Manhattan High School 50th Class Reunion Mhs Class Of 1976
DATE
May 22nd, 2026
(ending May 24th, 2026)
Invited Classes
About Event
Dear classmates,
A committee has been working on planning our 50th class reunion. Although there are details yet to be completed, we want to update you on what we know now so that you can begin making plans. We welcome anyone who is interested to join us when we have meetings. Sheri McGathy is our point of contact for communications and keeper of our database, so please communicate your email address and contact information to her if you haven’t already. Her email address is sheri.mcgathy@gmail.com
• Memorial Day weekend 2026
o Friday evening, May 22, 2026
We will be gathering at a venue yet to be determined.
o Saturday evening, May 23, 2026
Join your classmates for a catered buffet dinner at the Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, Kansas. A cash bar/alcohol service will be available.
Twenty-five (25) rooms have been reserved under “Class of 76 50th reunion” for Friday and Saturday. Discount rates are $149/night for double queen or standard king rooms. These prices and blocks of rooms are reserved until April 22, 2026. You may contact them at 785-473-7091 or book on-line at www.bluemonthotel.com using booking code b333910.
o Sunday, May 24, 2026
We are considering some options to have an informal gathering.
• Saturday (day) activities being considered include a golf event, tour of the high school, hike on the Konza prairie, and a gathering at Vista. If you would like the committee to explore other activities, please let one of the committee members know.
It would be helpful if we had an idea whether you plan to attend so that we can determine the cost. Please provide information on whether you (and guest) will join us for the reunion. Contact Doug Brensing and/or Jane (Rhine) Long with this information, and if you have any questions or are interested in helping plan the reunion.
Jane (Rhine) Long @ 785-608-7267. Email: jane.long1976@gmail.com
Doug Brensing @ 913-707-4523. Email: doug.brensing@gmail.com
Please consider joining our Class Email Group
https://groups.io/g/MHSclass1976