Thursday, May 29, 2008

My 25-Year High School Reunion

I just realized this year would be my 25 year class reunion at Tulare Union High School in California. Wow, it's really been that long! If they are having a reunion, I didn't get any notice about it. Although, I kinda figure I wouldn't be going anyway, seeing as it's all the way across the country. Furthermore, I can't say there's anyone I'd be dying to catch up with and see what they are doing these days.

However, that doesn't mean high school was an unenjoyable experience. I actually rather enjoyed my high school and while I was glad to graduate, I didn't leave behind bad memories. I had relatively no friends, but I was an independent spirit anyway and didn't need anyone around me. I associated with many fellow students at school, just not outside of school.

As for the teachers, there were some good ones and some not so good ones. But there were three in particular that when I think back, were actually rather influential:
  • Mr. King: I had him for world and U.S. history. I had always enjoyed history but Mr. King made it come alive. He was always good at bringing up relatively obscure facts about historical events that I enjoy. I always remember first hearing from him how Andrew Jackson walked over to a would-be assassin and beat him up with a cane.
  • Mrs. Walters: I had her for speech and dramatic literature my senior year. Although I was comfortable being on stage, these two classes made it even more so and the next year I'd begin the first of many dramatic productions in college. In this class, I gave a very anti-evolution speech that even the pro-evolution crowd enjoyed.
  • Mr. Shelburne: I had him for political science my senior year. I'd always been interested in the political process, but Mr. Shelburn really made it interesting. One of our class requirements was to get involved in a local political campaign. I volunteered for the campaign to re-elect Congressman Chip Pashayan. Went to a campaign rally and later that day walked door to door with him. Lots of fun and I've been hooked to the political scene ever since.

But as for that 25th year reunion, I'll just be staying home. Dorene has her 20th reunion coming up, and it's a $40.00 a person affair at a local banquet hall. She's skipping that too.

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You would have graduated with my husband, Marc Nixon. I myself graduated in 1989, and we're not having any luck finding reunion info for either year. We're both still in Tulare and would love to attend, but oh well!

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