Even with a few extra pounds, less hair, new warts, and fewer teeth, we still recognized each other. There were a few surprises, as there always are, but for the most part, people don't change very much. It is truly amazing how much we remember about each other. People remember things you said, clothes you wore, the names of your parents, the cars you had, jokes you told, clubs you were in, who you hung around with, where you lived, and even the bus you rode on 40 years ago. People remembered stuff about me that I didn't recall.
Most class reunions serve as a reminder as to how important it is to make friends along the path.
Old riends, dogs, and children never care how much money you have, where you have been, or how high up the ladder you've climbed. They are just happy to be around you regardless of whether you are poor or rich, beautiful or ugly, big or small, old or young. They accept you just like you are. We have many opportunities to experience events and people that cause us to identify with what is really important in life. I know of no other event that can do a better job than your class reunion.