WTHS Class of 1974 50th Reunion Events

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Sep 21, 2024 (Sat)
50th Reunion Cocktail Party


 




Location:

The Shanty
38985 HWY 41
Wadsworth, IL 60083




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FRI

Sep 20, 2024 (Fri)
Friday Night Informal Gathering (* See details below. Pay your own tab.)


 




Location:

Multiple Locations




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FRI

Sep 20, 2024 (Fri)
Friday Golf Scramble (* See details below. Fees payable to golf course.)


 




Location:

Bonnie Brook Golf Course
2800 N Lewis Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60084




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21

SAT

Sep 21, 2024 (Sat)
Saturday Tour - Waukegan High School (West & East Campuses)


 




Location:

Waukegan High School - West & East Campuses
2325 Brookside Ave. / 1011 Washington Street
Waukegan, IL 60085




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SAT

Sep 21, 2024 (Sat)
Saturday Tour - Historic Waukegan Bus Tour


 




Location:

Waukegan History Museum at Bowen Park
1917 North Sheridan Road
Waukegan, IL 60087




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SUN

Sep 22, 2024 (Sun)
Sunday Family Picnic at Bowen Park


 




Location:

Bowen Park
1800 North Sheridan Road
Waukegan, IL 60087




Ticket / Activity Registration for Events

  • TICKET / ACTIVITY NAME
    PRICE
    QUANTITY
  • 50th Reunion Cocktail Party
    $80.00
  • Friday Night Informal Gathering (* See details below. Pay your own tab.)
    Free
  • Friday Golf Scramble (* See details below. Fees payable to golf course.)
    Free
  • Saturday Tour - Waukegan High School (West & East Campuses)
    Free
  • Saturday Tour - Historic Waukegan Bus Tour
    $20.00
  • Sunday Family Picnic at Bowen Park
    Free

  • Include yourself and any guests you are bringing in quantity above.

  • You must be signed in to register. Sign In Here. 

Event Details

WTHS Class of 1974 50th Reunion Events


Saturday Evening Cocktail Party

When:  Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time:    6:00 - 10:00 PM

Where: The Shanty

               38985 HWY 41 

               Wadsworth, IL 60083

Cost:    $80.00 per person

               Cash Bar

               Included in Cost:

  • Hors D'oeuvres Buffet
  • Mini-Desserts
  • Soda, Coffee, & Tea
  • Music, Friends & More

Friday Night Informal Gathering

When:  Friday, September 20, 2024

Time:    Any time after 6:00 PM

Where: Multiple Venues - Let's Get the Reunion Weekend Started!!

Recommended by the Class of 1974 50th Reunion Committee

  • The Temporary by American Casino at Fountain Square (formerly Lakehurst)
  • This venue has lots of space to gather, mingle, have a bite to eat, grab some drinks, and play a few slots. 
  • Look for the Class of 1974 group near the bar area in the Canoe Bar.
  • Friends from the Classes of 1973 & 1975 are welcome to join us!

Other Suggested Venues: Smaller groups can be accommodated. Plan your own groups!

Cost:    Pay Your Own Tab


Golf Scramble

A limited number of tee times have been reserved at Bonnie Brook Golf Course beginning at 10:00 on Friday, September 20, 2024.  

If interested, please register for this event. More information on reserving a spot will be forthcoming in the near future. Questions can be directed to wths50reuniongolf@gmail.com

When:  Friday, September 20, 2024

Time:    Limited tee times beginning at 10:00 AM

Where: Bonnie Brook Golf Course

               2800 N Lewis Ave

               Waukegan, IL 60087

Cost:    $25 to walk, $45 with cart rental

              Payment made directly to the Golf Course


Waukegan High School West Campus & East Campus Tour

When:  Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time:    9:00 AM (West Campus), 10:15 AM (East Campus)

Where: This tour starts at 9:00 AM at

                Waukegan High School West Campus 

                       (2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan 60085)

                       (Meet at the Auditorium Entrance (Door #11)

                        in the East parking lot)

                and continues at 10:15 AM at

                Waukegan High School East Campus 

                       (1011 Washington Street, Waukegan 60085)    

                       (Meet at the parking lot between the Main (north) and

                        South (AOEC) buildings-between Doors #12 & #25)

                 Join us for one or both campuses!

Cost:      FREE  


Historical Waukegan Bus Tour

When:  Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time:    12:30-2:45 PM

Where:  Waukegan History Museum at Bowen Park (South Parking Lot)

                1917 North Sheridan Road

                Waukegan, IL 60087     

Cost:     $20 - Registration deadline: September 1, 2024

                No cancellation or refunds after September 1, 2024.

What to Expect: This tour begins at Bowen Park with a brief history of the park, followed by a 2-2.5 hour bus tour highlighting many of Waukegan's famous people, memorable firsts, and fascinating historical sites including the original Little Fort location and its history, the homes and statues of Jack Benny and Ray Bradbury, details about actor Vincent Price and his inventor grandfather, the work of Jane Addams and the Hull House organization, plus much, much more.

(Note: the bus is not handicapped accessible or air conditioned.)


Sunday Family Picnic

When:   Sunday, September 22, 2024

Time:     Noon - 4:00 PM

Where: Bowen Park Main Pavilion

               1800 North Sheridan Road

               Waukegan, IL 60087

Cost:     Free will donation

  • Includes hot dogs/hamburgers, buns, condiments, and water/soda.
  • OR bring your own beverage (non-alcoholic only).
  • Please bring a dish to pass and indicate what you will bring below.
  • No smoking allowed. 


PAYMENTS BY CHECK  ARE WELCOME 

Please send payments by CHECK directly to our Reunion P.O. Box at the following address:

            WTHS Class of 1974

            PO  Box 8373

            Waukegan, IL  60079



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