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NOTE: This website posts and updates information when received. If your class is missing, we have no contact information. Contact the webmaster if you'd like to have your class contact information added or updated.

Yearbooks for some years are available for purchase at a cost of $20. Call the Attendance Office at (734) 994-2186. The following years are available: 1960, 1962, 1966-1969, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1985-1992, 1994-1998,2000-2009.


Class of 1962 in the News: Article

Reunions: 

1944

The class of 1944 had a reunion in August of 2004.

On Friday August 13 a banquet was held at Weber's from 6:00 PM until midnight. On Saturday Aug 14 a picnic was held at the park on Washtenaw near Platt Road from 11:00 AM until 3:00 Pm. Shirley CLEMENT Dersham is the contact person at (734) 662-8885. She would like to remind everyone that the class of 1944 gave $2600 to the students' computer program ten years ago.

1945

The class of 1945 held its 61st Reunion on August 12, 2006, at the Grotto - starting at 4:00 p.m. with dinner at 5:30. Questions - call Evelyn Banker - 734-663-6811. We still have our monthly luncheon at Webers 1:00 the first of each month - now Thursdays instead of Wednesdays. Any questions, call Evelyn Rendzio: 734-994-3292.

1953

The class of 1953 had a 50-year class reunion, 3 day special event, on July 25, 26, 27 of 2003.

Please call Marlene Hintz (734) 663-9463, or Angie Miller (734) 475-9647 for more information.

1954

Class of 1954

AAHS Class of 1954 held their 55th reunion on August20, 2009  with  dinner at the Cobblestone Farm followed by events on Friday and Saturday. Anne Morrow Woodell  awoodell@bayrep.com or  Marcia  Rayment Schmid  734-662-1149

Reunion hotel, Four Points by Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk Reunion rate $99 call 734.996.0600 *Thursday, August 20, 2009*- Reunion Roundup Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 3 pm tour Farm House Dinner 6 pm- $35 per person *Friday, August 21* 8:00 am Fun Walk in Lakewood Area Meet at Weber's parking lot Brunch following 10:00 am- Golf Outing Inverness Country Club, 13893 No. Territorial Rd, Chelsea, 48137 $8.00 for 9 holes, $12.00 for 18 holes - reserve with Jim Janowski call 734-996-1654 $10.00 for lunch at golf outing - all welcome 10:00 am various tours - call Marcia Rayment Schmid 734-662-1149 3:00 to 6 :00 pm Jam Session Join Max Crook on his keyboard with your instrument or just come to listen - singing included at Four Points Hotel- room location to be determined *Saturday- August 22* Picnic at Dexter-Huron Metro Park, at West shelter 11:00 am to 3:00 pm bring your lunch & beverage.scrapbooks, hobbies, camera, photos and memorabilia Anne Morrow Woodell, chairperson

1955

55 year class reunion - No information available yet.

1956

The AAHS class of l956  held their 50th Reunion on July 14 and 15, 2006.

Friday, July 14, 5pm: informal outdoor barbeque similar to our 45th at Nub Turner's wonderful facilities at 401 E Stadium Blvd, just east of Crisler Arena.

Saturday, July 15, Weber's Inn: 6pm cocktails; 7:30pm dinner and dancing to tunes from the 50's, 60's, and 70's until midnight. For additional info please contact Jim McNaughton at 734-971-2533 or jimmcnaughton1@aol.com or Dave Harrell at aarrfan@comcast.net.

1957

The class of 1957 celebrated its 50th reunion 8/4/07 at Barton Hills Country Club.
http://www.aahs1957.com/   Class of '57's new website....please take a look!
The night before, 8/3/07, an informal Friday night gathering will be held at the Grotto on Stadium Blvd. The total cost for both nights is $40 per person and includes a memory booklet.

Jerry Hartweg keeps our data base up to date.  Please send him your email address, along with your residence address and phone number if recently changed. 

Jerry is at JerryPH@comcast.net.

Please pass this on to other classmates with whom you are in contact.

If you need more information, or would like to join the planning committee, please contact or email Chuck or Sally Jo Kleinschmidt at 734/663-9122 or sjkleins@sbcglobal.

1958

The class of 1958 had its 50th Class Reunion June 20-21, 2008 Location: Weber's Inn, Ann Arbor 
Committee contacts: Doug Fisher (734-971-8847); Roger Schlecht (_oldrog@comcast.net ) Judy (Goetze) Rhoades 734-429-4067 (_rhoadesjm58@aol.com_); Connie (Leach) Taylor (734-668-8348);
Golf outing being planned for Saturday - contact Ann (Struble) Birkle _annbirkle@aol.com_ or 734-662-4897

1959

AAHS Class of 1959 is held their 50th reunion during the summer on July 24th and 25th, 2009. Please contact  Class of '59 members Judy (Zahn) Tappe or husband Ken Tappe at           734-424-2949 for details.

1960

 

50th Class Reunion!!! Class of 1960                                      SAVE THE DATE for 2010 Reunion! The class of 1960 will celebrate its 50th reunion July 9, 10,  & 11,  2010 at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest.  There is a special room rate of $129 per night.  The cost of the reunion itself is  $85 per person.   Optional golf can be arranged.

Reunion contact:  June and Jack Williams  734-665-9236
Karen Ryan Rice keeps our database up to date.  Please send her your e-mail address, along with your residence address, and phone number.  Please include maiden name at graduation, current name, and spouse’s name if applicable. 

Email contact for Karen is:  aahs1960@live.com

We are looking forward to hearing from all you 1960 Pioneers!! Please pass this on to other classmates with whom you are in contact and ask them to get in touch.  We want to have a record crowd at our one and only 50th reunion extravaganza weekend.

1962

ANN ARBOR HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1962, 55th Class Reunion
September 22 & 23, 2017

We invite you to join us for a weekend of reminiscing. Both evenings will be casual.

FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2017 SATURDAY, Sept. 23, 2017

Bill’s Beer Garden Lake Forest Golf Club

120 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor 3110 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor

5:30 – 11:00pm 5:00pm – 12 Midnight

Mix & Mingle 5:30pm Hors d’oeuvres

Cost: Cash Food & Beverage 6:30pm Dinner Buffet, Music, Program
Cost: $55.00 Per Person, Cash Bar

Contact Linda Lawrence, lalawren44@gmail.com or Text: 734/353-9699

1963

Reunion in 2013!

As we approach our 50th year since graduation, the "50th Reunion  Steering Committee" is hard at work making plans for a grand  celebration. At this time we would like to encourage you to visit  our web site at www.aahs63.com and take a look around.

Coming up this summer we have planned a smaller and less formal get together, please visit our web site for current information. If you would like to contact us, the email address is aahs@aahs63.com, please get in touch with us at anytime with your comments or questions. If you would like to help, we would be very happy to enlist your time and talent.

Our most pressing need right now is to find as many classmates as possible. Please take a look at the "Missing" classmates on our web site and see if you can help to locate them.  We look forward to seeing you in 2013!

50th Reunion Steering Committee
Chuck Wilkins-Class President
Louise Salamin-Class Secretary
Stan Bidlack
Bill Bond
Betty Brown
Mary Lou Covert
Butch Larkins
Rick Weid

1964

Class of 1964 50th reunion is  July 25-27, 2014

Our website is http://www.aaphs1964.com

Contact Vicki (Tart) Keppler at torlyn64@charter.net or Sandy (Gochis) Stein at 734-663-8813.

1965

Class of 1965  Reunion 2010                                                    www.pioneer65.com

July 23-25, 2010

Invitations have been mailed.  Send an email to Duane Brown at: deweytoo@aol.com  if you did not receive one or Nancy McArtor at: amcartor@cisco.com

Friday July 23rd 7:00 p.m.  Annual Informal Art Fair Friday

Gathering at CUBS [Colonial Lanes]  FREE with cash bar.  Good pub menu available.

Saturday July 24th  9:00 a.m.

Bus tour of Ann Arbor led by classmate Mary Jean Raab of Around Town, Inc.  Check the website for details and to sign up:  www.pioneer65.com

6:30 p.m. Ticketed Event at Ann Arbor City Club on Washtenaw Avenue

In line with class member requests, this will be a casual dress event, with a picnic buffet.  Nationally known singer songwriter, Bill Kirchen, a class of '65 member, is bringing his band back to Ann Arbor to make a private appearance for us.  A great quitarist and imaginative lyricist, Bill puts on a show that rocks the house down, and we are excited to have landed him for our event!

Sunday July 25th  11:00 a.m. Informal walk in Gallup Park

Other Information

The Sheraton Four Points Hotel is offering a discounted room rate of $99 for class members.  You can reserve a room online through a link on the class website or call the hotel directly at 734-996-0600.  Also, we will post some Bed & Breakfast recommendations on the site.

Don't forget to update your Alumni Listing or your photos at the website! Send a new listing or photo to Nancy McArtor at:  amcartor@cisco.com

We welcome donations of any amount to help underwrite the reunion events as well as on-going web and communication costs.  Please make your check out to 'Pioneer 65 Reunion' and send it to:

Pam Ufer Wood, Treasurer 1375 Burgandy Rd, Ann Arbor, MI  48105

Visit our class website at www.pioneer65.com for information on this year's reunion or on informal reunions we hold every July on Art Fair Friday at Colonial Lanes.  You can also see lists of Found, Missing, and Deceased class members and read Class Postings about class members and faculty.

1966

http://www.alumniclass.com/pioneer/reunion-class-of-1966?r=79342

1967

Ann Arbor High School Class of 1967 Official 50th Reunion Website: http://www.annarborhighschool1967.com/main/default.aspx

Classmates of Ann Arbor High School Class of 1967!

Can you believe that it is almost 50 years since we walked the halls of AAHS!

The committee is busy planning some great festivities for the upcoming reunion for summer 2017.  Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, June 23 & 24th, 2017. Take a look at our website www.annarborhighschool1967.com and check back frequently as the plans develop.  

At this point we are not collecting any payments; we are only trying to get a reasonable number who might be attending.  When you complete your profile (link on Message Board) you will be asked if you are planning on: attending undecided, not attending. (Later when we have the pricing, you can make changes if necessary.) Once you have completed your profile please continue to the RSVP/Purchase.  If you are planning on attending enter the number.  There will be no $ entered.  

This is so important for us to choose the size of venues. We are excited to see old friends and make new friends.

We hope to see you next year!


The Reunion Committee ☺

1968

The Ann Arbor High class of 1968 held their 40th reunion on August 9, 2008
Please visit our web site http://pioneer68.home.comcast.net/for more info.

You can also contact Chuck Winkelhaus - 734-222-9911

1969

The class of 1969 had its 40th reunion at Barton Hills CC at 6:00pm Sat. Aug. 1rst 2009

1970

 

Class of 1970  (Pioneer and Huron)

Class of 70 Turns Seventy
50 + 2 years later

Click here for reunion brochure

Contact:   Norma Linebaugh Miller: nkmiller852@gmail.com, Carolyn Mayne Crawford dextercardshop@hotmail.com,
Registrar: Steve (Taggart) Johgart steve1@mac.com

Facebook Group:   Ann Arbor Class of 1970 (Huron and Pioneer)
Web Page:   www.aaclassof70.org   

Please call/text/write with any questions

1973

PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973 45 YEAR REUNION
The particulars
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2018 @ 5:00PM
AMERICAN LEGION HALL
8225 DEXTER-CHELSEA RD, DEXTER (across from A&W)

DINNER, BEER, SODA, COFFEE, DJ, DANCING, and CASH BAR
PLENTY OF INDOOR/OUTDOOR AREA TO CATCH UP WITH OLD AND NEW FRIENDS!

EVENT RAFFLE. PRIZE DRAWINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER DINNER.
MONEY RAISED WILL BE USED FOR THE 50th REUNION!

Pricing and Payment

THE COST OF THE REUNION IS $30/PERSON IF YOU PAY BY AUGUST 1ST.
AFTER THAT AND AT THE DOOR THE COST IS $35.00/PERSON.
Use the order form below to make your payment in advance to help make sure we have enough food and beverages.

Questions?
CONTACT Karen Edman @ 734-429-1864, 734-660-6094, or kedman238121MI@comcast.net

1974

The Class of 1974 will hold its 50th Reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

 

If on Facebook, check out our page at:

Ann Arbor Pioneer Class of 1974

 

Contact Nancy (Moyer) Ribits at nribits@comcast.net  for more information.

1975

Class of 1975
 
Class of '75 will hold its 50th reunion on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

If you’re on Facebook, please join our page: Ann Arbor Pioneer Class of 1975.

To be added to our contact list, please reach out to Tom Postema at tpostema@gmail.com or call Jeffrey Miller at (616) 846-1630.

 

1976

Class of 1976  celebrated their 30 Year Reunion - October 14, 2006 Renion was held at the Four Points Sheraton - 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor 48108 (734)996-0600
The plans: informal Friday night get-together at Banfield's Westside (Jackson Rd at Zeeb); Saturday a.m. golf (not too early). Questions? call or email Randy Hoffman at (734)429-0799; crhoffman1@aol.com
The committee: Bob Dresselhouse, Randy Hoffman, Sarah Kennedy, Geoff Larcom, Rick Muhs, Hilary Robinson, Craig Smith, Alison Vandervelde
1977 Class of 1977 held their 30 Year Reunion - October 6, 2007
KENSINGTON COURT-ANN ARBOR 6:30-MIDNIGHT - Buffet: 7:30-8:30pm $70.00
CASH BAR, DJ, OFFICIAL CLASS PHOTO, REUNION SOUVENIR BOOK REGISTER ONLINE: www.TheReunionAffair.com <http://www.thereunionaffair.com/>
PLEASE HELP LOCATE YOUR CLASSMATES. IF YOU KNOW OF A CURRENT ADDRESS OF A CLASSMATE, PLEASE INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION OR SEND IT VIA EMAIL TO; AAPioneer@TheReunionAffair.com
Contact Persons: Kelley M. Snyder - kelley.snyder1@us.army.mil - 810- 603-1885 Or Mary Alice Harbeck 734-455-9554 emaytee@gmail.com

1978

Class of 1978 - held its 30th reunion in July, 2008!

Contact Matt Whale with questions or to help: mwhale3@yahoo.com Watch this space for more information soon!

1979

Class of 1979 - 30 Year Reunion July 10-11, 2009

Fri July 10, 2009 Golf outing and Banfields West Cash bar Sat July 11, 2009 Webers Dinner/Cash bar Times and prices to be announced soon.
Contact Barb Miller bjw@umich.edu or phone# 734-368-5315

1980

AAPS 80 35 15
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2015
Contact: Kathy (Rouse) Musser at phs803515@gmail.com

1983

Class of 1983  20 year reunion was held on July 12, 2003

contact Class Reunions Plus - 586-446-9636

1984

Class of 1984 - 20 Year Reunion was held on Saturday, July 24, 2004

If you have any questions please contact Mike or Colleen Creal at (734)663-8999 or creal@apps.k12.mi.us or mcreal@flexben.com.

1985

Class of 1985 - July 23-25, 2010   -----25th Year Reunion in 2010!

Class of 1985 - July 17 - 19, 2015   30 Year Reunion Huron/Pioneer/Community

Friday, July 17th - Golf Outing (location tbd) and Happy Hour (Corner Brewery, Ypsi)

Saturday, July 18th Reunion Shindig [party, food, music, and overall awesomeness] Cottage Inn Downtown 512 E William

Sunday, July 19 - Friends and Family picnic at Delhi

If you would like the invitation or have questions please send an email to annarbor85reunion@gmail.com with your name (include maiden), mailing address, email, phone etc. or contact us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/59453694771/

1986

Class of 1986 - 20 Year Reunion was celebrated on  July 22, 2006 at the Sheraton.

Please check our new class website for more information: http://www.pioneer86.com

1987

Class of 1987 - 20 Year Reunion was held July 28, 2007 A dinner dance was held at the Holiday Inn North on Plymouth Road.  Ticket sales began in late January.

Contact Nicole Perry Banks for more information, at nicolepbanks@hotmail.com or 216.256.3393. 
Download and print Reunion Ticket Order Form! Planning Committee: Nicole Perry Banks, Shannon Mite Pangas, pangasha@aol.com, Charis Becker Fogdt, cfogdt2@aol.com , and Christine Wohnus.  More members welcome, especially people interested in planning weekend activities.  Contact Nicole to volunteer.

1988

The Pioneer High 1988 class's 25th reunion is currently planned for July 21st at the Grotto Club.  For details please contact a2pioneer1988@gmail.com.  For 1988 Class Information send an e-mail to 1988Pioneer-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.  Here is our facebook page -> http://www.facebook.com/PIHIclassof88.  More details on our website:http://www.pihi88.com/

1990

Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Class of 1990, which was held on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in the Anderson Ballroom of the Michigan Union.
Contact: Amit Kshirsagar  (734) - 995-1711
Email: amost1972@gmail.com

1991

Class of 1991 - 15th Year Reunion was held Saturday November 25th, 2006 Leopold Brothers, 523 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, 7pm http://www.leopoldbros.com
Please share this info with any 1991 Pihi alumni you know!
To RSVP or ask questions, contact: Monica Mesa - mlmesa@yahoo.com Phone: (510)912-6372

1993

The reunion is Friday, October 18th for a building tour and the football game and Saturday October 19th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Habana Cellar Lounge, 226 South Main Street.  Details can be found on the Pioneer High School Class of 1993 20th Reunion facebook page.

The registration link for the event is :

1994

Class of 1994 - 15 Year Reunion in 2009

Website:  http://aaphsclassof94.com/

Reunion Information Flyer: invitationAugust 29, 20096:00 p.m.Best Western Executive Plaza2900 Jackson RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48103Reunion tickets are $40 per person, due to Lisa Pollock by 8/21/09 or $45 at the door.Contact Person is:Lisa Pollock710 W. Main St.Pinckney, MI 48169

1995

Class of  1995 - 15 Year Reunion October 2, 2010  6 to 11:30 pm

Reunion Site:  Ann Arbor Marriott Eagle Crest Ypsilanti  Tickets $20.00 each.

Details and updates on Class of 1995 Facebook page                                                                                  "Pioneer High School Class of 1995 alumni group"

Committee:  Laura Dawson, Emily Pauley, Kristina Young, and Wendy Donner Harris

Contact Wendy Donner Harris via email: Randomgamegirl@aol.

1996

Class of 1996 - 10 Year Reunion  was held Friday, November 24th, 2006 The Cavern Club, 210 S. First St, Ann Arbor, 8pm The incredibly informal "committee" putting this together includes Susie Guest (Sandstrom), Katie Murphy (Hallock), Dave Becker, and Matt Pryor.  If you would like to help out, please email Matt Pryor at mattpryor@hotmail.com.

1997

Class of 1997 - 10 Year Reunion was held Saturday, September 15th, 2007, 7pm

Best Western Ann Arbor 2900 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI

Please join the google e-mail group "phs1997" or contact Samir Al-Awar (sralawar@gmail.com or sralawar@yahoo.com) to register for this event.

1998

Class of 1998 - 10 Year Reunion was held in the Fall 2008! Anyone interested in helping to plan a reunion, or wishing to provide their contact information is invited to contact: Katie Clark at kaclark1217@hotmail.com or Gretchen Wilkins at gretchen28@comcast.net
Watch this space for more information!
1999

Class of 1999 - 10 Year Reunion is being held Saturday, November 28, 2009

Official Schedule:

Reunited - Social and Game Time at Buffalo Wild Wings 5-8pm - Food/Drink Specials 205 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2037 734-997-9143Party Like its 1999 - Live at P.J.'s  9pm-2am - Drink Specials for 99'ers  102 S. First St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1304 734-623-1443

2000

Class of 2000  10 year Reunion

Saturday  October 2, 2010  9pm - 1 am

Cavern Club  210 South 1st Street Ann Arbor MI

http://www.cavernclubannarbor.com

Check out the Pioneer Class of 2000 Reunion website on Facebook!

Please share this information with any 2000 Pihi alumni you know!

2005

 

Class of 2005 Ten Year Reunion
 
Saturday, July 18th at 6:30pm at German Park 5549 Pontiac Trl, Ann Arbor, MI

phs2005reunion.yolasite.com Tickets- $30/person