Welcome to the ETHS Class of 1970 Website Home Page

REUNION UPDATE: Thank you to all of the classmates who took the time to complete the two surveys sent out by the Reunion Committee. The first survey was discussed at our Zoom meeting on Monday, January 25th. As a committee, we decided that the most responsible choice, considering the health and safety of our classmates, would be to celebrate our Reunion next year, in 2022.  

We met again on Monday, February 1st to discuss the results of the second survey.  There was not an overwhelming mandate for either May or September, so after much consideration, it was decided to reschedule our Reunion to September 3rd, 2022.

At both meetings, there was a lively discussion around when and how to proceed. The Committee firmly believes that the reunion will be even better thanks to this extra time we have to coordinate and plan. We will update this website as plans develop, so please check back often!

This is our official class website. It is the way that we communicate our plans to you, our classmates. Please look over the list of Missing Classmates and see if you can encourage your friends to join us and fill out their profile.  After that, take a look at the profiles of people that have already signed up, and reach out to some of your high school friends and leave them a message.  During these difficult times, it's good to be connected!

If you haven't checked out the tabs on the left of this page, please do. There is a great deal of information included there. Want to buy a hat? Hear the ETHS Fight Song? Learn more about your classmates? RSVP for the Reunion?  It's all there, and more!

The Grade School Reunion/History tab has just been updated.  There is a link to an article from The Evanston Round Table, "A History of Foster School and Desegregation in School District 65". The article is from 2002, but seems relevant today. It examines the ways District 65 changed throughout the 60's and 70's, during and just after our years there.  There is also information about the mini-reunions that are being planned. Oakton, Dawes, Willard and Lincolnwood Schools are planning Zoom gatherings.

The FUN! Committee is continuing to count down the June 1970 hits that will take you right up to Reunion Weekend.  But wait, there's more! Roger Badesch has created a Countdown Video Playlist where you can see and hear what you were singing and dancing to your senior year at ETHS.  Click the Musical Countdown tab on the left and you'll find the YouTube link.  (That is SO cool!) 

Get Involved!

For more details, please use the tabs on the left.

• Come to our next Reunion Committee Meeting on Zoom on March 22nd at 7:00 pm, Evanston time. Call Steve Hoffenberg at (847) 727-1443 or email me at eths70@yahoo.com if you want to join us.
• Reach out to your friends and encourage them to fill out their profiles. Forward the email for the ETHS Reunion Musical Countdown.
• Update us on anyone who needs to be added to the In Memory page.
• Volunteer to coordinate a gathering for your grade school.
• Check this website often.  You can also get email updates using the Notify Me link.
• If you need your password to our website changed/updated, email me at eths70@yahoo.com.

Reunion Weekend Details

With our reunion being held more than a year and a half from now, there might be some adjustments.  This page will always contain our most up-to-date information.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., 1615 Oak Ave., Evanston.  

7 PM. - Order off the menu, but please RSVP

Friday, September 2, 2022

Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria, 6415 W. Dempster St., Morton Grove 

7 - 11 PM.  $27 for appetizers/pizza. Cash Bar 

Saturday, September 3, 2022

10 AM. Tour of ETHS followed by lunch in Michael (East) Cafeteria. $10

Saturday Evening ~ Our “50th” Reunion Celebration!

DoubleTree Hotel, 9599 N. Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076 

6 - 12 PM.  $95 Buffet Dinner and Cash bar. Casual Attire

DoubleTree Hotel Reservations - We are in the process of confirming our information.

Thanks, Stay Safe and Be Well!

Joel Stevens, Webmaster, ETHS Class of 1970, eths70@yahoo.com