Some still speak fondly of this class, acknowledging the special group of individuals and groups that grew-up together is a place that was changing. We challenged the "old ways" and experimented with the "new ways" together with memories, seemingly, that still are as alive as the day they happened.

We funneled through the elementary schools named after presidents, into two rivals (but not really) West and Central Jr. High. Listening to the Beatles, we happily greeted new friends along the way and were excited to be joined together with University High when they arrived at NHS and sadly said good-bye to others.

We seemed to be remarkable at sports, band, chorus, speech, vocational programs and agriculture .did I hear MATH? I am not sure about math .but more remarkable were the people, the teachers, the friends, the coaches the perfect blend of instruction and friendship in an intimate community supportive of both.

Following the 50's and 60's, our safe community was shaken with talks of nuclear war, the death of a president and a war without reason but reveled with a rally on the moon. We asked the tough questions without answers and drew a course for the future. I speak for our fallen Tigers who had to face some harsh realities. They are missed but still vividly alive in our warm memories.

Come join our chat room and relive the moments we remember, laugh at those we would like to forget and please come to our 4oth reunion We are hoping for a great turnout.

Sincerely,

Donna Haynes Thompson
President, Class of 1969