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RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville and Ritzville alumni associations are planning a gala celebration May 28 to honor former students.
The event is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Gilson Gymnasium, across the street from Lind-Ritzville High School, 209 E. Wellsandt Road.
According to Ritzville/Lind-Ritzville HIgh School Alumni Association Secretary Marilyn Sielaff, the baquet will recognize the three 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-year classes each.
"Because of not having a banquet the last couple of years the Ritzville and Lind-Ritzville Alumni Associations will welcome the graduating Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 and is honoring the 25-year classes of 1995, 1996, 1997, the 50-year classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, the 75-year classes of 1945, 1946, 1947 and the 100-year classes of 1920, 1921 and 1922," she said.
This is the first event for the Ritzville and Lind-Ritzville group since 2019, prior to Gov. Jay Inslee's shutdown orders related to the coronavirus.
In addition, alumni will welcome the graduating clases of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
The Lind Alumni Association hosted its banquet on Saturday, May 7.
Sielaff said alumni will have to purchase tickets by May 23.
"The caterer needs a headcount by the end of the day on May 23," she said, noting all tickets must be prepurchased through the mail.
No tickets will be available locally, she said.
All alumni should have already receive an invitation to purchase tickets, she said/
Any graduate that didn't get an invitation may call Sielaff at 509-347-6188 or email her at [email protected] for information on acquiring tickets.
A registration form is available online at http://www.ritzvillealumni.com.
Sielaff said alumni are reminded to contact her with changes in mailing or e-mail addresses, and name changes.
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