District 214 alumni council holds networking events

Alumni of High School District 214 are invited to a morning of food, reminiscing, networking and more at the inaugural "Social Studies" alumni networking event hosted by the District's Alumni Advisory Council.

The event will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, March 30, in the Daily Herald's office center, 155 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. It will include a continental breakfast from Tasty Catering, icebreaker activities from The PlayGround Games for those seeking throwback school vs. school competition, and a raffle.

Bob Paddock, Arlington High School '63, will welcome the group as the Herald's vice chairman and executive vice president; Jeff Przybylo, Forest View High School '86, will serve as emcee.

All District 214 alumni - all schools and all classes - are welcome with their guests. Attire can be business, or wear your school colors. The price is $10 in advance or $15 at the door; all funds raised will go to the District 214 Education Foundation, supporting innovation and student success districtwide.

Register online at www.d214.org/alumni, selecting the "Social Studies" link. Future Social Studies events include an after-hours social Thursday, June 29; a comedy-fueled lunch Thursday, Sept. 28; and a New Year celebration Thursday, Dec. 28. Look for more details on those events soon at www.d214.org/alumni.

The Alumni Advisory Council, whose members represent all eight of the district's original schools, serves as a catalyst to foster lifelong connections between alumni and the district and create, enhance and facilitate meaningful opportunities for alumni to engage with and support the district and each other.