#classof91

The second event of our Chula Vista High 30 year reunion (Class of ‘91) was Saturday, 7/17, at the Gentle Penguin on 3rd Avenue, the street where we all took our senior photos (CV Photo), where many of us bought our first pair of Doc Martens (Berlin Wall), and where I had my first “real” job (Just Java). We took over that place, and it was another wonderful night of reconnecting and reacquainting; and were later joined by our friends from the class of ‘90 after their own reunion dinner. (I took some photos, but I was too in the moment to get a lot; so some of these images are borrowed) Everyone looked so good and happy and relaxed, and it was truly a great night with old friends; some of whom traveled far to be here. I feel so lucky to have survived high school with a diverse group of kids who grew up to be such interesting and caring people 💙 . . @joatwood #cvhs #chulavistahighschool #chulavista #classof91 #thirdavechulavista #gentlepenguin #highschoolreunion #30yearreunion #cvhsreunion #cvhsspartans #oldfriends (at The Gentle Penguin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRvVP-BjY22/?utm_medium=tumblr

Last weekend I celebrated my 30th High School reunion with my beloved classmates and homies from Chula Vista High School- if you’re from Chula, there is a bond that I can’t explain, but it has kept many of us together for 30 years; and I legit love these people who grew up with me, trying to figure out who we were and who we wanted to be. I’ve been to every reunion, and every one has been wonderful in its own way, but I think this was the best so far. 💙 The first event of the 3-day celebration was a private, catered dinner at our friend @livingcatrina Luisa’s beautiful home, where we enjoyed batch cocktails, a wonderful dinner, DJ, 80’s themed party favors and candy, and a PHOTO BOOTH- with one of the featured backdrops being an actual interior shot of our gym. Needless to say we were all over that one. Not only did Luisa host and organize this amazing event, but she also arranged for an impromptu graduation ceremony for three of our classmates who weren’t able to walk at graduation (including Luisa herself)- she provided caps and gowns, and the MAYOR OF CHULA VISTA personally attended to present the “graduates” with certificates of recognition. (Unfortunately I didn’t get pics, but it was very special). This is the way we show up for each other and why after 30 years I still love and care for my classmates. Some of us have been friends since 7th grade. It’s really wonderful to me. . . @joatwood #cvhs #chulavista #chulvistahighschool #cvhsclassof91 #classof91 #spartans #cvhsspartans #homies #oldfriends #30yearreunion #lovethesepeople (at Chula Vista, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRuiWjNDhp9/?utm_medium=tumblr

@daxshepard you can attest to this right? #classof91 #churchillhighschool #livonia #111 (at Los Feliz Village) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIOjUlAgw3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mudu5orrreo0

Got my favorite parking spot today #classof91

A closer look at Lisa and Alana's mother-daughter tattoos from today! I love the meaning behind them and their sweet bond was so touching! ❤️ @joatwood #joatwoodtattoos #angelhandstattoo #avalontattoo2 #adamsave #sandiegotattoo #tattoo #tattooer #ladytattooers #lettering #letteringtattoo #mickeymouse #motherdaughtertattoo #firsttattoo #sandiegotattooartist #northparktattoo #northparktattooer #classmates #cvjh #cvhs #classof91 (at Avalon Tattoo II)

Part of why I love living in my hometown again is reconnecting with old classmates and tattooing them and their kids! Lisa and I have known each other since seventh grade, and today she trusted me with her very first tattoo ❤️ Thank you Alana and Lisa! @joatwood #joatwoodtattoos #angelhandstattoo #avalontattoo2 #adamsave #sandiegotattoo #ladytattooers #tattoo #tattooer #lettering #letteringtattoo #mickeymouse #motherdaughter #motherdaughtertattoo #sandiegotattooartist #northparktattoo #northparktattooer #cvjh #cvhs #classof91 (at Avalon Tattoo II)

W. Should have one of these from running track and playing basketball but I wasn't hung up on wearing the jacket. #alwaysawarrior #classof91 #highschoolreunion (at Woodstock High School (New Brunswick))