The lure of David Reed's attendance at EIU Homecoming North was enough to bring out a good crowd.
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Sally was thrilled that a few sober people showed up at the event. |
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Reed, who celebrated his 75th birthday in January, catches up with Jennifer. |
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A rare sighting in the wild - - - the elusive Tom Keefe. |
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"Yeah, I am still the Big Honcho around these parts!" |
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Tim confuses Reed with concepts of data journalism. |
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"Lola. Lola!! Honcho speaking here!" |
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Still retired Ryan retiring another beer. |
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Ashley and Robyn find older alumni humorous. |
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Reed and Madeleine exchange meaningful conversation. |
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While Bill eavesdrops to sharpen his investigative journalism skills. |
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Ted is startled that Jennifer remembers him. |
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Jeff and Ryan find space to talk in the human sardine net called the wine room. |
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Lola shows everyone her matador skills in case EIU decides to make more cut-backs. |
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Tony and the gang listen to a sermon . . . . |
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. . . . from a suburban evangelist . . . . |
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Dann, who reminds everyone that the world needs journalism more than ever. |
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The highlight of this reunion was that Ryan and Reed closed TWO bars, the last one at 2:25 a.m., with Mark, Denise, Bill, Nate, Chris and Ski.