ACHS Class of 1971

Reflections on 35^th Class Reunion:

Ok, so I didn’t really know if I wanted to go…….but I am SO glad I did!!

I had felt drawn to attend this reunion in a strong way. Some of it was due to the care and diligence that Jim Ramirez and his hardy crew gave to contacting all of us and urging us to come. However, another part of me just wasn’t really sure…..and I suspect that others felt the same way and that some might not have come because that part of them won out.

I didn’t know what to expect…..would old adolescent feelings of insecurity rise up and make the whole thing uncomfortable?? I suspected not, so I made myself go.

The wonderful thing about the whole weekend was this…..I saw a lot of people with whom I not only share memories, but common experiences in our lives today. I found it interesting that many of our conversations centered around whether we had kids, grandkids, were our parents living, if they were, how were we handling their declining health, etc…..I basically felt like I spent most of the time smiling, laughing, listening, talking and enjoying memories that seem pretty sweet as I looked back on them.

I spent NO time looking to see who was fat, bald, had acne, dressed the best, etc. I thought every face there was a welcome one and I was so happy that the bunch of us had managed to get through the years and still be healthy enough to come together and enjoy the memorabilia that the reunion committee put together for us.

There were so many people who were missing that I hope will come next time, and I am looking forward to that next reunion!!

Thanks again to Jim, Velta, Peggy, Chuck, Tracy and all the others who helped on the committee and a SPECIAL thanks to Scott Cranford, who is a hero in my book. I think our website is the bomb and he is amazing!!!

Robin A. Sheets

September 14, 2006, Reunion Meeting.

Chuck Palmer is still a Bulldog at heart.

CLASS OF 71

NOVEMBER 14, 2006 AGENDA

Bank Financials:

Statement Dates 10-06-06 thru 11-06-06

Previous Balance: ………………….. $1,698.19

4 Withdrawals in Month of October:

Golf Ball Souvenirs: ……………….. $ 157.11
Jim Ramirez…………………………... $ 500.00 ($400 Cash Payment to Caterer & $100 Start-Up Cash for Registrations)
Wal-Mart: …………………………….. $ 181.72 (Purchase of Gifts, Disposable Cameras, and Early Promotion TV Give-Away)
Note Reimbursement of $100 from Mid-Cap Agency.
AC Country Club: ………………... $ 100.00 (Drinks for Golfers Outing)

Current Balance on October Statement……. $1,269.36

November Deposits …………………. $ 250.00

$100 Reimbursement from Mid-Cap Agency for TV Purchase
$100 Reimbursement from Registration Cash
$50 Late Registrations at the Door

Other Costs Associated with Closing-Out 35^th Reunion Finances:

Golf Outing $20 per Person: $380.00

25 Pre-Registered Golfers

1. Tom Bechelhimer; 2. Bruce Bland; 3. Bruce Dings; 4. Terry Dubach; 5. Robert Emery; 6. Phylis (Marotta) Elder; 7. Vivian (Perez) Garcia; 8. Ann (Mount) Herrington; 9. Don Hobbs; 10. Deanna (Hunt) Wright; 11. Rod Iverson; 12. Bill Jamison; 13. Marcia (Henry) Musson; 14. Chuck Palmer; 15 & 16. Rilla (Keller) & Rick Ramirez; 17. Jim Ramirez; 18.Steve Shook; 19. Joe Spiser; 20. Robert Thurman; 21 & 22 Greg & Cindy Tieperman; 23. Rick Whipple; 24. Tracy Whitehead; 25. Ralph Wilson:

3 Cancellations, (Ann (Mount) Herrington, Greg & Cindy Tieperman

6 Exempt, (Bland, Dubach, Iverson, Musson, Ramirez (Rilla & Rick)

Rental of Golf Carts: $60.00

Scott Cranford

Reunion Committee approved to pay Scott Cranford for Printing Name Tags. $50.00
Note: An additional $200 donation was collected from classmates to pay Scott Cranford to continue as our webmaster and pay for our website over the next 5 years.

Total Current Dollars in Account following all Withdrawals and Deposits: $1,029.36

Note; 2 Final Projects Need Paid in November to Close-Out Financials:

Inkjet Paper for Name Tags: ……… $_______
Photo Developing of Disposable Cameras … $_______

Reunion Re-Visited:

The overwhelming responses that classmates enjoyed the most were the following;
The Website
Class of “71” memorabilia collection
Symphonic Choir Members Singing our School Song
Preferred Seating at the Parade
Social Mixer
Golf Outing
Posting of Agendas of all Meetings and Constant Communication

New Business:

Next Reunion Date: 40^th Reunion on Arkalalah Weekend

Suggested Activities for 40^th Reunion:

Long Distance Representatives: Recruit Classmates to be part of our reunion committee with allowing them to develop relationships with classmates living out-of-town that stay in constant contact with other out-of-town classmates to draw interest in attending our next reunion. May need to look at multiple phone lines so they can participate in our reunion meetings so they can be up-to-speed with just-in-time reunion information.
Collection of 71 Memorabilia: Need Classmates to continue looking in garage sales for anything that represents our 71 era.
Photos of Grade School Class: Classmates need to forward any group photos of periods while attending grade school so the committee can continue forward with a class video of times growing up that led to our graduation.
Name Tags to include larger print of classmate name with photo.
Bowling on Friday Night as another fun-filled activity for classmates.
Bleacher and Tent set-up on Saturday in conjunction with the parade that invites and feeds all classmates and family with hotdogs before and during the parade so classmates won’t have to pick & chose between family and joining our reunion.
Book Regency Court Inn Motel to see about hosting our 40^th Reunion at their site to accommodate lodging as well as Friday and Saturday Nights Social Activities. (The committee believes this will address 3 major concerns that were brought to our attention that has the potential to attract more classmates to attend next time).
Invite classmates to a more inviting and less intimidating facility while eliminating the false misconception of some classmates who may believe our reunion is solely for classmates with financial resources since the majority of our reunions have been held at the country club.
Accommodates both smokers and non-smokers since designated areas are easily identified within the motel.
Safeguards any classmate that may partake in to much alcoholic beverages to remain in the safety confines of the motel without having to drive.

Past Meetings: