By Janet Cruz
Lake Havasu High School Alumni took it back to the 90s with a multi-class high school reunion at the London Bridge Resort Convention Center Friday night.
The theme was “Come as You Are” – a nod to the 1992 song by the famous Nirvana band.
Guests were encouraged to dress up in their ’90s attire or they could wear casual or formal wear. Once inside the convention center, guests were greeted to the sight of arcade games, along with 20 themed tables that were sponsored by alumni, and local businesses.
The “Friends” table is sponsored by Human Bean at the reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Some tables included ’90s girl bands, sitcoms and ’90s films, a game table and even a Friend’s Central Perk Coffee-themed table sponsored by Human Bean.
The original plan was to host a reunion for the Class of 1996 in 2021 however, Covid restrictions delayed a gathering that year. Many classmates over the years passed away of natural causes and suicide in 2020 and 2021 which also played a part in it’s delay.
A moment of silence was held for classmates who passed away over the years and a special salute to those in the military was lead by LHHS Alumni Andrea Helart at the start of the night. A brief history about Lake Havasu High School was presented by Toni Ade, a member of the Havasu Pioneers.
The committee decided they wanted to still host a gathering for the class but this time with a twist. They decided to include alumni from class years 1994 through 1998 and make it a multi class reunion.
” We had a good time and it was fun to help organize it. Everyone worked really hard and we are grateful to our sponsors,” said LHHS alumni Andrea Helart.
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Some classmates traveled from California, Las Vegas and other parts of Arizona to reunite with old friends and attend the reunion.
“We came out here from Queen Creek and my favorite part of the reunion so far was just seeing my old friends,” said alum Stephen Milobar. “The reunion itself was awesome with the crazy old music and table themes. We had a really good time,” he added.
“My favorite thing has been seeing a lot of faces, some that I have not seen in over 30 years,” said alum Britanie Pewtress. “It’s been a blast,” she added.
The reunion committee also hosted a beach day the next day where alumni and their families could interact with each other. Guests could also purchase a ticket to ride on the historical Dixie Belle. Back in the day many students took a ride during a graduation party held under the bridge each year which made it even more memorable riding in it again.
“I had such a great time catching up with old friends and seeing people I haven’t seen in a long time,” said alum Kaycee Eaton.
Any alumni wanting to get connected contact RiverScene Magazine to be included in the LHHS Alumni private Facebook page. Full list of sponsors below.
Organizers: Melissa Spease, Andrea Helart, Britanie Pewtress, Shanta Abbott, Angie Erikson, and Jillian Danielson.
Special thank you to the following sponsors and donors:
London Bridge Resort, Anderson Auto Group, The Campbell Family, Dixie Belle-Keith Furnung, High-End Productions, Human Bean-Baumkirchner Family, Sunset Charter and Tour Company, #1 AZ Electric- Ganas Family, Absolute Speed and Marine- Aaron and Cheryl Fluent, Gems Assisted Living, Star Cinemas, Lin’s Little China, College Street Brewhouse, Petsmart, HavaSis Organization, Flashback Toys, Jack FM and KDMM Radio, Betrue Web Designs-Neil and Shannon Betrue, Esmay Electric, River Cities United Way, Anthony Oskolhoff Insurence, HairSlayers-Angela Herzog, The Hideout-Marti Huggett, Guiding Light Preschool-Abbott Family, Half Moon Bakery – Jay Matter, Mortgage West Financial- Heather Arellanes, ReMax by the Lake- Jessica Eidson, Lonnie Stevenson Mortgage Team, Leigh Anne Nunno Sanchez-KetoGirl, John Swarzlose and Moriah Perez, The Bliss Family, the Helart Family, The Hensel/Esmay Family, The Erikson Family, The Marholz Family, The Jaramillo Family, The Spease Family, Mike Janoff, Future Investment Construction -The Logsdon Family, and Natalie Davis.
Classmates catch up at the LHHS 90s-themed class reunion Friday night. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Photo courtesy Kristen Collins/Reunion Facebook Page
Britanie Pewtress and Cy Foster pose for a photo during the LHHS reunion Friday evening. Photo courtesy Britanie Pewtress
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Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Stephan Milobar hugs Kay’Cee Eaton at the LHHS multi-class reunion Friday. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Class of ’96 Lance Erikson and Jay Noel share a laugh at the Lake Havasu High School 90s class reunion Friday. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
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Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Andrea Helart and Janae Stromer catch up at family beach day during the reunion Saturday. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Classmates ride the Dixie Belle Saturday morning during the 90s class reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jeff Orr and Andrea Helart ride the Dixie Belle during the LHHS 90s class reunion Saturday morning. RSM Team
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Havasu Pioneer Toni Ade welcomes third generation pioneers to the LHHS class reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Photo courtesy Jeff Orr
Photo courtesy Jeff Orr
Classmates and their families pose for a photo on the Dixie Belle during the reunion Saturday morning. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The Milobar Family ride the Dixie Belle Saturday morning during the reunion festivities. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Photo courtesy Melissa Spease/Reunion Facebook Page
Britanie Pewtress and Damon Mack pose for a photo Friday night during the reunion. Photo courtesy Britanie Pewtress
Photo courtesy Britanie Pewtress
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy Jeff Orr
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Stephan Milobar, Amber Vanderjagt, Jillian Danielson, Melissa Spease, and Jeff Orr pose for a photo at the LHHS 90s class reunion. Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Brandi and Kay’Cee Eaton pose for a photo at the LHHS 90s class reunion Friday. Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Cheryl Fluent and Dani Lietz pose for a photo at the LHHS reunion Friday. Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Classmates pose for a photo at the photo booth. Photo courtesy High-End Productions
Jessica Eidson sponsors the “Star Wars” table at the class reunion Friday. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Arcade games were donated to the class reunion by David Jaramillo. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The X-Files table is sponsored by the Ganas Family at the class reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Sponsored raffle prizes including a Gameboy, pet toys, Nintendo, and other 90s themed gifts were given away at the reunion Friday. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The “Beverly Hills 90210” table is sponsored by Marti Huggett of “The Hideout.” Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The rap table is sponsored by Nick and Jeni Bliss. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The rock bands table is sponsored Leigh Ann Nunno Sanchez at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The 90s skater table is sponsored by Lance Erikson at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The 90s skater table is sponsored by Lance Erikson at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The 90s gamer table was sponsored by FlashBack Toys at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The Batman table is sponsored by The Marholz at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The 90s Fashion table is sponsored by Angela Herzog Hairslayer Salon at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The Wayne’s World table is sponsored by River Cities United Way at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The MTV table is sponsored by Neil Betrue Web Designs at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The “Saved by the Bell” table is sponsored by Cheryl and Aaron Fluent. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The X Files table is sponsored by The Ganas Family at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The punk table is sponsored by Mike Janoff at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The girl group table is sponsored by Gems Assisted Living at the LHHS reunion. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
The “Aladdin” table is sponsored by Heather Arellanes. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
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