"Is there a good excuse?" If you are not coming to the reunion, you need a good excuse and a note from your parent or guardian.  The following reasons have been tried and are unacceptable: Excuse #1:  I'm a different person than I was in high school. Rebuttal:  Lucky for you, we ALL are.  Let's face it, we could only have improved. Excuse #2:  I'm overweight. Rebuttal:  You're not alone.  Note t-shirt sizes being offered. Excuse #3:  I don't look as good as I'd like.  I (choose one or more) am bald, have wrinkles,  have saddlebags, have grey hair, and no one will recognize me. Rebuttal:  Guess what?  You won't recognize anyone else either.  Look at our yearbook and you'll realize our whole class looks like a "before" photo in a plastic surgery ad. Excuse #4:  I'm not successful.  I'm not (choose one or more) a lawyer, a doctor, or rich. Rebuttal:  You'll be pleasantly surprised to find out how much everyone has matured.  We may be plump and wrinkled (see excuse #3 above) but we're not stupid.  Money isn't success nor happiness. Excuse #5:  I didn't know many people very well. Rebuttal:  This would be a great opportunity to change that.  Unlike stateside high school reunions, our get-togethers are to celebrate all the things we have in common and share our experiences and adventures.  Our hometown isn't just a place it's friendships and connections.  You know what they say about being in your 30s...just when you get your mind in order, your body starts to fall apart!!!  The only cliques you'll notice at the reunion will be the sound of your joints as you walk around.  So, if you're not in the best shape of your life, haven't become the millionaire you'd hoped to become, or don't feel comfortable with the way you look for some reason.....you are not alone!! The bottom line:  Is there a "Good Excuse" not to attend?  The obvious answer is "NO!"