Trina Fields of Norridge was included on the honors list at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey.

Excerpt of an article written on Monday, March 16, 2009 for the Pioneer Press Norridge and Harwood Heights News and online at http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/1482160,NO-campus-031909-s1.article. Used with permission.

The alumni association received some inquiries that more people may be willing to attend a multi-class reunion, due to the raising cost in travel. There is a survey link on the home page of an alumni site in regards to a multi class reunion.

Do you know an outstanding Ridgewood High School graduate?

The Ridgewood Foundation is now accepting nominations for its annual Alumni Hall of Fame presentation. It is seeking names of alumni who have used their education and experiences to become successful, positive contributors to society.

Candidates should: have a record or outstanding achievement in their field; have made significant contributions within their career or to the community at large; show outstanding leadership, character and service to the community.

Application forms are available from the high school, 7500 West Montrose Avenue, Norridge IL 60706, or on its web site, www.ridgenet.org. Forms must be submitted by May 1st for a nominee to be considered for this year's awards.

Article written in the Thursday, April 3, 2008 issue of the Pioneer Press Norridge and Harwood Heights News and online at http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/872123,no-blotter-040308-s1.article. used with permission.

Some people resist the invitation to attend their reunion with excuses like: "I didn't have a lot of friends in high school", "I'm embarrassed with how I look after all these years", "I never was good at these types of social events", or even, "I don't want to stand around talking to a bunch of people who are going to brag about how successful they are". Not to worry! What you will find is that what makes the reunion fun is that you all shared a common experience; you attended Ridgewood during the same years. Those shared experiences become the basis for a fun time. You'll find yourself talking to people you knew well and surprisingly, to people you hardly knew at all; and it will all seem normal and comfortable. After all, years have gone by and you all have survived the "real world", which gives you something else in common.

This is where the Ridgewood High School comes in. The school can provide support to members of any class who are planning for their upcoming reunion. Reunion planners will have access to the school's extensive database of names, addresses, and phone numbers of alumni. Labels and lists of classmates may be provided to the reunion planning committee.

Some classes have sponsored reunions activities that either replace or supplement the typical "dinner" reunions held on Friday or Saturday nights at big hotels or banquet halls and have experienced good responses from classmates to these alternative activities. In 2000 one class had a tailgate party during the homecoming football game. This same class also had a dinner on Friday evening. Other classes have chosen to have a get together at a local restaurant after the game. Still others have chosen to have a dinner on Saturday evening after the game with others planning their activities at a time other than homecoming. All of these events have been quite successful with renewal of acquaintances being the top priority.

You Make Me Wanna Shout!    That's how Rebel Alums make us feel.  We want the world to know about your amazing accomplishments.  You can even nominate yourself too.  Don't be shy . . .

Induction Criteria

• Have a record of outstanding achievement in his/her field;
• Have made significant contributions to his/her field and/or to the community at large;
• Exhibit outstanding leadership, character and service to his/her community.

Nominations must be received by May 1st to be considered for the fall award each year. The award recipients will be honored at an RHS Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch with a commemorative plaque in the Alumni Hall of Fame.

DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORMS:  The form is available as a Portable Document Format (PDF) File, a Rich Text Format (RTF) File, and a Microsoft Word (DOC) File.

SUBMITTING:  You may e-mail completed forms to dr.lupo@ridgenet.org, FAX them to (708) 456-8238, or surface mail them to:

Alumni Hall of Fame
Ridgewood High School
7500 West Montrose Avenue
Norridge, Illinois 60706-1196

Currently, we class is looking for someone in the Chicagoland area to help with securing a location.

Ron Kosla from the Class of 1965 would like to help organize a reunion a reunion. Those individuals interested in helping can contact Ron at ronkosla at comcast dot net.

Alumni Connection