In case you are still sitting on the fence and wondering why you should attend the reunion, here are some big excuses and then some rebuttals from our Reunion team.
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Before we give you every reason why you SHOULD attend, let's start with this Very Important Issue...........
Not neccesary to spend lot's of money on something dressy or formal....it's not about that....it's more about having fun, being comfortable and having a good time. Levis, Gap, 7 for All Man Kind, True Religion, Republic, Wranglers, Casino Chic, or a pretty black dress, spring frock, or your "I look my best in this outfit" outfit. Don't let the idea of "not having something to wear this evening" stop you....."Ain't No Stopping You Now".....Show up in what works best for you....See you in April!
Excuse #1: I've gained a lot of weight. Rebuttal: Look around! I doubt any of us could get back into our jeans from high school any more.
Excuse #2: I'm a different person than I was in high school. Rebuttal: Lucky for you, we ALL are. Let's face it, we are all new and different and improved in many ways.
Excuse #3: I don't look as good as I'd like. I (choose one or more) am bald, have wrinkles, saddlebags, grey hair, and no one will recognize me. Rebuttal: Guess what! You won't recognize anyone else, either. Our whole class looks like a "before" photo in a plastic surgery ad (just kidding).
Excuse #4: I'm not successful. I'm not (choose one or more) a lawyer, a doctor or rich. Rebuttal: You'll be pleasantly surprised to find how much everyone has matured. We may be plump and wrinkled (see Excuse #3, above) but we're not stupid. Money is not success. You have found success when you are happy doing what you're doing!
Excuse #5: I was not in a popular clique in school. Rebuttal: Now that we're older and smarter, those cliques have dissolved just like the superficialities they were based on. The only cliques you'll notice at the reunion will be the sound of your joints as you walk around.
Excuse #6: I barely remember my high school days. I won't remember anyone's name. Rebuttal: Let's face it. We are all older, with many new responsibilties and new memories. Some of us don't even remember what we had for dinner last night. However, you would be surprised at what memories a familiar face can bring up. A class you shared together. A night at a football game. A favorite song you listened to on the radio. Many of us don't remember names, but a quick "pardon me" and a reminder, and everything will be fine.
Excuse #7: It seems like all the classmates drink alcohol at the reunion. Rebuttal: Not all of us drink - plain and simple. Some of us only have a few drinks at the reunion to relax ('cause we're nervous), but if you don't want to drink alcohol, there'll be plenty of other drinks available.
We want to see YOU at our Union High Class of 1980 Reunion!
Friendship is like milking a cow. If you milk too often, you won't get much milk. If you don't milk enough, the milk is sour and the cow is soar. But if you milk regularly, the milk is sweet, plentiful, and the cow is happy.
35 More Reasons for a Reunion
There’s at least one person that will break out old dance moves like The Running Man or The Moon Walk. You’ll find both nostalgic and comedic value in this display.
All the former nerds are now great catches!
You’re dying for an excuse to come back to the Jersey Shore.
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.
Because let's face it, most of you were just going to stay home, open a bag of chips, and watch TV all night anyway.
Someone that was very popular back then will inevitably drink too much and cry hysterically about something that no one else remembers.
So you can stop lurking on everyone's profile and stalk them in real life instead.
To relive the glory days of 1980 when we were younger, thinner, better looking, and worry-free!
To laugh, cry, and reminisce with your oldest friends.
You don’t have to lie about your age.
Rekindle or begin new relationships.
Enjoy some time away from the kids.
Use the reunion as an opportunity to diet and shape up.
Humor the Reunion Committee; we are a bunch of deluded diehards who think EVERYONE should show up to appreciate our efforts.
Friendship isn't measured in dollars and cents. It is measured by the moments we share and the care we have for each other. Thanks to all of you...for your part in making this reunion weekend special.
Many of our classmates have made donations to the reunion to help make it a success. Some have given money, others have made donations for the raffle, or the decorations, or the music and most have given a most precious gift...their time. Even if you may not think that you have been able to do any of those things, you are wrong. Each time you looked at the website, emailed a classmate, or talked to someone about the reunion, you have made your donation to the success of our reunion.
