Proof that you don't have to keep in touch regulary to enjoy each others' company! Kim Parisi Marks, Peper Goodell Day, Beth Nicholau Fotos, Tricia DiJohn Campise and Joe Campise

Famous last words. 

We said them at graduation, then never seemed to do it.  Why?  Because life is busy and gets in the way.  It's impossible to stay in touch with everyone you like.  If you're like most, you stay in contact with a few close friends and that's it.

But that's OK.

That's what reunions are for!  And for those who came to any of the 20th reunion events, we were reminded how nice it is to get back in touch with old friends.  Just because you aren't in contact on a regular basis, doesn't mean you are any less happy to reconnect! 

Some of us have moved away and phycially can't see old friends.  Others have stayed nearby but are too busy with our own lives... or quite frankly, don't want to stay in touch.  But coming together as a whole is still fun and rewarding, and - if nothing else - reminds you of where you've come from.

In reading comments from the surveys to date, it is clear that many attendees were surprised to find that they had as much fun as they did.  They were surprised to remember what a fun group of people we went to school with - even if they aren't all your best friends.

Gone are the "cliques" from high school and the petty things that teenagers create.  Instead, the room was filled with grown adults who have created their own unique and interesting lives based around their personalities and interests.  It was quite a sight.

So - what's next?  Well, we all go back to our normal, routine lives and "business as usual."  Maybe we send out a few extra holiday cards this year and send a few more emails every once-in-a-while to attempt to keep in touch.

You can do more, if you want.  You can keep your profile updated on this website, which is now funded for the next 5 years.  You can connect with friends on Facebook, if that's your thing, and have the ability to peer into others' lives to stay in touch.  You can send emails through this website to classmates who you haven't seen, but remember fondly. 

However you want to keep in touch - it's up to you.  And if all else fails - just plan to attend the next reunion!