OPRFHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
e-mail alumniassociation@oprfhs.org
or call (708) 434-3281
201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Web Links:
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Class Websites - and other alumni-related links
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For general school events,
check the OPRFHS website by following this link: Upcoming Events
2010 REUNIONS - Class of '45, '55, '60, '68, '70, '80, '85, '90, '00 & More
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Many thanks to our Sponsors and those who joined us for golf on Wednesday, June 30 at Glen Eagles Golf Club in Lemont. It was a beautiful day to enjoy a round of golf and the comraderie of other OPRFHS alumni - AND we raised some funds for our enrichment scholarships!
THANK YOU to H & H INDUSTRIAL MOTOR SERVICES for the very generous donation to sponsor our SPRING 2010 newsletter which was mailed in June. The company specializes in Elevator motor repair and other motor restoration and repair services. It is co-owned by LARRY FULGENZI, '67. We are so grateful for this support. H&H Motor Services is located in Cicero, Illinois and can be reached at (708) 623-6100. Our newsletter is mailed to our donor/members three times per year - let us know if you'd like us to send you a complimentary copy.
And a SPECIAL thank you to members of the STUDENT COUNCIL at OPRFHS for their very generous support. Also to the Class of '79, the Class of '69, the Class of '74 and the Class of '84 for their donations of reunion proceeds this past fall. Many thanks to all the members of these classes for their support and especially to the members of the REUNION COMMITTEES for all their hard work! Your support is vital to our operations.
Thanks as well to 2008 Reunions groups from the classes of '47, '58, '68, '73, '78, '88 for your donations to our Summer Enrichment Grant program to benefit current OPRFHS students. We are very thankful for all of the support we receive. A summary of past reunions is at the end of this page.
About the OPRFHS Alumni Association
The Alumni Association of Oak Park & River Forest High School was organized in 2002 by a group of local alumni for the benefit of both former and current students.
Our goal is to provide opportunities for ALUMNI to maintain and enhance connections with their classmates and the OPRFHS community. These include websites and E-Bulletins, a NEWSLETTER mailed to our donor members three times per year and FINANCIAL AID through our Summer Enrichment Grants to current high school students to help them participate in a wide variety of educational enrichment programs. For a summary of these grants, use this LINK.
Your donation to the Alumni Association will help enrich the lives of current OPRFHS students. Please support us - we depend entirely on tax-deductible membership CONTRIBUTIONS and other donations from the community to fund our operations.
To make a donation to the Alumni Association, visit our website www.oprfalumni.com
Please get in touch by phone, e-mail or in writing. To sign-up for our E-MAIL BULLETINS please submit the FORM at the bottom of this page.
We offer four years of full membership to new grads from the Class of 2009 - to sign-up please print out the membership form HERE .
HOMECOMING and REUNIONS
REUNIONS
Homecoming 2010 will be Saturday, October 9. Reunion plans are underway for a number of classes - please see below and check back soon for updated information. Please get in touch with us if you know of reunion plans not listed here, if you're interested in helping a reunion committee, or if you need contact information other than what is listed here.
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1945 - There will be a 65th reunion luncheon at Carlucci's Restaurant, 6111 N. River Rd. in Rosemont on FRIDAY, OCT 8 beginning at 12 Noon. The cost of $40 includes appetizer, salad, choice of entree with potato, dessert and coffee/tea/soft drinks. Bar is on a cash basis. Fred & Lorraine Schneider are co-ordinating the get-together and would like an RSVP by April 24. Send them an e-mail to schmuttsfolly@gmail.com or call the Alumni Office at (708) 434-3281.
1955 - 55th for '55! Save the date - plans are in the works for a reunion dinner on October 16, 2010, with plenty of fun and a few surprises! To contact the committee, e-mail Rich Gloor at rgloor@gloor.com or Bobbie Wolin Raymond, bobbie.raymond@gmail.com or call the Alumni Office for their phone numbers. Visit the class WEBSITE - where you can provide your current information and see what other classmates have been doing - at http://classreport.org/usa/il/oak_park/oprfhs/1955/
1960 - Spread the Word! Judy Schock Zimdars, Demi Strompolos Regas and Sandra Watson Jackson are looking for classmates to help plan a 50th Reunion! They've picked the dates - Oct. 8-10, 2010 and have a website www.oakpark-riverforest60.com/ so check it out! You can get in touch with Demi by e-mail to d.regas@comcast.net or call the Alumni Office for her phone number.
1968 - It's a Pub Crawl Reunion and 60th Birthday Bash combined! See the Class Blog at oprfhs68.blogspot.com for details - or check their facebook group HERE! Members of the Class of '68, including Myra Green and Tom Kerrins, are planning a fun gathering to include Friday night, SEPTEMBER 10 at Kevil's and Goldyburgers (cash bar). Notification by word of mouth/e-mail only so please pass the word. Contact Myra at dreamywonders@aol.com for information.
1970 - Bruce Lehman is heading up plans for a 40th year reunion and Homecoming get-together on Saturday evening, Oct 9 at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park plus other related daytime events. Contact Bruce by e-mail to bruce.lehman@comcast.net . The Reunion Website www.oprfclassof70.com/ has full details and include a video of your graduation! Check it out and connect with your classmates. Please spread the word!
1973 - For anyone who graduated from WHITTIER in 1969, there is a reunion planned for the week-end of October 15 -16, 2010. A variety of activities are being planned. To get in touch with the committee, send an e-mail to: whittier.class69@ gmail.com - and please pass the word to other Whittier classmates.
1980 - There will be a 30 yr. reunion over Homecoming weekend, OCTOBER 9. Plans include an evening party at Fitzgerald's Nightclub in Berwyn on Saturday, Oct 9 from 8 PM to midnight with dinner, drinks, and music. Visit the official reunion website at www.oprfhs1980classreunion.myevent.com/index for full details and to register to attend the reunion. Please RSVP - and pass the word! Please get in touch with the committee by e-mail to: tabula1980@yahoo.com
1985 - Several classmates, included Lorene Heninger, Vic Vanek and Tom Ahern are planning a 25th reunion over Homecoming 2010. The date is Sat. October 9 starting at 7:30 pm and the place is Molly Malone's in Forest Park. They have a facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/people/Oprf-EightyFive-Reunion/100000448760424 . You can reach Lorene at lorene.heninger@gmail.com or call or e-mail the Alumni Office for additional contact information.
1990 - The date is set for Homecoming weekend, October 8 - 9. Rebecca Zavett Cohen and her committee have got the ball rolling and would love to hear from you. Plans include a Friday night get-together , events at the high school on Saturday, and a party at Healy's in Forest Park on Saturday night. Get all the details at the class website at www.oprf90.com where you can to register your contact information and sign up to attend the reunion. You can reach the committee by e-mail to: reunion@oprf90.com
2000 - Wow, 10 years already! A committee headed-up by Allison Ibarra has planned a fun evening at The Pitch (note: same venue, new name) in Chicago for Saturday, Oct 9 from 8 - 11pm. SAVE $10 - DISCOUNT if paid by Sept. 1 @ $55 per person! Price includes 3 hrs. open bar and buffet with a range of offerings. Full details are on the Class Blog at oprfhs2000reunion.blogspot.com including payment instructions. On-line payment is preferred. Get in touch with Allison by e-mail to: oprfhs2000@gmail.com
Looking Ahead to 2011 - OPRFHS will celebrate Homecoming 2011 on Sat. September 24. The 1:30 p.m. varsity football game will be against Glenbard West. Other events taking place at that time will be determined next year. We look forward to welcoming our returning alumni!
1951 - John Cartland, Edgar Hiestand and Dick Traut working on plans for a 60th year reunion get-together next year and they'd like to hear from their '51 classmates. Send an e-mail John at johncartland@comcast.net- or Ed ehiest@mc.net or call our office if you'd like their telephone number.
1961 - Dick Carey, Nancy Leabhard Strand and other committee members have begun work on the 50th to take place in October 2011 (exact date to be determined) - visit their Website www.classcreator.com/Oak-Park-IL-Oak-Park-River-Forest-1961/ to connect with the committee and your classmates - it's a real trip down Memory Lane!
1991 - There's been a bit of discssion about a 20 year reunion on the CLASS of '91 Reunion Group facebook page - check it out - and complete the Class survey here: surveymonkey.com/oprfclassof91 Send an e-mail to: OPRFCLASSOF91@gmail.com for more information or to help with the planning.
1965 - While it's still a few years away, the class of '65 will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015. John Tourtelot would like hear from others interested in getting a head-start on the planning and to start updating the class list. To get in touch with him, please send an e-mail to: drummerjohn500@yahoo.com
PAST REUNIONS
It was great to see so many alumni from '99, '89, '84, '79 and '69 at the Alumni HOMECOMING LUNCH SOCIAL on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3. We appreciate the support of these sponsors whose donations are so important to us: OPRF Community Foundation, Dr. John Perna DDS and Friends of Sen. Don Harmon. Thank you!
A BIG THANK YOU to the staff at OPRFHS for all their help with alumni related activities. A special mention to members of the FOOD SERVICE staff and those in BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - we appreciate everything you did to make the day special and keep things running smoothly. Thanks as well to the ALUMNI volunteers who did an awesome job leading school tours. We also appreciate the help of the volunteers from the TAU GAMMA service club who supervised the children's activities and helped in many other ways. And thanks also to Anthony Svejda and the MARCHING HUSKIES for the wonderful serenade during the Alumni Lunch.
1944 - The class of 1944 held a 65th year Reunion Luncheon on Friday, September 18 at the Renaissance (Marriott) Hotel
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1954 - The class of 1954 reunion was October 9 & 10 at Molly Malone's and Oak Park Country Club. Visit their website at www.classreport.org/usa/il/oak_park/oprfhs/1954/ for more information.
1959 - A 50th anniversary celebration was held October 23 - 24, 2009 with events at the Carleton Hotel. Be sure to check their website at www.classcreator.com/Oak-Park-IL-Oak-Park-River-Forest-1959/ or contact Donna (Jones) Stephens by e-mail to steph167@aol.com
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1969 - A casual 40th Reunion was held over Homecoming Weekend at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn (in the main club). See their website: oprfclassof69/myevent.com. You can contact the committee at oprfclassof69@aol.com or call
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1974 - A reunion on September 11 - 12, 2009 included a Friday night at Molly Malone's and Saturday dinner at the Doubletree Chicago/Oak Brook Hotel. Visit their website at oprf1974.webs.com.
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1979 - A 30 year reunion over Homecoming weekend was held Saturday, Oct 3 at Fitzgerald's on Roosevelt Rd. Be sure to visit their website at www.oprf1979.com The committee includes Jennifer Levrant Pellegrini, Tracy Quinn Brooker and Bill Deist. E-mail contacts are: jenniferlevant@comcast.net or tqbrooker@aol.com or wdeist@hotmail.com
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1984 - The 25th year reunion celebration was October 2-3. Chris Dumelle and other '84 grads planned a casual get-together on Friday evening at the Avenue Ale House and a Saturday dinner at Skrine Chop House in Forest Park. Visit their Facebook page by following this LINK. The e-mail address to contact the committee is: oprfhs84@aol.com .
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1989 - The 20th reunion will be Saturday evening, OCTOBER 3 at Healy's Westside in Forest Park! The reunion committee includes Brenna Kelley Clanton, Heather Gipson, Chris Pinc and Jennifer Ebert Rutkowski. Contact Jenn at jennrut@earthlink.net and see their website www.oprfreunion89.com .
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1999 - The Class of '99 held its 10 Year Reunion on Saturday, OCTOBER 3 with pizza and open bar at the Landmark Grill & Lounge in Chicago. See their Website HERE: www.oprf1999.com/ Contact the committee at oprf1999@gmail.com - details also on MySpace oprfclassof99 and facebook.com/group.php?gid=55306257204
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WATER POLO Alumni - the 3rd Annual Paul Eckenroad Memorial Water Polo Bowl to benefit the OPRFHS water polo program took place Saturday, November 28 in the East Pool. For more information, please contact Michael O'Connell '77 at mhoc@comcast.net or Susanne Eckenroad O'Connell '80 at susanneoc@comcast.net
We appreciate the special support of our Alumni Lunch 2007, 2008 & 2009 sponsors
Dr. John Perna, DDS - Senator Don Harmon - and the OPRF Community Foundation.
PAGE UPDATED: Aug 30, 2010
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