Cambridge High School 1970’s Class Reunion
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, a class reunion for those who graduated from Cambridge High School from 1970 through 1979 was held at the Washington County Exhibit Hall. The reunion’s theme, “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” was especially fitting, as nearly 100 attendees traveled from across the United States to join the celebration. One couple came all the way from North Carolina, while others traveled from Colorado, Utah, California, Arizona, Washington, and, of course, from Idaho.
The hall was decorated in the traditional orange and black colors of Cambridge High School, with a picture of the bulldog mascot from those years prominently displayed at the entrance to welcome everyone home. As guests arrived, they were given name tags to help recognize old friends after so many years apart. On one side of the hall, a memorial table paid tribute to classmates who had passed, their high school photos displayed in loving remembrance.
Other attractions for attendees included a television playing a DVD titled “The Halls of CHS,” created by Don Dopf, which documented a walk-through of the old high school before it was torn down to make way for the new building. A photo booth was also available for reunion-goers to enjoy. Several classes had their pictures taken together, which was quite fun to watch.
The warmth of friends reuniting after many years filled the hall. Hugs and smiles were everywhere. As laughter and sharing of memories was heard throughout, there was a connection that could be felt by those who had gone to school together, in many cases from first grade through high school graduation. There was also a sense of sadness in realizing that some classmates had passed away.
Adding to the day was a wonderful catered meal featuring tri-tip and side dishes, along with delicious desserts provided by classmates. Many heartfelt thanks were extended to those who made the reunion possible. The overall consensus seemed to be that it was a wonderful time.
When I asked Debbie Warren, the coordinator for the reunion, what her favorite part of the day was, she stated, “I loved watching all of it. I loved that people stood for hours just visiting. I loved that friendships were renewed because of the common experiences we had growing up in this school and this community.” When asked what she would like people to know about the reunion, she said, “The reunion was a result of a conversation at a lunch shared by women from the classes of 1975 and 1976. There were class representatives from nearly every class that tried to contact everyone and to encourage them to come to the reunion. Other friends came alongside to help with details, set-up, and tear-down. Many, many people brought delicious desserts to share. For about six hours, we all became a part of a community again and had a wonderful time together. Isn’t that just the best we could hope for?”
