Sequim High’s All-School Reunion set for Aug. 10-12

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, June 20, 2018

From community gatherings and meals, a tour of the Old Dungeness Schoolhouse, high school and museum, a golf tourney and several class mini-reunions, the Sequim All-Class Reunion — set for Aug. 10-12 — has a variety of activities for returning Wolves.

Registration is $25 per person and includes breakfast on Aug. 11, membership in the Sequim Alumni Association, mailings, printing and other expenditures.

Download and print a copy of a reunion registration form at www.sequimschools.org. Click on Our District, then “Resources,” “Community” and “Sequim Schools Alumni Association.” Or, contact Sally Heun at 360-457-5713 or heunsal.01@gmail.com.

Registrations are due by July 31; for possible late registration (after July 31), contact Terri Lillquist 360-681-4075 or tands@olypen.com.

Registrations will be confirmed; those who don’t receive confirmation within 15 days are asked to contact Hazel Lowe at 360-683-5315 or granny@wavecable.com.

Reunion events

• Friday, Aug. 10

Participants in the reunion golf tournament are asked to be at The Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, at 1 p.m. This nine-hole scramble tees off at 2 p.m. Cost is $27 per person, with awards and prizes on tap. For more information, call Jim Duncan at 360-460-7896.

The Friday night gathering is at 7 p.m. at 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, in Blyn. A no-host gathering is slated on the west-side patio; all are welcome.

• Saturday, Aug. 11

The second day of the reunion begins with breakfast at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road. Check in between 7-11 a.m. Reunion participants will receive an information packet with nametags and tickets for breakfast — all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, egg and coffee or tea — that will be served during those hours. There will be three playing cards for the Alumni Poker Game. Those who purchased a buffet dinner will receive those tickets in the packet. On display are classic cars; those bringing cars for display are asked to be at the grange by 9 a.m.

Tour some old school haunts: The old Sequim High School building (503 N. Sequim Ave.) will be open for a walk-about from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., while the the Dungeness Schoolhouse will be open from noon-2 p.m. The Sequim Museum & Arts building will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Saturday night buffet (optional) is $45 per person and takes place at the The Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road. Dinner is set in the large event tent on the golf course near the banquet room, with a no-host bar. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., assembly at 5:45 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The meal consists of chicken and/or beef, roasted potatoes, seasonal veggies, Caesar salad, rolls with butter, and lemon bars and brownies for dessert. Dinner reservations are limited to the first 350 received; attendees must have a dinner ticket to enter.

The alumni poker game is set at this time. To go with three cards distributed earlier in the day, players get one more card at breakfast and the last one at dinner. Prizes are awarded to winning hands.

• Sunday, Aug. 12

The pioneer picnic, a free potluck meal, is set for noon at the Sequim Prairie Grange. All alums are invited. Local attendees are asked to bring extra food; hot dogs and drinks are provided.

Mini-reunions

A number of Sequim High classes are scheduling some extra get-togethers during the All-School Reunion:

• Class of 1962, Friday, Aug. 10; contact Dick Cays at mercays@hotmail.com

• Class of 1970, Sunday, Aug. 12; contact Lonnie Percival at Inp5255@msn.com

• Class of 1988, Saturday, Aug. 11; Contact Kathy Lowe McRae at kathylowemcrae@gmail.com

• Class of 1997, Saturday, Aug. 11; Contact Jodie Beall at Jodie.beall8233@gmail.com

For more …

Alums who have a class mini-reunion are asked to let the Sequim Alumni Association know at theditchwalker@olypen.com.

To volunteer on the Class Reunion Committee, contact Sally Heun at heunsal.01@gmail.com or Kevin Kennedy at geoduck01@hotmail.com.