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Upper Arlington High School

Class of 1966

60th Anniversary Reunion

Diamond Jubilee

July 2-4, 2026

You’re invited to celebrate the 60th year reunion with your UA High School classmates. It’s our Diamond Jubilee!

Embrace old friends. Discover the faces that go with names you heard in the hallways 60 years ago, but never actually met.

Reconnect with classmates you haven’t seen since the 50th reunion!

Participate in any of the variety of activities we’ve planned for your fun and enjoyment on July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

The reunion planning team has been working for months to make sure this will be a memorable event.

We’ll be ready to welcome you when you arrive!
Schedule of Activities
Schedule

Reunion Schedule of Activities

 

Thursday Afternoon, July 2

 

Explore the new high school during an open house from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Alumni Award presentations are scheduled for 3:00 pm in the auditorium. We have a nominee from our class.

At 4:30 pm mingle with alumni from the classes of ‘65, ‘66, and ‘67 for an informal, cash-bar happy hour at Yogi's Bar and Grill.

Make your own dinner plans and gather with your classmates that evening.

 

Friday Morning, July 3

 

     Help decorate our float for the Fourth of July Parade and/or enjoy 

     Yoga in the Park, at 10:30 am – noon in Upper Arlington’s

     Thompson Park on McCoy Road.

 

     Have lunch with your classmates on your own. Then get

ready for the evening’s big gathering.

 

Friday Evening, July 3   6:30–10:30 pm

 

Diamond Jubilee Class of 1966 Celebration

UA Bob Crane Community Center

Fifth Floor Event Center

3600 Tremont Road, UA 43221 (Lazarus Kingsdale old site)

You and your guest can enjoy getting reacquainted, sharing memories and trading stories about your lives during the past six decades.

There will be lots of *memorabilia, fun activities, and a tribute honoring classmates who are no longer with us.

At 10:00 pm cap off your evening by watching a distant view of the spectacular “Red, White & Boom Fireworks” over Downtown Columbus from the Event Center balcony.

 

Saturday, July 4

 

Gather at 8:00 am (location to be confirmed) if you plan to ride on

the Class of 1966 Float.

 

Interested in exploring and walking?

 

At 1:00 pm, you can meet at the new Quarry Trails Metro Park. You’ll be amazed at the transformation of the old limestone quarry as you explore the trails, waterfalls and new community there.

 

The day is designed for you to have get-togethers and explore with families, friends and classmates. At 9:30 pm you can join us at the Picnic in Northam Park for the spectacular Upper Arlington Fireworks display that starts at 10:00 pm.

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Where to stay
Where to stay during our reunion

If you haven't already made hotel arrangements on your own and want to be near classmates, we have arranged for blocks of discounted rooms at three locations. The reservation deadline for discounted rates is May 31, 2026.
Reserve now and cancel later if your plans change.
(Scioto Country Club is hosting the 2006 U.S. Senior Open Championship, July 2-5, so nearby hotels are filling up quickly.)

Holiday Inn Express
3045 Olentangy River Rd.
($140/night)
Click
here or call 614-656-3254 and mention the UAHS66 block.

The Residence Inn
3100 Olentangy River Rd.
($159/night)
Click
here or call 888-236-2427 and mention the UAHS66 block.

Marriott Courtyard OSU
780 Yard Street
Grandview Yard
($179)/night
Click
here or call 614-453-4420 and mention the UAHS66 block.

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Registration and Payment
Registration and Payment

Please register online by clicking the link below. You can pay by credit card, Google pay, or check. There is a transaction fee of 3.95% + $0.95 for credit card payments. To pay by check, during checkout click "Use different payment method" and then "Cash or Check" for instructions.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2026

​(Registration after June 15 is an additional $15. Shirts are not available after June 15.)

Click here to register and pay

Our reunion shirts are 100% pre-shrunk white cotton unisex polos with the 60th Reunion Logo embroidered over the left pocket area. Please refer to the size chart before ordering. Measurements refer to the shirt lying flat (Width = armpit to armpit; Length = top of collar to hem).

Shirts will be distributed at the Diamond Jubilee on July 3rd. Please wear yours on the float.

If you don't purchase a reunion shirt, please wear a white shirt if riding on our float.

 

  • Small: 18" Width / 28" Length

  • Medium: 20" Width / 29" Length

  • Large: 22" Width / 30" Length

  • XL: 24" Width / 31" Length

  • 2XL: 26" Width / 32" Length

  • 3XL: 28" Width / 33" Length


 
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*Do you have class memorabilia you would be willing to share at the Diamond Jubilee?

Bring your old photos, publications, programs, or memorabilia
even your letter jacket or circle pin all will be welcome. And you will get them all back when the celebration is over. If you are interested, please contact your Reunion Planning Team at myrama26@gmail.com.
© 2015 UAHS Class of 1966 Website created by Connie Brodish, administered by Tony Olbrich. 
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