Old friends reconnect during high school reunion

The weekend of Oct. 16-18 was a testament of the beauty and rejuvenation that comes from reuniting with individuals 35 years after a monumental event like high school graduation. As a member of New Bern Senior High School Class of 1991 from New Bern, North Carolina, I had the distinct pleasure of reminiscing and creating new memories with people I haven’t seen in many years. My classmates and I came from near and far to hug, fellowship, talk, laugh, dance and reconnect in ways that soothed my soul, reminded me of my roots and caused me to express deep gratitude for my upbringing in a city that nurtured loving, lifelong relationships. With a graduating class of over 300 students, my classmates and I have always had a special sense of pride and nostalgia that is unique to us. We were the last class to attend high school at the location that is now Grover C. Fields Middle School.

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