Cranford High School Class of '88

Look who met up for a mini reunion at the Miami airport!
Looking good, Nancy & Mary-Eileen! 😀✈️

It is with a very heavy heart that we are sharing the passing of two more of our fellow class of '88 alumni Lewis "Lou" Bryant in February and, more recently, Bonnie Rosen. Both were well-liked by so many...and will be very much missed. In the spirit of remembering the good times, if anyone has any happy or fun memories of Lou or Bonnie, please share them in the comments below.

Let's keep the families of Lou and Bonnie in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Sadly we have had to share too many of these types of posts in the past 9 months alone. Let's try to connect (or reconnect) with each other and share some good times whenever we can...if not as a large group perhaps as smaller groups. The next time you are with some of your Class of '88 friends, raise a glass to Lou, Bonnie and all of the Class of '88 friends who left us too soon. 🍻💜

Another FANTASTIC reunion in the books. Here is the photo dump. Feel free to add yours in comments so we have them for the 40th reunion. We have BIG plans for #40! Make your plans to be a part of it. 😃

We are just one day away from another fun reunion! Thanks to Donna Miller and the staff of Darby Road for putting together what we know will be a FANTASTIC EVENT. 🤩🌟

For those who are coming tomorrow night, a few reminders:
Darby Road, Scotch Plains 8-11 pm
Dress is casual👫
There will be yummy bar food🍔🌭🥙
There will be an Open bar 🍸🥃🍷🍾
We highly recommend getting an Uber🚗
Please remember to tip the staff 😀👍
Feel free to bring photos or other memorabilia, there will be a table for display items 📷

There are just a few hours left to get your $67 ticket to the event. Tomorrow tickets will be available at the door for $75/cash or $80/credit card.

See you tomorrow!!

Photo dump of what I have left...some maybe repeats! We need more new memories...take lots of photos tomorrow night!

Not to be admitted after a homeroom without a pass from either Mrs. DeStefano or Mr. Blasucci...that mantra still runs through my head some days. Who didn't love a cozy little rendezvous with one of our assistant principals? Then there was Mr. Seyfarth...sort of like the Great and Mighty Oz...rarely seen but fairly innocuous when he did come out from behind his closed door.

High school life in the '80s wasn't too far off from a John Hughes movie...feel free to share your favorite teacher/memory below.

Only two more days before the BIG party. Do you have your ticket? That low $67 price is going away soon...Door price is $75/cash or $80/credit card. Don't miss out on the fun...come join us!

Only a few more days til the BIG day! Let's see how well you remember your fellow grads with a little game called Guess the Graduate! Guess the correct name for BIG prizes*!

*big prizes include a free drink at the open bar!

ps...only a few more days of getting your spot at the reunion at the $67 price. On Saturday morning, prices goes up $75 (cash) or $80 (credit card)~pay at the door.

Darby Road, Scotch Plains
9/23~8-11 pm
PayPal @gmail.com and RSVP to that address

Excitement is building...and the clock is ticking. The special low low price of $67 goes away Friday night. Saturday night, tickets will be available at the door $75/cash or $80/credit card.If you think you want to come, now is the time to buy! Send your RSVP to [email protected] then send your PayPal payment of $67 to the same address.
9/23~Darby Road, Scotch Plains~8-11 pm~Open Bar/Munchies
Dress Casual
Wristbands will be issued to all registered guests of the event. Potential crashers are welcome to come as long as you pay. 😜

We are less than a week away from the CHS Class of '88 Reunion.

Friends of the class of 1988 are more than welcome to join us at the event (no crashers, please).

Event Details:
Saturday, 9/23 8-11 pm
Darby Road, Scotch Plains
Open Bar & Plenty of Bar Food
Dress is Casual

To come to the event, do the following:
(1) RSVP to @gmail.com with how many people are coming. This step is important so we have your email to update you on this event and future Class of '88 events.
(2) Send PAYPAL for each person attending ($67 each) to [email protected]. If you do not have PayPal, please note that in your RSVP and we will work out an alternate payment arrangement.

IT IS ALWAYS A GREAT TIME WITH THE CLASS OF '88 ALUM. We hope you will join us!

It's always a good time when the Class of '88 gets together! Join us on 9/23...friends of the class of '88 are more than welcome to join us!
9/23~8-11 pm
Open Bar
Passed Bar Munchies
Great Music
Awesome Company
Dress Casual
$67~PayPal to @gmail.com, then send RSVP to the same gmail address so we have your email for future correspondence and updates on the reunion.
Questions? Send us an IM.
Hope to see you there!

Hey Class of '88...the reunion is now open to the surrounding classes and friends of the class of '88. So, spread the word and bring a friend. We have just about 40 spots left. To register, here is what you need to do:

(1) RSVP to [email protected] with how many people and how you plan to pay. Paypal or check...if neither is good, let us know in your RSVP and we'll work with you.
(2) Pay...send in your payment ASAP.

About the event: Its about fun! Dress is casual...open bar...bar munchies...great music...even better company! IM us with an additional questions.

More fun throw back photos...let's make some new memories!

On 9/1 the event will open up to surrounding classes. We are almost half way to sold out! Tickets will not be available the night of the event. Once the event sells out, there will be no more room. Class of '88 get your tickets today!!

To register for the event you need to do two things:
(1) Send RSVP to [email protected] with how many people are attending and how you plan to pay (PayPal or Check).
(2) Send your payment immediately after RSVP. $67
If you don't have PayPal and do not want to send a check, please indicate that in your RSVP and we will work out an alternate way to pay.
We have a few people who have RSVP'd but have not yet sent their payment. If that is you, please send your payment today.
We are trying to gather emails in advance of our 40th reunion, so please feel free to share email addresses of fellow classmates to our gmail address.

About the event:
Open Bar (3 hours)~Top Shelf Liquor
Passed Bar Munchies~nosh and talk at the same time
Casual Dress~we are a casual group, so wear what makes you feel good.
Get an Uber or a DD~cuz we are the class of '88...nuff said.

If you are looking for a little something to do before the reunion…

Space is starting to fill up. Class of '88 if you want to come, get your RSVP and payment in today. Darby Road can hold 80 people and we are opening up the reunion to surrounding classes starting 9/1. Here is what you need to do to come:

RSVP to @gmail.com with the number of people (their names) and how you plan to pay (PayPal or Check). If neither payment option works, let us know and we will work with you.

Send PayPal to @gmail.com or send check to address below.

Dress code is casual. There will be a three hour open bar with plenty of bar food.

Many thanks to our classmate Donna Telerico Miller for coordinating this event for us.

Please spread the word to our classmates who aren't on Facebook. We are trying to gather email addresses, so if have any email addresses of non-FB classmates please send them to @gmail.com and we will send them details.

Attention CHS Class of '88: We are now just about a month away from our reunion. Today is the day to buy your ticket to the Reunion. Tickets have been selling and we are opening the reunion up to surrounding classes beginning on 9/1. If you want to come to the reunion, get your ticket today. The reunion will be at Darby Road in Scotch Plains and while it is a big space, it is not a banquet hall with unlimited capacity. RSVP to [email protected] with "I am in", the number of tickets you are purchasing, and how you plan to pay (PayPal or check). You can send PayPal to [email protected]. You can also mail a check. DM for address. Please be sure to RSVP if you are coming, we are trying to collect as many email addresses as possible, so we have them for the next reunion Hope to see you on 9/23 at Darby Road

We went deep into the attic to find pictures from our 5th reunion...we look like babies! So many years of happy laughter filled reunions. The years may pass but the laughs and friendships never fade.
Join us for our next reunion on 9/23. We are about 1/3rd sold out, so do not wait if you want to join us. Space is limited and we are inviting other classes starting on 9/1, so get your ticket today. Info can be found on the last slide.

More throw back pictures from our 20th reunion in 2008. Its hard to believe it was 15 years ago! That night was a blast...then again...every reunion has been a blast...that's because we were an awesome class who liked (likes) to have fun! Now is the time to purchase your ticket to the 35th reunion.
We have had a few people reach out from other classes ('87 and '89) who have expressed an interest in coming. We have decided to open it up to surrounding CHS classes starting 9/1.
If you want to come, please RSVP to [email protected] then send your payment of $67 to the same address via PayPal. If you do not use PayPal, IM us privately for the mailing address to send your check. Please let us know how you plan to pay when you RSVP. We will hold your RSVP for 1 week, if payment is not received, your RSVP will be cancelled. We do not anticipate having room the night of the event, so it is unlikely we will be selling tickets the night of the event. We would love to see as many of our class of '88 friends as possible. Do not wait to get your ticket(s)...you may get shut out. Just a friendly heads up.

Hey Class of '88! Mrs. D. says its time to get your reunion tickets! With the reunion just over a month away and while the room can hold up to 80 people...we had almost 200 people in our class. You do not want to miss what promises to be another amazing reunion. Send your RSVP of "I am in" to [email protected] then send PayPal of $67 using the same address. More fun throwback pictures will be coming over the next few weeks. Spread the word and tell your Class of "88 friends! Feel free to IM us with questions.
Please be sure to RSVP to the gmail account...we need your email address to send you a confirmation that you are on the list. Thanks!

Hey Class of '88. We are just a little over a month away from our reunion! Now is the time to purchase your tickets. Let's get together to reminisce, share some laughs and catch up. There will be a lots of yummy bar food passed around, a top shelf open bar (of course!), great music and even better company. Let's make this the best reunion yet (they have all been pretty awesome...check out the pictures from the last one). Just RSVP to [email protected] then send PayPal payment of $67 to [email protected]. Message us with questions about alternate ways to pay if you don't PayPal. Hope to see you all there!!

It is with great and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our fellow alum, Kim Williams-Shuker. There are no adequate words to describe the immense shock and sadness we are feeling. We will miss so many things about Kim like her bright sunny smile and her great sense of humor. Please keep Kim's family in your thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Kimberly L. Williams-Shuker - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

Our hearts are broken after learning of the passing of our friend and classmate, Dave Hecht. He was a class act in everything he did, from sports to academics to being a good friend. We will miss Dave. Please say a prayer or think a good thought for his family during this sad and difficult time.

David Hecht Obituary (1970 - 2023) - Legacy Remembers View David Scott Hecht's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Attn CHS Class of '88! Tickets to our 35th Reunion are now on sale! Join us on Saturday, September 23rd at Darby Road in Scotch Plains for an evening of catching up, reminiscing and having a great time. We will have a private room with lots of yummy bar food, open bar and plenty of room for dancing. Don't wait to buy your tickets...get in on the fun early so we know you are coming. Pass this info along to your non-FB friends too. Hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars! The CHS Class of '88 reunion will be Saturday, September 23, 2023. More details to follow...stay tuned.

Hey Class of 88! Look who is a published author...our very own Mary Beth Poppe Paradise!! Mary Beth will be at Periwinkle's Fine Gifts this Sunday from 1-3 pm. Come out and show a little love and support for our fellow alum!

Manasquan Mom Writes Children's Book, 'Beach Santa' This mom of three said she was inspired to write the book after meeting Eric LeGrand; 25 percent of proceeds will go to Team LeGrand.