It may have been 10yrs, but our South Meck ties were still going strong on Saturday night! We had a great turn out–though those that weren’t able to attend were missed. We talked, drank, and danced the night away–and some of us will even be able to remember it! But the party didn’t end there! Some stayed for bowling while others took the party uptown.
SEE/UPLOAD PHOTOS

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Amy Hawn, 2007 School Year, Third Grade at Beverly Woods
The Quotes from My Third Graders read at the Reunion

In twenty years when I have graduated and I am grown up…

“I will be a scientist. I will have a hover craft or a convertible, or a convertible hovercraft with a booster rocket.” – Alex, age 8

“I’m going to get out of this old stump and go somewhere I’ve never been before. But when I’m young I’ll climb lots of trees.” – Luke, age 8

“I want to be a dentist so I will get 25,000 thousand dollars a month. I will be rich and famous and have lots of friends. I will visit my mom and dad every month. I will buy a sports car.”
- Reed, age 8

“I will have a car and a cellphone. I will live with my mom and dad.” – Connor, age 8

“I think cars will fly. Our cars will be powered by the sun.” - Kelsey, age 8

“I will have a really cool cellphone.” – Madison, age 8

“There will probably be so much technology that we won’t even be using paper by then. Hopefully they will have teleporters. There will be something that can make you younger. What if they had something so you could clone yourself?” – Kellen, age 8

“People won’t have to work, robots will. Everything will be FREE!” – Peter, age 8

“I would want to be friends with my friends I have now.” – Andrew, age 8

“I will be 6 feet 3 inches.” – Jack Cook

And the student who internalized my lessons on global warming a little too vigorously…

“The world will be flooded and we will live underground. Cars will float in the air. Pins will do your homework for you. Everything is mad. Pets could talk. My teacher will give us candy (notice she puts this next to pets could talk – equally bizarre events in reality). I will be so famous. I will have a cute boyfriend.” – Kelly, age 8

Saturday morning was gorgeous–cool weather, the sun was out… A great day for a wagon ride to feed the animals! A few brave souls even fed the giraffes leaves from between their teeth!

LAZY 5 PHOTOS

Despite the pouring rain and traffic, a few gathered for the South Meck vs Harding football game. The Sabres seem to have a strong team this year! And some things never change–the cheerleaders were still cheering for offense during defense!
Unfortunately, lightening pierced the sky just as half-time began and the game was postponed until Sept 18th.

Ahhh…the sounds of reunion are in the air!
Don’t miss out, we’ve planned a fun-filled weekend of Friday-Night Football, an exotic safari with the family, and a never-ending Saturday night party to help you catch-up with your old South Meck friends! Read on for details!!!

Can you believe this shindig is one week away?!?!!?!! Please be sure to RSVP and purchase your tickets as soon as possible as the clock is running down.

If you plan on mailing your payment, please postmark by this weekend (Sept 8th) and email Kathy so we know to keep any eye out for you! If we do not receive your check in the mail before the event, your name will not be on the GUEST LIST and you will be expected to pay at the door. If you will be paying online, you can make your payment up until the night before (September 14th). Otherwise, you can pay at the door (but please let Kathy know so that you will have a name tag, etc. prepared for you & your guest).

We have had a lot of interest in the Happy Hour! Please note: due to the nature of these events, there will be guest lists at both Dave & Busters and the preceding Happy Hour at Grand Central. If you have already purchased your tickets, your name will be on both rosters. Remember, tickets can be purchased at the door. If possible, please notify Kathy, if you are hoping to, so that we can be as prepared as possible.

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A big thanks to the reunion committee members who continue to plug away–making sure all of the last minute details are taken care of!

Where: Grand Central (101 N. Tryon)
When: 5:30 - 6:15 pm (September 15, 2007)
Why: Mix & Mingle and Catch A Ride To The Party!
What: Free Appetizers & Beer Specials for SM 97

Free Shuttle will leave Grand Central at 6:15 pm for the Main Event at Dave and Busters. The Shuttle will depart from D&B at 11:30 pm returning to Grand Central downtown. Be on time or the shuttle may depart without you!

After receiving a lot of interest in coordinating transportation from uptown to Dave & Busters, the Reunion Committee is reinvestigating the possibility of a shuttle or bus!

**More information coming soon!**
If you would like to be notified as soon as the details are available, please send an email request to Kathy (van Brederode) Pratchett.

Help us get the word out!

Click on the image below to get a PDF version of the flyer that you can email to our classmates.

Waiting to Purchase Tickets?

You can still register online now and pay later!
*Remember, ticket prices increase after July 31st.*

Not able to attend?

Let us know with your RSVP.

Dear Class of 1997,

10 years! I can’t believe it has already been 10 years! I’m sure we all have a great deal to catch up on. Please come join us for our 10-year reunion to recapture the past, to share in the present, and to dream of the future. I look forward to seeing you on the weekend of September 15, 2007!

Regards,
Kathy (van Brederode) Pratchett