The All School Reunion Explained
July 16, 17 and 18, 2010

 

Every year since 2005,on the weekend closest to the 17 and 18 of July, the CCS Alumni Association sponsors an All-School Reunion for the "CCS Alumni and Friends" . The reunion is open to anyone who graduated from, attended or taught at Cambridge Central School at any time. You not only get a chance to see your classmates but friends that were in classes before or after you.

For a complete schedule of events, please click HERE
 
The weekend starts with the popular Orange and Black Golf Scramble on Friday. Teams of 4 play for a variety of prizes, for the fun of the game and the reunion of friends and classmates. Mike Baratto, Class of 1962, is in charge of this event.
 
For the past 3 years the Friday Night Meet and Greet has been co-sponsored by the CCS Student Council and Faculty Association.  Although there is no charge, the Student Council/Faculty Association likes to have an idea as to how many will attend so they can plan for refreshments. The 2010 get-together will again be held in the newly renovated Freight Yard, which made for a great indoor facility for this event. Starting at 6 PM , light snacks and beverages will be provided
 
Some classes have used Saturday morning for their milestone reunions, (10, 15, 20,25...50, 60 years) The Class of 1958 had such a great time at their 50th Reunion Breakfast in 2008 that they have decided to make it an annual event. The Alumni Committee is also trying to get some games organized for that time, such as tag football, tennis, basketball, etc. for those more "energetic" alumni and friends.

 The Cambridge Historical Society is hosting a reception for alumni at 12 Broad Street from 10am to noon.

 Saturday afternoon, starting at 1:30 PM, is THE REUNION at the American Legion Pole Barn. This large pavilion even kept us dry when it rained on the gathering in 2007 and out of the sunshine on the other years. Class pictures are taken early in the afternoon by Tom McMorris, Class of 1970 and can be ordered from his web site. http://www.mcmorrisphoto.com/   Some of the classes lay claim to a table as a "home base" but time is spent with friends from all different classes. You will hear "Do you remember when.....?" followed by lots of laughter, or "Oh my, it has been years....!!!" Hugs, handshakes, pats on the back, more laughter, some tears but all in all, a great time is enjoyed by all. Appetizers and a meal are served and a bar is available. There is a charge and a  reservation has to be made if you eat. You are welcome to drop by for the atmosphere, appetizers and camaraderie, however we do ask for a $5 membership or "cover charge". The Reunion winds up around 7 PM but this year an Evening Party has been added.

 From 7pm to 11pm the Legion grounds will be available for an alumni party under the stars. We don’t have much planned yet other than to provide a venue and a cash bar. We’re working with the younger alumni (you know, under 60 ;-) to find a suitable band. Or, we may just hook up the iPods to the Legion’s new PA system.

 
 The All-School Reunions ends with the Sunday Breakfast at the American Legion. The Legion has gained a reputation, and rightly so, for serving a great breakfast. The buffet has lots of choices and plenty of it. The charge is minimal considering all there is to eat and we do want reservations made in advance but will take walk-ins. The Legion needs a general head count for the breakfast.
 
 Although the Alumni Association encourages all the classes to schedule their reunion on this weekend so we all can be together, some classes find it more convenient to have to have it on separate weekends. We try to help as much as we can with publicizing and notifying the classmates involved through the web site and newsletters.