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BCCHS Class of 1969 - 55 Year Reunion
Location: Vale Street Venue
Details: Battle Creek Central High School
55-Year Class Reunion - July 26 & 27, 2024
We are looking forward to reconnecting with Bearcats from the Class of 1969.
Please make your reservations now by emailing your reservations to Diane Courtright Garfield or Linda Stone Behnke. Deadline for reservations is May 15th. Payment is due by June 1st.

$125 per person to attend both events.

Friday, July 26 – Vale Street Venue - 1745 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014
4p Social
6p Dinner
7p – 9p Social

Saturday, July 27
12p - 2:30p Tour of Battle Creek Central High School

5p – 9p The Cricket Club, 36 Michigan Ave W., Battle Creek, MI 49017
Mixer - Second floor has been reserved and light snacks will be served

Make checks payable to BCCHS Class of 1969 and mail, along with the names of those attending, to:

Diane Garfield
163 Coldwater Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49037

For out-of-town attendees, we have blocks of rooms being held for BCCHS Class of 1969 Reunion attendees. Reservations need to be made by June 26 under the name Battle Creek Central Class of 69 in order to get the group rates.

Holiday Inn – 269-979-0500 - 12812 Harper Village Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014
A block of 10 King rooms & 5 Double Queen rooms are being held at the Holiday Inn at the rate of $149 per night.

Townplace Suites by Marriott – 269-580-8600
12917 Harper Village Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014
We have a block of 10 Double Queen rooms being held at the Townplace Suites by Marriott at the rate of $159 per night.

For more information, you may email: diane.garfield@comcast.net or Lbehnke@aol.com
When: Friday, July 26th, 2024 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1969
Event Details

Past Reunions:

Battle Creek Central High School Class of 1974 - 45 Year Reunion
Location: Cricket Club
Details: B.C. Central Class of 1974, 45 Year Reunion. Hosted by Kim Heyerman-Yarger and Mary Stokr-Humphreys

FRIDAY, July 19, Cricket Club (upstairs) downtown Battle Creek. Light hors d'oeuvres and cake 7:30-9:00 pm. COST (to cover room rental): $15 per person or $25 per couple, paid in advance or at the door.

BCCHS graduating classes from 1972-1976 also invited.

SATURDAY, July 20, High School Tour @ 9:45 a.m. Meet at H.S. entrance on VanBuren St. Parking access off of McCamly St.

RSVP for both Friday and Saturday events required.

RSVP Point of Contacts: Mary Stokr-Humphreys 269-275-0011; mar06hom@yahoo.com or Kim Heyerman-Yarger 269-601-2800; kimheyfrazyarg@sbcglobal.net.
When: Friday, July 19th, 2019 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Event Details
Class of 1979 40th Reunion
Location: JB Whiskey's
Details: Come reminisce with your class on Saturday night at JB Whiskey's
Cost: $12.00 per person CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR, or to prepay you can use Paypal: chellegiese@gmail.com
includes appetizer buffet until 9:00pm
If you prepay we will have your wristband ready for you at the registration table when you arrive.
Beverages not included...but you can get them at the bar
Entertainment that night is the Band TYPO starting at 9pm
Please add other 1979 classmates to this event so we can get the word out.
When: Saturday, July 27th, 2019 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1979
Event Details
Class of 1959 60th Reunion
When: Friday, June 21st, 2019 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1959
Event Details
Class of 69 50th reunion
Location: Holiday Inn
Details: Friday Aug. 2 Ice Breaker at Holiday Inn Dress Casual
Saturday Aug. 3 Dinner at Holiday Inn Dress Casual

Contact info: In addition to Diane, Linda (Stone) Behnke at Lbehnke@aol.com.
In order to set prices, we would like to know as soon as possible if you think you are going to be attending or not.
When: Friday, August 2nd, 2019 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1969
Event Details
Class of 1963 Reunion
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Details: Join us for an evening to mingle, converse, and renew old friendships in a casual atmosphere. No reservations required. Cash donation at door; cash bar. Snacks will be provided, no meals. Special music by Bobby Holley and his band.
When: Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
Class of 1972 45th Reunion Mixer
Location: Eagles Lodge
Details: This is a casual dress event. An opportunity to meet and relive wonderful memories. Mail checks payable to BCCHS Class of '72 to Keith Burkhead prior to September 1, 2017. Email for mailing address.
When: Friday, September 22nd, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1971, 1972, 1973
Event Details
50th Class Reunion
Details: BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL CLASS OF 1967
50TH REUNION
JUNE 9TH AND 10TH 2017
It’s getting close!! 50 years exactly from the day we graduated. The reunion committee is hoping you will be able to join us!!
Battle Creek is also hosting the annual Cereal City Festival the same weekend so there will be plenty of activities to enjoy.

Our agenda is as follows:
June 9, 2017 – 7:00 PM – Icebreaker at the Cricket Club, 36 W. Michigan – snacks will be provided.
June 10, 2017 – 10:00AM–12:00 PM – Tour of the new Battle Creek Central High School
June 10, 2017 – Golf at Bedford Valley Golf Course – contact Greg Hoelscher @ hoelscher_2@msn.com
by April 15th if you are going to be golfing.
Saturday Evening:
June 10, 2017 – 6:00 PM - Battle Creek Country Club, 318 Country Club Drive – Cocktails and Conversation
7:00 PM – Dinner (Choices Below)
8:00 PM – Music, Dancing, Pictures and Memories

$50.00 per person

Please return the following information with you check payable to Battle Creek Central Class of 1967 to Mary Ellen Jackson, 10285 8 Mile Rd., Ceresco, MI 49033. Dinner reservations and payment needed by May 15th, 2017.

Choice of meal _________12oz. New York Strip ________Chicken Marsala __________Eggplant Parmesan
(Should you need a special dietary meal, please let us know and the Country Club will be glad to accommodate)

I will be attending Friday Night __________ I will be attending School Tour_________


Contact Information: Name_______________________________
Address_____________________________
_____________________________
Phone _________________Email address_________________________

Please if you know of a classmate who isn’t contracted let us know! You can contact by email to bcchs1967@gmail.com
Or by phone to Mary Ellen (Stokes) Jackson at 269-579-2872
When: Friday, June 9th, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1967
Event Details
CLASS OF 1967
When: Friday, June 9th, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1967
Event Details
CLASS OF 1967
Details: 50TH REUNION
BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL CLASS OF 1967

SAVE THE DATES: JUNE 9 – 10, 2017

FRIDAY JUNE 9, 1967 WAS OUR COMMENCEMENT
FAST FORWARD 50 YEARS…
WE WILL BEGIN OUR CELEBRATION ON THE SAME DAY!
DETAILS WILL FOLLOW AS WE GET CLOSER.
IF YOU HAVE NEW CONTACT INFORMATION PLEASE SEND TO bcchs1967@gmail.com
OR MAIL TO BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL CLASS OF 1967 @ 10285 8 Mile Rd., Ceresco, MI 49033
When: Friday, June 9th, 2017 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1967
Event Details
2016 HOMECOMING GET TOGETHER - CLASS OF 1971
Location: Griffens Pub, Stadium, Pasche's
Details: Game tickets available at HS Athletics office or at the Stadium Box Office just prior to 7pm kickoff.
Alumni Association Tailgater at Stadium Parking Lot, before the game. Free subs & stuff

Pregame - meet at 4:30 pm, Griffins Pub, downtown then watch the parade at 5:30

Post Game - hang out at Pasche's on Goguac Lake, Columbia ave.
When: Friday, September 30th, 2016 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Event Details
Class of 1971 Reunion
Location: Riverside Golf Club and Holiday Inn
Details: Go to our website: www.bearcats71.freeservers.com and click on the Reunion Activities Button and the Reunion Attendance Form Button. You can print out the form and mail it in with your money. Friday night Warm-up at Riverside Golf Club is $5. Saturday Dance and Appetizers is $30 per person, Dance only $20 per person. Social hour: 6pm, Dinner at 7pm, Dance at 9pm. There is a Golf outing at the Golf Club, early on Fri. See our website for details or Call Jim Tomlinson, 269-317-1614. A DVD of the weekend will be available at 10pm on Sat. for $15.
When: Friday, August 19th, 2016 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1971
Event Details
2015 Homecoming
Location: Parade Downtown/BCC Stadium/Cricket Club Downtown
Details: We are planning to watch the Homecoming parade, downtown, around 5-5;30 p.m., grab a bite to eat downtown, then on to the game, kickoff is at 7 p.m. Tickets, $5 are available at the BCC Athletic Office during school hours or the night of the game at the Stadium ticket booth. After the game we will gather at the Cricket Club, 36 W. Michigan Ave., downtown. If the weather is real bad, we'll go to the club earlier.
When: Friday, October 9th, 2015 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1971
Event Details
Homecoming October 3, 2014
Location: Downtown Battle Creek and BCCHS Stadium
Details: We will meet downtown in front of Griffins Pub and Grill, 38 W. Michigan Ave. to watch the parade. Parade starts at 5 p.m. Then to the SW corner of the Stadium Parking lot to Tailgate with the Alumni Association. Then the game starts at 7p.m. After the game, downtown to the Cricket Club, 2nd level, 36 West Michigan ave. to socialize.
When: Friday, October 3rd, 2014
Invited Classes: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Event Details
Class of 1984 Battle Creek Central Reunion
Location: Holiday Inn
Details: 8/22 Awesome 84 Icebreaker (10 PM doors to all classes in the 80's)
8/23 School Tour/Tailgate and Dinner (Class of 84 Only)
8/23 Comedy Hour (10 PM door open to all classes in the 80's)
8/24 Picnic at Goguac Lake

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCC30/188779834646234/?comment_id=188791444645073&ref=notif&notif_t=like

http://battle-creek-central-30-yr-reunion.myshopify.com/collections/all
When: Friday, August 22nd, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Event Details
Class of 1963 Reunion
Location: Riverside Banquet Center
When: Saturday, September 28th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1963
Event Details
Class of 1973 Reunion
Location: Cricket Club
When: Friday, August 2nd, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1973
Event Details
Class 0f 1971 Homecoming/ 60th Birthday Party
Location: Cricket Club
Details: UPCOMING EVENTS -SAVE THE DATE:

OCTOBER 11, 2013, FRIDAY, HOMECOMING AND CLASS OF '71 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH!!!!! SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Here are the plans, (More details may follow):

Meet downtown on the Balcony Level of the Cricket Club, 36 W. Michigan Ave., to watch the Homecoming Parade. .The parade will start from the former WKKJH school parking lot Friday at 5:45 PM. The route is: down Capital Ave, turn right onto W. Michigan Ave. to McCamly St., left onto W. VanBuren and turn right onto United Way heading toward C.W. Post Field. We'll grab a quick meal and then drop by the Alumni Room at the High School. Come in the main entrance, the Alumni Room is down on the right. A great display of Bearcat History is featured. Bring a little money, there are Bearcat items on sale there.Then on to the game and probably head back to Cricket Club, shortly after the half time ceremonies, to start the Class of 71 60th Birthday Party. Admission is free. There will be music with BJ the DJ, cupcakes by Rose Richardson Rice - while they last. You can get food and drink from the menu at your expense. Please, join us for the fun..


In the event of inclement weather or for those who do not want to attend the game or want to leave the game early, the 2nd Level of Cricket Club will be available to us, beginning at 7pm.
When: Friday, October 11th, 2013
Invited Classes: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973
Event Details
BCCHS 25 Year Reunion
Location: Friday, July 26th @ H20 7pm-12am-315 W. Columbia Ave - Saturday, July 27th @ Riverside Golf Club 6pm-12am--245 E. Columbia - Sunday, July 28th Picnic @ Begg Park 12-3--503 Military Ave
Details: Tour of High School on Saturday, July 27th @ 2pm Facebook Page: Battle Creek Central Class of 1988
When: Friday, July 26th, 2013
Invited Classes: 1988
Event Details
45th Class Reunion
Location: Meet and Greet Friday June 21, 2013 @ H2O (formerly the Waterfront). $5.00 and 6:00- 11:00 PM. Dinner Saturday June 22, 2013 @ the Battle Creek Country Club. $45.00 and 6:00- 11:00 PM. Brunch Sunday June 23, 2013 @ Clara's on the River. $10.99 plus
Details: Looking forward to reconnecting with as many classmates as possible. Still unable to find some classmates and any help is greatly appreciated.
When: Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
Invited Classes: 1968
Event Details
35th Class Reunion
Details: Class of 77, 35 th Reunion DVD for sale....order it NOW. There is a DVD available that you can order for $10 plus $2 shipping. It has pictures from past , the yearbook, high school tour, and 35th Reunion events. It's well worth the price. To order, send email request to: Maurice Moorehead (mohead215@yahoo.com or smilesdp1@yahoo.com) Supply me with your name and mailing address (phone# optional). I will notify you and have it in the mail within 1 Day. Your check or Money order can be mailed to me: Maurice Moorehead, 241 Arcadia Blvd. BC, MI 49017. THANKS in advance.
When: Undetermined
Invited Classes: 1977
Event Details
Reunion Events - Dinner
Location: McCamly Square Hotel - Downtown Battle Creek
Details: Mixer also at McCamly Square Hotel Sept. 28th after the Homecoming GAme
When: Saturday, September 29th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1972
Event Details
BCCHS Class of '57 55th Class Reunion
Location: Aug 3, 5:30 pm, Informal Mixer - - Riverside Country Club, RSVP, No charge - Aug 4, 10:00 am, Tour of High School - - Van Buren St., No charge, no reservations - Aug 4, 5:30 pm, Dinner/Dance - - Battle Creek Country Club
Details: No charge for Friday night, but please let us know if you plan to attend as table snacks, coffee, tea, etc., will be provided. (Cash bar)
When: Friday, August 3rd, 2012
Invited Classes: 1957
Event Details
45th Class Reunion
Location: Battle Creek Country Clup
Details: No denim allowed - rules of the club Ice Breaker Friday night at Miller's Time Out 6:00 Tour of the high school 1:00 Sat. July 28th
When: Saturday, July 28th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1967
Event Details
10 Year Class Reunion
Location: Friday- BCC Football Game 7pm - Mixer/Cricket Club-9:00pm - Saturday- Tour of BCC-11am - Dinner/DJ/Dancing Riverside Country Club-6pm
When: Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Invited Classes: 2001
Event Details
Planning meeting
Location: Griffin Grill and Pub ay 38 Michigan Ave Battle Creek
Details: Please get a hold of either Sharon Wilkey Batterson or Kris Leenhouts-Gamet or send an e-mail to let us know if you are coming. If you can not come, go to our Group Page and be part of the meeting.
When: Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Invited Classes: 1967
Event Details
20-year class reunion
Location: Fri. Aug. 20th - 7:00pm Sports Page 3rd floor - $5/person - Sat. Aug. 21st - 3:30pm School tour - Sat. Aug. 21st - 6:00pm McCamly Plaza Penthouse Venue dinner/dance $50/person - Sun. Aug. 22nd - 11:00am Eagle Lake Hilltop Pavilions at Fort Custer Recreati
Details: Get your reservations in NOW for Sat. night! Send your check for $50/person ($100/couple) written out to: BCCHS Class of 1990 and mail to: 18649 12 Mile Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49014 Check out the events we have scheduled for the weekend: Fri. Aug. 20th 7:00pm Sports Page 3rd floor - $5/person ** bring your money b/c we'll be doing a 50/50 raffle or two! Sat. Aug. 21st 3:30pm school tour - due to construction, this is the earliest we could get in. Sat. night McCamly Plaza 16th Floor Penthouse Venue Dinner/Dance 6-7pm cocktail hour 7-8pm dinner 8pm-1am dancing Formal pictures will be available, time to be announced. These pics will be made available online so that you can download them! We'll also be doing another 50/50 raffle, so bring your cash! Sun. Aug. 22nd 11am - 3pm Family Picnic Eagle Lake Hilltop Picnic Pavilions at Fort Custer Recreation Area $6 per car to enter park for MI resident/$8 for non-resident or annual state park sticker for $24 for resident/$29 for non-resident *Bring your own picnic lunch & accessories, and don't forget your swimsuits! There are also hiking/biking trails, camping, boating (if you bring your own boat - it's a no-wake lake) and fishing (BYO fishing gear) available!
When: Friday, August 20th, 2010
Invited Classes: 1990
Event Details
class reunion
When: Undetermined
Invited Classes: 1984
Event Details
BCCHS Class of 1989 20 Year Reunion
Location: McCamly Plaza Hotel Ballroom - - Saturday will include a full catered meal, non-alcoholic beverages, one keg, a D.J., and memories that will last a lifetime. Also, special room rates will be available at the McCamly Plaza Hotel - call for rates. -
Details: 20 year reunion - Friday Social 7/24/09 7pm-2am Cricket Club - Downtown Battle Creek (opening Spring '09) The Friday night social/mixer will be held at Battle Creek's newest club - The Cricket Club. This event is by donation. Please pay $10 per person for the event which helps us cover costs. Sunday Family Skate 7/26/09 TBD - still planning Midway Roller Rink Visit the Reunion Website for more details: www.battlecreekcentral1989.myevent.com
When: Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Invited Classes: 1989
Event Details
CLASS OF 1998 REUNION
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Details: Tentative Weekend Agenda: Friday, October 3 Homecoming Game - Battle Creek Central High School Cocktails - The Ball Joint Saturday, October 4 School Tour - Battle Creek Central High School Alumni Evening Event - The Waterfront, 315 Columbia Ave W, Battle Creek, MI 49015 Sunday, October 5 Goodbyes & Brunch on your own
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Invited Classes: 1998
Event Details

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