50th Reunion

Name: 50th Reunion
Start: 2026-09-18T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-21T01:00:00-05:00
Location: Champaign, Illinois. USA

Schedule

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Champaign, Illinois. USA | Champaign, IL

Dear Classmates,
Can you believe it’s been 50 years since we walked the halls together? Somehow, we blinked… and here we are!
It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the incredible journey we’ve all taken since those unforgettable days at Central. Whether you were a band kid, athlete, mathlete, drama star, or just perfected the art of hanging out by the lockers — this weekend is for YOU.
Here’s what we have planned for the weekend of September 18 & 19:
Friday Morning – Golf Outing
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Friday Afternoon – Tour of Champaign Central High School
Time: 4:00 PM
Friday Evening – Casual Happy Hour
Following the school tour
Location: TBA
Time: 5:00 PM
Saturday – Main Reunion Celebration
Morning Optional Activity – Tailgate
Before the Illini vs. SAU football game
Time: TBA
� Evening Event
Location: Elks Club
Time: 6:00 PM
Dress: Casual
More details to follow — stay tuned!
Hotel Information
Please reserve your room early, as this is an Illini home football weekend and rooms will fill quickly. We were unable to reserve a room block.
Contact Vanessa directly at the Best Western Paradise Inn to reserve a room conveniently located near the Elks Club:
Best Western Paradise Inn
709 N. Dunlap Ave., Savoy
Phone: 217-356-1824
It is best to call this number directly and ask for Vanessa rather than booking through BestWestern.com or an 800 number.
Rates:
Single King – $235.99
Double Queen – $254.99
Continue to check your email for updates.
If you’re in touch with classmates who may not be on this list, please forward this email. Let’s make this our biggest gathering yet!
We may have a few more laugh lines and a few fewer hairs, but the friendships and memories remain timeless. We can’t wait to see you, hear your stories, and celebrate how far we’ve all come.
Here’s to 50 years — and to the next chapter!
Warmly,
Class of 1976 Reunion Committee
Joni Kmetz Mack
Wayne Brucks
Ellen Crawford Daly
Kathy Overmeyer Peters
Judy Valentine Einck
Aprel Thomas
Susan Tennant Manning
Mel McGrath Jordan
Terry Elkin Pocius
Bobbie Fonner Pittman
Karen Fink Pence
Debbie Curtis Graham