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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 0:08:15 GMT -5
Demographic poll of our members
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Post by christinema on Jul 2, 2008 5:40:15 GMT -5
Can I lie! ;D Exactly 22!
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Post by vicki7 on Jul 2, 2008 10:26:09 GMT -5
I agree, can we lie, lol. I've been out 10 years ;D Okay it's been 30 years Vicki
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2008 10:42:27 GMT -5
How about a category called A WHOLE LOT! Okay, I'll try to be honest!
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Post by Virginia on Jul 2, 2008 11:41:05 GMT -5
I am class of '98 so almost 10 years. Back in the Dom. Rep people usually get off school by the time that they are 16-18. I got out at 17 (I failed 8th grade once). Now I come to think, are you supposed to have a get together at 10 years? or is 20?
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Post by dutchgirl on Jul 2, 2008 11:42:10 GMT -5
I was 16 when I finished my 10 grades school education.. over here you can do 10 grades, 11 grades, or the full 12 grades. I wasn't good enough for 12 grades. But I did get a diploma, so no worries
So that makes it exactly 25 years to date
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Post by irishshamrock on Jul 2, 2008 11:49:22 GMT -5
More than I want to admit. But then again, I started school when I was 3 so it doesn't seem that bad. hehe
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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 12:06:35 GMT -5
I was 4 and graduated at 16 without skipping any grades.
I started kindergarten in Elizabeth City NC at 4. It was a Baptist Church kindergarten. Since I went to Sunday School and kept up with the kids, they let me go to kindergarten - so glad for that!
I graduated on the other side of the US in OR. Went to approx 20 schools due to military life.
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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 12:08:23 GMT -5
I am class of '98 so almost 10 years. Back in the Dom. Rep people usually get off school by the time that they are 16-18. I got out at 17 (I failed 8th grade once). Now I come to think, are you supposed to have a get together at 10 years? or is 20? Virginia, it depends where you are. Some start the reunions at 5 years. I went to my 10 year reunion. It was a lot of fun! I was 6 months PG and no one could tell
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Post by Saved on Jul 2, 2008 12:36:15 GMT -5
Cheryle, Sorry to tell you that you forgot something again. Baby Face can't vote as he is still in Senior High!?! You forgot to put a category for him. Poor guy is probably crying. I didn't do it. Can't take the blame on this one. Oh No they are calling us back! Laura. <><
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Post by Virginia on Jul 2, 2008 12:41:59 GMT -5
Back home we only do 12 years.Imagine if you could do 10 years I would have gotten out at 14 y.o! I would have three 4 years- college careers by now! ;D
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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 12:55:34 GMT -5
Back home we only do 12 years.Imagine if you could do 10 years I would have gotten out at 14 y.o! I would have three 4 years- college careers by now! ;D Virginia, I'm sorry I misunderstood. We have 12 years of school, well actually 13 when you include kindergarten. We have: kindergarten - 5 years old - must be 5 by a certain Sept date. grade school 1 - 6 grade (some schools have 1 -5) There is junior high 7th & 8th (some school districts have changed this to middle school and have 6, 7, & 8 or their junior high is 7, 8, & 9) Senior High (9-12) So usually 5 or 10 years after you leave school, then the schools have a get-together to see everyone.
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Post by sparkle on Jul 2, 2008 15:35:15 GMT -5
Do you graduate from High School at 16?
I was at Primary school between the ages of 5-11 Secondary School between the ages of 12 and 16 Sixth Form College between 16-18 University between 18-24
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Post by ellyp on Jul 2, 2008 15:43:34 GMT -5
I have both my husband's and my 20th year reunions this summer. I am not exactly where I wanted to be at this point so it has caused me to do a lot of soul-searching this spring and summer. I will walk into the reunions with my head held high and I will find good things about myself to make myself feel good. Still, I am having a hard time as the time for the reunions draws closer. A lot of insecurities both from high school and just in general are creeping up on me. I will not let them win though so it's a good exercise in setting goals, etc. for me. I'm taking it as a good excuse to kick myself in the butt and get moving to accomplish some things that I have wanted to do but just haven't yet.
Does anyone else ever feel this way with upcoming reunions?
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Post by scrappinmomof4 on Jul 2, 2008 15:58:38 GMT -5
Mine isnt on there....its inbetween the 10 and 15....so can I pick the lesser of the 2? .....LOL
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Post by christinema on Jul 2, 2008 19:32:18 GMT -5
Ellyp - I went through this a few years ago. I had to decide why I was going? Was it to show them, prove myself or was it because I really wanted to see these people. I decided that if I really cared or wanted to know what was going on all these years, I would have made a point in keeping in touch. So I decided not to go. And I have no regrets. I have 2 girlfriends I have been friends since high school and before. We are still very close. We get together to scrap, shop, vacation, etc. No need to go to the reunion. Granted this is how I dealt with it and it may not be right for you. But I think everyone "worries" about seeing people you have history with. Good luck with your decision and if you go, hold your head up high and remember they are all probably thinking the same thing.
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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 20:26:36 GMT -5
Elizabeth, I do understand what you mean. If you haven't seen anybody in 20 years, you will be surprised! It is incredible how people have changed! There are still some of the snobs (I wasn't popular) but my how most of them changed!
I went to my 10 year because there were some people that I really wanted to see. I couldn't make the others but I'm glad I went.
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Post by weaselwatchr on Jul 2, 2008 21:15:15 GMT -5
I am a product of 13 years of catholic school, nuns and all. I went when they paddled kids!
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Post by Saved on Jul 2, 2008 21:31:07 GMT -5
Hi Elizabeth, Please don't make the mistake I did. I so regret not attending my 35th Grade 8 Reunion for many of the reasons you have but of course would have different experiences than mine. I was so afraid to see 4 people who had turned my world upside down. Years ago it was pointed out to me that they should have been the ones that were afraid to run into me. I had a hugh opportunity to put chaos in their life. I had often fantasized about what I would say to them. I know though I wouldn't have done anything. I was the one who should of gone with my head held high and showed them I had made it despite of everything. I was the survivor and strong. You are the one who has to decide and I shouldn't say don't make my mistake. You are such a wonderful person. I have come to know you and am so pleased to be able to call you friend. You have been an inspiration to me with your strength alone. We all have a different path to walk and nobody ever said it would be easy but you know how peaceful and hopeful the one path we have both chosen to walk is. What a wonderful place to seek strength and the right answer. How blessed are we my friend. Sometimes it is a hard path that we are asked to walk but for what better reason is there? None! I will pray for you. If you want to give me the dates I would use them well. You can send me a PM or email me but of course no pressure. Take care. Love Laura. <><
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Post by Pamela on Jul 2, 2008 22:32:24 GMT -5
Danica,
I am a product of Catholic School as well. In fact I think my brother and I still have a few ruler scars that have not faded away. I got swatted a few more times than my brother did because the way I looked at it once the swat was done it was done so lets go play and I was always getting in trouble for talking.
My mom tells the story of one nun that called her in for a conference slapped her hands on her desk and said YOU have a problem with your daughter, she will not stop talking during class. My mother stood up, started to walk out and said since my daughter is yours during class YOU have the problem.
I wasn't a bad child I just wasn't afraid of getting into trouble. My brother hated that because they would hold him accountable for my behavior. He was never so happy to leave me behind in elementary and go to Junior High...but I followed him there too...lol
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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 23:34:30 GMT -5
I sent my daughter to Catholic school and she loved it! Unfortunately, they didn't have nuns as teachers
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Post by tristanznina on Jul 2, 2008 23:35:20 GMT -5
Demographic poll of our members I can't wait until everyone votes! We have a great diversed message board!
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Post by Pamela on Jul 3, 2008 6:52:40 GMT -5
Oh I loved being in Catholic School. But I went a long time ago and All our teachers were Nuns. I sent my daughter to St. Anthony's Catholic School and only the principal was a Nun. But she loved it all the same.
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Post by ellyp on Jul 3, 2008 15:51:57 GMT -5
Pamela, Your story is too much! It's a wonder you survived! Does you brother still talk to you after all the trouble you caused him? He probably enjoys giving you a hard time about it, I bet! Thanks Cheryle and Laura for your encouragement. I wasn't able to go to my 10th year reunion so I don't really know how other people have changed aside from my close friends. I was talking to my stepsister yesterday (she was my best friend in high school and the end of our Senior year my dad and her mom started dating and later married....got that? ). While talking to her, I realized it is just the reaction of the "crush of my life" that I am worried about. I just wish I could "show him", if you know what I mean. We dated for something like three weeks at the end of Senior year but I had a crush on him for about 3 years. Would that be the "scorned woman" feeling that I have right now? All these years later and it still bothers me! I think a large part of it that bothers me is that I wasted all that teenage angst over him (for no reason!). So silly to worry about boys when you are young. Maybe that is why God didn't give me a girl -- it would drive me absolutely crazy to relive it!
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Post by miatia on Jul 3, 2008 18:09:05 GMT -5
I'm actually going to my 25th High School Reunion next month. A bunch of us are going, just like the good old days!
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Post by Saved on Jul 3, 2008 19:33:54 GMT -5
Hi Elly, You are so right, I started worrying about my daughter the day she was born. Then again the first time I held Brian I did say " I just know I am not going to like his wife! " Things have changed but my 13 year old Kiah has been attracting older boys for almost 2 years. She looks years older than she is and is quite reserved and mature acting - unlike her mother. ;D <><
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Post by Pamela on Jul 3, 2008 20:01:01 GMT -5
ellyp, my brother to this day reminds me of the trouble I caused him. But as kids he would never let anyone mess with his sister. He was in more than one tussle defending me but always said if anyone was going to hit me it was going to be him...LOL He was a and still is a good bubby.
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Post by spenzalot on Jul 3, 2008 20:09:17 GMT -5
17!! I actually hadn't really thought about that in a while. I didn't reallize it had been 17 already!
Lisa
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Post by ellyp on Jul 3, 2008 20:33:14 GMT -5
ellyp, my brother to this day reminds me of the trouble I caused him. But as kids he would never let anyone mess with his sister. He was in more than one tussle defending me but always said if anyone was going to hit me it was going to be him...LOL He was a and still is a good bubby. Oh how SWEET! What a great brother!!
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Post by ellyp on Jul 3, 2008 20:34:13 GMT -5
17!! I actually hadn't really thought about that in a while. I didn't reallize it had been 17 already! Lisa Lisa, It sure sneaks up on you doesn't it? I am going to be celebrating my 15th wedding anniversary this year. 15th!!!!! Geez, that makes me feel old....er.
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