Remember Where You Were in 1973?

​by Kathy Strauss Burger

Some sat in the hallway of glass.

Some opted to not go to class.

Some worked after school.

Some followed each rule.

And some spent their time smoking grass.

 

Whether stoner or nerd we all share

Some history, and a bond rare.

At Highland Park High

We learned “American Pie”

And sported unfortunate hair.

 

Let’s gather to laugh and have fun.

We’ll reconnect, each and everyone.

Please join with your peers,

Reminisce over beers

At our 45th Re-uni-on!

Be part of this special HPHS Class of 1973 45th Reunion and the memories will come flooding back (whether or not you want them to)! Here’s the schedule for the weekend:

Friday, September 28:

Ice Breaker (a casual gathering where we’ll meet, greet and start the fun)

Bocce Club – 440 Bank Lane, Highwood, IL  60040

7:00 – 11:30 PM

Cash bar with lots of appetizers!

 

Saturday, September 29:

HPHS Class of 1973 45th Reunion (the main event)

Michael’s – 1879 2nd Street, Highland Park, IL  60035

7:00 – 11:00 PM (We’ll have the restaurant to ourselves after 8:00 PM)

Buffet Dinner and Build-Your-Own Sundae station

Cash bar

 

What to pay (per person):

$20 – Friday Ice Breaker only

$35 – Saturday Reunion only

$50 – Ice Breaker + Reunion

 

How to participate:

RSVP by September 1 with your payment and number of people.

 

By check: Make check out to HPHS 45th Reunion. Mail to: Debbie York, 43230 N. Sunset Lane, Antioch, IL  60002

 

By Venmo: username @hphs45threunion, or search for Debbie York.

 

By Zelle: username leahasimon@gmail.com

 

Where to stay (for non-locals):

Marriott Courtyard in Highland Park (Lake Cook Road & Route 41) has blocked off 15 rooms for our class. Room rate is $99 plus tax. Cutoff date to reserve and obtain the reunion rate is September 7. Here is the link:

Book your group rate for Highland Park High School 45th Reunion

 

Spread the word:

Please forward this invitation to anyone you know who a) may not have received it, and b) wants to spend two evenings with a bunch of pretty cool Baby Boomers.