Summer Reunions
NJoying the bond in Houston Top two rows: Rob Hunt (81), Lisa Cochran (82), Marcia Warren, Don Bray, Marcus Shriner (80), Chris Corrigan (78), Bob Reiders (78), Carlos Schippel (82), Tracy MacKay (82), Bryan Schaffer (79), Suzonne Drinkwater (75), Janet Drinkwater (80), Cliff Tan (78), Steve Bishop (78), Craig Wood (80), Han Kurrsow, Jana Shaw (82), Steve Provost (80), Dave Butterworth (82), Wayne Brownfield, Laurie Winfield (80), Ginger Beasley (82), Heidi Strickland (79), Carol Kovanick (79), Laura Nicklas (82), Rod Theriot (77); bottom two rows: Missy Miller (81), Bobby Jordan (77), Michael Shippel, Jay Flood (79), Peter Cunningham (78), Bess Corbell (78), Michael Warren (79), Katy Hayes (79), Ronda Bailey (78), Oteka Stevens (77), Sunny Stevens (80), Cecilia Wang (78), Jen Morris
By Lauri Winfield (80)
modeled our NJoy T-shirts for the cameras. For dinner, we filled our plates with nasi goreng and other beloved dishes from a delicious Indonesian buffet. After viewing some revealing photos of SAS-past, we were entertained by the band Southbound, reunited to entertain us, followed by a poolside serenade into the wee hours by the Walston Brothers band. Both groups, made up of talented alumni, plan to make a comeback at next year’s reunion. On Sunday, we said our goodbyes but fortunately not for long. Thanks to Katy’s planning, the Houston reunion will be an annual June event. The Class of 79 will hold larger gatherings for five-year anniversaries, notably its 35th in 2014. No matter the year, all classes, faculty, parents and family are encouraged to attend to keep our bond strong!
Where might you find three baby kangaroos, two talented bands and one big happy family that shares an amazing bond? If you guessed the SAS NJoy Reunion in Houston last June 17-18, you’ve done the right math. About 60 of us gathered at the Doubletree Hotel to reconnect with lifelong friends and meet new ones. A small group of revelers got the party started early on Thursday, but official festivities kicked off on Friday evening with a white elephant gift exchange organized by our tireless Katy Hayes Jordan (79). SAS’s own animal expert, Steve Provost (80), added to the unique atmosphere by bringing three baby kangaroos for us to admire and hold. On Saturday, we relaxed by the pool, played volleyball and caught up with one another. Before dinner, we 44
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