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What to Expect
This playbook is designed for volunteer event staff supporting the WCHS ’85 | 40th Reunion Nashville Celebration.
It provides a clear overview of roles, contact information, setup timelines, and expectations for a smooth and memorable event.
If you're a classmate just browsing — welcome! Feel free to explore and get a behind-the-scenes look at how this celebration is coming together.
For our amazing volunteers:
Use this playbook as your go-to reference guide before, during, and after the event weekend.
WCHS '85 | 40TH REUNION CELEBRATION - LIGHTHOUSE ON THE LAKE
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025 - 7:00PM - 11:00PM
7:40PM - Opening Toast
🎤 Dr. Rod Glatt, Class President
🎤 Ms. Bonita Fields, Class Vice President
🎤 Ms. Racal LaNier, Class Secretary
- Welcome remarks and opening reflection
- "Cheers to 40 Years!" – All classmates raise a glass in honor of four decades of memories, growth, and friendship!
7:50 PM — Greetings from Our Former Educators
🎤 Coach Doris Armstrong
🎤 Mr. Bruce Bowers
🎤 Mr. Robert Churchwell, Jr.
🎤 Mademoiselle Brenda King
🎤 Evanda McDowell
🎤 Mr. Gary McGuire
- Each guest will share a brief 3–4 minute message of encouragement, memories, and celebration.
8:15 PM — Memorial Tribute
🎤 Led by Dr. Rod Glatt
- Honoring the memory of classmates we’ve lost
- Moment of silence and acknowledgment of their enduring impact
- Special visual tribute and candle lighting in their honor
8:25 PM — Official Greetings from the City of Nashville
🎤 Read by Michelle Bailey
- Presentation of a Greetings Letter from Mayor Freddie O’Connell honoring the WCHS Class of 1985 and the 40th reunion celebration.
8:30 PM — Thank You from the Planning Team
🎤 Remarks from the Planning Team
- Bonita Fields
- Racal LaNier
- James Hunter
- Rod Glatt
Acknowledging volunteers, sponsors, and all who made the weekend possible. Announcements about weekend events including a reminder to wear your official Class Reunion T-shirt to the Cookout for a Group Photo. Michelle Vaughn will announce The Temple Church visit expectations.
8:40 PM — Celebration Continues
Enjoy the rotating slideshow:
“Reflections of the WCHS Class of 1985”
A walk down memory lane featuring photos from our high school years.
Sit back, reminisce, and enjoy the music, laughter, and fellowship.
Enjoy the food available throughout the evening
🍸 Cash bar is open — please drink responsibly
🚬 Cigar lovers — feel free to relax and smoke on the patio
🚗 Important Reminder:
For everyone's safety, please do not take drinks to your car.
All beverages must be consumed inside the event center or on the patio.
Absolutely no drinking in your vehicles.
Let’s celebrate the right way — together, safe, and in style!