Looking forward to the reunion!

Thanks to the reunion committee for your efforts in pulling this event together. Thanks to Barbara Calkins Ruiz for tracking me down and inviting me for a slumber party during the reunion weekend to do some "catching up" with everyone. Time to buy my plane ticket!

Hi Everyone! Though I went to Tara only my last year and by way of BRHS. I have not been able to attend any reunions and am looking forward to being at this one.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

This site is a Great Idea! Hope everyone jots a note in the guest book for all to read. Big Brother Randy wants to know if he can come the Class of '77 reunion. Shall we invite him?

Should be interesting to see everyone after 30 years

Brian -- Looks fantastic! Thanks for putting this together so we can all get in touch and stay in touch. Angie

If we're going to Mexico, I'm gonna learn to surf. Old bones meet cold surf/ Muscles ache and beg for rest/ Pina Colada. Any other gluttons for punishment?

I'm right with ya Missy.

It was good seeing so many of you at the reunion. The time went by too fast. I am looking forward to the 50th birthday reunion wherever that takes us. Some of you suggested that I indeed "dye". One of you suggested that I need to eat a cheeseburger. (I got a kick out of that one. You know who you are.) Had a great time. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put it all together. Mike I was one of the people you spilled a drink on. You are forgiven. I know it must have weighed heavily on you. Sandy thanks for holding my hand. Eric, thanks for the dance. And it was good to gather with all of the Our Lady of Mercy former students who faced the same wrath from the Salesian nuns. 20 years off purgatory. We are bonded forever.

Identity Theft?// Must I find myself before// I can be stolen

Somebody tell me the whole story, How sloppy drunk was Truitt, he called me three times during the re-union and I never understood a word he said? Steve

Oh I think I get it./ Truit drinking/Truit drunk/ Unable to hold his liquor. / Is that right, Joe?

Mike, Much to our disappointment you refrained from an overabundance of alcohol - otherwise there may have been a "thrilling" thong sighting!

Tenth? Who's moving up. // Twenty? What we've all achieved. // Thirty? We're alive.

I feel terribly responsible for getting many of you hooked on haiku. You are all very creative, but just fyi I'm starting a 12-step group to kick the habit. "My name is Joe D. / And I've been clean for...aw crap! / Off wagon again!"

no need to apologize, joe. we're all haiku and poetry junkies from way back. and fyi--interventions are quite useless. No chip was accrued// In 12-step laird for haikued// Dragon unsubdued

FYI: For everything you ever wanted to know about Haiku (HI-coo) go to this web site: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/haiku.htm

A Limerick guy / was I. Until now I fear / Bite me Joe Dawson

saw many young face// memory gone—names misplaced// recall skill lose race//

Me too Sharon. Good thing I stopped at 2 or 3 drinks, like you! :-)

Mike, you are absolutely right. Banking involves alot of math. That is why a have a computer and calculater. I also delegate which solves the problem. Later

O.K. it's my turn...I've been reading the comments which have turned into blogs for some of you. Joe and Mike should use the phone or let the rest of us in on your inside jokes. About the cabana boys...I believe Debra said Steve was on that list. No speedos please. When the girls celebrate 50 will the boys look 60? I plan on being there so don't lose my email address. Many thanks to the reunion committee for the hard work and dedication to this. I'm only a little more than an hour away and don't seem to get to BR but once a year. I want to come again soon to visit and meet up with you again. Maybe another bar night since I missed this one. Any takers? I hear Mike's picking up the tab. Anyway...Missy, Nita, Sandy, Terry, Patti, Laura, Debra, Tammy, Kathy...I missed you. Did I forget anyone? And...Steve, Scotty, Bret, Forrest, Perry, David, Mike, Joe and all the rest of you guys...you were as funny as you were thirty years ago. Loved the laughs. One last thing. As an English teacher I should probably add a haiku. I need to reflect on that one. Joe's the master. Keep in touch. See some of you soon! Jodie

Jodi and I had a fantastic time. It was really great seeing all of you. It really strange, everyone seemed to age except me. Well maybe it was too much vodka and not enough vermoth. Cant wait to see everyone on the next trip. Lets do it in mexico. If Jodi will let me, I want to sign up for the cabana boy school, Brian, no speedo's. Lets stay in touch.

I updated my classmates page so check it out for more info about my family. I was unable to attend the reunion on Saturday night, but I had a great time gathering with "old" friends Friday night at Louisiana Lagniappe and Phil Brady's! However, after only 2 or 3 cocktails, I was ready to throw up! I'm such a whimp! I'm so over the days of shooting tequilla and downing slammers! Kids! I blame it on the Kids! Anyway! it was great seeing everyone and I am making plans now to attend the 50th birthday trip with the girls and of course the Cabana Boys! keep in touch - ALL!

May I join the reunion haiku gang? ;o) Everyone looked great// Their inner beauty blossomed// Over three decades.

major props to the committee,thanks for all your hard work. On a more serious note, if anyone is in need of a Cabana Boy, they should use a professional. I have been going to Cabana Boy U for almost two days now and have learned sooo much. Proper fanning techniques, oil vs lotion, water sports, it's been fascinating. Well gotta get my rest now, tomorow we are learning how to make the perfect Pina Colada. Yummy.

You know Haikus & Limericks make more sense when the medium you write in recognizes the "Enter" key and actually starts a new line. Oh well. Guess I'll add them to my "Profile' on the Classmates page. Laides, don't be fooled by Cabana Boy pretenders from some bogus online CBU, like Timmy Smith. You only have to remember two words, "Multiple, Guaranteed" You can buy a Pina Colado from any bartender, but...... Well you get my drift. Brian, speedos are old school, buddy. I'm thinking thong! Ewwww!

I've always dreamt of being lauded in verse, even if it's somewhat embelished and a little inaccurate. I think we were headed to 2001, but that would be a tough rhyme. That's why I like haikus, and this one's for you, Mike: Michael S. Truitt / the "tequila-shooting kid" / don't step in vomit.

How about one for Sandy Haydel Beysselance: Sandy Haydel B. / I've been round and round with you / Remember the ditch?

Don't forget Mary Torregrossa Posey: Mr. Lovely's Girl / Mary's a Bank V.P. now / Doesn't that involve math? Steve Lilly should remember 9th Grade Algebra at Valley Park, "PROCEED Lilly!" :-)

Joe, I blame you for this.

Speaking of math, I can't count to five! :-) Joe would say "so you want to be an engineer, huh?" Try this instead for Mary T. P. : Mr. Lovely's Girl / Mary's a Bank V.P. now / Does that involve math?

My Dear Grasshopper / Have you not learned this by now? / Look within for blame

Mike, we might not get invited to the next one.

Young Master Truitt / Why don't you use telephone? / Is this a slow night?

Well, I had BIG TIME seeing all you knuckleheads again. I concur that most of our beautiful Delta Ladies of Tara are even more beautiful today, and that our Reunion Committee did a bang up job. In my defense, I may have been a tad overserved on Friday. To all those upon which I spilled a drink, I apologize, but I was at least delivering. If I said or did anything overly offensive, again I apologize, unless it was something that may possibly get me laid in the future. It was quite fun. I was telling Debra Butler that old friends are the best friends. You don't have to explain yourself to them. They just know. To Steve and all of you, as far as I'm concerned, the drinks are on me whenever we are together. For all the laughter, good times, and memories I have received from y'all, it's a small price to pay. I love you guys! To Joe Dawson, a Haiku and a Limerick: You will always be our Tenth Avenue dick head. Indisputably! To Joe Dawson its always been said A better friend has never been made He'll leave you drunk on the floor And walk right out the door To go to Rosie's and try to get laid And finally to the ladies who plan to celebrate their 50th in Mexico, I officially put my name in the hat for the position of Cabana Boy. Remember: Guaranteed "Multiple"!

Mike - when Patrica showed up in her Pacetter uniform, I joked about showing up in my old Speedo. Not going to happen. But if you go as their Cabana Boy, I will buy you a new Speedo to wear on one condition; I never see a picture of it.

I agree. The reunion committee did a great job. Thank you for your hard work. Now back to the present -- reality. The next few months should be busy! A wedding (Staci and I will be married June 30), college (possibly 4 kids in 3 different schools), housing (I own 2 homes and have to try to combine 2 into one) and the everyday headaches of work and life in general. It was great to step back in time and see so many friendly, familiar faces. I felt like I had to re-aquaint myself to people I've known my entire life. I hope we can keep in touch so we don't have to be re-aquainted again. I agree with Steve, some of YOU have not aged much (mostly the ladies); whereas, some of US have. Sorry guys, we're just old and ugly compared to the ladies in the class of '77. Also, I would like to offer my free (your LA state taxes pay my salary) services to the THS Class of '77. I work for the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance helping students gain access to higher education. If you have a student in college or preparing to go to college and need assistance funding their education, please call me. I will do whatever I can to help. If you have questions about state programs like TOPS, START Savings, LEAP, Rockefeller Wildlife Scholarship or student loans, please call or email me at 225.922.1404 or smorel@osfa.state.la.us I'm already looking forward to the next reunion. Hope to see everyone soon! Sigmund

So good to see everyone ! It was definitely a lot of fun, laughs, hugs and friends. Just know that the Pacesetter uniform is going back in the box in the attic for it's next "nap"! Hopefully, it won't be another 10 years before it gets awakened again. The committee met last night and it seems that we will be have a casual gathering next June on Father's Day weekend. More info will be posted on the web site, so visit it often. If anyone does find a lost classmate, please encourage them to post their contact info on the web site so that we can find more people in the future. The pics at the "photo albums" section are great - make sure to click on the large square to get into that album. Keep in touch! PAO

Why didn't we do this 30 years ago? We had a great time. Thanks to the gang that put this together...y'all did a fantastic job. Truitt, Nancy and I are going bar-hopping this weekend...care to join us?

Thanks to the 20 or so Trojans and spouses/friends who showed up at Phil Brady's for the 31st reunion of the Class of '77.  Glad to visit with everyone.  Here's the list of those who made it  (class names only - I can't remember the married names!)GALS:  Angie DiBenedetto; Melanie Blanchard; Karen Johnson, Debra Butler, Karen Odom, Missy Beysselance, Allyson Calkins, Barbara Calkins, Valerie Lamm, Jodi Bologna, Patti Chauvin, Debbie Fagot, Donna Mizell, Patricia Oliver, and Donna Termini (class of '76).GUYS:  Gary Ourso, Jeff Smith, Brett Smith, Greg Dial, Greg Barbay, Timmy Smith; and John Higdon.Sorry if I missed anyone - let me know. We had hoped for a bigger turnout, but there is always next year and by the way, there's a request for June 20, 2009 as the next reunion date - same place, same time!.    SEE YOU THERE!  Thanks, Patricia Oliver

I enjoyed seeing everyone Saturday. Who ever picked the band did a great job, they captured the '70's music perfectly! Looking forward to doing it again next year. Thanks for setting everything up Patricia! :-)

Thanks Mike, James and his band played Saturday night at Phil Brad's,  Thanks for the limo.  MaryWill be there on  JUNE 14, 2008. See everyone there.  bye for now

Hey, it was great seeing some of you...but we missed all the No-Shows!! Shoulda seen the girls burning up the pool tables! ;)  Next year...write it on y'alls' calendars!

Here's to our reformed padre Steve D./Was lost for awhile, but the light he did see./Yes he's turned in his collars,/Now stuffing g-strings with dollars,/And enjoying a life of excess and debauchery

Sorry I missed Phil Brady's Saturday.  Speaking of excess & debauchery, I was on a golfing & gambling boondoggle at Dancing Rabbit Resort in beautiful downtown Philadelphia, MS!I hope they told you I left my card number for you guys to use Saturday night.  What was the final bill?  Did I leave a good tip?

Silly me.  I don't know where I got the idea the event was this past weekend!  I swear I was good boy this weekend!  :-)