I haven't been and don't intend to go. I am not one for nostalgia trips. Not that going to one is a bad thing or that people shouldn't go if they want. I am a forward acting and thinking person and really just don't have a desire to reminisce about Ms.Smiths Grade 11 English class or a disagreement I had with someone and now they want to bring it up.
Also I think that people who go (just a personal opinion - don't jump all over me) are those who need to show others what they made of themselves for some reason. And maybe people stay away because they haven't achieved what those in high school thought they would.( ie quarterback of the team, most popular guy in school, best looking guy, had the prettiest girlfriend, had scholarships to top schools,...but ended up working a parts service counter at NAPA for $8 an hour.)
Generally I think people go back because they missed out on something in high school and in going to a reunion will give them some redeeming comfort.
Either way horses for courses.
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