Former students, teachers and staff of Sarepta High School will gather Saturday, October 4 for the annual Celebration of Friends reunion at the Sarepta Community Center.
The event begins at 9 AM with visiting, followed by a catered luncheon at noon. The meal includes fish, shrimp or chicken with sides of French fries, coleslaw and hush puppies, as well as peach and apple cobbler with ice cream. The cost is $17 per person, payable at the door. Meal reservations are due by Wednesday, October 1.
Reservations can be made by contacting Betty Coile Shows at 318-678-3900 or [email protected], or by leaving a message with Janet Gray Reeves at 318-847-4270 or 318-578-3053.
The Sarepta Community Center, located in Town of Sarepta Park at 210 Vines Street, will host the reunion. The center features class photos from the former Sarepta High School. Attendees are asked to contribute $1 each to help cover setup and cleanup.
This year’s reunion will also include a fundraiser for Sarepta native Josh Branton, for maintenance expenses for his wheelchair accessible van. Contributions may be made at the event or by mailing checks to the Hornet Fund, Gerald Holland, 41 Stonehenge Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712.
Organizers announced that the 2026 Celebration of Friends will be held Saturday, October 3, with the community center already reserved.