.

Stay tune tomorrow for some more great pictures of smiling angels!

Getting a 10-4 on My APB

It wasn't long after I put out an APB for this update that Peezie Leininger Allred sent back a 10-4.

Peezie writes:

I can't wait to see everyone at the reunion, but can't believe it's been 20 years! Here's the latest...

Walter and I have been married for 14 years. We have 2 kids, Dylan, who will be 4 in October and Isabelle, who was born 3/10/06! We live in Broussard, LA (which is 5 miles outside of Lafayette) and have been in this area since college. Walt is a Police Officer, currently a Detective, and I am an Audiologist.

My parents still live in the same house in Slidell (well currently in a FEMA trailer, but working on the house!) and Walt's parents moved back to Jackson, MS quite a few years ago.

I will try to scan a few pictures soon!

Peezie Leininger Allred

We'll be waiting on the pictures!!!

And I am waiting on your 10-4 with your 411. Send it to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

Remember to feel free to send any story and/or pictures at anytime throughout the upcoming year. It just doesn't have to be your past 20 year update.

"As You Walk on By....Will You Call My Name? Or Will you Walk Away?"

After a few days of no new updates to post, I was getting the "Blogger Blues". You know I anxiously await the arrival of your updates. So after a few days of zero emails for the blog, you know I was getting a little disappointed. I almost did not turn on the computer today for the fear of more disappointment, but you know I could not resist. And boy, am I happy I did!......... as you will be happy I did too because there in the mailbox was an update from Renee Gilley McKnight.

Renee writes:

Well Susan has been able to muscle one more into writing. If you look at the picture and recognize my husband and are confused about the last name don’t be. Yes that is Ted (Clites) McKnight NHS class of 1986 and friend of my brother Henry. Ted and I met up at SLU during lunch and we’ve been together ever since, we will be married 16 years this December. We have a daughter Olivia who just turned 13 and a son Wade who will be 10 this November. We never made it to the 10 year reunion; I believe we were in either California or Alaska then. Here is the flashback:

After high school I worked for a while then attended Southeastern Louisiana majoring in elementary education. Ted joined the Air Force in 1990; we got married and left Louisiana. We were living in Denver, Co. while he attended Mark IVB training at Lowery AFB for about 8 months. His first assignment was Onizuka AFB in Sunnyvale, California, we lived there for about a year and I worked as an assistant manager at Karl’s Toys and Hobbies. That was the hardest job I ever had: 10 hours of playing with toys! I was 3 months pregnant when we found out our next move was to McClellan AFB in Sacramento, California. We lived there for about 5 years and I worked for some really great people as an accounts receivable for Sacramento TBA. Olivia was 3 ½ when I had Wade, then when Wade was about 9 months old Ted received his orders yet again and we were off to Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. This is the city that we wanted to stay in; we found the place we wanted to retire to! We lived in Anchorage for 4 years, that’s when I decided to stay home with the kids. I didn’t want to have to quit another job that I enjoyed, well that was 9 years ago and I’m still enjoying being a stay at home mom. I have had small part time jobs here and there just to get out of the house a little, but I haven’t held a full time position in a while, until the storm. This brings us back to today.

Ted and I decided we missed our families and he didn’t want to continue with the military. We moved back to Slidell September 11, 2001. Ted was on terminal leave and we were moving home when we heard about the terrorists. We thought for sure he was going to be called back, but the Lord must have had other plans for us. He wasn’t called back and he has been working for a company, Institute for Technology Development, on Stennis Space Center in Mississippi as the IT Director. Since returning home we have been very active in the church, Ted is the 4th – 6th grade Sunday school teacher and my assistant. I have been the Youth Ministry Director at Peace Ev. Lutheran going on 4 years now. After the storm I worked as the volunteer coordinator and helped change our church into a mission center for Lutheran Disaster Response. I have also recently been the site coordinator for 2 of the Camp Noah day camps held here in Slidell. We were even on CNN, ok so you only saw the back of my head, but they were there filming and it was on Fox news. :o) We just recently returned from our second mission trip to Bethel Lutheran in Portville, New York. I enjoy doing what I do and even though my position at the church is done voluntarily, it is a full time position and I love every minute of it.

Enough about me and on to the kids: Olivia is 13 and has only one more year of Jr. High before heading on to Slidell High. I can’t believe I have a child that is almost in High School and will be driving soon. She has made at least the A/B honor roll each semester in school since the 3rd grade. She has been playing cello since the fourth grade and has participated in the honor strings program for the last 3 years, unfortunately she broke her arm last year and couldn’t play. She also has been playing piano for 3 years and French horn for 2 years. Olivia also sings in the adult choir at church and loves it. She definitely got our musical background; she is so smart and talented and has just enough of her mother’s smart mouth to make her a well rounded person. :o)

Wade is 9 right now and will turn 10 in November this year. He is another smart cookie, makes me wonder if these kids are mine. Like his sister, Wade also plays more than one instrument, he plays violin and has for about 4 years and has played piano for about 2 years. He was also Santa in the Christmas play at his school recently. He has been taking Songahm Taekwondo for a year and is currently a camo working on his green belt. He is skinny as a rail and all boy! He has had 2 CAT scans and 3 stitches to his lip before he turned 7 (not all of that at the same time). To look at him you wouldn’t think him to be the dare devil he is, that must come from Ted. He will snuggle up to you and hug you one minute then be off climbing or digging the next. At one point our New Years resolution was no more trips to the ER for at least one year. I am happy to say he has kept that resolution going on 2 year now.

I still can’t believe it’s been 20 years! It just seems like yesterday we were heading out on a day trip to Florida (remember that Susan?) and now we are the ones worried about our kids and the stupid things they will do. Thanks for getting this going, we plan on attending the reunion and look forward to seeing some old friends.

Renee Gilley McKnight

Thanks, Renee! You were a great cure for my "Blogger Blues".

It is funny because I very seldom see classmates around Slidell. I often think that there aren't any. Then every once in a while I think I see one or two. I never say anthing for the fear of embarrassment of not being recognized or even remembered. My whole reason for this explaination is that I thought I passed Renee and Ted in the Wal-Mart/Sam's parking lot one day. I had forgotten about that passing until I saw their picture and read the great update of how they are in Slidell raising their family. I should not have let them walk on by without calling their name. I am not going to let that happen anymore. So if someone you don't remember comes up to you, look at them closely, it may just be me or someone else you knew 20 + years ago.

All Dressed Up

Here is Brady and Conner Crockett (Carolyn Mauffray's boys) all dressed up! They make me think that they are getting ready to go pick up their prom dates.

Make sure you see their "Photographs" in the previous post: "Rock of Ages".

Send your information and/or photos to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

"Rock of Ages"

These pictures sure do put a new meaning to Def Leppard's hit "Rock of Ages". For these photos it should be titled "Rock of All Ages".......even those eight and six.

I would ask you to guess who these two little boy groupies belong to, but you really wouldn't see their mom in them. The oldest looks just like his dad, Scott Crockett, from Salmen. Their mom is Carolyn Mauffray Crockett. (She updated us in May.) I am going to have to ask Carol if they partied all night in the band's hotel room! LOL

The boys went with their parents to Houston to see Def Leppard, Journey, and Ratt in concert. The first photo is a pose with Def Leppard's drummer. The second is a pose with Ratt's drummer. Like I mentioned earlier in a previous post....you are never to young to appreciate good ole rock-n-roll.

It cracks me up and takes me down Memory Lane....... Do some of you remember our trip to Baton Rouge for the Def Leppard concert? My older sister, who was attending LSU at the time, but home for some reason) took us. There must have been seven of us packed in my mom's Buick. While we were in the concert, she visited with friends. When we weren't out of the concert at 11:00 because it was not over, my sister was so mad and let me know it on the ride home. She got harassed or something outside of the doors while wiating on us. I am not about to ask her if she remembers!

Send your memories, update, information, and "Photogragh" to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

(Get it? Def Leppard's hit "Photograph")

"Talk about Starting Over!!"

Don't let the long hair fool you! Picture this pretty face with short hair and you will see that it is Carolyn Robertson.

Carolyn writes:

Hello Classmates! Since graduation, I have moved several times (married to a navy man, divorced, college etc) but have found myself permanently in North Mississippi right outside of Starkville. I majored in Animal Nutrition/Veterinary Science and a Masters of Science in Aquaculture Ecology/Nutrition. Enough course work to make anyone crazy!

I am remarried with a seventeen year old son (Richard) and get this-- a five month old baby (Kathryn Josephine or Josey). Talk about starting over!! Both keep me a busy stay-at-home Mom.

Thanks Rami and Winnie! Hope to see all of you soon.
Carolyn

I must say starting over looks great on Carolyn. And I could not imagine a better way to start over than with a baby! They are such blessings! Congratulation to you and your family, Carolyn.

Hmm! There are quite a few of you in the Central to North Mississippi area that it has me wondering if you ever make it over to the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, MS????

I am finding it so enjoyable reading about your past 20 years that I would like you to know that I will post any news or photos that you would like to share with us this upcoming year. Don't just feel like it is for my corny post and your fabulous updates. Remember... when we meet again, I want us to feel like we just left each other. Send all information and photos to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com

I also need to THANK Winnie for all her help in spreding the news of the upcoming reunion and blog. We hope to hear from you soon.

I am out of updates as of 9:30 am today. Sad, but true! :-( I do, however, have something planned for tomorrow. I hope you will return!

Two for Tuesday

I don't think I have one high school memory of these two without a smile on their faces. And they are still making me laugh with their emails 20 years later. So today is Two for Tuesday with Terry and Sherry Wilkerson.

Terry writes:

I can't believe it's been 20 years already. I just got over my hangover from our senior trip ( remember, Lisa!) So here it goes:

I got married at 20 and surprise, surprise, stayed married for 15 years. I have a wonderful daughter, Becca, who is 14 years old and starting high school this year. Luckily I know what to watch for since I think I pulled a lot of crap myself in high school that I surely don't want to witness her doing:) I live in Phoenix and am currently a real estate agent. I start my broker classes in a few weeks then my finance, Brent, and I will be opening our own brokerage. I'm nervous about running a business but he owns his own company now and has the knowledge to hold my hand through the beginning stages. We are expecting our baby in February and are both pretty excited. We purchased a beautiful home here a few months ago and have been working on getting it fixed up. It's a place on an acre with lots of room to grow.

I can't wait to come home and see everyone. I haven't been back to Louisiana in about 7 years!!! I remember all the camp outs and parties and beach trips with so many of you guys. It's so weird to be the grown-ups now.

See you all soon!!
Terry ( Wilkerson) Richardson

Sherry writes:

Hey guys! This is Sherry ( Tackett or Wilkerson, whichever way you remember ) and I just received this email from Winnie Robertson ( Rispoli ) regarding our 20 year reunion... ummm... WHAT??? I can't believe it. But I'm not going to argue because all of you were always WAY better in Math than me :)

I'm no longer in Louisiana, I'm in Houston, but I will be sure to attend the reunion! I'm divorced now, so at least you've given me enough time to round up a date :) I have three children ages 16, 8, and 6 and attend nursing school. My mom lives here, and my brother moved here after the hurricane, so if we could just convince Terry to join us, I'd have it made :) But, we talk several times a day, so that will suffice for now:)

If you need any help with the reunion, please let me know! I'd be happy to help :)
Sherry

P.S. Yes, I instantly recognized Kathi's children as being Kathi's children :)

Well, wasn't that double the pleasure? I wonder where our other twin classmates are?? Come to think about it, we had quite a few: Stacy and Tracy Smith, April and Nick DiFabrizio, Pamela and Paula Raymond, and (not sure if these were twins) Ken and Tammy Manskie. Am I forgetting any??

Continue to stay tune for tomorrow's update! If you have been enjoying the updates, let us enjoy yours. Send all information to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com