rest in peace, Keevin

Yesterday I learned we lost a classmate. Keevin Gillard passed away Friday, Aug. 25. I know him best from my time in the band, but also watching him perform in the Awesome Fawsome dance group with Bryce Dudley, Conrad Dobson and another classmate whose name I've forgotten. He was also in the choir. In fact, I just saw a Youtube clip that classmate Phillip Woeckner posted of the Christmas 1984 concert at American High in Hialeah, Florida. Keevin was, as usual, clowning playing a drummer as the choir sang "The Little Drummer Boy." He was a twin with his sister Kim, if memory serves. Prayers up for the family. Rest in peace, Classmate. Patriots Forever! Bahas forever!

link to 30th reunion photos

I am no longer keeping up this blog now that I am finally back on Facebook, but wanted to share a link to some 30th reunion Facebook photos (which are mostly like the earlier shared slideshow). Look here. I only happen to be on here today because a classmate heard our class song this week and I was singing it a week ago. Discussing that led to mention of our class photo from 1985 which is can be found at this link . It's great being back on Facebook to reconnect with so many from American High.

Delone Mathis, November 27, 1967 - October 5, 2015

Rest in Peace, Classmate. Class of '85 Forever

Great 30th Reunion!

Thanks to all of our classmates and friends up showed up in spirit and person to our 30th high school reunion at Murphy's Law Irish Pub. Patriots forever! See video highlights here.

Meet at Murphy's Law Irish Pub 8-until July 18, 2015

Going to the American High 30th Reunion? Meet classmates from 8-until July 18, 2015, at Murphy's Law Irish Pub, Seminole Paradise, 5703 Seminole Way, Davie, FL 33314 (954) 791-4782. Visit the reunion's Facebook page if you want to RSVP. See you soon. Go Patriots!

"Papa Smurf," you will be always be in our memories.

Rest in peace, Coach Jimmie "Papa Smurf" Parrot. I just learned about his passing. He had planned to come to our reunion this July. Here is a story on him and his recent retirement. Cherish every moment, Class.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year, American High graduates, among them my own dear Class of '85. We're seven months away from our 30th reunion. If you haven't purchased your tickets to the July 18th Happy Hour at the Marriott in Hollywood Beach, please do so soon! Details are to the right of this blog. Coach Charlie Yanda who led our football team to many wins is our special guest speaker. Other coaches have also been invited. In the meantime, here are a few images that might bring back some memories. I just pulled out of my memory book and saw my much neater handwriting offering the following: Favorite Movie: Beverly Hills Cop Favorite Group: New Edition (I actually added a slash and wrote Lionel Richie). Favorite Movie Star: Eddie Murphy Favorite Sport: Football Favorite food: Pizza, subs Favorite car: Cherry apple red Nissan Favorite television show: The Cosby Show The only thing still true is favorite sport. It's still football. And Roll Tide even though I must watch those Oregon Ducks duke it out with Ohio State tonight. In memory of the latter's win over the University of Miami in 2002 owing partly to a bad ref call, I'm going for the ducks. What about you? Sharony