Debbie Martin
I received this wonderful email yesterday from Buddy Jenrette. I thought I would share his thoughts to all- as you know this forum is the way for all classmates to see ongoing conversations- Say
HI" to Buddy here or send him a private message.
"I am so sorry that I am going to be unable to attend our 50th graduation. Can you believe we are so old!! When my parents went to their 50th NBHS reunion, I thought that they were ancient. I actually still feel pretty young. Very unfortunately, we made plans long ago to go to Africa for my wife’s 70th birthday. We are going with a small group of UNC alumni, and I have long prepaid for all of our expenses. I am really disappointed.
I just learned this week that my date for the senior prom—Bea Arline- who was one year younger than our class just died. I also just saw the message that Grey Hall died. I knew Grey since first grade but like so many others had not seen him in 50 years. When I read about these deaths and see the notices in our Alumni newsletter, I realize how precious our time is.
I want to congratulate and thank you for the magnificent job that you have done in putting together all of the wonderful events for the reunion. It is one of the best organized functions that I have ever seen. It has been so much fun reading the profiles and comments from classmates. I have heard from quite a few that I had not seen or heard from forever. It really makes me nostalgic for our wonder years!
I have lived in Charleston, SC, ever since finishing college at UNC and have been at the same Medical University of South Carolina since 1973. Alas, I am retiring on the 31st of this month. It is a really bitter sweet moment as I love my work, colleagues and patients but want to quit while I still do love my work, my colleagues and patients. Forty years at the same job is long enough!
I have re-established a presence in Raleigh as I have stepchildren and grandchildren who live there. We bought one of the condominiums down by Glenwood Village at the corner of Oberlin and Glenwood. My dentist’s office used to be in about the same location; so, my teeth always itch whenever we are there. Right now, we are only in Raleigh 3 or 4 at the most days per month. I think that will change after we return from Africa wherein we will spend more time in Raleigh than now and hopefully I will get to reconnect with you and other classmates still in the area. There are a lot of Caps who live in those condos, but they are for the most part about 7-12 years older than we. It has been great being back in Raleigh. The condos are within walking distance of my home and all of the areas that I know the best and love.
Thank you again for all of your magnificent work. Please express my sorrow to your committee and any other classmates who might vaguely remember me. I will look forward to hearing details about the big events.
Best wishes,
Buddy Jenrette
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