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Bennett Alumni Association Inc.<\/h1>\n

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Advancing Equity in Education<\/h2>\n

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The Bennett Alumni Association<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We believe in the power of education to transform lives. We are committed to educational equity, dignity and social justice for all. We will strive to remain mindful of our ever-changing society and its effect on our students.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bennett Alumni Association supports students, parents, staff, and administrators in their work toward graduation for all. It endorses the creation of an atmosphere of affirmative problem-solving to create and maintain positive relationships among students, faculty, administrators and the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Save The Dates!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Bennett Alumni Association\u2019s Major Fundraiser of the year is our All Class Reunion. This year, our event is on Friday, June 7, 2024<\/strong><\/span>. As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our Alumni and those who do business with us to donate to our gala evening. We\u2019re hoping that we can count on you to donate a gift basket, gift certificates or other items suitable for raffle.<\/p>\n

We are also looking for Alumni to be event sponsors.<\/p>\n

For details, please call our President Neil Lange at 716-308-5451. We will send the sponsorship forms to you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celebrating the 100th Aniversary of the Founding of Bennett High School<\/h4>\n

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1925 – 2025<\/p>\n

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All Class Gathering and Reception at the school – Individual Class Celebrations – Historic Car Show – Tours of the School.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Gala 100th Anniversary Dinner and Dance – Preceded by… Homecoming Parade – Bennett Tiger Football Game – Tour the Spectacular Downtown Canal Side.<\/p>\n

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Exciting plans are underway to celebrate a century of educational excellence and fond memories that we were fortunate to find at our beloved Lewis J. Bennett High School.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Bennett All Class Reunion & Honor Roll Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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An Evening at The Prom<\/h4>\n

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Come spend an evening with your Bennett Alumni family as we celebrate memories of our high school days.<\/p>\n

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