By Renee Larr
The Zionsville Alumni Association will host the fifth annual all-class reunion July 29 at Lion’s Park from 7 to 11 p.m. The event typically draws 750 to 1,000 people and is held every three years.
“This year is a little bit more open. I think the visibility is going to be better. In looking around we talked to Lion’s Club Park, and it was an obviously iconic space in Zionsville. It’s hard to miss,” said Tim Ottinger, Zionsville Alumni Association board member and reunion co-chair.
The event will be held rain or shine with the exception of inclement weather. Various food vendors will be on hand. The event is more of a meet-and-greet format than past reunions.
“We’ve found that people want to see people they haven’t seen in a long time and catch up,” Ottinger said.
The reunion coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Zionsville Alumni Association. Part of the celebration will include free tours of the high school from noon to 1:30 p.m.
“It’s really changed a lot throughout the years,” Ottinger said.
The day also will include a celebration of ZCHS alumni and faculty who have made significant achievements throughout the years.
“Another very big part of what we always do on the same day as the reunion is the Soaring Eagle Hall of Fame Ceremony at 2 p.m. at the high school auditorium,” Ottinger said.
The all-class format is unique to reunions.
“I think individual classes struggle these days keeping in contact with people and trying to organize an event. This just kind of captures everything,” Ottinger said. “We’ve had great sponsorships from local businesses. It just feels like it’s going to be a great event.”
Tickets are $25. Premium parking will be available for $10. For more, visit zionsvillealumni.org.
