A stroll down memory lane

November 2, 2009 • Susan Iverson, Co-Holtonian Editor  
Filed under Opinion, Student Life

Childhood love, one thing we all look back on at one point or another. We find ourselves lost in laughter and embarrassment. There were weddings on the playground, kisses on the slide and secret notes passed in class. We definitely had some fine moments way back when, so sit back, unbuckle and get ready for a chuckle.

Lets start with our very own Aleesa Suarez and Ryan Matzke, married on the black top in second grade. Many friends watched near by. They had Sydney Strader as the brides made/ minister and Shelby Dallman as a witness to their love that was to last for eternity.

“I got Aleesa a ring out of Mrs. Slimmer’s little prize box.” Ryan Matzke, senior, said. Prepared and on time, a good way to start off their life together. But as soon as the ceremony had started it was just as soon to be broken up…. By (dun dun dun) Mrs. Babcock!

“Only because Leigha went and told on us. I was devastated!” Matzke said. So their love didn’t really reach past second grade. The senior class is well aware of the love Matzke and Suarez shared. They all hope to find a similar love of their own someday.

Next, lets jump to our wonderful Elizabeth Dunn and HHS ’08 graduate, Kevin Middlemist. Their love was meant to be. Living approximately 198 child steps away from each other sparked a true flame that may never be burnt out. It was a true love that began before Kindergarten and was sure to last a lifetime.

“I thought we were going to get married on the high dive of the swimming pool.” “I pictured him wearing a top hat and a suit like a penguin.” Elizabeth Dunn, senior, said. A love that was meant to be never seemed to piece together as she had dreamed. “It probably didn’t work out because I pushed him off his trike and made him cry. My brother had to pick him up and take him home, he’s been upset with me ever since” Dunn said.

Lauren Louise Bagby also had a love, which happened to be with the one and only Kellen Brandt. Although they hate to admit it now, it was love at first sight.

“I sketched him a lot. I drew pictures of him sitting at his desk and one with us together. I was an artist and everyone really liked my art.” Lauren Bagby, sophomore, said.  A love that was so true and meant to be from the first hello.

“I liked him from kindergarten till third grade, and he like me too.” Bagby said.  But as it turned out that little love didn’t happen either. What a shame.

But as life rolled on, loves come and go. The memories of those sweet times forever stuck in our cortex. There to look back on and cherish as our days go on ready to make new memories and soon look back on what our past behold.

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