Dear Alumnus,
By now, you have hopefully made plans to attend the Brookville High School Class of 1986 20-year reunion. This
event will take place the weekend of August 11-12, 2006. Committee members, noted below, have been working
hard to plan a reunion that meets or even exceeds your expectations. Before planning began, a survey was sent to all
graduates with known E-mail accounts. In addition, the survey was posted to the classmates.com website. This
survey represented an attempt by the committee to solicit the ideas and expectations of our classmates. Once
received, compiled, and discussed, the committee made preparations accordingly. This weekend of events
represents a composite of the suggestions we received. A special thanks is extended to all alumni who participated
in this survey.
If you would like to attend the reunion, please complete the accompanying registration materials and mail them
along with your payment to the address provided at the bottom of the registration form. Feel free to bring along
your spouse or a guest to the Friday and Saturday evening events. If you have children, they are encouraged to join
us for Saturday’s family festivities at the park. Because the extras we would like to include are dependent on the
number of attendees and the Kirkley Hotel & Conference Center requires a headcount, we hope that you will respect
our registration deadline of July 1, 2006. The festivities included on Saturday and the extras we would like to
provide are reliant upon the turnout, so please register early.
If you are unable to join us for the day and evening events on Saturday, we hope to have you join us at the Friday
evening event. Note that attendance this night is free since it is a “pay your own way” event where we plan to
informally convene the Class of 1986. Please let us know if you plan to do so by completing the registration form so
that we know to expect you. If you cannot attend at all, or can only attend Friday’s event, completion of “The Latest
Buzzz” form is encouraged so that we can include your information on materials that we plan to produce for reunion
attendees. We also plan to feature a slide show on Saturday with photos taken during high school. Be sure to
review the enclosed details and submit some of your personal photos of our years together in high school—even if
you cannot attend the reunion.
Along with these registration materials, you will find a list of alumni that we have been unable to locate. Of the 256
invited classmates, we have been unable to locate 87. Please help the committee and support this reunion by
notifying me of information you may have on these missing graduates. You may E-mail this information to me at
teamsorey@cox.net or you may include it along with your completed and returned registration materials. The
committee’s goal is to extend this invitation to all alumni!
To save mailing costs and for efficiency, registration packets and updates will only be mailed to the home addresses
of attendees without known E-mail addresses. Otherwise, you will receive updates via E-mail and are also
encouraged to check the BHS website regularly. To do so, visit http://www.bhsbees.com/. From this website, click
Reunion Info and then Class of 1986. There, you will find reunion information and any updates we may have for
you. If you have received this packet through postal mail and have an E-mail address, please help us to reduce
possible expenditures in the future by making us aware of your E-mail address.
I sincerely hope that you can attend the reunion and look forward to seeing you there. Please, if you have any
questions at all, feel free to contact me or another committee member.
Best Regards,
Kellie Crawford Sorey
Class of 1986, 20th Year Reunion Chair
E-mail: teamsorey@cox.net
Reunion Committee
Angie Dickerson Drinkard
Debye Almond Gotsch
Jennifer Viar Reynolds
Jeri Armes Wood
Julianne Ives Cunningham
Lisa Dishman
dollphn4@hotmail.com
dgotsch@watsonrealtycorp.com
JMUJVR@aol.com
Jeri.Armes@aventis.com
Dnce4jules2@aol.com
LisaDishman@gmail.com
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Lisa Pugh
Lynn Whitten Brunson
Susan Gordon Saxon
Traci Vassar Toney
Randy Cunningham
pugh7@yahoo.com
WLRZT@verizon.net
sssaxon@att.net
JTPEToney@aol.com
(434) 665-4456
Brookville High School Class of 1986
Reunion Events
Celebrating 20 Years
Reunion Events are planned for the weekend of August 11-12, 2006. Refer to the information below for
details. Note that a block of hotel rooms has been reserved for alumni at the Kirkley Hotel & Conference
Center at the reduced rate of $89.00 per night (excluding tax/surcharges). Alumni must state that they are
with the “BHS Reunion, Class of 1986” when making the reservations in order to receive the reduced
rate. Contact information for the Kirkley is provided below.
Kirkley Hotel & Conference Center (formerly Radisson and Hilton) - located across from River
Ridge Mall
2900 Candler’s Mountain Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Phone: 434-237-6333
Reservations: 866-510-6333
Please mention “BHS Reunion, Class of 1986” when making reservations in order to receive the
reduced rate.
Reservations must be made by July 29 to receive the discounted rate.
Friday, August 11, 2006
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Informal Gathering at Big Lick Tropical Grill, 4001 Murray Place
Musical entertainment will be provided by Lew Taylor on the outside patio, and we have also reserved a
room indoors. Food and beverages will be available for your purchase. Please dress casually.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Family Potluck Picnic at Peaks View Park
(Smaller picnic area, located next to playground area)
170 Ivy Creek Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Each attendee (or family) should bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Beverages, plastic utensils, and
plates will be provided. Please bring a dish to share with your fellow alumni according to the first letter
of your last name as follows:
A-J
K-R
S-Z
Main Dish (e.g., chicken, barbeque, casserole, ham biscuits, finger sandwiches)
Side Dish (e.g., vegetable dish, baked beans, macaroni salad, potato salad)
Dessert
Depending on the budget, we hope to provide some fun activities for the children. You are encouraged to
bring along any sports equipment that you may have. The playground will be convenient for the
enjoyment of your children.
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7:00 p.m. to Midnight
Semi-formal Dinner and Dance at Kirkley Hotel & Conference Center, Sweetbriar Ballroom
Cost: $50 – Individual, $100 – Couple
Registration and payment must be received by July 1, 2006 to attend.
Ticket price includes: heavy hors d’oeuvres, DJ David Cannaday, photography, ballroom rental, set-up,
clean up, and a limited supply of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. After the covered beverages are
depleted, or for those who desire beverages other than what is provided, a cash bar will be available
throughout the evening. Only cash will be accepted at the bar. Credit and debit cards will not be honored.
The menu includes the following items: assorted miniature quiche, sea scallops wrapped in bacon,
miniature ham biscuits, barbequed meatballs, franks in puff pastry, smoked salmon on miniature bagels,
fried mozzarella sticks, fresh vegetables with dips, various cheeses and crackers, variety of finger
sandwiches, and an assortment of miniature desserts.
For your enjoyment, a slide show will be prepared for viewing on Saturday evening. To include some of
your own high school photos, please scan and E-mail a few photos of yourself and fellow classmates to be
included in the slide show presentation (1982-1986 photos only, please). For inclusion, please E-mail
your scanned photos to Lisa Dishman at: LisaDishman@gmail.com. If you do not have access to a
scanner, please mail your photo(s) to Lisa at: 2113 Boardman Lane, Richmond, VA 23238. Note that if
you mail original photos that need to be returned, we will make every effort to return them to you at
check-in at the Kirkley; however, no guarantees can be made. Please be sure to let us know if you are
submitting originals. In sum, we highly encourage you to send them to Lisa via E-mail or to mail her
clear copies that need not be returned.
Photography will be provided by Mike Wheeler. A DVD or CD of photos taken at the event will be
available for purchase on Saturday night for $12, including shipping and handling. Note that Mr.
Wheeler will only accept cash or checks. The photographer will be taking orders on Saturday night and
will mail the DVD or CD to you following the event. He will also be taking individual and group photos
at the event, which can also be ordered and paid for at the event.
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Brookville High School Class of 1986
Reunion Registration Form
Please indicate which events you plan to attend and the number of persons attending. Return this registration form
along with your payment to the address provided below by July 1, 2006.
Number
Attending
Reunion Event
_________
Friday night event at Big Licks Tropical Grill (No charge for this event. Pay for your
own food/beverages and feel free to bring a guest.)
_________
Saturday at Peak’s View Park (No charge for this event. You may bring your
spouse/significant other and children)
_________
Saturday evening semi-formal dinner & dance at the Kirkley Hotel & Conference Center
Cost:
$50-Individual, $100-Couple
Nametag(s):
Please enter your name, as well as that of your guest’s (if applicable), as you wish for it
to appear on the nametag:
Your Name:
_____________________________
Name of Guest: _____________________________ (Note: If you are not yet certain of who
your guest will be, just leave blank. You can complete a nametag for your guest on Saturday evening when you
arrive.)
Mail this completed form along with payment to:
Lisa Pugh
213 Connecticut Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Please make your check/money order out to:
“Brookville HS Class of 1986 Reunion, c/o Lisa Pugh”
Registration form and payment must be received by July 1, 2006.
Thank you in advance for informing us of any information you may have on classmates who have not been
located!
Please don’t forget to submit your photo(s) for the slide show and to complete “The Latest Buzzz” form.
If you desire, bring cash for the cash bar, and a check or cash for the optional photography services.
If attending the picnic on Saturday, bring a blanket and/or lawn chair along with a dish prepared for sharing.
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Brookville High School, Class of 1986
Missing Classmates
Gary Adams
Laurie Baker
Lynn Ballard
John Benson
Doug Bolling
Dana Branscome
Donald Brown
George Brown
Jill Brown
Heidi Brushaber
Delores Burton
Kimberly Butcher
Candance Canada
Mary Carroll
Leigh Cheatham
Cathy Coleman
Todd Cox
Robert Dail
Richard Dimercurio
Anne Dorman
Clint Dudley
Amy Dyba
Scott Eubank
Marc Fasnacht
Dean Ferrell
Pamela Flicker
Terry Francis
Stephen Gable
Pamela Gentry
Anne George
Mike Gilbert
Michael Goodman
Bryan Grant
Adrienne Greene
Danny Grindstaff
Cynthia Guengerich
Carlton Hamilton
Michon Harmon
Sharon Harden
Jim Holkko
Ashley Johnson
Randall Johnson
Vicki Kennedy
John Kerns
Tracy King
Amy Kleger
Marsha Leighton
Jerry Lester
Steven Massie
Melinda Merritt
Jeff Michael
James Miller
Freddie Millner
Robert Minnix
Lance Newkirk
Olga Ortiz
Harold Parker
Kathy Phillips
Neal Price
Beth Rogers
Elisabeth Rogers
Betsy Saelens
Vennis Sermon
Heidi Shaulis
Gala Shelburne
Angela Smith
Mark Smith
Robert Smith
Stephanie Smith
Danny St.Clair
Jennifer St.Clair
Susan Stewart
Andre Taylor
Gary Taylor
James Thomas
Lori VanNess
Holly Wagner
Jill Wagner
Mike Watson
Tammy Watts
Bryan West
Jonathan Whitt
Orrie Wilgus
Faith Wisser
Ernest Wright
Duane Yuille
Jay Zehmer
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The Latest BUZZZ
Where Are You Now?
What have you been up to since you left the hive?
Regardless of whether you plan to attend the reunion, we are interested in hearing from you!
This information will be used to develop handouts for the reading pleasure of your classmates on
Saturday night. We’d prefer that you email the below information to Debye Almond Gotsch at
dgotsch@watsonrealtycorp.com, but you may instead mail this completed form to Lisa Pugh
along with your registration form.
1) Name (Please include maiden/former name, if applicable):___________________________________
2) If you no longer live in the area, please tell us where you live and how far, in mileage, you are from
Lynchburg.
____________________________________________________________________________________
3) Please tell us a bit about yourself. Feel free to describe your family, your employment, your education,
and/or your hobbies and interests.
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