The R.E. Lee Class of 1981 attended their final commencement activity on the evening of June 9. 30 years ago we were sitting smack in the middle of the football field surrounded by friends and family, we shook Mr. Jackson’s hand and received diplomas. One of us ran from the stage, whooping and hollering, and disappeared into the night.
We marched into the stadium as the sun was just settling just beneath the horizon. The stands were full of friends and family. (more…)