News
Archived News

Football 'Cola Wars License Plate

A Special Event License Plate may be purchased to commemorate the renewal of one of the oldest football rivalries in Illinois - Arcola vs. Tuscola. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2018. The license plate may be displayed from July 3 - August 31, 2018.

High School Building Centennial

Arcola High School opened its doors in September 1917. Construction History, compiled by Sue Stout.

Oldest Living Alumni

The Arcola Alumni Association will honor Arcola High School’s oldest living graduates in the coming months. To recommend an Arcola High School alumnus for recognition, complete the form.

Alma Grace Swick Harshbarger, a 1931 AHS alumna, is the first honoree. And at age 101, is believed to be Arcola High School’s oldest living graduate.

Thomas B. Blagg, a 1938 AHS alumnus, is the April 2015 honoree.

LaVonne Smith, a 1935 AHS alumna, is the July 2015 honoree.

Ruth & Bob Holaday, 1942 and 1943 AHS alumni respectively, are the February 2016 honorees.

Rodie Van Gundy King, 1943 AHS alumna is the March 2016 honoree.

Bob Van Cleave, 1941 AHS alumnus is the December 2016 honoree.

Lowell Garrett, 1944 AHS Alumnus is the March 2017 honoree.

Veterans

The Arcola Alumni Association has initiated its Veterans Recognition project. To be included, a person must meet the following criteria:

• Attended and/or graduated from Arcola High School
• Served in any branch of the U.S. Military
• Currently serving or received an honorable discharge

Click for additional information about the Veterans' Recognition project. Complete and return the form to recommend a veteran for recognition.

Recent Class Reunions

We've added pages containing pictures and information from recent class reunions.
If your class had a reunion since 2005, we'll publish group pictures and information.
Forward the information via E-mail.

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!

We have recently been made aware of E-Mail solicitations to Arcola alumni for memberships, merchandise, etc.   The solicitation includes a link to the www.alumniclass.com website - which is NOT the Arcola Alumni Association's website.

AT THIS TIME, THE ARCOLA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOES NOT OFFER LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS NOR ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL MERCHANDISE.

OFFICIAL ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL MERCHANDISE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM VYVERBERGS, FROM VARIOUS ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS, OR AFFILIATED BOOSTER GROUPS.

DO NOT subscribe/purchase merchandise via the www.alumniclass.com website with the intention of joining the Arcola Alumni Association or supporting local businesses/organizations.

Assistance Needed

Help is needed in identifying students in the 1909 freshman class.

Events
Archived Events

2018 Distinguished Alumni

The sixth annual Distinguished Alumni banquet will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Kaskaskia Country Club. Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Class of 1968 Reunion

The Class of 1968 will hold its 50-year reunion on July 28, 2018 from 4:30 - 10:00 PM at It’ll Do Bar/Restaurant; 620 Schrock Drive; Arcola, IL 61910.

• 4:30 PM - Check in
• 5:00—6:00 PM - Appetizers and Music from our School years by Jerry Good
• 6:00-7:00 PM - Buffet – Coffee, Tea, Soda and Water included as well as a CASH Bar
• 7:00—10:00 PM - Get reacquainted with classmates

Our M.C. for the evening will be Charles “Skip” Lee. Steve Williams has agreed to take a class picture during the evening that will be posted on the Arcola Alumni Site.

The cost for the evening will be $30.00 per person. Please send your checks (payable to: Arcola Class of 1968 Reunion) by June 1, 2018 to:

Kathie Whitley
205 S. 44th Street
Decatur, IL 62521

If you are on Facebook, you may want to join the group Arcola High School Class of 1968. Contact the organizing committee for additional informaton via email. Complete details.

2017 Distinguished Alumni

Five Arcola High School graduates were honored as Distinguished Alumni during the Arcola Alumni Association’s alumni banquet at Kaskaskia Country Club on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

The 2017 honored Arcola High School alumni and year of graduation are:

Capt. John D. Kibler, deceased (AHS 1932)
Raymond Arthur “Art” Beazley, deceased (AHS 1959)
John Andrew “Andy” Walton, Jr. (AHS 1962)
Cheryl S. Holaday Hilgenberg (AHS 1966)
Gail Chaney Kalinich (AHS 1980)

Scenes from the 2017 Distinguished Alumni banquet.