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Greetings one and all. I'll apologize up front about not attempting to solicit updates from any of you for this issue of Class Notes. I was planning a birthday party for my two sons, 7 and 3, with all 33 of my in-laws, some number of my son's classmates and a few good friends. My husband won use of the school's gymnasium at a recent fundraiser, which was a rather wonderful thing, as we have a small home and all 33 of my in-laws were to be in town and in attendance. (Yes, I married into an Irish Catholic family, and yes, I remain a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of names and birthdays I must remember each year.) In any event, I lost my ability to think beyond the number of juice boxes and martinis we'd be serving and forgot all about the deadline for this issue of the magazine.

Fortunately for all of us, Chuck Weinles contacted me and suggested we try to muster together a mini-reunion one day this fall. I think is an excellent idea, given the wonderful time had by all at the 10-year reunion in 2004. We're thinking of a night of dinner, possibly dancing, either at the James L. Allen Center or at a nearby restaurant, sometime in October or November. If, like Chuck and me, you're interested in spending another evening together with the 70-some individuals you spent two years of your life with, please send me a note to confirm. Offers to assist or take over planning the event will be appreciated and immediately accepted. We'll keep everyone posted via e-mail as the event shapes up.