Suffern High School Class of 1975 - 50th Reunion

THIS INFO WILL BE UPDATED AS MORE DETAILS AND ACTIVITIES ARE ADDED

(updated September 25, 2025)

WHO'S REGISTERED SO FAR?: Debbie Augsbach (Kolakowski), Michelle Buchman (Perlmutter) & Alan Perlmutter, John Carlough, Nancy Deacon, Jane Dougher, David Douglas, Linda Duncan (McMillan), Stuart Emanuel, David Haas, Bruce Haigler, Fred Jackson, Tracey Jennings (Powell), Jeff Koch, Monica Kohler, Steve Larchar, Martha Larchar, David Levy, Ira Lieberman, Jill McCormick (Mayo), Kevin Morrison, Sam Nelson, Patrick O'Brien, Andrew Parness, Diane Petrera (Durand), Wayne Potash, Liz Purnell (Mazart), Jackie Renwick, Jayne Sagliano, Debora Scriba (Tracey), Beverly Sisco (Scantling), Sido Surkis, Warren Stern, Larry Westby, Maryellen Whittington (Couse), and Craig Williams.

WHO ELSE SAID THEY PLAN TO COME, BUT NOT YET REGISTERED?: Craig Adams, Greg Calotta, Elizabeth Clifford, Bob DeMers, Doug Dupper, George Eismont, Carol Freed, Meryl Fradin-Kalus, Regina Haigler (Mann), Holly Desalvo (Hannon), Barbara Howard, Jim Kobbe, Michael Kulbaba, Donna Komondy Milidantri, Bill Mottola, Jerene Nitka, Steven Pertes, Tony Pirro, Tony Sorice, Bob Stata, Patty Stevens (Gumbs), Paul Stone, Linda Tondo (Columbia), Jerry Trossman & Kim Trossman, Larry Winter, and Don Yellen.

CLASSES OF 1974 & 1976 ARE ALSO INVITED.

ACTIVITIES (SUBJECT TO UPDATES):

FRIDAY October 17

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - MEET AND GREET (includes hot chafing dish food plus a cash bar) At Crowne Plaza Suffern (formerly Holidome).

SATURDAY October 18

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES:

11:00AM - QUESTION & ANSWER WITH ROCKLAND COUNTY HISTORIAN, CRAIG LONG. In the auditorium at Suffern Municipal Building (formerly Washington Avenue School), and graciously hosted by class of '76 alum, Craig Long, this interactive mix of presentation and conversation with classmates will touch on topics such as "Businesses large and small that live only in our memories - from Avon & the Ford Plant to Hagedorn's & The Brite Spot", "Transitions of our elementary schools", and "The Hillburn School Strike of 1943". And you get to once again sit in those 113 year-old wooden auditorium seats!

12:00AM - LUNCH - While there's nothing formal planned, we encourage folks to connect with old and new friends at various restaurants in downtown Suffern.

3:00PM - TOUR OF SUFFERN HIGH SCHOOL - With assistant principal, Melissa Monaco. We're told that a number of current high school students may be joining us - that could be interesting!

6:30 PM - REGISTRATION AT CROWNE PLAZA. At Crowne Plaza Suffern (snacks provided).

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM - BANQUET/PARTY AT CROWNE PLAZA. At Crowne Plaza Suffern. $75 per person. Many things are planned to make this a most memorable event. These include:

• A dinner buffet to include a choice of three salads, three entrees, soft drinks, coffee, teas, and dessert, and a cash bar.
• Songs from the early 70's to transport us back in time - requests welcome.
• A Class of 1975 Trivia Contest

• Displays of memorabilia from all attendees. Attendees are encouraged to bring memorabilia - whatever you think folks would like to see (use your imagination).
• A remembrance display to honor departed classmates.
• A limited number of Suffern High School Class of 1975 Memories books: These will be spiral-bound books containing images of various programs (e.g., commencements, sports banquets, school concerts, festivals, plays, track meets), elementary school class pictures, Panorama yearbook photos, Mountain Echos, and much more.
• A professional event photographer for high-quality candid and selected group photos.
• Elementary School Group Photos (participation optional) – stand once again behind those black felt boards with white letters stating Airmont, Hillburn, Sacred Heart, Sloatsburg, and Washington Ave. Elementary Schools, and for folks who were none of the above, “Too Cool for Ramapo Schools”.
• ...and much more!

SUNDAY October 19

10:00 AM until 12:00 NOON - BRUNCH AT CROWNE PLAZA

• NOTES: Attendees will purchase their own Brunch.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOUSING: A block of rooms has been set aside for Oct 17 & 18, 2025 at Crowne Plaza Suffern at a discounted price of $179 + tax per night. The hotel will not charge your credit card until you check in, so no harm to book early. To reserve a room, call (845) 357-4800, use code:"SYF", or say you're with "Suffern High School reunion". Attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own housing. Housing is not managed through this Eventbrite page.

ABOUT SELECTING TICKETS: We request that anyone who plans to participate in any Reunion activity obtain tickets through this Eventbrite page, even if you're not attending the BANQUET. This will facilitate communication and planning. You will only be charged if you buy BANQUET tickets or provide additional SPONSORSHIP (see below about SPONSORSHIP). There is no hidden fee for buying a $0 ticket. For example, if you can only come to the Friday night "MEET AND GREET" or a Saturday tour of Suffern High School, just select the $0 ticket for those events.

PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING TO SPONSOR OUR REUNION: Classmates' financial situations are certain to vary widely. To help keep reunion cost low, support banquet costs for classmates who might not otherwise be able to attend, and make the event as special as possible (incluing costs above and beyond the banquet fee) we welcome optional financial sponsorship. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Names of sponsor and names of individuals who receive support from these funds will be kept strictly confidential. You may sponsor directly through the Eventbrite page (Be aware that Eventbrite takes 2.5% of sponsorship for processing). If you wish to sponsor without using Eventbrite, especially if sponsoring a larger amount (e.g., $500 or more) please contact David Haas directly at dhaasmd@gmail.com. Sponsorship is not tax deductible.

FINDING OUT ABOUT UPDATES: If you buy tickets through this Eventbrite page and provide your name and email address, you will receive important email updates.

REUNION PLANNING GROUP: The SHS 50th Reunion Planning Group includes Bruce Haigler, Jane Hughes (Dougher), Art Kaufer, Debbie Kolokowski (Augsbach), David Levy, Ira Lieberman, Liz Mazart (Purnell), Andy Parness, Beverly Sisco Scantling, Bob Stata, Warren Stern, Maryellen Whittington-Couse, and David Haas

HOW TO CONTACT US: If you have questions that are not covered by this Eventbrite page, please contact the Reunion Planning Group using the link at the bottom of this page. We will do our best to respond within 48 hours.