Alumni Association

The Board meets regularly during the school year on the second Monday of odd-numbered months, with an additional meeting taking place over the summer (date to be determined).

Anyone interested in serving on the Board or on a committee should contact the Alumni Office by emailing: alumniassociation@oprfhs.org or by calling (708) 434-3281. 

Current committees include: Reunion & Homecoming Events, Fundraising & Donor Outreach, and Special Events & Networking.

Officers

• Chairman - Theresa Guarino Lipo
• Vice-Chairman - Scyla Murray-Baielli
• Treasurer - Karen Barg Baldwin

Board Members

• Tom Kerrins - Class of 1968
• Colleen Phelan Biggins - Class of 1972; retired faculty
• Kristine Costopoulos - Class of 1976
• Pati Carpenter Dossey - Class of 1976
• Therese Brennock - Class of 1977; retired faculty
• Kevin Bry - Class of 1980
• John Costopoulos - Class of 1980; retired faculty
• Theresa Guarino Lipo - Class of 1982
• Karen Barg Baldwin - Class of 1984
• Christopher Dumelle - Class of 1984
• Scyla Murray-Baielli - Class of 1986; current faculty
• Melody Brown - Class of 1994; current staff
• Damien Qualls - Class of 2013
• Kiley Nelson - Class of 2014

Honorary Board Members

• Alice Sinkevitch - Class of 1971
• William B. Sullivan - Class of 1984

In Memoriam

• Virginia Robie Cassin - Class of 1942
• William Adelman - Class of 1951
• Morris Buske - Faculty
• Thomas D. Ferguson - Faculty
• Bobbie L. Raymond - Class of 1955

Facebook Pages/Groups

• Visit the Alumni Association Facebook page.
• Visit the Alumni Association reunion Facebook group.
• Visit the Alumni Association networking Facebook group.
• See a list of current alumni class Facebook pages and groups here.

NOTE: Many Facebook groups are public and are viewable by anyone with a Facebook account.  Some groups may be private and you must submit a request to join.  Facebook pages are public and can be viewed by everyone.

For up-to-date reunion information, please visit tinyurl.com/OPRFReunions.

Reunion planning is the responsibility of the members of each specific class. The Alumni Association is available to help put you in touch with your classmates and get the planning process started. Our reunion planning guide has tips to help you get started with venue ideas, setting up a website, collecting money, suggested activities, school tours, and more.  To request a copy of the reunion planning guide, email alumniassociation@oprfhs.org.

Please contact the Alumni Association if you know of any reunions in the works or if you'd like information on joining or starting a committee. Email alumniassociation@oprfhs.org or call 708-434-3281.

For additional information about reunions, visit the Alumni Association reunion Facebook group.

Upcoming reunions

• Class of 1970

The much-delayed 50th year reunion for the Class of 1970 will take place the evening of Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn. Visit the class website here for more information as plans are finalized.

To help the organizers gauge interest, please also visit the site’s RSVP page, reply “Yes” or “Not sure,” enter a few other details, and click "ADD RSVP." 

• Class of 1973

Plans for the 50th year reunion are shaping up.  It's taking place on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Riverside Golf Club.  For more details and to connect with your classmates, please join the Facebook group here.  Not on Facebook? Email Paul Curtis, paulygcurtis@gmail.com, for information.

• Class of 1983

Your 40th year reunion is coming up on Sept. 22-23 with the main event on that Saturday night. For details and updates, check the class website here or send an email to oprfclassof83@gmail.com.

Please share this info with other classmates!

• Class of 1988

Planning for a 35th year reunion is in the early stages. It will be Saturday, Sept. 23 at Doc Ryan's in Forest Park. Cost, ticket info, and other details are still in the works. Join in the discussion on the class Facebook group here or send an email to karenmullarkeykerrins@yahoo.com.

• Class of 2013

Discussion is underway for a 10-year reunion celebration. To keep in touch and get updates, submit your contact information via this Google form and join the class Facebook group here. Updates will be shared here as the plans develop.

Past reunions

Coming soon

Homecoming 2023-2024

Coming soon

Show off your Huskie pride! Purchase Alumni spiritwear from the Huskie Booster Club here.

History

Named to honor one of the Alumni Association's founding members and long-time president,  Bobbie Wolin Raymond (Class of 1955), the Bobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Grant provides financial support to help current OPRFHS students participate in academic-related summer programs. The goal of the grant is to increase access for students, particularly those with limited resources, to allow them to take advantage of enrichment opportunities when school is out.

Since 2003, the Alumni Association has awarded more than $570,000 via the Bobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Grant to 798 students.

In 2021, the association awarded a $10,000 grant to Opportunity Knocks to support special education learning opportunities, and a $9,000 grant to the OPRFHS Theatre Department to be used for the spring musical.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Bobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Grant, students must be current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Find more information about the application process here.

Award Amounts

Individual awards are based on a particular program's cost and a student's financial need. Grant amounts range from $300 to $3,500, with the average amount awarded being $1,500.

Reception for Grant Recipients

Each fall, the association hosts a family reception at OPRFHS in honor of the year's grant recipients, who each give a short “Show and Tell” report about their summer experiences. 

The Alumni Association depends entirely on contributions to fund its operations.  Your generous donation helps us:

• Serve alumni through our newsletters, websites, reunion assistance, and special events.
• Support students through the Bobbie Raymond Summer Enrichment Grant.

Donors will receive the twice annual 8-page newsletter in the mail. 

To donate:

1. Make an online donation by credit card via OPRFHS RevTrak or scan the QR code:

2. Make an online donation by credit card via PayPal: 

• $40 donation (Includes a 2-year newsletter subscription.)
• Any amount (Receive a Lifetime Donor designation with a $500 donation.)

3. Make a donation by check:

Make it payable to OPRF Alumni Association and mail it to:  201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

The Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.  View our Charitable Organization Annual Report IL-AG990.

The Alumni Association does not have access to any official high school student records.

• To request a copy of your transcript, please contact the OPRFHS Registrar.
• For immunization records, please contact Health Services at OPRFHS.