November 13, 2024

Happy Fall BHS Alumni! 


On behalf of the entire Barrington High School Alumni Association, thank you for making Homecoming 2024 a blast! So many classes came together to celebrate, from 1974 for their 50th reunion to 2004 for their 20th.


We wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season!


BHSAA President: Paul Cusimano ('88)

BHSAA Executive Board: Kate Himes ('14), Jay Istvan ('77), Holly Erskine Madden ('79), Jim Potter ('65), Don Thompson ('61), and Chuck Thyfault ('82)

Homecoming 2024 Recap – So Much Fun Was Had!

Class of 1974

The Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th reunion! Classmates golfed at Makray and enjoyed food, beverages, dancing with Bob the DJ, and a lovely table of remembrance of those classmates who have passed. Many thanks to Sue Rykman and Karen Parmelee for the beautiful display. Thank you to Gail Drury for the stunning floral arrangements. 


The Class of 1974 gathered on Saturday morning to decorate their entry into the parade. Laura Scoville Ekstrom and Larry Ekstrom were kind enough to deck out their 1974 Jaguar. David Young brought his 1963 Corvair. 


Following the parade, some classmates went to the football game at BHS and were recognized during halftime for the 50th reunion. 


Saturday night was the final event at Compass Farm, where there were sunsets, food trucks, a bonfire, rekindled friendships, new friendships, live music by a classmate and bandmate, dancing, and fond memories!

Homecoming Weekend Recap

Friday, Sept. 27


  • Class of 1964 and Class of 1979 celebrated at Kelsey Road House


Saturday, Sept. 28


  • Audrey Meyer Knigge (''49) led the parade in a Cadillac driven by Chuck Thyfault ('82)
  • Several classes participated in the parade with the Class of 1959 led by Sandy Schroeder, the Class of 1964 led by Joy Sweet, the Class of 1974 led by Karen Logan Pfeiffer & Allen Dusault, the Class of 1979 led by Cindy Schneider Davidson, Kris Istvan Tarnofsky & Holly Erskine Madden, the Class of1999 by Katie Edinger Gavula & Jim Gavula, and the Class of 2004 by George Wyhinny.
  • Alumni of all ages gathered for the annual tailgate at Chessies after the parade. They enjoyed a performance by The Rolling Blackouts (with brother and sister duo Kate Himes ('14) and Ray Himes ('12) rocking away the afternoon)! Alumni played BHS trivia games and the Class of 1955 won all the prizes! The Class of 1999 returned strongly to our village with their future alumni running around the parking lot. BHSAA President Paul Cusimano and Barrington 220 Educational Foundation Executive Director Mary Dale gave handouts of BHS alumni koozies and key chains. 
  • The Class of 1974 led the football game halftime as they took the field, joined by the 100-Year Celebration of BHS Football in memory of Tom Frederick - inaugural Football Coach. The Broncos beat Conant High School 55-14!


Thanks to our amazing Alumni Association which works each year with BHS Principal

Steve McWilliams ('93) to organize such a fantastic weekend. Please join the BHSAA at our next meeting at the new entrance and cafeteria at Barrington High School in January. Reach out to Paul Cusimano pjcusimano@mac.com or Holly Erskin Madden maddenteam8@gmail.com for more details.

Class of 1959

Class of 1964

Class of 1979

Class of 1984

Class of 1994

Class of 2004

Save the Date: Fine Arts Alumni Night at BHS

Save the Date for Fine Arts Alumni Night at the BHS musical on Saturday, Feb. 22! BHS will present this year's musical, Chicago, with a special alumni reception and tickets to the evening show. The reception is set for 5:30pm in the new Upper Atrium at BHS, followed by the show at 7pm. Registration information will be provided after the holiday season!

Calling all alumni!

We're always looking to expand our BHS alumni sphere! Please share this link to our sign-up form if you know any fellow BHS grads who would like to receive these BHSAA newsletters or get involved with our alumni association!

Barrington Area Voters Approve $64M Referendum

Based on preliminary results, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, registered voters in the Barrington 220 community passed a $64 million bond referendum, which will positively impact the future of Barrington 220 schools. 


According to preliminary results, the question was approved by voters with 54.6% YES votes and 45.4% NO votes. The successful referendum will provide Barrington 220 with the opportunity to:


  • Increase Safety & Security throughout Barrington 220 
  • Build a New Community Auditorium at Barrington High School 
  • Enhance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) and Instructional Spaces for Students


Click here to read a thank you message from Dr. Craig Winkelman, Superintendent of Schools. Click here to learn more about the referendum.

  • Check out this article featuring several BHS grads who have reconnected to reunite their stricken classmate with a long-lost, award-winning school project!
  • Check out this article about BHS grads who have joined forces to host a life-saving blood drive!
  • Check out this article about three former BHS athletic coaches who were recently inducted into the BHS Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame!
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