SAVE THE DATES - 2012 15th Anniversary Reunion

* UPDATE *

Our 15th Anniversary Reunion is fast approaching and EVERYONE should lend a hand to make it a truly enjoyable occasion for ALL! After careful consideration, the VI Alumni Chapter/Reunion Planning committee has opted to prepare a small, intimate array of group activities to celebrate this milestone.

A pre-reunion activity will be held during VI Carnival 2012 on Wed, April 25th

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our 15th Anniversary celebration events will be staggered through out the week of June 3-10 on St. Thomas.

More details are coming soon via email and on this website.

Encourage other classmates to join the class mailing list so they can receive the reunion details directly. Email contact info to cahs1997updates@live.com

Scholarship Fundraiser

We are hosting a 50/50 raffle as our fundraising activity for this month.

Raffle books are available for those of you interested in selling.
Each chance is $1.00.

The drawing will be held on Friday, July 29th so get your tickets soon!

Email cahs1997updates@live.com if you are interested in selling or buying.

SAVE THE DATES - 2012 15th Anniversary Renuion

Part I: Will take place June 3 -10, 2012 with reunion activities specifically for those who plan to be in the VI during that time. Any ideas for June activiites in the VI or for celebrating our 15th Year Reunion are welcome. We plan to present the Gail L. Douglas Memorial Scholarship award for the first time in June 2012 and therefore fundraising ideas are needed.

Part II: We will travel to Orlando, FL to attend the annual Tom Joyner Family Reunion event August 30th - September 3rd, 2012. For more info: http://familyreunion.blackamericaweb.com/

We want to hear from ALL classmates on the following topics:

• Sugggestions for our Reunion Theme - Creator of the best theme will win a prize.
• Reunion T-shirt design
• Reunion Memorabilia Ideas
• Meetings accessible to classmates residing outside of the VI
• Selection of staggered or consecutive June 2012 events in the VI
• Fundraising in the VI and USA for the reunion activities
• Fundraising for the Gail L. Douglas Memorial Scholarship and criteria 

Your feedback is welcome here or by email to cahs1997updates@live.com as always! Looking forward to hearing from you!

15 Year Brain Storm

Classmates...2012 will be right here before you know it. Please share your ideas for some events that you will like to see for our 15th anniversary.

Gail's Ideas:
I think we should have either a week of events or events from a Thurs-Sun in STT. I think the celebration should include the following events:

1. One day where we have like a family day and go to St. John or BVI for the day



2. A formal event on one of the nights with dinner and dancing and also a time to celebrate any outstanding accomplishments of members of the class and also a moment of silence for those that have passed



3. On the Sunday go to church and then brunch



4. A beach day/party



5. A volunteer day: where we can go back to high school (given they are open during the dates that we choose) and run some workshops for students and give back something to the school.

Nicole Scatliffe's Ideas:
Those are great ideas. I have another to add. How about we go out one night dressed in our high school uniforms or some semblance of what style we rocked during our "glorious" teenage years? The 20th reunion class did it last year and they look like they had a blast. They all dressed in their high school uniforms and hung out at Greenhouse. Maybe we could put together a playlist of songs that were popular during our high school days and ask the DJ to play them at wherever we decide to hold the lime. Also, any plans for a reunion t-shirt?

Juelis' Ideas:
I think all the ideas are SUPER...I'm really looking forward to 2012. We are gonna have to start collecting some kinda dues to pay for most of the events.....and people should commit to attending and work on a payment plan so we have what we need to be successful.

I also Love the following ideas (which Included some form Gail and Nic):

1. Formal Night with Awards (Black Tie/ Awards for Outstanding achievements As Suggested by GAIL)


2. 15 Year Commemorative Year Book (to be mailed after events)


3. 15 Year Anniversary T-Shirt


4. "Throw Back" H.S. Dress Down Night (at/Green House As suggested by NIC)


5. Give Back Day - Volunteer at CAHS/ Give Scholarships


6. 97 Family Fun Day (Eating Contest, Races, Games, Ribbons)