Maine West Class of 1975 Marks The Big 5-0 With Reunion Weekend

DES PLAINES, IL — The class of 1975 – whose class gift to the school was a giant-mirrored disco ball for the auditorium – will be marking 50 years since they traipsed through the halls of Maine West High School.

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Reunion weekend is Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, with a meet-and-greet Oktoberfest feast and Reunion Banquet planned for Friday and Saturday, and other events to take place during reunion weekend, including a golf outing and Saturday morning tour of Maine West High School.

Friday, Oct. 10, Golf Outing

Hit the links at Eaglewood Resort and Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, for a friendly round of golf. Tee times begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $50 per person (sign up solo or with a group, foursome preferred). Preview the course at Eaglewood Resort Golf. Or, email mainewestclass1975@gmail.com

Friday, Oct. 10 Oktoberfest Meet-and Greet

Come meet your high school buds from 6 to 10 p.m. for an Oktoberfest dinner at the Village Tavern, 135 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove.

Saturday, Oct. 11, Reunion Banquet

Gather at Elmcrest Banquets & Catering, 7370 Grand Avenue, Elmwood Park, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Celebrate your boomer-hood with your old classmates, and show off your dance moves. Attire is dressy casual.

Tickets

Time is running out to get tickets, so get them now, because both venues require a headcount. Go to Reunion DB. Click the green “Find Me” button to find the Maine West Class of 1975 Reunion. On cellphones, click on “Touch Here For Tickets.” It sounds complicated but it’s not. Ticket Sales end Sept. 27 – NO EXCEPTIONS.

The cost for both reunion events is $175 and $125 for the reunion banquet only. The reunion committee would really like to see class members both nights.

GoFundMe

There is also a GoFundMe. Visit “Maine West Class of 1975 – Help Make The 50th Reunion Legendary” if you care to make a donation to make the reunion AWESOME.