Reunions

My hometown of Pecos, TX recently had a Mega-Reunion for all classes. We held it in Austin because (1) there isn't much to do in Pecos except the Rodeo around the 4th of July, and West Texas in July is rather hot (Like 114 degrees hot) (And dry) ( And the Rodeo people usually take up all the motel rooms) and (2) the oil and gas boom means that all the motel rooms are taken up with landmen/women who want to lease or buy our mineral interests. Our family mantra is "Never sell the minerals."

Anyway, we held the Reunion in Austin and had a great time. The attendees were mostly from the classes of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s - with one graduate from the Class of 1924 (she's 102). Elvis made an appearance and wonderful old cars were on display. The highlight of the event was the Carrico Singers- honoring our wonderful choir director Bill Carrico - who sang the School Song, "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". It was great.