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Mike Sturrock

P.S. The whole exchange about the speedo and thong was hilarious, but let's face it, we are in Texas not France or Italy. HA!

Bill Greer

IT WAS ALL UP TO GOD; I regret missing every min. i wasn't  there both nites,The people i didn't get to say hi to,not getting to talk  to each person more .Thank-ful for getting to go to not 1 but 2 parties fri & sat,the people i did get to see,even just 30 sec.,i haven't danced in 7 yrs. WHAT I DID GET TO DO I WILL  REMEMBER THE REST OF MY LIFE,AND EVEN IF JUST A SHORT AMT. OF TIME EACH PERSON I ENCOUNTERED. MANY THANKS,,GOD BE WITH ALL ,SINCERELY LOVE TO EVERYONE,BILL GREER

Jim Holotik

Many thanks to whomever the organizers were for this reunion.  It was great fun.  Special thanks to Randy Key for putting together this bulletin board. (thanks for including spell check)  Hopefully it can stay up and be a private REL facebook. 

Great to see all that attended, those that did not should have been there.  Additionally, if anyone had their foot stomped on while dancing...it was Joy.

Joy Valentine (Haynes)

 Here is the story.  Jim was teaching me to jitterbug and he thought it was really funny to "accidently" miss grabbing my hand as I came out of a twirl.  That would send me flying across the entire dance floor!!  Please accept my heartfelt apology for stepping on toes and to anyone I might have body slammed while flyng across the room!

This really was a fun reunion!  I'm just sorry I missed Friday night.  There were so many people I saw in the pictures that I missed visiting with on Saturday.  (And Jim insisted on giving me those lessons!)  Cyndy and I had said we were leaving early and I'm happy and proud to say that I'm pretty sure we were dead last!!

Thanks to all the committee for your effort and time to make this great for all of us!  I couldn't make it to the 35th, but if there is a 45th, I'm there!

Robert Gentry

A Big Thank You to all who attended and especially those who put together the REL '71 reunion! This was my first time to attend one and truly a night to remember.  My only regret is that there were too many people and too little time to personally reconnect and visit with everyone I remember from school.  Looking forward to next time and send my heartfelt thanks, prayers and blessings to all. 

Bob Gentry

Van Jordan

Hey all you Rebels,

I just wanted to say I had a fun time seeing all you guys at the reunion.  We seem to have retained our ability to live life to the fullest.  Look forward to seeing ya'll at the next reunion.

Van Jordan

Steve Morby

I want to add my thanks to the organizing committee.  Those of us who have not lived in Tyler for years really appreciate those of you who live in Tyler and organize these reunions every few years. It was great seeing everyone especially the old Rebel Guard....I doubt we could still fit into those uniforms.

Looking forward to seeing all of you again.

Steve Morby

Bill Greer

Merry Christmas everyone.I wake -up everyday wishing i had more willpower to get to the parties on time and make sure i said hi to everyone.Wish i had gotten to hug more girls and shake more hands..............visited more mixed.Anyway i have looked through the photos and smile at all the faces of people i knew there smiling, there is comfront in that for me, that even as teenagers our lives had meaning.                i wish everyone the best for the holiday and for whatever is ahead,    i love all of you ........well most,  ha-ha,          peace,         bill greer                THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT SENT GOOD BIRTHDAY WISHES,TOOK THE STING OUT OF IT, AND FEELS GOOD THAT SOME ACTUALLY MADE AN EFFORT TO SNEAK ME  A MESSAGE.      I WOULD HAVE NEVER BELIEVED IT.....................BG

Tony Brookshire

Anyone know when we will get pricing for the events so funds can be sent?

Paul Yust

Looking forward to the 2016 reunion. 

Debbe Patterson (Hambleton)

We need your help! Hurry! 

We are putting together some photos for our 45th reunion! Please scan an and email  anything of interest..... articles, photos, etc to : 

Fotorel71@gmail.com 

Thank you! Debbe Patterson Goughnour 

Kathy Beggs (Bailes)

Sporting KC is our local MLS soccer team.  We support them as season ticket holders.  Here I am with my husband, Peter Bailes.

Angie Sewell (Haynes)

So sorry we won't be able to come to the renunion this year.  We are opening a new store in Rockwall, Texas called Smallcakes.  We are days away from opening and can't make it this time.  Hope to see you guys at the next one.  Come see us in Rockwall,  Rockwall Crossing shopping center on Interstate 30. Right behind Chipotle, by Buffalo Wild Wings.

Kathey Bell (Chapman)

I am so sorry to miss this reunion.. Would be fun since we have reconnected on FB. My oldest grandson is a senior this year and we have an senior day with him on Saturday and our youngest turns three on Friday. So as you all  know grandkids trump reunions. Post lots of pictures. You mean a lot to me.

Kathey Bell Chapman

Darlene Ellison (Foy)

I look forward to anyone to visit some with during the week-end. I will be attending by myself on Friday , but my husband will join me on Saturday. I have to say I will be a bit nervous , but I want to connect up with any friends that I went to school with. So if anyone sees a nervous person standing alone..... Come by and say hello . I think we are so blessed to still be around at this point in our lives. Too many friends have passed on and it is sad for me to think of them not being there ( except in our hearts). Well again , don't be surprised if an old woman comes up and introduced herself. Thanks ! Look forward to the visit .

Nita Crawford (Maxwell)

Darlene...there will be several of us single at the reunion.  Will love visiting with you and catching up on your life.   Nita Crawford Maxwell

Suzy Jones (Smith)

I will be looking for you, Darlene!  Suzy

Darlene Ellison (Foy)

Thank you Nita and Susy, I am feeling less nervous now . I appreciate the note and am very glad to hear some will be in the same boat as myself. Yay !!! Look so forward to hearing all about what great things have happened in your lives. Excited !! 

Penny Lomax (Reddell)

I'm looking forward to visiting with everyone and catching up with our great friends!

Darlene Ellison (Foy)

Hope to see Penny also. We are all so blessed to have made it this far in our lives, sometimes the road was bumpy, but that is okay..... That is life . 

Tim Couch

Sorry that I will be unable to attend the 45th Reunion.  Hope to make the 50th.  Wishing everyone a wonderful Reunion.

Tim Couch

Randy Gholson

I hate to miss this one as I will be in Hawaii on business (could be worse!) but remember the 40th and having so much fun. I will definitely make the 50th, Lord willing and I'm still around. If anyone has any updates on either Bobby Day or Jim Blackmon, I sure would appreciate it if you'd pass it along. Have a great time.

Kathleen Jarvis

So grateful that the date was changed to a cooler month!  Thank you, thank you -- hope this will be a new tradition. 

Won't make this reunion due to work schedule and saving for imminent retirement.  Planning on making the 50th, Lord permitting.  We expect to be in Texas in November and December 2016 and it would be great to see some old friends on an individual basis or in small groups.

Kathleen

Susan Chamness

I won't be in the states until summer.  From the pictures I saw of the last reunion, I am sure that you will enjoy your time together!  Have fun!

Jeanetta Snider (Brown)

I am sorry that we will have to miss the reunion this weekend.  We were looking forward to coming but I have had a severe case of Laryngitis for 3 weeks.  After trip to the doctor again today I am on 2 more weeks of total voice rest and meds.  Alan is really having a good time with me not talking.   I know it will be a great weekend!  Will miss seeing so many people and catching up on life with friends.  Life is good and so blessed.  Hope to be at the 50th!!

Jeanetta Snider Brown