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Alumni Events
Day One of our magnificent weekend of celebration. Join us for a special evening of events celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bennett High School. On Friday, September 19, 2025, alumni and guests will gather to honor the legacy of Bennett High School at 2885 Main Street through an exciting series of activities.
5:00 PM
Upon arrival at Bennett, guests will be welcomed by a display of classic cars outside the school, celebrating both history and the spirit of Bennett. Antique Car enthusiast Paul Strauss, ’73 and owner of the Pierce-Arrow Museum, James Sandoro, ’62 are planning this event. If you are interested in displaying your vintage vehicle, call Paul at 716-875-9480.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Our return to campus starts with the All-Class Gathering, Reception and school tours at the Bennett High School campus. Alumni and guests are invited to a special reception featuring tours of the school, a reflection on Bennett’s rich history, and a “Bennett Buffet.” This is a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and explore the campus that holds so many memories. Historian and Preservationist Paul McDonnell
will be available to talk about Bennett and Central Park. Students and staff will be here to discuss current happenings at the school.
Tickets are $25.
7:00 PM – LATE
After the reception, individual classes are encouraged to continue the celebration at designated bars and restaurants in the area. A list of recommended venues and class-specific gatherings will be available closer to the event date. If your class has chosen a venue to celebrate, please email (be**********************@gm***.com) or call Neil Lange at (716) 308-5451 to let us know.