Greetings 70s Classmates:
The Fourth GCHS 70s Mass Reunion is planned for Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at Golden Leaf Commons in Emporia, VA. The theme for the 2022 reunion will be “Continuing to Remember the Past, Embracing the Present, and Looking Forward to the Future.”
In order for the committee to move forward with finalizing plans, we request that you make an early decision about your attendance at this event. Make plans now to attend by sending in your reunion fee as soon as possible. We need to move forward with venue deposits, caterer selection, etc. Committee members’ contact information is included with this correspondence. We ask that you help us by reaching out to fellow classmates and relatives who we are unable to locate. If you can please spread the word about this reunion, so we may contact as many former classmates as possible.
Due to the Covid 19 virus, we will be capping the number of participants this year for the reunion. We will be following all CDC Guidelines that are in effect at this time. To ensure your presence, please make your payment early or before September 15, 2022. We look forward to seeing you.
BUILDING ENTRY
At the present time, a face mask will be required to enter and must be worn at all times, except when eating or drinking. The committee will provide each paid attendee a N95 mask. Temperature checks will be performed and you will need to present your vaccine card. You will not be allowed to enter the building if you have not paid your fee, have no vaccine card or abnormal temperature. Please arrive early to give committee members time to get everyone registered in a timely manner.
BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE (BYOB)
You will be allowed to bring your choice of alcoholic beverage(s) this time. We ask that you drink responsibly and select a designated driver for the evening.
CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER
The committee has selected a local photographer for class photos on Saturday evening.
CLASSMATE/GUEST FEES
The fee to attend the reunion will be $70 per person or $130.00 per couple. There will be no separation of fees whether you attend one day (Friday or Saturday) or attend both days (Friday & Saturday). We appreciate your cooperation with this policy.
HOTELS
Emporia has several hotels to choose from and you are encouraged to make your reservations early. They have AAA & Military discount prices also that maybe cheaper. The earlier reservations are made the cheaper the price.
Holiday Inn Express 434 336 9999
Quality Inn 434 348 8888
Days Inn 434 634 9481 $71.95 Standard price
Fairfield Inn & Suites 838 435 0329 $109 must mention GCHS Reunion
Hampton Inn 844 202 2664 Queen $116.99 / King $126.00
Sleep Inn 434 348 3900 1 Bed $136 / 2 Beds $146
REUNION COMMITTEE
Class of 1970 Roosevelt Sills 201 370 6456
Class of 1971 Thomas Ross 210 685 6032 Patricia Garner 434 594 8675
Brenda Boone Smith 434 594 2374
Class of 1972 Angelina Ferby 434 594 7145
Class of 1973 David Hicks 919 608 8875 Ronald Kemp 570 807 7580
Class of 1974 Arletha Wood Cain 804 894 0639 Avis Walker Robinson 804 586 7687
Sherry Vaughan 804 833 9995
Class of 1975 Betty Brown 804 721 6546 Deborah Powell Palmer 434 594 5096
Alice Cain Randolph 804 986 1051
Class of 1976 Rufus Rawles 757 532 3586 Pam Jones Stewart 804 837 0625
Class of 1977 Veronica Powell 434 594 8435
Class of 1978
Class of 1979 Brenda Bowie 757 719 7133 Brenda Hicks 804 594 1700
T-SHIRTS/POLO SHIRTS
The committee will not sponsor t-shirts or Polo-styled shirts this year.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 21st Casual Attire Class Colors – Green & Gold
6:00 – 7:00 Registration
7:00 – 8:00 Dinner
8:00 – 11:30 DJ, Fellowship, Fun
Saturday, October 22nd Semi-Formal Attire A Night of Elegance
5:00 – 6:00 Registration*
6:00 – 7:00 Program
7:00 – 8:00 Dinner
8:00 – 11:30 Celebration Begins
DJ, Fellowship, Fun
Class Pictures
Please Click Here For a Printable Registration Form
