Reunions for Aug. 16, 2012
August 15, 2012 1:22PM
Updated: September 17, 2012 6:08AM
Here is a look at reunions in the Southland.
Fenger High School
The Fenger High School class of 1967 (January and June) is planning a reunion on Saturday at the Orland Chateau. The committee is looking for former classmates. Send information (name, mailing and email addresses and phone number) to Ursula (Weiss) Buchnat at urusula.buchnat@sbcglobal.net or (219) 741-3727; or to Janet Vink at vinkjm@aol.com or (708) 743-9483.
Fenger High School’s January and June classes of 1947 will host a reunion from 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Eiche Turner Hall in Tinley Park. The cost is $35, which includes a buffet and open bar. Information: Rudi Dian, (630) 963-5342.
Fenger High School will hold its 62nd reunion for the January and June classes of 1950 from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort. Other Fenger grads and/or friends are welcome. Information: Delores Cappozzo (Garczynski), (708) 748-2374 or Bob Stupegia, (708) 532-2567.
Visitation Grammar School
The Visitation Grammar School Class of 1962 is planning its 50th reunion. Graduates interested in attending can contact Patricia Murphy Blevins at poohray@sbcglobal.net or Eileen Daley Badon at dabadon@aol.com.
Queen of Martyrs Elementary School
The Queen of Martyrs Elementary School Class of 1957 will host its 55-year reunion in October and is looking for graduates. Information: Carol Marshall, carolsamoraj@gmail.com; Bob Funk, rfunkjr@ymail.com; Mary Mueller Donovan, mdonovan5024@yahoo.com; Annette LeBel, (708) 478-0054; or Carol Marshall, (708) 478-5295.
Kelly High School
The Kelly High School class of January 1964 is planning a 50-year reunion and is looking for classmates. Information: William Malesky, bmalesky@comcast.net or (630) 220-1770; Laura Bohanek, ron.laura@comcast.net or (815) 462-9334; or Gerald LaBarge, jnlabarge@comcast.net or (630) 852-9371.
Thornton Township High School
The Thornton Township High School Class of 2002 is planning a reunion and is looking for alums. Former classmates should send their contact information (name, phone number and mailing and email addresses) to tthsclassof2002@yahoo.com.
Jones Commercial High School
Jones Commercial High School, 606 S. State St., Chicago, is looking for classmates of 1969. Information: (312) 914-9890.
Bogan High School
The Bogan High School Class of 1972 will host a reunion from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Aug. 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2930 S. River Road, Des Plaines. The event will feature food, drinks and live music. The cost is $60 per person. Information: drommom@aol.com or (847) 537-0606.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Class of 2002 will host its Reunion Weekend with a tailgate and football game on Sept. 7 and an event at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago on Sept. 8. The cost is $75 per person. Information: hfclass2002@yahoo.com.
Worth Elementary School
The Worth Elementary School Classes of 1961, 1962 and 1963 will host a reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 7 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Chicago. The event will feature a buffet, beer, wine and pop. Tickets are $35 at the door or in advance by calling Doris (Renn) Stachyra, (708) 822-6936.
St. Adrian Parish
St. Adrian Parish will host a reunion from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at 7000 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago. There will be a 4 p.m. Liturgy for parish family. The event also will feature live entertainment, refreshments, a raffle, children’s games and a tour of the church, convent and school. Free private parking will be available on-site. Information: (773) 434-3223.
Our Lady of the Snows
Our Lady of the Snows will host its Alumni Mass at 2 p.m. Sept. 8. Mass will be followed by a reception in Kinsella Hall. All alumni are invited to attend. Information: Steven Chiarito Sr., (708) 429-1816.
Bowen High School
The Bowen High School Class of 1972 will host a reunion on Sept. 22 at the Serbian Social Center, 18550 Stony Island Ave., Lansing. Information: www.Bowen1972.com; Adele Briseno Garza, (815) 469-8908; or Joanne Corpus, (708) 334-4557.
Parker High School
Parker High School will host a luncheon for graduates of the school at noon Sept. 30 at the Lexington House in Hickory Hills. Information: Ed O’Farrell, (773) 779-3198 or Betty Collins, (708) 424-4009.
Tinley Park High School
The Tinley Park High School Class of 1992 will host a reunion at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at Durbin’s in Tinley Park. Alums also can attend the school’s football game on Sept. 21. Information: Heidi Hansen-Peltz, heidipeltz@hotmail.com or Liz Twietmeyer-McCully, liz_mccully@yahoo.com.
Bowen High School
The Bowen High School Class of 1972 will host its 40th class reunion on Sept. 22 at the Serbian Social Center, 18550 Stony Island Ave., Lansing. The cost is $85 per person. Information: Sophia Obradovich Scalzittie, (847) 337-2135; Adele Briseno Garza, (815) 469-8908; or www.bowen1972.com.
Visitation High School
Visitation High School will host its annual All Years Reunion from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. Information: Pat Barrett Neubauer, (708) 403-4238.
Lincoln-Way Central High School
The Lincoln-Way Central High School Class of 1962 will host its 50-year high school reunion in September. The event will start with the school’s homecoming football game at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Lincoln-Way Central High School, followed by a casual get-together at Gatto’s Restaurant, 1938 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. The event will continue with a tour of the school at 10 a.m. and a party at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Little Joe’s Restaurant, 1300 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox. Information: lakeside1944@bellsouth.net.
Bloom Township High School
The Bloom Township High School Class of 1962 will host its 50th class reunion on Sept. 29 at Idlewild Country Club. Classmates can visit www.bloom62.info for an alumni list, pictures and music. Information: Joan Antonucci Bernhardt, andyandjoan@ameritech.net.
Bremen High School
The Bremen High School Class of 1962 will host its 50-Year Class Reunion on Sept. 29 in Midlothian, with optional activities on Sept. 28 and 30. More than 100 classmates, teachers and coaches already have responded. For event details, registration, feedback and questions visit www.bhsclass62.com.
Oak Forest High School
The Oak Forest High School Class of 1982 will host its reunion at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth. Alums also are invited to the Homecoming game on Oct. 5. Information: www.weplanreunions.com/www/reunion_info/reunions_ofi82.html.
Lindblom High School
The Lindblom High School Class of 1962 is planning its 50th reunion on Oct. 19, with a tour of the high school and a dinner afterward, and is looking for alums. Former classmates should send their contact information (name, phone number and mailing and email addresses) to lindblomclassreunion@gmail.com.
Blue Island Community High School
The Blue Island Community High School (now Eisenhower High School) Class of 1962 will host its 50th Class Reunion from Oct. 19 to 21. The reunion will feature a tour of the campus, a pizza party, the Reunion Banquet and a farewell breakfast/brunch. Reservations are required by Aug. 1. Information: Judy Greve Green, (708) 772-3664 or judysparkles@comcast.net.
Thornton Township High School
The Thornton Township High School Class of 1962 will hold its 50th reunion dinner on Oct. 19 at Balagio’s Restaurant in Homewood, followed by an informal buffet at Glenwood Oaks Restaurant in Glenwood and a tour of the school and a football game at the school on Oct. 20. Information: (708) 799-3949, gailsilzer@hotmail.com or mandernack@usa.net.
Academy of Our Lady
The Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association will host an all-school from 5 to10 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 94th Street and Cicero Avenue. Those who graduated in a year ending in 2 to 7 will receive a special salute. Tickets are $50 before Oct. 15 and $55 afterward. Information: (773) 445-2300 or www.academyofourladyalumnae.org.
Bloom High School
The Bloom High School Class of 1982 will host its 30-year reunion on Oct. 27 at Balagio’s Ristorante in Homewood. Information: www.bloom82.homestead.com.
