Class of '87

That's an interesting note from George, since it appears that Sue is doing all of the work!

Joe, I'm sure you know people who do a lot of work in the background .... but let others take all the credit and limelight. Need I say more? LOL…. I’m looking forward to seeing you in October.

Eileen here, just poking my head in to say hi....Say, I remember George - - (you wouldn't remember me) and I'm surprised to see I remember nearly all the names on the "missing" persons list. This makes my heart swell in sweet remembrance. I would break out my "we've got tonight" MSH prom coffee mug, except for that I finally Good Willed it on the last clean out effort at my parents house this past summer. I will CONSIDER paying the steep admission fee to this event, but only if cajoled into it. I've got some time to think about it.

HEY SUE, GEORGE, GOOD WORK!

Hey Eileen - I can't believe you unloaded your "We've Got Tonight" coffee mug. Hope to see you in October!

20 years...damn! Seems like just yesterday.....

I just picked up my babysitter yesterday from her last day of high school and became nostalgic...Sandi Debbert and I will be there in October.... and yes, we're still the best of friends.... going on 32 years now!

WOW! Hard to believe that it's been that long. Our girls' babysitters both graduated tonight from Mendham ~ what goes around, comes around. Eileen and Brian, you'll laugh ~ I still have our Jr. Prom mug at home...can't let that one go, especially since Greg and I went together. Hope to see everyone in October. Brian, will you be there ~ having a hard time getting Greg to go, but if he knows you'll be there, maybe I can cajole him...

Lisa: Oh, definately if you are married to your date that totally makes sense to keep that mug. Another story: 0ne younger brother of mine met and married his MHS sweetheart, that sweetheart's sister is now my sister in law - a MHS alum from our year. She was an international jet-setter then, and is a jetsetter spy of some sort now...name starts with J-- Brian: amigo, hola to you as well!

Hey Lisa! Tell Greg he must attend. I definitely plan on going. . . well, as long as the Rogaine starts to work by October. Eileen: No more "good willing" your MHS memorabilia. Hope to see you in Oct.

So where are we going to go drink on Friday night? I'm flying in so somebody better hang with me!!

this email went out to everyone in our database. It's been 20 years since our high school graduation and we're planning a big party to celebrate! Please join us on October 6, 2007, for our best reunion ever! If you are planning to attend, please purchase your tickets ASAP. There are only a limited number of seats still available. The last day to purchase tickets is Sept. 21, 2007. The ticket price is $87 per person. Your ticket includes: · Cocktail Hour: 7pm – 8pm · Buffet Dinner with Open Bar Reception: 8pm – 11pm · Door prizes · DJ playing plenty of bad 80's music to dance to · A professional photographer will be at the reunion to capture the event · plenty of reminiscing and catching up on the past 20 years. Please understand that on September 22nd we need to give the Hyatt the number of guests in our party; therefore, the last day to purchase tickets is Friday, Sept. 21st at 5pm. You can purchase your ticket through our website. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, AmExp. or Pay pal. (No tickets will be sold at the door.) If you prefer to pay with a check, please email us at: myinfomhs87@yahoo.com to make arrangements. Will you need a hotel room the night of the reunion? If so, please contact the hotel directly. Rooms have been discounted for our group. When calling for reservations, please mention “Mendham H.S. Class of 1987” to receive your discount. FYI, on Saturday, Oct. 6th, there is a Mendham Football home game. We are in the process of organizing a tour of the high school. (more information to follow in the coming weeks.) Friday Night??? Right now, nothing is planned for Friday, Oct. 5th; however, we are working on something for that evening. any suggestions? please email us. Please note that we will not mail out invitations to this reunion. (All correspondences will be done over the internet.) We look forward to seeing you again on Oct. 6th, the Reunion Committee

Holy Friggin' 20 Years! I am very much looking forward to seeing many familiar faces in Oct. Are there any special "events" planned for Friday evening? Whose parents are going away that weekend? Perhaps we can get a keg or two, get some beer bongs going, play a few games of Quarters and trash the place. Just like old times! HA - just kidding (sort of). Can't wait to see everyone! Safe travels to all! Steffani

Eileen, I was just thinking about you this weekend oddly enough. I was in NYC with my husband for the night and hanging out in SOHO and on Canal Street. I recall us hitching a ride to the train station in Morristown with some young banker. He couldn't have been but around 22 and we thought he was old! Anyway, I have thought about that day through the years, each time I am in NY and I love to go down Canal Street. Hope all is well!

I can't wait to see all of you as reading the postings to date made me very nostalgic too. I think it would help if someone could post who bought tickets so far...it may lure some of the "anonymous cowards" out of the closet. Not me of course, I can't be a coward as I don't think I have seen any of my fellow 87er's since graduation. Eeks! I will be attending, I am just being a slacker about buying the ticket. Got to line up the babysitter for the 3 kids. Cathy

May I ask what is wrong with our mascot? The ol' geezer's got some plumbing problems, methinks.

Hello Cathy, per your request, below is a list of classmates who have told us that they will be there on Oct. 6th. and/or people who have already purchased tickets: Jonathan Ackerman, Trippy Ansede, Margaret Arnold, Rich Bakos, Kristyn Balderson, Susan Barnes, Kim Berenbak, Peter Bosco, Bill Boutwell, Kurt Brecheisen, Greg Burns, Mark Burns, Mike Buttomer, Jill Cappadona, Wendy Carlin, Michele Compton, Marc Cooley, Sandy Debbert, Joe DeLany, Kathy DelGiorno, Doug DeMaio, Nicole DiMeo, David DiSabato, Peter Dolan, Rich Doran, Dave Edwards, Jill Erfurt, Lydia Eriksen, Jenna Firestone, Pete Fleming, George Gianforcaro, Sean Hamer, Ken Hanna, Heather Heath, Kristen Hettling, Beth Hutchins, Jay Isaacson, Brad Keating, Matt Kelly, Todd Kijanka, Kurt Lauerman, Kristin Levato, Mark Libman, Kevin Lovejoy, Brian Lyle, Jim MacMillan, Eric MacMillan, Jenn Marks, Roger Matthews, Amanda Meade, Rich Michaluk, Andrew Myers, Mike Nervine, Kevin O'Connor, Guido Panzera, Rob Patton, Dianne Pedersen, Todd Pigott, Dawn Quinto, Melissa Reynolds, Maria Ricciardi, Cathy Roncskevitz, Mark Root, Mike Rosselli, Laura SanGiovanni, Sheila Scanlon, Lisa Schultz, Frank Shuler, Steffani Smith, Chris Soldovieri, Lisa Somerville, Scott St. John, Jay Stark, Terry Strack, Wayne Weeks, Bob Wooley

Some questions recently came up about the reunion ticket sales; To answer your questions, we are on pace to have about 130 +/- people in attendance the night of the reunion. Also, we have found that about 70% of the alumni who purchased tickets are bringing a spouse (or guest.)

2 weeks and counting to purchase tickets. I can't beleive the reunion is right around the corner. It seems like yesterday when I started contacting classmates and got the ball rolling. The ticket sales are going great and a lot of classmates are coming. I can't wait to see everyone and catch up. It should be a fun night out. I look forward to seeing everyone Saturday, Oct 6th.

Urg! - - Sorry to announce I don't think I can go now, As I have to be back in NJ 10 days later for a Consumer Reports ball. It doesn't make sense to cross coasts twice in two weeks.... But thanks George for posting the confirmed list. Kim and Maria: I'm so sorry I won't be seeing you, as I've known you both since fourth grade, that would've been fun to meet. And Karen, thanks for the story, yes, I vaguely remember that! Going to NY and hanging out near Canal Street was VERY important indeed. I swear, I remember high school much more vividly than college, perhaps it was the pain and torture that makes it stick. I am most proud that senior year I won second runner up as "most oblivious to the world." - if I got that correctly. In any case, please don't let me deter anyone from going, if anything, you must go FOR me. As for me, I still live like a teenager, in a crash pad in SF - I live with one of my brothers, we watch cartoons and go to concerts across the street. The thing that resembles adulthood is that I have a job. Anyone come visit if you like aerobeds. Flamencoeileen@hotmail.com All my best and please, someone take notes, and write about the event afterwards! - - Eileen

This is going to be the best reunion in Mendham High School History! Our list keeps growing... here are 12 more people who told us that they will be there or have already purchased a ticket: Kristen Barletta, Julie Borod, Christine Bretzger, Matt Dragonetti, Brad Fehnel, Robert Fox, Tara Jones, Amanda Meade, Chris Rapczynski, Eric Roth, Eric Szoke, Alex Walsh

Just taking a quick break from the treadmill.....I plan on attending the reunion at my exaact wieght in High School !!! So I have 5 weeks to loose 63lbs!.. If you need to speak to me you can contact me at john@treadmill@stairmaster.com. John

more classmates have purchased tickets. they are.....Nicole Anger, Fleur Blisset, Barbara Bondy, Christa Garubo, Jamie Hawthorne, Sandy Jones, Kelly Kent, Laura Lambertin

5 more classmates who will be at the reunion....... John Crean, Mary Kate Meis, Marcy Rentch, Tammy Smith, Amy Webster

Just bought my ticket. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Yikes! 20 years! Reunion weekend is either going to make us feel really young or really really old! ;o)

Now that I know Eric Roth and Jay Isaacson and so many others are going I am all over this reunion! Thanks so much for printing the attendees, George. If I were going to be exact weight in high school I think the reunion would have to be about 6 months away! I better get on that treadmill too, or just run back and forth to work every day for the next few weeks. Can't wait to see you all there.

WOW!!! I JUST BOOKED MY FLIGHT TODAY. NOSTALGIA HAS SET IN . I'M TRULY EXCITED TO SEE EVERYONE(E.S) THIS IS SURREAL. SEE Y'ALL SOON. MARIA RICCIARDI

Wow... memory lane. Reading the list of attendees floods the ol' database. Hopefully, Jack Daniels will be present at the festivities as I will be in attendance for our every expanding gala. I’m really looking forward to seeing all the old faces again (or rather, older). It will be interesting to see how everyone changed over the years. Speaking of change… hey Braddock, I’m glad to hear the surgery went well. It must have been real awkward not having a 3rd nipple after all these years. Thankfully, you don’t have to wear those damn leak pads anymore… and that you can now wear white! That crazy bastard. He’s always been shy about it… but why digress. Hey, see everyone there!

Attire: We have gotten a lot of questions about what to wear to the Reunion. There are no firm rules, but anything from smart casual/business casual to cocktail attire is fine.

Add two more to our list: ...... Joe Fritzen, Paul Ferrara

Please add four more to our list...... Mike Beverly, John Fritzen, Jeff Hildinger, John Shaw Spitaleri

Hey, a few of us are headed over to the Callaloo Cafe in Morristown on Friday night, 10/5, to hear an old friend from our class play in a band.... open invite to anyone who is interested. He's on from 6:30 - 8:30, then we're hanging out for drinks after.

It's good to see so many familiar names - I can't believe I haven't seen most of you in 20 years! I'm leaving my husband at home with the kids so he won't get bored with tales of my geeky high school existence...

Eileen,You will be missed.Thanks for thinking of me,I hope life"s been good to you.If your ever in FL look me up.Send me your e-mail and I'll catch you up after the reunion.Take care-Maria

Hello everyone! Unfortunately I won't be able to make the reunion this time around. My husband travels quite a bit and will be away over the weekend of the reunion. I have two little ones and can't find anyone brave enough to take them on for the entire weekend. (We live in NH, so it would be a bit of a trek for me). Hope you guys have a wonderful time, sorry to miss it. Hey Cathy...... I still have nightmares about "Baby M"...how could you forget all of those post mhs parties at Cornell?

Thank you Sue and George for organizing the reunion! I (like Amy) will be leaving my 2-year-old son at home with my husband so that I can make this short trip down memory lane...I'm a 2nd grade teacher (living far, far away in S.C.), and at this time of year it's not easy to take days off, so I'll only be there for the Saturday night festivities. I'm looking forward to it!

Beth! I have been wanting to get in touch with you for YEARS! I am so sad you won't be going. Please email me... catmovet@yahoo.com Kristen and Amy-I can't wait to see you!

I see that many of you are asking for emails. FYI, we plan to publish a few days (or weeks) after the reunion. (Note that your information will not be published on the web. It will be emailed to alumni requesting a copy of the directory.) However, if you would like to get in touch with classmates BEFORE Oct. 6th, please just email us at myinfomhs87@yahoo.com. Hope to see you at the reunion.

TICKETS: For those of you who have purchased tickets, please keep in mind that tickets will not be mailed. George & I will have a master list the night of the reunion to confirm attendees. I can't wait to see everyone on Saturday the 6th.

Add three more to our list of attendees…. Matt Meis, Chris Steinberg, Kristen Tortortella

I just found out about the reunion! I can't believe it has been 20 years. I am going to try and attend since I am coming from so far....Flanders, NJ. Beth, Email me if you get a chance (jeska1@optonline.net)! Your email wasn't in this blog and I'd love to hear from you. Too bad you aren't going.

Add two more people to our list ..... Victoria Kohlmaier, Shelley Thompson

Sue, George, Wendy, Thank you so much for what you are doing. We are all so very busy but must take the time to be with friends and family when we can - I am really looking forward to this! Like many others, I will be leaving the family here as the trip from Sumter, S.C. is a haul. Oh, by the way, it'll be nice to push it up a bit alone with my old friends Ray, Brian, Pete and Bill! I can smell trouble already. Please drop me a line if you have time, or I'll just see ya there soon. Take care.

Hi All! I finally bought my ticket today and am looking forward to seeing everyone! Curious to see how many of us have changed or have not changed over the past 20 years!!! My god, I can't believe its been 20 years, it just seems like yesterday sometimes doesn't it?!? If I only knew then what I know now right? LOL :) Feel free to drop me a line at melissapnj1@aol.com or you can always find me at myspace.com along with a few of our other classmates!! See you all there! :)

Add 6 more names......Kristi Bishop, Melissa Phelan, Ray Pugsley, Meara Quinn, Melissa Saum, Fr. James Tucker

two more will be there ....... Jeff McGorory, Mark Spicka

Kristen and Cathy, excited that I'll be seeing you! Kristen, I would have thought you'd take after our AP Senior English teacher (what was her name?!) instead of being one for 2nd graders.

Sorry I am going to miss the reunion. I cannot believe that it has been 20 years! Perhaps I will bump into a few old classmates on Friday evening if you are at some of the local watering holes. All the best!

Hello again! Amy, I'm still teaching kids how to be better writers, so I do hope that Mrs. Jackson would be proud! I never grew taller than five feet, so somehow it's just easier for me to teach the little ones. I'm glad the list of attendees is getting longer each day, and I will know so many people at our reunion. Amy, Meara, Kurt, Cathy, Doug, Ray--bring your photos! I'm sure there are lots of great kid pictures to share!

Hi Kristen, Amy, Cathy, etc! How exactly are we all going to catch up on 20 years in one night?? I am very excited! Someone please bring a yearbook...I just moved and mine is buried in god knows which box. And definitely bring lots of pictures! Is anyone going to the football game on Saturday afternoon? See you all soon!

add two more to list...... Chris Newman, Jenn Starke

Hello to everyone Chester and Mendham kids alike (had to give a shout out for Chester our class was the largest Chester class to grace Mendham halls at the time. Sorry I won't be joining you at the reunion - I might stop by the football game. Amy Webster the last time I saw you was in the South of France at the airport - I was on vacation and you were on a business trip. Fleur/Sandy - I hope all is well with you and your families. Karen W & Cathy R hello after so many years! Paula S and Diana S. where are you? Missy Phelan knock 'em out - you look marvelous! BNT catch ya in the fall. George and Sue great job! Perhaps I'll see ya at the 30th when some of you could have pictures of grandchildren.

please add .... Todd Perry to the list.

Hola, What time is the game on Saturday? Sandie J. and I might go depending on when it is. Thanks. -M

Never mind - I found the answer on the MHS website - thanks anyway. -M

Just looking over the list of attendees and wow, what a crowd! Alison good to see your name! You in NJ still? I am actually in Philadelphia, two hours from Mendham, and due to give birth to my first baby (boy) on Oct. 9th so I won't be making the reunion, but sure would have been a good cover up for weight gain after high school!: ) Alison, or anyone, feel free to email karenannew@gmail.com. High school was a blur to me, transferring in from overseas so though everyone's name is familiar, not a lot of strong ties. Though I look forward to hearing stories and seeing pictures so hopefully someone will post the event.

Please add the following people to our list:…….Roberta Berliner, Scott Dunn, Dave Knapp, Suzanne Murray, Alyssa Rosenthal, Kim Swon, Heather Schorr…. (if you would like to purchase a ticket but have not had a chance, we can make special arrangements for your. Please email us at myinfomhs87@yahoo.com )

Well...so much for last minute plans. Soccer games got canceled, hubby had trip change last minute to be home for kids and I have a few days off of work...so I figured that fate has me there tomorrow!! Can't wait to see y'all but not looking forward to the flight up from Atlanta.....for those of you ex-musicians, Mr. Beavers is hoping to make a suprise drop in to let you know he's still alive and kickin! Til then... Sharon

***ATTENTION!!! Due to the construction taking place at Mendham High School, we have changed the time of the tour. The tour will now take place on Saturday at 1:00pm. Hope to see you there.

Oh, I now I regret not going -- that was foolish of me but now I'm in California and there's little I can do about it now. Please do someone take pictures and share, promise I'll be at the next one! Flamencoeileen@hotmail.com Best, Eileen

Sorry I couldn't make it to the reunion, but it was nice to see all of you that attended the home game at the school. I hope to see all of you at the next one! If anyone wants to forward some pic's please do! pvspiritman@keystoneinspection.com

Thanks again to all of you planners - what a great party!

It was great catching up with everyone. Thanks to George, Sue & Wendy for making it possible.

Thanks again for all your hard work! You threw a great party. I had a blast and it was great catching up with everyone and reconnecting with some old friends. See you again in ten more years........! -M

Unfortunately I had conflicting reunions (college/HS), so I was bummed to miss this one, but possibly there will be a 25 yr? Wow, even typing 25 yr reunion seems strange, since it seems like just yesterday in so many ways. Sounds like the turn-out was much better than the 10 year reunion and everyone had a fun time. Looking forward to next time. Kevin Lovejoy Kevin@GetYourClix.com

Age sure is a bitch, or a bastard, depending ....