Panthers and Batmen
Two things I'll definitely do this weekend: Go to the Dudley High School Consolidated Reunion and see the new Batman movie (with apparently everybody else).
The Dudley reunion is a sight to behold, and attracts Panther alumni from the 1930s to the 21st century.
It also is unique. It happens every year, in addition to individual class reunions during the more typical milestone years.
I was at the Koury Center earlier today. I'll be back tonight. If you're in the neighborhood, drop by our Class of '73 room (1696).
One other note about the Class of '73: It unofficially also includes students who began at Dudley but were redistricted during desegregation to other schools. So Smith, Page and Grimsley should be well-represented.
As for "The Dark Knight," I appreciate the respectful, adult approach to a comics icon.
The first movie rooted the idea of a man in a bat outfit in plausibility and explains, for a change, where all those wonderful Bat toys come from. (I thought some of the action was bland and unintelligible, though).
The sequel is supposed to be much darker. Good.
I grew up with comics. But in the interest of full disclosure, I'm a Marvel guy. Still, I've always had a soft spot for Batman, a DC character, because he's always been a darker, more tortured soul than a lot of the DC heroes. That's a Marvel hallmark.
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So, Was it a "diverse" evening?
Posted on July 20, 2008 11:20 PM
Agewise, yes. Racially, no. More to come in a later post.
Posted on July 21, 2008 12:07 PM
I too enjoyed the Reunion, I spent the majority of my time in the suite, on Friday evening, with the Class of 1951. My father's class and I had a ball!!!
Clint Smith, class of 1951, introduced me to the crowd and they even endured a little stump speech from me.
Then John Rhoades introduced me around to fellow alumni which also was very nice.
Posted on July 30, 2008 12:34 PM
I plan to be there next year as well. And I regret not having attending more of them in the past.
Posted on July 30, 2008 1:52 PM