After reaching out to Student Council Members from the Class of 1978, in the fall of 1990, the excitement began to get the 10th year reunion off the ground. Several reams of 8 1/2 x 11 paper were used to create an alphabetic class list. Soon after the list was confirmed, phone calls were made to gather a committee. Within a short period of time a committee of 14 individuals agreed to work together, to locate each class member and start the planning. The goal was to obtain a current mailing address or telephone number, so that we could send out a flyer and invitation in the mail, months in advance of the venue date.
To begin the process, the committee members agreed to take a section of the class list, to help in finding as many as possible, while discussing ideas and options. After meeting several times in person, over many months, the focus materialized to move forward on the dates, budget, venue, fundraiser details, and activities.
The anticipation continued and an agreement was unified
to hold a 3-day weekend in the month of July.
The dream became a reality, and the outreach began.
To raise necessary funds for the weekend itinerary, we decided to have a small program booklet printed, highlighting the Saturday event. The booklet was given to anyone that attended. With the sincere generosity of 39 Class of 1982 Alumni Members, and 7 corporate sponsors in the Kenmore/Tonawanda area, we were fortunate to be able to fund the varied details with more flexibility. Any class member that received the flyer and invitation were offered a chance to share life accomplishments and/or personal details about the ten years beyond high school graduation, which would be printed in the booklet. We also sold one-liners, along with ad space. **Regrettably, the only thing missing from 1992 is images !! If photos were taken on any of the dates, none were ever shared. For anyone that does know of pictures out there, and you can scan and upload to a jpeg, please feel free to contact Jenelle so they can be added to this site.
Over 500 alumni were contacted (out of 642) and we packed hundreds into the Pearl Street Bar & Grill. An astonishing turn out, the night was filled to the brim with
conversation, laughter, and very large amounts
of alcohol into the night !!! ~ partying until 4am meant you had a phenomenal experience.
A banquet room in The Hyatt Hotel was the place to gather for a little fancier event. Semi-formal attire adorned, as alumni attendees shared an open bar and
sit-down dinner, while they enjoyed a second night to catch up with friends. Many brought their significant partner to share in the evening, and after coffee
and dessert, a DJ turned the tunes for everyone
to let loose, and get there dance on !
We joined together at Beaver Island State Park, for a Summer afternoon of beers, sunshine, relaxing, more conversation, laughter, and fun. Then before we all knew it, the sun was setting and it was time to say farewell
until the next time. . .
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The Second Decade - 2002
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The Third Decade - 2012
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A Spur 'In the Moment' of Enthusiasm ~ The 35th Year - 2017
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