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Notice to Reunion Participants:  

When you have a question or concern about a reunion event posted here, you must direct your comment to the class representative listed for that event for resolution. We only have the information that you see posted.

Notice to Alumni Committees:

While we will gladly work with you on your reunion plans, we will not plan your reunion and we are not responsible for the outcome, the sale of tickets, photographs, memory books, accommodations, travel expenses or any other expense associated with your event.  

We have contact information for members of almost every class. We may share this information with your committee so that you can advise your classmates of your planned event. You must be able to verify that you are sanctioned to represent your class, however.

Make sure that those attending your event have contact information for you and your planning committee members.

We have a "Reunion Planning Guide" with a list of service providers that we recommend. We will, upon request, provide that information to you.

Do You Have
"Reunion Angst?"

Class reunions often generate lots of mixed feelings in those attending.

While it may be nice to see old friends, it may also be hard to realize that some people look much better than you or are much more successful. Surviving a class reunion may seem like a hard task, but it’s definitely possible if you know what to do.

It's normal to experience the class reunion jitters. Don't let your insecurities force you to miss what could be the time of your life.

 

 


Step 1 - Look your best. It may be too late to lose those last 10 pounds, but you could try for one or two. Getting a new haircut, having your teeth whitened and buying a new dress or suit that fits perfectly can also help.

Step 2 - Make a list of your accomplishments. You won’t be reciting from the list at the reunion party, but it will certainly help to have some things in mind that you’re particularly proud of. Don’t think only about career. Instead, try to remember trips to foreign lands, family milestones, the new house you just bought or the prize you won at the local poetry contest. Even if you don’t get to talk about these things, having them in mind will help you feel better when others start boasting.

Step 3 - Focus on the people at the reunion that you do want to see, especially those you lost touch with over the years. This is the main reason you’re going to the party in the first place, and should be your focal point once you’re there. If you feel comfortable moving around and talking to everybody, do so, but feel free to come back to the group you feel safest with.

Step 4 - Relax. Smile. Arrive neither too late or too early, so you don’t become the center of attention. Once there, mingle and chit chat and avoid getting into serious discussions or talking about uncomfortable situations from the past.

Step 5 - Take a camera with you. Even if you don’t think you’ll want to take photos, you may change your mind once you get there.
 


How to Ease
Reunion Anxiety

Feeling anxious about your reunion? Tips for a stress-free reunion experience from licensed professional clinical counselor Tina Grismer, Miami Valley Hospital:

Before the reunion, try to connect with someone you know is attending and possibly go together.

Consider helping with the reunion planning as a way to connect with former classmates before the event.

See if a partner or spouse will go with you.

Focus on what there is to look forward to and the pros of attending — not the cons.

Have realistic expectations for yourself and the event.

Remember that you can go for an hour and, if you are not having a good time, leave.

Common excuses for not attending a class reunion:

Don’t have time (family and work obligations).

Too far away (travel expenses).


Not happy with my appearance, excuse.

Not interested (nothing in common with classmates).

I already keep in touch with everyone I would want to see.

 

Updated
November 04, 2011

      The thought of seeing old classmates fills the air. If your class is planning its reunion, let us help by spreading the word on this website.      

     If you need help with those plans, we may be able to help. We have developed a "Reunion Resource" book. It contains venues, photographers, DJ's and other service providers that we think you should consider engaging for your event. Don't keep it a secret - Contact us about your plans today.

      Already celebrated your reunion? Then how about telling us about it and we'll post your story along with a few photos here. Just tell us about your class reunion. How did it go? who won those wacky prizes (furthest traveled, largest family, married longest...). Share a few moments and few pictures with your fellow Muirites.

NOTE: The class of 1991 has had to change its plans - please see below for details!!!

Is Your Class Planning a Reunion?    Inquiring Minds Want to Know!?
Please, Send Us Information About Your Reunion Plans Today!!

The Class of 1960 Celebrated their
50th Anniversary!

Clcik Here To Register Your Class Reunion !

Class of 1971 Gettin' T'gether Again - Groovy!
- 40th Reunion -

Saturday November 12, 2011 at the University Club
Check for Details at www.Muir71.org

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Download the Class of 1981 information here!
 

Class of 1986
Saturday, November 12th
Contact Nishon Watson at
nishonjm86@gmail.com

 
Class of '91 Celebrates its 20th Reunion


New Location: Almansor Court
700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA 91801
(626-570-4600)

Same Date: Saturday, November 12th
New Time: 6:00pm – 12:00am

Cost: $45

No Host Bar
Dressy Attire

Questions: Email – Ashley Laird at alaird@chandlerschool.org
Cell - (626) 833-5411

We encourage all classmates to join the class of 1991's Facebook page.
 

The Class of 2001 Ten Year Reunion planning is underway! 

Download this Flier and Share this Reunion Information!
 

 

CLASS OF '51 60th REUNION LUNCHEON 

Saturday, September 17, 2011  11:30 a.m.
BECKHAM GRILL / COVENT GARDEN ROOM
77 WEST WALNUT  PASADENA

 Crown City Salad,
Lemon Herb Chicken w/Sautéed Fresh Vegetables, Potato Gratin.  
$28.00 per person (tax and gratuity included)
- OR -
Vegetarian Fettuccini 
$23.00 per person (tax and gratuity included)

Dessert - Raspberry English Trifle.
No Host Bar.

 
Make your reservations early as we are limited to 88 in the Covent Garden Room!!
Send check.... $28 per person or vegetarian $23 per person payable to
JMHS Class of '51 Reunion and mail to:
Mary Wirch Gilmore 1174 Eolus Ave. Encinitas, CA 92024
 
Reunion Planners:
Evelyn Brewer Crews crewzn@ocsnet.net  559-781-5723
Mary Wirch Gilmore mary132@cox.net  760-753-5444
Beverly States McKeon beverlymckeon@verizon.net  760-346-2770
Rosemarie Johnson Wallack rosiewallack@yahoo.com  949-854-1721
 
Accommodations within walking distance to Beckham Grill - Old Pasadena
Courtyard by Marriott  -  180 N. Fair Oaks     800-321-2211
Ask for the John Muir 60th Class Reunion Special rates @$139 & $149.

DOWNLOAD THIS FLYER
 

Class of 1956
55th Reunion Celebration

1956 Halloween Dance

Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, Golf Tournament, Brookside Golf Center
Friday, Oct 14, 2011, Mijares Reception
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, Dinner Dance, University Club
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, Picnic at Muir
Contact: Neal/Molly Brockmeyer at (818) 790-3744, mnbrock@aol.com

Click Here for current information about the Class of '56 Reunion
 


The 1961 Dance was held in the new canteen, the Senior-Sponsored Moonlight Munch Dance...

Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion

The class of 1961 will be hosting their 50th reunion at the Brookside Country Club on Friday and Saturday, August 26-27, 2011. The Friday event will be a no host bar, hors d’ oeuvres and a live band and will cost only $15.
Saturday will be a full dinner, with a minimum of program, lots of room around the tables for easy table-hopping and a chance to hook up with old friends. A no host bar and hors d' oeuvres, tickets are $85. -
Toby Scott

More details at http://www.muir61.org
 

 

 Class of 1952 Celebrates its 60th

     Our John Muir (High School/JMC Lower Division)  Class of '52 and Friends will gather to celebrate its 60th reunion on Friday evening, June 1, 2012 at the Pasadena Sheraton Hotel. A true John Muir ROUNDUP!!!

     A save the date card will be going out by e-mail in September, with invitations to follow by snail mail around the Christmas 2011 holidays.  We've blocked a group of hotel rooms at special prices with the Sheraton.  Anyone interested in joining the planning group, contact Mike Holmes (TMHPHD@sbcglobal.net) or Jan Strutt Hart  (Grouchogal@aol.com) ----- details to follow.

"Class Reunions Seem to Keep Coming Quicker"
By MARGUERITE HOUSE

The year's first issue of the school newspaper - titled "Write On" - featured a huge photo of the Class of 1971, stationed on the front lawn of Riverton High School sporting their collective peace signs.

The caption read, "Students greet the fall with smiles and hopes for peace this year."
* Click here to find out more!

Interspersed among the stories of homecoming, ball games and lunch menus, were articles about student responsibility, legislative funding, athletics vs. academics, and the consequences of apathy. Pretty heavy stuff for a bunch of teenagers, wouldn't you say?

That was the Class of 1971. I can tell you that when this bunch flashed a peace sign, they really meant it. Of course, we weren't facing a war in Afghanistan or Iraq either, but our country was in the throes of Vietnam.

The Riverton High School Class of 1971 is gearing up to celebrate its 40th reunion this summer. I just received my reunion packet and couldn't be more excited. But, I have to ask: Where did the last 10 years go, let alone the last 40?

In the midst of questions like "Who was your favorite teacher?" and "Where was the best place to party in 1971?" was this question, "What's on your bucket list?"

While a reunion certainly brings out the nostalgia in everyone, this questionnaire reflects life in 2011 for the "pushing 60" crowd. Bucket lists are the catch phrases for today's almost-retirees, and questions like "When do you plan to retire?" and "Why do you live where you live?" are new ones we ask ourselves every day.

Already, I can see the difference the Internet plays with the Class of '71. First, there are a host of class reunion websites with tips for planning, nostalgia games, quotes about the good ol' days, and how to find lost classmates.

In addition, it's often a simple matter of "Googling" a name to learn more about a long-lost classmate.

A number of us have Facebook pages so we can "cram" for the reunion: memorize faces and commit to memory spouses, grandkids and hobbies. Unlike our non-Facebook classmates, we'll walk into our 40th recognizing at least a handful or two of our fellow high school graduates.

I've decided to adopt a motto for this reunion, from Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." As he put it, "It's not the years honey, it's the mileage."
 

Please Note: The Alumni Association does NOT plan class reunions, that task is 100% the  responsibility of each class to perform. The Association will assist class leaders with its plans by answering questions, displaying your information here and by providing you with references via our "Reunion Resource Manual." If you have an issue with your reunion, its plans, or lack thereof, you should direct your comments to your reunion committee. If your class does not have a reunion committee, we suggest that You create one yourself. And, again, we will assist you with your plans, but we will NOT make those plans.


Reunions Co-Chairs
Neal Brockmeyer ('56)
Frankie Conner ('68)


Class Registration
Reunion Contacts

Planned Reunions
1951
1952
1956
1961
1971
1981
1986
1991
2001


Alumni Seeking
  Reunion Info

If you have information concerning a class reunion, please drop us an e-mail.


I’ve been wondering about a 60th reunion for the last class to graduate from the then John Muir College?

- Gregory Sims '51

A. Reunion will be held September 17th. See details in the center column.


Q. Just inquiring about 1986 25th reunion plans, if there are any.   Thanks
- Matt Smith

A.


I just want to ask if any reunion for the class 83 ever going to happen?
Thank You,
- Issa Esmeirat


Q. Looking for information regarding 50 year reunion for class
of 1961
- Larry Willis

A. Saturday, August 26th see details here.


Q. Do you have any information about a 1981 reunion at this time.
Thank you,
- Carol Schmul Stanley

A. July 30th see details here.


Q. I was wondering when the reunion for the class of 1991 is scheduled for.  Thank you,
- Jezabel Jimenez

A. Saturday Nov. 12th See details here.

Notice to Professional Planners & Service Providers:

We are continuing to interview alumni committees on what avenues they used to plan their reunions. Based on their responses and other data, we are compiling a list of venues, bands, DJ's, and other service providers in the greater San Gabriel Valley area that we will recommend to our alumni. If you would like to be considered for inclusion to this list please, contact us so that we may interview you. Inclusion to the list will be solely based on your past performance.

"How to Survive Your High School Reunion"

By Debbie Juniewicz

Emotions about reconnecting with classmates can be confusing, complicated.

High school — for some it was a time to remember — good times with good friends. For others, it was a time to forget, fraught with adolescent awkwardness.

Is it any wonder that high school reunions evoke a range of emotions from excitement to dread and enthusiasm to apathy?

“An event like a reunion is bound to trigger memories, good and not so good,” said Tina Grismer, a licensed professional counselor and certified employee assistance professional for Miami Valley Hospital’s EmployeeCare program.

But the past isn’t the only thing people scrutinize at reunion time. Current successes or failures, from career choices to children and hairlines to waistlines, come to light.

“Most of us are our own worst critics, so it’s a good idea to get someone else’s perspective on what your successes are,” Grismer said.

Staying Connected

Valley View graduate Janet Burton hasn’t missed a reunion. She has helped plan every one since she graduated in 1981.

“Even though I live in a small town and see quite a few of my classmates, it’s still nice to get together for a reunion every five years,” the Germantown resident said. “I hear people say high school was all about the cliques, but I’ve never felt that way at reunions.”

Like Burton, 1974 Beavercreek graduate Jeff Fleck has planned and attended all of his high school reunions. While he always enjoyed the camaraderie of his former classmates, Fleck gained a special fondness for reunions after reconnecting with his high school sweetheart after their 35-year reunion in 2009.

“Long story short, we started out as friends and now it is amazing,” Fleck said. “Not many people get a second chance with their soul mate and love of their life. I feel very blessed.”

Facebook Factor

Social networking sites have had an impact on class reunions. Some think twice about attending events because they have Facebook, while others stay connected in cyberspace between reunions.

“Honestly, I ponder if I will go to my 10 year when it comes up next year,” said Shelby Quinlivan, a Dayton transplant from Wisconsin. “The people I have wanted to stay in contact with or have reconnected with are on Facebook.”

“My 30th (reunion) was the most fun and, believe it or not, is the reason I got on Facebook,” said Tracie Barrett, a 1979 graduate of Beavercreek High School. “That’s how most of our classmates found each other, and we are closer now than ever before.”

Comfort Zone

When Grismer discusses reunions, she has both professional and personal experience to draw from as she celebrated her 40th reunion from Julienne High School last year.

“I had some ambivalence about whether or not to go especially because I am an introvert, so large social gatherings are not my preference,” she said. “But when I went, I wished I could have been there longer. I didn’t have enough to time to talk to everyone I wanted to.”

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