The Reunion is now history. Read the recap of the events and see the many pictures taken. A great time was had by all who could attend. Thanks to the committee and all the many classmates who worked to make this a success. Click here to read Suan's summary.
From 2021 Reunion committee - September 24, 2021
Email to Classmates from Zona Guttschow:
Greeting to those of you attending the reunion Oct 1,2,and 3rd..
I thought we would address some of the questions that have come up and make you aware that the location of the Friday evening Oct 1, Weiner Roast at 4:30 as been changed.
The Weiner Roast is now going to be held at Forrest Park, Bloomington. Forrest Park is located directly south of Miller Park. There are three entrances to the park. Morris Ave runs on the west side of the park and that entrance will put you closes to the shelter we are using. Once you enter the park off of Morris Ave., you would turn left. The shelter is on your right a short distance from the entrance with parking there and along the road. There is a level sidewalk from the road to the shelter. Restrooms are a short distance away. This location is the same for the Saturday noon picnic.
Those of you attending the Friday 3PM tour of BHS will meet in the lobby.
Dress for ALL events is casual.
Please encourage any classmate that you are aware is not coming to join us.
Looking forward to seeing all of you soon.
Any questions feel free to call, text, or email
Suan Guess-Hanson
ph: 309-445-5229
email: squessh@aol.com
Thank you — Zona
From 2021 Reunion committee - August 28, 2021
Email to Classmates from Zona Guttschow:
Greetings,
To those of you who were planning to sing at Miss Selk’s concert Oct 2, IT IS OFF. Per Diane Cosentino, Westminster Village decided to ban all singing groups/concerts until October 31of this year due to the Covid variant.
Also, the reunion registration is due Aug. 31. You can call or text your information to: Suan Guess-Hanson 313 Mecherle Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701; squessh@aol.com; 309-445-5229.
Thanks—Zona
From 2021 Reunion committee - July 17, 2021
Email to Classmates from Zona Guttschow:
From 2021 Reunion committee - July 2, 2021
Dear Classmates,
Did you notice the new committee title? Yes, our long-delayed 60th Reunion is back on with a new title. Here is our report:
Our 60th (61st) Reunion is a reality! The 61st BHS Reunion is scheduled for Oct. 1-3, 2021. We chose this weekend as we hope that Mary Selk (now 100 as of 4/29/2021) will have her BHS Alumni Chorus perform at Westminster Village Saturday Afternoon. Jack Waddell will be singing as well!
Firm dates so far:
Friday 10-1 at 3 pm tour of BHS Fine Arts Complex. Our 60 for ‘60 donation currently stands at $1400.00! Great job classmates, but perhaps more of you could now consider contributing, even if it is now 61 years! (Suan guess-Hanson will be taking a framed photo Elizabeth Stein gave her to be hung at BHS. Suan continues researching for additional information regarding Miss Stein for BHS Archives held in the library. Maybe some of you have other information you’d like to share with BHS.)
7:00 pm BHS Football game at Fred Carlton Field vs Centennial High School
Saturday 10-2
3:00 pm Mary Selk Concert at Westminster Village with BHS Alumni Chorus & Jack Waddell performing
5:30 pm Alumni Dinner at Avanti’s Restaurant at 3302 E Empire (Party Room) —reasonable prices—
The committee is asking if there is an interest in a Sunday Brunch.
Stay tuned for additional updates. Additional information will be available soon.
2021 Reunion planning committee: picture by Susan Guess-Hanson, Chair
Verma Gummerman, Judy Augspurger, Anita Wagner, Karen Sperlin, Judy Hays, Chuck McLean
Missing: Jane Forman, Zona Guttschow
From 2020 Reunion committee - Apr 9, 2020
Dear Classmates,
After conferring with the committee members regarding our August reunion, we have come to the difficult conclusion that we should postpone the reunion until a date to be determined in 2021. In addition, the poll we took regarding how many people might attend indicated a very low number of participants.
We are in a pandemic which we hope will be over in the near future, however, considering travel plans that would need to be made and our ages, it is best that we error on the side of caution. The number of people affected is rising every day in addition to the deaths.
We hope that all of you are safe and abide by our governors’ directives to stay home. Because it will take over a year to develop a vaccine, it is difficult to say when it will be safe to entertain a date for large social events.
We would still encourage you, if you are financially able, to donate to our class project “60 for 60”. The size of the donation is not important.
Here is how:
1. Any and all checks should be made out to “Bloomington Public Schools” and need to reference the (“Class of 1960”), on the reference line.
2. Any check made out as a “Donation” to the school is Tax Deductible.
3. They would deposit these donated checks and total up this balance to be used solely for the (Art and Music) programs at BHS. (Note: If you desire to direct your donation to another area of the school you are free to do so.)
4. Checks should be sent to:
Attention Laura Hughs (Director of Accounting)
Bloomington Public School District 87
300 E. Monroe St., Bloomington II 61701
(Please fill free to contact Laura at 309-827-6031 Ext. #1019 if you want more information
You will also find this information on the bhs60.net website.
Please take care and keep in touch if you change your contact information and hopefully a reunion can be scheduled next year.
Sincerely,
Karen Sperlin (309) 452-1903, Zona Guttschow (309) 261-6064
and the reunion committee
Reunion status from Zona - Mar 30, 2020
The current virus situation in the world is resulting in a pause in releasing final details until it becomes clearer if activities in late August can be held.
Reunion status - Mar 26, 2020
Besides the email which was mentioned on Mar 1, letters have been sent to all classmates who we don't have email addresses for. NOTE: IF YOU DIDN'T GET AN EMAIL OR A LETTER, THEN WE DON'T HAVE CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YOU. PLEASE email Zona, and provide updated contact information.
Reunion status - Mar 1, 2020
The first planning meeting for the 60th reunion was held February 24, 2020 at the Holiday Inn Bloomington Normal. Chaired by Karen Sperlin attended by Bud and Janie Hall, Judy Augspurger, Linda Roberts Messer, Suan Guess-Hanson, Zona Steege Guttschow, Mike Manahan, Chuck McLean, and Jane Scott Foreman. It was agreed that Suan would act as planner and contact for the tennis activities and Linda would act as planner and contact for golf activities. Zona would assist Karen.
Reunion status - Dec 21, 2019
Planning has begun with a tentative date of mid-August to mid-September, 2020. Currently the committee indicates they want to keep the "reunion gathering simple with the emphasis on spending time together, talking and sharing memories and experiences including photos, updates, etc."
Check back here often for updates. If you want to provide inputs to the committee by sending an email to Suan by clicking here: