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Ilion High School Alumni - Recent & Upcoming Reunions2001 Reunion News 2000 Reunion News 1999 Reunion News 1998/97 Reunion News
"The Class of 2002's tenth reunion will be held the evening of Friday, November 23, 2012 at Francesca's in Ilion. More details to follow.."
"YES, we are havin' a 50th swaree' weekend this year, and, it's pretty firm for the Ilion Days wknd., 3rd wknd. in July. We have a "committee" (of sorts) plannin' the auspicious event & now that I am aware that this great site is available to spread the news, I - or Cindy - will update all y'all on a reg'lar basis. First mtg of committee is Tues., 17th, 1 PM at Applegate's Funeral Home on West Street, -- Ya, that's what I said -- Donnie's been gracious enough to lend us some space to kick off our MAJOR EVENT planning. All local Class of '62ers are cordially invited & encouraged to attend. We'll go on & up from there."
CLASS OF '60 50th REUNION
Friday 10/8 - Ilion Elks' informal get-together 7:30
Committee w/have small refreshments - bar on your own
Saturday 10/9 - Bella Vista at 6:00/dinner @ 7:00 - bar on your own
Any balances due must be submitted prior to the reunion.
Send paments made out to "Class of '60 Reunion" and send to:
Jean Allen Reynolds
5782 State Rte 28
Newport, NY 13416
Questions to Mary Lee Lynch, Jean or any committee member
e-mail: maryleelynch@yahoo.com or bojerey@aol.com
Looking forward to seeing everybody there.............
We currently have 78 dinners reserved
for Saturday night - not bad considering we have lost 31 of ourmembers.
(Sept 21, 2010)
The Class of 1968 - Pictures from our July 2010 Multi-Class Reunion, held at Francesca's Banquet Hall, are now on Facebook. (August 29, 2010)
The Class of 1968 - Pictures from our July 2010 get together at the Ilion Fish and Game Club are now on Facebook. (August 29, 2010)
IHS Combined Reunion $15 Donation – Please RSVP with check by June 15th, 2010
'63 Fran Polley Retzloff, 7 Crescent St., Ilion, NY (315)895-763 email
‘64 Lesa Decker, Montgomery St., Ilion, NY (315) 894-2358 email
’65 Jean Keddell Maneen, 174 W. State St., Ilion,(315)894-2034 email
’66 Kathy Carney Donahue ,130 S. 5th Ave.,Ilion,NY13357(315)895-7905 email (Apr 12, 2010)
The reunion committee is planning a special event for the Class of 1968 in the year 2010 when our members are turning (or HAVE turned) 60!! "The Sixties are Back" Celebration (1962-1968) Reunion
Our special weekend is planned for Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17 in Ilion during "There's No Place Like Home" Ilion Days Weekend. Friday at 6:00 PM is the "DOO DAH" Parade passing by the Ilion Elks. After the parade there will be an informal celebration at the Elks so we can socialize with our classmates. On Saturday from noon until 6:00 PM we are having an informal, private cookout at the Ilion Fish and Game Club (cash bar). There will be fireworks on Saturday evening at dusk at the Remington field near the former North Street school. If you are planning on attending (and bringing a guest) please let us know the number of people by April 15, 2010. If there are not enough reservations by April 15th deadline, we may be forced to cancel the event. Our expenses include: facility rental, catering and supplies. Price per person is $20.00; per couple $35.00. Please make checks payable to Linda Whittemore and send to 75 South Fifth Ave. Ilion, New York 13357. (Checks should be received by July 1, 2010). Please let us know your current home address and your e-mail address. Also, if you know this information regarding any of our classmates, we would appreciate it as we are always trying to update our records. You may contact any committee member listed below:
- Friday, July 17th: Ilion Doo-Daah parade… starts at 6:30 p.m. and we need to meet at 5:30 p.m. to participate in the parade itself. A reunion t-shirt based around the theme of the parade 'Ilion is a Hidden Treasure' can be purchased. (Purchasing the t-shirt is optional.) The cost will be $10.00 for an adult t-shirts (size S-XL) and $8.00 for children (size S-L). The deadline for the orders has passed, but you can contact Julie Ball to get in a late order (if enough classmates are interested in ordering.) After the parade, we will then have a gathering at Crossway’s Tavern for a cash bar, DJ, & free munchies (DJ & munchies donated by Jim Crossway for free!). - Saturday, July 18th: There willl be a tour of Ilion High School for those who haven’t been back to see all of the changes--- WHAT A CHANGE! WOW! If only it had looked that way when we were there! The tour is set for 12 noon. We can meet around the back of the school, off of Phillip Street, and at the "I" entrance. At night, there will be a dinner at the Knight’s Inn in Little Falls (hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, cash bar, dessert, and DJ). There will be a social hour and hors d’oeuvres from 6- 7 p.m., dinner @ 7 p.m., and dancing/ socializing until 11 p.m. If you need a hotel room, then please call reservations toll free @ 1-866-631-4470 or email stay@knightsinnoflittlefalls.com. Mention 'reunion' and receive the rate of $79.00 per the General Manager, Mary Labreche. - Sunday, July 19th: There will bbe a family picnic/ get-together at Glimmerglass (meet families). This is SUBJECT TO THE WEATHER—obviously if it is not nice out, then we will not go. There are no set plans for this… we will just meet up, swim, and play some games with the kids—just good, wholesome family fun! You will be responsible for bringing your own food, beverages, and anything else that you and/or your family would need. The pavilion costs too much to rent, so we will just have 'Class of 1989' signs and balloons for you to locate our gathering area. If you have any questions, then please contact Julie Ball @ curleyball@hotmail.com. Hope to see you next month!" - Julie Curley Ball email (July 11, 2009)
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Thomas Pierce email,
WE ARE LOOKING FOR--- DORIS WHEELER FAULKNER, ROBERT ANDREWS, THOMAS NELSON. WISH US LUCK AND A HAPPY REUNION !! JO ANN
"This year will be the Class of '69's 40th class reunion. So far nothing has been planned which is no big surprise." "On July 17th, Friday night, The Boss V reunion band will be playing at the Elk's Club following the 2009 Ilion Days Doo Dah Parade. This could be a prime time for those Class of '69 graduates to get together and have a drink or two, hang out, and see who comes." "I don't know how many good years we have left, so we ought to take advantage of this. If any of you find the time, try to get in touch with fellow classmates and let them know and spread the word. Enjoy.............." (Feb 22, 2009)
So, Saturday - possibly a buffet with a DJ...nothing fancy...just plain fun. We're getting too old for a lot of pomp anyway!! Obviously, at this point - the primary concern is getting in touch with everyone! Please send me an email when you can so that we can build a data base with everyone's contact info (address, email address, phone etc, as much or as little as you'd like...just so that you'll recieve ALL of the details). Also, please pass this along to anyone that you have contact with. Lastly, anyone who'd like to help... that would be great!!! - Nov 24, 2008 Joe Joy
The Class of 1968 Renion Photos have been posted by Mike Sparrin. (Nov 24, 2008)
The Ilion Mega Reunion was held in October 2002 and was a huge success and enjoyed by many. (August 15, 2008)
9:00AM-6:00PM Where: Delta Lake State Park #8797 State Route 46 Rome, New York 13440 (315)337-4670 www.nyparks.com SHELTER #2 Cost: $7.00 per vehicle Donations toward pavilion rental Details: This will just be a casual class reunion and all of your families are invited. Please bring your own food, beverage, and trash receptacle. It is a carry-in/carry-out event. Alcohol is permitted as I will obtain a group permit for the event. There are picnic tables and large grills at the shelter, but you may want to bring additional seating. The beach is a short walk away and opens at 11:30AM The boat launch is open 24 hours. If interested in camping there, contact ReserveAmerica.com. This is a great idea if you are going to indulge, and it's cheap! Fees start at $13 per night. For further information, please contact Robyn (Burt) Cadwell at (315)823-4060 or cell (315)868-4060 We hope to see you there!!!! July 24, 2008
(June 23, 2008)
The date of the class reunion has been set! The reunion will be held July 18-20. Events will begin Friday night and will run through Sunday afternoon. The formal dinner and dance will be held on Saturday July 19th. You can expect to receive your invitation/informational package in the March timeframe. The packet will include and agenda for the weekend, prices, and response cards. I am still missing contact information for several of our classmates. If anyone can provide contact information and/or name changes for the people listed below please contact Sarah Delong Warner at email or 402-493-4581. Thank you for any help you can provide and I hope to see you all in July! Submitted by Sarah Delong Warner email . (Feb 9, 2008)
Billie-Jo Allen Katie Briggs Waltermire? Rob Charles Nate Clark Leo Crim Brad Darrow Chris Eckstrom Pat Ellis Brigette Harter Brian Hoyt Christy Janes Jeremy Jeck Leona Johnston Emir Kapo Carolinge Kennedy Lynnette Lynch Ed Mokhor Stephanie Sluyter Albert Smith Jason Thayer Michael Wildey
A group met on October 9, 2007 and is continuing on in an effort to put together a reunion for all graduates of MHS. Our next meeting is Tues, Nov 13, 6:30 pm at the Mohawk American Legion. Graduates who live locally are urged to attend and bring a graduate from a class other than their year of graduation. The reunion is tentatively scheduled for Columbus Weekend 2008. We are looking for graduates to assist in contacting classmates and notify them of this exceptional event. If you are interested in attending or assisting in anyway, whether you live in the area or out, vist the Mohawk Alumni site for more information http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mohawkhighschoolny. (Oct 26, 2007)
Save the Dates Former Classmates! Many of you should have received an e-mail or packet in the mail from me already asking you to Save the Date. If you did not, please reach out to me ASAP at 315-866-1552 or Vicki's email. (modified Nov 2, 2007)
Reminder, please send in your $25 deposit by Nov. 15th with checks made out to
IHSREUNION88. Even though its not until July of 2008, we are trying hard to ensure
everyone gets invited and has enough time to plan ahead. Believe it or not - I think
we graduated with 129 "officially", we had about 176 people we went to school with
throughout the years (some moved, get their GED, etc.) and we are only currently
missing 24 people. Please contact myself or Vicki Rossi Callaghan, 868-1143, if you
have any information on the following classmates that we are still looking for:
* Pam Adams
* Peter Alosio
* Don Ames
* Michael Baldwin
* Becky Brown (New Hartford?)
* Chris Bouck
* Becky Bowman (Ilion?)
* Carrie Claus Hess
* Joellyn Cress
* Scott Davis (Mohawk Valley?)
* Bill Delude
* Robin Donnelly
* Jim Dougherty
* Latish Hardy
* Michael Hill (Frankfort, NY?)
* Kim Laquay Jennett (VA ?)
* Kathleen Kennedy Mason (FL?)
* Jim Maddocks (KY?)
* Dawn Maine Jones (Little Falls?)
* Shawn Patterson
* Scott Prosser
* Robin Smith
* John Tanner
* David Wickersham (NJ)
You'll receive your invitation packet/e-mail in the Jan./Feb. 2008 timeframe. It will include details on the agenda below, sign-up sheets for activities & prices, hotel info, kids info, instructions/directions, etc. Agenda Friday - July 18th 3:00 PM - Guided Tour of Ilion High School 5:00 PM - Ilion Doo Dah Days Parade (Class of 88’s kids ride/march) 7:00 PM - Cocktails at Ilion Elks Club (performance by Showtime) Saturday - July 19th 8:00 AM - Ilion Days 5k Road Race 9:00 AM - Class of 88’ Charity Golf Best Ball Tournament (Maple Crest) 6:00 PM - Dinner/Dance at Blue Flag Restaurant, Utica Train Station (DJ) Sunday - July 20st 11:00 AM - Family Day / BBQ at Glimmerglass Dusk - Fireworks at The Dave Whalen Park (Ilion’s Community Park) Thank you!
The Ilion High School Class of 1957 50th year reunion was held the weekend of October 5, 6 and 7, 2007. (Oct 26, 2007)
Attention Class of 1967... plans are underway for our 40th class reunion. Please set aside the following dates to come back to Ilion: July 20, 2007 (Friday) and July 21, 2007 (Sat.). Friday Evening - Informal Get Together at Elks Club at 8pm or after the Doo-Dah Parade Saturday Morning 11 am - Tour of the high school Saturday Evening - 6pm - Dinner Dance at Knights of Columbus (Cocktail hour 6-7 followed by buffet dinner.) Cash Bar. Dance to the 'Boss V'
Tickets for this event are $10/person for Friday night Respond by July 3 and checks can be made payable to:IHS Class of 1967 and sent to Nancy (Collea) Curley 10 Hillside Place, Ilion, NY 13357. These classmates could not be located: Barbara Argersinger Golden, Marsha Davidson Lyons, Mark Cagwin, Linda Harter LaMarche, Joyce Hansen, Florence Spencer, Mary Elain Neuman, Marijke Geutskens (foreign exchange student) If you are interested in helping out, buying stamps to send out the invitations, or making a monetary donation, please send them to Nancy (Collea) Curley (checks to be made out to: "IHS Class of 1967". WE ARE OUT OF FUNDS AND NEED YOUR HELP! My address is 10 Hillside Place, Ilion, NY 13357. More news to follow as plans are made... Thanks and hope to see you there! (modified May 24, 2007)
The Class of 1986 Renion Video is now on Youtube.com. Video posted by Angie Bottini Sayles. (Nov 20, 2006)
The Class of 1976 will be holding their 30th Class Reunion November 24th through the 25th. Friday night will begin with a Road Rally with classmates meeting behind the high school to pick up their sheets. There will be an informal gathering, at the Ilion Elks Lodge, in the Lounge area. On Saturday, November 25th, the Reunion will be held at the Hotel Utica with registration to begin at 6:30 p.m. We will also be arranging for a bus to transport those who do not want to drive. Invitations packets will be sent out in the near future. (modified Oct 6, 2006) Class of '59 50th Reunion in 2009.....
The Class of 1986 will be holding their 20 year reunion this summer. We will be participating in the Doo-Dah Parade on Friday, July 21st. We will be holding a family fun afternoon at "All Fore Fun Mini-Golf" in Herkimer from 11am-2pm on Saturday, July 22nd. And, finally, we will be holding a dinner/dance on Saturday evening, July 22nd at 6pm at Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club in New York Mills. We are trying to contact everyone via email and are still missing quite a few classmates. We are in need of the following email addresses: Bill Ashley, Michelle Boston Otero, Michelle Campo, Aaron Clark, Ann Clement Balsewicz, Jeff Clive, Ted Corriero, Chris Deyle, Kim Donnelly, Jon Dow, Sorche Fairbanks, Julie Fitch, Laurie Ferguson, Mike Frezza, Phil Gettle, Don Gilbert, Dale Gregory, David Greig, Julie Haines, Julie Jenson, Darren Kane, Harold Kellogg, Scott Kelly, Chris Kinsey, Vivian Knoblach Greenfield, Kevin Laymon, MIssy Malott Height, Missy March Roach, Ryan McCarthy, Jamie McEvoy, Steve McGraw, Molly Miller, Linda Montgomery, Mary Jo Moreau, Cari Mowers Maneen, Vasu Nanduri, Al Pestar, Ron Raux, Kathy Richards Robert, Cindy Robertson, John Rose, Tom Rowland, Tabby Snell, Bryan Tinkle, Robert Wakefield, Mike Waldron, Johnna Waller Berger, and Eric Wood. Please send any information that you have on these people to Angie Bottini Sayles at asayles@twcny.rr.com or to my home address at 63 State Street, Oneida, NY 13421. I can be reached at 315-361-4990. (modified April 19, 2006) Ilion Days Plans
Fran Retzloff email, wanted to post some information on the Ilion Days celabration for this year. "The dates are July 15th through the 23rd. Our Doo-Dah parade is set for July 21 at 6:30. If there are any class reunions that want to be in it please have them contact me at my home phone or email. The theme this year is "Ilion Rocks". Have A ROCKIN Good Time At Ilion Days. We are trying to have some Adirondack rocking chairs painted by local artist to be raffled off. We also have some other Ilion Days passed T-shirts ,ornaments, etc. that could be used for gifts. Thank You." Fran Retzloff Chairman and Treasure Of Ilion Days 2006. (Feb 28 2006)
Michael Henry email, sent 1996 Reunion plans. "A group of 1996 graduates is putting together information for the 10 year reunion. There is a web page that containing information, links, and an email submission to update contact information web www.geocities.com/ilion1996/Ilion1996." (Jan 7, 2006) Class of 1995 - 10 Year Reunion .....
1965 - 40th Reunion Plans.....We are planning our 40th class reunion for the Ilion Days Weekend July 22 - 24. We plan on being in the Doo Dah parade Friday night, informal gathering over at the Elks Club after. Probably tour the school Sat. with Dinner and DJ at the K of C Sat night and maybe end up with a picnic at my place on Sunday. Next meeting is March 13th at my house, 2 PM. Contacts are Jean Keddell Maneen, email, Pat Runge Jones, email, or Linda Disotelle Edick email. Looking for class members: Gary Brewer, Allen Dresner, Elaine Duminy, Gary Harris, Miles Levine, Mike McCarthy, Mohammed Hashim Mekkowi, Ronald Parshall, Betty Seamon Garlock, Patricia Sherman Wainwright, and Eileen Strait. (March 5, 2005)
The plans for the 20th class reunion are underway. Mark your calendars!!! The reunion will be the weekend of July 22 - 24th, 2005. Details will be forthcoming....Doo Dah Parade, Ilion Days, Scavenger Hunt, Dinner with Entertainment and a family get together... The next meeting to plan this event is on March 26, 2005 at 11 AM at 151 Brook Street - Ilion (Debbie (Remis) Schoff's house). We need all hands on deck and look forward to having everyone help us plan this event. We are missing numerous addresses for our classmates. Please email or contact Rose Gage Greig '85 to ensure that I have your address. email or 315-894-2251. (Feb 22, 2005)
"Hello again. The Class of 1993 reunion will tentatively be held Thanksgiving weekend, rather than Columbus Day weekend, due to lack of planning on my part. Gina Fimmano (Pfleegor) will be sending out invitations and information. I will not be able to attend :(. Please update your calendars and update Gina on your email address and home address, via email. If you cannot send it to her, send it to me and I will forward it. Sorry for the mix up.!" - Jodi Ganey (September 29, 2003)
Jodi Ganey
"The Special Events Committee joined us to bring back some of the memories of last year's Megan reunion," Whittemore said. "It was an exciting experience and we wanted to do it again this year and invite all former Ilion High School students to join us." The committee will sponsor tours of the high school from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., July 26, and will raffle a "travel package" that includes a voucher from Liberty Travel, good for any travel, committee chairman Dick Bly said. Only 1,000 tickets at $5 each will be sold by local merchants and at the village offices. A winner will be drawn prior to the July 27 fireworks. The raffle and a donation booth set at the mall during Ilion Days will help fund several projects the committee has undertaken, including erecting a memorial to deceased classmates in the school's new courtyard, the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium Project at the municipal building and the committee's efforts to save the Ilion Pool. (July 14, 2003)
Any other class member of that era is welcome! Please contact Shirley Steiner Pearson '49 or Lydia Rudd '49 if you intend to come. (July 13, 2003)
"Just want to remind anyone who will be in south west Florida in March, Ilion Day will be held at Coquina Beach, near Sarasota, on the 5th., Wednesday. I have changed my server so I know some of you don't have my new e-mail address, it is now czandez60@aol.com. If you are going to join us please bring a dish for the buffet table (a large one) we still love to eat, table service, and a drink of your choice. We eat around noon, but come early and get to talk to everyone. This is also open to anyone from the valley,so if you know of someone from one of the other towns, tell them they are welcome. See you then. Carol Loefler Zutter '60, at czandez60@aol.com, or call 941-255-5896." (January 11, 2003) All-Classes/Sesquicentennial Mega-Reunion .....Information, links to photo albums, responses, and attending lists for the October 2002 Mega-Reunion is available on the Reunion Homepage. (December 9, 2002)
The date for the 50th reunion has been set as August 23, 2003. (September 20, 2002)
The Ilion High School Class of 1974 will NOT be holding a 30th reunion in the year 2004. Out-of-state members of the class, who will be attending this year's October 11-13 Mega Reunion, requested that local class members utilize the October event as the Official Reunion for the Class of 1974. Local 1974 classmates are asked to extend their hospitality and welcome these out-of-town class members by registering for the Mega Reunion. Registration forms for the reunion are available at the Ilion Library, the Village Clerk's office, area merchants and from committee members and on this website. Family members of 1974 classmates are asked to notify any alumnus who may not yet know about the Mega Reunion and to let them know that it will also be the Official Class of 1974 reunion. The next possible reunion will then be in the year 2009 - the 35th year reunion. (August 26, 2002) Ilionites Reunite in Florida....."On March 6th, we had Ilion Days for all of the people here in Florida. There were 50 in attendance. We are trying for a greater number of people to attend. It is held on the first Wednesday in March, at Coquina Beach which is just north of Sarasota or south of Bradenton. If you will be in the area at that time and would like to attend, we would love to see you. It is a covered dish and bring your table service. Most of us are there by 11AM, so we get to see everyone. If you want more info, get in touch with me, Carol Loefler Zutter '60, at JASKKIDS@CS.COM, or call 941-255-5896." (March 9, 2002) Class of 1978 - 24 Year Reunion Plans...
Friday October 11th, 2002 Ilion Elks Club 7:00-??? Music provide by D.J.Ron Clive Cash Bar Munchies Cost $5.00 per person/ $10.00 a couple Contact Mary Ahern Conley for more information. (March 2, 2002)
Jerry Angell is the IHS Class of '52 50th Reunion Coordinator. This past Oct, the organizing committee met and picked the Ramada Inn (New Hartford) and Oct 12th, 2002 for their 50th Reunion headquarters and dinner. On Friday, the 11th, they have a get together planned in Ilion. (updated December 14, 2001)
WHERE WERE YOU IN '62??????!!!!!!! Class of '62: CLASS OF '62 40TH REUNION COMMITTEE FORMING. FIRST MEETING JANUARY 24th THURS. AT 7PM. IN ILION ( where else ) MUNICIPAL BLDG. If interested in joining the Class of 1962 40th Year Reunion Committee, please contact Mike McCormack at 315-891-3451 (home) or at 315-895-7711 (office). or email Cynthia Engell McCormack, address Ladybugc@gpoconnect.net. (updated January 15, 2002)
Class of '82: Our 20th Year reunion is fast approaching! Visit the Class Page for more information. - Tom Haggerty (updated November 14, 2001)
Created and maintained by Aileen Carney Sweeney - Class of 1974
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