The 1974 classes from Crookston Central High School and Mount Saint Benedict will be celebrated with their 50th reunion on June 21 and 22, 2024.
Their reunion begins on Friday, June 21, at 5:00 p.m. at IC Muggs, with pizza provided by generous donations to the reunion committee. Darts, pool, and corn hole in the parking lot will keep things hopping as old friends meet in Crookston.
From 7-10 pm, classmates Don Beiswinger and Jay Erie will perform at Drafts. Brent and Jasmine will be reviving some special 1970s drink favorites. Memories of Boone’s Farm and Annie Green Springs may be rekindled.
Saturday, June 22, begins with a golf scramble. It continues with a bus tour of Crookston, including a stop at Widman’s Candy, an afternoon pickleball event, and an evening at the Crookston Inn.
The Saturday evening event begins at 7:00 pm and will include raffles, a memorial for classmates who have passed away, and lots of laughs and conversations. Allison, Laurie, and the staff will offer attendees delicious hors d’oeuvres, also provided by classmate’s generous donations.
The committee would like to thank the Crookston Visitors Bureau for their grant to help publicize our event. The committee would like to thank the following – IC Muggs, Drafts Sports Bar and Grill, Crookston Inn, Tri-Valley, the UMC Wellness Center, and Crookston’s Pickleball Club.
Donations and raffle items are still being accepted. The classmates of the two schools will make a donation to Frontal Lobe Dementia Research in honor of affected teachers and fellow students.
