|
Sherman E. Burroughs High School
1966-1970 |
♦BHS Class of 1970♦
♦55th Emerald Reunion♦
We are on the home stretch to celebrating our 55th reunion as we gather final counts to provide to our venues and also seek volunteers to help prepare for some of the activities and with setting up decorations. Watch your emails and this website for more information and surveys to help us make this the best reunion ever.
For those classmates who already are registered for our events, please read the highlights and action items below to become familar with the time schedules and activities planned. For more information, you can click on the embedded links for some items.
We are very excited that we have over 100 guests registered for Saturday night's dinner at the Clarion and 140+ guests for Friday night's music event at the Patriot Bar and Grill. For Sunday Breakfast over 50 classmates and guests will visit before heading home.
ACTION ITEM for registered classmates/guests:
- We need to provide the Patriot Grill with an estimated count of what items you and your guests plan to order from their special group menu. Please review the menu/prices on the survey and then click on thie link on the left column to take the survey to let us know what food items you plan to purchase. RSVP by Monday, 10/13/2025.
- Watch emails for days/times you can pick up your registration package with name tags, entrance wrist bands for Saturday event as well as tickets you purchased for the raffles and the Sunday special buffet breakfast.
General Information about events:
► Thursday Night gathering: Dining and socializing in back room at Casey's at 6:00 pm (1337 N. China Lake Blvd).
► Friday Tea Luncheon: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Marcella's Enchanted Tea Cottage for classmates who already purchased tickets. (214 W. Ridgecrest Blvd)
► Friday night’s event: The Patriot Grill (117 E. Ridgecrest Blvd)
- Take the menu survey no later than Monday, 10/13/2025, to let us know what you plan to order so the Patriot can plan ahead for the 100+ scheduled diners.
- Dining begins 5:00 pm in reserved back room (can come earlier to order and get seats). You will order from special menu items (remember 20% gratuity will be automatically added to your purchase).
- Music starts at 7:00 pm.
► Saturday morning BHS Campus Tour: Meet at 10:00 am at the flagpole (500 E French Ave). Anyone wanting to carpool can meet at banquet room hallway at 9:20 am and we will work out arrangements for drivers and passengers. Click on left link to register for tour.
► Saturday night’s buffet and music at the Clarion Inn Banquet Room. (901 N China Lake Blvd )
- Group photo will be taken promptly at 5:30 pm so please arrive early. Smaller group and candid photos will be done by a photographer before and during this event.
- Doors will be open early to get your registration package and check out the memorbilia table and the Talent Gallery that showcases our classmate's talents.
► Sunday morning breakfast:
- Hotel guests and anyone eating at Roxie's can get breakfast as early as 6:00 am.
- Special buffet is served starting at 8:00 am for classmates/guests who already purchased tickets.
► Tour of Base: Logistics are still being worked out on which classmates will be able to tour the base. We are still seeking drivers who have base access. Watch for updates via email.
Talent Scouting: We still have some room to display classmate's skills and creativity. Several classmates will be sharing their quilts, artwork, woodcrafting, crochet and photography skills. For more info on how to exhibit your item(s), just click on the "Talent Gallery" link in the left menu bar.
We want to say a BIG THANK YOU to our Reunion Committee members and to classmates who have volunteered to help at various events so far. Please watch for a future survey to indicate the events for which you can help us prepare.
Remember to keep us updated on any changes to your email, phone number or address.
Hotmail users - please click on "Hotmail Problems" link to the left to find out why you may be missing announcements and what you can do.
► Trouble logging in to your account or here for the first time?
- Read the "For classmates new to the site" link at the top of the column to the left for useful tips on how to set up an initial account, retrieve a forgotten password, etc.
- Use the "Contact Us" link to request assistance i
- NOTE: Only members of the Burroughs Class of 1970 can have access.



