The last day to pre-register and pay the $45 registration fees for the upcoming reunion is April 30th, 2005. On May 1st, the registration fee increases to $50.

Register and join us for this great weekend!

"A Gathering of Generations"

January 2005

You are cordially invited to our tenth FHS Black Alumni Reunion!

We are all excited about this year’s reunion itinerary and hope that you have already made preparations to include us in your 2005 Memorial Day Weekend plans. It is truly hard to believe that we are celebrating our 10th FHS Black Alumni Reunion. WOW!!! Imagine that! Ten years of reuniting with the people who made our high school years so memorable.

The location for this year's event is the Freeport Plaza Hotel, Freeport, Illinois (formerly the Holiday Inn/Ramada Inn). Your weekend will begin on Friday night with registration beginning at 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Friday night reception will begin at 5:00 p.m. You will have plenty of time on Saturday to shop at Market Days and relax before the Banquet at 6:00 p.m. Festivities conclude on Sunday with a Family and Friends Get-together.

The registration fee is $45.00 per person for the entire weekend. This rate will be effective until April 30. On May 1 the registration fee will be $50.00.

Hotel Reservations - In order to receive this discount, please indicate that you will be attending the FHS Black Alumni Reunion.

For your convenience we have also included the room rates for other hotels in the area:

Freeport Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn/Ramada Inn)
1300 E. South St., Freeport, IL 61032
Phone 1-815-297-9700.
$59 per night (plus tax)
Continental breakfast included

Holiday Inn Express: http://www.sixcontinentshotels.com/h/d/EX/hd/feprt
1551 S. Sleezer Home Road, Freeport, IL
Phone 815-232-4455
$70 per night (plus tax)
Breakfast is included

Country Inn and Suites: http://www.countryinns.com/freeportil
1710 South Dirck Drive, Freeport, IL
Reservations 800-456-4000
Phone 815-233-3300
$79 per night (plus tax)
Hot Breakfast is included

AmeriHost Inn and Suites: http://www.amerihostinn.com
1060 Riverside Drive, Freeport, IL
Phone 815-599-8510
$80 per night (plus tax)
Continental Breakfast is included

Market Days - If you own a business or have products to show, you are invited to set up a display and sell your goods. Please complete the enclosed Market Day Application Form and return with your Registration Form if you are interested in participating. Because of limited space, we encourage you to return your Market Day Application in a timely manner.

Reunion T-shirts - It is necessary that you order your t-shirts in advance of the Reunion. Please place your order on the enclosed Registration Form.

The Alumni Gospel Choir will rehearse on Saturday morning from 10:00a.m. until noon at the Freeport Plaza Hotel.

Please review the Registration Form for details on how you can contribute to the FHS Black Alumni Scholarship Program or contribute a memorial donation in remembrance of a loved one. All contributors will be listed in our program booklet.

We look forward to seeing you at our 2005 FHS Black Alumni Reunion!