Linda Grace Thompson (Coltes) (1965)
Just want to give a big THANK YOU and shout out to the Reunion Committee for all their hard work. It was a wonderful reunion. It had been a while since I last attended a reunion due to health issues and having no one to drive me that distance. This year I was married and able to attend, and proud to introduce my husband. I was single for 26 1/2 years and it was nice to have a companion again (we've been married 8 years now).
We both had a great time. It was the first class reunion my husband had ever attended (to include his own in Portsmouth) and he was most impressed with the way everything was carried out. Initially, he was a bit skeptical, but once we got there, even in the bad weather, he was very glad we went. He said everyone was most friendly and was impressed with the way everything was carried out. He was most complimentary of everything and especially all of my friends whom we made an effort to try and reach or they tried to find us. It was great and we both (especially me) want to thank all those who worked so diligently for so long to get it organized. Even though a few events had to be cancelled, it didn't take away from the true meaning of the reunion and that was being together.
Toni Worth (can't recall your married name...sorry), you did an outstanding job. It was great. You should be a stand-up comedian. The tributes to our fallen classmates and those who have gone on before us was wonderful, and most especially, Mr. Szetella. Everything was planned wonderfully.
I wish we could have had the KHS Tour as I would dearly love to get one of those KHS Throws. I saw it on the podium in one of the photos and it is beautiful. Penney Martin told me where I could get one so I will try that route or I can have my grandson, who is a KHS Warrior this year, get one for me. He's there everyday and plays on the baseball team so I'm sure he could get me one. I'm sure there are lots of other things I would like to have, but if I were to go there I'd probably blow a month's check on everything (hopefully not, I'm not that bad), but I do enjoy nostalgia and especially being in the first graduating class of KHS.
I did wear my KHS Key to the Saturday Night Reunion because it seemed appropriate. I'm so glad I did because it was a treat to me to show others. I was also glad that we sang the Alma Mater because I was in the Acapella Choir and I remember helping Mrs. Curtis and a few other classmates write it. It was so special to me to be a small part of that. I was hoping it would be sung and the next time we sing it, we should all stand as it it a tribute to our school and was written in behalf of it. It's like the National Anthem to KHS. I actually stood up when we were going to sing it, but no one else stood, so I sat back down.
Again, THANK YOU REUNION COMMITTEE. ONCE AGAIN, YOU DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB. But when I think of the people who are on the committee for both classes, how can it not be good? You were all excellent leaders in high school and continue to be now. Thank you again for your great efforts. Thank you Debbie Outten Fisk for your work on the website. It is wonderful.
May you all be blessed with your greatest desires and may you have good health to continue in your endeavors in this life.
Sincerely,
Linda Thompson Coltes
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