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Glenbard West High School Reunions

Class of '83, 40th Reunion (2023)
Location: JT's Porch Saloon & Eatery (Saturday night)
Details: Friday, Sept 15, 2023 at Otto's in Lombard 7pm
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 breakfast at the school @ 8am
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 parade @ 10am
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 school tours @ 11am
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 game @ 1:30pm
When: Saturday, September 16th, 2023 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1983
Event Details
Class of 1978 - 45 Reunion
Details: Class of 1978 - 45 Reunion
More details will be available this Summer
When: Saturday, September 16th, 2023
Invited Classes: 1978
Event Details
Class of '68 55th Reunion
Details: Details will be sent via email. Please contact hilltopper68@hotmail.com for more information.
When: Friday, September 15th, 2023 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1968
Event Details
50th Reunion Glenbard West Class of 1973
Details: For updates on the 50th Reunion, please see the class website www.glenbardwest73.com
When: Friday, September 15th, 2023 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1973
Event Details

Past Reunions:

Class of 1972 50th Reunion
Details: Go to https://www.glenbardwest72.com/ for reunion details, sign up and update your profile.
When: Friday, September 23rd, 2022 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1972
Event Details
Class of 1956 Reunion
Location: Aurelios Pizza
Details: Parade, Homecoming Game vs York
When: Friday, October 1st, 2021 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1956
Event Details
Class of 1981 - 40th Reunion
Location: Shannon's Deli and Pub
When: Friday, October 1st, 2021 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1981
Event Details
Classof 1959
Location: Lisle Hilton Hotel
Details: Please see class website for further information. Glenbard 1959
When: Friday, September 27th, 2019 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1959
Event Details
Class of 1976 60th Birthday Celebration
Location: McMae's on Main
Details: Homecoming Weekend 2018
September 21-23
Check www.glenbardwest76.com for details
Or message me, Monica Eorgoff via this site
When: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1976
Event Details
Class of 1998 Reunion
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel
Details: Cost: $85 per person - includes top shelf liquor, beer, wine, and appetizers (and DJ)

Payment: Paypal, Venmo, or Chase Quickpay to l.m.loudens@gmail.com (please include your full name so we can have your name at the door)

*Discounted hotel rooms available for $109 per night. Please contact the Crowne Plaza directly at 630-629-6000 or through their website http://www.cpglenellyn.com/
When: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1998
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Class of 1988 Reunion - 30th Reunion
Location: Lake Ellyn Boathouse
When: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1988
Event Details
Class of 1973 45th Reunion
Details: Go to Glenbardwest73.com for all information and reservations
When: Friday, September 21st, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1973
Event Details
Glenbard West Class of 1998 Reunion
Location: Crowne Plaza Glen Ellyn
Details: $85 per person. Must register by September 17th. Includes top shelf liquor, beer, wine, and appetizers (and DJ)

Payment: Paypal, Venmo, or Chase Quickpay to l.m.loudens@gmail.com (please include your full name so we can have your name at the door)
When: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1998
Event Details
Class of 1953 65th Reunion
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites
When: Friday, September 21st, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
Class of 1968 - 50th Reunion!
Details: Details to follow. Please contact hilltopper68@hotmail.com for more information.
When: Friday, September 21st, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1968
Event Details
Class of 1978 40th Reunion
Location: Glen Oak Country Club - The Lodge
Details: Glenbard West Reunion Details/Invite


Facebook Memeber:
Please join Facebook Group:
Glenbard West Class of 1978
When: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
Invited Classes: 1978
Event Details
Class of 1987 - 30th Reunion
Location: Otto's Bar and Grill
Details: Agenda:

Friday Night: 7PM -9PM Northside Bar and Grill - (499 Pennsylvania Ave - Across from the fire station downtown.) back deck reserved as a gathering point. (yes, it’s covered for you fair-weather fans - located across the street from the fire station downtown). Food and drinks are on your own. We’ll gather and make a walking plan around G.E. Bars

Saturday: 11 AM - Gametime - Heather Laing Buccola and Jeff Buccola have opened their home for a Bloody Mary and Beer Bar. 564 Taylor Ave, just down from Sims’ parents house (they still live there so they will likely be joining us) No Surges, TP, or Realestate sign stealing please, but stair diving is OK. Park legally! Remember, we are OLD now and should be role-models (yeah...right, Jager)

1:30 - 4 PM (ish) - GW HITTERS VICTORY!. Mindy Christopherson Formento will be providing me information tomorrow regarding hosted tours of the new Biester Gym and possibly other areas of the school during the game. More information to forthcoming.

8 PM to Close - OPEN BAR AT OTTOS BAR AND GRILL. - 433 Crescent Blvd. Lombard. Open bar until we hit $2500. Then you’re on your own. Robert Humphreys and Scott Jager will be connecting to their systems and running tunes and a video from the 20th. We will have a table with all 4 yearbooks, old football programs and Name Tags. I’m a going cheap, so write your name on the name tag so we know who you (and your spouse) are. I will also have a sign-in book so you can update your contact information.

Many of us (myself included) have grown fatter and balder in the last 30 years, and are unrecognizable from the olden days! Pizza and Food will be available for order there. UBER OR ANOTHER WAY TO GET AROUND IS RECOMMENDED.

Hotel Information Reminder: Crowne Plaza Lombard. 1250 Roosevelt Road. $109/night. Get the late check-out. Contact Christine Stanek with questions RE: Glenbard West Class of 1987 Reunion​​​ Re: Scott Jager
Direct Line: 630-613-1236​​​​​​​
Email: cstanek@cpglenellyn.com​​​​​​

SEE YOU ALL FRIDAY 10/6 AT NORTHSIDE 7 PM.
When: Friday, October 6th, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1987
Event Details
Class of 1962 reunion
Details: Blackberry market Friday 7pm $15
Glen Oak CC Saturday 5:30pm $65
Nice casual dress.
Contact Charles-doyle@att.net for reservations
When: Friday, October 6th, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1962
Event Details
Glenbard West Class of '72 Reunion 2017
Location: Emmett's Brewing Company
Details: Greetings Glenbard West ‘72 Classmates!

As promised, we have details on our 45th reunion event scheduled for homecoming weekend this fall.

Where: Emmett’s Brewery Company
121 W. Front Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

When: Saturday, October 7, 2017

Time: 7:00pm - Midnight!

Cost: $30.00/person

This will be a cash bar and hor d’oeurves will be served. We have reserved a room just off the front patio at Emmett’s, a popular new restaurant on Front Street in Wheaton. During the evening, (any time before 10PM, we can meander down to Kilwin's, owned by class president Bill (Zukowski) Barrett, for a dip of ice cream on a cone or dish. (www.kilwins.com/wheaton)

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Anyone for golf?

For those that may have an interest in playing golf, Jim Guenther has volunteered to arrange tee times Friday afternoon, October 6, at the Village Links in Glen Ellyn. Please email him at dpjgunner@aol.com if you'd like to join a team.

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Homecoming Parade

The 2017 Homecoming Parade will kick off at 10am down Main Street in Glen Ellyn. Although the Class of '72 will not have a float this year, if there are a group of alumni that would like to attend the parade together, please contact Kathy Treland at shebanth@aol.com
When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1972
Event Details
Glenbard West Class of 1956 60th Class Reunion
Location: Friday:Cocktails and socializing
Details: We intend to have cocktails, finger-foods and a social on Friday night at the Raintree Club House in Glen Ellyn. We will host a cocktail hour, dinner and socializing period at the Crowne Plazza on Saturday night. The plans are being developed, but save Friday and Saturday night (October 7 & 8) for our 60th Class Reunion. Details will be announced as they are confirmed. Anyone interested contact John "Jay" Biemeck at johnbiemeck@aol.com.
When: Friday, October 7th, 2016 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1956
Event Details
class of 1966 50th class reunion
Location: glen oak c.c.
When: Friday, October 7th, 2016 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1966
Event Details
Glenbard West Class of 1995
Location: Shannons/Cosley Park
Details: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015
7:00 pm
Shannon’s Irish Pub
428 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Class of 1995 has reserved Shannon’s for a casual gathering. No tickets required.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015
Homecoming Parade
10:00 am – Place TBA

Glenbard West vs. Hinsdale Central Homecoming Football Game
1:30 pm – Duchon Field
Seating Area TBA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015
7:00 – 11:00 pm
Cosley Zoo
1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Come “party with the animals” on Saturday, October 3rd at Cosley Zoo. Class of 1995 has rented out the entire zoo. There will be Augustino’s subs, Barone’s pizzas, drinks, auction, and music. The $60 ticket price includes food, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Adults only, please.

For further information, please contact:
glenbardwest95@gmail.com

NOTE: Tickets purchased before 7/31/15 are $60. Tickets purchased after 7/31/15 will be $70. All tickets must be purchased in advance. We unfortunately cannot sell tickets at the door. Sorry.
When: Friday, October 2nd, 2015 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1995
Event Details
Class of 1954 Reunion
Location: Lake Ellyn Boat House
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1954
Event Details
Class of 1959 -
Details: See website for additional details - Glenbard1959. com or contact margie_stoll@yahoo.com
When: Friday, September 26th, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1959
Event Details
Glenbard West Class of '74 - 40th Reunion 2014
Location: Holiday Inn Carol Stream (Wheaton)
Details: Saturday evening event, still setting up details
Also see Glenbard West Class of 1974 group on Facebook for event details as they develop
When: Friday, October 17th, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1974
Event Details
Class of 1973 Reunion
Location: Holiday Inn Carol Stream
Details: Sign up on the class web site. Www.glenbardwest73.com
When: Saturday, October 12th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1973
Event Details
Class of 1978 35th Reunion
Location: Friday Otto's/Saturday Game/Tap House
Details: Friday:
7:00 PM - ??
Otto's Bar
433 W. Crescent Boulevard - Lombard

Saturday, October 12
12:00 - 1:30 PM
North Side Sports Bar & Grill before the game
499 Pennsylvania Avenue - Glen Ellyn

1:30 - 3:30 PM
Glenbard West Football Game
Meet in west end zone of field (opposite side of scoreboard)

4:00 - 7:00 PM
Glawe's House for beverages & snacks
685 Prairie Avenue - Glen Ellyn

7:30 PM - ??
Tap House Grill
411 N. Main Street - Glen Ellyn
Meet in Center Room

**Note: There is no cost for the reunion! No commitment to attend in advance or to send in any checks. All purchases at Otto's and Tap House will be on your own. We made it easy for everyone in hopes that more will attend.



There are a block of rooms reserved for Friday and Saturday night at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Carol Stream (150 S. Gary Avenue) at a rate of $84.95 per night. To book a room, call the front desk directly at 630-665-3000 or email reservations at reservations@hicarolstream.com, or go to their website (http://www.holidayinn.com/chi-carol) and enter the group code of GLE. If calling or emailing, be sure to ask for the Glenbard West Class of 1978 Reunion rate of $84.95 per night. This special rate is available until September 27th.

Note:The Holiday Inn will provide complimentary transportation on both Friday and Saturday night if at least 5 people book rooms.
When: Friday, October 11th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
GW Class of '88 25th reunion
Location: Lake Ellyn Boathouse
Details: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th:
Casual get together with music, snacks, pizza, soda & coffee (beer and wine available for purchase)
Cost $25/per person, mail by 10/1 or $35 CASH at the door.
Send your check payable to "GW Class of '88". Mail to:
Alison Brandt, 36W525 Wild Rose Road, St. Charles, Il 60174.

Cost covers facilities, non-alcoholic drinks, pizza, permits, rentals and snacks. There will be a CASH BAR. Capacity of 100-120, so please RSVP to me by 10/1.
When: Friday, October 11th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1988
Event Details
Class of 1983 Reunion
Location: The Gun Club at Glen Oak Country Club
Details: The Glenbard West Class of 83 Class reunion is right around the corner. If you are planning on attending, please register today!
For more details and to Register, click on the link below. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7658375407
When: Saturday, October 12th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1983
Event Details
Class 0f 1968 45th Reunion
Location: Glen Oak County Club
Details: Casual - No jeans (Glen Oak Policy)
Questions - Call Nancy Grant Reid (423)367-3332
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1968
Event Details
Class of '54 reunion
Location: Boat House
Details: The Class of '54 reunion will be at the Boat House, September 21st, noonish to 5PMish. Please let Dick Inskeep know if you'll be there, he needs a total count to plan for goodies.
Curt beezbevington@yahoo.com
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2014
Invited Classes: 1953, 1955
Event Details
45th Class Reunion
Location: Wheaton VFW - Corner of Papworth and Geneva Rds, in Wheaton, IL
Details: Checks should be sent to: Jan (Gambini) Lootens 0S613 Joliet St. West Chicago, IL Please send by 9/15/12
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1967
Event Details
50th Reunion
Location: Oct. 5. Northside Sports Bar and Grill 7pm - - Oct. 6 Augustinos 6|30pm
Details: Glen Ellyn Historical Society. 3pm Oct. 5 parade 10 am Oct. 6 GBW Tours
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1962
Event Details
Class of '72 40th Reunion
Location: Rockwood Tap House, Lombard IL
Details: Lots planned for Oct 5-6! Help us find classmates and encourage them to attend - it will be a great weekend!
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1972
Event Details
50th reunion class of 1962
Location: Oct 5, Augustino's - Oct 6, Hyatt Lisle
Details: I would like to attend both weekend reunion events. Please provide registration and payment instructions. Thanks to committee.
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1962
Event Details
Homecoming
Location: Lake Ellyn Boathouse
Details: go to our class web site: www.glenbard1957.org
When: Friday, October 5th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1957
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Class of '72 40th Reunion
Details: We are working on the details for a fun reunion weekend - Friday night casual event in Glen Ellyn, Saturday Parade, Tour of GW, Football Game, Pub Crawl, Saturday Evening Casual Reunion Party
When: Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1972
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Glenbard West 40th Class Reunion
Location: Go to www.glenbardwestclassof1971.com for more information. - Holiday Inn & Suites - 150 S Gary Ave - Carol Stream, IL
Details: Cash bar and photo booth begin @7pm Buffet Dinner @ 8pm Music by Class of '69 Band, "Grope" @ 10pm
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Invited Classes: 1971
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30th Class Reunion
Location: Ellyn's Tap and Grill, Baker Hill Shopping Center - Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn
Details: Also informal gathering Friday, 9/30 at Brunswick Bowl, North Ave. & Schmale Rd.; times TBA; in addition - planning golf outing and other various activities for Saturday, 10/1. Will post more information as it becomes available.
When: Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Invited Classes: 1981
Event Details
45th class reunion
Location: classmates the comittee is now planning our 45th reunion the dates are sept30 and oct 1 2011 Friday night will be at the tap house grill on G.E. main st and sat. night yet to be determied
Details: please send us your email address so we can update you on the info as it becomes available.Send to Chris Cook Wilson at SeaCWilson@aol.com. Also your home address so we can send you mailings and enter you into our address book.
When: Friday, September 30th, 2011
Invited Classes: 1966
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50th Reunion Glenbard Class of 1960
Location: Reunion Central the Crowne Plaza Hotel - 1250 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL - FRIDAY 6:30-11:30pm Wheaton Bowl - Saturday 6:30-11:30pm Crowne Plaza - Sunday Brunch Crowne Plaza
Details: See our class WEBSITE for details. www.glenbard1960.com Also, list of Who's Coming and Recent Pictures.
When: Friday, October 1st, 2010
Invited Classes: 1960
Event Details
Glenbard All Class Reunion
Location: River Palms Resort and Casino, Laughlin, NV
Details: Rooms are $27.99 for Riverview Rooms. Please contact Geri Dicks 760-568-6412 or GranyGeri@aol.com for more information
When: Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
30th Reunion
Location: We are still in the planning stages for our Reunion this coming October, 2010.
When: Friday, October 1st, 2010
Invited Classes: 1980
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Glenbard 1960
Location: Glenbard West - see www.glenbard1960.com
When: Friday, October 1st, 2010
Invited Classes: 1960
Event Details
Class of 1999
Location: Sept 25th: Sante Fe' Down Town Glen Ellyn Sept 26th: Spoon Down Town Chicago Note: See below for Details.
Details: As a part of the Glenbard West Reunion committee we are contacting you to invite you to the 10 year reunion of class of 1999! DATES: Friday, September 25, 2009 * 9:00pm Santa Fe Restaurant, Downtown Glen Ellyn $2.00/person (Cash bar) Saturday, September 26, 2009 * 8:00pm Spoon, Downtown Chicago $40.00/person (Includes beer, wine, top-shelf liquors, appetizers) Please RSVP to this event by: September 16, 2009 By contacting a member of the reunion team by emailing: gbw1999hsreunion@gmail.com. Sincerely, Alissa Leoni King Heather Sullivan-Schroeder Mike Crokin Michelle Barber Christina Pasdiora Vande Werken Andrew Killham
When: Friday, September 25th, 2009
Invited Classes: 1999
Event Details
Reunion Reception
Location: Doubletree / Esplanade, 2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515. - The hotel is convenient to Routes 88 and 355, just east of 53, and about 10 minutes from downtown Glen Ellyn.
Details: The reception will be held from 7-12 on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. We'll have a great buffet, and DJ, it will be a cash bar. There are rooms reserved at a discounted rate of $105, call the Doubltree at 630/971-2000 to make your reservations now, they'll only hold the rooms until Sept. 3rd only. Friday night we'll have a casual get together at The Bank Restaurant and Bar, 123 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. Visit www.thebankwheaton.com to see the location. We'll be gathering on the lower level. No cost to attend, just pay for what you eat or drink. We expect to be there from 6 - midnight, hope to see you there. We're working on information for the parade, homecoming game, and a school tour - we'll post the details as they unfold. We're working on a memory CD that will be available - thanks to Jen Clark and Sean Farney for their work on this. Please send pictures to 907 S. Gables Blvd, Wheaton, IL 60189, or e-mail them to mhdjrd@earthlink.net. There's no charge to send pictures, the more the merrier! A CD is preferred, but if you need to send hard copies we'll attempt to convert the images. Please list who is photographed, and the year the picture was taken. Although every attempt will be made to return your photos, no guarantees can be made. See you soon!
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Invited Classes: 1988
Event Details

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