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Class of 1994
20th reunion on November 29, 2014 7:30pm at Positano in Bethesda. See Class of 1994 website for more information and to register.

Class of 1974
40th reunion on July 3, 2014 at Smoky Glen Farm. See Class of 1974 website for more information and to register.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1983
30th reunion on October 12, 2013 7pm at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Bethesda. See Class of 1983 website for more information and to register.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1970, and more!
Open to all Whitman grads/friend/family: The Hullabaloo in the Glen will take place on October 12, 2012 at Glen Echo Park. Class of 1970 will have a 60th birthday toast, and the band includes 4 class of 1970 grads. More details on the Vi-Kings band website, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Email Rick Neumann for more information.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1982
30th reunion planned for June 30, 2012 in Bethesda. More details on the reunion website. Email John Werth for more information.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1971
40th reunion planned for October 22, 2011 2:00pm at 310 Evergreen Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175. More details to come. Email Mandy or Charlie for more information.

Class of 1991
20th reunion planned for Saturday, November 26, 2011 7-10:30pm at the Barking Dog in Bethesda. For details and registration, visit the reunion website.

Benefit Dinner
You are invited to support a benefit concert for former (1969-1983) Whitman English and Drama Teacher Ms. Bari Bergman; featuring former Whitman musicians "The VI-KINGS" and members of "Brandywine" on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 5-9pm at Positano Restaurant in Bethesda, MD. Please email Sarah Bonner for ticket information

Other Reunions
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Class of 2000
10th reunion planned for November 26, 2010 6-9pm at Black Finn bar in Bethesda. $15 entrance fee includes heavy appetizers, and spouses and significant others are welcome. Email Lauren for more information.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1970
40th reunion planned for October 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Center. See the Class of 1970 website or contact Rick Neumann or Charlie Saunders or Ed Kirkpatrick for more information.

Class of 1975
35th reunion planned for October 9, 2010, 6-10pm at Black Finn Bar and Restaurant in Bethesda. See the Class of 1975 website for more information. Please email wwhs1975@comcast.net with any updated contact information or information about classmates.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1970
40th reunion planned for October 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Center. See the Class of 1970 website or contact Rick Neumann or Charlie Saunders or Ed Kirkpatrick for more information.

Class of 1975
35th reunion planned for October 9, 2010, 6-10pm at Black Finn Bar and Restaurant in Bethesda. See the Class of 1975 website for more information.

Class of 1980
30th reunion planned for July 31, 2010 at the Barking Dog in Bethesda. More information here.

Whitman Art Exhibit
A series of 4 serigraph (screen) prints of the old Whitman buildings created by artist Leslye Morgan Schneier will be on display at the Yellow Barn Gallery in Glen Echo July 9-11, 2010 from 12pm-5pm, with a reception on July 10, 6pm-8pm. A limited number of prints will be made for sale. Contact Schneiers@aol.com for more information.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1968
Turning 60 birthday party planned for April 17, 2010 at Glen Echo Park. Email Lou Shroyer for more information.

Class of 1970
40th reunion planned for October 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Center. See the Class of 1970 website or contact Rick Neumann or Charlie Saunders or Ed Kirkpatrick for more information.

Class of 1975
35th reunion planned for October 9, 2010, 6-10pm at Black Finn Bar and Restaurant in Bethesda. See the Class of 1975 website for more information.

Class of 1980
30th reunion planned for July 31, 2010 at the Barking Dog in Bethesda. More information here.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1969
Reunion planned for April 20, 2009.. View the reunion website for more information.

Class of 1970
40th reunion planned for October 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Center. See the Class of 1970 website or contact Rick Neumann or Charlie Saunders or Ed Kirkpatrick for more information.

Class of 1979
30th reunion planned for November 7, 2009 in Silver Spring. Contact Shari Kottler for more information.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1968
40-year reunion planned for October 18, 2008. Information will be sent out shortly. Plaese go to this reunion website to register to receive more information.

Class of 1969
Reunion in planning stages, with details to be announced in the Fall. View the reunion website for more information.

Class of 1970
40th reunion planned for October 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Center. See the Class of 1970 website or contact Rick Neumann or Charlie Saunders or Ed Kirkpatrick for more information.

Class of 1973
35-year reunion planned for September 20-21, 2008. Please go to the reunion website for more details and to register.

Class of 1978
30 year reunion planned for October 11, 2008 (Columbus Day weekend). Please send ideas and contact information to Alex Getz Escudero.

Class of 1982
Since a 25th reunion never took place, the class has been invited to celebrate with class of 1983. See details below (Class of 1983).

Class of 1983
25th Reunion on October 11, 2008 in Bethesda. Details can be found at the reunion website or contact Anne Beyersdorfer for more information. Class of 1982 is invited also.

Other Reunions
Do you have a reunion to announce? Please email and I'll post it up.

Class of 1968
40-year reunion planned for October 18, 2008. Information will be sent out shortly. Plaese go to this reunion website to register to receive more information.

Class of 1970
40th reunion planned for October 9, 2010 at Clara Barton Center. See the Class of 1970 website or contact Rick Neumann or Charlie Saunders or Ed Kirkpatrick for more information.

Class of 1973
35-year reunion planned for September 20-21, 2008. Please go to the reunion website for more details and to register.

Class of 1978
30 year reunion planned for October 11, 2008 (Columbus Day weekend). Please send ideas and contact information to Alex Getz Escudero.

Class of 1982
Since a 25th reunion never took place, the class has been invited to celebrate with class of 1983. See details below (Class of 1983).

Class of 1983
25th Reunion on October 11, 2008 in Bethesda. Details can be found at the reunion website or contact Anne Beyersdorfer for more information. Class of 1982 is invited also.

Class of 1988
20th reunion planned for August 16, 2008 at the Wardman Park Marriott. Please contact Marcia Sikes Cole for more information, and also visit the reunion website.

Other Reunions
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Class of 1977
30-year reunion on November 24, 2007 at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase. Please contact 1977WhitmanReunion@gmail.com for more information.

Class of 1987
Twenty-year reunion planned for Saturday, November 24, 2007. with a happy hour the Friday night before and a family event the day after on Sunday. Locations still TBD. Please add your information to this website and also email your contact info to Mike Hugill. Also see this website .

Class of 1997
Ten-year reunion on November 23, 2007, 7-9pm, at Union Jack's, 4915 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda (phone: 301-652-2561), in the main room towards the back. Cost: Free, or $20 for open bar. Email Katrin Warren for more information.

Class of 2002
Five-year reunion planned for November 24, 2007. More information forthcoming, or contact Julia Jacobson for more details.

Class of 1975
50th birthday party celebration (everyone turns 50 this year) on November 10 at 7pm at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. $65 including live band and appetizers. Contact Laurie Kay Schwartz for more information.

Class of 1967
Reunion will take place the weekend of Oct. 26-28, 2007 with an event on Sat. night and possibly a Sunday morning gathering at the school. Please email Eileen Jacobs Feldman with name, address and email and spread the word.

Classes of 1968-1974
Capitol Rocks musical reunion of 60's/70's bands from the Bethesda/NW DC area planned for October 7, 2007 in Fort Hunt, Virginia. Contact Alice Monroney (class of 72) for more information.

Class of 1966
Forty-year reunion planned for September 30, 2006 at the Bethesda Clarion Hotel. Please email Hutton Glasco for more information..

Class of 1996
Ten-year reunion planned for November 24, 2006 at the Barking Dog in Bethesda. Watch this space for RSVP information.

Class of 1980
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Saul Glazer saulglazer@hotmail.com.

Class of 1976
Reunion planned for October 7, 2006, please contact Charlie Evans evansc@fitzmall.com for more information and sign up at Reunion Celebrations. He needs your help in contacting others.

Post Prom Fundraiser Notice
The Post Prom committee would like your help to save the lives of your fellow Vikings.  If every alumni contributes $5.00 we will be able to raise the money necessary to keep the Post Prom Celebration going.  Please send $5.00 (or more) to help provide our seniors with an alcohol free festivity after prom.  Remember how much fun you had!!!
Please make out a check today to Walt Whitman Post Prom and mail to  Walt Whitman Post Prom, c/o Marsha Sussman, 8510 Beech Tree Road, Bethesda, MD   20817.  Thank you for your support.

Help the Music Program
The Whitman Music Program desperately needs a new grand piano, and it's a great way to thank Jeff Davidson for his 20 years of service to the Whitman community. If you'd like to make a contribution, please contact Karen or Sandy Winer at 301-229-3834 or email swiner@foley.com for payment details. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Class of 2000
Reunion scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at Union Jack's in Bethesda. For more information contact whitmanclassof2000@gmail.com

Class of 1995
Reunion scheduled for Friday, November 25 in Bethesda. Exact time and location TBD. To receive information, please email wwhs95@yahoo.com

Class of 1980
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Saul Glazer saulglazer@hotmail.com.

Class of 1976
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Charlie Evans evansc@fitzmall.com

Site Is Here Forever
Despite any rumors you may have heard (most likely generated by people who run commercial alumni sites), this site is not closing, and there are no plans to do so. Note this is the only site covering all classes at Whitman run by a real Whitman alum, and it's totally free.

Class of 1964 and 1965
Reunion on Saturday, September 17 at the Hyatt in Bethesda. Contact Bea (Frick) Ross for more information.

Class of 1985
Reunion scheduled for October 8-9 at the Hyatt in Bethesda. More information at the 1985 reunion website or contact WhitmanGrads1985@aol.com

Class of 1995
Reunion scheduled for Friday, November 25 in Bethesda. Exact time and location TBD. To receive information, please email wwhs95@yahoo.com

Class of 1970
Reunion will take place on October 8 at the Clara Barton Community Center. Contact Rick Neumann at tidalcom@aol.com for details..

Class of 1980
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Saul Glazer saulglazer@hotmail.com.

Class of 1976
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Charlie Evans evansc@fitzmall.com

Site Is Here Forever
Despite any rumors you may have heard (most likely generated by people who run commercial alumni sites), this site is not closing, and there are no plans to do so. Note this is the only site covering all classes at Whitman run by a real Whitman alum, and it's totally free.

Class of 1964 and 1965
Reunion on Saturday, September 17 at the Hyatt in Bethesda. Contact Bea (Frick) Ross for more information.

Class of 1975
Reunion planned for July 30 at the Bethesda Holiday Inn. Please send information and questions to whitman75reunion@nycap.rr.com.

Class of 1985
Reunion scheduled for October 8-9 at the Hyatt in Bethesda. More information at the 1985 reunion website or contact WhitmanGrads1985@aol.com

Class of 1995
Reunion scheduled for Friday, November 25 in Bethesda. Exact time and location TBD. To receive information, please email wwhs95@yahoo.com

Class of 1970
Reunion is in planning stages, and will take place on October 8. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to ddelawter@aol.com.

Class of 1980
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Saul Glazer saulglazer@hotmail.com.

Class of 1976
If anyone is interested in putting on a reunion, please contact Charlie Evans evansc@fitzmall.com

The End of an Era
After 29 years, Dr. Jerome M. Marco is retiring as principal of Walt Whitman HS. A scholarship has also been established in his name. If you would like to donate, send a check payable to Whitman Educational Foundation to the Whitman SGA, at the main school address.

Site Is Here Forever
Despite any rumors you may have heard (most likely generated by people who run commercial alumni sites), this site is not closing, and there are no plans to do so. Note this is the only site covering all classes at Whitman run by a real Whitman alum, and it's totally free.

Class of 1985
Reunion in planning stages, for Spring 2005. To receive details as they become available, please check the 1985 reunion website. Also, please be sure to email WhitmanGrads1985@aol.com (please include your name, maiden name if applicable, email address, address, and phone number).

Class of 1970
Reunion is in planning stages for Fall 2005. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to ddelawter@aol.com.

Class of 1994
Reunion is Saturday, November 27 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) at 9pm at the Childe Harold at 1610 20th Street (near the Metro) in Dupont Circle. There will be a cash bar, DJ, and complimentary appetizers. The price is $15/person or $20/couple. If you have any questions, please contact wwhs94@codeboy.net and Josh will respond.

Class of 1999
Reunion on December 23 at 7pm at Willie and Reeds, 4901-A Fairmont Ave, in Bethesda. Cost is $35/person at the door (cash or check) and that includes tax and gratuity. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Perkins.

The End of an Era
After 29 years, Dr. Jerome M. Marco is retiring as principal of Walt Whitman HS. A scholarship has also been established in his name. If you would like to donate, send a check payable to Whitman Educational Foundation to the Whitman SGA, at the main school address.

Spam Alert
A number of users have received unsolicited email from webmaster@waltwhitmanhs.com. I have no connection with that site, which is a commercial venture. I have reason to believe they harvested email addresses from this site without permission. Feel free to contact the company that hosts their site (abuse@bluegravity.com). If they sent the email and you did not choose to join their mailing list, nor did they provide a method to opt out, then they violated their hosting company's Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6). I have also modified the site so it is much more difficult for an automated program to harvest email addresses.

Site Is Here Forever
Despite any rumors you may have heard (most likely generated by people who run commercial alumni sites), this site is not closing, and there are no plans to do so. Note this is the only site run by a real Whitman alum, and it's totally free.

Class of 1979
Reunion on October 16, 8:30pm at Thyme Square Pavilion, 4735 Bethesda Ave, in Bethesda. There will be a 4 hour open bar and light fare. Cost is $50. Please contact Eric Peek or Lisa Richardson Weed to arrange payment and for more information.

Class of 1984
Reunion planned for September 17-19, in Bethesda. To receive details as they become available, please check the reunion website or contact Ed Easton : eeaston@mac.com.

Class of 1985
Reunion in planning stages, for Spring 2005. To receive details as they become available, please check the 1985 reunion website. Also, please be sure to email WhitmanGrads1985@aol.com (please include your name, maiden name if applicable, email address, address, and phone number).

Class of 1970
Reunion is in planning stages for Fall 2005. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to ddelawter@aol.com.

Class of 1994
Reunion is Saturday, November 27 at 9pm. Exact location TBA. Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date on this site. If you have any questions, please contact wwhs94@codeboy.net.

The End of an Era
After 29 years, Dr. Jerome M. Marco is retiring as principal of Walt Whitman HS. Everyone is invited to the events, which include a dedication of the football stadium in his name, at the Homecoming game on October 1, and a reception at Whtiman on October 3. A scholarship has also been established in his name.

Spam Alert
A number of users have received unsolicited email from webmaster@waltwhitmanhs.com. I have no connection with that site, which is a commercial venture. I have reason to believe they harvested email addresses from this site without permission. Feel free to contact the company that hosts their site (abuse@bluegravity.com). If they sent the email and you did not choose to join their mailing list, nor did they provide a method to opt out, then they violated their hosting company's Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6). I have also modified the site so it is much more difficult for an automated program to harvest email addresses.

Class of 1993
Reunion planned for Thanksgiving weekend. The exact date is to be determined. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to whitman1993@yahoo.com or visit the 1993 Reunion website.

Class of 1998
Reunion on November 28, 7:30PM-Close at Tommy Joe's Bar, 4714 Montgomery Lane, in Bethesda. Drink specials 7:30-9:30. Arrive early to avoid long lines. RSVP and more information: whitmanclassof98@hotmail.com. Free!

Class of 1997
Informal reunion November 28, 8-11pm at Sapphire Café, 7940 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. There is a separate room in the back for the reunion, with no cover charge, a cash bar, and a DJ. For more information, email Katrin Warren.

Class of 1993
Reunion planned for Thanksgiving weekend. The exact date is to be determined. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to whitman1993@yahoo.com or visit the 1993 Reunion website.

Class of 1998
Reunion on November 28, 7:30PM-Close at Tommy Joe's Bar, 4714 Montgomery Lane, in Bethesda. Drink specials 7:30-9:30. RSVP and more information: whitmanclassof98@hotmail.com.

Class of 1973
30th Reunion Weekend October 18th-19th: Dinner Dance and Picnic. Invitations were mailed on 8/13. For up-to-date news, online registration, and contact information please visit the reunion website. NOTE: if you modify your info on this Alumni Site, please let us know too.

Spam Alert
A number of users have received unsolicited email from webmaster@waltwhitmanhs.com. I have no connection with that site, which is a commercial venture. I have reason to believe they harvested email addresses from this site without permission. Feel free to contact the company that hosts their site (abuse@bluegravity.com). If they sent the email and you did not choose to join their mailing list, nor did they provide a method to opt out, then they violated their hosting company's Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6). I have also modified the site so it is much more difficult for an automated program to harvest email addresses.

Class of 1993
Reunion planned for Thanksgiving weekend. The exact date is to be determined. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to whitman1993@yahoo.com or visit the 1993 Reunion website.

Class of 1983
Reunion is October 4 at Ristorante Terrazza in Chevy Chase. Invitations were mailed on 8/22. Please register at this site. Email Garson Green (garson.green@usa.net) for more information.

Class of 1973
30th Reunion Weekend October 18th-19th: Dinner Dance and Picnic. Invitations were mailed on 8/13. For up-to-date news, online registration, and contact information please visit the reunion website. NOTE: if you modify your info on this Alumni Site, please let us know too.

Spam Alert
A number of users have received unsolicited email from webmaster@waltwhitmanhs.com. I have no connection with that site, which is a commercial venture. I have reason to believe they harvested email addresses from this site without permission. Feel free to contact the company that hosts their site (abuse@bluegravity.com). If they sent the email and you did not choose to join their mailing list, nor did they provide a method to opt out, then they violated their hosting company's Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6). I have also modified the site so it is much more difficult for an automated program to harvest email addresses.

Class of 1993
Reunion planned for Thanksgiving weekend. The exact date is to be determined. To receive details as they become available, please send your name and email address to whitman1993@yahoo.com or visit the 1993 Reunion website.

Class of 1983
Reunion is October 4 at Ristorante Terrazza in Chevy Chase. Email Garson Green (garson.green@usa.net) for more information.

Class of 1978
Reunion is on July 12 from 7-11pm at the Barking Dog Bar on Elm Street in Bethesda. A block of rooms has also been reserved for that weekend at the Hyatt. Email brettrei@earthlink.net for more information.

Class of 1973
Reunion planned for Fall 2003. Please update your information so the committee can contact you. More information at the reunion website.

Spam Alert
A number of users have received unsolicited email from webmaster@waltwhitmanhs.com. I have no connection with that site, which is a commercial venture. I have reason to believe they harvested email addresses from this site without permission. Feel free to contact the company that hosts their site (abuse@bluegravity.com). If they sent the email and you did not choose to join their mailing list, nor did they provide a method to opt out, then they violated their hosting company's Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6). I will take measures to make it more difficult to view email addresses on this site in the future, now that spam is such a widespread problem.

Class of 1982
Reunion planned for the fall. Dates and details forthcoming. Email Dan Abbasi (dabbasi@kaplan.com) for more information.
Class of 1972
Reunion on November 2 at the McLean Community Center in McLean, VA. For payment information and details, see the website http://whitman72.org or contact Robert Stephens (robertstephens@earthlink.net)
Class of 1992
Reunion November 29 at Donna's at St. Gregory Hotel in DC (2033 M Street). $45/person, email Kara Cumberland (kcc56ru@yahoo.com) for payment information and details.
Information Request
I've had a lot of emails asking for reunion information, particularly for class of 1977. If anyone has any reunion information, please email me and I'll post it up.

Class of 1996
December 26, 8pm-close at Toledo Lounge at 2435 18th Street in Adams Morgan. The bar is rented out just for the reunion, and the $20 cover includes free drafts and liquor, as well as food specials. Email Jeffrey Schwartz (classreunion1996@hotmail.com) for more information.

Class of 1991
November 23 at the Bethesda Marriott. Email Ellen Harris (eharris@msandyou.org) for more information.

Class of 1971
November 24 at Booeymonger Restaurant (reserved just for the reunion) in downtown Bethesda, 7-10:30pm, with a special surprise afterwards. $20/person. RSVP and questions should be emailed to bemagic3@aol.com

Class of 1995
November 23 at Parkers on Bethesda Ave, in Bethesda. Email WWHS95@yahoo.com for more information.

Class of 1981 -- Date Changed
August 4 at Hotel Washington. Email Stephanie Gage Ellis (jsellis@erols.com) or visit the website for more information.

Class of 1988
Informal reunion August 11, 8pm, at Georgetown Billiards. Contact Don Cable (Don.Cable@sunrise-al.com) for more information.

Class of 1981
Planned for the weekend of July 14. Contact Arjun Chanmugam (edgewood@home.com) for more information.

Class of 1965
Reunion on October 13, at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda. Contact Jill Jones Cook (kgillcook@aol.com) for more information.
Class of 1990
Reunion on November 24 at 8pm at the Barking Dog, 4723 Elm Street in Bethesda. Contact Diane Gottschalk (cemiii@prodigy.net) for more info.

Class of 1994
Reunion on November 27 at Tequila Grill in DC. See http://whitman.codeboy.net/whitman/94roc/reunion.html for more info.
Class of 1989
Reunion on November 27 at Nantucket's Landing. Contact The Reunion Company for more information at 800-872-5353.

Thanks to Carol Specht for typing in nearly 700 names for the Class of 1976
Class of 1994
It's in the planning stages for later this year.

Thanks to Andy Crewdson for preparing the list of Class of 98 students, which I've now imported into the system.

Please add your name to the class alumni list. If you have not received a recent mailing from Taylor Reunions, please email your current address/phone number to CABrooksVA@aol.com otherwise, please follow directions on the mailing to confirm your address.

Special thanks to Lynne Baronoff (Vogel) for typing in all 720 names from class of 1969. Great job!
There are still many other classes that need this done, so email me if you're interested.

The database keeps getting bigger and bigger.
Special thanks go out to Andy Capener for typing in all 600 names for the Class of 1982. Great Job!
Anyone want to type in the names for their class? I'll send you the list. You only need to type in first and last names, nothing else.

Special thanks go out to Pilar Cunningham (now Pilar Kline) for typing in all 700 names for the Class of 1978. Great Job!
Anyone want to type in the names for their class? I'll send you the list.

Last week, we hit a record of 2,000 hits and 50 new users in a week.

I have a copy of the alumni book that was published in 1995, with a list of all alumni. If you feel like typing in the list of names for people in your class, let me know and I'll send you a photocopy of the appropriate pages.

Thanks to class officer Nicola Mrazek, who dutifully entered in the names of all members of class of 97, we now have information about all 328 members of Class of 97.

I've added an auto-login feature. From now on, whenever you get on the site, if you've logged in before, it will take you to the login page automatically. This change will take effect only after you've logged in once since I've made this change.

We're up, finally! I've imported data for classes of 94-96. Register by "adding your information."