Reasons to celebrate ...
The class of '76 is proud to announce that the 2011 recipients of the Upper Arlington Alumni Association's Outstanding Alumnus and Distinguished Alumnus Awards were both members of our class.
The class of '76 is proud to announce that the 2011 recipients of the Upper Arlington Alumni Association's Outstanding Alumnus and Distinguished Alumnus Awards were both members of our class.
The UAAA OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD is given to an alum who has generously dedicated his or her time to the service of the Upper Arlington Alumni Association and its mission.
The 2011 Outstanding Alumnus Award was presented posthumously to Suzie Matthews, a member of the UAHS Class of 1976 and a longtime General Music teacher at Jones Middle School, as well as the Department Chair of the Music Department. While at Jones she was the Director of both the Fall Production and the annual Talent Show, shows that over the years involved thousands of students.
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The UAAA DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD is given to an alum in recognition of his or her personal, education and/or career achievement.
This year's 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award was given to Dan Minutilli from the Class of 1976. Among other philanthropic activities, Dan started the Keith Krieger Fund of the Upper Arlington Education Foundation in memory of his classmate and friend, also from the Class of 1976. Monies from the Keith Krieger Fund are awarded annually as a scholarship to a student who will continue in the performin arts in higher education. Dan is also involved with ten other scholarships and six designated funds with various purposes.
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35th Reunion!!!
Friday, July 1st 7pm - Midnight The Loft at Smith Bros' A beautiful venue with a fantastic view of Red, White, and Boom! (How appropriate for the Bicentennial Class!) |
35 Year Reunion Schedule of Events
Friday, July 1st - CLASS OF ’76 REUNION
Location: The Loft at Smith Bros', 580 N. 4th Street, Downtown
Time: 7:00-12:00 p.m.
Price: $25 per person; $30 at the door.
Price includes two drink tickets, light appetizers, late night snack.
Cash bar after drink tickets - $2 for beer and $3 for wine.
Click here for easy directions and parking information
Sunday, July 3rd – UNOFFICIAL CLASSMATES GATHERING
Want a chance to meet up with classmates again?
Join us at The Old Bag of Nails in Tremont Center from 6-9.
This isn't an official reunion event, so no admission cost. Cash bar
Monday, July 4th – CLASS OF ’76 PARADE
Come join us, bring your family! We’re looking for 70s-era cars.
Please contact Kira Kirk at (614) 499-4954
Location: Kingsdale Center
Time: 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Monday, July 4th – UAAA BLOCK PARTY – Sponsored by the UA Alumni Association
At 11:00am, two members of The Class of ’76 will be honored.
Outstanding Alumnus - Suzie Matthews (posthumously)
Distinguished Alumnus – Dan Minutilli
Location: Barrington Elementary School
Time: Immediately following the parade
T-SHIRTS – White T-shirts with a UA design. Shirts available the night of July 1st or mailed, per your request. ($2 extra)
CLASS OF ’76 Video – WE NEED PICTURES! We are compiling pictures from school days, past reunions, and any additional pictures classmates wish to submit.
Contact: Candi Spencer, 1824 Ridgecliff Road, (714) 651-5531
Please email (candi13@gmail.com) or mail/drop off pictures, All pictures will be returned at
the reunion or mailed per your request. Please identify those in the pictures on a post-it
attached to the back.
NOTE: Information will be posted on the UAHS alumni site www.bearalums.com And be sure to join the class Facebook page – Search for
Upper Arlington High school Class of 1976