Time Flies, Friendship Lasts: Celebrate 55 Years
55th Reunion
October 16 & 17, 2026
Our 55th Reunion Committee Members are (in random order):
Glenn Wagner (Sr. Class President), Steve Scott, Sisie Puntil-Wilcek, Brent Johnston,
Paul Van Den Eeden, Cynthia Steagall-Paulsen, Karen Fordyce-Hughes, Betsy Price, John Beyer
Welcome to the York High School Class of 1971 55th Reunion Home page
** Registration for reunion events is OPEN **
Scroll down to review complete details for each event and hotel
before registering
Please follow this link to complete the
Registration Form:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/YorkHSClassOf1971ReunionCommittee/AttendeeInformation
Saturday October 17, 2026 - 55th Reunion Celebration Main Event
Knights of Columbus Hall - 537 S. York Street in Elmhurst - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Less formality, more time to visit & catch up with friends
Appetizers, Buffet style meal with a variety of Dinner selections, Desserts, & Various snack items.
See details on the "Program & Dinner Menu" page next to the "55th Reunion - 2026" page at the top of this page
Coffee, Tea, Soft drinks, and Water provided
Two (2) tickets for Bar drinks per person included
Note: 1 ticket for Beer or Wine, 2 tickets for mixed or hard drinks, Cash bar once tickets have been used
Photos & Background Music
The cost will be $85 per person, payable by credit card on the Registration form.
(Cost covers K of C Hall rental, food, decorations, and other incidentals)
Park behind K of C Hall, enter parking lot from Vallette street
Enter from the parking lot using the doors at the rear of the building
Stop at the Registration Table to pick up your Name Tag & Drink Tickets
Other Events
Friday October 16, 2026
Open House - Informal get-together at Spring Inn Bar & Pub - 552 Spring Street in Elmhurst - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
No fee - Come and go as you please
Cash Bar
No food available at Spring Inn, but feel free to bring along your favorite carry-out food, or order local delivery
York vs Lyons football game will be shown live
Live music by Class of '71 Alumni Geoff Saccomanno and Keith Kowalewski at halftime
Football Game - York vs Lyons Township (LT) at YORK's Clarence D East Field - 7:30 pm
Watch the game on the big screen at the Spring Inn, or
Go to the game
Stop by the Spring Inn before and/or after the game
Self directed activity i.e. The Reunion Committee will not be coordinating attendance
Saturday October 17, 2026
Tour of York High School at 10:00 am - Please arrive at least 20 minutes early
There is no fee for this, but donations are gratefully accepted. The donated funds go towards scholarships and other programs for York High School Students.
For those of you from out of town that need a place to stay, many Reunion Attendees are staying at the:
Marriott Residence Inn Chicago/Oakbrook - 790 Jorie Blvd, Oakbrook, IL, 60523
Amenities include
Hot breakfast daily
Fitness Center & Indoor Pool
Plenty of room to visit with friends
Unfortunately, group Rates are no longer available, but there are rooms available at regular prices