Planning a successful 20-year class reunion might seem like a monumental task, however, according to a recent article on Above the Law, an online platform offering legal news and commentary for legal professionals, it might be simpler than it looks if you apply some basic principles. These considerations include making the event cheap, local to the school, and informal.
The high costs often associated with class reunions can act as a deterrent for many potential attendees. The article points out that most former classmates, who enjoyed hanging out together for free in the past, would find it off-putting to now pay for the same. It suggests holding the reunion at a venue like a bar that offers food, allowing people the option to buy their own food if they wish.
The second recommendation involves sticking to the roots; planning the reunion in the town where the school exists (or existed) would increase the chances of people attending the event. Traveling to a different city might discourage attendees, particularly those who would have to book a hotel room when they arrive.
Last but not least, the formality of the event can indeed be a major factor. Maintaining an informal atmosphere by avoiding formal attire or costume themes can make the attendees feel more comfortable and consequently increase the reunion’s overall success rates. Comparatively, formal events such as the Met Gala are less likely to appeal to the high school cohorts twenty years after graduation.
While class reunion planning might feel like an uphill task given the skyrocketing rates of loneliness in our society along with growing social disillusionment, these basic considerations might just result in a well-attended and enjoyable reunion. After all, two decades might be long enough for even those with lingering high school acrimony to offer some of their former classmates another chance.