HONOR   CLASS  -  1981
25 YEAR   HIGH   SCHOOL   REUNION

April 21-23, 2006

81REUNION06FAME - LIVE FOREVER
Dear Class of 1981 Member:

Saturday Night Invitation      Sunday Invitation

Fame and fortune certainly were on our minds when we ran out of TA, new diplomas in hand, to claim our lives in 1981. A lot happens in 25 years, and now we want to know - what are you famous for? Whether you've been on the cover of Rolling Stone or in the Adventist Review, are a corporate executive, a nonprofit volunteer, parents of outstanding children, care provider for sick or elderly family members - all of us can take pride in what we've done that is meaningful to us. Come to share your proudest achievements with people who remember your name. Calendar this date: April 21-23, 2006, the 25-year reunion weekend of Takoma Academy's Class of 1981.

With the beginning of the new year, our big reunion weekend gets closer and closer! We want everyone to be able to participate in the events of the weekend, so advance planning definitely is needed. Here are the details of the weekend so far - the actions we need you to take to be sure you are included begin halfway down this first page.

Schedule of Activities

Friday, April 21, 2006
Evening get together at TA Chapel, organized by the TA Alumni Association. Our class will have a chance to gather on our own in one of the classrooms and we will have light refreshments.

Saturday, April 22, 2006
10a.m. Church service at the TA gym, with special seating for our class and a class photo after the service. Our class has arranged Dr. Jim Londis to be the service's main speaker. (Remember, Mrs. Londis was one of our class sponsors). We've also contacted Bruce Freeman and he plans to attend the weekend.

To give us time to gather for the photo and spend sometime together after the service, plus prepare for the evening event, we are not organizing a Class of '81 lunch event, but encourage you to take advantage of the potluck lunch organized by the Alumni Association for all Reunion attendees. This will be held following church service in the T.A. cafeteria.

6:30 p.m. The Class of 1981 Live Forever - Cruise around D.C. and Gala Evening
And you'll remember this one forever! Join your classmates for an evening among Washington, D.C.'s famed cherry blossoms and historic monuments, all seen from Spirit Cruise's newest vessel as we sail around the Potomac River! We've arranged a dinner, entertainment and the fabulous cruise tour that will make this Reunion the most memorable of all. Join us for a Hollywood-themed evening featuring our favorite celebrities (us). We will board the ship at 6:30 p.m. with a departure time of 7:00 p.m. from the waterfront harbor of Spirit Cruises in southwest D.C. In addition to a three-hour tour cruise of Washington with an additional hour from 10-11 p.m. at the dock, the evening will include reception/mingling, a full and luscious buffet dinner, DJ entertainment and a program with plenty of time to mingle and catch up with your fellow classmates.
A special touch: we will have tables in the reception area for you to display your talents - professional or special project promotional materials you'd like to share with your classmates about something you're involved with.

Cost: $55 per person (parking is $10 in the Spirit Cruises lot; metered street parking and Metro are other options)

Sunday, April 23, 2006
For those of us who want a bit more time to catch up and get together one last time for the weekend, we are holding a casual brunch at The Inn at Brookeville Farms in Olney, Maryland at 11 a.m. You can check out more information about them at www.brookevilleinn.com. This will be a plated brunch menu with a choice of two entrees and all the accompaniments in a simple and elegant setting, perfect for your whole family on a spring morning.

Cost: $25 per person, adults; $12.50 per child

TO DO
  1. Please complete the response form below to indicate the events you are interested in attending so we can get an initial count. We need you to confirm your attendance, with payment by check, by March 10, 2006. Please make checks payable to Jaya K. Bohlmann, and mail with the response form below to Lisie Schmidt Orjuela, 59 Porters Hill Road, Trumbull, CT 06611.
  2. To include you in the 81REUNION06FAME - LIVE FOREVER Yearbook and Directory (which we will make available on CD), please do the following:
    • Complete the profile below
    • Get three photos of yourself (one of yourself from high school, one of yourself now and one with your significant others now) – electronically is preferred, but you can also send hard copies
    • Send the profile and the photos, By March 1st to: Steve Young at the reunion planning email address: ta81-2006@snet.net or mail to Steve at 4329 Valley View Road, Middletown, MD 21769.
Missing Classmates
Dale Allen George Hanson Kathleen Porter
Suzan Andrews Philips Fredericka Harris Mark Proestel
Diana Atkins Diedre Higel Gustavo Risso
Shelley Atkins Jacki Hillegas Danat
Sandra Barney Nanette Humphries
Axum Belai Tim Indart Sandy Robinson
Daniel Benedict Stephanie Jackson Amy Rogers
Charles Britt Monajoi Jones June Rutterford
Linda Brown Walker Cindy Lane Sherry Scott
Muriel Brown Sandra Larenas Tanya Scott Moody
Leroy Cain Joann Laurie Terry Scott
Beth Carlton Lori Leach Matin Shahidi
William Cheatham Mark Little George Shanko
Yeong Chon Kari Major Judy Shanko Willis
Sherry Cobb Paul Manchak Amanda Sigillito
Rudy Daggett Elizabeth Maran Kirk Smith
Tammy Dawes James Martin Sara Smith
Michelle Dunn Mike Martin James Soper
Sharon Dunne Herndon Charles McCarty Rebecca Spicknall
Diane Edwards Roxanne Mejia Timothy Taylor
Belinda Eubanks Solomon Melaku Timekee Turner
Ninoska Ferez Sibyl Meyers Kirsten Varmer
Patrice Fraser Lorna Mitchell Candy Walters
John Fritz Leon Mohammed Sandra Walters
James Fulton Lori Mott Rebecca Waring Crane
Brian Gibson Iris Nassairy Gloria West
Nancy Gidding Carlos Gomez Scott Hambleton
Kimgerly Nevitt Ethel Pangborn Janet Pavel
Lawrence White Jennifer Xander Mills Amy Yingling

If you would like to display or distribute business cards, brochures, photos or other material during the event, let us know by April 10 and bring your materials to the ship by 6 p.m. the night of the event for setup.

With warm greetings and much urgency,

Jaya Koilpillai Bohlmann (301-570-2129),
Susan Ratana Van Zee (303-745-0269),
Lisie Schmidt Orjuela (203-452-7639),
Sophie Prasada-Rao (301-253-3475),
Patty Prasada-Rao (currently out of the country)

PROFILE TO COMPLETE by February 20, 2006
Name while at TA :
Current Name :
Email Address :
Names of Family Members & significant others :

What I’m most proud of in my life so far:

Interesting facts about me since 1981 – things my classmates probably don’t know!

My top three goals for the next 25 years:

Send this with three photos of yourself (one of yourself from high school, one of yourself now and one with your significant others now) - electronically is preferred, but you can also send hard copies TO: Steve Young, ta81-2006@snet.net or 4329 Valley View Road, Middletown, MD 21769

EVENT RESPONSE FORM – must complete and return with payment by check by March 10, 2006
I confirm my attendance at the following 81REUNION06FAME – LIVE FOREVER Events:
Event # of People Name(s) Cost Per Person Total Cost
Friday Evening get together at TA $0 0
Saturday Evening Spirit Cruise & Dinner "FAME GALA" $55 / person
 
Sunday Brunch" Adults :
Children :
$25 / adult
$12.50 / child
 
Grand Total
 

Registration through the web site only reserves a spot. You must send your check for the appropriate amount (shown above) to the address below.
Make checks payable to Jaya K. Bohlmann and mail to Lisie Schmidt Orjuela, 59 Porters Hill Road, Trumbull, CT 06611.