Friday, August 7, 2009

We’re going to party like it’s 1989 … 1999 … and 2009!

Come back home to West Side for Homecoming Weekend, 2009 and celebrate old times with your fellow Red Devils. We have a number of special events scheduled for the weekend.

Read on for details on each of our planned events, including costs, locations, and links to RSVP and even pay online for the Saturday evening reception. You won’t want to miss out! Click on the day or scroll down to check out our Friday and Saturday events.

Whether or not you're able to make it in September, please take a moment to update our records with your current contact information so that we can keep you abreast of future goings-on with the Class of 89. We've also put together a questionnaire for you to fill us in a little bit on the various paths life has led you down in the past two decades. We plan to compile these responses into a booklet with a current class roster to distribute at the reunion.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Friday, September 25

What: West Lafayette vs. Rensselaer Varsity Football Game
Where: Salisbury Athletic Complex, 1000 Cumberland Ave., WL
When: 8:00 PM
Cost: $5.00/person, payable at the gate
More details: Come show your RDP at WL's 2009 Homecoming football game! A group of us will be arriving early to save a spot in the stands for Class of '89 alumni. Click here to let us know if you'll be coming and we'll save you a seat!


What: Post-game Meet and Greet
Where: Nine Irish Brothers, 119 Howard Ave., WL
When: After the game, until closing ...
Cost: No charge for admission; drinks/food are up to individual
More details: Come and mingle with your fellow Red Devils at one of the most popular night spots in West Lafayette. Nine Irish Brothers is a traditional Irish pub, with a full menu, live music, and bar. Say hi to the Class of 89's very own Alex Hipsher behind the bar!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Saturday, September 26

What: West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School Tour
Where: West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School, 1105 N. Grant St., WL
When: 9:00 AM
Cost: FREE!!!
More details: Associate Principal (and Class of 89 alum) Dan Walbaum will lead us on a tour of our alma mater, which has been significantly remodeled and renovated since our last days there as Red Devils. If you haven't seen the old school lately, you won't want to miss this tour!


What: Family Picnic
Where: Shelter #4, Happy Hollow Park, 1301 Happy Hollow Rd., WL
When: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE!!!
More details: Bring your kids, pets and memories to Happy Hollow Park for an informal picnic lunch. We'll provide the basics: meat to grill, chips, soda, utensils. If you have a favorite dish or dessert to pass, or a favorite picnic game to play, bring it along! All that we ask is that you please click here to RSVP ahead of time so that we can make sure to have enough food.


What: Adults-only Reception
Where: Room 302, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall, WL
When: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: if reserved by September 15: $25/individual, $35/couple; after September 15 or at the door: $30/individual, $40/couple
More details: This is the main event! We'll have a cash bar, 80's music to dance to, a buffet with hors d'oeuvres, pizza and wraps, and plenty of time and space for nostalgia. To make your reservations, first click here to RSVP if you haven't done so already. Then, follow the link below or on the right just underneath the Red Devil logo to pay your admission in advance using Paypal. It's fast, easy and secure. If you'd prefer to pay by mail, please send your check or money order (payable to Sean Kottke) to: West Lafayette Class of '89 Reunion, c/o Sean Kottke, 5400 Mall Dr. W, Apt. 2119, Lansing, MI, 48917. Please include an email or SASE so that I can send you a receipt. You will also be able to pay at the door (cash or check only; we will not be able to process credit cards at the reception).


Saturday Evening Reception