Sexton Big Reds Class of 1986

08/22/2026

HEY CLASS:
Looking for a 5k next weekend? Join the Sexton 5k to raise funds and help our fellow Big Red (JDubb) students. Here is the link to sign up if you are interested!

The Proud to Be L*D Back to School 5k is on Saturday August 29, 2026. It includes the following events: Proud to Be L*D Back to School 5k and Proud to be L*D Kids Half Mile.

08/19/2026

Sign up for the new Sexton Big Red Class of 1986 website for newsletters, job board, services, Sexton Today info, and sharing memorials or family members we need to pray for or keep in our thoughts.

1986SextonBigReds.com

08/18/2026

Help out Sexton if you can! This is one of those moments where the Class of 1986 can step up and help out!

08/13/2026

Walk Through The Halls Again:
2pm tomorrow (Friday):

Meet at this front door tomorrow (August 14th) at 2pm and meet the Athletic Director Anthony Brandon at the front door for the walk through.

Do not be late - walk through will start at 2pm. Bring anyone you want from any class as long as you are on time.

08/11/2026

SEXTON WALKTHROUGH IS PLANNED!
WALK THE HALLS AGAIN THIS FRIDAY AT 2PM SHARP!
Anyone that is in town on Friday, and wants to see a walk through tour of the school, meet at the front doors at 2pm on Friday. (Do not be late so that the group can all tour together).

Athletic Director Anthony Brandon will be in the front office waiting on you and will buzz you in for the walk through. There is a security buzzer on the left as you are standing at the front doors - buzz that and let him know when you are ready to be let in.
Understand that the school is in partial disarray as they prepare to start the new school year, but the memories don't fade and tradition never graduates. The ole girl is still as beautiful as ever.

DO NOT BE LATE - walk through begins at 2pm sharp.

08/10/2026

THE HALLS OF SEXTON:
Ken Barnes and I walked through Sexton today for a brief few minutes, but all the memories came rushing back. Hoping to see you all this weekend at the Reunion!

08/08/2026

THE OFFICIAL JW SEXTON 40th REUNION IS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY (8/15):

Our reunion weekend starts in 6 days!
We have a full weekend of events to participate in:
FRIDAY AUGUST 14th:

GOLF:
SEXTON GRAD GOLF OUTING:
FRIDAY (8/14):
1-5pm
Class of 1986 JW Sexton Golf Outing
Wheatfield Valley Golf Club in Williamston
Time: 1:00 p.m. tee off
Cost: $35 per person for 18/cart
Contact: Ken Barnes via Facebook Messenger to sign up.
Limit: 18 people (hurry to sign up)
Location: https://www.wheatfieldvalley.com/

WALKTHROUGH SEXTON:
Friday (8/14):
2pm SHARP
Start your nostalgic walk through the halls of Sexton HS
Be at the front doors at 2pm on Friday, August 14th
Current Athletic Director Anthony Brandon will let you in and walk you through the memories and moments you remember as a Sexton Big Red.

CONCERT:
MUSIC OF AMERICA TOUR CONCERT:
FRIDAY (8/14):
6pm - 9pm
THREE MEN and a TENOR
Music Concert Series at Lake Lansing Band Shell
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4scr4ufDTthUkkgcA
Turn out to watch classmate Mark Stiles and his professional vocal group perform at the Lake Lansing Bandshell. FREE. Parking is limited so get there early.

COMBINED CLASS OF 1986 GATHERING:
EVERETT/SEXTON MEET AND GREET:
FRIDAY (8/14):
7pm - 11pm
One North Restaurant
5001 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
The first ever Everett and Sexton combined event
Join us at One North between 7pm and 11pm to gather with friends from both schools in attendance. We will have a section of the restaurant reserved for this event. This is a combined school event, and not the main reunion for the JW Sexton Class of 1986.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th:
JW SEXTON 40th REUNION OFFICIAL EVENT
Saturday, August 15th
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Location: Tony Ms Banquet Center
3420 Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
Reunion Itinerary:
Doors Open: 5pm
Drinks and Social: 5-6pm
Dinner: 6-8pm with time to mingle, messages, and memorials
Music and Mixing: 8-10pm

BUY YOUR REUNION TICKETS HERE:
Tickets are $40 each.
Here is the link to buy your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985478025221?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/27/2026

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL JW SEXTON 40th REUNION WEEKEND ITINERARY:
Here are the weekend events for Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th:

FRIDAY AUGUST 14th:
SEXTON GRAD GOLF OUTING:
FRIDAY (8/14):
1-5pm
Class of 1986 JW Sexton Golf Outing
Wheatfield Valley Golf Club in Williamston
Time: 1:00 p.m. tee off
Cost: $35 per person for 18/cart
Contact: Ken Barnes via Facebook Messenger to sign up.
Limit: 18 people (hurry to sign up)
Location: https://www.wheatfieldvalley.com/

WALKTHROUGH SEXTON:
Friday (8/14):
2pm SHARP
Start your nostalgic walk through the halls of Sexton HS
Be at the front doors at 2pm on Friday, August 14th
Current Athletic Director Anthony Brandon will let you in and walk you through the memories and moments you remember as a Sexton Big Red.

MUSIC OF AMERICA TOUR CONCERT:
FRIDAY (8/14):
6pm - 9pm
THREE MEN and a TENOR (Mark Stiles' group)
Music Concert Series at Lake Lansing Band Shell
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4scr4ufDTthUkkgcA
Turn out to watch classmate Mark Stiles and his professional vocal group perform at the Lake Lansing Bandshell. FREE. Parking is limited so get there early.

ADDITIONAL GATHERING:
FRIDAY (8/14):
7pm - 11pm
EVERETT AND SEXTON
COMBINED 1986 MEET & GREET
One North Restaurant
5001 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
First ever: Everett/Sexton combined gathering

Did you have friends from junior high school that went to the other high school? Well, join us at One North (formally Renos West on West Saginaw near the Lansing Mall) between 7pm and 11pm on Friday August 14th to gather with friends from both schools in attendance. We’ll have a section of the restaurant reserved for this event. This is a combined school event - (this is not the main reunion for the JW Sexton Class of 1986).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th:
JW SEXTON 40th REUNION EVENT
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Location: Tony Ms Banquet Center
3420 Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917

Reunion Itinerary:
Doors Open: 5pm
Drinks and Social: 5-6pm
Dinner: 6-8pm with time to mingle, messages, and memorials
Dancing: 8-10pm with music provided by JDubb alumnus Tony Erskin

BUY YOUR REUNION TICKETS HERE:
Tickets are $40 each.
Here is the link to buy your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985478025221?aff=oddtdtcreator

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th:
Possible brunch get together for class get together
More information soon if this gets confirmed

Celebrate 40 years of memories and friendships at Sexton High School’s big reunion bash—don’t miss it!

05/31/2026

Here is the most current list of our lost classmates, not in any particular order, just the way we were getting the names updated from our classmates:

Mike Bicy, Kim Millard, Kenny Morey, Randy Calkins, Shannon Bunker, Maurice Brandon, Derrick Jones, Karla Aldridge, Jennifer Johns, Arthur Roberts, Chris Bell, Claus Englebrecht, Marcus Garner, Sara Lamar, Dayne Marquardt, Sue Moore, Gary Norris, Lisa Sowton, Allan Robbins, Denny Cole, Clyde Nichols, Alvin Walker, Jason Black, Russel Neal, Mike Brockwell, Tish DeYoung-Parker, Michelle Ireland, Beth Meyers, Janna Downer-Stacey, Mark Collins, Keisha Parker…

So sad to lose this many -
Forgive me if I missed anyone or if they are living, and I remembered wrong. That’s why I am using this platform to make sure we get everyone listed.