Up and down the Front Range these summer months, high school reunions fill the calendars. From Fort Collins to Boulder, Arvada and beyond, alums from numerous graduation years celebrate getting together. Quite possibly 10 years becomes the first high school class reunion. Soon, 15, 20, 25 years and more occur. For those around, 50th and 65th reunions happen.
Having those yearbooks help attendees recognize each other. Noticeable changes begin to occur from changing hair (color or loss) along with weight gains more likely than losses.
Stories about marriage and families add to the discussions. Frequently asked questions possibly include “What are you doing these days?” “What was your career?” “Where are you living now?” “What happened to your parents, siblings?” For those on Facebook, these questions have been answered. Recognizing each other without the assistance of the yearbook may provide a challenge even when the names are included.
During these reunions, planning committees may have created contest questions. While generic (traveled the farthest, longest marriage or number of children, most unusual occupation) others might be unique to the high school. Favorite teach…