Arapahoe High School Class of '72 - Reunion

06/18/2022

The early bird discounted reunion ticket deadline is June 30th! Check out our website and please help by reviewing the "Missing List". Classmates "missing" for 30 years found within the last 72 hours:

Sue Shaffer
Marcia McKay
Tommy Stone

https://myevent.com/Arapahoe72Reunion

05/20/2022

Tickets are now on sale for the 3-Day 50th reunion! Check out the new website and create your Profile!

Arapahoe High School Class of 1972 is having a 50 Year Class Reunion September 16-18, 2022. Register, purchase tickets, and build your classmate profile online. This is the official website of the AHS Class of '72!

03/12/2022

It is with great sadness to report the passing of our classmate Kari Berg Humke. She passed away March 10, surrounded by family and friends, after fighting a battle with Cancer.

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Kari Humke. We will remember the happy times, raise a glass of cheer and celebrate the love and joy that she brought to our lives.

A church service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday, March 18th at 3pm and will be immediately followed by a celebration of her life with drinks and food at the K of C Knights of Columbus.

Friday, March 18th 3pm
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1171 Jefferson St.
Carlyle IL 62231

Friday, March 18th 4:30pm
KC Hall – Knights of Columbus Carlyle
1471 Fairfax St.
Carlyle IL 62231

In lieu of flowers please send your donations to some of Kari’s favorite foundations:

Foundation for Women’s Cancer
Foundation for Women's Cancer (foundationforwomenscancer.org)
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.

Delta Gamma – Sorority Philanthropy
https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation
The Delta Gamma Foundation fosters lifetime enrichment for members, providing grants and scholarship funds to current and former Delta Gammas in need. Additionally, the Foundation supports Delta Gamma’s philanthropy, Service for Sight which maintains the five schools founded by Delta Gammas and other organizations that provide access and advocacy for people in the blind or visually impaired community.

Heifer International
https://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/animals/index.html?msource=KIK1E21BS0001&gclid=CjwKCAiAg6yRBhBNEiwAeVyL0LIKDhhl0u2FTo0IsAXma4QfejEBZ7tA8PrgIrThMkbuQJuShN4UqBoCQgkQAvD_BwE

Donations through Heifer International gifts an animal to farmers in developing nations. Giving an animal gift is like giving someone a small business, providing wool, milk, eggs and more. Every animal gift comes with a free honor card to let your gift recipient know their holiday gift is providing families access to medicine, school, food and a sustainable livelihood. Your animal gift will support the lives of families in need.

For out of town guests we would recommend looking for accommodations in Fairview Heights, O’Fallon or Shiloh, IL

Farm animals donation help reduce hunger and poverty. Equip communities with sustainable tools that enable them to provide for themselves.

03/02/2022

A photo of Mark Tidwell in his Class of '72 Special. The girl is unidentified but rumored to be Marci Meyers. Pic was taken in the gymnasium at one of our Kangaroo Kourt assemblies.

11/03/2021

Alright, here we are. #50 - Golden Anniversary - Save the date: September 16, 17, 18. 2022.

05/16/2021

Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know we haven’t forgotten about you. We remember what year this is but have forgotten where the keys to the reunion are. They are around here so where. We will check our left pants pocket in the hamper.

12/06/2020

This is the LHS Reunion pic for their 60th. They look good! I know there is attrition but wow! Make the AHS 50th reunion count!

08/18/2020

I am grateful to have had a hand in connecting people but it also comes with the sadness that comes when receiving news of the passing of one of our own, Bev Swanson.

Attached is a pic of Bev and her love: Ellie.

The following was written by Frances Carbonnel, owner of Classical Legacy Dressage in Castle Rock:
"It is with deep sadness that I must announce the very sudden passing on June 29 of Beverly Swanson, editor of the RMDS Centaur and RMDS Communications Chairman. Beverly was a huge influence on RMDS for many years through her tireless volunteer efforts at horse shows, RMDS Championships , communications and in any other way she could find to be of help. And her devotion and professionalism in delivering a quality Centaur month after month demanded Herculean efforts as she dealt with debilitating chronic pain from hip and back issues for years, but she never wavered from her commitment.
Ironically, Beverly’s health had recently improved, she was largely pain free and was riding her beloved mare Ellie again. Hearing her praise Ellie with “Pretty mare! Pretty mare!” as she rode was one of the most joyful things that will remain in my memories of Beverly, because she was so happy and full of hope to be riding again after so many struggles. She was larger than life, full of orneriness, opinionated, feisty, and she wore her soft heart on a tough sleeve, but she was always so generous with her time, an absolutely unshakeable friend, one of the best folks to have on your side ever. She will leave huge holes that will be hard to fill, especially in the hearts of those that loved her. So long, dear friend-travel well and see you again someday!"
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We will miss you, Bev. May you RIP. Ellie will be well taken care of.

04/15/2020

50th Reunion Update:

Those on the east coast, you may want to leave now. Single file and please 6 feet apart. Bring masks. It was hard enough to recognize people at the 40th reunion. Taking volunteers for memorizing foreheads from the yearbook.

07/02/2019

What a great looking group of people. I was just reminded of the AHS72 FB page and thought I would check it out. We've all changed a lot since '72, but honestly, I wouldn't want to go back and do it all again. I don't want to muddle the memories. What a wonderful bunch of people to grow up with! Kevin

06/18/2019

Our very good friend, Alan Cockrell, class of '72 passed away after a brief illness on April 13th. He had retired after 30 years from the Aurora Fire Department and when not at the fire station, he excelled at residential construction and vehicle restoration. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Lamb), class of '73. They were married for 45 years. They have 2 sons, 3 grandchildren and a step-grandson.