Author James Michener was invited to the White House by then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Michener sent his regrets because he had a previous engagement: "Dear Mr. President" he wrote. "I received your invitation three days after I'd agreed to speak at a dinner honoring the wonderful high school teacher who taught me to write. I know you will not miss me at your dinner but she might at hers."
Don't miss the chance to attend your next reunion!
"THE FUN BEGINS!"
Friday, September 26, 2008 6:00 p.m. @ Home of Dennis and Caroline (
(Turn into the
Our fun-filled dinner, for the beautiful fall evening, will be hot dogs, homemade chili, chips ’n dip, fruit and veggie trays, and dessert. There is NO CHARGE for the evening.
Compliments of your
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!! We hope to see you all there for the "kick off" of our fantastic three day weekend of memories and fun!
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO DENNIS AND CAROLINE FOR THEIR GENEROUS OFFER TO OPEN THEIR BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR OUR FANTASTIC EVENING! 45th
Saturday, September 27, 2008 @
GOLF OUTING!
Our golf outing will be in the morning! We need to have a count of those planning on participating. Please be sure to fill out that portion of your reservation form. Those interested will be contacted as we get nearer the date, with tee times and fees.
"EVENING OF MEMORIES" Our 45th Reunion Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. Cocktails (cash bar) will be served with an array of cheese and crackers. A time to gather, have a little snack, and try and figure out who everyone is!
The Class Photo will be taken PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m.!!! Please do not be late! Steve Zemper will capture the moment as the "Class of ’63" turns 63!
Our lovely buffet will begin at 7:00 p.m. and promises to be a wonderful dinner with a yummy dessert! Cost: $55.00 per person
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!! The remainder of the evening will be a time for conversation, fun, memories, gift baskets, 50/50 drawing, and a bit of dancing, as we spin the old 45’s!
"Life gives us brief moments with each other-----but sometimes in those brief moments, we get memories that last a lifetime!"
"Luncheon at the "Copper Pickle" - Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 119 W.
Their foods are all fresh and homemade, and we know that all will enjoy!
There will be lots of time to reminisce, share photos, (bring any that you have from past events), and enjoy a little visiting before it is once again time to say "Good bye."
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!!
The reunion committee has been working diligently on all of the events and we hope that we have the largest reunion turnout thus far! If you have any questions, please feel free to call any one of us at anytime.
Diana (Ling) and Mike Nichols 734.665.8961
Cheryl (Ladouceur) and Roger Chance 517.223.7918/810.623.8607 (C)
Caroline (
Barbara (MacDonald) and Jer Nelson 989.739.2353/989.984.7775 (C)
If you would like to post your upcoming class reunion or other special event information, please contact jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com Include year of class, contact name, phone number and / or email address, reunion date, location, time and ticket price (if available)
CLASS REUNIONS
All-Classes/Multi-Year Reunion: “Dollars for Scholars” HPS Alumni Dinner Dance & Fund Raiser - Saturday March 29, 2008 – 6 to 11 p.m. @Crystal Gardens, Banquet Center in Howell – for more information: jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com or alumni@howellschools.com
Class of 1953 - 55th Class
Class of 1953’s 50th Reunion Website: http://freepages.school-alumni.rootsweb.com/~patrickfamilytree/index.htm
Class of 1958 – 50th Class
Byron "Barney"
Class of 1963 – 45th Class
Class of 1968 – 40th Class Reunion - Saturday July 19, 2008 @Crystal Gardens Banquet Center - Friday July 18, 2008 Informal cocktail party hosted by Doug and Marsha Reader from 7-11 pm with light hors d’oeuvres and drinks at their home in Howell. Contact Penny Bain-Salisbury, pennysalisbury@charter.net for more information & reservations for either Friday night's party and/or Saturday's dinner.
Class of 1972 - 40th Class Reunion (2012) Keep contact information up-to-date with Dave Kuhlman or LeAnn Trierweiler at howellhighlander@yahoo.com
Class of 1973 - 35th
Class of 1983 - 25 year class reunion - Howell Class of 1983 is holding their 25th Reunion at
Class of 1998 - 10 year class reunion
We are currently collecting updated names and addresses from alumni. Expect to be receiving a mailing with instructions on who to contact in order to update your information. We will be sending out initial mailing out based on information given at the time of graduation, so if you know of someone who has moved, please contact us to save on postage. For questions and comments, please feel free to contact Scott or Keren Gosselin at LKORVSE@yahoo.com. More information to come soon!
If you or someone you know as reunion info for the Classes of 1938, 1943, 1948, 1978, 1988, 1993, or 2003 – Please contact Jeff Salisbury, president, Howell Public Schools Alumni Association, Email jeffsalisburyhhs1967@yahoo.com
Hail, hail, the gang's all here: Read HHS alumni newsletter online "The Bagpiper" http://www.freewebs.com/thebagpiper/
Director of Choirs at
“Celebration of Song,”
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(featuring current and former members of A Cappella Choir, Classicality, and Calamity)
Dress Code for performance:
Men - black pants, dress shirt and tie (No white shirts, and suit coat is optional)
Women - black slacks/skirt, sweater or dressy shirt (not white)
There will be a reception with refreshments immediately following the performance
in the lobby of the auditorium.
ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ATTEND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REHEARSALS:
May 3, 2008 (Preferred) OR May 4, 2008
Saturday May 3rd Rehearsal is at
Registration will begin at 11:30 am
Rehearsals will be as follows:
1pm - 2pm: former and current members Classicality/Calamity
2pm - 5pm: former and current members of A Cappella Choir
5pm - 6pm: former and current members of Classicality/Calamity (if needed)
Sunday, May 4th Rehearsal is at Howell High School (1200 W.
Registration will begin at 11:00 am
Rehearsals will be as follows:
12noon - 1:30pm: former and current members of A Cappella Choir
1:30pm- 2pm: former and current members of Classicality/Calamity (if needed)
****There will be a $25 PARTICPATION FEE due at REGISTRATION****
This covers the cost of music, an official 35th year
and food for each participant.
PLEASE R.S.V.P. TO: howellchoirsreunion@yahoo.com
NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008
Provide your name, graduation year, address and which dates you are attending.
For more information and a list of music to be performed, visit the official website of Howell High School Choirs: www.howellchoirs.com
We found this dilemma about a 50th class reunion somewhat universal for all reunions. Therefore, any class reunion organizer will find intriguing ideas from these experts. We turned, yet again, to members of the National Association of Reunion Managers (NARM), who make their livings organizing class reunions. They are paid to keep reunions from boredom.
Nikki Anderson, Reunion Specialists, Inc.,
Deirdre Marvin, ReunionTeam.com,
Carol Riley, Owner of Reunions Unlimited in
Keep the golf, Riley says, open it to women and move it to Friday afternoon, followed by an informal cocktail party open to all golfers and non-golfers. Or have an informal non-alcoholic reception at the school. On Saturday, “nix the school tour if the school has not had a remodel.”
Cancel the DJ at the main event. Keep the program short, skip the skits and pass around a cordless mike from table to table for classmate introductions. Or maybe offer an open mike for anyone who wishes to share something with the entire group.
Put together a slide show from kindergarten through the 50th year reunion. Make a video or CD of it and offer it for sale.
For a donation, ask current cheerleaders, majorettes or band to perform, adding to the excitement of the event. They run in dressed in school colors with pom-poms, mascot included, and do some cheers or songs. They may also sing or play the school anthem.
Don’t do individual photos. One large group shot is fine and offers classmates a chance to mingle. Or take it a step further and break down into grade school groups.
Offer something totally unique on Sunday. If you live close to a large body of water, secure a large boat (walk-on ferry or something similar), bring onboard light finger food and a bar and go out for a three-hour cruise.
Chris Clishe in Riley’s office, who is midway to her 50-year reunion, suggests an additional event after the reunion. Work with a cruise line or vacation center and offer a class cruise or trip a day or two after the reunion weekend, giving classmates a longer and less scheduled chance to be together.
And finally, Riley makes a surprising conclusion that finding missing classmates is easy. The answer? Hire a NARM reunion professional in your area!
Beth A. Miller is president of Reunited, Inc. in
First, I’d suggest shortening the menu of events to two— at most three. On Friday, a “happy hour” ice-breaker at a local bar or club may be a nice change. It can be done inexpensively by starting early before the “regular” crowd arrives. Try to arrange a drink special (ie: 2-for-1, a drink named for the school mascot for a reduced price or even one hour of open bar) whatever the establishment is willing to provide in exchange for an early-arriving crowd. Ask the establishment to provide hors d’oeuvres and light munchies. Remind management reunion attendees are mainly there to see old friends and not to consume the free drink and leave. Such an event could also provide publicity for the establishment and expose it to potential new and repeat customers.
For the Saturday “big event,” why not change things a bit and dress down, make it casual, they’ve done the dress-up thing before. Take it a step further and ask alumni to dress in school colors. It’s pretty cool to still have spirit after all of those years. Add to the spirit by having a trivia contest throughout the night. Give the DJ/emcee a list of questions about old hang-outs, teachers, who had what kind of car, who was voted best dressed, Homecoming King, etc. Provide token prizes or maybe divide the group into “teams,” for a team prize. Solicit token prizes from local businesses.
Offer an informal Sunday event for the “die-hards,” such as a poolside gathering. Anyone who wants to can order lunch or drinks on their own and it doesn’t raise the ticket price.
Put extra thought into the content of events and really bring people back to the “good ‘ol days” without the pressure of big ticket prices and fancy outfits.
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