New Year's Eve!

Have a very Happy New Year!

"Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days o' lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
For auld lang syne."

Let's all take a cup o' kindness at the reunion this summer, for auld lang syne! See you there!


President's Radio Address 12/31/83

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Look what we found!

It's Marcia!
And although this looks like a clip of Marcia from 1984, it was actually posted online last month! Did she find the fountain of youth and not tell any of us? :)
Marcia's interview begins at 2:58, FYI.


If you are around, try to catch a girls' basketball game and cheer on the Lady Trojans. Click here for the schedule.

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Almost Famous: Cheap Leather!

Lookin' for a band to play your New Year's bash? Wonder if these guys are still available for hire?! :)

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What'd you get for Christmas?

If we were lucky we got some of these popular "toys of the year" when we were growing up:
1967 - Spirograph
1973 - Mastermind
1974 - Magna Doodle
1977 - Slime, Othello, Holly Hobby doll
1978 - Simon, anything Star Wars
1980 - Rubiks Cube
1983 - My Little Pony, He-Man & the Masters of the Universe
1984 - Care Bears, Cabbage Patch doll, Trivial Pursuit

and, of course, the ever-popular G.I. Joe, Barbie, Legos...
What were some of your favorite childhood toys?

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Wonder who decided the creepy guy with the puppet was a good idea for this commercial!?! :)
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Merry Christmas!

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Santa's on his way!

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Christmas Assembly

Can you name everyone in the photo?!
Merry Christmas!
And happy winter solstice today!

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Wanna See Kim K.?

She sings, she dances, she was voted "Most Annoying Laugh" (senior yearbook poll)!

Find out at the reunion what our pal Kim has been up to!

Wanna See Dave L. & Steve?

These two will be joining us at the reunion! Can't wait to see them and find out what they have been up to all these years! Come join us and find out!



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Deck the Halls

Can you believe we are counting down the 12 days of Christmas already?!

Christmas was always a fun time at Alexander with our choir and band concerts, the Christmas assembly, Christmas dance, decorating our lockers, the snow "sculptures" competitions which our class never won...

For those of you with kids in school, we hope that they are having as much fun as we did and will have great memories to share with friends 25 years later!
And we wish you all a relaxing and joyous holiday with your loved ones.

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Tough & Tender

What has Zack been up to these past 25 years?

Of course the "Biggest Flirt" (senior yearbook poll) in our class will be at the reunion!
Join in the fun!






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Howdy!

Plan on saying "Hi" to Brian at the reunion! Find out what this buckaroo has been up to since leaving ACS, meet his lovely wife, and share some memories! Just don't be disappointed if he doesn't wear his sash:)

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Nobel Prize Winners

The Nobel Prize winners for 2008 will be honored tomorrow in Sweden.

In 1984, Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his anti-apartheid activism. "Tutu is vocal in his defense of human rights and uses his high profile to campaign for the oppressed. Tutu also campaigns to fight AIDS, poverty and racism."
(source: Wiki)


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Wanna See PJ?

What does this former high school soccer, track, & volleyball player do for fun nowadays? Well, we know she is going to come have some fun at the reunion! Be sure to join us!

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Wanna See John & Jeff?!

What are these guys up to nowadays? Do they still hang out and jam? Where do they live? Wives? Kids? They were both great musicians -- do you remember which won got "Best Musician" in our yearbook senior poll? Find out at our reunion!



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Wanna See Daryle & Ann?

Is he still "Tallest" and is she still the "Best Dressed" from our class (yearbook senior polls)? Come to the reunion and see for yourself!

(Thank goodness we took all these pictures back then, huh?!!!:)



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40-Something and Fabulous (Dec.)

Just wanted to give a shout out to our December birthdays:
Marcia, Henrietta, Dawn, Lynda, Gail, Paula, Andy!

May you have a wonderfully fun and relaxing birthday.

P.S. Can you help? We have yet to find Henrietta & we have not spoken with Gail but have a possible address for her. Let us know if you have contact info for them --we want everyone to be at the reunion!

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World AIDS Day is December 1st

World AIDS Day

The first case of what would become known as AIDS was reported in 1981.
By the end of 1984, there had been 7,699 AIDS cases and 3,665 AIDS deaths in the US.
Today there are approx. 1.2 million people in the US living with HIV and approx. 17,000 deaths each year.
Worldwide over 33 million people are living with HIV/AIDS.
(source: CDC, WHO)

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(This Grammy-winning song was recorded as a benefit for America Foundation for AIDS Research in 1986.)

Happy Thanksgiving!

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See Nettie at Our Reunion!

Ann won't have to wait until July -- she is in town this week and will be visiting Nettie. These 2 high school and college (SUNY Fredonia -- Go Blue Devils!) friends will be trying to locate our last few classmates that we have yet to contact. It will be so great to have each and every one of us at the reunion. Contact us today if you have any info for our friends on the "missing" list!




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American Music Awards

The American Music Awards are on TV tonight. The 11th Annual AMAs were held in January of 1984. Lionel Richie was the host, with performances by Irene Cara, Boy George, Hall & Oates, Barry Manilow, and Barbara Mandrell.

Winners in the Pop/Rock category were:
Favorite Female Performer: Pat Benatar
Favorite Band, Duo, or Group: Hall & Oates

Favorite Male Performer: Michael Jackson
Favorite Album: Thriller
Favorite Single: Billie Jean
Favorite Video: Beat It

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Journey

Wanna See Debbie & Sue W.?

What have these artistic and sweet friends been up to lately? Where do they live? Married? Kids? We know the answers!
Hope to see everyone at the reunion!




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The Booze Joint

Hmmm... what to say... what to say about our little getaway?
We were drawn there on warm summer nights and on cold, snowy nights.
We'd swing by whenever we could, hoping a fun friend or someone we had a crush on would be there -- and that they brought the malt duck or the beer.
We laughed, we gabbed, we played music, we jumped the train (well, a few of us did...), we partied, we enjoyed hanging out together.
Good times.
Let's have more fun together at the reunion and share some memories.
Save the date - July 18th & 19th. Be sure to bring a fun friend and/or the crush that you married!
P.S. Tim T. will be there:)

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Our Classmates from Turkey and Italy

Our senior year foreign exchange students Roberto and Emre became classmates in the fall of 1983 and by graduation they were part of our hearts.

Want to find out about our international friends? Come to the reunion - Emre will be there and we are working on Roberto!


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Mr. Wright Will Be at the Reunion!

What is Mr. Wright up to... did he find Mrs. Wright?

Come see Alan at the 25 year reunion...

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Country Music Awards

The 42nd Annual Country Music Awards are tonight!

In 1984 the winners were:
Entertainer of the Year: Alabama
Song of the Year: Wind Beneath My Wings
Album of the Year: A Little Good News - Anne Murray
Male Vocalist: Lee Greenwood
Female Vocalist: Reba McEntire
Vocal Duo: Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias
Vocal Group: Statler Brothers


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Celebrate Veterans' Day!

Hats off to our classmates who have served our country.
We are proud of you and we thank you for your service!

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Senior Class Officers

Leaders of our class back in the day were:
President: Jim Schmiedicker
Vice President: Caroline Reding
Sergeant at Arms: Skip Henning
Treasurer: Sue Bobka
Secretary: Ann Balduf

We've been in touch with Skip, Caroline and Sue... does anyone have contact info for Jim?
We will need our fearless leader at the reunion - please forward Jim's info if you have it or know of his whereabouts (alexandercentral1984@gmail.com)

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Wanna See Kim A.?

What is Kim up to lately?

Did Kim know she was WAY ahead of her time with those large-framed glasses (hence the Paris Hilton photo)!?!

Where does Kim live?
Is she married?
What is her favorite high school memory?

Find out at our 25-Year reunion!!!


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Toga!

One of our school spirit themes was Toga Day... We were pretty daring to wear just sheets to school!!! Nice legs Joe, Chris, Skip and Matt :)

Speaking of Joe Young and Chris Peterson, does anyone have contact info for them? We haven't touched base with them yet and would love to tell them all about our class reunion - please let us know (email Marie & Ann: alexandercentral1984@gmail.com)

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November 4, 2008

Many of us probably didn't vote in '84, but we should now! Vote today!

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Wanna See Lisa, John, Chuck, Steve, and Dan?

We do!!! And we are pretty sure all of them are coming to our 25-year class reunion--- Yippeeeee!
It's going to be a blast -- hope you are planning on joining us!
If you haven't heard from Ann or Marie yet, then we may not have your contact info! E-mail us today at
alexandercentral1984@gmail.com
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40-Something and Fabulous (Nov.)

Just wanted to give a shout out to our November birthdays:
Kim (A.), Greg (D.), Jane, & Cristi!

May you have a wonderfully fun and relaxing birthday.

P.S. Can you help? E-mail us if you know recent contact info for
Cristi Rettke so we can call her, wish her a happy birthday and tell her about the reunion:)


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More costume ideas for Halloween!

You can't go wrong dressing punk (although 25 years later I'm kind of getting a Pat Benatar vibe here with Kara & Trish :)

Happy Halloween!

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Scare up some fun this Halloween!

Other possible captions for this photo?
How about "Come to the reunion next summer or else..." ha ha

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Halloween Costume Ideas for your Kids!

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Worst Dressed List

Richard Blackwell who was known for picking the "Worst Dressed" person each year died this week.
Cher was named the Worst Dressed in 1984.
20 bucks to anyone who dresses like this picture (or how about Cher's outfit in the video of the day!!) at our reunion!
Ann, you know I'm kidding, right?:)
Speaking of Cher, she was in Silkwood in 1983 and Mask in 1985, two good movies!


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World Series 1984

In 1984 Kirk Gibson and the Detroit Tigers won the World Series in five games over the San Diego Padres.



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Scary Movies

Halloween is on its way! Time to rent some scary movies to frighten the bahoodle out of your kids and let them experience the great horror movies we saw 'back in the day'. (Yes, I made up the word "bahoodle", but isn't it a great word?!:)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
American Werewolf in London (1981)
Children of the Corn (1984)
Child's Play (1984)
Christine (1983)
Creepshow (1982)
The Dead Zone (1983)
The Entity (1981)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Firestarter (1984)
The Fly (1986)
The Fog (1980)
Friday the 13th (1980)
Fright Night (1985)
Halloween I & II (1978, 1981)
Hellraiser (1987)
The Howling (1980)
Poltergeist (1982)
Prom Night (1980)
Return of the Living Dead (1985)
The Shining (1980)
The Thing (1982)
And while you're at it, throw in The Exorcist (1973), Carrie (1976), The Omen (1976) and Dawn of the Dead (1978)!

What is your favorite horror movie?

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Wanna see Jane and Sue G.?

What have they been up to?
Have they seen each other since high school?
Where do they live?
Are they married?
Do they have kids?
Is their hair still perfectly feathered like in this photo?

Find out at our 25-year reunion!

If you haven't heard from Ann or Marie yet, contact us today:
alexandercentral1984@gmail.com

and e-mail us your fun photos from high school!

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AC/DC

AC/DC has a new album out, Black Ice, and the band is setting out on a world tour beginning the end of this month. AC/DC's songs are part of the soundtrack of our youth and will surely be on the playlist at our 25-year reunion!

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The Police

Synchronicity was one of the top albums when we were seniors in high school, with The Police winning a Song of the Year Grammy for "Every Breath You Take." The band broke up in 1984. And in keeping with this site's reunion theme, did anyone catch The Police's reunion tour this past year?

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Wanna see Gene?

He was voted "Most Creative" in our yearbook Senior poll.
His artwork was displayed at Albright-Knox Art Gallery in the fall of '83.
He loved art, music and playing guitar.
Find out what our fun, talented, and comedic friend has been up to for the last 25 years!
We'll have a blast hanging out with Gene at the ACS Class of '84 25-year reunion! Join us!












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Have some fun!

Sick of the "same old, same old" day in and day out?
Are you starting to resemble this Garfield poster?
Well then it's time to reconnect with old friends, have some fun, and party like it's 1984!
Save the dates for our 25-year high school reunion!
July 18 & 19th, 2009
You're guaranteed to laugh A LOT as we all share stories from back in the day.
Honestly, it won't be the same without you, so please plan on being there.
Contact Ann & Marie today so we can count you in!
alexandercentral1984@gmail.com

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Homecoming 1983

Homecoming ’83 began with an assembly on October 6^th during which the royalty was crowned, JV sports teams were recognized, and our foreign exchange students (Emre and Roberto) were introduced.

Homecoming week officially began October 11^th with dress up day, followed by green & gold day, punk day, and finally hat & college t-shirt day. At the second homecoming assembly the cheerleaders got everyone fired up with a yelling contest, followed by Varsity sports teams recognition.

The weekend began with the Homecoming Parade with the theme Music Through the Ages; our Senior class tied for 4^th place with the First Graders! How funny was that?!

Boys soccer had a 3-2 win over Leroy, Girls soccer lost to Pembroke 8-1, Cross Country came in first at their meet.

Out football teams battled Barker but came up short with JV losing 24-15 and Varsity going down 36-22.

Saturday ended with the dance in the gym with live music by Rodan.

(source: 1984 Yearbook)

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