High school reunions are one of the highlights for many people to attend after graduation. It is one of those fun events where they can see their old high school friends, classmates, and crushes. ‌”I attended two high school reunions. I attended my 20 years and my 30 years. And I would say the 20 years reunion was much more attended, and there were more people … And I had a lot of fun,” said salesman Nielsen Porter.

Many people would not attend their high school reunion. They would wait after their first and second reunions due to life obligations. “I didn’t attend because I was in my 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The 2nd reunion I was traveling supporting my son. I would loved to have gone,” said UPS (United Parcel Service) representative Conya Dennis via email. Or is social media killing the high school reunion?

According to Pew Research, social media has helped people stay connected with family and friends by an additional 67% in 2011. Many people today believe digital platforms can help others to not meet in person but virtually.

Social media can help people get to know others by looking at their profiles. People can see individuals’ achievements or how their life has changed over the years. “I think social media is an ongoing class reunion,” said Porter.

There are some excellent benefits of using digital platforms. It will help people to stay informed about their community and spread awareness in their area. “I think that it is keeping us informed with each other’s lives for those who care to share,” said Dennis.