The big
kickoff is just around the corner! The Centennial planning committee has been
busy, very busy.
We have
tried hard to stay on task but as we have gone thru the various stages of the
planning process, we have been side tracked on many, many occasions - stories of roller skating in the gym, Mission
Day, Run-a-Thon, variety shows, sock hops, ‘insert your story here’ and you
know how it goes. It is these stories that have really made the centennial events
come to life.
We look
back upon our years at 601 Van Buren; our teachers, our classmates, our
principals, our pastors and we smile. Such great times!
Whether
you are an alumnus, a parishioner, or a parent of an alum, we hope to see you
the weekend of June 22-24 and throughout the Centennial year.
On
Friday, June 24, we will kick off the weekend with the annual golf outing at
Big Run Golf Club. What better way to
reconnect with your classmates than hitting the links? Register soon for the best choice of tee
times.
Saturday
morning we’ll stage a 5k run/walk through south Oak Park.
We hope you’re inspired to assemble your classmates and bring some of
your stories back to life as you travel through the neighborhood. Even if you
aren’t running, join us at the school courtyard early Saturday – we’ll have free
milk & long johns. How many of you
remember this First Fridays treat?
The
All-Class Reunion is the main event for alumni, starting with the Centennial
Mass and followed immediately by a Chicago-themed buffet dinner in the
school. Walk through the halls with old
friends and find out what they have been up to. Our current student body will have decorated
the halls with memorabilia that will bring back memories of your Ascension
days. We’ll have a photographer on hand
to capture your class for posterity.
Sunday
is one big family party so be sure to bring the kids! We’ll bless the newly laid memorial bricks at
noon; music, games, great food will follow.
As
excited as we are to have you come to reconnect with classmates,
family and friends and reminisce, we are equally excited for you to see
what Ascension is today: a strong, vibrant school, still passionate about
community as has always been the Ascension way.
See you
in June!
