R E U N I O N S
 

They bring together old friends.  They remind you of how quickly time passes. 
They are exhilarating and  intimidating.  They take a lot of time to plan and are over in a few short hours. 

Here are some tips to help you make them happen.

PLANNING THE REUNION

First, gather a committee.  Begin with your class officers and invite a few others who might be in town to help with arrangements.  The committee can share in making decisions and in doing the work.

Call Duchesne’s Office of Advancement (636/ 946-2603) or e-mail jflores@duchesne-hs.org for our current list of class members.  After reviewing the list notify the office if there are corrections, so your mailing labels will be up-to-date.

WHAT KIND OF GATHERING?

Reunions can be formal or informal; they can be one event or several events spread over a weekend; they can include families or be limited to adults.  Keep in mind that you will want to plan at least one event that will attract as many classmates as possible.  Plan to spend Friday night at the Alumni Homecoming Pre-Game BBQ at Duchesne. For the Saturday night event, determine if you want it semi-formal or casual.

Possibilities:  dinner, dance, picnic with games, golf/tennis outing, swim party, Mass or prayer service, or cocktail party.

COST?

The place and the activity for each reunion event will determine the cost per person.  When making arrangements at halls, restaurants or clubs, be sure to ask exactly what services are included in the price.  Don’t forget to add in the cost of mailings, telephone calls, nametags, printing booklets, maps, etc.  You will want to print the total cost of the event (per person or per family) on the invitation.

INVITATIONS?

When you have decided the details of the reunion, including reservation info and cost, call Duchesne’s Office of Advancement for a computerized list of labels for your mailing.  (There is no charge, but donations are accepted to defray our expense.)

SPREAD THE WORD

Duchesne will publish your reunion information on the Web site and in the upcoming issue of the Leaves alumni publication.  As soon as you have your details finalized call the Office of Advancement at (636) 946-2603 or
e-mail jflores@duchesne-hs.org.

WHO'S WHO?

Capture your fun on film – and send your photos to Leaves!

The Office of Advancement will print a group photo of your class reunion.  When snapping the shot, get as close as you can (eliminate the background, we want to see your classmates) and try to keep all faces visible.  Include identification (by rows, of possible) when submitting the photo for publication.

KEEP US UP-TO-DATE

We are working toward a more electronic system of communication in our alumni office.  With e-mail addresses we can keep our graduates up-to-date at a very low cost.  Please collect e-mail addresses of those in attendance and share them with us.