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The Message Forum is not a public soapbox, nor a political platform in any form. This forum is neutral territory when it comes to supporting any movements, political parties, candidates, or otherwise.

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Dear Classmates:
This site isn’t about waistlines, hairlines, or personal crusades. It’s about lifelines and is about reconnecting with our friends from some of the best years of our lives - It's about caring for our classmates, sharing news, and mourning those we've lost.

We ask you to kindly be considerate about passing along news about classmates who are ill, who have had surgery, or are experiencing other personal issues. Please be sure to obtain permission to share with the class any and all submissions.  As wonderful as it is to share or receive news about or from classmates don't break confidences or invade someone's privacy. 

Classmates, If you have an issue that needs a soapbox please use your "Classmate Profile" page.  Classmates can choose to "follow" by selecting your name and each time you post news about yourself, add photos, or update your profile  an email is sent notifying those on your follow list that you have updated your personal profile. Do not check the box, share with classmates as a reply button is provided for return comments and messages.

PLEASE NOTE: Abuse of the message forum common agreement/terms of use may cause immediate suspension of privileges or removal from the AHS website without further warning. 
(We reserve the right to remove material that may be deemed offensive).
Paul Peters -
revised 09/12/2021

Sharon Miles (Ponce)

So very sad to learn of the death of Paul and Jill Peters. I admired all of the hard work Paul put into the website and will always think of him when I view it. May they rest in peace and have a joyous afterlife! Deep condolences to their family. 

Roberta Adams (Shapiro)

So sad to hear of the recent loss of more clssmates.  Reminds me of how special each day is.  My condolences to the families.  Staying positive for a great reunion in 2022. 

Nancy Badin (Helmke)

I am sad to hear of Paul and Jill passing. Thank you Paul for all you did for our class. I am glad I got to see you again at our 45 reunion. I can't believe that you still remembered  our one date in 8th grade where we went to the Annandale Bowling Alley. We were so young then.

Gregory Porter

As we lose more of our friends, let us remember the gift of each new morning

Michael Guthrie

Thanks for the photo and the reminder Greg Porter.  Each of us have the opportunity to create beauty in our worlds.  Beauty can be created by one or in many. – Thankful in all Things

Fred Chandler

Kilroy's Tonight!

There is a mini all class reunion at Kilroy's tonight starting at 7:00pm.

If you are in the area stop by. All AHS classmates are welcome.

 I think there will be a lot of people from the early to mid seventies classes  there..

Stay Well!

Michael Guthrie

Hope everyone had fun last night at Kilroy's.  Was thinking about you all while here in Pittsburgh :)

Ben Marshall

Rebecca Berry

hi Fred and all - I would have come too but not enough notice.  will try next time.  love to Jennie and hope recovery is going well.  Becky

Fred Chandler

Ben, Rebecca, 

 My Bad. I should have posted a week ago.

Watch this website for the January 9th Luncheon annoucement. 

Clear your calender now!

Stay Well!

Fred

Michael Guthrie

I hope to see some of you as we celebrate Dave "Tiggy" Tighe Saturday at 2pm.

Potomac Baptist Church 20747 Lowe’s Island Blvd Sterling. 20165 2pm Saturday

Fred Chandler

Additional Info on the class Luncheon on January 9th.

Maureen asked me to ask you you to help make the Luncheon great.

We hve 25 seats resrved right now.

 We need an accurate head count on anyone attending so we can make sure to have plenty of seats.

So if you are planning to attend, please let me know.

You can send me an email, call or text my phone. 

Hope to see you there!

 Fred Chandler

fhcjr1@aol.com 

703-598-8785 cell

Clinton McKinney

Is anyone managing this site since Paul Peters passed? If so, he needs to be moved out of 'Classmate Profiles' and into 'In Memory'. If someone is currently working on this please forgive me. I just wanted to be sure his name didn't slip through the cracks.

Maureen Hamilton (Hackert)

Thank you for expressing your concern about the website.  Paul Rowson is in the process of learning the technical aspects of the website. His first project is to place Paul Peters's name on the memory page. Paul Peters maintained the website entirely on his own, so this might take some time for us to catch up.  After the January luncheon, the reunion committee will be holding a meeting. You will be hearing much more from the committee after that meeting. Hope to see you January 9th.

Clinton McKinney

    I would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

                                                        STAY HEALTHY,

                                                         Clint McKinney

Paul Rowson

I am sending out this New Year wish to all classmates. I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good health and in good spirits with hopes for a happy and healthy 2022. If anything these past two years have taught us, I think it's how valuable the time is we have together on this Earth. Sadly, we have lost a number of dear classmates this year which has made this message even more poignant.

On June 24 this year, not one, but two once-in-a-life time events will occur. The first is our 50th Class Reunion which the reunion committee has been working on to make it an event to remember. We probably won't have another opportunity like this to renew friendships and create new acquisitions. The second event is equally rare. Coincidentally, just before sunrise on June 24, all the planets visible to the naked eye along with the crescent Moon will align in order across the eastern sky. The best place to view this rare moment coincidentally will be the mid-Atlantic Eastern U.S. None of us will witness this rare alignment again in our lifetime and none of us will experience a 50th AHS reunion again. 

So, my New Year Wish is that each of you who read this will share it with a lost classmate or two, join us for our 50th reunion and gaze up at the morning sky on June 24 and reflect on how lucky we are to be able to share these two events together.

All the best!

Paul
 

Gregory Porter

I am sorry to report that Jane's mother passed away this eveing. She was a wonderful person, and all who knew her will miss her greatly.

Michael Guthrie

Greg, Lifting you, Jane, and her family up. May you feel God's comfort and peace in special ways as you travel through this sad season. 

Clinton McKinney

Greg, losing a loved one is painful. I lost my parents years ago, so I know the sorrow you must be feeling. Hopefully you and Jane can find some comfort knowing that her mother will always be with you in spirit. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephen Holley

Greg and Jane,

I'm praying for God's comfort and strength for you as you navigate the grief. May your memories be sweet as you consider your Mom's impact on your life.

Blessings,

Steve Holley

Paul Rowson

Congratulations on a great game and come back win for Mark and his Bengals yesterday! All AHS grads better be wearing orange and black Super Bowl Sunday!

Karen Kohut (Logeman)

GO BENGALS!
Congrats to Mark and all the guys!

Maureen Hamilton (Hackert)

Good news!  The reunion committee is back and we are ready to rumble!  You will soon be hearing from different classmates regarding plans for our weekend extravaganza.  
In the meantime, please go ahead and make your reservations with the Marriott.  The link to make reservations is on the homepage of the website.  You do not want to miss out on these fantastic room rates.  These special rates are limited.

In addition, it is now time to purchase your reunion tickets!  The cost is $150 per person and an extra $10 if you wish to attend the picnic. The picnic will be held on the grounds of the high school!  More on that later!
Why pay now?  Because our next deposit is due on March 7, 2022.

We are requesting that you pay by check at this time due to the high fees associated with using credit cards.

Please make your check payable to Annandale High 1971 50th Reunion and mail it to me at 6162 River Sound Circle, Southport, NC 28461.

Your help with this is truly appreciated.

Go Atoms!

James Burden

Hello Everyone:

As a member of the Reunion Committee, I would like to echo Maureen's post for those who wish to attend the reunion to please send in their fees and commit to attending the 50th Reunion.

As we go through our lives, we might not think about AHS very often, but this year we should.  A 50th Reunion is a very big deal.  I know that I am really looking forward to seeing everyone.  As the years go by, I become a little more sentimental about past and current relationships...especially with the passing of people who were dear to me.  The thought of not seeing them again saddens me, even if we were not "super close".  Too many this past year or so.

I wanted this to be upbeat, but I failed miserably so far.  I'll start over.

I am charged with the daunting task of organizing the Golf Outing.  In the past, we have had anywhere from 8 to 16 participants.  I really hope that we can have a good turnout this year.  I will check with several courses in the area, but I don't think that the venue itself is the determining factor.  It is the fierce competition that will occur, and the magnificant awards up for those showing their amazing talents.  Some of these awared cost literally dollars.

I challenge more women to join us this year.  I challenge the men to summon what testosterone we can muster and take the "Long Drive" award from the beast known as Debbie Silver.  Enough is enough gentlemen.

There will be awards for other amazing skills such as Closest to the Pin, Best Shot of the Day, Worst Shot of the Day, and probably some other accomplishment yet to be determined.

The golf outing has been a highlight for me each reunion and I look forward to having another fun outing.  Please consider joining us.  We don't care how you play, just come out and swing.

Again, I am really looking forward to seeing everyone in June.  In the meantime, I know we are all looking forward to seeing Mark Duffner and the Bengals in the Super Bowl.  Still hard to believe, but it is really happening.  AFC Champions and now have a shot at being World Champions.  WOW!

Hope everyone is well, or as well as can be expected.

Stay safe and really looking forward to seeing you all.

Jimmy Burden (as everyone seems to remember me being)

Donnie Bradley

First of all......GO BENGALS !!!!  We are all pulling for you Coach Mark Duffner!  and looking forward to seeing you at the reunion...as well as seeing everyone there.  It will be amazing and fun to see classmates some we knew and others we did not know as well.  Time has a way of sneaking up on us so I'm hoping everyone will be there that can possibly make it.  I have a special surprise in a song that I will perform that I know every woman from our class will love and the guys will like it probably as much.  It's the perfect reunion song...so hey let's have some good ole Annandale fun.....make your plans contact Maureen for deposit info and hotel info and let's have an A-Blast from the past !!!