I attended the 30th reunion, 20th and 10th reunions and found with each of them special memories
of our time at Tappan Zee. It was fun to reunite and make new friendships with classmates that I knew well and not so
well when we were all in school together. What's nice about reunions is that we are all on the same page, a little bit older
and a lot more wiser than we were in high school. Our maturity brings an open mind to say hello, have a drink, dance,
enjoy a few laughs and reminisce with classmates. I found everyone who attended friendly and psyched up to have a good
time. So for those of you who may be a bit tentative - please consider coming to the 35th reunion -- life is short (and
we aren't getting any younger!)
- - Diane Santoro Valcic
The 30th was GREAT! Had a very good time, catching up on events and remembering lots of
people who I've never been able to stay in touch with over the years...and there's not a better feeling in the world than
seeing a face you remember, recalling a shared experience, and before you know it, you're swapping tales & memories.
By far the most difficult part of attending a reunion is leaving...it takes literally hours to break away, it's that good
an experience.
Also, just to remind everyone, your mind has this wonderful algorithm that remembers only the
best, the funniest, and all the good in one another so all those super embarrassing things you did are long forgotten by others...and
I should know, I've done more than my fair share! See you there!
-- Jim Barbera
I had a good time at our last reunion. I ran into Mark Baldinger who lived across the street
from me growing up. I hadn't seen him in over 25 years. It was great to spend some time with him and get caught
up on the last 25+ years. I am so glad I went because, as you know, he died a year or two later.
Also, after our reunion, a bunch of us went to a local bar in Stony Point, sang karaoke and enjoyed
everyone's company, not wanting the night to end.
--Greg Snyder
Hi Old Friends and Classmates,
I just wanted to let you all know how much fun the past 10, 20, and 30 year reunions were.
Yes, I've been to all three and they were great. Getting to reconnect with old friends and hearing about their lives
and their families has been so nice. If you've come to the reunions then you know what I mean and if you haven't, then
you need to start. Believe me, you won't regret it. See you all in October.
--Sherri Freedlander Naparstek
