On 10 October 2020 my wife and I are moving to Scotland

Hello all class of '77 classmates! I have a new album available - www.gatorstrat.com  anything u can do to promote or share please do! thanks Tony

After living in Scotland we moved to Belgium and now living in the Netherlands again. Wish I could attend the 45th reunion but financially it's simply not possible and I can't drive a car anymore. Thinking of you all fondly. 

Please send me information in reference to upcoming class reunion information.

I am still living in Europe with my wife Betty. My best wishes to the LHS class of 1977. 

Hello all.  Still in Germany, hoping to move back to Florida this year (2022).  Might even be back before the 45th reunion.  See you soon.

Well, by the grace of God, I managed to stay out of the "Big House", Glad Tony and Dave made it out. Life is nothing less than a roller coaster! So was 1977! It is true that friends are friends forever... When I bump into one of the gang it is like we never left off... I have been in Florida all this time doing business and living life, I can't wait to reconnect. "Back in the day", we lived like no one else. Special thanks to the team that has kept this going, God Bless you! Gary

Hey everyone.  Hope you are having a great year so far.  I hope all of you are planning on attending our 40th HS Reunion.  A lot of great people have put in a lor of great planning.  I personally think it is going to be the best one ever.  Please take a moment to buy your tickets and book your room.  If you are not attending would you consider making donation through the donation tab on the left to help us with all the expenses and to help your fellow classmates attending have the best available and a really good time.   Hope to see you all John

We are both class of 77 graduates, we will be cruising.

WOW only 97 days left to loose the weight I promised I would starting in January :-( Thank God for Adkins! At least I still have all my hair! Looking forward to a great time. Living in Atlanta for 14 years now. Before that Dallas; before that Fort Lauderdale. Thanks Don and David for the mail. Just turned 48 on May 29th Happy Belated Birthday Lee Burrows and Teresa Posey and all those on the 28th and 30th we use to celebrate. Band, Latin Club, and Mrs Hershfield's classes ....man I miss them all. Love, John

Did I read 30 year reunion? My how time flies when you are having fun and in the prime of your life. Kids are grown and now it's time for me and the hubby ( of 26 years) to have some fun, *wink *wink. Hope to make it to the reunion !!!! Hope to hear from old friends via email as well. Karen

Thanks to all that have done such a GREAT job on putting the reunion and website together. Looking forward to seeing everyone, esp. the band people. Tracy

I plan to win the contest for who has gained the most weight and lost the most hair. Take me off the lost list. Im in Lakeland and haven't moved in 20 years.

For those who have been living away from Lakeland for some time, I will tell you that things look pretty good around here. Lakeland earned the "All America City" designation several years ago. Recently, Polk County was named "All America County" by a distinguished national panel. Lakeland has become, especially the Downtown area, one of the most attractive Cities in all of Florida. There are many of our classmates who have worked for Lakeland and Polk County and who have contributed significantly to the success this area has enjoyed. Great Job Yawl!

I have always been a fool about music. It really cuts into my productivity. I am always searching for something new although I continue to listen to the old stuff. For me, most of the good stuff these days comes from artists who are well known in Texas but often unheard of outside of the Lone Star state. Radney Foster, who happens to be our age, is one of the best poet/songwriter/singer/producer. He sings about love, life, God and everyday situations we all face..it's that chicken soup for the soul stuff...Half of my mistakes, I'd give anything to change how it ended. Half of my mistakes, God I wouldn't change a thing. You can lean to hard on regret, but I don't recommend it...Cause half the good things in my life came from half my mistakes...Yeah, a lot of good things in my life came from half my mistakes.

Neil Combee is absolutely right about all the wonderful things happening in the Lakeland area, and our classmates who are making it happen. You might not know that Neil has done more than his share of the heavy lifting, as a very popular Polk County Commissioner from 1988 to 2004. He is now vice-chairman of the Governing Board for the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("swift mud"). After Neil retired from the County Commission, a major government building at 330 West Church Street in Bartow was renamed the "Neil Combee Administration Building" in his honor. Thanks for all the great work, Neil!

how true that old saying....you can fool some of the people.....life is so funny...Shawn and I were classmates beginning in 1964 and continuing until graduation 1977 and we are still kicking it up around here 43 years later....for music lovers (like me) who do not know, you can go to www.pandora.com and create you own FREE radio station...don't ask me how or why...it is easy and free. You type in an artist and it will continuosly play that artist and similar sounding artist. Try Radney Foster..Randy Rogers Band....Roger Creager....there is always something new there. I learn these things from children. ENJOY!!

Hello everyone,my wife and I have been living in  New Jersey since 2000. Hope everyone is doing well.RIP to those we lost way to soon.

Hoping to attend Friday night...would really love to see everyone!

I am no longer in the Lost and Found. Hope to visit with those of you whom I have not had the opportunity of seeing in Oh sooo long. Can't wait to see you all.

Thanks for sending an invitation to my parents home. I just heard about the Reunion last week. The last reunion I knew about was our 10th which was a lot of fun. We live in Ocala, FL now after years of traveling around the states and overseas to Japan. Can't wait to see everyone.

Dale, guess what...compared to today we were hippies, sort of. My daughter has plenty to say about the hairstyles and "costuming" at least. Thank goodness we don't have pictures of all the outfits - the gauchos were bad enough. Looking forward to seeing everyone and dredging up all the past stuff I can't remember any more! Floozys forever.

I have missed all the other reunions and hope to get to the 30th. I've had a good 30 yrs and hope you all have too! After this one I hope I don't wait another 30 yrs for another reunion!

October is almost here, can't wait.

when we get old we'll still talk about the good times. fat and sassy spreading rumors through the grapevine. with any luck we'll still be up to our old ways. I continue to try and get people to log in....we are running out of time.Call people and ecourage the to at least log in and let us all know how they are doing. I put a photo of the Ranch on the "now" pictures....my wife designed....it took her two years....my dear friend and our classmate Jodie Rodda acted as the general contractor....Jodie has built half of Lakeland in the past 30 years...and my boys did a tremendous amount the work...wood work, stone walls and antique brick porches and sidewalks. For folks who have been living away from Lakeland, Ellen Sly is now one of Polk's Circuit Judges. Quite an accomplishment for a Crystal Lake girl! The odds were stacked against her...but she made it! I cried like a baby at her investiture ceremony. Dennis Ross has been, for some time now, one of the best legislators in State Government. He has focused on things that matter the most...family, quality of life and cost of living....and he was one of us!Wogie and his family have taken Badcock to new heights and remain one of the premier employers in Florida. Many of our classmates have contributed significantly to the unbelievable success of Publix which sets a new record everyday. The LHS Class of 1977 has a lot to be proud of. We all helped shape each other. My life and the good fortune I have had in large part are a direct result of the friendships and my LHS experience.

Anyone remember "The Abbey?" Well - I've just opened up a restaurant and Night Club (on Friday & Saturday nights)called "Sassy's". Or as we lovingly referr to it as The Abbey's gone Sassy.... We would like to invite everyone out Friday Night after the party at the Magnolia Building to an AFTER PARTY at Sassy's. The band plays until 1:30! Special Drink prices for all LHS Alumni and no cover charge. Kevin and I are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

I have had the best time going to our class reunion website. I am so impressed by the people in our class...well, basically, I think we have a lot of "class!" Just as I was thinking this, my 6th grade daughter said, "Mom, nobody cares about your hippy classmates..." WHAT??? I informed her that my big brother's class had the hippies. We were NOT the hippies. However, I do love the traits that seem to be true of our LHS class: carefree, genuine, outdoorsy, and we knew how to communicate BEFORE cell phones or computers. Just imagine that! Can't wait to see old friends and make new ones in a few weeks.

Hoorah.  Anchors Away my boys!!!!!!  We need T-shirts that say something like "finally the Dreadnaughts set sail"!!!!!  The art could be a Dreadnaught ship sailing away with a "red devil" being thrown off by the wake of the ship! My Birthday is May 29th.  I was going to New Orleans but had to stop by the hospital.  I am going to Scotland to celebrate May 22.  Happy Spring.

I'm sailing!

Can you believe it we sail tommorrow.  I will also put on facebook but meet at the pool deck and look for Shawn "Boss Geek" and Kathleen "Social Butterfly".  LOOK FOR THE "L" Hat. Can't wait - see you on board.

Yes John we all have 8:30 Dinner Time :)

Well, I can't believe it-- I am not the only person from LHS class of '77 that does not look one bit older or heavier. And while I'm telling lies- I have spent the last 30 years in the lap of luxury and have done many amazingly important things ! (I'm hoping that no one remembers me so I can spread it on thick at the reunion)

Looking forward to seeing everybody Friday night. Can't wait to hear the band!!

Isn't this a great web site! What a laugh! Cannot wait to see you!

Hi to the LHS class of 1977! Hope you all have a great time at the reunion. Reunion team you have done a great job! Also, please take me off the "lost" list.

As most of you know, Mr. Miller had records made of the band performances 1975-1977.  I have the records and have converted them to MP3 files.  If you would like a copy, email me at: debbyelliott100@gmail.com I am selling the CDs to recoup my costs.  They are $10 for one and $15 for both.  Let me know if you are interested in having this bit of memorabilia.  Also, check out the band site on facebook.  It was started by John Morgan and it is a fun place to reminisce.    

Just completed booking. Brian and I will be sailing! Can't Wait.  c'mon you slackers....get signed up and lets enjoy our 50th! Lang...you better be there

Hello everyone...

Is anyone (and his/her spouse) interested in playing some mixed doubles tennis Saturday morning of the reunion while others are playing golf? My husband and I play at a USTA 3.5 to 4.0 level ("A" level in Atlanta ALTA, for any of you familiar with the Atlanta tennis association). We can schedule a match if we can use the city courts.

I'm sorry I missed the 20 year reunion but hope to be there for this one. it's hard to believe it's been 30 years got to stop typing now my athritis is acting up

Hey everyone just dropped in to say Hi. hope everyone is doing well. I hope to be able to attend our next reuion. Missed the 30 yr but hope to attend the rest of the up coming events. Still living in Dothan Al and I have been talking to several classmates.

Wishing all my classmates and their families a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and a  very Happy New Year!!!! Please take care everyone and keep in touch.                                                             Tracy

Well I just checked in on-line for the cruise.  I am in cabin 8639.  It is labeled "large interior stateroom" and I am hoping that is  correct.  I think we registered late and are not on the same deck as everyone else.  I am hoping we all have the 8:30 pm dinner seating time.  It is only three days away and starting to get excited.  

new video/song for class of '77 reunion: https://youtu.be/rt9Xrd1ztsg Triple XXX X = XL (it's yuge!)   Dreadnaught ‘77 still kickin’ ass Roll back the clock? I’ll have to pass! Take some time, & roll in the grass… ...or go ahead, freakin’ hit the gas!   Well, it’s reunion time & I’m feeling tight, Got a long way to feelin’ alright. But I won’t go down without a fight! I’m gonna die soon… just not tonight…   And it’s yuge! ...yeah, it’s really yuge!   She has come from far away, Not much time for her to stay. she can’t express what she wants to say, reunion noize gets in the way!   And it’s yuge!,  ... yeah, it’s freakin’ yuge Triple X plus X, Triple X plus X   She struggles with life, loves her family a lot Wants to do better, gives it some thought She’s got a plan, it’s really hot. Now she’s in her pj’s in the parking lot!   Timmy was bored, squeezing his purple.... (there’s no word that rhymes with purple) Hmmm, gotta think of something quick…  …a purple nurple? (That’s just sick!)   But it’s yuge! It’s freakin’ yuge baby! Triple X plus X! Triple X plus X!   ...I’ll see you again, I’ll see you again, I’ll see you again, I’’ see you and again and again and again….  

Hello fellow naughts, sorry I\'ve been out of touch I\'m not lost, just living life in Georgia. Taking care of my parents. Working at Ingles I\'m a deli manager and have been for about 7 years Now. Hope my fellow naughts keep me posted. Love to all.

Can't wait to meet old friends and make new ones !

Hello all,My brother Jon Linder was in your class.  He passed away on Friday (10/17).   Jon had one daughter, Joni Linder, age 25.    Viewing......Monday,  10/20/08 - 6:00 PM, Ott Laughlin Funeral Home Funeral......Tuesday, 10/21/08 - 2:00 PM, Ott Laughlin Funeral Home   Address for Ott Laughlin:  645 W. Central Ave. / Winter Haven, FL  (863) 293-2133   If you wish to send a card, you may send them to:  1103 E. Edgewood Drive / Lakeland, FL  33803   Thank you, Lori

I vote yes too

How exciting to have a celebrity among us. Just saw David Lang on an airplane with Ellen Degeneres. Charades anyone???? Very cool David!!!!!!!!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone and making up for lost time. I can't believe we are this young or should I say we were this young. Suzanne and I are planning on attending the Friday and Saturday events.