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July 2021
20th Reunion
Created by Dr. Summer Cutrer Tierno
Dates & Times
Locations
Music, Activities, & Decor
The Dash.
Theme Title
Date
July 23-25, 2021
Jolimar Summit: We will use this location for the entire weekend.
What is "The Dash" and how does this apply to us?
In May 2001, our high school graduation arrived.
Our hard work finally paid off: the late nights, study groups, countless hours in class, and now we were walking across that stage to receive our diplomas.
While most students see graduation as the finish line in a long race, it’s really only the beginning.
After high school, our lives truly began. As we recognized our world is much larger than we realized in high school, the pressures of college -- and life in general -- also became more significant.
For so long, people said we had the world in the palm of our hands. We could go anywhere; we could do anything.
This dash for preparing for the future has now slowed into a comfortable life.
Each one of our lives; which we have been creating the last 20 years, are each something to be proud of -- regardless if we reached our high school goals or not. We should acknowledge our own accomplishments and celebrate our classmates as well. We should also be reminded that what is happening right now is just as important.
We are living the dashes between the dates on each of our tombstones.
We have to take a breath and try to be present in this moment. Look how far we have come. Look at where we are going. Let's slow down for a weekend and celebrate with friends whom we started this dash with 20 years ago.
Music
I suggest this song to represent the reunion.
Lyrics:
Maroon 5 - Memories
Here's to the ones that we got - this can represent the classmates who are present at the reunion
Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not - this can represent those who could not attend
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
Of everything we've been through --
Our class has been through so much - starting way back in high school (losing friends)
Toast to the ones here today
Toast to the ones that we lost on the way -- this can represent those who have died
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
And the memories bring back, memories bring back you
There's a time that I remember, when I did not know no pain:
this can represent the great times in high school, when we thought everything was simple and easy
When I believed in forever, and everything would stay the same
Now my heart feel like December when somebody say your name
'Cause I can't reach out to call you, but I know I will one day, yeah
Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody hurts someday, ayy ayy
But everything gon' be alright
Go and raise a glass and say, ayy: This can represent the idea that even though some times may be hard,
as long as there is hope and love in our hearts, we are going to be ok.
Here's to the ones that we got
Cheers to the wish you were here, but you're not
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
Of everything we've been through
Toast to the ones here today
Toast to the ones that we lost on the way
'Cause the drinks bring back all the memories
And the memories bring back, memories bring back you
There's a time that I remember when I never felt so lost
When I felt all of the hatred was too powerful to stop (ooh, yeah)
Now my heart feel like an ember and it's lighting up the dark
I'll carry these torches for ya that you know I'll never drop, yeah:
This entire line can represent the hard times in our country, & how we, as a people, a country, a state, & as the class of 2001 are coming together to be united in moving forward -- rising through this darkness. With friendship, our hope for our future can still be as bright as the day we graduated. Our friendships now represent a torch, lighting the path forward.
Memories bring back,
Memories bring back
you
Let's ask for people to send in their favorites songs from high school!
Specific Song Types
What songs represent change?
What songs represent unity?
Let's get classmates to send in their favorite songs!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQn5CcmHdm8wzeMKOMDjLe_IFyHQakYKWNaPrL6eIr7q5if3yyHDi84JGwct3jfcqLzVMET2syPmO_w/pubhtml
Click Here
Google Doc link: Play List
Click Here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQn5CcmHdm8wzeMKOMDjLe_IFyHQakYKWNaPrL6eIr7q5if3yyHDi84JGwct3jfcqLzVMET2syPmO_w/pubhtml
Incorporate this information into new "yearbook"
https://yearbooks.picaboo.com/
This online site gives you the tools to make your yearbook as individual as you would like. You can then choose to get a number of copies printed out, with custom pages for each friend, activity or club. Plus, the group features mean each of your friends can upload their own content to the site and so are a culmination of everyone’s personal tastes and memories.
This site is a great way to create a collection of all your photo memories from school or college. There’s a free online template and tools to make the creation process simply. You don’t need any specific design skills to get started and there’s the option to print it all out at the end, professionally.
For more, click on this link: https://fliphtml5.com/learning-center/top-7-online-yearbook-maker-to-create-a-knockout-interactive-yearbook/
Incorporate this into new "yearbook"
This type of book could be placed on a table for everyone to sign, write stories or memories, add photos, etc. After the reunion, these pages can be incorporated into the officially 20th reunion yearbook.
Key Chains
Click Here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/753007008/1990-class-reunion-gift-90-penny?ref=shop_home_active_13
Gifts, Keepsakes & Party Favors
The Dash Items: https://shop.swinspire.com/collections/the-dash/jewelry
https://www.cool-party-favors.com/class-reunion-favors.html
Graduation Karaoke
Set up Reminiscence Table
Simple ceiling balloons can make a room look elegant
Table Decoration Ideas
Food/Candy