Years ago I taught at Duluth High School, in Duluth, Georgia. It was very much a small town school when I started teaching English/language arts there. I finally made my way to a class reunion for several classes.
It seemed so odd to see the high school kids I taught as forty-something men and women. Many had changed so much I needed the name tags. Actually several of the students said they needed the tags, too.
I wandered in, wondering if I would feel out of place. Well, I didn't! By the time I left I was "feeling the love". Yep, my kids hugged me, took pictures, and squealed their excitement at seeing me there.
I finally gave them permission to call me Mary instead of Mrs. Barfield. It's time.
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My babies are doctors, lawyers, one forensic scientist, a former pro football star and some are even grandparents. Now, that's scary! Some are now my friends on Facebook so I can keep in touch .
Some of the high school sweethearts are even still together. There was dancing and food but I most enjoyed talking with my kids as adults!
Some of my babies have passed away and that's sad.
More photos will be on Facebook soon.
Do you even see your old teachers? Do you think about what they are doing?
