Alumni Open House 

Join your fellow Bexley classmates and alums from both near and far at Bexley High School on July 3. Whether you are here for a class reunion or just want to stop by, we’d love to have our student tour guides show you around.  As you reminisce with friends and share memories, you’ll have the chance to see how the school has changed (or not)!

Although no RSVP is required, it will help us to plan if you would complete this quick response form or email Wendy at Alumni@Bexley.us with your attendance plans. 

Calling all Rubinos Pizza Fans! The short documentary film “Jim” of Rubino’s Pizza will be shown at the Drexel at 6:30pm on the 4th of July. The showing is a free, but make sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time. The movie was created and produced by filmmaker, Noah Abrams, Class of 1996. Here is Noah’s instagram post about the film:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6QZijuU2J/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

CLASS REUNION PLANS

Class of 1955 - 70th Reunion

There was not enough interest in planning a formal reunion event for the Class of 1955. All are welcome to join us for the Open House.

Class of 1960 - 65th Reunion

The Class of 1960 hosted a reunion in 2023 but might be organizing a casual meet up the week of July 4th so stayed tuned for more info to come. All are welcome to join us for the Open House.

Class of 1963 - “63/80” Reunion to celebrate turning 80 this year!

The Class of 1963 is planning a class reunion for the weekend of October 10-12, 2025 to celebrate turning 80 this year!

All events will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at the Columbus Airport.

Contact the reunion email: bexley6380@gmail.com for more information or to get involved in planning.

Class of 1965 - 60th Reunion

The 1965 reunion will be held September 5-7. More information will be available soon.

Class of 1970 - 55th Reunion

The Bexley High School Class of ‘70 will include the following events on the weekend of July 4, 2025. Spouse or a guest are welcome at all events.

There is no charge to attend either event, however we ask that you RSVP on our class website. The link is BHSclassof70.com

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:00 am Exact Location TBD Near Maryland School, Bexley, OH 43209

Contact for questions: Jean Robbins at 614-571-9363 or email jeanrobbins614@gmail.com

It’s our tradition! Roll out of bed Friday morning and make your way to Maryland Elementary School! The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 am and we will be one of the first 10 floats (the benefit of seniority ...) so make sure you arrive at 9 am. The 2.8 mile parade route starts at Maryland and Remington and ends at Bexley High School. The flatbed can hold about 20 people; the rest of us will have to walk. Please RSVP especially if you need to ride the entire way. TIPS: Wear any T-shirt that identifies you as Class of ’70 if you have one. Bring a water bottle.

Saturday, July 5, 2025, 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Ohio Brewing Company - 421 East 2nd Ave, Columbus OH 43201

Website: https://ohiobrewingcolumbus.com/

Meet up with your classmates at this brewery on the near north side of Columbus. PARKING: Park behind or to the side of the building. It is handicapped accessible. NO WORRIES ABOUT WEATHER: There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The large patio provides shade and shelter if it's raining. NO WORRIES ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES: You may purchase any food and beverages you would like. Be sure to RSVP on the class website so we can reserve enough space.

Class of 1975 - 50th Reunion

The BHS Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50 year reunion the weekend of July 3rd-4th-5th 2025. Plana are made for a fun weekend. Contact Mark Palmer at mark.palmer@josephgroup.com or by phone to 614-906-1780 with any questions. Invitations are out - reach out if you haven’t received yours or have questions.

Class of 1980 - 45th Reunion

45th Reunion Weekend Details

Thursday, July 3 

Pins  4117 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219 at 4 PM 

6:30 PM Class Photo

Friday, July 4

Meet at Rhonda Schottenstein's House 272 N. Drexel Road

Parade Float: We are number 40 in the Parade route please meet at the float between between 8:30 AM-9:15 15 AM

Saturday, July 5

Side Bar 122 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215

6:30 PM Dinner and Drinks

Teri Cohodes Morof 248-505-3331

Class of 1985 - 40th Reunion

Thursday, July 3rd -Stop into BHS for a building tour during the Alumni Open House and don't miss Red, White & Boom-the massive downtown fireworks show-that starts at approximately 10:00 p.m. Classmates can gather & meet on their own as nothing is scheduled as a class.

Friday, July 4th - Bexley Parade! We will have a flatbed/truck/people carrier of some type in the parade & will gather at the staging area at the start beforehand. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Classmates can also gather at Matt & Sarah Nusken's house on Roosevelt during and for a short time after the parade.

Friday, July 4th, Evening - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - prior to the Bexley fireworks, classmates are invited to pre-game at Gary Beckman's house on Fair Ave. Gary has offered to supply food & beverage, but please consider bringing a beverage as well.

Friday, July 4th-Bexley Fireworks!

Classmates can head over to the annual July 4th Bexley Fireworks @ Capital University - approximate start time is 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 5th - Classmates will be on their own for the day. Hit up the Bexley pool for a swim!

Saturday, July 5th, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Wings Restaurant! Jet over to Wings on E. Main St., where we have reserved the banquet room/lower level for classmates to reconnect. Food & drinks will be available.

We'll be asking for a modest per-person donation to assist in covering the cost, so more to come. Join our Facebook page for more information and to connect: https://www.facebook.com/events/609398645413984/

Class of 1990 - 35th Reunion

Thursday, July 3rd

9:30-11:30 - Alumni Open House

7-10pm - Casual Gathering at the Bexley Senior Center Building at 420 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH 43209. Plan to eat dinner on your own and BYOB. Coolers will be available to store beverages or bring your own. Venmo to @Keary-Ryan to cover expenses and pizza ($20).

Friday July 4th - Bexley Parade - Ride the trailer with the class! we have a trailer lined up. Lineup location TBD. Parade starts at 9:30

Contact Keary to help with plans or for more information at keary.ryan@bexley.us or visit our Class of 1990 Facebook page to connect: https://www.facebook.com/groups/37431364523

Class of 1995 - 30th Reunion

https://www.facebook.com/groups/9111514484

The Class of 1995 is #47 in the parade lineup - meet up to walk in the parade

Class of 2000 - 25th Reunion

Parade

When: Friday July 4th.  Line up Location TBD still.  Parade starts at 9:30.

What to bring:  Candy to throw out, we will have coolers available with water and space for sodas and what not.  We will have a flatbed, but people are welcome to walk as well. If we see you along the parade route, we will strongly encourage you to join us.  Parade finishes at the High School.

Adult Gathering

Saturday July 5th: Class of 2000 gathering (including significant others)

Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location: Columbus Brewing Company - 200 Kelton Avenue Columbus, Ohio, 43205.  (This is at the East Market)

Set up: There will be various food set up and a cash bar.  Lot’s of good food

Cost: $30 per person.  ($60 for Grad and guest) Please Venmo Todd Rosen (@trosen17)

Contact Josh Price @ joshua.price@bexley.us with any questions.

Class of 2005 - 20th Reunion

Click the following link to let us know what events you can attend, and we’ll keep you informed as details are finalized. https://forms.gle/memKEFYM9MGoee446

Reunion Schedule:

Thursday, July 3rd | 20th Reunion Party @ TBD location (bar in Columbus – night event – adults only)

Friday, July 4th | Bexley 4th of July Parade - Class of 2005 Reunion Float (BHS grads only)

Friday, July 4th | Post-parade cookout in Bexley (family-friendly)

Class of 2005 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bexleyhs2005 

Class of 2010 - 15th Reunion

- The link to RSVP for each event and see who is coming is here:  Reunion RSVP

- Details of the events included below:

July 3rd:

• Meet & Mingle at Ohio Brewing Company 4-7pm- partners and families welcome!

• Address: 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

July 4th:

• Parade pregame 8:15am

• Casual mimosas and bagels before hopping on the float

  1. Katie and Alex Marsh's house

• Parade 9:30am

• Ride through Bexley in the historic parade! Exact starting location TBA closer to the event

  1. For safety and space, classmates only on the float 

  2. Scroll to the bottom for parade route
     

• Post-parade pool party 12-4pm

• Partners and families are invited to continue the celebrations after the parade! Adult and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided.

  1. We've arranged for Pitabilities food truck to join us! Their menu items will be available for purchase from 12:30-3:30pm!  

  2. Catherine Brennan's house

  3. Please bring your own towel! 

Pricing is $28 dollars per adult. Please Venmo Rebecca-Carroll-1 by June 13

Email Becca Carroll at rebeccacarroll12@gmail.com to be added to the email list with details/addresses, etc. 

Class of 2015 - 10th Reunion

July 3rd at 7:00PM

Meet a the The Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall located in the historic Trolley District at (200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205). Columbus Brewing serves drinks but also has non-alcoholic options. Columbus Brewing also has food options and work to be accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. Their menu provides vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options. Everyone is responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks as well as transportation to and from the event. All are welcome to attend! Please check out their website for more information! https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#beer-hall

July 4th

Parade Float There will be more exact information to come regarding this, Jackson Feinknopf is handling the logistics of entering the float into the parade. Participants are asked to chip in to cover the cost of the trailer, truck, and driver. Plan to bring candy and non permanent decorations likes signs, streamers, etc. to decorate the trailer on the day before and morning of the parade time. Contact Jackson Feinknopf at jfeinknopf@me.com to help or with any questions. Please contact the Foundation directly to make sure your contact information is up to date.

Class of 2020 - 5th Reunion

The Class of 2020 is starting to pull ideas together for a gathering. Contact Caroline Bunker at crb41102@gmail.com or Austin Smith at austindsmith1@aol.com if you would like to work on planning something or be included on an email list. Please contact the Foundation directly to make sure your contact information is up to date.

REUNION GIFTS

Reunions are a great time to reflect on your time at Bexley express gratitude for your education and reinvest in the Bexley experience to benefit current and future students. We are happy to work with BHS Classes holding reunions to match their interest in making a class gift with special and on-going needs within the Bexley City School District. Make your donation on the Join-Us page or read below about the different opportunities to give back.

Bexley High School Alumni Piazza and Walkway

Since its dedication on July 4, 1996, the Bexley High School Alumni Walkway and Pizza has continued to be a special place to honor Bexley graduates, classes, teachers, and special friends of the Bexley Schools. Envisioned as a gathering area for past, present and future Bexley graduates, the piazza has become just that. Engraved benches placed along the walkway can be purchased with a $2,500 contribution, while engraved pavers, located in the center of the piazza can be purchased for $750 each.

Lions’ Pride Alumni Fund

Gifts to the Lions’ Pride Alumni Fund ensure that all Bexley students continue to benefit from the “Bexley experience” – and the pride and tradition that sets Bexley apart from other public high schools across the country. The Lions’ Pride Alumni Fund supports, funds an annual Senior Celebration and provides a cash award to each Bexley senior who receives a Bexley High School Departmental Award. Contributions also support alumni events, awards and recognitions and on-going communications.

Bexley High School Alumni Scholarship Fund

The Alumni Endowment Fund, honoring the memory of longtime Bexley High School Alumni Association Secretary Barbara Babbitt Hysell, supports three annual scholarships for Bexley seniors. The Carlton Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two seniors who excel in both athletics and academics. The William E.L. Young Memorial Service Award recognizes a senior for service to the community and/or school.

Designated Endowment Funds

Several Bexley High School alumni have established Designated Endowment Funds to support specific areas within the Bexley Schools or to provide college scholarships. Those endowments grow with additional gifts. A complete list of Designated Endowment Funds is available on the Bexley Education Foundation website at bexleyeducationfoundation.org.

Leave a Legacy at Bexley High School

Bexley High School alumni can sustain the tradition of excellence in the Bexley Schools through a planned gift. Reunion time is a perfect time to reflect on your experience and consider including the Foundation in your estate plans. One of the simplest ways is through a bequest in a will or estate plan or by naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA or insurance policy.