🏈HHS Homecoming 2023🏈

Friday - September 29th

5:00 pm - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Inductees please meet in the HHS Auditorium)

Reception Immediately Following (Held in the Event Center, first floor directly behind the stage)

7:30pm: Homecoming Game Kickoff

(New Hall of Fame Inductees & immediate family meet Ms. Bruegger at back gate near inner courtyard for entrance into game)

Halftime Recognition of Inductees:

(Ms. Bruegger will gather New Hall of Fame Inductees/family members from the bleachers near the end of the 2nd quarter)

8:00 pm - 12:00

After Game Homecoming Party (Held at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St.)

Food truck and cash bar will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday - September 30th at 10:00

Come meet new HHS Principal - Ms Laura Bruegger

She will give a tour of the school and have a Q&A.

We will meet in the auditorium.

Hail to the Red and White!

Class of 1988

Friday September 29, prior to game -tailgating at 921 Oakland Street (hamburgers/hotdogs)

Saturday September 30, 10:00 am tour of school then lunch for anyone interested

Saturday, 3:00 pm Meet at Trailside Brewing at Lennox Station. The band Awake in the Dream will provide entertainment and food trucks will be onsite.

Sunday October 1 All interested can attend Speak Life Church - Eric Gash.

60th Reunion for Class of 1963 

  Friday at 5:00 pm meal at O’Charley’s Restaurant, Highlands Square Drive, then on to the football game at 7:30 p.m.

  Saturday 10:00 am tour of school then on to A Day in the Country for lunch

  Information provided by Sarah Cunningham Thibodeau, Class of 1963

CLASS OF 1968 55TH YEAR REUNION

September 29, 5:00pm - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Auditorium with a reception to follow. Inductees you may remember, Baron Jackson Class of ‘67 and Hall Waddell Class of ‘64.

September 29, 7:30pm - Football Game, Dietz Field (a section will be marked for our class)

September 29, 8:30pm - midnight or after the game - HHS Alumni Party Southern Appalachian Brewery, Locust St. and Bearcat Blvd. Just down the hill from Bruce Drysdale

September 30, 10:00am - Tour the new school and meet our new principal, Ms. Laura Bruegger!

4:30pm Reception and appetizers - Tennis House at Hendersonville Country Club

6:00 - 10:00pm Dinner at the Tennis House. Baked potato, salad, dessert and drinks prepared by the Club. Bring your own entree to grill. Could range from eggplant to a hot dog to steak…whatever you fancy! You could also just have the baked potato and salad prepared by the Club. A selection of beer and wine will be available. No cash bar.

October 1, 10:30am - Worship service at West Henderson Baptist Church. (Corner of Hebron and Willow Rd) Our own Jerry Mullinax is the pastor. Lunch will be provided by the church immediately following the service.

$25 per person. Please make check payable to Marianna Hass and mail to 8207 Peninsula Lane , Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 by Aug. 29.Be sure to note on the check it is for Class of 68 Reunion. Please respond whether or not you are attending b Aug. 29th. So far, we have had 32 classmates to respond to our previous emails that they are coming! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to fellowship and relive some great memories. Respond to Carey O’Cain careyocain@yahoo.com (828)-551-5481 or Sandee Carpenter scarpenter@phhlawfirm.com (828) 301-2516

CLASS OF 1973 50TH YEAR REUNION

Class of 1973 is having their 50th reunion!

Thursday September 28, 2023 50th Reunion Banquet - Cascades Mountain Resort, 201 Sugarloaf Road

Send an email for reservations, prepayment and discounted guest room block details.

Classof1973HHS@gmail.com

Organizer: Malissa Stakias Booth

Saturday September 30th at Dry Falls Brewery 4pm. No upfront costs. No reservation needed. Just come and reunite with your old classmates. What could be simpler? Please observe the paid parking requirements in the surrounding lots.

Organizer: Dino Zagzas, Class President 1973

CLASS OF 1978 45TH YEAR REUNION

The Class of 1978 will be having its 45th reunion this year!

Friday September 29th - 5pm Gathering at Guidon Brewing Company (418 8th Ave. ) No cover charge, drinks and food available for purchase.

7:30 pm - Homecoming Game Post Game - HHS Alumni after game party at Southern Appalachian Brewery

Saturday September 30th we will meet at The Lodge at Flat Rock from 5:00-9:00.

5-6 Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres in The Fireplace Lounge

6-9 Dinner and catching up in The Lodge Ballroom (buffet style). We will also be using the outdoor space around the fireplace, firepit and waterfall as weather allows.

There is no charge to attend this event. There will be an opportunity to donate to the Boys and Girls CLub of Henderson County for those who wish to contribute.

For more details contact Mike Richardson at mrichardson@leonlevinefoundation.org or call 704-301-1984

CLASS OF 1983 40TH YEAR REUNION

HHS Class of 1983 will be gathering at Trailside Brewing at Lennox Station on Saturday, September 30 at 5 pm. The band, Awake the Dream will provide the entertainment. Food trucks will be onsite. We hope to see the 83’s there and ALL BEARCATS are invited to join us for a great time celebrating together. For more details, contact John Strickland on Facebook messenger.

CLASS OF 1993 30TH YEAR REUNION

Class of 1993 is having their 30th Reunion! Saturday, September 30th from 7pm - until… at Hannah Flannagan’s 300 N. Main Street (free parking after 7 along Main Street.

Food, drinks and music included wih a prepaid ticket. Contact by email to receive reservation link. carmelf@c21mountainlifestyles.com

Organizing Committee: Kanika Fox, Carmel French, Mary O. Gustafson, Kate Heacox, Emily Heffner, Tasha Smith, Lauren Snelling

CLASS OF 2003 20TH YEAR REUNION

The Class of 2003 will be having its 20th Reunion at D9 Brewing in downtown Hendersonville from 5-8 on Saturday, September 30th. For more details, contact Nick Recktenwald at nrecktenwald@gmail.com


PLANNING A 2023 HHS REUNION?

 If your class is planning a special reunion event for 2023, we would like to help get the word out by posting your info on this HHSAA website and our Facebook group! Provide your reunion information using the form below.

We have graduation lists from EACH class having a reunion in 2023. If you’re planning your reunion and would like access to your list, please click the red button below.

HOW TO GET STARTED PLANNING:

• Consult our lists of graduates above to see who you know in your class you have contact with.
• Search for or start a Facebook page / group for your reunion! Add the people that you know to it, and allow other members to add people as well.
• Select a date and location. Utilize Facebooks “poll” option to see what the activity preference is!
• If you decide to collectively pay for reunion costs, look in to options like “Venmo” “Cashapp” and “PayPal” for easy, digital payments. This may make it easier for people who don’t live in the area.



Are you interested in setting up a reunion for your class, or looking to get more information about your reunion? Please fill out the form below so we can connect you with a Bearcat that can help!

 

REUNION RESOURCES 

Places to stay, things to do, and what to eat while you’re in town for your HHS reunion!


VENUES TO HOST A REUNION


Cabin Ridge
Burntshirt Vineyard
Sanctuary Brewing
Bold Rock Mills River
The Waverly Inn
Jump Off Rock (Permit Required)
The Barn at Tall Oaks
Hendersonville Country Club
Trailside Brewing
Dry Falls Brewing
Southern App Brewery

Souther Williams Winery

LODGING

Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn
Ramada by Wyndham
Highland Lake Inn & Resort
Echo Mountain Inn
Holiday Inn Express

Umi Japanese Fine Dining
The Poe House
Never Blue
Champa
Honey & Salt - Breakfast
Mean Mr. Mustard
Mountain Deli
Shine - Rooftop Bar on Main St.

West First Pizza
Postero
Mezzaluna
Black Rose Pub
Sanctuary Brewing
Hannah Flannigans
Dandelion
Moe’s Barbecue

SWEETS & COFFEE

McFarlans’s Bakery
Appalachian Coffee Co.
Black Bear Coffee
The Ugly Mug

Kilwins
Sweet Frog
Flat Rock Bakery
Joey’s Bagels

SIGHTS & ADVENTURES

DuPont Forest Hiking (Waterfalls!)
See the “bears” downtown
Golfing at Champion Hills
Wine tasting at Point Lookout Vineyards
Flat Rock Playhouse
Rhythm & Brews (summer time only)

Jump Off Rock
The Park at Flat Rock
Carl Sandburg Home
Burntshirt Vienyards
Justice Orchards
Granddad’s Apples