School Story:
Most of my really good memories came from middle school. I don't really have any good memories from high school because I never really made any good memories to begin with. I wish to get updates on the lives of those who were semi-close to me during freshmen year. Though one thing sticks out in my mind:
I was at my first Homecoming dance. Erik Eimiller (I forgot the proper spelling of the last name) and I and a couple other friends were with me at the time. He basically told me not to give a crap what others think of me on the dance floor and to just dance, something along those lines. He and I could have been potential friends. Another one was Senior Year (I thought I would finally graduate with my class of 1998, but it wound up being one year later which sucks) when I would talk with a certain girl who was incredibly patient with me one last time. She's the one that said she was going to school for something like Music Video directing. She said maybe if you become famous I'll be making your videos.
All in all, I had abandoned everybody because at the time I thought it was the right thing to do. It's all because of sour church doctrine, and ever since I realised that I've always hated what church doctrine has done to people, especially new converts. I have since realised that doctrine is not to be trusted and that if you don't actually read the bible for yourself you will never get it. Now, since I read the good book and actually experienced the love of the Lord for myself, I have metamorphosed into something I could have never been prior.
I am willing now to receive feedback from people here, whether it be negative or positive. I didn't graduate with my class in 1998, but I still feel a bond with all I have come in contact over the years. These people I will list. If you are not listed, then float me a line at spndg21@yahoo.com.
My best friend (Daniel Rozwood) is somebody with whom I have kept in close contact. He is happily married to a sweet country girl named Melanie and they have a kid and are living somewhere in Rochester. He's really the only one with whom I have been close.
I will now list a few that I remember from years past:
Shakira Russell (if that's how she spells it now. Transferred?)
Kristin Bergantz (she transferred out of the district before high school, but I still remember her. Married by now, I'm probably sure...)
Renee Hamm (Transferred out in 7th Grade)
In short, I am here because I want to hopefully contact some people just to catch up and see how their lives have changed. I am sentimental like that, y'know.
I am looking forward to catching up and things.
Dennis Bartello (Demick12, SelfASteam)
