Garfield High School Class of 1976 – Golden 50th Reunion

 

 

Remember When? Come Relive the Magic — Garfield High School Class of 1976’s Golden 50th Reunion Awaits
It’s been fifty years… are you ready to come home and make new memories together?
The Garfield High School Class of 1976 is preparing to celebrate its Golden 50th Reunion, bringing classmates together for a weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating the lifelong bonds that began at Garfield. Whether you’ve stayed in touch over the years or haven’t seen classmates since graduation, this reunion is the perfect opportunity to renew friendships, share memories, and create new ones.

The celebration will be held at the Hotel Interurban in Tukwila and includes two exciting events:
Friday, September 11
Welcome Reception
Airmark Lounge & Rooftop
5:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12
Golden Reunion Banquet & Dance
Hotel Interurban Grand Ballroom
6:00–11:00 p.m.

Enjoy an elegant evening featuring a full dinner, music from the era that defined our high school years, and plenty of time for dancing and reconnecting. The night will also include special presentations, class highlights, and memorable moments honoring the journey of the Class of 1976 over the past five decades.

Special reunion pricing is available:
● Friday Welcome Reception – $40
● Saturday Banquet & Dance – $60
● Both events – $76 (best value)

Registration is limited, so classmates are encouraged to reserve their place as soon as possible.
For complete reunion details, registration information, hotel accommodations, and payment instructions, visit GarfieldClassof76.com.
Here’s to celebrating 50 years of friendship, Bulldog pride, and the memories that continue to bring the Class of 1976 together.

Congratulations to the Garfield High School Class of 1976 on your Golden Reunion! Bulldogs Forever! 💜

 

 

 

 

 

25 Years Later… The Bulldogs Are Coming Home!

Can you believe it’s been 25 years since we walked the halls of Garfield High School?

The music may have changed, our lives have certainly changed, and we’ve all collected a few more stories to tell—but one thing remains the same: once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.

Now it’s time to come together again for an evening filled with laughter, memories, old friendships, and new conversations. Whether you’ve kept in touch over the years or haven’t seen your classmates since graduation, this reunion is your chance to reconnect with the people who helped shape one unforgettable chapter of your life.

Join Us!

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕖 7:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Garfield Community Center

Enjoy a relaxed evening featuring:

• 🍷 Beer, wine, and cocktails
• 🧀 Delicious appetizers and snacks
• 📸 Plenty of photos and memories
• 🎶 Great conversation and lots of laughter
• 💜 A chance to celebrate 25 years of Bulldog pride

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets

Purchase by April 15 and receive:

• Two complimentary drinks
• Appetizers and snacks
• The best value for an unforgettable evening

🎟️ General Admission – $60

Includes:

• One complimentary drink
• Appetizers and snacks
• Cash bar available throughout the evening

Ticket sales end July 11, 2026.

Don’t Miss It!

Twenty-five years only comes around once.

Come celebrate old friendships, relive great memories, and create a few new ones. We can’t wait to welcome the Garfield High School Class of 2001 back together for a night that promises to be filled with smiles, laughter, and Bulldog spirit.

Bulldogs Forever! 💜

Reconnect with Garfield Alumni: Stay Connected! We understand the importance of maintaining strong ties with your peers, and that’s why we’re excited to offer a range of opportunities for you to reconnect with Garfield alumni. Whether it’s through our engaging networking events, exciting social media platforms, or informative newsletters, there’s always a way to stay in the loop and share your experiences. Our alumni community is a valuable resource that not only fosters friendships but also opens doors to professional growth and collaboration. Join us in strengthening these connections, as together we can celebrate achievements, reminisce about unforgettable moments, and support one another in our future endeavors.

Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently crossed the stage, Garfield Golden Grads welcomes alumni from every graduating class—along with friends and supporters who share a deep love for Garfield High School and its remarkable legacy. This vibrant community thrives on connections that transcend time, inviting each individual to play an integral role in contributing to the narrative of our beloved school. Reconnect with classmates, celebrate milestone reunions, and discover a plethora of class events that foster camaraderie and collaboration. Stay informed about what’s happening throughout the Garfield community, which is rich with activities and opportunities that spark excitement and engagement.

Our dedicated Class Representatives play an essential role in helping alumni stay connected by sharing news, organizing reunions, and diligently maintaining class contact information. If you’ve moved, changed your email, or simply haven’t been in touch for a while, we wholeheartedly encourage you to update your contact information with your Class Representative, so you won’t miss any upcoming events, reunions, volunteer opportunities, or Bulldog news that bring our community together. Each event is a chance to rekindle those cherished memories and make new ones, reinforcing the idea that once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog. Come reconnect, make new memories, and help keep the Garfield spirit alive for generations to come.

And as you join us in these celebrations, don’t forget to visit our Class News page to celebrate the accomplishments, milestones, and inspiring stories of Garfield alumni from every era, as we continue to elevate our shared legacy and inspire future Bulldogs!

It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate with classmates at our 2026 Garfield Class Reunion Weekend! Whether you’ve kept in touch over the years or it’s been decades since you’ve seen one another, we hope you’ll join us for a weekend filled with laughter, memories, and Bulldog spirit.

Friday, August 7, 2026 – Meet & Greet
Blue Water Bistro – Leschi
3 pm
Start the weekend with a relaxed afternoon by the water. Enjoy good conversation and renew old friendships in a casual setting.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Reunion Celebration
Ivar’s Salmon House
4–8 pm
Celebrate with classmates over a delicious meal and an evening of sharing stories and honoring the lifelong friendships that began at Garfield.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
Kim Krummeck – KimKrummeck@gmail.com
Leslie Burdick – Leslie.Burdick@comcast.net

We look forward to a wonderful weekend of friendship and Garfield pride!

Best regards,

Pat Mouton

Hello from the San Francisco Bay Area. Mike Fuson ’62 and Bruce Fisher ’62 checking in. We were good friends at Garfield and have remained good friends ever since. Our homes have been in the Bay Area for over 50 years; and we continue to see each other every few weeks.

Mike has been married to Peggy Iwasaki ’62 for over 60 years. He had a long career in local government, including being City Manager in Sausalito, Pismo Beach, and Sonoma from which he retired in 2007. Prior to retiring at the same time as Mike, Peggy was a graphic designer for several non-profits and companies.

Bruce and his wife, Marlene Litvak, Lowell High School’66 (San Francisco), have been together for 55 years. Bruce, an attorney, was first a partner in a national consulting firm and then had a long career as the Executive Director of a large non-profit serving at-risk youth in San Francisco and Marin Counties. Bruce retired in 2014. Marlene, also an attorney, retired in 2015 after a long tenure as General Counsel to a multi-national company in the tech industry.

In recent years, we have stayed in touch remotely with several classmates, including Tom Mathers, Jacquie Kay, Diane Deskins Hastert, and Doug Palmer.

We’re lucky and thankful that our children live in the Bay Area and that we’re able to spend plenty of time with grandkids (Bruce and Marlene have 2 daughters and 2 grandkids; Mike and Peggy have 2 sons and 5 grandkids).

Our favorite TV series of recent years is, of course, “Death by Lightning.” If you haven’t seen it, we both suggest you do. It is the story of how James GARFIELD became President and was, soon after, assassinated by a mentally disturbed follower. The series shows Garfield as a man of high character and strong moral values. Another reason to be proud of Garfield High.

Rita Lawson writes …
I attended the luncheon last year and was hoping to see other 1948 Grads. But I was the only one who attended. I enjoyed the musicians who were excellent. I was given a ride to and from by a very nice man who also gave me a sightseeing tour around the area. It is nice to know that can be arranged so you can attend.

In November of 2024, The KBCS listener supported community radio station recognized GGG member Winona Hollins-Hauge for her contribution to two programs Living the Blues (celebrating its 13th Anniversary) this year and Gospel Highway (20th Anniversary). You can read more about Winona, and her work and community endeavors on the KBCS website here https://www.kbcs.fm/2024/11/27/kbcs-dj-appreciation-posts/

FABULOUS article and pictures about GGG Hall of Fame Irwin Caplan ‘37. featured in Sunday’s “Pacific NW”, Seattle Times. (thanks to Aaron Vederoff for pointing us to the article)

https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/whimsical-details-from-1968-seattle-enliven-classic-irwin-caplan-poster/

As listed on the “I graduated from Garfield Facebook page”

August 7th – 9th, 2026
Seattle, Wa
Garfield High School Bulldogs Class of 1986 Please continue to check your email: (spam/junk mail) for emails
Re: Garfield High School Bulldogs Class of 1986:
40 year reunion
** If you do not have any messages please send email to:
Louis@harlemhaberdashery.com
And will send all important information directly.
We look forward to seeing you!

Jack was also a recent GGG treasurer…

This obit is from from the Seattle Times…
March 8, 1931 – February 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we say good-bye to our beloved dad, Jack ‘Fib’ Peterson.

Jack graduated from Garfield High School in 1949 and attended the University of Washington. He lived and worked many years on Magnolia, raising five children with his first wife, Kathleen, and working at his family’s wholesale company, The John A. Peterson Company. He was the quintessential PNW man; snowskiing at Stevens Pass and Crystal Mountain into his 80’s, waterskiing on Lake Washington into his 60’s, manning his little sail boat in Elliott Bay, and attending Husky and Seahawks games. He eventually moved to Vashon Island and spent forty-seven wonderful years there with his second wife, Geri.

He made the most of retirement; working as a gaffer for Eagle digital Productions on 50 documentaries, playing bit parts in locally produced commercials and movies, golfing, hiking Vashon’s beaches and roads, and making Swedish pancakes for family and friends. He and Geri were big supporters of the Vashon arts community including Drama Dock and the Vashon Senior Center. As he got older, Jack loved nothing better than reading books and writing limericks next to a roaring fire on a socked-in day.

Jack is survived by his wife, Geri; his five children: Jan Peterson Von Schleh, Jerry Peterson, Kirk Peterson, Kris Peterson, KarlPeterson; and three step children: David Berry, Randy Berry, Bonnie Berry Bristow. He had 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Always in our hearts, our big Swede will be forever missed.