By Quay County Sun, Tucumcari, N.M.
Aug. 2–Rattlers gathered from all classes on Friday for the festivities of Rattler Reunion.
Of course, “it’s fun to get see all your old friends,” said G.L. Hight, who recently retired from farming in Texas.
About 450 had signed up for the reunion as of 6 p.m. Friday, said Norma Jean Crellin, president of the alumni association.
A new addition to this this year’s reunion is the artists gallery showing works of Rattler artists.
And another highlight this year will be a a presentation by historian David Stratton who will be giving a presentation on Tucumcari history at 2 p.m. today at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
Here is the schedule of Rattler Reunion events:
2008 Rattler Reunion Events Schedule
Today
— 6 a.m. — 9 am — Rattler Reunion Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast- Tucumcari Elementary School Cafeteria on 11th Street. Breakfast prices (advanced purchase) adult $3.50, children under eight years $2. Price at the door for all ages is $4. Advance purchase tickets are available from Bob’s Upholstery, 226 East Main and The First National Bank of New Mexico, 101 East Route 66 Blvd.
— 9 a.m. — Parade of classes — Gather at 8:30 a.m. and be ready to go at 9 a.m. The parade route goes east along Route 66 to First Street, south on First Street to Washington Street, west on Washington Street to Eleventh Street, north on Eleventh Street to Route 66 Blvd., and back to the Convention Center.
— 10:30 a.m. — 12 noon — Registration continues — must purchase badge by noon to attend evening events.
— 10:30 a.m. — 12 noon — Class picture
— Noon — Class luncheons — locations TBA
— Noon — Golden Rattler Luncheon — purchase tickets by Friday noon from host class of 1953, $11 — Sit down luncheon catered by Del’s Restaurant.
— 6:30 p.m. — Reunion Social — cash bar.
— 7 p.m. — 2008 Reunion Banquet — Host Class 1978 — prime rib by Del’s Restaurant, admission by registration badge, cash bar.
— 9 p.m. — 12 a.m. — Dance to Limited Edition Band or visit, admission by registration badge, cash bar.
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