> At a Glance
> – Sarah Wilder Hecht found a message from her husband in their 9th-grade yearbook
> – The couple married in 2017 after reuniting in 2013
> – They lost touch after graduating in 2005
> – Why it matters: Their story shows how high school connections can last decades
Sarah Wilder Hecht discovered a message her husband wrote in their 9th-grade yearbook over 15 years ago. The couple first met in high school and married in 2017 after reuniting in 2013.
The Yearbook Message
Sarah found the note while flipping through her yearbook at her parents’ house. The message read: “Sarah, it’s too bad school is ending and I don’t get to hear your incoherent rambling anymore. Have a good summer and try not to think as hard as this guy. See ya next year, Steven.”
The couple lost touch after graduating in 2005 but reunited at a festival in Atlanta in 2013. They started dating and married in 2017. Sarah was shocked to find the message, while her husband didn’t remember writing it.
Their Story
Sarah and Steven first formed a friendship in high school, sitting next to each other in class. After losing touch, they reunited in 2013 and married in 2017. They now have 5-year-old twin boys and will celebrate their 9th wedding anniversary in May.
Sarah posted a video of the yearbook message on TikTok, which amassed over 122,000 views. She believes the message shows her husband liked her in high school, despite his denials.
Key Takeaways
- High school friendships can last decades
- A simple yearbook message can become a lasting memory
- The couple’s story shows how connections can endure over time
Sarah and Steven’s story demonstrates how high school relationships can last decades, even when separated by years.
