Here is the Memorial Video for our 55th reunion.

It will play at the reunion on a loop off to the side to view as one wishes, 

but for those who won't be attending here it is.

We lost some wonderful classmates.

                                                                                                     -Casey

Click the link

https://youtu.be/zODInSl7F-c

Update on Registration 

The registration page is back up to where you can use your credit/debit cards again.

However, if you'd prefer you can still pay by check as the previous announcement stated. 

Be sure and register as you dont want to miss this one!!

Due to a flurry of people registering, we have extended the registration period that expired September 1st, to September 15th. We're wanting to give everyone a chance to come to the reunion.

Reminder that the reunion starts at 4:30, doors open at 4.

Dress is casual and there is a cash bar. Dinner is at 6:00-ish.

Nothing special is planned, just allowing lots of time to visit and reconnect with classmates and maybe meet some folks you may not have known in 1971.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

                  HOTEL REMINDER:

Classmates…
I thought it might be a good idea to remind everyone about the hotel arrangements for the CHS 55th Reunion.  Please look over the information below of what is available.

The MCM Elegante Suites and Hotel is our primary hotel option for the CHS 55th Reunion on October 3, 2026.  [This was originally an Embassy Suites.]  They have earmarked a group rate for us under ‘CHS 55th Reunion”.  The rates are:
 Single/Double occupancy - $159.00 plus taxes
 Three Person occupancy - $179.00 plus taxes
 Four Person occupancy  -  $199.00 plus taxes
These rates are good for both Friday night, October 2, 2026 and Saturday night, October 3, 2026.  The rates are ‘first come first served” and on an availability basis.  The contact information is:

MCM Elegante Suites - 325-698-1234    

Group rate:  CHS 55th Reunion

The best way to get your reservation is to contact them directly at the phone number above and secure your rate and dates with them.  I might suggest the sooner the better to insure you have your reservation.  We will need to have a firm count of rooms well in advance of our Reunion date.  Hotel reservations in Abilene are very tight and this is a really good rate for us.  There are hotels that are charging more than $300 per night, based on all the workers that are in Abilene to work at the AI facilities being built.

Let me know if you have any questions about the hotel arrangements.

Reunion soundtrack

Here is a link to the reunion soundtrack that was made for the 50th reunion.

Prior to the 50th, I requested classmates to send me songs that they would like to add to the list. I added more music to the mix from our era of music, which was the best music.  

Don't forget to register for the 55th reunion!! Just click the 55th Reunion tab!

Here is the link if you'd like to check it out. 

https://tinyurl.com/4yc9a3u6

Here's a video I ran across from the 40th reunion that was promoting the 50th reunion.

Recycled now to promote the 55th. Now's a great time to go ahead and register because we are old and forgetful and you really don't want to miss this one!

This is from Gary Grubbs. Important update on hotel accommodations for the reunion.

HOTEL UPDATE:

The MCM Elegante Suites and Hotel is our primary hotel option for the CHS 55th Reunion on October 3, 2026. [This was originally an Embassy Suites.] They have earmarked a group rate for us under ‘CHS 55th Reunion”. The rates are:

Single/Double occupancy - $159.00 plus taxes

Three Person occupancy - $179.00 plus taxes

Four Person occupancy - $199.00 plus taxes

These rates are good for both Friday night, October 2, 2026 and Saturday night, October 3, 2026. The rates are ‘first come first served” and on an availability basis. The contact information is:

MCM Elegante Suites - 325-698-1234 Group rate: CHS 55th Reunion

The best way to get your reservation, if you know you want to make a reservation at the MCM Elegante, is to contact them directly at the phone number above and secure your rate and dates with them. I might suggest the sooner the better to insure you have your reservation. We will need to have a firm count of rooms well in advance of our Reunion date. Hotel reservations in Abilene are very tight and this is a really good rate for us. There are hotels that are charging more than $300 per night, based on all the workers that are in Abilene to work at the AI facilities being built.

Let me know if you have any questions about the hotel arrangements. ggrubbs@lawrencehall.com

Remember those special days long ago...

Cooper High School Class of 1971 — 55th Reunion!

October 3, 2026 • 4:00–10:00 PM

Abilene Country Club

It’s time to come home again, Cougars.

Our 55th reunion is just around the corner, and this year we’re keeping things simple, relaxed, and all about connection.

Unlike our 50th, there’s no program, no schedule, no formal events — just plenty of time to visit, laugh, share stories, and enjoy being together again.

We’ll have:

- A full buffet dinner

- A cash bar

- A comfortable space to catch up with old friends and make new memories

Whether you’ve been to every reunion or haven’t made one yet, we’d love to see you there. Let’s celebrate 55 years with the people who shared the start of the journey.

Save the date and spread the word — Cooper High School Class of ’71, we can’t wait to reconnect.

Stay tuned for more information about formal registration which will be posted here next week.

Streamed video from Saturday night's reunion at the NCCIL. 

You can fast forward and rewind.