Hickman Mills High School Class of 1976 50-Year Class Reunion

Name: Hickman Mills High School Class of 1976 50-Year Class Reunion
Start: 2026-08-01T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-01T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence

Schedule

Sat Aug 01 2026 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence | Independence, MO

HMHS Class of 1976 alumni,
High school vibes, grown-up lives. We've traded our bell-bottoms for comfortable waistbands and disco moves for hip replacements. Let's celebrate 50 years of 'upgrades.' Nothing makes you feel younger than being with those who knew you when you were actually younger. We hope you will make plans to attend the 50-year reunion which will be our last official reunion. The reunion committee has decided it's time to retire from reunion planning. So future "reunions" will be informal gatherings or mixers. This is our last hurrah so we hope you can attend.
Dress Code: Dressy, casual, or somewhere in between. We don't care what you're wearing, as long as you're in it!
Tickets - Many thanks to the generous classmates who donated to our reunion to make it more affordable for EVERYONE. We were able to reduce the overall ticket price by more than $20 per person. That speaks volumes to how much your fellow classmates want to see you at the reunion.
Early Bird $35 per person if payment is received by 6/1/26
On Time $40 per person if payment is received by 7/1/26
Last Minute $45 per person if payment is received by 7/22/26
Late admission (no dinner buffet) - $20 per person with arrival after 7:30 pm (But please arrive before our class photo at 8:00. We want everyone in the picture!) RSVP and either prepay or pay at the door.
RSVP to Vicki Deaton Fessler – either by mailing the registration form below with a check or by emailing to [email protected] with electronic payment (Venmo, Paypal or Zelle.) Also include 1976 alumni name (including maiden name if applicable) and guest name so we can prepare name tags for everyone. You will get a confirmation email as your receipt or "ticket."
Four ways to send payment:
1. Check payable to “Hickman Mills High School Class of 1976” Mail to Vicki Deaton Fessler, 14673 W 144th St. Olathe, KS 66062 (with registration form below)
2. VENMO Vicki-Fessler-2 (cell is 913-707-9180)
3. PAYPAL to [email protected]) Choose Friend to Friend to avoid fees
4. ZELLE to Vicki Fessler using cell 913-707-9180
Can’t afford the ticket? We’ve got you! In true “pay-it-forward” spirit, the donations from several generous alumni have allowed us to offer a limited number of free tickets. Request one or two free tickets by emailing Vicki ([email protected].) All requests will be kept confidential. Don't let the cost prevent you from attending because we really want to see you there.
Coming from out of town or want to party till you drop? We have reserved a block of 10 King and 10 Double Queen rooms for our reunion night at Stoney Creek Hotel – you must reserve by 6/12/26 by calling 816-908-9600 and use our special code “50threunion” to get the reunion rate of $125/night plus taxes.
Reunion T-shirts - To commemorate our special reunion as the "Bicentennial Class", we are offering a 50-year reunion T-shirt. More information and a website link will be emailed in the near future. Shirts range from $15-$25 (plus tax) depending on size and style and are available in orange, black or white. You can either pay for shipping or pick up your shirt at the reunion. Please watch for a separate email with more details.
Reunion Night Schedule:
5:00 PM Cocktails and Catching Up
6:30 PM Dinner Buffet
7:30 PM Late Admission - $20 (RSVP so we know you're coming!)
8:00 PM Class Photo ($20 for 8.5 x10 - orders & payment taken by the photographer)
8:30 PM Program & Trivia
10:00 PM Curfew - Ballroom Closes - Party continues at McCoy's Whiskey & Wine Bar located near the hotel lobby
Cash bar will be available all evening until 9:45 (last call.)
(OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN - Hotel will assess a fine of $150 and confiscate the alcohol.)
Dinner Buffet:
Mixed Greens with Ranch & Italian Dressings & Rolls
Classic Roast Beef
Garlic Herb Chicken
Penne Pasta w/Steamed Vegetables (Vegetarian option)
Cheesy Corn Bake
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Special Reunion Cake
Coffee, Iced Tea & Water
Join us for a night of 'Wait, who are you again?' and 'Do you remember when?’ We can’t wait to see you so bring your photos and memorabilia and let’s reminisce!
Go Cougars (to the reunion!)
HMHS Class of 1976 Reunion Committee:
Vicki Deaton Fessler, Reida (Morrison) York, Ron and Diane (Wilkerson) McCullough, Keith Washburn, Jerry Emanuel, Don McCullough, Tammy DeWinter, Cathy (Stoppelman) Haggard, Claudia (Warren) Korte, Sheri (Grady) Luke, Steve and Anna (Appleton) Walker.
(Detach & mail)
HMHS CLASS of 1976 50-YEAR CLASS REUNION REGISTRATION FORM
Alumni:___________________________________________________
Spouse/Guest:____________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:__________________________________________________
Cell(______)_____________________
Return this completed form and full payment as directed above
___Enclosed is full payment for ________ person(s)
Total enclosed $____________
___I will not be able to attend, please update my personal information noted above (Or email information to [email protected])