In July 2020, the RHS Class of ’71 Reunion Committee began meeting virtually to plan a reunion celebrating 50 years since graduation.  We were cautiously optimistic, hopeful that the lockdowns and COVID risks would subside by September ’21 and planned the event for September 17th & 18th of 2021.   However, due to a rise COVID cases last summer and new restrictions put in place, we hit the pause button and rescheduled the reunion for April 29th and 30th  of 2022. 

Now, with states lifting restrictions and COVID numbers decreasing, we have decided to move forward with our 50 Year Reunion Celebration on
Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th.!  We hope you will join us for the celebration!!!

Please read through the information presented on this page and follow the links for additional information or to purchase ticket and make your reservations.

A few notes:

  • If we do not have your email, or if you have additional questions, please send them to: Rhsclassof71.50years@gmail.com 
  • Please stay tuned to this website for regular communication and updates.
  • Join our FB reunion page: Ridgewood High School Class of ’71 50 Year Class Reunion

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU THERE!


Reunion Weekend Schedule

Friday Evening Events

6 PM – Tour of Ridgewood High School – Tour will begin at 6PM and last between 60 and 90 minutes.  Join us to see how the school has changed over the last 50 years!  Tour will also be offered at 1 PM ( immediately following the Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch) on Saturday.  There is no charge for the tour.  If you plan to attend this session, please indicate your intention on the Reunion Registration Form.

8 PM to ??? – Get-Together at Cucina Biagio (7319 W. Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights) – Come join us for a casual get together with classmates.  Cost is $15 per person, to be paid at the door for the pizza buffet.  There will be a CASH BAR…your bar tab is on you!  If you plan to attend this get-together, please indicate your intention on the Reunion Registration Form.  Pre-payment for this event will not be accepted.

Saturday Events

11 AM – 16th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch & Raffle – To be held in the Ridgewood High School Cafeteria.  This year’s  inductees are Michael Allegretti (’70), Sam Palazzo (’99) and Russell Stokes (’71).  Tickets for the brunch are $35 per person.  All proceeds will benefit the Ridgewood Foundation, providing scholarships to Ridgewood High School seniors.  For more information about the Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch & Raffle, or to purchase tickets,
                               Click Here for RHS Alumni Hall of Fame – Info & Ticket Sales

1 PM – Tour of Ridgewood High School – Tour will begin around 1 PM, immediately following the Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch, and last between 60 and 90 minutes.  Join us to see how the school has changed over the last 50 years!  Tour will also be offered at 6 PM on Friday evening.  There is no charge for the tour.  If you plan to attend this session, please indicate your intention on the Reunion Registration Form.

6 PM to Midnight – 50 Year Reunion Celebration Dinner – To be held at the Harwood Heights Recreation Center, 7300 W. Wilson Ave, Harwood Heights.  Doors will open at 6 PM.  A buffet dinner, catered by Rocco Vinos, will be served at 7 PM.  Desserts will be provided by Allegretti’s Bakery. A CASH BAR will be set up for your drinking pleasure.

We planned this as a fun and informal evening.  Business casual attire, no formals or tuxes.  There will be music, dancing (if you dare), a photo booth, memorabilia displays and lots of opportunities to mingle and catch up with classmates and friends.

Cost for the evening is $75 per person and does not include beverages.  Reservation and pre-payment for the evening must be received by April 15, 2022.  You can register & pay online or print the registration form and mail in by 04/15/22.

For information about the Harwood Heights Recreation Center, including location, reunion entrance, parking for the event and more,

 CLICK HERE FOR HARWOOD HEIGHTS RECREATION CENTER INFORMATION

Register & Pay Online Now
                                          Registration  & Payment Deadline
ARPIL 15, 2022!

Registration is limited to members of the RHS Class of 1971.

To reserve your spot & pay for the Saturday night dinner using a credit or debit card, click on the link above.  

Admittance to the Saturday night event will not be permitted without prior registration & payment.  Payments will not be accepted at the door.

If you prefer to register & send a check by mail, Click on the link below to print the registration form, then follow the instructions on the form.

Print Registration Form to Mail In
Hotel Information

A block of rooms at Springhill Suites Chicago O’Hare (8101 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631) has been reserved for the nights of April 27, 28, 29 & 30, and May 1, 2022.  For more information about the hotel and to reserve a room,
                     CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL

Visit & Join Our
Ridgewood High School Class of ’71 50 Year Reunion Group Facebook Page

Click on the link below to visit our Facebook page.  We will be posting updates to this page as they happen.  If you are not a member of our group, Ridgewood High School Class of 1971 50 Year  Class Reunion, we encourage you to visit the site and request to join.

Class of ’71 50 Year Reunion Facebook Page

Would You Like to Be a Sponsor for Our 50 Year Reunion?

We are looking for sponsors for our reunion to help defray the costs & keep our prices down.  All surplus funds will be donated to the Ridgewood Foundation, independent, not-for-profit organization whose objective and purpose is the encouragement and educational advancement of the students of Ridgewood High School with the help and support of the community and the private sector.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A SPONSOR!