"Excuses for not attending your 30th HS Reunion"

Forget the note from Mom, Dad, & therapist! Get a gig on Dr. Phil!

The following reason has been tried and is not unacceptable.

Excuse #4: I'm not successful. I am not be a lawyer, a doctor, a teacher, a banker or even rich.

Rebuttal: You'll be pleasantly surprised to find how much everyone has matured. We may be plump an...d wrinkled (see Excuse #3) but we're not stupid. Money is not success!

Just do it! Attend the 30th reunion!

"Reasons to attend the reunion"

Here are reasons to attend your 30th high school reunion: Make your mind up and just DO IT!

Reason #3: You'll feel better realizing you are not the only one who has been married, divorced, married, divorced and/or is still looking.

"Excuses for not attending your 30th HS Reunion"

If you are not coming to the reunion, you need a good excuse and a note from your Mom (or Dad) (or hell, your therapist). The following reason have been tried and are unacceptable.

Excuse #3 I don't look as good as I'd like. You may want to use any of the following: I am bald, I have wrinkles, I have saddlebags, I have grey hair and no one will recognize me.

Rebuttal: Guess what! You won't recognize anyone else, either. (Unless you are cheating and trying to recognize anyone from their Facebook pictures) Using the reunion committee as a representative sample, our whole class looks like a "before" photo in a plastic surgery ad.

Just do it! Attend the 30th class reunion!

"Reasons to attend the reunion"

Note: Here are reasons to attend your 30th high school reunion: Make your mind up and just DO IT!

Reason #2: You don't have to lie about your age. It's us, well guys we knew you before you started shaving and well girls we knew you before you got... nevermind.

Sign up to attend the reunion today!

"Excuses for not attending your 30th HS Reunion"

Note: If you are not coming to the reunion, you need a good excuse and a note from your Mom (or Dad).

The following reason has been tried and is not unacceptable.

Excuse #2: I'm a different person than I was in high school.

Rebuttal: Well yeah, duh! Lucky for you, we ALL are. Let's face it: we are 30 years older; we are older & wiser; we have seen the world (or at least visited outside the state of Florida); we could only have improved.

Sign up for the reunion today!

"Reasons to attend the reunion"

Note: Here are reasons to attend your 30th high school reunion: Make your mind up and just DO IT!

Reason #1: Humor the committee, we are a deluded bunch of diehards who think everyone should show up to appreciate all our efforts.

LOL! More to follow!

"Excuses for not attending your 30th HS Reunion"

Note: If you are not coming to the reunion, you need a good excuse and a note from your Mom (or Dad).

The following reason has been tried and is not unacceptable.

Excuse #1: I'm overweight.

Rebuttal: You're not alone. Have you seen the pictures on FACEBOOK? Plus note the t-shirt sizes being offered.

More unacceptable excuses to follow! Sign up today for the 30th reunion!

30th reunion nearing, sign up today!

Preparations are going well for our 30th reunion starting June 17th and running through June 20th.

Pub Crawl Thursday night 6/17
Golf outing Friday afternoon 6/18
Class Mixer at READY ROOM Friday night 6/18
Class family picnic at Live Oaks Saturday afternoon 6/19
Main Event Reunion Saturday night 6/19
Sunday Brunch 6/20

We have 52 confirmed classmates with many soft commitments still. $80 per classmates, $150 per couple.

Use Pay Pal system on the blog to the left of this panel.

Send checks to:
Class of 1980 Reunion
P.O. Box 883
Pensacola, Florida 32591-0883

Come on, what are you waiting on, the fantastic reunion committee has been working hard! Join Us!!

Pay Pal button for April 2010

Payment Options

Classmate $80.00 Classmate Plus Guest $150.00 Classmate Installment 2 $25.00 Classmt + Guest Instllmnt 2 $50.00

Items needed from attending Classmates

Our reunion is shaping up to be a wonderful gathering of old and new friends from our Class of 1980.  The reservations are pouring in and the reunion commitee is very excited about the potential turn out! Here are a few notes to know:

1) Pay Pal link is posted on blog for those who prefer to pay with a debit or credit card. See link below or to the left of this screen.
2) First payment deadline is approaching on April 1st, price will go up on April 2, 2010.
3) Installment plans are available.
4) Hotel link is on left of blog as well. Crowne Plaza is the host hotel.  When we book 50 rooms the reunion will receive a $1,000 back from the deposit to use for more items of the reunion.
5) Part of the reunion memory package to classmates, will be a reunion t-shirt, if you have already paid or will pay, please send me the size of t-shirt you wear.  Adult sizes from Small to 3X-Large.  Send size to: barroga@bellsouth.net.
6) All attending classmates I would like to have a few tidbits of information, send this info to same e-mail address as above: barroga@bellsouth.net
     a. Number of grandchildren you have, if applicable.
     b. How far will you travel to attend reunion. Miles and from what city.
     c. Who has the youngest child, who has the oldest child?
     d. How many times have you been married, who has never been married.
     e. Who has served in the military?
     f. And any other fun questions and answers from our clasmates!!!

More information to come, stay tuned!

Deadline set for payments to reunion in June 2010.

The Escambia High School Class of 1980 Reunion committee has planned a great week of reunion activities for the Class of 1980 "30th" Reunion. The planning stages have been confirmed, now comes the paying for activities to secure a wonderful reunion party.


Classmates cost is $80.00 per classmate, $150.00 per couple. This payment needs to be in by April 1st, 2010. Payments made after April 1st to May 1st will be $85.00 per classmate and $160.00 per couple. Payments made after May 1st to June 1st will be $90.00 per classmate and $170.00 per couple.

The reunion committee understands that some of our classmates may not attend due to financial strains on your household budget; we understand those situations and have come up with a payment plan for those classmates in need.

Three easy payments made on April 1st, May 1st and June 1st. For the single payment of $80.00, payments will be $25 on or before April 1st, $25 on or before May 1st and $30 on or before June 1st. For the couple payments of $150, payments will be $50 on or before April 1st, $50 on or before May 1st, and $50 on or before June 1st. PLEASE INDICATE YOU WILL BE MAKING PAYMENTS WHEN YOU SEND IN YOUR CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS.

The reunion committee is working on a credit card payment system and will have this in place this week. Until then use the PO Box address on the left side of the panel.

Class of 1980 reunion schedule - June 17 - 20, 2010

ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 1980
30th Class Reunion

June 17 - 20, 2010


Here is the dates and activities that are confirmed so far.  As the reunion committee confirms more details of our class reunion, details will be posted!

Thursday 6/17 - Pub Crawl TBD


Friday afternoon 6/18 - Golf outing / Bowling outing

Friday night 6/18 - Reunion Mixer - READY ROOM
22 South Palafox Street, Pensacola.  6 pm - 8 pm.
Saturday afternoon 6/19 - Family Picnic - NAVAL LIVE OAKS
Located on US Hwy 98, east of Gulf Breeze.  11 am - 2 pm.
Saturday night 6/19 - Main Event - Crowne Plaza Ballroom
200 E. Gregory Street, Pensacola.
Sunday 6/20 - Sunday Brunch
 
$80 per classmate
$150 per couple
Price includes all activities for Saturday 6/19/10
and memory package

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Tammy (Lewis) Bruner

In High School - FBLA 11; FHA Vice President 12




After graduation from EHS, I attended PJC for a while. I pledged a sorority and had a great time. In 1983, I married a guy from Tate High school (I guess maybe that’s where I went wrong). We were married 23 yrs.

I now have 2 grown kids. My son is 23 yrs old and my daughter is 25 yrs old. I also have a 5 yr old grandson……he’s awesome. I’ve had so much fun with him.


I’ve been blessed with a great job. I work for Humana Health Plan. I’m a Physician Contractor. I travel along the panhandle from Pensacola to Port St. Joe and contract Physicians to the Health Plan. I’ve done this for about 10 yrs and love it.


Through the last 30 yrs I’ve remained in Pensacola. I still love the beach and go every chance I get. I’ve really enjoyed reconnecting with classmates on the Reunion Committee. I look forward to seeing many more this summer.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Rick Hawthorne

Soccer Team Captain

In High School: All-Area Soccer Team 10, 11, 12; Soccer 10, 11, 12; Key 12

After graduating I attended THE P.J.C. and earned my A.S. degree in Law Enforcement. In 1983 I was hired on as a deputy with the Escambia County Sheriffs Department. In July 1986 I left the Sheriff’s Dept and began my career with the Gulf Breeze Police Dept. I returned to school while working for Gulf Breeze and received my B.S. Criminal Justice from Troy State. I am currently a Lieutenant with the G.B.P.D. and also the Accreditation manager. This position has allowed me to travel the State and complete Assessments on other law enforcement agencies trying to receive or retain their State Accreditation.

In 1993 I married my wife Teresa and together we have two children Lindsey 16 a junior at Gulf Breeze High and Matthew 14 an eight grader at Gulf Breeze Middle. We live in the Gulf Breeze area and most of the family time has been on one of the ball fields or courts (volley/basketball) in the area. I am looking forward to seeing everyone this summer and I have enjoyed renewing friendships at the reunion meetings.

Reunion Weekend tentative schedule

Escambia High School
Class of 1980 Reunion

June 19, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Downtown Pensacola 

$80 per classmate
$150 per couple
Price includes all activities for Saturday 6/19/10
and memory package


The reunion committee will have it's next meeting on January 17, 2010 at New York Nicks starting at 12 noon.  The committee will confirm more on the activities set for our reunion weekend.

Below is a "very tentative schedule" the reunion committee is working on.  The following is a draft of activities the committee is working on offering to all of our classmates during our reunion weekend.  This schedule is subject to change.  The reunion cost is covering all activities on the main day "Saturday 6/19".

Thursday 6/17 - Pub Crawl TBD
Friday afternoon 6/18 - Golf outing / Bowling outing
Friday night 6/18 - Reunion mixer TBD
Saturday afternoon 6/19 - Family picnic TBD
Saturday night 6/19 - Main Event - Crowne Plaza Ballroom
Sunday 6/20 - Sunday Brunch

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Terrence "Tiger" McClain

In High School – Soccer 10, 11, 12; TFC Mascot 11, Senior Sweetheart 12; JV football 10; Newspaper 12; State Art Symposium Winner 12.

After graduation I stayed in the area for about a year kicking around before enlisting in the Navy. I think until now that was the last time I was on the East coast for longer than a week, for about 26 years (time in the service). The time in the service was great, and I actually got to do far more than I would have imagined. Spent my entire Navy career on the West coast at a number of duty stations ( Hawaii and San Diego were the best), was lucky enough to be stationed with both of my brothers on several occasions, and luckier still to have met my wife of 23 years Kelly. We have to wonderful daughters, Allyson 15, and Emmalee 12. The girls and I enjoy time at the beach, surfing when we can, and fishing from the kayaks when the time is available. The girls are good at keeping me active, making me laugh, and making me proud that I’m their dad. After my time in the service was up (Dec 2007) we knew that it was a good opportunity to come back home so that my parents could enjoy time with a few of their growing grandchildren. We settled in the Pace area (and I am finding out a few others did as well) and like the fact that it is a little slower (at least for now). I have run into a few people from school, but look forward to seeing even more of you this summer.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Christopher Stevens

*In High School: Classic underachiever 9, 10, 11, and 12 - LOL
(*Chris contributed)


I enlisted in the Air Force right after graduation and enjoyed tours in Austin and San Antonio, Texas; Torrejon, Spain; Kunsan, Korea; and three tours in the Washington, D.C. area, all complemented by a host of temporary duty assignments to every continent, save Antarctica. I served my last four years on active duty in the Pentagon, retiring from the Air Force in 2007. I’m now a civil servant working, on the DoD Joint Staff, as a Logistics Program Manager.


My wife, Celisa, also a retired Airman, and I have three kids, Rosa, Christopher, and Courtland, all grown, thankfully – out of the house, and only 18 months of tuition to go. Brandywine, Maryland, a Washington, DC, suburb is now home and I do my best to get to Pensacola at least once a year.

"Loyalty" by Joy Davies Cotton

As we all remember Joy being so talented back in high school, Becky "Mattox" Gwarjanski came across a piece of writing Joy wrote back in high school recently and wanted to share the thought!  Enjoy!

LOYALTY by Joy Davies Cotton

If you work in a group and in heaven's name work on it.
Speak well of it and stand by what it represents.
Remember an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of talent.
If you must growl, condemn and eternally find fault,
Then resign your position and when you are on the outside,
Damn to your heart's content.
But as long as you are part of the group, do not condemn it.
For if you do, the first high wind that comes along will blow you away.
And the sad thing is that you will probably never know why.

Wow, how profound even back in the day!

1980 Reunion meeting today!

The Escambia Class of 1980 Reunion committee is holding a meeting today at the Osceola Country Club at 12 noon.  The committee will discuss and confirm more information pertaining to the June 18th weekend reunion.

Plus there will be extra classmates joining us for fellowship and a good time.

See everyone this afternoon!

Do you remember this day?

How many faces can you name in the crowd?
Remember the 10 year reunion?