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Posted by MHS Class of 80 Reunion (Meridian, Idaho) on Thursday, April 16, 2015

It's about...TIME

We worry about the choices we've made and how other's might perceive us. We fear that, if we run into someone from our past, they might look younger than us or have more successful lives than we do - some do, some don't. That anxiety darkens our outlook. We become lost in that darkness of self doubt, regret, and self-judgement. Many tend to do the opposite of what will dispel that darkness - they disconnect and isolate. It becomes a depressing cycle. The truth will set you free! Come out of your comfort zone. These beautiful souls that we grew up with ALL have stories of regret, embarrassment, and failure. They also stories of gratitude, pride and joy....just like you. Nothing lightens a burden of heavy memories quite like hearing one of your peers say, "I know what you mean...that happened to me, too." or "You think THAT was bad? Listen to THIS!..."

Does any of this resonate with you? Isn't it about time to do something different? You can be anything you want at any time... This year I invite you to be bold and you can start by coming out, connecting with your classmates, sharing your story and listening to ours. I know you have always wanted to and now...it's time.

"Don't you think it's about time?" - Eugene Boyle

Posted by MHS Class of 80 Reunion (Meridian, Idaho) on Monday, April 20, 2015

It's Done but Not Over....

 26 July 2010 - After a year of planning, organizing and reaching out to reconnect with over 673 MHS 80 classmates, our thirty year class reunion weekend has drawn to a close. But the old friendships revisited and new bounds that have been formed are too valuable to once again let slip into obscurity. We encourage each and everyone of you to join us and stay connected as we proceed forth as a group with a common connection reaching back over 30 years plus. Please sign up for our newsletter using the form below to stay informed about news, upcoming events and activities concerning you and our class. For example, we are currently looking into a very affordable family and friends cruise package that may be available to us as early as July 2011!

Additionally we would are looking into scheduling affordable or free informal get-togethers on an  more regular basis: family picnics, river raft trips, bar-b-ques, boating, golfing, camping and a host of other activities that will help us maintain the bond that was strengthened by this reunion.

Our next goal as a group is to decide how often to hold formal reunions - every 10 years? Five? Two? We want your input to help decide.

Once you have subscribed to our class newsletter, you may update your contact information at any time. So come on Warriors! Come out and play!

Why I'm not coming - a conversation with Kelli Mayan

I have mentioned to some of you, Kelli Mahan was my girlfriend in the first grade. She is a beautiful, intelligent, independent, powerful woman. I noticed that I hadn't heard from her in the last week or so and she wasn't yet signed up so I posted a message on her wall. With Kelli's permission, here is that conversation thread: (click picture to enlarge)

What do you think? Is Kelly making a good choice?

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The Class Reunion Website is in stage 2...

At the risk of tooting our own horn, I must disclose that a lot of time, work, effort and resources have already gone into thirty year reunion coming up this July. the reunion committee has met numerous times and individually they have all put forth a winning effort. We are all hoping for a big turnout.

Our class website at MHS80.com is up and everyday new 'Event and Activity' pages are being posted that enables everyone to select from a menu of activities and to pay in advance ensuring not only their reservations but that we (as a class) are able to pay for the venues and activities in full so that everyone is assured a memorable, fun and worthwhile reunion experience. Deposits and ongoing expenses have been paid out personal pockets and reimbursing those outlays will be possible as folks begin selecting and paying for their choices.

As always we invite, indeed, solicit your feedback and support.

Warriors! Come Out and Play!

2009 0914 Reunion Committee Meeting

I'm not sure if this is or 5th or 6th meeting but we are definatley becoming much more laser. We were able to attend to business, visit and catch up and even have a few cocktails all before 9:00PM - that's gotta be a record for us. events, orices and an improved website wil lbe forth coming in the next 2 weeks. It was decided to have another 'public social' to preview Pilot Error, the band that we are considering for our Saturday Night Event. most of the committee has 'promised' to show up at Bad Irish Sept 26th (Saturday) to check out the the band. This an open invitation to all MHS Class of 80 - please come, we need your input and would enjoy reconnecting :)

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Current Class List

Gathering together an updated and useful list of our class mates along with their contact information is a daunting challenge to say the least. Brad Campbell provided a list with 643 names. You will probably recall we were the largest graduating class in Idaho in 1980.

Today we have available free and easy to use technology to assist in our quest to reconnect with each and everyone of our classmates and to provide them with updates, information, and the opportunity to help with our reunion planning process and most importantly to attend our Thirty Year Reunion in person or at least in spirit. In spirit? Yes, as disappointing as it may be, some of us may not be able to attend the reunion for a number of reasons: other obligations, finances, distance, etc. If you think that you may not attend, we still invite you to connect with us and contribute to the planning, fund raising, and brainstorming. We are looking into creating a yearbook, multimedia slideshow DVD and perhaps even a 'livestream' over the internet for those of you who are just not able to make it for whatever reason.

Those of us who have already joined the planning committee are doing our level best to make this event the most memorable, inclusive and affordable reunion yet; to date we have had two: the ten year and the twenty year. I was surprised to find that a couple of people were not aware of one or the other. I am personally committing to getting the word out to every living classmate that attended Meridian High School as a member of our class (1980), graduate or not, whether they attended all three years or a day.

It's a challenge, to be sure; but many of you have offered to help and I am accepting your offer! We still need folks to join our planning committee in person, via e-mail or by phone. Additionally, we have a number of tools in place to support our reconnecting process:

1. If you are on facebook, please connect with me personally (eugeboy[at]gmail[dot]com) and I will invite you to our facebook page where you can read and contribute to the discussion regarding the reunion. If you are not currently on facebook, please consider starting a free account as it is probably the easiest way to communicate.

2. We have a blog website that you can subscribe to at www.mhs80.com (you may be reading this here already). Please subscribe to this page so that updates are automatically emailed to you. You can submit your thoughts by starting a new topic or click comment under any article to comment on the article topic.

3. I have started a Plaxo Group in order to allow anyone to update their own contact information. Plaxo is a free and useful tool that updates everyone when you change e-mail addresses, phone numbers or snail mail address. It is also useful to anyone wanting to backup their own contacts online regardless of what email client you use (ie: Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail, etc.) Once you start your free Plaxo account at Meridian High School Class of 80, you will be sure to be included in our database.

4. Finally, please consider starting a free (or paid) account at classmates.com, reunion.com or any of a number of alumni related sites. Many of us may not be members but you can assist us by looking for others that are registered there and making them aware of the 2010 Reunion and this website.

Our next planning committee meeting is July 13th at my office here in Boise (1121 N. Cole Rd / 83704)
Please join us any way you can. If you need to speak to me personally (Eugene Boyle) you can call me at 208-779-0080. I would love to hear from you.


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