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65 Year: Class of 1958 Reunion

Friday, September 8, 2023 | 7:00 pm Casual Mixer for classmates and guestsTown & Country Inn | 110 N. 54th Street Quincy, IL Saturday, September 9, 2023 | 6:00 pm We will be having a casual evening with a two entry dinner, class photo, and a video of past reunions and a newly edited one…

35 Year: Class of 1988 Reunion

Friday, July 21, 2023 | 4:00 – 9:00 pm 4:00 – 6:00 pmHappy Hour @ Quincy Brewing Co.No charge to attend – Cash Bar 6:00 – 9:00 pm Harrison Pub – 17th & Harrison StreetNo Charge to just show up – Cash Bar Classmates That Paid $88 Or More Will Get:2 VIP BANDS for the…

40 Year: Class of 1983 Reunion

Friday, June 23 Blues in the District at Washington Park North 5th St, Quincy, IL5:00 pmFree to attend Saturday, June 24 Dinner and Music at The Elks Lodge (Casual dress)311 North 2nd, Quincy, IL6:00 – 11:00 pm$30 per person or $35 after May 24PAyPal qhsclass83@gmail.com Join the Facebook page for more information!

30 Year: Class of 1993 & Friends Reunion

Friday, July 14, 2023 The first reunion event will be held on Friday, July 14, starting at 5:30 PM at Encore Events in Quincy, IL. Mingle with classmates and listen to Blues in the District. Hors d’oeuvres provided, alcohol can be purchased from Encore’s bar, or BYO drink/food. Saturday, July 15, 2023 The second reunion…

Tenth Annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run Raises Record Amount

Fun Run Raises $41,119 to benefit Quincy Public Schools Quincy, Ill. – The 10th annual Dream Big in Color Run welcomed more than 700 runners and raised a record-breaking $41,119 for Quincy Public Schools. The fundraiser, sponsored by the QPS Foundation in partnership with QHS Leadership students, was a great success in raising money for…

Katie Rodemich

Q&A with Katie Rodemich ’02, Blue Devil Alumna & QPSF Office Manager

Did you participate in extracurricular activities while at QHS? In high school, I played Girls’ Varsity Golf from freshman through senior year. I was very involved with ‘A Building’ which is also known as the Music and Theatre Department at QHS.  In fourth grade, at Baldwin, I joined the orchestra and sang in the chorus…

Growing into Her Own: Get Caught Up with Angela (Aden) Barnes ’82

Angela (Aden) Barnes ‘82 has always loved staying active and has built her life around acts of service & hobbies that enhance her surroundings.  Her talents are as varied as her interests, and her resume is an impressive blend of skills and experiences. Barnes credits much of her success to her time in Quincy Public…

QHS Alumna Strives to Open Local Children’s Museum

Everyday, Quincy gets a little closer to having a physical Children’s Museum. Renovation on the Paper Box Company building began in January 2022, and with the right community support, the 24,000+ sq ft Museum could open its doors in 2026. In the meantime, Quincy Children’s Museum Executive Director Amy (Wentura) Peters ’10 is doing everything…

Racheal Raleigh

QPS Foundation hires new Alumni & Events Manager

Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is excited to announce Racheal Raleigh as the new Alumni & Events Manager. She began this position in mid-January and will oversee the Alumni program and event planning, including A Night to Dream Big and the Dream Big in Color Run. Raleigh was born in Quincy and…

QPS Foundation Exceeds 2022 Dream Big Annual Campaign Goal

New campaign record set for second year in a row Quincy, Ill. – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended their 2022 Dream Big Annual Campaign on a high note, raising a record-breaking $321,078.62 in donations and pledges. This is the most raised during a Dream Big Campaign, exceeding last year’s record of $310,551. The initial…