USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in Japan

Great Video of classmate Thom Burke on the USS Ronald Reagan

Congratulations to the Newlyweds

Bob & Tammy Lowande, married February 27th, 2011

My Argument for Facebook

I don't know how it happened. Social media has become as much a needed utility as electricity or indoor plumbing. From housing embarassing photos of your kids and their friends, to uniting large numbers set on toppling dictator, Facebook has become everyone's looking glass. Just when I think I can give up Facebook until the next class reunion, the USS Ronald Reagan's Facebook page posts this image. Although having a front row seat to everyone's lives can sometimes be unnerving, the view from here is pretty sweet. Holly's own Captain Burke.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2011) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class JRay Norris, from Wash., renders a salute after passing the flag to Captain Thom Burke, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a burial at sea ceremony. Twenty-one service members and their spouses were committed to the sea by the crew of the Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan is currently underway conducting training exercises in preparation for an upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Central Command areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicholas A. Groesch/Released
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Becky & Don

Like Good Wine or Cheese

Is it me or are Belinda and Janice more beautiful than ever?

(Right, Janice on our senior trip, courtesy of Debbie Sandusky.)

Belinda, Janice, and Angela at the 2001 reunion.
Belinda and Janice at the 30th.

The Holly Ambassador, Brian Keener

Brian was always helpful during our years at school and nothing has changed. Thanks Brian for bringing tree branches.
Brian and Terri, American Gothic at the 2001 reunion.
Brian and Terri at The Red Devil the night before the reunion. In 30 years, Brian knows everyone and anything going on in Holly. I think that makes him the perfect committee member or Red Devil liason.

Classic Classmate Couple

1990-Scott & Rachelle (Diaz) Crane at the 10 year reunion.


2010-Rachelle & Scott at the 30th reunion.

Warner, My Ventriloquist Dummy Buddy

Legend tells the story. During show and tell at Holly Elementary, Warner and I both brought our ventriloquist dolls on the same day. The teacher asked us to present them together. It was both awkward, yet comforting.

Kevin & Jim

Cheryl, Kim, Jim, & Kay

Still a lot of reunion blogging to come....I needed a Thom Burke break.

‎100903-N-7605J-013 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2010) - Capt. Thom W. Burke, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), addresses the ship's company during an all hands call on the flight deck. This was Burke's first... all hands call aboard Ronald Reagan after assuming command August 12. Ronald Reagan is currently moored pier-side in its homeport of San Diego (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Benjamin
C. Jernigan/RELEASED)

Assisting the Carnival Splendor
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 11, 2010) - Capt. Thom Burke, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), speaks to the crew during a Veterans Day celebration held on the ships aft mess decks. Crewmembers gathered to honor the sacrifices of veterans before them. Ronald Reagan is currently underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPUTEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin L. Oberholtzer/Released)