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Places to Be and Things to Do on Reunion Weekend

9/10/2018

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We've recently done a lot of updating on the website as our 50th Reunion nears.

On the home page, we're asking you to confirm your attendance if you would like a ​tour of the high school on Saturday morning, October 6.  We're working with the new high school principal to confirm details. There's also a boy's volleyball game at the school that morning and you're welcome to stay and see the kids play.  (Football this weekend is an away game.)

Also on the home page, we've provided you with a button that will take you to a list of confirmed attendees.  Many of you have asked to see the list so you can find old friends and classmates, and we have delivered. We could very well have more than 100 people at this milestone event for our class.

On the evening of the Reunion, you'll receive a name tag at check-in that displays your yearbook picture.  Let's see how many of us look the same as we did at 17!

Beyond the Reunion evening itself, you may want to mingle with some of your classmates at other venues, so we've provided you with a new "Things to Do" page.  A bunch of people expect to get together at Eddie's Pizza in New Hyde Park on Friday evening or Sunday.  Weather permitting, we've reserved a picnic area at Sands Point Preserve for Sunday, October 7 if you want to pick up some provisions and spend additional time with your favorite classmates.  We've also listed scads of good restaurants in the area for you to explore, and there are way more if you venture into Port Washington. And if at any time over the weekend, you crave ice cream, pastries, a shot of booze, a glass of good wine, or some entertainment, culture, history or shopping, we've given you a bunch of ideas to get you started.

If there are any thoughts you would like to share with us before October 6, by all means do so.  Shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] and we'll respond as soon as we can.

Cheers!
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UPDATE ON HIGH SCHOOL TOUR/CLASS GIFT

8/7/2018

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If you've ever thought of revisiting the spot at Herricks where you dropped your first tray in the cafeteria or had your first kiss, this is your chance to sign up for a tour of our alma mater.  The new high school principal, Joan Keegan, is offering us several options below for interaction with the school. Please send us an e-mail at [email protected] so that we can hear your preference and give Ms. Keegan an accurate headcount.

Here are the options:
1.  We can receive a tour of the high school on Friday, October 5, around 4:30 p.m. or Saturday morning, October 6, around 10 a.m.
2.  If we want to add any interaction with students, alumni are welcome to attend a boys soccer or girl's volleyball game on Friday, the 5th, both at 4:30 p.m.  There is a varsity volleyball match scheduled at the high school on Saturday at 10.


She informs us that the football team is playing an away game that weekend and part of the athletic fields may still be under renovation in October.  

Regarding a possible class gift, we still need to see what, if any, funds will be left over from the proceeds of the reunion after all expenses are paid.  If there is any surplus, we would want to get some feedback as to whether it should be held in the bank for a 55th reunion or donated to the school in some form.

If any of our alumni feel strongly that we should establish a separate fund for perhaps a larger class gift, please let us know at the e-mail address above.

Finally, if you plan to attend the reunion, please send in your check today!  Slightly more than half of everyone who pledged to attend has sent in their money.  We need a full accounting of paid attendees to give to the hotel and it won't be possible to accept payment at the door.

Thanks, and see you there on the 6th!


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NEWS: WORKING TOWARD A HIGH SCHOOL EVENT

5/24/2018

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Incoming Herricks High Principal Joan Keegan and Director of Athletics Jim Petricca have informed us that they're working on a program to invite 50th Reunion alumni back to the high school during the day on Saturday, October 6, just before that evening's reunion event.

Nothing firm yet, but they did mention a possible sports event (the football team is, unfortunately, away that day) and some interaction with the students.  We have also asked them for suggestions for a possible class gift to the school, if we should have any funds left after all the bills are paid and/or if some of us would like to make additional donations.  

We'll bring you more details when we hear back from Joan and Jim. 
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NEWS: REUNION WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

4/27/2018

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Some alumni have been asking us about the possibility of Reunion Weekend activities beyond the actual event.  Below are some possibilities we've uncovered thus far, all of which would involve an extra cost beyond the Reunion itself.  We would very much welcome additional ideas and your feedback by submitting comments below.

​Friday, October 5 -- Landmark on Main Street, a very popular local concert venue in Port Washington, will be featuring a Fleetwood Mac tribute band and would be willing to set aside a block of tickets for us.  We might even be able to gather for cocktails beforehand in an adjacent room.

​Saturday, October 6 -- There may be a chance for us to attend a homecoming event at Herricks High School.  We have been in touch with the incoming principal (as of June) and are waiting to hear back from her.   In addition to attending a homecoming event, we may want to request a tour of the school or even consider offering a Class of 1968 gift or scholarship.

​Sunday, October 7 --  Starting at 11 a.m., the ever-popular Eddie's Pizza in New Hyde Park would be open for us to have a post-Reunion recap.

​Sunday, October 7 -- My Father's Place, the concert venue inside the Roslyn Hotel, is staging a Jimmy Webb concert at 3 p.m.

​Please share your ideas and comments!
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