​ It’s Time To Celebrate 50 Years

EXCITING NEWS: The Class of ’73 is joining us to celebrate this milestone: we’re looking forward to sharing a Lifetime of endearing friendships, with a weekend full of irrepressible Laughter, and a Love for those high school years as Vikings that continues to bring us together.

​WHEN:    Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11, 2022

​WHERE: Tradewinds Grand Resort, 5600 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach 33706

​​WHAT will it cost:  $140/per person for the weekend**; accommodations are separate.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Room rate is now $249 plus tax/resort fee per night. Reservations are open. Call directly, 1-800-237-0707, ask for the room block for the Northeast High School 50^th/49^th Class Reunion.  Call soon.

​HERE'S WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON:

Friday night  – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Casual dress - Good food, Cash bar, time to reminisce and catch up, meet new friends and enjoy the ‘old’ ones.  Please send us any photos you would like included in our slideshow.

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the Villa – Cooking Expo, tasting included, with Adam Walkover, Chef and Culinary Specialist with GFS.  Space limited, so please reserve your place by contacting Lisa (momrico@verizon.net) if interested. Small extra fee. $ Price still to be determined. Will let you know soon.

Saturday, 1:30 p.m.  – Painting with Carmen – Our own Carmen Sotolongo ‘Kelly’ who has taught and operated her own studio in the Keys is willing to come do a painting class at the Villa.  Space is limited so please let Lisa know of your interest asap to plan accordingly. Small extra fee $30 per person; all inclusive of materials, etc.

Saturday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Reception/Registration, Dinner, Program (still under construction), Dancing.

Of course the Tradewinds offers a host of extracurriculars at one of the most beautiful venues on St. Pete Beach. Enjoy the beach, the pools and the host of activities (how about that Mile High Slide?)

A lot has changed in good ‘ole St. Petersburg, we encourage you to enjoy an excursion, as time permits, to see the new Pier and museums.  If you haven’t been back in a while you will be amazed at the Downtown transformation.  A good finale on Sunday perhaps!

• Fine Art Museum (https://mfastpete.org/)
• Chihuly (https://www.moreanartscenter.org/chihuly/)
• Dali (https://thedali.org/)

​This is the BIG ONE; EACH ONE OF YOU WILL MAKE IT GREAT!  Give Tracey Willis (Campbell) a call to make your reservation: (727) 822-4262, before you send your check or if you want to pay by credit card. Checks can be made out to NEHI Class of ’72 Reunion Committee and sent to 3481 Bumelia Lane, Trinity, FL 34655-2144. If you have any other questions please contact us through northeast72.com website or Lisa Smith Rico at momrico@verizon.net.

**Our commitment to our class is that no one is deterred from attending due to cost. If you would like to make a donation to offset cost or specifically help someone else attend please send your donation to Tracey Willis at above address. SEE YOU SOON!

50^th Reunion Committee

Bob and Tracey Willis Campbell

Wayne and Lori Wells

Susie Kupfer

Mike Williams

Kevin and Cheryl Tyndall Walkover

Ken and Lisa Smith Rico

(Class of ’73 Committee)

Ted Granger

Renee Athey

Jane Toombs 

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