This page includes reunions held between 2011 and now and future reunions planned. It also contains information on those classes that communicate reunion plans via Facebook. (March 13, 2016)

The 50th reunion will be held during the 2025 Ilion Days celebrations. It will be on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 4 pm - 11 pm, at Ilion -Frankfort VFW Post #502, 4274 Acme Road, Frankfort, NY, 13340. Dress attire will be casual/acceptable public attire. 1970's style is even better! It's a work in progress, with more planning and finalizing to do. More details will follow later.

The Ilion Doo Dah Parade will be held the day prior, on Friday, July 18th, 2025, at 6 pm.

We are trying to do all notifications electronically, not with postal mailing ( if possible) due to the high cost. As such, we ask that classmates reach out to on another to share the above information. We do not want anyone excluded from the invite or attendance.

We also ask that you update your contact information for the class contact list. It has been 10 years since our last reunion and some info is outdated. You may provide your name (maiden if applicable), current address, phone, and e-mail address in a private message to Don Engelbrecht on Facebook Messenger or e-mail it to him at nutsy1957@hotmail.com.

There are currently 107 classmates on the IHS Class of 975 private Facebook group. Any member of our 1975 class can access and request to be a member - it is FREE! The group can be found on Facebook at IHS Class of 1975 (September 19, 2024)

When: Saturday July 20, 2024

Place: Maple Crest Golf Course - Saalty Dawg's
1527 Cedarville Road, Frankfort, NY

Time: 5:30 - 10 pm

Entertainment, 50/50 Raffle and Cash Bar

Tickets: $50 per person spouses welcome

RSVP by May 1, 2024 to email - staciacooper66@gmail.com (March 15, 2024)

IHS Reunion Celebration Classes of 1963 - 1966 Reunion

IHS Mini-Mega Reunion - hosted by the Class of 1965

Place: Ilion K of C, Ilion, NY

When: Saturday July 20, 2024

Time: 6 - 8 Hot and Cold Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

8 - 11 Dancing with John Seymour

$25 Donation - Please RSVP with check by July 1, 2024 to Jean Maneen
Checks can be made out to Jean or Ilion High Class of 1965

1965 Jean Keddell Maneen, 174 W. State St., Ilion,(315)894-2034 email - missjeanie@aol.com (March 9, 2024)

Friday, July 19, 2024: 11:00 a.m. Tour of the Central Valley Academy (formerly known as Ilion High School), Park behind the school, enter at the rear door.

Friday, July 19, 2024, DooDah Parade - Ilion Elks Lodge, West Main Street.

Saturday, July 20, 2074: 2:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. - afternoon meal, Ilion Francesca's, East Main St. Ilion, NY. Cash bar.
$50 per person ticket for dinner at Francesca's. Make reservation by June 20th.
Checks should be made to : Geri Simonette Hendrix, and mailed to:
Geri Simonette Hendrix
161 Brook St.
Ilion, NY
or
VENMO - Mary Duffy Earl @Mary-Earl-6
or
ZELLE - Mary Duffy Earl earlmary12@yahoo.com
518-937-1952
(Updated June 30, 2024)

Friday, October 6, 2023: 6:00 p.m. Ilion Elks Club at 8 West Street. This will be an informal gathering with "Hometown Menu" and time to play "guess who I am?" as we try to recognize each other! Bring your name tags! Cash bar. Music from our era ... and of course, Tie Dye theme. The wilder the better!
Saturday, October 7, 2023: 1:00 p.m. Tour of the Central Valley Academy ( formerly known as Ilion High School), Park behind the school, near the cemetery and enter at the door near the old cafeteria. We will be met by the current principal who will show us the many many changes through the last half a century.
Saturday, October 7, 2023: 6:00 p.m. Ilion-Frankfort VFW post 502 at 4274 Acme Rd. in Frankfort. (think Main Street, next to the Brass Tack Grill). The main event, featuring good food, a D.J. Playing our great music of the '70's, a program to honor our classmates, some laughs, some hugs (if you are into hugs), and perhaps the best night you've had in years! Cash bar.
We were able to keep the prices reasonable. A $50 per person ticket for both memorable days. We will need the paid reservation by September 22nd (which is 2 weeks prior to the our weekend). In the event of a need for cancellation, you will be given a full refund. Checks should be made to : Ilion Class of 1973, and mailed to:
Debra Smithson Wright
281 Pine Grove Rd.
Herkimer, N. Y. 13350 (August 17, 2023)

Friday, October 6, 2023: 6:00 p.m. Ilion Elks Club at 8 West Street. This will be an informal gathering with "Hometown Menu" and time to play "guess who I am?" as we try to recognize each other! Bring your name tags! Cash bar. Music from our era ... and of course, Tie Dye theme. The wilder the better!
Saturday, October 7, 2023: 1:00 p.m. Tour of the Central Valley Academy ( formerly known as Ilion High School), Park behind the school, near the cemetery and enter at the door near the old cafeteria. We will be met by the current principal who will show us the many many changes through the last half a century.
Saturday, October 7, 2023: 6:00 p.m. Ilion-Frankfort VFW post 502 at 4274 Acme Rd. in Frankfort. (think Main Street, next to the Brass Tack Grill). The main event, featuring good food, a D.J. Playing our great music of the '70's, a program to honor our classmates, some laughs, some hugs (if you are into hugs), and perhaps the best night you've had in years! Cash bar.
We were able to keep the prices reasonable. A $50 per person ticket for both memorable days. We will need the paid reservation by September 22nd (which is 2 weeks prior to the our weekend). In the event of a need for cancellation, you will be given a full refund. Checks should be made to : Ilion Class of 1973, and mailed to:
Debra Smithson Wright
281 Pine Grove Rd.
Herkimer, N. Y. 13350 (August 17, 2023)

Melissa (VanValkenburg) Burns posted
Tickets for reunion will be $30 for individual and$50 for couples. Cash bar. Menu is Riggies, greens, garlic pizza, meatballs, sausage and peppers and salad. It's getting close!!
To all members of the IHS Class of 1993, 1992, 1994, 1995 etc. -
The IHS Class of 1993 is celebrating their 30 year reunion and you are invited also. Please contact Missy (VanValkenburg) Burns with a text to 315-868-4352. This event will be held on August 5th at Cacciatores and you can Venmo her your money. Please contact her now so arrangements can be made for enough people.
Decided to make this an IHS reunion for 1993 and surrounding classes! Please feel free to share with IHS alums in the surrounding classes! (1992, 1994, 1995 etc.) who are also invited to get a ticket and join us! $30 per person, $50 per couple! (August 7, 2023)

To all members of the IHS Class of 1993 - your classmates are looking for you, so please respond. The 30 year reunion is being organized and you are wanted. Please contact Missy Burns with a text to 315-868-4352. This event will be held on August 5th at Cacciatores and you can Venmo her your money. Please contact her now so arrangements can be made for enough people. (July 22, 2023)

"Hello everyone! A bit of an update on our 50th Class reunion! Please share this information to anyone on or off Facebook, as many are not sure of the plans. October 6 and 7... Friday 6-10 at the Elks in Ilion is a casual get reacquainted gathering. Saturday afternoon is a tour of the Ilion High School. Details to follow. Saturday 6-10 at the Ilion-Frankfort VFW with dinner, a DJ, fun and door prizes... details to follow. We need contact information on many of our classmates, so spread the word! I will post this on another Facebook page, and Jan is working on email contacts. Looking forward to seeing everyone!" - Terry Abeline Carden (July 22, 2023)

Our class will be having its 40th class reunion the weekend of July 21st & 22nd, which will coincide with Ilion Days.

On Friday the 21st, we are meeting informally at the Elks Lodge at #8 West Street Ilion. As it is the evening of the DooDah parade, it is suggested that you plan on arriving prior to 5:30 pm.

On Saturday, July 22nd, we are having a casual reunion at Cacciatore's on Barringer Road from 2pm-5pm. Payment must be received prior to July 1st. You can either send a check to
Robyn Cadwell #339 Dockey Road, Little Falls, NY 13365
or use the Venmo address of @Robyn-Cadwell.

Our next meeting is scheduled for 6 pm June 14th at Cacciatore's Restaurant. We hope to see you there. - Robyn Burt-Cadwell. (June 11, 2023)

The Class of 1983 reunion meeting results:

Hello to my fellow 1983 classmates! We have had another meeting and here is the update:

Reunion dates:
Friday, July 21: informal gathering at the Elks club in Ilion. Come to celebrate our 40th and the Doo Dah parade!
Saturday, July 22: Cacciatores Ilion NY(old Moose Club) 2:00-5:00 outdoor pavilion
$50 per ticket. This includes Food, live music, dessert and soft drinks. Cash bar. Pay by check or Venmo. Cut off date for purchase will be July 1st.

Checks can be made to Robyn Cadwell.
Send it to her at
339 Dockey Road
Little Falls NY, 13365

Or Venmo: @RobynCadwell

We are hoping for a record turnout. Hoping to see you all there! Everyone is welcome to join us at our next meeting to be held on May 6, 2023 at the Ilion Elks Club at 1:00. You can also visit the Ilion Remembers 1983 FB page.
Thank you so much. Hope you are all well.
Linda

Here are the remaining missing peeps:
Stan LaFountain
Eric Lincourt
Barb Lync
Brian Matthews
Venkat Nanduri
Monique Pattenaude
Kim Rivers
Joe Springer
Cindy Stallman
Jill Stephenson
Jim Sweeney
Brian Thompson
Ken Waite
Henry Wakefield
Tom Wells
Andy Williams

If everyone could pass the word especially to our non FB friends that would be great!! (March 13, 2023)

A public facing Facebook Page was created for the Class of 1977 to share news regarding a 45th year reunion. see Ilion High School Class of 1977 Page, administered by ihs77class@gmail.com. (September 20, 2020)

Save the Date Saturday July 16th, 2022!!
We are having our annual IHS Class of '65 picnic at Stan and Linda Fischer Biliniski's this year. It will be a Chicken BBQ prepared by Stan and his son, the best BBQ ever!! Bring a dish to pass and your own drinks, and maybe a lawn chair or two!! Address is: 135 Military Rd., Salisbury, NY 13365. Would love to get a count, so we know how much chicken to order, so please FB Message, email missjeanie@aol.com or call Jean home 315-856-2684 or cell 856-261-6824. (May 27, 2022)

Save the Date for 20th Reunion
Saturday, July 23, 2022, 6-9 p.m.
Cacciatore's (for those who haven't been in Ilion recently, remember the Moose Club by Barringer Road Elementary School? It is now a full service restaurant run by the same family who also own Primo's)

Around $35 per person for an open bar and buffet.

Details on buying tickets to come. - Matt Skinner (February 23, 2022)

IHS Class of 72 50th Reunion. Save the Dates!!! Columbus Day weekend. Fri. Oct 7 will be an informal get together at 7 pm at Cacciatore's Restaurant, Barringer Rd. Ilion. Food and drinks on your own. Tour of the High School on Sat at 1:00 pm. Sat. Evening, Reunion will be Sat. Oct. 8th at the VFW, Acme Rd. in Frankfort. Drinks and socializing start at 5 pm, followed by dinner at 6. Entertainment by John Seymour. (July 6, 2022)

Contact Darlene Doolen at 518-669-2776 or Barbara Beckwith at 402-880-5757 to join in the planning!!! We will also have a presence in the Ilion Days DOO Dah parade in July.

We are missing contact information on the following classmates. Please send your contact info or if you have contact info on another missing classmate, to Darlene or Barbara. Thanks!!

Pam Ashley, Jean Barton, Jim Burling, Doug Campell, Mike Ciochiola, Robin Cleveland, James Davis, Kim Delude, Dwight Dodge, Rhea Eaton, Robbin Gage, Richard Gardinier, Edward Griffin, Kathy Heintz, David Hendrickson, Kevin Heneka, Jim Irving, Norman Johnson, Christopher Jones, Richard Jones., Nick Korba, Robert Loftis, Patrick Lonergan, John Long, Diane Lytwynec, Lawrence Manion, Janet Maramarco, Karen Matthews, Shirley McConnell, Steven McGrath,Kevin McKinney, Gary Melnick, James Miller, Mark Morris, Judith Mower, Dpouglas Nichols, Patricia Rowland, Linda Sternberg, Debbie Travis, Barbara Weeks, Kathy Wilbert, Carol Wildey, Ron Wilson and Steven Winslow. (May 12, 2022)

Saturday 2 - 6 PM
Elks Club
Email Dana Nelson at Dananel2@hotmail.com (phone/text 508 633 4508) for more info. (April 1, 2022)

ATTENTION -IHS Class of 1972
Looking for IHS classmates from Class of 1972 to invite to our 50th high school reunion. If you are a classmate or know a 1972 classmate please respond to this Facebook post.
We want to get your address/email and phone number so we can invite you to our reunion on
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the VFW in Frankfort.
Looking forward to seeing as many classmates as possible!!
You are welcome to PM me your information.
Thank you!!! Barb Kirchhoff (February 3, 2022)

Save the date July 22nd-24th 2022! Classes of 1991 and 1992 IHS friends, we are planning to have a combined class of 91' and 92' 30th reunion the weekend of July 22nd-24th 2022. (This is Ilion days weekend.) We are still working out the details, but wanted to let everyone know to get their hotels now and save the date. (This IS the same weekend as the baseball hall of fame induction, so hotels may be harder to find.) Once more details are known, we will post them on the following facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ihsclassof91and92reunion2022 (January 29, 2022)

July 22 - 24
IHS CLASS 91' and 92' 30th reunion weekend

DON'T LET COVID KILL OUR FUN. Very casual get together to celebrate our 20th anniversary of graduating high school. In true GenerationX fashion, the Elks is having a band, so a $5 donation at the door is all that is required. If you want to eat, eat. If you want to drink, drink. Come remember what we were, who we wanted to be and what we wore. This is a night to remember we were the CLASS OF 2000, we started a new millennia! See www.facebook.com/events/577569916850467/?ref=newsfeed (November 19, 2021)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021 AT 7 PM
IHS CLASS OF 2000 REUNION
Ilion Elks Lodge #1444

The Ilion High School class of 1981 is holding its 40th reunion August 27 & 29, 2021.
Event 1: Friday, August 27th, Golf Outing at Maple Crest, shotgun start 10 am - $25 per person
Event 2: Friday, August 27th, Happy Hour at Heelpath Brewery, Frankfort - 6 pm
Event 3: Saturday Aug 28th, Reunion Party & Buffet at Ilion Snowdrifters, 2 pm until?, $15 per person, $25 per couple
Tee Shirt - Sm/Med/Lg/XL $15; 2X $17; 3X $18
PLEASE REGISTER BY AUGUST 14TH IF POSSIBLE!!!
Online registration form is on google docs and has information on ordering t-shirt, selecting events and payment methods. (August 13, 2021)

Next Class of '72 Reunion ZOOM Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7 PM EST. Hope you can join and please feel free to extend the invitation to anyone else interested. Thank you (February 23, 2022)

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The Ilion High School class of 1972 is reaching out to find all classmates interested in a 50th reunion in 2022. Anyone interested in helping with the planning or has ideas to share, please contact Darlene Doolen Bauer at
Cell: 518 669 2776 or
Email: deebauer@verizon.net
She is also looking for contact information for yourself or anyone who might be interested, please send to her. (August 13, 2021)

The Facebook Event IHS Class of 65 hosting an end of summer get-together can be found on the Facebook page.

Okay, a few of our local classmates have been talking about getting together after this long past year of COVID!! Since most of us have gotten the vaccinations we are planning a get together the end of August. It will be Saturday August 28th at Maneen's Pavilion. Our treasury is healthy, so we will provide the food, but everyone should bring whatever they want to drink. John Seymour has agreed to come and provide us with our music. Would appreciate an RSVP to either this site, or you can message me on Facebook or give me a call at 315-894-2034, or shoot me an email at missjeanie@aol.com, if you can make it. We will need a rough count so we can order the right amount of food. Hope to see some of you in August....Jean Keddell Maneen (June 17, 2021)

The Ilion HS Class of 1971 is having its 50 Class Reunion on Oct 9, 2021.

A Public facing Facebook Group was created for the Class of 1971 to share news. See Ilion High Class of 1971, administered by Mary Ann (Salvaggio) Hoffman. (May 19, 2021)

REUNION UPDATE! from Karen (Entwistle) Urtz

"Hi everyone, and thanks for getting back to us with your thoughts so we could make the best decision for all. It looks like Oct 9, 2021 works best, so we're proceeding with that as a firm date. Our choice of venues are limited if we want to stay local, which we think works best. But we did find a good one we hope you'll like!"

"It's the M.V. Golf and Event Center and Tin Cup Tavern (formerly Mohawk Valley Country Club), 6069 NY-5, Little Falls. That's just outside of Herkimer towards Little Falls. Depending on how many we are, we may be inside or outside under the big tent. There will be heaters if needed. The view will be beautiful, everywhere you look with the fall foliage on full display...

"Now that we have a date and place we'll start working on costs that will include dinner of course and we think a live band with people you probably know! We're thinking of other "things to do" if people are interested that will be at your own expense (i.e. golf, Herkimer canal cruise, new walking path along the canal from Ilion to Little Falls and beyond, and possible school tour?

"So for now, hang tight, make travel reservations if necessary. More to come down the road, but we wanted to get this update out to you sooner than later. Please spread the word as there are many we haven't heard from who may not know about this. Hope you are all well....look forward to seeing you this year! (May 19, 2021)

The Ilion HS Class of 2011 is having its 10 year Class Reunion on July 24th, 2021. A private facing Facebook Group was created for the Class of 2011 to share news. See Class of 2011. Admins are: Harry Ingerham, Brittany (Kinch) Marshall, Marcus Catalina, Brianna Rigo, and Stephanie Gage. (May 19, 2021)

The Ilion HS Class of 1970 is having its 50+1 Class Reunion on July 24th, 2021. We are also still looking for contact info on the following: Patrice Cacciatore, Judy Crocker, David Jensen, James Montgomery, Patricia Ward If you can find out their info, please let us know as well.

A private facing Facebook Group was created for the Class of 1970 to share news. See Ilion High Class of 1970, administered by Kathy Burch Prior and Mary Fitzer Morse. (May 19, 2021)

Tina Johnson sent this save the date information for the 45th reunion. The dates are July 22, 23 and 24th in 2022. (Aug 1, 2020)

The reunion is being co-ordinated using a private Facebook page - Class of 1977 - Ilion High School - From Remember to Reunion. (April 1, 2021)

A closed Facebook group named Ilion High School Class of '68 50th Reunion has been created to share information about the 50th Class Reunion. Glenn Smith is the Admin of that Facebook group.

"I trust it comes as no surprise that the IHS Class of '68 is busy planning its 50th Reunion for the weekend of July 21, 2018. One of the biggest challenges has been contacting all of our class members. If anyone out there could provide some contact information for the following members of the Class of '68, it would be very much appreciated." - Glenn Smith - February 11, 2018

Below is a compilation of classes actively using facebook for communicating with classmates. Links will open in new browser windows. You may not find all your classmates when you are organizing reunions because not all classmates have facebook login ids. Please do not soley rely on facebook to publish reunion invitations because you may miss contacting ALL class members.

*** SUGGESTION *** - If your class is going to use facebook to coordinate and publish reunion information, consider creating a Class Reunion PAGE (not group) and set the security restrictions so that it is visible to the public and has no age restrictions. Facebook Pages are visible to everyone on the internet by default. This approach will allow you to reach all your classmates, not just those that are registered facebook users. Even public facing Facebook Groups are only accessible to any alumnus who does have a Facebook Account.

You should respect your audience by including the real names of the Administrators in the About Section of any Group and/or Page that you create and administer. (updated February 11, 2017)

"Authenticity is at the core of Facebook. Just as profiles should represent real people and real names, so too should Pages for entities. Only the official representatives of a public figure, business or organization should create a Facebook Page." - Facebook Policies

Facebook's own definitions

Page vs. Group

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Segan Morse sent information about the 10th year reunion for the Class of 2007.It will be held on September 23rd 2017 at Knights of Columbus in Ilion from 6 pm - 10 pm. Here is a link to the tickets ($22.50) and more information: IHS Class Of 2007 10 Year Reunion (August 19, 2017)

Kelly Richards Rowland is the Facebook Admin for a closed Facebook group named IHS Class Of 1997 20 Year Reunion about the Class Reunion. Kelly wrote: "IHS Class of 1997 Reunion Update! We WILL be having our 20 year reunion. It looks as though we should have around 60 people. Thank you all for filling out the interest form so we knew if we should go ahead with plans."
Her are some other details about the evening:
Friday July 21st
Ilion Moose Club
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
DJ Services and Dancing (special request for songs, please let me know)
Appetizers/Buffet Meal
$40 a couple / $25 single
PS. Since our class was one that hung out with many others from other grades they are more than welcome to attend. However, they will also be charged. Hope to see some of those from 1996 & 1998!
If you have questions, please contact Erin Bullis Dempsey, Kelly Morris Cave, or myself.
Can't wait to see you all there. In addition, please share or text your friends! The more the merrier!
Source JoAnn Grabowski Duga - Ilion Jr.-Sr. High School (July 1, 2017)

Saturday 1:00 Doty's for golfers $20.covers cart and golf.
5:30 Elks Meet-&-Greet Cocktails Cash Bar
6:30 Buffet Dinner & SHORT class meeting
7:30ish to 10:30 or so Music etc.
Per ticket cost $30.00.
Email Mike at MMcredneck@aol.com (phone 315-868-4344) or Dana at Dananel2@hotmail.com (phone/text 508 633 4508) for more info. - Submitted by Dana Nelson (July 1, 2017)

Saturday, July 22 2017 at 5 PM
Knights of Columbus

Chat, dine and dance after 40 years, while we still can! Don't miss this opportunity to gather with friends, eat a fantastic meal and hear a NY premier band, "Bendher" featuring our very own Scott Fletcher! Cost: $33.00 per person, due no later than July 8. Make check or money order payable to "Ilion Class of 1977" and mail to Beth Brant, 60 Columbia St., Mohawk, NY 13407

See full details and discussion on Public Facebook Group Ilion High School 40th Reunion,Class of 1977.

(June 19, 2017)

Information about Class of 1967 reunion.

Event Dates July 21 and 22, 2017

On Friday, there is a plan for us to get together downstairs at the Elks Club at 7:30 or after the Doo-Dah parade for some refreshments and laughs.

On Saturday morning at 11 AM a tour of the merged Central Valley Academy can be arranged if there is an interest. We will be able to see the growth and renovations that have taken place in the last 50 years.

For Saturday Night, we have planned a "casual" dinner dance at the Waterfront Grille Terminal Building and Gazebo in Herkimer. This will feature a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 PM followed by a buffet dinner. There will be a cash bar. We will later be able to enjoy and reminisce to the music played by none other than the "Boss V".

Tickets for this event will be:
Friday at the Elks is free (cash bar)
Saturday at the Waterfront Grille Terminal Building is $30 per person.

Checks can be made payable to: IHS Class of '67 and sent to:
Nancy Curley (Collea)
88 S. Third Ave.
Ilion, NY 13357

We ask that reservations be made ahead of time and would like to have responses by July 1st. We may not be able to locate everyone. Please notify your friends from our class.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Nancy Curley at (315) 868-2426 or Sandie Walby at (315) 894-3392 or email Bob Turley at rturley@live.com or check the Ilion Alumni website. (Feb 9, 2017)

Plans for the 10 year reunion are being organized by Gretchen Olson - ilionclassof06@gmail.com. Check www.eventbrite.com for details and tickets.

The reunion will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 7pm at The Elk's Club in downtown Ilion. Tickets are $30 per person and include two drink tickets and heavy appetizers. We will have fun contests and games, as well as a DJ playing all the hits you remember hearing in the IHS gym. We hope you will join us!

WHEN: Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT) < /br>

WHERE: Ilion - Elks Club - 8 West Street, Ilion, NY 13357 - View Map (May 25, 2016)

The class will be holding a 42nd year reunion the weekend of August 1, 2015. Check the class Facebook Group for contact information. You will need a Facebook account to joint the group.

Who: Ilion High School Class of 73
What: Summer Picnic
When: Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 1 to 9pm
Where: Debra Smithson Wright's home
Fort Herkimer Farms, 281 Pine Grove Road, Herkimer

Events

1-3 pm Gathering time - snacks and iced tea, lemonade, soda & water
3-5 pm Cooking/eating time - Chicken, hamburger, hotdogs, assorted side dishes, and desserts (if you have a favorite dish you would like to share, please bring it!)
5-9 pm The Boss 5 Band
6 pm CAKE TIME!
7 pm "Happy Dance" dance off

We need help providing these items:
Salads, Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Fruit Salad, Snacks, like chips and dips or pepperoni / cheese / cracker plates or taco dip or ???

Please bring with you (if you can)
Lawn chairs, coolers and ice. This is a BYOB event. We'll have lawn games, a photo booth, and lots of space for parking. Look for our Class of 73 banner (with balloons) on Deb's fence! If anyone is available to help with setup on Friday or Saturday, please let us know!!
THIS HAPPENING RAIN OR SHINE, so come on over!!! (July 27, 2015)

Please join us Saturday, July 19, 2015 to celebrate the 20th Reunion for the Ilion High School Class of 1995.
Dinner, drinks and fun starting at 6 pm at the Ilion Moose Lodge.

Cost: $40 per person.
Please send checks to Mark Donahue 248 Dan Troy Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Please include Class of 1995 Reunionin the memo line.
Deadline to Register: June 1, 2015 (deadline was extended until June 19)
Questions? email ilionhs1995gmail.com (June 23, 2015)

We plan on starting things off by participating in the Ilion Doo Dah parade Friday starting at 6 pm.
We will be working on a float for this earlier in the day on a flat bed that our classmate David Brewer is providing at Jean Maneen's, 174 W. State St. After the parade there will be an informal gathering at the Ilion Elks with snacks and a cash bar.

Saturday Bill Newkirk is coordinating a golf outing, for anyone interested in signing up please contact Bill at wjnewkirk1@aol.com or call him at 315-894-2196. We are looking for ideas if anyone else has something they would like to do as a group during the day on Saturday, please let us know.

Saturday evening there will be dinner and dancing at Francesca's Banquet Hall, 144 E. Main St. Ilion.
Cocktail hour from 6-7, Buffet dinner from 7-8, dancing with the Boss Five band from 8 - ?

Sunday we will have a farewell brunch at the Maneen Pavilion at 10 AM. Retired Pastor George Rolling will do a short Ecumenical Service for us before we all say our goodbyes.

Trying to keep cost of the weekend to a minimum. $30 a person should cover Fri night snacks, dinner on Sat. and brunch on Sunday, thanks to some classmates who have agreed to pitch in with a little extra cash or helping with the snacks.

Please fill out the questionnaire for our updated directory, an order form for those that CAN NOT attend and would like a shirt, sweatshirt, hat or towel mailed to them.

Please email forms to missjeanie@aol.com or thpeech@twcny.rr.com For letters going out in the US Mail, we are enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope to Jean Maneen, 174 W. State St., Ilion, NY 13357.

If you have an email and we don't have it please send it on to us.

If you are in need of accommodations, you can go online to check what is available. We have reserved a block of 10 rooms at the Herkimer Motel, 100 Marginal Road in Herkimer, NY. Tell them you are with the IHS Class of 65 and you should get a discount. I would do so as soon as possible as there are other reunions the same weekend. There are also other Motels/Hotels at Exit 31 off the Thruway. Please return as soon as possible!!

Your Reunion Committee Send me an email or give me a call and we will let you know when we meet again. Jean Keddell Maneen, 174 W. State St., Ilion,(315)894-2034 email. (April 28, 2015)

Thank you Gail Smith Krueger for providing some more details about the Class of 1975 reunion.
Doo Dah parade on Friday the 17th with an informal meeting at the Elks Club after the parade.
Saturday - 10 am tour of high school, meet at Old Baldy.
Saturday - 1 pm Erie Canal Tour for any interested.
Saturday - Golf outing, contact Don Engelbrecht at nutsy1957@hotmail.com for details about golf outing.
Saturday - 5:30-10:30 Dinner, drinks and music at the Knights of Columbus
Sunday - Brunch contact Don Engelbrecht at nutsy1957@hotmail.com for details about golf outing. (June 23, 2015)

The Class of 2004 held a 10 year reunion, on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 29, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Ilion Knights of Columbus on West Street. Ticket sales were through the eventbrite web site - Ilion High School Class of 2004 10 Year Reunion. News of the reunion was published via the Ilion High School Class of 2004 Facebook Group. (July 17, 2015)

Check this site's 1974 class page for the list of those registered to date. A running list is being maintained.

Crazy Golf Tournament
Pine Hills Golf & Country Club
Date: August 30th 2014 - Tee off time is 2:00 pm

Choose your option
1. Afternoon of Crazy Golf (drinks must be purchased in the Club House) and in the evening Hors d'oeuvres, 1 1/2 hour of open bar starting at 6 p.m. and cook your own steak dinner following for $80.00 per person.

2. Evening only with Hors d'oeuvres, 1 1/2 hour of open bar starting at 6 p.m. and cook your own steak dinner following for $60.00 per person.

AGENDA

1:00pm - 1:30pm - Registration
2:00pm - Shotgun start for 4 person scramble 9 Holes (Beverages must be purchased at clubhouse. No BYO.) You can bring a bag with brooms, baseball bats, hockey/lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, pool sticks, croquet clubs, putters. (Please, no slingshots allowed)
6:00pm - Cocktail hour with margarita pizza, pepper sheared tuna, bruschetta, assorted cheeses and fruit. 3 hours of open bar - includes top shelf.
7:00pm - Rib eye steak (choice of chicken or fish available for those that do not eat steak but we need to know in advance if you want either chicken or fis.), corn on the cob, salt potatoes, sald, garlic bread.

RSVP with your check SOON. It's not too late. Make check payable to IHS Class of 1974.

Mail to:C/O Geri Hendrix, 161 Brook Street, Ilion NY 13357

Please respond by June 15th so we can give Pine Hills a number of attendees!

Specify one of these 2 choices:

Golf/Dinner
Dinner Only
Include one Guest name only
(July 5, 2014)

A public facing Facebook Page was created for the Class of 1974 to share 40th Reunion ideas/news. see IHS Class of 1974 Facebook Page, administered by Janet Robinson Dodge, Geri Simonette Hendrix and Cathy Springer Bulinski. (Nov 8, 2013)