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echaritable reunion KHS Class of ’78 makes charity donations
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ewanee (Illinois) High School’s Class of 1978 created class gifts for their 40th reunion. Each classmate supported a local Kewanee or Henry County charity that works to improve the lives of local kids. This was a chance to give back to the town that “helped us become successful, and our chance to help a younger generation.” Classmates were asked on Facebook to identify which charities they should support; Kewanee Schools Foundation, Kewanee Park District, Henry County Mental Health Alliance or Sunshine Community Services Center. Classmates were asked to write a check to the charity or charities they wanted to support and they were very generous. Many contributed to two charities. They raised $4,238. Gifts were presented at the reunion. From the Kewanee Star Courier, Kewanee, Illinois.
Beebe Class of 1988
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he Beebe (Arkansas) High School Class of 1988 meets at a restaurant in Little Rock because it’s centrally located with lots of hotels nearby. Typically the location changes but this time they went back to where they had their 25th reunion. They go to a restaurant that lets them use their big conference room and everyone pays their own bill for food and drinks. About 50 typically meet every five years for a weekend event. They’ve had DJs and videos from old photos. The class is so close they don’t need to break the ice. It’s reunion tradition to always meet on Homecoming weekend during football season and the rest of the year members stay in touch on Facebook. Family night is Homecoming game night. They typically tailgate prior to the game with classmates and their families. Reported by Diana Sumner, Carlisle State, Arkansas.
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