ARE YOU READY? TIME IS TICKING!! LET'S CELEBRATE OUR 50TH CLASS REUNION!!
Join us for a memorable gathering and reconnect with friends!
Join us for a memorable gathering and reconnect with friends!
Welcome, EVERYONE, to the reunion of the High School Class of 1975!
It’s hard to believe that nearly five decades have passed since we tossed our caps in the air and celebrated our graduation. On October 25th, we will gather not just to reminisce about our youth, but to reconnect, rediscover, and celebrate the journeys we’ve all taken since those formative years.
As we gather together, we will see a tapestry of stories woven together by shared experiences 50 years ago—the laughter in the hallways, the late-night study sessions, the unforgettable school dances, and the friendships that have stood the test of time. It’s a chance to relive those moments, to share our triumphs and challenges, and to reflect on how far we’ve come.
Let’s take a moment to acknowledge our teachers and mentors who shaped our lives and encouraged us to chase our dreams. Their guidance left an indelible mark on many of us, and we are grateful for the lessons learned both inside and outside the classroom.
Join us in celebrating our past while looking forward to the future. We may have taken different paths—some of us pursued careers, others ventured into family life, and some have traveled the world—but our hearts are forever connected by our shared history.
As we enjoy the food, laughter, and stories, let’s take this opportunity to reconnect with old friends and perhaps forge new friendships. Each of us has a unique story to tell, and together, we have create a rich narrative of our class of 1975.
So, let’s raise a glass to the Class of 1975! Here’s to our memories, our achievements, and the bonds that continue to unite us. May this 50th class reunion remind us of the joy of friendship and the importance of cherishing the moments we have together. We are so looking forward to seeing you soon!! Cheers!
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Class of 1975...let's spend the weekend catching up with each other!
Friday evening, October 24, 2025:
Football game and post game gathering
Saturday evening, October 25, 2025:
Reunion festivities will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 444 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC 28054, located below Olive Garden.
Football Game and post game gathering:
Ashbrook High plays Crest High School in a home game.
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
Get-together time: 6:30 for those not attending the game.
Get-together: Bubba's 33
3287 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: 704-834-1082
Website: bubbas33.com
Reunion festivities will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn
Located at 444 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 below Olive Garden and Starbucks.
Reunion Event Time:
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the Rose Event Rooms
Attire:
Casual Chic
Catered Buffet:
Garden Salad, Bourbon Braised Roasted Chicken, Seared Creole Salmon, Green Beans, Vegetable Risotto, and dessert.
Music provided by:
Baxter's DJ Services.
Tickets for the Ashbrook High School Class of 1975 - 50th Class Reunion are $75.00 per person.
All checks or money order must be received by October 10th, 2025 to ensure adequate preparations for the venue.
Check or money order can be made payable to:
AHS 50th Class Reunion
c/o Stacy U'Ren Wray
P. O. Box 583
Arden, North Carolina 28704
Please enclose with your check a short note listing the following information:
Ticket Assistance
We want everyone who wishes to attend the reunion to feel welcome. If the cost of a ticket presents a hardship, please don't let that stand in your way -- we have a limited number of complimentary tickets available, no questions asked. To request confidential assistance, please reach out to Leesa Hedges McKeon or Stacy U'Ren Wray at Ashbrook1975.50thClassReunion@gmail.com with a brief explanation of your request. Again, we request the above information: address, cell, email so we can reach back out to you.
Place your reservation by calling the Hilton Garden Inn in Gastonia directly at 704.810.1111. Let the receptionist know you are booking a reservation for the Ashbrook 50th Class Reunion on the reunion weekend either 10/25 or 10/24 and 10/25 nights.
Hilton Garden Inn Gastonia
444 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
Here's the booking link for those who would like to make reservations. The cutoff date for this special room rate is October 6, 2025.
Do you know any of the following alumni? We would like to reach out to all of our Class of 1975 alumni and could really use your help. There are many people we have not been able to locate. If you know any of the following classmates and can help us connect, please let us know.
Adams, John Clyde (J.C)
Adams, Jr., William Knox (Bill)
Allen, Laura (Laura Currie)
Allen, Patricia Sue (Patty Brooks)
Anderson, David Michael (Dave)
Austin, Cathy Rene
Bane, Jennifer Denise (Jennifer Hatley)
Barber, Rickie Eugene (Detroit)
Barber, III, James Claudius (Jim)
Beam, Mary Julia (Julie Hughes)
Belton, David Nelson
Berg, Lela Ray (Lela Mulvahill)
Biggerstaff, Larry James
Black, Hugh G.
Blaylock, Susan Elizabeth (Susan Wilson)
Bowlin, David
Bradford, Johnny
Bradley, Dorothy Belinda
Bradshaw, Nancy Brockman (Nancy Whittle)
Brennecke, Deborah Elaine
Briggs, Nancy Lorraine
Brong, Dorothy Carol
Brown, Emory George
Brown, Fredrick Leon
Brown, Sharon Evelyn (Sherri)
Browning, Jr., Jack Delano
Bruchon, Mark
Brumley, Robert Herrick
Bruton, Gregory Lynn
Bumgardner, Vandon Howard
Campbell, Jeanna Marie (Jeanna Hyland)
Campbell, Karen
Campbell, Lisa Nadine
Cape, Jr., Thomas Franklin
Clements, Robert Carter
Coffey, Jack Steven
Coggins, Teresa Suzette
Cole, Patrick Mason
Collins, Paula Denise
Conner, Thomas Nathan
Corbin, Ashley Dean
Cory, Mark Thomas
Crook, Robert Edwin
Crumbley, Michael
Currence, Jr., Harold
Curry, Tommy
Daniels, Susan Annette
Davis, Joseph Blair
Davis, Marta L.
Davis, Richard Alan
Dawkins, Shirley Denise
Demmink, Herman
Dey, Rhonda Lee
Dixon, Lisa Anne
Dobbins, Kathy Denise
Dolley, Gladys Frances
Dorety, Debbie Darlene
Dreher, Ollie Faye
Duarte, Louise Marisela
Dunham, Sherman Lee
Durham, Dewight Jerome
Early, Steve Wesley
Ellington, Ronald David
Elliott, James Buren
England, Wanda Kay
Ennis, Judy Ann
Faust, Tyrus Rhettford
Ferguson, Diane Page
Fischer, John
Fish, Wanda Sue (Susie Boyles)
Fitzsimons, Edward Owen
Forbes, David Sloan
Fritz, Gary David
Gallimore, Rodney Keith
Gary, Earlene
Gault, Mark Robert
Gerardi, Lisa Mary
Giles, Sara Neal
Gilmore, David Earl
Gingles, Carolyn Jean
Glenn, Sheila Ann
Gray, Melissa Victoria (Vicki)
Grigg, Teresa Faye
Guffey, Kevin Wallace
Guinn, Beverly Elaine
Gullick, Keith Allen
Gunnings, Deborah Belinda
Hall, Robert Lee
Hamby, Leon
Hancock, III, Martin Luther (Marty)
Hanna, Jr., Boyce Jackson (Buddy)
Harden, Karen
Hardin, Larry
Harris, Jody Lynn
Harris, Mike
Hartman, Carla Jeanette
Higgenbotham, Barbara Ann
Holbrooks, Randy Scott
Holland, Kimberly Suzanne
Holland, Tom
Hooks, Cecil Jackson
Houser, Dea
Hudgins, Jerry Scott
Hughes, Pamela Dawn
Hull, Joanne Ruth
Hunter, Romona Black
Jamison, Michael
Jeffries, Joel Gerome
Jenkins, Kenneth Stewart
Jenkins, Linda Ann
Jimmo, Richard Edward
Johnson, Jr., Charles Everette
Johnston, IV., Rufus Manfred
Jones, Kenneth Carl
Keef, Dana Lynne (Calabrese)
Klaudt, Kathleen Marie
Klein, Jan Renee
Knight, Randal Eric
Langston, John
Laws, Stephen Cashwell
Lazenby, Pamela Anne (Groves)
Leininger, Richard Alan
Lindsay, Keith Allen
Long, Cynthia Ellen (Edwards)
Longnecker, Merle
Lowery, Emory Lynn
Lowery, Pamela Jane
Lowery, Paul Brian
Macon, Ralph
Martin, Jody Lynn
McCarthy, Kathy
McCleave, Deborah
McKenzie, Albert Mitchell
Mecum, Betty Lois
Meek, Thomas Howard
Mendenhall, Robert Michael
Miller, Cathy Sarah
Mims, Patricia Leigh (Neill)
Mingo, William Mitchell
Minter, Bessie Mae
Mobley, Gene Karlton
Moore, Richard Eugene
Morel, Raymond Charles
Myers, Steven Andrew
Neilson, David Joel
Orr, Lafeyette
Parks, John Robert
Payseur, Robert Charles
Paysour, Patrick Wayne
Peak, John William
Pearson, Ronald Wayne
Petropulos, Kathleen Angela (Davis)
Pheagin, Margo Delores (Dewitt)
Phillips, Terry Mason
Pickelsimer, Michael Shane
Pope, William Gregory
Queen, Eugene Carrol
Queen, Shawn
Rankin, Donna Renee
Rankin, Larry Steven
Ratchford, Michael Edward
Reed, Minnilue Foster, (Hilton)
Reele, Melanie
Reneau, David Scott
Rhinehart, Joey Blair
Rhyne, Mark
Riddle, Mark
Ross, Leslie Sue
Sanford, Jeanie Starlene
Setzer, Tammy Lyn (Royston)
Shannon, Kevin
Shermer, Timothy Lawson
Shuler, Steve Elliott
Simmons, David Ray
Simon, Bob
Small, Pamela Grace (Klutz)
Smith, Ralph
Sparks, Jesse Lee
Staley, Michael Gregory
Stanley, Susan Mary
Stark, Jr., Tom
Stephens, David
Stewart, Karen Meek (Dellinger)
Stine, Michael Charles
Talley, Barbara Renee (Wright)
Thompson, David
Turner, Douglas Lamont
Vella, Vincent Peter
Waggoner, Debbie Sue (Wells)
Walker, Arl Timothy
Walker, Steve William
Ware, Ramona Lucille
Warren, Ronald Neill
Webb, Horace Ray
Wellman, Duke Edward
Wells, Elizabeth May (Lang)
Wiggins, Donna Delores
Wilkins, Gary Edward
Williams, Christopher E.
Williams, Etson Cameron
Williams, Marvin
Williams, Robert Frank
Williams, Vicki Deree (Spence)
Williams, Jr., Robert Frank
Wilson, Doretha Ann
Windsor, Lynne Marie (Wells)
Withers, Jr., Burleigh James
Woods, Deborah Swanner
Wright, Spencer Curtis
Yarborough, Ronald
As we gather for our 50th Class Reunion, let's pause to remember those bright souls who once walked the halls of our high school, sharing laughter, dreams, and the promise of the future. Though they are no longer with us, their spirits remain alive in our hearts and memories. Each shared moment, every smile, and the many friendships we forged during those formative years are a testament to each of their impact on our lives. As we remember each of our former classmates, we celebrate their journeys, cherishing the indelible mark they left on us and the legacy of love and camaraderie they continue to inspire in our community.
Adams, Gene Arthur
Bancroft, Patty
Barber, Ricky
Biggers, Thomas Calvin
Braswell, Timothy Ray
Briggs, Meredith Ann
Browning, Dale
Burris, Jerry Dean
Byers, Athenia Darlene
Calabrese, John C.
Carpenter, Graham
Carpenter, Walter Fred
Clements, Gary
Cole, Richard Alan
Conner, Richard
Crane, Sue Ellen
Dean, Charlie
Dominy, Sharon Darcel
Dover, Amy Leigh
DuBose, Bill
Edison, Leslie
Elkins, Amy Louise
Fair, Mary Lee
Falls, Keith
Hall, Sylvia Lee
Hayes, Steven Parker
Hunter, Ellen Earle
Jackson, Greg
Jackson, Sandy Ray
Johnson, Steve
Jordan, Mark William
Jordan, Robert Carey
Kelly, Kemp
Kelly, Gay
Fay Kendrick
Kennedy, Dorothy Rena
Lewis, Larry
Lindsey, Amelia
Lineberger, Charles Edward
Long, Charles Steven
Lowery, Paul
Menard, Gail Marie
Miller, Lester Neal
Mitchell, Kirk Bradford
Moonie, Jeffrey Leroy
Nelli, John Niccola
Nona, Ann
Ormand, Tracy
Pagan, Ivan
Pappas, Michael
Parker, Janie Frances
Parr, Kathy
Patton, Patricia
Price, Henry Saye
Quinn, Michael Alan
Reid, Daisy
Reid, Joe
Riddle, Mark
Robertson, Steven William
Robinson, Debbie
Rush, Billy Brian
Schrum, Arthur Marion
Smallwood, Susan
Teague, Sandy
Usery, Susan Elaine
Watson, Steve
Willis, Keith
Willis, Michael Kent
Do you have questions or comments about the event? Do you need special accommodations?
Send me a message, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Leesa Hedges McKeon
828.399.0797
444 Cox Rd, Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
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