OPRFHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
e-mail alumniassociation@oprfhs.org
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201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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Note: Schedules and events may be modified due to continued uncertainty created by covid-19 and construction projects set to take place on campus. The IHSA has changed the athletic seasons for the 2020 - 21 school year. This LINK lists the sports and the seasons for the current school year. The IHSA determined that for the 2020 - 21 school year, Football will be a spring sport.
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Alumni EVENTS & other NEWS
For general school events, check the OPRFHS website at http://oprfhs.org
Scroll down the page for an update for the Class of 1990
Nov 1, 2015 - A school anniversary is often a time to learn more about and celebrate the building, founders and significance that the school has lent to the community and city.
- Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, my favorite album, celebrated its 60th anniversary a few weeks ago. Below is a YouTube video explaining what makes Kind of Blue so special. Here’s an older video featuring Herbie Hancock. People disagree on the best track on the album. I’d pick “Blue in Green”.
- Beaconsfield High School is hosting a reunion Oct. Photo by John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette Beaconsfield High School is throwing a Diamond Jubilee Reunion bash Oct. 19-20-21 to celebrate the.
THANK YOU to the members of the CLASSES of 1957, 1958, 1967, 1968, 1979, 1986, 1989, 1992 and 1993 for their donations of reunion proceeds to support our Summer Enrichment Grant scholarships and general operations. We are so grateful for your support!
ABOUT THE OPRFHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association of Oak Park & River Forest High School was organized in 2002 by a group of local alumni for the benefit of both former and current students.
Our goal is to provide opportunities for ALUMNI to maintain and enhance connections with their classmates and the OPRFHS community. These include alumni websites and E-Bulletins, an 8-page NEWSLETTER mailed to our donors three times per year and FINANCIAL AID through our SUMMER ENRICHMENT GRANTSto current high school students to help them participate in a wide variety of educational enrichment programs.
Your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONto the Alumni Association will help enrich the lives of current OPRFHS students. We do not receive funding from the high school's budget but depend on CONTRIBUTIONS from alumni and the community to fund our operations. Any amount is appreciated.
PLEASE SUPPORT US - DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
Donate by CHECK payable to OPRFHS Alumni Association.
Send it to: OPRF Alumni Association at 201 N. Scoville Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
Donate ONLINE via Paypal at this LINK or via the high school RevTrak system at this LINK.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization. CheckHERE.for links to our Charitable Organization Annual Report IL-AG990
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PLEASE GET IN TOUCH by phone, e-mail or in writing. The Alumni Office is staffed approximately 15 hours per week. Hours vary, primarily afternoons, 3 - 4 days per week.
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HOMECOMING AND REUNIONS for 2020-2021 and beyond
For information about past reunions please scroll down to the bottom of this page
NOTE: Reunion planning is the responsibility of the members of each specific class, and the Alumni Office is available to help put you in touch with your classmates and get the planning process started. Our reunion planning guide has tips to help you get started with venue ideas, setting up a website, collecting money, suggested activities, school tours and more. Please Get in Touchwith us if you know of reunion plans not listed here or if you need contact information (ie, telephone numbers) other than what is listed here.
Please contact the Alumni Office if you know of any reunions in the works or if you'd like information on joining or starting a committee. Check here for more information about past reunion events. Call (708) 434-3281 or e-mail alumniassociation@oprfhs.org.
UPCOMING REUNIONS (and HERE is a recap of past reunions)
School TOUR and Football ticket information for HOMECOMING WEEKEND will be posted in the FALL.
Note: Fall schedules and events may be modified due to uncertainty created by covid-19 and construction projects set to take place on campus. Information about Fall Football and School Tours will be posted when it is available.
Specific class information is posted below - please check class websites for updates. If your class is not listed - please Get in Touch! We can help put you in contact with your classmates. The FOOTBALL SCHEDULE as determined by the West Suburban Conference will be posted HERE when it becomes available. Please understand that schedules may change due to statewide restrictions.
There is no need to wait to begin planning - and be sure to let us know what's up!
COMING UP in 2021 (...and beyond, please note 2020 Reunions have been postponed, most dates at TBD)
1960 - Several classmates have inquired about plans for a 60th year reunion. If you know of any plans in the works, or are willing to help on a planning committee, please let us know by email to alumniassociation@oprfhs.org or check the class website www.oakpark-riverforest60.com/ for additional contact information.
1968 - Plans are on hold for a Birthday Party reunion to celebrate turning 70 (or 71) years old. The gathering, originally scheduled for this May 2020, will be rescheduled for a later date to be determined. More information on the Class of '68-50th Reunion Facebook page under 'Events' - LINK.
1970 - UPDATE. Planning has started for a 50th - or a 51st - year reunion celebration at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park. The 2020 event has been postponed and is rescheduled for October 16, 2021. Find more info on the class website: www.oprfhs70.com – use the Contact Us page to reach the organizers.
1975 - Yes, there WERE plans for a 45 year reunion in October 2020 at Healeys Westside in Forest Park. For More info, please follow OPRF Class of 1975 Reunion facebook page. Info is also posted on the class website: www.oprfclassof75.com/index.cfm.
1985 - UPDATE: The Fall 2020 event to celebrate the 35th year Reunion for the Class of '85 has been postponed to a future date, possibly in the spring of 2021. Follow the Class of '85 Facebook group for updates: LINK. .
1990 - UPDATE: Class of 1990 will be holding a virtual Halloween gathering on Saturday, Oct 31, 2020, 7-8:30 CST to commemorate their 30 year reunion. Visit the class Facebook page (@oprf90) where updates will be posted as plan develop. For more information contact Bubba Murray at oprf1990@gmail.com
2000 - A 20-Year Reunion was originally planned for Saturday, Sept 26, 2020. Here is the LINK to their facebook page. The planning group includes Caitlin Fahey, Jessica Montanez, Ryan Grace, Allison (Ibarra) Nelson and Perry Thorne. Contact them at huskies.classof2000reunion@yahoo.com
and in 2021...
1971 - Early planning is underway for the 50th Year Reunion. Join the Class Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/oprf7140threunionto keep up with the news. The DATE is Saturday, OCTOBER 16 at Trattoria 225 in Oak Park. See their Reunion website for more details: oprfhsclassof71reunion.myevent.com/ To join the planning committtee, contact Marion Pareti (Harmon) at marionharmon@sbcglobal.net or Judy Spies (Eifrig) at judyspies@comcast.net.
1991 - The committee working on the 30th year reunion includes Sarah (Abboreno) Corbin, Molly dunn and Tanya Smith. They have set up this Email address for inquiries oprfhs1991@gmail.com - and also have a class facebook page:facebook.com/groups/2444060552568746to help classmates connect with one another and with the committee.
2001- We have heard from a few alumni and will post information as it becomes available. We do not yet have contact information to post but can put you in touch if you want to help. Email alumniassociation@oprfhs.org
FALL 2019 REUNIONS
1959 - The 60th year reunion took place over the weekend of SEPTEMBER 27-28 with the main event at Drury Lane in Oak Brook. Information was posted on the Class of '59 website at www.oakpark-riverforest59.com/. Contact Donna Jones Stephens via the website to connect with your classmates.
1969 - The 50th was held OCTOBER 12, 2019 - at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park. Events included the Football game on Friday night, a tour of the high school on Saturday morning and grammar school tours at various times. Find more info on the class website: www.oprfclassof69reunion.com - Contact the Reunion Committee by e-mail to oprfclassof1969@gmail.comand join the facebook group: facebook.com/groups/1722475718081874/
1979 - Your 40th year reunion was celebrated on Saturday, OCT 26 at Fitzgerald's Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn and included a light buffet of Alpine Sandwiches and Malnatti's pizza - with CASH BAR. Visit the class website (LINK) for more details. The committee included Mary Lappe Kureja (mkureja@sbcglobal.net), Carol Campbell (CJC910@hotmail.com), Kathleen Fleming(kafmysterynovelist@yahoo.com), Bill Deist (billdeist@mac.com), and Tracy Quinn Brooker(tqbrooker@gmail.com). .
1984 - Classmates held a 35th year reunion get-together SEPT 20-21 at Healy's in Forest Park. Additional events included a 'Meet & Greet' on Friday at ONE LAKE Brewing in Oak Park (Lake & Austin) followed by the football game at 7:30 and a tour of the school on Saturday morning. The committee includes Ellen (Mullarkey) Nelson, Karen (Barg) Baldwin and others. You can reach Ellen by E-MAIL and connect with your classmates via their FACEBOOK Reunion group: LINK.
1989 - The 30th year reunion celebration was held on Saturday, OCTOBER 12 at The Carleton in Oak Park. Learn more at the Class FACEBOOK Reunion group: LINK - and their Facebook EVENT page: LINK - both are set as 'private' so you must join the group to view the updates and postings.
1999 - A 20th year reunion celebration was held on Saturday, SEPT 14 at Healy's in Forest Park from 7 - 11 PM. Check their FACEBOOK Reunion group to learn more: facebook.com/groups/379287009323198/ and contact the committee by email to: Class99OPRF20th@gmail.com - committee members include Anya Budinsky, Max Knebel and Jasmine Batiste-Lampkin.
2009 - A TEN YEAR reunion celebration for the Class of 2009 was held on Friday, NOVEMBER 29. Get all the details on thee class website: www.oprfreunion.com/ - (link expired)
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A RECAP OF 2018 REUNIONS and earlier
1953 - Classmates celebrated the 65th anniversary of their graduation the weekend of SEPTEMBER 21 - 22.. with a Friday cocktail party at the home of Jane Lofgren Pearsall; and a Saturday LUNCHEON at OP Country Club. Contact Jane at (773) 484-9282 (cell) or by e-mail to jlofp@aol.com.
1958 - The 60th anniversary get-together was held the weekend of October 5 - 7, 2018.. On Friday night was cocktails and dinner at Trattoria 225 in Oak Park; and on Saturday, October 6th a dinner at the Oak Park Country Club. Other possible events included a TOUR of the high school on Saturday morning. .Contact Jordon Beller (630) 816-1932 (cell) or email: b1932@hotmail.com
1968 - The class of 1968 celebrated its 50 Year Reunion over the weekend of OCTOBER 19 - 20. with a Friday night mixer a Saturday evening dinner party at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park. Connect via their website www.oprfhs1968.org or send an email to oprfhs68@gmail.comor sullysuccess@comcast.net . 'Meet' your classmates at the Class of '68 facebook page - facebook.com/groups/2012451342334944/.
1973 - The Class of '73 held a 45th year reunion on Saturday evening, SEPTEMBER 22 - at Doc Ryans in Forest Park with Cash bar and food. Questions? Send an email Ruth at ruthm@cboprf.com
1978 - The 40th year reunion was held over Homecoming Weekend, with the 'main event' on Saturday evening, SEPTEMBER 22 at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn. Many thanks for Jane Erickson for heading up the planning committee. Learn more at the class website: www.oprf78.com - to contact Jane, use the 'Contact Us' link on the website.
1983 - Held a 35-year reunion over Homecoming Weekend with the 'main event' on Saturday, September 22 at Skrine Chops in Forest Park. Event details are posted HERE - no cover charge; food and drink will be available for purchase. Join the fun with your classmates on their facebook page: facebook.com/groups/224446957618349/
1988 - The 30-year reunion was held over Homecoming Weekend (9/22) at Healy's Westside in Forest Park. Event details and a link to purchase tickets via Eventbrite is HERE. For info contact Karen Mullarkey Kerrins by email at karenmullarkeykerrins@yahoo.com and get in on the discussion on the class facebook page: facebook.com/groups/OPRF1988/
1993 - The 25-year reunion took place over Homecoming weekend on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Fitzgerald's. Visit the class website at http://oprfclassof1993.com/ for more details and ticket information. Get in touch by e-mail to oprfhs93@gmail.com. And check out their facebook page to connect with your classmates at www.facebook.com/groups/93Huskies/
1998 - The 20-year reunion was Sept. 22 at the Wild Onion Tied House in Oak Park. Tickets available at this LINK. Contact the committee via e-mail to OPRFHS1998@gmail.com - and connect via the facebook group at facebook.com/groups/367356040360653/
2008 - The 10-year reunion was Friday, NOVEMBER 23 at The Tunnel in Chicago. To learn more, join the Class of 2008 facebookpage and: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1696967147267983
Paul Eckenroad Memorial Water Polo Match - the 7th Annual 'Boys' Alumni Water Polo match was held Saturday, Nov 24 in the East Pool. Visit their Facebook event page for more information:facebook.com/events/260225368014224/
LOOKING BACK at 2017
The Homecoming game was Friday October 13, 2017 with TOURS of the High School and a coffee hour on Saturday morning. SCHOOL TOURS were also given on Saturday mornings for reunions on 9/16 and 9/23. The following reunions took place:
Water Polo Alumni Match - The Sixth Annual Paul Eckenroad Boys Alumni Water Polo match took place Saturday, November 25 at OPRFHS with proceeds supporting the boys water polo program.
1957 - The 60th was held Homecoming weekend, October 13-15. Plans included a Friday night reception at Grace Lutheran and the OPRF Football game; Saturday morning school tours and an evening reception and supper at OP Country Club Men's Grill and a Sunday morning breakfast at the home of Jack & Nancy Strand. Get in touch by email: Marilyn: marilynpratt@comcast.net or Dan: bryant_252@yahoo.com
1962 - The 55th year reunion was the weekend of SEPT 22-24 at the Oak Brook HIlls Resort & Conference. Thank you to Al Kadon for heading up the planning committee - use the Contact US page to get in touch. Visit the class website at www.oprfclassof1962.com/ for all the details and to keep up with your classmates.
1965 – The Class of '65 celebrated their joint 70th birthdays on Saturday night, 9/9/17, at the Carleton Hotel' in Oak Park. Contact the committee via e-mail to oprf6515@gmail.comor visit the Class Website at http://www.oakparkhighschool65.com/for photos and news.
1967 - The class of 1967 held its 50 Year Reunion for Saturday night, SEPT 16 at the Carleton Hotel in Oak Park. Festivities take place from 5:30 - 11:30 PM. Many thank to Larry Fulgenzi for heading up the planning - contact him by email at larryfulgenzi@gmail.com - visit the class webpage for news: oprf1967.com
1977 - The 40th year reunion included the football game on Friday, October 13 and a get-together at Pioneer Tap in Forest Park. Saturday, Oct. 14, a tour of the high school in the morning and party in the evening at Doc Ryan's, also in Forest Park. For more information, see their facebook group HERE.
1987 - A 30-year reunion over Homecoming weekend, OCT 13 - 14 is in the planning stages and your feedback is needed. Join the discussion underway on the class facebook page HERE or contact the planning committee via e-mail to: oprfhs1987@gmail.com . Cindy Corti Thompson, Justin N. Koehler, Sherry Davis, Tammi Fedko and Donovan Pepper are heading up the committee -- please volunteer to help!
1992 - A 25th year reunion over Homecoming weekend included a party at Healy's in Forest Park on Saturday, OCTOBER 14, Get the latest information on the website:https://oprfclassof1992.wordpress.com/ and check here - facebook.com/groups/111142262343029/for more class news. Contact the committee by e-mail to oprfclassof1992@gmail.com
1997 - The 20th year reunion took place over Homecoming weekend, Friday/Saturday - OCT 13 - 14. Check the facebook event LINK or join the class Facebook group to see what's happening -facebook.com/groups/6433695294/
2007 - The ten-year reunion for the Class of '08 was held Friday, DECEMBER 29 at The Tunnel, 151 W. Kinzie, Chicago. Check the class facebook page facebook.com/groups/1852532185023472/for information.
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Miles Mac 60th Anniversary Reunion Photos
Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, my favorite album, celebrated its 60th anniversary a few weeks ago. Below is a YouTube video explaining what makes Kind of Blue so special. Here’s an older video featuring Herbie Hancock. People disagree on the best track on the album. I’d pick “Blue in Green”. There’s something about that first note with that Harmon mute that just gets me every time.
A few years ago I did an interview with Myke Hurley where I talked about the album. Please note it was 5am when we recorded that. I was not the high jazz man I sounded like. I was just not entirely awake yet.
Either way, if you don’t own a single jazz album and were to get just one, I’d recommend Kind of Blue. I have never met anyone who didn’t enjoy it at some level.
Miles Mac 60th Anniversary Reunion 2019
Miles Mac 60th Anniversary Reunion Pictures