Today, in the beautiful town of Clarksville, Arkansas, the graduating high school class of 1987 is gathering together for our 20 year reunion. Although I am not with them, it still makes me a bit nostalgic.
I went to the same school from kindergarten through graduation. So many memories in those 13 years, and most of them good as I was a happy kid. I remember successes and failures, and the things that shaped my life - formed me into who I am today. I remember characteristics from kindergarten that continue even today!
I remember doing really stupid stuff (like rubbing our hands with erasers in 5th grade), and trying to see how much we could get by with without the teachers finding out. I remember when I made fun of other kids, and I remember when they made fun of me. I remember being shy, but once you got to know me....a motor mouth (see, some things stay the same!)
I also remember -
- joining the band...a journey that made me love music and created long-lasting friendships.
- making a robot in 8th grade with my friends...the beginning of a love for technology and a step along the way that helped me believe in myself.
- learning how to write in Mrs. Usery's English class. She loved to teach, and it made me love to learn (even though I wasn't the best of students - but I guess it doesn't matter now - I'm now working in the field of education!)
- working in high school, so that I could buy my first car...the job in the local hardware store was one of the best things for me - where I learned about life, and how to fix stuff! I will forever be grateful to the Cecil family (and my dad for getting the job for me!).
- being too shy to sing or act in a school play...and now regretting that I didn't do it because I love singing & the theatre.
- so many friends. We had lots of fun together, learned from each other, did good & bad things together, but ultimately loved on each other as only high school kids can.
This post is dedicated to the CHS Class of 1987. Go Panthers Go!
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