Hello Classmates!!
We’ve finally got it all together. After much planning, we can promise a weekend to remember for our 50th Reunion.
Friday, September 8th:
Ice Breaker (a casual gathering where we’ll meet, greet and start the fun)
J. Alexanders – 4077 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062
7:30PM - ?
Cash bar with lots of appetizers!
Saturday, September 9th:
Tour of HPHS -- The HPHS reunion tour is all set! The current Principal Debby Finn and Assistant Principle Alesia Margetis are excited to meet all of us and will greet us for the tour!
Everyone should park by the H entrance which is off St. Johns adjacent to the Exhibition Gym (new) by the "Old Glass Corridor" (where many of us spent way too much time). The tour will start at 10:00am Saturday morning.
HPHS Class of 1973 50th Reunion (the main event)
Highland Park Community House - 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
7:00 – 11:00 PM
Buffet Dinner and Desserts!
Cash bar (Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets) Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5/each. Pop/Soda is free!
The price will be $100 which will include both evenings. Additional drink tickets will be available for puchase on Saturday
Tickets are available now for purchase! Several options are available for ticket purchase. Please include your name and number of tickets.
Additionally, thanks to everyone who has donated already to help defray costs for those who need it. We are still accepting any donations. Please include your name (if you want you can remain anonymous) and the label "Donation HPHS 50th":
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By Venmo: Send to Debbie York@hphs73
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By Zelle: Send to 847-401-5324 (Leah Simon)
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By Check: Mail check payable to HPHS 50th Reunion to Debbie York, 43230 N. Sunset Lane, Antioch, IL 60002
As for hotels, we have a block or rooms on hold! Please contact Marriott Reservations at +1 (800)-321-2211 or +1 (847)-831-3338 on or before 5 PM CST, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, to make your reservation. You will need to identify yourself as part of the Highland Park High School 1973 Reunion Block staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago in Highland Park/Northbrook. Room rates will be between $132 - $152 per night. Additionally, you may book online via the link provided below.
Book your group rate for Highland Park High School 1973 Reunion Block
Major cool news! We are excited to share with everyone several of our teachers have been contacted and WILL BE ATTENDING!! We would encourage anyone who has contact info for any teachers to share that info thru the admins on either Class Creator or Facebook Messenger.
MORE major cool news! There will be music provided with the ORIGINAL sounds of our era - hits from HPHS 69-73 on Saturday night. One of our own classmates has put together a wonderful soundtrack that everyone will love!
HEY – do you have any pictures you might want to share from our years at HPHS? You can add them to your profile on Class Creator and we will add them to a photo montage loop we are building for the reunion.
Many of you have provided contact info for missing classmates and thanks so much! Please continue to help us find missing classmates (see below) and make sure YOUR contact info is up to date.
Who's still missing? Just click on the link and share the email address of a missing Classmate: Click here to contact them! Or, if you are in touch with any other classmates who might not be aware of our site, can you please share the Class Creator link with them https://www.classcreator.com/Highland-Park-Illinois-1973/class_index.cfm or let us know.
