Hello BHS Class of 1986!

By now you've most likely received your official invitation in the mail. I hope you like it!
If you haven't received it yet, please contact me immediately. You may also check out the invitation on this web site.

A few RSVP's have trickled in, and I'm now tracking them on the "RSVP" link on the web site. If you've sent something in and you're not listed, please contact me.

If you aren't planning to attend the reunion, please RSVP with a "no". Otherwise I'll think you didn't get the invitation, and I'll try contacting you when it gets close to the RSVP date. So please let me know either way.

The RSVP deadline is June 1st, but I would like to ask that you RSVP now instead of later. I've got a lot of items pending on the RSVP number. I've also made all the deposits out of my own savings, so I would like to repay it as soon as possible. Thanks!

Okay, so many VERY cool new developments have been planned for this reunion. It's hard for me to contain my excitement! Please explore the web site, as I'm literally updating it daily as things get worked out.

On that note, I'll close below with an update. Quite exciting stuff!

Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Take care,
Dawn Dalton (Houghtaling)
BHS Class of 1986 Chair


Friday, June 30th ~ Icebreaker Mixer ~ Rumrunner's Annex
--- Bring your yearbook! I'm going to have everyone sign mine -- a tradition I'll do every 20 years!
--- There will be a Icebreaker Game played throughout the entire evening. You could win a fabulous prize (given out Saturday evening).
--- Another "Breaking Down the Wall of Time" icebreaker sheet will be handed out.
--- If you like, bring a small photo album to show others (photos of family, home, activities, sports, hobbies, pets, etc).
--- A table selling reunion souvenirs will be next to the check-in table. Buy your video, memory book, & yearbook cd.

Saturday, July 1st ~ Banquet Dinner/Dance ~ Alaska Native Heritage Center
--- Catering: Horizon's Cafe and Catering. Check out the menu on this web site.
--- Special "Surprise" Dessert. You're going to LOVE this!
--- DJ: M&M Productions. Voted in Modern Bride's Dec/Jan 2006 issue as one of the "150 Hot Bands and DJs" (the only one listed in Alaska!).
--- Special "Surprise" Favors: I've designed extremely cool favors that I can promise you've never seen before. A "Dalton" original keepsake! Currently in the works, I'm also designing programs for each place setting.
--- Itinerary:
7:00pm - 7:45pm: Cocktails.
7:45pm - 8:00pm: Class Group Photo.
8:00pm - 8:45pm: Dinner.
8:45pm - 9:30pm: After Dinner Program.
9:30pm - 12:00am: Dance / Explore the Museum.
10:00pm - 12:00am: Raffle and Silent Auction items given away.
Entire Evening: Formal Pictures.
Entire Evening: Club/Team Photographs.
Entire Evening: Video Interviews. Conducted by Theresa Gates (Class of '87; Trill Webster's sister).
End Evening: A goodie bag will be handed out.
--- A table of silent auction & raffle items will be in the Main Lobby. Raffle tickets are $1/ea or six for $5. Check out the items on this web site!
--- A table selling reunion souvenirs will be in the Main Lobby. Buy your video, memory book, & yearbook cd.
--- A PowerPoint slide show will be running in the Theater.
--- Any video footage sent in will be running in the last Artist Studio.
--- In another Artist Studio, a "In Memory of..." display and basket of Forget-me-not seed packets (donated by the Andre Parker family) will be setup.
--- The other Artist Studios will showcase memorabilia and many other displays and photos.
--- Heritage Gifts at the Center will be open for your shopping enjoyment.
--- Decorations: I've rented chair covers and bows which changes the entire venue from classy to elegant! We're currently researching fresh flowers for centerpieces.

Sunday, July 2nd ~ Picnic Barbecue ~ Kincaid Park
--- Catering: Twigs Catering. Chef - Scott Hoskinson was '88 BHS grad! Check out the menu on this web site.
--- Entertainment: "Magic Guy" Magician Don Russell. He has an amazing show, which includes levitation!
--- Wear your Reunion T-shirt! Created by Bryan Burke. See web site.
--- There's a 4th July theme going on for this day. Cool decorations!
--- Itinerary:
Upon Arrival: Each family with children will receive one disposable camera. We want pictures of the picnic from the "view" of our children. Return the camera at the end of the day. The pictures will be showcased in the Memory Books and on the web site.
4:00pm: Magic Show with Magician Don Russell.
4:30pm: Group Photos - Alumni and All (aerial taken from roof of chalet down on group).
5:00pm: Relay Races - Children and Adults. Lots of prizes!
6:00pm: Water Balloon Volleyball.
7:00pm: Softball Game.
Entire Day: Food and Horseshoes.
Entire Day: Children Activity Table - bubbles, airplanes, kites.
Entire Day: Children and Adult Activity Table - soccer, footballs, frisbees, hacky sacks.
Entire Day: Children - create a "Reunion Scrapbook Page." Includes Polaroid picture.
Entire Day: Children - general craft table.